Saturday, March 21, 2009
SUZIE’S GRANNY SQUARE HAT
A special thank you to Jo NY for being my tester.
SIZES: Woman’s average, Toddler’s
MATERIALS:
WOMEN’S:
Worsted weight (4) yarn, colors of your choice
I ((5.5mm) Crochet hook
TODDLER’S:
Red Heart Soft Baby (3) yarn
G (4.5mm) Crochet hook
Yarn needle
GAUGE:
Worsted weight square = 5 inches
RH Soft Baby square = 4 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning
2. I like to weave in the ends as I go. After fastening off a round I weave the tail through the back loops of the double crochets. After working the ch 3 and first dc I weave the beginning tail through the back loops of the dc of previous round.
3. Pay special attention to sewing the corners of the top square to the seams of the side squares.
4. Pull slipstitch tight, so that it nearly disappears.
SPECIAL STITCH:
Reverse single crochet = rev sc stitch instructions with photos here:
GRANNY SQUARE: (make 5)
Ch 4, slipstitch in first ch to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in the ring; * Ch 2, 3 dc in the ring, repeat from * twice. End with ch 2. Join with a slipstitch to the top of the ch 3. Fasten off. (4 3 dc groups)
Round 2: Attach yarn with a slipstitch in any corner. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner. * 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the next corner. Repeat from * twice. End with a slipstitch in the top of the ch 3. Fasten off. (8 3 dc groups)
Round 3: Attach yarn with a slipstitch in any corner. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner. *3 dc between next pair of 3 dc groups. 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next corner. Repeat from * twice. End with 3 dc between next pair of 3 dc groups. Join with a slipstitch in the top of the ch 3. Fasten off.
Round 4: Attach yarn with a slipstitch in any corner. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner. *3 dc between next pair of 3 dc groups, twice. 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next corner. Repeat from * twice. End with 3 dc between next pair of 3 dc groups, twice. Join with a slipstitch in the top of the ch 3. Fasten off.
JOINING SQUARES:
Join the five squares into a cross by holding the squares right sides together and whip stitching through the outside loops only. Now whip stitch the sides together from the center square down.
HAT BAND:
Round 1: Attach yarn with a sc in any corner. Sc in each dc and each ch 2 space (do not crochet into the seams). Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. (56 sts)
Rounds 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (56 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, rev sc in each stitch around. DO NOT join. (56 sts)
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to join and weave in ends.
EMBELLISHMENT:
MY IRISH ROSE
Leaving a 6 inch tail for sewing flower to hat, ch 4; join with a slipstitch to form ring.
Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1. *Dc in ring, ch 1, 7 times. Join with a slipstitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (8 dc and 8 spaces)
Round 2: *Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1, slipstitch in the next dc, repeat from * 6 times. Ch 1, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp, ch 1. Join with a slipstitch in the joining slipstitch. (8 petals)
Round 3: Ch 1, from the back, slipstitch around the post of the first dc of round 1. Ch 5, to count as the first bpdc and the first ch 2. *Bpdc around the next dc of round 1, ch 2, repeat from * 6 times. Join with a slipstitch in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5. (8 bpdc and 8 spaces)
Round 4: *Ch 1, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, ch 1, slipstitch in the next dc, repeat from * 6 times. Ch 1, 5 dc in the next ch 2 sp, ch 1. Join with a slipstitch in the joining slipstitch. (8 petals)
Fasten off and use beginning tail to sew to hat.
Friday, March 20, 2009
Two Color Version of the Hobnail Frosting Cozy
Thursday, March 19, 2009
HOBNAIL FROSTING CONTAINER COZY - A RECYCLING PROJECT (C)
I was going to add a handle and use this for a tiny Easter basket, but like it just the way it is. I'm going to use it to put a few flowers in and give to a friend who recently lost a loved one.
MATERIALS:Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 oz total
Empty container from prepared frosting
H (5.0mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends
GAUGE: 4 dc = 1 inch
SIZE: 3.75 inches tall, 3.5 inches in diameter
NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning.
2. Beginning chains DO NOT count as a stitch throughout.
3. Always pull your slipstitches tight. When changing colors; as you pick up the dropped color (color you are changing to) pull it tight.
