Taralee Duffin
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Crochet: Cowl
Floral motifs are stitched, blocked, and sewn into strips first. Then a seersucker like stitch pattern is added for the body of the scarf attaching the motif strips together.
Crochet: Bedspread
This striking afghan is a stash buster pattern, great for using up those leftover multi-color yarns! And, it’s all made with simple, quick double crochet stitches. Wedge shaped motifs are made first and then joined in columns before adding the center stripes and borders. This is a great no-fuss project that’s portable too :-)
Crochet: Poncho
This poncho is worked from the bottom up, beginning with the motifs near the lower edge. Motifs are made and joined-as-you-go. The chevron stitch pattern is then added working your way up and decreasing as you go. The cowl neck is made separately and joined with a seam. A drawstring is added that can be adorned with pom moms or tassels. The pat...
Crochet: Christmas Stocking
This Christmas Stocking is worked from the toe up and in the round. It uses 3 colors, one color for the toe, heel, and cuff, and two complimentary or contrasting colors for the body of the sock. The stocking is made mostly of single crochet stitches - and also uses long single crochet stitches to create the interesting mosaic patterning in the ...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The symphony fingerless gloves are both trendy and elegant. They are worked from the top down in a basic single crochet stitch with a bow tie pattern down the front side. The lower edge flares out with a picot trim. These are made with a mercerized cotton and have a nice sheen. The pattern is written in two sizes.
Crochet: Cowl
A basic trellis stitch pattern and a triangle lace stitch pattern are combined in this cheery infinity cowl. It works up quickly and will add a pop of sunshine to any outfit.
Crochet: Throw
This quilt-like afghan uses traditional granny square motifs and less traditional half-triangle granny square motifs to create the striking star pattern. This pattern was designed as a stash-buster project to use up odds and ends I had sitting around. I used multi-color yarns on the one pictured, however this pattern is suited to solid color ya...
Crochet: Cowl
This sweet little neck warmer is deceivingly warm for those cold winter days. It uses a fun stitch pattern called ‘padded clusters’ which provides density, thickness, and a delicious texture. The contrasting border and buttons add a nice finish, plus make it easy to put on and take off. If you add the matching Bonnie Bonnet winter hat, it’s a f...
Crochet: Brimmed Hat
This hat is worked from the bottom up, and in the round. The fabric is thick and highly textured, excellent for cold weather. The brim may be worn down styled like a newsboy, or folded up. Adult and child size available. There is a matching neckwarmer pattern.
Crochet: Towel
This towel is worked from the top down. It features a basic cable pattern and a button closure. While most of the pattern consists of single crochet stitches, front post double crochet stitches are used to make the simple cable pattern.
Crochet: Throw
This stashbuster project is easy and uses almost exclusively the half double crochet stitch. I had a lot of multi-color yarns in my stash that I wanted to use up, so I combined them with a solid red (also in my stash, but in a larger quantity) in this colorful blanket. This project would look great substituting white for the red and solid color...
Crochet: Poncho
In this pattern, the collar is worked first in a double crochet rib. The color work portion is then worked right onto the bottom edge of the collar. The lower body ribbed portion is worked as a separate piece and stitched on at the end. I chose to make the one pictured in a combination of three fall colors, but it would work just as well with o...
Crochet: Placemat
The pineapple symbolizes warmth, welcome, friendship and hospitality, all things I hope my family and guests feel when brought to my table. In this reversible placemat, three pineapple motifs are joined, and then a small border added. While the pineapples themselves are fairly simple, the motif border is a bit complex. This is definitely a proj...
Crochet: Christmas Stocking
The Happy Homestead Christmas Stocking is made up of basic single crochet and chain stitches. The looped together chains in the front add that extra detail to make them special and unique. Much of it is crocheted in the round, so there is very little seaming to do at the end. And it works great to use up leftover yarn. Perfect to do in each fam...
Crochet: Scarf
The Willow Flats Convertible Scarf combines a basic half double crochet rib with stripes of a contrasting color and a row of ‘slant stitch’. With the added button closures, it doubles as an infinity scarf making it a truly versatile accessory. While I designed this pattern with a man (husband) in mind, I find myself borrowing this one for fairl...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Super for texting and keeping wrists and hands warm, these gloves combine a great shell pattern with a basic ribbed cuff at the bottom and simple single crochet border at the top. It starts by making the ribbed panel and the shell panel and stitching them together. After seaming, the top border is added, then the gloves are trimmed with buttons...
Crochet: Scarf
The hood on this hooded scarf is made with 2 strands of yarn in contrasting colors. This gives the hood extra thickness and warmth - AND makes it work up in a jiffy! The attached scarf is made with one strand of yarn in a nice lacy and drapey pattern. The matching lacy trim around the front edge of the hood frames the face. This is an excellent...
Crochet: Throw
Stashbuster afghans are always a favorite for me. In Grovers Corners afghan, I paired my multicolor yarn scraps with some solid neutral colors to tie them all together. Mitered squares are a great alternative to granny square motifs for something different and unique. They are loads of fun to experiment with too - try arranging them in differen...
Crochet: Cowl
This extra chunky, extra cozy cowl is a fast and easy project. The thick yarn is extra soft and warm, a perfect choice for fall nights and winter days. The unique stitch used in this pattern is an offset cluster, it’s an interesting technique where the cluster stitch is actually completed sideways around the post of the last completed double cr...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
The Roxette Wristers fingerless gloves are a one-skein fast finish project. Using a cluster stitch pattern for the body of the glove, it has post stitch detailing around the wrist for interest and reverse single crochet to finish the edges. Decorative buttons can be places at the back of the wrist or over the ring finger for some extra flair. T...
