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Hexagon Baby Sweater

2008-06-04T18:51:00.000-07:00

First off, I have to say: This isn't my pattern. I saw one on someone's blog, then saw it on Crochetville, who saw a video on You Tube that a lady made in Portugese. You can see the video here, if you want.... Well, that will take you to the Crochetville post which has a link to the video... Anyway~ Now that I have that out of the way. :P This isn't really a row by row pattern. You are basically making two hexagons and sewing them together for the back and sleeves... Here's one hexagon. See how it is all ruffly? It's supposed to look like that. :P

It will fold up into this:

You will make two of them and sew the back seam. Now, on to the details:

I used an F hook and baby yarn. Patons Astra for the green strip and a ball with no band for the yellow. The yellow was a slightly lighter weight than the green.

"Hexagon" (Make Two):

Ch 6, join to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3. 2 dc in ring. *Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. Rep from * 4 more times. Ch 2. Join w/ sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch3. (6 groups of 3 dcs.)
Rnd 2: Sl st to ch 2 space. Ch 3, 2 dc in same space. Ch 2, 3 dc in same space. *Ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 space. Rep from * 4 more times. Ch 2, join w/ sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3. (6 shells, 12 ch 2 spaces)
Rnd 3: Sl st to ch 2 space. Ch 3, 2 dc in same space. Ch 2, 3 dc in same space.*Ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 space. Ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next 'shell', or corner space. Rep from * 4 more times. Ch 2, join w/ sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.Rnd 4: Sl st to ch 2 space. Ch 3, 2 dc in same space. Ch 2, 3 dc in same space. *Ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 space. Ch 2 (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner space. Rep from * 4 more times. Ch 2, join w/ sl st to 3rd ch.
Repeat round 4, changing colors if you want a stripe. For this sweater, I switched to green in rounds 5-6, then back to yellow. When you have 9 groups of 3 dc groups in between the corners, fasten off.
This is what I have so far. I will post more when I get more done. This should get you started though for tonight. :)
This is how it looked like she joined the back:
Either sl st to corner, or if you have already fastened off, join yarn in corner. Ch 3. 2 dc in same space. Ch 1, holding second hexagon with wrong sides facing, sc in corner space of second hexagon. Ch 1, 3 dc in same space of first hexagon. *Ch 1. Sc in next ch 2 space of second hexagon. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 space of first hexagon. Repeat from * across. When you get to the last corner space, just do 3 dc in first hexagon, ch 1, sc in second hexagon. Fasten off.
That's how it looked like she did it. I might just try sewing it up next time. For the shoulders, go in three 'blocks', to the ch 2 space. Join w/ a piece of yarn. More tomorrow....
Okay, for the sleeves, this is what she did: (Join like I just stated). Now, at sleeve edge, join w/ a sl st. *Ch 3, Sc in ch 2 space. Repeat from * to space marked, ending w/ a sc in space marked. Fasten off. Do the same for the second sleeve. (For the second sleeve, I joined in the space marked- by the neck edge, and worked to the sleeve edge so it was all on the right side.) I will come back and add more and redo all my pictures to match everything when I am done. Stay tuned.... :)
Collar: Join w/ a sl st in corner space of left side. Ch 3. *Dc in each dc, 2 dc in ch 2 space. Repeat from * around whole neck edge. In last corner space, do 1 dc. Turn work.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same space as ch 3 (increase). Dc in each dc acros to last dc (beg ch 3 of previous row), 2 dc in top ch of beg ch 3. Turn work.
Row 3-5: Repeat row 2. Fasten off @ end of row 5.
Sleeve: With sleeve laying flat, find halfway point from ending off point. (You will be starting at the bottom of the sleeve, in the middle of row, so to speak... hope that makes sense...)
Join w/ sl st in 3rd dc of a 3 dc group to left of 'halfway point'.
Round 1: Ch 3. *Dc in ch 2 space. Dc in 2st dc of 3 dc group, skip 2nd dc, dc in 3rd dc, rep from * around, working a dc in each ch 2 space by joinging seam. To end, dc in 1st dc of last 3 dc group. Skip last 2 dc, join w/ sl st to top of beg ch 3.
*Note for round 2 (You will be doing fpdc and bpdc around stitches round 1, hopefully you know how to do this but I will *try* to explain it a little.... don't know if it will be much help, but...)
Round 2: Putting hook in back of 1 st dc of round 1, make a sl st around dc, ch 3. Now put hook around back of next dc, make a dc around this stitch. *Fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st, rep from * around. Join w/ sl st to beg ch 3.
Round 3: Going around 1st dc of prev round, sl st. Ch 2. Fpdc around fpdc's, bpdc around bpdc's. Join.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st st. Sc next two together, sc in next stich; ending w/ sc in last 2 sts. Join and fasten off. (I added this round to kind of bring the sleeve edge in more. It seemed too loose to me.) Repeat for second sleeve.
Bottom edge: With bottom of sweater facing you, join w/ a sl st to left handed corner space (left side of sweater front). Ch 5. *3 dc in ch 2 space, ch 2. Repeat from *; when you get to the back seam, do 3 dc's over the back two spaces. Repeat as you were, ending w/ ch 2, dc in corner space. Turn work.
Row 2: Ch 3. 2 dc in same space. *Ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 space. Repeat from *, ending w/ 2 dc in last space, and dc in 3rd ch of beg ch 5.
Now she made a tie (chains) around the neck and wove it through the last row of granny type stitches. She also did a Solomon's Knot type edging all around bottom edge and sides of front edges of sweater. I think I am going to do a simple sc edging, and make a loop at top neck edge to button the top part. I would be nervous about the baby choking with a tie thingy/ and if the mother let the baby sleep with the sweater on..... Maybe I'm just paranoid, but.... That's how I am doing mine. :)

