Easter Egg Rug Crochet Pattern

EASTER EGG RUG


MATERIALS:
1 skein each color Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn; Soft Mauve, Soft Blue, Baby Pink and Lemon Custard, K hook or hook needed to obtain gauge, six 1\2” flower patches\appliqués, three 1\2” baby chicks patches\appliqués and no sew glue.

Gauge: 6 sc, dc sts = 2”, 4 rows sc, dc sts = 2”, 3 hdc = 1”, 2 rows of hdc = 1”

FINISHED SIZE: 24” X 25”

EGG:
Worked with two strands of yarn throughout.
ROW 1: With 2 strands custard and K hook ch-13, sc 2nd ch from hook, (dc next ch, sc next ch) 5 times, dc last ch, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)

ROW 2: (Sc, dc) next 2 sts, (sc next dc, dc next sc) across to last 2 sts, (sc, dc) next 2 sts, ch-1, turn. (16 sts)

ROW 3: (Sc next dc, dc next sc) across, fasten off custard; join blue, ch-1, turn.

ROW 4: Rep row 2. (20 sts)

ROW 5: (Sc next dc, dc next sc) across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 6: Rep row 2. (24 sts)

ROW 7: Rep row 5. At the end of row seven fasten off blue, join custard.

ROW 8: Rep row 5.

ROW 9: Rep row 2. At the end of row 9 fasten off custard, join pink. (28 sts)

ROW 10-11: Rep row 5.

ROW 12: Rep row 2. (32 sts)

ROW 13: Rep row 5. At the end of row 13 fasten off pink, join custard.

ROW 14: Rep row 5.

ROW 15: Rep row 2. At the end of row 15 fasten off custard, join mauve, (36 sts)

ROW 16-18: Rep row 5.

ROW 19: Dc dec next 2 sts, (sc next dc, dc next sc) across, ch-1, turn. (35 sts)

ROW 20: Dc dec next 2 sts, (sc next dc, dc next sc) to last 3 sts, sc next st, dc dec next 2 sts, fasten off mauve, join custard, ch-1, turn. (33 sts)

ROW 21: Dc dec next 2 sts, (sc next dc, dc next sc) to last 3 sts, sc next st, dc dec next 2 sts, ch-1, turn. (31 sts)

ROW 22: Rep row 21. End row 22 fasten off custard; join pink. (29 sts)

ROW 23-25: Rep row 21. End row 25 fasten off pink; join custard. (27 sts)(25 sts)(23 sts)

ROW 26-27: Rep row 21. End row 27 fasten off custard; join blue. (21 sts)(19 sts)

ROW 28-30: Rep row 21. End row 30 fasten off blue; join custard. (17 sts)(15 sts)(13 sts)

ROW 31-33: Rep row 21. end row 33 do not turn, do not fasten off. (11 sts)(9 sts)(7 sts)

EDGING:
Please note: When working the edging always carry yarn you are not working with behind the stitches you are currently working. After the first rnd the instructions will no longer included drop yellow, pick up blue due to its length. You are still using two strands of yarn.

RND 1: Evenly hdc around outer edge of egg, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (111 sts)

RND 2: Hdc 1st st, join blue, drop custard, * hdc next st, drop blue, pick up custard, hdc sa st, (drop custard, pick up blue, hdc next st, drop blue, pick up custard, hdc next st) 4 times, drop custard, pick up blue, hdc next st, drop blue, pick up custard, hdc next st, drop custard, pick up blue hdc sa st, (drop blue, pick up custard, hdc next st, drop custard, pick up blue, hdc next st) 4 times, drop blue, pick up custard, hdc next st, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (122 sts)

RND 3: Custard hdc next st, blue hdc next, * custard hdc next, blue hdc sa st, (custard hdc next, blue hdc next) 5 times, custard hdc next, blue hdc next, custard hdc sa st, (blue hdc next, custard hdc next) 5 times, blue hdc next, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (134 sts)

RND 4: (Blue hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * Blue hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 6 times, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (144 sts)

RND 5: (Blue hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * blue hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 6 times, blue hdc next st, custard hdc next st, blue hdc sa st, (custard hdc next, blue hdc next) 6 times, custard hdc next, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (154 sts)

RND 6: (Blue hdc next st, custard hdc next st) around, join pink, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn, fasten off blue.

