February 20, 2013

Love Monster



     Everybody could use a some love. This little monster is just perfect for the job =>




Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     Petal Pink worsted weight yarn
     Antique White worsted weight yarn
     Lavender worsted weight yarn
     * colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     stitch marker
     stuffing material
     scissors
     yarn needle

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 the Pink yarn, 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 7-9: 1sc in each st around - 36sts

     DO NOT fasten off.




First Leg:
     Work 1sc in each of the next 15sts.
     For st 16, join to the other side to form a ring - 16sts



     * Work in Rnds without joining for the remainder of the pattern.
     Rnds 1-7: 1sc in each st around - 16sts
     Begin firmly stuffing the Body and the First Leg.



     Rnd 8: sc2tog; repeat to end - 8sts
     Finish firmly stuffing the First Leg.
     Rnd 9: sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
     Fasten off.





Second Leg:
     Leaving 2sts unworked (one on each side), work 1sc in each of the next 15sts; join as before with st 16 to form a ring.

      * Work in Rnds without joining for the remainder of the pattern.      
     Rnds 1-7: 1sc in each st around - 16sts


     Finish firmly stuffing the Body and begin stuffing the Second Leg.
     Rnd 8: sc2tog; repeat to end - 8sts
     Finish firmly stuffing the Second Leg.
     Rnd 9: Sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
     Fasten off.





Eye (make 1):
     Rnd 1: with the Antique White yarn, ch 2; 5sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.



 
 


Finishing:
     Using the Petal Pink yarn, sew the opening in the bottom of the Monster closed.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew the Eye onto the Face.

     With the Lavender yarn, sew a pupil onto the Eye.


     Using the Lavender yarn, stitch a smile onto the Monster's face.
     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.




February 13, 2013

Valentine's Square Ornament



     Here's a pretty little ornament you can make for Valentine's Day. Why not a whole bunch of them and create a garland?
 



Supplies:
     4.75 mm crochet hook
     Petal Pink worsted weight yarn
     Antique White worsted weight yarn
     * colors are based on Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     cream colored ribbon
     yarn needle
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     slp st --- slip stitch
     dc --- double-crochet
     sc --- single-crochet

Notes:
     --- The pattern is just a basic Granny Square I have made for years. I have tried to break down each step so that even a beginner can follow the pattern.

 




~Pattern~
Foundation Ring:
     Using the Petal Pink yarn, ch 6; join with a slp st in the first ch to form a ring.





Round 1:
     ch 3 (counts as 1dc); work 2 more dc into the ring, ch 3

     Work 3dc into the ring; ch 3.
     Repeat the previous step twice more.
     Join with a slp st in the third ch of the beginning ch-3.
     Fasten off the Petal Pink yarn.





Round 2:
     Join the Antique White yarn to any ch-3 space.
     ch 3 (counts as 1dc); work [2dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the same space to form a corner.


     ch 1, work [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the next ch-3 space to form a corner
 

     
     Repeat the previous step twice more.
     ch 1, join with a slp st to the third ch of the beginning ch-3
     Fasten off the Antique White yarn.

 





Round 3:
     Join the Petal Pink yarn to any ch-3 corner space.
     ch 3 (counts as 1dc); work [2dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the same space to form a corner.


      ch 1, 3dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, work [3dc, ch 3, 3dc] into the next ch-3 space

     Repeat the previous step to the end, ending with a ch 1.
     Join with a slp st to the third ch of the beginning ch-3.
     DO NOT fasten off.







Round 4:
     ch 1, 1sc in each dc and ch-1 space of Round 3
     Work [2sc, ch 1, 2sc] in each ch-3 corner space.
     DO NOT fasten off.



 



Finishing:
     slp st to the nearest corner
     ch 25; slp st in the same corner to create a hanging loop
     Fasten off.


     Cut a length of cream ribbon.
     Run the ribbon through the bottom of the ornament and tie into a bow; trim the ends.


      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.






February 6, 2013

Funky Flower Pincushion




     With all the sewing my family does, we are constantly misplacing our needles. I created this little pincushion so that we have a nice place to put them while we worked on our projects.



Supplies:
     4.75 mm crochet hook
     9.00 mm crochet hook
     Bikini worsted weight yarn
     Pumpkin worsted weight yarn
     Bright Yellow worsted weight yarn
     * colors are 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
     trc --- triple-crochet
     slp st --- slip stitch

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




~Pattern~

Top Piece:
     Using the Bikini yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 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
     Fasten off.


Bottom Piece:
     Using the Pumpkin yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 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



Small Flower:
     Using the Bikini yarn and the 4.75 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 3trc in first st, slp st in next st; repeat to end - 5 "petals" created
     Fasten off.


Large Flower:
     Using the Bright Yellow yarn and the 9.00 mm hook, ch 2.
     Rnd 1: 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 3trc in first st, slp st in next st; repeat to end - 5 "petals" created
     Fasten off.


Assembly & Finishing:
     Stack the Small Flower on top of the Large Flower; sew both in the center of the Top Piece.


     Holding the Top and Bottom Pieces with wrong sides facing, single-crochet along the outer edge to affix them together.
     As you work, lightly stuff the Pincushion.
     When you reach the end, 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.