Sue Stapleton

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Crochet: Tote
Intermediate Level
Crochet: Tote
This bag is worked in the round, closing each round before moving to the next.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
Spice up your fall decor with the Hallow Grid Pumpkin!
Crochet: Cowl
This is a fun neck warmer with a button/snap fastener closure.
Crochet: Throw
Can You Feel My Heart Beat Blanket is fully reversible. It is constructed with a unique stitch to create this, resulting in a super warm and luxurious blanket, that looks great on both sides.
Crochet: Scarf
This design is tribute to Freddie Mercury, the legendary frontman of Queen, had a love for the harlequin pattern. This diamond pattern characterized by its diamond shapes, became a signature element of his flamboyant style.
Crochet: Afghan block
Crochet terminology: US and UK
Crochet: Wall Hanging, Table Setting - Other
This pattern combines flowers and shapes to create an interesting piece suitable for a wall hanging or table centre.
Crochet: Scarf
Triple Bypass Heart Scarf is fully reversible. The unique stitch creates a super warm and luxurious scarf, that looks great on both sides.
Crochet: Throw
Crochet terminology: Both US and UK
Crochet: Sachet
Materials:
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This filet crochet design is the latest design in using my signature dragonflies. Filet crochet generally refers to the use of solid blocks and spaces to create a picture or work defined by these spaces. This design incorporates this technique with the background using linked stitches and stitch clusters or Dc3tog (US terminology).
Crochet: Throw
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Crochet: Scarf
Winter’s Blush Scarf is fully reversible. It is constructed with a unique stitch to create this, resulting in a super warm scarf that looks great on both sides.
Crochet: Bag - Other
This pattern will be free in my facebook group until for the next few weeks 2024
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This pattern will be free in my facebook group until Christmas Day 2023
Crochet: Scarf
If you like things that are just a bit different and a tad quirky, then this scarf will appeal to you. This is a super fast project and perfect for last minute gift ideas. It is also a great project for using up odd yarn and works very well with art yarn. I know I have purchase a lovely art yarn, but it is never enough to make a huge project. I...
Crochet: Containers
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Crochet: Scarf
This is a unique design, while still being simple enough that you can work away without a massive amount of concentration.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Available in Uk and US Terminology
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Springtime in Australia. Pink Trumpet trees bursting into bloom, bringing with them the hope of prosperity. Jacaranda trees with purple blossoms dancing on their limbs, whisper of wisdom, rebirth, wealth and good luck. It is said that if a Jacaranda flower drops on your head, then it means good fortune.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Free readable pattern on my webpage:
Crochet: Throw
Dogs think they are people.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Being fortunate enough to live in a rainforest environment gives me plenty of opportunity to watch the dragonflies, as they go about their day!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Higher end/Intermediate Level
Crochet: Throw
Watch the dragonflies as they parade past!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Ever wondered what the best dressed survivors of the Apocalypse are wearing?
Crochet: Wall Hanging
This is a fun Mandala worked in the round! This uses simple stitches but the colour work can be challenging with 48 bobbins in play. Patience is required.
Crochet: Wall Hanging
Worked in the round!
Crochet: Throw
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Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Available in both UK and US terminology
Crochet: Wall Hanging
Worked in the round!
Crochet: Bedspread
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Crochet: Throw
No matter the path you walk, North, South, East or West, my heart is with you. Never forget that!
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
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Crochet: Hanging Ornament
I designed this as an ornament and so that it is reversible looking the same on the back as the front. It could also be made as an applique by making just the one side and omiting the chain for hanging
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This cushion is a follow on from my Contemplation of Cats blanket. It uses the same Cat.
Crochet: Throw
Stepping into a time machine and heading back to the days when Grandma always made a colourful rug of squares for your bed. This is my own version of the old knitted granny blanket as a bed scarf.
Crochet: Bookmark
Free..But please note that while you are welcome to this pattern as a free download, this is for your personal use only. You may not sell or distribute any part of this pattern or photographs as your own, or use any of this copyrighted content for anything other than personal use without my consent. You are welcome to sell the physical bookmark...
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This is a fun right angle triangle shawl, which uses an alternating lacet stitch with a unique increasing stepped top edge. This has a simple 4 row repeat.
Crochet: Throw
I would rate this pattern at an Easy/intermediate level.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Who says making little crochet squares isn’t interesting!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The idea for this shawl sprang from my vision of a wild garden. There is no real rhyme or reason to this piece, it just is!
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This is a removable cover designed to suit a pre-made cushion of approx 45cmx45cm. This does not require buttons or zips for closure. Gauge should be met to ensure your cushion fits.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Play the game. If you DARE!
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
This is a removable cover designed to suit a pre-made cushion of approx 45cmx45cm. This does not require buttons or zips for closure. Gauge should be met to ensure your cushion fits.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
Another design in my range of Dragonfly designs.
Crochet: Coat / Jacket
All the colours of the desert flowers in one ruana!
Crochet: Throw
Intermediate level
Crochet: Tote
The 24 hour free period has now ended for this pattern. 542 patterns were given away during this period.
