Almost daily I see makers asking for quick patterns or patterns that require little to no sewing and make great market prep items, so I have compiled a list of patterns that work up quickly and/or are “no sew”, making them great for market prepping!
Of course, there are tons of awesome quick/no sew patterns available, but these are a few I have compiled so far, I hope you found a few that you enjoy!
My chunky bee was inspired by the “Tik Tok Bee” from Hooked By Robin! My chunky bee works up super fast, but If you’d prefer a worsted weight bee and have a bit more time, absolutely check out Robin’s bee here: https://www.hookedbyrobin.com/blog/2019/03/amigurumi-bumblebee-free-crochet.html
Stitches:
MC – Magic Circle
ST(S) – Stitch(es)
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
Supplies:
7mm hook
Super bulky weight yarn – main color, stripe color, wing color
25mm safety eyes or 1” felt eyes
Polyfil
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Notes/Tips:
Let’s get started!
BODY
Round 1:
MAIN COLOR
MC
9 SC
Round 2:
INC x 9 (18)
Round 3:
(SC, INC) x 9 (27)
Round 4:
(2 SC, INC) x 9 (36)
Round 5:
SC in each ST around (36)
Note: if you are using safety eyes insert your eyes between round 3-4 or 4-5 with 8-9 STS between, this is all based on your own preference! Before placing eyes, make sure your beginning ST is centered at the top or bottom of the bee so that your color changes will be hidden by the wings or be the bottom of your bee.
Round 6-7:
Switch to stripe color
SC in each ST around (36)
Round 8-9:
Switch to body color
SC in each ST around (36)
Round 10-11:
Switch to stripe color
SC in each ST around (36)
Round 12-13:
Switch to body color
SC in each ST around (36)
Cut off stripe color yarn and tie the tail ends together to secure.
Round 14:
(2 SC, DEC) x 9 (27)
Round 15:
(SC, DEC) x 9 (18)
Round 16:
DEC x 9 (9)
Leave a few inch tail and fasten off. Use the tail to weave through the remaining 9 STS and cinch closed, secure the tail and hide inside.
WINGS
Round 1:
MC
6 SC
Round 2:
INC x 6 (12)
Round 3:
(HDC, HDC INC) x 6 (18)
Leave a long tail for sewing and fasten off. If you haven’t already, weave in the beginning tail from the start of the MC.
Using the long tail end sew each wing to the bee body; I like to sew my wings where the strip color changes are, this will help to hide the color jog a bit. This is all based on preference and you can position the color changes to the bottom of the bee if you wish.
If you’re using felt eyes, make sure to use your wings as a center point and glue them onto your bee in the position you best like, by placing the eyes further apart or closer together you can change the bee’s expression – making each bee unique!
I can’t wait to see all of your adorable bees!! Please be sure to tag me in your finished photos, I love seeing what you all create 🥰
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Crochet Farmhouse Plaid Pumpkins
Pattern by SheepishStitches
The Farmhouse Plaid Pumpkins are cute, rustic, and EASY! The plaid isn’t worked in the typical plaid method you may be accustomed to. With a twist on the traditional technique, you’ll love how simple this adorable pumpkin really is to create and how quickly you can make your very own plaid inspired pumpkin patch!
Crochet Witch Backpack
Pattern by ACraftyConcept
Learn step-by-step how to make this spooktacular witchy crochet backpack just in time for Halloween. Free tutorial includes video, photo and written instruction.
Crochet Poison Apple Halloween Doll
Pattern by MonsterHook
They are small, they are bad and they only distribute spoiled candy to greedy children 🍭🎃☠️
Crochet Jack-O-Lantern Bag
Pattern by LoopsandLoveCrochet
These Jack O’ Lantern bags are perfect for trick or treating! This free pattern works up super fast in double stranded worsted weight yarn, and the fun facial features are sewn on at the end.
