Saturday, October 25, 2008
CHRISTMAS CARD POUCH
FALL 2009 UPDATE.
Last year's contest was fun, so lets do it again.
This years deadline for entries will be November 29, 2009. Other rules remain the same as stated below.
CHRISTMAS CARD POUCH CONTEST
Here are the entries from the 2008 contest.
On my Yahoo Group we are having a contest. Crochet the Christmas Card Pouch, embellish it and post a photo, in the CHRISTMAS CARD POUCH ALBUM. We will then have a poll to select a favorite, that crocheter will receive a prize. I haven’t decided what the prize will be but it will be something fun.
The deadline for submitting photos will be November 30, 2008. The poll will run from December 1-10. The prize will be mailed out in time for Christmas arrival. Crocheters from outside the USA are eligible as well.
Hang on the wall, a hook or from a doorknob. It is quick to crochet in worsted weight yarn. Embellish as you desire. The one in the photo has a wood and felt Santa from Michaels.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 3.5 ounces
G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Embellishments
APPROXIMATE SIZE:
Width 8 inches, height 7 inches
GAUGE:
12 hdc = 4 inches, 10 hdc rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Bag is worked in a front and back section. Then the front and back are joined by single crocheting around three sides. The ruffle is crocheted working in the sc used to join the front and back.
3. Photo shows bag using RHSS Paddy Green looks more like Hunter.
4. Embellishments, I used buttons and a wood and felt Santa.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With main color and G hook, ch 25
BAG FRONT AND BACK make 2:
ROW 1: (wrong side) Sc in second chain from hook, sc in remaining chains. (24 sc)
ROWS 2-18: Ch 1, turn (this counts as turning ch and not the first stitch), hdc in each st across. [24 hdc]
Fasten off first piece, on second piece don’t fasten off.
JOINING FRONT AND BACK:
Starting at upper corner with the front and back held wrong sides together, working through both layers, ch 1, sc down side, 3 sc in the corner, sc across bottom, 3 sc in corner and sc up the other side. Work approximately 24 sc on each side.
RUFFLE:
ROW 1: Ch 2, turn, *2 dc in each st to corner, 3 dc in each of the 3 corner sts, 2 dc in each st across bottom, 3 dc in each of the 3 corner sts, 2 dc in each st up other side.
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn, *dc in each st to 9 corner sts, 2 dc in each of 9 corner sts, dc in each st across bottom, 2 dc in each of the 9 corner sts, dc up other side. Fasten off.
HANDLE:
Row 1: With G hook, leaving an 8 inch tail, ch 61, sc in second chain from hook and each remaining chain. (60 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, slipstitch in each sc.
Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail.
ATTACH HANDLE:
Using the tails on the handle and bag, sew the handle to the front of bag.
Last year's contest was fun, so lets do it again.
This years deadline for entries will be November 29, 2009. Other rules remain the same as stated below.
CHRISTMAS CARD POUCH CONTEST
Here are the entries from the 2008 contest.
On my Yahoo Group we are having a contest. Crochet the Christmas Card Pouch, embellish it and post a photo, in the CHRISTMAS CARD POUCH ALBUM. We will then have a poll to select a favorite, that crocheter will receive a prize. I haven’t decided what the prize will be but it will be something fun.
The deadline for submitting photos will be November 30, 2008. The poll will run from December 1-10. The prize will be mailed out in time for Christmas arrival. Crocheters from outside the USA are eligible as well.
Hang on the wall, a hook or from a doorknob. It is quick to crochet in worsted weight yarn. Embellish as you desire. The one in the photo has a wood and felt Santa from Michaels.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 3.5 ounces
G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Embellishments
APPROXIMATE SIZE:
Width 8 inches, height 7 inches
GAUGE:
12 hdc = 4 inches, 10 hdc rows = 4 inches
PATTERN NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Bag is worked in a front and back section. Then the front and back are joined by single crocheting around three sides. The ruffle is crocheted working in the sc used to join the front and back.
3. Photo shows bag using RHSS Paddy Green looks more like Hunter.
4. Embellishments, I used buttons and a wood and felt Santa.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With main color and G hook, ch 25
BAG FRONT AND BACK make 2:
ROW 1: (wrong side) Sc in second chain from hook, sc in remaining chains. (24 sc)
ROWS 2-18: Ch 1, turn (this counts as turning ch and not the first stitch), hdc in each st across. [24 hdc]
Fasten off first piece, on second piece don’t fasten off.
JOINING FRONT AND BACK:
Starting at upper corner with the front and back held wrong sides together, working through both layers, ch 1, sc down side, 3 sc in the corner, sc across bottom, 3 sc in corner and sc up the other side. Work approximately 24 sc on each side.
RUFFLE:
ROW 1: Ch 2, turn, *2 dc in each st to corner, 3 dc in each of the 3 corner sts, 2 dc in each st across bottom, 3 dc in each of the 3 corner sts, 2 dc in each st up other side.
