Freehand, Freestyle, Freeform Crochet Lace Technique, Crochet Lace Coasters, Crochet Video Tutorials

I made myself a set of new coaters! I like how my coasters have irregular shape, which gives them a modern look!

I used crochet cotton thread size 10 and a steel hook size 1.25 mm. 

Usually when I work with size 10 thread, I used 1.5 or 1.75 mm hook, but for this project I wanted my stitches to be especially tight and neat, so I went with a smaller size hook. 

The technique for this crochet lace involves using chains, slip stitches, and single crochets. 

I made a detailed video tutorial for this freehand/freestyle crochet technique, and I also made a video on how to make such coasters. 

I hope you'll enjoy them! Happy Crocheting! 

Easy Lace Throw Crochet Pattern, Impeccable Big Yarn

I can't believe I haven't posted for two long months. It feels like two days. Where does the time go?

It now becomes a tradition that every fall I make myself a new afghan to keep me warm and cozy. 

Last year I made Caron Big Cakes Cozy Fall Afghan, but this year I went with something lacy. Even though it's an open and airy stitch, my throw is very warm and comfy. I used Impeccable Big yarn, which is a medium weight worsted 100% acrylic yarn.  

This is not a difficult pattern. The stitch can be easily adjusted to other projects, such as a scarf or a rectangular shawl. There are four repeating rows, which are very easy to remember. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy, Craftsy and Ravelry shops. 

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I'd like to share information about a new Etsy shop of a crocheting friend. 

Karen makes beautiful baby dresses, and she just recently started her shop 

Knitty Kitty Store. 

Let's wish Karen best of luck with her shop. Starting a crochet business is not easy, so please show your support by visiting her shop and favoring it! And of course if you are looking for a crochet dress for a baby girl but don't crochet yourself, now you know where to find it! 

Thank you! 

Crochet Lace Flower Coaster

Lace coasters look so delicate and pretty. I made one set back in December, and now I made a few more in a different design. I will mix and match them. 

The coasters measure about 4.5 inches across. I used crochet cotton thread size 10, and a 1.5 mm steel hook. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry shops. 

Right now it's only $1.39

Spring Stripes Afghan Blanket, Impeccable Yarn by Loops & Threads

When I saw this Impeccable yarn by Loops & Threads at Michael's several weeks ago, I was so drawn to its bright colors! I instantly had an idea to crochet myself a bright spring vest. But even though the colors would be perfect, the yarn itself is too heavy for a vest or sweater. 

But it's perfect for an afghan! 

I worked with a hook size H/8 (5 mm) and my afghan was growing in size quickly. I completed it in less than a week. 

The blanket I made is of a small size (about 31 by 27 inches), and at the moment I don't have anyone in mind who I can gift it to. So for now I'll just keep it in my bedroom hanging on a chair as a decor item. It's so pretty and cheerful; it deserves to stay on display! 

The pattern (which can be easily adjusted to any size) is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry! 

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Ocean Waves Afghan, My New Crochet Pattern

I made this afghan for my oldest son. It is a big size blanket (60 by 54 inches), so it took me some time. 

He was inquiring every day: Is it ready yet? 

It's finally ready! 

I really enjoyed working on this afghan. Making it for my son made is so special to me. 

I tried to get him model his new blanket, but my youngest photobombed the picture! 

But I like it! I love seeing my children smile!

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry.

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Simple Beginner's Doily, Free Crochet Pattern

Simple, easy, quick! 

That's the way I describe this new doily. Made with cotton crochet thread size 3 (Aunt Lydia's), and a size D/3 (3.25 mm) hook, it's worked very quickly.

Makes a good doily project for beginners!

Simple Beginner's Doily, Crochet Pattern

Olga Poltava © February, 2018

This pattern is my original design and it cannot be distributed in any form. You are welcome to make items for sale or personal use from this pattern.

This pattern is written using the US crochet terminology. 