Round 1: With color 1, ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Change to color 2 (if using more than one color) and join by inserting hook in the back loop of the first sc and pulling a loop of color 2 through with a slipstitch. Drop color 1. (32 sts)
Compare the piece just crocheted to the bottom of the frosting container. It should be about the same size or slightly smaller.
Round 4: Work this round in the back loop only. With color 2, ch 1, sc in each st around. Change to color 1 and join by inserting hook in first sc and pulling a loop of color 1 through with a slipstitch. Drop color 2. (32 sts)
Round 5: (Bumpy round) With color 1, ch 1, sc in first st, *tr next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Change to color 2 and join by inserting hook in first sc and pulling a loop of color 2 through with a slipstitch. Drop color 1. (32 sts)
Rounds 6-16: Repeat rounds 4 and 5 until there are 6 bumpy rounds. End with round 4. (32 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
SUZIE’S BANANA BERRY EASTER EGG COVER (C)
MATERIALS:
Small amount (2/10 ounce) of worsted weight yarn
Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook
Plastic Easter egg
SIZE:
Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference
NOTES:
1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull your slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. The eggs I used are from Wal-Mart $2 for 42 eggs. To fit slightly larger eggs use the pattern for light weight yarn (below), or try using a size I (5.5mm) hook.
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (Remember to pull that slipstitch tight.) (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 5-10: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 5 sts, sc dec over next two sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (13 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Insert plastic egg small end first.
Friday, March 13, 2009
SUZIE’S BERNAT SOFTEE BABY EASTER EGG COVER (C)
MATERIALS:
Small amount of Bernat Softee Baby
Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook
Plastic Easter egg
SIZE:
Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference
NOTES:1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull your slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (Remember to pull that slipstitch tight.) (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (21 sts)
Round 7-12: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (21 sts)
Round 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 4 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts . Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Insert plastic egg small end first.
SUZIE’S BERNAT BABY COORDINATES EASTER EGG COVER (C)
MATERIALS:
Small amount of Bernat Baby Coordinates
Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook
Plastic Easter egg
SIZE:Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference.
NOTES:1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull your slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. You can use another yarn, however Baby Coordinates gives an interesting texture.
SIZE:Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (Remember to pull that slipstitch tight.) (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 6-11: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 3 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 4 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 4 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts . Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Insert plastic egg small end first.
Size G (4.5mm) crochet hook
Plastic Easter egg
SIZE:Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference.
NOTES:1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull your slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. You can use another yarn, however Baby Coordinates gives an interesting texture.
SIZE:Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (Remember to pull that slipstitch tight.) (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 6-11: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 3 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 4 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 4 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts . Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Insert plastic egg small end first.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
MY SHAMROCK GARLAND (C)
People have mentioned making garland out of My Shamrock Pin. This is how I did just that. Certainly not the only way, but sure an easy way.
Length: 9 shamrocks = 45 inches
Materials:
Crochet hook size I (5.5 mm)
Small amount green (or color of your choice) worsted weight yarn
Shamrock:
Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.
Petal (make 3): Chain 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, slip stitch in ring.
Stem: Chain 4, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, and remaining two chains. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
To join into garland:
Ch 10, slipstitch in first chain, to make a loop.
Ch 10, slipstitch in the top of the chain 3, on the left side of the center shamrock petal.
*Ch 15, slipstitch in the top of the chain 3, on the left side of the center shamrock leaf. Repeat from * until about 4 inches shorter than desired length.
Ch 20, slipstitch in the 10th ch from hook, to form a ring.
Hang from rings.
Materials:
Crochet hook size I (5.5 mm)
Small amount green (or color of your choice) worsted weight yarn
Shamrock:
Chain 4, join with a slip stitch in first chain to form a ring.
Petal (make 3): Chain 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, slip stitch in ring.
Stem: Chain 4, slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook, and remaining two chains. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
To join into garland:
Ch 10, slipstitch in first chain, to make a loop.
Ch 10, slipstitch in the top of the chain 3, on the left side of the center shamrock petal.
*Ch 15, slipstitch in the top of the chain 3, on the left side of the center shamrock leaf. Repeat from * until about 4 inches shorter than desired length.
Ch 20, slipstitch in the 10th ch from hook, to form a ring.
Hang from rings.
