Merri Purdy

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Tote
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet: Scarf
Here is a nicely textured hooded scarf that can be worked with two strands of Aran weight yarn held together for added warmth, or a single strand of #5 bulky weight yarn.
Crochet: Cowl
A lovely textured cowl made to remind me of the wonderful friends, fond memories and early morning walks with my pup while visiting Fairfield Harbor, NC.
Crochet: Cardigan
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner-Intermediate-Experienced
Crochet: Throw
Here is a pattern for a beautiful throw that will keep you interested and engaged. Once you have worked your first two sequences, it will work up quickly. Add the simple border or the alternate border for a slightly larger blanket and you will be ready to gift your project to someone special. The written pattern instructions are also supported ...
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Crochet: Skirt
The feather stitch square motif is used once again to add a beautiful and unique waistband to this adorable little girl’s skirt. The pattern directions include sizing from 0-6 months through ages 9/10 years. Included in the pattern is a video tutorial link which demonstrates how to complete the feather stitch square motif as it is used in this ...
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Bum bag, waist bag, fanny pack…they all serve the same purpose: to easily carry the essential items while leaving your hands free.
Crochet: Coaster
Happy Mother’s Day!!
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
Here is an adorable fat bottom bag pattern that will really spice up your spring and summer wardrobe! Make it in your favorite cotton or cotton blend yarn and in a variety of colors for an accessory that is certain to work in every season.
Crochet: Baby Blanket
Now with two options! This pattern purchase will provide you with TWO distinct files, one for the original Soft As A Feather Baby Blanket pattern AND Version 2 - Bahama Dayze.
Crochet: Cardigan
Skill Level: Advanced
Crochet: Cardigan
The Houndstooth Stitch is so much fun to make, and this sweater jacket pattern will give you an opportunity to create your own unique patchwork look while using one solid primary color throughout, along with unspecified amounts of yarn leftovers. This is a great project for stash busting!
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Crochet: Wristlet
Here is an adorable knot bag that you can make with a bit of texture for added interest.
Crochet: Poncho
Skill Level: Ambitious Beginner - Intermediate/Advanced
Crochet: Cowl
Skill Level Advanced beginner to intermediate
Crochet: Poncho
Here is a great fall poncho that you will enjoy making and wearing.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
Crochet: Scarf
A beautifully textured scarf inspired by the ever changing waters of Lake Champlain, this can be made using any yarn desired.
Crochet: Bag - Other
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/ Intermediate
Crochet: Brimmed Hat
Level:Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This hat was designed as part of the 2021 Crochet Cancer Challenge Event.
Crochet: Cuffs
These are the smaller version of my Autumn Wristies.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Here is a cute fingerless mitt pattern to help dress up your wardrobe for the cooler season.
Crochet: Toys and Hobbies - Other
Level: Beginner
Crochet: Accessories - Other
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Crochet: Clutch
Here is a fun mosaic design that can be used to create a sleeve for an 8” x 10” zippered pouch. Of course you can use the pattern design for a variety of bag styles or other crochet items, just use a multiple of 12 sts.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
This is an overlay mosaic pattern that also includes a bit of traditional crochet.
Crochet: Scarf
Looking for a pretty spring accessory? Do you have a random yarn ball or two that you have been wanting to put to use? How about a lightweight spring scarf to add to your wardrobe?
Crochet: Beanie, Toque
This hat design utilizes the beautiful crocheted feather stitch
Crochet: Cowl
This cowl design utilizes the beautiful crocheted feather stitch
Crochet: Cowl
Infinity cowl design utilizes the beautiful crocheted feather stitch
Crochet: Cowl
Here is a fun cowl design that you can finish in a weekend. It features fun textures using simple crochet stitches and paired with your favorite yarn will make a nice accessory for gifting. You may even want to make one for yourself!
Crochet: Poncho
Here is a fun textured poncho just in time for the cooler months ahead!
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
There are 11,490 miles between New York and Western Australia but crochet has a way of bringing people together. That is truly the case in regard to how this Friendship Pocket Wrap was born.
