Finally Friday: Download a project for the weekend now

Dear users, dear authors,
if you download a pattern with a gorgeous model for the weekend now, you can still buy yarn / fabric / photo cardstock today or tomorrow and create something admirable over the weekend.
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@Authors,
2-3 patterns per author are enough.
Don’t forget the link and image, as well as material info, difficulty level info, details about what makes the pattern special, and the technique.

Now is the perfect time to start a hand-crocheted Advent calendar .
So why not get creative and crochet a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Advent calendar for your loved ones—with plenty of room for all kinds of lovely and tasty little treats?

Click here to find Santa and his Christmas elves 

  

You’ll receive a detailed 21-page pattern with plenty of photos to help you recreate it quickly.
Also suitable for ambitious beginners.

You should be familiar with single crochet, half double crochet, post double crochet, chain stitches, and slip stitches. The elves are approximately 9 cm tall with their hats on, and Santa is approximately 20 cm tall (also with his hat on)

Materials needed:

• Yarn with a yardage of 133 m/50 g for hook sizes 3–4, in pink, may green, and red (2 skeins of 50 g each), brown, black, and white (1 skein of 50 g each), and a small amount of yellow.
• Crochet hook size 3.5
• Yarn needle, darning needle
• 22 safety eyes, size 9 mm; 2 safety eyes, size 12 mm
• 22 small bells
• Adhesive numbers 1–24
• stuffing

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And here you can find Fridolin Frostig and his snow elves

  

You’ll receive a detailed 21-page pattern with plenty of photos to help you recreate it quickly.
Also suitable for beginners.

You should be familiar with single crochet, half double crochet, chain stitches, and slip stitches.
The snow elves are about 10 cm tall with their hats on; Fridolin is about 20 cm tall (also with his hat on)

Materials needed:

• Crochet hooks sizes 2.5 & 3.5, sewing needle
• Approx. 200 g white yarn—for hook sizes 3–4
• Yarn in various colors (this is a great way to use up leftover yarn :)
• 24 pairs of safety eyes, 23 small wooden beads, 10 mm,
• 6 small white beads, 5 mm, and stuffing

Crochet Pattern Scoodie "Wave "

--> Click here for the pattern 



By now it’s cold outside, and it’s time again for warmer clothing, such as a hat and scarf. The scoodie with the wavy pattern is both in one and a must-have for fall and winter. Thanks to the thick yarn, the scoodie can be finished in one evening 

The pattern includes a crochet chart, written instructions, and photos, making it very easy to recreate this practical scoodie. With the specified yarn, the scarf will be approx. 2.50 m long and can be lengthened/shortened as desired.

Difficulty level: Easy

What you need 

Rellana Caprice Big (100% acrylic – recommended needle size 10 – 200 g = 120 m yardage) Two colors (e.g., red and gray), two skeins each (gray approx. 400 g/red approx. 300 g), hook size 10, yarn needle, and scissors

What you need to know:

chain stitches, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet and treble crochet stitches, crab stitches (single crochet worked backwards)

The Barbie dirndl is the perfect project for a weekend, because you'll finish it in that time without any problems!
Oktoberfest starts in Munich on Saturday. So of course Barbie wants to be dressed in proper traditional style, too! In her dirndl with traditional hat, handbag, and choker, she cuts a fine figure. And of course she'll have the obligatory "little heart for her sweetheart" as well.
Thin cotton yarn with a yardage of 165 m/50 g was used for the dirndl. You'll need crochet hooks in 3 sizes: 2.0 mm, 2.5 mm, 3.5 mm. The sleeves of the blouse were crocheted on so that the dress is easier to put on.

Get the pattern right here and then you can get started!

Autumn is slowly making itself felt, and now is the time to get ready for the cooler season. Over the weekend, you can make great progress on a warm scarf.

What do you think of it?



My original is made from an alpaca-wool blend with a yardage of 130m per 100g, knitted on 5.5mm needles. You’ll want to use something of a similar weight, though the amount of yarn needed will, of course, depend on the desired length.
The scarf features seed-stitch ribbing combined with diamond lace motifs. A knitting chart is included.

Wrist warmers can easily be finished in a weekend, especially when they’re knitted like these from leftover sock yarn. Approx. 90 m is enough for one pair.

You can find the pattern here.



They have a cheeky little lace pattern that is explained in a photo tutorial. There is also a knitting chart and row-by-row instructions. Yes, that’s right, they are knitted in rows, not in the round.

If you’re already getting ready for Halloween, you might find a knitted ghost quite useful.

Here you can find the pattern.



This ghost is worked onto a double-knitted potholder. You’ll need cotton in two different colors and knitting needles that are slightly smaller than those recommended for your yarn. The technique isn’t exactly easy—beginners, hands off!
The ghost is shown in a knitting chart.

Maybe you’d like to make your home really nice and cozy with this cover for flower pots. After all, your flowers like to be nice and snugly warm too.



The pattern is designed so that even crochet beginners with basic knowledge can follow it very well. Every step is explained in detail and supplemented with lots of photos. And the good thing is, you can finish this flower pot cover in one weekend.

Of course, there are no limits to the variety of colors. This is just one example

Here’s the crochet pattern for the flower pot cover with butterflies.

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This tissue box can also be crocheted easily and finished in one weekend.
Maybe you’re still thinking about what crocheted gift you can give for Christmas? Here’s your chance, because everyone needs tissues, after all. Also a good idea for the changing table and our little new arrivals. :-)


Beginners with basic knowledge can also work very well with the pattern. Every step is explained precisely and with photos. 

Here’s the crochet pattern for the tissue box.