Crochet: Headband
This pattern is easily adjustable to whatever yarn you have on hand and for whatever size you are hoping to fit. It is easy to make using a basic cluster stitch pattern. The reverse single crochet (crab stitch) border can be omitted if the stitch proves to be difficult. I actually prefer omitting the reverse single crochet and ending with the s...
Crochet: Cowl
This infinity scarf alternates with two stitch patterns. One stitch pattern is one color, the other stitch pattern is a 2 color pattern. It’s worked back and forth flat and then seamed at the end to make the infinity scarf. The resulting fabric is soft and drapey with considerable stretch when finished.
Crochet: Poncho
This poncho is made with two basic rectangles and no shaping. It is a fairly easy project and is one size fits all. It can be worn with the seams down the shoulders or down the center front and back for two very different looks.
Crochet: Throw
This afghan is made with a rather chunky yarn - Lion Brand Jiffy. It’s a brushed yarn and makes the resulting blanket super cozy and soft. It also uses a rather large crochet hook. While the blanket consists of basic single crochet and chain stitches, it does go fairly quickly due to the hook size and yarn type. This is an easy project that req...
Crochet: Placemat
This placemat was created firstly as a way to use up some of my cotton yarn (plentiful in multiple colors in my stash), and secondly as a way that I could easily make more later on if needed without worrying about matching dye lots or particular yarn types. Pictured you can see the full set of placemats I made. Each one is a different color, bu...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This hat is crocheted from the bottom up. The bottom ribbing is worked going back and forth in short rows. The next portion featuring the basketweave pattern is worked in the round. When the basketweave section is complete, the upper portion is then worked back and forth as it was for the bottom ribbing. This pattern is sized for a child and ad...
Crochet: Beret, Tam
This easy beret is uses one skein of yarn (Lion Brand Jiffy) and is quick to make! It is made from the bottom up, starting with the narrow band of ribbing at the opening. Sizing is provided for adult or child size.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
The best thing about this blanket is that there are no ends to weave in! The pattern is easy and features a fun wave design made prominent by using 3 colorways in your yarn choice. It is perfectly reversible although there is some difference from one side to the other (one colorway appears more prominent on one side of the fabric). The color ch...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
A self-patterning yarn makes the spiral motifs in this blanket really stand out. After assembling the motifs, a small ruffled edge is added through short rows to add a nice finished edge.
Crochet: Throw
This pattern includes instructions for a large size Wedding Keepsake Afghan and also a Baby Keepsake Afghan. Each one features a customizable heart applique.
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Worked in a top-down manner, this hat when finished, can be worn two ways. It makes a nice slouchy beanie, or for extra warmth around the ears, fold the cuff up and wear it as a fitted cap.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
This baby blanket pattern is worked in 4-square motifs. After making 16 of the motifs, they are stitched together and a border is added. The manner of the stitching is such that the self-striping yarn makes gradual color changes throughout the blanket. The seersucker pattern works nicely in solid colors as well.
Crochet: Poncho
This poncho pattern is easy and quick to make. Basic double crochet stitches make up most of the pattern. It is crocheted on the bias and uses the color changes in the yarn to achieve the patterning of color. The finished piece is versatile. It can be worn as a poncho, triangle scarf or doubled up as an infinity scarf or pulled up over the head...
Crochet: Earwarmers
This headband is made with bulky yarn and works up awesomely fast! It features a button closure and can be made adjustable by using 2 buttons. A scrap amount of worsted weight yarn is used for the flower. It includes instructions for adult and child size.
Crochet: Cowl
With the use of a drawstring, this versatile piece can be worn in two different ways. Leave the drawstring loose and wear it as a neckwarmer, or pull it tight and wear it as a hat. Choose 3 of your favorite coordinating colors to make the brick pattern. Less than a full skein is required of each color - a great project to use up some of your st...
Crochet: Headband
The instructions for this pattern allow for it to be made with any yarn or thread desired in any size needed. It is done in tunisian crochet. Experience with tunisian crochet is highly recommended for this pattern. It works up quickly for an experienced crocheter and uses a minimal amount of yarn. The flower is worked separately and is optional...
Crochet: Cowl
This pattern uses one skein of yarn to make a basic cowl or a mobius cowl. This is a very easy pattern using only a few basic stitches to create a ribbed mesh pattern.
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl features shells done in tunisian crochet. It includes instructions for 6 variations. Although written for chunky yarn, the pattern is easily adaptable for any gauge of yarn and hook size.
Crochet: Costume
This viking hat design features post stitches down the front and back center to create the raised ridge. It also uses post stitches to create the ridges in the lower edge border - as well as one row of bobble stitches to give it added personality. The horns are made after and whipstitched into place. In the featured photos - I’ve used different...
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This crochet pattern is for a basic ribbed beanie. It includes written instructions for making a basic vertical ribbed beanie in a slouchy version and a short fitted version. It also includes instructions on making a spiral ribbed beanie in 3 lengths; short and fitted, slouchy, and extra slouchy. This pattern is in US terms and is written for w...
Crochet: Hats - Other
This pattern is written for all sizes and any yarn. You make it according to measurements.