Patterns/graphs from a crochet designing stay at home mom. The patterns I write up here are free, but I may post paid patterns from time to time. You may use the patterns to create your own items to keep or to sell, but you do not have permission to sell these patterns or claim them as your own. If you enjoy them, please share the pattern by linking to it. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter using @kendrascrochet. You can download the free graphs at kendrascrochetedcreations.com.
Friday, June 21, 2024
drawing
Monday, May 6, 2024
life hurts
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
one of my favorite people
Saturday, January 14, 2023
the start of my crochet journey
Saturday, December 31, 2022
What makes me happy
Sunday, October 31, 2021
Jack and Sally free graphs
These are reasons they're so loved as a couple! They balance each other out perfectly.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
Barney the Dinosaur free graph
Thursday, September 23, 2021
Arkansas Razorbacks graph
The Arkansas razorbacks logo has always been pretty much the same, but more refined over the years. Rather than graph out the running hog, I chose to do a frontal view of his face. If you really want me to, I can do the proper logo. I just kinda think that face looks fierce. Am I right?
If you want the graph, you can go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com to save it to your computer or print right from the browser. Any questions should be in the body of your email.
2 dc per graph square with an H hook should get you a twin size bedspread.
If you like, I can make it for you. Email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com for pricing.
Arkansas Razorbacks |
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Chicago White Sox
Chicago White Sox |
The Chicago White Sox logo has undergone many changes over the years from simple to complex, but I think this is my favorite.
To make a twin size afghan, use 2 dc per graph square with an H hook. To get your starting chain, double the number of graph squares along the edge where you'll begin and add one more for turning (either 90 x 2 +1 = 181 or 120 x 2 + 1 = 241) and start your first dc in the 3rd chain from the hook. Dc in each chain to the end and that is your first row of graph squares!
If you'd like to make your own, you can download or print the graph from kendrascrochetedcreations.com. If you have any questions, put those in the body of your email, keeping in mind I just made the graph and haven't made the blanket. If you like, I can make the blanket for you, email me for pricing and invoice.
Sunday, August 15, 2021
Unicorn graph for sale
Unicorns are said to possess magical abilities and healing powers. They are associated with purity, chastity, and power.
I don't think kids (and lately most adults) care about that though. They just think they're cool! And sparkly rainbow unicorns are the coolest. I gotta admit, I agree.
This graph can be used to create a throw blanket about 4 x 5 ft. Email me for the graph, general instructions (no written pattern), and pricing information at kendrascrochet@gmail.com with "unicorn graph" in the subject line. The graph is $5. After receiving payment I'll email you the pdf of the graph.
Thursday, June 3, 2021
Free Tweety graph
Tweety bird is one of the cutest cartoon characters every created, in my opinion. He's adorable, saucy, and maybe a bit malicious (just ask Sylvester the cat!) But it's hard to take his viciousness seriously when he does it with such a sweet expression on his face!
This graph is made to create a 5 x 6 foot throw when using a J hook and 1 sc per graph square. If you'd like this free graph, you can go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save or print it right from your browser! If you have any questions, put them in the body of the email.
I can personalize for a small fee if you'd like.
If you'd like me to make one for you I can do that too! Just email me for pricing.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021
pretty flower face scrubbies pattern
Sunday, March 7, 2021
Scooby Doo pattern for sale!
Sunday, February 14, 2021
Army logo graph
I've been having issues with my computer for a while now. I think that my wonderful tech support has fixed it as well as it can be fixed. That said, a lot of my graphs have disappeared since the crash. This U.S. Army logo graph is one of them. I just redid this one and I'm telling myself it's better than the old one. I'm too smart for that though so please let me know what you think!
This graph is meant to be worked with an H hook using 2 dc per graph square in a Worsted Weight yarn like Red Heart. This is a free graph. Just go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and clickon the picture todownload or print. There is no written pattern.
