Tutorial Tuesday: The Knotted Beach Bag Free Crochet Pattern.

Hello there and Happy Tuesday to you!  This pattern was inspired by an old tote bag that I've had for awhile and instead of disposing it. I wanted to utilize the materials from it to create something brand new!

THE INGREDIENTS

2 Skeins of Teal/1 Skein of Light Teal/1 Skein of White from Sugar N'Cream/Medium 4/ Cotton

 18 in. 21 in. of cotton fabric

set of purse handles

H/8 5.00 MM Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Craft Scissors

Fabric Glue

1 Set of knot handles

Needle and Thread

ABBREVIATIONS/STITCHES UTILIZED

sc=single crochet

hdc=half double crochet

dc=double crochet

tch[s]=turning chain[s]

sts=stitches

sl st= slip stitch

ch=chain

GAUGE:

9 SC = 4"

10 rows=4"

FINAL DIMENSIONS:

26.5 inches height

18.5 inches length

THE PATTERN

*You will repeat this Step TWICE. Creating both the FRONT as well as the Back piece to construct the bag.

STEP ONE

Chain FOR 50 STS/ 18.5 INCHES LENGTH

Dark Teal: 

R1: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R2: HDC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R3: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R4: HDC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R5: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R6: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R7: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R8: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R9: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R10: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R11: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R12: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R13: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Medium Teal: 

R14: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R15: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R16: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R17: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Light Teal:

R18: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R19: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Dark Teal:

R20: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

White:

R21: HC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Dark Teal:

R22: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Medium Teal: 

R23: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R24: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R25: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R26: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R27: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Light Teal:

R28: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R29: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Dark Teal: 

R30: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R31: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R32: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R33: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R34: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R34: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R36: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R37: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R38: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R39: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R40: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R41: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R42: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R43: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Medium Teal: 

R44: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R45: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R46: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R47: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Light Teal:

R48: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R49: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Dark Teal:

R50: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

White:

R51: HC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Dark Teal:

R52: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Medium Teal: 

R53: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R54: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R56: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R57: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Light Teal:

R58: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R59: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Dark Teal: 

R60: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R61: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R62: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R63: DC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

R64: SC into all of the STS for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Creating the strap holes

R65: SC into the first 10 STS then for the 11th ST, CH 1, insert knot, skip 1 ST and SC into the following 28 STS until you reach the 39 th ST, CH 1, insert the other side of the handle and and skip 1 ST to SC into the remaining STS.

R66: SC into all of the STS, but once you hit the CH 1, completely skip that ST to secure an SC into the following [so it will hold the strap securely] for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Reinsert your hook back into Row 1, using Medium Teal Yarn to repeat the process.

Creating the strap holes back at Row 1

R1: SC into the first 10 STS then for the 11th ST, CH 1, insert knot, skip 1 ST and SC into the following 28 STS until you reach the 39 th ST, CH 1, insert the other side of the handle and and skip 1 ST to SC into the remaining STS.

R2: SC into all of the STS, but once you hit the CH 1, completely skip that ST to secure an SC into the following [so it will hold the strap securely] for the entire row, at the end of the row, turn work utilizing turning chain to continue.

Implementing Fabric

You may block your piece at this step as well as weave in your ends utilizing your yarn sewing needle.

You will lay your fabric in the middle of the piece leaving 2 inches or so of space before applying fabric glue surround the fabric unto the crocchet piece.

Sewing

Next, with your yarn sewing needle a 2 long strands of yarn, fold the piece, horizontally and inside out with the fabric facing you, you will begin to sew the edges of the piece together, securing the sides in place to become a tote.

HAPPY CRAFTING!

#THEDREAMCROCHET

XX ashlee elle.

Tutorial Tuesday: Crochet Bow Finger-Free Cuffs // Free Crochet Pattern!

Hello there and Happy Tuesday to you!  So I wanted to share a super quick and easy pattern on how to keep your fingers warm while you're crafting away! I absolutely love finger-less gloves especially during the colder seasons so I modified a past pattern and created a swift version to share! Enjoy!

