1940s Queen Anne's Lace Motif Free Crochet Pattern

Use for tablecloths, bedspreads, runners, etc.

MATERIALS: Crochet, size 20, and steel crochet hook No. 8, motif measures 4 3/4" in diameter and requires about 24 yds of thread. Fill-in motif requires about 5 yds. Allow extra thread for edging. (Can also use size 10 thread and a size 7 steel crochet hook, though motifs will be different size.)

FIRST MOTIF

Ch 6, join with sl st.

1ST RND: Ch 6, * tr in ring, ch 2,. Repeat from * 6 more times, join to 4th st of ch-6 (8sps).

2ND RND: Ch 4, 4 tr in 1st sp, * ch 2, 5 tr in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-2 to 4th st of ch-4.

3RD RND: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, tr in next 4 tr, * tr in 1st ch of ch-2, ch 3, tr in next ch of same ch-2, tr in next 5 tr. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-3 to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr of group.

4TH RND: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster; * ch 4, 5 tr in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, skip 1st tr of next group; make tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-4 to tip of first cluster.

5TH RND: Ch 8, * skip 1st 3 ch of ch-4, tr in next ch, tr in next 5 tr, tr in 1st ch of next ch-4, ch 4, tr in tip of cluster, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th st of ch-8.

6TH RND: * Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group, tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 12, sc in the single tr between groups. Repeat from * around. Join last ch-12 to base of first ch-12 (16 loops). Fasten off.

SECOND MOTIF

Work 1st 5 rnds as for 1st motif.

6TH RND: Ch 12, skip 1st tr of next group; tr in next 5 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 6, sl st in 1st ch-12 loop on 1st motif (always keep right side of work on top), ch 6, sc in next single tr on 2nd motif, ch 6, sl st in next ch-12 loop on 1st motif, ch 6, make a cluster back on 2nd motif. Complete this rnd as for 1st motif (no more joinings). Join 2 ch-loops of all adjacent sides in this manner, thus leaving 2 loops free between joinings, for fill-in motifs to be made later.

FILL IN MOTIF

1st RND: Ch 8, tr in 8th ch from hook, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, tr in same place, ch 4, join to 4th ch of ch-8 (4 sps).

2ND RND: Ch 4, 6 tr in 1st sp, * ch 5, join to 4th st of ch-4; sl st in 1st tr.

3RD RND: Ch 4; make tr in next 4 tr, working off together as for a cluster; ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of a large motif (as large motifs were joined), * ch 5, sc in next ch-5 loop back on fill in motif, ch 5, join to 2nd ch-12 loop of same large motif, ch 5, work a 5-tr cluster back on fill in motif, ch 5, join to 1st ch-12 loop of next large motif. Repeat from * around. Fasten off.

EDGING

Attach thread to joining point between any 2 large motifs, * 7 sc in 1st loop of next motif; in each remaining loop of same motif make sc, half dc, 5 dc, 4 tr, 5 dc, half dc, sc; 7 sc in last loop. Repeat from * all around.

Star Ruffle Doily Free Crochet Pattern

Materials: Crochet Cotton 30 Size 30, 375 yards and Steel Crochet Hook No. 12

Doily measures about 7 inches without ruffle when using size 30 thread. A lower number thread and higher number hook will make a larger doily (for example, size 10 thread and size 7 steel hook).

Ch 8, join to form a ring and work 16 sc in ring, join.

2nd Row: Ch 8, tr in same space, * skip 1 sc, 2 tr with ch 4 between in next sc, repeat from * 6 times, join in 4th st of ch.

3rd Row: 3 sc, ch 5, 3 sc over each ch 4 loop, join.

4th Row: Sl st to center of 5 ch loop, sc in same space, * ch 5, skip 2 sc, tr in space between next 2 sc, ch 5, sc in next 5 ch loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 5, skip 2 sc, tr in space between next 2 sc, ch 2, tr in 1st sc, this brings thread in position for next row.