Friday, March 06, 2009
PUPPY PLAY PUFFY (C)
With the new puppy playing fetch in the house, the ball had to go. So whipped this up for those throwing and running games. Sharky likes it so much he plays by himself. Good thing it doesn't have any stuffing in it ,because it would have been shaken out by now.
Materials:
About 2 ounces of worsted weight cotton
Crochet hook size G ((4.5mm)
Disk: (make 2)
Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring
Round 1: Ch 4 to count as first dc and first ch 1; work (dc, ch 1) 15 times in ring. Join with a slipstitch to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (16 dc and 16 ch 1 spaces)
Round 2: Slipstitch into first ch 1 space. Ch 4 to count as first dc and first ch 1, work (dc, ch 1) 3 times in same ch 1 space. *(Dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (64 dc and 64 ch 1 spaces)
Round 3: Slipstitch into first ch 1 space. Ch 3, slipstitch in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch of round. (64 ch 3 loops)
Loop: Ch 35; slipstitch in first ch to make a loop, slipstitch in remaining chains. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch.
Fasten off. Weave in ends on all three pieces..
Hold disks wrong sides together. Run the loop through the center ring. Then run loop through one of the ch 1 spaces on each disk. Run the loop through itself and pull the loop tight.
About 2 ounces of worsted weight cotton
Crochet hook size G ((4.5mm)
Disk: (make 2)
Ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring
Round 1: Ch 4 to count as first dc and first ch 1; work (dc, ch 1) 15 times in ring. Join with a slipstitch to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (16 dc and 16 ch 1 spaces)
Round 2: Slipstitch into first ch 1 space. Ch 4 to count as first dc and first ch 1, work (dc, ch 1) 3 times in same ch 1 space. *(Dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. (64 dc and 64 ch 1 spaces)
Round 3: Slipstitch into first ch 1 space. Ch 3, slipstitch in next ch 1 space. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch of round. (64 ch 3 loops)
Loop: Ch 35; slipstitch in first ch to make a loop, slipstitch in remaining chains. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch.
Fasten off. Weave in ends on all three pieces..
Hold disks wrong sides together. Run the loop through the center ring. Then run loop through one of the ch 1 spaces on each disk. Run the loop through itself and pull the loop tight.
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
DOGGIE KONG (C)
We have a new addition to our family. He is a REALLY active 5 month old Yorkie adopted from the Humane Society. I made these to keep the little guy amused. Sizes: Large 4 inches, Small 3 inches measured flat
Materials:
Small amount of cotton worsted weight yarnSize G (4.5mm) crochet hook
Stitch marker
Notes:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning.
2. The Doggie Kong is worked in continuous rounds, no joins. Mark your rounds with your preferred stitch marker.
Large 4 inch
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around. (30 sc)
Rounds 6 -10: Sc in each st around. (30 sc)
Round 11: *Sc in next 3 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Round 12: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around (18 sc)
Round 13: *Sc in next st, sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around. (12 sc)
Round 14: *Sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around. (6 sc)
Fasten off weave in ends
Fill with treats, dog food, Milk Bones….dogs love eating their regular food out of their Doggie Kong
Small 3 inch:
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around. (24 sc)
Rounds 5 -8: Sc in each st around. (24 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in next 2 sts, sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around. (18 sc)
Round 10: *Sc in next st, sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around. (12 sc)
Round 11: *Sc next 2 sts tog, repeat from * around. (6 sc)Fasten off weave in ends
Fill with treats, dog food, Milk Bones….dogs love eating their regular food out of their Doggie Kong
A TISKET A TASKET (C)
This is Jo NY version, I love her use of color.
Thanks for sharing Jo.
A Tisket A Tasket
A Tisket a tasket,
A green and yellow basket.
I wrote a letter to my love,
But on the way I dropped it.
I dropped it, I dropped it,
And, on the way I dropped it.
A little boy picked it up,
And put it in his pocket.
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 5 oz for large
Small amount of worsted weight for trim.
9 inch plastic canvas round (or suitable subsitute) for base of large basket
CD for base of small basket
Optional handle: 13.5 inches long, 3 sq wide 7 mesh plastic canvas
H (5.0mm) crochet hook
GAUGE: 4 dc = 1 inch
SIZES:Large: 10 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches tall
Small: 5.5 inches in diameter and 4.5 inches tall
NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning.
