Dress-Me Doll's Nightgown

     Every doll needs a pretty nightgown to sleep in. This one is just perfect for the Dress-Me Doll I made last year to wear at bedtime.

Supplies:
     5.50 mm crochet hook
     Perfect Pink Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch(s) --- chain(s)
     sc --- single-crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
     sk --- skip
     slp st(s) --- slip stitch(es)

Notes:
     --- I used a pink to make my Nightgown; but you can use any color you want.
     --- For a complete gift set, you can make this Nightgown along with the Doll Pillow & Blanket and the Teeny Tiny Teddy for you Dress-Me Doll.





~Pattern~

     With the Perfect Pink yarn, ch 30; ch 1, turn.
     Row 1: 1sc in each ch across - 30sts
     Rows 2-13: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 30sts
     Row 14: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 26sts, sc2tog - 28sts
     Row 15: ch 1, turn; sc2tog, 1sc in next 24sts, sc2tog - 26sts
     Row 16: ch 1, turn; 1sc in first 3sts; ch 10, sk next 5sts; 1sc in next 10sts; ch 10, sk next 5sts; 1sc in last 3sts
     The straps and armholes of the nightgown have been created.
     Row 17: ch 1, turn; slp st in first 3sts, 1sc in next 10 chs, 1sc in next 10sts, 1sc in next 10chs, 1sc in last 3sts - 30sts, 6slp sts

Finishing:
     Holding the the two sides of the Nightgown together, sew from the bottom up to Row 10 to affix them together.
     Cut two lengths of yarn; attach one piece to each top side of the Nightgown to create a closure.

     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.

Hobby Horse

     I know it has been FOREVER since I last posted a pattern. Life always seems to manage to get in the way of crochet.
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     Who doesn't love horses? Here is my take on the classic Hobby Horse that you can make for the horse lover in your life.




Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     Tan worsetd weight yarn
     Black 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
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
     ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)
     slp st --- slip stitch

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





~Pattern~


Body:
     Rnd 1: with the Tan 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 firsts st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnds 6-17: 1sc in each st around - 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 in the Body closed.

Head & Neck:
     Rnd 1: with the Tan yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in firts 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
     Rnds 6-8: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
     Rnd 9: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 10: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 11: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 12: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnds 13-16: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Fasten off; leave a very long tail for sewing.

Muzzle:
     Rnd 1: with the Tan yarn, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnds 3-7: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 4):
     Rnd 1: with the Black yarn, ch 2; 5sc in second ch from hook - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in foirst st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 15sts
     Rnd 4: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 15sts
     Rnd 5: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 15sts
     Rnd 6: 1sc in first 5sts, sc2tog, sc2tog, 1sc in last 5sts - 13sts
     Change to Tan yarn; fasten off the Black.
     Rnds 7-15: 1sc in each st around - 13sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:
     Firmly stuff the Head and Neck.
     Position on the top of the Body and sew in place.
     Firmly stuff the Muzzle.
     Position the Muzzle near the center bottom of the Head; sew in place.

     Firmly stuff the Legs.
     Position on the bottom of the Body; sew in place.

Mane:
     With the Black yarn, ch 18: ch 1, turn
     Row 1: 1sc in each ch across
     DO  NOT turn.
     Row 2: ch 1, working along the other side of the starting chain, 1sc in each ch across - 18sts
     Slp st in the first st or Row 1.
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
     Sew the finished piece to the top of the Head, along the Back of the Head, and down the Neck.

     Cut three lengths of Black yarn measuring about 4-inches long.
     Holding the strands together run them through each stitch of the base peice and attach them like fringe.
     Finish working until every stitch has been filled.
     * The total number of cut strands you will need depends on how thick/thin you want the Mane to be.
     When finished, trim the ends of the yarn to style the Mane any way you wish.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.

Finishing:
     Cut five lengths of yarn measuring 7-inches long.
     Holding the strands of yarn together, attach them like fringe to the back of the Body to create a Tail; trim the ends of the yarn to the desired length.

     Using the Black yarn, stitch one eye onto either side of the Horse's Head.
     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 you 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.

Little Hour Glass

     Hello everyone out there in Crochet Land! I know it has been a very, very long time since I posted a new pattern  .  .  .  .  but life always manages to get in the way every now and again. Here's hoping the rest of the year will be a little less hectic; and filled with wonderful crochet patterns =>
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     Everyone could use more time (especially me :P ); so I decided to make myself a Little Hour Glass. And the best part? . . . . it never runs out  =>




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

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

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





~Pattern~

Hour Glass:
     Rnd 1: using the Soft White 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: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 24sts
     Rnd 6: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 24sts
     Rnd 7: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 8 & 9: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Rnd 10: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 11 & 12: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 13: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Rnd 14: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Rnd 15: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 16 & 17: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 18: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Begin firmly stuffing the piece.
     Rnd 19 & 20: 1sc in each st around - 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Rnd 21: 2sc in frst st, 2sc in next st; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 22: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
     Rnd 23: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 24sts
     Rnd 24: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 25: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 26: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
     Finish firmly stuffing the Hour Glass.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.

Hour Glass Base (make 4):
     Rnd 1: using the Hunter Green 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
     Fasten off; repeat Rnds 1-5 three more times.
     Holding two finished circles together, sew along the outside edge to affix them together - 2 thick Bases created.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Place one Base on each end of the Hour Glass; 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 you 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.
     

