December 16, 2008

Ribbon Candy Garland Free Crochet Pattern







RIBBON & PEPPERMINT CANDY GARLAND FREE CROCHET PATTERN

MATERIALS:

Red Heart TLC Amore yarn in White and Red Velvet, size H hook or hook to obtain gauge, needle and invisible (clear) sewing thread.

Gauge: 4 sc = 1”, 4 rows sc = 1”




PEPERMINT CANDY (1” DIAMETER):


Carry unused yarns behind sts as you work.

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

RND 1: Ch-1, sc in ring, join red, drop white, sc in ring, (drop red, pick up white, sc in ring, drop white, pick up red, sc in ring) 3 times, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (8 sts)

RIBBON CANDY:

ROW 1: With White yarn and H hook ch-21, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, join red, fasten off white, ch-1, turn. (20 sts)

ROW 2: Sc ea st across, join white, fasten off red, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3: Sc ea st across, join red, fasten off white, ch-1, turn.

ROW 4: Rep row 3.

ROW 5: Sc ea st across, fasten off.

You can also vary the look of the ribbon candy piece by using red yarn for rows 1, 3 &5 and white yarn for rows 2 & 4.

PUTTING IT TOGETHER:

Make two of peppermint candy and 3 ribbon candy with white as row 1, 3 & 5 and 3 ribbon candy with red as row 1, 3 & 5. Fold the ribbon candy pieces into according folds and with thread and invisible thread tack to hold. Sew one circle to the tack together ribbon leaving about a 3” space between ea one. Then sew another circle to that one and a red ribbon, rep alternating ribbon colors ending with a circle.





PEPPERMINT AND RIBBON ORNAMENT:


Make a large and a small peppermint circle and one ribbon. According fold the ribbon as you did above and tack to hold. Sew large circle, ribbon, small circle tog with thread leaving 1\2” space between ea piece. Then make a loop to hang it with and sew it to the top.
Make two small peppermint circles and one ribbon. Rep as you did for the other ornament.

Pepermint Candy Ornament Free Crochet Pattern


PEPERMINT CANDY ORNAMENT FREE CROCHET PATTERN

MATERIALS:


Red Heart TLC Amore yarn in White and Red Velvet, size H hook or hook to obtain gauge, needle and invisible (clear) sewing thread.


Gauge: 4 sc = 1”, 4 rows sc = 1”


LARGE PEPERMINT CANDY (2” DIAMETER):


Carry unused yarns behind sts as you work.


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


RND 1: Ch-1, sc in ring, join red, drop white, sc in ring, (drop red, pick up white, sc in ring, drop white, pick up red, sc in ring) 3 times, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)


RND 2: Sc next st, drop red, pick up white, sc sa st, (sc next st, drop white, pick up red, sc sa st, sc next st, drop red, pick up white, sc sa st) twice, sc next st, drop white, pick up red, sc sa st, drop red, pick up white, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (16 sts)


RND 3: Sc next 2 sts, (drop white, pick up red, sc next 2 sts, drop red, pick up white, sc next 2 sts) around ending, drop white, pick up red, sc last 2 sts, sl st top beg sc, fasten off.


MEDIUM PEPERMINT CANDY (1-1\2” DIAMETER):


Carry unused yarns behind sts as you work.


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


RND 1: Ch-1, sc in ring, join red, drop white, sc in ring, (drop red, pick up white, sc in ring, drop white, pick up red, sc in ring) 3 times, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)


RND 2: Sc next st, drop red, pick up white, sc sa st, (sc next st, drop white, pick up red, sc sa st, sc next st, drop red, pick up white, sc sa st) twice, sc next st, drop white, pick up red, sc sa st, drop red, pick up white, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (16 sts)


SMALL PEPERMINT CANDY (1” DIAMETER):


Carry unused yarns behind sts as you work.


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


RND 1: Ch-1, sc in ring, join red, drop white, sc in ring, (drop red, pick up white, sc in ring, drop white, pick up red, sc in ring) 3 times, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (8 sts)


PUTTING IT TOGETHER:


Make one of each size of peppermint candy. With thread and invisible thread sew the three circles together leaving about a 1\2” space between ea one. Make a loop of thread for the hanger and attach it to the top of the ornament.

Candy Pom-Pom Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern

CANDY POM-POM ORNAMENT FREE CROCHET PATTERN


MATERIALS:

Lion Brand Fun Fur yarns in any colors, small amount of stuffing, size F hook, needle and invisible (clear) sewing thread.

GAUGE: large is 2” diameter, medium is 1-1\2” diameter and small is 1” diameter.

LARGE POM-POM:

With fun fur and F hook ch-4, sl st to form a ring.

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

RND 2-3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)(18 sts)

RND 4: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.

RND 5-6: (Hdc dec next 2 sts, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)(9 sts)

RND 7: Lightly stuff, hdc 1st st, (hdc dec next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off. (5 sts)

-make one.

MEDIUM POM-POM:

With fun fur and F hook ch-4, 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: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)

RND 3: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 4: (Sk next st, sc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (9 sts)

RND 5: Lightly stuff, sc 1st st, (sk next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (5 sts)

-make one

SMALL POM-POM:

With fun fur and F hook ch-4, 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: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 3: Lightly stuff, sc 1st st, (sk next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (5 sts)

-make one

PUTTING IT TOGETHER:

With needle and invisible sewing thread sew large pom-pom to medium pom-pom leaving 1” of thread in-between. Sew the medium pom-pom to the small pom-pom leaving 1” of thread in-between. Make a loop of thread for hanging the ornament and sew to the top of the large pom-pom. I found that they stay better if you knot the thread on each end of each pom-pom as you sew them.

