Easter is just around the corner and I have been having a ton of fun creating Spring and Easter- themed patterns all week. This Easter Egg Bag is so cute and customizable. I chose the colors yellow, purple, and pink for this bag, but feel free to mix it up with any colors that you like. My bag is slouchy and soft, but if you would like your bag to be more stiff and more like a basket, you can double your yarn or use thicker yarn.
-WORSTED WEIGHT #4 YARN IN 3 COLORS (LESS THAN ONE SKEIN IN
EACH COLOR). COLORS USED IN THIS PROJECT: YELLOW, PURPLE, AND
PINK.
– 4.5MM CROCHET HOOK
– SCISSORS
– YARN NEEDLE
This scarf is a winter-fashion staple. It works up quickly, this one took less than 2 hours for me. It can be made in any color, or made to be wider/longer as there is no set rule for # of chains or rows. Only 2 stitches are used in the entire project and the rows repeat exactly the same. I’m sure you will love this piece so let’s dive right in to it.
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If you do not know the stitches used in this pattern, check out the how-to blog post here.
Foundation Scarf Crochet Pattern- Beginner Friendly Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
Stitch (st)
Chain (ch)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Treble Crochet (tr)
Materials Needed:
Worsted Weight #4 Yarn
4.5 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle
Scissors
*Note- scarf can be made as a regular scarf or as an infinity scarf. An infinity scarf can be made in 2 ways: 1. Join to first chain after last foundation chain. 2. Sew ends together after scarf is finished. I’m choosing to sew my ends together after my scarf is finished to complete my infinity scarf. If you choose to join ends of foundation chain, you just need to slip stich to join after each row.
Let’s Begin!
1.Ch 203 *(see notes)
2.Starting in in fourth ch from hook, make 1 tr in each st across <200 st>
3.Ch 1, starting in first st, make 1 hdc in each st across. <200 st>
4.Ch 3, starting in first st, make 1 tr in each st across. <200 st>
5. Repeat #3-4 2 more times.
6. Fasten off, if you need to join ends to make infinity scarf: lay ends right side facing each other, and whip stitch together. Weave in ends.
That’s it! Please let me know if you loved this pattern by tagging me in your photos on instagram or using #homesweetsimpson.
In dreaming of cooler weather, I decided to make a few winter accessories today. I didn’t think I would love this ear warmer headband THIS much but I am obsessed! I’m excited to share this pattern with all of you because it’s a quick and simple project that I know you will love.
The stitches uses in this project are simple to do, even though I had to remix the traditional bean stitch and kind of combine it with a puff stitch to get the look I was going for. No worries though, it’s very simple and I explain in the pattern below just how to do it.
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Wild West Ear Warmer Headband
Abbreviations/Stitches Used-
Chain (ch)
Stitch (st)
Modified Bean Stitch (mbs)
Single Crochet (sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
*Modified Bean Stitch: (Yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop- 3 times <7 loops on hook>, Yarn over, pull through first 6 loops on hook <2 loops on hook>, Yarn over, pull through last 2 loops.)
Materials Needed:
Worsted Weight #4 yarn in 4 colors- small amount of each color. (You may use any colors but mine were: cream, light brown, red, and baby blue for the first one and cream, light brown, burgundy, and lavender for the second.)
Scissors
Yarn Needle
5 mm crochet hook
Pattern:
*Color Cream
Ch 68
Starting in third ch from hook, make hdc in each st across <66>
*Switch Color to Light Brown
Ch 1. Starting in first st from hook, sc in each st across <66>
Switch color to Baby Blue
Ch 3. Starting in first st from hook, make a mbs in each st across <66>
Switch color to Light Brown
Repeat row #3
Switch color to Cream
Ch 2, Repeat row #2
Switch Color to Light Brown
Repeat row #3
Switch Color to Red
Repeat row #4
Switch color to Light Brown
Repeat row #3
Switch color to Cream
Ch 2, Repeat row #2.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Lay both end pieces beside each other overlapping in the middle. Fold one side over the back and the other side over the front making a “c” with both sides. Pictured below.
Using a piece of yarn and your yarn needle, stitch them together.
Tie off and weave in any ends and turn your work so that your seam is to the inside.
And you’re done!
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Until next time, stay safe and stay happy. Xo, Hannah!
I first made one of these drawstring bags many years ago. I think I was about 13 and at that point, every project I made, I was just making up as I went. I’ve made so many of these bags ever since for baby shower gifts, birthday presents and personal use. The other day, I found that old pattern that was written down on the back of a coloring page while I was cleaning out old folders. This pattern is the exact pattern I wrote at 13, the only difference is the added flap on the front.
This project is simple to make. It’s rated advanced beginner because we are working in the round which is tricky for someone just starting out. If you’re new to working in the round, no worries. Check out this post to figure out how to do it!
