Wednesday, January 28, 2009
SUZIE'S MY OH MY CHERRY PIE HAT (C)
Used to be in February all the bakeries and restaurants featured cherry pie. Do they still do that? It was to honor the legend of George Washington, the hatchet and the cherry tree. I cannot tell a lie, the story has been debunked. Shoot, why do people have to take the fun out of everything?
So in honor of George, the hatchet and the cherry tree, my hat for February is a cherry pie. See the fluted crust topped with a pile of cherries?
Thanks go to Jo in NY for testing the pattern.
SIZE: Baby 16 (Youth 18, Woman 20)
GAUGE: 6 sc = 2 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn Red Heart Super Saver
Approximately 1.5, (2, 2.5) ounces Cherry, 1 ounce Buff
J (6.00mm) Hook
NOTES:
1. Read all instruction through before beginning hat.
2. Work is all done from the wrong side until the “crust”.
3. Only turn when instructions tell you to.
4. Pull slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
FPHDC = front post half double crochet
BPHDC = back post half double crochet
If you aren’t sure how to make FPHDC and BPHDC, see stitch instructions at:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/stitches.php
CHERRIES:
ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with slipstitch to form ring. Ch 1, *sc in ring, ch 4, repeat from * 5 times. Slip stitch in first sc. [6 loops]
ROUND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. Hold loops to the backside of work on this and each sc round. Slip stitch in first sc. [12 sc]
ROUND 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 4, sc in same st. *Ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in same st. Repeat from * around. Ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 3, join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 loops]
ROUND 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. Sc in next 2 sc, join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Turn over and check out the ”cherries”. Aren’t they cute? Okay continuing on:
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 4, sc in same st. *Ch 4 and sc in next sc, 3 times, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in same st. Repeat from * around. Ch 4 and sc in next sc, 3 times. Ch 3, join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 loops]
ROUND 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. Sc in next 4 sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]
ROUND 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 4, sc in same st. *Ch 4 and sc in next sc, 5 times, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in same st. Repeat from * around. Ch 4 and sc in next sc, 5 times. Ch 3, join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 loops]
Baby Size - ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in same stitch. Sc in each sc around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 sc]
Youth/Woman Size – ROUND 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around. Sc in next 6 sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [48 sc]
Baby/Youth Size - ROUND 9: Ch 1, sc in same stitch. *Ch 4, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Ch 3, slip stitch in first sc. [42 (48) loops]
Woman Size – ROUND 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 4, sc in same st. *Ch 4 and sc in next sc, 7 times, ch 4, sc in next sc, ch 4, sc in same st. Repeat from * around. Ch 4 and sc in next sc, 7 times. Ch 3, join with a slipstitch in first sc. [54 loops]
All Sizes - ROUND 10: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join. Sc in each sc around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. [42 (48, 54) sc]
All Sizes - ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join. *Ch 4, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Ch 3, join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 (48, 54) loops]
Repeat rounds 10 and 11 until you have a total of 16 (18, 20) rounds, ending with round 10.
Fasten off Cherry.
CRUST:
ROUND 1: From the right side working in the front loop only. Join buff, sc, 5 dc, sc {shell} in same stitch. *Skip 1 sc, sc, 5 dc, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Shells will be crowded, but that’s okay. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. Ch 1 turn. [21 (24, 27) shells]
ROUND 2: Slipstitch in unused loop of sc where first shell was made. Ch 1, sc in unused or front loop of each sc of round 16 (18, 20). Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 (48, 54) sc]
ROUND 3: Ch 2, turn, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 2. [42 (48, 54 hdc)
If some how you don’t end up with 48 hdc (including the beginning ch 2) this is where you can fudge it. Instead of making a slipstitch around the beginning chain 2, slipstitch around the first true hdc.
ROUND 4: Ch 2, *BPHDC around next hdc, FPHDC around next hdc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 2. DO NOT turn.
ROUNDS 5-6: Ch 2, *BPHDC around the BPHDC, FPHDC around the FPHDC. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 2.
Fasten off Buff and weave in ends.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
MY BEADED PLAYING CARD CASE (C)
I'm giving playing cards as a gift to friend who's a card playing maniac and wanted something different for her to store them. So crocheted this little case.