Works well as a single ornament, or string together to make a garland!

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RickRack or Zig-Zag Garland Free Crochet Pattern

RickRack or Zig-Zag Garland Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS:

Bernat Baby Softee yarn in Baby Blue worls weel with any yarn and size F hook.

FINISHED SIZE: 1\2” wide X 68-1\2” long

RICKRACK:

ROW 1: With yarn and F hook ch-495, 2 sc 2nd ch from hook, * sc next 4 ch, sk 2 ch, sc next 4 ch, 3 sc next ch, * rep bet ** across ending with 2 sc last ch instead of 3 sc, turn.

ROW 2: Ch-1, 2 sc 1st st, * sc next 4 sts, sk 2 sts, sc next 4 sts, 3 sc next st, * rep bet ** across ending with 2 sc in last st instead of 3 sc, fasten off.

Supper Easy, very fast to make.
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6 Inch Caroler Dolls Free Crochet Pattern


6 Inch Caroler Dolls Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS:

1” doll head with hands for ea Caroler, Red Heart TLC yarn in Scarlet and Celery, Lion Brand Fun Fur in White, E and H hooks, small amount of stuffing, small amount of cardboard, craft glue, needle and thread.

FINISHED SIZE: 6” tall

Gauge: 4 sc sts = 1”, 4 rows sc = 1”

BODY:

With yarn and H hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 6 sc in ring, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (6 sts)

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

RND 3: (2 sc next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (9 sts)

RND 4: (2 sc next st, sc next st) 4 times, 2 sc last st, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (14 sts)

RND 5: Rep rnd 2.

RND 6: (Sk next st, sc next 6 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)

RND 7: (Sk next st, sc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (9 sts)

RND 8: Rep rnd 2.

RND 9: 2 sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)

RND 10: Rep rnd 3. (27 sts)

RND 11-20: Rep rnd 2. End rnd 20 fasten off.

BOTTOM:

With yarn and H hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 6 sc in ring, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (6 sts)

RND 2: 2 sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)

RND 3: (2 sc next st, sc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (16 sts)

RND 4: (2 sc next st, sc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (20 sts)

Using bottom as a pattern cut one of cardboard. Stuff body, sew bottom to opening inserting cardboard as you sew.

TRIM:

ROW 1: With White Fun Fur and E hook ch-3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch-1, turn. (1 st)

ROW 2: Hdc only st, ch-1, turn.

Rep row 2 until piece measures 17-1\2”.

Find center of trim. With needle and thread sew center of trim to back of body’s neck, over waist and then around bottom of skirt.

SLEEVES (MAKE TWO):

With yarn and H hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 6 sc in ring, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (6 sts)

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

Sew one sleeve to ea side of body at shoulders. Glue hand in bottom ea sleeve.

HAT:

RND 1: With yarn and H hook ch-8, sl st to form a ring, ch-1, sc in ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)

RND 2: Sc next st, hdc next, 2 dc next 2, hdc next, sc next, 2 dc last 2 sts, join white fun fur, sl st top beg sc, turn, fasten off other yarn. (12 sts)

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

Slide doll’s ponytail through opening in rnd 1 of hat. Slide hat onto head. Glue head onto neck of body. Cut a small piece of cardboard and fold in half to be the songbook. Glue book into hands.

December 09, 2008

Sunflower Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Sunflower Rug Free Crochet Pattern

This an easy pattern, great for the beginner. Basically you are just crocheting shapes and then sewing them to the rug.

MATERIALS:

Lion Brand Homespun yarns: 4 skein Waterfall, 2 skeins Colonial, 1 skein Sunshine State and small amounts of Black and Bridge Red, needle to take yarn and size N hook or hook to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: 26” X 40-1\2”

Gauge: 2 sc = 1”, 2 rows sc = 1”


RUG:

RND 1: With two strands Waterfall and N hook ch-47, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (46 sts)

RND 2-75: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End rnd 75 fasten off.

EDGING:

RND 1: With 2 strands Colonial and N hook join in any st on rug, ch-1, sc sa st as beg ch-1, even sc ea st and end of ea row around working (sc, ch-1, sc) in ea corner st, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (210 sts)

RND 2: Sc ea st around working (sc, ch-1, sc) in ea corner ch-1 sp, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (248 sts)

TRIANGLE EDGERS:

ROW 1: With 2 strands Colonial and N hook ch-5, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (4 sts)

ROW 2: Sk 1st st, sc next 3 sts, ch-1, turn. (3 sts)

ROW 3: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts, ch-1, turn. (2 sts)

ROW 4: Sk 1st st, sc next st, ch-1, turn. (1 st)

ROW 5: Sc next st, fasten off.

Make 43 triangles. Keeping a 2” boarder around outer edge of rug sew on triangles alternating point up with point down.

PETAL:

ROW 1: With 2 strands Sunshine State and N hook, ch-2, sc 2nd ch from hook, ch-1, turn. (1 sts)

ROW 2: Sc, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3-4: 2 sc ea st across, ch-1, turn. (2 sts)(4 sts)

ROW 5: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 6: Sk 1st st, sc next 2 sts, sl st last st, ch-1, turn. (2 sts + 1 sl st)

ROW 7: Sk sl st, sc next st, sl st next st, ch-1, turn. (1 st + 1 sl st)

ROW 8: Sk 1st sl st, sc next st, ch-1, turn. (1 st)

ROW 9: Sc, fasten off.