Crochet: Poncho
Level of difficulty: Easy
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
I love the Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York where I have lived all of my life. I especially enjoy the rich colors and textures of the mountains during the fall season.
Crochet: Coaster
What do you do with all of those small leftover yarn remnants?
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
Inspired by the ocean waves as I sailed toward Cat Island, Bahamas, this is the second in a series of bags inspired by Mother Nature.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
Here is a cute little drawstring bag you can make in just a few hours. It is the perfect size for carrying along a few essentials. It is similar in design to my Waterfall Handbag, but with a few modifications and on a much smaller scale. Great for collecting sea shells while walking along the beach!
Crochet: Cowl
This completely reversible cowl pattern is an adaptation of my original Quincy pattern and contains directions for an alternate scalloped border that some may enjoy.
Crochet: Necklace
Here is a great little project you can work up in just a couple of hours. Use up small amounts of odds and ends of your beautiful fingering, Aran or worsted weight yarn you couldn’t bear to part with.
Crochet: Cape
I designed the Spring Capelet because I wanted to give back to the lovely lady who first introduced me to crochet more than 43 years ago. My mother, who will be 82 years young in early May, still crochets regularly, making gifts for others but never for herself. This is my way of honoring her and showing her how much I appreciate the time we sp...
Crochet: Cape
I designed the Spring Capelet because I wanted to give back to the lovely lady who first introduced me to crochet more than 43 years ago. My mother, who will be 82 years young in early May, still crochets regularly, making gifts for others but never for herself. This is my way of honoring her and showing her how much I appreciate the time we sp...
Crochet: Cowl
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet: Cape
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet: Cowl
Skill Level: Intermediate/Advanced Beginner
Crochet: Tote
Ability Level: Advanced Beginner - Intermediate
Crochet: Cowl
I love the way the combined use of hdc and slip sticth work together to make beautifully textured fabric. So many opportunities to make lovely pieces to wear, this cowl included. Although the stitch combination is a popular one, I hope you will enjoy one more cowl design using them.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Here are some wristers that you can work up in about an hour. They make terrific gifts!
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Here is a fingerless mitt pattern that works up quickly and is designed to coordinate with my Quincy Cowl.
Crochet: Cowl
Ability level: Intermediate
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
Use this pattern as a coordinating project to go with my Aztec Poncho.
Crochet: Poncho
Level: Intermediate to advanced
Crochet: Doll Clothes - Other
Here is an adorable sweater pattern for keeping your teddy bear warm this winter!
Crochet: Cowl
Here is a cowl that is sure to attract a little attention. Subtle Vs using front and back post double crochet.
Crochet: Cowl
Here is a fun cowl that you can make using basic crochet stitches and three shades of yarn. Easy enough for a beginner and engaging enough for an advanced crocheter.
Crochet: Cowl
I was inspired to create this cowl pattern after having seen many lovely corner-to-corner afghans and thought it would make a lovely stitch pattern for a cowl.
Crochet: Tote
This pattern is for advanced beginners to intermediate crocheters.
Crochet: Coaster
Here’s a great way to use up all of those odds and ends and left-over bits of yarn that you don’t want to part with once you have completed a project. Use any fiber or yarn brand to complete this project. Mix and match your fibers to create a great little hostess gift for a friend. A set of four can be made with as little as 52 yards of yarn an...
Crochet: Scarf
This ruffle scarf is an eye-catching work of art that will draw compliments wherever you go! It is worked in the round with a fun picot edging. Wear it with your favorite coat or as an accessory to your everyday indoor wear.
Crochet: Cowl
This neck warmer is just what you need to take away a bit of chill as the cooler weather sets in. The pattern is unisex and would make the perfect neck piece for yourself or the men in your life.
Crochet: Cowl
This neck warmer is just what you need to take away a bit of chill as the cooler weather sets in. The pattern is unisex and would make the perfect neck piece for yourself or the men in your life.
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
I was inspired to make these wristers in order to complete a Christmas gift ensemble I have in mind for a friend.
