Mini flower doily or jar topper - free pattern

Here is another mini doily/jar topper design I came up with. The other one can be seen here.
Doily is 5 inches in diameter and would fit a jar lid that's about 2 1/2 inches in diameter.

Mini flower doily or jar topper 
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012
(Please do not distribute my patterns in any manner or form.)
This pattern can only be found on this link:
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/09/mini-flower-doily-or-jar-topper-free.html

Materials
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), (note: one ball will make about 6 mini doilies)
Crochet hook size 2mm (or 3/0)
1/8 inch satin ribbon, 18 inches long
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Finished size: about 5 inches diameter

Stitches used:
ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, 2-dc cluster, 3-dc cluster,
dc2tog = double crochet together the next two stitches

Doily
Start with ch 6, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 14 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc to join.
Rnd 2: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), (dc, ch 1) in each sc around, sl st on top of beg ch 3. (14 dc, 14 ch-1 sp)
Rnd 3: Ch 1 (2 sc, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp around, sl st in 1st sc. (28 sc, 14 ch-1 sp)
Rnd 4: Sl st to the next ch-1 sp, ch 2, dc in same sp, ch 5, 2-dc cluster in same sp, (2-dc cluster, ch 5, 2-dc cluster in next ch-1 sp) repeat around, sl st in 1st dc. (14 ch-5 loops)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, sc in ch-5 sp, dc in next cluster st, ch 3, (dc in next cluster st, sc in ch-5 sp, dc in next cluster st, ch 3) repeat around, sl st on top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 6: Sl st to the next ch-3 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each of the next ch-3 sp around, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2 (dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2) repeat around, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 8: Sl st to the next ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5) repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.
Rnd 9: Sl st on the next 2 chs, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop, ch 5, [(sc, ch 3, sc) in next loop, ch 5] repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert tie in ch-2 spaces on rnd 7.

Mini doily or jar topper - free crochet pattern

Here's a pretty little doily that's also a jar topper. Doily is 5 inches in diameter and would fit a jar lid that's about 2 1/2 inches in diameter. (also shown in photo are the denim thread ties that I made from recycled denim jeans)

Here's a blue one on a jar. I used ordinary 1/8-inch satin ribbon as tie.

Mini doily or jar topper, 6-petal flower 
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012
(Please do not distribute my patterns in any manner or form.)
This pattern can only be found on this link:
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/04/mini-doily-or-jar-topper-free-crochet.html


Materials
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), (note: one ball will make at least 8 mini doilies)
Crochet hook size 2mm (or 3/0)
1/8 inch satin ribbon, 18 inches long
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Finished size: about 5 inches diameter

Stitches used:
ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, 2-dc cluster, 3-dc cluster,
dc2tog = double crochet together the next two stitches


Doily
Start with ch 6, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring,
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 2-dc cluster in ring, ch 3, (3-dc cluster, ch 3) 5 times, sl st on 1st dc-cluster.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 3, (3 dc in next dc-cluster, ch 3) 5 times, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, (2 dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next ch-3 space, ch 2) 5 times, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, (dc in next dc, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, ch 2, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2) 5 times, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 5: Ch 2, dc in next dc (counts as dc2tog), dc2tog, ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, [dc2tog twice, ch 2, (2 dc in next dc, ch 1) 2 times, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2] 5 times, sl st on top of 1st dc.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 2 (dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2) repeat around, sl st on top of beg ch 3.
Rnd 7: Sl st to the 1st ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, (sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 5) repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.
Rnd 8: Sl st on the next 2 chs, (sc, ch 3, sc) in same loop, ch 5, (sc in next ch-5 loop, ch 3, sc in same loop, ch 5) repeat around, sl st in 1st sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert tie in ch-2 spaces on rnd 6.

Striped Shells Glass Cozy - free pattern

I made this design a few years ago, for our livelihood project. Now we are going to make it again...so I made some samples and took pictures.
This is easy to make, and would fit several shapes and sizes of glasses since it could stretch a bit. The addition of a stripe makes it more attractive, but you can also skip the stripe and crochet continuously in one color.

Striped Shells Glass Cozy
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012
(Please do not distribute my patterns in any manner or form.)
This pattern can only be found on this link:
http://mycottonthreads.blogspot.com/2012/03/striped-shells-glass-cozy-free-pattern.html

Materials
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), main color (MC), one ball, 50gm (note: one ball will make at least 4 glass cozies)
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), contrasting color (CC), (about 1/4 ball is enough to complete a set of 4 glass cozies)
Crochet hook size 1.5mm (use a bigger hook to make a bigger size glass cozy)
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Finished size: about 4 inches across top, measured flat

