Tina's Crochet Page- This is a blog where I keep all my patterns

Simple Circle Earrings

2011-07-08T16:25:00.000-07:00

Here are the materials I used. :)
"B" crochet hook
Sock yarn (almost fingering/baby weight?)
The rings from a 20 oz. plastic pop bottle
OR the rings from a gallon of milk, depending on how big you want your earrings
Earring wires
Needle nose pliers

With a slip knot made, and behind the ring; put your hook through the ring and grab the slip knot. Then do 20 sc in ring. Ch 3 (this is where you will hang the earring wire), 20 sc in ring. Join to first sc. Weave in end. With needle nose pliers, pull the little hoop away so you can put the ch 3 part through. Make sure you have the earring and the circle parts both facing the way they should go. After getting the ch 3 part in, with your pliers, tighten the loop back together. You're done. :) Make one more.

For the milk rings, I did 25 sc, ch 3, 25 sc.

Two pairs with plastic pop bottle rings.

Milk gallon on the left, next to the pop bottle one. So you can see how much bigger it is. These were all the plastic rings I had saved. I need to start saving more. Just a little recycling, but hey... :)
You can sell your earrings made from this pattern. But the pattern is free and is not to be re-sold. Thanks and Have Fun.

Bed Bugs

2011-02-22T16:30:00.000-08:00

I made these up about ten years ago, when our oldest was about 8 or 9 years old. (He will be 19 in a little over a month..) It was before Pillow Pets were around. Well when our youngest recently was asking for a Pillow Pet, I kept saying to myself (every time he would ask, lol) "I wonder if I ever wrote down the pattern for those 'Bed Bugs' I made?"... Well I found the pattern the other day, and made one up for him.   (He has since then gotten a Pillow Pet, but... Now he has a "Bed Bug" too. :P)   Now when you say "Good night. Sleep tight. Don't let the bed bugs bite", they will be able to cuddle with their bed bug. :P    (More pictures below)

Size J hook (for Bed Bugs body only)
H hook (for everything else)
Worsted Weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)
About 7 oz.(not sure, but just to be safe?) for the body color, 3 oz. for legs/stripe/etc., small amounts in other colors for "spots"

Bed Bug Body
(Make two sides)
With J hook and body color, ch 11. Skip first chain, sc in each remaining chain. Ch 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in first sc. Sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Row 3: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc. (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) across. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 5: Repeat row 3.
Row 6: Repeat row 4. (27 sc)
Row 7-11: Repeat row 3.
Row 12: Repeat row 2. (29 sc)
Row 13-14: Repeat row 3.
Row 15: Sc first 2 sc together, sc across to last 2 sc. Sc last 2 sc together. Ch 1, turn. (27 sc)
Row 16-19: Repeat row 3.
Row 20: Repeat row 15. (25 sc)
Row 21: Repeat row 3.
Row 22-23: Repeat row 15. (21 sc)
Row 24: (Sc first 2 together, sc in next sc) across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Row 25-26: Repeat row 15. (12, 10 sc) At end of row 26,do not fasten off. Ch 1, (sc 25 sc evenly across side of body, and 10 sc in end rows of body.) Repeat once. Join and fasten off, leaving a long length on one of the sides to sew body pieces together with.

Legs
(Make four)
With H hook and leg color, and leaving a long length to sew onto body later, ch 8. Sl st to join. Ch 1, do not turn. (Note: Marking the first stitch of each round, do not join. Ch 1 and begin next round) Rounds 1-3: Sc in each sc.
Round 4: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc.) around. 2 sc in last sc. (You will be doing 2 sc in each of the last 2 scs in this round. Join rounds from here on.) (13 sc)
Round 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc around to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. (You are forming the front of the foot.) (15 sc)
Round 6: Repeat round 4. (23 sc)
Round 7-8: Repeat round 5. (25, 27 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each sc around.
Round 10: Sc 2 together around w/ sc last & first sc of next round together. (14 sc)
Round 11: Sc 2 together around. (7 sc) Fasten off don't forget to leave a little length to gather the bottom of the foot together and secure. Stuff foot and sew to sides (just below join point) on body.

