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Saturday, January 31, 2015

3D Heart Applique - free pattern


3D Heart Appliqe
Will Need/Need to Know
  • G- hook
  • caron simply soft yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
  • [ ] repeat whats inside
  • 1st chains do not count as 1st stitch
Abbreviations
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(s)
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
sc dec- single crochet decrease
dc dec- double crochet decrease


Gauge
9 stitches x 9 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(s)
sl st- slip stitch
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet
sc dec- single crochet decrease
dc dec- double crochet decrease

Heart

  1. make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 5 times in circle, pull tight, join to 1st sc (5sc)
  2. ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join to 1st sc (10sc)
  3. ch 1, [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1st sc (15sc)
  4. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st sc (15sc)
  5. repeat 4
  6. repeat 4, tie off
  7. repeat 1-6 but do not tie off
  8. line stitches of both ends of heart together and sl st 5 sets of sts together, now we are going to ignore those 5 sl st's and go around both fin ends as they were one, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st sc (20sc)                  
  9. ch 2, dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, dc dec across last 2 sts, join to 1st dc (16dc)
  10. ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc (14sc)
  11. ch 1, [1sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, 1 sc in last st, join to 1st sc (10sc)
  12. ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc (8sc)
  13. ch 1, [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join to 1st sc, tie off (4sc)

Thursday, January 29, 2015

Catnip Fishy - free pattern


Cat Nip Fish
Need/Need to Know
  • G- hook
  • caron simply soft yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • ( ) holds needed info and number of stitches
  • [ ] repeat whats inside
  • 1st chains do not count as 1st stitch

Gauge
9 stitches x 9 rows = 2 inches

Head and Body
  1. make a magic circle, ch 1, sc 5 times in circle, pull tight, join to 1st sc (5sc)
  2. ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join to 1st sc (10sc)
  3. ch 1, [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st] repeat around, join to 1st sc (15sc)
  4. ch 1, [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join in 1st sc (20sc)
  5. ch 1, [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc (25sc)
  6. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (25sc)
  7. repeat 6
  8. repeat 6
  9. ch 1, [1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc (20sc)
  10. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (20sc)
  11. repeat 10
  12. repeat 10
  13. ch 1, [sc dec aross next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc (15sc)
  14. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (15sc)
  15. repeat 14
  16. repeat 14
  17. ch 1, [1 sc in next st, sc dec aross next 2 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc (10sc)
  18. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (10sc)
  19. repeat 18, ch 4, sl st back into same st (button hold made), tie off

Top Fin
  1. make magic circle, 3 sc in circle, pull tight, join in 1st sc (3sc)
  2. ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (6sc)
  3. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (6sc)
  4. ch 1, [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in the next st] repeat around, join in 1st sc (9sc)
  5. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (9sc)
  6. ch 1, [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join in 1st sc, tie off (12sc)

Back Fin
  1. make magic circle, 3 sc in circle, pull tight, join in 1st sc (3sc)
  2. ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (6sc)
  3. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (6sc)
  4. ch 1, [2 sc in next st, 1 sc in the next st] repeat around, join in 1st sc (9sc)
  5. ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join in 1st sc (9sc)
  6. ch 1, [1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] repeat around, join in 1st sc, tie off (12sc) (1 fin end)
  7. repeat 1-6 again but don't tie off (2nd fin end)
  8. line stitches of both fin ends together and sl st 2 sets of sts together, now we are going to ignore those 2 sl st's and go around both fin ends as they were one, ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join to 1st sc (20sc)
  9. ch 2, dc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, [dc dec across next 2 sts] repeat 1 more time, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, dc dec across last 2 sts, join to 1st dc (16dc)
  10. ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, [sc dec across next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts] repeat around, join in 1st sc, tie off (14sc)

  • when sewing this project together make sure to sew/tie everything really tight as this is for your pet and you don't want any lose strings they could eat
  • sew back fin on to fish
  • sew in all ends to back fin and head/body of fish
  • sew button to fish tail
  • sew fish tail half way on to fish head/body 
and your done its ready to be filled with cat nip and given to you fury friend!

