Tuesday Tutorial - Mexico Market Bag

Here is a free pattern from Meighen.

The Mexico Market Bag

Inspired by the fishing nets around here and the street merchants everywhere.

K hook and baby/light weight yarn (number 2)



Row 1: 10hdc in magic circle
 Row 2: 2hdc in each hdc around (20)
 Row 3: 1hdc in first and 2hdc in next repeat around (30)
 Row 4: 1hdc in first 2 and 2hdc in third repeat around (40)
 Row 5: 1hdc in first 3 and 2hdc in fourth repeat around (50)
 Row 6: 1hdc in first 4 and 2hdc in fifth repeat around (60)
 Row 7: ch4 (counts as first tr throughout), tr in second sp from ch, *ch1, skip sp, tr in next sp *repeat around and join in 3rd ch of ch4 (30)

 Row 8-16: ch4, *tr in next ch sp, ch1 *repeat around and join in 3rd ch of ch4 (30)
 Row 17: ch1(does not count as hdc), 2hdc in ea ch1 sp (60)
 Row 18-19: ch1, hdc around (60)
 Row 20: ch1, hdc in same and next 9 sts, ch1, turn (10)
 Continue with 10 hdc turning each row until you have enough length for the strap. Count 20 sts from the beginning of the strap around the top of the bag and connect. You can use a sc, sl st, or a yarn needle. Whatever you prefer.

Crochet Pattern- Hooded Cowl

For this pattern you need:

          * Size P hook
          * 2 coordinating skeins of yarn, I used Red heart Soft White Fleck and Red Heart Primary. They need to be medium weight.

Use both yarns at the same time.

Ch 60.

Join in first chain.

row 1. ch2(counts as first dc), dc around, join.

row 2-4. ch2 (counts as first dc) dc around, join.

row 5. ch2, *decrease in the next 2 sts, dc* repeat * 8 times, dc across the rest, join.

row 6-12. ch2(counts as first dc), dc across, join.

row 13. *decrease in the next 2 sts, dc* repeat* across, join

row 14-18. ch2 dc across, join.

fasten off, weave in ends

email or comment with any questions!

You can wear it two ways

The small end is the top, the large end is the bottom.

Hope you all enjoy this pattern!

Tuesday Tutorial: Free Crochet Pattern for Fingerless Gloves

Today I'm going to share a crochet pattern that I made up. It's for fingerless gloves that I made my friend a few weeks ago to match her cloche hat and cowl.

This pattern is worked in the back loops only for all rows but the foundation and when you sew it together. I used Lion Brand Homespun Yarn which is a bulky weight yarn and a K hook. You can use any bulky (6) weight yarn and a K hook. Or, use a smaller hook for a smaller size. The ch1 at the end of each row does not count as the first stitch.

Chain 26 turn.

Dc in 2nd ch from hook and next 24, ch1 turn. (25)

25dc, ch1, for 2 more rows.

This row is where you'll insert your thumb hole. 6dc, ch4, 2dc, 13hdc, ch1, turn.

25hdc, ch1, turn.

4 rows of 25dc, ch1, turn.

2 rows of 25hdc, ch1, turn.

Fold right sides together and using a yarn needle sew together.

There you have it! Super easy, really comfy, and really quick to work up. Let me know if you have questions and I'm more than happy to help!!

Please note this pattern is to be used for personal use only. Please don't make these and sell them. If you want one that's already made because you don't want to make them yourself, that's fine! Let us know and we'll make them for you! We have a shop and will happily sell you a set of these. So, please be nice and don't sell this pattern or use it for things you sell. Thanks, friends. :)