Beach Sarong - Free Crochet Pattern

 I wanted to make a quick beach cover-up/sarong for myself this summer. I whipped up this piece, and wrote down the pattern to share with you all. It's constructed like a triangle shawl, and I added fringe for a fun look. 

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Materials:

Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton - 4 skeins

K (6.5mm) crochet hook

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Notes:

Ch 3 at the beginning of the row counts as a st. 

When you get to the end of the row, the 3 dc go into the top of the ch 3.

Instructions:

Make magic ring

1. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc, ch 2, 3dc. Pull magic ring tight. Turn

2. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp as turning ch. Ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in top of ch 3. Turn

3. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

4. Repeat row 3

5. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Dc in ea st and ch sp until you reach the center ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in ea st and ch sp until you reach the last st. 3dc in last st. Turn

6. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st. *ch 5, sk 2 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat to 1 st before ch 2 sp. Dc in next st. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. Sc in next st. *ch 5, sk 2 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

7. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp* Repeat to center. After the sc in the last ch 5 sp on this side, ch 3, dc in the last st before center ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp* Repeat across this side. After the sc in the last ch 5 sp, ch 3, 3dc in last st. Turn

8. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st. *Ch 3, sc in next ch sp* Repeat to 3 sts before center. Ch 3, sk 2 sts, dc in last st before ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. *ch 3, sc in next ch sp* Repeat to end. Sk last ch sp, sc in next st. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

9. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. Dc in next 2 sts. Dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next st. *3dc in next ch sp, dc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts before center. Dc in next 2 sts. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next 3 sts. *3dc in next ch sp, dc in next st.* Repeat across, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc in last st. Turn

10. Ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same sp. *Ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to center ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (2dc, ch 2, 2dc). Dc in next st. *ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st.* Repeat to last 2 sts. Ch 1, sk 1 st, 3dc in last st. Turn

11. Repeat row 10

12. Repeat row 10

Repeat rows 5-12 until you reach desired size. End with a row 8. Continue to Final Row below.

NOTE: In the repeats, row 6 will be slightly different near the center ch 2. Use the following adjustments:

1st row 6: as written in pattern repeat above.

2nd row 6: sc in final st before ch2 space. Eliminate the dc st before center ch 2 space.

3rd row 6: after last sc, sk 1 st, dc in last st before center ch 2 space.

4th row 6: as written in pattern repeat above.

Final row:

Ch 1, turn. Sc in first 3 sts. Sc in ch 1 sp. *sc in next st. 2 sc in ch 3 sp.* Repeat to center ch 2 space. Sc in each dc before ch 2 sp. In ch 2 sp, (sc, ch 1, sc). Sc in next 3 sts. *2 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in next st.* Repeat to last 3 sts. Sc in each of the last 3 sts. 

Finishing: 

Weave in ends. If adding fringe, cut strands of yarn at 12 inches long. Use 3 strands per ch 3 sp.

I would love to see your work! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. 

*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.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Oceana Ice Cream Pint Cozy - Free Crochet Pattern

 I have one more pattern for the Oceana Cozy Collection. I never knew how much I needed an ice cream cozy until I made one. These cozies keep your hands warm, and protect your ice cream from melting. So practical! They make great teacher gifts, or to add to gift baskets. Scroll below for the pattern!

Oh, and don't forget, you can find the Iced Cup Cozy and Hot Cup Cozy patterns on my blog too!

Materials

H hook (5mm)

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used I Love This Yarn)

Scissors and needle

Tag or Feltie - Optional

Instructions

Make magic ring 

1. Ch 1, 10 hdc in magic circle. Join with sl st to first hdc. 10 sts

2. Ch 1, 2hdc in first and in each st around. Join.  20 sts

3. Ch 1, hdc in first st, 2hdc in next. Rpt around. Join. 30 sts

4. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. 30 sts

5. Ch 1, (sc, 2dc) in first st. *Sk next 2 sts. In next st (sc, 2dc).* Repeat * * around, sk last 2 sts, and join with st st to first sc. 

6. Ch 1, hdc in first 4 sts, 2hdc in next st. *hdc in next 4 sts, 2hdc in next st.* Repeat around. Join. 36 sts

7. Rpt round 5. 36 sts

8. Rpt round 4. 36 sts

9. Rpt round 5.

10. Rpt round 4.

11. Rpt round 5.

12. Rpt round 4.

13. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join.