Make 24 petals. Arrange petals in three groups of eight on rug in a circle and sew to secure.

FLOWER CENTER:

With 2 strands Black and N hook ch-4, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 6 sc in ring, join Bridge Red, sl st top beg sc, do not turn, fasten off black. (6 sts)

RND 2: 2 sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (12 sts)

Make three centers. Sew one in ea center of flowers on rug.

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Snowman Faces Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern

Snowman Faces Ornaments Free Crochet Pattern
This a super easy to make pattern. It is so versatile that I even made a gift bag with them.
There are so many possibilities. I'd love to hear from anyone that comes up with something different!





MATERIALS:



4 ply yarn in Soft White, TLC Amore yarn in Scarlet and Celery, H crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge, 1\2” white pom-poms, Two 6mm gold jingle bells, craft glue, black and orange fabric paint, and various chenille stems.



Gauge: 4 ply yarn: 4 hdc sts = 1”, 3 rows hdc = 1”; TLC yarn: 4 hdc = 1”, 3 rows hdc = 1”.



SNOWMAN HEAD (2” DIAMETER):



With White and H hook ch-4, sl st to form a ring.



RND 1: Ch-1, work 10 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (10 sts)



RND 2: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off.



FLAT ROUND BACKING:



With TLC yarn and H hook ch-4, sl st to form a ring.



RND 1: Ch-1, work 10 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (10 sts)



RND 2: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (15 sts)



RND 3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (20 sts)



RND 4: Rep rnd 2. (30 sts)



RND 5: Rep rnd 3. End rnd 3 fasten off. (40 sts)



RUFFLED EDGED BACKING:



Rep rnd 1-3 of flat round backing.



RND 4: Ch-3, (2 dc next st, 3 dc next st) around, sl st top beg ch-3, turn. (50 sts)



RND 5: (Ch-3, sl st next st, ch-4, sl st next st) around, fasten off.



To make contrasting edging fasten off rnd 4. Join new color and work rnd 5.



MAKING THE ORNAMENTS:



Round backed: Glue one made snowman face in the center of the flat round backing and the ruffled round backing. Add a loop for hanging.






Tree: Sew or glue 3 snowmen faces tog in a row. On top of that sew or glue two snowmen faces. On top of that sew or glue one snowman face. If you like sew or glue a miniature star ornament to the top snowman face. Sew or glue the stem to the bottom row of faces.





To make stem you neede brown 4 ply yarn and H hook.


Row 1: Ch-5, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc next 2 ch, ch-1, turn. (3 sts) Row 2-3: 2 hdc next st, hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 3 fasten off. (4 sts)(5 sts)




Bow Tie: Cut one chenille stem in half. Twist into a bow. Add small bells to ea end and glue to front of snowman face. Add a loop for hanging.






Squiggle Star: Cut 3 chenille stems in half. Fan fold leaving a straight tail at the top and bottom. Make five of these. Glue to the back of snowman face. Glue white pom-poms to ea end. Add a loop for hanging.











Star: Cut chenille stems into five 5” pieces. Fold the cut pieces in half. Arrange into a star and glue snowman face to front. Add a loop for hanging. You can also layer the finished star onto a plain crochet round for yet another look.











Curly-Q: Fold two of 2 different colored stems in half. Wrap around a pencil to coil. Arrange on a flat surface and glue snowman face to center. Add a loop for hanging. You can also layer the finished ornament onto a plain crochet round for yet another look.












Three in a Row: Twist tog two different colored chenille stems. Loop one end for the hanger. Glue three snowman faces down the length of the twisted stems.



I hope you have a wonderful Holiday!

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November 19, 2008

Scrap Book Friend Doll Free Crochet Pattern


Scrapbooking Friend Doll Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1 skein TLC Amore yarn in White and Red Velvet, H hook, needle to take yarn, needle and thread, 3-1\4” tall porcelain doll head with arms, stuffing, small amount foam board, small amount illustrator’s board or thick cardboard, 12-1\2” piece of 1\4” thick dowel, craft glue, 5 round Velcro fasteners and 35-7 X 14mm teardrop pearls.

Gauge: 4 sc = 1", 4 sc rows = 1"

DRESS:
RND 1: With Red velvet and H hook ch-20, sl st to from a ring, ch-1, sc in ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (20 sts)

RND 2-3: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 4: Sk 1st st, sc next 9 sts, sk next st, sc last 9 sts, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)

RND 5: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 6: (Sk next st, sc next 5 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (15 sts)

RND 7: Rep rnd 5.

RND 8: (Sk next st, sc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)

RND 9-10: Rep rnd 5.

RND 11-12: (2 sc next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)(27 sts)

RND 13: Rep rnd 5.

RND 14: Sc next 2 sts, (2 sc next st, sc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (32 sts)

RND 15-43: Rep rnd 5. At the end of rnd 43 fasten off.

Glue top of dress around doll head at shoulders, let dry.


DRESS BOTTOM:
With white and H hook ch-4, sl st to from a ring.

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

RND 2-4: (2 sc next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)(18 sts)(27 sts)

RND 5: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off.