Wednesday, January 28, 2015

Puppy's Picnic Bow - free crochet pattern

Puppy's Picnic Bow
Will Need/Need to Know
  • G hook
  • caron simply soft yarn 2 colors my colors are neon green A and light purple B
  • needle to sew in ends
  • ( ) holds number of stitches and need to know info
  • [ ] repeat whats inside
  • Sizes are xxsmall(xsmall, small, medium, large) and appear in pattern as such
  • sizes measure about 9in(10in,12in,14in,16in) around
  • please measure around you dogs head first to insure right size and fit

Gauge
9 stitches x 10 rows not including stating chain = 2 inches

Abbreviations
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(s)
sp(s)- space(s)
sk- skip
sc- single crochet
dc- double crochet

Cowl
  1. using color A, ch 40(44,52,60,68), join in 1st ch, ch 1(does not count as sc), sc in 1st st, ch 3, sk 3 sts, [sc in next st, ch 3, sk 3 sts] repeat around, tie off (10,11,13,15,17 sc's & ch sps)
  2. using color B, connect in ch 3 sp, ch 3(counts as dc), 2 dc in same ch 3 sp, ch 1, sk sc, [3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, sk sc] repeat around, join in 3rd ch of 1st 3, tie off (30,33,39,45,51dc) (10,11,13,15,17 ch sps)
  3. using color A, connect in ch 1 sp, ch 1(does not count as sc), sc in same ch 1 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc, [sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, sk 3 dc] repeat around, join in 1st sc, tie off (10,11,13,15,17 sc's & ch sps)
  4. repeat 2
  5. repeat 3, xxs & xs tie off
  • small repeat rows 2 & 3, 1 more time, tie off
  • medium repeat rows 2 & 3, 2 more times, tie off
  • large repeat rows 2 & 3, 3 more times, tie off
  • all sizes sew in all ends when done

Bow
  1. using color A, ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each st across, turn (15sc)
  2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st across, turn (15dc)
  3. repeat 2
  4. repeat 2
  5. ch 1(does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, tie off (15sc)
  6. using color B, connect yarn in same sc we tied off in, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts, turn work on its side counter clock wise, ch 1, 1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in each side of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in side of sc, turn work on its side counter clock wise, ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts, turn work on its side counter clock wise, ch 1, 1 sc in side of sc, 2 sc in each side of the next 3 dc, 1 sc in side of sc, ch 1, join to 1st sc, tie off (42sc)
  • sew in ends
  • using color B, tie yarn tightly to middle of the rectangle we just made, now wrap yarn tightly around to form middle of bow, when happy with size stop wrapping and tie tightly
  • now using the two lose ends from the middle of the bow sew it onto the cowl
  • sew in last 2 ends and done!




Thursday, January 22, 2015

Crochet Lestat Inspired Lacy Sleeve Cuff

Lestat Inspired Lacy Sleeve Cuff
Need/Need to Know
  • I hook
  • Red Heat with Love yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • [ ] repeat whats inside
  • ( ) holds number of stitches or need to know info
  • 1st chain's do not count as 1st except v stitch then 1st chains count as 1st st and chain space
  • V stitch in this pattern = double crochet, chain 2, double crochet all in one stitch
  • picot for this pattern = chain 3 sl st in to previous double crochet
  • sizes are small,( medium, large) and stitch count for each size appears in pattern as such
Gauge
7 stitches X 4 rows = 2in

Abbreviations
ch – chain
sk – skip
sp – space
st – stitch
dc – double crochet
v st – v stitch
picot – picot
fpdc – front post double crochet
bpdc – back post double crochet

