Flowers in my Window Cowl Free Crochet Pattern

Namaste friends,🙏

I hope you and your loved ones are fine and in good health.

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It was a domain level issue (affecting thousands of people), and I could only wait and watch while the domain name was transferred from the old registrar to the new one by the concerned authorities.

But now my blog is up and running and I am so relieved!

In the previous post, I discussed Four ways to work into a crochet stitch, if you are a beginner crocheter you may want to check it out.

The next post was to be How to crochet Post Stitches but instead, I have a free pattern for you.

Crochet helped me immensely during the lockdowns in India, so I decided to release a few of my paid patterns on the blog. I hope these patterns help you get through these difficult times.

Today’s pattern is the “Flowers in my Window” cowl. You can read all about how this cowl idea was born HERE.

The print-friendly pattern pdf is available on,

RAVELRY 

LOVECRAFTS 

ETSY

The stitch pattern I used is actually worked to and fro in rows, and I have modified it to work in the round making it seamless.

I have used a DK weight yarn but you can use a thinner or a slightly thicker yarn. Stick to light and medium colours as dark shades may not show off the stitch pattern. Also, remember to change your hook size according to the yarn.

Flowers in my window Crochet cowl pattern

Skill Level:  

Size: Cowl measures approximately 40 inches around and 10 inches

wide ( 102 cms by 26 cms).

Materials:

• Yarn - DK weight yarn around 150 gms/ approx. 5 oz

• Hooks - US 7 (4.50 mm), UK 7

Gauge: Centres of the flowers are approximately 4” (10cms) apart horizontally.

Notes:

• This pattern uses US terminology.

• The cowl is worked in the round without turning.

• Ch 1 does not count as a stitch.

• The pattern is worked in multiples of 16.

Abbreviations:

beg – beginning,

ch - chain,

st – stitch, sl st – slip stitch,

sp – space, yo – yarn over hook,

sc – single crochet,

dc – double crochet,

tr – treble crochet, tog – together,

fsc – foundation single crochet,

2trtog – 2 trebles together

3trtog – 3 trebles together

Pattern stitches:

Fsc: Foundation Single Crochet - Ch 2, insert hook in 2nd chain from hook, yo and pull up a loop (2 loops on hook), yo and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), yo and draw through both loops on hook—(1 foundation sc made). *Yo, insert hook under the 2 loops of the “chain” stitch of last stitch and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 1 loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook*; repeat from * to *for length of foundation row.

2trtog: 2 trebles together – YO twice, insert hook into st indicated, yo, pull through = 4 loops on hook, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice, - 2 loops remaining on hook, now yo twice, insert hook in same st, yo, pull through, = 5 loops on hook, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice, yo pull through all 3 loops on hook. – 2-tr tog is done.

3trtog: 3 trebles together – YO twice, insert hook into st indicated, yo, pull through = 4 loops on hook, now (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice, - 2 loops remaining on hook, now yo twice, insert hook in same st, yo, pull through = 5 loops on hook, (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice, - 3 loops remaining on the hook, yo twice insert hook in same st, yo, pull through = 6 loops on hook, now (yo, pull through 2 loops) twice, then yo and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. – 3-tr tog is done.

Instructions:

Round 1: Using 4.50 mm hook, keeping a long tail, Fsc 192. Join with sl st into 1^st Fsc to form a ring. Use the tail to join the first and last stitches and close the round. (192 Fsc)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in the same st, ch 2, 1dc in next 5 sts, sk 2, sc in the next st, sk 2, 1 dc in next 5 sts, * ch 2, sc in next st, ch 2, 1dc in next 5 sts, sk 2, sc in next st, sk 2, 1 dc in next 5 sts,* repeat from * to * around ending with 1 dc into the 1^st sc of the round (this dc is made instead of ch 2). (24 sc, 121 dc).

Round 3: Ch 6, sk (sc and ch-2 sp), sc in nxt st * ch 4, 2 tr tog into sc just made -1^st petal done, sk 4 dc, 3 tr tog into sc - 2^nd petal done, ch 4, 2 tr tog in top of 2^nd petal just made - 3^rd petal done, sk 4 dc, sc in nxt st, ch 5, sk (ch-2 sp, sc and nxt ch-2 sp), sc in nxt st *, repeat from * to * around, ending with sl st into the 1^st ch of beg ch 6. (36 petals, 12 ch-5 sps)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, * ch 5, sk ch-5 sp, sc in nxt st, ch 5, sk 1^st petal, 3 tr tog into top of 2^nd petal (4^th petal done), ch 5, sk the 3^rd petal below, sc in sc below, repeat from * to * around, ending with sl st into 1^st sc of round. (12 petals, 36 ch-5 sps)

Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), sc in ch-5 sp below inserting hook under both the ch 5 loops, sk sc, * 5 dc in nxt ch-5 sp, ch 2, sc into top of 4^th petal, ch 2, 5 dc into ch-5 sp, sk sc, sc into ch-5 sp inserting hook under both ch 5 loops, sk sc, * repeat from * to * around till the last ch-5 sp, in this ch-5 sp work only 4 dc, join with sl st in 1^st sc of the round. (24 sc, 24 groups of 5dc)

Round 6: Ch 4, 2 tr tog in same sc in which sl st was made (1^st petal done), ch 4, 2 tr tog into top of petal just made (2^nd petal done), sk 4 dc, sc in nxt dc, ch 5, sk (ch-2 sp, sc and nxt ch-2 sp), sc in nxt st, ch 4, 2 tr tog in sc just made (1^st petal done), * sk 4 dc, 3 tr tog in sc below (2^nd petal done), ch 4, 2 tr tog into top of petal just made (3^rd petal done), sk 4 dc, sc in nxt st, ch 5, sk (ch-2 sp, sc and nxt ch-2 sp), sc in nxt st, ch 4, 2 tr tog in sc just made *, repeat from * to * around, ending with sl st in top of 1^st petal of the round. (36 petals, 12 ch-5 sps).

Round 7: Ch 4, 2 tr tog in same place as sl st, ch 5, sk petal below,, sc in sc below, ch 5, sk ch-5 sp, sc in sc below, ch 5, sk petal, * 3 tr tog in top of center petal, ch 5, sk petal below,, sc in sc below, ch 5, sk ch-5 sp, sc in sc below, ch 5, sk petal,* repeat from * to * around ending with sl st in 1^st petal of round. (12 petals, 36 ch-5 sps)

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st, * ch 2, 5 dc in ch-5 sp, sk sc, sc into ch-5 sp inserting hook under both ch-5 loops, sk sc, 5 dc in ch-5 sp, ch 2, sc in top of petal,* repeat from * to * around, instead of last ch 2, end with dc in 1^st sc of round (24 sc, 24 groups of 5dc).

Round 9: Repeat Rnd 3.

Round 10: Repeat Rnd 4.

Round 11: Repeat Rnd 5.

Round 12: Repeat Rnd 6.

Round 13: Repeat Rnd 7.

Round 14: Repeat Rnd 8.

Note: Work these six rounds as many times as required to get the width you want for the cowl.

Rounds 15 to 19: Repeat Rnds 3 – 7.

Round 20: Ch 1, sc in same st, * ch 1, 5 dc in ch-5 sp, sk sc, sc into ch-5 sp inserting hook under both ch-5 loops, sk sc, 5 dc in ch-5 sp, ch 1, sc in top of petal,* repeat from * to * around, sl st in 1^st sc of round (24 sc, 24 groups of 5dc).

Round 21: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in nxt 11 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, * sc in nxt st, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in nxt 11 sts, sc in ch-1 sp, * repeat from * to * around ending with sl st in 1^st sc of the round. (168 sc).

Fasten off.  Weave in yarn ends.

There, that's your Flowers in my Window cowl done!

Hope you enjoy making it. Thank you for your time.

Would you like me to make a video tutorial for this cowl? 

The next post will be about Post Stitches, so do join me.

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Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy. 

Heartfelt prayers and best wishes to you and your loved ones, where ever in the World you may be.

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Crochet Flora Beanie Free Pattern

Namaste friends!

I hope and pray that 2021 has begun well for you. And that you and your loved ones are safe and healthy.

March is National Crochet Month so I had to share a pattern. :)

I am a big fan of matchy-matchy, so this hat pattern was written to match my Cluster stitch cowl pattern.

Usually, I crochet top-down hats, starting with a flat circle made using DCs. I keep increasing the circle till I get the stitch count I want for the stitch pattern I have selected, as you can see in the Brooke beanie.

For this hat, I wanted to start the stitch pattern from the crown/top so after a few attempts I got it right! 

Turns out you have to increase the clusters just as you increase the DCs. And here I was trying to reinvent the wheel. :) 

So here goes the Flora crochet beanie pattern.

Skill Level:  Easy

Size: Hat measures approximately 20 inches (51 cms) around

and 8.5 inches (22 cms) in height. (Adult size)

Materials:

• DK weight yarn around 70 – 75 gms/ 2.65 oz

• Hook – US G or 6 (4 mm), UK 8

Gauge:  8 rounds and 8 clusters = 4” by 4” in Cluster pattern.

Notes: This pattern uses US terminology.

            The hat is worked top-down, in the round without turning.

