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Monday, June 30, 2014

Crochet Any Occasion Dog Sweater 5 Sizes

Any Occasion Dog Sweater
XXS Pattern Only is Free Other 4 are available for purchase on Ravelry and Craftsy Links here: Ravelry & Craftsy
Wear it plain or dress it up with some appliques! some great FREE applique links are provided below from some of the greatest designers I know and some from myself!

Abbreviations/Need to Know 

ch- chain
sc- single crochet
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
v st- v stitch = 1d,ch2,1dc in same stitch
also beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated
do not turn unless stated
do not join unless stated
( ) holds counts for different sizes, the number of stitches made and other need to know info
[ ] repeat what’s inside
will need
I- hook
red heart super saver or red heart with love yarn
sizes- XXS (XS, S, M, L) counts will also be in this order, this pattern is for XXS only other 4 are available for purchase on ravelry or craftsy see above for links

finished measurements without stretching
XXS- 9in round neck, 12 ½in round body, 8in long
XS- 9in round neck, 15in round body, 10in long
S- 11in round neck, 18 ½in round body, 12in long
M- 13 ½in round neck, 23in round body, 13 ½in long
L- 15 ½in round neck, 26 in round body, 15 ½in long
Note: my measurements may differ then store bought items please measure your dog to find the best size for your pup
Note: rows 5 & 6 have row a. and row b. all sizes do a. and only M & L do row b. for both rows

Gage
5 rows of vsts = 3 in

  1. ch 15, dc in 6th ch from hook (1st vst made), [sk 2sts, v st in next st] repeat across, turn (4 v sts)
  2. sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat across, turn (4 v sts)
  3. repeat 2
  4. repeat 2
  5. repeat 2 tie off now you should have about a 3in by 3in square

sweater XXS ONLY
  1. ch 30, join in 1st ch, ch 1, sc in each st around, join in 1st sc, (30sc)
  2. ch 5, dc in same st,[sk next st, v st in next st] repeat around, sk last st, join in 3rd ch of 1st ch 5,(XXS only sk to row 4 and do this row twice, (15 v sts)
  3. .....
  4. sl st into ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat around, join in 3rd ch of 1st ch 5, turn, (15 v sts)
  5. ch 3(counts as 1st dc), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 2 more times, dc between the next 2 dc, (3 v sts & 2 dc) tie off

  6. now go back down to the 5th row sk 1st/1 v st by row just made and connect yarn between that v st and the next, ch 3 (counts as dc), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 9 more times, dc between last v st worked in and next v st, turn (10 v sts & 2 dc)

  7. ch 3 (counts as dc), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 9 more times, dc in dc, ch 4, sk gap, dc in dc, [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 2 more times, dc in dc, ch 4, join in 3rd ch of 1st ch 3, (13 v sts & 2 ch big sps)
  8. sl st over to next ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1st v st made), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat until big ch sp, v st 1 time in big ch sp, [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat until next big ch sp, v st 1 time in big ch sp, join in 3rd ch of 1st ch 5, (15 v sts)
  9. sl st over to next ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat around, join in 3rd ch of 1st ch 5, (15 v sts)
  10. repeat 9
  11. repeat 9, XXS sk to row 14
  12. .....
  13. .....
  14. sl st, backwards into next ch 2 sp, now continuing forward again ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1st v st), [ v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat 9 more times, turn, (11 v sts)
  15. sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 5, dc in same ch 2 sp (1st v st), [v st in next ch 2 sp] repeat across, turn, (11 v sts)
  16. repeat 15
  17. repeat 15
  18. repeat 15
  19. repeat 15, XXS tie off
Now sew in all your ends and your done! Your pup now has a stylish new spring/fall sweater, hope you enjoy and happy hooking!

Now if you want to make it extra special for occasions or holidays you can add some applique like pictured below, and free pattern links provide below


For the 4th of July or Memorial Day add a festive star applique here's some links to some great stars by some amazing designers :
Jessie At Home: http://jessieathome.com/.../stars-and-stripes-bunting.html  (this is the one is used in the picture)

Need something for Christmas try one of these 5 appliques in one link!
Posh Pooch Designs: http://www.ravelry.com/patt.../library/5-christmas-appliques

dogs just want to be dogs try this awesome dog bone applique
Posh Pooch Designs:  http://poshpoochdesignsdogclothes.blogspot.com/2011/03/dog-bone-applique-and-toy-crochet.html

And some by Me
For Easter how about a cute little bunny

Going to the beach an octopus might be just right

On the Farm what about a piggy

Going to the Circus heres an elephant


Thursday, June 26, 2014

Layered Spike Stitch Square

Layered Spike Stitch Square

photo and pattern testing by: Jho Gomez
who also has her own fb page for the things she makes
and she also has her own blog as well here:


Photo and Pattern testing by:
Nadine Burgess who does photography and crocheting is her hobby :)

Abbreviations/Need to Know 

ch- chain
sc- single crochet
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
hdc- half double crochet
spk st- spike st
also beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated
do not turn unless stated
do not join unless stated
( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info
[ ] repeat what’s inside
will need
I- hook
3 colors yarn of your choice (I used red heart super saver)

