Karen Tate

Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads

Crochet: Afghan block
Simple Design which can be used to make lots of crochet projects!
Crochet: Scarf
The Dolly Scarf is a simple design using the double crochet V-stitch, which is made up of double crochets and chains. You will need only 50g/133m of sport-weight yarn! It creates a beautiful, lacy scarf, which has a gorgeous drape. It could be crocheted with less rows, making it ideal as a hair-band or as a decoration on a handbag.
Crochet: Decorative - Other
The Daisy Crochet Easter Egg is a fantastic, stash-busting, seasonal project. It’s a quick and fun make. Decorate your home with these colourful eggs or gift to friends and family. Tie a ribbon to them to hang or simply attach a bow and place in a decorative bowl or basket.
Crochet: Cowl
The one skein Cathy Granny Cowl is a simple design making it a perfect project if you are new to crochet. It’s equally suitable for the more advanced crocheter, who wants a relaxing and meditative make.
Crochet: Hanging Ornament
The Sunbeams Granny Heart would make a cute gift for someone you love on Valentine’s Day, or any day of the year!
Crochet: Scarf
The Mon Scarf is a simple design, making it a perfect project if you are new to crochet. It’s equally suitable for the more advanced crocheter, who wants a relaxing and meditative make.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
I love Granny Stitch so a bag incorporating this stitch is a winner for me! It’s worked from the bottom up and it is seamless, which is always a plus.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
The Sunbeams Granny Bum Bag is a small, convenient and practical bag using the delightful #sunbeamsgrannysquare.
Crochet: Bag - Other
This is a very quick and beginner friendly make for a crochet pouch to hold pot pourri, dried lavender or a fragrance tab. You can hang it in your closet, in your car or rest it in a drawer. It would make a cute gift too.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
The Velma Purse is a cute accessory to hold your phone and any other small essential. It is a stylish purse to take out everyday, to a wedding, christening, beach party or festival.
Crochet: Applique / Embellishment
The Zinnias Decoration is a speedy make and can be made into a brooch by attaching a backing and a brooch pin, it can be sewed onto a bag as an adornment or worn as a corsage.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
The Granny Spike Bag is a cute purse with the flap crocheted in Granny Spike stitch, which makes a great feature. The body of the bag is crocheted in one piece and the strap and side of the bag are also one piece, to save multiple joins.
Crochet: Afghan block
The Sunbeams Granny Square uses front post double crochet stitches emanating from the centre of the square to symbolise the sun’s rays. It is a happy square which can be used to make lots of crochet projects.
Crochet: Scarf
Do you want a quick and easy crochet project? The Lelaina Scarf is the perfect quick make, suitable for beginners or the more experienced crocheter.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The idea behind this pattern was to create a mini asymmetrical shawl with just one skein of your favourite yarn. It will add some pizzazz to any outfit.
Crochet: Shawl / Wrap
The White Heather Shawl is an Advanced Beginner pattern and centres around the double crochet stitch and its variations, such as the crossed double crochet stitch and front post double crochet (stitches are explained in the pattern).
Crochet: Skirt
The beauty of this skirt is it can be made in any yarn weight and any fiber.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This is a simple pattern for a crochet Evening Bag as it uses only single crochet. The sides of the bag and the strap are all one piece to save multiple joins!
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This is a simple pattern for a cross body bag in so far as it’s all single crochet.
Crochet: Shrug / Bolero
This is a simple pattern for a cap-sleeve fitted shrug. The double crochet lace stitch creates a beautiful lace pattern and the picot edge gives a pretty finish.
Crochet: Doily
A simple but effective pattern for a Spring Mandala. Each round has a different stitch and a different colour so it’s an interesting make. All the stitches featured are explained in detail in the pattern notes. Pattern in US terminology.
Crochet: Purse / Handbag
This is a simple pattern for a Y2K Crochet Checkered Baguette Bag, including photo tutorials. It’s all single crochet (US terms) and the strap, sides and base are all one piece to save multiple joins! It requires only 2 x 50g/1.8oz balls of #4 cotton yarn and a 4.00mm/G hook. The single crochet seaming is a nice detail. Instructions include an ...
Crochet: Decorative - Other
This is an easy and quick mandala pattern with only 12 rounds. Once you have crocheted the mandala you can attach it to a 26cm/10” hoop.