Sunday, December 27, 2009
SUZIES HEART BOOKMARK
Many thanks to Diane P for testing this pattern.
SIZE:
Worked in size 3 thread the heart is about 2 inches across.
MATERIALS:Size 3 crochet cotton
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
or
Size 10 crochet cotton
Size 7 steel crochet hook
NOTES:1. Read instruction all the way through before beginning bookmark.
2. Bookmark may be crocheted from any size thread or yarn with appropriate hook.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion crochet thread.
INSTRUCTIONS:HEART:
Round 1: Chain 4, make all stitches in the first chain. 3 tr, 3 dc, chain 1, 1 tr, chain 1, 3 dc, 3 tr, chain 2, slipstitch.
Round 2: Chain 3, in first tr make sc and hdc, in next stitch 3 hdc, in next stitch 2 hdc, 1 sc in next 4 stitches, ch 1, dc in tr. Ch 59 (69 for size 10 thread), sc in the 10th ch from hook to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in dc. Ch 1, sc in next four stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch, 3 hdc in next stitch, hdc and sc in next stitch, chain 3 and slipstitch at base of beginning ch 3.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
TASSEL:Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the ring at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the heart and tail, allow to dry.
Friday, December 25, 2009
SUZIE’S DOILY BERET
Many thanks to my testers, Jo in NY and Darlene K.
MATERIALS:
Woman’s (19-21 inches)
Caron Simply Soft approximately 2.5 ounces, 132 yards
Crochet hook size H (5.0 mm)
Youth’s (16-18 inches)
Bernat Satin Sport approximately 1.75 ounce, 132 yards
Crochet hook size G (4.5)
Yarn needle
Youth’s (16-18 inches)
Bernat Satin Sport approximately 1.75 ounce, 132 yards
Crochet hook size G (4.5)
Yarn needle
SIZE: Woman’s average
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Ch 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. For lack of a better name I call this a scallop.
3. About slipstitches, pull tight the joining ones, but not the ones in the top of the scallops.
4. If the larger size is a bit too large, switch to a G (4.5 mm) hook for the last 4 rounds.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ROUND 1: Ch 4, join slipstitch to form ring. Ch3, (count as first dc), 15 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in ch 3. (16 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 4. Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next dc. *Sc in next dc. Ch 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next dc. Rep from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first ch of ch 4. (8 shells)
ROUND 3: Ch 5. *Slipstitch in center st of scallop, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 2 . Rep from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5 (48 sts).
ROUND 4: Ch 3 (count as first dc), dc in each st and ch around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 4. Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next 2 dc. *Sc in next dc. Ch 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join with slipstitch in first ch of ch 4. (16 shells)
ROUND 6: Ch 5. *slipstitch in center st of scallop, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 2 . Rep from * around. Join with slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5 (96 sts).
ROUNDS 7-11: Ch 3 (count as first dc), dc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (96 sts)
At this point beret should be about 11-12 inches across
ROUND 12: Ch 3, dc in 9 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 10 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (88 sts)
ROUND 13: Ch 3, dc in 3 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 9 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in last 5 sts. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (80 sts)
ROUND 14: Ch 3, dc in 7 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 8 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (72 sts)
ROUND 15: Ch 3, dc in 3 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 7 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (64 sts)
ROUNDS 16-19: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in first sc. (64 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
ROUND 2: Ch 4. Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next dc. *Sc in next dc. Ch 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next dc. Rep from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first ch of ch 4. (8 shells)
ROUND 3: Ch 5. *Slipstitch in center st of scallop, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 2 . Rep from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5 (48 sts).
ROUND 4: Ch 3 (count as first dc), dc in each st and ch around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (48 sts)
ROUND 5: Ch 4. Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next 2 dc. *Sc in next dc. Ch 3, dc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch. Skip next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Join with slipstitch in first ch of ch 4. (16 shells)
ROUND 6: Ch 5. *slipstitch in center st of scallop, ch 2, dc in sc, ch 2 . Rep from * around. Join with slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5 (96 sts).
