Category Archives: Patterns by Articles of a Domestic Goddess
Simple Charity Teen to Large Adult Hat
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/simple-charity-teen-to-large-adult-hat
Simple Charity Teen/Adult Hat
Summer Getaway Bottle Cozies
Summer Getaway Bottle/Cup Cozies
Two sizes offered. One that will fit a coffee cup, large bottle or wine bottle;
and another that will fit a beer bottle, wine cooler bottle or water bottle.
You should have no problem finding a use for this pattern 🙂
Simple Charity NB Booties
Simple Charity Newborn Booties
Free pattern for simple newborn booties! Works up in about 20 minutes. Super quick, super simple.
Change colors and buttons around for a plethora of different outcomes! Good for boys or girls.
Simple Charity Toddler/Child Hat
Simple Charity Toddler/Child Hat
This pattern is for the Toddler/Child size only. For NB and 0-3 sizes, see here. The 3-6 and 6-12 size and the Teen/Small Adult and Large Adult Patterns will be coming soon!
Cosmopolitan 6 Inch Granny Square
Key Lanyards for Teacher or Nurse
Simple Charity Baby Hat
Thread Bookmark, Ornament or Motif
Thread Cross Bookmark, Ornament or Motif
Materials:
2.25mm Hook
Preferred Yarn: Aunt Lydia’s cotton size 10 thread
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
Skill level: Beginner
Gauge:
With 2.25mm hook:
1’’ x 1’’ square = 8dc x 3.5 rows
A Note about Gauge: For those of you who do not understand how gauge works, or are looking to learn more on the subject, I have written a very helpful blog on gauge that has proved helpful when trying to figure out how big/small of a hook/yarn to use. If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/05/matching-gauge-and-why-it-is-so-important/
A Note about Technique (The Golden Loop Method): This is not just for amigurumi items; it will help in ALL areas where crochet is involved. (Although, it helps most with amigurumi because of the nature of tight stitching.) I know I often hear of people having trouble “making their stitches tight enough” or they frequently have problems matching gauge (even if their items turn out okay on sizing, it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t improvement to be made.) I too had many problems when learning to create amigurumi objects when I first started out. I have written a helpful blog that should help to pinpoint the areas that need improvement so that you, too, can create beautiful amigurumi items. There is ALWAYS room for improvements to be made, no matter how long you have been crocheting. Later, you will notice that all items are improved by using this easy method! If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/04/amigurimi-technique-that-will-always-work-and-will-change-the-way-you-crochet-forever/
Abbreviations: (NOTE THAT NOT ALL ABBREVIATIONS WILL BE USED IN THIS PATTERN)
MC – Magic Circle For a tutorial on the magic circle, visit my blog at the following link:
https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/magic-circle-tutorial/
CH – Chain
ST; STS – Stitch or stitches
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 together
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 together
DC – Double Crochet
DC2TOG- Double Crochet 2 together
TR – Treble Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
X after a number = number of stitches to work in after current stitch (ex: sc 2X = sc in next two stitches)
Mod Dc: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6cN2uk94-k
Tips: Ch 1, Ch 2, or Ch 3 turning chain at the beginning of the round does not count as first stitch. First stitch in the round will be in the same stitch as the turning chain.
NOTES: You may ch2 and dc for the first st in each row/section OR you can utilize a modified dc in place of the ch2 dc. Modified dc is easy once you get the hang of it. Try it out! It gives a more finished look. If you can’t get the hang of it or just don’t want to, ch2 and dc will work just fine!
Shell definition – 2dc, ch 2, 2dc
Center:
Round 1: In Magic Circle – Ch 2, Shell 4x around, join (4 shells)
Sl st to ch 2 sp
Top leg of cross:
Row 1: Ch 2, shell, turn (1 shell)
Sl st to ch 2 sp
Row 2: Rpt 1
Row 3: Rpt 1
FO
Left leg of cross:
Sl st in at left shell of round 1 (ch1 if using modified dc)
Rpt all 3 rows of top leg
Right leg of cross:
Sl st in at right shell of round 1 (ch1 if using modified dc)
Rpt all 3 rows of top leg
Bottom leg of cross:
Sl st in at bottom shell of round 1 (ch1 if using modified dc)
Rpt all 3 rows of top leg
Row 4: Rpt 1 (1 shell)
Row 5: Rpt 1 (1 shell)
FO
Braided Tassel:
Hold thread in left hand, pull thread and measure to the crook of your elbow, do this twice. (So you should have a piece of thread the length of two of your forearms) Cut 6 strands of thread this length. Fold in half and slip knot at center through the bottom shell of the cross. Then separate 3 sections 4 strands thick and braid to end. Leave 2 inches at the end before knotting it.