Lightning Bug & Lady Bug (not pictured) Spots
(Make five or more)
With H hook & spot color, ch 3. Skip first chain, sc in each remaining chain. Ch 1, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 4: Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc 2 together across. Ch1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 6: Sc 2 together. Sc in last sc.(2 sc) Do not fasten off. Ch 1 and sc 17 evenly around spot. Join and fasten off, leaving a long length to sew spot onto body.   (I would sew the stripe on-instructions below- before sewing on the spots.) Sew onto body, stuffing lightly.

Love Bug Hearts
(Make two-or more, if you like)
With H hook and heart color, ch 2. Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Ch 1, turn. (1 sc)
Row 2: 3 sc in sc. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 3: 2 sc in first sc. Sc in next sc. 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Row 4: 2 sc in first sc. s in each sc til last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 5: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc first 2 sc together, sc in next 2 sc. Leave remaining sc undone, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 7: Sc first 2 sc together, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn (2 sc)
Row 8: Sc 2 together. Fasten off.
Join yarn in opposite side at outside of heart edge. Ch 1, sc first 2 sc together. Sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc 2 together. Do not fasten off. Ch 1. (Mark first sc) 3 sc in inside of "V", sl st in "V", 3 sc in opposite side of "V", 8 sc along outside edge, 3 sc in "point" of heart, 8 sc along opposite side. Join to first sc and fasten off, leaving a long length to sew onto body with, stuffing lightly.

Zig-Zag "Lightning Stripe"
With H hook and stripe color, ch 34. Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in next 6 chains. 3 sc in next chain. Sc in next 7 chains. Sc next 3 chains together. Sc in next 7 chains. 3 sc in next chain. Sc in next 7 chains. Fasten off, leaving a long legth to sew stripe onto body.

Love Bug & Ladybug Stripe
With H hook and stripe color, ch 24. Sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each remaining chain. Fasten off, leaving a long length to sew stripe onto body.

Nose(s)
With H hook and nose color, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Join and fasten off, leaving a long length to sew onto face. (I glue the eyes on first. Or if you are making for a small child, you could use a yarn needle and embroider eyes on)

Antennae
(Make two)
With H hook and antennae color, ch 8. 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook. Sl st in each remaining chain and fasten off, leaving a length to attach antennae to head with.

I haven't made the Ladybug one yet, but I am working on it. I want to make one with the hearts. If you want a traditional ladybug (although I am not sure how many legs real ladybugs have, but... this is a toy, right? :P) you could use the "spots" instead.

Zig Zag Stripe on Lightning Bug

Love Bug

Hearts & Stripe

Bigger Hamster Tube

2010-06-24T20:12:00.000-07:00

I made a bigger one for the Dwarf Teddy Bear Hamster.

Same as the Hamster Tube, just chained 34 instead of 24. :)

Hamster Tube

2010-06-24T13:35:00.000-07:00

I wanted to crochet something for one of our hamsters (we have 3). I already crochet a Hamster Hut for one of them. But this one likes to sleep in the toilet paper roll tubes we put in her cage (to chew on--which she also does..). So I thought why not crochet her a tube?

Here she is inside it. :P She's a Russian Dwarf Hamster. Her name is Oak. She's super tiny! I will have to make bigger tubes for the other two hamsters (they're Dwarf Teddy Bear Hamsters, but still a lot bigger than her!). Edited to add: I made a bigger tube.

Here she is, checking it out. It was hard to get a good picture of her, she kept running around so fast. :P

To crochet the tube, I used:

G hook

Worsted Weight cotton yarn (Peaches n' Cream, or Sugar n' Cream)

Ch 24. Join to make a ring. Ch 1, sc in each chain around. Ch 1, turn.