RND 7: (Pink hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * pink hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 7 times, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (164 sts)

RND 8: (Pink hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, pink hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 7 times, pink hdc next, custard hdc next st, pink hdc sa st, (custard hdc next, pink hdc next) 7 times, custard hdc next, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (174 sts)

RND 9: (Pink hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * pink hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 8 times, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (184 sts)

RND 10: (Pink hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * pink hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, () 8 times, pink hdc next, custard hdc next, pink hdc sa st, (custard hdc next, pink hdc next) 8 times, custard hdc, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. 194 sts)

RND 11: (Pink hdc next st, custard hdc next st) around, join mauve, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn, fasten off pink.

RND 12: (Mauve hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * mauve hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 9 times, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (204 sts)

RND 13: (Custard hdc next st, mauve hdc next st) twice, * custard hdc next, mauve hdc sa st, rep bet () 9 times, custard hdc next, mauve hdc next st, custard hdc sa st, (mauve hdc next, custard hdc next) 9 times, mauve hdc next, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (214 sts)

RND 14: (Mauve hdc next st, custard hdc next st) twice, * mauve hdc next, custard hdc sa st, rep bet () 10 times, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (224 sts)

RND 15: (Custard hdc next st, mauve hdc next st) twice, * custard hdc next, mauve hdc sa st, rep bet() 10 times, custard hdc next, mauve hdc next, custard hdc sa st, (mauve hdc next, custard hdc next) 10 times, mauve hdc next, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (234 sts)

RND 16: (Mauve hdc next st, custard hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off all yarns.

FINISHING:
With no sew glue, glue flowers across the blue stripes in the egg and the chicks across the mauve stripe.

Heart Table Runner Crochet Pattern

YELLOW & WHITE HEARTS TABLE RUNNER

MATERIALS:
4 ply Red Heart yarn in: Yellow and White, needle to take yarn, and H hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: 9” X 41”

Gauge: 4 hdc = 1”, 2 rows hdc = 1”

HEART:
RND 1: With White and H hook ch-13, hdc 2nd ch from hook, hdc next 5 ch, sk 1 ch, hdc next 5 ch, turn piece so you are now working across the bottom of the foundation row, hdc next 5 ch, (hdc, ch1, hdc) next ch, hdc last 5, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (22 sts)

RND 2: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc across to ch-1 sp, (hdc, ch-1, hdc) sa sp, hdc next 4 sts, 2 hdc next 3 sts, hdc next 3 sts, hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next 3 sts, 2 hdc next st, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (30 sts)

RND 3: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc next 3 sts, hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next 4 sts, 2 hdc next 4 sts, hdc ea st to ch-1 sp, (hdc, ch-1, hdc) ch-1 sp, hdc next 7 sts, 2 hdc next 2 sts, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (39 sts)

RND 4: 2 hdc next 3 sts, hdc ea st to ch-1 sp, (hdc, ch-1, hdc) in ch-1 sp, hdc next 10 sts, 2 hdc next 5 sts, hdc next 4 sts, hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next 3 sts, 2 hdc next 2 sts, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (51 sts)

RND 5: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) 3 times, hdc next 2 sts, hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next 3 sts, rep bet ()6 times, hdc ea st to ch-1 sp, (dc ch-1, dc) in ch-1 sp, hdc next 10 sts, rep bet ()3 times, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (62 sts)

RND 6: Hdc ea st to ch-1 sp, (dc, ch-1, dc) in ch-1 sp, hdc next 30 sts, sl st next 3 sts, hdc remaining sts, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off. (63 sts)

-Make 3 white hearts and 4 yellow hearts. With needle and yarn tack the hearts tog at the dip in ea heart and pt of other heart.

