Free Crochet Baby Crocs Pattern - Updated

I have improved and updated this pattern. It is still free, but is now written much like a paid pattern. Please consider a donation.  http://craftcove.blogspot.com.au/2015/04/donations.html






I have been asked several times for the pattern to make these baby crocs.

SO HERE THEY ARE!



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This pattern is given for free, but of course I would love it if you would donate something for the time I've put into this for you.

You can do what you want with the finished piece, apart from mass production.  But the pattern itself is mine and cannot be sold or shared without my permission.

BABY CROCS  - my own pattern

 

Australian/British terms

To fit newborn size

8 ply wool, 4mm hook

Starting with sole

Rnd 1 - Ch 11, 1 htr in 2nd ch from hook, 1 htr in each of next 8 ch, 3 htr in last ch, Now working on other side of chain: 1 htr in each of next 8 ch, 2 htr in last ch, slst to join in 1st htr. (22sts)

Rnd 2 - Ch 2 (counts as a htr) 1 htr in same st as joining, 2 htr in next st, 1 htr in each of next 8 sts, 2 htr in each of next 3 sts, 1 htr in each of next 8 sts, 2 htr in last st, slst to join in top of ch-2. (28sts)

Rnd 3 - Ch 2, 1 htr in same st as joining, 2 htr in each of next 2 sts, 1 htr in each of next 6 sts, 1 tr in each of next 3 stitches, 2 tr in each of next 7 sts, 1 htr in each of next 7 sts, 2 htr in each of last 2 sts, slst to join in top of ch-2. (40sts)

Sides

Rnd 4 - Work this row in the loop behind the back loop, see video here: http://www.mooglyblog.com/third-loop-half-double-crochet/, 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 14 sts, 1 htr in each of next 15 sts, 1 dc in each of next 10 sts, slst in first dc to join. (40 sts)

Rnd 5 – Working in both loops, 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 11 sts, 1 tr in each of next 19 sts, 1 dc in each of next 9 sts, slst in first dc to join (40 sts)

Rnd 6 – 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 13 sts, 2trtog 4x, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2trtog 4x, 1 dc in each of next 8 sts. slst in first dc to join (32 sts)

Rnd 7 – 1 ch, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of next 12 sts, 2htrtog 6x, 1 dc in each of next 7 sts, slst in first dc to join

Rnd 8 - 1 slst across each of next 11 sts, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, 2trtog 3x across front, 1 tr in each of next 2 sts, slst in each of next 4 sts, slst in first slst to join.

Fasten off.

Work straps separately

Straps (worked separately) – 23 ch, 1 tr in 4^th chain from hook, 1 tr in next st, 1 htr in each of next 15 sts, 1 tr in each of last 3 sts. Working over post of tr just made, 1 ch, 3 dc over tr just made, 1 slst in next 19 sts across starting ch, 3 dc over 3 ch at other end, 1 slst in each of next 19 sts along top edge. Slst to join.

Fasten off

Sew buttons in place on foot section

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Created by Jenny Lawson

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For any questions, email me at: craftcove@gmail.com

More tutorials can be found at: Jewellery from Craft Cove http://craftcove.blogspot.com/

Please do not distribute, lend or copy.

Do not mass produce.

Copyright 2016 Jenny Lawson

There is another size that I still have to fix up the pattern for.

 

I've created a tutorial on blocking and stiffening crochet.

Very useful for all crocheters and knitters.

Blocking

Free Herringbone Rope Tutorial

See the original for a larger image on DeviantArt here

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New Look Web sites

I've been busy making changes to both Craft Cove and Flower Cove.  I'm changing every page over to photo gallery elements.  This will take me a while to do.  But once it's done it will make it a bit quicker for me to list things.  The way it is now, I have to individually add heaps of elements for each and every item, then fill each one individually.  This new method means I just add the images of the jewellery then add the descriptions.

It will also be easier to see all the handcrafted items, there won't be so much scrolling down the page to see everything.  They're small thumbnail images at first, but you can hover or click on an image to see the item larger and the information about it.

I will no longer list when an item is sold, because I can always make a new one from scratch anyway.  So I will let you know if it's sold when you add you're order, so you can either have a custom one made, or choose another item.

Basic Jewellery Making

Basic Jewellery Making

   This basic jewellery making article is a wonderful place to begin to learn all about the art of working with beads.  It explains types of beading, and tools needed, perfect for a beginner.



Types of Basic Jewellery Making

Beaded Reindeer

Stringing:  beads of all sorts of types and colours are strung onto a beading thread using pleasing designs and colours.

Beadweaving:  this is sometimes known as seed beading.  This includes a wide variety of weaves, including herringbone weave, brick stitch, peyote, netting, pondo stitch, right angle weave and square stitch.  With the exception of two-needle right angle weave, these all require a needle and thread, and you weave in a similar way to sewing.  Two needle right angle weave is usually not done with needles at all, a stiff thread is used, and the beads can be strung onto it without the use of a needle.  There are also a huge range of spirals that can be made in all of the above weaves, as well as a few particular to spirals only.  These include: Spiral rope, double spiral rope, triple spiral rope, flat spiral, Russian spiral, Dutch spiral, herringbone spiral, embellished right angle weave, Cellini spiral, Aussie spiral, netted spiral and African Helix.

Bugle spiral

Loom Beading:  seed beads are woven into fabric using a loom.  Some very intricate designs can be made.

Wire work and wire wrapping:   This is where wire is used to created pleasing shapes and designs using wire.

wire work jewellery

Victorian Beading and French Beading:  these methods ore often used to make beaded flowers.  Wire is used, as well as seed beads.  Victorian beading, also known as Continental Beading, is worked horizontally with both ends of the wire going through the row of beads.   French beading is worked vertically with rows of beads worked around a central row of beads.

