Phyllis Serbes
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
In celebration of NatCroMo 2022 and Crochetville’s NatCroMo Crochet Designers’ Blog Tour, whose theme this year is Paw Prints on Our Hearts, I’ve designed these fingerless mitts to keep you warm while walking your furry friend. They are made from the cuff up, all in one piece using slip, single, and double crochet stitches. Right now, instructi...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
With bright colors in fashion for Spring/Summer 2021, this Rainbows and Diamonds shawl will wrap you in style. Choose a springy pima cotton yarn in one or all colors (you’ll need one 220-yd skein each of 8 colors or 7 skeins of one color) to create a shawl that will give you just the right coverage for cool evenings. The shawl looks complicated...
Knitting: Cardigan
Show a new baby some love by wrapping them up in this top-down, all in one piece raglan sweater with these adorable heart buttons (or skip the buttonholes and use snaps). It’s a simple pattern but with a little extra ribbing flare. Any DK weigh yarn will work, but I used Creamy White by Threads by Megan Nicole because her yarn is so soft and wo...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This car-seat-sized baby blanket is a great way to use up any spare worsted weight yarn you’ve stashed or follow the 4-color design suggested in the pattern. You’ll get to practice the back post double crochet stitch to create a blanket reminiscent of a mid-century modern look, through written instructions and photographs. A fast-moving project...
Crochet: Laptop
This crocheted planner portfolio holds all of your daily paperwork and keeps it handy and organized, including file folders, daily planner, and even a laptop! Portfolio measures about 13 inches across, 10.5 inches high, and 1.5 inches deep. You’ll need one skein each of 4 colors, 2 large buttons, and, at your option, metal swivel lobster clasps...
Crochet: Hats - Other
Why the name? Because I was able to design and make a good chunk of the hat while waiting for jury duty at the Moultrie Courthouse in Washington DC! This slouch hat works up quickly and looks intricate but is just a combination of single, half double, and double crochet stitches. Instructions for customizing the sizing of the hat are included. ...
Crochet: Mittens
In collaboration with Feel Good Yarn Company, we’ve come up with the crochet version of the iMitt© Texting Mittens. The silver content in LanaMundi Yarns SilverSpun acts as a conductive element, so the individually sheathed index fingers in the mittens allow for easy manipulation of your touch screen without having to remove your mittens. Two s...
Crochet: Softies - Other
Humpty Dumpty lives and he’s ready to sit on a wall near you! Although not recommended for very small children (might be too easy to swallow an arm or the belt!), this amigurumi-style version of Humpty makes for an amusing companion for just about anybody. His main part is about 7.5 inches tall, and he sits easily wherever you prop him up. Easy...
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
Stitch Red is a national heart disease awareness campaign supported by the Needlearts Industry. Manufacturers and designers are getting involved to raise funds for this cause by creating and selling special red products. This crocheted smartphone cover in red with a simple white heart is a great beginner project and is a beautiful reminder of y...
Knitting: Electronics Cozy
Stitch Red is a national heart disease awareness campaign supported by the Needlearts Industry. Manufacturers and designers are getting involved to raise funds for this cause by creating and selling special red products. This knitted smartphone cover in red with a simple white heart is oh-so-easy to make (even for a crocheter ;-) and is a beaut...
Crochet: Brooch
This Beaded Crochet Owl Pin is a great way to use up some colorful yarn and beads and brighten up your wardrobe!
Crochet: Tote
This colorful tote bag will be your constant companion this spring and summer! So easy to make with no. 5 bulky yarn, an H hook, and the double crochet stitch. Photos, a list of needed materials, and instructions for adding leather straps included.
Crochet: Sports Equipment
This yoga mat bag is fast and easy to make. An all-cotton worsted-weight yarn increases its sturdiness and ease of care (machine wash in a lingerie bag in the gentle cycle and lay flat to dry). The mesh section lets your mat breathe, while the foundation section and top drawstring part keep it neatly rolled up inside. With such a stylish and pr...
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
Protect your investment! This soft and thin cover keeps your iPad from getting all sorts of scratches and bumps. This pattern, featured in Inside Crochet magazine, is now available for individual purchase. An easy-to-follow design chart and a link to our video tutorial on changing yarn colors while crocheting are also included.
Crochet: Cardigan
Baby is so sweet, now she’ll be good enough to eat! Wrap your baby girl in this Italian ice cream inspired sweater that’s easy to make from top down, all in one piece.
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
Protect your investment! This soft and thin cover keeps your Kindle from getting all sorts of scratches and bumps. This pattern, featured in Inside Crochet magazine, is now available for individual purchase. An easy-to-follow design chart and a link to our video tutorial showing how to change yarn colors while crocheting are included.
Crochet: Bracelet
The Turkish flat bead crochet technique is one I learned while researching Turkish crochet. I wanted to make a bracelet that would be fun and easy to make but still look like real jewelry!
Crochet: Scarf
Learn how to make three of the basic Tunisian crochet stitches (tunisian simple stitch, tunisian knit stitch, and tunisian purl stitch) if you are left-handed! Plenty of photographs and written instructions talk you through each stitch. If you practice each stitch in a suggested rotating sequence, you’ll end up with this lovely scarf!
