Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

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Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Holiday Stocking Free Crochet Pattern

I hate crochet patterns that make me sit and read them line by line while I crochet (normally scratching my head). I like simple and quick patterns that I can do while listening to an audiobook or watching a show so I made up these stockings without a pattern just winging it. I ended up liking it so much I not only wrote down the pattern but whipped up two matching ones for my other two nephews as well.

I chose single crochet so the little stocking stuffers wouldn’t fall out between larger stitches. I hope you like this as well.

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern Notes

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color-  (I use a lot of Red Heart saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn or Contrast color of your choice for trim /accents
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US)


Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Pattern Instructions:

Red Stocking Main Part: using main color yarn

Using main color (I use red for stocking in picture) create a foundation chain of 51 ch.
Round 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each following ch until end of foundation chain. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (52 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sc)
Round 4: 2 sc in first sc. 1 sc in each of the following stitches across until last one. 2 sc in last st. Ch 1 and turn. (56 sc)
Round 5-9 : Sc in second ch from hook and each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (56 sc)
Round 10: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (54 sc)
Round 11: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (52 sc)
Round 12: Sctog the first two st. Sc in each st until last two sc. Sctog last two st together. Ch 1 and turn. (50 sc)
Round 13: Slip stitch through each of the first 10 st. Ch 1 before sc in each of the next 30 st leaving the last 10 sc unworked. Ch 1 and turn (30 sc)
Round 14 – 34: Sc in each of the 30 st across from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (30 sc)
Round 35: Sc in each of the 30 st across from previous row. (30 sc)
Round 36: Fold stocking in half. You should see stocking shape now. Ch 1 and turn working 1 sc into each matching stitch all the way around stocking until last 5 st at back of foot heel.
Sctog twice and slip stitch into final matching stitch. (This will give the heel a rounded appearance similar to toe.
Pull yarn through and fasten off.

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Cuff (Contrast / Trim) top part: using contrast color yarn
With Contrast / Trim color, attach to last stitch from row 35 on top of sock part of stocking with sl st. This will be worked in round. Don’t turn stocking right side out until instructions as you want the nice side of the stitches to show when you fold it over top once you are finished.

Round 1 : Chain 1 and sc in each st around top circle. Sl st to top of 1st sc. Ch 1.(30 sc)
Round 2 – 7 : Sc in first st and all around to joining. Sl st to top of 1st sc. Ch 1. (30 sc)
Round 8: Sc in first st and all around to joining. (30 sc)
Pull yarn through with extra tail to finish off and weave through with your yarn needle. Tie off and weave any loose ends left to finish it off. Turn stocking right side out so seams are on inside.
Now fold down the top Contrast / Trim part. Voila. There is your stocking.

Holiday Stocking Crochet Pattern free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com 3

For a variety in my stockings I used a different trim for each of my nephews. One is white, another dark green and the last stripes of both colors (which I did by switching colors every two rounds). It helped make each their own.

Are you looking to embellish your stocking? You can easily add crocheted holly, one of the designs I used for the Christmas ornaments crochet patterns or like I did with a simple letter to show which child it is for under the tree :)

 

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

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Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

This free crochet pattern is for an easy baby bib that even advanced beginners can make!  I was struggling to find out what to make for all the new little ones in my family for this past Christmas holiday when I stumbled across a cute cupcake bib made of fabric and thought it might turn out cute in crochet. You can never go wrong with cupcakes. 😉  I’m so glad I did.

I ended up making sixteen bibs for gifts. Yes sixteen but they whipped up so fast I was surprised, so here is what I did to make them. There are links for applique patterns I used from other places for the cupcake, car and snowman at end of pattern if you want to try them too.

