Sunday, July 14, 2013
CURLICUE BOOKMARK
I'm still working on bookmarks for the school near my house. I want to have a slew of them made when school starts after Labor Day.
It wasn't until I was getting ready to shoot photos that I noticed how much like flowers these curlicues look.
SIZE:
Made with Red
Heart Super Saver total length is about 13 inches, 11 inches between curlicues
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight
yarn less than .5 ounce
US size G (4.5
mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Dc = double crochet
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- If your stitch counts are a little off don’t
fret, it isn’t brain surgery.
- All dc and sc are made in the top loops of the
chains.
- This length of bookmark should fit most books. To fit paperback books chain 37 for the
cord and second curlicue.
Large Curlicue:
Ch 10. Working in the top loops of chains: 6 dc in 3rd ch from hook, 6 dc in each remaining ch. Slip stitch in the ch where you made the last dc. (48 dc)
Cord:
Ch 47.
Small Curlicue:
Working in the top loops of chains: 6 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, 6 sc in each of the next 5 chs. Slip stitch in the ch where you made the last sc. (36 sc)
There
should be 40 chain stitches in between the curlicues. Remember close is good enough, don’t sweat
the small stuff.
Fasten off. Weave the tails through the curlicues.
Saturday, July 13, 2013
SNAKE BOOKMARK
SNAKE
BOOKMARK
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn small amount
Short piece of red yarn for
tongue
Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Polyfil (optional)
Wiggle eyes size 6mm
Wiggle eyes size 6mm
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- Head is worked from the inside.
- If you crochet loosely use a smaller hook.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Sc2tog = single crochet 2
together a decrease
St = stitch
INSTRUCTIONS:
HEAD:
Ch 2
Round 1: Working over the beginning tail, 6 sc in
second ch from hook.
Do not join.
Round 2: Sc in back loop of each sts.
Note: the head is worked from the inside.
Round 3: *Sc in back loop of next st, 2 sc in
next st. Repeat from * twice. (9 sts)
Round
4-5: Sc in back
loop of next sc. (9 sts)
Optional:
Put a very small amount of polyfil in head before finishing the sc2tog
round.
Round 6: Sc2tog in back loop of next 2 sc, repeat
4 times.
TAIL:
Ch 40. Slip stitch in 2nd ch from hook and next 3
chs. Sc in 15 chs, hdc in each ch to the
last 3 chs. Sc in last 3 chs.. Fasten off leaving about a 6 inch tail.
Use the yarn
tail to sew the tail evenly to the head and reinforce the neck.
FINISHING HEAD:
Weave the end of the
beginning tail through the round 1 single crochets. Pull beginning tail tight to close the
nose.
Choose the best looking side
of the head and pull a piece of red yarn through the nose near the bottom of
head and tie in a tight knot for the tongue.
Run one end of yarn back inside head so that only one tail is showing
for tongue. Cut about 1/2 inch long.
Glue wiggle eyes on round 3,
leaving one sc free between the eyes.
(see photo for placement)
Thursday, July 11, 2013
CAR ON THE ROAD BOOKMARK
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight yarn, small
amount approximately 1/8 ounce
4 yards of yellow or white
worsted weight yarn (from outside of skein)
Car button
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Crochet hook small enough to
fit through shank of button (I used a 5/1.90 mm)
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- If you don’t have a crochet hook small enough to
pull the yarn through the button you can sew it on with the beginning tail
and a tapestry needle.
- When placing the car button place the small hook
from the top of the car.
- Yarn in the photo is CraftSmart Value (Michaels)
Gray and Caron One Pound Sunflower.
- I bought the buttons at JoAnn and Michaels.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
St = stitch
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 10
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
remaining st. (9 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 turn, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc
in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in remaining sts. (11 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1 turn, sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc
in remaining 5 sts. (12 sts)
Row 4: Ch 1 turn, sc in 5 sts. Pull up loop in next st, remove hook and
using your small hook pull loop through the shank on the button. Replace I hook and pull yarn snug and
complete that sc and sc in remaining sts.
(12 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
YELLOW LINE AND TAIL:
Using yarn from
the outside of the skein and leaving a 4 inch tail, ch 30. Cut yarn tail about 2 yards long and pull
through to fasten off. Thread yarn
through the tapestry needle and starting on the right hand edge of the road
weave over and under the holes in the center. Snug the chain up to the edge. When
you get to the left end, weave back going over and under the opposite way you
did the first time. When you are back to
the chain, slip stitch in each chain.
Fasten off
leaving about a 4 inch tail.
TASSEL:
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain 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.
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain 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.