Round 1: Sc in each sc around. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat round one until your tube is as long as you like. Fasten off and weave in ends.

I want to make some really long ones, for them to play in. :P

Cupcake Hot Pad

2010-04-10T13:32:00.000-07:00

H hook
Worsted Weight Yarn: Brown, and pink (I used acrylic for this one, I had big 7 oz skeins, so... not sure how much you would need when using cotton. I would probably get two balls of each, just to be sure.)
Plastic ring from a pop bottle (for hanging ring, optional)

*Note: Sc in back loops only (BLO) for brown part of cupcake.
When crocheting around ring of pop bottle, it works best if you try to crochet as tightly to the previous crochet as possible. I kind of push it over with my fingers as best as I can.
Also this pattern has not been tested and this is the only one I've made so far (I made it up for a swap package.) So if there are any errors, please let me know by leaving a comment.

With brown, ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-26: Sc in BLO of each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 26, should measure approx. 6 1/4" across. Fasten off.

Join pink in end of row where you just fastened off. Ch 1, sc in same space, and in end of each row. (26 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc first 2 sc tog, sc across til 2 sc remain. Sc last 2 sc tog. (24 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 & 5: Repeat row 2.
Row 6: Repeat row 3. (22 sc)
Row 7 & 8: Repeat row 2.
Row 9 & 10: Repeat row 3. (20 sc, 18 sc)
Row 11: Sc first 2 tog. *Sc in next 2 sc, sc next 2 sc tog, repeat from * across. (13 sc)
Row 12: Repeat row 3. (11 sc)
Row 13: Sc first 2 sc tog. *Sc in next sc. Sc next 2 tog. Sc in next sc. Repeat from *. (7 sc) Fasten off.
Make two.
Holding both pieces with wrong sides together, and with brown, join with a sl st on left side of cupcake. Sc two pieces together, joining pink for icing part, and sc in any available space to joing tops together. Fasten off.

Hanging Ring: With pink, crochet 25 sc evenly around. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a longish length to sew ring onto top of cupcake. Starting at the third sc from right on top of cupcake, and into next 2 sc, sew ring securely on. With yarn to the back side of the cupcake, pull through a loop and make a slip knot to end off. Weave end in. Weave in any other loose ends and you are done.

**This is a free pattern, and cannot be reproduced for sale anywhere.**
If you can find a buyer for your finished hot pad, you are welcome to sell it locally at craft shows/ whatever. The pattern however is free and is not to be sold. Thank you.

Classroom Kleenex Box Cover

2010-01-22T15:08:00.000-08:00

This idea is about nine or ten years old... :P When our two oldest kids were in elementary school, I thought it would be a good idea to make something like this for their teachers/classroom. (What teacher on earth does not need a kleenex box in their classroom?...) Anyway, you will need:

Worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in 'Aruba Sea') main color 7 oz skein (you won't need the whole thing, but that's what I had... Small amount black, even smaller amount grey, even smaller amount white. :P

G hook

yarn needle

Basic box cover:

With main color, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (15 sc) Ch 1, turn

Rows 2-22: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 22, fasten off.

Make 4 sides. Holding wrong sides together, sc two sides together. Repeat, until all sides are crocheted. Sc or sc backwards all around the bottom edge, crocheting over loose ends as you go. Fasten off and weave in end.

Top Section:

1: Ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook & in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

2-8: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

9-10: Sc in next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 10, fasten off. Do not turn work. Skip 4 sc, join yarn w/ sl st in 5th sc. Ch 1, sc in each of next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.

11: Sc in next 7 sc, ch 4, sc in next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (This c reates the opening for kleenex.)

12: Sc in each of 7 sc, each of 4 chs, and each of next 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.

13-19: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 19, do not fasten off, do not turn. Ch 1, sc evenly top edge to bottom edge, w/ 3 sc in each corner. I went with however many stitches there were on the bottom part. This meant doubling up a couple of the top stitches w/ the bottom ones.. Join to 1st sc. Fasten off and weave in end.