Square 

In 1st color, chain 22
1. hdc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (21hdc) – this row will be
referred to as the 3rd row later on
2. ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn (21hdc) - this row will be referred to as then 2nd
row
3. repeat row 2 – this row will be referred to as the 1st row

Pattern note for rows 4 & 5: 3 spike stitches and 1 sc to create pattern 


4. change to 2nd color, ch 1, sc in 1st st, [spk st in the next hdc in the 2nd row, spk st in
the next hdc in the 3rd row, spk st in the next hdc in the 2nd row, sc in next st]
repeat across, turn (21 sts all together)
5. change to 3rd color, work this rows spk sts inside the previous ones, ch 1, sc in 1st
st, [spk st in next st in 1st row, spk st in next st in 2nd row, spk st in next st in 1st
row, sc in next st] repeat across, turn (21sts)

6. change to 1st color, repeat row 2 -this will be the new 3rd row
7. repeat row 2- this will be the new 2nd row
8. repeat row 2- this will be the new 1st row

9. change to 2nd color, repeat row 4
10. change to 3rd color, repeat row 5

now repeat rows 6-10 2 more times, tie off

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Crochet Summer Bell LaLa Loopsy Dress


Summer Bell LaLa Loopsy Dress


Abbreviations/Need to Know
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
dc- double crochet
trc- triple crochet
sl st- slip stitch
dc dec- double crochet decrease
also
beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated
do not turn unless stated
do not join unless stated
( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info
[ ] repeat whats inside
will need
G-Hook
Caron Simply Soft Yarn

Top working from Bottom
  1. ch 35, join in 1st ch, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (35sc)
  2. ch 4 (will make button hole does not count as 1st st), 1 dc in each st around (35dc)
  3. ch 2, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (34dc)
  4. ch 4, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (33dc)
  5. ch 2, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (32dc)
  6. ch 4, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (31dc)
  7. ch 2, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, ch 4 sl st into bottom of last dc, tie off (30dc)


Neck Strap
find the middle of the front top of the dress and attach yarn
  1. ch 20, sl st in 6th ch from hook, sl st down remaining 14 chs, 1 sl st into same st of top of dress we attached in, tie off

Bell/Ruffles
attach yarn to 1st ch of beginning ch at bottom of dress
  1. ch 2, 1 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join in 1st dc (43 dc)
  2. ch 2, 1 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, [1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] repeat around, join in 1st dc (64 dc)
  3. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join in 1st dc (64dc)
  4. repeat 3
  5. ch 6 (counts as 1st trc & ch 2 sp), [trc in next st, ch 2] repeat around, join in 4th ch of 1st ch 6, tie off (64 trc & ch 2 sps)
Now sew in all ends, sew one button to middle front top of dress for the neck strap and sew 4 buttons down the back opposite side of the button holes Now you have a pretty summer bell dress for your LaLa Loopsy
THE END

hope you like it and the Shawl/Capelet, Purse,& Shoes seen in pictures patter found here: http://mandalynnscrochettreasures.blogspot.com/2014/06/crochet-lala-loopsy-shawlcaplet-purse.html

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Crochet LaLa Loopsy Shawl/Capelet, Purse & Shoes Pattern



LaLa Loopsy Shawl/Capelet, Purse & Shoes


Abbreviations/Need to Know
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
hdc- half double crochet
trc- triple crochet
dc dec- double crochet decrease

also
beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated
do not turn unless stated
do not join unless stated
( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info
[ ] repeat whats inside

will need
G-Hook
Caron Simply Soft Yarn
Stitch Markers


Shawl/Capelet
  1. ch 26, sc in 7th ch from hook, sc in each st across, turn (20 sc)(extra room left by ch = button hole)
  2. ch 1, 2 hdc in 1st st, 1 hdc in next st, [2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st] repeat across , turn (30 hdc)
  3. ch 6 (counts as 1st trc & ch 2 sp), trc in next st, [ch 2, trc in next st] repeat across, tie off, (30 trc & 29 ch 2 sps) sew in all ends and sew a button on to opposite side of button hole and your shawl/caplet is ready for your LaLa Loopsy!

Purse
  1. ch 11, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in each st across, turn (10hdc)
  2. ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn (10 hdc)
  3. repeat 2
  4. repeat 2
  5. repeat 2
  6. repeat 2
  7. repeat 2
  8. repeat 2, fold work in half mark middle with stitch marker this will show were to refold latter for sewing sides together
  9. now making purse flap, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10 sc) mark 1st sc with stitch marker this will show were to connect when making the strap
  10. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (10 sc)
  11. ch 1, sc dec across 1st 2 sts, sc in each of the next 6 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (8 sc)
  12. ch 1, sc dec across 1st 2 sts, sc in each of the next 4 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (6 sc)
  13. ch 1, sc dec across 1st 2 sts, sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (4 sc)
  14. ch 1, sc dec across 1st 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (2 sc)
  15. ch 1, sc dec across only 2 sts, tie off (1 sc) fold purse by marker and sew sides together, now for strap connect yarn in 1st sc of 1st sc row were we placed the marker earlier and ch 15, now sl st in opposite sc (last sc) of that row, tie off and sew in all your ends and your purse is finished!

