Crochet Patterns

by Katrin Affolter

Many of my projects start with an idea, but without a concrete pattern or instructions. I try to write understandable patterns that hopefully not only I can follow. Unfortunately, I don't have anyone who I can give them to read through and repeat. Therefore, my patterns may not always be clearly formulated or may even contain errors. So don't be afraid to write to me if you have any questions or find errors.

Cacti

Yarn
Munja, Wollspinnerei Vetsch
Hook Size
4.0mm

Golden Barrel Cactus

 

  Lage Barrel
R1 Chain 16
R2 Turn, skip one chain, single crochet in the next 15 stitches
R3 - R29 Chain 1, turn, single crochet in the back loop only in the next 15 stitches
  Assembly
  • Sew the piece into a tube.
  • Sew the top side: weave the yarn along the edge and pull tight to close, creating the effect of a magic ring.
  • Stuff the ball.
  • Sew the bottom side closed.

 

  Baby Barrel
R1 Chain 8
R2 Turn, skip one chain, single crochet in the next 7 stitches
R3 - R19 Chain 1, turn, single crochet in the back loop only in the next 7 stitches
  Assembly
  • Sew together as for the large barrel.

 

  Soil
R1 Make a magic ring and work 5 single crochets into it
R2 increase in each stitch around (10 stitches)
R3 {single crochet in next stitch, increase} - repeat 5 times (15 stitches)
R4 {single crochet in next 2 stitches, increase} - repeat 5 times (20 stitches)
R5 {single crochet in next 3 stitches, increase} - repeat 5 times (25 stitches)
 
  • Continue increasing in this manner until the desired diameter is reached.
  • Then work one round of single crochet stitches.

 

  Flower
R1 Make a magic ring and work 5 single crochets into it
R2 In each stitch: slip stitch, half double crochet, double crochet, half double crochet