"Blackboard"

W/ black, ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.. (9 sc). Ch 1, turn.

2-15: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of row 15, fasten off.

W/ grey, attach to corner space w/ sl st. Ch 1, 2 sc in same space. *Sc in 9 sc across, 2 sc in corner space, 14 sc evenly along side, repeat from *. Join w/ sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew onto kleenex box cover.

W/ white and yarn needle, using backstitch, embroider letters A, B, and C on top of blackboard, numbers 1, 2, and 3 on the bottom. Make a separating line in between. (Hopefully your embroidery is a lot better than mine LOL) I was thinking, maybe if you could find some A, B, and C appliques, you could sew/glue those on, too. ~~Happy Crocheting!~~ :)

Barbie Tote/Purse

2009-09-28T09:28:00.000-07:00

Maybe this isn't to scale, I don't know... All I have is a Barbie and not really any accessories. (We have three boys.) But, here it is, if you want it. :)

Barbie tote bag

Jamie baby pompadour yarn
C hook

Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch til end ch. 3 sc in end ch. Working on opposite side of chain, in remaining loops, work 10 sc. In last ch, work 3 sc. Join to 1st sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in next 12 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Sc in next 13 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Sc in last sc. Join.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next 13 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Sc in next 14 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Join.
Round 4-7: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join.
Round 8: Ch 1 sc in next 13 sc. (Sc 2 tog) twice, sc in next 13 sc, (sc 2 tog) twice, sc in last sc. Join.
Round 9-11: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join.
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in next 13 sc, (sc 2 tog) twice, sc in next 12 sc, sc last 3 sc tog. Join.
Round 13-17: Ch 1, sc in each sc around. Join. At the end of row 17, sl st to next st and then turn. Ch 1, sc in next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 2-32: Sc in 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. At the end of row 32, fasten off, leaving a length to sew the end of strap onto purse. Matching side to side, sew strap onto opposite side. Weave in end. You are done.

I got this Barbie a while ago to give to someone (I still haven't, as you can see...) Now that I see the size of the brush in there, maybe this purse is 'to scale'. (My Barbie doesn't have any clothes yet, so I didn't want to post it on here with the purse..)

"Victorian Rose" TP Cover

2009-01-27T21:40:00.000-08:00

This is one of the very first things I ever crocheted without a pattern, when my husband and I got our first apartment together. (I don't think we were married yet....We've been married for 16 years so this is about 17 years ago...) I was decorating our bathroom with a green, burgundy flowered shower curtain ('victorian rose'), hunter green and burgundy towels. I had the burgundy toilet tank and seat cover, complete with the rugs.... :P Well I never did write down how I did it and the only picture I have of it, it is laying on the back of the toilet all flat. :( But I remember what it basically looked like. And I wanted to try making one again. (Especially since I joined the 'Kitsch as Kitsch Can CAL'.) :P I made my original tp cover with hunter green trim, and a burgundy flower but I didn't have any so I did it in what my husband calls 'modern' colors. So here goes:

Note: This is for a double roll of toilet paper.
FLO= Front Loops Only
BLO= Back Loops Only

Note on hook size: I noticed on the second one I made, that it looked a little loose. So depending on how tight you crochet, you might want to go down a size, to a G hook...) :-)
H hook
WW yarn small amounts for trim and flower about a half a skein (?) for the actual tp cover

Ch 4, join w/ sl st to make a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same space. *2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. (32 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same space. *Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around, ending w/ a dc in last st. (48 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same space. *Dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around, ending w/ dc in last 2 dc. (64 dc)
Rnd 5: (Work in BLO for this round) Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next 8 dc.*Dc next 2tog, dc in next 9 dc, rep from * around. (59 dc)
Rnd 7-12: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. Join. (Last round should sit just above the bottom of the tp roll.)
Rnd 13: (Work in FLO for this round) Ch 3, dc in same space, 2 dc in each dc around. (118 dc)
Rnd 14: Ch 3, dc in same space, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. (178 dc) Fasten off white. Join black (or contrasting color of choice) in any st. Ch 1. Sc in each st around. Fasten off & weave in end.