5th Row: Sc in same space, * ch 7, 5 tr (shell) in next tr, ch 7, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, 7 tr in next tr, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with sl st in 1st sc.

6th Row: Sl st to center of loop, sc in same space, * ch 9, sc in center tr of next shell, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 11, sc in center tr of next tr group, ch 11, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with ch 6, d tr (3 times over needle) in 1st sc.

7th Row: Ch 11, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 6, tr tr (4 times over needle) in d tr.

8th Row: Ch 4, 4 tr in same space, * ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 9, 2 shells with ch 5 between in center st of next loop, repeat from * 6 times, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 9, 5 tr in same space as 1st shell, ch 2, dc in 4th st of ch.

9th Row: Ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 2, dc in dc.

10th Row: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, skip 1 loop, sc in next loop, ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 2, dc in dc.

11th Row: Ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, s c in next loop, ch 5, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 2,dc in dc.

12th Row: * Ch 5, sc in next loop, repeat from * twice, ch 5, * shell in center st of next shell, repeat from *, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 2, dc in dc.

13th Row: * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, * thread over twice, insert in next tr, pull through, thread over and work off 2 loops twice, repeat from * 9 times, thread over and work off all loops at one time (cluster st) ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch3, tr in dc.

14th Row: * Ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 7, sc in top of next cluster st, ch 7, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with ch 3, tr in tr.

15th and 16th Rows: * Ch 8, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, tr in tr.

17th Row: Shell in same space as tr just made, sc in next loop, * ch 7, sc in next loop, shell in next s c, sc in next loop, repeat from * in same manner all around ending row with ch 3, tr in tr.

18th Row: Ch 8, sc in center st of next shell, ch 8, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 1, d tr in tr.

19th Row: Start ruffle, * ch 10, sc in same loop, repeat from * twice, ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 5, tr tr (4 times over needle) in d tr (224 loops).

20th and 21st Rows: Ch 10, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with ch 5, tr tr in tr tr.

22nd Row: * Ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 9, 2 shells with ch 5 between in center st of next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around in same manner ending row with ch 5, tr tr in tr tr.

23rd Row: * Ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next 5 ch loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 2, sc in next loop, repeat from beginning all around ending row with sl st.

24th Row: Sl st to center of loop, * ch 9, sc in next loop, repeat from * 4 times, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch 9 loop, repeat from * all around in same manner, join.

25th Row: Sl st to center of loop, * ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 2, 2 shells with ch 3 between in center st of next loop, ch 2, sc in next loop, ch 9, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next ch 9 loop, repeat from * all around in same manner, join.

26th Row: Sl st to center of loop, * ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 5, Sl st in sc for picot, ch 3, shell in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 4, 3 dc, 5 ch picot, 2 dc in center st of next shell, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 9, Sl st in 5th st from hook for picot, ch 4, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in next loop, ch 3, 3 dc, 5 ch picot, 2 dc in center st of next shell, ch 4, sc in next loop, repeat from * all around in same manner, join, break thread.

Free Santa Claus Crochet Pattern in Worsted Weight Yarn

Finished Santa is about 11 inches tall. You can get an idea of gauge by the beard starting chain is about 3 inches for 20 chain stitches with the No. 1 steel hook. Adorable traditional Santa Claus!

MATERIALS:

Worsted Weight Yarn 3 oz. Red, 1 oz. each Black and White

Size G crochet hook, steel crochet hook No.1

11 inch white hair doll, 4 snaps, polyester fiberfill or other filling

Suit and hat are worked with G hook. Boots are worked with steel hook No. 1

JACKET: With Red ch 46, dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, turn each row.

2ND ROW: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, decrease in next 2 sts (to decrease: * yarn over hook, insert in next st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off 2 loops, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), 1 dc in each of the next 18 dc, decrease in next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the last 11 sts.

3RD ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 10 dc, decrease in next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 16

dc, decrease in next 2 sts, 1 dc in each remaining st. Work 2 rows even.

6TH ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, turn.

7TH and 8TH ROWS: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc.