ROUNDS 7-11: Ch 3 (count as first dc), dc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (96 sts)
At this point beret should be about 11-12 inches across
ROUND 12: Ch 3, dc in 9 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 10 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (88 sts)
ROUND 13: Ch 3, dc in 3 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 9 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in last 5 sts. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (80 sts)
ROUND 14: Ch 3, dc in 7 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 8 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (72 sts)
ROUND 15: Ch 3, dc in 3 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. *Dc in 7 dc, work dc dec over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Ending with dc in last 3 sts. Join with a slipstich in top of ch 3. (64 sts)
ROUNDS 16-19: Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in first sc. (64 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sunday, December 20, 2009
WINE BOTTLE GIFT BAG
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn (1.5 to 2 ounces)
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
SIZE: 750ml bottleNOTES:1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Double Crochet V-stitch = double, chain 1, double (dc, ch 1, dc)
3. There are instructions to crochet a chain for a tie. But I like the look of 30 inches of ribbon used as the tie.
INSTRUCTIONS:
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 4, dc in join. *Skip 1 st, dc, ch 1, dc all in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 4. (12 Dc V-sts)
Rounds 4-19: Slipstitch into first ch space, ch 4, dc in same space. * Dc, ch 1, dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 4. (12 Dc V-sts)
Round 20: Slipstitch into first ch space, ch 3, 2 dc in same space. * 3 Dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 3. (12 Shells)
TIE: Ch 70. Weave tie in and out of the V-sts of round 18.
FUN FUR WINE BOTTLE GIFT BAG
Thanks Cherie for testing this pattern.
MATERIALS:
Fun Fur yarn about 55 yards
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
30 inches of ribbon for bow
SIZE: 750ml bottle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Double Crochet V-stitch = double, chain 1, double (dc, ch 1, dc)
3. Due to the nature of Fun Fur the bag is worked loosely.
4. I find that the wrong side is furrier than the right side, so I turn the bag wrong side out before inserting wine bottle.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 10 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (10 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. (20 sts)
Round 3: Ch 4, dc in join. *Skip 1 st, dc, ch 1, dc all in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 4. (10 Dc V-sts)
Rounds 4-15: Slipstitch into first ch space, ch 4, dc in same space. * Dc, ch 1, dc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 4. (10 Dc V-sts)
TIE: Weave ribbon in and out of the V-sts of round 13.
A LOT A RUFFLES FELTED BAG
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight feltable yarn
Approximately 7 ounces main color (200 g)
and 3.5 ounces (50 g) for trim and straps
K and I crochet hooks
Yarn needle
APPROXIMATE SIZE:
Bag:
Before felting laid flat, width bottom 16 inches, top 12 inches, height 11 inches
After felting laid flat, width bottom 10 inches, top 8 inches, height 8 inches
Straps: Before felting 21 inches. After felting 18 inches.
GAUGE: Unimportant, but bag should be worked loosely.
PATTERN NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Decrease used isn’t your conventional hdc dec, but what seems to work best for this pattern. Decrease (dec over 2 sts); yarn over, insert hook in next st, yarn over and pull loop through, yarn over, insert hook in next st , yarn over and pull loop through, yarn over and pull through all 5 loops of hook.
3. Before working each set of decreases lay work flat with round 1 (sc round) centered at bottom. The first decrease, of each decrease round, should be 2 stitches from the fold. The number of stitches worked before the decreases worked out right for me, but in case yours doesn’t always check to be sure. It isn’t crucial that the number of stitches before the decrease is the same, just that the decreases are worked at the folded edge.
4. When working in the back loop of the hdc work into the VERY back loop leaving two loops on the front free.
5. Always crochet over the tails when possible. They will be locked in place by the felting process.
6. Check your bag often during the felting process. The straps tend to tangle and you will need to untangle and give them a stretch.