Join black in remaining loop of round 5. Sc backwards all around. Join. Fasten off & weave in end.

Rose:
Ch 5 join to make a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in ring. *Ch 2, hdc, dc, hdc, ch 2, sc. Rep from * three more times (4 petals). End w/ a ch 2 & join w/a sl st to first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1. Sl st to back loop of sc. Sc in same space. *Ch 3, sc in back loop of next sc. Rep from * three times. Ch 3, join w/ a sl st to first sc. (four ch 3 loops)
Rnd 3: Sl st to ch3 space. Ch 1 (sc, ch 2, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, hdc, ch 2, sc) in each ch 3 space around. Join w/ sl st to first sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in back loop of sc from previous round. Ch 3, sc in between 3nd & 3rd st of round 3. Ch 3, rep from * end w/ sl st to 1st sc.
Rnd 5: Sl st to ch 3 space. Ch 1, (sc, ch 2 hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch 2, sc) in each ch 3 space around. Join w/ sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off leaving a long enough tail to sew flower onto top of tp cover.

Put onto your toilet paper roll.

New and Improved Snowman Picture Frame!

2009-01-07T16:53:00.000-08:00

Well I wasn't happy with the one I had made before. I will still keep it up here if anyone would ever want to try it, but... I like this one a lot better. :-D

Jamie Baby Pompadour (sp?) yarn

small amount sport/baby weight orange, and navy blue (or color of choice for scarf)

F hook

yarn needle

1 1/2 inch wide plastic ring for 'frame' part (I used/recycled the plastic ring from my husbands' 32 oz. Gatorade bottles he takes to work--first picture)

Two small buttons for eyes

Flower (or other type) sequin

Two pom-poms

matching color pipe cleaner

hot glue gun

magnet for back

plastic canvas circle--do they still make those? (trimmed to fit back of snowman body, for frame back--optional? Or use whatever you have on hand, a cardboard circle, whatever...)

Note: Make a slipknot on hook, with hook still in slipknot, hold behind the ring and slip stitch around it. You will be crocheting around the ring. Try to get the stitches as close together as you can, and push them together as you go along is the best way I can describe it. :) And mark your first stitch.

Body:

Make 40 sc around ring. Join.

Rnd 2: Ch 3. Dc in same space as ch 3. *Dc in next sc. 2 dc in next sc. Rep from *, around, ending w/ a dc in last sc. (60 dc). Join.

Rnd 3: Sc backwards in each dc all around. Join and fasten off.

Head:

Rnd 1: Ch 4. Sl st to form a ring. 15 dc in ring. Join.

Rnd 2: 2 dc in each dc. Join

Rnd 3: Sc backwards all around. Join & fasten off leaving a length to sew head to body. Whipstitch together over about 6 or 7 'stitches'.

Nose:

With orange, ch 6. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 2 chs, hdc in next 2. Fasten off leaving a length to sew onto head. Sew over the 'hole'.

Scarf:
With blue (or color of choice) Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 ch. Ch 16. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across to "neck" part. Sl st in space between 2 ch groups on neck. Sc in each ch to end. Fasten off, leaving a length, for 'fringe'. Make another 3 or 4 inch piece for 'fringe' on other end. Sew scarf to snowman head. Mine kinda curled so I went with it. :P

Other stuff: Wind the pipe cleaner around your crochet hook, then curve it to go over head. Cut where you think is good. I kinda just poked it into the back of the head, then glued the pom-poms over the ends. Cut plastic canvas circle to fit back of snowman body, then either glue or use your yarn needle to sew onto body, leaving top part open to put a picture into. Glue magnet onto back of plastic canvas circle first, though. Glue eyes onto head. You're done. :-) I haven't tested this or had it tested, so if anything isn't clear (which it might not be!) let me know and I will change it. Finished frame is approx. 6 3/4 inches tall (including the 'earmuffs'. Frame itself is approx. 5 3/4 ".