Shoes

  1. working in rounds,make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 6 times into magic circle, pull tight or alternative round 1 is ch 2, sc in 2nd ch fom hook 6 times (6 sc)
  2. 2 sc in each st around (12 sc)
  3. 1 sc in each st around (12 sc)
  4. repeat 3
  5. now working in rows sl st in 1st st, ch 1, sc in same st as sl st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, turn (4 sc)
  6. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4 sc)
  7. repeat 6
  8. work this row in back loops only, ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4 sc)
  9. ch 1, sc in each st across, turn (4sc)
  10. going back to working in rounds ch 1, sc in each st across, ch 5, join in 1st sc tie off sew in all ends now shoes are ready to be slipped onto your LaLa Loopsy!

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Summer Ruffles LaLa Loopsy Dress

Summer Ruffle LaLa Loopsy Dress

Abbreviations/Need to Know
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
dc- double crochet
sl st- slip stitch
dc dec- double crochet decrease
also
beginning ch does not count as 1st st unless stated
do not turn unless stated
do not join unless stated
( ) holds the number of stitches made and other need to know info
[ ] repeat whats inside
will need
G-Hook
Caron Simply Soft Yarn

Top working from Bottom
  1. ch 35, join in 1st ch, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (35sc)
  2. ch 4 (will make button hole does not count as 1st st), 1 dc in each st around (35dc)
  3. ch 2, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (34dc)
  4. ch 4, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (33dc)
  5. ch 2, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (32dc)
  6. ch 4, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, turn (31dc)
  7. ch 2, dc dec across 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, ch 4 sl st into bottom of last dc, tie off (30dc)
Neck Strap
find the middle of the front top of the dress and attach yarn
  1. ch 20, sl st in 6th ch from hook, sl st down remaining 14 chs, 1 sl st into same st of top of dress we attached in, tie off
Ruffles
attach yarn to 1st ch of beginning ch at bottom of dress
  1. ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st [1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next] repeat around, join in 1st dc (53dc)
  2. ch 2, 2 dc in 1st st [1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next] repeat around, join in 1st dc (80dc)
  3. ch 8, sl st in same st, [ch 8, sl st in next st] repeat around, tie off (80 ch 8 loops)
Now sew in all ends, sew one button to middle front top of dress for the neck strap and sew 4 buttons down the back opposite side of the button holes Now you have a pretty summer ruffle dress for your LaLa Loopsy enjoy :)

Purse and Bolero/Shrug Pattern Found Here:


Wednesday, June 4, 2014

LaLa Loopsy Shrug/Bolero and Purse

LaLa Loopsy Lacy Shrug/Bolero and Purse






















Abbreviations/Need to Know
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
sl st- slip stitch
sk- skip
vst- v stitch (1dc,2ch,1dc all in same st)
ch 2 does NOT count as 1st dc unless stated
do NOT turn unless stated 
( )- need info/number of stitches
[ ]- repeat whats inside
you will need a G-hook
Use Red Heart Sparkle yarn or Caron Simply Soft






















Shrug/Bolero



  1. make a magic circle, dc 14 times inside magic circle, pull tight, join in 1st dc (14dc), Or ch 3 dc in 3rd ch from hook 14 times, join in 1st dc (14dc)
  2. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc in same st (1st vst made), sk next st, [vst in next st, sk next st] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4, turn (7 vsts)
  3. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc between 1st 2 dc of previous row (1st vst made), vst in the next vst of previous row, [vst between next 2 dc, vst in next vst] repeat around, join in the 2nd ch of the 1st ch 4, turn (14 vsts)
  4. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc between 1st 2 dc of previous row (1st vst made), vst in next vst of previous row, vst between next 2 dc, vst in next vst, ch 5, sk next sp between dc's and next vst, [vst between next 2 dc, vst in next vst] repeat 9 more times, ch 5, join  in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4, turn (24 vsts, 2 ch 5sps)
  5. ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 2 sp), 1 dc around ch 5 sp (1st vst made), vst around same ch 5 sp, vst in each vst around until next ch 5 sp, 2 vsts around ch 5 sp, vst in each of the last 4 vsts, join in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4 (28 vst)
  6. sl st over to middle of ch sp of 1st vst, ch 4 (counts as 1st vst and ch 2 sp), 1 dc in same sp (1st vst made), vst in each vst around, join in 2nd ch of 1st ch 4, tie off sew in ends (28 vts)














Purse

  1. make a magic circle, dc 15 times inside magic circle, pull tight, join in 1st dc (15 dc), Or ch 3, dc 15 times in 3rd ch from hook, join in 1st dc (15 dc)
  2. ch 2, 2 dc in each st around, join in 1st dc (30 dc)
  3. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join in 1st dc (30 dc)
  4. repeat 3
  5. ch 10, sk 5 sts, sl st in 6th st, sl st in next 9 sts, ch 10, sk 5 sts, sl st in last 10 sts, tie off  sew in ends (2 ch 5 sps, 30 sl sts)