Patterns for Sale

Tiger Print Scarves

March 23, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

White and Bengal Tiger Stripe Scarves – Crochet Pattern

Bring out your wild side with these two tiger striped scarves. This pattern includes both the V stripe and Diagnal stripe option.

Trendsetter Merino 6 is paired with La Furla to create a pair of ultra plush scarves. Your kids will want to wear these to school. That’s ok. So long as they let you borrow them back for your nights out.

White and Bengal Stripe Scarves – Available in our Etsy shop.

Tiger Scarves Crochet Pattern available on Etsy.

There are more pictures of these scarves and how they can be styled.

White and Bengal Tiger – Photo Shoot

The tiger stripe scaves are flirty and fun. Here are some are a few of our favorite pictures from the photo shoot. A big thank you to our friend Lorien for modeling these wild scarves.

Cute and Contemplative

Sultry and Sexy

Flirty and Coy

Charming and Sweet

The 2 in 1 Tiger Scarves Crochet Pattern now available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Accessories, Animals, Fair Isle, Patterns for Sale, Scarves, Cowls & Shrugs Tagged With: bengal, black, orange, scarf, stripe, tiger, white, zebra

How to Single Crochet Photo Tutorial

March 16, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

How to Single Crochet Photo Tutorial – with 7 Easy Crochet Dishcloth Patterns

If you or a friend want to learn how to single crochet, this photo tutorial is the perfect guide. It includes step-by-step photos and step-by-step written directions, making it a great reference tool.

Tutorial includes:

How to create a slip knot
How to Yarn Over (YO)
How to Make a Chain
How to Single Crochet
How to Crochet in Both Loops
How to Crochet in Front Loops
How to Crochet in Back Loops
How to Change Color at the end of a Row
Includes 7 Crochet Patterns that Use ONLY Single Crochet and Chain Stitch

This photo tutorial is perfect for people just learning to crochet as well as those wanting to brush up on their skills. When you finish these 7 crochet patterns, you’ll single crochet with confidence…you’ll crochet like a pro!

Yarn pictured is Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton.

How to Single Crochet Photo Tutorial Available in Our Etsy Shop

Learn more about this Photo Tutorial on How to Single Crochet in our Etsy Shop.

It includes 7 fun crochet patterns.
Step-by-Step Photos.
Step-by-Step Written Instructions.

Single Crochet like a pro!

Filed Under: Crochet Technique, Home, Kitchen, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: dishcloth, dishie, photo tutorial, single crochet

Ball and Chain Crochet Pattern

February 23, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Ball and Chain Crochet Pattern

Do your burdens feel like the old ball and chain?

We couldn’t resist having a little fun with the many references to the ball and chain. This is a funny gift to give at a bridal shower (yes, we have done that). It’s also a fun prop for use in plays like “A Christmas Carol” for the ghost of Christmas past.

Whatever your burden, this ball and chain was designed with comfort in mind. It has a faux leather lined cuff for when your burden seems extra heavy to carry.

Pictured above, the scarf is 5′ long. Add more or less links to change the length.

Ball and Chain Crochet Pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Bridal Shower, Halloween, Holidays & Special Occasions, Patterns for Sale, Scarves, Cowls & Shrugs, Toys, Wedding Tagged With: ball and chain, gag gift, wedding

Behind the Scenes: Designing a Houndstooth Pattern

February 20, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Behind the Scenes: Designing a Houndstooth Crochet Pattern

How is it my husband knew what houndstooth was and I did not? A friend of mine said she was going to try to come up with a crocheted houndstooth pattern. I had seen this pattern many times before but never knew what it was called. Trying to come up with a pattern intrigued me and I, too, made several attempts at getting an approximate pattern.

Lion Brand Fun Fur

First I had to decide if I wanted a small houndstooth pattern or a large one. There are several lovely small patterns available online often using an alternating pattern of single crochet and double crochet. I wanted to come up with a larger pattern, one that really incorporated the diagonal lines of the houndstooth. However, the diagonal spike stitch patterns I came up with seemed jumbled and messy. I finally decided to use a spike stitch that went straight down. The effect was quite lovely.

