28 May 2022

Mosaic Crochet Patterns

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Hello crochet friends,
It has been a while but I promise you I have a post full of new designs for you.
Recently, I have been working on some mosaic crochet patterns. And in this post, I’ll compile them all for you and will share the written pattern together with the chart of my recent design. 

To start, this is the Interlaced Mosaic Crochet pattern worked in the round to make a beautiful bag. I repeated the pattern twice to reach the desired length and the pattern itself was repeated twice across the rows to make the back and front of the bag. 
The written pattern can be found here.

The next design is the Gnome Mosaic Crochet pattern that you will find in 2 parts. I went through the steps of crocheting one unit of gnome to make a phone purse. Again, the pattern is repeated twice to make the front and back. In the written pattern, I have another option of crocheting the gnomes in a seamless pattern with alternating positions to get the look below.

You can find the written pattern here.

And then my recent project, the Simple Mosaic Crochet Mug Rug pattern. This pattern is made with a repetitive pattern across the rows for beginners interested to learn mosaic crochet basics. In the beginning of this video, I am explaining the chart and how to read it and then I crochet a small swatch of the pattern. 
Below you will find the chart, together with the written pattern for this design.

Material Needed:

–          Yarn: Any weight can be used. I recommend weight 3 or 4 in two different colors.

–          Hook: 4 mm or a hook size matching the yarn of your choice

–          A pair of scissors

 

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)

–          CH: Chain

–          DC-FLO: Double Crochet in the front loop only

–          SC: Single Crochet

–          SC-BLO: Single Crochet in the back loop only

–          ST(S): Stitch(es)

 

 

Special Stitches: (Illustration photos available in the next page)
DC-FLO: Double crochet in the front loop only

–         Yarn over, insert the hook into the front loop of the stitch 2 rows below (that stitch should be the same color you are currently working with), yarn over and pull a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops then yarn over and pull through the last 2 loops.

 

SC-BLO: Single crochet in the back loop only

 

–         Insert the hook into the back loop of the next stitch, yarn over and pull a loop, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops

General Notes:

–         The pattern is written in US Terms.

–         Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.

–         Each square in the graph represents a stitch. Each row is worked as one row of crochet stitches.

–         Change color occurs every row, meaning that all even number rows will be worked with the same color and the same for odd number rows.

–         When working in rows, all rows are worked from the right to the left on one side of the project. The yarn is cut at the end of the row leaving about 15 cm tail.

 

Pattern:

Refer to the notes section before attempting the pattern. Regular single crochet stitches at the beginning and end of the row are NOT mentioned in the written pattern below.

Color A: Main color                         Color B: Background Color

Row 1 (A): SC-BLO x 30

Row 2 (B): SC-BLO x 30

Row 3 (A): (DC-FLO x 2, SC-BLO x 2) x 7

Row 4 (B): (SC-BLO x 2, DC-FLO x 2) x 7

Row 5 (A): SC-BLO x 30

Row 6 (B): (DC-FLO x 2, SC-BLO x 2) x 7

Row 7 (A): (SC-BLO x 2, DC-FLO x 2) x 7

Row 8 (B): SC-BLO x 30

Row 9 (A): (DC-FLO x 2, SC-BLO x 2) x 7

Row 10 (B): (SC-BLO x 2, DC-FLO x 2) x 7

Repeat rows 5 – 10 till you reach the length needed.

 

To get an ad-free copy of this pattern, click here

12 Mar 2022

ABCrochet

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I am so excited to announce the beginning of ABCrochet series on my channel.
If you are a beginner at crochet or have been learning for some time, this is your opportunity to get your skills to the next level.
We are learning advanced stitches and some tips and tricks along the way.
The first tutorial was released yesterday. It features the letter A for Alpine stitch.

What makes this series different is that I explain diagrams for most of the stitches featured. And in order to keep the videos short and less than 20 minutes, I will have the diagram discussion part in another separate video. Both parts will also have timestamps so you can jump directly to where you need to watch. 


This is part 1 of the Alpine stitch. 

 

Let’s be friends. You can find all my social media accounts here: Erini’s Corner

5 Mar 2022

The Scale Pattern

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Today, I will be sharing with you the written instructions for the Scale Pattern posted a few weeks ago on my YT channel. Please read the notes and special stitches description carefully before attempting the pattern.