Cuff

  1. ch 28,(30, 34), join in 1st ch, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join in 1st dc (28, 30, 34 dc)
  2. ch 2, [fpdc in next st, bpdc in next st] repeat around, join in 1st dc (28, 30, 34 dc)
  3. repeat row 2
  4. ch 4, dc in 1st st (1st v st), dc in next st, picot, [v st in next st, dc in next st, picot] repeat around, join to 2nd ch of 1st 4 (14, 15, 17 dc, v st, & picot)
  5. sl st into next v st, ch 4 dc in same v st (1st v st), ch 1, sk dc & picot, [ v st in next v st, ch 1, sk dc & picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4, turn (14, 15, 17 v st & ch 1)
  6. ch 4, dc in 1st ch 1 sp (1st v st), dc in v st, picot, [v st in next ch 1 sp, dc in v st, picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4, tie off (14, 15, 17 v st, dc & picot)

Crochet Lestat Inspired Lacy Boot Cuff

Lestat Inspired Lacy Boot Cuff
Need/Need to Know
  • I hook
  • Red Heat with Love yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • [ ] repeat whats inside
  • ( ) holds number of stitches or need to know info
  • 1st chain's do not count as 1st except v stitch then 1st chains count as 1st st and chain space
  • V stitch in this pattern = double crochet, chain 2, double crochet all in one stitch
  • picot for this pattern = chain 3 sl st in to previous double crochet
  • sizes are small/medium, (large/Xlarge) and stitch count for each size appears in pattern as such
Gauge
7 stitches X 4 rows = 2in

Abbreviations
ch – chain
sk – skip
sp – space
st – stitch
dc – double crochet
v st – v stitch
picot – picot

Cuff

  1. ch 50,(60), join to 1st ch, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join to 1st dc (50, 60 dc)
  2. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join to 1st dc (50, 60 dc)
  3. repeat 2
  4. repeat 2
  5. ch 4, dc in 1st st (1st v st), dc in next st, picot, [v st in next st, dc in next st, picot] repeat around, join to 2nd ch of 1st 4 (25, 30 v st, dc & picot)
  6. sl st into next v st, ch 4 dc in same v st (1st v st), ch 1, sk dc & picot, [ v st in next v st, ch 1, sk dc & picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4, turn (25, 30 v st & ch 1)
  7. ch 4, dc in 1st ch 1 sp (1st v st), dc in v st, picot, [v st in next ch 1 sp, dc in v st, picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4 (25, 30 v st, dc & picot)
  8. sl st into 1st v st, ch 4, dc in v st (1st v st), ch 2, sk picot, [v st in v st, ch 2, sk picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4, tie off (25, 30 v st & ch 2)

Crochet Lestat Inspired Lacy Boot Cuff 2

Lestat Inspired Lacy Boot Cuff 2
Need/Need to Know
  • I hook
  • Red Heat with Love yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • [ ] repeat whats inside
  • ( ) holds number of stitches or need to know info
  • 1st chain's do not count as 1st stitch except v stitch then 1st chains count as 1st st and chain space
  • V stitch in this pattern = double crochet, chain 2, double crochet all in one stitch
  • picot for this pattern = chain 3 sl st in to previous double crochet
  • sizes are small, (medium, large) and stitch count for each size appears in pattern as such
Gauge
7 stitches X 4 rows = 2in

Abbreviations
ch – chain
sk – skip
sp – space
st – stitch
dc – double crochet
v st – v stitch
picot – picot

Cuff

  1. ch 48,(52, 56), join in 1st ch, ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join to 1st dc (48, 52, 56 dc)
  2. ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join to 1st dc (48, 52, 56 dc)
  3. repeat 2
  4. ch 4 dc in 1st st (1st v st), sk next st, dc in next st, picot, sk next st, [v st in next st, sk next st, dc in next st, picot, sk next st] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4 (12, 13, 14 v st, dc & picot)
  5. sl st into v st, ch 4, dc in v st (1st v st), ch 1, sk picot, [v st in v st, ch 1, sk picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4, turn (12, 13, 14 v st & ch 1)
  6. ch 4, dc in ch 1 sp (1st v st), dc in v st, picot, [v st in ch 1 sp, dc in v st, picot] repeat around, join to 2nd ch of 1st 4,
  7. sl st into 1st v st, ch 4, dc in v st (1st v st), ch 1, sk picot, [v st in v st, ch 1, sk picot] repeat around, join in 2nd ch of 1st 4, tie off (12, 13, 14 v st & ch 1)

