crochet Archives - Renate Kirkpatrick's Freeform Crochet~Knit~Fibre Designs

Sizing Beanies made easy…

Beanies, apart from being practical items for your family & friends, are also a lot of fun to make. The problem, however, is that no two heads are the same & no one pattern can cater to the differences. The following, presuming you’re working from the top of the head down, is a simple guide that I trust will be helpful with your beanie creations.

Beanie	Approx Circumference	Approx Crown Diameter	Approx Beanie Height
Premie	30.5cm (12”)	9.7cm (3.8”)	12.5cm (5”)
Newborn	33cm (13”)	10.5cm (4.2”)	15cm (6” )
0 – 3 months	36cm (14”)	11.5cm (4.5”)	16.5cm (6.5” )
3 – 6 months	38cm (15”)	12.1cm (4.8”)	18cm (7”)
6 – 12 months	43cm (17”)	13.7cm (5.4”)	20.3cm (8”)
12 months to 3 years	48.2cm (19”)	15.4cm (6”)	21.5cm (8.5”)
3 years to 10 years	50.5cm (20”)	16cm (6.4”)	23cm (9”)
Teen to Adult woman	53.4cm – 56cm (21”- 22”)	17cm – 17.8cm (6.7” – 7”)	23cm (9”)
Adult Man	58.54cm (23”)	18.6cm (7.3”)	25.5cm (10”)

Crochet Cable/Cord Tidy Organiser… A stash buster… Free Pattern

Stop struggling with your tangled computer/phone cords & cables; keep them neat, tidy & organised with this simple & nifty little crochet item.

Super easy to make using up yarn from your stash. So easy that even an absolute beginner will have success with these.

Requirements: I used 4 ply crochet cotton & a 3.50 (US:E) hook. You will also need sharp scissors, darning needle for sewing in ends, Button for closure.

The pattern includes:

• both UK & US terminology

• clear stitch drawings & pattern diagrams (charts).

I can’t take credit for the idea; that came to me through a friend asking me for a pattern… I hope you find it easy & fun but above all practical.

Download the free pattern here

2 New Winter Hats: A Purple Cloche & Rainbow Beanie…

With winter officially only days away, here are a couple of bright & cheerful, fun winter hats to brighten up your winter wardrobe & keep you snug on those chilly days.

Both were created in 100% premium, non-allergenic acrylic yarn & available for purchase from my online shop.

2 Continuous Shells Crochet patterns

In reply to the many inquiries I’ve received for these continuous crochet shell patterns, here are 2 shell patterns, each using your choice of 3, either contrasting or harmonious, coloured yarns but each worked a little differently.

They are easy beginner patterns but also interesting enough for the more experienced.

The colour change is at end of each row by dropping the working colour & carrying up & bringing in the new colour in the last 2 loops of last stitch, therefore no need to cut off yarn at each end.

I find this technique neat enough to eliminate edging, but this is a personal choice. If you prefer to edge, there is no reason why you can’t, just remember to keep the same stitch count for each 4 sides.

Requirements: 8 ply yarn in 3 different colours, hook size 4.50 (US:G), darning needle to weave in tail ends, scissors,

The pattern includes:
both UK & US terminology written pattern
pattern diagrams (charts)

I’ve also given stitch multiples (6+2) so you’re able to make a small knee rug or a large bedspread, it’s totally up to you.

These continuous shell patterns are also great stash busters, work in your own yarn of choice & appropriate hook. This is your project, experiment with colours & yarn & most of all, enjoy.

The patterns are available for sale from my online shop or if you prefer from Etsy

Crochet Cable Stitch Fingerless Gloves Pattern

I’m so lucky to be living in one of the most beautiful places in the world; lush tropical foliage, flowers & brightly feathered, noisey birds &, where the sun shines almost every day. But that doesn’t mean we don’t experience cold winters… well, cold by our standards.

Fingerless gloves are just the thing for keeping hands warm but fingers nimble. They are practical, yet stylish, take very little time to make & require frugal amounts of yarn. Any type of 8ply yarn will give consistent results.

They make lovely gifts too & great little fundraiser items. I hope you give this new pattern a go. Purchase the pattern here –