Crochet Succulent Pumpkin Cozy
Pattern by Mjsoffthehookdesigns
Follow this crochet tutorial to make your own gorgeous crochet succulent garden. This tutorial not only teaches you how to crochet the succulent pumpkin cozy but also how to make the potted succulent.
Crochet Skull Earrings
Pattern by CrochetKnitJewelry
These skull earrings are unique and memorable, making them a great accessory any time you want to be festive and can’t wear a whole costume.
Crochet Hazel the Happy Witch
Pattern by LoopsandLoveCrochet
Hazel the Happy Witch is friendly and fun to crochet. She is about 12 inches and perfect for cuddling! Hazel can also sit on a shelf to add to your Halloween décor.
Crochet Candy-Corn Garland
Pattern by Aubrey&Aaden
Add some fall décor to your walls or mantle with this beautiful candy corn Garland. Each candy corn is approximately 3.25” tall and adjustable along the garland to create a length that works for your space. Uses basic stitches and worsted weight yarn, this is a great beginner/intermediate project that works up quickly.
Pattern by BrianakDesigns
The Hello Pumpkin Crochet Pillow is a festive fall décor piece for any fall lover!
Crochet Boho Rustic Pumpkin
Pattern by KnitsandNova
Get ready for fall with this cute Boho inspired pumpkin pattern…rustic, yet elegant for that extra special touch in your home
Pattern by RavenTraxDesigns
These cute little treat jars work up quickly, making them a perfect last minute treat for teachers, classroom exchanges or trunk or treats!
Pattern by KnottedFaux
This is a pattern for a foot tall bat with a 20-in wing span. This item is made with glass claws and has wire in each toe so it can cling to things.
Pattern by tanflowconcrochet
Who wants to float? 🎈
Learn how to make the ‘Mini Winter Braid Stocking’ using Sheepish Stitches’ crochet pattern!
Every year I see makers stressing that they haven’t started their Christmas gifts/makes yet and the “deadline” is approaching. To help with the maker stress, I’m releasing this adorable Mini Winter Braid Stocking crochet pattern with plenty of time to get a jump on this holiday season!
These stockings are adorable in a variety of colors and they work up SO quickly, making them great for gift giving too! Think about the hard to shop for person on your list, a secret Santa exchange, or if you need a few easy co-worker gifts! Add a gift card for a cup of coffee, their favorite dinner, or a store you know they love to shop. These mini stockings would also be great with some thoughtful tasty treats like hard candies or some chocolates.
You can also download the PDF’s for my full size version of the Winter Braid Stocking as well as this mini size at SheepishStitches.com. You will find the PDF files have more photos for step by step visuals on parts you may need to see along with the written directions.
Mini Winter Braid Stocking Crochet Pattern by Sheepish Stitches | Holi – Sheepish Stitches Crochet
Winter Braid Stocking Crochet Pattern by Sheepish Stitches – Sheepish Stitches Crochet
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Supplies:
5.5mm hook
Optional:
Stitch marker
Notes:
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Stitches:
MC – Magic Circle
HDC – Half Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet
SC 3rd Loop – Single Crochet 3rd loop
ST – Stitch
STS – Stitches
INC – Increase
DEC – Decrease
SK – Skip
SKD – Skipped
SC 3 tog – Single Crochet 3 stitches together
Puff ST – *yarn over, insert hook into stitch and draw up a loop*. Repeat * two more times. Yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on the hook.SC 3 tog – insert hook into the first stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on the hook. You’ve now made 3 stitches into 1.