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern Notes

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern

Project requires:
Main color yarn-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Contrast color yarn for trim
(Note: Depending on what decoration you decide to put on your bib if any, you will need to get those colors as well)
“H” hook  (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st- stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc- double crochet (US) 
sctog- single crochet two stitches together (US) 
dctog- double crochet two stitches together (US) 

Pattern Instructions:

Main Bib part: using main color yarn 
Round 1: Chain 19 . Sc into the second loop from the hook and placing 1 sc in each st through chain. Ch 1 and turn. (18 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc  in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (20 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (22 sc)
Round 4-15: Sc in first st and in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (22 sc)
Round 16: Sctog first two st, 1 sc in next st across,sctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (20 sc)
Round 17: Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 5 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 6 st, dctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (18 st total)
Round 18: Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 4 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 5 st, dctog last two st. Ch 2 and turn. (16 st total)
Round 19 : Skip first st and dc in second st, dc in following 3 st, sc in next 5 st, dc in the following 4 st, dctog last two st.  (14 st total)
Pull yarn through after cutting and fasten off.

Contrast Trim: using contrast color yarn
With your contrast yarn color for the trim, sl st on big right after a corner, sc in each stitch around, placing three sc in each corner. In st inside of each of the top corners sl st into st, chain 41 stitches, then starting at 2nd chain from the hook, sc in each back down to sl st into starting st on bib before continuing with the sc in each st around with 3 sc in each corner until all sides are trimmed. Sl st to beginning stitch and fasten off.

For the appliques, there are tons and tons for free online. For the ones in this picture I used:

Car applique here 
Cupcake applique here 
Snowman applique here (picture below)

Here are some of my other completed bibs using this pattern:

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern 2

Easy Baby Bib with Contrast Trim Crochet Pattern Christmas Snowman

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern_ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Stocking Christmas Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet pattern is for the Christmas stocking ornament seen in the picture above or in the image below of the entire ornament set together in the top left corner.

All ornaments seen in picture below are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.  If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Free christmas ornaments for tree crochet pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Notes

Christmas Stocking Ornament Crochet Pattern Free

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color-  (I use a lot of Red Heart saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn for trim /accents
“H” hook (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)

Pattern Instructions:

Red Stocking Main Part: using red or main color desired yarn
Round 1: Chain 8. Sc in second loop from hook and in each of the following ch. Ch 1 and turn(7 sc)
Round 2: Place 2 sc in first st and 1 sc in each of the next 6 st. Ch1 and turn. (8 sc)
Round 3: Sc in each st across. Ch 1 and turn (8 sc)
Round 4: Sl st across first 3 st, working sc in the last 5 st. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 5-8: Sc in each st across. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each st across. Pull yarn through leaving a long enough tail to hang ornament and fasten off. (5 sc)
If you like a more finished look around the border of the stocking like I did, slip stitch in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. :) I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

Top white trim on stocking: using white yarn
Round 1:  Attach white yarn to end of final row of completed red stocking bast part (see above) with a slip stitch. Ch 1 and  Sc in each sc across from final row on red hat part. Slip stitch into last sc as well. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc for mine)
Round 2: 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until last sc, which you will put 3 sc. (9 sc) Slip stitch in last sc. Finish off.
That’s all. It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gift stuffers or quick hostess gifts to whip up in no time.

Want the other crochet patterns in the ornament collection? Get them here:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern_ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet pattern is for the candy cane ornament seen in the picture above or in the image below of the entire ornament set together in the bottom middle.

All ornaments seen in picture below are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.  If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Free christmas ornaments for tree crochet pattern

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Notes

candy cane christmas ornament crochet pattern free

Project requires:
White yarn for main color-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Red yarn for accents
“H” hook  (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)
sctog – single crochet two stitches together (US) 

Pattern Instructions:

White Candy Cane Base: using white yarn
Round 1: Using white yarn, Chain 17 and turn. Sc in second chain from hook then sc in next 7 ch, sctog next two ch together and repeat sctog to end of chain. (12 sc)
Round 2:  Turn project so that you are now working in back loops of foundation chain. 2 sc into same stitch just worked to round cane tip. Sc in next st, 2 sc into next 8 st, sc in last 9 st.
Pull yarn through and weave until top of Candy cane hook. Leave a long tail and use extra length to tie on to top of candy cane to secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. :) I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

Red piping on Candy Cane: using red yarn or contrasting color of your choice
For this part I simply started off with a length of red yarn. I cut roughly the distance around the cane times three to make sure I have enough, mostly because I hate tying in ends with the arthritis in my hands so I try to have as little of them as possible. 😉
Secure the red yarn to the bottom of the Candy Cane ornament where you want the red piping to start. I then just sewed the red yarn across in slanted position (see picture above) with my yarn needle, securing it in place by looping twice through each end where I wanted it to stay.
Pull extra yarn through and finish off.
(Note: If you want a thicker banded candy cane piping try making a chain stitch length and weaving it into place with an extra long tail.)

