Christmas Gift Blog Hop - Free Crochet Pattern

 I am so excited to be a part of the Christmas Gift Blog Hop. If you crochet and need some Christmas gift ideas, this blog hop is the perfect opportunity to grab some amazing patterns for free. And they are all projects that can be completed in a few days so you can get those Christmas lists finished.

 I am sharing my Taylor Beanie crochet pattern as a free pdf download. I love textured crochet. Even if the design is simple in construction, textured stitches can add so much detail and beauty. This pattern uses mainly front and back post stitches to create the texture. The pattern includes 3 sizes, Baby, Toddler, and Adult, so you can make it for the whole family!

For this pattern I used worsted weight yarn (Caron Simply Soft) and H and I hooks. I love faux fur poms, so I always add one on top. I made mine in a neutral color, but it looks just as good in a bold color! You can also visit my Ravelry store for even more crochet and knitting patterns. Go to the round up link below for the code to download the pattern for FREE! Offer valid Monday 10/19/2020 only.

I would love to see your Taylor Beanies, so please tag me on Instagram so I can see your beautiful work! Don't forget that there are still more free patterns this month, so go check out the blog hop post that is updated daily with new patterns. You can also sign up to receive notifications of the new patterns daily on the Round Up post.

I hope you enjoy my pattern! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated. 

Happy crocheting!

-Sarah Liz

Hannah Blanket Knitting Pattern

I often end up creating new patterns because of custom requests in my Etsy shop. This blanket pattern is an extra special one. A bride wanted a blanket to wrap up in for photos for her winter wedding. Her Grammy is an amazing crocheter, but arthritis made it difficult for her to create something for her granddaughter. They asked me to create something, and the Hannah Blanket pattern was created and named for the bride. 

I have always loved cables, and I ended up using three different cables, and some special cable stitches to create the V pattern. And yes, the texture is just as amazing as it looks!

I used super bulky yarn and size 15 needles, so I was able to finish this blanket in less than a month. And the super bulky yarn just gives all the cozy vibes, perfect for winter. Read on to see more information on purchase of the pattern.

Pattern on Etsy

Pattern on Ravelry

Size 15 (10 mm) US needles, 24 inch or bigger circulars.

Super Bulky Yarn #6 (Bernat Softee Chunky) Approximately 10 Skeins, about 1000 yards

Stitch Markers 

Cable Needle

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Tape Measure – For checking gauge, and length during pattern

Gauge:

Finished blanket measures approximately 34 inches by 60 inches, about a lap blanket size.

I also created a Youtube video on how to knit cables without a cable needle. This pattern has cable stitches in every other row, and I ended up making the whole blanket without using a cable needle in order to make it more quickly. 

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE

I would love to see your Hannah Blankets! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!

Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Permissions

You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

You may not use my photos.

You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Stella Shawl

I created this pattern specifically because I found some amazing hand dyed yarn at Yarnitoli, and I knew I needed to make something special with it. I did not want too much texture, because I wanted the yarn to really shine. But I love cables so much, so I added a cable on one of the sides of the asymmetrical shawl. Then I decided to try out an I-cord bind off for the first time. But with a twist, literally. I added a cable twist to the I-cord bind off, and the result is that the cable running along the side of the shawl, and the cable bind off edge met at the corner point of the shawl. I also added some beads, and suddenly my simple shawl pattern was anything but plain.

You can get the shawl pattern in my shops (links below). Read on to find out more about this pattern.

Stella Shawl on Etsy
Stella Shawl on Ravelry

Instructions include the option for beaded cables, and an I-cord bind off with a cable twist. If you’ve never done these methods before, there are lots of tutorial links included in the pattern, including a video tutorial for an I-cord bind off. Make it using DK or Fingering weight yarn.