Crochet Snow Flake Dish Cloth

Snow Flake Dish Cloth
Need/Need to Know
  • H hook
  • cotton yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • picot = chain 3, slip stitch in 1st ch
  • ( ) important info
  • [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(s)
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
trc- treble crochet
sp(s)- space(s)
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch

Snow Flake

  1. ch 5, join in 1st ch, ch 3 (counts as trc), trc in ch 5 sp, ch 3, [trc 2 times in ch 5 sp, ch 3] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st tc
  2. sl st over to next ch sp, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc 2 more times in ch sp, ch 3, dc 3 more times in ch sp, picot, [dc 3 times in next ch sp, ch 3, dc 3 times in ch sp, picot] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st dc
  3. ch 3 (counts as trc), trc in next st, ch 1, [2 trc, ch 3, 2 trc all in next ch sp, ch 1, sk next st, trc in next 2 sts, sk picot, ch 1, 2 trc in next st, ch 1] repeat 4 more times, join in 1st trc
  4. ch 1 (does not count as 1st st), [hdc, dc, hdc all in next ch sp, sc, picot, sc all in next ch sp, sc, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, sc all in next ch sp, sc, picot, sc all in next ch sp] repeat 4 more times, join in 1st hdc, tie off

Crochet Snow Flake Coaster

Snow Flake Coaster
Need/Need to Know
  • H hook
  • cotton yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • picot = chain 3, slip stitch in 1st ch
  • ( ) important info
  • [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(s)
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
trc- treble crochet
sp(s)- space(s)
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch

Snow Flake

  1. ch 5, join in 1st ch, ch 3 (counts as trc), trc in ch 5 sp, ch 3, [trc 2 times in ch 5 sp, ch 3] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st tc
  2. sl st over to next ch sp, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc 2 more times in ch sp, ch 3, dc 3 more times in ch sp, picot, [dc 3 times in next ch sp, ch 3, dc 3 times in ch sp, picot] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st dc

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Crochet Snow Flake Applique


Snow Flake Applique
Need/Need to Know
  • H hook
  • cotton yarn
  • needle to sew in ends
  • picot = chain 3, slip stitch in 1st ch
  • ( ) important info
  • [ ] repeat whats inside

Abbreviations
ch- chain
st(s)- stitch(s)
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet
dc- double crochet
trc- treble crochet
sp(s)- space(s)
sk- skip
sl st- slip stitch

Snow Flake Large
  1. ch 5, join in 1st ch, work all of next row in center of ch 5
  2. ch 3 (counts as trc), trc, ch 2, [2 trc, ch 2] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st trc
  3. ch 1 (does not count as 1st st), sc in next st, picot, [hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc, all in next ch 2 sp, sk next st, sc in next st, picot] repeat 3 more times, hdc, dc, ch 2, dc, hdc all in last ch sp, join in 1st sc
  4. sl st into next ch sp, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc, ch 2, 2dc all in same ch sp, ch 3, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in next ch 2 sp, ch 3] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st dc
  5. ch 1 (does not count as 1st st), [sc, hdc, dc, picot, dc, hdc, sc all in ch sp, hdc, dc, picot, dc, hdc all in next ch sp] repeat 4 more times, join in 1st sc, tie off


Snow Flake Small

  1. ch 5, join in 1st ch, ch 3 (counts as trc), trc in ch 5 sp, ch 3, [trc 2 times in ch 5 sp, ch 3] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st tc
  2. sl st over to next ch sp, ch 2 (counts as dc), dc 2 more times in ch sp, ch 3, dc 3 more times in ch sp, picot, [dc 3 times in next ch sp, ch 3, dc 3 times in ch sp, picot] repeat 3 more times, join in 1st dc

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