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn, *dc in each st to 9 corner sts, 2 dc in each of 9 corner sts, dc in each st across bottom, 2 dc in each of the 9 corner sts, dc up other side. Fasten off.
HANDLE:
Row 1: With G hook, leaving an 8 inch tail, ch 61, sc in second chain from hook and each remaining chain. (60 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, slipstitch in each sc.
Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail.
ATTACH HANDLE:
Using the tails on the handle and bag, sew the handle to the front of bag.
Thursday, October 02, 2008
MY BEADED OCTOBER BAG
SIZE: Measured flat 8.5 inches wide and 9.5 inches tall
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
72 Pony beads
I (5.5 mm) Crochet hook
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning bag.
2. At end of pattern read instructions on alternative method of working round 12, using hdc bead stitch. Hdc bead stitch makes the beads sit on top of the work. Bag in the photo is worked in the original method.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before beginning string 72 pony beads on yarn of your choice. I always sting on a few extra, just in case I mess up on my stitch count and need another bead or two.
Round 1: Chain 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with slip stitch in first sc. Pull slip stitch tight, until it almost disappears. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (24 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (30 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (36 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (42 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each sc around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 10: Ch 2 (don’t counts as hdc), hdc in same stitch as join and each stitch around, skip ch 2 and join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join and each stitch around, skip ch 2 and join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 12: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, move up one bead to the hook, ch 1, skip next hdc, *hdc in next hdc, move up one bead to hook, ch 1, sk next hdc* repeat around to last bead of round. On last bead of round omit the chain 1, skip ch 2 and join with a slip stitch in first hdc. (24 beads)
Round 13: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in ch 1 over each bead and in each hdc around, skip ch 2 and join in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 14-15: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in each hdc around, skip ch 2 and join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Repeat rounds 12-15 twice (rnds 16-23)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join and each hdc around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc.
Round 25: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, (skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3) around, ending ch 1, hdc in top of first sc.
Round 26: Ch 1, sc in loop formed by hdc, *sc in next sc, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, repeat from * around. Ending with sc in sc, 2 sc in loop. Join with slip stitch in first sc.
Fasten off weave in ends.
DRAW STRINGS: (make 2)
Ch 85, (for longer handles makes a longer chain) slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch back to beginning. Fasten off weave in ends.
I (5.5 mm) Crochet hook
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning bag.
2. At end of pattern read instructions on alternative method of working round 12, using hdc bead stitch. Hdc bead stitch makes the beads sit on top of the work. Bag in the photo is worked in the original method.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Before beginning string 72 pony beads on yarn of your choice. I always sting on a few extra, just in case I mess up on my stitch count and need another bead or two.
Round 1: Chain 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with slip stitch in first sc. Pull slip stitch tight, until it almost disappears. (6 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each stitch around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (12 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (18 sc)
Round 4: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (24 sc)
Round 5: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (30 sc)
Round 6: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (36 sc)
Round 7: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (42 sc)
Round 8: Ch 1, (2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc) around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 9: Sc in each sc around. Join with slip stitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 10: Ch 2 (don’t counts as hdc), hdc in same stitch as join and each stitch around, skip ch 2 and join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join and each stitch around, skip ch 2 and join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 12: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, move up one bead to the hook, ch 1, skip next hdc, *hdc in next hdc, move up one bead to hook, ch 1, sk next hdc* repeat around to last bead of round. On last bead of round omit the chain 1, skip ch 2 and join with a slip stitch in first hdc. (24 beads)
Round 13: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in ch 1 over each bead and in each hdc around, skip ch 2 and join in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 14-15: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc in each hdc around, skip ch 2 and join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Repeat rounds 12-15 twice (rnds 16-23)
Round 24: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join and each hdc around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc.
Round 25: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, (skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, ch 3) around, ending ch 1, hdc in top of first sc.
Round 26: Ch 1, sc in loop formed by hdc, *sc in next sc, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, repeat from * around. Ending with sc in sc, 2 sc in loop. Join with slip stitch in first sc.
Fasten off weave in ends.
DRAW STRINGS: (make 2)
Ch 85, (for longer handles makes a longer chain) slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch back to beginning. Fasten off weave in ends.
Weave drawstring through spaces made by round 25, tie ends together with an over hand knot.
Make second draw string. Weave second drawstring through spaces starting on opposite side. Tie ends together with an overhand knot.
Optional method round 12: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join. Yarn over, move up one bead to the hook, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull yarn through,. You should now have three loops on your hook, with the bead on the middle loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. You just completed an hdc bead stitch. *Hdc in next st, hdc bead st in next st,* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch in first hdc. (24 beads)
Make second draw string. Weave second drawstring through spaces starting on opposite side. Tie ends together with an overhand knot.
Optional method round 12: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join. Yarn over, move up one bead to the hook, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull yarn through,. You should now have three loops on your hook, with the bead on the middle loop. Yarn over and pull through all three loops. You just completed an hdc bead stitch. *Hdc in next st, hdc bead st in next st,* repeat around. Join with a slip stitch in first hdc. (24 beads)