Materials:
DK option:
Size 6 (4 mm) US needles, 24 inch or bigger circulars
DK Weight Yarn #3 Approximately 475+ yards
Size 6 beads – optional

Fingering option:
Size 4 (3.5mm) US needles, 24 inch or bigger circulars
Fingering Weight Yarn #1 Approximately 800+ yards
Size 8 beads - optional

I would love to see your Stella shawls! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work!
Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Permissions
You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.
You may not use my photos.
You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

The Taylor Beanie

 One of my goals for 2020 was to be more consistent with pattern designing, and especially to create more crochet patterns. I have released nearly 30 patterns so far this year. And with the Taylor Beanie today, I have now released my 18th crochet pattern this year. I am very excited about this pattern. I love patterns with texture, and this pattern uses front post and back post stitches all throughout the pattern, creating gorgeous texture. 

You can find the patterns in my Ravelry and Etsy shops. And if you want a discount code, I have a VIP group on Facebook that gets all the best deals and coupons, and even some freebies! Keep reading for more info on what to expect with purchase of this pattern.

This pattern comes in 3 sizes Baby (0-6m), Toddler (1-2 years), and Adult.

Materials:

H Hook (5mm)

I Hook (5.5mm) 

Worsted Weight Yarn #4 (Caron Simply Soft) Approximately 100-150 yards

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Optional – Pom pom maker, or furry pom

Abbreviations (US terms):

CH – Chain

Sl St – Slip Stitch

FHDC – Foundation Half Double Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

BPDC – Back Post Double Crochet

FPDC2tog – Front Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease)

BPDC2tog – Back Post Double Crochet 2 together (decrease)

FHDC (Foundation Half Double Crochet)

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755770169403/

 

FPDC and BPDC Tutorial:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755766469437/

 

FPDC2tog and BPDC2tog Tutorial: 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/429460514452955536/

I would love to see your Taylor Beanies! Tag me on Instagram  @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

 

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Lil' Pumpkin Hat Knitting

 When fall gets close, everyone goes nuts for pumpkins. Pumpkin Spice, pumpkin decor, and my favorite, pumpkin knitting and crochet projects. I've made quite a few crochet pumpkin beanies, but I wanted to design a knitting pattern for a pumpkin beanie. And since I am obsessed with cables, I could not resist throwing some into the design. This is a good pattern for cable beginners. It is a simple cable, and works up quickly with the thick yarn.

I absolutely love how it turned out! A couple of my test knitters even made the hat in cream, and now I want to as well! This pattern comes in 6 sizes from newborn to adult. Look below for more information on what to expect with purchase of the pattern. 

Materials:

Size 13 (9mm) US needles, 16” circulars and dpn’s (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Size 15 (10 mm) US needles, 16” circulars and dpn’s (or longer circulars for magic loop)

Super Bulky Yarn #6 (Wool Ease Thick & Quick) 1 skein in pumpkin, small amounts of green

Stitch Markers 

Cable Needle

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Tape Measure – For checking gauge, and length during pattern

Tutorials:

How to Check Gauge: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755770161780/ 

Long-tail Cast On: https://www.theblueelephants.com/2018/04/knitting-for-beginners-long-tail-cast-on.html

Knitting Cables Without a Cable Needle: https://youtu.be/MVWjYoQMZ9E 

 

I would love to see your lil’ pumpkin hats! Tag me on instagram @craftsbysarahliz, so I can see your work! Thank you for purchasing my pattern. Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

- You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not share this pattern, but please share the listing link so your friends can buy it too.

- You may not sell this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Washcloth Wednesday Part 4 - Windmill Washcloth

Today is the final installment of Washcloth Wednesday! Today's pattern is the Windmill Washcloth. This one was a little more work to get just right. The pattern is based off of my Windmill Face Scrubby, but the scrubby is round. After a couple tries, I ended up with this pattern, and I love how it looks! Don't forget to grab your copy of the Spa Collection E-book. It's on sale for 50% off through Friday!

Materials: 

H Hook (5mm) 

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch - Chain

Sl st – Slip Stitch

SC – Single Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

FPDC – Front Post Double Crochet

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Notes: 

Based on my tension, washcloth measures approximately 8 inches. You can use a larger or smaller hook to adjust the size, or repeat round 6 until you reach desired size.