Crochet: Scarf
Learn how to make three of the basic Tunisian crochet stitches (tunisian simple stitch, tunisian knit stitch, and tunisian purl stitch). Plenty of photographs and written instructions talk you through each stitch. If you practice each stitch in a suggested rotating sequence, you’ll end up with this lovely scarf!
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Whip up this colorful, warm and comfortable car seat blanket for baby in no time! And learn how to make front post cables to create the modern look of this blanket through written instructions and photographs.
Crochet: Mittens
These mittens will keep you warm and cozy all winter long! And you can whip them up in no time because each mitten is made in one piece, with the thumb added at the end. Pattern includes instructions for both small/medium and medium/large. Great project for learning both the back post double crochet stitch and the looped (linked) double crochet...
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
Another project using back post double crochet stitches to create the ripple effect! Photo tutorials on how to perform the BPdc and the looped double crochet stitch (ldc), and instructions for the flower embellishment. The result -- a cute little pouch bag that measures about 8 inches wide and 7 inches tall.
Crochet: Animal Toy
Meet Ollie’s big sister, Pollie! She’s made with a bit thicker yarn that’s more purple and a little bit bigger hook. A great amigurumi project for the beginner to intermediate crocheter.
Crochet: Doll
Our updated version of a vintage crocheted clown doll pattern, with plenty of pictures and step-by-step instructions. A fun project and great for gift-giving!
Crochet: Earrings
Got some left over embroidery thread? Then, grab a steel hook and make some fun-to-make and colorful crocheted earrings, with a center flower that really pops. Finished earrings are about 1 inch across and work up quickly. Would love to see your color combinations!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
For the intermediate to advanced crocheter, make this fun little Summertime Baby Hat with organic cotton yarn to keep a newborn cool and comfy throughout the summer and into the fall. Instructions are for a sweet little cap, good for a girl or boy baby, that uses the bobble stitch, puff stitch, V stitch and others to measure about 15 1/2 to 16 ...
Crochet: Bracelet
Adorn your mama’s wrist (or your own :-) this Mother’s Day with this crocheted golden bangle bracelet project. Instructions are for an 8 1/2 inch round bangle bracelet -- let me know the pattern modifications you make for a larger bangle (I didn’t have one to experiment with!).
Crochet: Placemat
Wondering what to do with your leftover nylon twine from the Easter basket pattern? Make this springtime Flower Placemat that will be great for outdoor use. The pattern includes instructions on how to make the placemat either 12 or 14 inches wide. You might just want to go back to the hardware store for more twine to make a whole set of these!
Crochet: Decorative - Other
Get your Easter basket ready with this quick and fun crochet project that utilizes nylon twine from the hardware store! Front post and back post double crochet stitches are used to create a basketweave look to the sides of the basket.
Crochet: Home - Other
Instead of spending so much, make your own crocheted chair leg socks. Instructions are included for making the socks for either round or square chair legs. Such a great way to use up DK and light worsted weight yarn remnants!
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
St. Patrick’s Day will soon be upon us, so it’s time to start crocheting some four-leaf clovers! Our shamrock uses techniques that provide some challenge but make for a fun project. Luck o’ the Irish to you on March 17th!
Crochet: Beret, Tam
This crocheted beret and its accent flower were made using back post double crochet stitches. The instructions include tips for making the rounds look seamless and adjusting for a comfortable fit.
Crochet: Coaster
Kick your crocheted hearts up a notch by making them 3D! It’s not too late to whip up a couple of these rippled hearts for your sweetie this Valentine’s Day.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
A great take-along project, and you need only 20 squares to make a generously-sized blanket. Mix and match the animals or choose your favorite!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
An easy crochet pattern to practice your single crochet in the round to make a warm, handsome hat.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This angel ornament is made with a DK weight mercerized cotton yarn and works up all in one piece!
Crochet: Brimmed Hat
Quick, easy and cute! This bobble stitch-trimmed hat starts out like a granny square but finishes up in the round. With a chunky yarn and a K hook, it’s a great beginner’s project, but still fun for more experienced crocheters too.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
Brighten your tree with our fun little Santa ornament! He works up quickly and is a great way to learn the loop stitch.
Crochet: Scarf
Create the look of cables with crochet and make this beautiful Irish Aran Isles style muffler scarf. Our patterns have easy-to-follow instructions and plenty of photographs. With three skeins of bulky yarn and a K hook, you can whip up this scarf quickly and enjoyably!
Crochet: Billed Hat
This cap is a great way for the intermediate crocheter to learn to change colors seamlessly and make size adjustments. It’s made all in one piece and, of course, can be made for girls too!
Crochet: Earflap Hat
With Lion Brand’s soft Cotton Ease yarn and these ear flaps, baby will be warm this winter with this cute little scalloped hat.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
Three easy-to-make crocheted Christmas ornaments (tree, bell, and wreath) that can decorate your tree in a classic vintage style!