7. The photos of the bag before felting show a 7 ruffle version, don't let that confuse you.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With main color and K hook, ch 46
Round 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (43) to last chain. Work over yarn tail for remainder of this round. 3 sc in last ch. Work in the unused loops on opposite side of starting chain, sc in each chain. (44 stitches) Join with a slip stitch in top of first sc. [92 sc]
Rounds 2-4: Ch 2 (this counts as turning ch, not the first stitch, throughout), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [92 hdc]
Round 5: Ch 2, dec over 2 sts, twice, hdc in 42 sts, dec over 2 sts twice, hdc in 42 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dec. [88 sts]
Round 6: Ch 2, hdc in the back loop of each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [88 hdc]
Rounds 7-8: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [88 hdc]
Round 9: Ch 2, hdc in 2 sts, dec over 2 sts, twice, hdc in 40 sts, dec over 2 sts twice, hdc in 38 sts. Join with a slipstitch in back loop of first hdc. [84 sts]
Round 10: Ch 2, hdc in the back loop of each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [84 hdc]
Rounds 11-12: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in back loop of first hdc. [84 hdc]
Round 13: Ch 2, hdc in 3 sts, dec over 2 sts, twice, hdc in 38 sts, dec over 2 sts twice, hdc in 35 sts. Join with a slipstitch in back loop of first hdc. [80 sts]
Round 14: Ch 2, hdc in the back loop of each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [80 hdc]
Rounds 15-16: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [80 hdc]
Round 17: Ch 2, hdc in 5 sts, dec over 2 sts, twice, hdc in 36 sts, dec over 2 sts twice, hdc in 30 sts. Join with a slipstitch in back loop of first hdc. [76 sts]
Round 18: Ch 2, hdc in the back loop of each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [76 hdc]
Rounds 19-20: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [76 hdc]
Round 21: Ch 2, hdc in 7 sts, dec over 2 sts, twice, hdc in 34 sts, dec over 2
sts twice, hdc in 27 sts. Join with a slipstitch in back loop of first hdc. [72 sts]
Round 22: Ch 2, hdc in the back loop of each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [72 hdc]
Rounds 23-24: Ch 2, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [72 hdc]
Round 25: Ch 2, hdc in 8 sts, dec over 2 sts, twice, hdc in 32 sts, dec over 2 sts twice, hdc in 24 sts. Join with a slipstitch in back loop of first hdc. [68 sts]
Fasten off main color.
Round 26: Ch 2, hdc in the back loop of each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [68 hdc]
Round 27-28: Ch 2, hdc in each stitch around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. [68 sc]
Round 29: (Welt round): Ch 1, slipstitch in the next st and the unused loop of the hdc in round 26, repeat around. This will create a welt. Join in top of first slipstitch. [68 sts]
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
Stitches marked for ruffles.
RUFFLES:
Ruffle Row 1: Lay bag flat with the bottom of the bag at the top. Mark the third st of unused loops of the hdc of rounds 5, 9, 13, 17, 21 and 25, on the right and left sides. These sts are where the ruffles begin and end. With bottom of bag up, attach main color yarn with a slipstitch in the right hand marked st. Ch 2, 2 dc in same st. 3 dc in each st across to the other marked st. 3 dc in last st. Fasten off.
Repeat the ruffle using the other rounds of unused loops. You will have 6 ruffles on one side of bag.
Ruffle Row 2: Attach the trim color with a sc in the first st of ruffle row 1. Sc in each st across. Fasten off.
Bag ready for felting.CORD FOR STRAPS: Make 2 with trim color
Round 1: With I hook, leaving an 8 inch tail, ch 2, 5 sc in second chain from hook. Do not join.
Round 1: With I hook, leaving an 8 inch tail, ch 2, 5 sc in second chain from hook. Do not join.
Round 2-until 21 inches long: Sc in back loop of next sc. Continue working sc in back loop until cord is 36 inches long. You will be working from the inside of a tube.
Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail.
Fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail.
ATTACH STRAPS:
Lay bag flat and mark 3 ½ inches in from each side on front and back. These are the locations where you will sew the ends of the straps in place. Using a yarn needle attach the straps at the markers. (One strap to each side.) When sewing the strap, place the bottom of the strap at the base of the welt round. Reinforce the area where the handles and bag are joined by weaving the tail back and forth through the stitches several times. Remove all markers.
Lay bag flat and mark 3 ½ inches in from each side on front and back. These are the locations where you will sew the ends of the straps in place. Using a yarn needle attach the straps at the markers. (One strap to each side.) When sewing the strap, place the bottom of the strap at the base of the welt round. Reinforce the area where the handles and bag are joined by weaving the tail back and forth through the stitches several times. Remove all markers.