9TH ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, cut yarn. With wrong side of 6th row toward you, attach yarn in 23rd free st, ch 3 and work opposite side to correspond.

BACK: Attach yarn in 4th free st of 6th row, ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, ch 3, turn. Work 2 rows even.

NEXT ROW: Ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, ch 2, sl st in each of the next 6 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, cut yarn. Sew shoulders. Attach Red at shoulder seam and work a row of sc all around opening, working 3 sc in each corner st, having an even number of sc between corners, join, cut yarn.

SLEEVES: Attach Red in 1st free st at underarm, * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops at one time, 2 sc over dc of next row, 2 dc over side of next 6 rows, 2 sc over next row; join each row, ch 1 to turn each row.

NEXT ROW: Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 dc in each dc decreasing 3 dc.

NEXT ROW: Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 dc in each dc, decreasing 2 dc.

NEXT 2 ROWS: Work 1 dc in each st, cut yarn at end of last row.

TRIM: Attach White in center st on right hand corner of front at neck edge, ch 3 (counts as part of 1st popcorn st) 3 dc in same space, slip loop off hook, insert in 3rd st of ch, pull loop through, ch 1 to tighten st, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, popcorn st in next st (popcorn st: 4 dc in same space, slip loop off hook, insert in 1st dc, pull loop through, ch 1 to tighten st) repeat from * to sc before corner st, popcorn st in corner st, popcorn st in next st, * ch 1, skip 1 sc, popcorn st in next sc, repeat from * to next corner, cut yarn.

COLLAR: With wrong side of work toward you, attach White in 1st free st at right hand corner work in popcorn st across row in same manner to about 1/4 inch from opposite corner, cut yarn.

CUFFS: Attach White at sleeve edge, work a popcorn st in same space, * skip 1 dc, popcorn st in next dc, repeat from * 4 times, join, cut yarn.

BELT: With Black ch 3, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in next st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2ND ROW: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn. Repeat 2nd row until belt measures 13 inches or desired length, cut yarn.

BUCKLE: With White ch 14, join to form a ring and work 1 sl st in each st of ch, join, cut yarn leaving a length. Thread into needle and sew to opposite side to form a slide for belt. Place buckle on belt.

HAT: With White ch 34, join being careful not to twist ch, ch 3 and work a popcorn st in same space, * ch 1, skip 1 st, popcorn st in next st, repeat from * 15 times, ch 1, join in 1st popcorn st, cut yarn.

2ND RND: Attach Red in same space, sc in same space, 1 sc in each remaining st (34 sc), join each round and ch 3 to turn each round.

NEXT 4 Rnds: Working in dc, decrease 4 sts evenly spaced.

7TH RND: Work even in dc.

8TH RND: Working in dc, decrease 4 sts evenly spaced. Repeat the last 2 rounds twice.

13TH RND: Decrease 2 sts, cut yarn.

POMPOM: Wind White 30 times over a 3\8 inch cardboard, tie one end, trim and shape. Sew to point of hat.

PANTS: Front: With Red ch 22, dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, ch 3 to turn all rows.

2ND ROW: Working in dc, increase 1 dc at the beg and end of row. Work 2 rows even in dc.

5TH and 6TH ROWS: Decrease 1 dc at the beg and end of each row.

7TH ROW: Start leg: 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, ch 3, turn. Work 3 rows even.

11TH ROW: Decrease 1 dc at beg and end of row, ch 1, turn.

12TH ROW: Working in sc, decrease 1 sc at the beg and end of row (to decrease, * insert hook in next st, pull loop through, repeat from * once, yarn over and work off all loops atone time). Work 1 row even in sc, cut yarn. With wrong side of 6th row toward you, attach Red in 1st free st and work other leg to correspond. Work another section in same manner for back. Sew seams.

BOOT: Upper section: With Black ch 19, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn all rows.

2ND ROW: Working in sc, decrease 1 sc at the beg and end of row. Work 1 row even. Repeat the last 2 rows once.

