Suzies Stuff

WAFFLE CAP

2012-01-26T13:56:00.000-08:00

SIZE: 11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Rounds 6-7: Knit.

Rounds 8-9: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.

Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Next round Larger size only: *Knit (48 sts)

Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

WAFFLE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-26T13:21:00.000-08:00

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

SIZES:

18 (unstretched) inch circumference by 18 inch length

(19 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces for sleep sack and cap

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Red Heart Fiesta in pink.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Rounds 7-8: Knit.

Rounds 9-10: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 7-10 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge, ending with round 10.

Next round: K8 (9), *yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.
Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

WAFFLE CAP

SIZE: 11-14 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce for cap only

Small amount of worsted weight yarn (green and brown)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

INSTRUCTIONS:

With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Rounds 6-7: Knit.

Rounds 8-9: * K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 6-9 until cap measures about 5 (5.5) inches from cast on edge ending with round 9.

Next round Larger size only: *K 7, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Next round Larger size only: *Knit (48 sts)

Next round: *K6, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K5, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in one of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn and use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

BASKETWEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-22T11:27:00.000-08:00

Thank you Virginia in WA for testing this pattern.

SIZES:

21 inch circumference by 17 inch length

(23 inch circumference by 19 inch length)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (sleep sack and cap)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound Soft Pink.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using a stretchy cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Rounds 1-6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 until sleep sack measures about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K8 (9), yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 6 rounds: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

BASKETWEAVE CAP

SIZE: 12-14 inches

NOTES:

Change to double point needles when necessary.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 ounce cap only

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, cast on 48 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Rounds 1-6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Begin basketweave pattern:

Rounds 11-14: *K4, P4. Repeat from * around.

Rounds 15-18: *P4, K4. Repeat from * around.

Repeat rounds 11-18 once, cap should measure about 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: *K1, K2tog, K1, P4. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Next round: *K3, P1, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Next round: *K3, P2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Next round: *K1, K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Next round: *K2tog, P1. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Next round: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in ether of these two ways:

1. Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

ACCORDION CAP

2012-01-13T12:53:00.000-08:00

ACCORDION CAP

SIZES: 14 and 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.25 ounce

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle
Set of double pointed needles to match
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16" needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)

Rounds 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: Purl.

Rounds 11-14: Knit.

Rounds 15-18: Purl.

Rounds 19-22: Knit.

Rounds 23-26: Purl.

Rounds 27-29: Knit.

Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Larger size only: Knit.

Round 30: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Round 31: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Round 32: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Round 33: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 34: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Round 35: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Round 36: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in ether of these two ways:

1. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2012-01-13T12:24:00.000-08:00

ACCORDION SLEEP SACK AND CAP

SIZES: Approximately 22 inch circumference by 18 inch length (24 inch by 20 inch)

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn approximately 6 ounces (8 ounces)

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) 16 inch circular knitting needle

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)double point needles for cap

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

GAUGE:

16 sts = 4 inches

NOTES:

Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound in Sage.
Directions for a larger sleep sack are in parentheses.
If you don’t want to use the picot cast on cast on in any stretchy cast on, then proceed with instructions.

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 2 st, transfer st from right needle to left. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 2 until desired number of stitches are on the needle.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 (88) sts using picot cast on.

Place marker and begin working in the round.

Round 1: Knit

Round 2-6: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Rounds 7-11: Purl.

Rounds 12-16: Knit.

Repeat rounds 7-16 until you have 7 (8) purl sets.

Sleep sack should measure about 16 (18) inches from cast on edge. Stretch slightly to measure.

Next 5 rounds: Knit.

You will have 10 knit rounds at this point.

Next round: *K 8 (9), yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Next round: Knit.

Next 5 rounds: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Next round : Knit.

Bind off knitwise.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 90 (100). Slipstitch in the back bump of the 2nd chain from hook and each remaining chain. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut two 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring with the tails. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Cut three 10 inch lengths of yarn, fold in half, pull loops through the opposite end of the drawstring and pull tight.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets. Pull to close and tie bow.

ACCORDION CAP

SIZES: 14 and 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn

US size 10.5 (6.5 mm)16 inch circular knitting needle US size 10.5 (6.5 mm) double pointed needles
Tapestry needle
Marker

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16 inch needle, picot cast on 48 (54) sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit. (48 sts)

Rounds 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (48, 54 sts)

Round 6: Knit.

Rounds 7-10: Purl.

Rounds 11-14: Knit.

Rounds 15-18: Purl.

Rounds 19-22: Knit.

Rounds 23-26: Purl.

Rounds 27-29: Knit.

Larger size only: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Larger size only: Knit.

Round 30: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

Round 31: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

Round 32: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

Round 33: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 34: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Round 35: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Round 36: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Finish in ether of these two ways:

1. Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close.

Weave in ends.

2. Optional I Cord Knot, start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Tie I Cord in a knot.

Weave in ends.

GAMERS DICE BAG

2011-11-23T14:47:00.000-08:00

GAMER'S DICE BAG

SIZE: Measured flat 6 X 3.75 across.

MATERIALS:

Sock yarn or other fingering yarn about 18 gm

US size 3 (3.25 mm) double point needles

Stitch marker

Tapestry needle

Royale size 3 crochet thread

2 Beads (or more) for drawstring

Size D (3.0 mm) crochet hook

DIRECTIONS:

Cast on 48. Place marker, join and arrange on 3 needles (18, 12, 18) being careful not to twist.

Round 1: P. (48 sts)

Round 2-3: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Round 4: K. (48 sts)

Round 5: P. (48 sts)

Round 6-7: *K2, P2. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Rounds: 8-10: K. (48 sts)

Round 11: K2, *K2tog, YO, K4. Repeat from * around. End with K2tog, YO, K2. (40 sts and 8 YO)

Round 12: K. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 3 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: P. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 4 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: P. (48 sts)

Knit until bag measures 5 inches from cast on edge.

Next round: P. (48 sts)

Next 2 rounds: K. (48 sts)

Start bottom and decreases.

Dec round 1: * K4, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)

Dec round 2: K. (40 sts)

Dec round 3: *K3, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (32 sts)

Dec round 4: K. (32 sts)

Dec round 5: *K2, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Dec round 6: K. (24 sts)

Dec round 7: *K1, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

Dec round 8: * K2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)

Cut the yarn leaving a 6-7 inch tail. With the tapestry needle run the tail through the remaining 8 stitches twice. Pull tight.

Weave in ends.

DRAWSTRING:

With crochet thread and D hook, chain at least 12 inches, this is just a minimum length you can make it as long as you want.

Weave the cord in and out of the eyelet holes. String a bead on each tail and push up far enough to tie a knot near the end of the chain. Trim tail and bring bead down to knot.

ANOTHER MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

2011-11-17T13:36:00.000-08:00

ANOTHER MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

This pattern is from guest designer;

Virginia in Wenatchee WA

Virginia knits, crochets, tats and about any other fancy work you can name. She makes most of her things for various charities that are close to her heart.

Materials:

Knitting needle US size 10 ½ 24 inch circular

1 set double pointed needles US 10 ½

1 yarn needle used for hiding ends

Approximately 6 ounces worsted weight yarn, (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

Sleep sack:

Cast on 100 stitches, and careful to not twist sts, join. Place marker on needle.

Work *K3, P2, ribbing around to marker for one inch.

Stitch Pattern:

Round 1: * sl 1, K2, psso, P2, repeat from * around to marker.

Round 2: * K1, YO, K1, P2, repeat from* around to marker.

Round 3: *K3, P2, repeat from * around.

Round 4: Repeat round 3.

Work in pattern until piece measures 18-19 inches. End with round 1. (80 sts)

Decrease round 1: K2, P2 around to marker. (80 sts)

Round 2: K2 tog, P2 tog around to marker. (40 sts)

Round 3: K1, P1, around to marker. (40 sts)

Round 4: K2 tog around to marker. (20 sts)

Round 5: Knit every stitch around. (20 sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around. (10 sts)

Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to thread through needle and put through the remaining stitches. Pull tight and finish off.

Mock cable hat

Cast on 50 sts. Join into circle careful to not twist stitches. Place marker

Work in K3, P2 ribbing for 1 inch.

Work in pattern stitch until piece measures 5 inches, ending with round 1.

(40 sts)

Decrease round 1: K2, P2 around to marker. (40 sts)

Round 2: K2 tog, P2 tog around to marker. (20 sts)

Round 3: K1, P1 around to marker. (20 sts)

Round 4: K2 tog around to marker. (10 sts)

Round 5: K around to marker. (10 sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around. (5 sts)

Cut yarn with long tail and finish like above.

MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET

2011-11-13T19:09:00.000-08:00

MOCK CABLE SLEEP SACK AND HAT SET
Copyright by Virginia Johnston 11/13/11

This pattern is from guest designer; Virginia in Wenatchee WA

Virginia knits, crochets, tats and about any other fancy work you can name. She makes most of her things for various charities that are close to her heart.

Materials:
This takes about 7 ounces of worsted weight yarn, I used Mainstay that I had in my stash.
Size 10 ½ 24 inch circular needles
Size 10 ½ Double pointed needles
Yarn needle for hiding ends
Stitch marker

Pattern:
Round 1: *sl 1,K2, psso, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2: *K1, YO, K1, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Rounds 3 & 4: *K3, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker.

Cast on 105 stitches, Join being careful to not twist sts. Place marker
Work 5 rounds of K3, P2, ribbing.

Now start Pattern and repeat these 4 rounds of pattern until piece measures
About 19 inches, ending with round 1.

Decrease rounds as follows: Switch to DP needles when needed.
Round 1: *K2, P2, K8, P2, repeat from * around to marker. (95sts)

Round 2: *K2tog, P2 tog, K2 tog( 4 times), P2 tog, repeat from around to marker. (49sts)

Round 3: *K1, P1, K4, P1, repeat from * around to marker . (49sts)

Round 4: K2tog around ending with K1. (25sts)

Round 5: K around. (25sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around, ending with K3 tog. (12sts)

Cut yarn leaving a tail long enough to thread through needle and run though the remaining sts on the knitting needle, pull up tight and finish off.

Hide ends of yarn and you are done.

This pattern can be made using more or less rounds of ribbing as you like.

Mock cable hat:

Using size 10 ½ double pointed needles
Cast on 48 stitches, join, careful to not twist stitches, place marker

Work 5 rounds of K2, P2 ribbing

Pattern:
Round1: *sl 1, K2, psso, P2, K5, P2, repeat from * around to marker.
Round 2: * K1, YO, K1, P2, K5, P2, repeat from* around to marker.
Rounds 3 & 4: * K3, P2, K5, P2.

Repeat these 4 rounds of pattern until total length is 5-5 ½ inches, ending with round 1.

Decrease rounds:
Round 1: *K2, P2, K5, P2 repeat from * around to marker. (44sts)

Round 2: *K2 tog, P2 tog, K2 tog, K1, K2 tog, P2 tog, repeat from* around to marker. (24sts)

Round 3: *K1, P1, K3,P1, repeat from* around to marker. (24sts)

Round 4: K2 tog around to marker. (12sts)

Round 5: K around to marker. (12sts)

Round 6: K2 tog around to marker. (6sts)

Cut yarn leaving a long enough tail to thread needle and pull through stitches remaining on knitting needle. Pull up tight , finish off and hide ends.