RUNNER EDGING EDGING:
RND 1: With rt side of place mat facing you and white yarn join pt of bottom heart, ch-1, sc sa st, ch-8, sk 7 sts trc next st, ch-1, trc sa st, ch-8, sk 5 sts, sc next 7 sts, (ch-14, sk 13 sts from pt of next heart in row, sc next st 8 sts) 6 times, ch-3, sk 2 sts, dc next st, ch-1, dc sa st, ch-3, sk 2 sts, sc next 4 sts, ch-6, sk 6 sts, sc next 4 sts, ch-3, sk 2 sts, dc next st, ch-1, dc sa st, ch-3, sk 2 sts, sc next 8 sts, (ch-14, sk 11 sts from heart center next heart in row, sc next 8 sts) 6 times, ch-8, sk 5 sts, trc next st, ch-1, trc sa st, ch-8, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 2: Sc in ea st and ch around working (2 sc, ch-1, 2sc) in ea corner ch-1 sp, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (345 sts)

RND 3: Ch-4, (sk next st, dc next st, ch-1) around working (dc, ch-1, dc, ch-1) in ea corner ch-1 sp, end with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, ch-1, turn.

RND 4: rep rnd 2, fasten off. (357 sts)

Heart Place Mat Crochet Pattern

YELLOW & WHITE HEARTS PLACE MAT

MATERIALS:
4 ply Red Heart yarn in: Yellow and White, needle to take yarn, and H hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: 12” X 15-1\2”

Gauge: 4 hdc = 1”, 2 rows hdc = 1”

HEART:
RND 1: With White and H hook ch-13, hdc 2nd ch from hook, hdc next 5 ch, sk 1 ch, hdc next 5 ch, turn piece so you are now working across the bottom of the foundation row, hdc next 5 ch, (hdc, ch1, hdc) next ch, hdc last 5, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (22 sts)

RND 2: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc across to ch-1 sp, (hdc, ch-1, hdc) sa sp, hdc next 4 sts, 2 hdc next 3 sts, hdc next 3 sts, hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next 3 sts, 2 hdc next st, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (30 sts)

RND 3: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc next 3 sts, sl st next 3 sts, hdc next 3 sts, 2 hdc next 4 sts, hdc ea st to ch-1 sp, (hdc, ch-1, hdc) ch-1 sp, hdc next 7 sts, 2 hdc next 2 sts, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off. (39 sts)

-Make 3 white hearts and 6 yellow hearts. With needle and yarn tack the hearts tog at the sides in three rows of three sa color hearts. Now tack the rows tog at the dip in ea heart and pt of other heart.

PLACE MAT EDGING:
RND 1: With rt side of place mat facing you and white yarn join 7th st from center of white heart (this would be on the side of the heart), ch-1, sc sa st as ch-1, sc next 3 sts, ch-8, sc in 7th st from center of next heart next row, sc next 3 sts, ch-6, sk 2 sts, trc next st, ch-1, trc sa st, ch-8, sc in pt of sa heart, (ch-18, sc next pt) twice, ch-8, sk 6 sts, trc next st, ch-1, trc sa st, ch-6, sk 2 sts, sc next 4 sts, (ch-8, sc 10th st from center pt of next heart, sc next 3 sts) twice, ch-3, sk next 2 sts, dc next st, ch-1, dc sa st, ch-3, sk 2 sts, sc next 4 sts, ch-8, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 2: Sc in ea st and ch around working (2 sc, ch-1, 2sc) in ea corner ch-1 sp, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (191 sts)

RND 3: Ch-4, (sk next st, dc next st, ch-1) around working (dc, ch-1, dc, ch-1) in ea corner ch-1 sp, end with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4, ch-1, turn.

RND 4: rep rnd 2, fasten off. (222 sts)

Dresser Scarf Crochet Pattern

FLOWER AND LACE DRESSER SCARF

MATERIALS NEEDED:
8 1.75 oz balls White Luster Sheen yarn, size F hook or hook to obtain gauge.

SIZE: 8 1\2" X 68” (8 blocks)

Gauge: Block = 8 1\2” X 8 1\2”

BLOCK:
ROW 1: With white and F hook ch-42, sc 2nd ch from hook, hdc next ch, * [sk next 3 ch, work (3 dc, ch-1, 3 dc) in next ch, sk 3 ch, hdc next ch], ch-1, sk 1 ch, hdc next ch, * rep bet ** 3 times, rep bet [] once, sc last ch, turn. (34 sts)

ROW 2: Ch-2 (counts as 1st sc), sc in 1st st, * [ ch-3, hdc into ch-1 sp, ch-3,] work (sc, ch-1, sc) in next ch-1 sp,* rep bet ** 3 times, rep bet [] once, 2 sc last st, turn.

