Free Crochet Patterns

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1/12th scale Tray Cloth

Abbreviations:
English
ch-chain; dc–double crochet; tr-treble crochet; htr half treble crochet; st– stitch; sl-slip; ( ) repeat instructions between brackets; rep-repeat.
American
dc=single crochet, tr=double crochet; htr=half double crochet

Materials required: 0.60 mm (US size 14) crochet hook, small amount (1/16th ball approximately) of DMC 100 crochet cotton or good quality sewing thread.

Foundation chain: 15 ch
Row 1: 1 tr into 4th ch from hook [1st tr], (1 tr into next ch) to end, turn. (This gives 13 tr in total).
Row 2: ch 3 [1st tr], miss 1st tr, (1 tr into next tr) twice, 1 ch, 1 dc into next tr, (3 ch, miss next tr, 1 dc into next tr) three times, 1 ch, (1 tr into next tr) three times, turn,
Row 3: ch 3 [1st tr], miss 1st tr, (1 tr into next tr) twice, 1 tr into dc, (2 ch, 1 dc into next 3 ch space, 2 ch, 1 tr into next dc) three times, (1 tr into next tr) three times, turn.
Row 4: ch 3 [1st tr], miss 1st tr, (1 tr into next tr) twice, 1 ch, 1 dc into next tr, (3 ch, 1 dc into next tr) 3 times, 1 ch, (1 tr into next tr) three times, turn,
Rows 5-10: repeat rows 3 and 4 three times or to required length.
Row 11: ch 3 [1st tr], miss 1st tr, 1 tr into next tr twice, (1 tr into next dc, 1 tr into 3 ch space) three times, 1 tr into next dc, (1 tr into next tr) three times. (13 tr)
DO NOT fasten off.
Edging:
Turn the work so that one long side is now to the top.
Work 1 ch, 1 dc into top of 1st tr, then work as follows:
[(3 dc into side of next tr) to corner, turn corner, 1 dc into corner, (1 dc in space between trs, 1 dc in next tr) to corner] twice.
Fasten off and sew in loose ends.
Press lightly on wrong side with warm iron and damp cloth.

© F. H. Powell 2005
These patterns may not be reproduced in any way (including crocheted) and used for commercial gain

 

1/12th scale Candy Cane for the mini Christmas tree

Abbreviations:
English
ch-chain; dc–double crochet; tr-treble crochet; htr half treble crochet; st–stitch; sl-slip; sp-space; ( ) or [ ]-repeat instructions between brackets.
American
dc=single crochet, tr=double crochet; htr=half double crochet

Materials required: 0.60 mm crochet hook (US size 14 steel), DMC 80 or 100 crochet cotton

The size of the candy cane can be adjusted by altering the length of the foundation chain.
Foundation chain: Using red-ch 24, turn,
Row 1: 3 tr into fourth ch from hook, (3 tr into each ch) to end. Fasten off and cut red thread. Join in white thread.
Row 2: (1 dc in each tr of previous row) to end. Fasten off and sew in all loose ends.
It will be noted that the candy cane starts to curl up this is necessary for the candy cane to be formed.
Stiffen as shown below, twist firmly into shape and leave to dry on a plastic lid or cardboard covered in cling film for at least 24 hours. When dry this can be hung on the tree.

To stiffen ornaments:

A. Traditional sugar solution method
1. Make a solution of two teaspoons boiling water to one level teaspoon sugar. 2. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
3. Place crochet in the solution until the crochet is completely wet through. Wring out excess solution or sugar crystals will form on the finished work!
4. Pin the crochet out on a piece of corrugated cardboard or polystyrene covered in cling film, using rustproof pins (as normal steel pins will rust and leave unsightly marks). Only pin around the edges of the decorations, making sure all the details are pinned out to form points. Pull the crochet into shape as you work around, making sure the candy cane stays flat.
5. Leave to dry in a warm place for 24 hours minimum.
B. The item can be starched with laundry starch
Work as above starting at 3
C. PVA Glue
A solution can be made from PVA glue and water, this will dry clear and slightly shiny. Proceed as from point 3 on sugar starching.

© F. H. Powell 2005
These patterns may not be reproduced in any way (including crocheted) and used for commercial gain