*This is a free pattern and is not to be sold. You can however sell the finished snowman, if you can find a buyer! ;P

Child's Crocheted Tool Belt

2008-12-12T13:53:00.001-08:00

Our youngest son has been playing with all of his tools recently. He used to have a tool belt (his Grandpa bought it with the tools in it), but it broke... I thought, "I could crochet him one. It wouldn't be that hard." (Being married to a carpenter for sixteen years... :P)

Here it is on him:

You will need:

I hook

WW yarn less than a skein (I used a taupe color the label was missing so I'm not sure what it was)

yarn needle

button

scissors

Belt (Note on belt: It does stretch. If your child has a belt for their pants, you could also put that through the loop in pouch...)

Ch 24 inches (or as long as your childs' waist is). Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. Hdc in each hdc. Fasten off.

Tool pouch

Ch 22. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook & in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2-34: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. At end of row 34, fasten off leaving tail to sew w/, later. (Tool pouch should measure 6 inches wide. When you fold it up, the pouch should measure six inches as well, with about five rows left to sew over belt part. If it isn't quite six inches, you may want to add more rows.)

Fold pouch up. Count five rows down from top. Fold to this row. Sew sides. You will now fold this top part over the belt later and sew the to edge to the back of pouch, over the belt. (Be careful to not sew the belt in with it.)

Pocket

Ch 13. Hdc in 3rd ch & in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 2-8: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. At end of row 8 fasten off leaving a tail to sew on.

(Pocket should measure about 3wx4t)

Smaller pocket

Ch 7. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and remaining chs. Ch 2, turn.

Rows 2-8: Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. At end of row 8, fasten off leaving a tail to sew on.

Hammer Loop

Ch 7. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook & in each ch across. Fasten off leaving a length to sew on.

Using photo as a guide, sew pockets on to tool pouch. Sew hammer loop to very edge of side of tool pouch. Weave in all ends.

Sew a button on to one end of belt. I should have made the belt even smaller as it stretched. Oh well I might sew another button on to the other end so it won't just hang there. This pattern hasn't been tested so if there is any problems let me know.

This is a free pattern and may not be sold. You can sell your finished tool belts if you can find a buyer. ;P

Quick & Cozy Newborn Thumbless Mitts

2008-12-07T14:10:00.000-08:00

After looking for an easy baby mitten pattern with the same size hook and yarn that I used to make the hat with, I got so irritated that I decided to just make one up that was simple and fast. I really didn't know what I was doing, I am surprised they turned out. :P I haven't actually tried these on a real newborn but they seem to be the same size as all the other mittens out there...

F hook
Baby yarn (such as Lion Brand Soft Baby, or Bernat Softee Baby)
yarn needle
scissors

These will measure 4 inches from tip to 'cuff'.

Ch 24. Hdc in third chain from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.
Row 2: Hdc in same space as beg ch 2 & in each st across. Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3-9: Repeat row 2.
Row 10: Hdc in same space as beg ch 2, *Ch 1, sk one st, hdc in next st, rep from * across. Join. Ch 2, turn.
Row 11: Hdc in same space as beg ch 2, hdc in each space and st across. Ch 1, turn.
Rown 12: Sc in 1st st. *Ch 2, sl st in top of sc just made for picot, sc in next 2 sts, rep from * across. Join. Do not fasten off. Fold mitt in half. Sl st two sides together and the top. Now you can fasten off.

Tie: Ch 70. Fasten off, weave ends in through the back loops of ch. Weave through the ch spaces on mitt, with the bow in front of mitt.