ROW 3: Ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), 3 dc 1st st, * [hdc in next ch-3 sp, ch-1, hdc next ch-3 sp,] (3 dc, ch-1, 3 dc) in ch-1 sp, * rep bet ** 3 times, rep bet [] once, 4 dc in top ch-2 of previous row, turn.

ROW 4: Ch-1, hdc 1st st, * Ch-3, (sc, ch-1, sc) next sp, ch-3, hdc next ch-1 sp, rep from * ending with last hdc in top ch-3 of previous row, turn.

ROW 5: Ch-1, hdc 1st st, * [hdc next ch-3 sp, (3 dc, ch-1, 3 dc) next ch-1 sp, hdc next ch-3 sp,] ch-1 * rep bet ** 3 times, rep bet [] once, hdc in last st, turn.

ROW 6-21: Rep rows 2-5 in sequence. At the end of row 21, do not turn or fasten off.
Please note: from now on you are working in rnds, not rows.

RND 22: Ch-1, evenly sc in ea st and row around piece and working 2 sc in ea corners so that a count of 27 sts is on ea side, ch-1, do not turn.

RND 23: Ch-1, (sc, ch-3, sc) next st, * [ch-9, sk 5 sts, sc in next st, ch-3, sc next st, * rep bet ** twice, ch-9, sk 5 sts, (sc, ch-3, sc) next st (corner)], rep bet [] 3 times, rep bet ** once, ch-9, sk 5 sts, sl st top beg sc, turn.

RND 24: Sl st to next ch-9 sp, * ch-1, work (5 dc, ch-2, sc, ch-2, 5 dc) in ch-9 sp, sc in next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, sl st top beg dc, turn.

RND 25: Sl st next 6 sts, sl st next ch-2 sp, ch-1, * sc in ch-2 sp, ch-2, sc next ch-2 sp, ch-9, rep from * around ending with ch-9, sl st top beg sc, turn.

RND 26: Sl st next ch-9 sp, ch-1, * (5 dc, sc, 5 dc) in ch-9 sp, sc next ch-3 sp, rep from * around, sl st top beg dc, fasten off.

JOINING RND-RND 26: work as established in rnd 26: [5 dc in ch-9 sp, sl st in corresponding sc of 2nd block, sc in 1st block’s ch-9 sp, 5 dc in sa sp] rep bet [] 5 times to join blocks, then return to rnd 26 instructions.

Make 8 blocks (or number you need for your dresser) joining as you work.
Wet and block runner to get edges to lay flat.

FLOWER: With white yarn and F hook, ch-4, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 15 sc in ring, sl st in beg ch-1.

RND 2: Working in the front lp of rnd 1’s sts, * ch-2, sc next st, rep from * around ending with ch-2, sl st bottom beg ch-2.

RND 3: Ch-2, sl st to back lp next st of rnd 1. You are working this rnd in rnd 1’s back lps. Ch-1, work 2 sc in ea st around, sl st bottom beg ch-1.

RND 4: Working in front lps of sts, sl st next front lp, ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), * hdc next st, sc next st, hdc next st, (dc, trc, dc) next st, * rep bet ** 6 times, hdc next st, sc next st, hdc next st, (dc, trc) in sa st as beg ch-3, sl st top beg ch-3.

RND 5: Working in back lps of rnd 3’s sts, ch-3, sl st next back lp, Ch-3 (counts as 1st dc), * hdc next st, sc next st, hdc next st, (dc, trc, dc) next st, * rep bet ** 6 times, hdc next st, sc next st, hdc next st, (trc, dc) sa st as beg ch-3, sl st top beg ch-3, fasten off.

Make a total of 12 flowers. Sew flowers in groups of three, alternating sides and blocks on runner.