Dishcloth Baby Blanket

2011-09-02T14:39:00.000-07:00

Size:

Approximately 32 X 32 inches

Materials:

Two colors of worsted weight yarn about 10 ounces of each color

(20 ounces total)

Size US 15 (10 mm) circular needle at least 29 inches long

Tapestry needle

Notes:

1. Blanket is worked with two strands throughout.

2. Blanket in photo was knit with Pound of Love White and Red Heart Super Saver Sunshine Print.

3. Blanket may be made larger by repeating row 3 until the size desired. That will require additional yarn.

Instructions:
Cast on 4 stitches.

Row 1-2: Knit.

Row 3: Knit 2, yarn over, knit across the row.

Repeat Row 3 until you have 100 stitches on the needle.

Row 4: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 5: Knit 2, turn, knit 2, turn, knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to end of row.

Row 6: Knit 1, knit 2 together, yarn over, knit 2 together, knit to the end of the row.

Repeat Row 6 until you have 4 stitches on the needle.

Row 7: Knit 4.

Bind off and weave in ends.

GIRLS PINAFORE

2011-08-17T15:42:00.000-07:00

GIRLS PINAFORE

Many thinks to Virginia J. for testing this pattern.

SIZE: Measured across yoke at armhole stitches, you can see this little pinafore will fit a large range of sizes.

Caron One Pound (US 11 [8.0 mm] needle) 28 inches

Red Heart Super Saver (US 10 [6.0 mm] needle) about 24 inches

Pound of Love about (US (10 [6.0 mm] needle) 22 inches

MATERIALS:

Your choice of yarn and circular needle, see notes.

Button (3/4 inch)

Ribbon 5/8 inch 1 to 1 ½ yards

US 10 (6.0 mm) 24 inch circular knitting needle

US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

4 Markers

Tapestry needle

GAUGE: In garter stitch

Red Heart Super Saver 7 sts=2 inches

Pound of Love 8 sts=2 inches

NOTES:

1. Read instructions completely through before beginning

2. Different yarns and needles will make different sizes. The pattern is the same for all the sizes. The amount of yarn required will depend upon how long you make the garment. The ones in the photos are 11 repeats of the skirt pattern. The ounces listed should give you a rough idea of how much yarn you will need.

The Persimmon Is Caron One Pound and it weighs 6.9 ounces and was knit with a US size 11 (8.0 mm) 24 inch circular needle. It measures 28 inches at the underarm.

The Pink one is Lion Brand Pound of Love and weighs 3.6 ounces and was knit with a US size 10 (6.0 mm) 24 inch circular needle. It measure 22 inches at the underarm.

Because the garter stitch yoke is stretchy this little pinafore will fit many sizes. The lucky girl will be able to wear it for quite awhile. There is a nice chart of children’s measurements here:

http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/children.shtml

Rows and rounds start at center back.
You decide the length: top, pinafore or dress.
If you want to use a larger button, just make the chain button loop longer.
I always tack the center of the ribbon at the center back, so even if the bow comes untied it won’t come out of the pinafore.

ABBREVIATIONS:

K = Knit

P = Purl

YO = Yarn over

PM = Place marker

K2tog = Knit 2 together

PU = Pick up and knit

Kfb = Knit in front and back

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Pickup and knit = PU

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQSZdwxL1U8

K2tog = Knit 2 together a decrease

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBpbLmgwHFA

Picot bind off

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSkVInSgC0w

Inc = KFB, Knit into front and back of stitch

http://cache.lionbrand.com/faq/75.html?language=

YOKE

Cast on 40 stitches, leaving about a 9 inch tail. More about this tail at the end of the pattern.

Row 1: K across. (40 sts)

Row 2: K5, PM, K10, PM, K10, PM, K10, PM, K5. (40 sts)

Rows 3-17: K across inc 1 st before and after each marker. (160 sts)

For the armhole bind off you can bind off plain or fancy it up with the picot bind off. If you use the picot bind off, bind off two stitches before casting on the first two stitches for the picot bind off.

Row 18: K20 (to first marker). Bind off 40 sts. K40 (to marker 3). Bind off 40 sts. K20. (80 sts)

Do not turn. From now on you will be working in rounds, but we will keep the same row/round sequence.

Picking up one stitch in the first bound off sleeve stitch makes a smoother transition from skirt to sleeve.

Round 19: K 20 sts, PU (pickup and knit) a st in the first bound off st, cast on 3 sts, K40 sts, PU a st in the first bound off st, cast on 3, K20. PM (88 sts)

Round 20-21: K around. (88 sts)

Round 22: (Eyelet round) K2, YO, K2tog. Repeat around. (88 sts)

Rounds 23-24: K around. (88 sts)

SKIRT:

Note: There are no increases in the 4 underarm sts. The different colors on this round don’t mean anything, just a tool for me to keep track of which part I’m working.

Round 25: (K1, inc Kfb in next 4 sts) 3 times. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). K4. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). (K1, inc Kfb in next 4 sts) 6 times. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). K4. (K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1, inc Kfb in 1 st, K1). (K1, inc Kfb in next 4 sts) 3 times. (144 sts)

Round 26: K2tog 3 times. *(YO, K1) 6 times. K2tog 6 times. Repeat from * to last 12 stitches. (YO, K1) 6 times. K2tog 3 times. (144 sts)

Round 27: P. (144 sts)

Round 28: K. (144 sts)

Round 29: K. (144 sts)

Repeat rounds 26-29 until skirt is about 1/2 inch less than you want.

Repeat rounds 26-28 once.

Bind off in knit.

Fasten off and weave in ending tail.

BUTTON LOOP

With your crochet hook, put hook through cast on row and pull up a loop using the beginning tail. Chain 6. Test to be sure your button will fit through loop. Fasten off and weave end into row 1 or 2.

Sew on button.

Weave ribbon in and out eyelet round and tie in a bow.

TOP DOWN SEAMLESS BABY JERKIN

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(back view)

Thank you Virginia for testing this pattern.

TOP DOWN SEAMLESS BABY JERKIN

Jer·kin [jur-kin]

–noun

a close-fitting jacket or short coat, usually sleeveless

This close fitting garment is super stretchy, worked in rib and broken rib stitches. It will fit the average child from about 3 to 12 months. First as a long garment, a jerkin, and as the child grows taller the garment will fit as a sweater.

Sweaters above are knit of Caron One Pound and Paton’s Decor. The difference in size is due to yarn weight and needle size.

MATERIALS:

About 3-4 ounces of worsted weight (4) yarn

16 inch circular knitting needle see notes for information on sizes

US F (4.0mm) crochet hook

Marker

Tapestry needle

5/8 -3/4 inch button

SIZE: 3 month to 1 year

ABBREVIATIONS:

K = Knit

P = Purl
PM = Pace marker

PU = pick up and knit

YO = yarn over

K2tog = Knit two stitches together

Kfb = Increase by knitting in front and back of the same stitch

K1 tbl = Knit 1 through the back loop

SPECIAL STITCHES:

K1 tbl = knit 1 through the back loop. Here’s a video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DkgTWTnQqaQ

GAUGE:

16 yoke rows = about 2.75 inches

NOTES:

Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
Garment is knit from the top down with opening in the back, or the front if that is your pleasure.
Measurements above are for the garment knit with a light worsted weight yarn and US 8 (5.0 mm) needle. Although those yarns (Simply Soft and Paton’s Decor) are classified as 4 they are more like a DK.

Knit on a US 9 (5.5 mm) needle with a heavier worsted weight like Red Heart Super Saver the measurements are 17-23 inches and 11 3/4 inches.

Knit on US 10 (6.0 mm) needle and an even heavier worsted weight like Caron One Pound the measurements are 18-24 inches and 12 ½ inches. With the heavier yarns and larger needles it may fit up to about two years old.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 59 sts, leaving about an 10 inch tail. More about the tail later.

Row 1 (right side): *K1, P1. Repeat from *across. K1. (59 sts)

Row 2: *P1, K1. Repeat from * across. P1. (59 sts)

Rows 3-4: Repeat rows 1 and 2. (59 sts)

Row 5: *K1, YO. Repeat from * across. K1. (117 sts)

Row 6: *P1, K1 tbl. Repeat from * across. P1. (117 sts)

Row 7: *K1, P1. Repeat from * across. K1. (117 sts)

Row 8: *P1, K1. Repeat from * across. (117 sts)

Rows 9-16: Repeat rows 7 and 8. (117 sts) Should measure about 2.75 inches

Row 17: Kfb once. *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. (118 sts)

Row 18: *P2, K2. Repeat from * across. P2. (118 sts)

Row 19: K. (118 sts)

DO NOT TURN

Place marker.

Switch to working in the round. We will keep the same numbering sequence.

Round 20: P. (118 sts)

Round 21: K2tog, *P2, K2. 4 times. Bind off 24 sts, *P2 (the st on the right needle counts as the first P), K2. 8 times. P2. Bind off 24 sts. *K2 (the st on the right needle counts as the first K), P2. 4 times. K2tog. (68 sts)

Picking up one stitch in the first bound off sleeve stitch makes a smoother transition.

Round 22: K1, *P2, K2. 4 times. PU 1 st (pick up and knit) in the first bound of st, cast on 5 sts. *P2, K2. 8 times. P2. PU 1 st in the first bound of st, cast on 5 sts. *K2, P2. 4 times. K1. (80 sts)

Round 23: K16, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K32, K2tog, K4, K2tog, K16. (76 sts)

Round 24: P. (76 sts)

Round 25-26: K1, *P2, K2. Repeat from * around. P2, K1. (76 sts)

Round 27: K. (76 sts)

Round 28: P. (76 sts)

Repeat rounds 25-28 until jerkin is about 1 inch shorter than you desire. I knit mine with 9 pattern repeats at the underarm.

Next 6 rounds: K1, *P2, K2. Repeat from * around. K1. (76 sts)

Bind off in rib.

Fasten off and weave in end.

BUTTON LOOP:

With your crochet hook, put hook through cast on row and pull up a loop using the beginning tail. Chain 6. Test to be sure your button will fit through loop. Fasten off and weave end into row 1 or 2.

Sew on button.

5 HOUR MATCHING BOOTIES

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These booties knitted in the round, with only two ends to weave in are to match the ever popular 5 Hour Baby Sweater.

Pattern edited to clarify instep rows (8/15/11).

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn less than 1.5 ounces

US size 6 (4.25 mm) or US size 8 (5.0 mm) knitting needles

US size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook

Tapestry needle

Marker (optional)

SIZES:

Foot sizes 4 and 4.5 inches.

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.

2. Use your preferred type of needles for working small circumference projects. I used Clover Takumi Bamboo double points and pattern is written that way, but you can use 2 circulars or one long circular.

3. Booties measured flat with US 6 needle about 4.25 inches, with US 8 about 4.75 inches

STITCHES:

K = knit

P = purl

Ssk = slip, slip, knit

K2tog = Knit 2 together

P2tog = Purl 2 together

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall09/FEATfall09TT.php

3 needle bind off

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall06/FEATfall06TT.html

INSTRUCTIONS:

Rib cuff, instructions for roll cuff at bottom of pattern:

Cast on 24, join being careful not to twist.

Either place a marker or use the tail as your marker.

Round 1-3: K1, P1 around. (24 sts)

Rounds 4-5: K. (24 sts)

Round 6: K2tog around. (12 sts)

Round 7: *P1, insert left needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and purl this stitch. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 8-9: K. (24 sts)

Round 10: K2tog around. (12 sts)

Round 11: *P1, insert left needle under next horizontal loop of row below (between sts) and purl this stitch. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 12: K. (24 sts)

Round 13 (Eyelet round): *K2, yo, K2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

Round 14: K. (24 sts)

At this point arrange stitches with 8 stitches on each of three needles.