Make another mitt and you're done. :-D

Snowman Picture Frame

2008-11-14T22:04:00.000-08:00

H hook
Small amount worsted weight yarn; white, black, orange, and red (or color of choice for scarf)
Two big googly eyes (I had some bigger ones but didn't find them til after I had already glued those on)
Five or six small black buttons or puffy paint if you are good with that
Yarn needle

Frame
With white, ch 30 and join being careful not to twist stitches. Ch 3, dc in same space as ch 3, 2 dc in each ch around. Join. (60 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3. *BPDC (back post double crochet) around next st. FPDC (front post double crochet) around next stitch. Rep from * around. Join w/ sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Head:
Ch 4, join to make ring. 15 dc in ring. Join
Rnd 2: Ch3. Dc in same stitch. 2 dc in each dc around. Join.
Rnd 3: Ch 1. *Sc in next dc, 2 sc in next dc; rep from *around. Join (48 sc) Fasten off. Placing head on top of body, w/ tail from body, and w/ fasten off part from head at top, whip stitch head & body together over about four or five stitches. Weave in end.

Carrot nose: W/ orange, ch 7. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next 2 chs. Hdc in next 3 chs. Fasten off leaving a length to sew on. (Sew it on)

Scarf: W/ red, (or color of choice), ch 21. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 5 chs. Now, ch 15, or as long as the other chain is, (plus one) and sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Sl st in base of scarf, then sc in each ch across to end. Fasten off. Make little fringe on each end. Tie scarf in 'knot'. Sew short end to 'neck' of snowman.

Hat: W/ black, ch 8. Sc in 2nd ch from hook & each ch across.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn. At end of row 5, do not turn or fasten off. Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook & in next 2 chs. Sc in each sc across. Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook & each ch across. When you get back to the base of the hat, kind of twist piece upside down and sl st to side of last row of sc. Fasten off, leaving a long length to sew onto snowmans' head.

Using hot glue gun (or glue), glue eyes and mouth buttons to head. Glue a couple of magnets to the back. I was thinking about getting one of those round plastic canvas thingies to glue to the back of it and leave the top half open to put a picture in. I haven't done it yet, though; so I don't know if it will work or not. :)

Cow Keychain Critter

2008-09-18T08:03:00.001-07:00

This one is for Moo Mooo. (And anyone else who likes cows!!) About a year ago, when I had posted my yo-yo keychain critters pattern on Crochetville, Moo Mooo had asked if I could make her a cow one. Well I TOTALLT forgot about that, until today when I was reading through some of the posts on that thread (after posting my Pumpkin Keychain Thingy). So, sorry it has taken me almost a year to make you a cow, but here it is, Moo Mooo:

White ww yarn

small amounts black and brown ww yarn

google eyes (I like the sew on kind)

H hook

yarn needle

Using the basic yo-yo pattern, I make a yo-yo in white. You can make it all one color. I tried making a spot (it was kind of complicated): In about the fourth dc, draw up black for the last loop, drop the black. Then pick up white for the first half of the next dc. Draw black through the first half of the dc, then wrap it around to finish it but draw white through. Work over the black yarn and finish with white. Fasten off.

Then, I made the same ears as I did for the Bear/Mouse: Join with a sl st in the 4th sc to the right of the keychain. In same space, sc, hdc, and sl st. Then fasten off. Do the same in the 4th sc to the left of the keychain. Weave in all your ends. (I changed it to the fourth sc for the cow, in the original pattern it is the 2nd...)

Horns: With brown, in stitch 2nd to the left of the right ear, join w/ slst. Ch 3. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next ch. Sl st to stitch on cow. Fasten off. For the other horn, do one stitch to the right of the left ear.

'Snout' (?): With black (or white, your choice), ch 4. 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in next ch. 4 sc in last ch. Fasten off, leaving a length to sew onto cows face. Sew on, over the middle 'hole'.

With white, make two French knots for the snout holes (optional). (Hopefully you are better at making French knots than I am! :0)

Sew or glue on google eyes, attach keychain ring in center stitch of horns. Moooo! Happy Crocheting! :P

Pumpkin Keychain

2008-09-18T08:03:00.000-07:00

Remember my Keychain Critters? I thought I would never make another one. Well... Sometimes an idea pops in my head and I have to get it out (and never make another one :P)... So, here we go.... (Sorry about the bad picture, I am running out of places to take pictures with good lighting and I took this one on the pavement.... ew...)

