Crochet Patterns Archives - Lucy Kate Crochet https://lucykatecrochet.com/category/crochet-patterns Tue, 05 May 2026 13:02:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.8 Crochet Beach Bag https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-beach-bag https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-beach-bag#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 12:35:21 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=12608 I have been in a real crochet bag mood recently, and it’s showing no signs of slowing! This crochet beach bag pattern is my latest and I cannot tell you how happy I’ve been with not only the finished design, but how simple it was to put together. I used moss stitches to create this...

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I have been in a real crochet bag mood recently, and it’s showing no signs of slowing! This crochet beach bag pattern is my latest and I cannot tell you how happy I’ve been with not only the finished design, but how simple it was to put together.

I used moss stitches to create this pattern, and if you aren’t familiar with them you’ll be pleased to hear that in reality all they are is a repetitive combination of single crochet, chain and skip. That’s it! Moss stitch works brilliantly for any project with a seaside theme, because it really lends itself to stripes and color changes.

wearing my finished crochet beach bag in the garden

The Stitches

my crochet beach bag on the wooden floor

What You’ll Need

I used Bernat Maker yarn for this project, but any high cotton yarn will give you a nice finish. Bernat Maker is chunky yarn that is a blend of 75% cotton and 25% nylon if you want a close match in terms of fiber.

  • 200g green chunky cotton blend yarn
  • 200g blue chunky cotton blend yarn
  • 200g yellow chunky cotton blend yarn
  • 200g cream chunky cotton blend yarn
  • 5.5mm crochet hook
  • yarn needle
the yarn and crochet bag work in progress

Watch Out!

You might notice a small mistake in the images I’ve shared here. When moving between rows for the lower blue section, I forgot to slip stitch and turn to begin the next row, and instead just chained up. The bumpy section you can see in the image is the result. I didn’t notice for ages and didn’t want to frog when I did, hence you’ll see that imperfection. Don’t be like me, don’t use a turning chain for moss stitch in rounds to avoid this little lumpy issue!

My Free Crochet Beach Bag Pattern

Begin crocheting in your yellow yarn.

Row 1

ch70

Row 2

This row is going to be worked around the chain to make the base of the bag.

sk2, 2sc, 1sc x 67, 3sc, 1sc x 67, slst into the top of the starting chain two.

Row 3

ch3, sk1, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain.

Row 4 – 6

From this row onward all sc will be made into the following chain gap.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

Cut off a loose end and tie off

cc cream

my bag hanging from the bannisters

Row 7 – 10

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

Cut off a loose end and tie off

cc green

Row 11 – 12

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

Cut off a loose end and tie off

cc cream

Row 13 – 15

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to blue

Row 16 – 20

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to yellow

Row 21 – 22

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to cream

Row 23 – 25

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to green

Row 26 – 32

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to yellow

Row 33 – 35

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to blue

Row 36

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to cream

Row 37 – 41

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to blue

Row 42 – 44

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to cream

Row 45 – 46

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to yellow

Row 47

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to green

Row 48 – 52

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to cream

Row 53 – 55

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to blue

Row 56

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to yellow

Row 57 – 63

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to cream

Row 64 – 65

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to blue

Row 66

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc to green

Row 67 – 68

Start from a chain gap at the edge of the bag.

slst into the next stitch, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain.

Now take your yarn needle, and use it to weave in the loose ends from each color change. Try to weave into the same colored stitches as the yarn you are hiding, to get the best results.

Crocheting Your Bag Strap

Begin working in your green yarn with your 5.5mm crochet hook.

lucy kate crochet with a beach bag

Row 1

ch 350

Row 2

sk3, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a sc into the last chain

cc yellow

Row 3

*(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc cream

Row 4 – 5

*(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a slst into the second loop of the starting chain. Turn.

cc blue

Joining the Strap

The ends of the strap are going to be sewn onto the bag at the base.

Hold your strap in half, with the ends placed by the base of the bag. Lay half under and half on top of the bag. Use stitch markers or safety pins to hold it in place, and measure the edges to ensure that they are the same distance from the side of the bags.

If your strap looks lumpy when you’ve pinned it, I recommend ironing it before you continue.

Once you’re happy with the positioning, use the blue yarn to sew the blue side to the bag, and the green yarn to sew the green side.

Finally use the yarn needle to sew in the loose ends, being sure to color match for the best finished look.

And you’re ready to fill it up and head off to the beach!

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If you’ve not tried crochet moss stitch before, you are going to love it. It’s one of those easy stitches that is actually beginner friendly. All you need to know to crochet moss stitches is the chain and single crochet. Yet the finished fabric is one that looks really detailed, especially if you make good use of your colors.