Friday, February 5, 2021
New venture
Sunday, January 3, 2021
Scooby doo pattern testers wanted
Friday, December 18, 2020
Little leaves shawl pattern
One of my oldest friend's mom was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. As if 2020 wasn't bad enough! She had surgery and underwent chemotherapy. When I asked her if she was warm enough (I've heard people on chemo get cold) she said she'd appreciate a shawl. I have a favorite knit pattern here so I decided to modify it a bit to suit her needs because I crochet so much faster than I knit. It's warm and cozy (instead of light and lacy, like the original - another reason for my choices of crochet stitches and ww yarn) and I hope that since I can't hug her in person (I'm very frustrated with social distancing!) that maybe this will remind her of how much she is loved.
This shawl is a simple 6 stitch repeat that is worked end to end. Make it any length, width, and color you choose (this on is about 25 inches wide and 46 inches long). I like them big and full-coverage so that's how I made this. I used leftover yarn from 3 different skeins and I thought the warm, fiery color scheme was appropriate. Fire colors also remind me of the mythical Phoenix, who burst into flames at the end of their lives and are reborn from the ashes. My friend's mom has certainly been put through the fire this year!
You'll need to know how to decrease over 3 stitches with double crochet (see how here), DC, and chain.
With an H hook and WW yarn (I used Bernat) chain a multiple of 6, plus 4, plus one more. I chained 95.
1. DC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain to the end. Turn.
2. Ch 3 (counts as stitch), DC in next. (Ch 1, 3dctog, ch1, DC in next 3) repeat to last 2 stitches. DC in last 2 stitches. Turn.
3. Ch 3, DC in next, (ch 1, 3dctog, ch 1, DC over ch 1 sp, DC in top of 3dctog, DC over ch 1) turn
Repeat row 3 to desired length.
Tuesday, September 22, 2020
Toy Story Woody graph and bonus Buzz Lightyear
Woody2 |
The Toy Story franchise started in 1995 when I was fresh out of high school. I didn't want to see it because I was too busy being adult and working my way through college, driving my own car (albeit bought for me, I did love this 20 year old Chevy Chevette in a Smurf-tacular shade of blue), and doing whatever else teenagers transitioning into adulthood do to prove themselves grown up.
I eventually saw it. And I loved it. I always felt my toys were alive in their own way and had feelings and thoughts and personalities of their own. This movie kinda resonated with me. I did have a favorite toy growing up (mine was Mickey Mouse) but I didn't take him everywhere like Andy did with Woody. I was way too afraid he'd get lost. There was no way I'd risk getting separated from my Mickey forever (he did come to University with me, though).
Through the years I got lots more toys (I was about 3 years old when I got Mickey) but I was always afraid to have a new favorite because I didn't want to hurt Mickey's feelings. Andy was a bit older and more mature than me so he was able to get a new toy with as much favoritism as Woody.
Buzz Lightyear |
Enter Buzz Lightyear.
Buzz didn't know he was a toy at first. Strange. But he eventually comes to terms with it thanks to Woody. Even through he may not have had to if it weren't for Woody in the first place...
But anyway, These graphs are made for a twin bed sized afghan when using 2 dc per graph square and an H hook. You can download or print the graphs at kendrascrochetedcreations.com If you'd like me to make one for you I can do that too! Email me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing.
Enjoy!
Sunday, September 13, 2020
Baby Shark graph
I have to be honest here. I know nothing about kids nowadays.
Baby Shark |
I have no clue why Baby Shark is so popular, but I feel certain that anyone reading this is humming that song in their heads, you know the one. I guess there's something about the rhythm and the repetition that is appealing for young kids. I find it annoying, to be perfectly frank. While working on this graph I had to ask my son to give me another song to get stuck in my head because this one won't let go! 🤣🤣🤣
But I have to admit, he's adorable. Look at those big anime eyes and huge grin. I just want to hug the stuffing out of him. But this one has no stuffing as he's destined to become a throw blanket. I'll post a picture when he's completed, but for now, he's just a graph waiting to be worked up for a neighbor's youngster for Christmas.