Cut a piece of illustrator’s board or thick cardboard smaller than the bottom just made. Place the dowel inside, top of doll’s head for added strength. Place stuffing inside the porcelain head to hold dowel in place. Stuff dress and sew bottom to the bottom of the dress inserting cardboard as you sew.

SLEEVES (MAKE TWO):

With Red velvet and H hook ch-4, sl st to from a ring.

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

RND 2: 2 sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (16 sts)

RND 3-6: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.

RND 7-9: (Sk next st, sc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)(8 sts)(6 sts)

RND 10: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off.

Glue top of arm inside ea sleeve.

SLEEVE CAP (MAKE TWO):

ROW 1: With white and H hook ch-7, sl st 5th ch from hook, sk next ch, ch-4, sl st in last ch, turn.

ROW 2: Ch-4, sl st next lp, ch-4, sl st sa lp, ch-4, sl st next lp, turn.

ROW 3: Ch-4, sl st next lp, ch-4, sl st sa lp, (ch-4, sl st next lp) twice, turn.

RND 4: (Ch-4, sl st next lp) across, turn.

RND 5: * Ch-3, sl st next lp, (ch-3, sl st sa lp) twice, * rep bet ** across, fasten off.
With needle and thread, sew sleeve cap to sleeves. Glue ea completed sleeve to doll at shoulders and let dry. With needle and thread, sew 5 teardrop pearls evenly across the bottom of ea sleeve cap making certain to sew one pearl at ea end.

BASE (MAKE TWO):

With Red and H hook rep rnd 1-5 of dress bottom, do not fasten off.

RND 6: Sc next 2 sts, (2 sc next st, sc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (32 sts)

RND 7: (2 sc next st, sc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (40 sts)

RND 8: * Sc next 7 sts, (sc, ch-2, sc) next st, * rep bet ** around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (45 sts)

RND 9-12: Sc ea st to ch-2 sp, (sc, ch-2, sc) ea ch-2 sp, around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. At the end of rnd 12 fasten off. (55 sts)(65 sts)(75 sts)(85 sts)

Cut a piece of foam board to fit just inside base sections. With needle and yarn sew the two base piece tog, inserting foam board as you sew.

SECTIONS (MAKE 5 RED AND 5 WHITE):

ROW 1: With yarn and H hook ch-2, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (3 sts)

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

ROW 3-4: 2 sc 1st st, sc ea st across, ch-1, turn. (4 sts)(5 sts)

ROW 5-6: Rep row 2.

ROW 7-8: Rep row 3-4. (6 sts)(7 sts)

ROW 9-10: Rep row 2.

ROW 11-12: Rep row 3-4. (8 sts)(9 sts)

ROW 13-14: Rep row 2.

ROW 15-16: Rep row 3-4. (10 sts)(11 sts)

ROW 17-18: Rep row 2.

ROW 19-20: Rep row 3-4. (12 sts)(13 sts)

ROW 21-22: Rep row 2.

ROW 23-24: Rep row 3-4. (14 sts)(15 sts)

ROW 25-26: Rep row 2.

ROW 27-28: Rep row 3-4. (16 sts)(17 sts)

ROW 29: Rep row 2. At the end or row 29 fasten off.

Cut five pieces of illustrator’s board or cardboard to fit inside section. Sew a white section to a red section with needle and yarn inserting cardboard as you sew. You will make five of these. Line up the long bottom section to one side of base and sew tog, rep around base.

HOLDING TABS (MAKE 5):

ROW 1: With Red and H hook ch-4, sc 2nd ch from hook, sc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (3 sts)

ROW 2-10: Sc ea st across, ch-1, turn. At the end of row 10 fasten off.

With needle and yarn sew one end of the tab to inside section about 5” down from the short end. Cut 3 round Velcro fasteners in half. With needle and thread sew the soft side to the red tab and the lp side to the corresponding spot on ea section.

Cut 2 more round Velcro fasteners in half, these and the left over one from above, with needle and thread sew the soft half to the inside top of ea section.

With needle and yarn sew the doll to the center of the base. With a pin, make where ea section hit the doll. Sew lp side of the Velcro at ea point, removing pins.

DRESS\BASE TRIM (MAKE 5):

1ST FLOWER: With white and H hook, ch-8, sl st to from a ring, ch-1, sc in ring, *ch-4, 2 trc cl, ch-4, sc in ring, * 4 times, fasten off.

2ND FLOWER: Join white in sc bet 2 bottom petals of flower just made, ch-8, sl st in sa sc, ch-1, sc in ring, * Ch-4, 2 trc cl, ch-4, sc in ring, * rep bet ** 3 times, fasten off.

3RD-5TH FLOWER: Join white in bottom petal cl, ch-8, sl st sa st, ch-1, sc in ring, * ch-4, 2 trc cl, ch-4, sc in ring, * rep bet ** 3 times, fasten off.

With needle and thread sew a single teardrop pearl in ea hole of ea petal. Tack the sections tog at 1st flower, petal to petal making along row. With pins, place the trim around the doll making sure the trim covers ea open section in the base. Tack in place.


Great gift idea for the scrap book lover you know.

It looks more complicated than it really is. Mostly it is crocheting basic shapes, trims and then sewing it all together.

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Table Top Christmas Tree Free Crochet Pattern



Table Top Christmas Tree Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS:


4 skeins Caron Glimmer yarn in Willow, stuffing and K hook or hook to obtain gauge.