Here's a picture of it almost done. You can see a picture of the finished sweater on my regular blog. (I have redone this thing forty times, I don't feel like redoing it again.... :P)

A Red & White Lighthouse Bookmark

2008-04-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

I finally got this one done. Sorry for the bad picture.... (sigh) I really think it is just my junky camera. Anyway~~ this is a revised version of my black and white bookmark. I made this one to look somewhat like the Cape Palliser Lighthouse, in New Zealand. But, with more red and white stripes in it. Kinda like this lighthouse in Westechever/Schlewig-Holstein, Germany. Here are my revised directions for this one:

Red and white size 10 crochet cotton
Size 6 steel hook (I know I used a 7 for the other one, but I couldn't find it this time so I just used a 6...)

With white, Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
Rw 2-10: Sc in each sc across. At end of row 10, fasten off white.
Rw 11: Join red with sl st in third sc. Ch 1, Sc in each sc across, to last 2 sc. Do not sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 12-16 : Sc in each sc across Ch 1, turn. At end of row 16, fasten off red.
Rw 17: Turn work, join white. Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 18-22: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 22, fasten off white.
Rw 23: Turn work, join red. Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 24: (Decrease row) Sc first two sc tog. Sc in each sc to last 2 sc. Sc last two tog. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 25-28: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. At end of row 28, fasten off red.
Rw 29: Turn work. Join white. Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 30: Rep row 24.
Rw 31- 34: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 34, fasten off white.
Rw 35: Turn work. Join red. Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 36-40: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 40, fasten off red.
Rw 41: Turn work. Join white. Ch 1, sc in each sc across. At end of row 41, ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 chains. 42: Sc in each sc across, ch 4 at end of row 42. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in next 2 chains. Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
43: Sc 1st 2 tog. Sc in next 7 sc. Sc next 2 tog. Ch 1, turn.
44: Sc 1st 2 tog. Sc in next 5 sc. Sc next 2 tog. Ch 1, turn.
45: Sc 1st 2 tog. Sc in next 3 sc. Sc next 2 tog. Fasten off.

I have only made the one of these so far, and this hasn't been tested. So if I make another one and can make the directions more clear, or find something that's not right, I'll fix it.

You can make these as gifts, or even to sell (but not on the internet), but DO NOT sell this pattern. It is a free pattern. Thanks and have fun. :)

Ami Love Bug

2008-01-21T17:28:00.000-08:00

Here is another one, in blue I have done... It's Mr. & Mrs. Love Bug, having a spot of tea... :P

This is the first one I did. (Mrs. Love Bug. Before she got married... lol)

Well here is my very first amigurumi. (One I made up on my own, anyway...) You will need ?? I don't know, 3 oz. of the main color in a worsted weight. (I used Red Heart) And less than that probably of the contrasting color. I'm not sure on the amounts. I had two big skeins (7 oz.) And a G hook. Also I used little lock on eyes. And a big yarn needle to sew everything on.

Do not join at ends of rounds. Place a marker in the first stich of each round.