Cute Trim For Jumper Crochet Pattern

TOUCH OF LACE


MATERIALS NEEDED:
Size 18 month jumper, Jamie brand baby yarn in white, F hook or hook to obtain gauge, 1\4” wide ribbon about 34” long (color of your choice), needle and thread.

GAUGE: 1 3\4” wide and 32” long. You can wide by rep row 3 & 4 and then continuing with pattern. Or you can make longer adding in multiples of 5 (ch).

LACE:
ROW 1: With yarn and F hook ch-182, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (181 sts)

ROW 2: * Sc next st, ch-5, sk 4 sts, * rep bet ** across, ending with sc last st, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3: * Dc next st, ch-5, * rep bet ** across, ending with dc in last st, ch-1, turn.

ROW 4: * Sc next st, ch-5, * rep bet ** across, ending with sc in last st, ch-1, turn.

ROW 5: * Sc next st, (6 trc next st), * rep bet ** across, ending with sc last st, fasten off.
Weave ribbon over and under dc in row 3. With needle and matching thread, tack ribbon on sts that don’t show to hold in place.

Sew across bottom of jumper.

Granny Square Inserts for Your Shirt Crochet Pattern

ADDING GRANNY SQUARES TO A SHIRT

MATERIALS: Purchased white knit shirt, size 10 thread in white, maize and mint greed, size 7 hook or hook to obtain gauge, sharp pair of scissors, needle to take crochet thread and either a sewing machine or needle and thread.

(In my example I used a size Large Juniors shirt, 150 yds of maize and mint green thread and 250 yds of white thread.)

Gauge: 1 sq. = 2 1\2”

BLOCK:
With color A and 7 hook ch-6 sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-3, work 15 dc in ring, sl st top beg ch-3, do not turn.

RND 2: Ch-5, * (dc, ch-2) next st * rep ** around, sl st 3rd ch of beg ch-5, do not turn.

RND 3: Sl st next ch-2 sp, ch-3, 2 dc sa sp as ch-3, * ch-1, 3 dc next sp * rep bet around, ch-1, sl st top beg ch-3, do not turn.

RND 4: Sl st next 2 sts, sc next ch-1 sp, * ch-6, sc next ch-1 sp, (ch-3, sc next ch-1 sp) 3 times, * rep bet ** around ending with ch-3, sl st top beg sc, fasten off.

RND 5: Join white thread in any ch-6 sp, ch-3, (4 dc, ch-2, 5 dc) sa sp, * 3 dc next 3 sps, (5 dc, ch-2, 5 dc) next ch-6 sp, * rep bet ** 3 times, 3dc next 3 sps, sl st top beg ch-3, fasten off.

Alternating between mint ant maze center circles, make enough blocks to make two rows that fit around the waist of your purchased shirt. Sew them tog first in rows and then as one piece. Pin to shirt (right side shirt to wrong side design) and sew along the top and bottom of crochet piece. Carefully cut away the back of the shirt.

Rep for both sleeve bands.

Please note: if you happen to end up with two of the same color blocks tog after sewing the rows end to end, simply place them at a side or under arm seam to be less noticeable.

Flower Fairy Plant Pick Crochet Pattern

FLOWER PICK FAIRY


MATERIALS NEEDED:
Small amounts of baby wt yarns in Baby Yellow and Baby Yellow Print (Jamie Brand), size E hook or hook to obtain gauge, 38 mm porcelain doll head and hands, needle and yellow sewing thread, craft glue and 12” wooden skewer.

Gauge: 6 sc = 1", 6 rows = 1".

DRESS:
RND 1: With Baby Yellow yarn and E hook ch-16, sl st to form a ring, ch-1, sc in ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (16 sts)

RND 2-16: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. At the end of rnd 16 fasten off.
Glue dress around the shoulders of the porcelain doll’s head.

ARMS (MAKE TWO):
With Baby Yellow yarn and E hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 8 sc in ring, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)

RND 2-6: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 7: (Sc next st, sk next st) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (4 sts)

RND 8: (Ch-3, sl st next st) around, fasten off.

Slide hands into bottom of ea sleeve (rnd 8). Fold top of sleeves flat and glue to ea side of doll at shoulders.