6TH ROW: Same as 2nd row. Work 2 rows even.

9TH ROW: 1 sc in each of the 1st 5 sc, 2 s d c in each of the next 2 sc ( s d c: yarn over hook, insert in st, pull loop through, yarn over and work off all loops at one time), 1 sc in each of the last 5 sc.

10TH ROW: 1 sc in each of the 1st 5 sc, 1 s d c in next s d c, 2 s d c in each of the next 2 s d c, 1 s d c in next s d c, 1 sc in each of the last 5 sts.

NEXT 2 ROWS: Work 1 sc in each sc and 1 s d c in each s d c working 2 s d c in each of the 2 s d c at center of each row, cut yarn. Sew the 2 side edges together.

SOLES: With Black ch 7, 3 sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in last st, working on opposite side of ch, 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 s d c in each of the next 2 sts, join in 1st sc, cut yarn. Sew sole to upper section. Work another boot in same manner. Sew boots to leg of pants overlapping the boots. Place pants on doll and stuff. Place jacket on doll and stuff upper part with filling.

EYEBROWS: Cut two 1/2 inch strips of White and glue in position.

MOUSTACHE: Cut three-1 inch length of White. Sew together at center, comb and trim. Glue in position.

BEARD: With White and No. 1 hook, ch 20 (about 3 inches), cut yarn. Cut sixty- 4 inch lengths of White. Pull 3 of these lengths through each st of ch. Fold lengths in half, comb and trim as illustrated. Place in position and tack at intervals to hair and collar. Place hat and belt in position.

Friendship Knot Bedspread Free Crochet Pattern

From the 1930s, this design is fashioned after the Friendship Knot
Quilt. A great old pattern that uses good old bedspread weight cotton
thread, also known as size 10. The finished size of spread this pattern
makes is not noted (perhaps double bed size). You can make one square
and figure how many you need for the size spread or throw you want to
make.

Materials: Size 10 cotton crochet thread - 20 skeins, 800 yds each and
size 7 steel crochet hook


1. Chain 8 and join with a slip st to form a ring; 16 sc in ring, join with slip
st in first sc.

2. Ch 3, 1 dc in same st as ch 3, *popcorn in next sc, 2 dc in next sc; repeat
from * 6 times, popcorn in last sc, join with a slip st in top of ch 3.

3. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st as ch 3, * ch 3, 3 dc in next st, 1 dc in popcorn, 1 dc
in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in popcorn, 3 dc in next dc; repeat from *
around, end with 1 dc in popcorn, join as before.

4. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, * 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc over ch 3 below (corner),
10 dc over next 10 dc; repeat from * around, join.

5. Slip st into top of each next 2 dc below, ch 5, sk 2 dc, 1 dc in next (last)
dc, * ch 2, 1 dc in corner space, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc below, ch 2,
skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc (space), 4 more spaces to next corner;
repeat from * around, join with slip st in 3rd st of ch 5.

6. Ch 3, 2 dc in space below, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next space, popcorn in next
dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner space, popcorn in next dc, * 2 dc in
next space, 1 dc in next dc; repeat from * 5 times, 2 dc in next space,
popcorn in next dc, work corner as before, continue around, join.

7. Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, * popcorn in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2
dc, 1 dc in popcorn, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) all
in corner space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 d c in popcorn, 1 dc in
each of next 2 dc, 1 popcorn in each of next 14 dc; repeat from *
around, join.

8. Slip st into next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 4 sts, * popcorn in next st, 1
dc in each of next 4 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) all in corner space. 4 dc
over next 4 sts, popcorn in next st, 5 dc over next 5 sts, popcorn in
next st, 8 dc over next 8 sts, popcorn in next st, 5 dc over next 5
sts; repeat from * around, end with a popcorn in last st.

9. Ch 3, 1 dc in next st, * popcorn in next st, 9 dc over next 9 sts, work corner
as before, 9 dc over next 9 sts, popcorn in next st, 5 dc over next 5
sts, popcorn in next st, 2 dc over next 2 sts, popcorn in
next st, 5 dc over next 5 sts; repeat from * around, and join.