Body/Head:

Round 1: With main color, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc.. (12sc)
3: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. (18 sc)
4: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Rep from * around. (24 sc)
5: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 3 sc. Rep from * around. (30 sc)
6: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 4 sc. Rep from * around. (36 sc)
7: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 5 sc. Rep from * around. (42 sc)
8-17: Sc in each sc.
18: *Sc 2 together, sc in next sc. Rep from *. (28 sc) Stuff body.
19: Sc 2 tog around. (14 sc) Finish stuffing as much as you can.
(Start head)
20: 2 sc in each sc around. (28 sc)
21: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from *, ending w/ a sc in last sc. (37 sc)
22-29: Sc in each sc.
30: *Sc 2 tog, sc in next 2sc. Rep from *, ending w/ a sc in last sc. (28 sc)
31: *Sc 2 tog, sc in next sc. Rep from *, ending w/ a sc in last sc.(19sc) (Place eyes between rows 27 &28, 4 stitches apart, and stuff.)
32: Sc 2 tog around, w/a sc in last sc. (10 sc)
33: Repeat row 32. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving a length, and pull through remaining stitches and tighten. Weave in loose end.

Wings (Make two):
With contrasting color, ch 4. Join w/ sl st to first ch to make a ring. Ch 5, 3 dc in ring. *Ch 2, 3 dc in ring. Rep from * one more time. Ch 2. 2 dc in ring. Join w/ sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5.
Round 2: Ch 3, 2dc, ch 1, 3dc, all in same space. *Dc in each dc, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner spaces. Repeat from* around, ending w/ a dc in last 3 dc.. Join w/ sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
(Now you will be making the 'bumps' on the heart)
Row 1: Sl st to corner. Ch 2, hdc in corner space. Hdc in each dc. 2 hdc in corner space. Ch 1, turn. (one side of granny square worked.)
2: Sc 1st 2 tog. Sc across to last 2. Sc last 2 tog, skipping the beginning ch 2 of row 1. (9 sc)
3-5: Rep row 2. You will have 7, 5, and 3 stitches at end of each row. At end of row 5, fasten off. Join yarn in corner space to the right of side just worked. Repeat 1st side. (Yu will only work on hdc in corner space where you already worked 2 hdc for first side, and only work one hdc for the first row instead of two.) Join yarn in "point" of heart (corner space) w/ sl st. Ch 1. 3 sc in same space. Sc evenly all around, w/ a sl st in "V" of heart. Sc evenly around other side. Join w/ sl st to first sc. Leaving a length to sew onto body, fasten off.

Heart for front of body:

Work first row of wing (basically a granny's daughter).
1: Sl st to corner space. Ch 1, 2 sc in same space. Sc in each dc. 2 sc in next corner space. Ch 1, turn.
2: Sc 1st 2 together, Sc in next 3 sc. Sc last 2 tog. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
3: Sc 1st 2 tog, sc in next sc, sc last 2 tog. Ch 1, turn.
4: Sc all 3 tog. Fasten off. Join yarn w/ sl st in ch-2 corner space to the right of side just worked. Repeat as first side.
Join yarn in 'point' of heart (corner space), 3 sc in same space. Sc evenly all around, w/ a sl st in 'v' of heart. Sc evenly around other side, join and fasten off, leaving a length to sew onto body.

Nose:
Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join, fasten off leaving a length to sew onto face.

Legs (Make four):
Ch 23. 3 dc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a length to sew onto body with.

Antennae (Make two):
Leaving a length to sew onto head, ch 8. 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st in next 6 chains. Fasten off. (I use two loose ends to kind of tie to the head, if you can hide the knot somehow. Then sl st a couple/few times to the head. Pull loose ends into head.)

Tall Peppermint Mocha, with Soy, Please?

2007-12-15T17:29:00.000-08:00

Oh, and extra whip, too? :D I don't know where the idea for this came from... Maybe the Peppermint Mocha coffee I got today? This is one of those ideas that just popped in my head and I had to get it out... :P

Sorry the pic is so blurry...

I used a G hook and Red Heart WW yarn for this. Caron Bliss for the 'whip cream'.... or you could use fun fur, too.. Small amounts of each. I hook for the "whip" ;P

With red, ch 38 and join to make a 'ring', being careful not to twist the chain.

Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, picking up white in last loop. Don't fasten off each time. (I just left the red, and then picked it back up in the following round...)

Rnd 2: With white, repeat round one.

Repeat round one, switching colors for a total of nine rows. Fasten off red at end of row 9.

"Whip Cream"

With I hook, make a sl st and attach caron bliss in beginning stitch, front loop only all around: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off.

With red, and bottom of cozy facing you, attach w/ G hook in first stitch (you will be working in free loops of bottom of round one).

