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.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

Please link back to this pattern if you use it

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.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity

Please link back to this pattern if you use it

The Shy Butterfly Baby Bootie Pattern

The Shy Butterfly Bootie Free Crochet Pattern

Designed to match The Shy Butterfly Baby Hat and The Shy Butterfly Baby Sweater Free Crochet Pattern

The Shy Butterfly Baby Sweater Free Crochet Pattern
The Shy Butterfly Baby Hat Free Crochet Pattern

Full tutorial for this top down, no sew bootie, click here

Introduction: The bootie is made from the cuff down and in the round, then onto a flat row for a bit of shaping, then back into the round to shape it all off. Once the basic bootie is made you will then add the Shy Butterfly pattern to the top of the made bootie.
If you look close enough you can see the butterflies hidden within the pattern, I think they are quite shy as they seem to vanish, then reappear where they choose to.

The pattern is quite easy, with lots of repeats.

I have made this pattern with a dc crown, so it works up quite quickly, a real time saver and a quick project for last minute gifts.

 

To fit: Newborn

Materials list:

Hook size: 4.00mm US G/6

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

Sewing needle, optional

Small amount of ribbon, optional

US crochet terms used

Skill level: beginner

Tension: medium

Time: approx 1hour

Stitches used:

Sl st=slip stitch

Ch=chain

Sc = single crochet

Hdc = half double crochet

Dc =double crochet

Dec = decrease

Special stitch: Cluster = a 2 dc cluster st. Yo hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yo and pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook), yo hook, insert hook into same st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook (3 loops on hook), yo hook and pull through all loops on hook. A 2 dc cluster made.

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

Hdc decrease over 3 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), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo over hook, pull through all 4 loops on hook

Dc 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 3 loops on hook, yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook

Dc decrease over 3 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), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo over hook, pull through 4 loops on hook, yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook

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

To Begin, ch 20 loosely, sl st into 1^st chain to form a ring (20 ch)

Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each ch to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st dc of this round (20 dc)

Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st of this round (20 dc)

Row 3, ch 10, work 1 dc in 3^rd ch from hook, work 1 dc in next 7 ch, skip the dc that has the 10 ch coming out of it and work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, now working on the opposite side of the ch 10, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 ch spaces, ch 2 and turn (33 dc)

Row 4, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 14 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, ch 2, do not turn, please have the end of the toe section facing up, work 1 dc into each end of the 2 center rows of the toe, skip the ch 2, sl st into the next dc, (33 dc)

Next row you will work every dc into the front loops only

Row 5, ch 2, , work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 32 dc, sl st into the 1^st dc of this round (33 dc)

Row 6, ch 2 and turn, work a dc dec over the first 2 dc, dc dec over the 3^rd and 4th dc, work 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, work a dc dec over next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, work a dc dec over the last 2 st’s, sl st st into the top of the 1^st dc of this round (28 dc)

Row 7, ch 1, do not turn, work a hdc dec over the first 2 dc, hdc dec over the 3^rd and 4th dc, work 1 hdc in each of next 10 dc, work a hdc dec over next 3 dc, work 1 hdc in each of next 9 dc, work a hdc dec over the last 2 st’s, sl st st into the top of the 1 st of this round (23 hdc)

To join sole seam, fold bootie in half and sl st together by using only 1 loop of the top st and 1 loop of the bottom st, break off yarn leaving a long tail, now you can turn your bootie inside out and sl st those loose ends in, or you can bring out the sewing needle and sew in the ends

Adding pattern stitch to the top of the bootie

The top of the bootie began with 20 ch you will be working into these 20 ch spaces, from the inside of the bootie, starting with a sl st into the front center stitch of the bootie

Row 1, join in yarn with a sl st and ch 1, work 1 hdc in same space as sl st, work 1 hdc in each of the next 3 spaces, work 2 hdc in the next space, *work 1 hdc in each of the next 4 spaces, work 2 hdc n the next space*, repeat from *to* to end, to join, sl st into the beginning hdc of this round, (24 hdc)

This row, work all stitches into the back loops only and begin pattern

Row 1, ch 1, work 1 sc in same space as join, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next st, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, *work 1 sc in next st, ch 3, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 7 dc in next, skip 2 st’s, work 1 sc in next, ch 3, skip 2 st’s *, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the 1^st sc of this round

Tip for row 2, each group of 7 dc’s will have 1 cluster st worked into it.

Row 2, ch 1, (work 1 sc, ch 2, 1sc),  in same space as join, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3, *work (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc), in the next sc, ch 1, work a cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 2, work 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, work 1 cluster in each of the next 3 dc’s, ch 1, skip the ch 3*, repeat from *to* to end, sl st into the ch 2 space between the sc’s 

Row 3, ch 4, work 3 dc in same space as join, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, *work 7 dc in ch 2 space between the next 2 sc’s, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster, ch 3, skip 1 cluster, work 1 sc in the next cluster*, repeat from *to* to end, work 3 dc in the same space as the first ch 4 and 3 dc, to join, sl st into the ch 3 space of the beginning ch 4, break off yarn and sew in ends

Free Pattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood

Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.

 2014.

You can sell your items made from this free crochet pattern

I’d love to see this pattern used for charity use

Please link back to this pattern if you use it