Crafting on the Holiday + Free Patterns for Users Without a Holiday

Dear users, dear authors,
here in this thread you can browse patterns for tomorrow’s holiday, Corpus Christi: Everything that helps you relax can be found here.
If you don’t have a holiday, you’re welcome to download our free patterns as compensation. There are lots of them. :-)
Have fun.

@Authors,
please present 2-3 patterns here that can help you enjoy plenty of relaxation on the holiday.
Don’t forget the image and link, as well as information about materials, technique, difficulty level, and details about what makes the pattern special.

Drip catcher for sniffly noses, or how to hide your nose, or as a headpiece for a doll. Note: You can hide a tissue inside the sunflower.Materials:

• Scraps of green yarn (various shades), yellow and brown yarn (yardage as desired or whatever yarn you have on hand)
• Crochet hook 2.5 mm
• Yarn needle

You can also use other yarn and a matching crochet hook. This may result in slight variations. The pattern is also suitable for beginners who have the necessary knowledge of stitches (how to crochet the stitches is not explained).


Stitches used:

• sc - single crochet
• hdc - half double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• dc - double crochet

Click here for the pattern


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For doll mums' little darlings' first swimming attempts — a must-have for every beach bag


Materials: Yarn (green 200 g, white, black), yardage 50 g/150 m, size 3 knitting needles, pins, sewing needle, stuffing. The pattern is suitable for beginners who can knit and purl. The eyes and mouth are embroidered on. Have fun making it.

Click here for the knitting pattern

Knitting Pattern Loop 'Violetta'





(To purchase/download, please click the image)

This reversible loop scarf is quick to knit in one weekend. Finished measurements: approx. 156 cm circumference x 32 cm (rolls up). But you can also pull it apart to wear it as a shoulder warmer. Wearable in all seasons, it can be worn 1 x / 2 x or 3 x around the neck and matches the "Violetta" hat and "Violetta" bag.

Required

• Knitting skills: cast-on, knit stitches, knitting in the round with a circular knitting needle
• Crochet skills: chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches (needed for the final but crucial round)

The PDF pattern includes pictures. Difficulty level: fairly easy.

Material:
100 g Catania (Schachenmayr) or Limone (Austermann), 100% cotton, 50 g – 125 m for needle size 2.5 – 3.5, circular knitting needle size 8.0 used here (because of double strand) with 80 cm cable length, gauge according to yarn label: 26 sts x 36 rows = 10 x 10 cm;
[Note: Yarn that catches, such as mohair, is not suitable for this]
stitch marker, yarn needle for weaving in ends, measuring tape, scissors, crochet hook 6.0

You can crochet these colorful shells using leftover yarn and dream of a vacation by the sea while you’re at it. It’s guaranteed to be relaxing!
The 3 different seashells are easy to crochet and look quite different depending on which yarn you use. Pastel colors or yarn with short color changes work especially well. Pick out a few nice bits of leftover yarn and grab the pattern! Then you can get started right away. You can find the crochet pattern here: Crocheting Seashells.

Crochet Patterns for Relaxation

Details & Pattern

Treat yourself to this little bracelet—it’s super quick to crochet.
Make it a bit longer and you’ve got a necklace; even without beads or in a different color, you’ll quickly have a little piece of jewelry.
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Details & Pattern

Why not use up your leftover yarn and crochet your own fence? It’ll make people smile and add a splash of color to the roadside.

Best of all, anything goes—so you can just relax and get started.

Calf Egg Cup Crochet Pattern
Click here for the crochet pattern

Brighten up your breakfast table with these cute calf egg cups! The little calves are real eye-catchers and instantly remind you of a vacation in the mountains. They charm you with their sweet expressions and funny little bells, putting a smile on your face first thing in the morning. They also make great gifts ;-) What you’ll need:

• Approx. 20g of white wool/yarn, suitable for a 3mm crochet hook. I used 100% cotton, which makes the egg cup nice and sturdy.
• Scraps of brown yarn (for the spots), also suitable for a 3mm hook
• Scraps of pink yarn (for the calf’s mouth), also suitable for a 3mm hook
• Scraps of brown and a color of your choice, suitable for a 2mm hook (for the horns and the collar)
• 3mm and 2mm crochet hooks
• A small bell
• 6mm safety eyes
• stuffing
• Scissors, darning needle, stitch marker