Then I thought, for Valentine's Day this little case is just the right size for a box of Conversation Hearts. There are probably other candies that would fit as well.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 oz
33 pony beads
I crochet hook
Yarn needle
5/8 inch button
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. When working in rounds, without joining, mark the start of each round with a marker. A bobby pin is a good marker. I don’t usually use a marker, I just judge it by the tail left over after crocheting round 1.
3. PB = place bead. This You Tube video is very good at showing how to place beads in single crochet:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wI-ocOA3o7M
INSTRUCTIONS:
String 33 beads on yarn before beginning.
Ch 10
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (7) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 8 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds. [20 sc]ROUND 2: 2 sc in first sc of round 1, sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in center st of 3 sc group, sc in 9 sts. [22 sc]
ROUNDS 3-4: Sc in each sc. [22 sc]
ROUND 5: *Sc in 1 st, PB in next st. Repeat from * 11 times. [22 sc]
ROUNDS 6-7: Sc in each st. [22 sc]
ROUND 8: *Sc in 1 st, PB in next st. Repeat from * 11 times. [22 sc]
ROUNDS 9-10: Sc in each st. [22 sc]
ROUND 11: *Sc in 1 st, PB in next st. Repeat from * 11 times. [22 sc]
ROUNDS 12-15: Sc in each st. [22 sc]
ROUND 16: Insert box of playing cards into case. The 15th round should come very near the top of the box. Mark the st at the right back corner of box. Remove box and sc around until 1 st before marked st. Slip stitch in that st and marked st. Ch 1, turn.
BUTTON FLAP: Worked over 9 sts
Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 2-6: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 7: Sc dec over first 2 sts, sc in 2 sts, ch 1, skip 1, sc in 2 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 8: Sc dec over first 2 sts, sc in 3 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Sew button under buttonhole for closure.
If you want a handle on My Beaded Playing Card Case, follow the instructions on the Crayon Purse.
Saturday, January 24, 2009
MY BEADED VALENTINE BAG (C)
SIZE: Approximately 8.5 inches wide and 9.5 inches tall.
MATERIALS:Worsted Weight yarn, approximately 2.5 ounces
(2 ounces main color and .5 ounce contrast)
72 Pony Beads
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn needle
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn needle
INSTRUCTIONS:Before beginning string 72 pony beads on yarn of your choice. I always string 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: Ch 1, 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. 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)
Round 13: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc 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)
Rounds 16-23: Repeat rounds 12-15 twice
Round 24: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join and each hdc around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (48 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. (24 loops)
Round 26: Ch 1, sc in loop formed by ch 1, hdc, *slipstitch in next sc, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, repeat from * around. End with slipstitch in sc, 2 sc in loop. Join with slip stitch in first sc.
Fasten off weave in ends.
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: Ch 1, 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. 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)
Round 13: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as join, hdc 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)
Rounds 16-23: Repeat rounds 12-15 twice
Round 24: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as join and each hdc around. Join with a slip stitch in first sc. (48 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. (24 loops)
Round 26: Ch 1, sc in loop formed by ch 1, hdc, *slipstitch in next sc, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, repeat from * around. End with slipstitch in sc, 2 sc in loop. Join with slip stitch in first sc.
Fasten off weave in ends.
DRAWSTRINGS: Make 2
Ch 4, work all stitches in the first ch, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, chain 2, slipstitch.
Ch 90, work all stitches in the fourth chain from hook, 3 tr, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 tr, ch 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, chain 2, slipstitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Weave drawstrings through spaces made by round 25, tie ends together with an overhand knot.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
MY STARS (C)
This is the star I ended up using on my flag afghan, the ones in the pattern turned out way to large to sew 50 on the blue field.
MATERIALS:
Small amount of yarn of your choice
Crochet hook in size appropriate for your yarn
NOTES:
1. Read instruction completely before beginning.
2. For worsted weight yarn I used a H hook.
3. Remember to pull that slipstitch tight so that it nearly disappears.
Crochet hook in size appropriate for your yarn
NOTES:
1. Read instruction completely before beginning.
2. For worsted weight yarn I used a H hook.
3. Remember to pull that slipstitch tight so that it nearly disappears.
Round 1: Ch 2, work 5 sc in second chain from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (5 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 3 sc in each sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, work 3 sc in each sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sc)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in first sc, ch 5, slip st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in last ch, skip 2 sc; rep from * around, end with a slipstitch in first sc. (5 points)
Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for sewing the star to your project.
Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough for sewing the star to your project.
