Welcome to Lookatwhatimade! Here you will find links to all my free crochet patterns and tutorials. I try to make my patterns as easy as possible, because I want each and every one of you to be able to use them, regardless of your crochet experience!
If you get stuck with any of my patterns, please contact me so that I can help you figure it out. If you spot an error in one of my patterns, I would be immensely grateful if you could let me know so that I can correct it.
Most Recent Free Patterns
Free Crochet Patterns and Tutorials
General Information
- US Terminology – I use US crochet terminology throughout. You can find a US/UK comparative chart HERE.
- Photos – Most of my patterns contain A LOT of photos to make it easy for you to understand each step.
- Print Friendly Button – You will find a Print Friendly Button in the bottom right corner after every post. You can use this Print Friendly Button to print the patterns/tutorials, or save them as a PDF. You will be able to remove images or text by clicking on them in the preview pane.
- Testers – Most of my patterns have been tested by an excellent group of testers.
- Translations – If you would like to translate one of my patterns, I would love to hear from you, so please contact me. Please DO NOT translate any of my patterns without my permission.
- Sharing, Selling, and Photo Permission – Please see my Terms of Use.
Stitches
- Back Post 5-Treble Cluster
- Bobble Stitch
- Cable Stitch
- Cluster Stitch (Dc3tog)
- Double Treble Cluster (Dtr3tog)
- Front Post Dc2tog
- Lazy Waves
- Linen Stitch
- Popcorn Stitch (Regular)
- Popcorn Stitch (Lazy)
- Popcorn Stitch (Really Lazy)
- Puff Stitch
- Shell Stitch (on Bluprint)
- Single Crochet Popcorn Stitch
- Standing Single Crochet
- Surface Slip Stitches
- Treble Cross Stitch (K-Stitch)
Tutorials
- How to Make Fabric Yarn
- How to Crochet In The Round: Joining vs Spiral
- No Needles Needed – Tutorial for eliminating tails of yarn by Jo Schreibeis
- Working Away Yarn Ends
- Running Stitch Markers, Joining in the Round and Short Rows
- How to Join Granny Squares Using the Completely Flat “Zipper” Method
- Corners and the Elusive “Hidden” Stitch
- Increasing with Front Post Stitches
- Invisible Join vs Slip Stitch Join
- Preparing to Join Afghan Squares
- 5 Different Ways to Join Afghan Squares
- Joining Afghan Squares with Different Stitch Counts
- (Sc, ch 1, skip 1) Join
- Making Foursquares – joining 4 squares to each other to form a large square
- Little Zoo Mobile
- A Hand-Dyed Yarn Adventure
- Crochet Organza Bag with Scrap Yarn
- Working Away Tails of Yarn
- Identifying a Ch-1 Space Before a Single Crochet
- Crochet Balls of Any Size (on Bluprint)
Useful Resources
- Helping You Choose the Best Crochet Hook for You
- Crochet Hook Sizes and General Crochet Terminology (US And UK)
- Organize Your Yarn Stash (Printable)
- Organize Your Crochet Projects (Printable)
- DIY Blocking Station
- Stuffing Bombs
- 5 Things to Do While You Crochet
Books
Podcasts
- Marie Segares (The Creative Yarn Entrepreneur) – Talking About Crafting, Work, Family, and The Importance of Saying No!