That’s it.  It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns in this collection?  Here they are:

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern _ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Christmas Tree Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Christmas Crochet Pattern Notes

This free crochet pattern is for the green Christmas Tree crochet ornament seen in the picture above and in the image below of the complete set it is in the top right hand corner. All ornaments seen in picture with the Christmas Tree are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.

If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Free christmas ornaments for tree crochet pattern

Project requires:
Green yarn for main color of tree-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Red yarn for ornament accents
Yellow or gold yarn for tree topper accent
“H” hook  (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

christmas tree ornament crochet pattern

 

Pattern Instructions:

Main tree part: using main color green yarn

Note: Leave short length at top of tree (starting point) to help secure on tree topper.
Round 1: Chain 2. 2 sc into the 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in both sc from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (4 sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc and 1 sc in each of remaining sc. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 4-8: Repeat process in round 3 increasing each row by 1 sc until you reached your desired length / size. (I finished with 8 rows which ended up with 10 sc across before last round) Ch 1 and turn. (10 sc)
Round 9 (or final row if you add additional rows to make Christmas tree ornament in a larger size): Sc in each sc across. (10 sc)
Pull yarn through and finish off.
If you like a more finished look to the ornament’s border like I did, before fastening off yarn, Ch 1 then sl st in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline. Sl st in to first st. Fasten off.
Note: You can adjust the size and length easily. If you want a wider base for a much larger decoration, start of with 4 chains in round 1 and increase each round as instructions. If you just want a longer tree than in pattern, just continue to add rows like row 3, increasing 1 sc per row until desired length.

Tree topper part: using yellow / gold yarn
I just wanted a simple ball on top of my tree but you can go fancy and make a mini star or an angel. I was also feeling a little bit lazy so I didn’t feel like weaving in more colors or getting too detailed.
In magic circle, ch 1 and make 4 sc into circle.
Pull yarn through and use extra length to tie on to top of hat and secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. :) I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. You can also change yarn colors for this step if you want to have a contrasting color.)

*For ornament accents I just tied in some scrap yarn left over from previous Christmas ornaments with double knots to finish off piece.*

That’s it.  It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns?  Here they are:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern

Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern _ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern

free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet pattern is for the red Santa Claus hat ornament seen in the close up picture above or in the bottom right hand corner of picture below. All ornaments seen in picture are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.

If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of the one for the Santa hat.

Free christmas ornaments for tree crochet pattern

Crochet Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Red yarn for main color-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
White yarn for accents
“H” hook  (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Santa Claus Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern Free

Pattern Instructions:

Red hat Main Part:
Round 1: Chain 2. 2 sc into the 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1 and turn. (2 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in both sc from previous row. Ch 1 and turn. (4sc)
Round 3: 2 sc in first sc and 1 sc in each of remaining sc. Ch 1 and turn. (5 sc)
Round 4- 8: Repeat process from round 3 increasing each row by 1 sc in first st until you reached your desired length / size.
(I finished with 8 rows which ended up with 8 sc across before last round) Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each sc across. (8 sc) Finish off or if you like a more finished look like me, slip stitch in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline.
Note: You can adjust the size and length easily. If you want a wider base for a much larger decoration, start of with 4 chains in round 1 and increase each round as instructions. If you just want a longer hat than in pattern, just continue to add rows like row 3, increasing 1 sc per row until desired length.

Bottom white trim on hat:
Attach white yarn to end of final row of completed red hat part (see Round 9 above) with a slip stitch.
Round 1: Ch 1. Sc in first st and each st across from final row on red hat part. Slip stitch into last sc as well. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc for mine)
Round 2: 3 sc in first sc, 1 sc in each sc across until last sc, which you will put 3 sc. (12 sc) Slip stitch in last st.
Pull yarn through and fasten off yarn.