I’ll start with a quick explanation of how to crochet moss stitch, and then we’ll dive straight into the pillow pattern. Or if you would like a different moss stitch pattern, pop over to my beach bag here!

moss stitch crochet pillow

How To Crochet Moss Stitch

Moss stitch is worked as a paired repeat, using single crochets (sc), chains (ch) and skips (sk).

You will begin by making a train with an even number of stitches.

For the first row you’ll skip the first three loops, then make a single crochet and chain one. After each single crochet and chain one pair, you will skip the next stitch and work the same pairing into the following stitch.

moss stitch sample

For every subsequent row, you’ll make a ch2, then single crochet and chain one into each chain space from the previous row, until the final stitch where you will make 1sc.

And it really is that simple!

moss stitch sample

Moss Stitch Crochet Pillow Pattern

This pattern is crocheted as two separate sides, which you will hand sew together when you’ve finished.

thin stripes moss stitch

What You’ll Need

  • 5.5mm crochet hook
  • 300g chunky yellow yarn
  • 300g chunky cream yarn
  • Yarn needle
  • Cushion filler or toy safe stuffing

I used Bernat Maker yarn for my cushion, it’s 75% cotton and 25% nylon. If you use a plush yarn you might find you need to use a cushion pad rather than stuffing as it won’t give quite such closer stitches.

The Stitches

thick stripes moss stitch

Side 1 – thin stripes

crochet moss stitch pillow

Row 1

ch74

Row 2

sk3, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a sc into the last chain

Row 3 – 5

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

cc yellow

Row 6

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

cc cream

Row 7 – 11

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

cc yellow

Row 12

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

Row 13 – 77

Repeat rows 7 – 12.

Side 2 – thick stripes

crochet moss stitch pillow

Row 1

ch74

Row 2

sk3, *(sc, ch1, sk1) Repeat from * then make a sc into the last chain

Row 3 – 5

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

cc yellow

Row 6 – 9

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

cc cream

Row 10 – 13

ch2, then sc, ch1 into each chain space of the row, until the last stitch where you will make 1sc

cc yellow

Row 14 – 76

Repeat rows 6 – 15

Tidying Up

Using your yarn needle, sew in the loose ends

sewing in loose ends

Joining Together and Stuffing

Lay the two sides down, one on top of the other. You can now work around the edges, sewing using your yarn needle and cream colored yarn. Weave in and out each of the outside stitches. When you have sewn all but half of one side, fill the pillow with stuffing, then finish sewing to close.

crochet moss stitch cushion
photo of crochet moss stitch
photo of a crochet moss stitch sample

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]]> https://lucykatecrochet.com/moss-stitch-crochet/feed 0 Cute Crochet Tote Bag Pattern https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-tote-bag https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-tote-bag#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 14:27:53 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=12485 I’m so excited to share my crochet tote bag pattern with you, I genuinely think it’s one of the nicest and most practical designs I’ve come up with. It’s worked on a fairly traditional tote bag theme, but I’ve gone with a strong single color look and given it that extra dimension and texture by...

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I’m so excited to share my crochet tote bag pattern with you, I genuinely think it’s one of the nicest and most practical designs I’ve come up with. It’s worked on a fairly traditional tote bag theme, but I’ve gone with a strong single color look and given it that extra dimension and texture by adding in some fun alpine stitch rows.

photo of a yellow crocheted tote bag

The massive benefit of single color projects is that you don’t have to think (or over think) about color matching, but you can still get something that’s got quite a bold design.

And funnily enough, this pattern came about somewhat accidentally. I recently decided I wanted to crochet my own bag to use at the store, and created a mesh grocery pattern which worked up really nicely. The problem is, I immediately started using it as my ‘crochet on the go’ bag and not for the purpose I’d made it for at all. So I found myself a few days ago starting the project again, with a very different feel. I decided what I wanted was something a bit bigger, and with much sturdier handles. And I have to tell you, I’m really happy with how it turned out.

crochet tote bag on the shoulder

What I Used

I used two skeins of Bernat maker yarn for this pattern, which wasn’t perhaps a yarn you’d naturally go to for a bag. It’s got a little bit of stretch, but this actually makes it ideal for a shopping bag that is going to need a little bit of give to easily accomodate the weird and wonderful purchases you’ll make from the store.

  • 6.5mm crochet hook
  • 2 skeins of Bernat Maker yarn*
  • Large yarn needle

*If you don’t want to use Bernat maker than select 500g of another similar fiber – this is 72% Cotton to 28% Nylon, in the same chunky/bulky weight.

my cat with the yarn i used

The Stitches

You’ll need to be familiar with the following stitches and their abbreviations. And do be aware that these front post crochets are made dropped (in the style of alpine stitches), so you will work them two rows below your current round, not one.

crochet tote bag on the floor

Crochet Tote Bag Pattern

This pattern is worked from the base in rounds, starting with a chain. You’ll work your second row into both sides of the chain, following it around to create the continuous pattern.

the tote bag base

Round 1

ch46

Round 2

sk1, 1sc x 44, 3sc (made into the end chain), 1sc x 44, 3sc, slst to top of starting skipped stitch.