LARGE PETAL:
ROW 1: With Baby Yellow Print yarn and E hook ch-3, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc next ch, ch-1, turn. (2 sts)

ROW 2: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3: (Sc, hdc, dc) next st, (dc, hdc, sc) next st, fasten off. (6 sts)

-Make 18 of these.

With needle and thread sew lg petals in 3 rows of 6 petals ea to bottom of dress, over lapping edges.

SMALL PETAL:
ROW 1: With Baby Yellow Print and E hook ch-3, (sc, hdc, dc) 2nd ch from hook, (dc, hdc, sc) last ch, fasten off. (6 sts)

-Make 11 small petals.

Sew 6 of these petals over the top of the lg petal row on skirt. Sew the remaining small petals around the neck edge of dress\doll.

WINGS:
ROW 1: With Baby Yellow Print and E hook ch-6, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc next 2 ch, (hdc, dc) next ch, 2 dc next ch, turn piece so you are now working across the bottom of the foundation ch, (dc, hdc) next ch, sc next 3 ch, ch-1, turn. (9 sts)

ROW 2: Sc next 3 sts, hdc next 2, 3 dc next 2, hdc next 2, sc last 3, ch-1, turn. (16 sts)

ROW 3: Sl st next 3 sts, sc next, hdc next, 2 dc next 6, hdc next, sc next, sl st last 3 sts, fasten off. (22 sts including sl sts)

-Make 2.

Sew wings to the back of the doll.

Glue skewer inside doll’s body and head making certain skewer reaches completely into head. Let dry. Place your flower fairy in any flower arrangement or plant as a special touch.

Country Green Granny Square Rug Crochet Pattern

FRILLY GRANNY GREEN RUG

MATERIALS: 24 oz. Red Heart 4 ply yarn in Aran, 24 oz. Red Heart 4 ply yarn in frosty Green, size J hook or hook to obtain gauge, and needle to take yarn.

FINISHED SIZE: 32 1\2” X 39”

Gauge: 1 square = 6 1\2”

BASIC BLOCK:
With two strands Frosty Green yarn and J hook ch-5 sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-3, work 2 dc in ring, * ch-3, work 3 dc in ring * rep bet ** 3 times, ch-3, sl st top beg ch-3, fasten off.

RND 2: Join 2 strands Aran yarn in any ch-3 lp, ch-3, (2 dc, ch-3, 3 dc) as lp as beg ch-3, * ch-1, (3 dc, ch-3, 3 dc) next ch-3 lp * rep bet ** 3 times, ch-1, sl st top beg ch-3, fasten off.

RND 3: Join 2 strands Frost Green in any ch-3 lp, ch-3, (2 dc, ch-3, 3 dc) sa lp as beg ch-3, * ch-1, 3 dc next ch-1 sp, ch-1, (3 dc, ch-3, 3 dc) next ch-3 lp * rep bet ** 3 times, ch-1, 3 dc next ch-1 sp, ch-1, sl st top beg ch-3, fasten off.

RND 4: Join 2 strands Aran in any ch-3 lp, ch-3, (2 dc, ch-3, 3 dc) sa lp as beg ch-3, * (ch-1, 3 dc next ch-1 sp) twice, ch-1, (3 dc, ch-3, 3 dc) next ch-3 lp * rep bet ** 3 times, (ch-1, 3 dc next ch-1 sp) twice, ch-1, sl st top beg ch-3, fasten off.

RND 5: Join 2 strands Frosty Green in any ch-1 sp, ch-1, sc sa sp as beg ch-1, * sc in ea st and ch-1 sp around working (2 sc, ch-2, 2 sc) in ch-3 lp for corners, rep from * around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off.

Make 30 blocks. With needle and Frosty Green yarn sew the blocks tog in 6 rows of 5 blocks ea row. Sew the rows tog to make the rug.

FRINGE:
Cut two 8” strands of Frosty Green and two of Aran. Fold strands in half and using your hook, yo center through end st of rug. Slide loose ends through lp made and pull tight. Sk a st and then rep fringe around rug.

