Mary Gaines
Patterns available as Ravelry Downloads
Crochet: Cup / Mug
These are instructions for crocheting a very simple and easy project for your summer fun. It’s a “pop cozy” which fits most pop or other type of beverages of choice. Using only single crochet stitches and a slip stitch, this is truly a beginner project or for more advanced. I made this particular one in the colors of the Chief’s team, but you c...
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
The phone cozy is a fun way to keep your phone safe while in your purse or backpack. It fits most Android style phones and looks very sporty in the “Chief’s” colors. This pattern is easy to crochet and doesn’t take much yarn or time. Using only single crochet and then just adding a button for closure, it will not take long at all to complete. Y...
Crochet: Electronics Cozy
This pattern has instructions for crocheting a Kindle Cozy. It will fit most Kindles, Kindle Fires, HD and paperwhites. It is approximately 7-1/2” x 5-1/2” in size. This is an easy to crochet project mostly crocheting in the round all throughout the pattern. You will need a button for the top to secure the kindle. I used (red), (white) and (gol...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
This is a very fun and easy knitting pattern for woman’s, teens and child size fingerless gloves. There are optional additions to this such as buttons or bling you can add for added appeal. They are very soft and stretchy and will keep your loved ones warm in winter time. I used less than a skein of yarn to make, and of course the colors are yo...
Crochet: Throw
This is a very easy stitch the “linen” stitch which works very nicely with this soft yarn. It measures approximately 36” x 47” in size and you certainly are welcome to use any color of choice. I chose these in honor of my son’s favorite football team in Seattle. Full instructions show how to crochet the “linen” stitch, so have fun crocheting.
Crochet: Tote
This is a very versatile tote, can be used for so many activities. It is easy to crochet using only the half double crochet and single crochet to complete. The “hot” bold colors make the bag look very stylish and fun, but you can use any color of choice. The bag is approximately 14” in length and 10” wide. You will need approximately 1 skein of...
Crochet: Scrubber, Cleaning - Other, Washcloth / Dishcloth
This is an easy crochet pattern, most stitches are just single crochet and double and half double crochet. The yarn used can be solid or variegated, depending on your preference. The finished 5 pieces consisting of: 1 puff, 1 face towel, 1 soap saver and 2 face scrubbies, can be incorporated into a gift basket of some sort as a “mothers day” gi...
Crochet: Fingerless Gloves
For crochet lovers these are my woman’s easy finger less gloves you can create in one sitting, possibly a few while watching your favorite television show. These instructions are for woman’s, teen’s and child’s sizes. You use less than one skein of Caron Soft yarn or any other of your choosing. The instructions show you how to create the flower...
Knitting: Slippers
These are fun to do in one sitting. I love knitting almost as much as I do crocheting. You will need just one skein of any soft #4 type of yarn, super saver is the one I chose in the pastel blue color and you use 2 strands of yarn. This makes them nice and thick and comfy too. Just your knitting needles and the basic knitting stitches for this ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves, Earwarmers
These cute “girls” heart finger less gloves and head warmer’s, are so easy to knit. It’s the basic garter stitch throughout, uses only 1 skein of the main color and just a tad of another color for the hearts. You will also need a tapestry needle and either a pearl or a button for the center of the hearts. Happy knitting!
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These are my favorite gloves, they turn out so nice in the Seed Stitch. They are very easy to knit and requires less than one skein of the Caron super soft yarn any color of choice. The instructions come for woman’s, teen’s and girl’s sizes so you can have fun knitting them for everyone in the family. Enjoy!
Knitting: Pillow / Cushion
I love this pillow, its Patriotic and fun. I knitted only the front side, but if you like I have included instructions for knitting a solid white background. The instructions show you exactly how to use a solid fabic to sew your pillow with if you choose. This pattern uses a size 6 knitting needle (4mm) and just the garter stitch throughout so ...
Knitting: Fingerless Gloves
These are the easiest fingerless gloves to knit, using only the garter stitch and using a fine soft sports yarn make these very cozy and comfy to wear. These can be stitched in the Caron Soft Party or just the Caron Soft solid colors. Patterns included for child, teen and woman’s sizes. Make sure that when you complete the project, that you sew...
Crochet: Throw
This is such a fun piece to crochet. I made a few for my grandsons last Christmas and they loved them. Help them show off those red white and blue awesome colors and show their patriotism today. Easy pattern to follow using only double crochet throughout. Add the fringe for a nice finished look, the kids will love it and will be proud to use!