- Marly Bird (The Yarn Thing Podcast) – Sophie’s Universe The Process
- Brittany (B.Hooked) – A Day in the Life of a Crochet Designer
Free Crochet Patterns
Crochet-Alongs (CALs)
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Block a Week CAL 2014
48 Squares by different designers. |
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Sophie’s Universe 2015 | ||
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Scheepjes Ubuntu CAL 2018 |
For the Home
Crochet Blankets, Lovies, and Borders
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Whipsiderry Border | ||
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Lynda Blanket | ||
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Banksia Blanket | ||
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Lydia Blanket | ||
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Cable and Bobble Stitch Blanket (Lienke’s Lovie) |
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Crochet Ten-Stitch Blanket | ||
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Tunisian Crochet Ten-Stitch Blanket | ||
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Grace: Crochet Elephant Comfort Blanket | ||
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Crochet Rainbow Blanket | ||
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Tau: Crochet Lion Lovie | ||
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Edward the Circus Elephant Lovie | ||
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Lazy Waves Blanket | ||
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Betty’s Beautiful Border Betty ByersPart of the Block a Week CAL 2014. |
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Linen Stitch Manghan | ||
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Summer in Swanage | ||
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Continuous Crochet Baby Blanket
Small Version of Joy’s Journey |
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Joy’s Journey | ||
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Banksia Border | ||
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Charlotte’s Dream | ||
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Sophie’s Dream | ||
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Jeanette at Sunset | ||
Afghan Squares and Motifs
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Sue Square | ||
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Mary’s Memory | ||
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Charlotte {Large Crochet Square} | ||
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Flowers for Lydia Square | ||
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Prince Protea Square Part of the Block a Week CAL 2014 |
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Paint Splatter Square Suzi Lock |
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Sophie’s Garden24″ Square (Part 1 – 3 of Sophie’s Universe) |
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Iced Pie Square | ||
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Lydia 4″ Crochet Square | ||
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Jack 4″ Crochet Square | ||
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Dedri’s Rose Garden Square
Penny Davis |
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Two-Colour Linen Stitch Square | ||
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Regular Crochet Linen Stitch Square | ||
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Esme’s Winter Cottage 12″ Square | ||
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Last Dance on the Beach CAL Week 9 | ||
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Wishing Well 12″ Crochet Square
This square was designed as part of the Moogly CAL 2016. |
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Emma Square | ||
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Jeanette Square |
Crochet Dishcloths, Potholders, and Face Scrubbies
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Cable Stitch Dishcloths 2 Patterns |
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Front Post Frenzy | ||
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Simple Flower Face Scrubbie | ||
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Linen Stitch Dishcloth | ||
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Lazy Waves Dishcloth | ||
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Simple Crochet Shells Dishcloth | ||
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Little Flower Garden Dishcloth | ||
Crochet Rugs
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Crochet Rainbow Rag Rug | ||
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Crochet Round Rug Pattern | ||
Kids
Crochet Puzzle Ball Patterns
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Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball | ||
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Mini Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball | ||
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Flower Amish Puzzle Ball | ||
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Crochet Kiwi Puzzle | ||
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Crochet Octopus Puzzle | ||
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Pumpkin Segment Ball | ||
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Crochet Star Ball | ||
If you are interested in the Amigurumi Amish Puzzle Animals (Amamani), you can read more HERE. They are based on the original Crochet Amish Puzzle Ball, and as such come apart into three segments that have to be assembled to form the animals.
Crochet Toys
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Crochet Easter Chicks | ||
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Mama Chicken (Bag) Add some Crochet Easter Chicks to complete the set. |
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Crochet Little Zoo Animals
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Meimei: Baby Elephant Pattern | ||
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Napolion: Baby Lion | ||
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Rupert: Crochet Rhinoceros Anette Bak and Dedri Uys |
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Zoe: Crochet Zebra Anette Bak and Dedri Uys |
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Colin: Crochet Crocodile Anette Bak and Dedri Uys |
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Shorn: Crochet Sheep Anette Bak and Dedri Uys |
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Gendry the Giraffe Anette Bak and Dedri Uys |
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Walter the Water Buffalo
Anette Bak and Dedri Uys |
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Crochet Vehicles
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Little Blue Crochet Car | ||
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Crochet Tractor | ||
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Crochet Digger-loader | ||
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Tiny Crochet Cars | ||
Crochet Food
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Crochet Fortune Cookies | ||
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Crochet Hard-boiled Egg | ||
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Crochet Cauliflower and Broccoli | ||
Crochet Baby and Toddler Items
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Crochet Chevron Bandana Bib | ||
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Easy Crochet Longies | ||
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Simple Crochet Baby Booties | ||
Accessories
Crochet Bags
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Blank Canvas Bag | ||
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Crochet Aunty Dollie Bag
Stroller Bag |
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Crochet Duffel Purse | ||
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Ice-cream Cone Purse
Cupcake Purse |
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Crochet Fabric Mesh Bags
Market Bags |
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A Touch of Colour Clutch | ||
Footwear
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Crochet Slippers They will fit a UK size 6-7 |
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Chunky Crochet Slippers | ||
Scarves and Shawls
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Lazy Waves Shawlette | ||
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Monday Blues Shawl | ||
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Smile of Joy Scarf | ||
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Banksia Shawl | ||
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My Story Shawl | ||
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My Voyage Shawl | ||
Miscellaneous
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Crochet Edging | ||
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Green Plarn Necklace | ||
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Crochet Footprint (Applique) |
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Simple Crochet Flowers | ||
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Tiny Crochet Wreath | ||
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Amigurumi Hat | ||
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Ruffled Crochet Flowers | ||
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Cable Stitch Basket | ||
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Floral Crochet Snowflakes | ||
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Six Degrees of Separation | ||
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Crochet Balls | ||
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A Touch of Scallop Basket | ||
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Christmas Light Flowers | ||
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Rainbow Storage Doorstop | ||
I will be updating this page regularly(ish), but please keep in mind that my latest patterns might not have been added yet. Make sure to visit my Blog to see if I’ve done anything recently that catches your eye.