Round 1:
Make a magic circle
10 HDC into circle (10)
HDC INC in each ST around (20)
[HDC, INC] x 10 (30)
HDC in each ST around
SL ST to join (30)
CH 1
SC 3rd loop in the same ST and every ST around
SL ST to join (30)
CH 2
Working in the ST to the right of the CH 2:
puff ST
*Working to the left as normal: SK 1 ST
HDC in the next ST
Working back into the SKD ST: puff ST*
Repeat * around
SL ST to the first HDC (15 puffs)
Turn and CH 2
Working in the ST to the right of the CH 2:
puff ST
*Working to the left as normal: SK 1 ST
HDC in the next ST
Working back into the SKD ST: puff ST*
Repeat * around
SL ST to the first HDC (15 puffs)
Turn and CH 1
HDC in each ST around (30)
CH 1
SC 3rd loop in the same ST and every ST around
SL ST to join (30)
CH 1
HDC in the same ST and the next 9 STS (10)
Turn your work and CH 1
HDC DEC
6 HDC
HDC DEC (8)
Turn and CH 1
HDC DEC
4 HDC
HDC DEC (6)
Turn and CH 1
HDC INC
4 HDC
HDC INC (8)
Turn and CH 1
HDC INC
6 HDC
HDC INC (10)
SC in the next 8 STS
Now you’re near the end of the heel, you will have to create spaces but you will now SC 3 tog to bring the heel together (As shown in photo )
*SK the next ST and HDC into the next
Working back into the SKD ST: puff ST*
Repeat * 9 more times
SC 3 tog to close the heel
SL ST to join (30)
Turn and CH 2
Working in the ST to the right of the CH 2:
puff ST
*Working to the left as normal: SK 1 ST
HDC in the next ST
Working back into the SKD ST: puff ST*
Repeat * around
SL ST to the first HDC (15 puffs)
Turn and CH 1
HDC in each ST around (30)
CH 1
SC 3rd loop in the same ST and every ST around
SL ST to join (30)
Round 14:
CH 2
Working in the ST to the right of the CH 2:
puff ST
*Working to the left as normal: SK 1 ST
HDC in the next ST
Working back into the SKD ST: puff ST*
Repeat * around
SL ST to the first HDC (15 puffs)
Turn and CH 2
Working in the ST to the right of the CH 2:
puff ST
*Working to the left as normal: SK 1 ST
HDC in the next ST
Working back into the SKD ST: puff ST*
Repeat * around
SL ST to the first HDC (15 puffs)
Turn and CH 1
HDC in each ST around (30)
CH 1
SC 3rd loop in the same ST and every ST around
SL ST to join (30)
CH 1
HDC in every ST around (30)
Continue with the cuff option of your choice
Cut yarn and attach the fur yarn.
*CH 1
HDC in every ST around (30)*
Repeat * 2 more rounds, for a total of 3 rounds. At the end of round 3; SL ST to join. Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.
CH 13
Row 1:
SC in 2nd from hook and across (12)
SS in the next 2 STS on the stocking.
Turn. Do not CH 1.
Row 2:
SC in the first ST
SCBLO in the next 10 STS
SC in the last ST (12)
Turn and CH 1
Row 3:
SC in the first ST
SCBLO in the next 10 STS
SC in the last ST (12)
SL ST to the next 2 STS on the stocking
Turn. Do not CH 1
Repeat rows 2 & 3 all the way around the stocking. When you get back to the beginning, SL ST the two sides together (12).
Fasten off and weave in any remaining ends.
Fold the rim of the stocking down so the seam is hidden inside the stocking trim.
Continue with the hanging loop if you wish to hang the stocking
HANGING LOOP
If you wish to add a loop to hang your stocking: use the heel side of the stocking and find the middle of the cuff. Re-attach yarn and CH 9, fasten off leaving a 3” tail. Use the tail to sew the CH to the stockings cuff to create a loop.
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A few years back I stumbled across a photo of some super cute bikini top can koozies and I shared them to my Facebook friends, recently the photo resurfaced in my Facebook memories notifications, I thought these koozies were so fun and perfect for summer time so I re-shared the photo for my Facebook friends to enjoy again. Upon sharing I had people reach out to me for the finished products and I was excited to get started on these fun little novelty koozies!