Saturday, January 17, 2009
SUZIE’S TEXTURED BABY SWEATER AND HAT (C)
Thanks go to Virginia for testing this pattern. Using her suggestions there are a minimum of ends to weave in. That is always a good thing.
I hope you will enjoy crocheting this little sweater and hat.
EDITED 1/18/09
SIZE: 6-9 months
MATERIALS:Worsted Weight Yarn approximately 7 ounces
Crochet hook size: I (5.50 mm)
Yarn needle
Two ½ inch buttons
Needle and thread to attach buttons
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
3. Single crochet decrease = sc dec: Pull up a loop in the next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook at once.
4. Turning chain does not count as a stitch.
5. Set in photo was crocheted using LB Pound of Love.
6. Bernat Softee Baby and an E hook worked up to a newborn size.
7. If it matters to you, reverse the buttonholes to the opposite side for a boy. Or make buttonholes in both bands and sew the buttons on the side to match where you want the holes.INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting at the yoke, chain 39 loosely
Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and next 5 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 14 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in last 6 chs. (46 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 7 sts. (54 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 8 sts. (62 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 9 sts. (70 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 10 sts. (78 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 11 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 24 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 11 sts. (86 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 26 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 12 sts. (94 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 13 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 28 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 13 sts. (102 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 30 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 14 sts. (110 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 15 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 32 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 15 sts. (118 sc)
Row 11 (dividing row): Ch 1, turn, sc in 17 sts, skip next 24 sts for armhole, sc in next 18 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 17 sts, skip 24 sts for second armhole, sc in last 17 sts. (71 sts)
Row 12: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, *dc next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * across. (71 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, dc in first st, *sc in next dc, dc in next sc. Repeat from * across. (71 sts)
Rows 14-28: Repeat rows 12 and 13. End with row 12. Sweater should measure approximately 9 inches from neckline. (71 sts) DO NOT fasten off.
BUTTONHOLE BAND
Row 1 (right side): Ch 1, do not turn, working in end of rows work 27 sc spaced evenly across front. (27 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc (buttonhole), sc in next 5 sc, ch 1, skip next sc (buttonhole), sc in remaining sc. (25 sc, 2 ch 1 spaces)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and in each ch 1 space across. Do not fasten off. (27 sc)
Slipstitch in the 3 rows of buttonhole band. Ch 1, sc in 19 sts of beginning chain, 2 sc in next st, sc in remaining 18 chains. (39 neckline sts)
Now proceed to the button band.
BUTTON BAND
Row 1: With right side facing and working in end of rows, work 27 sc spaced evenly across front. (27 sc)
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Do not fasten off. (27 sc)
COLLAR
Row 1: Turn, slipstitch in the 4 rows of button band. Working in the 39 neckline sts, ch 1, sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * across row. (39 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dc in first st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * across row. (39 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first st, *dc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * across row. (39 sts)
Rows 4-9: Repeat row 2 and 3, end with row 3. Collar should measure approximately 3 inches. (39 sts)SLEEVE
Round 1: With right side facing, having body toward you, join yarn with a sc at underarm, sc in same stitch and in 24 yoke sts, 2 sc underarm. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (28 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, dc in same st, *sc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Sc in last st. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (28 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, turn, dc in sc, *sc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (28 sts)
Rounds 4-16: Repeat round 3 until sleeve is approximately 6 inches from underarm. Do not fasten off.
Round 17 (decrease round): Ch 1, turn only if necessary to be working on right side, *sc decrease over next 2 sts (counts as a sc). Repeat from * around. (14 sc)
Rounds 18-20: Ch 1, do not turn, sc in same st as join and in each sc around. (14 sc)
Fasten off.FINISHINGWeave in ends and sew buttons on button band under buttonholes.HAT
Round 1: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 2, (here and throughout ch 2 doesn’t count as first dc), 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working a dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, *dc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (48 sts)
Rounds 6-13: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, *dc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (48 sts)
Hat, measured flat, should be approximately 5.5 inches. (48 sts)
Rounds 14-16: Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (48 sts)
Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Friday, January 02, 2009
SUZIE'S SNOWMAN KID'S HAT (C)
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Happy New Year!
This is the first in what I plan to be a series of hats in 2009. 2007 it was scarves and 2008 it was bags, the links to those posts are on the right hand side of this blog.