Drawstring Bag with Flap Cover- Crochet Pattern | Advanced Beginner
Materials needed:
-WORSTED WEIGHT #4 YARN IN 3 COLORS (LESS THAN ONE SKEIN IN
EACH COLOR). COLORS USED IN THIS PROJECT: YELLOW, WHITE, AND
BLUE.
– 4MM CROCHET HOOK
– SCISSORS
– YARN NEEDLE
– BUTTON
– NEEDLE/THREAD TO SEW BUTTON ON
*CH 1, does not count as a st in this pattern. Unless stated otherwise, crochet into the very first st of the row.
BODY OF BAG
YELLOW:
Make a magic ring, ch 1. (or ch 4, sl st to join ring, ch 1)
1. Make 10 sc inside ring, sl st in first sc to join round. Ch 1.
2. Make 2 sc in each st around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <20 st>
3. Make 1 sc in the first st., 2 sc in the next. Repeat for rest of the round. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <30 st>
4. Make 1 sc in first 2 st., 2 sc in the next. Repeat for rest of round. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <40 st>
5. Make 1 sc in first 3 st., 2 sc in next. Repeat for rest of round. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <50 st>
6. Make 1 sc in first 4 st., 2 sc in next. Repeat for rest of round. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <60 st>
7. Make 1 sc in first 5 st., 2 sc in next. Repeat for rest of round. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
8-16. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO WHITE
17-19. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO BLUE
20-26. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO WHITE
27-29. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO YELLOW
30-36. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO WHITE
37-39. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO BLUE
40. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
41. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 4. <70 st>
42. Make 1 tr in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first tr to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
43-44. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
CHANGE COLOR TO WHITE
45-46. Make 1 sc in each st. all the way around. Sl st in first sc to join round, ch 1. <70 st>
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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FOR STRAPS
Yellow: Ch. 152
1. Beginning in 3rd ch from hook, make 1 hdc in each st.
Fasten off/weave in ends.
Repeat for next strap.
To attach straps:
Decide which side of the bag that you want to be the front. Lay bag with front side facing you. Take one strap and weave it in and out of treble crochet stitches from right to left on the front and back of bag. Both ends of the strap should be coming out of the left side of the bag. Repeat the opposite way with the next strap. Pull both sides of the straps and bag should pull closed.
Using a yarn needle and yellow yarn:
Take both ends of the strap on each side and attach them to the left and right
corners of the bottom yellow row of the bag.
FOR FLAP COVER:
Yellow Ch 11
1. Starting in 2nd ch from hook, make 1 sc into first 9 st.
Make 3 sc in next st.
Make 1 sc in next 9 st along back of ch. Ch 1, turn
2. Make 1 sc in first 10 st.
Make 3 sc in next st.
Make 1 sc in last 10 st.
Ch 1, turn.
3. Make 1 sc in first 11 st.
Make 3 sc in next st.
Make 1 sc in last 11 st.
Ch 1, turn.
CHANGE COLOR TO WHITE
5. Make 1 sc in first 13 st.
Make 3 sc in next st.
Make 1 sc in last 13 st.
Ch 1, turn.
6. Make 1 sc in first 14 st.
Make 3 sc in next st.
Make 1 sc in last 14 st.
Ch 1, turn.
CHANGE COLOR TO BLUE
7. Make 1 sc in first 15 st.
Make 3 sc in next st.
Make 1 sc in last 15 st. Ch 1, turn.
8. Make 1 sc in first 16 st. Ch 4. Skip next st.
Make 1 sc in last 16 st. Ch 1, turn.
9. Make 1 sc in the first 16 st. Make 7 sc inside of ch.
Make 1 sc in last 16 st. Ch 1, turn.
Shell stitch border row:
10. Make 3 dc in first st.
Skip next st.
Sl st in the next st.
Repeat pattern as follows for the rest of the row:
– Skip 1 st.
– Make 5 dc in next st.
– Skip next st.
– Sl st in next st. *Your last st of row should be sl st.
Fasten off leaving a long tail to attach flap to bag. Attach flap to back of bag by using a yarn needle or by using your hook and sc. Make sure to face the wrong side of flap up when stitching so that the seam is to the inside of bag.
Weave in any ends.
Lay your flap over and decide where to place your button. Using a large
button and a sewing needle with embroidery thread or regular sewing thread,
sew on button securely to the front of bag.
I’m not really a hair person. I like to look put together but most of the time, I cannot be bothered to do anything with my hair besides brush it. Now that it’s getting hot, between sweat and the humidity, any type of heat styling is useless by time I get to my destination.
I quit wearing makeup, mainly because my skin gets angry and lashes out in the form of cystic pimples and blackheads. I can think about foundation and get a pimple. (Yes, I’ve tried numerous BB creams and acne treatment ones as well. Yes, my skin care routine is consistent but I digress.) Not only has my lack of makeup made me feel more free, and helped my acne, it’s also saved me a lot of time. Still, not time I wish to spend on my hair. I needed something quick and stylish for my hair. That’s where the idea for this hair scarf came in. It’s perfect for adding a little flare to my untamed locks. I’ve made multiple colors to tie in the colors of whatever outfit I’m wearing. It’s almost as if I’m putting a lot of effort into my hair style. Don’t tell anyone otherwise.
