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Rib Ridge Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

May 4, 2019| Crafts & DIY, Knitting

Rib Ridge Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

If you’re looking to try knitting for beginners, this Rib Ridge knit dishcloth pattern is perfect. Knitting patterns can seem overwhelming, so starting with a smaller project like this knitted dishcloth will help.

Simple patterns like this help you practice the knit stitch and the purl stitch. You just need to know the most basic knitting stitches to create this knitted dishcloth pattern.

The Rib Ridge knit dishcloth has a textured center surrounded by a ribbed border. It’s a very simple pattern.

When practicing how to knit stitch the center of this pattern, you’ll be surprised how easy it is. It’s made in 100% cotton yarn in any color you like. The best dishcloths are ones that easily fit in with your decor and hold up against wear and tear. And this does both.

Learning to knit dishcloth patterns is so fun and they make great gifts. Add this to a kitchen gift basket. Or make a bath set with body scrubs and a few of these dishcloths.

Easy knitting patterns are great for stocking stuffers, last minute presents, or every day presents that make your life a little bit easier. What will you make this dishcloth for?

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Rib Ridge Dishcloth Knitting Pattern

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Yarn: 100% cotton yarn – worsted weight

Yardage: 90 yards

Supplies

Knitting Needles – U.S. 8/5.0mm (circular or straight)
Scissors
Locking Stitch Markers
Regular Stitch Markers
Block Mats and Pins

Abbreviations

K – Knit
P – Purl
sts – Stitches
* – repeat within * and *

Pattern

Cast on 51 sts.

Knit 10 rows.

Row 1 (RS): K7, P1, *K1, P1* to last 7 sts, K7

Row 2 (WS): K8, *P1, K1* to last 8 sts, K8

Row 3: Knit across row

Row 4: Knit across row

Row 5: K8, *P1, K1* to last 8 sts, K8

Row 6: K7, *P1, K1* to last 7 sts, K7

Row 7: Knit across row

Row 8: Knit across row

Repeat Rows 1 to 8 seven times. Add 8 more rows of knit to complete the border edge. Cut yarn and weave in tails.

Block dishcloth (optional)

Knitting stitch patterns exist for all skill levels. Knitting patterns for beginners can be a little harder to find though.

With free knitted dishcloth patterns like this one, you don’t have to worry about scouring the internet for the perfect pattern. The rib ridge dishcloth is textural and basic enough for anyone to make.

Learn how to knit a dishcloth with this simple and easy design. You’ll be an expert knitter in no time!

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Baby Mittens Crochet Pattern

April 26, 2019| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Baby Mittens Crochet Pattern

Don’t you just love how cozy and snuggly gloves and mittens are? They’re the perfect accessory for chilly winter days. And as adults, we aren’t the only ones who love crochet mittens. Babies love a good pair of baby mittens too!

This mitten pattern is one of the sweetest free crochet baby patterns you’ll find. And it’s so easy too. The infant mittens are made in two colors out of Berroco Vintage DK yarn. It’s an acrylic wool nylon blend and is machine washable. That makes it the best fit for baby crochet patterns.

Baby patterns are usually very basic because of their size and the fact that babies grow so quickly. These crochet baby mitts remain easy to make, but add a little bit of flair, unlike most quick and easy crochet patterns.

These crochet baby mittens have delicate white detailing along the top of the mitten where it meets your wrist. They use basic crochet stitches like single crochet and double crochet. They also work in the front and back post for some stitches.

This creates a fun pattern, especially if you’re learning how to crochet mittens for the first time. Crocheting baby mittens doesn’t have to be boring. It can be fast and exciting. And you know these crochet mittens are going to be cute as a button.