Monday, December 14, 2009
CHRISTMAS CARD POUCH CONTEST 2009
Here are the entries in the 2009 Christmas Card Pouch Contest.
The members of our Yahoo Group voted and Shawn is the winner. Shawn's entry is the green one.
Thank you both for entering the contest. The prize is on it's way.
Suzetta
Suzetta
12/14/09 Shawn received her prize today. Here is what she won.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
SUZIE’S SPORTS WEIGHT BABY MITTS
SIZE: 0-3 months
MATERIALS:
Sports weight yarn (Light) about 3/4 ounce
Size F (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needle
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The first 15 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. Move your marker up every round.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (16 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (20 sts)
Rounds 5-15: Work even. (20 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.25 inches.
Round 16: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (10 sc, 10 ch 1 sp)
Round 17: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (20 sts)
Round 18: Ch 1 (do not count as first sc), sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (20 sts)
TIES:
Chain 55, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
SIZE: 3-6 months
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-15: Work even. (24 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.25 inches.
Round 16: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (12 sc, 2 ch 1 sp)
Round 17: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 sts)
Round 18: Ch 1 (do not count as first dc), sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (24 sts)
TIES:
Chain 55, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The first 15 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. Move your marker up every round.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (16 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (20 sts)
Rounds 5-15: Work even. (20 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.25 inches.
Round 16: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (10 sc, 10 ch 1 sp)
Round 17: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (20 sts)
Round 18: Ch 1 (do not count as first sc), sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (20 sts)
TIES:
Chain 55, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
SIZE: 3-6 months
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-15: Work even. (24 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.25 inches.
Round 16: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (12 sc, 2 ch 1 sp)
Round 17: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 sts)
Round 18: Ch 1 (do not count as first dc), sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (24 sts)
TIES:
Chain 55, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
SUZIE'S WORSTED WEIGHT BABY MITTS
SIZE: 0-3 months
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn (Medium) about 1 ounce
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needle
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The first 14 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. Move your marker up every round.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (16 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (20 sts)
Rounds 5-14: Work even. (20 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.5 inches.
Round 15: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (10 sc, 10 ch 1 sp)
Round 16: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (20 sts)
TIES:
Chain 50, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The first 14 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. Move your marker up every round.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (16 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (20 sts)
Rounds 5-14: Work even. (20 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.5 inches.
Round 15: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (10 sc, 10 ch 1 sp)
Round 16: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (20 sts)
TIES:
Chain 50, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
SIZE: 3-6 months
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-14: Work even. (24 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.5 inches.
Round 15: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (12 sc, 12 ch 1 sp)
Round 16: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 sts)
TIES:
Chain 50, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
Rounds 5-14: Work even. (24 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3.5 inches.
Round 15: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (12 sc, 12 ch 1 sp)
Round 16: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 sts)
TIES:
Chain 50, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
SUZIE’S FRATERNAL STRIPES BABY MITTS
SIZE: 0-3 months
MATERIALS:
Sock yarn (Super Fine) about 1/2 ounce (15 gm)
Size D (3.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn Needle
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The first 19 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. Move your marker up every round. Okay confession, I only used a marker for the first 5 rounds, once I was working even I just counted the rounds and eyeballed it.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (32 sts)
Rounds 6-20: Work even. (32 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3 inches.
Round 21: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (16 sc, 16 ch 1 sp)
Round 22: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (32 sts)
Round 23: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (32 sts)
TIES:
Chain 70, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The first 19 rounds are worked in continuous rounds. Move your marker up every round. Okay confession, I only used a marker for the first 5 rounds, once I was working even I just counted the rounds and eyeballed it.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. DO NOT join, place marker. (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc in each st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)
Round 4: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (24 sts)
Round 5: Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat around. (32 sts)
Rounds 6-20: Work even. (32 sts)
Mitt should measure about 3 inches.
Round 21: Sc, ch 1, skip 1. Repeat around. Slipstitch in first sc. (16 sc, 16 ch 1 sp)
Round 22: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st and ch 1 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (32 sts)
Round 23: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc), dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (32 sts)
TIES:
Chain 70, Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.