Skill Level: Easy

Measurements: about 14 inches across 

Materials:

Hook size D/3 (3.25 mm) 

Crochet cotton thread size 3, about 140 yards 

Gauge: first 3 rounds = 3 inches 

Abbreviations:

ch: chain

sl st: slip stitch

sc: single crochet 

dc: double crochet

dc2-tog: 2 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 2 decrease) 

dc3-tog: 3 double crochet finished together (also known as dc 3 decrease)

* * instructions between asterisks should be repeated as many times as there are stitches to accommodate.

{ } instructions within brackets should be repeated as many times as stated.

Ch 10, join in ring with sl st. 

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc),  23 dc in ring; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 2: ch 6 (counts as 1st dc and ch 3), skip next dc, *dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of begging ch-3.

Round 3: sl st in next ch-space, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 3 dc in same ch-space, ch 1, *4 dc in next ch-space, ch 1* around; don’t make last ch 1, instead join with hdc to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (This brings thread and hook in position for next round). 

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 5, *sc in next ch-1 space, ch 5* around, join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 5: sl st in next ch-space, ch 2, dc2-tog in same space (counts as 1st dc3-tog), ch 3, dc3-tog in same ch-space, ch 3, *(dc3-tog, ch 3, dc3-tog) all in next ch-space, ch 3* around; don’t make last ch 3, instead make ch 1 and join with dc to top of 1st dc3-tog.

Round 6: ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 3, *sc in next ch-space, ch 3* around; join with sl st to 1st sc. 

Round 7: sl st to next ch-space, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 3, 4 dc) all in same ch-space (beginning  shell made), skip next ch-space, *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) all in next ch-space (shell made), skip next ch-space* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 3.  

Round 8: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 2, *shell over next shell (it means work shell into ch-2 space of next shell), ch 2* around; join.  

Round 9: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3* around; join.

Round 10: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3, dc in 2nd ch of next ch-3, ch 3* around; join.

Round 11: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) all in next dc, ch 3* around; join.

Round 12: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 2, shell in ch-space between next 2 dc, ch 2, *shell over next shell, ch 2, shell in ch-space between next 2 dc, ch 2* around; join.

Round 13: sl st to next ch-space, beginning shell, ch 3, *shell over next shell, ch 3* around; join. 

Round 14: sl st to next ch-space, ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-space, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), 4 dc in same ch-space (beginning shell with picot made), ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), ch 3, *(4 dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 4 dc) all in ch-2 space of next shell, ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3* around; join. 

Fasten off. 

Spring Leaves Doily, My New Design

Being sick for the past three weeks really slowed me down with doily making. But I am recovered now (thank you so much for all the get well wishes for me and my family), and I now finished a new doily. 

I named this doily Spring Leaves. Made with Aunt Lydia's size 10 cotton thread and a steel hook 1.5 mm, it measures about 17 inches (after blocking).

What's nice about this pattern is that it comes out perfectly flat even before blocking, which I think would make this patten a suitable for a rug if made with cotton yarn (but I haven't tried it).  

The pattern is available in my shops: Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry 

Lace Coasters or Mini Doilies

I'm really enjoying crocheting with thread right now. I've made several big doilies, and my most recent project is this set of lace coasters. 

Each coaster is only five inches across. It can be used as a miniature doily or a bookmark. 

I used size ten crochet cotton thread (Aunt Lydia) and a steel hook size 1.5 mm. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry shops. 

Round V Stitch Dishcloth with Scalloped Trim, Grace by Patons Yarn, Free Crochet Pattern

A friend asked for help making a round dishcloth. She said she searched all over the Internet, but couldn't find exactly what she wanted - a round dishcloth made with V-stitch and possibly with a scalloped edging.

That felt like a challenge! Can I come up with such a dishcloth? 

Sure I can! 

*smile*

I hope my friend Ann and others will enjoy this pattern!

I used one skein of Grace by Patons yarn, which is 100% mercerized cotton, color Lavender, about 130 yards, and a size F/5 (3.75 mm) hook. 

My dishcloth came out 11 inches across. To make it smaller, simply skip a few rounds and go straight to the last one (the scallop round).

V-stitch: (dc, ch 1, dc) worked all in the same space or stitch.