The Ingredients

Less than 1 Ball of Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice in Scarlet // Medium 4 // 100% acrylic

Craft Scissors

Crochet Hook: H/8 5.00 MM

Tapestry Sewing Needle

 Abbreviations

sc=single crochet

hdc=half double crochet

[number]tch[s]=turning chain[s]

sts=stitches

The Pattern

I measured the circumference of my head/hair, my measurements will be a bit bigger because of my protective braids, though I would recommend sizing your own and crocheting to that specific sizing. [Note: You can always return back to the beginning to create a snug fit, with one round of single crochet.]

First, I chained for 21 (depending on your wrist size you might want to modify.

RND1: HDC the entire round, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

RND2: SC the entire round, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

RND3: HDC the entire round, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

RND4: HDC the entire round, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

RND5: SC the entire round, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

RND6: HDC the entire round, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

*LEFT HAND

You will SC only for 5 STS for the start of the row. To begin the thumb hole, you will CH 5.

After CH 5, skip 5 STS and SC into the remaining STS.

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*RND7: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

*RIGHT HAND

You will HDC only for 15 STS for the start of the row. To begin the thumb hole, you will CH 5.

After CH 5, skip 5 STS and SC into the final ST.

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*RND7: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

Continuing on.....

BOTH

RND8: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

RND9: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the round, SS to connect work and turning chain accordingly.

CREATING THE BOW

CH for 11

RND1: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the row turn work to continue.

RND2: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the row turn work to continue.

RND3: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the row turn work to continue.

RND4: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the row turn work to continue.

RND5: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the row turn work to continue.

RND6: SC the entire row, into all of the STS, at end of the row, SS to complete work.

You will cut a piece of yarn, not too long. (I didn't really estimate the length!)

Threading the yarn, into the sewing yarn needle, you will scrunch the center of the bow. (Like the photo above!)

After the bow is tied and scrunched, you will want to stitch it by sewing the bow to the wrist cuff. I sewed the middle of the bow to the front of the wrist cuff. (You will have to try the wrist cuff on, to find the exact position! :)) Now it is complete to start the tutorial over again to create the other half!

ashlee elle.

Tutorial Tuesday: How To Guide // Quick and Easy Chunky Crochet Hat.

Hello There!  

I hope you're having a lovely start to the week! I've created this quick and free pattern on how to create this chunky crochet hat with a big ole pom pom attached! Enjoy!

MATERIALS

Only 1 Skein from Lollipop Yarn Bee Stretched Taffy Yarn

Super Bulky 6 // 49 Yards

Craft Scissors

Crochet Hook Used: 11.00MM

Tapestry Sewing Needle

ABBREVIATIONS

hdc=half double crochet crochet

dc=double crochet

[number]tch[s]=turning chain[s]

sts=stitches

**=Repeat method until end of round

*Note: You will be working in rounds.

CH 45 and connect the first ST to the last ST to create your round.

RND1: SC into all of the STS for the entire round, at the end of the round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 45 STS

RND2-RND3: SC into all of the STS for all of the rounds, at the end of each round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 45 STS

RND4: SC into the first 3 STS and into the 4th [single crochet decrease: video reference] You will repeat this method for every 4th ST within the round, at the end of the round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 34 STS

RND5: SC into the first 3 STS and into the 4th [single crochet decrease: video reference] You will repeat this method for every 4th ST within the round, at the end of the round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 26 STS

RND6: SC into the first 3 STS and into the 4th [single crochet decrease: video reference] You will repeat this method for every 4th ST within the round, at the end of the round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 20 STS

RND7: SC into the first 2 STS and into the 3rd [single crochet decrease: video reference] You will repeat this method for every 3rd ST within the round, at the end of the round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 14 STS

RND8: SC into the first 1 ST and into the 2nd [single crochet decrease: video reference] You will repeat this method for every 2nd ST within the round, at the end of the round SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly. 7 STS

RND9: SC into the first 1 ST and into the 2nd [single crochet decrease: video reference] You will repeat this method for every 2nd ST within the round, at the end of the round SS to close final work.