FINISHED SIZE: 13” tall


Gauge: 3 sc sts = 1”, 3 rows sc = 1”


TREE:
With Willow and K 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 2-4: (2 sc next st, sc next st) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)(18 sts)(27 sts)


RND 5: (2 sc next st, sc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)


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


RND 7: Rep rnd 5. (48 sts)


RND 8: Rep rnd 6.


RND 9: Rep rnd 5. (64 sts)


RND 10: Rep rnd 6.


RND 11: Sc ea st in back loop only, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.


RND 12-13: Rep rnd 6.


RND 14: Sc ea st in front loop only, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn.


RND 15: (Sk next st, sc next 7 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (56 sts)


RND 16: Rep rnd 6.


RND 17: Rep rnd 15. (49 sts)


RND 18: Rep rnd 14.


RND 19-20: Rep rnd 6.


RND 21: (Sk next st, sc next 6 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (42 sts)


RND 22: Rep rnd 14.


RND 23-24: Rep rnd 6.


RND 25: (Sk next st, sc next 5 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (35 sts)


RND 26: Rep rnd 14.


RND 27-28: Rep rnd 6.


RND 29: Rep rnd 21. (30 sts)


RND 30: Rep rnd 14.


RND 31-32: Rep rnd 6.


RND 33: Rep rnd 25. (25 sts)


RND 34: Rep rnd 14.


RND 35-36: Rep rnd 6.


RND 37: (Sk next st, sc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (20 sts)


RND 38: Rep rnd 14.


RND 39: Rep rnd 37. (15 sts)


RND 40: Rep rnd 6.


RND 41: (Sk next st, sc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (10 sts)


RND 42: (Sk next st, sc next 2 sts) 3 times, sc last st, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (7 sts)


RND 43: (Sk next st, sc next st) 3 times, sc last st, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (4 sts)


RND 44: (Sk next st, sc next st) twice, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (2 sts)


TREE EDGING:


RND 1: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 14 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 10 times, dc next st, 2 trc next, dc next, sc last st, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (64 sts)


RND 2: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 18 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 8 times, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (49 sts)


RND 3: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 22 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 7 times, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (42 sts)


RND 4: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 26 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 5 times, sc next st, dc next st, 2 trc next, dc next, sc last st, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (35 sts)


RND 5: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 30 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 5 times, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (30 sts)


RND 6: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 34 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 4 times, sc next st, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (24 sts)

RND 7: With Willow and K hook join in any left over lp on any st of rnd 38 of tree, ch-1, (sl st next st, sc next, dc next, 2 trc next, dc next, sc next) 3 times, sc next st, dc next st, sl st beg ch-1, fasten off. (20 sts)

The tree is a good size for showing off smaller ornaments, collection of Christams pins or center piece.

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November 04, 2008

Sequin Hearts Wrap Free Crochet Pattern

Sequin Hearts Wrap Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS:

3 skeins Red Heart Luster Sheen yarn in white, 8 pkgs of 200 count 8mm crystal sequins, needle to take yarn and F hook or hook to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 9 dc = 1-1\2”, (dc, ch-1) 3 times = 1-1\2”, 2 rows pattern = 1”

FINISHED SIZE: 11-3\4” X 42”

WRAP:

ROW 1: With white yarn and F hook ch-86, dc in 6th ch from hook, (ch-1, sk next ch, dc next ch) across, turn.

ROW 2-3: Ch-4 (1st dc + ch-1 sp), dc next dc, (ch-1, dc next dc) across, turn.

ROW 4 (1ST SEQUIN ROW): ch-4 (1st dc + ch-1), dc next st, (ch-1, dc next st), * slide sequin, dc next ch-1 sp, slide sequin, dc next dc *, rep bet ** 5 times, rep bet ()17 times, rep bet ** 5 times, rep bet () to end of piece, turn.

Continue in this manner across graph. Rep graph 3 times, do not fasten off.



EDGING:

RND 1: Ch-1. sc in ea st and ch-1 sp around working 5 sc in ea corner sp, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (750 sts)

ROW 2: With rt side face, white yarn and F hook join in 3rd st of 5 st corner group so you will be working across one short side, ch-10, dc sa st as beg ch-10, * ch-2, sk next 4 sts, (dc next st, ch-1, sk next st) twice, dc next st, ch-8, sk 8 sts, (dc next st, ch-1, sk next st) twice, dc next st, ch-2, sk 4 sts, (dc, ch-7, dc) next st *, rep bet ** across short side, long side and next short side ending with dc, ch-7, dc) 3rd st of 5 st corner group of rnd 1, ch-4, turn.

ROW 3: 5 trc next ch-7 sp, * ch-2, sc 2nd dc, ch-6, sc in ch-8 sp, ch-6, sc 2nd dc, ch-2, 11 trc next ch-7 sp *, rep bet ** around working 6 trc in last ch-7 sp, ch-4, turn.

ROW 4: Trc 1st st, ch-6, trc sa st leaving last lp on hook, trc next 2 sts leaving last lp on hook, yo through all lps (cl made), ch-6, work 3 trc cl as before, * ch-2, sc next ch-6 sp, ch-6, sc next ch-6 sp, ch-2, 3 trc cl 1st 3 trc of 11 trc group, (ch-6, 3 trc cl) 4 more times always working 1st trc of 3 trc cl in last trc of previous trc cl *, rep bet ** ending (3 trc cl, ch-6) twice, ch-6, 2 trc cl in ch-4 turn, ch-4, turn.