Victorian beaded spider

Chainmail:  also known as chain maille.  This is created by joining jump rings into intricate patterns.

Chainmail

What is a Bead?

Basic jewellery making usually includes beads.  Basically a bead is a small decorative object that has at least one hole in it for threading.  Beads have been used for jewellery for hundreds of thousands of years.

Beaded Bead

Beads can be made from all sorts of things, including: natural materials- such as bone, coral, seashells and nuts.  They can also be made of synthetic materials such as: ceramics, glass, crystal and plastic.
Bead Types

Seed Beads:  seed beads are the very tiny beads used in basic jewellery making and beadweaving.  These are usually measured in either mm or aught sizes, eg. 11/0, which means number of beads per inch.

There are three main types of seed beads available:

    * Japanese: these have a cylindrical shape and are very uniform in size.  They have a large hole.
    * Czech:  these have more of a rounded shape with smooth edges.  They’re sometimes described as being donut shaped.
    * Chinese:  these are the cheapest type of seed beads, but can be very uneven in shape and size.  They are usually more Czech-shaped.

Beaded Brooch

Bugle beads:  these are long cylindrical beads, made in a range of lengths.

Shaped beads:  these are made in any sorts of shapes.

Faceted beads:  these have been cut and polished to give lots of reflection and shine.



Tools and Materials Required for Basic Jewellery Making

The tools needed for basic jewellery making vary with what is being made and the technique used.

Some basic tools and materials are:

Thread:  some available types are: tigertail, aculon, monofilament thread and Nymo.

Crimp beads:  these are small soft metal beads with a large hole that are used to squash the thread together to hold the finding in place.

Findings:  these are all the components used in basic jewellery making to make things into jewellery, includes clasps, earring hooks and key rings.

Pliers: these are need for many things in basic jewellery making, including closing crimp beads.  Two are usually needed to close jump rings.

Flower Brooch

Specific tools and materials:

Stringing:  generally you don’t need much at all.  Just your beads and thread, you’ll also need a couple of crimp beads and a couple of jump rings.  You’ll need pliers to close the crimp beads and jump rings. You’ll also need clasps or other findings for your basic jewellery making, depending on what you’re making,

Beadweaving:   For this you’ll need fine thread, beading needle, seed beads.  You’ll also need the crimp beads and other findings the same as with stringing, depending on what you’re making.

Loom Beading:  loom, thread and seed beads, and findings as required.

Wire work and wire wrapping:   The wire can be craft wire, artistic wire, copper wire, or sterling silver wire.  They are available in different gauges that measure the thicknesses.   You will need pointy nosed pliers, and round nosed pliers to create spirals and loops.  Wire cutters are required to cut the wire.

Saint Bernard

Victorian Beading and French Beading:  Seed beads and wire are required for these.  Pointy nosed pliers will be needed.  If it’s going to be a flower, you’ll need a stiffer wire for the stem and some floral tape to wrap it.

Chainmail:  This just requires lots of jump ring available in different sizes and gauges, as well as 2 pairs of pliers to close the rings.  You’ll also need the findings as required.

Chainmail earrings

A good beginners tutorial  can be found here: 
http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2009/04/free-star-tutorial.html

Instructions for following 3d chart patterns

Instructions for following 3d patterns in chart form

Every now and again you may come across a 3d beading pattern that is created in a chart form.  They are usually written in Chinese or Korean.  Here are the instructions for how to follow them written in English.  

There are also some variations to this, but this at least gives a good starting place.

If anyone knows of any errors or things to add, please let me know.

Techniques:

·         Right angle weave, stringing

Difficulty:

·         Moderate

Note:  These images are just examples and not an actual pattern.

You work one circle at the time, marked by the number in Row A.  Start with row B, then work row C.  Then cross the LEFT thread through the last bead to make the total for row D.  The whole 4 rows of the chart create one circle of beads.

The images below show the exact same instructions using the more common pattern method.

This first table shows the very basic information that is sometimes seen in the first part of the pattern

This section above the table will give information like size of beads, colour to start with, etc

A	1	This just states the number for the circle of beads being worked on
B	0	This is the number of beads for the LEFT thread to go through, unless otherwise stated
C	5	This is the number of beads to be added to the RIGHT thread, unless otherwise stated
D	5	This is the total number of beads made in this circle. Crossed with the LEFT thread

 

This shows some more advanced entries that are found in the B row

B row almost always means you need to go through beads already there, and almost always on the Left thread.  A “-“ in between two numbers means both threads are used.

Note: Sometimes characters are used for LEFT and RIGHT or for the colours

B

2-1

The LEFT thread needs to go through two beads already there.  The RIGHT thread needs to go through one bead already there

B

R1

The RIGHT thread needs to go through one bead that is already there, instead of the usual LEFT thread

 

More advanced entries in the C row

The C row tells what needs to be added, usually to the RIGHT thread, unless otherwise stated.

C

3-1

Three beads need to be added to the RIGHT thread, and one bead needs to be added to the LEFT thread

 

C

L2

Two beads are added to the LEFT thread instead of the usual RIGHT thread.

 

Working with colour

Colours are shown by either a character or a circle in a particular colour.  Usually there is a key at the start of the pattern.

 

 

To sum up:  B  means to go through beads already there, and on the LEFT

C  means add beads, on the RIGHT

D means cross left thread through last bead, to give this total number of beads.

Created by Jenny Lawson

http://craftcove.weebly.com/

http://flowercove.weebly.com/

For any questions, email me at:  craftcove@gmail.com

More tutorials can be found at:  Jewellery from Craft Cove    http://craftcove.blogspot.com/

Please do not distribute, lend or copy.

Do not mass produce.

Copyright  2010 Jenny Lawson