Beading: (Optional)
If you choose to add beads to your project, as tester Suzanne Boren has in the photo below, then before starting to crochet, you will need to thread with a needle onto your thread before you crochet with it, 14 beads in the color of your choosing. At each chain 2 space, crochet 1 chain, pull up the next bead on your line and then chain again to secure it. Then continue on with the pattern as directed.
For a more detailed photo walkthrough see below
NB Baby Mittens
Baby Mittens – NB Size
Materials:
F hook
Preferred Yarn: Caron Simply Soft
Tapestry needle
Scissors
Measuring tape (to check gauge)
Skill level: Beginner
Gauge:
With F hook:
2’’ x 2’’ square = 9 hdc x 7 rows
A Note about Gauge: For those of you who do not understand how gauge works, or are looking to learn more on the subject, I have written a very helpful blog on gauge that has proved helpful when trying to figure out how big/small of a hook/yarn to use. If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/05/matching-gauge-and-why-it-is-so-important/
A Note about Technique (The Golden Loop Method): This is not just for amigurumi items; it will help in ALL areas where crochet is involved. (Although, it helps most with amigurumi because of the nature of tight stitching.) I know I often hear of people having trouble “making their stitches tight enough” or they frequently have problems matching gauge (even if their items turn out okay on sizing, it doesn’t necessarily mean there isn’t improvement to be made.) I too had many problems when learning to create amigurumi objects when I first started out. I have written a helpful blog that should help to pinpoint the areas that need improvement so that you, too, can create beautiful amigurumi items. There is ALWAYS room for improvements to be made, no matter how long you have been crocheting. Later, you will notice that all items are improved by using this easy method! If you still need help after you’ve browsed this, please let me know and I will try to help in any way that I can. https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/2014/04/amigurimi-technique-that-will-always-work-and-will-change-the-way-you-crochet-forever/
Abbreviations:
MC – Magic Circle For a tutorial on the magic circle, visit my blog at the following link:
https://articlesofadomesticgoddess.com/magic-circle-tutorial/
CH – Chain
ST; STS – Stitch or stitches
SC – Single Crochet
SC2TOG – Single Crochet 2 together
HDC – Half Double Crochet
HDC2TOG – Half Double Crochet 2 together
DC – Double Crochet
DC2TOG- Double Crochet 2 together
TR – Treble Crochet
SLST – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
X after a number = number of stitches to work in after current stitch (ex: sc 2X = sc in next two stitches)
Tips: Ch 1, Ch 2, or Ch 3 turning chain at the beginning of the round does not count as first stitch. First stitch in the round will be in the same stitch as the turning chain.
This pattern also works well in blue, green, yellow, purple, etc.
With desired color:
Round 1: 8 hdc in mc, join to top of first st (8)
Round 2: Ch1, 2hdc in each st around, join to top of first st (16)
Round 3: Ch1, (2hdc, hdc), Repeat () around, join to top of first st (24)
Round 4: Ch1, (2hdc, hdc2), Repeat () around, join to top of first st (32)
Round 5: Ch 1, hdc around, join to top of first st (32)
Round 6: Repeat Round 5
Round 7: Repeat Round 5
Round 8: Repeat Round 5
Round 9: Ch 1, hdc2tog around, join to top of first st (16)
Round 10: Ch 1, hdc around, join to top of first st (16)
OPTIONAL COLOR CHANGE FOR CONTRAST ONLY:
FO original color; Sl st in with contrast color
If you don’t desire a contrast color here, continue on with your original color.
Round 11: Ch 1, sc around, join to top of first st (16)
Round 12: Ch 1, (sc [sc, picot, sc] in next st), Repeat () around, join to top of first st (8 picots)