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Baby Mittens Crochet Pattern

Pattern Info

NOTES:

The pattern in U.S. crochet terminology

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

MATERIALS:

Hook: G/6 4.00mm & F/5 3.75mm
Yarn: Size 3 DK Weight Yarn – 60 yds. Berroco Vintage DK in Color B -2100 (white) and Color A – 2116 (taupe)
Darning needle and scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet

SIZE: These mittens will fit a newborn up to about 6-months old and are perfect for covering their nails so they don’t scratch themselves.

PATTERN NOTES:

This pattern uses the Front Post Double Crochet stitch and the Back Post Double Crochet stitch which are slight variations of the double crochet. The trick is inserting your hook the right way into the stitch from the row below.

Front Post Double Crochet – Instead of inserting your hook in the chain at the top of the stitch, insert the hook behind the post then back to the front, pushing the post to the front. If you are right handed, that means you will be working right to left across the row.

Back Post Double Crochet – The bpdc is the reverse of the fpdc, your hook goes through the back of the stitch below. You will insert your hook from the back of the work towards the front of the work and then to the back again. When you first insert your hook, the post that you want to crochet around will be sitting in “back” of your hook.

Cuff – When you get to the cuff section of this mitten, switch to the 3.75mm hook to help make this part a little tighter so it doesn’t slip off baby’s hands too easily.

Baby Mittens Crochet Pattern

With larger hook and color A, chain 3.

Round 1: 8 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st in first st. (8 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2 (does not count as a st here and throughout), 2 dc in each st around, join. (16 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, repeat from * around, join. (24 dc)

Rounds 4-7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join.

Round 8: Change to 3.75mm hook. Switch to yarn color B, ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Round 9: Change to color A, ch 2, dc in each st around, join.

Round 10: Change to color B, ch 2, *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st, repeat from * around, join.

Round 11: Ch 2, *fpdc around next st, bpdc around next stitch, repeat from * around, join.

Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Rounds 13-15: Change to color A. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.

Fasten off, weave ends.

This crochet baby mittens pattern is sweet and unique. The shape alone is different from a lot of mittens. And the decorative edging makes these baby mittens perfect for the holidays.

Grab your hook and prepare to smile once you see how adorable these turned out. If you like instant gratification, you’re going to love how quickly these come together.

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Puff Stitch Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

April 6, 2019| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Puff Stitch Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

Dabbles & Babbles new Puff Stitch Crochet Baby Hat is so adorable. It’s a really simple design that any new mom would love.

It uses the crochet puff stitch to create texture and is made with two colors to make the puffs really stand out.

I love this pattern because it’s a great opportunity to learn how to crochet a puff stitch. It’s a lot easier than it seems. And it’s fun.

This is one of the greatest crochet hat patterns for beginners. It’s so simple you’ll probably end up making several crochet baby hats before you’re done.

This easy crochet baby hat is made using Berroco Vintage DK yarn. It’s an acrylic wool nylon blend. It’s also machine washable which is ideal for baby garments. You never know what spills might happen.

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Puff Stitch Crochet Baby Hat Pattern

Pattern Info

NOTES:

Pattern in U.S. crochet terminology

SKILL LEVEL: EASY

MATERIALS:

Hook: H8/5.0 mm
Yarn: Size 3 DK Weight Yarn – 100 yds main color and 20 yds contrasting color. Berroco Vintage DK in 2136 (blue), 2100 (white) and 2116 (taupe)
Darning needle and scissors

ABBREVIATIONS:

st = stitch
ch = chain
sl = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
Pst = puff stitch

FINISHED SIZE:

0-3 months – 6.5” wide x 5.45” high

3-6 months – 7.25” wide x 6.25” high

PATTERN NOTES:

This pattern uses the puff stitch – here are the steps:

Pst: Yarn over, insert hook in specified space, yarn over and draw up a loop to the height of the double crochet; (yarn over, insert hook in same space and draw up a loop) twice, yarn over and draw through all 7 loops on the hook: Pst made.