Round 3

ch1, 1sc x 45, 3sc, 1sc x 45, 3sc, slst

Round 4

ch1, 1sc BLO x 96, slst

Round 5 – 8

ch2, 1hdc x 96, slst

Round 9 – 10

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 11

ch2, 1dc x 96, slst

Round 12

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 13

ch2, dc into the first stitch, then (fpdc into the dc two rows down. sk the next stitch, then dc into the following). Repeat for the length of the round from *, then slst to join

crochet tote bag on the shoulder outside

Round 14

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 15

ch2, *(fpdc into the dc two rounds down, then dc into the next stitch (skipping the stitch above the fpdc again)). Repeat from * for the length of the round, then slst to join.

Round 16 – 17

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 18 – 19

ch2, 1hdc x 96, slst

Round 20-21

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 22 – 41

Repeat from round 11 onwards twice

Round 42

ch2, 1dc x 96, slst

Round 43

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 44

ch2, dc into the first stitch, then (fpdc into the dc two rows down. sk the next stitch, then dc into the following). Repeat for the length of the round from *, then slst to join

Crocheting the Handle

You are going to make the handle in the exact same way, using a section of the pattern for the main body, just a lot longer and worked in rows instead of rounds.

the bag and handle

Round 1

ch300

Round 2

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 3

ch2, 1dc x 96, slst

Round 4

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 5

ch2, dc into the first stitch, then (fpdc into the dc two rows down. sk the next stitch, then dc into the following). Repeat for the length of the round from *, then slst to join

Round 6

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Round 7

ch2, *(fpdc into the dc two rounds down, then dc into the next stitch (skipping the stitch above the fpdc again)). Repeat from * for the length of the round, then slst to join.

Round 8

ch1, 1sc x 96, slst

Joining Your Bag Together

You’ve now got a seriously long strap on your hands, but don’t worry, this makes more sense than it might initially appear. first things first, let’s sew those ends together.

lining up the ends of the strap

The most important thing here is to make sure there aren’t any twists in your strap, or else it won’t sit as nicely on the bag. This doesn’t need to be your best sewing ever because this is going to be hidden underneath your tote bag, but do make sure the ends line up together.

I’d suggest ironing the strap at this point. High cotton yarns usually iron nicely even if you’ve chosen a different brand than the one I’ve used, and blocking does a fine job of getting the same finish if you aren’t confident ironing your strap.

Sewing on the Strap

Hold your strap in half, with the join section placed by the base of the bag. Lay half under and half on top of the bag, and fiddle around with it until the straps at even at both sides. Now use stitch markers or safety pins to hold it in place.

stitch marking the strap

You can now, using a large yarn needle and the same yarn, sew your handle to the bag. It’s worth taking your time to get the handle placement just how you want it, and make sure to use your stitches to line it up nicely too. It’ll be worth that bit of extra effort for a perfect finish.

the finished crochet tote bag being inspected by my cat
photo of a yellow crochet tote bag

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]]> https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-tote-bag/feed 0 1 Hour Crochet Projects https://lucykatecrochet.com/one-hour-crochet https://lucykatecrochet.com/one-hour-crochet#respond Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:05:44 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=12495 Have you noticed how fast time is moving these days. Maybe it’s my age or everything going on the world, but it seems to zoom by at a rate of knots. Yet crochet is well known for being a labor of love, with a lot of projects taking days if not weeks or months to...

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Have you noticed how fast time is moving these days. Maybe it’s my age or everything going on the world, but it seems to zoom by at a rate of knots.

photos of one hour crochet project ideas

Yet crochet is well known for being a labor of love, with a lot of projects taking days if not weeks or months to finish. But sometimes you need something with a bit of a speed boost. Whether you need an emergency last minute gift, want a burnout reset, have a bit of scrap yarn you want to use up, or just have a short attention span, these projects should all take a confident crocheter less than an hour to complete. Assuming you’ve got the right yarn nearby…

Small projects aren’t always quick, but in my experience the ones I’ve chosen are. And where they are going to require a bit more focus or detail, I’ll let you know.

my scrunchie around my hairbrush

DIY Scrunchies

These hair accessories are great projects for when you’re in a hurry, because of the size and simplicity of the designs. To make these scrunchies will need a standard basic hair tie, and less than 50g of yarn depending on the weight and fiber you decide to use.

four crochet scrunchies on my wrist

Crochet Headband

If you want something for your head but with a bit more substance, then why not go with a headband. All of the headbands I’ve made recently have made use of waffle stitch, which is famously not the fastest, but we’ve got narrow versions which are quicker to work up and wider ones which will take a little while longer. But still, if you are a confident crocheter I reckon you could knock one out in less than an hour.

wearing my crochet headband

Daisy crochet bracelet

The next few are going to be quite floral, so I hope that’s your cup of tea!