Material Needed:

Worsted yarn (weight 4)

A hook that matches the yarn used.

(I used Red Heart Ombre Yarn with 4 mm hook. For a more flowy result, you may use a bigger hook size)

Notes:

  • The pattern is written using US Terms.
  • Chain 1 in the beginning of the row is NOT counted as a stitch and always skipped.
  • Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.
  • This pattern is a 2-row repeat.
  • Please read the special stitches section before attempting the pattern.

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)

CH: Chain

FPSC: Front Post Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet

HDC-3rd Loop: Work the half double crochet in the 3rd loop of the half double stitch of the previous row.

SC: Single Crochet

ST(S): Stitch(es)

Special Stitch:

Front Post Single Crochet: Count 3 stitches backward on your current row (including the half double crochet you have just finished). Trace the third stitch (the first stitch of the repeat) down to the row below. Insert the hook from the front to the back and out on the front side around the half double crochet stitch in the previous row, yarn over and pull a loop (2 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops.

SC-Around CH: Around the 3 chains made to connect the 2 rows together, work 5 single crochet stitches to get you back to the current row.

 

Pattern:

Chain a multiple of 3

Row 1: SK1, HDC across the row till you finish all STS.

Row 2: CH1, Turn. HDC, (HDCx3, CH3, FPSC, SC-Around CH). Repeat () till one ST remaining, HDC.

Row 3: CH1, Turn. HDC, HDC-3rd loop across the row till 1 ST remaining, HDC.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 till the end of your project.

 

I would love to see your work. Please tag me on social media #eriniscorner #crochetcorner0

Disclaimer:
You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

26 Feb 2022

My recent work

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Last year I shared a beginner tutorial of the “Moss and Spike Collide”; which is basically what the title refers too, a crochet pattern where I am using the moss and spike stitches to make a fast, yet thick crochet fabric.  

 

Later on, I used this pattern to make a beanie which I didn’t share on social media. But you can tell from the photo that it was well loved 🙂.

This year I decided to repeat the experience. I also wanted to make a matching infinity scarf to go along with it. 
You usually don’t find a lot of men /boys  beanie patterns available; so I decided to share this written pattern with you.

You will find only one size shared here, but this one is easily adjustable to make it bigger or smaller depending on what you are looking for. I will add tips through the pattern that explains where the changes need to be made for a different size.

Material Needed:

  • Worsted yarn (you can use one color or add 2 or more colors)
  • 5.5 and 6 mm hooks
  • Tapestry needle to weave end

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain
DEC: Invisible Decrease
SC: Single Crochet
SPST: Spike Stitch
SK: Skip

Spike Stitch: Insert the hook into the single crochet 2 rows below, yarn over and pull a loop. Stretch the loop to the height of your current row. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on the hook.

Invisible Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loop of the next stitch, then insert the hook into the front loop of the following stitch (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, you will have 2 loops left on the hook, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops. 

Pattern:

Using 5.5 mm and worsted yarn:

Start with the brim:

Row 1: Ch 9, SK 1, SCx8 (8)

Row 2 – 66: Ch 1, turn, SCx8 (8)

The total length at this point should be around 21″. If you wish to make it smaller or bigger to fit a different head circumference, adjust the number of rows above accordingly, making sure you end up with an even number of rows.

Bring the first and last row together and slip stitch both ends to close the circle. Don’t cut off yarn.

Beanie body: (Switch to 6 mm hook)

Round1: Turn the brim 90°. Start working on the side of the rows. Ch1, SCx66     (66)

Round 2: Ch1, (SC, CH 1, SK 1). Repeat () till the end of the round (33 SC, 33 CH1 spaces)

Round 3: Ch2, (SK1, SPST 2 rows below, CH1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)

Round 4: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, CH 1, SK1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)

Repeat rounds 3 and 4 till you finish round 23. 

You may adjust number of round to fit a bigger or small head size.

Round 24: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, SC). Repeat () till the end of the round.  (66)

Round 25: Ch1, (SCx4, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (55)

Round 26: Ch1, (SCx3, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (44)

Round 27: Ch1, (SCx2, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (33)

Round 28: Ch1, (SC, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (22)

Round 29: Ch1, DEC till the end of the round (11).