Being the photo was a few years old and had no water mark, I had no idea who had created the photo I was looking at. I set out to locate a pattern I liked but I wasn’t finding ‘the right one’, so I turned to social media to make a call for help! I posted the photo I had from several years back to my Instagram stories and asked if by chance anyone happened to know whose pattern the photo was designed from…
Unfortunately, no one had an answer to this photo. I had one response of “I don’t know that pattern. But I’ve made some of my own. I’ve never written my pattern down. I guess I should”. And another responder sent me a photo for a ‘hula top’ pattern design. Neither were the responses I had been hoping for. With that being said, I took it upon myself to design my own pattern to look just as I had wanted it, and to fulfill my open orders!
Once I completed several of these cute little koozies, I was proud to share my completed work for others to enjoy as much as I did! Upon posting I was surprised at how many people were enjoying MY design and asking if I would be releasing the pattern…I didn’t really have intentions of releasing this design, as I just whipped them up quickly to fulfill my own orders….
Due to the response this koozie had created, I started to dig further into “Boob Can Cozies” and looking at dates of creation to see what I could find and based on what I had found, someone made a boob can cozy as far back as 2010. Again, this information is based on what I found in a quick search….This is not me saying this designer was the absolute first to create this pattern!
The 2010 maker no longer offers her pattern and while mine is different from hers… I decided I would reach out to her and explain my situation and ask her if she would mind if I would share MY design to all of you asking for it, while crediting her for the 2010 make of a “Boob Can Cozy”. She was super nice to chat with and she was completely fine with me going forward and giving you all the pattern to what I did. She went on to say, “I made it a free pattern, it would be nice if it remained that way.” So thanks to Keesha, I am bringing all of you a free pattern for this super cute boob can koozie!
Show Keesha some love and head on over to her Ravelry page and check out her 2010 version of the “Booby Coozy” https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/booby-coozy
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Lets get started!
Supplies:
Stitches:
MC – Magic circle
CH – Chain
ST – Stitch
STS – Stitches
SL ST – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
HDC – Half Double Crochet
Notes:
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Using skin tone:
Round 1:
MC
12 HDC
Round 2:
INC x 12 (24)
Round 3:
(HDC, INC ) x 12 (36)
Round 4:
SC in each ST around
SL ST to join (36)
Round 5:
HDC BLO in each ST around
SL ST to join (36)
Round 6-17:
HDC in each ST around
SL ST to join (36)
Fasted off and weave in the ends
Using nipple color:
Round 1:
MC
6 SC
Round 2:
INC x 6 (12)
Switch to skin tone:
Round 3:
(SC, INC) x 6 (18)
Secure all the ends currently inside of the boob at this point.
Round 4-5:
SC in each ST around (18)
Fasted off leaving a long tail to sew onto the koozie.
Using nipple color:
Leaving about a 3” tail – CH 3
SL ST to the back bump on the first CH to form a ring
Fasted off leaving about 3” and use both ends to secure to the nipple color area
Round 1:
MC
9 SC
Round 2:
(2 SC, 3 SC in the SAME ST) x 3
Round 3:
3 SC, 3 SC in the SAME ST
(4 SC, 3 SC in the SAME ST) x 2
1 SC
Round 4:
4 SC, 2 SC in the SAME ST
(6 SC, 2 SC in the SAME ST) x 2
7 SC this should take you to the corner of the bikini top.
Fasten off and weave in ends
Cut a piece of cotton about 20” long and two pieces about 12” long. Using the 20” piece and a tapestry needle; weave the cotton through the bottom round of stitches on the BACK side of the bikini top – do this for both triangles of the top.
Using the 12” pieces; secure to the top point of the triangle with a knot and weave in the excess end – do this for both of the triangles.
You’ve now created the bikini top. We will use the excess ends to secure the top to the can koozie.
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Learn more on testing your tension prior to starting a crochet (or knit) project to help ensure the correct final size of the finished project.
Let’s talk about ‘gauge’ or ‘testing your tension’ and why it is important in crochet. I’m often asked “what is the gauge part of the pattern?” or “ where do I start the project?” When I first taught myself to crochet I had no idea what gauge was or that such a thing even existed. Simply put: gauge is a measurement of your tension.