Baby Hat Crochet Pattern

Hat Size Newborn – 3 months

ch 3

Round 1: 9 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join (10 dc sts)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join (20 dc sts)

Round 3: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts* repeat * to * around, join (30 dc sts)

Round 4: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts* repeat * to * around, join (40 dc sts)

Round 5: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts* repeat * to * around, join (50 sts)

Round 6: Change to color B, ch 2, skip a st, *Pst in next st, ch 1, skip a st,* repeat until end of round, join (50 sts)

Round 7: Change to color A,ch 2, *dc in next st space, dc in next st (top of pst)* repeat until end of round, join (50 sts)

Round 8: repeat round 6.

Round 9: repeat round 7.

Round 10: repeat round 6.

Round 11: repeat round 7.

Round 12 – 13: ch 2, dc in each st around, join.

Round 14: Change to color B, ch 1, sc in each st around until end of round. Join.

Cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends.

Hat Size 3-6 months

ch 3

Round 1: 9 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join (10 dc sts)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join (20 dc sts)

Round 3: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts* repeat * to * around, join (30 dc sts)

Round 4: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts* repeat * to * around, join (40 dc sts)

Round 5: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts* repeat * to * around, join (50 sts)

Round 6: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts* repeat * to * around, join (60 sts)

Round 7: Change to color B, ch 2, skip a st, *Pst in next st, ch 1, skip a st,* repeat until end of round, join (60 sts)

Round 8: Change to color A,ch 2, *dc in next st space, dc in next st (top of pst)* repeat until end of round, join (60 sts)

Round 9: repeat round 7.

Round 10: repeat round 8.

Round 11: repeat round 7.

Round 12: repeat round 8.

Round 13 – 14: ch 2, dc in each st around, join.

Round 15: Change to color B, ch 1, sc in each st around until end of round. Join.

Cut yarn, fasten off, weave ends.

Learn how to crochet a baby hat with this puff stitch pattern. It’s easy and fun and looks gorgeous. It’s also perfect for any gender.

Say hello to one of your favorite baby crochet patterns with the Puff Stitch Baby Hat. You’re gonna love it.

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Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

March 8, 2019| Crafts & DIY, Crochet

Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

If you’ve recently found yourself scouring through blankets and crochet patterns on the internet, stop. The search is over. This Heart Graphgan crochet baby blanket is a dream.

This pattern is fun and exciting. You’ll get to learn the graphing technique which is different from a lot of baby blankets. It involves keeping count and using multiple balls of yarn. While this baby blanket is unique, baby blanket patterns can also have similarities. Their shape and baby blanket size; even the color palette in some cases.

There are lots of easy crochet baby blankets to be made. But this one is special. And don’t you want to make a personalized baby blanket if you’re going to put the effort in?

This baby blanket crochet project has a big heart in the middle crocheted out of soft yarn. The baby blanket crochet pattern calls for Berroco Comfort Chunky yarn is two colors. One for the large heart at the center and the other for the base blanket.

The yarn is an acrylic nylon blend that’s soft and plushy. It’s even machine washable (always a good thing when kids are involved).

The baby blanket dimensions are easily adjustable too. You could easily add stitches to each side of the blanket to make it bigger. I wouldn’t alter the size of the heart though, unless you have experience with it.

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Heart Graphgan Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner

MATERIALS: Hook: L/11/8mm

Yarn: Berroco Comfort Chunky – 4 skeins Ash Grey (C1), 2 skeins Rosebud (C2) Yardage: 550yds (C1), 165yds (C2)

Tools: Scissors, tapestry needle

ABBREVIATIONS: st = stitch ch = chain sc=single crochet sp=space

SPECIAL INFORMATION: Click here to see the attached chart. Odd numbered rows are read from right to left. Even numbered rows are read from left to right. Print, cut out and assemble the pages.

FINISHED SIZE: 32” x 32”

Gauge: 10 sc x 10 rows = 4”

PATTERN:

Row 1: With C1, ch 81, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across, turn. (80 sc)

Rows 2-19: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Begin following chart for color changes or follow the written instructions below.