I made this daisy bracelet on a bit of a whim a few months ago, and when I finished I made another tiny version for my five year old niece. The flowers are a little bit of fine work, and you will need some hand sewing, but again depending on the size of your wrist an hour or so should be ample time.

wearing my crochet daisy bracelet

Flower bookmark

Probably the flowery project I was the most pleased with but got the least use out of is this bookmark. I am a serial page folder, seemingly much to the rage of anyone who notices me doing it. I love reading and I’m challenging myself to doom scroll less and read even more this year, but my goodness do people get their knickers in a twist when they see how I treat my books. So anyway, I made some cute bookmarks. I was really pleased with how they turned out. But have I used them… Well, you can guess.

my crochet flower bookmark in my book

Crochet Flowers

Sticking firmly with flowers, we’ve got these three beauties. So I made these a long time ago and the daffodil in particular is now looking a bit wan. I made them with acrylic yarn, when I make them again I’ll use a cotton blend instead so they last a bit longer with their heads held high, but they are pretty quick makes and you can do a bunch if you’ve got a fast enough hook!

crochet tulips
Tulips
crochet daffodil
daffodils
picture showing how to crochet sunflowers
sunflowers

Amigurumi Keychains

I had a period of making a LOT of crochet keychains, in a few different styles. Firstly there were the tiny animal designs, which honestly are probably my favorites. Teeny amigurumi that you can carry around with your keys, what could be cuter!

pig
axolotl
lion
seal
cat
mouse

These vary a little in how long they take to make up, depending upon the detail level that I used in the particular pattern, but none of them took more than 2 hours to create and most were well under an hour. And that’s including time to write down the design as I made it.

Crochet Keychains

Finally we’ve got a few different stitch based keychains. These are great if you are short on time, or just as an excuse to practice those techniques a little in between bigger projects.

crochet keychain pattern finished
Sedge stitch
bean stitch
waffle stitch crochet keychains
waffle stitch
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]]> https://lucykatecrochet.com/one-hour-crochet/feed 0 Third Loop Crochet with a Free Camel Stitch Pillow Pattern https://lucykatecrochet.com/camel-stitch-crochet https://lucykatecrochet.com/camel-stitch-crochet#respond Thu, 19 Mar 2026 14:01:46 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=12178 Half double crochet stitches have something a bit special about their structure. The third loop of the stitch stands in a horizontal position at the back of the stitch, and when you work into it in your next row, it creates a lovely textured stitch that adds warmth and definition to your half double crochet...

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Half double crochet stitches have something a bit special about their structure. The third loop of the stitch stands in a horizontal position at the back of the stitch, and when you work into it in your next row, it creates a lovely textured stitch that adds warmth and definition to your half double crochet projects.

photos of camel stitch crochet pillow

This stitch is known as camel stitch, and you can make it even more pronounced by working alternate rows into the back loop only to raise the profile of the third loop stitch.

Confused? You won’t be soon!

I am going to run through the easy way to find that elusive third loop, and give you a pattern that is the perfect way to practice it, whilst creating something gorgeous to add to your living room decor.

camel stitch crochet pillow

Finding The Third Loop

Crocheting into the third loop can only be done when you have an existing half double crochet to work into.

In the example below I made a chain, then worked a row of half double crochets into that chain.

I’ve then turned the fabric, and I have made the first stitch of the row into the third loop of the stitch. The top image shows where I placed my hook for this first third loop crochet of the row, and beneath it the image shows the locations of the next few third loop placements, marked by needles.

showing the location of the third loops

The Stitches

To create a camel stitch you’ll need to be familiar with the following terms and techniques:

Third Loop Crocheting in Rows

Let’s make up a little sample to practice.

my sample of third loop crochet camel stitch
  1. First make a chain of 12 stitches.
  2. Now, skip the first two stitches and make a half double crochet (hdc) into each loop of the chain. To half double crochet you are going to yarn over, insert the hook through the stitch, yarn over again and pull the hook back through the stitch. You now have three loops on the hook. Yarn over once more, and pull through all three loops on the hook.
  3. Ch2, then make 1hdc into the third loop of every stitch of the row
  4. Ch2, make 1hdc into the back loop only of every stitch. This row will give definition to your third loops.
  5. Repeat rows 3 and 4 until you have a sample that is at least ten rows long to give you a change to practice your stitches

Camel Stitch Crochet Pillow Pattern

To create this pillow I used two skeins of white chunky yarn and one skein of variegated yellow, white and grey chunky yarn, with a 6mm crochet hook. You’ll also need a 30 inch cushion pad or some stuffing, and a yarn needle.