Gauge is especially important when making things to meet specific sizes, such as garments or hats. Have you ever made a whole project just to find in the end it didn’t fit, or didn’t turn out the size the designer outlined in the pattern? When you crochet (or knit) you can tell that your work will turn out to the size the designer has specified, by testing your tension prior to starting a project.
You can measure gauge in width (stitches) and height (rows), or as a pattern or stitch repeat based on how the designer has laid out the gauge swatch portion of the pattern. When crocheting patterns designed by Sheepish Stitches, you will find if I provided a swatch, I place the swatch instructions as the first thing when starting the project. My patterns have been designed this way so as a maker, the pattern flows in order of how it should be followed.
You may find that different designers have different preferences of what their swatch may entail. Personally, my swatches general are not a part of the final project. The swatch will have instructions to complete a square to measure 4” x 4” and I personally prefer when swatches are counted by whole stitches (ie 12 STS by 5 rows VS 10.5 STS by 3.5 rows) but I understand halves happen. Again; different designers, different preferences.
You can easily measure your swatch with a tape measure or if your prefer a “swatch ruler” you will find your local craft store may carry them as well as online retailers. Either way, you will get the job done to ensure the size of your finished project.
So how does gauge influence the size of your work? The designer has determined the measurements of the project based on their own gauge. Some makers crochet tight while others may crochet loosely. Meaning, if the designer made a project where 10 stitches measure 4” and your work measures 14 stitches per 4” – your crochet piece will be smaller. This is because your stitches are tighter or smaller. Therefore, if you stick to the stitch counts and hook size specified, your finished project will end up smaller then the listed measurements of the pattern.
Gauge also influences the yardage of yarn needed. If your gauge is off, there’s a chance that you’re using a different amount of yarn than the designer listed in the materials, especially if you have to compensate for a size issue by making extra stitches. If you’re working from a yarn kit, this could mean you run out of yarn before your project is complete, and we definitely do not want that!
As I stated above, gauge isn’t crucial for every project. Some patterns may even state ‘gauge is not critical for this project‘. Things like dish cloths, doilies and amigurumi’s may not be crucial for a swatch unless you really want a specific finished size.
If you have any helpful gauge swatching ‘tips or tricks’ please feel free to share with the community! Happy hooking!
Hello and welcome to Sheepish Stitches! My name is Bobbie Anne and I’m the creative mind behind Sheepish Stitches.
I remember as a small child going to my great grandmother’s and she almost always had a hook in her hand whipping something up! You name it, she probably crocheted it! I also recall seeing my grandmother crocheting at times and as I got older my mom was crocheting too! While we all have our own “specialties” this craft runs in generations of my family. So you see, yarn was just calling me.
After seeing all the lovely things they were making, I took it upon myself to learn the craft. Id admire lots of amazing makes on social media! All the beautiful creations kept me inspired to keep going. Sure, there were days I wanted to quit, but after taking a short break, I was right back at it! I have come a long way since my first wonky wash-cloth.
Inspired by other makers, I found my style and opened my Etsy shop. In the beginning, I never would have imaged I would be making stuffed toys and designing my very own patterns all while creating my very own crochet following. Once my following grew and my patterns became more noticed, I opened a Ravelry pattern store and a few years later I have designed my very own stand alone website! You can find my patterns at SheepishStitches.com
I strive to continue to grow my audience and continue to bring you modern, cozy, and stylish patterns.
When I’m not playing with yarn you can find me enjoying time with my toddler. J, as I like to call him, is sure to keep me busy. As a mompreneur it can be tough to balance it all and it sure is exhausting some days, but it is all worth it! I love that I am my own boss and I can be home with him during his young years. I love that I can sit outside while he enjoys the summer days splashing around or chasing the dog, taking walks, or going tot he park. I enjoy watching him learn and grow.
Enough about me, Id love to see your Sheepish Stitches items! If you share on social media be sure to tag me on Instagram @Sheepish_Stitches and use #SheepishStitches to possibly be featured!
Happy Crafting!
Bobbie Anne
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