SUZIE’S LITTLE WREATH
SUZIE’S LITTLE WREATH
Bookmark, Ornament, Pin or Fridgie
SIZE: about 1 3/8 inches
MATERIALS:
Size 10 crochet thread
Size 7 steel hook
Small Ouchless hair elastic
Embellishments; ribbon, seed beads
Optional:
Pin back
Magnet
Monofilament
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. Wreath can be worked with a larger elastic and yarn with an appropriate size hook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: 30 sc around elastic. (30 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, skip join, *3 dc in next st, slipstitch in next st. Repeat from * around. 3 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in ch 1. (15 3 dc groups)
For pin, ornament or fridgie fasten off. For bookmark continue below.
BOOKMARK:
TAIL:
Ch 69, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in same st as first ch.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.TASSEL:Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the star and tail, allow to dry.
EMBELLISH:
Glue on bead berries and bow.
HOLLY BOOKMARK
MATERIALS:Size 10 Crochet thread
Size 7 Steel crochet hook
Needle with eye large enough to accept thread
Red seed beads for holly berries
NOTES:1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Leaves and berries maybe worked with any size yarn or thread just use the appropriate size hook for the yarn.
3. Leaf stitches are worked by inserting hook under two loops of the chain. When you work in the unused loop of chain there will only be a single loop. That’s why you work over the tail to make it match the first side.
SPECIAL STITCH:
Picot = Ch 3, slipstitch in 3rd ch from hook.
HOLLY LEAF:
Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sc in last ch, picot, sc in same st. Working in the unused loops of foundation ch and over the tail, repeat from * to *, sc in last ch, slipstitch in first sc.
TAIL:
Ch 69, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. Sc in each chain, slipstitch in same st as first ch. DO NOT fasten off.
2nd HOLLY LEAF
2nd HOLLY LEAF
Ch 12, slipstitch in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sc in last ch, ch 1. Working in the unused loops of foundation ch sc in first ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, picot, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch*, sc in last ch, slipstitch in first sc.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
TASSEL:
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the star and tail, allow to dry.
BERRIES:
Glue three red seed beads to base of leaves. As an alternative make the berries with French knots of red thread.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the star and tail, allow to dry.
BERRIES:
Glue three red seed beads to base of leaves. As an alternative make the berries with French knots of red thread.
Sunday, December 06, 2009
POINSETTIA
SIZE: About 2.75 inches
MATERIALS:
Size 3 crochet thread
MATERIALS:
Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needle with eye large enough for crochet thread
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion Crochet thread
4. A smaller poinsettia can be crocheted with size 10 thread and a size 7 steel hook.
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion Crochet thread
4. A smaller poinsettia can be crocheted with size 10 thread and a size 7 steel hook.
5. For bookmark instructions see here.
ROUND 1: With yellow, ch 4, join to form a ring. Ch 1, working over beginning tail, 7 sc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. Fasten off. (7 sc)
ROUND 2: Attach red with a slipstitch in the sc before the join. Working over the yellow tail, *Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, slipstitch in of next sc on round 1. Repeat from * around. Join with a slitpstich in same st is first slipstitch. (7 petals)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part liquid starch with 2 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the starch solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the poinsettia and tail, allow to dry.
SUZIE'S POINSETTIA BOOKMARK
SIZE: About 2,75 inches
MATERIALS:Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needle with eye large enough for crochet thread
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion Crochet thread
4. A smaller poinsettia can be crocheted with size 10 thread and a size 7 steel hook.
ROUND 1: With yellow, ch 4, join to form a ring. Ch 1, working over beginning tail, 7 sc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. Fasten off. (7 sc)
ROUND 2: Attach red with a slipstitch in the sc before the join. Working over the yellow tail, *Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, slipstitch in of next sc on round 1. Repeat from * around. Join with a slitpstich in same st is first slipstitch. (7 petals)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TAIL:
Attach green with a slipstitch in any slipstittch between petals. Ch 70, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. Sc in each ch, slipstitch in same st where green was attached.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TASSEL:
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part liquid starch with 2 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the starch solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the poinsettia and tail, allow to dry.