I first proposed the houndstooth trio to a crochet magazine with Lion Brand’s Fun Fur. Paired with Vanna’s Choice yarn it made a lovely set. The magazine’s editor suggested I redo the set in Trendsetter’s Merino wool and La Furla. These are quite luxurious yarns. They are both incredibly soft and warm. The La Furla is thicker and softer than Fun Fur. They are stylish and functional for even the coldest of weather. Lion Brand has since come out with an equally soft and thicker fur like called Romance. Both yarn brands make for a beautiful houndstooth set.

So, just how did my husband know what houndstooth was? From football, of course. College football coach Paul Bryant was often seen at games wearing a houndstooth hat!

Houndstooth Trio Crochet Pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Adult, Age & Gender, Behind the Scenes, Crochet, Crochet Technique, Great as Gifts, Hat, Patterns for Sale, Scarves, Cowls & Shrugs Tagged With: hounds tooth, houndstooth

Houndstooth Ladies Crochet Winter Accessories

February 16, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Houndstooth Ladies Crochet Winter Accessories

This delightful and warm Houndstooth Trio first appeared in Love of Crochet magazine Holiday 2014 issue. It is now available in our shop.

The crochet pattern includes a fur brimmed hat, fur brimmed cowl and fur lined muff. The trio fits ladies 8 years old and older.

The Houndstooth print is created with stitches of various heights and the spike stitch. It’s surprisingly easy to create. The most difficult part will be working with fur. But it is sooo worth it because it is super soft, very warm and absolutely gorgeous.

Pictured here is yarn from Trendsetter Yarns. This set used Merino 8 and La Furla. Both are super soft and delightful to work with.

Houndstooth Trio Crochet Pattern available on etsy.

Filed Under: Accessories, Adult, Age & Gender, Girl, Hat, Mittens, Patterns for Sale, Scarves, Cowls & Shrugs Tagged With: cowl, hat, houndstooth, ladies, muff

Panda Set Crochet Pattern

February 9, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Panda Set Crochet Pattern

Love Panda’s or know someone who adores these exotic bears?

The Panda Set has something for everyone – newborn to adult men!

Panda Set Includes:

Bean Bag Chair
Hats: 6 sizes (newborn to adult men)
Pants / Diaper Covers: 4 sizes (newborn to 12 mos)
Stuffed Animal
Bamboo Blanket

Panda Set Crochet Pattern is now available in our Etsy shop.

Panda Set – Crochet Details

The spike stitch is used where colors change to give the illusion of fur. We’ve included information on how to make a furry panda bean bag using Fun Fur.

Everything in the pattern is surprisingly easy to make. We rate the pattern intermediate because of the foundation ch (sometimes called no foundation chain stitches) used in the leaves of the bamboo.

You may have seen this pattern before. It first appeared in Love of Crochet magazine Holiday 2014 issue. Now it’s available in the store!

Panda Set – Crochet Pattern Now Available

The Panda Set Crochet Pattern is now available in our Etsy shop. The pattern includes supplies list, lots of photos, step by step instructions, check boxes to mark your progress and more.

Panda Set Crochet Pattern pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Accessories, Adult, Afghan, Animals, Baby, Bean Bag - Pouf, Boy, Child, Cozy, Girl, Hat, Home, Home Decor, Patterns for Sale, Toys Tagged With: afghan, baby blanket, blanket, ear flap, hat, lapghan, panda, pants, stuffed animal, toy

His and Hers Cowl Crochet Pattern

January 26, 2015 By Yarnitect (Dana)

His and Hers Cowls – Crochet Pattern

Photo: Love of Crochet Magazine — Photos: Love of Crochet Magazine

You may recognize these delightful cowls from the Holiday 2013 Issue of Love of Crochet Magazine.

I, Dana, specifically designed these with beginners in mind. Deborah and I love playing around with a wide variety of stitches and techniques…but for this I wanted something that was simple and classic. The yarn and accents have a chance to shine in this crochet pattern.

Filed Under: Adult, Patterns for Sale, Scarves, Cowls & Shrugs Tagged With: cowl, his and hers

Crochet Football Newborn Outfit Crochet Pattern

December 9, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Crochet Football Newborn Outfit & Team Hats for the Whole Family – Crochet Pattern

Newborn-Football-Photo-prop-crochet-pattern

Hey football fans! Newborns score big with this newborn football outfit. This PDF ebook also includes hats for the whole family…so everyone can get into the game!