Magic Ring Tutorial: 

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755768457963/

FPDC Tutorial:

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755766469437/ 

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make Magic Ring. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC 11 in ring. Pull ring tight to close. Sl st to top of Ch 3 to join. (12 sts)

2. Ch 3 (counts as DC), FPDC around Ch 3 from previous round. *DC in the top of the next st, FPDC around the SAME st.* Repeat around. Sl st to top of Ch 3 to join. (24 sts)

3. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in the top of the next st, FPDC around the SAME st. *DC in the top of the next st. DC in the top of the next st, FPDC around the SAME st.* Repeat * * around. Sl st to top of Ch 3 to join. (36 sts)

4. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in the top of the next 2 sts. FPDC around the SAME st. *DC in the top of the next 3 sts. FPDC around the SAME st.* Repeat * * around. Sl st to top of Ch 3 to join. (48 sts)

5. Ch 3 (counts as DC). 

Corner #1

In next st (2DC, FPDC around same st. Working behind the FPDC, 2DC in the same st). See photos below to help.

Side #1

DC in next st. FPDC around next st. *DC in next 3 sts, FPDC around next st*. Repeat * *one more time. DC in next st. 

Corner #2

In next st create corner #2 by repeating instructions for corner #1.

Side #2

Repeat instructions for side #1

Corner #3

In next st create corner #3 by repeating instructions for corner #1.

Side #3

Repeat instructions for side #1

Corner #4

In next st create corner #4 by repeating instructions for corner #1.

Side #4

Repeat instructions for side #1. After making the final FPDC for the side, join with sl st to the top of the Ch3 at the beginning of the round.

6. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC in each DC from previous round until you get to the corner FPDC. 

Corner #1

In the corner FPDC, work corner #1 from round 5.

Side #1

DC in each DC, and FPDC around each FPDC along the side until you get to the next corner FPDC.

Corner #2

Repeat corner instructions.

Continue each side and corner around. Join with Sl st to top of Ch 3.

7.-8. Repeat round 6

9. Ch 1, SC in same st. SC in next 8 sts. *(SC, Ch 1, SC) in corner FPDC. SC in each st across side to next corner FPDC.* Repeat * * 3 more times, ending with Sl st to first SC to join.

Finishing:

Weave in any remaining ends.

I would love to see your crochet washcloths! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Links to all of the Washcloth Wednesday patterns!

Week 1 - Flower Washcloth

Week 2 - Puffy Clouds Washcloth

Week 3 - Sunburst Washcloth

Week 4 - Windmill Washcloth

Permissions

- You are free to sell what you make from these patterns. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of these patterns, distribute them, or claim them as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Washcloth Wednesday Part 3 - Sunburst Washcloth

Guess what day it is?! It's Wednesday again, which means it's time for another washcloth pattern. This week, I'm sharing my Sunburst Washcloth pattern that I based on the Sunburst Face Scrubby. This pattern features cluster stitches and picots for a washcloth that is easily adjustable to make larger or smaller.

As a reminder, the E-book containing all 8 patterns is still available for 50% off. That deal ends next week, so go get your copy!

Materials: 

H Hook (5mm) 

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch – Chain

Ch-Sp – Chain Space

Sl st – Slip Stitch

SC – Single Crochet

DC – Double Crochet

Cl st – Cluster Stitch

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Special Stitches:

2DC Cluster: 

Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, insert hook in same st, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

3DC Cluster: 

Yarn over, insert hook and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook). 

Yarn over, insert hook in same st, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (3 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, insert hook in same st, and pull up a loop. Yarn over, draw through 2 loops (4 loops remaining on hook). Yarn over, draw through all remaining loops on hook.

Picot: 

After completing a SC, Ch2, sl st in 1st Ch.