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TexasBluebonnet says
It’s a crying SHAME it doesn’t take you to the actual pattern (sob!) as I’m always rushed and do not have the time to search forever.
Jenny says
Can you tell us what pattern you want to find, then maybe we can give you a direct link? :)
Jenny
susan keener says
I am looking for free some written patterns of stuffed cat’s for my daughter please<3 she is not feeling well. ty
Dedri Uys says
Hi Susan. I am sorry to hear your daughter is unwell. I hope she feels better soon. I have found a list of crochet cat patterns on Ravelry HERE.
Louise says
I just want to go on record as saying what an amazing talented designer you are. Your creations are stunning absolutely stunning and the fact that you make a lot of your patterns available for free is amazing. why have I not come across your blog before??? I’m purchasing the yarn to do three Sophie. They will be heirlooms for my children. A reminder of mum’s cuddles when they wrap it round themselves. Thank you x
Dedri Uys says
Hi Louise. I am still discovering wonderful new blogs every day and I always wonder the same thing :) I’m so pleased you like Sophie and want to make three!
Gloria Atwell says
I am having the worst time finding this pattern. It says Sofie’s Garden August 2015. It also says Enchanted Garden. And I thought ChiChi did it but was a dead end. I am willing to pay for this pattern. Please help me find it if you can.
Thank you,
Gloria
Dedri Uys says
Hi Gloria. The pattern for the Enchanted Garden was written by someone else and can be found on Ravelry. It uses parts of my Sophie’s Universe pattern (the first part of which is called Sophie’s Garden) and part of the Crocodile flower pattern (paid). If you buy the Enchanted Garden pattern, it will tell you when to use which parts of my pattern, and when to use which parts of Joyce’s Crocodile flower. I hope you manage to find it.
Kathy Atkinson says
I am going to make Sophies cal. The directions are hugh and I am having to copy it to a word processing program so I can change the font to a larger size. I am not able to print the photos. I was wondering if you publish this and if is in large print? I would love to have it with all the photos and in a large print. Is it ok to sell the finished product? I will include your web address and will not sell pattern.
Dedri Uys says
Hi Kathy. The book will be published very soon, but it is not large print. You can zoom your internet by pressing Ctrl and + at the same time, which will make everything look bigger. I hope you manage!
Lo Cooper says
Hi Kathy, I hope I don’t offend by contacting you on here. I am visually impaired and have a system of markers to help me keep track of stitches, repeats, corners etc. I also can;t read patterns but rely on pictures and if you haven;t tried it yet text to speech. Also it is possible to save the picture tutorials as a PDF and then get someone to edit it by changing font etc. My husband does this for me. I also use an embroidery light/magnifier but my sight has deteriorated to such a degree I am now legally blind, so I have a method of working by fingertip touch and a frew tricks. I am very very heppy to try to help you in any way I can. Please leave a message with the moderator with your details and maybe we can help each other?
Sincerely Lo (Lorraine)
Hi Dedri/Moderator! Please don’t hesitate to delete this if it is not something you wish to have on your page but I would be very happy to help by testing patterns or working out a marking system for the visually impaired. It is nice to feel useful occasionally! I know you will edit this before you publish it. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. A very grateful subsriber and I hope friend.
Jenny says
No need for editing Lo! I am sure Dedri will respond to you. Thank you for your kind offer, it may be something Dedri can think about for the future! When you have your vision, you can take it for granted. You have made me stop and think about how much work and what tools can be used to help the visually impaired crocheters now, and I am sure Dedri will be the same!
Jenny :)
Lo Cooper says
Thank you Jenny. I don’t like to make comments but I am working on a system of making patterns easy for visually impaired persons. My typing awful as I can’t see what I am doing and sometimes the text speech works weel other times its quite funny what it interprets lol. Thak you so much for the inspiration you give and I am now half way through Charlotte with an alternate border (as I can;t work well with skipped stitches or filtet work). Anyway I wish both yourself and Dedri a happy new year. Sincerely Lo
Dedri Uys says
Lo, we always welcome your comments, so please don’t worry about that. I look forward to seeing your modified border.
Dedri
Vicki Georgiadou says
Dear Dedri, Thank you from my heart for your beautiful Sophie’s pattern that you share with us..I started 4 days ago and I am on step 5th..I am so excited to see it finnish .Happy Holidays from upstate NY…
Dedri Uys says
Hi Vicki. I’m so pleased that you are enjoying it! Have a wonderful weekend :)
Dedri Uys says
Hi Jackie. How wonderful to hear from you. I will pass your message on to Jane. So far I have had no luck with that stitch either!
