Bear Skull n Bones Applique

Bear Skull n Bones Applique

Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• Red Heart with Love yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• picot = chain 3 slip stitch in 1^st ch
• ( ) holds needed info and # of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• with h hook finished applique is 6 1/2in x 5 1/2in if wanting smaller use smaller hook size

Abbreviation

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

ch – chain

sl st – slip stich

st(s) – stitch(s)

sk – skip

sc dec – single crochet decrease

hdc dec – half double crochet decrease

picot – picot

Head

1. ch 8, sl st into 1^st ch (1^st eye made)

2. ch 8, sl st into 1^st ch (2^nd eye)

3. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), hdc in 1^st ch 8 circle, sc into ch 8 circle 9 times, hdc in ch 8 circle

continuing on into the 2^nd ch 8 circle, hdc in 2^nd ch 8 circle, sc into 2^nd ch 8 sp 9 times, hdc in 2^nd ch 8 sp, join to 1^st hdc (22sts)

4. now continue around in a circle, ch 2(does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 3 dc in the next st, sk next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, join to 1^st dc (34 dc)

5. ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, [picot, hdc in next st] repeat 1 more time, hdc dec across next 2 sts, [hcd in next st, picot] repeat 1 more time, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, join to 1^st sc, tie off (53sc, 15hdc, 4picot)

Ears – make 2

1. ch 4, trc in 4^th ch from hook 8 times, ch 3, sl st in same sp, tie off

Bones – make 2

1. ch 13, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across (12sc)

2. ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st, ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch 1 sl st all into side of last sc, now sl st all the way across the bottom of sc in row 1

3. ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st, ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch 1 sl st all into side of sc, tie off

• now sew ears to side of skull
• sew in all ends
• and your done your applique is ready to be sewn on to anything!

Kitty Skull n Bones Applique

Kitty Skull n Bones Applique

Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• Red Heart with Love yarn
• needle to sew in ends
• picot = chain 3 slip stitch in 1^st ch
• ( ) holds needed info and # of stitches
• [ ] repeat whats inside
• with h hook finished applique is 6 1/2in x 5 1/2in if wanting smaller use smaller hook size

Abbreviation

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

hdc – half double crochet

ch – chain

sl st – slip stich

st(s) – stitch(s)

sk – skip

sc dec – single crochet decrease

hdc dec – half double crochet decrease

picot – picot

Head

1. ch 8, sl st into 1^st ch (1^st eye made)

2. ch 8, sl st into 1^st ch (2^nd eye)

3. ch 1 (does not count as hdc), hdc in 1^st ch 8 circle, sc into ch 8 circle 9 times, hdc in ch 8 circle

continuing on into the 2^nd ch 8 circle, hdc in 2^nd ch 8 circle, sc into 2^nd ch 8 sp 9 times, hdc in 2^nd ch 8 sp, join to 1^st hdc (22sts)

4. now continue around in a circle, ch 2(does not count as dc), 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 3 dc in the next st, sk next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, 2 dc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, join to 1^st dc (34 dc)

5. ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, [picot, hdc in next st] repeat 1 more time, hdc dec across next 2 sts, [hcd in next st, picot] repeat 1 more time, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, join to 1^st sc, tie off (53sc, 15hdc, 4picot)

Ears – make 2

1. ch 7, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (6sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn (4sc)
3. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (4sc)
4. ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc dec across next 2 sts] repeat across, turn (2sc)
5. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (2sc)
6. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across only 2 sts, tie off (1sc)

Bones – make 2

1. ch 13, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, and each st across (12sc)

2. ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st, ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch 1 sl st all into side of last sc, now sl st all the way across the bottom of sc in row 1

3. ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sl st, ch 1, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, ch 1 sl st all into side of sc, tie off

• now sew ears to side of skull
• sew in all ends
• and your done your applique is ready to be sewn on to anything!

Casino Wallet for Purse or Belt

Casino Wallet

Don't wanna carry around a big purse or bag when going out to some place like the casino, bar, fair or even the library, but don't feel your pockets alone are safe enough ? Then this is the little wallet for you ! With the option to put straps on it so your belt keeps it secure at your side you can easily take any cards or cash with you any where !