Hemp & Bead Belt Crochet Pattern

HEMP BELT

MATERIALS:
1\2 ball of 400 feet 48 lb hemp cord (found in the jewelry isle in most craft stores), H hook or hook to obtain gauge, 1 pkg of 160 count 8 mm round wood beads in brown, tan and off-white, small amount of Lion Suede in coffee and craft glue.
GAUGE: Round motif is 1-1\2” diameter; rectangle is 1-1\2” X 3”

FINISHED SIZE: 1-1\2” X 36” (length is taken bet end knots)

ROUND MOTIF:
Thread 40 beads onto hemp in brown, tan and off-white sequence. With hemp and H hook loosely ch-5, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: (Slide bead, sc in ring) 10 times, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (10 sts)

RND 2: 2 sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (20 sts)

-Make 4

RECTANGLE:
Thread 30 beads onto hemp in brown, tan and off-white sequence.

ROW 1: With hemp and H hook loosely ch-5, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (4 sts)

ROW 2: (Sc next st, slide bead, sc next st) twice, sc last st, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 4-11: Rep row 2&3 alternating. End row 11 fasten off.

-Make 3

PUTTING IT ALL TOGETHER:
Cut 5 lengths of Lion Suede at 63” each. Holding all 5 lengths of suede measure in 12” and knot all lengths tog. Measure in 2” from knot, glue on one round motif. Measure 3” from last motif and glue one rectangle. Measure 3” from last rectangle and glue one round motif. Rep measuring 3” and gluing until all rectangle and motifs are used—you should end on a round motif. Measure 2” from last motif and knot all 5 yarns tog. Belt is worn tied at the waist. To make longer or short just add motif and rectangle or remove them shortening or lengthening suede yarn as needed.

Brass Ring Purse Crochet Pattern

PURSE WITH RINGS

MATERIALS:
1 skein ea color Glitter Spun yarn in Black and Red, 10-3” diameter brass rings, 2-5” diameter brass rings, needle to take yarn and H hook or hook to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 5 hdc = 1”, 5 rows hdc = 1-1\2”

FINISHED SIZE: 8” wide and 7” tall.

PURSE:
RND 1: With black yarn and H hook ch-15, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc next 11, 2 hdc last ch, turn piece so you are now working across the bottom of the foundation ch, hdc ea ch across, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (26 sts)

RND 2: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc next 10, 2 hdc next 3, hdc next 10, 2 hdc last st, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (32 sts)

RND 3: 2 hdc next 2 sts, hdc next 12, 2 hdc next 4, hdc next 12, 2 hdc last 2 sts, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (40 sts)

RND 4: 2 hdc next 3 sts, hdc next 14, 2 hdc next 6, hdc next 14, 2 hdc last 3 sts, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (52 sts)
RND 5: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) 3 times, hdc next 14, rep bet () 6 times, hdc next 14, rep bet () 3 times, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (64 sts)

RND 6: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) 3 times, hdc next 17, rep bet () 5 times, hdc next 17, rep bet () twice, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (74 sts)

RND 7-28: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End row 28 fasten off.

RINGS:
With Red yarn and H hook evenly sc around one 3” ring, sl st top beg sc, fasten off.
Rep for all 3” rings.
With needle and red yarn sew rings to purse in two rows of five rings.

HANDLES:
With red yarn and H hook ch-36, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc ea ch across, fasten off, (34 sts)
-Make 8 of these-4 ea side. Fold tie in half, lay 5” ring on center of folded tie, insert ends through lp and pull tight. Rep until four ties are fastened on the two 5” rings.
With needle and yarn, sew the ends of ea tie to top edge of purse.

Photos for Silver Evening Dress for Barbie

Here are two views of the dress. As you can see it is very form fitting (what Barbie dress isn't ?). Straps cross in the font and in the back. A small "pleated" insert is added to the bottom of the dress to give more texture and intrest.

Enjoy!

Silver Evening Dress For Barbie

MATERIALS NEEDED: 300 yds Metallic White Silver thread, size 7 steel hook or hook to obtain gauge, 2 small snaps, and needle to take thread.