This is a two sided pattern, one side was made in one piece, the other I hand sewed together four panels.

front side of camel stitch pillow in the window

Front Panel

The front panel was made in two stages. The first was worked as rows of camel stitch, made in the variegated yarn.

front panel

Row 1

ch42

Row 2

sk2, hdc x 40

Row 3

ch2, hdc into the third loop only x 40

Row 4

ch2, hdc into the back loop only

Row 5 – 28

Repeat rows 3 and 4

Row 29

ch2, hdc into the back loop only

The Border

finished front camel stitch crochet pillow

You are now going to finish this side of the pillow by crocheting around the camel stitch section using standard half double crochets. Work this section in your white chunky yarn.

Round 1 – 5

Begin in a corner. Make 3hdc into each corner, and 1hdc into each edge stitch around the square of camel stitch.

Back Panel

I made this section in four parts. Create two with your white yarn and two with the variegated yarn.

camel stitch cushion by my painting

Row 1

ch32

Row 2

sk2, hdc x 30

Row 3

ch2, hdc into the third loop only x 30

Row 4

ch2, hdc into the back loop only

Row 5 – 22

Repeat rows 3 and 4

Blocking

blocking the pillow
My cats were very keen to join in with the blocking process

I highly recommend blocking your sections before you sew them, because these stitches do have a tendency to curl especially at the edges.

I chose to iron these pieces down rather than to pin them on a blocking board, because it’s quicker and I am familiar with the yarn and confident that it can stand up to the heat!

Joining The Pillow

back panel

I began by sewing together these four panels. As you can see I angled them each with the camel stitches pointing in a different direction before I thought it gave it more of a patchwork feel.

sewing them together

Once they were joined, I placed the front and back panel with the front sides facing away from each other. I pinned them together with a stitch marker at each corner, and sewing down the edges. Leave one edge open to insert the pad before finally closing.

camel stitch crochet cushion
photo of camel stitch crochet pillow

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  • crochet bow displayed on a plant
  • The crochet basket without the handle
  • image showing my complete crochet piglet
  • finished axolotl
  • crochet squid tentacles
  • crochet jellyfish
  • sedge crochet keychain

Pretty in Pink!

These pink crochet patterns are perfect for using up your left over yarn, or for finding the perfect pattern for your favorite color.

Pink Crochet Plushie Patterns

Accessorize in Pink!

Cute patterns for your favorite color yarn
scrunchie on a hairbrush
crochet scrunchies
crochet bow bag charm
crochet bow
crochet headband with border
crochet headband
spotty bag
clutch
granny bag
grocery bag

Pink Keychains

Pink is a brilliant color to use for keychains. It’s bright, noticeable and therefore rather hard to lose in your purse!

It’s also an eye catching way to show off your crochet skills when you twirl your keys.

photo of a cute crocheted pig keychain amigurumi
sedge stitch crochet keychains

Sedge Stitch Keychain

sedge stitch keychain

I have really fallen in love with sedge stitch recently. The depth of the texture these simple stitches make is so rewarding in terms of how it looks and feels.

Bean Stitch Keychain

bean stitch keychain

I don’t know about you, but I really love bean stitches. Not only do they add a pretty pattern to your crochet, but the texture is really lovely too. This is one of my favorites in terms of how easy it is to hold and fidget with, something I do with my keys quite a lot!

Waffle Stitch Keychain

waffle stitch keychain

Waffle stitches look and feel amazing. The raised texture is totally distinctive, yet it is one of the more time consuming stitches. Which, if you’re like me, puts you off using it in bigger designs. It’s therefore an awesome one to use for these smaller crochet projects.

Pig Keychain

This is the third piggy pattern I have designed, and my new amigurumi pig keychain pattern is by far the simplest and quickest to work up. It’s the tiniest too, designed to fit nicely into your pocket.

Axolotl Keychain

My crochet axolotl used a tiny amount of yarn, but has such a big personality. And given you can work one up in the time it’d take to make a meal from scratch, I might make a few more and stash them in my drawer as potential last minute gifts!

photo of a pink crochet bow, above a photo of a pink crochet pig
photos of pink crochet toys

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]]> https://lucykatecrochet.com/pink-crochet/feed 0 How To Crochet A Bow https://lucykatecrochet.com/how-to-crochet-a-bow https://lucykatecrochet.com/how-to-crochet-a-bow#respond Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:10 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=11997 Is it just me that finds bows fundamentally confusing. Watching someone tie a bow-tie is a mystery in itself, but getting a good bow shape from a ribbon ends before it’s ever begun. So I was excited to come up with a crochet bow pattern that was both easy to make, and had that traditional...

