Monday, July 17, 2023

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

Sunday, July 16, 2023

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


*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