Free Crochet Pattern: Small Fish Applique

This applique was originally created for a hat for my littlest fisherman! They work up super quick and they are very easy. The pattern calls for a size H hook but in the above example I've shown how changing the hook size can yield a slightly smaller/bigger fish applique.

Skill Level: Beginner

Supplies:
Size H (5.0 mm) Crochet Hook
Worsted Weight Yarn, in choice of colors
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl st - Slip Stitch

Note:
-Stitches placed between these brackets [ ] indicate a group of stitches that are all worked in the same space.

Row 1: Magic circle, ch 1, 6 sc in circle. Join with sl st.
Row 2: Ch 1, [sc, ch 1, sl st to top of sc, hdc, sc, ch 1, sl st to top of sc] all in same space.

Fasten off.

Optional: Using a tapestry needle and a small amount of black yarn stitch on a small eye.

Fasten off and sew in ends.

Free Crochet Pattern: Chevron Rag or Pot Holder

(Shown in from left: Bernat Handicrafter Pale Yellow & White

Lily Sugar n Cream Hot Pink, Ombre Love & White 

Lily Sugar n Cream Hot Pink, Yellow & White)

This simple pattern yields a larger size rag, if you would like a slightly smaller rag you can try going down a hook size. The pattern is written for the Yellow & White Chevron design in the above photo, feel free to change up the color changes how you wish though.

If you would like to add a some texture to your rag, work in the BLO for rows 2-20.

Below is an example rag worked in the Back Loop Only (and the border was also left off).

(Shown in Bernat Handicrafter Pale Yellow & Country Red)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

-Jenni

Skill Level: Easy

Finished Size: 9" x 9"

Supplies:
Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn, approx. 65 yds. per 1 rag
Size I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms):
Ch - Chain
Sc - Single Crochet
Sl St - Slip Stitch
Sk - Skip
Sp - Space

Note:
-Stitches placed between these brackets [ ] indicate a group of stitches to all be working into the same space.

Gauge: 4 sc =  approx. 1"


For a pot holder: Make 2
For a rag: Make 1

Row 1: Ch 46, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. Ch 1, turn. (45 sc)
Row 2-4: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. Ch 1, turn. (45 sc)
Row 5: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. (45 sc)

Fasten off and join new color with sl st & ch 1.

Row 6-9: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. Ch 1, turn. (45 sc)
Row 10: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. (45 sc)

Fasten off and join new color with sl st & ch 1.

Row 11-14: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. Ch 1, turn. (45 sc)
Row 15: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. (45 sc)

Fasten off and join new color with sl st & ch 1.

Row 16-19: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. Ch 1, turn. (45 sc)
Row 20: 2 sc in first. *Sc in 4, sk 2, sc in 4, 3 sc in next.* Repeat *to* across until you have one sp left. 2 sc in last. (45 sc)

For a pot holder: Fasten off, make your 2nd rag. When the 2nd rag is complete, hold together the two rags and work the edge below working through both rags as you go.
For a rag: Do not fasten off, continue below with the edge (or you can leave the edge off if you like).

Edge:
Sc around the entire edge of the rag. At each corner/point work the following: [sc, ch 2, sc].
After you have worked all the way around the rag/potholder if you would like a loop for hanging work the following into the last sp: [ch 8, sl st] then join to the first sc you made for the edging.
Fasten off and sew in ends.