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Is it just me that finds bows fundamentally confusing. Watching someone tie a bow-tie is a mystery in itself, but getting a good bow shape from a ribbon ends before it’s ever begun. So I was excited to come up with a crochet bow pattern that was both easy to make, and had that traditional neat but cute bow look.

This crochet bow is oversized and makes an adorable hair accessory or bag charm!

the crochet bow on the bag in the windowsill

What You Will Need

  • 50g light pink cotton blend DK yarn
  • 20g dark pink cotton blend DK yarn
  • 4mm crochet hook
crochet bow bag charm

The Stitches

For this pattern I used some nice simple stitches including:

  • sk – skip the next stitch
  • ch – chain
  • slst – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • 3sc – three single crochets into one stitch
crochet bow displayed on a plant

Free Crochet Bow Pattern

Begin working in your light pink yarn

The first few rows

Round 1

Make a chain of 141 stitches

Round 2

The pattern is going to be worked around the chain in circular rounds from here onwards.

sk1, 1sc x 139, 3sc, 1sc x 139, 2sc, slst

Round 3

ch1, 1sc x 140, 3sc, 1sc x 141, 3sc, 1sc, slst

Round 4

ch1, 1sc x 141, 3sc, 1sc x 143, 3sc, 1sc x 2, slst

cc to dark pink

Round 5

ch1, 1sc x 142, 3sc, 1sc x 144, 4sc, 1sc x 3, slst

crochet bow on the blocking board

Separating Sections

To create the nicest look from this bow, you will now want to separate out three sections. First wrap some yarn around the middle of the tie. Then fold each side into three parts, and wrap at the furthest end third of each side.

tied sections in the bow

The little ends will be your bow’s tails, the rest will make up the bulk of the bow.

Fold each side and using stitch markers pin it into the shape that looks the best.

stitch markers holding the bow together

The Tie

To join your bow you’ll make one final section.

the central tie section next to a crochet hook

Row 1

ch21

Row 2

sk1, 1sc x 20

Row 3 – 4

ch1, 1sc x 19

Options

You’ll notice that my three crochet bows pictured have different central strips. When I was testing this pattern I went back and forth with the tie width, if you prefer the look of the thinner tie than just finish on row 2 for that section instead.

two crocheted bows
photo of a crochet bow
photo of a pink crochet bow

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]]> https://lucykatecrochet.com/how-to-crochet-a-bow/feed 0 Crochet Flower Pillow https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-flower-pillow https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-flower-pillow#respond Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:24:18 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=11902 I have been making a lot of more traditional crochet cushions recently, but I wanted to try something a bit different with this crochet flower pillow. It’s not just covered with flowers, it IS a flower. And when I’d finished, I realised I could add a really cute twist. So I gave it a face,...

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I have been making a lot of more traditional crochet cushions recently, but I wanted to try something a bit different with this crochet flower pillow. It’s not just covered with flowers, it IS a flower.

The crochet flower pillow next to a painting

And when I’d finished, I realised I could add a really cute twist. So I gave it a face, which we’ll make separately so that if you just want the plain flower throw pillow that you don’t have to add it on.

the finished crochet flower cushion

The Stitches

This pattern is worked in the round in separate sections, with a small amount of hand sewing to attach them together and give your flower a cute little face if you want to!

Kit List

  • 4 x 100g skeins of chunky blue yarn
  • 2 x 16mm diameter safety eyes
  • 2 x 100g skeins of chunky yellow yarn
  • 6mm crochet hook
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Toy safe stuffing
crochet flower pillow with other crochet pillows on my sofa

Central Section

I worked this pattern from the middle outwards, so that’s where we’ll begin. Use your yellow yarn for this part, and make sure to keep your stitches nice and tight as you decrease – it’s often a problem area.

the middle of the crochet flower

Round 1

Make a magic circle of 8 stitches

Round 2

2sc x 8 (16)

Round 3

(1sc, 2sc) x 8 (24)

Round 4

(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 8 (32)

Round 5

(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 8 (40)

Round 6

(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 8 (48)

Round 7

(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 8 (56)

Round 8

(1sc x 6, 2xc) x 8 (64)

Round 9 – 10

1sc x 64

Round 11

(1sc x 7, 2sc) x 8 (72)

Round 12 – 15

1sc x 72

Round 16

(1sc x 7, sc2tog) x 8 (64)

Round 17 – 18

1sc x 64

Round 19

(1sc x 6, sc2tog) x 8 (56)

Round 20

(1sc x 5, sc2tog) x 8 (48)

Round 21

(1sc x 4, sc2tog) x 8 (40)

Round 22

(1sc x 3, sc2tog) x 8 (32)

Round 23

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 8 (24)

Round 24

(1sc, sc2tog) x 8 (16)

Fill with stuffing

Round 25

sc2tog x 8

Now sew closed.

