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Crisp Autumn Crochet

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I love it when another crocheter takes a pattern s/he sees somewhere and turns it into a work of art.  Annoo did just that with this stitch pattern she found in the excellent Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet.  Doesn’t this pattern just should (sweetly) Welcome Autumn?

 

 

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Looking to celebrate Thanksgiving with some more crochet projects? check these thanksgiving projects we found on Etsy.

These quick to crochet autumn leaves are a perfect smaller project for this time of year.  Use up scraps of many colors to work up a bunch to use as coasters or go farther afield and use them as pretty appliques on sweaters, shawls, and scarves.  One of them affixed to the side of a pretty crocheted skullie would be perfect for Fall.  It would take only an evening to make a basket full of these attractive leaves for a variety of uses.  See the free pattern below.

 

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I just love to see a crocheted centerpiece for the dining table.  This cornucopia will carry you from now through Thanksgiving and make your table a topic of conversation.  Also, it has the advantage of being unbreakable so the little ones can handle all the goodies in the ‘horn’.  Again, this pattern works up quickly and makes  use of yarn scraps you probably have on hand.  Embellish as you like to suit your taste and decor.  I’d probably put a seasonal bow on the cornucopia and mabye sprinkle a few special buttons on the horn to create even more visual interest.  It’s certainly a flexible pattern that will be a hit!  See the pattern below.

Fall leaves, free crochet patterns

Leaf Pattern, crochet tutorial
Round 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch—12 dc.
Round 2: Ch 6, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), dc in first st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, (dc, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 chs to form stem, dc) in next st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, (dc, picot, dc ) in next st; (sc, hdc) in next st, (dc, picot, sc) in next st, (hdc, dc, tr, picot, tr, dc, hdc) in next st, (sc, picot, dc) in next st, (hdc, sc) in last st, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of round.
Fasten off and weave in the ends.

 

Annoo’s shawl pattern here.

Autumn leaves free pattern here.

Cornucopia free pattern here.

Have you read?

Crochet Baby Beanie – A Sweet Beginner-Friendly Hat Pattern for Baby Showers and Handmade Gifts

This Crochet Baby Beanie is one of those simple little patterns that makes a really lovely handmade gift. It uses soft Bernat Softee Baby yarn for the hat, a fluffy Pipsqueak edging, and an optional crochet flower on the side, giving it that cute baby-shower-ready finish.

What makes this one appealing is that the shape is worked in easy rounds, starting with a magic circle and increasing up to 48 stitches before moving into the textured post-stitch section. The fluffy edging softens the whole look, and the added flower gives it a sweet decorative touch without making the project feel too fussy.

I also like that it feels like a pattern you could easily customize. You could skip the flower for a simpler baby beanie, change the colors for a more modern look, or keep the pink-and-white version for a classic handmade baby gift. It has that practical “quick weekend project” feel, which is always handy when a baby shower sneaks up on you.

If you’re looking for an easy crochet baby hat pattern with a soft, cozy finish, this one is definitely worth a look. It’s cute, giftable, and the fluffy trim gives it a little extra charm.