The Football Set crochet pattern ebook is now available in our Etsy shop.

Pattern includes:

Newborn Helmet
Newborn Football Mitts
Newborn Cleats Booties
Newborn Jersey Sweater
5 Beanie Hat Sizes – 3 mos to adult men
3 Jersey Sweater Sizes – newborn to 24 mos
Number Appliques: 1, 2, 3

Newborn Football Outfit

With a newborn in the family, we couldn’t resist crocheting a newborn photo prop to celebrate football season. And you know how it is…once we made some mitts, we couldn’t resist making some booties. Then we thought…if the little guy is really going to get into the game, he needs a helmet and jersey, too!

So, the newborn football outfit is born. But we couldn’t even stop there. We wanted to get the whole family involved.

Football Beanies – Hats for the Whole Family

Football is a fall and winter sport…and for lots of teams, you need a hat when you go to the game.

The pattern includes striped beanie hats for ages 3 mos to adult men.

Mix and match the colors to match your favorite teams.

And there’s more.

Football Jersey – Sweater for Newborn to 24 mos.

We’ve included instructions for making the jersey (sweaters for babies) newborn to 24 mos. Crochet the number of your favorite player or the birth order of the child wearing the sweater.

We’ve included instructions for the numbers 1, 2 and 3.

Football Set – Available Now in Our Etsy Shop

The Football Set Crochet Pattern is now available on Etsy.

The pattern includes written instructions, lots of photos, checkboxes to mark your progress, supplies list and more.

Filed Under: Accessories, Adult, Age & Gender, Appliques, Baby, Boy, Child, Football, Girl, Hat, Holidays & Special Occasions, Mittens, Patterns for Sale, Sports, Super Bowl Tagged With: booties, cleats, football, hats, helmet, mitts, newborn, sports teams

Soldier Christmas Wreath – Crochet Pattern

September 13, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Soldier Christmas Wreath – Crochet Pattern

The wait is over. Deborah’s award winning Soldier Christmas Wreath Crochet Pattern is now available as a crochet pattern!

Crochet your own award winning wreath. It will look adorable on your front door, on the living room wall or even on the front grill of your car (although the poinsettia’s may wilt in the weather – and really, after all the work you put into the wreath…perhaps inside the car would be better)!

This crochet pattern includes all the elements you see including:

Crocodile Stitch Wreath Cozy
Toy Soldier
Poinsettia
Bugle
Pine Cone

The Soldier Christmas Wreath was made with Lion Brand, Vanna’s Choice yarn. The vivid primary colors do a fabulous job of capturing the spirit of the Christmas season.

Soldier Christmas Wreath – In Our Etsy Shop

Soldier Christmas Wreath Crochet Pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Christmas, Home Decor, Patterns for Sale Tagged With: christmas, crocodile stitch, pine cone, poinsettia, toy soldier, wreath

Turtle Family Crochet Pattern

August 14, 2014 By Yarnitect (Dana)

Turtle Crochet Pattern – Mommy and Baby Turtle Rattle

This turtle family crochet pattern is a whole lot of fun! The little guy is crocheted around a small plastic Easter egg to create a baby rattle! As baby gets a little older, he or she can shake the rattle and dance to some music.

Pattern includes:

Mommy Turtle Stuffed Animal
Baby Turtle Rattle
Pentagon Pattern
Hexagon Pattern

This Turtle Crochet Pattern PDF also includes instructions on how to crochet the spike stitch.

Turtle Stuffed Animal and Rattles pattern available on Etsy.

We label this project as intermediate because of the spike stitch. But if you’ve crocheted pentagons and hexagons before, then you should have no problem with this pattern.

When your kids ask you for a pet…crochet them one of these!

Coordinates with Published Set

These little stuffed animals coordinate with the “Teensy Turtle Baby Set” that was published in “Love of Crochet” magazine Fall 2014! The Teensy Turtle Baby Set in the magazine includes a baby blanket, hat, diaper cover and cape.

6 in 1: Turtle Blanket, Diaper Cover, Hat, Rattle, and Stuffed Animal crochet pattern available on Etsy.

Filed Under: Animals, Baby, Child, Patterns for Sale, Toys Tagged With: rattle, toy, turtle