Cut off yarn and sew the opening closed.

If you make this pattern, please tag me on social media #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0. I am always happy to see your work. 

You can always sell your work made of this pattern.

Disclaimer:
You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

19 Feb 2022

3D Chevron

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Chevron crochet patterns are so popular with all the lovely variations available on the internet.

I have crocheted a chevron pattern in the round a couple of years ago when my son requested a Spiderman blanket. What I love about chevron patterns is that once you figure out what you should do, it is a no brainer repetition until you are done and happy with your project.

You can play with colors, mix and match and you feel you get a different “new” pattern each time.

Today, I am sharing with you the icing on the cake for your next chevron crochet project; adding more texture to the lovely, popular, and well known zigzag crochet.
It is the 3D Chevron pattern. 

 

Don’t let the zigzag effect fool you. This pattern is crocheted in a totally different way than a normal chevron but I can assure it is a simple, beginner friendly crochet pattern.

It can easily be adapted into a blanket (maybe a temperature blanket?), pillowcase, textured bag or purse, or a shawl. It’s a versatile pattern and you can easily add more colors to it.
Check it out and let me know how you find it. What kind of project are you going to use it for?
You can always share your project photos on Instagram using #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0


And as always, stay safe and keep crocheting!

5 Feb 2022

Surprise while crocheting

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When I start working on a design, I don’t have a full vision of what it will end up to be. 
I start with one thing in mind and usually do lots of modifications and unraveling, adjusting stitch numbers, changing to a different stitch, and repeating. 

This time things went into a different path.
Although I didn’t up doing the design I had in mind, but the changes were minimal since what I ended up with was right there in front of my face.

Check the video and see what I did. Let me know if you like the idea in the comments sections.

11 Jul 2021

3D Crochet Flower

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Hey Everyone..
Hope you are enjoying your weekend. I just wanted to drop by here and let you know about the latest crochet tutorial up on my channel.

If you are into textured crochet flowers, this pattern is for you.
It is a quick project and does not require much yarn.

The 3D Crochet flower can be used as an embellishment on any blanket, hat, cardigan or bag.

I currently do not have a written pattern for this flower. If you need one, please let me know in the comments section here or on the video itself on YouTube and I will be happy to write it down for you.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend and keep crocheting!

9 Jul 2021

The Ride Square

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Hello .. Hello..
How are you friends? What have you been up to lately?

I have been busy creating new videos for my channel. I have uploaded some pattern tutorials but have not had a chance to update my blog. But I am here with a new square tutorial. Don’t you love squares, specially when they are not the typical granny squares?

The Ride Square is a unique 2-color square, made with 100% mercerized cotton. 

You can find the video tutorial right below. I, also, have the written instructions here and an ad-free version can be found on my Ravelry store. 

The Ride Square

Material Needed:

  • 100 % Cotton Yarn – Weight 3 (DK) – 2 different colors
  • Hook: 3.5 mm
  • Tapestry needle to weave in ends

Notes:

  • The pattern is written using US Terms.
  • Chain 1 or 2 in the beginning of the round is not considered a stitch.
  • Number stitch abbreviation e.g., 3DC: Three double crochet stitches into the same stitch.
  • Stitch abbreviation x number e.g., SCx3: Single crochet into each of the next 3 stitches.
  • At the end of each round, slip stitch to join the first and last stitches.
  • Change in color is done at the end of the round when joining the first and last stitches with a slip stitch.
  • The yarn not used for the round is NOT carried along unless otherwise stated in the pattern.

The number in brackets at the end of each round is the number of total stitches for that round.