Petals – Make 8

the crochet flower's petals spread out

Round 1

Magic circle of 8 stitches

Round 2

2sc x 8 (16)

Round 3

(1sc, 2sc) x 8 (24)

Round 4

(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 8 (32)

Round 5 – 9

1sc x 32

Round 10

(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 8 (40)

Round 11 – 12

1sc x 40

Round 13

(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 8 (48)

Round 14 – 16

1sc x 48

Round 17

(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 8 (56)

Round 18

1sc x 56

Round 19

(1sc x 5, sc2tog) x 8 (48)

Round 20

1sc x 48

Round 21

(1sc x 4, sc2tog) x 8 (40)

Round 22

1sc x 40

Round 23

(1sc x 3, sc2tog) x 8 (32)

Round 24

(1sc x 2, sc2tog) x 8 (24)

Round 25

(1sc, sc2tog) x 8 (16)

Round 26

sc2tog x 8

then sew to close

Sewing the Cushion Together

The pieces laid out ready for sewing

Lay out all the pieces in front of you, and one by one sew the base of each petal to the central section. Take really good care here to make sure that they are all level, and use stitch markers to guide you if you are finding this tricky.

The sewing will get more fiddly as you go, because you will have less space to move your needle. So take your time!

The Flower’s Face

closeup of the flower's face

To crochet the face you will need to work in the round using your yellow yarn.

Round 1

Make a magic circle of 8 stitches

Round 2

2sc x 8 (16)

Round 3

(1sc, 2sc) x 8 (24)

Round 4

(1sc x 2, 2sc) x 8 (32)

Round 5

(1sc x 3, 2sc) x 8 (40)

Round 6

(1sc x 4, 2sc) x 8 (48)

Round 7

(1sc x 5, 2sc) x 8 (56)

Round 8

(1sc x 6, 2xc) x 8 (64)

Round 9

(1sc x 7, 2sc) x 8 (72)

Now you can hide the loose end, and attach safety eyes about eight stitches apart at round three/four level. Sew in little eye markings with some chunky white yarn, and use a scrap of gray or black yarn to sew the mouth.

You can now sew this panel onto your middle section. I recommend attaching it at the back, as due to the decreases this is always slightly less neat than the front!

photo of a crochet flower pillow
photo of a crochet flower pillow
photo of a crochet flower pillow with a face

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I recently made a set of crochet coasters, which I was even happier with than I could have hoped. Not only do they work, but they have been one of the most complimented projects I’ve displayed in my home in ages.

photo of crochet table mats

Who’d have thought you’d get such a good payout from such small ideas! So understandably, I wanted to create some more things that worked to a similar theme. Enter, my crochet table mat patterns!

I specifically designed these crochet table mats to match my coasters in terms of their styles, as I want to be able to use them together. I tried a couple of fibers, so I’ve shared the patterns I came up with for each, but I recommend if you want to use these as well as display them that you go with a chunkier cotton yarn or a 2mm macrame cord like you’ll see in most of the images here.

crochet table mats with coasters

The Stitches

What You’ll Need

Option 1:

  • 2mm macrame cord
  • 6mm crochet hook

I used a cotton based macrame cord in 2mm thickness.

round crochet table mat with coasters

Option 2:

  • Worsted weight cotton blend yarn
  • 4mm crochet hook
acrylic cotton blend yarn crochet table mat

Round Crochet Table Mat Pattern

This pattern is designed to work perfectly with the round crochet coaster pattern here.

round crochet table mat

Round 1

ch4, then slst into the first chain to make a loop

ch3 as the first dc, then dc x 11 into the central loop. slst into the top of the ch3

Round 2

ch3 (as the first dc and 1ch) then make 1dc and 1ch into each stitch of the circle. At the end, slst into the second chain of the starting chain.

Round 3

ch2, *make 2dc into the next chain gap, then 1dc into the top of the next stitch. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to the top of the initial chain 2 to join

Round 4

ch2, 1dc x 2, ch1, *1dc x 3, ch1. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the top of the ch2 to join.

Round 5

ch2, 1dc x 2, 2dc into chain gap, then *1dc x 3, then 2dc into chain gap. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to join into the top of the ch2.

round crochet mats with shell mat

Round 6

ch4, sk2, 1dc, 2dc, *1dc, ch2, sk2, 1dc, 2dc. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the second loop of the chain.

Round 7

ch5, sk2, *1dc x 4, ch3. Repeat from * until then end of the round, then slst into the second chain.

Round 8

ch2, 1dc x 3 into the gap, 1dc x 2, 2dc, *1dc, 1dc x 3 into the gap, 1dc x 2, 2dc. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to the top of the chain to join.

If you are using the 2mm macrame cord and 6mm hook, you can stop here and have a good sized table mat.

Round 9

ch2, 1dc, ch2, sk1, 1dc x 4, 2dc, *1dc x 2, ch2, sk1, 1dc x 4, 2dc. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the top of the ch2.