These little gnomes can be crocheted quite casually on the side. And they also serve several very useful purposes. They can be crocheted as an Advent calendar or used to hold your knitting and crochet supplies. They also make great egg cups. Especially now in the run-up to Christmas, when Secret Santa is popular everywhere, they are a lovely gift for young and old alike.



The pattern is written to be absolutely beginner-friendly and is supplemented with lots of photos. You only need these basic skills:

• single crochet, slip stitch, and chain stitch
• decreasing and increasing stitches
• crocheting in rounds/spirals 
• Plus: sewing on buttons and felt, and basic embroidery skills for the mouth and nose
• The pattern explains exactly how to make the magic ring.

Click here for the crochet pattern for the gnome family.

Crochet patterns for the weekend

Money gift as Christmas decoration
Why not use the weekend to start getting ready for Christmas?

Money gifts are especially trendy, and with this original money packaging you’ll also have a fun decoration.


Pattern & material info can be found here

The pattern is written without abbreviations and is also well suited for beginners.

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Potholders in a houndstooth pattern
These useful helpers belong in every kitchen.

Beginners in particular will quickly feel a sense of success making them, as the pattern consists only of single crochet and double crochet stitches.

Pattern & details are available here

It’s best to make a few extra right away, then you’ll always have a small, practical hostess gift on hand.
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Perfect for the weekend is this little crochet project. A proud flamingo is featured on this pretty cell phone pouch.

The pouch is quick to crochet—the flamingo is embroidered onto it.

With this special stitch, it is possible to crochet in rounds without a join showing, creating the ideal base for embroidered motifs.

Here’s the pattern



Required prior knowledge: chain stitch, slip stitch, single crochet—so it’s also perfect for beginners.

Detailed description as a PDF file with crochet chart and embroidery template.

I'll show you a special method for quickly and easily making stylish bangles with just a few materials.

All you need is an old PET bottle and some yarn —and in no time you'll have a truly unique piece of jewelry. Also great as a gift or little present to bring along.

Here’s the pattern



Detailed description as a PDF file. 13 pages with over 30 step-by-step photos.

No metal, flexible, and featherlight—making them super comfortable to wear.
Materials used: plastic from PET bottles, cotton yarn (Catania Grande by Schachenmayr)

The bangles are washable at 30 degrees in a laundry net.

Making this Advent calendar is just the right activity for the weekend – without long interruptions, it’s finished quickly, and starting Monday you can already begin filling it with nice, pretty, tasty, or useful things.
 


The  calendar is made from photo cardboard and measures approx. 28 x 4.5 x 32 cm. The individual boxes measure approx. 4.5 x 4.5 x 7.8 cm - because they are glued in just one spot and otherwise held together with the tuck-in tabs, they are very easy and quick to craft.

Well, how about this:
Crochet pattern for scarf/cowl and headband PLAYFUL in a simple shell pattern



(To purchase/download, please click the image)

The scarf can also be sewn together and worn as a cowl (wrapped twice around the neck), basically in every season . Add the matching hairband, and you have a pretty (gift) set.

Experienced crocheters can crochet both quickly in one weekend.

I made the set with cotton yarn, here using Schachenmayr Cotton Bamboo, 50% cotton / 50% viscose,50 g – 120 m, needle size according to the label 3 - 4, crochet hook size 4.0 used here; gauge according to the label 22 sts x 30 rows = 10 x 10 cm.

Alternative yarns (e.g. Merino Extrafine 120 by Schachenmayr) should be selected according to the details above.

Yarn requirements / finished measurements:

• 150 g for the scarf/cowl: approx. 14 cm x 140 cm – length variable
• 50 g for the headband - size variable

The 8-page PDF pattern includes photos, but requires the following basic crochet skills:
chain stitches, double crochet, single crochet, crocheting in rows. A link with explanations of the basic skills is included in the PDF. 

Difficulty level: easy – also suitable for advanced beginners.

With this wonderfully warm cowl, nothing can happen to men or women on cold days...
... and it’s trendy to boot!
The beautiful textured pattern adds stability and a woven structure.

Once you’ve crocheted the pattern repeat, you’ll have the hang of it -
even beginners will enjoy this pattern!

A detailed step-by-step explanation guides you through the crochet pattern.
For clarification, the pattern includes 1 crochet chart.
In addition, a template with integrated diagram helps you through the crochet process.

When laid out flat, the scarf has a size of about 27 x 96 cm.
However, it can easily be made smaller or larger as needed.
The included template and the gauge help with this.

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

 

"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 clarity, the pattern includes 3 charts of the motifs, 1 crochet chart, as well as a illustrated step-by-step explanation for changing colors.

The finished table runner measures approximately 158 x 45 cm. However, the specified gauge and the crochet area between the motifs allow flexibility for individual lengths.

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

You can never go wrong with this shoulder warmer!
Always an eye-catcher, both in summer and in winter!
The fringe adds that special something!

The pattern gives this stole a compelling elegance—yet, with the right combination, it can just as easily be worn casually.

A detailed description (row by row) guides you through the crochet process.
For clarification, the pattern also includes a crochet chart.
The pattern also contains a illustrated step-by-step explanation for making the fringe.

The measurements are approximately: length: approx. 145 cm (without fringe), width: approx. 55 cm
Gauge is included as always—for any adjustments!

And here is the pattern and more details...

Crochet your first Christmas gift


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Materials:

• Yarn: approx. 133 m / 50 g—black for the boots, red for the coat, skin tones for the face, brown for the gloves, white for the beard, hat, and coat,
• Crochet hook size 2
• Yarn needle

This pattern is also suitable for beginners who already know the necessary stitches (how to crochet the different stitches is not explained). Stitches used:

• SC - single crochet
• CH – chain stitch