  

In this pattern, V-stitches are worked either 

• into V-stitches of the previous round (that is, into ch-1 space between 2 dc) or
• into space between two V-stitches of the previous round (that is, into space prior to next V-stitch).

Ch 5, join in ring with sl st.

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 15 dc in ring, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-3. (16 dc)

Round 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same space as joining, 2 dc in each dc around; join. (32 dc)

Round 3: ch 4 and dc in same space as joining (counts as 1st V-st), skip next dc, *V-st in next dc, skip next dc* around; join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-4. (16 V-st)

Round 4: sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4 and dc in same ch-1 space (counts as 1st V-st), V-st in next 3 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round, *V-st in next 4 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round* around, join. (20 V-st)

Round 5: sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4 and dc in same ch-1 space (counts as 1st V-st here and in the following rounds), V-st in next V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round, *V-st in next 2 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round* around, join. (30 V-st)

Round 6: sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4 and dc in same ch-1 space, V-st in each V-st around; join. (30 V-st)

Round 7: sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4 and dc in same ch-1 space, V-st in next 2 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round, *V-st in next 3 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round* around, join. (40 V-st)

Round 8: same as Round 6. (40 V-st)

Round 9: sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 4 and dc in same ch-1 space, V-st in next 3 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round, *V-st in next 4 V-st, V-st into next space between two V-st of previous round* around, join. (50 V-st)

Rounds 10-11: same as Round 6. (50 V-st)

Round 12: sl st in next ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, hdc) all in same ch-1 space, *(sc, ch 3, 2 dc, hdc) all in next V-st* around; join to 1st scallop. (50 scallops)

Fasten off. 

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Post update: My friend Ann sent me a picture of her V-stitch dishcloth made it two solid colors. I just love the way it looks! 

Thank you Ann!

Caron Big Cakes Cozy Fall Lapghan

I made a rippled lapghan to keep me warm and cozy on chilly autumn evenings. I love the colors! 

I used two skeins of Caron Big Cakes in Cranberry Crips color.

I'm not very good at choosing color schemes, and I don't like connecting and weaving in the yarn ends, so this yarn was perfect for me. It's 100% acrylic, and my finished afghan is nice and warm.  

Experienced crocheters would probably recognize this ripple pattern crocheted in back loops only for those beautiful textured ridges. 

It's so enjoyable to snuggle up with a book and my lapghan in the evenings after the kids go to bed and enjoy some peace and quiet. 

Simple life's pleasures!

The pattern is available in my Etsy shop. It is an easy one and can be adjusted to any size. It can be made with any yarn an in any color. 

The pattern is available on Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry. 

Puff Triangles Afghan, Lapgan, Baby Blanket, New Crochet Pattern

I haven't crocheted much recently as so many things are happening in my life right now (some good, some bad, and some just scary). 

Then one day I felt a crochet itch. I felt crocheting and doing nothing else.

So I crocheted! I made this blanket in two days only!

I worked with size H/8 (5 mm) hook and Soft Baby Steps yarn by Red Heart. One would think that because of all those puffs, the texture would be dense. But no, the blanket came out soft and airy. 

The pattern can easily be adjusted to any size and made in one, two, or more colors!

My new pattern is available on Etsy, Craftsy, and Ravelry. Please, like/favor to help me promote it. Thank you!

Candy Cane Ripple Crochet Lapghan My New Pattern

A couple of weeks ago I was at Michael's, and that day they had a 60% off one item coupon on the website. I was looking at Impecable Big! yarn by Loops&Threads, which is sold for $10 a skein. But by some reason, the red one was on clearance for $4. And I used my coupon for the white one. 

So the total cost of yarn came to $8, plus sales tax. That's awesome for two big skeins, which I then used to make this lapghan. 

I worked with a hook size I/9 (5.5 mm). It only took about a week to make this lapghan. 

I love how pointy the edges are. I'm think fringe would look great on them. But I actually very much dislike making fringe. Such a tedious and boring work! 

The finished size is about 54 by 34 inches. The pattern is quiet easy, and can be adjusted to different sizes. 

The pattern is available in my Etsy and Craftsy shops, as well as on Ravelry. 

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