Fabric Hairbow

This hairbow is made from a coral (looking very pink in this picture) chiffon-ish fabric.  I used this tutorial.

For the middle strip of fabric: I took a rectangle 1" x 2", put right sides together, stitched a small seam down one side, then inverted the piece where I had a tubular strip of fabric. I took the tube and ironed it flat with the seam in the back and attached it by whip stitching one end to the other around the bow.

I attached the alligator clip to the back of the bow with hot glue.

This bow was super easy, and since I am terrible with ribbon, this was the perfect fabric alternative.

Granny Square Blanket

I am pretty certain this has been my favorite, and most lengthy, project so far.  This was done with Red Heart Super Saver in Coral and Aran. I used a 6.5mm hook which left a little larger holes than I was anticipating.  The larger hook made the stitches themselves larger and looser making the blanket really stretchy and cozy.

I put a scalloped edge on this one and it was just as easy as the tutorial promised. Check out Attic 24 's granny square scalloped edge tutorial. It is in UK terms, but she clarifies everything beautifully for us that use US terms.

Hanging Crochet Dishcloth

So for my bridal shower 5 years ago I received a dishtowel with a crocheted top that can hang from wherever one sees fit. Since then, the dishtowel has had a permanent residence on my stove handle (and yes, I do wash it). I've been wanting another one, but seeing as how I'm too cheap to buy a Sharp Crochet hook, I haven't been able to crochet directly on to the fabric.

Thus, the entirely crocheted ribbed hanging dishtowel.

Here's the pattern

Yarn: Sugars 'n Cream Cotton. Uses approximately 2oz.

Hook: 4.25mm



Chain 33. dc in the 4th ch from the hook. dc into each remaining ch.

Row 1: turn, chain 3 (counts as first dc) dc into the back loop along the length of  the row. (29sts)

Repeat row 1, 15 times.

Row 16: ch 3, turn, dc into the back loops of  first 3 sts. 3dctog into back loops of next 3sts. dc into back loop of next 17 sts, 3dctog into back loops of next 3sts, dc into back loops of last 4sts.

The above row is a little wordy just to clarify that this is a ribbed dishtowel. I won't do this to either of us again because I can't bear to type "into the back loops" anymore. The following rows you will work each stitch into the back loops of the previous row.

Row 17: ch 3, turn, 3dctog. dc into the next 19 sts, 3dctog, end with dc into last stitch.

Row 18: ch 3, turn, 2dctog, 3dc into next 3sts, 2dctog, 7dc into next 7sts, 2dctog, 3dc into next 3sts, 2dctog, end with dc into last stitch.

Row 19: ch 3, turn, *2dctog, 3dc into next 3sts* repeat *to* 3times end with 2dctog then 1 dc into last st.

Row 20: ch 3, turn, 2dctog, 9dc into next 9sts, 2dctog, end with 1 dc into last st.

Row 21: ch 3, turn, dc along the entire row (13dc including first ch3)

Row 22: ch 3, turn, 2dctog, 7 dc into next 7sts, 2dctog, 1 dc into last st.

Row 23: ch 3, turn, 10 dc into next 10sts.

Repeat row 23, 5 times

Row 28: ch 3, turn, 3dc into next 3sts, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, 4 dc into next 4 sts

Row 29: ch 3, turn, 3 dc into next 3sts, dc in the back loops of next 3 chains, end with 4dc into next 4 sts

Bind off.

At this point you can either sew on a large button or you can crochet the closure below.

Note: the closure will be worked in the round.

Round 1: Ch 3 join with a sl st to close.

Round 2: ch3 (counts as 1st dc), 9dc into ring, join with a sl st to top of ch 3. (10dc)

Round 3: ch 2(counts as 1st hdc), hdc into each of the 9dc, join with a sl st to top of ch 2. (10hdc)

Bind off. Securely attach  to dishcloth where you would a button.

Hope you have fun making one of your own.

This is my own pattern you may do whatever you like with the finished products you make from this pattern. Please do not sell, alter, or re post this pattern. If you wish to share, Put A Pin On It! or link back to my blog.  Thank you and good luck with your creations.

Girl's scarf

A friend of mine made this scarf for a 2 year old niece of her family using this pattern.
She used Red Heart Pink Camo for this scarf measuring about 3 feet in total length.

Special thanks to her for letting me use her picture here!

It's been kind of crazy lately... Between planning a Thirty-One party, planning a 1st birthday party, and patiently waiting for an Easter egg hunt, I've had zero time to blog.  Don't go far I'm working on another original pattern for you.

Newborn Headband

This newborn headband is made from 100% cotton yarn- specifically Sugar 'n Cream Natural Stripes- and two pearl beads.

Headband pattern

Chain 44.

Foundation Row: Sc into 4th ch from hook. *Ch 2, skip 3ch, sc into next ch* repeat from *to* to end of ch

Row 1: Ch 3 *sc into ch 2 space, ch 2* repeat from *to* ending in first turning ch with sc.

Repeat row 1, 6 more times.


To make your button loops:

When ending row 7, after last sc ch 5 and sl st into same sp as last sc.

Sl st along ending side to first row and ch 5 and sl stitch into same sp.


Sew a pearl bead or any button closure on opposite end to loops.

This is my own pattern you may do whatever you like with the finished products you make from this pattern. Please do not sell, alter, or re post this pattern. If you wish to share, Put A Pin On It! or link back to my blog.  Thank you and good luck with your creations.


Flower pattern

I used 35 chains for the pictured flower. I stitched my flower together using matching thread as I stitched on my pearl bead. The pearl bead really sets it off.  I think I will try one soon with many, many more chains to see how full it can look.


Finishing-  Attach flower to headband where ever you see fit with matching thread.

Coral Scarf

This is adapted from a discloth pattern. I'm loving anything coral right now making me love this scarf even more. The original dishcloth pattern is here.

My version is below.

Using Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in Coral and an I/5.5mm hook.

Chain 240.

Row 1:  dc into 4th ch from hook. dc, ch 2, sc into same ch. *skip 3 ch. (2 dc, ch2, sc) into next ch* repeat from *to * until the end of chains.

Row 2: ch 2, turn. dc, ch 2, sc into first ch 2 space. *(2dc, ch 2, sc) in to next ch 2 sp* repeat from *to* until the last ch 2 space.

Repeat row 2 until desired width is reached.

Another version below.

Chain 12.

Row 1:  dc into 4th ch from hook. dc, ch 2, sc into same ch. *skip 3 ch. (2 dc, ch2, sc) into next ch* repeat from *to * until the end of chains.

Row 2: ch 2, turn. dc, ch 2, sc into first ch 2 space. *(2dc, ch 2, sc) in to next ch 2 sp* repeat from *to* until the last ch 2 space.

Repeat row 2 until desired length is reached.

Crochet necklace

So I'm calling this a necklace because it's not thick nor warm enough to be called a scarf.  So the idea for this necklace came from seeing so many of those cute t-shirt scarves, but being too cheap to cut up a perfectly good t-shirt to make a scarf.  And by a perfectly good t-shirt I mean not already ripped to shreds. Am I right? Or am I right?

After thinking I could crochet one I googled (or rather "Pinterest-Ed") it and found several patterns. All called for bulky weight yarn which I did not have. So what is an impatient, frugal girl to do? Write her own pattern of course!

So here goes...

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft

Hook: 6.5mm

Holding 2 strands together (if you don't have 2 balls, pull from the middle and outside at the same time) chain 1125.  Yes, that's right 1125.

Join with a slip stitch to first chain. Tie off tightly. Loop this chain around your neck like you would a really long necklace to make several strands.  You should have approximately 7-9 loops. Lay looped chain aside.
Holding both strands together again, make a slip knot. Chain 7.

Sc into 2nd chain from the hook.

Sc into each remaining ch.

Ch 1 to turn sc across row.

Repeat these steps until you have a piece of fabric about 5 inches long.

Now wrap this single crocheted piece of fabric around the looped chain where you tied off the chain.

To stitch the piece of fabric around your loops you will insert your hook into both edges of the fabric at a time and slip stitch along the length of the edge. Bind off and weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting!

Yarn Flower

So it seems like flowers are in everything (necklaces, headbands, hairbows, scarves, and more) except my yard. Those darn deer. Here is another way to embellish any of the above, except the deer.

Actual size: 3 inches in diameter

These can be made in any size and the possibilites are endless. Stay tuned for the tutorial. I will also post the finished product that these will embellish soon.

Scarves, Scarves, Scarves

So this post has been a long time coming- these scarves have been all the rage lately.  I've probably sold somewhere around 25 of these so far. There are tons of colors of this yarn. This one shown is Red Heart Sashay Shuffle.  The other types of yarn that can be used to create this same look in a scarf are Premier Starbella and Bernat Twist 'n Twirl.  These are very quick and easy- perfect for a beginning knitter!

Knitted-Look Dishcloth

I absolutely love this dishcloth.  The thickness of the fabric is comparable to that of something knitted, but guess what? It's crochet! I know... I couldn't believe it either. The entire dishcloth is made with slip stitches.  I did not even know that there was a whole world of slip-stitch crochet out there.  Well now we know, don't we?

I love the color of this variegated yarn.  Can you tell I'm ready for spring? To top it all off the yarn I used, much to my surprise, was scented.  I had no clue you could get Lemon-Lime scented yarn. In case you wanted to know, It's Peaches 'n Creme Scents.

Check out  Mrs. Micawber's Recipe for Happiness for the tutorial.

Work in progress

It always seems like I do this to myself. I've known since the beginning of the year I was going to create something special for a friend that is getting married in May.  It is March 6 and her shower is March 17. Eleven days to make a special wedding gift... I've started a few projects, but nothing has stuck.

It just gets prettier with each row. (Still not telling what it is ;-)

Don't you just love this color.  It's Red Heart Coral. I'll be sure to post the finished product as soon as I can.

Now it's time to get crocheting!

Wedding Present

Take a peek at this wedding present for a friend of mine that is getting married this weekend. This is only part of the package.

I love these dishcloths. The original pattern calls for a dishcloth, I think these would make a great washcloth also. They make up so quickly and the color combinations are endless.  You can find the original pattern in Miss Abigail's Hope Chest. I love this blog. So many wonderful ideas and great picture tutorials.

I just want to take a minute and wish the sweet couple many many blessings in their marriage. I hope the two of you grow together and always cherish the small things.

Happy Friday, Everyone! Have a great weekend!

About Dottie

Welcome to the official blog of Dottie Ann Designs.  Here I hope to give you a snapshot of the projects I'm working on (Hopefully this will keep me accountable for finishing my incomplete projects!) and some of the items I have for sale.

Here you will find my adventures trying crochet patterns I've found and some original crochet patterns.  You will also see some original sewing creations as well as a few knitted items.

Thanks for visiting! Come back often to see what's new!