Ch 1, and sc in same stitch. *Ch 1, and skip next loop. Sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. Fasten off.

With red and G hook, ch 52, (leaving long lengths to tie on tassels later.) Fasten off.

Make tassels: With red and white held together, I wrapped around four fingers five times. Cut. Cut a long length of red to tie, pull loop through top of tassel and make a knot. Cut ends of loops. Cut all ends even then tie(with long length of tie, tie a knot with one of the free ends of the ties) to the ends of ties. Then with white, I made a knot to make the tassel about a half inch from the top of the tassel. Make one on each end. Be sure to pull the ties through the loops before you make the tassels on both ends, or you won't be able to get it through the loops...

I hope that makes sense. I have only made this one, so far. And it hasn't been tested.

Yo-Yo Keychain Critters

2007-10-25T06:55:00.000-07:00

I posted this at Crochetville. I thought I'd post it here, too. I used this yo-yo pattern to make the 'face'. Don't fasten off at the end of the yo-yo. Instead, you will chain one, and leave a length to sew/sl st to the yo-yo with. Cut your yarn, but do not fasten it off yet. Take your hook out of the loop. Then take your keychain/clasp and put the tail end through the keychain (make sure it's facing the right way before you end it off). Then, put your hook back in the loop and sl st to the first stitch of the yo-yo. Weave in ends....

Then, for the ears:

Bear/Mouse:Join with a sl st in the 2nd sc to the right of the keychain. In same space, sc, hdc, and sl st. Then fasten off. Do the same in the 2nd sc to the left of the keychain. Weave in all your ends.

Cat/Pig: Join with a sl st in the 2nd chain to the right of the keychain. In same space, sc, dc, ch 3, and sl st. Fasten off. Do the same in the 2nd sc to the left of the keychain. Weave in all your ends.

Pig snout:Ch 2. 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sl st to join. Fasten off leaving a length to sew onto face. Pull starting chain tight to close 'hole'. Sew on over the hole in the yo yo.

For whiskers for the mouse or cat: Using size 10 crochet cotton (for doilies, etc.), cut four pieces approx. 3 1/2" long. Using a smaller hook (or the same size, I guess it doesn't matter), and two threads together, pull a loop through in 'cheek' area. Pull ends through as if you are making fringe. Do the same on the other side. Cut ends even. Sew or glue eyes on. I just found some in the bottom of my sewing basket so I don't know the exact size I used. Feel free to make these for charity or personal use, gifts.... but the yo yo pattern is not mine, and is copyrighted. So are the ears. What that means is you cannot sell this pattern. I don't care if you sell the actual keychain at bazaars or craft shows, though. Thanks and have fun. :)

"Piggy Bank"

2007-08-25T10:16:00.000-07:00

I am actually surprised anyone would want this, but... Hey. Maybe if you have better luck with some different eyes... I guess it could be kinda cute in a 'Spongebob Squarepants' kinda way, or some of those new weird looking cartoons they have out now... :p

Anyway~~ This is where you put the money in (this picture didn't finish loading... woops...)

And this is the size can I used. A Folgers 11.5 oz coffee can. Now for the pattern:

"Piggy Bank"

Worsted weight yarn, pink (I had an 8 oz skein of Red Heart- I did not use the whole thing), small amount white and smaller amount black (if crocheting the eyes). Also, dark pink or black to backstitch the 'nostrils' onto the pig snout. Alternately, for the eyes, you could use some huge googly eyes, if you wanted... or felt... (Maybe it wouldn't look so *scary* then LOL!) :p

G (4.5 mm) hook

11.5 oz. (or thereabouts) coffee can

Tapestry needle to sew on snout and/or eyes

Ch 9. Skip 1st ch. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in each sc across to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. (10 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 3-5: Repeat row 2. (12 sc, 14 sc, and 16 sc).

Row 6: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: Rep row 2. (18 sc)

Row 8: Rep row 6.

Row 9: Sc in next 6 sc. Ch 6. Skip 6 sc. Sc in next 6 sc. (12 sc, 6 chs.) Ch 1, turn. (This is the opening for the coins to go in...)

Row 10: Sc in next 6 sc. Sc in next 6 chains. Sc in last 6 sc. (18 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 11: Sc dec over 1st 2 sc. Sc in each sc across to last 2 sc. Sc dec over last 2 sc. (16 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 12& 13: Rep row 11. (14 sc, 12 sc) Ch 1, turn.