If you'd like to work up one of your own, go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save or print right from your browser. If you'd like me to work one up for you I can do that too! Contact me at kendra@kendrascrochetedcreations.com for pricing. I can personalize with a name as well.
I'll work this up with a J hook and 1 sc per graph square and end up with a throw blanket (about 4 x 5 feet).
I love to hear opinions so leave a comment below, or contact me on Facebook or Instagram.
Finished! |
Thursday, September 10, 2020
Pennywise (It) graph
It |
I had a friend ask me about making a horror themed afghan for a son who enjoys horror movies. The style I do doesn't take well to a lot of detail so realistic looking faces are not an option for me. They end up looking cartoonish. But here we have Pennywise the clown, well, sort of...This is the DVD cover for the newest version of the movie.
I made this graph to be a twin sized afghan when using 2 dc per graph square with an H hook. I'll post a photo when I'm done working it up.
If you'd like to try it yourself, you can go to kendrascrochetedcreations.com and save or print right from your browser.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
My first C2C graph! (Christmas themed)
Christmas boots |
I've never started out to create a c2c graph, though I like working them up myself. I'm never sure how big to make the graph! It took some trial and error (and tears of frustration) on my part to decide on a graph size for my twin afghans and I really didn't look forward to going through that again. So for this one, I looked back to a graph that I worked up and had to modify to get the size I wanted and did a little math to find *voila* that a 40 x 60 graph in c2c would serve me well for a lapghan if I used an I hook to work it up.
*Backstory on the process:
Basically, I liked the width of the blanket, but the graph I was using was square and it wasn't long enough. I (yuck) did a few straight rows of dc across the top when I was done to make it a more acceptable length to me, hated it, donated it, and started again. But this time I knew I wanted it to include those rows worked into the c2c. I added half those rows to the bottom of the graph and half to the top of the graph. When I finished, the graph was an acceptable size to work and it turned out great.
If you'd like to work this Christmas themed graph into a lapghan for yourself, email me at kendrascrochetedcreations@gmail.com for the pdf of the graph. "Christmas Boots" should be in the subject line and any questions you have should be in the body of the email. I do not have instructions to work the c2c method, but if you need them, look here for them. That page also includes a link for a video tutorial as well as written instructions with pictures.
If you work it up, please send me a picture of the finished product! I love to see my graphs turned into real world items. I'd love to see this worked up with custom colors on the boots for maybe a favorite sports team. Maize and Blue boots on a Christmas green background would be perfect for my family! What colors will you use?
Saturday, April 4, 2020
toy restoration
This is my 42 year old Mickey Mouse. I got him from my grandpa when I was about 2 years old. I remember walking with him through the department store and finding it on the floor. I picked it up, like toddlers do, and held onto it. When Grandpa realized I had it he tried to take it from me to put it back but I screamed (I don't remember this part! I remember being a VERY good little girl😁) and he couldn't bear to make his precious little princess scream so he decided to go ahead and get it for me. Unfortunately, it didn't have a price tag so he stopped one of the workers to ask and she tried to find another one like it that had a tag, but there was a problem. There were no others like it in the store! The whole store! She asked other workers who had no idea. I don't know what price they settled on but my adoring grandpa bought me this Mickey Mouse and I've loved him best of all ever since. You can tell, can't you? He's been gnawed on, bitten, cried on, slept on/with and loved to pieces. Literally! One time my dad and I were playing around and he acted like he was going to steal Mickey from me and when I yanked him back, the poor dear's arm fell off (Mickey's arm, not Dad's)! I was horrified and so was Dad! He immediately sewed Mickey's arm back on for me and told me it was his bionic arm since it was now stronger than the other one (at the seam).
This is what Mickey is supposed to look like! |
I began by hand washing him with mild soap in the sink to get rid of the surface "stuff" stuck to him. The stains on his shirt didn't come out right away, so I used some baking soda and vinegar and a soft brush to rub it in. It helped brighten up his hands, too! Ugh, I didn't take a picture of the nasty water, but it was pretty brown. I found a reason for that though...