Crochet: Cape
Crochet terminology: Both US and UK are available.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
One of the wonders of this world would surely be found in the beauty of butterflies!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Crochet terminology: Both US and UK.
Crochet: Market bag (slouchy)
In an effort to liven up the boring old shopping trip, I decided to use up a little bit of stash yarn and make this fun market bag.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
THIS IS A TRIBUTE BLANKET. $1 FROM EACH PATTERN SOLD ON RAVELRY FOR THE MONTH OF OCTOBER 2021 WAS DONATED TO THE AUSTRALIAN FLYING DOCTORS SERVICE IN HONOUR OF CINDY CARY. TOTAL $174.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I’m gonna swing from the chandelier. I’m gonna live like tomorrow doesn’t exist! Sia
Crochet: Throw
My dragonflies have been working hard on this one. It wasn’t easy but I have taught them to fly in the opposite direction.
Crochet: Throw
When you notice a cat in profound meditation, the reason, I tell you, is always the same: His mind is engaged in a rapt contemplation of the thought, of the thought, of the thought of his name: His ineffable effable, Effanineffable. Deep and inscrutable singular name. T. S. Eliot
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This whimsical shawl is designed to be enjoyable to make and unique to wear.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
WHO DOESN’T LOVE FLOWERS!
Crochet: Potholder
This potholder is worked in the round and uses simple stitches. The cats are made individually as applique and sewn on. A small amount of surface slip stitch is required.
Crochet: Earwarmers
This Headwarmer is worked flat. Size is adjustable by working less rows. Width can also be adjusted by choosing to work only 3 sets of braids/cable instead of 4.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This blanket uses the Filet Crochet technique. It is comprised of basic stitches. Some concentration is necessary as the blanket grows.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Lured into the Labyrinth by the scent of flowers, the Dragonflies find themselves lost. Their sense of direction gone! Maybe you can help them find their way!
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
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Crochet: Cleaning - Other
A great stash buster for all those part balls of left over yarn. They are super fast to make and great for those last minute gifts. I used cotton in fingering weight.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
I love designing with Dragonflies and incorporate my own unique combination of stitches to create my Dragonflies, which is exclusive to Auburncraft Crochet Design.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
This pattern is available free on my webpage in US format. A PDF copy of either US or UK format can be purchase here or via my webpage.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Cosy and warm! The super deep pockets are designed as part of the wrap. What this means it that they do not require sewing on. This can be made with the hood or without.
Crochet: Earwarmers
This pattern is available for free on my webpage.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
A bunch of flowers will eventually wilt and die, making them an inpractical gift. But the pleasure they bring makes them a treasure to behold. Flowers make us smile!
Crochet: Tote
This Bag is designed to use up that pile of scrap yarn we all tend to have and don’t know what to do with.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Where do flowers go when they misbehave?
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
A Cotillion for Butterflies Scarf/Wrap
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
IF YOU LIKE UNIQUE DESIGNS THEN THIS IS FOR YOU. NO IT IS NOT REALLY MOTH EATEN!
Crochet: Cowl
A fun Bandana Cowl with a unique neck feature. This pattern utilizes basic stitches. The lacing at the neck does require some patience.
Crochet: Cowl
If you really must, then choke me with flowers.
Crochet: Washcloth / Dishcloth
This pattern is available in Us terminology for free on my webpage.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
May you touch Dragonflies and Stars, dance with Fairies and talk to the Moon!!!
Crochet: Cowl
It was time I designed a Cowl. I thought that my Clematis Shawl design would transform brilliantly into a Cowl.
Crochet: Cowl
Quote: The White Witch : I can make anything you like. (Chronicles of Narnia, C.S. Lewis).
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Dragonflies are kind of my thing!!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
I love to see the sunshine on the wings of Dragonflies!
Crochet: Scarf
This Scarf started out life as a plain old rectangle. I drew up my design and it was too perfect. Too symmetrical! My mind kept looking at ways to make it a little more unique!
Crochet: Baby Blanket
I originally designed this blanket for use with a slow colour change yarn. Then I decided that it could look incredible with a Vintage twist to it.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Bouquet for Bethany Blanket uses the same concept as my Flight of the Dragonflies Blanket, but has the gorgeous stemmed flowers as a feature. It is worked in the round with the pattern being in written form, with added graphs and photographs.
Crochet: Food Cozy
Easter is just around the corner and no doubt some are looking for that perfect gift!
Crochet: Throw
What could be better than a patch of dragonflies. I love dragonflies and am always looking at new ways to incorporate them into my designs.
Crochet: Earwarmers
Easy Level
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Dragonflies emerge from nowhere, chasing flowers as they flit by.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
The is an Easy level project with basic stitches. Finishing touches require Surface Slip Stitch and the edging is done with Crab Stitch.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Mosaic Filet Lap Blanket.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
CLOVER CHALLENGE. We all know that a four leaf clover is a rare thing!! This shawl has three leaf clovers throughout. The challenge is to place one (JUST ONE) four leaf clover somewhere in the shawl. Be sure to add your shawl as a project so we can see who took the challenge.