Abbreviations:

beg – beginning,

ch - chain,

st – stitch,

sp – space,

sl st – slip stitch,

dc – double crochet,

yo – yarn over hook,

fpdc – front post double crochet,

bpdc – back post double crochet,

Pattern stitches:

Cl: 3 dc cluster - Into the ch-1 space indicated, yo, insert hook in sp, yo, pull through st, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook, (yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, pull through all 4 loops on hook.

1^st cl: ch 2, dc2tog into same st as sl st counts as 1^st cluster.

Instructions:

The Flora beanie is worked top-down, so we start at the top of the crown.

• Round 1: Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring.

• Round 2: Ch 3, 11 dc into ring, join with slip stitch in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

• Round 3: (ch 2, dc2tog) in same st as sl st – counts as 1st cl, (ch 1, cl in next st) 11 times, ch 1, join with sl st in 1^st cl. (12 clusters, 12 ch-1 sps)

• Round 4: Sl st into nxt ch-1 sp, (ch 2, dc2tog) in same sp as sl st, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch1, cl) in nxt sp, * ch 1, sk 1, Cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, rep from * 4 times, ch 1, sk 1, join with slip st in 1^st cl.  (18 clusters, 18 ch-1 sps)

• Round 5: Sl st into nxt ch-1 sp, (ch 2, dc2tog)  in same sp as sl st, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *cl in nxt ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, ch 1 sk 1, rep frm* 4 times, cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, join with sl st in 1^st cl.       (24 cl, 24 ch-1 sps)

• Round 6: Sl st into nxt ch-1 sp, (ch 2, dc2tog)  in same sp as sl st, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, * [cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1,] 3 times, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, ch 1 sk 1, rep frm* 4 times, cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, join with sl st in 1^st cl. (30 cl, 30 ch-1 sps)

• Round 7: Sl st into nxt ch-1 sp, (ch 2, dc2tog)  in same sp as sl st, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1, *[cl in sp, ch 1, sk 1,] 4 times, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, ch 1 sk 1, rep frm* 4 times, (cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1,) 3 times, join with sl st in 1^st cl.               (36 cl, 36 ch-1 sps)

• Round 8: Sl st into nxt ch-1 sp, (ch 2, dc2tog)  in same sp as sl st, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *[cl in nxt ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1,] 5 times, ch 1, sk 1, (cl, ch 1, cl) in nxt sp, ch 1 sk 1, rep frm* 4 times, (cl in nxt sp, ch 1, sk 1,) 4 times, join with sl st in  1^st cl. (42 cl, 42 ch-1 sps)

At the end of this round your circle should measure around 6 – 6.5 inches and this is where we stop increasing.

• Round 9: Sl st into nxt ch-1 sp, (ch 2, dc2tog)  in same sp as sl st, ch 1, sk 1, * cl in nxt ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, rep from * around, join with sl st in 1^st cl.  (42 cl, 42 ch-1 sps)

• Rounds 10 - 16: Repeat round 9.

Note: Work Rnd 9 as many times as required to get the height you want for the hat. Also, note that the ribbed brim will be around 1.5 – 2 inches.

To start Ribbed brim:

  I used a different colour for the brim but the same colour is fine too.

• Round 17: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in nxt sp, dc in nxt st, rep from * around, ending with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3. (84 dc)

• Round 18: Ch 3, fpdc around nxt st, * bpdc around nxt st, fpdc around nxt st, rep from * around ending with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3. (84 sts)

• Rounds 19 – 22: Repeat Round 18.

Add more rounds of ribbing if desired. Fasten off leaving a six inch tail. 

Weave in the tail using your hook or a sewing needle.

There, that's your Flora beanie done!

If you do find any mistakes in the pattern, be a dear and let me know.  :)

Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy. 

Heartfelt prayers and best wishes to you and your loved ones, where ever in the World you may be.

Crochet Brooke Beanie Free Pattern

Namaste friends!

All of a sudden the human race as a whole is facing a dangerous situation. This is the kind of thing we hope to see only in movies. Sadly, it has become a reality! 

Most of us are practising strict social distancing and some of us are finding it more difficult than others. India is under complete lockdown for 21 days. Today is Day 3.

I am hoping to share a few patterns that should hopefully relieve the boredom if you are a crocheter.

* This post contains affiliate links which if you use for any purchase, may yield me a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you.

Today I have the free pattern for the Brooke crochet beanie.

I hope you liked the Brooke scarf pattern. Do let me know if you tried it.

Skill Level:   Easy                  

Size: Hat measures approximately 21 inches (51 cms) around and 8 inches (20 cms) in height. (Adult size)

Materials:

·        DKweight yarn around 75 – 80 gms/ 3 oz  

·        Hook - US G or 6 (4 mm), UK 8

Gauge:  10 rounds and 2 butterflies = 4” by 4” in Butterfly pattern.