Difficulty: Easy; you should know the basics of crochet (making a magic ring, single crochet, slip stitch, chain stitch, and increasing and decreasing single crochet stitches, etc.). Thanks to the many pictures in the crochet pattern, where everything is explained step by step, even beginners will be able to follow along easily.
Length: 18 pages of crochet instructions with lots of pictures showing and explaining everything step by step. Then you’re ready to get started :-) If you have any questions, you can send me a message anytime, and I’ll reply as quickly as possible. Best wishes, Crocheting- anni

For everyone who can’t sit on the balcony in pleasant temperatures today, here’s a free consolation prize:
a crochet pattern for a tissue box cover. Perfect for beginners. Crochet it in the colors of your bathroom and the day is saved ☺
Best wishes
Caro






To the free pattern for the tissue box cover

"Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future. Concentrate on the present moment." - QUOTE Buddha
And in this spirit - enjoy the time with your loved ones around a beautifully decorated table!

A detailed description guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern includes 3 charts of the motifs, 1 crochet chart, as well as a illustrated step-by-step explanation for the color change.

The finished table runner is approximately 158 x 45 cm in size. However, the specified gauge and the crochet section between the motifs leave room for individual lengths.

And here’s the pattern and more details...

Perfect for warm days—whether over a bikini at the beach or over a tank top in the city—always an eye-catcher!
The mesh pattern is stable and does not stretch out of shape, since the decreases alternate.

So simple and yet sophisticated—even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

The pattern includes an exact cut for size 38/40.
However, the gauge in combination with the cut makes it possible to make any size!

And here’s the pattern and more details...

For everyone who doesn’t have a holiday today, don’t be sad.
I have a lovely free pattern for a dishcloth for you.



This dishcloth is quick to crochet using 50 g of cotton with a yardage of 87 m.
The pattern is explained in detail with lots of pictures, and crocheted in a bold summer color, it will bring you joy during various chores around the house and kitchen.

   This takes you directly to the free download of the pattern.

A summery cotton scarf that’s finished in a flash is a lovely project for a long weekend.

Here’s the pattern.



It’s knitted from a thick cotton/viscose blend yarn and is full of holes. Very airy—perfect as a chic accessory for cool summer evenings or as a lightweight scarf for spring and fall.
The pattern is easy to pick up; you’ll get the hang of it very quickly—after a short while, you can take your knitting with you anywhere without having to constantly refer to the pattern.

It's hot, but don't be fooled—the time when you won't want to go barefoot anymore will be back soon enough. Socks are also something you can knit even in the heat. They don't feel heavy in your hand and are knitted with thin yarn.

Here is the pattern.



For people who like knitting socks and are willing to try two-color patterns, I can highly recommend this pattern. It's fun.
You'll need sock yarn in two colors and a 2.5 mm set of double-pointed needles.

Now I finally know why Steffi the cat sometimes looks so glum – she lives in Hamburg, and they have waaaay fewer holidays there than in the south. I hope you all have lots of fun knitting the sweet cat Steffi!

You can find the free cat here: CLICK!

For me, crocheting is especially relaxing when I don’t have to think too much ;-) So ideally a pattern that’s easy to crochet without having to keep looking at a crochet chart.
And that’s exactly the kind of pattern I have here for you with these pretty and extremely practical “Sammelsurium” storage baskets!



Because, hand on heart! You can never really have enough of these practical little organizers.
I like to use them best to organize my various crochet projects (including yarn and crochet hook) - but they’re also just as well suited for storing little treasures like jewelry or toys, candy (for guests, of course!) ;-) or simply as decoration.

In the pattern you’ll find instructions for 2 different versions (“feminine” and “straight”) in 7 sizes each - so you can crochet yourself a whole set of matching baskets right away.

The baskets are easy to make even for somewhat experienced beginners, since they use only basic stitches such as chain stitches, single crochet, slip stitches, half double crochet, and double crochet.
And you’ll see how easy the pattern is and how much fun it is to make it in a completely relaxed way, e.g. in a lounge chair in the garden or in the evening in front of the TV.

Which material you use for the baskets is entirely up to you. I personally chose a somewhat thicker cotton yarn (yardage 85 m/50 g), because it’s durable and holds its shape well.
But you can just as easily use any other yarn you like, such as wool - or even sisal twine if you perhaps want to set the baskets out in the garden!

So find yourself a cozy spot to crochet and let’s get started! You can find the pattern here >>>