INSTEP OF BOOTIE

Row 1: Knit 16, turn.

Row 2: Purl 8, turn.

Row 3: Knit 8, turn.

Rows 4-11: Repeat rows 2 and 3. Ending with row 3.

On 11th row do not turn.

Transition back to rounds:

Round 15: This is half a round to bring work back to the marker. Pick up and knit 8 stitches on left edge of instep. Then knit 8. You should be at the marker. (32 sts on needles)

Round 16: Knit 8. Pick up and knit 8 from right side of instep. Knit around to marker. (40 sts)

Rounds 17-22: K. (40 sts)

Round 23: Ssk, k16, k2tog, ssk, k16, k2tog. (36 sts)

Round 24: K. (36 sts)

Round 25: Ssk, k14, k2tog, ssk, k14, k2tog. (32 sts)

Round 26: K. (32 sts)

Round 27: Ssk, k12, k2tog, ssk, k12, k2tog. (28 sts)

Arrange stitches 14 on each of two needles.

Turn bootie inside out by pulling cuff up through the opening formed by the stitches on the needles.

Finish with 3 needle bind off.

Weave in ends.

DRAWSTRINGS:

Ch 60. Cut 4 pieces of yarn about 8 inches long. Using your tapestry needle pull 2 of the yarn pieces through the last chain and tie the tail and the pieces in an overhand knot. Repeat in first chain. Weave the drawstrings in and out the eyelet round, trim the tails about an inch long and tie in a bow.

ALTERNATIVE CUFF:

Knit 8 rounds. Continue, starting with round 6.

LONGIES 9 MONTH

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Many thanks to Virginia for testing this pattern.

This pattern is for the 9 month size.

For 6 month see this post.

For 12 month see this post.

MATERIALS:
About 5 ounces (300 yards) worsted weight yarn (yarn in photo is my hand dyed wool)
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Size H (5.0 mm ) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle
½ inch elastic 18 inches for 9 month size
½ inch grosgrain ribbon 18 inches (optional)
Small amount of thread and sewing needle

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows = 2 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Dc Foundation stitch = Ch 3 (doesn’t count as a dc), yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have one foundation stitch. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.

Scdec = Worked over 2 stitches, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Fphdc = Front post hdc, YO, insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright part) of st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

Bphdc = Back post hdc, YO, reaching over top of piece and working on opposite side (right side) of work, insert hook from right to left around vertical post of next st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Diaper cover in photo crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love Lavender.
3. When joining with a slipstitch pull the slipstitch tight.
4. To make the waistband adjustable, cut the elastic 2 inches shorter and sew about 8 inches of twill tape or ribbon to each end. Then crochet over the elastic, but leave the tape or ribbon ends loose at about the 40th and 42nd stitch. Then you can tie the ends in a bow.

INSTRUCTIONS 9 MONTHS:

Before beginning prepare the 18 inch elastic by over lapping the ends by ½ inch and sewing securely. Or use the adjustable waistband instructions above at note 4.

WAISTBAND:
Round 1: Crochet a 68 st dc foundation row. Skip the chains and join with a slipstitch in first true dc. Pull the slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a dc), dc in join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Pull the slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 3: Drop the loop from your hook, hold the elastic against your first dc row. Fold the bottom dc row around the elastic. Insert your hook through the loop that is in front of your joining loop from the previous round, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1, sc through both layers matching the loops around, enclosing the elastic Join wiith a slipstitch in first sc. Pull the slipstitch tight.

Round 4: Ch 1, *Sc in next 7sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times.. DO NOT join. Place marker. (76 sts)

Rounds 5-19: Sc in each st around. DO NOT join, work continuous rounds. Move up marker each round. (76 sts)

Should measure about 4.75 inches.

CROTCH: (worked in rows)

Row 20: Sc in 22 sts. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 21: Sc in 22 sts. Remove marker. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 22: Sc in first st, scdec. *Sc in 7 sts, scdec. Repeat from * once. Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 23: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 24: Sc in 1 st, *scdec, sc in 2 sts. Repeat from * twice. Scdec, sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 26: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 27: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 28: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 6 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 29: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 30: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 4 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 31-35: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 36: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 37: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

JOIN BACK TO FRONT:
You are now going to match the row you just finished to round 19, skip 22 sts. Match up crotch to the next 10 sts and slipstitch through both layers to the end of the row. (10 slipstitches)

DO NOT fasten off.

Should measure about 7 inches.

RIGHT LEG:
Round L1: Ch 1, work 17 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in the st where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 21 sts, scdec in st where the crotch st starts and the slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (40 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker.(40 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (40 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (36 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (36 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT LEG:

Round L1: Attach yarn with a sc in the slipstitch row at the front. Scdec in the sts where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 20 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch sts start. Work 17 sc in the side of crotch sts. DO NOT join, place marker. (40 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker.(40 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (40 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (36 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (36 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

Weave ends in using the tapestry needle.

Check to be sure the ties (if you used them) are at the center front. If not adjust them as necessary.

LONGIES 12 MONTH

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Many thanks to Virginia for testing this pattern.

This pattern is for the 12 month size.

For 6 month see this post.

For 9 month see this post.

MATERIALS:
About 6 ounces (350 yards) worsted weight yarn
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Size H (5.0 mm ) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle
½ inch elastic 18 inches
½ inch grosgrain ribbon 18 inches (optional)
Small amount of thread and sewing needle

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows = 2 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Dc Foundation stitch = Ch 3 (doesn’t count as a dc), yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have one foundation stitch. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.

Scdec = Worked over 2 stitches, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Fphdc = Front post hdc, YO, insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright part) of st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

Bphdc = Back post hdc, YO, reaching over top of piece and working on opposite side (right side) of work, insert hook from right to left around vertical post of next st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Diaper cover in photo crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love Lavender.
3. When joining with a slipstitch pull the slipstitch tight.
4. To make the waistband adjustable, cut the elastic 2 inches shorter and sew about 8 inches of twill tape or ribbon to each end. Then crochet over the elastic, but leave the tape or ribbon ends loose at about the 42nd and 44th stitch. Then you can tie the ends in a bow.

INSTRUCTIONS 12 MONTHS:

Before beginning prepare the 18 inch elastic by over lapping the ends by ½ inch and sewing securely. Or use the adjustable waistband instructions above at note 4.

WAISTBAND:
Round 1: Crochet a 72 st dc foundation row. Skip the chains and join with a slipstitch in first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (72 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a dc), dc in join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (72 sts)

Round 3: Drop the loop from your hook, hold the elastic against your first dc row. Fold the bottom dc row around the elastic. Insert your hook through the loop that is in front of your joining loop from the previous round, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1, sc through both layers matching the loops around, enclosing the elastic Join wiith a slipstitch in first sc. Pull this slipstitch tight.

Round 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join., *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with sc in 5 sts. DO NOT join. Place marker. (84 sts)

Rounds 5-21: Sc in each st around. DO NOT join, work continuous rounds. Move up marker each round. (84 sts)

Should measure slightly over 5 inches.

CROTCH: (worked in rows)

Row 22: Sc in 24 sts. Ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Row 23: Sc in 24 sts. Remove marker. Ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Row 24: Sc in first st, scdec. Sc in 18 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 26: Sc in first st, scdec. *Sc in 7 sts, scdec. Repeat from * once. Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 27: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 28: Sc in 1 st, *scdec, sc in 2 sts. Repeat from * twice. Scdec, sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 29: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 30: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 31: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 32: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 6 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 33: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 34: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 4 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 35-39: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 40: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 41: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

JOIN BACK TO FRONT:
You are now going to match the row you just finished to round 21, skip 25 sts. Match up crotch to the next 10 sts and slipstitch through both layers to the end of the row. (10 slipstitches)

DO NOT fasten off.

Should measure about 7.5 inches.

RIGHT LEG:

Round L1: Ch 1, work 20 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in the st where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 24 sts, scdec in st where the crotch st starts and the slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (46 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker.(46 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (46 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 10 sts, scdec, sc in 9 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (42 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (42 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 9 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (38 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7 inches from Round L1. (34 sts)

Round L6: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts, scdec, sc in 15 sts. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 8.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 hdc)

Round C2-5: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT LEG:

Round L1: Attach yarn with a sc in the slipstitch row at the front. Scdec in the sts where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 23 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch sts start. Work 19 sc in the side of crotch sts. Sc in slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (46 sts)

Round L2: ,Sc in each st around. Move up marker. (46 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 3 inches from Round L1.

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 10 sts, scdec, sc in 9 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (42 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5 inches from Round L1.

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 9 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 6 inches from Round L1.

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in 7 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 7.5 inches from Round L1.

Round L6: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts, scdec, sc in 15 sts. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 8.5 inches from Round L1.

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1:
Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 hdc)

Round C2-5: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (32 hdc)

Fasten off.

Weave ends in using the tapestry needle.

Check to be sure the ties (if you used them) are at the center front. If not adjust them as necessary.

LONGIES 6 MONTH

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Many thanks to Virginia, who tested this pattern.

This pattern is for the 6 month size.

For 9 month see this post.

For 12 month see this post.

MATERIALS:
About 4 ounces (250 yards) worsted weight yarn

Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Size H (5.0 mm ) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle
½ inch elastic 18 inches for 6 month size
½ inch grosgrain ribbon 18 inches (optional)
Small amount of thread and sewing needle

GAUGE: 8 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows = 2 inches

SPECIAL STITCHES:

Dc Foundation stitch = Ch 3 (doesn’t count as a dc), yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have one foundation stitch. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.

Scdec = Worked over 2 stitches, insert hook in next st, draw up a loop, (two loops on hook), insert hook in next st, draw up a loop (3 loops on hook), YO and draw through all 3 lps.

Fphdc = Front post hdc, YO, insert hook from front to back and to front again around the vertical post (upright part) of st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

Bphdc = Back post hdc, YO, reaching over top of piece and working on opposite side (right side) of work, insert hook from right to left around vertical post of next st, YO and draw yarn through, YO and complete hdc.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Diaper cover in photo crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love Lavender.
3. When joining with a slipstitch pull the slipstitch tight.
4. To make the waistband adjustable, cut the elastic 2 inches shorter and sew about 9 inches of twill tape or ribbon to each end. Then crochet over the elastic, but leave the tape or ribbon ends loose at about the 38th and 40th stitch. Then you can tie the ends in a bow.

INSTRUCTIONS 6 MONTHS:

Before beginning prepare the 18 inch elastic by over lapping the ends by ½ inch and sewing securely. Or use the adjustable waistband instructions above at note 4.

WAISTBAND:
Round 1: Crochet a 68 st dc foundation row. Skip the chains and join with a slipstitch in first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2 (doesn’t count as a dc), dc in join and each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (68 sts)

Round 3: Drop the loop from your hook, hold the elastic against your first dc row. Fold the bottom dc row around the elastic. Insert your hook through the loop that is in front of your joining loop from the previous round, pick up the dropped loop and pull it through. Ch 1, sc through both layers matching the loops around, enclosing the elastic Join wiith a slipstitch in first sc. Pull this slipstitch tight.

Round 4: Ch 1, *Sc in next 16sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * 3 times. DO NOT join. Place marker. (72 sts)

Rounds 5-17: Sc in each st around. DO NOT join, work continuous rounds. Move up marker each round. (72 sts)

Should measure about 4.25 inches.