Once he was cleaned up in the sink I decided it would take forever for him to dry since he fell in and got soaked clear through. Since I needed to restuff him anyway (all the stuffing had migrated from his torso to his head and legs) I'd take the old stuffing out and replace it with new, dry, clean polyfill. That's when I realized he was stuffed with...I'm not sure, nutshells? Maybe (did they put nutshells in toys in the 70s? I couldn't find any info to confirm that)? Which of course turned the water brown, like an unpleasant looking cup of tea. So, I restuffed him, brushed him out with a wire brush to help remove the stuck on filth that didn't come off no matter how hard I rubbed (and to fluff him back up...see the difference in my uber-loved Mickey and the new one? Yikes!) and replaced the button on his shirt front. The button came from Grandma's button box that she gave me a few years before I lost her. I used to make button strings in this box when I was very young and stayed at her house.
Grandma's button box... with a few of my own added |
bonus find in the button box |
(grandma's button box in the corner) |
worn spot |
In all his newly restored glory! (Do you see his bionic arm?) |
*That turned up collar on the right? It's always been like that. I could have fixed it, but I think it adds to his charm.
Saturday, March 14, 2020
Lighthouse silhouette graph
Lighthouse |
On February 17 this year, I lost a beloved friend. She had been battling cancer, which she kept mostly to herself because she didn't like people to worry about her. So when I got the message from her cousin (who was my best friend from the time we were 6 years old!) it was great shock to me. My friend, Stacy, had insisted that she was getting better. She told me of recurring kidney infections, but not that her cancer had come back. She was an amazing woman. She had a great capacity to love. She sewed purses and wallets and had a business doing so out of her home. Several months ago she had to put her business on hold and move back in with her parents.
Stacy's Star |
Stacy loved lighthouses and had a collection of them so I decided to include her favorite item in the design. And I think there is something poetic about sunsets, which Stacy also loved, so I included a background of a sunset. I love the colors in the first one which is just titled "Lighthouse," but I was asked to make it with more of a yellow/orange theme. When I did so, it seemed very bare so I added 3 birds flying off together. I chose 3 because Stacy had 2 sisters.
At Stacy's funeral, there was a very moving story about an aunt who thought of her when she saw a bright shining star in the sky (which I can tell you is very appropriate. She really was the bright shining star in the family). When I realized I hadn't made the graph the correct proportions for a 5 x 6 throw I added rows at the top and there was a lot of blank space so I added one single bright shining star in her honor.
All of that to say this: Until her birthday on April 17, 2020, I would like to ask for a donation of $1 for either graph if you'd like to make a lighthouse afghan of your own (the star and birds are easily skipped if you don't want them in there). Please PayPal me the donation with the title of the graph in the notes section of the transfer and I'll email you the pdf of the graph. After April 17, email kendrascrochet@gmail.com with either "lighthouse" or "Stacy's Star" in the subject line and I'll email you the pdf free of charge.
If you'd like me to make you one, I would love to as I plan on donating the profits to the family for her headstone, or whatever they need it for, at the time of the benefit. Temporarily, I'm asking $50 for the throw, if you pre-order by April 17. After then, the price goes back to normal. Email me to order.
I'm working on a finished product right now to be raffled off. If you'd like to order a raffle ticket, please let me know and I'll put you in contact with the one in charge of the raffle. Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5. Finished photo to be posted as soon as I"m done with it!
Saturday, February 22, 2020
Time to slow down!
Well, I certainly didn't mean to go off on that tangent! Let me show you what I've been doing instead.
There are a couple baby dresses in my Etsy shop ( www.etsy.com/shop/KendrasCrochet ) and I added this baby cardigan also. I wish I had a baby model!
Baby cardigan |
The owl scarf is for my cousin to match the owl gloves and owl hat she already has.
Messy photo of Owl scarf |
Crochet! Magazine |
The second cover up is from an unlabeled ball from that collection. If anyone recognizes this color please let me know because I am in love! Pattern from a pinterest post called Whirl Mandala Cardigan
Mandala Cover-up |
Sonic! |