Crochet: Skirt, Belt
Crochet: Hair accessories
Velvet Scrunchies seem to be everywhere at the moment. I thought I would jump on the band wagon and do my own little version. These are something that I tend to wear often. They can be useful to keep my long hair out of the way when working out at the gym.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Following on from my Clematis and Vintage Clematis Shawl and using the same flower motif, is the Amanda Christening Blanket.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
A Little Bit Batik is a simple Shawl, designed using HDC/HTR (USA/UK) Stitches and Surface Slip Stitch.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Filigree Flowers is a delicate shawl comprised of simple shells for the border and for the main body of the shawl, Solomons/Lovers Knots.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
A fun hippy/boho purse with an inner pocket. Self lined with an inner dc/tr circle.
Crochet: Bookmark
This simple bookmark can be made from Cotton dk scraps or part balls. It uses very little yarn.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Crochet: Vest, Coat / Jacket
Funky boho Vest!
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Lost your mojo and having trouble finding it? You need Re-mojonation!!! Strut your stuff with this bag draped across your shoulder and your mojo will be set on high!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Mended Fences is a delicate shawl comprised of simple shells and lovers/solomons knots.
Crochet: Tote
Billy Thunder Tote:
Crochet: Cloche Hat
I have been binge watching Frankie Drake Mysteries TV Series of late and just loving the 1920’s Fashion, especially the Cloche Hats. I found myself reaching for my hook. So, this is inspired by all the hats on the series.
Crochet: Throw
This blanket has been more than two years in the making. The inspiration for the design comes from a Leadlight/Stained Glass Mandala that I spotted one day. I found myself looking at this Mandala, and pondering how I could make something similar in crochet. The Leadlight Afghan is the result.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
If you love Sunflowers then you will love this hat.
Crochet: Scarf
This Fun Scarf is worked using the Filet Crochet technique. It then has chains threaded through the holes created.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Made from Quality Bendigo Mill Luxury 10 ply, but any Aran weight yarn would work.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Snowman’s Kiss is worked from the top down.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This hat is a choose your own adventure. You decide which length to make. The Grey Poodle is short and more Beanie style. The Pink Poodle longer and more Slouch Style. You can choose to double the yarn in the brim to make the brim fluffier or use just the one ball at a time for a thinner look. The pictures of the Grey Poodle Hat shows the outco...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Crochet: Headband
A quick and easy headband pattern which can be made in most any aran yarn.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This Unique hat is made from Alize Maxi Flower yarn. It crochet’s up like a field of flowers
Crochet: Poncho
Sacagawea Crochet Poncho with Sleeves comes in two sizes. It is designed for comfort of fit and will obviously be larger on a small than a medium if you are purchasing the small/medium size . It is also available in a Large. I may do other sizes at a later date but for now this is it.
Crochet: Pillow / Cushion
Star Light, Star Bright,
Crochet: Floral block
The Passion flower Square uses part balls of Scheepjes Catona 25g.
Crochet: Afghan block
This square uses several different stitches. Dcs Treble clusters, Ch. sc
Crochet: Afghan block
Intermediate or advanced beginner level.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Dragonflies, flowers and hearts. A mixture that I love!
Crochet: Cowl
This neck warmer pattern works up quickly and uses one ball of most Aran yarns. Yarn used for pattern is Red Heart Unforgettable in the colour Petunia.
Crochet: Vest
’It’s Shagadelic Baby!’
Crochet: Scarf
You Make Me Cross Scarf. The name is inspired by how the rows cross over. This scarf is made from Noro Silk Garden Lite but has also been made successfully with dk cotton (Catona pictured) . Any dk yarn could be used. It is a great stash buster.
Crochet: Throw
Springtime in Australia. The dragonflies are about, the flowers are in bloom and it is getting warmer. I love dragonflies. I love Spring and all the colours that go with it.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
The hat has two design options.
Crochet: Cape
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
In the process of making myself a dress, I found that I could not get a flower to work for what I wanted, so I played around till I made this one that worked great.
Crochet: Cowl
A very good friend asked me to make a Cowl for her. I had been playing around with Star Stitch at the time and so felt it was a good idea to use it in this Cowl.
Crochet: Scarf
This shawl/scarf works up quickly and used less than 2 balls of bouvardia or Red Heart Unforgettable.
Crochet: Hats - Other
Firstly, you may be wondering why I named this ‘The Paper Bag Hat’. I did so due to the way I have chosen to close the top of the hat. It reminded me of the old-fashioned brown paper bags from my days working in a local Supermarket.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This pattern works up quite quickly and uses front post double crochet for the band. Then has six rows of pattern followed by 7 rows of hdc’s.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
I Love You This Many Hearts Blanket
Crochet: Poncho
This poncho is made from two rectangles and is one size fits most.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Dragonfly Baby Blanket. Using Filet crochet technique. Pattern has basic stitches in it, dc, sc, tr. 103cm x 130cm
Crochet: Doily
This is a PATTERN ONLY. Not a finished product. The pattern is for a pair of arm chair protectors. It uses filet crochet and written in US terms The pattern is in written form and also includes a graph. It is not hard but you would need to be able to read a pattern and follow it.