CROTCH: (worked in rows)

Row 18: Sc in 22 sts. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 19: Sc in 22 sts. Remove marker. Ch 1, turn. (22 sts)

Row 20: Sc in first st, scdec. *Sc in 7 sts, scdec. Repeat from * once. Sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 21: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (19 sts)

Row 22: Sc in 1 st, *scdec, sc in 2 sts. Repeat from * twice. Scdec, sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 23: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (14 sts)

Row 24: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 8 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 25: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sts)

Row 26: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 6 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 27: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 28: Sc in 1 st, scdec, sc in 4 sts, scdec, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 29-33: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sts)

Row 34: Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

Row 35: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (10 sts)

JOIN BACK TO FRONT:
You are now going to match the row you just finished to round 17, skip 20 sts. Match up crotch to the next 10 sts and slipstitch through both layers to the end of the row. (10 slipstitches)

Before you move on, check to be sure you have 20 stitches on each side of the crotch.

DO NOT fasten off.

Should measure about 6.5 inches.

RIGHT LEG:

Round L1: Ch 1, work 18 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in the st where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 18 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch st starts. DO NOT join, place marker. (38 sts)

Mark this round as you will use it to measure the leg length.

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (38 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (34 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 6.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

LEFT LEG:

Round L1: Attach yarn with a sc in the slipstitch row at the front. Scdec in the sts where the crotch sts end and the first sc of body. (If there is a slight hole at the junction of the crotch and body don’t worry about it, you can close it when you weave in the ends.) Sc in next 18 sts, scdec in next st and st where the crotch sts start. Work 16 sc in the side of crotch sts. Scdec in next st and the slipstitch row. DO NOT join, place marker. (38 sts)

Round L2: Sc in each st around. Move up marker. (38 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 2.5 inches from Round L1. (38 sts)

Round L3: *Scdec, sc in 7 sts, scdec, sc in 8 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (34 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 4 inches from Round L1. (34 sts)

Round L4: *Scdec, sc in 15 sts. Repeat from * once. DO NOT join, move marker. (32 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 5.5 inches from Round L1. (32 sts)

Round L5: *Scdec, sc in 6 sts. Repeat from * around. DO NOT join, move marker. (28 sts)

Repeat Round L2 until leg measures 6.5 inches from Round L1. (28 sts)

CUFF: (worked in rounds with joins)

Switch to H (5.0 mm) hook.

Round C1: Slipstitch in next st. Pull slipstitch tight. Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 hdc)

Round C2-4: Ch 2 (counts as first fphdc), *bphdc around next st, fphdc around next st. Repeat from * around. Ending with a bphdc around last st. Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to fphdc. (28 sts)

Fasten off.

Weave ends in using the tapestry needle.

Check to be sure the ties (if you used them) are at the center front. If not adjust them as necessary.

SHAMROCK NECKLACE

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SHAMROCK NECKLACE

MATERIALS:
1 Party bead necklace
Size 7 steel crochet hook
Small amount green crochet thread
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read pattern through before beginning.
2. The necklace had a crown, I broke it off and smoothed it with an emery board. You could leave it and chain a few chains and skip it.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attach thread with a sc around the necklace between any two beads.

Chain 5, join with a slip stitch in fourth chain from hook to form a ring.

Shamrock Petal: *Ch 3, trc, dc, trc, ch 3, slipstitch all in the ring. Repeat from * twice.

Ch 1, slipstitch in sc. *Ch 3, sc between next 2 beads. Repeat from * once. Join with a slipstitch in sc.

Fasten off.

Weave in ends.

MARDI GRAS BEADS

2011-03-02T15:49:00.001-08:00

I decided it would be fun to jazz up some party beads. I call them Mardi Gras beads, but they would be fun for a girly birthday party.

MARDI GRAS BEADS

MATERIALS:
1 Mardi Gras bead necklace
Small amount size 10 crochet thread
US size 7 crochet hook
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read pattern through before beginning.
2. The purple necklace had a crown, I broke it off and smoothed it with an emery board. You could leave it and then turn your work and crochet back to the start.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attach thread with a sc around the necklace between any two beads.

Round 1: *Ch 3, sc between next 2 beads. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc.

Round 2: Slipstitch into first ch 3 loop. Ch 3, 4 dc in same loop. *Sc in next loop. 5 dc in next loop. Repeat from * around. End with a slipstitch in top of beginning ch 3.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

AMPUTEE'S STUMP COVERS

2011-02-23T11:15:00.000-08:00

This isn't my preferred "stump cover", I like the knit one. That said, people who don't knit want to make them for vets as well, so here you go.

AMPUTEE'S STUMP COVERS

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. When joining with a slipstitch, pull the slipstitch tight.
3. Always use a soft washable yarn.

LEG COVER:

SIZE: To fit above the knee amputees
20-23 inches around, 12 inches long

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)

ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)

Pull tail tight to close hole.

ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (54 sts)

ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 8 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (60 sts)

ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (60 sts)

ROUND 9: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (60 sts)

Repeat round 9 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.

Fasten off and weave in end.

SMALLER LEG COVER:

SIZE: To fit below the knee amputees
17-20 inches around, 12 inches long

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 4 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)

ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)

Pull tail tight to close hole.

ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (48 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (52 sts)

ROUND 7: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next st, fpdc around next st*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last st, ending with slipstitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (52 sts)

Repeat round 7 until it measures approximately 12 inches from start.

Fasten off and weave in end.

WRIST OR ANKLE COVER:

SIZE: To fit foot or hand amputees
12-14 inches around, 9 inches long

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)

Chain 5 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)

ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop and over tail, join with a slipstitch, ch 2 (12 sts) (remember to not count the ch 2 as a dc)

Pull tail tight to close hole.

ROUND 2: 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (24 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch. (36 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in ea st, slipstitch around first dc as if to front post, be sure to skip the ch 2. (36 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 3, *bpdc, around next dc, fpdc around next dc*, repeat from * around. Bpdc, around last dc, ending with slip stitch around ch 3, as if to front post. (36 sts)

Repeat round 6 until it measures approximately 9 inches from start.

Fasten off and weave in end.

SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE PLUS

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SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE PLUS

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, less than .5 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (1.5) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. If you want to use the longer elastic sc the number of stitches to cover the elastic, don’t stretch the elastic as you work over it.
3. Photo is made with Red Heart Super Saver.
4. I’ve also made this scrunchie with chunky yarn and a J (6.0 mm) hook.
5. See Photo 1, for placement of hook to crochet in the side of the sc.

Photo 1

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Attach yarn around elastic with a sc. *Ch 8, slipstitch in the side of the sc, ch 8, sc around elastic. Repeat from * around. You want to fill the elastic, but not stretch it. End with ch 8, DO NOT join. Fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot. Rather than weave in the ends, put a drop of glue on the knot. After the glue dries trim the ends about ¼ inch away from knot. Or if you really want to, weave in the ends.

UPDATE ON SQUARES FOR PINE RIDGE RESERVATION PROJECT

2011-02-16T15:51:00.000-08:00

4/1/2011 THIS PROJECT HAS CONCLUDED. I'M NO LONGER ACCEPTING SQUARES. THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO HELPED. WE SENT 3,002 SQUARES.

UPDATE ON SQUARES FOR PINE RIDGE RESERVATION PROJECT Much to my surprise and gratification we already met my goal of 2,500 squares. So many generous women helped on this project. Thank you all!

Reba C.

Irene C.

Ruth R.

Virginia J.

Judy C.

Vanessa H.

Lynda R.

Jo C.

Bonnie M.

Joyce A.

Darlene B.

Joyce H.

Wanda N.

Diane P.

Kris P.

Roberta T.

Ann H.

Cherie E.

Christine K.

Donna S.

Ann G T.

Suzanne

JoAnne B.

Ann P.

Sally H.

Silvia W.

Annemarie D.

Cheri D.

Morna C.

Catherine P.

Cindy N.

Mary K.

Lucille H.

Gerri M.

Peg J.

Terri M.

Lori R.

Sue B.

Arlene P.

Louise S.

Patricia W.

Laura B.

Fran H.

Barbara W.

Carol C.

Sharon N.

Linda L.

Laura P.

Jennifer R.

BASKET WEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

2011-02-13T19:00:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Cherie and Virginia for testing this pattern.

BASKET WEAVE SLEEP SACK AND CAP

MATERIALS:
Bulky weight yarn approximately 8 - 11 ounces including cap
K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends

GAUGE: 6 hdc = 2 inches

SIZES: Small, Medium and Large

NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. I used Sensations Rainbow Classic.
3. Actual measurements: Small = 22 inch circumference and 18 inch length. Medium = 24 inch circumference and 19 inch length. Large = 26 inch circumference and 20 inch length.
4. The photo shows small and large sleep sacks.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first hdc) 9 hdc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (9 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (18 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (27 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (36 sts)

Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (45 sts)

Round 6: Ch 2, *hdc in 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (54 sts)

Round 7 (small only): Ch 2, *hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (60 sts)

For small continue with rounds 9-12.

Round 7 (medium only): Ch 2, *hdc in 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (60 sts)

Round 8 (medium only): Ch 2, *hdc in 9 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (66 sts)

For medium continue with rounds 9-12.

Round 7 (large only): Ch 2, *hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (63 sts)

Round 8 (large only): Ch 2, *hdc in 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (72 sts)

Rounds 9-10 (all sizes): Ch 2 (counts as the first fphdc), fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. *Fphdc around next 3 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Rounds 11-12(all sizes): Ch 2 (counts as the first bphdc), bphdc around next 2 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. *Bphdc around next 3 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Repeat rounds 9-12 until sleep sack depth measures Sm 18, Med 19, Lg 20 inches.

Cuff:
Round 1-2: Ch 1, sc in each st. (60, 66, 72 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

BASKET WEAVE CAP INSTRUCTIONS:

SIZE: 15-16 inches

Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 9 hdc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (9 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (18 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, *hdc in 1 st, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (27 sts)

Round 4: Ch 2, *hdc in 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first hdc. (36 sts)

Round 5: Ch 2, *hdc in 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the first hdc as if to front post. (42 sts)

Rounds 6-7: Ch 2 (counts as the first fphdc), fphdc around next 2 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. *Fphdc around next 3 sts, bphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (42 sts)

Rounds 8-9: Ch 2 (counts as the first bphdc), bphdc around next 2 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. *Bphdc around next 3 sts, fphdc around next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch around the ch 2. (42 sts)

Repeat rounds 6-9 once.

Cuff:
Rounds 1-2: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (42 sts)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

COLLARETTE DAHLIA SCRUNCHIE

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Collarette dahlias are one of my favorite flowers. So it's no surprise that I would want to make a scrunchie that resembles those beauties.

Dahlia Collarette description: One row of flat or slightly cupped petals surrounding a disc. These flowers have an inner set of petaloids generally multiple and irregular forming a collar around the disc.

COLLARETTE DAHLIA SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, less than .5 ounce
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (1.5) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. For the first round If you want to use a longer elastic sc the number of stitches to half cover the elastic..
3. I used Red Heart Super Saver scraps.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Attach yarn around elastic with a sc. *Ch 5, sc around elastic. Repeat from * 8 (12) times. Remember this round you only want to half fill the elastic. End with ch 5. DO NOT join, fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc of this round. (10, 14 loops)

Round 2: Working behind round 1. Attach second color yarn, with a sc in the space between two sc of round 1. (Ch 8, slipstitch in the side of the sc just made) 2 times.

*Ch 8, sc in space between the next 2 sc of round 1. (Ch 8, slipstitch in the side of the sc) 2 times. Repeat from * around. End with ch 8, fasten off and use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc of this round.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot and weave in ends.

SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE

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SIMPLE SCRUNCHIE

MATERIALS:Chunky Weight yarn, approximately .5 ounces
J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (1.5) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. If you want to use the longer elastic sc the number of stitches to cover the elastic, don’t stretch the elastic as you work over it.
3. I used Bernat Softee Chunky.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Attach yarn around elastic with a sc. *Ch 9, sc around elastic. Repeat from * around. You want to fill the elastic, but not stretch it. I made 24 sc on the 1.5 inch elastic. End with ch 9, fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to join in the first sc.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot. Rather than weave in the ends, put a drop of glue on the knot. After the glue dries trim the ends about ¼ inch away from knot.
Of course if you want to you can weave in the ends.

SHAMROCK BOOKMARK

2011-02-10T17:55:00.001-08:00

SHAMROCK BOOKMARK

SIZES:
Large = 2 by 13 inches
Medium = 1 5/8 by 13 inches
Small = 1 by 12 inches

STITCHES USED:
Ch = chain
Tr = treble crochet
Dc = double crochet
Sc = single crochet

MATERIALS:
Large: Worsted weight yarn
Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Medium: Sports weight yarn or size 3 thread
Crochet hook size F (4.0 mm) for yarn E (3.5 mm) for thread

Small: Size 10 thread
Size 7 (1.5 mm) steel crochet hook

Tapestry needle sized for your thread/yarn

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. I tried to find size 3 crochet thread in a good green, but it must not be the right season for “Christmas” green. So I settled for RH Sports Weight in Paddy Green. If you can find it the cotton works up much nicer.

SHAMROCK INSTRUCTIONS:
Chain 4, join with a slipstitch in first chain to form a ring.

Work over the yarn tail as you work into the ring. *Ch 3, tr, dc, tr, ch 3, slip stitch in ring. Repeat from * twice. (3 leaves)

BOOKMARK TAIL:
Ch 40 (S), 55 (M), 70 (L), sc in the 10th ch from hook to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 chs, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 5 chains remain, sc in last chain.

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.

OPTIONAL BLOCKING:
If you used cotton thread or yarn you probably want to 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 shamrock and tail, allow to dry.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SCRUNCHIE

2011-02-10T17:23:00.001-08:00

CHRYSANTHEMUM SCRUNCHIE

Thank you Shirley L, Bug and Lois K for testing this pattern.

MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight yarn, approximately .5 ounce
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Small Ouchless (no metal) ponytail elastic, 1.25 (or 1.50) inch diameter
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way though before beginning.
2. If you want to use the longer elastic sc the number of stitches to cover the elastic, don’t stretch the elastic as you work over it.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Attach yarn around elastic with a sc, 17 (23) sc around elastic. Join in first sc with a slipstitch. (18 or 24 sts)

Round 2: (Ch 9, slipstitch in same st as join), 2 times. *Ch 9, slipstitch in next st, (Ch 9 slipstitch in same st) 2 times. Repeat from * around. End with ch 9, DO NOT join, fasten off and use your tapestry needle to bring tail through the join from round 1.

With beginning and ending tails tie a tight knot and weave in ends.

FOAM HEART VALENTINE

2011-02-04T16:17:00.000-08:00

FOAM HEART VALENTINE

MATERIALS:
Craft foam heart
Size 10 crochet thread
Size 7 (1.5 mm) steel crochet hook
1/16 inch hole punch

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Depending upon how far apart your holes turn out you may need to ch 2 between the sc.
3. The heart in the photo measures 4.5 inches across.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Prep the heart:
On the back side lightly draw a line about 1/8 inch from the edge. Then punch holes every quarter inch using the line as your guide.

Crocheting the edging:
Round 1: Attach thread with a sc in the hole just to the left of the dip. *Ch 1, sc in next hole. Repeat from * around, except work 3 sc in hole at tip of heart. Join in the first sc with a slipstitch.

Round 2: Sc in 2 sts, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next stitch. *Skip one sc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around, to last 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Write your message on the heart with a permanent marker.

VALENTINE CARD

2011-02-04T15:10:00.001-08:00

VALENTINE CARD

MATERIALS:
Greeting Card
Size 10 crochet thread
Size 7 (1.5 mm) steel crochet hook
1/16 inch hole punch

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Depending upon how far apart your holes turn out you may need to ch 2 between the sc.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Prep the card:
With a pencil lightly draw a heart, circle or oval around the picture on the card. Cut out the shape, cutting just inside the pencil marks. On the back side draw a line about 1/8 inch from the edge. Then punch holes every quarter inch using the line as your guide.

Crocheting the edging:
Round 1: Attach thread with a sc in the hole just to the left of the dip. *Ch 1, sc in next hole. Repeat from * around, except work 3 sc in hole at tip of heart. Join in the first sc with a slipstitch.

Round 2: *Skip ch, 3 dc in next sc, slipstitch in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the beginning slipstitch.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

SOUL MATE VALENTINE

2011-02-04T12:07:00.001-08:00

This is a fun Valentine idea for that special someone.

SOUL MATE VALENTINE

MATERIALS:
Insole (small)
Size 3 crochet thread
Size C (2.5 mm) crochet hook
1/8 inch hole punch

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Depending upon how far apart your holes turn out you may need to ch 2 between the sc.
3. You may need to use you own judgment about how many sts to skip between the 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dcs.
4. On the curves of the toe and heel use your own judgment, I didn’t skip a sc on those curves.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Prep the insole:

The package I bought is from Kmart and included a template for different sizes. If your insole is like mine you will need to trim it to the smallest size.

On the wrong side, with a pencil, lightly draw a line about 1/4 inch from the edge. Then punch holes every quarter inch just on the line.

Crocheting the edging:
Round 1: Attach thread with a sc in one of the holes. *Ch 1, sc in next hole. Repeat from * around. Join in the first sc with a slipstitch.

Round 2: Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same stitch. *Skip one sc, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. On the curves of the toe and heel use your own judgment, I didn’t skip a sc on those curves. Join with a slipstitch in the top of the beginning ch 3.

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

Write your message on the insole with a permanent marker.

U R MY SOUL MATE

YOU ARE MY SOUL MATE

YOU ARE MY SOLE MATE

I LOVE U HEART AND SOUL

I LOVE YOU HEART AND SOUL

I LOVE YOU HEART AND SOLE

PICOT KNOT SLEEP SACK

2011-01-30T17:28:00.000-08:00

Pattern tested by Virginia, thanks.

PICOT KNOT SLEEP SACK

27 inch circumference, 20 inch length

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn about 6 ounces
US size 10.5 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size 10.5 double point knitting needles
Tapestry needle

GAUGE:
15 sts = 4 inches
11 rows = 2 inches

NOTES:

1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Sleep sack in photo was knit using Caron One Pound.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 100 sts using picot cast on.

Round 1: Knit around.

Round 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Knit until sleep sack measures 18 inches.

Place marker and decrease as follows:

Round 6: *K 8, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (90 sts)
Round 7: K around.
Round 8: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (80 sts)
Round 9: K around.

Round 10: K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (70 sts)
Round 11: K around.

Round 12: K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (60 sts)
Round 13: K around.

Round 14: K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (50 sts)
Round 15: K around.

Switch to double point needles.

Round 16: K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (40 sts)
Round 17: K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 18: K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)
Round 19: K2tog. Repeat from * around. (10 sts)
Round 20: K2tog. Repeat from * around. (5 sts)

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Weave in ends. Tie I Cord in a knot.

PICOT KNOT CAP

2011-01-30T17:23:00.000-08:00

PICOT KNOT CAP

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn (4 Medium) about 1.5 ounces
Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles
Marker
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Use your choice of double points, long circular or two circulars. I used double points.

SPECIAL STITCH:
Small Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 1 st, leaving 4 sts. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 1 until 20 sts are on needle.

SIZE: 15-18 inch

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16" needle, small picot cast on 54 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker here to denote beginning of round.

Round 1-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (54 sts)

Round 6: Knit, Increase 6 stitches by increasing in every 9th stitch. (60 sts)

Knit until cap measures 4.5 inches from cast on edge.

Round 7: *K 8, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)
Round 8: K
Round 9: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Change to DPN
Round 10: *K 6, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)
Round 11: *K 5, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)
Round 12: *K 4, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)
Round 13: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)
Round 14: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)
Round 15: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Round 16: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Start I Cord, k2, k2tog, k 2 for the first row only.

Knit 5 or 6 inch I Cord with the remaining 5 stitches.

Cut yarn leaving a 6 inch tail.

Use tapestry needle to run yarn tail through the stitches and pull to close. Now run yarn down the center of the I Cord.

Weave in ends. Tie I Cord in a knot.

PICOT BABY MITTS

2011-01-30T17:18:00.001-08:00

PICOT BABY MITTS

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn (4 Medium) about 1 ounce
Size 10.5 (6.5 mm) knitting needles
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Marker
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read the instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Use your choice of double points, long circular or two circulars. I used double points.

SPECIAL STITCH:
Small Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 1 st, leaving 4 sts. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 1 until 20 sts are on needle.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With your choice of needles small picot cast on 20 sts.

Join and work in the round. Place marker here to denote beginning of round.

Round 1-3: Knit. (20 sts)

Eyelet Round 4: K2tog, yo. Repeat around. Don’t forget that last yo. (20 sts)

Round 5: Knit until mitt measures 3 inches from eyelet round.

Round 6: *K 3, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)
Round 7: *K 2, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)
Round 8: *K 1, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 sts)
Round 9: *K2tog. Repeat from * around. (4 sts)

Cut yarn and draw through last 4 sts, fasten off.

Weave in ends.

TIE:
Chain 50.

Fasten off. Weave in and out of eyelet round. Tie in bow.

GOT SCRAPS CAP

2011-01-08T18:11:00.000-08:00

This Kid's size one is done with scraps with the ends woven in.

Thanks to Virginia for testing this pattern.

GOT SCRAPS CAP

This cap matches the Got Scraps Scarf.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 3 ounces adult and 2.5 ounces kid’s
Size N hook (9.00mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle

NOTE:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. If making the scarf and cap with a 5 ounce multicolor yarn, crochet the cap first and then crochet the scarf until you run out of yarn.
3. Hat is worked holding 2 strands of yarn at the same time throughout.
4. Beginning chain 2 doesn’t count as a stitch.
5. Pull joining slipstitch tight so that it nearly disappears.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
V st: Dc, ch 1, dc same stitch
Shell: 3 dc in same stitch

SIZE: Woman’s average 21 inch (Kid's instructions below)

INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 (remember does not count as a dc), work 10 dc in the ring. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (10 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (20 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (30 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (40 dc)

Round 5: Ch 4, dc in same stitch as join. *Skip 2 sts, shell in next st, skip 2 sts, V st in next st, skip 2 sts, shell in next st. Skip 1 st, V st in next st, skip 2 sts, shell in next st, skip 2 sts, V st in next st, Repeat from * once. Skip 2 sts, shell in next st. Join with a slipstitch in third ch of ch 4. (42 sts)

Round 6: Slipstitch into center of first V st. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st. Skip 2 st, V st in center dc of first shell. *Shell in ch 1 sp of next V st, skip 2 sts, V st in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (42 sts)

Round 7: Slipstitch into center of first shell. Ch 4, dc in same stitch as join. *Skip 2 sts, shell in ch 1 sp of next V st, V st in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * around. Skip 2 sts, shell in ch 1 sp of next V st. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 4. (42 sts)

Rounds 8-9: Repeat rounds 6 and 7 once. (42 sts)

Rounds 10-11: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a slipstitch in the top of first sc. (42 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SMALL SIZE: Kid’s 18 inch

Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2, work 10 dc in the ring. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (10 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (20 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (30 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, repeat from * around ending with 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (35 sts)

Round 5: Ch 4, dc in same stitch as join. *Skip 2 sts, shell in next st, skip 2 sts, V st in next st. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 st, shell in next st. Join with a slipstitch in third ch of ch 4. (36 sts)

Round 6: Slipstitch into center of first V st. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st. Skip 2 st, V st in center dc of first shell. *Shell in ch 1 sp of next V st, skip 2 sts, V st in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (36 sts)

Round 7: Slipstitch into center of first shell. Ch 4, dc in same stitch as join. *Skip 2 sts, shell in ch 1 sp of next V st, V st in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * around. Skip 2 sts, shell in ch 1 sp of next V st. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 4. (36 sts)

Rounds 8-9: Ch 1, sc in each st around, join with a slipstitch in the top of first sc. (36 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

GOT SCRAPS SCARF

2011-01-08T18:09:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Cherie, Virginia and Jo for testing this pattern.

