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how to crochet the cutest mesh cardigan/top | made-to-measure pattern and tutorial for any size!

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Learn how to crochet a mesh cardi with me :) This pattern and my video tutorial on youtube explain how to follow and customise a made-to-measure design to create the perfect fit for you! You can adjust the measurements to make a full-length or cropped top with short, midi, or long sleeves. Materials: 3, 3.5, or 4 mm hook with 250-400 grams of any DK weight acrylic/cotton yarn (depends on your size) I used a 3.5 mm hook with around 250 grams of my favourite acrylic yarn from amazon to make a size small mesh cardigan. Measurements of my finished cardigan: Please only use this as a reference because different yarn/hook size, stitch tensions, and other variables can make a difference in size even if you do the same exact measurements as me! Length of full top from shoulder to end - 18 inches Width of back panel - 14 inches Width of each front panel - 6.5 inches Sleeve length - 18 inches If you found this tutorial/pattern helpful, please support my channel by signing up for ...

how to crochet cute and easy pouches (3 designs) | video tutorial + free patterns

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Hi everyone! Turn granny squares into cute pouches with my video tutorial on youtube and the written patterns below...there's 3 designs you can choose from - bow envelope pouch, mini case, and heart drawstring pouch :)  Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet / hdc - half double crochet / dc - double crochet / tc - triple crochet If you found this tutorial/pattern helpful, please support my channel by signing up for a completely free 1-month trial of Skillshare . Skillshare is a learning platform with thousands of creative classes, there's something for everyone and you can try any class for free using my link ! This will help me continue to get a sponsor for future videos, so I can keep creating tutorials for free. Happy crafting everyone <3 1. Bow envelope pouch This design doesn't have much of a pattern since most of the instructions after the granny square is complete require video demonstrations , but here's a few notes... Step 1 - crochet a soli...

how to crochet a lily (2 sizes with leaves) | free flower pattern + step-by-step tutorial

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Hi everyone! This is the written pattern for the lily flowers I crocheted in my youtube tutorial . You can find all the materials and yarns I used here . To avoid confusion, I recommend watching the demonstrations in the video tutorial first since this written pattern is more for reference purposes rather than a step-by-step guide.  The hand-size lily is perfect for a flower in a vase as room decor or as the statement piece in a handmade bouquet (the cutest gift ever). The smaller lily is perfect for making a DIY hair clip (just stick it onto any plain clip!) and for filling up your bouquet with different colours.  Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet / hdc - half double crochet / dc - double crochet / tc - triple crochet / increase - 2 stitches in the SAME stitch Hand-size Lily Petal Make a slip knot and chain 25 Skip the 1st chain then insert the following pattern 1 stitch in each chain... 2 sc, 2 hdc, 14 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last chain  then tu...

how to crochet the cutest mesh bag (any size!) | beginner-friendly tutorial + easy V-stitch pattern

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Hi everyone! Here's the written pattern for the perfect mesh bag for summer :) I recommend watching the video tutorial for step-by-step demonstrations and using this pattern as a reference.  You can find all the materials/yarns I used on my amazon storefront . I recommend using a dk/medium-weight yarn with a 4, 4.5, or 5 mm hook to make the bag sturdy.  Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / dc - double crochet  Part 1: Base - Chain the width you want for the bag (I did 36 chains for a width of around 9 inches) - Chain 2 more then insert 6 dc into the 3rd chain from your hook (mark the 1st dc) - Insert 1 dc into every chain down the row - Insert 6 dc into the last chain - Now work on the other side of your work! Insert 1 dc into the backs of every chain - To end the 1st round, ss into the 1st dc - To start the next round, chain 2. Insert 2 dc in the same stitch x 6 times - Insert 1 dc into every stitch until you reach the stitch marker - Insert 2 dc in the same stitch x 6 tim...

how to crochet a cute and easy cat plushie | free pattern + step-by-step video tutorial

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Hi everyone! Here's the written pattern for my YouTube tutorial . Please refer to the video for step-by-step demonstrations if you're confused. You can use acrylic/cotton yarn with a 4 mm hook for a smaller cat or fluffy/chenille yarn with a 4.5 or 5 mm hook for a slightly larger hand-size cat. All the materials and yarns I used can be found on my amazon storefront ! Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet / increase = 2 sc in the same stitch / decrease = invisible decrease - insert your hook into the front loops of the next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, then yarn over and pull through 2 loops again Important notes: Start each piece with a regular or fake magic ring. The total stitch counts for each round are written in brackets (X). End each piece with a slip stitch and chain 1 to fasten off. For assembly and joining the pieces to make the plushie, please watch the video tutorial for a short sewing demonstration! 1. Head Round 1 - 8 sc Round 2 ...

easy 3-in-1 crochet bag pattern + video tutorial | cute shoulder bags and crossbody messenger bag

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Hi everyone! Here's a quick and easy pattern and you can customize to make a bag of any size and design. These are perfect accessory for summer and you can decorate with them with bag charms and keychains :) Click me for the YouTube video tutorial ! Abbreviations: ss - slip stitch / sc - single crochet If you want to make the bags the same size as mine, please note the yarn/hook size (I recommend watching the first section of the video where I explain in detail which yarn/hook size to use!). I used a 9 mm hook with thick/bulky yarns: chunky yarn from Hope's Wool and wool-ease thick and quick yarn from Lion Brand .  The measurements of my bags... 1. Crossbody messenger bag: body of the bag is 8 inches wide / strap is 30 inches long 2. Pink shoulder bag:  body of the bag is 7.5 inches wide / strap is 14 inches long 3. Mini green/cream shoulder bag:  body of the bag is 7 inches wide / strap is 14 inches long If you found this video helpful, please support my channel by signi...

how to crochet flower bookmarks (lily of the valley & mini bouquet) | free patterns + video tutorial

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Hi everyone! These are the written patterns for my youtube tutorial . Please use these written instructions for reference, but watch the demonstrations in the video first to understand how to follow the steps. This is a scrap-yarn-friendly project so you don't need a lot of yarn for these bookmarks :) 1. Lily of the valley bookmark that looks like it's growing out of the book How to crochet the bell-shaped flower: Make a magic ring and chain 1 Round 1 - 5 sc, ss into the 1st stitch to end the round Round 2 - chain 1 to start the round, insert 2 sc in every stitch (total 10 stitches),  ss into the 1st stitch to end the round Round 3, 4, and 5 -  chain 1 to start the round, insert 1 sc in every stitch  (total 10 stitches),  ss into the 1st stitch to end the round Round 6 (petals) - repeat 5 times...in the same stitch *ss, sc, hdc*, in the next stitch *hdc, sc, ss* To end your work, chain 1 and fasten off. How to crochet the bottom leaves (optional): Make a magic ring ...