Top white pom pom for hat:
Round 1: In a magic circle, chain 1 before making 6 sc in circle. Sl st to top of first sc st. (6 sc)
Pull yarn through and use extra tail length to tie on to top of hat and yarn needle to secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. :) I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

That’s it.  It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns in this set?  Here they are:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

Crochet Christmas Present Ornament Pattern

Crochet Christmas Present Ornament Pattern _ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Crochet Christmas Present Ornament Pattern

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Crochet Christmas Present Ornament Free Crochet Pattern

This free crochet pattern is for the green present ornament seen in the picture above or in the image below of the entire ornament set it is in the bottom left hand corner. All ornaments seen in picture below are free crochet patterns here at cRAfterChick.com.

If you are interested in those patterns as well, you can find links to these patterns at the bottom of this one.

Free christmas ornaments for tree crochet pattern

Green Christmas Present Ornament Crochet Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Green yarn for main color-  (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use all medium to normal weight yarn)
Red yarn for accents
“H” hook  (5.00 mm)
Scissors or yarn cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in our patterns (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

christmas present ornament crochet pattern free

Pattern Instructions:

Green Present Base (Main color): Using main yarn color for this project (green)
Round 1: Chain 9. Put 1 Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc)
Round 2-7: Work 1 sc into each sc across. Ch 1 and turn. (8 sc). (or continue until desired length)
Round 8:  Work 1 sc into each sc across. (8 sc) Pull yarn through and fasten off.
Finish off or if you like a more finished look like me, slip stitch in each stitch all the way around the hat to give it a nice outline.
Note: I always try for a perfect square so I will fold from corner to opposite corner to see if it is a perfect square before finishing off.  For mine it worked out to be 8 rounds total.

Red trim and accents on Green Present Ornament:
Using Red yarn (Accent color) make a chain of 9.
Pull yarn through and leave extra length to tie on to top of present and secure a simple loop for ornament to hang before finishing off piece.
Make a total of 2 chains following above.
(Note: If you like a heavier loop or more fancier looking loop, try making a simple loop of chain stitches. :) I did a loop of 22 ch stitches for this. )

Finishing off ornament:
Using a yarn needle I fixed the “ribbon” parts on to the present in a crossed position like in picture, securing it by weaving through from end to the other of Green present in place.
I then used a scarp of red yarn to bring through piece around top piece of red present embellishment, tied a double knot then finished it in a standard shoelace kind of bow.

That’s it.  It’s a pretty simple project for beginners and the ornament set make great little holiday gifts to go into baskets or stockings.

Looking for the other ornament patterns in this set?  Here they are:

Candy Cane Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Christmas Tree Ornament Crochet Pattern

Santa Hat Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Stocking Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

 

The Great Juvenile Arthritis Kid Crochet Fun Hat Project or Fun Hat Project for Short

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The Great Juvenile Arthritis Kid Fun Hat Project or Fun Hat Project for Short

free crochet hat patterns inspired by kids with Juvenile Arthritis

Arthritis Awareness Project - The Great Juvenile Arthritis Kid Crochet Fun Hat Project or Fun Hat Project for Short

I have met so many amazing children battling Juvenile Arthritis through my health activism and advocacy for Autoimmune Arthritis thanks to RA Chicks.

So in honor of them, I’m making each one them their very own hat design, made specifically for them and named after them.  I want them to each know how special they are and how much they inspire me to keep going each day.

I have learned more from living well with health conditions from them in the past few years then I did in a lifetime before.  Nothing puts life in a better perspective then seeing them smile and laugh through it all.

I hope that my hats bring some additional needed smiles and happiness through the mail.  Do you know a JA kid in the US that should get a special hat? Let me know!

You can see all the free crochet hat patterns in the Fun Hat Project for Juvenile Arthritis Kids here.

Want more free patterns? Follow cRAfterChick on Facebook, Twitter or Pinterest to get updates on patterns as they are added.

Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!

 

Who is cRAfterChick?

Niki cRAfterChick.com So who is cRAfterChick anyway?