This crochet project is so easy and quick to make. You can make multiple ones in a single day and quickly have all the colors you need. I wear mine tied in the front like a knotted headband. Perfect for when I have my hair in a messy bun! I also like the same style when my hair is down. Tying them around a bun with the ends hanging down in the back is really cute too! These hair scarves are stretchy so I make them so they’re pulled tight when tied to stay in place.
Materials Needed:
Worsted Weight #4 Yarn
5 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Yarn Needle
Abbreviations/ Stitches Used:
Stitch (st)
Chain (ch)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet Decrease (dc dec)
*Notes- Ch. 1 is a turning chain that does not count as a stitch. In every row, begin your work in first stitch unless stated otherwise. Most people use ch. 2 for double crochet but I choose to use just 1 because I prefer the look in this project.
I do not single crochet around this project for clean edges, I like the look of textured edges in this hair scarf. You could single crochet around your hair scarf if you choose but keep in mind that it will make your project a bit wider.
Let’s Get Started!
Ch 2
Row 1: Make 1 hdc, 1 dc, and another hdc in second ch from hook.
Row 2: 1 dc in first two st. 2 dc in last st.
Row 3: 1 dc in first 3 st. 2 dc in last st.
Row 4: Make 1 dc in each st along row. (5 st)
Row 5-41: Repeat row #4
Row 42: 1 dc in first 2 st. 1 dc dec in second st. 1 dc in last st.
Row 43: 1 dc in first st. 1 dc dec in second st. 1 dc in last st.
Row 44: 1 dc in first st. 1 dc dec in second.
Fasten off, weave in any ends.
I hope you enjoyed this sweet and simple pattern. I’d love to see your finished projects. Please tag @homesweetsimpson in your Instagram photos and follow for more patterns and updates. Until next time, stay safe and happy crocheting!
We made it to the weekend! Everyone give yourself a pat on the back. What better way to kick off a weekend than a good crochet project?
These newborn diaper covers are perfect for photoshoots! They’re adjustable and customizable. They can have one button in the middle, or two buttons. Placing one button, or two in the middle are perfect for smaller babies or preemie size. Placing two buttons on the outermost edges is best for a newborn size or 1 month old and still has adjustability to fit smaller babies.
This project is fairly quick to make and is beginner friendly. I tried to make this pattern as simple as possible, without difficult increases or decreases and only using basic stitches. I’m confident that anyone can make this diaper cover!
-Embroidery Thread or Regular Sewing Thread (for sewing on buttons)
-1-2 Buttons
-Scissors
Abbreviations/ Stitches Used:
-Stitch (st)
-Chain (ch)
-Slip Stitch (sl st)
-Half Double Crochet (hdc)
-Double Crochet (dc)
-Single Crochet (sc) *Note- In this pattern, turning chains (ch 1 or ch 2) do not count as a stitch.
Let’s Get Started!
Ch 40 Row 1: Hdc in second st and continue until the end of row (39 st total) Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first st. Continue until the end of row. Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first st. Continue until the end of row. Row 4: Sl st 10. Starting in st #11, hdc in each st until you reach a total of 19 hdc. *Do not work in the remaining 10 st of row. Row 5: Ch 1, make 19 hdc starting in first st. Row 6&7: Repeat row #5 Row 8: Ch 1, make 18 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st. Row 9: Ch 1, make 17 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st. Row 10: Ch 1, make 16 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st. Row 11: Ch 1, make 15 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st.Row 12: Ch 1, make 14 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st. Row 13: Ch 1, make 13 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st. Row 14: Ch 1, make 12 hdc starting in first st. *Do not do last st.
Row 15-17: Ch 1, make 12 hdc starting in first st. Row 18: Make 2 hdc in first st of row. Make 1 hdc in the next 10 st. Make 2 hdc in the last st of row. Row 19: Make 2 hdc in first st of row. Make 1 hdc in the next 12 st. Make 2 hdc in the last st of row. Row 20: Make 2 hdc in first st of row. Make 1 hdc in the next 14 st. Make 2 hdc in the last st of row. Row 21: Make 2 hdc in first st of row. Make 1 hdc in the next 16 st. Make 2 hdc in the last st of row.
To finish and clean up sides: sc all the way around edge of diaper cover.
Fasten off and weave in ends of yarn.
Sew on buttons on front of diaper cover.
Sew buttons on front of diaper cover
Safety Note: be sure to sew on buttons as securely as possible to prevent any coming off. Newborns typically aren’t tuggers on clothing yet, but it’s best to err on the side of caution when creating all baby items to prevent any choking or other type of hazard
*All tools that I used in this project (and most of my projects) are from this set which contains everything you would need for any crochet project. From hooks, scissors, needles/pins, stitch markers, measuring tape, and more! It’s so compact and my go-to case to take anywhere.
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