Crochet: Cape
This pattern is written for an intermediate level crocheter or very ambitious beginner. Worked in one piece with no seaming involved.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
This pattern is written for the advanced beginner to intermediate crocheter.
Crochet: Food Cozy
Skill Level: Advanced beginner
Crochet: Tote
This is a fun project to complete for the beginner to the advanced. The finished result is from a blend of two very unique wool fibers crocheted together and felted. Once felted, the hand-painted “Tunis” wool from SOLITUDE WOOL adds a pretty sparkle effect to the finished bag.
Crochet: Cowl
This is a very warm and beautifully textured cowl design that is easy to memorize with a one row pattern repeat. It is completely reversible.
Crochet: Scarf
This is a very warm and beautifully textured scarf design that is easy to memorize with a row row pattern repeat. It is completely reversible.
Crochet: Cowl
This pattern was originally published in December of 2011. I now offer it as a free Ravelry download.
Crochet: Scarf
This intermediate hooded scarf pattern will keep you warm and cozy during the cold winter months. It is designed to give the wearer a more fitted result. It can be completed in a day, or work it for shorter periods of time throughout the week.
Crochet: Cowl
Skill Level: Advanced beginner to intermediate
Crochet: Beret, Tam
The brim was designed to fit a 20.5” circumference, which is a bit smaller than the average 21.5 - 22.5” circumference for an adult woman. You may want to complete fewer decreases for round 32, or increase the hook size.
Crochet: Scarf
A very basic beginner scarf pattern that yields beautiful results every time.
Crochet: Cowl
This pattern is a great project for beginner to advanced to complete and takes less than 2 hours from start to finish. It will make a great quick gift or make one as an accessory to a favorite outfit!
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
These mitts work up fast and can be completed in just a few hours.
Crochet: Scarf
This scarf is designed to coordinate with my textured fingerless mitt pattern, which can be found here:TEXTURED FINGERLESS MITTS
Crochet: Cloche Hat
This is an adorable little cloche that can be embellished with your favorite flower. An easy beginner/intermediate crochet pattern.
Knitting: Tote
Several knitters here on Ravelry have mentioned that they were interested in my college tote pattern which I originally designed as a crochet project. Having limited experience as a knitter, I set off to do my best to make and re-write the pattern in a knit version. I must say that was quite a challenge for a non-knitter like me!
Crochet: Rug
This is a very simple area rug pattern using two strands held together throughout. I used approximately 3/4 each of two large 12 oz. skeins of cotton, which worked nicely because I was able to complete the piece without having to cut any strands until the very end.
Crochet: Shrug / Bolero
This shrug is perfect for adding just a touch of warmth to your sleeveless tops on a cool summer evening. Try making it in your favorite acrylic or cotton.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This is a great little crocheted bag with plenty of room to fit all of the necessities! Perfect for an advanced beginner or the experienced.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This is a great little felted bag with easy to follow pattern directions. It would make a super first project for someone with only a little experience crocheting. Stitches used include single crochet and the slip stitch.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This is a great purse that offers plenty of room for the necessities and one that you will want to take everywhere you go. The self-striping pattern that occurs while using the SWS adds beauty and interest!
Crochet: Scarf
This is a very basic scarf pattern using chain stitch, sc and dc. It makes a great easy beginner pattern and works up rather quickly.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This bag was designed in response to the Bag-A-Month Group challenge in March 2010. The pdf can now be downloaded for free directly from ravelry.
Crochet: Drawstring Bag
This is very easy recorder case that you can make for the aspiring musician in your family. Stitches used include: chain, slip stitch and single crochet.
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
This is a cute little cell phone case that I made using colors that matched my handbag. Easy to make.
Crochet: Tote
This is a very easy felted bag to make, especially if you have never felted a bag before. It works up rather fast and the results are beautiful!
Crochet: Bag - Other
This is a cute little felted crochet bag that I designed as a gift for a friend. It can easily store your cell phone, keys and a wallet and can be adjusted to suit any size desired.
Crochet: Tote
This bag design was formerly called “Graduation Tote.”