Row 14: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 15& 16: Rep row 11. (10 sc, 8 sc) Do not ch 1 and turn at end of row 16. Do not fasten off. Ch 1. Sc evenly around edge of circle. Join. I had 16 sc on each "side", and 8 sc on each "end"= Total of 48 sc all around. Now, you may want to add another row of sc around, here. I didn't for mine and it was a little snug. (I probably wouldn't add two rows, though.) My lid section measured 4" across. Fasten off.

Join yarn (in back loop only for this round). Sc in each loop around. (48 sc)

Rnd 2: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 7 sc. Rep from * around, ending w/ 2sc in last sc. (56 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc. Join.

Rnd 4-24: Rep row 3. At end of row 24, *this is optional*: Do not fasten off. Ch 1, and sc backwards in each sc around. Fasten off. (Otherwise, just fasten off at end of row 24.)

Ears (make 2):

Ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc 1st 2 sc together. Sc in next 3 sc. Sc last 2 sc together. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Repeat row 2.

Row 5: Sc 1st 2sc together. Sc in next sc. Sc last 2 together. Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Rep row 2.

Row 7: Sc all 3 sc together. Fasten off.

Join yarn in 1st sc on either side, ch 1, sc backwards all around top two sides of pig ears. Fasten off, leaving a long length so you can sew it onto top of piggy bank.

Snout

(Do not join at end of rounds for the snout)

Ch 2. (Or alternately, if you know how to do a "magic ring", you could do that; to avoid the 'hole'.)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or in ring).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: *2sc in 1st sc. Sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: *2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Rep from * around. (24 sc). Now you may join to 1st sc, and fasten off.

Join yarn in any sc (in back loops only for this round.) Sc in each sc around. (You are joining rounds now.)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join.

Rnd 3: *Sc 2 sc together. Sc in next 5 sc. Rep from * aourn, w/ 2 sc in last 2 sc. (19 sc). Join.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join. Fasten off, leaving a long length to sew snout to 'head'. Stuff to desired amount. Sew onto front of head, using the photo as a guide. (I like to put the cozy on the can, then sew on the things, it makes it easier for me, anyway....)

Eyes (Make 2)

With white, ch 2 (or alternately, again, you could do a 'magic ring'). 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (or in ring). (Do not join at ends of round for the eyes...)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Sc in last 2 sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: 3 sc in 1st sc. Sc in next 3 sc. 3 sc in next sc. Sc in next 3 sc.(12 sc).

Ch 1, and sc backwards all around eye. Fastend off, leaving a long length to sew on with.

Pupils

With black, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.. Fasten off, leaving a long lenght to sew onto eye.

Finishing: Sew pupils onto eyes. Sew eyes onto head. You can use the photo as a guide, or eyeball it (LOL I crack myself up....) Ha ha ha...

Sew ears onto top of cozy. I sewed them right in front of the 'slot' part, and tried to kind of curve them to look like a pig ear (?). Don't forget to cut a slot in your coffee can and line up the two holes. Have Fun! (Oink, oink...) (Oh I'm in a mood today...) :P

I forgot to add: This pattern has not been tested. This is the only one I have made. So if you come across any problems, let me know. :)

Stashbuster Coffee Can Cozy

2007-03-23T15:15:00.000-07:00

Well I wanted to do *more* with this, but I can't seem to think *what*.... So. Until I can think of anything else (a lid part), I thought I would just post what I have so far... I really didn't put a dent in my stash, but if you just used random balls of color you could really bust some stash. This coffee can cozy was made to fit a coffee can this size:

Please do not reproduce this pattern. What I mean is no selling on ebay or anywhere else. You can make one for your own personal use or as a gift. Enjoy. :)

You will need:

G hook

Scrap balls of ww yarn (I don't really know how much you will need for each row... sorry)

I like to start with a 'magic ring' like you do for an amigurumi toy. Alternately you could ch 2.

8 sc in ring (or, in 2nd ch from hook.) Join, picking up new color in last loop (or if you want to keep the same color...) This will be the method for picking up new colors, though, throughout the cozy. I will not say 'pick up new color in such and such row', you can just change colors whenever you want. :)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Join. (16 sc).

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in 1st sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (24 sc).

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (32 sc).

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (40 sc).

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (48 sc).

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (56 sc).

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * aound. (64 sc).

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (72 sc).

Rnd 10: Ch 1, *sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (80 sc).

Rnd 11: Ch 1, *sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (88 sc).

Rnd 12: Ch 1, *sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (96 sc).

Rnd 13: Ch 1, *sc in next 11 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. (104 sc).