Gauge: 9 sc = 1", 10 rows sc = 1"; 8 hdc = 1", 7 rows hdc = 1"

EVENING DRESS:
SKIRT:
ROW 1: With size 7 hook and Metallic thread, ch-27, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (26 sts)

ROW 2: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3: Sc next 2 sts, 2 sc next 22, sc last 2, ch-1, turn. (48 sts)

ROW 4: Rep row 2.

ROW 5: Sc next 3 sts, (2 sc next, sc next 4) across, ch-1, turn. (57 sts)

ROW 6-11: Rep row 2.

RND 12: Lap last 2 sts of this rnd over 1st 2 sts, working through both thicknesses, sl st last st and 1 st tog, sl st next to last st and 2nd st tog, ch-1, sc sa st as ch-1, sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (55 sts)

RND 13: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 14-15: Rep rnd 13.

RND 16: Sc next 10 sts, sc next 2 sts tog as 1 (sc dec), sc next 31, sc dec next 2, sc next 10, ch-1, turn. (53 sts)

RND 17-19: Rep rnd 13.

RND 20: Sc next 10 sts, sc dec next 2, sc next 29, sc dec next 2, sc next 10, ch-1, turn. (51 sts)

RND 21-23: Rep rnd 13.

RND 24: Sc next 10 sts, sc dec next 2, sc next 27, sc dec next 2, sc next 10, ch-1, turn. (49 sts)

RND 25-27: Rep rnd 13.

RND 28: Sc next 10 sts, sc dec next 2, sc next 25, sc dec next 2, sc next 10, ch-1, turn. (47 sts)

RND 29-31: Rep rnd 13.

RND 32: Sc next 10 sts, sc dec next 2, sc next 23, sc dec next 2, sc next 10, ch-1, turn. (45 sts)

RND 33-35: Rep rnd 13. At the end of rnd 35 fasten off.

ROW 36: Count over 23 sts from end of rnd 35, join Metallic thread 23rd st, ch-1, sc ea st across, DO NOT JOIN, ch-1, turn. (44 sts)

ROW 37: Sc dec next 2 sts, sc across to last 2 sts, sc dec, ch-1, turn. (42 sts)

ROW 38: Rep row 37. (40 sts)

ROW 39-73: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn. At the end of row 73 fasten off.

SKIRT INSERT:
ROW 1: With Metallic thread and size 7 hook ch-44, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (43 sts)

ROW 2: Working in BACK LPS ONLY, sc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3-10: Rep row 2. At the end of row 10 fasten off.

Sew or glue skirt insert behind slit in skirt.

BODICE:
ROW 1: With Metallic thread and size 7 hook and working on opposite side of starting ch on row 1 of skirt join, ch-1, sc sa st as ch-1, sc next 4 sts, sc dec next 2, sc next 11, sc dec next 2, sc last 5, ch-1, turn. (23 sts)

ROW 2: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3-5: Rep row 2.

ROW 6: Sc next st, sc dec next 2, sc next 17, sc dec next 2, sc next, ch-1, turn. (21 sts)

ROW 7: Rep row 2.

ROW 8: Sc next st, sc dec next 2, sc next 15, sc dec next 2, sc next, ch-1, turn. (19 sts)

ROW 9-11: Rep row 2.

ROW 12: Sc next st, sc dec next 2, sc next, (sk next, 3 dc next 3, sk next, sc next) twice, sc dec next 2, sc next, ch-1, turn. (25 sts)

ROW 13: Sc next 2 sts, sk next, dc next 8, sk next, sc next, sk next, dc next 8, sk next, sc next 2, ch-1, turn. (21 sts)

ROW 14: Sk 1st st, sl st next, sc next 17, sk next, sl st next, turn.

ROW 15: Sl st next st, sc next, dc next 5, sc next, sl st next 3, sc next, dc next 5, sc next, sl st next, fasten off.

STRAPS:
Ch-62, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, fasten off. (61 sts) Make two.

Ch-25, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, fasten off. (24 sts) Make two.

Sew or glue (referring to the photograph) the 2 short straps around under arm to top of bodice. Sew or glue (referring to the photograph) the 2 long straps around the waist, across the bust. Tack end of straps to back of gown.