14. Rpt round 13.

Cut yarn, weave in ends. Add tag or feltie if desired. Now go get that ice cream out of the freezer and enjoy!

I would love to see your Oceana Cozies! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. #oceanaicecreampintcozy

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- 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.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Seed Stitch Baby Blanket - Free Knitting Pattern

I have wanted to make this baby blanket for a while now. I finally made the time for it because we were moving our youngest out of her crib, and I knew I needed to get photos in her nursery before we sold her baby furniture. So these are some of the final photos of her cute nursery. 

This beginner friendly pattern combines simple color changes with some fun texture. It works up quickly, and makes a great baby shower gift.

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I used Lion Brand Wool Ease Thick & Quick for this simple and quick design. Or you can use your favorite super bulky yarn. Using my favorite row counters from Twice Sheared Sheep was incredibly useful for remembering when to change colors.

The finished blanket ended up 28x28 inches. Next time I might add more rows for a rectangle blanket.

Materials:

Size 15 needles - I used circulars with a longer cord

4 skeins Lion Brand WETQ in 2 colors - I used 1.5 skeins of the Blush, and just over 1 skein of the Fisherman

Row Counter - Optional

Abbreviations:

K - Knit

P - Purl

St (s) - Stitch(es)

Instructions:

Cast on 65 sts with your main color (you can adjust this number to make it wider, make sure you use an odd number of stitches)

1. *K1, p1* across. K last st

2-20.    Repeat row 1

Change color

21. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1, p1. K to last 6 sts. P1, k1, p1, k1, p1, k1.

22. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1. P to last 5 sts. K1, p1, k1, p1, k1.

23-40. Repeat last 2 rows.

Change color

41. Repeat row 21.

42-60. K1, p1 across.

Change color

61-80. Repeat rows 21-40.

Change color

81-100. Repeat rows 41-60.

Finishing:

Bind off knitwise (not too tightly). Weave in ends.

I would love to see your blankets! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. 

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- 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.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Persephone Wrap

 I am excited to share this new design for the blog hop hosted by Crochet Foundry Magazine. I wanted to design a wrap for the spring season, and I am very happy with how it turned out. The lacy design works up quickly, which is great if you want an extra long wrap like I made. It is a versatile design. I wore the wrap as a shawl, a scarf, and I also wrapped it around as a cowl/shawl combo.

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Photo Credit: K. Gross (my 10 year old son)

Furls Crochet supplied the materials for this design, and I was immediately drawn to this gorgeous meadow green color. You can see that we're still waiting for spring to fully bloom, so the green yarn was definitely needed.

Materials:

Wander Yarn - 5 skeins (approximately 600 yds) Worsted Weight #4

K Hook (6.5mm) - I used the Jupiter Streamline

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Abbreviations:

Ch - Chain

Sp - Space

St(s) - Stitch(es)

Sl st - Slip Stitch

Sc - Single Crochet

Dc - Double Crochet

Shell St - 5 dc in same st

Picot - Ch 3, sl st in first ch made

Photo Credit: K. Gross

Instructions:

Ch 70

1. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each remaining ch. 69 sts

2. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. *Sk 2 sts, 5dc in next st. Sk 2 sts, sc in next st. Ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st.* Repeat to last 7 sts. Sk 2 sts. 5dc in next st. Sk 2 sts. Dc in last 2 sts.

3. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 3, sc in 3rd dc of shell st. *Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Ch 3, dc in last 2 sts.

4. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 1, sc in ch 3 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Ch 5, sc in ch 3 sp. Ch 1, dc in last 2 sts.

5. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Ch 3, dc in last 2 sts.

6. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 1, sc in ch 3 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp. 5dc in next sc. Sc in ch 5 sp* Repeat across. Ch 5, sc in ch 3 sp. Ch 1, dc in last 2 sts.

7. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *Ch 5, sc in 3rd dc of shell st. Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Ch 3, dc in last 2 sts.

8. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 1, sc in ch 3 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Ch 5, sc in ch 3 sp. Ch 1, dc in last 2 sts.

9. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 3, sc in ch 5 sp. *Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Ch 3, dc in last 2 sts.

