Arise and Shine-Flower Square-Free Crochet Pattern

Thank you to those who helped name this Arise and Shine crochet pattern

Introduction The flower is worked in the round beginning with 12 dc’s, the next round has 1 fpdc worked into each dc, this is the flower part that will stick up, you will add the spike to every 2^nd fpdc (details below). The next step see’s you going back to the very 1^st dc of the very 1^st round, making a flat piece with increases for growth, then you will make a fpdc in all the st’s of that round, giving you the next lot of raised st’s, this process in continued once more and then you begin the square. There are instructions at the bottom of this page for a matching plain square.

The Arise and Shine pattern not only gives you a flower square, but a flower on its own, just stop making the flower where you like, or make the flower bigger, make the square bigger, it’s up to you.

If you want to make the flower in the one color, after the fpdc row, ch 3 and sl st into the beginning dc of the dc row below, you will barely see the ch 3 and it’s so much easier.

Hook size: 4mm, US G/6 (or your choice of yarn and hook)

Yarn: 8 ply approx 20 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: not required

Time: approx 30 minutes

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch.

Special notes: The little spike on the flowers, will not be written into pattern instructions, for every 2^nd fpdc worked make a ch 3, then sl st into the 1^st ch of the ch 3 for the spike, then continue on to your next fpdc

Extra Notes: place stitch marker in the 1^st dc of the round, this will help to keep track of the beginning st

Begin making

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round, (you will join this way on every round)

Row 2, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (12 fpdc)

(Increase in every st)

Attach yarn to the 1^st dc of the 1^st round

Row 3, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)

Row 4, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (24 fpdc)

(Increase in every 2^nd st)

Attach yarn to the 1^st dc of the 3rd round
Row 5, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)

Row 6, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each st to end, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning fpdc, break off yarn for color change (36 fpdc)

Attach yarn to the 1^st dc of the 5th round

You are now making the square and the ch 3 is counted as a stitch

Row 7, ch 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 2 dc, ch 2 in same space as beginning ch 3 and 1st dc, to join sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3 of this round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 4 inches)

Row 8, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3, round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 5 inches)

Here are the instructions for the Arise and Shine matching plain square 

Please note! Beginning ch 2 is not counted as a stitch

Begin making

Chain 4, sl st to first ch to form a ring. Or use a magic ring.
Row 1, ch 2, work 12 dc into ring, to join, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (12 dc)

Row 2, ch 2, work 2 dc into each dc to end, sl st to join (24 dc)

Row 3, ch 2, work 1 dc in same place as join, work 2 dc into the next dc, *work 1 dc in next dc, work 2 dc into the next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (36 dc)

You are now making the square and the ch 3 is counted as a stitch

Row 4, ch 3, work 1 dc in same space as ch 3, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc,* repeat from *to* 2 more times, work 2 dc, ch 2 in same space as beginning ch 3 and 1st dc, to join sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3 of this round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 4 inches)

Row 5, ch 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, *work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, work 1 dc in each of the next 12 dc*, repeat from *to* 2 more times, work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the ch 2 space, to join, sl st into the top of the beginning ch 3, round (if you used 8 ply and a 4mm hook, your square will measure approx 5 inches)

I am currently working on more uses for the

 Arise and Shine flower square 03/03/2014

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

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The Dragon Scale-Infinity Cowl-Free Crochet Pattern

 How will You Wear Your Dragon Scale Infinity Cowl?

You can find the free crochet pattern for the matching hat here

Introduction: Whilst I was making this design and up to a second repeat of crocheting the pattern, I took some time to observe it closely and was not exactly pleased with the way it was looking. I turned it sideways and upside down and concluded that the pattern I was trying to make was not working out, it was quite by chance that I turned the work inside out and discovered a whole new look, the wrong side looked great. So it was straight back to the pattern instructions to make it work.

What is also great about this pattern are the instructions, they are so minimal. This design also reminds me of the crocodile stitch, but without the awkwardness of that particular stitch. Enjoy this free crochet pattern!

The infinity cowl begins with a chain, then that chain is joined and you work the cowl in the round, just like you do with a hat

To fit: Adult
Hook size, 4mm US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 150 to 200 gm’s US DK/Medium.

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner +

Tension: medium

Time: 4 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc= half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Fpdc=front post double crochet

Special stitch: Shell st, (1 dc, 1 ch) x 6 times and 1 more dc in the same stitch

Chain 224, join last chain to first chain to form a ring (this will give you a wrap of twice around, if you want a longer wrap increase with multiples of 8 ch)

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in 1^st st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, skip 3 st’s, work a shell in next st, skip 3 st’s* repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round (28 shells)

 Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc (= 1 fpdc), ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc (= 1 fpdc), *work 1 dc in the sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc*, * repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning dc

Row 3, ch 4, work (1dc, ch 1) 2 times in same space as ch 4 and work 1 dc in same space, work 1 sc in next sc, *skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, work 1 sc in the next sc* repeat from *to* to end, work (1 dc, 1 ch) x 3 times, in the same space as the beginning ch 4, to join, sl st into the 3^rd ch space