Marie Shepherd says
Is there a pattern for the folding tree?
Dedri Uys says
Here it is: http://desktopchristmastree.blogspot.co.uk/
Patricia says
When will we be able to buy the pattern for Fin the Crochet Fisf? He is so adorable. Thank you
Jenny says
The pattern is in Dedri’s Ravelry page HERE Patricia.
Jenny
Michelle says
Baie dankie vir jou deel, ek gaan begin om te hekel vir die trooskombers projek wat tans hier in Suid Afrika aan die gang is en gaan hierdie pragtige blokkies gebruik.
Groete en Seëninge
M
Kimberley
Dedri Uys says
Ek sal uitkyk vir jou trooskombers :)
María says
Muchísimas gracias por compartir tus tejidos,son muy hermosos todos y es un gusto tenerlos. Un saludo desde España de una adicta a tejer.
taty ralph says
ESPECTACULAR TU TRABAJO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FELICITACIONES!!!!!!!!!!!
GRACIAS POR COMPARTIR……..
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Linda McIntosh says
Dedri,
You are the most talented and unselfish person I know. I have been in deep depression, beginning when my best friend and crochet buddy died of ovarian cancer at 47 about 5 years ago. I just could not crochet. Then, my husband of 40 years just walked out. We signed the papers yesterday. I would have bet the farm that would have never happened to me! God has truly helped me, given me a heart felt desire to crochet again. YOU have been the most influenctial. I would like to thank you for so much! By yhe way, this is the first email I have ever sent. Blessings to you,
Jenny says
Blessings to you too, Linda. I find solace in crochet when my life falls on difficult times. We are happy to hear you have found crochet joy again.
Take care :)
Becca says
Dedri,
Thank you so much for sharing your patterns. I am trying to find the Dr. Seuss hat pattern. Please let me know where to find it!
Thank you!
Becca
Dedri Uys says
Hi Becca. Unfortunately the pattern is no longer available due to trademark.
Alanna says
Hello –
I am wondering if you might have anything in mind to make an armadillo amamani puzzle ball? I have a friend who desperately wants one and loves armadillos, so I would appreciate some inspiration or a helpful pattern if you have ideas.
Dedri Uys says
Hi Alanna. I am not currently working on any puzzle balls, but I have always wanted to make an armadillo.
sharone says
Hi , I love the large elephant ears pattern but I am wondering if it is possible to enlarge the ears . Thank you for your amazing website. Sharone
Dedri Uys says
It depends on how large you need them. You can make them about 15 cm if you use t-shirt yarn and a 10 mm crochet hook…
heidi says
hi Dedri,
i love your cat in the hat and bow tie crochet. i would love to get the pattern. can you email it to me?
thanks!
Dedri Uys says
Hi Heidi.
The pattern is no longer available because it breaches trademark law.
Diana says
I have a quick question on the longies pattern. After the end of rnd 41 (size 24-36mo)what should the rectangle of material measure? Just an idea on dimensions so I know I’m on the right track. Thank you! And I love your patterns.
Dedri Uys says
Hi Diana. This pattern is sorely in need of an update and I apologize for how badly it is written. I will make work of re-writing it.
You should be repeating Round 5 for a total of 41 rounds, which will give you 45 rounds in total before the legs start (if you add the first 4 rows/rounds). At this point you should have a tube, not a flat rectangle (note in Round 5 that says don’t turn and join to make a tube).
The resulting tube should have a circumference of 59 cm and a height of 25 cm. I hope that makes sense.
Dedri
Denise says
Dedri,
I came across the Sophie in early October 15′ I was totally enamored with it, I wanted to make it for my mother for Christmas, I started it on October 31, 2015 and finished it last night. December 23, 2015, I did the Sophie in the colors of the ocean. My inspiration came from a cruise we took in late October, when we came home I ordered my yarn and started the day I received my shipment. Thank you so much for such a beautiful project!
I do hope there will be a crochet along for 2016 I want to make another for my son who is off at college.
Thank you,
Denise
Dedri Uys says
Well done for finishing it on time, Denise. No CAL 2016 (that I know of, anyway), but 2017 isn’t far off :)
Christy says
Hi. On Pinterest I saw a Cat in the Hat, hat. I love it (my birthday is the same as Dr. Seuss and I love all of his characters, especially cat n hat) and wanted to check out the pattern. I clicked on the picture, but it is gone. Is there a way to get it?
Thank you
Dedri Uys says
Hi Christy. I am very sorry about that. The pattern is no longer available because it breached trademark law. You can still find other dr seuss patterns on the web, though.