Notes: 

Based on my tension, washcloth measures approximately 8 inches. You can use a larger or smaller hook to adjust the size, or keep repeating round 4 to make a bigger washcloth. 

Magic Ring Tutorial: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755768457963/

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Make Magic Ring. Ch 3 (counts as DC), DC 11 in ring. Pull ring tight to close. Sl st to top of Ch 3 to join. (12 sts)

2. Ch 2, 2DC cluster in same st as Ch 2. *Ch 1, 3DC cluster in next st.* Repeat around. Ch1. Sl st to top of 2DC cluster to join.

3. Sl st to Ch-sp. Ch 2, 2DC cluster in Ch-sp. Ch 3, 3DC cluster in same Ch-sp. *Ch 1, 3DC cluster in next Ch-sp. Ch 1, 3dc cluster in next Ch-sp. Ch 1, (3DC cluster, Ch 3, 3DC cluster) in next Ch-sp.* Repeat * * one more time. Then, Ch 1, 3DC cluster in next Ch-sp. Ch 1, 3DC cluster in next Ch-sp. Ch 1, join with Sl st to first 2DC cluster.

4. Sl st to Ch3-sp. (Ch 2, 2DC cluster in ch-sp. Ch 3, 3DC cluster) in same Ch-sp. *Ch 2, 3DC cluster in next ch-sp.* Repeat * * to corner. Ch 2, (3DC cluster, Ch 3, 3DC cluster) in corner Ch-sp. Repeat * * again to corner. (3DC cluster, Ch 3, 3DC cluster) in corner Ch-sp. Repeat * * again to corner. (3DC cluster, Ch 3, 3DC cluster) in corner Ch-sp. Repeat * * again to beginning of round. Ch 2, join with Sl st to first 2DC cluster.

5.-7. Repeat round 4.

8. Sl st to Ch 3 sp. Ch 1. (SC 3, picot, SC 3) in same Ch3-sp. Picot. SC in Cl st. *2SC in Ch-sp. Picot. SC in Cl st.* Repeat * * to corner Ch-sp. (SC 3, picot, SC 3) in same Ch-sp. Repeat * * to corner Ch-sp. (SC 3, picot, SC 3) in same Ch-sp. Repeat * * to corner Ch-sp. (SC 3, picot, SC 3) in same Ch-sp. Repeat * * to end of round. Sl st to first SC to join.

Finishing:

Weave in any remaining ends.

I would love to see your crochet washcloths! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Links to all of the Washcloth Wednesday patterns!

Week 1 - Flower Washcloth

Week 2 - Puffy Clouds Washcloth

Week 3 - Sunburst Washcloth

Week 4 - Windmill Washcloth

Permissions

- You are free to sell what you make from these patterns. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of these patterns, distribute them, or claim them as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Washcloth Wednesday Part 2 - Puffy Clouds Washcloth

Happy Wednesday! The second installment of Washcloth Wednesday features the Puffy Clouds Washcloth. I made this washcloth to coordinate with my Puffy Clouds Face Scrubby. Puff stitches, combined with a soft cotton yarn makes the softest, puffiest washcloth ever! 

And you can still get the E-book containing all 4 washcloth patterns AND all 4 face scrubby patterns at 50% off!

Materials: 

H Hook (5mm) 

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4 

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch – Chain

Ch-sp – Chain Space

Sl st – Slip Stitch

DC – Double Crochet

Puff St – Puff Stitch

Sk – Skip 

St(s) – Stitch(es)

RS – Right Side

WS – Wrong Side

Notes: 

Based on my tension, washcloth measures approximately 8 inches. You can adjust your hook size to change the size of the washcloth.