2. I got my plastic canvas round at Michaels.
3. Always pull your slipstitches tight.
4. Beginning chains DO NOT count as a stitch throughout.
5. Don’t look to close, I didn’t start with a full skein of yellow and ran out of yarn on side round 9 on the large basket, so went straight to round 10.
6. I used contrasting yarn for side round 10 and the trim around the bottom.
SPECIAL STITCHES:
Reverse single crochet = rev sc stitch instructions with photos here:http://www.freepatterns.com/content/content.html?content_id=17
Slant Stitch = Skip next st, dc in next 3 sts, yo, insert hook in skipped st and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice.
LARGE BASKET
INSIDE BASE:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, (dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, (dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, (dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 sts)Fasten off, weave ends into back of work.
Round 6: Ch 2, (dc in 4 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (72 sts)
Round 7: Ch 2, (dc in 5 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (84 sts)
Round 8: Ch 2, (dc in 6 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (96 sts)
Fasten off.
OUTSIDE BASE: Round 1-8: Repeat rounds 1 - 8 of inside base but DO NOT fasten off. Ch1.
Round 9: Put both pieces together, wrong sides facing each other. Working through both layers, insert hook through same st as slipstitch and through any dc on the other layer. Work a *hdc in each st. Insert plastic canvas round before closing. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (96 hdc)
SIDES:
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (Notice there are three loops, work the sc in the back two loops leaving the front one free). Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (96 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in 3 sts, yo, insert hook in sc before the 3 dc (the last st of round 1) and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Slant st made. *Skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc, yo, insert hook in skipped sc and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (96 sc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (96 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (96 sc)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in 3 sts, yo, insert hook in sc before the 3 dc (the last st of round 5) and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Slant st made. *Skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc, yo, insert hook in skipped sc and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 slant sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (96 sc)
Round 8: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (96 dc)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (96 sc)
Fasten off main color.
Round 10: Join contrast color with a slipstitch in any sc. Ch 1, rev sc in each st around. DO NOT join. (96 rev sc)
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to join and weave in ends.
BOTTOM TRIM:
Remember that round of hdc where you left a free loop? With the opening toward you, join yarn with a slipstitch in any free loop of the hdc round.
Rev sc in free loops of the hdc round, around. DO NOT join.
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to join and weave in ends.SMALL BASKET
INSIDE BASE:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, (dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, (dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)
Fasten off.
OUTSIDE BASE:
Round 1-4: Repeat rounds 1 - 4 of inside base but DO NOT fasten off. Ch1.
Round 5: Put both pieces together, wrong sides facing each other. Working through both layers, insert hook through same st as slipstitch and through any dc on the other layer. Work a *hdc in each st. Insert plastic canvas round before closing. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
SIDES:
Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (Notice there are three loops, work the sc in the back two loops leaving the front one free). Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in same stitch as join, dc in next 2 sts, yo, insert hook in sc before the 3 dc (the last st of round 1) and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Slant st made. *Skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc, yo, insert hook in skipped sc and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 slant sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 4: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 6: Ch 2, dc in 3 sts, yo, insert hook in sc before the 3 dc (the last st of round 5) and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Slant st made. *Skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc, yo, insert hook in skipped sc and draw up a loop even with the hook, yo and draw through two loops on hook twice. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 slant sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Round 8: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
Fasten off main color.
Round 10: Join contrast color with a slipstitch in any sc. Ch 1, rev sc in each st around. DO NOT join. (48 rev sc)
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to join and weave in ends.
BOTTOM TRIM:
Remember that round of hdc where you left a free loop? With the opening toward you, join yarn with a slipstitch in any free loop of the hdc round.
Rev sc in free loops of the hdc round, around. DO NOT join.
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to join and weave in ends.
OPTIONAL HANDLE:
Cut 3 pieces of yarn each about 3 feet long. (I used 2 green and one yellow.) Using a running stitch leave a tail at least 8 inches long at each end of the plastic canvas strip. Use the ends to sew handle to inside of basket. Tie three ends together after sewing. I put a drop of Tacky glue on the knot, and after it dried cut the ends short.