Row 20: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 40 sts, 1 sc in c2, 39 sc in c1, turn.

Row 21: Ch 1, 38 sc in c1, 3 sc in c2, 39 sc in c1, turn.

Row 22: Ch 1, 38 sc in c1, 5 sc in c2, 37 sc in c1, turn.

Row 23: Ch 1, 36 sc in c1, 7 sc in c2, 37 sc in c1, turn.

Row 24: Ch 1, 36 sc in c1, 9 sc in c2, 35 sc in c1, turn.

Rows 26-40: Continue increasing the c2 section, working one more c2 sc on each side and one less c1 sc on each side. At row 40, c2 section should be 41 sts wide.

Row 41: Ch 1, 19 sc in c1, 41 sc in c2, 20 sc in c1, turn.

Row 42: Ch 1, 20 sc in c1, 41 sc in c2, 19 sc in c1, turn.

Rows 43-47: Repeat rows 41 and 42 twice. Repeat row 41 once more. Ch 1, 21 sc c1, 41 sc c2, 19 sc c1, turn.)

Row 48: Ch 1, 21 sc in c1, 39 sc in c2, 20 sc in c1, turn.

Row 49: Ch 1, 20 sc in c1, 39 sc in c2, 21 sc in c1, turn.

Row 50: Ch 1, 22 sc in c1, 18 sc in c2, 1 sc in c1, 18 sc in c2, 21 sc in c1, turn.

Row 51: Ch 1, 21 sc in c1, 18 sc in c2, 1 sc in c1, 18 sc in c2, 22 sc in c1, turn.

Row 52: Ch 1, 23 sc in c1, 16 sc in c2, 3 sc in c1, 16 sc in c2, 22 sc in c1, turn.

Row 53: Ch 1, 22 sc in c1, 16 sc in c2, 3 sc in c1, 16 sc in c2, 23 sc in c1, turn.

Row 54: Ch 1, 24 sc in c1, 14 sc in c2, 5 sc in c1, 14 sc in c2, 23 sc in c1, turn.

Row 55: Ch 1, 23 sc in c1, 14 sc in c2, 5 sc in c1, 14 sc in c2, 24 sc in c1, turn.

Row 56: Ch 1, 25 sc in c1, 12 sc in c2, 7 sc in c1, 12 sc in c2, 24 sc in c1, turn.

Row 57: Ch 1, 24 sc in c1, 12 sc in c2, 7 sc in c1, 12sc in c2, 25 sc in c1, turn.

Row 58: Ch 1, 26 sc in c1, 10 sc in c2, 9 sc in c1, 10 sc in c2, 25 sc in c1, turn.

Row 59: Ch 1, 25 sc in c1, 10 sc in c2, 9 sc in c1, 10 sc in c2, 26 sc in c1, turn.

Row 60: Ch 1, 27 sc in c1, 8 sc in c2, 11 sc in c1, 8 sc in c2, 26 sc in c1, turn.

Row 61: Ch 1, 26 sc in c1, 8 sc in c2, 11 sc in c1, 8 sc in c2, 27 sc in c1, turn.

Row 62: Ch 1, 28 sc in c1, 6 sc in c2, 13 sc in c1, 6 sc in c2, 27 sc in c1, turn.

Row 63: Ch 1, 27 sc in c1, 6 sc in c2, 13 sc in c1, 6 sc in c2, 28 sc in c1, turn.

Row 64: Ch 1, 29 sc in c1, 4 sc in c2, 15 sc in c1, 4 sc in c2, 28 sc in c1, turn. Fasten off c2.

Rows 65-80: Ch 1, Sc in each st across, turn. Fasten off.

This easy baby blanket is fun to work on and full of love. It would make a sweet gift for a family friend or even donate one to the local hospital. There is never a short supply of sweet babies that need a warm blanket.

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