SUZIE’S 6 POINT STAR EMBELLISHMENT
SIZE: Star 2.25 inches across with size 3 thread
MATERIALS:
Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needle with eye large enough to accept crochet thread
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion Crochet thread
4. A smaller star can be crocheted with size 10 thread and a size 7 steel hook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form ring. Ch 2, 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 1, *2 sc, dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc, 2 sc all in the same st, skip next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in ch 1. (6 points)
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion Crochet thread
4. A smaller star can be crocheted with size 10 thread and a size 7 steel hook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form ring. Ch 2, 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 1, *2 sc, dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc, 2 sc all in the same st, skip next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in ch 1. (6 points)
For pin, ornament or embellishment fasten off and weave in ends.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the star and tail, allow to dry.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the star and tail, allow to dry.
Saturday, December 05, 2009
SUZIE’S 6 POINT STAR BOOKMARK
SIZE: Star 2.25 inches across with size 3 thread
MATERIALS:
Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needle with eye large enough to accept crochet thread
NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches in joins tight.
3. I used J&P Coates Royale Fashion Crochet thread
4. A smaller star can be crocheted with size 10 thread and a size 7 steel hook.
INSTRUCTIONS:
ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form ring. Ch 2, 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 1, *2 sc, dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc, 2 sc all in the same st, skip next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in ch 1. (6 points)
For pin, ornament or embellishment fasten off and weave in ends. For bookmark continue below.
TAIL:
Ch 59, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in same st as first ch.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
TASSEL:
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the star and tail, allow to dry.
Tuesday, December 01, 2009
SUZIE’S LITTLE ANGEL
SIZE: Angel 2.75 inches
MATERIALS:
Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needles with eye large enough for crochet thread
NOTE:
If crocheted of size 10 thread and appropriate hook angel will be about 1.75 inches.
INSTRUCTIONS:
HEAD: Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)
NECK:
Ch 1, slipstitch in next head st, sc in next st, slipstitch in next st. Don’t pull these slipstitches tight.
WINGS:
1st wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.
Twist work and slipstitch, sc, slipstitch in 3 sts of the neck.
2nd wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.
Twist work and 2 sc in first st sc in next st, 2 sc in last st of neck. Ch 2, turn.
SKIRT:
Row 1: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (7 dc)
Row 2: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (9 dc)
Row 3: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 7 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11 dc)
Row 4: 3 dc in first st, *slipstitch in next st, 3 dc in next st. Repeat from * four times. Slipstitch in last st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
STIFFEN:
Stiffen with your choice of stiffener. I use Vano liquid starch. I mix it 50/50 with water. Soak your angel, squeeze out the excess. I don't pin mine down just lay on a towel and shape. Allow to dry.
SUZIE’S LITTLE ANGEL BOOKMARK
SIZE: Angel 2.75 inches, over all length 13 inches
MATERIALS:Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needles with eye large enough for crochet thread
INSTRUCTIONS:
HEAD:
MATERIALS:Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needles with eye large enough for crochet thread
INSTRUCTIONS:
HEAD:
Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)
NECK:
Ch 1, slipstitch in next head st, sc in next st, slipstitch in next st. Don’t pull these slipstitches tight.
WINGS:
1st wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.
Twist work and slipstitch, sc, slipstitch in 3 sts of the neck.
2nd wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.
Twist work and 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st of neck. Ch 2, turn.
SKIRT:
Row 1: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (7 dc)
NECK:
Ch 1, slipstitch in next head st, sc in next st, slipstitch in next st. Don’t pull these slipstitches tight.
WINGS:
1st wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.
Twist work and slipstitch, sc, slipstitch in 3 sts of the neck.
2nd wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.
Twist work and 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st of neck. Ch 2, turn.
SKIRT:
Row 1: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (7 dc)
Row 2: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (9 dc)
Row 3: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 7 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11 dc)
Row 4 and Tail: 3 dc in first st, *slipstitch in next st, 3 dc in next st. Repeat once. Ch 49, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in same st as first ch. 3 dc in next st, *slipstitch in next st. Repeat once. 3 dc, slipstitch in last st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
TASSEL:
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the angel and tail, allow to dry.
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.
BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the angel and tail, allow to dry.