Rnd 14: In front loops only, sc backwards in each sc around. Fasten off.

Rnd 15: Join new color (or same color) anywhere. Ch 1, sc in each sc around. (104 sc).

Rnd 16: Ch 1, sc in each sc.

Rnd 17: Ch 1, *sc in next 11 sc. 2 sc together. Rep from * around. Sc in last sc. (97 sc).

Rnd 18: Ch 1, *sc in next 10 sc. 2 sc together. Rep from * around. Sc in last sc. Join. (89 sc).

Rnd 19: Ch1, *sc in next 9 sc. 2 sc tog. Rep from * around. Join (82 sc).

Rnd 20- ?: Ch 1, Sc in each sc around. Join. (Work until it is as long as you want then fasten off.) You can also do a sc backwards around to finish if you are just using it as is. Have Fun! :)

Barbie's Paloma's Poncho

2006-04-02T09:38:00.000-07:00

Remember Paloma's Poncho? Here is:
Barbie's Paloma's Poncho!
Size 10 bedspread crochet cotton thread
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Size c hook, small amount fun fur for trim (optional)
Ch 38. Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 2: Skip 1st dc, *hdc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 3: Skip 1st ch-1 space, *hdc in hdc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Rnd 4: Dc in next dc and ch-1 space all the way across.
Repeat rounds 2-4 one more time. Fasten off.
Make two rectangles. Sew together as Palomas' poncho instructions.
Attach fun fur to 'point'. (I pick a side I want to be the back, and attach there.) Sc in each sc or space all around, with two sc in each point. Fasten off and weave in ends.
With thread and size 7 hook, attach to back of poncho with a sl st. Sc in same space. *Ch 3, skip next space, sc in next space. Repeat from * around. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ch about 90 then thread free end through ch-3 loops. If you need a longer chain, then chain more. Do not fasten off (for optional flowers on end of chain. If you aren't making the flowers, then go ahead and fasten off.) Ch 2. 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join to first sc. *Ch 3, dc in same space. Ch 3, sl st in same space. Repeat from * in each sc around. You will have 5 petals. Join to first sl st. Fasten off. Join thread in other loose end. Ch 2, and repeat for second flower. You may use this pattern for personal use, but please do not post this pattern on your site. Also the finished poncho is not to be sold on ebay or your site either. Thank you. :)

Another Scarf pattern (with no name)

2006-02-18T20:51:00.000-08:00

This is not a very clear picture of the scarf pattern but it is dark here. The picture was clear enough when I first put it on here, I don't know what happened. But, it looks just like the hat pattern. The hat pattern is not mine. It is the Tri-Color Cloche from Caron. But I wanted a scarf to match, so I made this one up.

1 1/2 skeins of Simply Soft (if you make the hat, you will just need to buy one extra skein than required for the hat) Size I hook

Stitches: 3dc cluster= (yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times in next sp, you and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Ch 28. 2 dc dec in 4th chain from hook. *Skip next ch, 3 dc cluster in next ch. Rep from * to end. You will have 13 clusters.

Row 2: Sl st to ch-1 space. Ch 3, 2 dc cluster in first space. Ch 1, * 3 dc cluster in next space, ch 1. Repeat from * to end, ending row w/ 3dc cluster in last ch-1 space. You will have 12 clusters this row. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: 2 dc cluster in same space as ch-3. (I do this right in the base of the first chain.) *Ch 1, 3 dc cluster in next ch-1 space, rep from *, ending w/ 3 dc cluster in top of ch-3 from row below. You will have 13 clusters in this row. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

Edited to add: Patty (Merlot) at Crochetville has modified this pattern so the edge is straight. I really like her version. You can find it here at Crochetville.

My Cupcake Pattern

2006-01-08T01:35:00.000-08:00

My Cupcake Pattern
Posted by: tpryst on Buzznet

'Cupcake Trinket Holder'

