Please Note:
Many of the Sweater and Other Clothing
Patterns include special techniques
and I assume some crochet ability
on the part of anyone who tries the patterns.
Preemie/Baby Patterns
Mitten Patterns
Sweater Patterns
Create Your Own Patterns
Other Clothing Patterns
Afghan Patterns
Other Patterns
Tutorials
Hook Conversion Chart
All patterns on Serendipity give hook sizes only in metric.
| A Preemie Hat | Instructions for 3 sizes and a full term pattern adapted from the preemie pattern. Pattern includes optional "Folding Row" for brim. |
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| Cardigan | Worked from Side to Side in Linked Double Crochet | |
| Sweater with Ties | Worked in Afghan Stitch | |
| Cardigan | Worked in Shell Stitch | |
| 3 Piece Matinee Set | Jacket, Bonnet, Booties | |
| Christening Set | 3 piece Christening Set and Blanket done in #10 thread |
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| 4 Mitten Patterns | 2 sizes of crocheted thumbless mittens on a cord, an "any yarn" version, and 2 patterns for mittens done in Tunisian Knit Stitch. |
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| Mittens | Originally in wool, but works well in acrylic. | |
| Ribbed Mittens | Same Pattern as Thumbless Mittens on a Cord with a thumb added. |
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| 3 Ribbed Mittens | Ribbed Mittens made from side to side like a toque. |
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| Mittens in the Round | 2 mittens done in the round. One with thumbs, One with no thumbs. |
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| Sweater | Worked in Flat Rib Tunisian Stitch | |
| Raglan Sweater | Back Loop Only SC in the Round | |
| Raglan Sweater | Back Loop Only SC worked from the top down. | |
| Drop Shoulder Sweater | Finished Chest in 6 sizes | |
| Cardigan, Hat and Mitts | Worked in Crossed Double Crochet | |
| Norwegian Yoke Sweater |
Complete pattern including tips and techniques for working the yoke. |
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| Raglan Pullover | Raglan Pullover done in Fake Afghan Stitch and using knitted ribbing instead of crocheted ribbing. |
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| Worksheet | Helps to organise information when designing your own sweater |
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| Modify a Sweater | Convert a Pullover to a Cardigan | |
| Design a Sweater | Using any stitch and any yarn | |
| Norwegian Yoke | 26 inch finished chest | |
| Raglan | Done in the Round | |
| Baby Bonnet | Based on a 1950's Pattern | |
| Easy to make Slipper | Alternate version includes cuff | |
| Boot Slipper | Based on a knitted pattern | |
| Animal hats | The hats on this page are from "Baby Happy Hats", American School of Needlework #1256 | |
| 5 helmets | A Basic Helmet in Variegated yarn, The Basic Helmet with fold up brim, The Helmet done in stripes, and also in spiral. Basic Helmet in Tunisian Crochet. | |
| 2 Fashion Hats | One hat in double crochet with a folded brim, the other hat in single crochet with a rolled brim | |
| Peruvian Style Helmet | Worked in Linked Double Crochet with Tunisian Crochet Earflaps and pigtail braids. |
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| Ribbed hat and Scarf | Toque and Scarf for young child. Done in single crochet ribbing. |
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| Toque and Bootees | Matching pattern on a toque and bootee set | |
| Toque with Ear Flaps | A ribbed hat with heavy, wide earflaps designed for Inner City Daycare children. |
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| Tunisian Moss Stitch Set | Hat and Mitts in Tunisian Moss Stitch. Fits age 3 - 6 months. |
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| Hat with Granny Squares | Ladies' Dome Hat Band of Granny Ssquares |
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| Baby Bootees | Bootees done from the cuff down | |
| 2 scarf patterns | Fake Afghan Stitch for child or adult Diagonal Ridge Stitch for anyone. |
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| 5 Afghan Patterns | A variety of stitches and styles | |
| Hairpin Lace Afghan | Complete tutorial | |
| Afghan Sizes | Chart of common sizes of afghans | |
| Ripple Afghan from the Middle | Starts with a center of Tunisian Stitch Blocks. | |
| Totebag | Beach Bag with closure | |
| Pet Acessories | Circular cat bed using short rows Ball for a cat Boot for a dog |
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| Thread Crochet | A variety of items in thread crochet and baby yarn | |
| Dishcloths | Dishcloth patterns and some tips. | |
| Dishcloth from a Small Motif | Using a small square or motif and converting it to a dishcloth granny square. |
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| Round Dishcloth | An original pattern. Done in 2 colors. |
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| Pocket As You Go | Your choice of yarn and hook. Pocket is made in one piece as work progresses. Also includes a flap. |
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| Loops and Cables | Concept Pattern Instructions create a panel with either raised loops or raised cable that looks like a three strand braid. |
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| Hairpin Lace Tutorial | Instructions for 3 afghans and a Stole | |
| Afghan stitch Mini-Tutorial | Special Techniques for the Preemie Afghan Stitch Sweater | |
| Basic Tunisian Stitch Tutorial | Includes Simple Stitch, Purl Stitch, Knit Stitch, some variations and also the Simple Stitch Ripple. | |
| No Chain Single Crochet | This no chain start is done in rows 1 stitch wide of Basic Afghan Stitch |
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| No_Chain_Stitches | Instead of working a chain first, these stitches create the foundation chain at the same time as the stitch. The No Chain Single Crochet also works as the foundation row for Tunisian Crochet. |
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| Basic CroHook Tutorial | Basic Cro-Hook Tutorial. Also Cro-Hook in the round -"Cro-nisian" |
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| Broomstick Lace | Also known as "Jiffy Lace" and Peacock's Eye Crochet. Broomstick Lace is especially nice as an afghan. |
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| Working a ripple from a straight edge |
Includes Starting the ripple from the straight edge and increasing the ripple pattern to give it flair. | |
| Pattern Stitches | Alternate Single Crochet/Double Crochet and Front Loop/Back Loop Single Crochet done flat and in the round. |
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| How to Make a Tassel | An easy-to-make tassel that works in any yarn. |
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| Invisible Join | This method of joining the first and last stitch of a round is similar to the grafting or duplicate stitch technique in knitting. The joining stitch looks like all the other stitches of the round. Also covered is the method of making the Linked Half Double Crochet and The Linked Double Crochet. |
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| Learning To Crochet | This Tutorial covers all aspects of crochet from making the starting chain, basic stitches, and right through to some advanced work. The tutorial is from Sandie at Crochet Cabana. It is the most complete set of crochet information I've seen! |
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Hook Conversion Chart
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Steel Crochet Hooks
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U.S.(American)
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Continental(Metric)
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U.K.(English)
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00
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3.5
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N/A
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0
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3.25
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0
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1
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2.75
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1
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2
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2.25
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1 1/2
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3
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2.1
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2
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4
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2.0
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2 1/2
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5
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1.9
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3
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6
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1.8
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3 1/2
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7
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1.65
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4
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8
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1.5
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4 1/2
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9
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1.4
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5
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10
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1.3
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5 1/2
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11
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1.1
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6
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12
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1.0
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6 1/5
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13
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.85
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7
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14
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.75
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N/A
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Aluminum/Plastic Hooks
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B-1
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2 1/2
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12
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C-2
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3
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11
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D-3
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3 1/4
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10
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E-4
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3 1/5
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9
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F-5
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4
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8
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G-6
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4 1/4
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7
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7
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4 1/2
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7
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H-8
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5
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6
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I-9
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5 1/2
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5
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J-10
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6
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4
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K-10 1/2
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7
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3
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L-11
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8
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N/A
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M-13
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9
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N/A
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N-15
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10
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N/A
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P-16
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15
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N/A
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Q
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16
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N/A
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S
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19
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N/A
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