Secret Crochet Box

This week famous Corona virus has reached Freiburg. But we have got nothing to worry about if we keep taking care of simple hygiene measures! Regular hands disinfection after contacts with door handles in public places is one of them. To keep a disinfection lotion always close and still be stylish? Possible if you have a nice looking lotion case 🙂 I have crocheted one yesterday and now I want to share the pattern with you! You can hang it on your purse or belt.

PS: I was really lucky to get the last bottle of disinfection in a store so if you still have none, go and get one right now!

You will need:

3,5 mm crochet hook
Cotton green yarn leftovers
scissors

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – 2 sc in one st (used to increase the number of stitches)
FPdc – front post double crochet
BPdc – back post double crochet
BPtrc – back post treble crochet (American terms)
X N – repeat N times
at the end of every round total number of stitches is shown

The pattern:

5 ch
Round 1: 3 sc in the 2nd ch on the hook, sc in next 2 st, 3 sc in next st,s in next 2 st (10)
Round 2: inc, sc in next st, inc, sc in next 2 st, inc, sc in next st, inc, sc in next 2 st (14)
Round 3: sc in next st, inc, inc, inc, sc in next 4 st, inc, inc, inc, sc in next 3 st (20)
3 sl st, dc in next 5 st, 3 ch, turn the crochetness.

Now we crochet a side part of the case. Just continue crocheting up the line 5 st thick. Turn the crochetness after every round. 3 turning st are counted as a st.
Crochet up, I will call the next round R2 and count the rounds further.
R2: skip 2 st and BPtrc in the 3rd st, BPdc in the previous st (the 2nd skipped st), BPtrc in the previous st (the 1st skipped st), dc in the last st of the round (5)
R3: 3 ch, FPdc in next 3 st, dc in next st (5)
R4-7: repeat R2, R3, R2, R3
R8: 3 ch, BPdc in next 3 st, dc in next st (5)
Your current crocheting is pictured on the Pic 1 below. Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in the end.
Now look at the bottom part (Round 3) and skip 5 st from the side part you have completed. Insert the hook in the 6st st and make dc in next 5 st. 3 ch and turn the crochetness. Repeat R2-R8 but don’t fasten off, 5 ch, SC in next 5 st (upper round of the first side part), 5 ch, sc in next 6 st.
You are now at the pic 2 below.
Round 4: 2 ch and crochet 4 dc the next 4 at all together, dc in next 5 st, next 5 dc together, dc in next 5 st. Picture 3 below. Fasten off and cut the yarn.
85 Ch, pull it through the bottom part in two side points, join the chain inside the case. See the Picture 4 below. Cut the yarn.
Weave in all ends. Place the disinfection lotion bottle inside.

Aaand tadaaa, the case is finished! Hang it on your purse!

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Baby Yoda Hat Free Crochet Pattern

February 24, 2020 Secret Crochet Box

The carnival time in Germany is almost over and we can relax again because last days we did nothing but prepared our costumes for going out today, on Rose Monday. Sadly I got sick and couldn’t wear my outfit, but I keep the idea and surprise you next year 😉

Today I want to talk about the costumes of my boys who dressed up as the Mandalorian and the Child (or baby Yoda as we all like to call him). It’s amazing how much we can make crocheting so I share the pattern with you and if you like the idea, you might want to surprise your friends for the next costume party!

Materials:

6 mm crochet hook
recommended for the hook green yarn (I used a left over green yarn (175 m = 100 g) that is why inner part of the ears is darker. You might want to use the same colour for all parts)
scissors

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
dinc – in this case: 2 double crochet in 1 st
ddec – crochet 2 dc together
(…) X 10 – repeat “…” 10 times

The hat is for a 2-4 years old child (52-54 cm head size). The hat consists of a regular beanie and ears. The pattern is very universal so if you just want to make a beanie: follow the pattern, ignore the ears and put your own accessories! You can also see the post on Instagram @nicecrocheting!

The Pattern

The beanie:

Note: every round starts with 3 ch which are counted as one dc in the pattern!!!
Round 1: 10 dc in the magic ring; sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (10)
Round 2: 2 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (20)
Round 3: (2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in the next st) 10 x, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (30)
Round 4: (2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts) 10 x, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (40)
Round 5: (2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts) 10 x, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (50)
Round 6: (2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts) 10 x, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (60)
Round 7: 1 dc in each st around, sl st to the 1st dc of the round to join (60)
Rounds 8-15: repeat round 7 (60)
Round 16: a decorative round, optional: 1 sl st (loosely) in each st around, finish off and weave in ends (60)

Ears (make 2 pairs):

Note: every round starts with 3 ch which are counted as one dc in the pattern!!!
Round 1: 2 dc in magic ring (2)
Round 2: 2 dc in all st (4)
Round 3: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) X 2 (6)
Round 4: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 st) X 2 (8)
Round 5: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 st) X 2 (10)
Round 6: (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 4 st)X 2 (12)
Rounds 7-9: dc in all st (12)
Round 10: dc, ddec, dc in next 6 st, ddec, dc (10)
Round 11: dc, ddec, dc in next 4 st, ddec, dc (8)

Fasten off, cut the yarn. This is one side of one ear. Make the second side the exact same way but don’t cut the yarn at the end. Insert the crochet hook in the corresponding corners of two sides together and crochet around (sc) the two sides. When you reach the end of the ear fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.