WILD BLUE YONDER PLANE BOOKMARK
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight yarn, small
amount approximately 1/8 ounce
Plane button
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Crochet hook small enough to
fit through shank of button (I used a 5/1.90 mm)
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- If you don’t have a crochet hook small enough to
pull the yarn through the button you can sew it on with the beginning tail
and a tapestry needle.
- Yarn in the photo is Caron One Pound Sky Blue
(now isn’t that appropriate).
- I bought the buttons at JoAnn and Michaels.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc = double crochet
St = stitch
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 6.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next
ch. Pull up loop in next ch, remove hook
and using your small hook pull loop through the shank on the button. Replace I hook and pull yarn snug and
complete that sc and sc in remaining 2 chs.
(5 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn.
2 sc in first st, sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in last st. (7 sts)
Row 3: (really a round) Ch 1, turn.
(Sc, hdc, dc) in next st. (Hdc,
sc) in next st. (Hdc, dc, hdc) in next
st. Sc in next st. (Hdc, dc) in next st. Hdc in next st. 2 sc in last st. Sc in side of work, Now work into the free loops of the beginning
ch and over beginning tail. 2 sc in
first ch. Sc in 4 chs. Slip stitch in
side of row 2. Slip stitch in first sc
of this rnd, slip stitch in next st..
DO NOT fasten off.
TAIL:
Ch 30.
Fasten off
leaving about a 4 inch tail.
TASSEL:
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain 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.
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain 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.
TRAIN ON THE TRACKS BOOKMARK
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight yarn, small
amount approximately 1/8 ounce
4 yards of gray or silver
worsted weight yarn (from outside of skein)
Train Engine button
I (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Crochet hook small enough to
fit through shank of button (I used a 5/1.90 mm)
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before beginning.
- If you don’t have a crochet hook small enough to
pull the yarn through the button you can sew it on with the beginning tail
and a tapestry needle.
- When placing the train button place the small
hook from the wheel side of the train.
- Yarn in the photo is CraftSmart Value (Michaels)
Gray and Red Heart Super Saver Warm Brown.
- I bought the buttons at JoAnn and Michaels.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
St = stitch
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 10
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each
remaining st. (9 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1 turn, sc in 4 sts. Pull up loop in next st, remove hook and
using your small hook pull loop through the shank on the button, put hook through
from the wheels side. Replace I hook and
pull yarn snug and complete that sc and sc in remaining sts. (9 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1 turn, sc across. (9 sts)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
TRACKS AND TAIL:
Using yarn from
the outside of the skein and leaving a 4 inch tail, ch 30. Cut yarn tail about 2 yards long and pull
through to fasten off. Thread yarn
through the tapestry needle and starting on the right hand edge weave over and
under the holes in the groove between rows 1 and 2. Snug the chain up to the edge. When you get to the left end, weave back
going over and under the opposite way you did the first time. Repeat between rows 2 and 3. When you are back to the chain, slip stitch
in each chain.
Fasten off
leaving about a 4 inch tail. (there will
probably be enough yarn left for the tassel.
TASSEL:
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain 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.
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain 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.
Thursday, July 04, 2013
LADYBUG ON A LEAF BOOKMARK
I'm just getting started on a project to make dozens of bookmarks to give to the local school's reading specialist.
This is the first of what I hope will be several posts of bookmark ideas that I've had in my head for some time.
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight
yarn, small amount approximately 1/8 ounce
Ladybug button
I (5.5 mm)
Crochet Hook
Crochet hook
small enough to fit through shank of button (I used a 1.5 mm)
Tapestry needle
NOTES:
- Read instructions through before
beginning.
- If you don’t have a crochet hook
small enough to pull the yarn through the button you can sew it on with
the beginning tail and a tapestry needle.
- It’s a little tricky working around
the button, if you need to make an extra stitch that’s okay. Don’t sweat the small stuff.
- Yarn in the photo is Red Heart Super
Saver in Tea Leaf.
- I bought the ladybugs buttons at
JoAnn and Michaels.
ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Sc = single
crochet
Hdc = half double
crochet
Dc = double
crochet
INSTRUCTIONS:
LEAF:
Ch
4, remove hook from loop just pulled up.
Using the small hook pull loop of yarn through shank of button. Replace I hook in loop and snug up against
the button. Ch 4.
Round 1:
Sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 chs, hdc in next ch,
2 hdc in last ch, ch 2, sc in 2nd ch from hook (forms a small picot), 2 hdc in same
st as last 2 hdc. Now working over beginning tail and in free loops of
foundation chain, hdc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, hdc in next st, sc in last
st. Join with slip stitch in the first sc of rnd.
STEM:
Ch
30. Fasten off leaving about a 4 inch
tail.
TASSEL:
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain of stem 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.
Using yarn from the outside of the skein cut 3 strands of yarn about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the last chain of stem 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.