Row 4, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, ch 2, work 1 fpdc in each of the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2, *work 1 sc in the next dc, ch 2, work 1 fpdc around the next 2 dc, work 1 dc in the next sc, work 1 fpdc around the 2^nd and 3^rd dc, ch 2*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into beginning sc

Row 5, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as ch 1, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc, *work 1 sc in the next sc, skip the next 2 fpdc, work a shell in the next dc* repeat from *to* end, to join, sl st into beginning sc of this round

Row 6, repeat row 2

Row 7, repeat row 3

Row 8, repeat row 4

Row 9, repeat row 5

Row 10, repeat row 2

Row 11, repeat row 3

Row 12, repeat row 4

Row 13, repeat row 5

Row 14, repeat row 2

Making the edge, turn your work

Row 1, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in next sc, work 1 hdc in ch space, work 1 hdc in each of next 2 fpdc, work 1 hdc in next dc*, repeat from *to* to end, to join sl st into beginning hdc

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 sc in each st to end, to join sl st into beginning sc, finish off this side and sew in loose ends

Making the other edge,

Row 1, attach yarn to other edge of work, ch 2, work 1 hdc in each ch loop of the beginning chain row, to join sl st into beginning hdc, (I found it easier to go over the chain in most places) you should end up with 224 st’s, but a close enough stitch count, is good enough

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 sc in each st to end, to join sl st into beginning sc, finish off this side and sew in loose ends

 Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

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The Baby Chain-Baby Hat-Free Crochet Pattern

The Baby Chain
A Free Crochet Pattern

Introduction: A small cable st is worked onto a flat strip of crochet, that flat strip is then joined to become circular, the edge and crown of the hat are then worked onto either side of the circle forming a nice little decorative hat, suitable for a boy or girl

To fit: Newborn

Hat height: approx 5 inches

Head circumference: approx 13 inches

Materials list:

Hook size: 3.5mm to 4.00mm US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply approx 50 gm’s US DK/Medium

Sewing needle

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner+

Tension: medium

Time: approx 2 hours

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Hdc = half double crochet

Fphdc = front post hdc

Dc = double crochet

Fpdc = front post dc

Bpdc = back post dc

Fptrbl = front post trbl

Dec = decrease

Hdc decrease over 2 st’s = yo hook, insert hook into the 1^st st and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook),  yo over hook, pull through all 4 loops on hook

Cable Stitch = worked over 4 st’s, skip 3 st’s work a fptrbl in 4^th, work a fptrbl in 3^rd skipped st, work a fptrbl in 1^st  skipped st, work a fptrbl in 2^nd skipped st

Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.

Row 1, ch 12, work 1 dc in 2^nd ch from hook, work 1 dc in each chain to end, ch 2 and turn (10 dc, 2 ch)

Row 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work  a cable stitch over the next 4 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 3, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 1 bpdc over next 4 st’s, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 4, work 1 dc in each of the next 3 dc, work 1 fpdc over next 4 st’s, work 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2 and turn

Row 5, repeat row 3

Row 6, repeat row 2

Row 7, repeat row 4

Repeat rows 4 to 7, 6 more times, you will have a total of 31 rows, fold in half and sl st to join, the beginning and final rows together

You will now be joining in yarn and working st’s into the side edges of the 31 rows, making the hat edge first

Row 1, make the sl st around the bar closest to where you joined your cable piece, ch 1, work 1 hdc in same space as sl st, work 2 hdc in next row end space, *work 1 hdc in next row end space, work 2 hdc in next row end space* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round, (46 hdc)

Row 2, ch 1, work 1 hdc in each hdc to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round

Row 3, ch 1, work 1 hdc in 1^st hdc, work 1 fphdc around next hdc, *work 1 hdc in next hdc, work 1 fphdc around next hdc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round

Row 4, repeat row 3

Row 5, repeat row 2, finish off and leave a tail for sewing in end

You are now working on the top part of the hat

Row 1, repeat row 1 of hat edge (46 hdc)

Row 2, repeat row 2 of hat edge, but make an increase of 2 hdc’s anywhere in this round (48 hdc)

Row 3 and Row 4, repeat row 2

Decreases will now be made for the crown

Decrease in every 5^th st.

Row 5, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 4 hdc, work a hdc dec over the next 2 hdc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round

Decrease in every 4^th stitch

Row 6, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 3 hdc, work a hdc dec over the next 2 hdc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round

Decrease in every 3^rd stitch

Row 7, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in each of next 2 hdc, work a hdc dec over the next 2 hdc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round

Decrease in every 2nd stitch

Row 8, ch 1, *work 1 hdc in next hdc, work a hdc dec over the next 2 hdc* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join in the beginning hdc of the round

Decrease in every stitch

Row 9, ch 1, *work a hdc dec over the next 2 hdc*, repeat from *to* to end, finish off and leave a tail for weaving through final round of stitches and sew in tail, sew in all loose ends

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

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I’d love to see this pattern used for charity

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