GOT SCRAPS YES: This scrappy scarf has beads on some of the tails.

GOT SCRAPS YES: This scrappy scarf is made with two strands of yarn throughout. RHSS Black and lots of scraps in the pink family.

GOT SCRAPS NO: You don't have to go scrappy. This one is worked with Caron Scarlet and RHSS Mexicana.

Matching Got Scraps Cap

SIZE: 8 inches wide, 60 inches long

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Project is worked with two strands of worsted weight yarn throughout. You can use two strands of sports weight in place of one of the worsted weight yarns. Or use a novelty yarn for one strand. Most anything goes. I use one strand of a neutral color to make it look “planned”.
3. If making the scarf and cap, with a 5 ounce multicolor yarn, crochet the cap first and then crochet the scarf until you run out of yarn.
4. When adding a new color tie an over hand knot and leave about 6 inch tails. It’s your choice to weave in the ends or leave them loose. I like to leave them loose and add some beads to the tails.

MATERIALS:
About 8 ounces of worsted weight yarns.
Seed beads with hole large enough to accept a strand of yarn (optional)
Boye P (10 mm) crochet hook
(the Bates hook is 11.5 mm so be sure to use the smaller one)
Size 5 steel hook or dental floss threader if you are using beads
http://www.amazon.com/G-U-M-Butler-Eez-Thru-Floss-Threaders/dp/B000GGJCDO
Tapestry needle if you are weaving in ends

SPECIAL STITCHES:
V st: Dc, ch 1, dc same stitch
Shell: 3 dc in same stitch

INSTRUCTIONS:
With two strands of yarn, loosely chain 19 stitches.

Row 1: Shell in 5th chain from hook. *Skip 2 ch, V st in next chain, skip 2 ch, shell in next ch. Repeat from * once. End by skipping 1 ch and dc in last ch. Ch 3 and turn.

Row 2: Skip 2 st, V st in center dc of first shell. *Shell in ch 1 sp of next V st, skip 2 sts, V st in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * once. End with dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3 and turn.

Row 3: Work shell in ch 1 sp of first V st. *Skip 2 sts, V st in center dc of next shell, shell in ch 1 sp of next V st. Repeat from * once. End with dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3 and turn.

Repeat Rows 2 and 3 until scarf is desired length ending with row 3.

FINISHING:
Either trim all the tails about 1 ½ inches long, weave them in or add beads.

ADDING BEADS:
If you are adding beads, tie the tails around a stitch so that they don’t stretch out from the scarf from the weight of the beads.

Depending upon the size of the hole in your beads either use the steel hook or a dental floss threader to pull yarn through one or several beads. Tie a knot in the end of the yarn to keep the beads from sliding off the yarn.

ROSY POSY

2010-12-30T16:50:00.000-08:00

This is just the flower pattern, the cap with flower is here:

FLOWER:
With K hook and single strand of yarn. Ch 4, slipstitch in 4th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, *sc, ch 1. Repeat from * 7 times. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 2: *Ch 1, 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, slipstitch in sc. Repeat around. (8 petals)

Fasten off leaving 10 inch tail. Use tail to sew flower to item.

FAN BOOKMARK

2010-12-17T19:31:00.000-08:00

FAN BOOKMARK

This bookmark only takes a small amount of thread and a few minutes to complete. The blocking with vinegar may be a new technique for you. It adds just a bit of stiffness.

SIZE:
Large 2.25 by 14 inches
Small 1.75 by 11.5 inches

MATERIALS:
Large: Size 3 crochet cotton
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

Small: Size 10 crochet cotton
Size 7 (1.5 mm) steel crochet hook

Both sizes:
Needle with eye large enough for the thread you are using
White vinegar

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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

TAIL:
Ch 60 (70 for size 10 thread), sc in the 10th ch from hook to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 chs, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 5 chains remain, sc in last chain.

Ch 6, slipstitch in same st as last sc, to form loop. Ch 2, turn.

FAN:
ROW 1: 12 dc in loop, hdc in loop. Ch 3 (counts as first hdc and ch 1), turn.

ROW 2: Hdc in first dc. *Ch 1, hdc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn. (13 hdc)

ROW 3: (Sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch 1 space. (12 - sc, ch 2, sc groups)

Fasten off and 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.

DOUBLE PLAY

2010-12-05T14:51:00.000-08:00

DOUBLE PLAY

MATERIALS:
2 Balls Lion Boucle
1 Ball Lion Brand Homespun
Size 19 (15.0 mm) needles

SIZE: 7 X 56 inches

GAUGE: Unimportant

NOTES:
1. First of all, calling this a pattern is a stretch. It is just plain knit every row. It is the combination of the two yarns that makes it special.
2. Lion Boucle is a color rich mohair blend (20% mohair). This scarf can also be worked with two strands of Homespun. Side by side the Boucle and Homespun are nearly identical.
3. You will need to use both balls of the Lion Boucle, but only about two thirds of the Homespun.
4. Weaving in the ends and making them stay put can be a challenge. Just between friends: I use a toothpick and put just the tiniest bit of Aleene’s Ok to Wash It, on the yarn and pull that bit under a stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Start by tying a knot in the very end of both yarns. These yarns both want to untwist.

Holding one strand of each yarn together cast on 12 stitches
Knit every row until there are only about 24 inches remaining of the second ball of the Lion Boucle.

Bind off and weave in ends.

FLASH CARD CASE

2010-12-01T15:29:00.001-08:00

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1.5 oz
I crochet hook
Yarn needle
5/8 inch button, Velcro or a snap for closure

INSTRUCTIONS:

Ch 13

ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (10) 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 11 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds. [26 sc]

ROUND 2: 2 sc in first sc of round 1, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in center st of 3 sc group, sc in 12 sts. [28 sc]

ROUNDS 3-20: Sc in each sc around. [28 sc]

ROUND 21: Insert box of flash cards into case. The 20th round should come very near the top of the cards. Mark the st at the right back corner of cards. Remove cards and sc around until 1 st before marked st. Slip stitch in that st and marked st. Ch 1, turn.

SNAP OR VELCRO FLAP: Worked over 11 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. 11 sc)

Row 2-7: Sc in 11 sc. Ch 1, turn. (11 sc)

Row 8: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 7 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 3 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 12: Dec 2 sc in next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew snap or Velcro on flap and case for closure.

BUTTON FLAP: Worked over 11 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (11 sc)

Row 2-7: Sc in 11 sc. Ch 1, turn. (11 sc)

Row 8: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 7, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 2 sts, ch 1 (counts as a sc), skip 1 sc, sc in 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc over ch 1, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 12: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew button under buttonhole.

PLAYING CARD CASE

2010-11-30T17:19:00.001-08:00

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 1 oz
I crochet hook
Yarn needle
5/8 inch button, Velcro or a snap for closure

INSTRUCTIONS:
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 3-14: Sc in each sc around. [22 sc]

ROUND 15: Insert deck of playing cards into bag. The 14th round should come very near the top of the cards. Mark the st at the right back corner of deck. Remove cards and sc around until 1 st before marked st. Slip stitch in that st and marked st. Ch 1, turn.

SNAP OR VELCRO FLAP: Worked over 9 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, sc in 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 2-8: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 5 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 3 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 12: Dec 2 sc in next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew snap or Velcro on flap and case for closure.

BUTTON FLAP: Worked over 9 sts

Row 1: Sc in 2 slip stitches, 7 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 2-8: Sc in 9 sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 9: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 2 sts, ch 1 (counts as a sc), skip 1 sc, sc in 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 10: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc over ch 1, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 11: Sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in 1 st, sc dec in last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 12: Dec 2 sc over next 3 sc as follows: Draw up a loop in each of next 3 sts, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Sew button under buttonhole.

LARGER DOLL'S SLEEP SACK WITH FLOWER EMBELLISHMENT

2010-11-27T14:43:00.001-08:00

SIZE: Fits 12 to 15 inch baby doll

GAUGE: unimportant

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3 ounces
Small amount of worsted weight yarn in contrasting color for flower
I (5.5 mm) Crochet hook
2 approximately ¾ inch buttons
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read the pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches tight unless instructed not to.
3. Finished measurements approximately 15 inch circumference and 12 length.
4. Yarn in photo is Red Heart Super Saver Melonberry.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count beginning chains as first dc from now on) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, dc in 2 sts, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (35 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. . Join with slipstitch in first sc. (35 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, 3 dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (45 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in next st, 3 dc in 1 st, dc in next st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (55 sts)

Round 7: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 dc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)

Rounds 8-18: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 dc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)

Round 19: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 1, sc in same stitch and next 3 sts. *Sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts, skip 2 dc, sc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts. Join with slipstitch in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

FLOWER:
With I hook and contrasting yarn. Ch 4, slipstitch in 4th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, *sc, ch 1. Repeat from * 7 times. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 2: *Ch 1, 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, slipstitch in sc. Repeat around. (8 petals)

Fasten off.

Sew flower to sleep sack sandwiching flower and sleep sack between the 2 buttons.

ROSY EARFLAP CAP

2010-11-17T12:27:00.000-08:00

Many thanks to Jo and Virginia for testing this pattern. The photo is Jo's cap.

ROSY EARFLAP CAP

MATERIALS:
Soft Worsted weight yarn, approximately 3 ounces adult and 2.5 ounces kid’s
Size N hook (9.00mm) crochet hook
Size K (6.5 mm) hook
Yarn needle

NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. Hat is worked holding 2 strands of yarn at the same time throughout. For best results be sure to use a soft worsted weight. Cap in photo was crocheted using Simply Soft.
3. Beginning chain 2 does not count as a stitch.
4. Pull slipstitch tight so that it nearly disappears.

SPECIAL STITCH:
Double crochet decrease = dc dec instructions at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sxwqTkbx4xI

SIZE: Woman’s average 21 inch

INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2 (remember does not count as a dc), work 10 dc in the ring. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (10 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (20 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (30 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (40 dc)

Round 5-8: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (40 dc)

Round 9: Ch 1(does not count as an hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first hdc. (40 hdc).

Don’t fasten off

EARFLAP:
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in same st as join, hdc next 7 sts. (8 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 2. turn, dc dec over 2 sts, dc in next 4 st, dc dec over last 2 sts. (6 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, dc dec over 2 st, dc in next 2 sts, dc dec over last 2 st (4 dc)

Row 4: Ch 2, turn, dc dec over 2 sts, twice. (2 dc)

Row 5: Ch 2, turn, dc dec over last 2 sts. Do not fasten off.

TIE:
Ch 21, slipstitch up chain.

Fasten off, weave in end.

