January 23, 2013

Crochet Ball Cover



     Here is a great way to re purpose those very dirty and worn-out old tennis balls. They make a great new toy for your favorite four-legged friend.
 




Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     multi-color worsted weight yarn in your desired color choice
     stitch marker
     tennis ball
     scissors


Abbreviations Used:
     Rnd(s) --- round(s)
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/stitches --- stitch/stitches
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together


Notes:
     --- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.

     --- If you cannot find a tennis ball,  any ball that is close to the same size will work just as well.





~Pattern~ 

     Rnd 1: ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
     Rnds 7-11: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
     Place the tennis ball into the Cover; the remainder of the Rnds will be worked with the tennis ball inside.




     Rnd 12: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 13: sc2rog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 14: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 16: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off; tie off and trim all loose threads.


  



      This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.




January 9, 2013

Roly-Poly Polar Bear



     This cute little guy is really easy to work up. His size makes him great for little hands; and his roundness makes him fun to toss :)


Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     Soft White worsted weight yarn
     Brown worsted weight yarn
     * colors based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     stitch marker
     stuffing material
     yarn needle
     scissors


Abbreviations Used:
     Rnd(s) --- round(s)
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
 

Notes:
     --- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.

 





~Pattern~ 

Body:
     Rnd 1: with Soft White, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 4: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 5: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 6: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
     Rnd 7: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 42sts
     Rnd 8: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 48sts
     Rnds 9-14: 1sc in each st around - 48sts
     Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 42sts
     Rnd 16: sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 36sts
     Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 18: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Begin firmly stuffing the Body.
     Rnd 20: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 21: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
     Finish firmly stuffing the Body.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.





Muzzle:
     Rnd 1: with Soft White, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnds 3-5: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.





Ears (make 2):
     Row 1: with Soft White, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Row 2: ch 1, turn; 2sc in each st across - 8sts
     Row 3: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.






Legs (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with Soft White, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnds 4-8: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.






Arms (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with Soft White, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnds 3-8: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.





Assembly & Finishing:
     Firmly stuff the Muzzle; position and sew to the front of the Body.
     Using the Brown yarn, sew a nose and mouth onto the Muzzle.
     Sew eyes just above the Muzzle with the Brown yarn.
     Position the Ears on the top of the Body. Giving them a slight curve, sew the Ears in place.
     Firmly stuff the Legs; position on the bottom of the Body and sew in place.
     Firmly stuff the Arms; position on the sides of the Body and sew in place.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.





      This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.




January 4, 2013

Cupcake Needle Holder



      Everyone needs a place to store their sewing needles; and this little cupcake is just perfect for the job!


Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     lavender worsted weight yarn
     buff worsted weight yarn
     * colors based on Red Heart Super Saver yarn
     small sew-on snap
     needle & thread
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     trc --- triple crochet
     slp st --- slip stitch
     ftlp(s) --- front loops
     bklp(s) --- back loops
     sc2tog --- single crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:
     --- Any combination of colors can be used for the cupcake to create any design you want.
     Attach a loop to the top of the needle holder to make it easier to store, if desired.


~Pattern~

Cupcake Front:
     With the buff yarn, ch 8.
     R0w 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each ch across - 8sts
     R0ws 2-5: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 8sts
     Row 6: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts, 2sc in last st - 10sts
     Row 7: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 8sts, 2sc in last st - 12sts
     Change to lavender yarn.
     Row 8: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 12sts
     Row 9: working in ftlps only [each step goes in 1 ftlp]: 3trc, slp st, 3trc, slp st, 3trc, slp st, slp st, 3trc, slp st, 3trc, slp st, 3trc - 6 shells made
     Row 10: ch 1, turn; working in the bklps of Row 9, 1sc in each bklp across - 12sts
     Row 11: ch 1, turn; working through both loops, 1sc in each st across - 12sts
     Row 12: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 12sts
     Row 13: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 8sts, sc2tog - 10sts
     Row 14: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts, sc2tog - 8sts
     Row 15: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts, sc2tog - 6sts
     Fasten off.


Cupcake Back:
     With the buff yarn, ch 8.
     R0w 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each ch across - 8sts
     R0ws 2-5: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 8sts
     Row 6: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts, 2sc in last st - 10sts
     Row 7: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 8sts, 2sc in last st - 12sts
     Change to lavender yarn.
     Rows 8-11: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across
     Row 12: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 8sts, sc2tog - 10sts
     Row 13: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts, sc2tog - 8sts
     Row 14: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts, sc2tog - 6sts 
     DO NOT fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing:
     With wrong sides facing, sc through the top row of the Front and Back pieces to affix them together - 6sts
     Fasten off.
     Sew the snap onto the insides bottom of the Cupcake (1/2 on the Front, 1/2 on the Back).
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.



     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.

January 2, 2013

Snow Buddy



     Here is a happy little snowman that you can take with you anywhere. And the best part is . . . he'll never melt =>

Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     White worsted weight yarn
     Soft Navy worsted weight yarn
     Coffee worsted weight yarn
     * colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     stuffing material
     yarn needle
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single-crochet
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together

Notes:
     --- I used a blue for my Snow Buddy's scarf; but you can use any color or design of yarn you like to give your creation its own personality.




~Pattern~

Body (make 2):
     With the White yarn, ch 6.
     Row 1: ch 1; 1sc in each ch across - 6sts
     Row 2: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts, 2sc in last st - 8sts
     Rows 3-6: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 8sts
     Row 7: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts, sc2tog - 6sts
     Row 8: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts, 2sc in last st - 8sts
     Row 9: ch 1, turn; 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts, 2sc in last st - 10sts
     Rows 10-16: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 10sts
     Row 17: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts, sc2tog - 8sts
     Row 18: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts, sc2tog - 6sts
     Fasten off.





Scarf:
     Using the Soft Navy, ch 60.
     Row 1: ch 1; 1sc in each ch across - 60sts
     Row 2: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 60sts
     Fasten off; tie off and trim all loose threads.




Finishing & Assembly:
     Using the Coffee yarn, stitch facial features onto the head of one of the Body panels.


     Holding the two Body panels, sew around the outside edge to affix them together. Firmly stuff the Body as you work.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.



     Wrap the Scarf around the neck; tack in place if desired.




     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.