SIZE:
Children’s 18 (20) inch
GAUGE:
8 dc = 2 inches
3 dc and 2 sc rounds = 2 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
Worsted weight yarn, small amount black
Worsted weight yarn, small amount orange
Worsted Weight yarn, small amount for scarf
Polyfil
F (4.0 mm) and G (4.5 mm) crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Decorative button (optional)
Pom-pom (optional)
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through completely before beginning.
2. Always pull joining slipstitch tight.
3. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch.
4. Links to the special stitches are at the bottom of instructions.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet
INSTRUCTIONS:
SNOWMAN HEAD
Round 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]
Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]
Rounds 7-12: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]
Round 13: Ch 1, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]
Round 14: Ch 1, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 15: Ch 1, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc[
HAT
Round 17: Ch 1, *sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 18: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [36 dc]
Round 19: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [48 dc]
18 inch size Round 20: Ch 2, *dc in 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [54 dc[
20 inch size Round 20: Ch 2, *dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [60 dc]
Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. [54 sc (60 sc)]
Round 22: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc.
[54 dc (60 dc)]
Round 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. [54 sc (60 sc)]
Round 24: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc [60 dc])
Round 25: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc [60 sc])
Round 26: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc [60 sc])
Round 27: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc [60 sc])
Round 28: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc [60 dc])
Round 29: Ch 2, *fpdc around dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around first fpdc. [54 sts (60 sts)]
Round 30: Ch 2, *fpdc around fpdc, bpdc around bpdc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around first fpdc. [54 sts (60 st)]
Round 31: Ch 2, *fpdc around fpdc, bpdc around bpdc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around first fpdc. [54 sts (60 sts)]
Fasten off, weave in ends.
EYES (make 2)
With black yarn and F hook, make a Magic Ring, draw up the first loop, yo, draw up another loop, yo, draw up anther loop (5 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 5 loops. Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing. Close Magic Ring tightly.
NOSE
Round 1: With orange yarn and F hook, make a Magic Ring and sc 4 times in ring. Do not join. Close Magic Ring tightly.
Rounds 2-3: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (4 sc)
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
(I sewed a few stitches through the nose with the orange yarn to shape the nose.)
Sew eyes to round 8, be careful that the line of joins on snowman are to the back.
Sew nose between eyes on round 10.
Stuff head with Polyfil.
INSIDE OF HAT
Round 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew inside of hat to round 16 of head.
SCARF
For scarf make a dc foundation stitch piece about 40 stitches long. Fasten off.
Cut 6 pieces of yarn about 4 inches long for fringe. Fold a piece of yarn in half and pull through end of scarf, 3 on each end. Incorporate tails with the fringe knots. Trim fringe evenly.
SNOWMAN’S HAT
With black yarn and I/5.5mm crochet hook
Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd chain from hook. Join in first sc. [6 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]
Round 6: Ch 1, working in back loop only, sc in each st. [30 sc]
Round 7-9: Ch 1, sc in each st. [30 sc]
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in 3 st, sc dec over next 2 st. [24 sc]
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in each st. [24 sc]
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 1 st, 2 sc in next st. [36 sc]
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in two st, 2 sc in next st. [48 sc]
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each st. [48]
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
With red yarn and I hook, ch 32, for hat band. Fasten off and tie around hat.
Put a small amount of Polyfil in hat and sew or glue to snowman’s head.
SNOWMAN STOCKING HAT:
Children’s 18 (20) inch
GAUGE:
8 dc = 2 inches
3 dc and 2 sc rounds = 2 inches
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
Worsted weight yarn, small amount black
Worsted weight yarn, small amount orange
Worsted Weight yarn, small amount for scarf
Polyfil
F (4.0 mm) and G (4.5 mm) crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Decorative button (optional)
Pom-pom (optional)
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through completely before beginning.
2. Always pull joining slipstitch tight.
3. Beginning chains do not count as a stitch.
4. Links to the special stitches are at the bottom of instructions.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
fpdc = front post double crochet
bpdc = back post double crochet
INSTRUCTIONS:
SNOWMAN HEAD
Round 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]
Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]
Rounds 7-12: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]
Round 13: Ch 1, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]
Round 14: Ch 1, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 15: Ch 1, *sc dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc[
HAT
Round 17: Ch 1, *sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 18: Ch 2, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [36 dc]
Round 19: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [48 dc]
18 inch size Round 20: Ch 2, *dc in 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [54 dc[
20 inch size Round 20: Ch 2, *dc in 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. [60 dc]
Round 21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. [54 sc (60 sc)]
Round 22: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc.