Notes:

This pattern uses US terminology

The hat is worked top-down, in the round without turning.

Chain 3 at beginning of each round counts as 1 dc.

Ch 1 and hdc at end of row counts as ch-3 space.

Abbreviations: 

beg – beginning,  

ch - chain,  

st – stitch,

sp – space,

sl st – slip stitch, 

dc – double crochet,  

yo – yarn over hook,  

fpdc – front post double crochet,

bpdc – back post double crochet,

Pattern stitches:

Fpdc: Front Post Double crochet – YO and insert hook from front to back between the posts of the first and second dc of the round below, then insert hook from back to front between the posts of the second and third dc. YO and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have three loops on the hook. YO and draw the yarn through two loops on the hook, twice. One Fpdc is complete.

Bpdc: Back Post Double crochet – YO and insert hook from back to front between the posts of the first and second dc of the round below, the insert hook from front to back between the posts of the second and third dc. YO and draw the yarn around the post of the stitch. You now have three loops on the hook. YO and draw the yarn through two loops on the hook, twice. One Bpdc is complete.

Butterfly stitch: Into the ch-5 space indicated work (3 dc, ch 3, sc in same space, ch 3, 3 dc). One butterfly made.

Instructions:

The Brooke beanie is worked top-down, so we start at the top of the crown.

Round 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4^th ch from hook, join with slip stitch in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st * 2 dc in next st,  rep from * till the end, join with slip st in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2dc in nxt st, *1 dc in nxt st, 2 dc in nxt st,  rep from* till the end, join with slip st in 3^rd chain of beg ch 3. (36 dc) 

Round 4: Ch 3, 1dc in next st, 2dc in nxt st, * 1dc in nxt 2 sts, 2dc in nxt st, rep from * till end, join with sl st in 3^rd ch of beg ch 3.   (48 dc)

To start Butterfly lace pattern:

Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st., *ch 3,  sk 1, sc in nxt st, ch 3, rep from * around ending with ch 1, 1 hdc in 1^st sc of round – counts as a ch-3 sp.            (24 Ch-3 sps).

Round 6: Ch 1, sc in sp below, ch 3, sk sc below, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, work a butterfly in nxt ch-3 sp (refer to Pattern stitch above),  * sk nxt sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk nxt sc, 1 sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in nxt ch-3 sp, rep from * around ending with sl st in 1^st sc of round. (8 butterflies, 8 ch-3 sps).

Round 7: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk sc, sk 3 dc, 1 sc in top ch of ch 3 below, ch 5, sk sc below,1 sc in top ch of ch 3, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sk sc , 3 dc in ch-3 sp , rep from * ending with ch 1 and hdc in top ch of beg ch 3.   ( 24 dc, 16 ch-3 sps,  8 ch-5 sps).

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in sp below, Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in ch-5 sp, * sk sc, sc in nxt ch-3 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, butterfly in ch-5 sp, rep from * around, ending with sl st in 1^st sc of round. (8 butterflies, 8 ch-3 sps)

Rounds 9 – 16:  Repeat rounds 7 and 8 alternately.

Note: Work these two rounds (Rnds 7 and 8), as many times as required to get the height you want for the hat. Take care to end with an even numbered (butterfly) round. Also, note that the ribbed band will be around 1.5 inches.

    

Round 17: Sl st into ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 3, sk sc, sk 3 dc, 1 sc in top ch of ch 3 below, ch 3, (please note that in this round we chain 3 and NOT chain 5),  sk sc below,1 sc in top ch of ch 3, ch 3, sk 3 dc, sk sc , 3 dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * ending with ch 3 and sl st in top ch of beg ch 3. ( 24 dc, 24 ch-3 sps).

To start Ribbed brim:

Round 18: Ch 3, dc in nxt 2 sts, 3dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, *dc in nxt 3 sts, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3dc in ch-3 sp, sk sc, 3dc in ch-3 sp, rep from * around ending with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3. (96 dc)

Round 19: Ch 3, fpdc around nxt st, * bpdc around nxt st, fpdc around nxt st, rep from * around ending with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3.

Rounds 20 – 22: Repeat Round 19.

         Add more rounds of ribbing if desired. Fasten off leaving a six inch tail. Weave in the tail using your hook or a sewing needle.

There, that's your Brooke beanie done!

I wouldn't be surprised if there are some mistakes in the pattern, so if you do find any, be a dear and let me know.  :)

Stay home, stay safe, stay healthy. 

Heartfelt prayers and best wishes to you and your loved ones, where ever in the World you may be.

See you soon.

* This post contains affiliate links which if you use for any purchase, may yield me a small commission, at no extra cost to you. Thank you.