SECOND EARFLAP:

Working on the right side, skip 7 st from first earflap for the back of hat, attach yarn with a slipstitch in the 8th st. Complete the same as the other ear flap. Work the first row over the beginning tail.

SMALL SIZE: Kid’s 18 inch

Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 2, work 10 dc in the ring. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (10 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (20 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (30 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in next 5 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, repeat from * around ending with 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (35 sts)

Round 5-7: Ch 2, dc in each st around, join with a slipstitch in the top of first dc. (35 sts)

Round 8: Ch 1 (does not count as an hdc), hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (35 sts)

Don’t fasten off

EARFLAP:
Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in next 6 st. (6 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn, dc dec over next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. (4 dc)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn, dc dec over next 2 sts, twice. (2 dc)

Row 4: Ch 2, turn, dc dec over last 2 sts.

Do not fasten off.

TIE:
Ch 16, slipstitch up chain.

Fasten off, weave in end.

SECOND EARFLAP:
Working on the right side, skip 6 st from first earflap for the back of hat, attach yarn with a slipstitch in 7th st. Complete the same as the other ear flap. Work the first row over the beginning tail.

FLOWER: (make 2)
With K hook and single strand of yarn. Ch 4, slipstitch in 4th ch from hook to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, *sc, ch 1. Repeat from * 7 times. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (8 sc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 2: *Ch 1, 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, slipstitch in sc. Repeat around. (8 petals)

Fasten off leaving 10 inch tail. Use tail to sew flower to earflap.

ITS JUST A BEANIE

2010-11-14T17:45:00.000-08:00

Thank you, Jo and Virginia for testing this pattern.

I've been crocheting the It's Just a Triangle Shawl to send to the elders at Pine Ridge Reservation. When I finished the most recent one I thought why not crochet a matching cap, after all it's really cold there. That was the inspiration for this cap.

SIZE: Woman’s average (20-22 inches)

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, approximately 2.5 ounces
US size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook

GAUGE: 5 dc = 2 inches

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Beanie in photo made with Caron One Pound Claret and Red Heart Super Saver Marrakesh
3. Beanie in photo the contrast rounds were worked on rounds 9, 11 and 13.
4. To make cap longer or shorter work more or less rounds 8-14.

5. To make a child's version only increase to 42 stitches. You could also try using your I (5.5 mm) hook.

Chain 4 and join to form a loop.

ROUND 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in loop. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (12 sts)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, dc in same sp. *Dc in next sp, 2 dc in next sp, repeat from * around. Dc in last sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (18 sts)

ROUND 3: Ch 3, dc in same sp. *Dc in next 2 sps, 2 dc in next sp, repeat from * around. Dc in last 2 sps. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (24 sts)

ROUND 4: Ch 3, dc in same sp. *Dc in next 3 sps, 2 dc in next sp, repeat from * around. Dc in last 3 sps. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (30 sts)

ROUND 5: Ch 3, dc in same sp. *Dc in next 4 sps, 2 dc in next sp, repeat from * around. Dc in last 4 sps. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (36 sts)

ROUND 6: Ch 3, dc in same sp. *Dc in next 5 sps, 2 dc in next sp, repeat from * around. Dc in last 5 sps. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (42 sts)

ROUND 7: Ch 3, dc in same sp. *Dc in next 6 sps, 2 dc in next sp, repeat from * around. Dc in last 6 sps. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. DO NOT Pull this slipstitch tight. (48 sts)

ROUNDS 8-14: Ch 3, dc in each sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. Do not pull this slipstitch tight. Slipstitch in the space between the ch 3 and first true dc. DO NOT Pull this slipstitch tight. (48 sts)

Try on cap and if it seems too large work rounds 15-18 with I (5.5 mm) hook.

ROUND 15: Ch 1, sc in each sp. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (48 sts)

ROUNDS 16-18: Ch 1, sc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. Pull this slipstitch tight. (48 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

PREEMIE RIPPLE SLEEP SACK

2010-11-13T18:10:00.000-08:00

PREEMIE RIPPLE SLEEP SACK

SIZE: 3-5 pound preemie

GAUGE: unimportant

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3 ounces
I (5.5 mm) Crochet hook
Tapestry needle

NOTES:
1. Read the pattern all the way through before beginning.
2. Pull slipstitches tight unless instructed not to.
3. Finished measurements approximately 15 inch circumference and 12 length.
4. Yarn in photo is Red Heart Super Saver Melonberry.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count beginning chains as first dc from now on) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, dc in 2 sts, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (35 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. . Join with slipstitch in first sc. (35 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, 3 dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (45 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in next st, 3 dc in 1 st, dc in next st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (55 sts)

Round 7: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 dc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)

Rounds 8-18: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 dc, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)

Round 19: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 1, sc in same stitch and next 3 sts. *Sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts, skip 2 dc, sc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts. Join with slipstitch in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

DOLL RIPPLE SLEEP SACK

2010-11-13T16:04:00.000-08:00

Thank you all the people who tested this pattern: Jo, Lucille, Bug, Sharon and Rachel. Hope I didn't miss anyone.

DOLL RIPPLE SLEEP SACK

SIZE: Fits 10-12 inch baby doll

GAUGE: unimportant

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 2 ounces
I (5.5 mm) Crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Notes:
1. Read the pattern all the way through before beginning
2. Pull slipstitches tight unless instructed not to
3. Finished measurements approximately 15 inch circumference and 10 length
4. Doll in photo is a 10 inch beanbag doll from Wal-Mart
5. Yarn in photo is Red HEART Super Saver Melonberry

INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)

Round 3: Ch 2, dc in 2 sts, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (35 sts)

Round 4: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. . Join with slipstitch in first sc. (35 sts)

Round 5: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, 3 dc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (45 sts)

Round 6: Ch 1, *sc in 1 st, hdc in 2 sts, dc in next st, 3 dc in 1 st, dc in next st, hdc in 2 sts, sc in 1 st. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (55 sts)

Round 7: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 sts, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)

Rounds 8-15: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 2, dc in the same st and in next 3 stitches, *3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, skip 2 sts, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with 3 dc in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (55 sts)

Round 16: Slipstitch in next st (don’t pull this slipstitch tight), ch 1, sc in same stitch and next 3 sts. *Sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts, skip 2 sts, sc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End round with sc, ch 2, sc in next st, sc in 4 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

RIP VAN WINKLE STOCKING CAP

2010-10-31T13:50:00.001-07:00

Thank you Virginia and Jo for testing this pattern.

RIP VAN WINKLE STOCKING CAP

SIZE: Child 16 (Youth 18, Woman 20)

GAUGE: 6 sc = 2 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 4 ounces main color and 1 ounce contrast for largest size
US Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook

NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning cap.
2. Pull slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. Approximate cap lengths Child 18 inches, Youth 22, Woman 25 inches.
4. To crochet this cap for a man continue increasing in the established manner to 58 stitches and then proceed to the cuff.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
FPDC = front post double crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet

If you aren’t sure how to make FPDC and BPDC, see video instructions HERE.

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with slipstitch to form ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]

ROUND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [8 sc]

ROUND 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [10 dc]

ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [10 sc]

ROUND 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 4 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [12 dc]

ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]

ROUND 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [14 dc]

ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [14 sc]

ROUND 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 6 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 6 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [16 dc]

ROUND 10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [16 sc]

ROUND 11: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 7 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 7 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [18 dc]

ROUND 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]

ROUND 13: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 8 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [20 dc]

ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [20 sc]

ROUND 15: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 9 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 9 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [22 dc]

ROUND 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [22 sc]

ROUND 17: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 10 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 10 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [24 dc]

ROUND 18: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]

ROUND 19: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 11 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 11 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [26 dc]

ROUND 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [26 sc]

ROUND 21: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 12 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 12 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [28 dc]

ROUND 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [28 sc]

ROUND 23: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 13 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 13 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [30 dc]

ROUND 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]

ROUND 25: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 14 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 14 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [32 dc]

ROUND 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [32 sc]

ROUND 27: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 15 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 15 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [34 dc]

ROUND 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [34 sc]

ROUND 29: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 16 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 16 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [36 dc]

ROUND 30: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]

ROUND 31: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 17 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 17 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [38 dc]

ROUND 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [38 sc]

ROUND 33: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 18 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 18 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [40 dc]

ROUND 34: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [40 sc]

ROUND 35: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 19 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 19 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [42 dc]

ROUND 36: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 sc]

ROUND 37: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 20 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 20 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [44 dc]

ROUND 38: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [44 sc]

CHILD SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 39: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 21 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 21 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [46 dc]

ROUND 40: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [46 sc]

ROUND 41: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 22 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 22 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [48 dc]

ROUND 42: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [48 sc]

YOUTH SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 43: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 23 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 23 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [50 dc]

ROUND 44: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [50 sc]

ROUND 45: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 24 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 24 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [52 dc]

ROUND 46: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [52 sc]

ROUND 47: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 25 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 25 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [54 dc]

ROUND 48: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [54 sc]

CUFF:

ROUND 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the first dc (not the ch 2). [44 (48, 54 dc)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, *BPDC around next dc, FPDC around next dc. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

ROUND 3: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

CHILD SIZE: Fasten off and weave in ends.

YOUTH AND WOMAN SIZES ROUND 4: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

POM POM:

ROUND 1: Leaving about a 6 inch tail for attaching to the cap. Ch 5, join with slipstitch to make a ring. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3) 23 times in ring. Ch 1, hdc in first sc (24 loops)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same loop. 5 dc in each ch 3 loop around. 2 dc in first loop. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3.

Fasten off. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

GREAT LENGTHS STOCKING CAP

2010-10-31T13:50:00.000-07:00

Thank you Jo NY and Virginia for testing this pattern.

GREAT LENGTHS STOCKING CAP

SIZES: Child 16 inch (Youth 18 inch, Woman 20 inch)

GAUGE: Unimportant

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 5.5 ounces main color and 1 ounce contrast for largest size
US size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook

NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning cap.
2. Pull slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. Approximate cap lengths Baby 32, Youth 36, Woman 41 inches.

4. To crochet this cap for a man continue increasing in the established manner to 58 stitches then proceed to cuff.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
FPDC = front post double crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet

If you aren’t sure how to make FPDC and BPDC, see stitch video instructions HERE.