Puff Stitch Tutorial: https://www.pinterest.com/pin/459085755766245032/ 

Puff Stitch:

Yarn over, insert hook and draw up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook in same st, draw up a loop (5 loops on hook)

Yarn over, insert hook in same st, draw up a loop (7 loops on hook)

Yarn over, and draw through all 7 loops on hook.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ch 25, puff st in the 4th st from hook. (the 3 skipped Chs count as a DC) *DC in the next Ch. Puff st in the next Ch.* Repeat * * across. Dc in the last Ch. (23 sts)

2. Ch 3 (counts as DC), turn. *Puff st in the next st. DC in the next st.* Repeat * * across to the last 2 sts. Puff st in the next st. DC in the top of the Ch 3 from the previous row.

3.-15. Repeat Row 2 until your washcloth is square.

Finishing:

Weave in any remaining ends.

I would love to see your crochet washcloths! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Links to all of the Washcloth Wednesday patterns!

Week 1 - Flower Washcloth

Week 2 - Puffy Clouds Washcloth

Week 3 - Sunburst Washcloth

Week 4 - Windmill Washcloth

Permissions

- You are free to sell what you make from these patterns. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of these patterns, distribute them, or claim them as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

I-Cord Bind Off with Cable Twist - Knitting Tutorial

Today I am sharing a video tutorial that I created to show a fascinating bind off that I just tried for the first time. I was making a shawl for myself, and I had a cable running up one side of it. When it came time to bind off, I decided to try an I-cord bind off. If you've never done an I-cord bind off, you can find a tutorial here.

I really liked how it looked, especially with a cable twist thrown in, but I didn't like how long it took. I realized that by using 2 dpn's, I didn't have to transfer the I-cord stitches back onto the left needle. I could just slide it on over to the other side of the dpn, and keep going. It was so much faster, and I got into a really good rhythm and finished it much more quickly than I thought it would take. I decided that I needed to make a video to show my method.

WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL

Here are some more details to help you get the perfect I-cord bind off for your project:

I used 6 knit stitches before decreasing at the end of the I-cord. Typically 2-3 stitches are used, but I needed to match the 4 stitch cable on the other side of the shawl. Since the I-cord pulls some of the stitches around towards the back, a 6 stitch cable on the I-cord looked more like the 4 stitch cable on the side of the shawl.

Some I-cord tutorials show a Knit 2 together through the back loop (K2togtbl), but I used a Purl 2 together (P2tog) to give the cable a little more definition from the rest of the I-cord.

The bind off looked perfect after I blocked my shawl. I highly recommend blocking your knit shawls. It prevents curling, and really helps define those gorgeous cables. 

I hope this tutorial is informative and helpful! If you try out this method, feel free to tag me @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your beautiful work! I will be typing up my shawl pattern soon, so be on the lookout for the pattern.

Happy Knitting!

-Sarah Liz

Washcloth Wednesday Part 1 - Flower Washcloth

Last year I designed 4 face scrubby patterns and released them in a Face Scrubby Friday series. I absolutely loved that series. And the face scrubbies have become some of my favorite things to use. I love that I never have to buy cotton facial rounds or cotton balls anymore. I have a set of scrubbies for removing makeup, and a set of scrubbies for removing nail polish.

This year I thought it would be nice to have some coordinating washcloths. The face scrubbies are nice, but sometimes I want a larger washcloth for washing my face. I am so happy to have 4 new washcloth patterns for you all! I will be sharing 1 new pattern each Wednesday for four weeks.

And I couldn't resist putting all 8 patterns together into an E-book! The E-book is available for purchase, and it is on sale at 50% off for the duration of the Washcloth Wednesday series. I also have a super special deal for the people in my VIP group on Facebook. So go request to join to find the awesomeness there!

Today I will be sharing my Flower Washcloth. The Flower Face Scrubby pattern was a popular one last year. The washcloth pattern has the same petal style stitches which creates a beautiful texture that goes so well with the face scrubby.