You will need orange and green yarn (small amounts)

H hook

Note: you will be making the stem and leaf in the FLO (Front Loop Only) of the pumpkin

Using the basic yo-yo pattern, make one in orange. Fasten off & weave in all loose ends. Then, with green, join w/ a sl st to the left of the joining stitch. Chain two for a 'stem'. Then sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st to same joining stitch. Do not fasten off, you will now make the leaf. Ch 5. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in next ch. Hdc in next, dc in next. Now in same chain as dc, make a hdc, then a sl st to the very starting stitch (on the 'pumpkin'). Fasten off. Weave in all loose ends, and attach keyring in back loop behind the stem/leaf.

Pumpkin Toilet Paper Cover

2008-09-12T19:10:00.000-07:00

Every fall, I like to get a pumpkin and bake something with it. I like to crochet pumpkins, too. Well (long story short) I got an idea to make a pumpkin TP cover. This isn't the greatest picture, (phone pic) I don't have batteries for my camera. But, you can get an idea what it looks like, anyway. ;) Also, this hasn't been tested~ so if you find any mistakes please let me know! Thanks!

Side Note: This was made to fit over a 'double' roll of toilet paper, just 'FYI' ;)

G hook
WW yarn (I used Red Heart) probably a 3 oz. skein would be plenty for the orange and just a little bit for the green

Ch 21, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, and in each ch across. (19 hdc) Turn
Note: Work all hdcs in BLO (back loop only)
Rows 2-36: Ch 2, hdc in each st across. (19 hdc) (Ch 2 does not count as a hdc) Turn .
At end of row 36, do not fasten off. Sl st two sides together. (Still do not fasten off.) Ch 1. Sc 48 sc evenly around the edge of the top.
Round 2 (Work in BLO for this round): Ch 1,*Sc first 2 tog, sc in next sc. Rep from * around.(32 sc) Join.
Round 3: Ch 1, *Sc first 2 tog, sc in next 2 sc. Rep from *, join. (24 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, *Sc first 2 tog, sc in next 3 sc. Rep from *, ending w/ sc in last 2 sc, join. Fasten off orange. (19 sc)
Round 5: Join green w/ sl st in first stitch. Ch 1, *Sc first 2 tog, sc in next 4 sc. Rep from * around, ending w/ one sc in last sc. (16 sc) Join.
Round 6: Rep round 2, ending w/ sc in last sc. Join (11 sc)
Note: You might want to start marking the beginning of the row at this point.
Round 7: Ch 1, Sc 2 tog around w/ sc in last sc. (6 sc) Join.
Rounds 8-11 (Stem): Ch 1, Sc in each sc around. Join.
Round 12: Ch 1. Sc 2 tog around. (3 sc). Fasten off leaving a length to weave through last 3 stitches to pull tight. Pull loose end into stem and weave in.

Leaf (Make two or three-- Optional): W/ green, ch 10. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Hdc in next 2 ch. Dc in next 2 ch. Tr in next 2 ch. 6 tr in last ch. Continueing on opposite side in remaining loops, tr in next 2 ch. Dc in next 2 ch. Hdc in next 2 ch. Sc in last 3 ch. Join w/ sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving a length on at least one leaf to sew leaves on to pumpkin. Weave in loose ends.

This is my own design. You may not sell this pattern. Feel free to make for gifts, or to sell at bazaars/fund raisers, but do not sell the pattern. Have Fun! :)

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. Note: To make a newborn size, I used an F or a D hook, and fingering weight yarn. It is a small newborn size, though. So you may want to use an F. (I really can't remember which size hook I used, sorry.... but I will be making another one in newborn, soon. So I'll let you know.) :)

"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!