To create the Pom Pom Detailing

Using the remaining yarn left over, I utilized the hand technique. Wrapping the yarn around my hand several times, before knotting and securing the yarn [using a light yarn]. Video Reference Here

Using a light yarn to thread the pom pom to the very top of the hat, utilizing the tapestry needle, securing it in place.

Have fun crafting!

Tag your recreations: #thedreamcrochetdiy

ashlee elle.

Tutorial Tuesday: How To Guide // Create Your Own G-Squared Crochet Shorts!

 Hello there!  

I hope you're having a lovely start to the week! I've created this absolutely free how to create your own pair of granny squared inspired colorful shorts. As a thank you to those who have supported any little bit of this amazing craft that I love. I appreciate You, so please Enjoy!

THE INGREDIENTS

I used Scrap Yarn leftover from Projects all Caron Simply Soft Yarn// Medium 4

You can use as many colors as you choose [I used 7 total] Less than half a skein of yarn [depending on the amount of yarn] 10-12 yards of yarn per color [

Craft Scissors

Crochet Hook H/8 5.00 MM

Tapestry Sewing Needle

Measuring Tape

Sewing Needle and Thread

Elastic Band [1 inch band]

ABBREVIATIONS

hdc=half double crochet crochet

dc=double crochet

[number]tch[s]=turning chain[s]

sts=stitches

**=Repeat method until end of round

First things First!

You will want to measure the circumference of your waist. I wanted the shorts to hit a bit higher, around the belly button. Write down your measurements. 

Next, you will measure your elastic band, utilizing the number from your waist measurement with a few centimeters longer [like 2-3 cm]
Cut your elastic band and with your sewing needle and thread, overlap those few centimeters to sew securely [for that extra 2-3 cms] together to create a round.

Next, you will crochet to to the length of the elastic band and from your waist measurement, [disregarding those 2-3 cms]. [For Example: I measured out 28, I crocheted to 95 STS.]
After chaining to the amount [allowing turning chain amount]
For Row 1: HDC the entire row, into all of the STS and once you hit the last ST you will pause your work here.

Next, you will sew that first round to the inside/back of the elastic band, using your sewing needle and thread securing the crochet to the band. Sew in between the STS, you might have to double around. [My version is hand sewn!]

CONTINUING THE PATTERN...

You will return back to the Row 1, you will insert your hook back into your last ST. You will SS to connect the last ST to the very first ST. Thus, creating a round. Creating a round process which you will be working from now forth. Also, you can alternate colors [every other round] however, you choose. NOTE: You will be alternating colors for Each individualized round.
For Round 2-Round 4: HDC into all of the STS for ALL of the rounds, at the end of the round, SS to continue work as well as accomodate turning chain accordingly.

For Round 5-Round 22: HDC into the first ST, **CH 1, Skip 3 STS and into the following ST, HDC [three times all into the same ST] next, CH 1, Skip 3 STS and HDC [three times all into the same ST...[**Repeat this method until the end of the round, of which you will end on a single HDC to complete the round, at the end of the round, SS to continue work and turning chain accordingly.] At final Round [22] You will SS to complete final work for this section. 14 inches in length // 119 STS per round.

*Also, if you want to lengthen the shorts, extend from Round 22 or decrease from that section depending on personal preference.

Next, Measure out the bottom of your shorts. Mine was 16.5. You will find the middle section which will utilize only 1 inch, to start the middle section to construct the "shorts" appearance.

Insert hook into middle for 5 STS [2.5 inches width] solely or more depending on personal preference.
For Row 1 -Row 6: HDC into all of the STS for all of the rows, utilizing turning chains accordingly.
When you hit Row [6] SS to complete the final work for this section.

Turn the project inside out to sew the middle section using your sewing tapestry needle and a strand of yarn [9 inches or so]  [as shown above "middle photo"]  Sew the section to the other side of the bottom piece [as shown above "right"] Connecting the strip together, securing it.

*Also, if you want to lengthen the middle section, extend from Row 6 or decrease from that section depending on personal preference.

FINISHED LOOK

Have fun crafting!

Tag your recreations: #thedreamcrochetdiy

ashlee elle.