ROW 5: (Dc, ch-1, dc, ch-1) 1st lp, * (dc, ch-1, dc, ch-1, dc, ch-1) ea ch-6 lp, sc, ch-1, ea ch-2 sp around ending with dc in last st, fasten off.


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Tab Top Curtains Free Crochet Pattern

Tab Top Curtains Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS:

1 skein ea color of Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in Blue Bon-Bon, Daisy Yellow and Aqua, size H hook or hook to obtain gauge and needle to take yarn.

GAUGE: 5 hdc = 1-1\2”, 3 rows hdc = 1”

FINISHED SIZE: 45-1\2” wide and 26” long not including the tabs.

CURTAIN:

ROW 1: With Blue Bon-Bon and H hook ch-147, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc next 2 ch, * (ch-12, sl st in 1st ch of ch-12), hdc next 20 ch, * rep bet ** 6 times, rep bet () once, hdc last 2 ch, join Daisy Yellow, fasten off Blue Bon-Bon, ch-1, turn. (145 sts)

ROW 2: Press lps to front of work, hdc next 7 sts, * (ch-12, sl st 1st ch of ch-12) hdc next 20 sts, * rep bet ** 6 times, rep bet (), hdc last 18 sts, join Blue Bon-Bon, fasten off Daisy Yellow, ch-1, turn.

ROW 3: Press lps to back of work, hdc next 13 sts, * (ch-12, sl st 1st ch of ch-12) hdc next 20 sts, * rep bet ** 6 times, rep bet (), hdc last 12 sts, join Aqua, fasten off Blue Bon-Bon, ch-1, turn.

ROW 4: Press lps to front of work, hdc next 16 sts, * (ch-12, sl st 1st ch of ch-12), hdc next 20 sts, * rep bet ** 6 times, rep bet(), hdc last 9 sts, join Blue Bon-Bon, fasten off Aqua, ch-1, turn.

ROW 5: Press lps to back of work, hdc next 3 sts, * (ch-12, sl st 1st ch of ch-12), hdc next 20 sts, * rep bet ** 6 times, rep bet (), hdc last 2 sts, join Daisy Yellow, fasten off Blue Bon-Bon, ch-1, turn.

ROW 6-77: Rep row 2-5.

ROW 78: Press lps to back of work, hdc next 3 sts, * (ch-12, sl st 1st ch of ch-12), hdc next 20 sts, * rep bet ** 6 times, rep bet (), hdc last 2 sts, ch-1, turn.

Starting at the bottom of the curtain insert one ch lp into another until a complete row is formed. Do this for all ch lps.

ROW 79: Hdc next 2 sts, * sl st center of lp, hdc next 5 sts, * rep bet ** across ending with sl st center of lp, hdc last 3 sts, ch-1, turn.

ROW 80-81: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 81 fasten off.

FIRST TAB:

ROW 1: With Blue Bon-Bon and H hook count over 6 sts from end row 81, join next st, ch-1, hdc sa st as beg ch-1, hdc next 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, ch-1, turn. (10 sts)

ROW 2-8: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 8 fasten off.

NEXT TAB:

ROW 1: With Blue Bon-Bon and H hook count over 10 sts from last tab, join next st, ch-1, hdc sa st as beg ch-1, hdc next 9 sts, leave remaining sts unworked, ch-1, turn. (10 sts)

ROW 2-8: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 8 fasten off.

-Rep next tab until there are 7 tabs made.
Fold tabs in half. With needle and yarn sew closed.


I was wanting to do something with texture and not just color changes. So I went looking through my trusty crochet stitch dictionary and found this pattern that formed loops on the right side of the piece. The Loops are all slip one into another before the last row is worked connecting them in the process.

I liked how it turned out to be a kind of plaid.

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October 16, 2008

Loop Rectangle Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Loop Rectangle Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

3 skeins Red Heart Kids yarn in Beach, H crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge and needle to take yarn.

FINISHED SIZE: 21" X 35"

Gauge: 4 hdc sts = 1", 3 rows hdc = 1", 6 rows pattern = 1", each square is 7" X 7"

SQUARE (MAKE 15):
ROW 1: With Beach and H hook ch-30, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (28 sts)

ROW 2-6: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 7: Sl st next 6 sts, (ch-12, sl st next 2 sts) 8 times, sl st next 6 sts, ch-1, turn.

ROW 8: Hdc ea sl st across, ch-1, turn.

ROW 9-28: Rep row 7 & 8 alternating.

ROW 29-32: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 32 fasten off.

With needle and yarn sew squares into 5 rows of 3 blocks each. Sew each row tog.


To the left is a close up of the blocks when they are put together.

Again, more advanced than the frame, waste basket and door curtain.

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Square Loop Pillow Free Crochet Pattern


Square Loop Pillow Free Crochet Pattern
Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart Kids yarn in Beach, stuffing, needle to take yarn and H crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: 12" square

Gauge: 4 hdc sts = 1", 6 rows pattern = 1"

SQUARE PILLOW FRONT:

ROW 1: With Beach & H hook ch-50, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc ea ch across, turn.(48 sts)

ROW 2: (ch-12, sl st next 2 sts) across, ch-1, turn. (24 lps)

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

ROW 4-72: Rep row 2 & 3 alternating. End row 72 fasten off.

SQUARE PILLOW BACK:

ROW 1: With Beach and H hook ch-50, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (48 sts)

ROW 2-36: Hdc ea st across, ch-1, turn. End row 36 fasten off.