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with slipstitch to form ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]

ROUND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [8 sc]

ROUND 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [10 dc]

ROUND 4: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [10 dc]

ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [10 sc]

ROUND 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 4 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [12 dc]

ROUND 7: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [12 dc]

ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]

ROUND 9: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [14 dc]

ROUND 10: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [14 dc]

ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [14 sc]

ROUND 12: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 6 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 6 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [16 dc]

ROUND 13: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [16 dc]

ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [16 sc]

ROUND 15: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 7 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 7 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [18 dc]

ROUND 16: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [18 dc]

ROUND 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]

ROUND 18: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 8 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [20 dc]

ROUND 19: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [20 dc]

ROUND 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [20 sc]

ROUND 21: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 9 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 9 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [22 dc]

ROUND 22: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [22 dc]

ROUND 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [22 sc]

ROUND 24: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 10 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 10 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [24 dc]

ROUND 25: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [24 dc]

ROUND 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]

ROUND 27: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 11 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 11 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [26 dc]

ROUND 28: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [26 dc]

ROUND 29: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [26 sc]

ROUND 30: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 12 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 12 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [28 dc]

ROUND 31: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [28 dc]

ROUND 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [28 sc]

ROUND 33: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 13 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 13 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [30 dc]

ROUND 34: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [30 dc]

ROUND 35: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]

ROUND 36: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 14 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 14 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [32 dc]

ROUND 37: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [32 dc]

ROUND 38: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [32 sc]

ROUND 39: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 15 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 15 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [34 dc]

ROUND 40: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [34 dc]

ROUND 41: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [34 sc]

ROUND 42: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 16 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 16 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [36 dc]

ROUND 43: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [36 dc]

ROUND 44: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]

ROUND 45: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 17 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 17 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [38 dc]

ROUND 46: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [38 dc]

ROUND 47: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [38 sc]

ROUND 48: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 18 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 18 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [40 dc]

ROUND 49: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [40 dc]

ROUND 50: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [40 sc]

ROUND 51: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 19 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 19 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [42 dc]

ROUND 52: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [42 dc]

ROUND 53: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 sc]

ROUND 54: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 20 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 20 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [44 dc]

ROUND 55: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [44 dc]

ROUND 56: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [44 sc]

CHILD SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 57: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 21 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 21 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [46 dc]

ROUND 58: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [46 dc]

ROUND 59: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [46 sc]

ROUND 60: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 22 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 22 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [48 dc]

ROUND 61: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [48 dc]

ROUND 62: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [48 sc]

YOUTH SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 63: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 23 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 23 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [50 dc]

ROUND 64: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [50 dc]

ROUND 65: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [50 sc]

ROUND 66: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 24 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 24 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [52 dc]

ROUND 67: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [52 dc]

ROUND 68: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [52 sc]

ROUND 69: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 25 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 25 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [54 dc]

ROUND 70: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [54 dc]

ROUND 71: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [54 sc]

CUFF:

ROUND 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the first dc (not the ch 2). [44 (48, 54 dc)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, *BPDC around next dc, FPDC around next dc. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

ROUND 3: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

CHILD SIZE: Fasten off and weave in ends.

YOUTH AND WOMAN SIZES ROUND 4: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

POM POM:

ROUND 1: Leaving about a 6 inch tail for attaching to the cap. Ch 5, join with slipstitch to make a ring. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3) 23 times in ring. Ch 1, hdc in first sc (24 loops)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same loop. 5 dc in each ch 3 loop around. 2 dc in first loop. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3.

Fasten off. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN SCARF

2010-10-29T18:48:00.001-07:00

The challenge with designing this scarf was getting both butterflies' lower wings facing the correct way.

Pattern edited to add the starting chains on several rows. Edits in red font.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN SCARF

SIZES: About 6 1/2 inches wide

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, about 4.5 ounces for 58 inch scarf
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

GAUGE: Unimportant

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Turning chains do not count as first stitch,
3. Be sure to read the instructions for working the treble in row 6.
4. If desired, you can work additional butterflies after any two single crochet rows.

FIRST END:
Row 1: Ch 18, working in the bumps on the back of chains, sc in the second st from hook. (17 sc)

Row 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st. (17 sc)

Row 4-5: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts, ch 7, skip 7, dc in last 5 sts. (10 dc and 1 ch 7 loop)

Read the instructions for working tr around the ch 7 loops row 6 only.

Working behind the ch 7 loops, YO (yarn over) twice. Insert hook in the 4th st of the skipped sts in row 3 and pull up a loop. YO and pull through 2 loops, twice. Slip one of the remaining loops on hook off, hold on to it, place hook in front of the ch 7 loops and replace the loop on the hook, YO and complete the tr.

Row 6: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts. Ch 3, tr (see above) around the ch 7 loops in the 4th of 7 skipped sts of row 3, ch 3, dc in last 5 sts.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in last 5 sts.

CENTER SECTION:
Row 8: Ch 1, sc across.

Rows 9-10: Ch 2, dc across.

Rows 11-12: Ch 1, sc across.

Repeat rows 9-12 until scarf is about 4 inches less than desired length.

SECOND END:
Row 13-14: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts, ch 7, skip 7 sts, dc in last 5 sts.

Row 15: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts. Ch 3, tr around both ch 7 loops into 4th of 7 skipped dc stitches of row 14, ch 3. Dc in last 5 sts.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in last 5 sts.

Rows 17-18: Ch 1, sc across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

WHEELCHAIR TOTE

2010-10-29T17:50:00.000-07:00

LARGE WHEELCHAIR TOTE

This tote is wider and deeper than the original pattern, by request of the VA where I send mine. The photo is of the original tote, the only difference is the tote is larger.

SIZE: 12 x 12 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn about 5 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 30

ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (27) 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 28 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [60 st]

ROUND 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 27 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in 27 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 st]

ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 28 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 28 sts, 2 sc in last st. [72 st]

ROUNDS 4-6: Sc in each st around. [72 st]
Slipstitch in next st. For remainder of tote you will be joining rounds.

ROUNDS 7-8: Ch 2 (do not count as a dc) dc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in first dc. [72 st]

ROUND 9-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in first sc. [72 st]

ROUNDS 11-30: Repeat rounds 7-10 five times. [72 st]

TABS FOR SHOWER CURTAIN RING OPTION:

Work tote through round 30.

FIRST TAB

Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next 3 sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold. Don’t count the st at the fold.

Rows 1-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole row) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).Fasten off.

SECOND TAB

Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 12 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 13th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 12 sts between the straps. (6 sc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)Fasten off.

THIRD AND FOURTH TAB

Lay tote flat with tabs on the bottom, place a marker in the top side (side without tabs) at the first left stitch of both tabs. There should be 18 sts between the markers.

THIRD TAB

Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the right hand marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)Fasten off.

FOURTH TAB

Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)Fasten off.

OPTIONAL TIES:

Chain 75 sts, tie should be about 18 inches. Use your hook to pull the tie through the tote at round 4.

FANCY FUR BUTTONHOLE ASCOT

2010-10-17T19:54:00.000-07:00

FANCY FUR BUTTONHOLE ASCOT

MATERIALS:
2 skeins (39 yards each) Lion Brand Fancy Fur
US size N (9.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

SIZE: Approximately 5 inches wide and 40 inches long.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The beginning ch 3 counts as the first dc throughout. Start each row by skipping the first dc and end with dc in the turning chain.
3. Sometimes it is hard to see where to put your hook, when that happens you can use your fingers to feel where the hook goes. Another way to see where the hook goes is hold your work up and let the light shine through it.
4. The easiest method of joining the yarn is to hold ends from each ball together, tie an overhand knot. Then trim the ends about 3/8 inch long.
5. Before weaving in ends pull the slubs off the end you are going to weave in, they pull right off without unraveling the yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: Ch 12, dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining ch. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)

Row 2: Dc in each st. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)

Repeat row 2 until scarf is 7 inches from starting chain.

Next row: Dc in 3 sts (4 dc counting the ch 3), ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in last 4 sts. Ch 3, turn. (8 dc and 1 ch 2 sp)

Next row: Dc in each st, 2 dc over ch 2 sp. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)

Repeat row 2 until scarf is about 40 inches long. Fasten off and weave in ends.

To wear, place opposite end through the hole created by the K2togs and the cast on stitches.

BABY'S RINGS LEG WARMERS

2010-10-16T13:59:00.001-07:00

Edited 10/16/10 8 PM PDT edit in red.

BABY RINGS LEG WARMERS

SIZES:
To fit baby’s leg sizes up to about 18 months.

MATERIALS:
Sensations Cuddle Muffin about 1.75 ounces
Set of five size U.S. 4 and U.S. 6 double-pointed needles

GAUGE:
Unimportant

NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. Be sure to use a stretchy cast on. I use the twisted German cast on.
3. Use your favorite method to join in round. I knit the first 6 stitches with the working yarn and the tail.
4. Don’t worry about “ladders:. After washing, drying and a few wearings they will merge.
5. Because of the "rings" these leg warmers will fit baby for a long time.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With US size 4 double point needle and a stretchy cast on cast on 56 sts. Divide sts onto 4 needles. 12, 16, 12, 16. Join in round. Place marker to mark beginning of round.

Rounds 1-14: *K2. P2. Rep from * around. (56 sts)

Change to US size 6 needles.

Rounds 15-20: Knit

Rounds 21-26: Purl

Rounds 27-32: Knit

Rounds 33-38: Purl

Rounds 39-42: Knit

Round 43: *K6, K2tog. Rep from * around. (49 sts)

Round 44: Knit

Rounds 45-50: Purl

Rounds 51-54: Knit

Round 55: *K5, K2tog. Rep from * around. (42 sts)

Round 56: Knit

Rounds 57-62: Purl

Rounds 63-66: Knit

Round 67: *K5 , K2tog. (36 sts)

Round 68: Knit

Change to size 4 needles.

Arrange remaining stitches on four needles 8, 8, 8, 12.

Rounds 69-80: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.

Loosely bind off in rib.

Weave in ends.

FAST AND FUN BUTTONHOLE SCARF

2010-10-16T13:48:00.001-07:00

FAST AND FUN BUTTONHOLE SCARF

If you are anything like me, you have a stash of Fun Fur or similar yarns. Seems the skinny fuzzy scarf is passé, but by combining Fun Fur with Homespun [category 5] and a buttonhole you will be up to date.

Knit on large needles [I recommend wood or bamboo] this scarf is a quick knit.

MATERIALS:
Lion Brand Fun Fur (about 50 yards)
Lion Brand Homespun (about 50 yards)
Size 17 (12.75 mm) needles

NOTES:
1. Scarf is knit with one strand of each yarn held together.
2. I find it easiest to knit with these yarns on wood or bamboo needles.
3. Using a small knitting needle pick out the little lashes for a fuller look.
4. One skein of Homespun and two balls of Fun Fur is enough to knit 3 scarves.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 10 sts holding both yarns as one.

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 9 inches.

Next row: K3, K2tog. Turn, cast on 2 sts with knitted cast on. Turn. K2tog, K3. (10 sts)

Work in garter stitch for 30 inches.

Work will measure about 40 inches from cast on edge.

Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

To wear, place opposite end through the hole created by the K2togs and the cast on stitches.

PICOT CAP (K)

2010-09-28T15:52:00.001-07:00

This baby cap matches the Picot Sleep Sack.
PICOT CAP

SIZE:
Baby 15 to 16 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
US size 10.5 16 inch circular knitting needle
US size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
tapestry needle
marker

SPECIAL STITCHES:
Small Picot Cast On: Make a slip-knot and place it on your left needle. Knit a st into the slipknot, leaving the slipknot on the needle. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Continue in this way to CO 5 sts, then bind off 1 st, leaving 4 sts. Continue to CO 5 sts and bind off 1 until 60 sts are on needle.

Small Picot Bind Off: Knit a st into the next st. Place the new st onto left needle by inserting the left needle into the front of the new st. Bind off 5 sts.

Continue to CO 1 st and bind off 5 sts until all 60 sts are bound off.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With 16" needle, small picot cast on 60 sts. Join and work in the round.

Place marker here to denote beginning of round.

Round 1: Knit (60 sts)

Round 2-5: K1, P1. Repeat around. (60 sts)

Knit until cap measures 6 inches from cast on edge.

Round 6: *K 8, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

Round 7: K

Round 8: *K 7, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

Round 9: K

Round 10: K 4, *yo, k2tog. Repeat from * around. (8 yo)

Round 11-12: K1, P1. Repeat around.

Round 14: K

Small picot bind off

DRAWSTRING:
Leaving a 5 inch tail, using an I hook chain 60. Fasten off leaving a 5 inch tail.

Cut a 10 inch length of yarn, fold in half, pull loop through the end of the drawstring. Pull all the ends through the loop and pull tight forming a tassel.

Weave drawstring in and out of the eyelets created in round 10. Pull to close and tie bow.