Make the second ear the exact same way and see both ears to the hat.

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Yoga Socks Free Crochet Pattern

February 2, 2020December 2, 2025 Secret Crochet Box

Most of my days start with Yoga with Adriene and I love it. But when I practise yoga somewhere else I often get cold feet (literally:) ) Because I am a crochet addict I want to crochet everything so here are my yoga socks with nacked toes and heel for the best practise. Also I was really lucky to get an awesome yarn of “ocean” colours with a gradient. I love the yarn so much and the colours match so much to practising yoga. So I want to suggest you to get a yarn that you will like, or that will make you calm. One more important thing: the yarn should be soft and pleasant for your skin, otherwise you will get desturbed during the meditation time.

You will need:

3,5 mm crochet hook
super nice yarn matching the hook size
scissors

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
FPdc – front post double crochet
BPdc – back post double crochet
X N – repeat N times
at the end of every round total number of stitches is shown

Pattern:

Round 1: make 50 ch, join the last and the first st with a sl st
From now on you will make 3 ch starting a new round (this turning st will be counted as 1 st), then turn crocheting to go to the opposite direction. At the end of every round join the round with a sl st. I will mention it only in the Round 2 for you to understand how it looks like.
Round 2: 3 ch, dc in all st, sl st, 3 ch and turn the crocheting (50)
Round 3: (FPdc, BPdc) X 12, hdc in next 25 st (50, remember: 3 ch counts as 1 st)
Round 4: hdc in next 24 st, and then crochet FPdc in the BPdc of the previous round and the BPdc in the FPdc of the previous round (because you have turned the crocheting, the post stitches will “look” to the same direction from round to round and the crochetness will look like a ribbling) (50)
Now repeat Rounds 3 and 4 fives times each.
You have got 14 Rounds.
Round 15: repeat the Round 3
Round 16: 3 ch but do not turn the crocheting this time. (FPdc, BPdc) X 12, make 25 ch, skip the rest of the st and join the chain to the first st of the round with sl st (50)

Round 17: (from this round continue with making 3 ch and turning) dc in next 25 ch, (FPdc, BPdc) X 12 (50)

Rounds 18-47 (or as long as you want): (FPdc, BPdc) – crochet it the whole Round. Just take care that the convex always stays on one side.

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in the end. You finished the socks!
Namaste 🙂

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Egg Cozy Baby Yoda

January 22, 2020January 22, 2020 Secret Crochet Box

Is not the Child the most adorable character of a TV show ever? I could not stop looking at him watching the series and now when the season is over, I miss him. So I crocheted one for me to think of baby Yoda when I am having a breakfast! As always: simple pattern, beginners are welcome! Join me if you miss baby Yoda, too!

You will need:

3,5 mm and 6 mm crochet hook (I have crocheted the head with the smaller hook so one cant see the fill)
light brown and green yarn
scissors
stitch marker
safety eyes (I had 5 mm)
sewing needle
black yarn to embroider the mouth
fiberfill

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
st – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
inc – 2 sc in 1 st
dec – crochet 2 st together
X N – repeat N times
at the end of every round total number of stitches is shown

If it is your first amigurumi attempt ever, you might want to have a look at my tricks for crocheting amigurumi and ideas for interesting amigurumi stuffing. I am sure you will find it helpful! Have fun crocheting!

The pattern

Good news first: now you can find nicecrocheting and my pattern on Instagram!

The body (light brown yarn):

Round 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Round 2: inc X 5 (10)
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) X 5 (15)
Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) X 5 (20)
Round 5: (sc in next 3 st, inc) X 5 (25)
Rounds 6-12: sc in all st (25)

Fasten off, cut the yarn and weave in the end.

The head (green yarn):

Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6 )
Round 2: inc X 6 (12)
Round 3: (sc in next st, inc) X 6 (18)
Round 4: (sc in next 2 st, inc) X 6 (24)
Round 5-8: sc in all st (24)
Round 9: (sc in next 2 st, dec) X 6 (18)
Round 10: (sc in next 1 st, dec) X 6 (12)
Fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing the head to the body.

Ears (green yarn):

Round 1: 4 sc in magic ring (4)
Round 2: sc in all st (4)
Round 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) X 2 (6)
Round 4: sc in all st (6)
Round 5: (3 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st) X 2 (9)
Round 6: sc in all st (9)
Fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a tail for sewing.