With needle and yarn sew front to back stuffing as you sew.
Again, a bit more advanced then the others in the series.

Round Loop Pillow Free Crochet Pattern

Round Loop Pillow Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart Kids yarn in Beach, stuffing, needle to take yarn and H crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: 12" diameter

Gauge: 4 hdc sts = 1", 6 rows pattern = 1"

PILLOW FRONT:

With Beach and H hook ch-4, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (12 sts)

RND 2: (Ch-12, sl st next 2 sts) around, ch-1, turn. (6 lps)

RND 3: Press lps to wrong side of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (18 sts)

RND 4: Rep rnd 2. (9 lps)

RND 5: Rep rnd 3. (27 sts)

RND 6: (Ch-12, sl st next 2 sts) around to last st, ch-12, sl st last st, ch-1, turn. (14)

RND 7: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (36 sts)

RND 8: Rep rnd 2. (18 lps)

RND 9: Rep rnd 7. (48 sts)

RND 10: Rep rnd 2. (24 lps)

RND 11: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (60 sts)

RND 12: Rep rnd 2. (30 lps)

RND 13: Press lps to back of work, hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, turn.

RND 14: Rep rnd 2.

RND 15: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 5 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (70 sts)

RND 16: Rep rnd 2. (35 lps)

RND 17: Rep rnd 13.

RND 18: Rep rnd 2.

RND 19: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 6 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (80 sts)

RND 20: Rep rnd 2. (40 lps)

RND 21: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 7 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (90 sts)

RND 22: Rep rnd 2.

RND 23: Rep rnd 13.

RND 24: Rep rnd 2.

RND 25: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 8 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (100 sts)

RND 26: Rep rnd 2. (50 lps)

RND 27: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 9 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (110 sts)

RND 28: Rep rnd 2.

RND 29: Rep rnd 13.

RND 30: Rep rnd 2.

RND 31: Press lps to back of work, (2 hdc next st, hdc next 10 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, turn. (121 sts)

RND 32: Rep rnd 6. (61 lps)

RND 33: Rep rnd 13, fasten off.

PILLOW BACK:

With Beach and H hook ch-4, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.

RND 2-3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)(27 sts)

RND 4-5: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)(48 sts)

RND 6: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (60 sts)

RND 7: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.

RND 8: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 5 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (70 sts)

RND 9: Rep rnd 7.

RND 10: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 6 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.(80 sts)

RND 11: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 7 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.(90 sts)

RND 12: Rep rnd 7.

RND 13: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 8 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.(100sts)

RND 14: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 9 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.(110sts)

RND 15: Rep rnd 7.

RND 16: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 10 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.(121sts)

RND 17: Rep rnd 7, fasten off.

With needle and yarn sew front to back stuffing as you sew.

To make a smaller 7" pillow or loop circle to cover a small round of corkboard work rnd 1-19. Then using the smaller circle as a pattern, cut one of corkboard. Glue loop circle to front of corkboard and hand with 3mm removable tape. If making the 7" pillow work rnd 1-10 of pillow back and sew tog as you did for the larger pillow.

More advanced pattern than the others in the series.

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Loop Door Curtain Free Crochet Pattern

Loop Door Curtain Free Crochet Pattern

Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart Kids yarn in Beach and H crochet hook or hook needed to obtain gauge.

FINISHED SIZE: 13-1\2" X 48"

Gauge: 4 hdc sts = 1", 2 rows hdc = 3\4", 5 sc sts = 1"

HEADER:

ROW 1: With Beach and H hook ch-50, hdc 3rd ch from hook, hdc ea ch across, ch-1, turn. (48 sts)

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

ROW 3: Sc 1st st, leave remaining sts unworked, ch-1, turn. (1 st)

ROW 4: Sc st, ch-1, turn.

Rep row 4 until desired length, fasten off.

NEXT STRAND:

ROW 1: With Beach and H hook join in next free st row 1 of header, ch-1, sc sa st as ch-1, leave remaining sts unworked, ch-1, turn. (1 st)

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

Rep row 3 until desired length.

Rep next strand until ever st on header is filled.

Make as many as you need to fill a window or cover a door.

Hang by either using hooks or 3M removable tape.

It's a time consuming project, but still easy to make.

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Mobile Free Crochet Pattern


Hoop Mobil Free Crochet Pattern
MATERIALS:

Red Heart Kids yarn in beach, H crochet hook, one 6” wooden embroidery hoop, one 9” wooden embroidery hoop, one 12” wooden embroidery hoop and needle to take yarn.

SMALL HOOP COVERING:

ROW 1: With yarn and H hook ch-8, sl st to form a ring, ch-1, sc in ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 stitches)

ROW 2-80: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. End row 80 fasten off. Set aside.

MEDIUM HOOP:

ROW 1: With yarn and H hook ch-8, sl st to form a ring, ch-1, sc ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)

ROW 2-128: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. End row 128 fasten off. Set aside.

LARGE HOOP:

ROW 1: With yarn and H hook ch-8, sl st to form a ring, ch-1, sc ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (8 sts)

ROW 2-168: Sc ea st around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. End row 168 fasten off. Set aside.

FINISHING:

Remove the screw that holds the embroidery hoop closed. You will only be using the split ring. Remove the metal loops on each for the screw to thread into by either using a wire cutter or by bending it back and forth until it breaks off. Do this for all spit hoops.