Monday, March 02, 2009
SUZIE’S BEADED EASTER BAG
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight yarn, approximately 2.5 ounces
72 Pony Beads
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning.
2. Always pull your slip stitches tight.
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 ch 1 over each bead and in each hdc around, skip ch 2 and join in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 14: 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 15-20: Repeat rounds 12-14 twice.
Rounds 21-23: Ch 2, hdc in same st as join and each st around. Join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
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:
First Egg:
Ch 5
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 5 dc in last ch, (after 3 of the 5 dc work over the tail for the rest of this round). Working in the unused loop of the beginning ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. Remember to pull that slipstitch tight so it almost disappears. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 6 sts, sc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (18 sts)
Ch 90, DO NOT fasten off.Second egg:
Round 1: 3 dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 sc in next ch. Okay this is the trick, *pull the loop on the hook up large enough to pass the ch and completed first egg through, tighten the loop around hook and chain*. Sc in the same ch, work on opposite side of ch in unused loops, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 dc in same ch as the beginning 3 dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat instructions between the * in round 1. Sc in next st, 2 sc in next 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (18 sts)
Fasten off weave in end, yep only one end, if you crocheted over the beginning end.
Worsted Weight yarn, approximately 2.5 ounces
72 Pony Beads
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning.
2. Always pull your slip stitches tight.
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 ch 1 over each bead and in each hdc around, skip ch 2 and join in first hdc. (48 hdc)
Round 14: 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 15-20: Repeat rounds 12-14 twice.
Rounds 21-23: Ch 2, hdc in same st as join and each st around. Join with slip stitch in first hdc. (48 hdc)
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:
First Egg:
Ch 5
Round 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 5 dc in last ch, (after 3 of the 5 dc work over the tail for the rest of this round). Working in the unused loop of the beginning ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 sc in last ch. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. Remember to pull that slipstitch tight so it almost disappears. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 6 sts, sc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (18 sts)
Ch 90, DO NOT fasten off.Second egg:
Round 1: 3 dc in 3rd chain from hook, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 sc in next ch. Okay this is the trick, *pull the loop on the hook up large enough to pass the ch and completed first egg through, tighten the loop around hook and chain*. Sc in the same ch, work on opposite side of ch in unused loops, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 dc in same ch as the beginning 3 dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 4 sts, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat instructions between the * in round 1. Sc in next st, 2 sc in next 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (18 sts)
Fasten off weave in end, yep only one end, if you crocheted over the beginning end.
Sunday, March 01, 2009
SUZIE’S EASTER EGG COVER (C)
I'm having a great time crocheting these Easter Egg Covers out of some of my little balls and partial skeins. I've included instructions for both worsted weight and light weight yarns.
WORSTED WEIGHT (4)Small amount (2/10 ounce) of worsted weight yarn
Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook
Plastic Easter egg
SIZE:
Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference
NOTES:
1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull your slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. The eggs I used are from Wal-Mart $2 for 42 eggs. To fit slightly larger eggs use the pattern for light weight yarn (below), or try using a size I (5.5mm) hook.
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (Remember to pull that slipstitch tight.) (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st as join. *Skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 2. (5 shells)
Round 6: Slipstitch in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same st as slipstitch. *Skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 2. (5 shells)
Round 7: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 5 sts, sc dec over next two sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (13 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Insert plastic egg small end first.
LIGHT WEIGHT (3)MATERIALS:Small amount of light weight yarn (sample is Bernat Softee Baby)
Size H (5.0mm) crochet hook
Plastic Easter egg
SIZE:Fits plastic eggs that are about 2 ½ inches tall and 5 ½ inches in circumference
NOTES:
1. Read pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull your slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. The eggs I used are from Wal-Mart $2 for 42 eggs.
Round 1: Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (Remember to pull that slipstitch tight.) (5 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join. *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Sc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * twice. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st as join. *Skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st. Repeat from * 4 times. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 2. (6 shells)
Round 7: Slipstitch in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same st as slipstitch. *Skip 2 sts, 3 dc in next st. Repeat from * 4 times. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 2. (6 shells)
Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (18 sts)
Round 9: Ch 1, sc in same st as join. *Sc in next 3 sts, sc dec over next two sts, sc in 4 sts, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in 4 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts . Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (15 sts)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Insert plastic egg small end first.