Abbreviations: (alphabetically)


C1: Color 1
C2: Color 2

CH: Chain

DC: Double Crochet

HDC: Half Double Crochet

HDC-BLO: Half Double Crochet into the Back Loop Only

FPDC2TOG: Front Post Double Crochet 2 Together

FPSC: Front Post Single Crochet
FPTR: Front Post Treble (Triple) Crochet

MR: Magic Ring
RD: Round

SC: Single Crochet
SC-BLO: Single Crochet into the Back Loop Only

SK: Skip

SP: Space

Sl St: Slip Stitch
ST(s): Stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

  • FPTR: yarn over (yo) twice, insert the hook around the specified post from front to back to front, yo and pull a loop (lp), 4 lps on hook, (yo and pull through 2 lps) x 3
  • FPDC2TOG: yo, insert the hook around the specified post from front to back to front, yo and pull a loop (lp), 3 lps on hook, yo and pull through 2 lp. YO and insert the hook around the next specified post, yo and pull a loop (lp), 4 lps on hook, yo and pull through 2 lp (3 lps on hook), yo and pull through 3 lps.
  • FPSC: Insert the hook around the specified stitch from front to back to front, yo and pull a lp (2 lps on hook), yo and pull through 2 lps.
  • PUFF: (yo, insert the hook into the specified st, yo and pull a lp) x 3 times, 7 lps on hook, yo and pull through all lps, ch 1.

Pattern:

Into the MR:

  • RD 1 (C1): CH2, 12DC (12)
  • RD 2 (C2): Sl St to the next SP between 2DC posts. CH2, 2DC into SP x 12 (24)
  • RD 3 (C1): Sl St to the next SP between 2 sets of DC. (2HDC, FPTR around post of RD 1, Sk1) x 12 (36)
  • RD 4 (C2): CH1, (SCx2, FPDC2TOG around the posts of RD 2, SK1) x 12 (36)
  • RD 5 (C1 and carrying C2 along): CH2, [DC, 2DC, switch to C2, puff, switch to C1 (please check notes)] x 12 (48)
  • RD 6 (C2): (2SC, SCx2, FPSC around puff) x 12 (60)
  • RD 7 (C1): (HDC-BLO, SC-BLOx12, HDC-BLO, 3DC) x 4 (68)
  • RD 8 (C2): (HDC-BLO, SC-BLOx12, HDC-BLOx2, 3DC, HDC-BLO) x 4 (76)
    Fasten off and weave in the ends. Block your square if needed.
4 Jun 2021

A Textured Spiral Square

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I always like to try new twists to regular stitches or patterns. As I was thinking of a new Father’s Day gift, I wanted to design a sign with a twist. I had a couple of options on my mind, but I decided to go with a plain simple design and work with this textured spiral square as the building block. 
It is an easy pattern once you get the hang of it.

You can play with colors by making the square part in one color and changing it for the spiral part. 
I worked my DAD sign with a 4 mm hook to get a tight square. However, if you will be using this square to make a blanket, I highly recommend using a 5.5 mm hook. 

If you want to know more about how to increase the flat circle diameter before turning it to a square, this tutorial explains it.

You can also find this tutorial explaining how to join squares together helpful. 

And finally, for the DAD sign, I used 3 colors: black, grey and red.
All squares are made with worsted yarn (4) and a 4 mm hook. 
I skipped the black edging in the graph as I did not have enough black yarn. I also decided to make the black squares plain (I did not do the half double crochets on the spirals) for the same reason.
That affected the size of the final squares due to the lack of tension added by HDC stitches.
But overall, I am happy with the final project and my husband liked it as well (Yes, he saw it when I was finishing it.. An early Father’s Day gift 🙂 )

You will need to crochet the following number of squares:
Black: 76
Red: 12
Grey: 24

Each square is about 2.75″
Width: 44″ = 111.7 cm
Length: 19.25″ = 48.9 cm

That’s all for today. I hope you enjoy the tutorial and pattern. 
Till next time, stay safe and keep crocheting 🙂

21 May 2021

Joining Granny Squares

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“I enjoy joining squares”, said no crocheter ever 😊

When I started designing #letsminglecal, I was dreading the moment when I had to start joining the squares together. I used to avoid any projects made up of squares. It is that last step that you might put your work aside for months or even years just to avoid doing it. 

 

This week, I have brought together 3 different methods to join squares, each of which results into a different look and texture.
Method # 3 is the technique I used in joining Let’s Mingle CAL squares (you can find the CAL videos in this link).

I hope you enjoy the tutorial and as always, I will be looking forward to hearing your feedback and answering any of your questions.

Have a nice weekend! And keep crocheting.