Materials: 
H Hook (5mm)
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn #4
Scissors
Tape Measure to check gauge
Needle

Abbreviations (US terms):

Ch - chain

SC - single crochet

HDC – half double crochet

DC - double crochet

Sk – skip 

Sl st - slip stitch

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

Notes: 

Based on my tension, washcloth measures approximately 8 inches. You can increase/decrease the size of your washcloth by chaining a multiple of 5+2 sts. Example: for a smaller one, chain 27 sts and do fewer rows. For a larger one, chain 37 and do more rows. Alternatively, you can adjust your hook size to change the size of the washcloth.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ch 32. SC in 2nd Ch from hook. SC in each remaining Ch. (31 sts)

2. Ch 1, turn. Sk same st as turning Ch, sk next 2 sts. *5DC in next st. Sk 2 sts, Sl st in next st. Sk 2 sts.* 

Repeat * * across, ending with a Sl st in the last st.

3. Ch 3 (counts as a DC), turn. 2DC in the same st as turning Ch. *Sk 2 sts, Sl st in 3rd DC in the 5DC from previous row. Sk 2 sts, 5DC in sl st from previous row.* Repeat * * across, ending with 3DC in the turning Ch 1 from the previous row.

4. Ch 1, turn. Sk same st as turning Ch, sk next 2 sts. *5DC in Sl st from previous row. Sk 2 sts, Sl st in 3rd DC in the 5DC from previous row. Sk 2 sts.* Repeat * * across, ending with a Sl st in the top of the Ch 3 from the previous row. 

5.-16.  Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have 16 total rows.

17. Ch 1, turn. SC in same st as turning Ch. SC in the next st. *HDC in the next st. DC in the Sl st from the previous row. HDC in the next st. SC in each of the next 3 sts.* Repeat * * across, ending with a SC in the top of the Ch 3 from the previous row. 

Border

18. Ch 1, turn. Sk same st as turning ch. *Sk next 2 sts. 5DC in the next st. Sk next 2 sts, Sl st in the next st.* Repeat * * across to end of row. Do NOT cut.

Now work on the side of the washcloth. 

*5DC on the side of the DC on the edge of row 16. 

Sl st on the side of the DC on the edge of row 14.*

Continue along the side in this manner.

5DC in the SC from row 1. Sl st in the first Ch from the foundation Ch. 

Now work on the bottom of the washcloth.

*Sk next 2 Ch, 5DC in next ch. Sk next 2 Ch, Sl st in the next Ch.* Repeat * * across, ending with a Sl st in the las Ch.

Now work on the other side of the washcloth. 

5DC on the side of the SC on the edge of row 1. 

*Sl st in the Ch 3 on the edge of row 3.

5DC in the Ch 3 on the edge of row 5.*

Continue along the side in this manner.

Sl st to Ch 1 at the beginning of the Border round 18. 

Finishing:

Weave in any remaining ends.

I would love to see your crochet washcloths! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

Links to all of the Washcloth Wednesday patterns!

Week 1 - Flower Washcloth

Week 2 - Puffy Clouds Washcloth

Week 3 - Sunburst Washcloth

Week 4 - Windmill Washcloth

Permissions

- You are free to sell what you make from these patterns. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer.

- You may not use my photos.

- You may not sell this pattern or any part of these patterns, distribute them, or claim them as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Watermelon Baby Bib

Three years ago I created and released a pattern for this watermelon baby bib. My daughter was proudly modeling it for me, and she definitely needed a drool bib at that age. Up until now it was only available as a paid pdf. But now I have decided to offer for free on my blog! Keep scrolling for instructions and step by step photos so you can make your own watermelon baby bibs!

Size:
Based on the tightness of my tension, the dimensions of the finished bib are approximately 6 inches wide and 4 inches long (not including ties). Feel free to go up or down hook sizes to adjust the size of the bib.

Materials:

G hook (4mm)

Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn (I used Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton Yarn) in Red, White, Green, and Black.