Round 10

ch2, 1dc, 2dc into gap, *1dc x 8, 2dc into the gap. Repeat from * until the stitch after the final chain gap, then make 1dc x 6, and slst into the top of chain 2.

Round 11

ch2, 1dc, ch3, sk2, *1dc x 8, ch3, sk 2. Repeat until the end of the round, then 1dc x 6, and slst into the top of the ch2 to close.

Round 12

ch2, 1dc, 4dc into gap, *1dc x 8, 4dc. Repeat from *, then make 1dc x 6, slst into the top of the chain 2.

Round 13

ch2, 1dc x 10, 2dc, *1dc x 11, 2dc. slst into the top of chain 2, and weave in the long loose end.

Shell Edged Crochet Table Mat Pattern

I have only made this pattern using the macrame cord, so if you want to use this one I recommend working in 2mm macrame cord and a 6mm crochet hook

shell crochet table mat

Round 1

ch4, then slst into the first chain to make a loop

ch3 as the first dc, then dc x 11 into the central loop. slst into the top of the ch3

Round 2

ch3 (as the first dc and 1ch) then make 1dc and 1ch into each stitch of the circle. At the end, slst into the second chain of the starting chain.

Round 3

ch2, *make 2dc into the next chain gap, then 1dc into the top of the next stitch. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to the top of the initial chain 2 to join

Round 4

ch2, 1dc x 2, ch1, *1dc x 3, ch1. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the top of the ch2 to join.

Round 5

ch2, 1dc x 2, 2dc into chain gap, then *1dc x 3, then 2dc into chain gap. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst to join into the top of the ch2.

shell crochet table mat

Round 6

ch4, sk2, 1dc, 2dc, *1dc, ch2, sk2, 1dc, 2dc. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the second loop of the chain.

Round 7

ch2, dc x 4, 2dc *dc x 5, 2dc. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then slst into the second loop

Round 8

*sk1, 6dc, sk1, slst. Repeat from * until the end of the round, then sew in the loose end.

shell crochet table mat with coasters
photo of crochet table mats

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]]> https://lucykatecrochet.com/crochet-table-mat-patterns/feed 0 Easter Crochet Patterns https://lucykatecrochet.com/easter-crochet https://lucykatecrochet.com/easter-crochet#respond Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:22:31 +0000 https://lucykatecrochet.com/?p=11140 I have had a lot of fun this week crocheting some decorations for Easter. I have created Easter baskets complete with Easter eggs for both my kids, but now I’m thinking I should go one step bigger and make some cute Easter scenes as well! For this I’ve been collection patterns from across this site...

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I have had a lot of fun this week crocheting some decorations for Easter. I have created Easter baskets complete with Easter eggs for both my kids, but now I’m thinking I should go one step bigger and make some cute Easter scenes as well!

For this I’ve been collection patterns from across this site that will work well for the time of year, not just Easter themed but fittingly full of the gorgeous fun of the long awaited Spring season.

crochet easter basket filled with crocheted eggs

Great Easter Crochet Projects

  • Are brightly colored
  • Have Spring time themes
  • Lean into traditional elements of Easter
  • Are reusable and washable if necessary so they can last for many Easters to come

Try To Avoid

  • Mixing consumables with crochet. Even if they wash out, you can stain the fabric and if you’ve got kids around they are more likely to mold.
  • Giant projects. You want smaller ideas that are easy to store between Easter seasons, or that will work in your home all year around.

Crochet Easter Eggs

I have had so much fun creating these crochet Easter eggs. This pattern is actually four different patterns, with options for varying the color combinations and designs. I created them to scale with actual chickens’ eggs so that you can display them in an egg box if you like.

They were made using a cotton blend yarn, and worked up with a 3.5mm crochet hook. It’s a fairly thick DK yarn, and I went to the smaller end of the scale for the hook to give the nice tight finish you’ll see on the eggs.

crochet easter eggs

Easter Themed Plushies

Crochet toys can be a wonderful addition to your Easter plans. Not just because they are cute, but because it’s so easy to theme them to the time of year. My past Easter gifts to my kids have included my pig pattern and my long limbed monkey, so it’s worth remembering that you don’t actually have to be Easter-y with your animal choices for your kids to love receiving amigurumi as a part of their celebrations.

Crochet Easter Basket

I created this crochet Easter basket pattern as a cute way to display (and play with!) my crocheted Easter eggs. I went with the same color scheme of yarns as I used for the crocheted Easter eggs for a cute consistent look, but this set would be equally adorable in a variety of different palettes. I also think that

crochet easter basket filled with crocheted eggs

Spring Flowers

photos of easter crochet projects including easter basket and crochet easter eggs
photo of crochet easter basket with text overlay that reads: Easter Crochet

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