Need/Need to Know

• H hook
• Red Heart w/Love in 2 colors, color A and color B
• my colors were dark blue A and white B
• needle to sew in ends
• button
• ( ) holds # of stitches and needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside

Gauge

in single crochet 8 stitches x 8 row = 2 inches

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s)

sc – single crochet

sl st – slip stitch

bl – back loop

sc dec – single crochet decrease

dc – double crochet

Wallet

1. in color A, ch 17, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each st across, turn (16sc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (16sc)
3. repeat 2
4. repeat 2
5. repeat 2
6. repeat 2
7. repeat 2
8. repeat 2
9. repeat 2
10. repeat 2
11. repeat 2, tie off
12. with color B connect in same st we tied off in, and sl st down the side of each sc for a total of 10 sl st

13. turn work to bottom, and sl st across each st (16 sl st)

14. turn work to other side, and sl st in each st across for a total of 10 sl st

15. now we are going to work the 3 sides we sl st'ed as one, turn, ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each of the next 10 sl st's, ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 16 sl st's, ch 1, 1 sc in each of the next 10 sl st's, tie off (2 ch sp's, & 36 sc)

16. join in bl of bottom right corner ignoring ch 1 sp, ch 1 (does not count as sc), working this row all in bl only, 1 sc in each of the next 16 sts, sl st to 1^st sc in side, turn (16sc)
17. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, sk 1^st side sc and sl st into next, turn (16sc)
18. repeat 17
19. repeat 17
20. repeat 17
21. repeat 17
22. repeat 17
23. repeat 17
24. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, turn (16sc)
25. repeat 24
26. repeat 24
27. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across 1^st 2 sts, 1 sc in each st across until next last 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn
28. repeat row 27 until there are only 4 sts left
29. ch 1 (does not count as sc), sc dec across next 2 sts, sc dec across last 2 sts, turn
30. ch 5, sl st int last st (button hole made), tie off

• if you just want it for your purse sew in your ends and your done! If you want to make it to fit on your belt continue on

Straps 4 Belt – make 2

1. ch 10, dc in 3^rd ch from hook and each st across, turn (8dc)
2. ch 1 (does not count as sc), 1 sc in each st across, tie off (8sc)

• sew the 2 straps to opposite sides of back of card wallet (placement shown in bottom picture)
• sew in ends and done!

Holly Buttons! Cowl 4 Pup

Holly Buttons Cowl 4 Pup

Need/Need to Know

• I hook
• Red Heart w/Love in 2 colors
• needle to sew in ends
• buttons
• ( ) holds # of stitches and needed info
• [ ] repeat whats inside 
• sizes are xxs(xs, sm, md, lg, xlg) and appear in pattern as such
• measurements are approximately 9,(10,12,14,16,18 inches)
• please measure around your dogs head 1^st to insure fit

• my sizes may differ from those in stores
  

  • do not let dog wear cowl unattended or unsupervised

  • when sewing on button sew them on extra extra tight and strong to try and prevent any buttons from being chewed or torn off 

  
  

Gauge

in double crochet 7 stitchs x 4 rows = 2inches

Abbreviations

ch – chain

st(s) – stitch(s)

sl st – slip stitch

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

Cowl

1. in 1^st color, ch 36(40,48,56,64,72), join in 1^st ch, ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join in 1^st hdc (36,40,48,56,64,72dc)
2. ch 2 (does not count as dc), 1 dc in each st around, join to 1^st dc (36,40,48,56,64,72dc)

• xxs go to row 3
• xs repeat row 2, 1 more time
• sm repeat row 2, 2 more times
• md, repeat row 2, 4 more times
• lg repeat row 2, 6 more times
• xlg repeat row 2, 8 more times

3. change to 2^nd color, ch 1 (does not count as sc), [sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st] repeat around, join in 1^st sc (9,10,12,14,16,18 sc & dc) (18,20,24,32,36 hdc)
4. turn, ch 1 (does not count as 1^st st), [sl st in sc, hdc in hdc, 2 dc in dc, hdc in hdc] repeat around, join to 1^st sl st, tie off (9,10,12,14,16,18 sl st) (10,20,24,32,36 hdc & dc)
5. flip over to bottom, connect in any stitch with 2^nd color and repeat rows 3 & 4, tie off

• sew on any and all buttons of your choice wherever you please
• sew in ends and you done!