Large eye needle for weaving in ends

Notes:

Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

Abbreviations:

Ch - chain

Sc - single crochet

Dc - double crochet

Sl st - slip stitch

Sc decrease – single crochet decrease (single crochet 2 together)

RS – right side

WS – wrong side

Instructions:

Magic Circle

Row 1. 8dc, pull tight (8) RS

Row 2. Ch 2, turn, 2dc in each st across (16) WS

Row 3. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next*, repeat * * across (24) RS

Row 4. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next 2*, repeat * * across (32) WS

Row 5. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next 3*, repeat * * across (40) RS

Row 6. Ch 2, turn, *2dc, dc in next 4*, repeat * * across (48) WS

Cut yarn

Shoulder

Start at outer edge

Row 1. Join yarn with sl st, ch 1, and sc 5 sts evenly along neck edge.

Row 2. Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease, sc, sc decrease

Row 3. Ch 1, turn. Sc, sc Decrease

Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc decrease

Cut yarn

Shoulder 2

Turn work around, repeat other side starting on outside edge like the first side.

Now work the bib going all around the edge of the bib.

Change yarn to White

With RS facing, join White at last dc of round 6

Ch 1, *2sc, sc in next 5*, repeat across until you have (56) sts.

Sc along shoulder and neck edges, making sure to do 2sc in top point of shoulder.

When you reach back to the first sc, join with sl st.

  

Change yarn to Green

Join where you joined the white to end the last round.

Ch 1, *2sc, sc in next 6*, repeat across until you have (64) sts.

Sc along shoulder until you get to the top point of shoulder, make bib tie using instructions below.

Bib Tie

Ch 45, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, and sl st in each ch all the way back down to the bib. Continue sc down shoulder, along neckline, and up to the top of the second shoulder. Ch 45, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook, and sl st in each ch all the way back down.

Continue sc down shoulder to beginning of round. Sl st to join.

Finishing

Weave in any loose ends. Using black yarn, make small stitches to create the seeds.

I would love to see your Watermelon Bibs! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

-You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer. 

-You may not use my photos.

-You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Quick Crochet Flower - Free Pattern

Occasionally I will treat myself with some special yarn. Lately I've been loving hand dyed yarn. I got some beautiful yarn from Wearable Personality (go check out her new yarn shop Fashion Fiber Co.) and I made my Helena Cowl pattern. I only had a little bit of yarn left, and I hate to let such pretty yarn go to waste.

I chose to use the remaining yarn to make flowers for my 3 daughters. They love hair pretties, and I had just enough yarn left to make the 3 flowers. I attached 2 of them to hair clips for my older daughters, and attached the last one to a nylon headband for my youngest.

Materials:
Small amounts of yarn (I used worsted weight #4 yarn)
Desired hook size (I used a size H 5mm hook)
Scissors
Needle for weaving in ends
Optional - hair clips or nylon headbands

Abbreviations (US terms):
Sl st - Slip Stitch
CH - Chain
Ch-sp - Chain Space
SC - Single Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
St(s) - Stitch(es)

Notes:
This flower is worked in the round.
Repeat sections will be noted with * *
Magic Ring Tutorial

Instructions

Make Magic Ring

1. *SC in ring. CH 3.* Repeat * * until you have 5 SC. CH 3, sl st to first SC to join. Pull ring tight to close. (you should have 6 Ch 3-sp)

2. Sl st into 1st ch 3-sp. *CH 1, 3HDC in ch 3-sp. CH 1. Sl st into same ch 3-sp. Sl st into next ch 3-sp.* Repeat * * around, making your final sl st into the first ch 3-sp to join. (6 petals)

3. *Sl st into the ch 1 in the first petal. Make 1 SC in each of the HDCs in the petal. Sl st into the last ch 1 of the same petal. Sl st into the next petal's ch 1.* Repeat * * for each petal. 

Cut yarn. Weave in ends, attaching them to clips or headbands as desired.

I would love to see your crochet flowers! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! Your support of my small business is truly appreciated!

*Permissions*

-You are free to sell what you make from this pattern. I would appreciate links back to my blog, Ravelry, or Etsy shop to credit me as the designer. 

-You may not use my photos.

-You may not sell this pattern or any part of this pattern, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2020 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz