I finally did it! I wrote my first ever crochet pattern! I tried to find a free online pattern that worked well, but none were satisfactory (to me), so I wrote my own! Please feel free to use this pattern for yourself, but do not redistribute without permission. It is my original pattern - Give credit where credit is due!
This pattern fits my daughters' hands (ages 2 and 5) perfectly.
Materials:
Size K (6.5mm) crochet hook.
Worsted weight yarn (4)(color of your choice)
Large eyed blunt needle (for weaving in ends)
Scissors
Abbreviations:
CH = chain
SL ST = slip stitch
HDC = half double crochet
CH 18. SL ST into beginning CH. (taking care not to twist chain)
Round 1: CH 2. HDC in each CH. SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (18 HDCs)
Round 2: CH 2. HDC in each HDC. SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (18 HDCs)
Round 3-7: repeat round 2
Round 8 (increase row): CH 2. 2 HDC in first HDC space. HDC in next 8 HDC spaces. 2 HDC in next HDC space. HDC in next 8 HDC spaces. SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (20 HDCs)
Round 9: CH 2. HDC in each HDC. SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (20 HDCs)
Round 10 (hole for thumb): CH 2. HDC in each HDC around until last 2 HDC spaces. CH 2. SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (18 HDCs + 2 CH).
Round 11: CH 2. HDC in each HDC around. 1 HDC in both CH spaces (created for thumb hole). SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (20 HDCs).
Rounds 12 & 13: CH 2. HDC in each HDC around. SL ST into top of beginning CH2. (20 HDCs)
Finish off and weave in ends.
Thumb hole: make slip knot on hook, attach yarn to 1 stitch using a SL ST. CH 2. Create 6-8 HDCs evenly around thumb hole.
Finish off and weave in ends.