Welcome  to cRAfterChick.com!  My name is Niki and I have Rheumatoid Arthritis among a flurry of other medical issues.  Most people online know me from my online community, RA Chicks which this crafty blog’s title is a play on those words meet craft. Dealing with Rheumatoid Arthritis can be hard but one thing I won’t let it take from me is my crafting.  I am 33 now and live in Clearwater Florida.  I’ve been blessed with some wonderful nephews and nieces that I love making things for.

I am all about crochet right now and wanted a place to share my projects and patterns that I make along the way with you all.  I’m definitely no professional. All my patterns here at cRAfterChick.com are free for your use.  All I ask is that if you want to sell items made from patterns or share on your website that you give me credit for the pattern or any pictures you share.   I hope you like some of my designs.  Please feel free to try them out and let me know what you think!

Happy crafting! <3

Easy Peasy Baby / Infant Sized (Newborn- 3 Months) Double Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

Easy Peasy Baby Infant Sized (Newborn- 3 Months) Double Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern free crochet pattern _ a chick crafting through Rheumatoid Arthritis cRAfterChick.com

Easy Peasy Baby / Infant Sized (Newborn- 3 Months) Double Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern

 free crochet pattern from cRAfterChick.com

Looking for an Easy Peasy crochet beanie pattern for newborns to 3 month old babies? What about a simple one made with Double crochet?  This pattern is perfect even for the beginner so give it a try.

Are you looking for this in another size? Check out the whole family of sizes in the free Easy Peasy Double Crochet Beanie pattern page here at cRAfterchick.com.

Easy Peasy Baby / Infant Sized (Newborn- 3 Months) Double Crochet Beanie Hat Pattern Notes

Project requires:
Medium to normal weight yarn (I use a lot of Red Heart Saver yarn for these though you can use baby yarn for extra soft beanie hats too! Just remember if using less ply yarn you may have to work with double strand to make up density lost.)
“J” hook (6.0 mm)
Scissors or Yarn Cutter
Blunt large eye yarn / tapestry needle to weave in ends

Abbreviations used in this pattern (US crochet stitches):
ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet (US)
dc – double crochet (US)

Easy Peasy Baby Infant Crochet Pattern free age 1 to 3 months

Pattern Instructions:

*Note: This project is worked in the round on the base of a magic circle ring. If you do not know how to do this, please see tutorial here from: yarntomato on CrochetMe

Round 1: In a magic circle ring, ch 2 (does not count as a first dc throughout pattern as I use this to make a more seamless appearance in my hats) and place 10 dc in to the circle. Pull circle tightly closed. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (10 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2 before placing 2 dc in first st and 2 dc in each of the following 9 st around. Join with sl st in top of beginning st. (20 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2 before making *2 dc in 1st st and 1 dc in next st.* Repeat  *  pattern around for following 18 st. Join with sl st in top of beginning st. (30 dc)
Round 4 -9: Ch 2 before placing 1 dc in 1st st and 1 dc in each of the following 29 st around. Join with sl st in top of beginning st. (30 dc)
Round 10: Ch 1 before making 1 sc in first st and each of the following 29 st around. Join with sl st to top of beginning st. (30 sc)

Cut yarn leaving a short tail to finish off the project. Pull tail through and weave in ends with your yarn needle before cutting off any extra length left behind to fasten off hat.
All done! :)

Want a trim or contrast color? You can easily add a contrast trim by adding an additional round of sc to end of hat in new yarn color or for a wider trim, subtract one dc round from Round 4-9 then add that to the end after in between sc rows in contrast color.  The rounds of sc give a more defined color contrast line.

The sky is the limit on possibilities or ideas to make each your own, unique and special from stripes to adding features or appliques etc.  Drop by our free pattern section to find some of cRAfterChick’s ideas to make your project extra fun or special.

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Some additional pictures to see how it looks worn:

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Easy Peasy Teen / Women Free Double Crochet Beanie Pattern - free crochet pattern for hat display 2

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free double crochet beanie hat pattern adult and teen

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Note: All the cRAfterChick patterns shared on this site are free of charge.  Please feel free to use them to make your own items.  If you use it to make items to sell please credit cRAfterChick for the pattern and provide link to our site.  Please do not copy and paste my pattern or try to use my images as your own.  You can link to any of my patterns.  Happy crafting!