2006-01-07T17:49:00.000-08:00

Sorry I don't have a picture up for this one, I haven't made one in a while, and never took a picture of the ones I did make which are since long gone... Will try to get one up soon. ;) Also, this pattern has not been tested so if you find any errors please let me know! You may want to go up to an H hook, if you are making it for a 'trinket' holder; I tend to crochet a little tight.
Edited to add: Since I crocheted the ruffle on the Fendi bag (and a boys' vest collar I am working on), I have come up with another way to crochet the 'ribbing' onto the cupcake bottom. It makes it a lot easier as you won't have to sew the sides to the bottom (a LOT easier!) I am also working on a cupcake cradle purse pattern from this pattern, so stay tuned! ;)
Materials needed: Empty 4 oz. margarine tub and lid (lid optional), (washed and dried, of course), 4.5" plastic canvas circle, size G crochet hook, 3 oz. Aran fleck (for white chocolate chip cupcake), or 3 oz. brown (for chocolate cupcake), or 3 oz. cornmeal (for yellow cupcake), or whatever color you want the cupcake to be! White, lt. blue, variegated pastel, or color of choice for 'frosting'. (3 oz or less). small amount red for 'cherry' (optional). Various colors (scraps) desired for 'sprinkles' (also optional). Yarn needle, small amount of fiberfill for stuffing the frosting part. Glue gun (optional). Tiny beads (optional, see note under 'Sprinkles' section).

Cupcake (bottom): With brown, (or desired color for 'cupcake'), ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join w/ sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same space, 2 dc in each st around. Join w/ sl st in beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Do not fasten off. Turn. Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (8 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2 of side: Working in back loops only, (BLO), sc in each sc across. Sc in back loop of round 3 cupcake bottom. Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 3: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat rounds 2 and 3, until you have worked the last sc on cupcake bottom. Sew or slip stitch two sides together. Fasten off. Sc evenly around top edge to finish. Fasten off (This part could be optional, if you were just going to stuff the cupcake and not use it for a holder.)

Note: (You may wish to mark first st w/ contrasting color yarn or stitch holder if you have one. Also, do not join rounds.)

Frosting:

Rnd 1: With white (or desired color for frosting), ch 4, sl st to make a loop. Ch 1, 2 sc in each ch. (8 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) around. (32 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) around. (40 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc around.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc 1st two sc together, sc in next sc, (sc next 2 sc together, sc in next sc) around. Sc in last sc. (27 sc).

Rnd 8-9: Repeat round 6.

Rnd 10: In front loops only, over next 2 sts work *(sc, hdc, dc), (dc, hdc, sc), sl st in next st. Rep from * around. Fasten off.

*Trim round plastic canvas circlet to fit cupcake frosting. With yarn needle and matching yarn, and in remaining loops of Rnd 9, whipstitch frosting to plastic canvas halfway around. Stuff with fiberfill to desired firmness. Finish whipstitching around. Sew in loose ends. Hot glue plastic canvas circle to margarine tub lid. (Optional?) (May also wish to hot glue cupcake to margarine tub, so it will 'stay put'. *Optional; if you were going to just stuff this cupcake, you could skip this whole part!

Cherry

With red, ch 4. In 1st ch, make 5 dc. Join in 4th ch of beg ch-4, with long strand (for sewing) remaining, fasten off. With yarn needle, sew through top loops of cherry and pull tight to make cherry round. Sew to cupcake frosting. Weave in loose ends.

Sprinkles

Note (Be sure not to pull yarn too tight when sewing sprinkles on, or it will bunch up.)

With yarn needle, and desired color for sprinkle, with a long strand , and working through whole top, randomly stitch sprinkles on all over frosting as desired. Work in loose ends. (Optional, could hot glue beeds on here if you wanted.)

Child can use to store little treasures: marbles, special rocks, legos, barbie accesories, beads, barrettes... or even money. Or, you could use it for tea parties or play if you just were to stuff it. Have Fun!! ;)

Curly Fries Pattern

2006-01-05T06:21:00.000-08:00

Curly Fries Pattern
Posted by: tpryst on Buzznet

Well this isn't really a 'pattern', but it's really easy though. You will need a small amount for each 'Fry'. I used a 'G' hook. Chain as long as you want your fry. Remember it will become shorter as you 'curl' it. I usually chain about 40 or less. For a really curly fry, I alternate sc twice and three times in each ch. For a looser fry, I alternate sc once or twice in each ch. I like to make some of both since that's how they usually are when you order them in the restaurant!

Have Fun!