10. TURN, ch 3 (or standing dc). Dc in next st. Ch 1, sc in ch 3 sp. *5dc in next sc, sc in ch 5 sp. Ch 5, sc in ch 5 sp.* Repeat across. Sc in ch 3 sp. Ch 1, dc in last 2 sts.

Photo Credit: K. Gross

Repeat rows 3-10 (make sure you end with either a row 6 or row 10) until wrap measures desired length. I made mine extra long so I could wrap it around to make a cowl too.

Finishing

TURN, ch 1. Sc in first 2 sts. Ch 2, sc in 3rd st of shell st. *Ch 4, sc in ch 5 sp, ch 4, sc in 3rd st of shell st.* Repeat across. Ch 2, sc in last 2 sts. (69 sts)

TURN, ch 1. Sc in each st and ch across. (69 sts)

TURN, ch 1. Sc in first st, picot, sc in next 3 sts. *picot, sc in next 5 sts.* Repeat across. Sc in next 4 sts, picot, sc in last st.

DO NOT TURN 

Continue working along the side of your wrap. Sc evenly across. I put 2 sc per row.

When you get to the other end, work sc and picots just like row 3.

Continue working along the other side of your wrap. Sc evenly across. Join to first sc of finishing row 3, cut yarn and weave in ends.

I would love to see your wraps! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work. #persephonewrap

*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.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Photo Credit: K. Gross

Classic Kitchen Mug Rug and Trivet Knitting Patterns - Free Patterns

 If you're looking for quick and easy patterns for your craft shows, or a gift basket, these two patterns are just the thing. These are beginner friendly, and work up quickly. They're one of my favorite patterns to work on while watching TV. Scroll down for the patterns and helpful links to get you started.

Materials: (may contain affiliate links, view affiliate disclosure here)

Bernat Maker Home Dec Yarn - 2 skeins (yarn is held doubled)

Size 11 needles

Row Counter

Scissors

Needle for weaving in ends

Suede cord - Optional

Abbreviations:

K - Knit

Sl - Slip

St(s) - Stitch (Stitches)

Notes:

These patterns are knit flat.

Slip stitches purlwise, with yarn held in back.

Use the Long Tail Cast on Method. Tutorial Link

CLASSIC KITCHEN MUG RUG PATTERN

Cast on 12 sts

1. Sl first st. K to end. 12 total sts

Repeat row 1 until you have 24 rows.

Bind off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Cut 12 strands of yarn, and loop 3 strands around each corner to make the tassel.

CLASSIC KITCHEN TRIVET PATTERN

Cast on 22 sts

1. Sl first st. K to end. 22 total sts

Repeat row 1 until you have 44 rows.

Bind off, cut yarn and weave in ends.

Cut a strand of suede cord, approximately 8 inches. Loop around one corner, and knot the end.

I would love to see your mug rugs and trivets! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work! #classickitchenmugrug #classickitchentrivet 

*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, distribute it, or claim it as your own.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz

Oceana Hot Cup Cozy - Free Pattern

 This past fall, I made some hot cup cozies for my craft shows using the same stitch pattern as my Oceana Iced Cup Cozy pattern. I loved how quickly they worked up, so I'm sharing the pattern with you so you can make it to! Keep scrolling for the pattern below.

Materials

H hook (5mm)

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used I Love This Yarn)

Scissors and needle

Tag or Feltie - Optional

Instructions

Ch 30, join with sl st to work in round 

1. Hdc in back bump of each ch around. Join with sl st. There will be 30 sts at the end of each round.

2. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join with sl st.

3. Repeat round 2

4. Ch 1, (sc, 2dc) in first st. *Sk 2 sts, (sc, 2dc) in next st.* Repeat around, sk last 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc to join.

5. Ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join. 

6. Repeat round 4

7. Repeat round 5

8. Repeat round 4

9. Repeat round 5

10. Ch 1, hdc3rdloop in each st around. Join with sl st.

11. Repeat round 10

Cut yarn, weave in ends. Add a tag or feltie if desired.

I would love to see your Oceana Cup Cozies! Tag me on Instagram @craftsbysarahliz so I can see your work

*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.

© 2023 Sarah Gross - Crafts by Sarah Liz