[54 dc (60 dc)]
Round 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. [54 sc (60 sc)]
Round 24: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc [60 dc])
Round 25: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc [60 sc])
Round 26: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc [60 sc])
Round 27: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc [60 sc])
Round 28: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc [60 dc])
Round 29: Ch 2, *fpdc around dc, bpdc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around first fpdc. [54 sts (60 sts)]
Round 30: Ch 2, *fpdc around fpdc, bpdc around bpdc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around first fpdc. [54 sts (60 st)]
Round 31: Ch 2, *fpdc around fpdc, bpdc around bpdc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around first fpdc. [54 sts (60 sts)]
Fasten off, weave in ends.
EYES (make 2)
With black yarn and F hook, make a Magic Ring, draw up the first loop, yo, draw up another loop, yo, draw up anther loop (5 loops on hook), yo and draw through all 5 loops. Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing. Close Magic Ring tightly.
NOSE
Round 1: With orange yarn and F hook, make a Magic Ring and sc 4 times in ring. Do not join. Close Magic Ring tightly.
Rounds 2-3: Sc in each st around. Do not join. (4 sc)
Fasten off, leaving tail for sewing.
(I sewed a few stitches through the nose with the orange yarn to shape the nose.)
Sew eyes to round 8, be careful that the line of joins on snowman are to the back.
Sew nose between eyes on round 10.
Stuff head with Polyfil.
INSIDE OF HAT
Round 1: With white yarn and G hook, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in sc, 2 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Sew inside of hat to round 16 of head.
SCARF
For scarf make a dc foundation stitch piece about 40 stitches long. Fasten off.
Cut 6 pieces of yarn about 4 inches long for fringe. Fold a piece of yarn in half and pull through end of scarf, 3 on each end. Incorporate tails with the fringe knots. Trim fringe evenly.
SNOWMAN’S HAT
With black yarn and I/5.5mm crochet hook
Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd chain from hook. Join in first sc. [6 sc]
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in next 3 st, 2 sc in next st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]
Round 6: Ch 1, working in back loop only, sc in each st. [30 sc]
Round 7-9: Ch 1, sc in each st. [30 sc]
Round 10: Ch 1, sc in 3 st, sc dec over next 2 st. [24 sc]
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in each st. [24 sc]
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in 1 st, 2 sc in next st. [36 sc]
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in two st, 2 sc in next st. [48 sc]
Round 14: Ch 1, sc in each st. [48]
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
With red yarn and I hook, ch 32, for hat band. Fasten off and tie around hat.
Put a small amount of Polyfil in hat and sew or glue to snowman’s head.
SNOWMAN STOCKING HAT:
Row 1: Loosely ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch across, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Rows 2-22: Working in back loops only, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)
Fold wrong sides together and slipstitch front loop of row 22 and foundation chain together, fasten off leaving a 5 inch length of yarn.
Tuck beginning tail inside. With yarn needle weave remaining length of yarn through ends of rows at top of hat, pull tightly to close opening, thread tail to inside and knot together with beginning tail and cut off about ½ inch long.
Turn up cuff.
Glue pom-pom to top of hat. When glue is dry sew or glue hat to snowman’s head.
Magic ring
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/
Double crochet foundation stitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCm1mnyRCfI
Front post double crochet
http://www.crochetkitten.com/tutorials/fpdc.html
Back post double crochet
http://www.crochetkitten.com/tutorials/bpdc.html
Fold wrong sides together and slipstitch front loop of row 22 and foundation chain together, fasten off leaving a 5 inch length of yarn.
Tuck beginning tail inside. With yarn needle weave remaining length of yarn through ends of rows at top of hat, pull tightly to close opening, thread tail to inside and knot together with beginning tail and cut off about ½ inch long.
Turn up cuff.
Glue pom-pom to top of hat. When glue is dry sew or glue hat to snowman’s head.
Magic ring
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/tutorials/magic-ring-right-handed/
Double crochet foundation stitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCm1mnyRCfI
Front post double crochet
http://www.crochetkitten.com/tutorials/fpdc.html
Back post double crochet
http://www.crochetkitten.com/tutorials/bpdc.html