Lighthouse Bookmark

2005-07-13T12:53:00.000-07:00

Here is a lighthouse bookmark pattern for you. I couldn't find any I liked, so I made up my own. Here is a lighthouse on Cape Disappointment in Washington, USA. Looks kinda like it. I need to make the blocks of black and white bigger.... Here is one in Venice Italy! (sigh....) Here is one in Duluth Point (one of many, many Great Lakes lighthouses... sigh again I wish I was back home...) Here is another black and white one, Grand Island Harbor Rear Range Light

Size 7 steel hook
Small amount black size 10 crochet cotton
Small amount white size 10 crochet cotton
Scissors

With black, Ch 21. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (20 sc)
Rw 2-3: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. In last sc of row 3, pull up loop to sc. Do not pull through with black, but pick up white. Finish sc with white. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 4-6: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end of row 6, changing to black again. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 7: Sc 1st 2 sc tog. Sc in each sc across to last 2 sc. Sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Rw 8-9: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end of row 9, changing to white again. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 10-12: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end of row 12, changing to black. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 13-15: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end of row 15, to white. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 16-18: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end row 18, to black. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 19-21: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end row 19, to white. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 22-24: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Rep color change in end row 24, to black. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 25: Repeat row 7. (16 sc).
Rw 26-? Repeat as established, switching colors at end of every third row, until bookmark measures 8", or desired length. Do not fasten off. Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and next 2 chains. Sc across bookmark. Ch 4 at end. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and next 2 chs. Sc across bookmark, and in end 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 3sc, all way across bookmark, and end 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. Sc in 3 sc. Sc in next 14 sc. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 12 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 1-3: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 4: Sc 1st 2 sc tog. Sc in next 8 sc. Sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (8 sc)
Rw 5: Sc 1st 2 sc tog. Sc in next 6 sc. Sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rw 6: Sc 1st 2 sc tog. Sc in next 4 sc. Sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc) Fasten off. Tie in all loose ends, block.

This pattern is offered free, by me, Tina Prystup, and is not to be sold, distributed, or copied in any way shape or form. You may print it out for your own use.

Pencil Bookmark

2005-07-07T09:14:00.000-07:00

Sorry no picture, I will try to post one when I make another one of these.

no. 7 steel hook
small amount crochet thread (size 10) mauve, or rose for "eraser", small amount grey, or gold metallic (for steel band), tan, black, and color desired for "pencil" can be yellow, or red, or blue, or even variegated colors. Optional: Black embroidery floss, tapestry needle

With rose, ch 13. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Rws 2-6: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 6, do not ch 1. Fasten off mauve, and join grey. Ch 1, turn.
Rws 7-10: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 10, do not ch 1. Fasten off grey, join color of choice for "pencil". Ch 1, turn.
Rws 11-40: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 40, do not ch 1. Fasten off. Join tan, ch 1, turn.
Rw 41: Sc across each sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 42: Sc first 2 tog, sc across to last 2 sc. Sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Rw 43: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 44: Repeat row 42, with 8 sc remaining.
Rw 45: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 46: Rep row 42. (6 sc)
Rw 47: Sc across. Fasten off, join black. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 48: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 49: Sc 1st 2 sc tog, sc across to last 2 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Rw 50: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 51: (Sc 2 tog) twice. (2 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rw 52: Sc 2 tog. Fasten off.

I guess this is "optional", but I like to have a finished edge, so I crocheted all around the edge, in the color matching, and right before you get to new color, pick up loop for new color in last sc of old color. (Hope that makes sense.) With the black embroidery floss, you can embroider your childs' name (or recipients' name) into "pencil" part of bookmark. Have fun!

Star Trek Badge

2005-07-07T05:11:00.000-07:00

Worsted weight yarn (I used RH), grey, and cornmeal. (If you can find some gold, and silver yarn, by all means use it! My son wanted a Star Trek badge and so I just tried to come up with the closest colors I had on hand...)
H hook
scissors, etc....

Ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 2: 2 sc in sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 3: 2 sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Rw 4: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc. 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rw 5-8: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 9: Sc in 3 sc. Ch 1, turn, leaving last 3 sc unworked.
Rw 10: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 11: Sc in 1st sc. Sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 12-13: Sc in 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 14: Sc 2 tog. Fasten off.
Attach yarn to 1st sc on other side.
Sc in 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 2-3: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. (2 sc)
Rw 4: Sc 2 tog. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 5-6: Sc in sc. Fasten off. Crochet evenly around edges. I used one crochet in each "point", and sl st'd in the "V" (for Vulcan) ha ha Now on to the oval peice...

With Cornmeal (or gold), Ch 9. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 2-4: 2 sc in 1st sc. Sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (10sc)
Rw 5-6: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rw 7: Sc 1st 2 sc tog, sc across to last 2 sc, sc last 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rw 8-9: Repeat row 7 (10 sc), and (8 sc). At end of row 9, do not fasten off. Sc evenly all around edges. Sl st to 1st sc. Now fasten off.

Sew triangle part over oval part. Glue a pin to the back, or a magnet, use your imagination. Hang it from the rear view window in your car if you like :) Live Long and Prosper!