The Crochet Architect

Today’s FREE crochet pattern is the Sorrel River Sweater/Tunic. I designed this sweater/tunic in 2011 for Caron Yarns. Here it is…

 

 

I used Naturally Caron Spa yarn (now discontinued) and a size G (4 mm) crochet hook for my sweater/tunic (you may use a different size of crochet hook, depending on the size of the sweater/tunic you’re making, though). You can use any DK weight yarn that you want for this sweater/tunic, as long as you’re able to achieve the listed gauge.

 

This sweater/tunic is made with motifs, which are joined together while crocheting the last round of each motif, so there’s no seaming required. The square motifs are set on point and are joined at the corners, as well as at the middle of each side. The corner joins create what looks like a mini motif between the larger motifs, but that’s just the 4 corners being joined! I used full motifs, half motifs and quarter motifs in this sweater/tunic. An edging is added around the neck, at the bottom of the sleeves and at the bottom of the sweater/tunic. The pattern includes crochet symbol diagrams and assembly diagrams. If you’re uncertain about how to join the motifs, you can see some additional photos and chart that I added to the Ravelry pattern page here.

 

I hope you’ll give this sweater/tunic a try. You can find the FREE pattern here.

 

Happy crocheting,

Susan

 

Today’s FREE crochet pattern is the Keepsake Lace Shawl, a lacy shawl that I designed for the May/June 2010 issue of Crochet Today magazine. This shawl includes a center section of filet crochet with crocheted pineapples on both long edges of the filet center. It’s made with size 3 Aunt Lydia’s Bamboo crochet thread and a size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook. The shawl measures 60″ x 19″. The pattern even includes a symbol crochet chart for those of you (me included) who love working from symbol crochet charts! Without further ado, here is this shawl…

 

 

You can download the FREE pattern here.

 

I hope you enjoy this FREE crochet pattern and National Crochet Month!

 

Happy crocheting,

Susan

 

Today’s FREE crochet pattern is another one that I designed many years ago. It was published in the May/June 2009 issue of Crochet Today magazine. I really enjoyed designing this one! It’s called “Romantic Wrap”. Here it is…

 

 

This particular wrap was made with Aunt Lydia’s Bamboo Crochet Thread, size 10 and a size 0 (3.25 mm) steel crochet hook, which is the same size as an aluminum size D (3.25 mm) crochet hook. It measures 60″ long x 11.5″ wide. You can find the FREE pattern here.

 

I LOVE designing and wearing lacy items! I hope you enjoy this FREE crochet wrap pattern.

 

Happy crocheting,

Susan

 

Here is today’s FREE crochet pattern. It’s my Purple Haze Wrap that is available for FREE from Crochet World magazine. The pattern may not be free forever, but it is currently. So if you like it, I’d suggest downloading and saving it for later use!

 

 

This pattern was originally published in the December, 2013 issue of Crochet World magazine. It is made with Lion Brand LB Collection Silk Mohair yarn, which is light as a feather, but surprisingly warm! You can see the colors that this yarn comes in on the Lion Brand website here. I couldn’t believe how small and lightweight the box of yarn was when it arrived in the mail a few years ago to make this wrap! I LOVED working with this yarn! It’s fabulous! Of course, like any mohair yarn, you have to be careful when you’re crocheting with it because it’s not that easy to rip out stitches when you make a mistake. If you’re not comfortable working with mohair yarn, you could always use a different yarn that isn’t mohair to make your wrap.

 

Here’s the link to this FREE crochet pattern. I hope you enjoy it and will share a photo of your completed Purple Haze Wrap with me!

 

Happy crocheting,

Susan

 

For those of you who are new to The Crochet Architect website, I’d like to share my FREE Baby Booties pattern with you today.

 

 

These booties are on the small side at 3” long, perfect for preemies and newborns. They’re made with sport weight yarn and a size G (4 mm) crochet hook. Or use worsted weight yarn and a larger hook to make them bigger. It’s your choice. The added drawstring, which can be made from a length of ribbon or crocheted with a coordinating color of yarn, helps keep the booties on little baby’s feet. The chain loops at the top of the booties give them a little flair! You can find the FREE pattern here.

 

I hope you enjoy this FREE baby booties pattern and visit The Crochet Architect website often! And I hope you’re enjoying National Crochet Month, too!

 

Happy crocheting,

Susan

 

Because of internet problems today, this post is a little late! But if the internet stays up while I’m typing this post (fingers crossed), you’ll be able to see the 5th of the FREE crochet patterns I have for you this month, in honor of National Crochet Month.

 

 

Here’s another Easter pattern; this time for the basket to put the eggs in that you’ll be crocheting from yesterday’s free pattern! This pattern is from Lion Brand Yarn. You can download the FREE crochet pattern here. This basket is made holding 3 strands of yarn together and using an N-13 (9 mm) crochet hook. I think these baskets would be great for children’s or grandchildren’s Easter Egg Hunts! And since they’re made with a larger hook, they shouldn’t take long to make at all!

 

I hope you enjoy this pattern and all the FREE crochet patterns I’m sharing with you this month.

 

Happy crocheting,

Susan