8. Super Bulky Yarn Crochet Necklace Pattern by Vintage Pattern Faves

The chunky effect of the necklace is created by using a 12mm sized crochet hook, which makes all the difference to the look. This really is a simple pattern suited to beginners. If you are on a long windy road of a large project with no end in sight, this super quick project will give you an instant satisfaction.

Free Cozy Crochet Lap Blanket Pattern – Easy for Beginners

Crochet this easy lap blanket pattern that is just the right size for the end of your couch in your living room or a cozy chair! The free pattern tutorial in this blog post will show you how to use simple stitches to make the perfect throw blanket along side a video tutorial for reference! This easy project is made with basic stitches and easy row repeat. If you are a beginner crocheter this is a perfect blanket for your next project.

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Easy Bulky Crochet Mittens

What You’ll Need

Yarn: Lion Brand Hue + Me or other bulky (#5) yarn that gets gauge
Crochet Hook: US Sizes M (9.00mm) and N/P (10.00mm)
Notions: Yarn needle, scissors

Finished Size: Approx 7″ hand circumference (fits average woman’s hand)
Gauge: 8 sts and 12 rows = 4″ (10cm) in waistcoat st with larger hook

Note: Mitten is worked in the round using the waistcoat stitch. Do not join with a slip st at end of round.

Abbreviations:
Blo – back loop only
sc – single crochet
ch – chain

Special Stitches:
waistcoat st – single crochet into the V of the stitch in the previous round, the vertical legs of the stitch (see video tutorial for help with hook placement)

Sizing

• Throw – 42” square.
• This simple blanket can easily be made larger or smaller to create more sizes by continuing the increase rows or starting the decrease rows earlier to make other blanket sizes.
• With the easy repeat row (row 5) you can create various sizes, just be sure to hav enough yarn on hand.

Color A
Row 1 – Ch 3, sc in 3rd ch from hook.
Row 2 – Turn, ch 3, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-3.
Row 3 – Turn, ch 3, sc in first ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-3.
Row 4 – Turn, ch 3, sc in first ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-3.
Row 5 – Turn, ch 3, sc in first ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * to ch-3, (sc, ch 1, sc) in ch-3.
Rows 6 to 9– Repeat Row 5.

Color B
Rows 10 to 15 – Repeat Row 5.

Color C
Rows 16 to 18 – Repeat Row 5.

Color B
Row 19 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A
Rows 20 to 29 – Repeat Row 5.

Color B
Rows 30 to 32 – Repeat Row 5.

Color C
Row 33 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A
Rows 34 to 37 – Repeat Row 5.

Color C
Row 38 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A
Rows 39 to 47 – Repeat Row 5.

Color B
Rows 48 to 50 – Repeat Row 5.

Color C
Rows 51 to 55 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A
Rows 56 to 60 – Repeat Row 5.

Color B
Rows 61 to 63 – Repeat Row 5.

Color C
Row 64 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A
Rows 65 an 66 – Repeat Row 5.

Color C
Row 67 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A
Rows 68 – Repeat Row 5.

Color A – 1st Decrease Row
Row 69 – Turn, ch 3, sc in first ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, sc in last ch-1 sp, NO ch-1, sk last sc, (sc, hdc) in ch-3.

Color A – 2nd Decrease Row
Row 70 – Turn, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 1, *sc in next ch-1, ch 1, sk 1, repeat from * to last ch-1 sp, sc in last ch-1 sp, NO ch-1, sk last sc, (sc, hdc) in ch-3.