10. Ch 3, 13 dc to corner, corner as before, 14 dc over next 14 sts, popcorn in next
st, 8 dc over next 8 sts, popcorn in next st, 14 dc to corner,
continue around, join.

11. Ch 5, skip 2 sts, 1 dc in next st (a space), ch 2, 4 more spaces to next
corner, (ch2, 1 dc, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2) all in corner space, 1 dc in next
dc, 4 spaces, ch 2, skip 2 sts, popcorn in next st, 4 dc over next 4
sts, 5 spaces to corner, continue around and join.

12. Ch 3, 2 dc in space, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc (space over space), 3 more spaces, work corner as in
round 11, 1 dc in next dc, 4 spaces over next 4 spaces, 2 dc in next
space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 6 dc over next 6 sts, ch 2,
skip 2 sts, 7 dc over next 2 spaces, continue around and join.

13. Ch 5, skip 2 sts, 4 dc over next 4 sts, 3 dc over space, 4 spaces to corner,
work corner as before, 4 spaces, a group of 7 dc, 2 spaces, a group of
6 dc, 2 psaces, a group of 7 dc, continue around, join.

14. Ch 3, 2 dc in space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2, a group of 7 dc in next dc,
(2 dc ch 3, 2 dc) in corner space, 4 dc over next space, 3 spaces, a
group of 7 dc, a space, a group of 8 dc, a space (center), 8 dcc, a space, 7 dc,
continue around, join.

15. Ch 3, 3 dc over next 3 sts, 2 dc in space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, a
group of 7 dc, 2 spaces, ch 2, skip 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts,
popcorn in last dc, corner as before, popcorn in first dc, 2 dc in next
2 sts, 3 spaces, a group of 7 dc, a space, a group of 11 dc, space over
center space below, a group of 11 dc, continue around, join.

16. Ch 3, 6 dc over next 6 dc, 5 spaces, ch 2, skip space, 4 dc and a popcorn to
corner, corner as before, popcorn and 4 dc over group below, 5 spaces,
ch 2, skip space, a group fo 8 dc, 3 spaces, a group of 8 dc, continue
around, join.

17. Slip st in top of each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 4 dc over 4 dc below, 8 spaces, work
corner as before, 8 spaces, a group of 5 dc, 5 spaces, a group of 5 dc,
contine around, join, fasten off.

Sew the blocks together carefully with the same cotton. Work a row of
loops of ch-5 loosely round edge.

Fringe: Wrap thread around an 8-inch cardboard, cut at one end. Tie a
fringe of 5 strands each in each loop around edge.

Easy Adorable Thread Baby Bib Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS: Size 10 Crochet Thread (two colors for contrasting border) and No. 7 Steel Crochet Hook

1st Row: With Main Color, ch 38, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.

2nd Row: Working in back loop of st only throughout, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 18 sc, ch 1, turn.

3rd Row: 1 sc in each sc, ch 1, turn.

4th Row: 1 sc in each sc to center, 3 sc in center st, 1 sc in each remaining st, ch 1, turn.

5th-50th Rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows until there are 50 rows, fasten off.

TRIM: Join Contrasting Color in 1st sc at neck and work a row of sc all around, working 3 sc in each corner; join, ch 3, turn.

2nd Row: 2 dc in same space, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, * ch 3, 2 dc in same space, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * to opposite side of bib, ch 3, turn.

3rd Row: 2 dc in same space, sc in ch 3 loop of next shell, * ch 3, 2 dc in same space, sc in ch 3 loop of next shell, * ch 3, 2 dc in same space, sc in ch 3 loop of next shell, repeat from * all around, fasten off.

TIE: With Main Color, ch 85, dc in 4th st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, fasten off. With Contrasting Color, work a row of sc all around tie, fasten off. Work a 2nd tie in same manner. Sew ties in position at shoulders.