Glass Cozy
Note: Ch 3 at the beg of rnds counts as dc.
Start with ch 5, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring, 
Rnd 1: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring. Join with sl st to beginning ch 3. (15 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join. (30 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), dc in next dc st, (ch 1, dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (30 dc with ch 1 space in between)
Rnd 4: Sl st in next ch-1 space, ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each ch-1 sp around, join. (60 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in same st (shell made), [skip 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc - shell) in next dc] repeat around, join. (15 shells)
Rnd 6: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each ch-2 sp around, join. (15 shells)
Rnd 7: Repeat rnd 6, change to CC at the end of rnd.
Rnd 8: Repeat rnd 6, change to MC at the end of rnd.
Rnds 9-15: Repeat rnd 6, change to CC at the end of rnd 15.
Rnd 16: Ch 1, [(2 sc, ch 2, 2sc) in ch-2 sp, sc in space between shells] repeat around, join with sl st to 1st sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Teeny, Tiny Heart - free pattern

Teeny Tiny Heart
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2012

Materials
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), red
Crochet hook size 1.5mm
Yarn needle
Finished size: 1/2 inch

Heart
Note: Leave at least 6 inches tail at the beginning and end, for more finishing options.

Row 1: Ch 3, 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook, turn.
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st, sl st in next st, ch 1, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, sl st on top of beg ch 3. Fasten off.

Finishing: With a bit of sewing skill you can -
use the tail end to sculpt the heart to emphasize the heart shape.
use the tail end to add a bead.
use the tail end to sew it on as applique.

I Heart U pattern details here.

Free Crochet Patterns

These are the patterns I've made so far, wherein Cannon threads were used for the samples. Thanks to Ravelry, one can easily view and do a search on them:

From the oldest to the latest patterns here are the details:

Baby Mittens - a quick project to make as gifts or a matching accessory for crochet baby hats and booties.
Appliques for Baby Items - small crocheted appliques to decorate baby items or children's accessories.
Striped Keychain purse - a mini little purse that can keep a tiny treasure, a coin or even a folded bill.
Loopy flowers - a cute, quick project to make use of scraps of any colors of Cannon threads.
Baby Cotton Hat - With only one ball of thread you can make this adorable baby hat.
Scallop coaster - one ball of Cannon thread can be made into 6 coasters.
Flower Choker - you'll need only leftover threads and a few colorful beads to make this pretty choker.
Diagonal Striped Belt - a fun project to make with one ball of multicolored Cannon thread! You may also use plain color, or variegated color thread.
Lip Balm Holder - a useful little accessory to make with scraps of multicolored thread.
Flower Frame Souvenir - can be made as gifts or souvenirs for Baby showers or christening, or other occasions.
Hat souvenir - can also be made as gifts or souvenirs for Baby showers or christening, or other occasions.
Radiant coaster/doily - a fun little project to decorate your table.
Little Flowers with Leaves - a cute flower applique for your bags, hats or clothing.
Tropical Shawl with Fringe - can be made with just two balls of multicolored, variegated or plain color Cannon threads (fringe not included).
Crochet-covered button - will be very nice for crocheted clothing.
Mini Booties souvenir - can be made as gifts or souvenirs for Baby showers or christening.
Just Got Stitched-up Halloween Choker - a fun choker to match a halloween attire.

Other free patterns using Cannon threads:
Striped Hat - use two strands of Cannon threads.
Beaded Scrunchie - use two strands of Cannon threads.
Flower Accent - can be made using size 10 thread or size 8 Cannon thread.

Thanks for looking! Please follow this blog to get updated on free patterns using Cannon threads.

Just Got Stitched-up Choker - free crochet pattern

While browsing Etsy Finds, I saw the items in this shop and got the idea to make this crochet necklace. I'm not really fond of vampire or halloween stuff, but maybe some of you will have fun making and wearing this :)

Just Got Stitched-up Choker
copyright Mimi Alelis, 2011


Materials
Cannon cotton thread, size 8 (can be substituted with size 10 thread), black
Crochet hook size 1.75mm
Snap fasteners for closure
Sewing needle and thread
Finished size: 14-15 inches

Choker necklace
Note: Always work on the right side of stitches.

Row 1: Ch 6, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next two chs, (ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st on next two chs) twice, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next two chs, *(ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st on next two chs) four times, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next two chs, repeat from * four times more, (ch 8, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st on next two chs) twice, ch 3, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, continue work on the opposite side of row 1.
Row 2: Sc in next ch, (ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in the next two chs, sc in next 4 chs) twice, *sl st in-between the next two "stitches", ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next two chs, sl st in the same stitch (between the two "stitches"), (ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in the next two chs, sc in next 4 chs) four times, repeat from * across, end with 2 sc on the last ch, fasten off and weave in ends.
Finishing: Spray a bit of water to dampen, and press with your fingers or use iron to straighten. Sew fastening on each end.

Notes on adjusting length of finished item:
A pattern repeat with 3 straight stitches and 1 crossed stitch is approximately 2 1/4 inches. Each straight stitch pattern repeat is approximately 1/2 inch.

Original pattern and photos by Mimi Alelis

copyright October 2011

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