Slide one end of the hoop into the correct sized crochet piece. With needle and matching yarn sew both ends closed. Do this for all hoops. You should have three varying sized crochet covered circles. Again with needle and matching yarn sew the circles together leaving about an inch of yarn between them. Sew a loop at the top and you’re ready to hang your mobile.

Waist Basket Cover Free Crochet Pattern


Wasist Basket Cover Free Crochet Pattern
MATERIALS:

Red Heart Kids yarn in Beach, H crochet hook, 9 Qt\8.5 L wastebasket (measurements for the one I used: 26-1\2” around the outside top of wastebasket and 24” around the outside bottom) and craft glue.

COVER:

RND 1: With yarn and H hook ch-96, sl st to form a ring, ch-1, sc in ea ch around, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (96 sts)

RND 2: Sc in 1st st, * ch-4, sk next 3 sts, sc next st, * rep bet ** around ending with ch-4, sk 3 sts, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (25 loops made)

RND 3-24: Sc 1st st ch-4 lp(loop), * ch-4, sc next lp, * rep bet ** around ending with ch-4, sl st top beg sc, ch-1, turn. (24 lps)

RND 25: Work 5 sc in ea lp around, sl st top beg sc, fasten off. (120 sts)

FINISHING:

Place crochet piece around wastebasket with rnd 1 at the bottom of the wastebasket and rnd 25 at the top. Stretch to fit wastebasket and glue to hold in place. You may want to use tape to hold the cover in place as it dries.
Another fast and easy to make crochet pattern!

Easy To Make Loop Picture Frame Free Crochet Pattern


Easy To Make Loop Picture Frame Free Crochet Pattern
MATERIALS:

1-1\2 skeins Red Heart Kids yarn in beach makes all projects, H crochet hook, 4” X 6” frame and craft glue.

LOOP EDGING:

ROW 1: With yarn and H hook * ch-14, sl st in 1st ch made, * rep bet ** 95 times, fasten off.

FINISHING:

Glue loop edging around frame beginning at the inside edge (where opening for the picture is) and continuing around to the outside edge of frame.
Super easy and fast to make! Great project for beginners!

September 30, 2008

Crochet Blocks Purse Free Crochet Pattern

Crochet Blocks Draw-string Purse Free Crochet Pattern

MATERIALS:


Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in Soft Turquoise and Iced Mint and H hook or hook to obtain gauge.


GAUGE: 4 hdc = 1”, 3 rows hdc = 1”


FINISHED SIZE: 5” tall X 4-1\2” wide.


PURSE:


With Turquoise and H hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.


RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)


RND 2-3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)(27 sts)


RND 4: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)


RND 5: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (48 sts)


RND 6-10: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.


You will be working the dropped yarn behind sts.


RND 11: Hdc next 4 sts, join Mint, drop Turquoise, hdc next 4, (drop Mint, pick up Turquoise, hdc next 4, drop Turquoise, pick up Mint, hdc next 4) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.


RND 12-13: Rep color sequence at established, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 13 sl st in Turquoise.


RND 14: Hdc next 4 sts, (pick up Mint, drop Turquoise, hdc next 4, drop Mint, pick up Turquoise, hdc next 4) around ending with hdc 4 Mint, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (color sequence is now reversed)


RND 15-16: Rep color sequence as established, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 16 fasten off Mint.


RND 17-22: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.


RND 23: (Hdc next 2 sts, ch-2, sk next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.


RND 24: Hdc ea st and ch around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (48 sts)


RND 25: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, fasten off.


DRAW STRINGS:


ROW 1: With Mint and H hook ch-3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch-1, turn. (1 st)


ROW 2-54: Hdc only st, ch-1, turn. End rnd 54 fasten off.


-make 2. Thread one draw string over and under sts in rnd 23 of purse and sew short ends tog. Rep with other draw string only under and over (reverse of 1st string) and sew short ends tog.

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Crochet Blocks Hat Free Crochet Pattern

CROCHET BLOCKS HAT FREE CROCHET PATTERN


MATERIALS:

Bernat Baby Coordinates yarn in Soft Turquoise and Iced Mint and H hook or hook to obtain gauge.

GAUGE: 4 hdc = 1”, 3 rows hdc = 1”

FINISHED SIZE: Will fit most adults

HAT:

With Turquoise and H hook ch-3, sl st to form a ring.

RND 1: Ch-1, work 12 hdc in ring, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (12 sts)

RND 2-3: (2 hdc next st, hdc next st) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (18 sts)(27 sts)

RND 4: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 2 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (36 sts)

RND 5: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 3 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (45 sts)

RND 6: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 4 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (54 sts)

RND 7: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 5 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (63 sts)

RND 8: (2 hdc next st, hdc next 6 sts) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (72 sts)

RND 9-14: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.

You will be working the dropped yarn behind sts.

RND 15: Hdc next 4 sts, join Mint, drop Turquoise, hdc next 4, (drop Mint, pick up Turquoise, hdc next 4, drop Turquoise, pick up Mint, hdc next 4) around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn.

RND 16-17: Rep color sequence at established, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 17 sl st in Turquoise.

RND 18: Hdc next 4 sts, (pick up Mint, drop Turquoise, hdc next 4, drop Mint, pick up Turquoise, hdc next 4) around ending with hdc 4 Mint, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. (color sequence is now reversed)

RND 19-20: Rep color sequence as established, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 20 fasten off Mint.

RND 21-23: Hdc ea st around, sl st top beg hdc, ch-1, turn. End rnd 23 fasten off.

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