Happy Little Boy Doll

    

     This Little Doll is the perfect size for hugging and carrying around with you wherever you go.




Supplies:
     5.50 mm crochet hook
     Cornmeal Red Heart Super Saver Yarn
     Red Lion Brand FUN Yarn
     Blue Lion Brand FUN Yarn
     Brown Lion Brand FUN Yarn
     Black 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
     slp st --- slip stitch
     ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)

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





~Pattern~

Head & Body:
     Rnd 1: with Cornmeal, ch2; 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
     Rnds 5-8: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
     Rnd 9: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 10: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Fasten off Cornmeal; change to Red.
     Rnd 11: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 12: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 13: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Rnd 14: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 15: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
     Rnd 16: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 17 & 18: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
     Fasten off Red; change to Blue.
     Rnd 19 & 20: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
     Rnd 21: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 22: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Begin firmly stuffing the Body.
     Rnd 23: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; re[eat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 24: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
     Finish firmly stuffing the Body.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.

Hair:
     Rnd 1: with Brown, 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: slp st in first 5sts; 1sc in last 19sts
     * The remainder of the Hair will be worked in Rows to the end.
     Row 1 & 2: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 19sts
     Row 3: sc2tog, 1sc in next 15sts, sc2tog - 17sts
     Row 4: sc2tog, 1sc in next 11sts, sc2tog - 15sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with Black, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 4 & 5: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 6: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off Black; change to Blue.
     Rnd 7: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 6sts
     Rnds 8-10: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Firmly stuff the Foot portion; Rnds 1-6.
     Rnds 11-20: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
     Leave the Leg portion unstuffed; Rnds 7-20.

Arms (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with Cornmeal, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnd 3 & 4: 1sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnd 5: sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
     Fasten off Cornmeal; change to Red.
     Rnd 6: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 4sts
     Rnd 7 & 8: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 4sts
     Firmly stuff the Hand portion; Rnds 1-5.
     Rnds 9-15: 1sc in each st around - 4sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
     Leave the Arm portion unstuffed; Rnds 6-15.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Place the Hair on the top of the Head; sew in place.
     Position the Legs on the bottom of the Body; sew in place.
     Position the Legs on the sides of the Body; sew in place.
     Using the Black yarn, stitch Eyes and a Mouth onto the 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 other, 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.

Crochet Placemat

     Here is a very simple project that can be completed almost anywhere. I made a set of these Placemats for my mom, and she loves them. As you can see from some of the stains, they have been used for quite a while now; but still work just as well as the day I made them!



Supplies:
     worsted weight yarn in your desired color choice
     9.00 mm crochet hook
     sewing tape measure
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     hdc --- half-double crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     slp st --- slip stitch

Notes:
     --- For my project, I used Gold Red Heart Super Saver Yarn.
     --- These Placemats would great if you were to use a multi-color yarn; plus it would save you the hassel of having to change colors while yoiu worked.




~Pattern~

     ch 35; ch 2, turn
     Row 1: 1hdc in each ch across - 35sts
     Rows 2-end: ch 2, turn; 1hdc in each st across - 35sts
     * The number of Rows required will depend on how tightly you stitch.
     * Continue working in back and forth until the piece measures 18-inches long.
     Final Row: ch 1, turn;  1 slp st in each st across - 35 slp sts
     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.

Happy Little Cat

     This cool cat is the perfect addition to anyone's animal collection. The pattern can be worked up rather quickly, and the way the limbs are made make them very flexible.



Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     Black worsted weight yarn
     Antique White worsted weight yarn
     Tan 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
     sc2tog --- single-crochet 2 stitches together
     ftlp(s) --- front loop(s)

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





~Pattern~

Body & Head:
     Rnd 1: with Black, 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 7-12: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
     Rnd 13: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnd 14: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
     Rnd 15: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 16: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
     Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 18: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Rnd 19: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 20: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 21: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 22: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 23: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnds 24-27: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
     Rnd 28: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 29: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Begin firmly stuffing the Body and Head.
     Rnd 30: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 31: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
     Finish firmly stuffing the Head.
     With the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.

Legs (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with Antique White, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 4 & 5: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 6: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Change to Black; fasten off the Antique White yarn.
     Rnd 7: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 6sts
     Rnds 8-10: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Firmly stuff the Foot portion (Rnds 1-6).
     Rnds 11-20: 1sc in each st around - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
     Leave the Leg portion unstuffed.

 
Arms (make 20):
     Rnd 1: with Antique White, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnd 3 & 4: 1sc in each st around - 8sts
     Rnd 5: sc2tog; repeat to end - 4sts
     Change to Black; fasten off the Antique White yarn.
     Rnd 6: working in the ftlps only, 1sc in each ftlp around - 4sts
     Rnd 7 & 8: going through both loops, 1sc in each st around - 4sts
     Firmly stuff the Foot portion (Rnds 1-5).
     Rnds 9-15: 1sc in each st around - 4sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.
     Leave the Leg portion unstuffed.

Ears (make 2):
     Rnd 1: with Black, ch 2; 3sc in second ch from hook - 3sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 6sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 9sts
     Rnd 4: 1sc in each st around - 9sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle:
     Rnd 1: with Antique White, ch 2; 5sc in each st around - 5sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 10sts
     Rnd 3: 1sc in each st around - 10sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail:
     Rnd 1: with Antique White, ch 2; 3sc in second ch from hook - 3sts
     Rnds 2-4: 1sc in each st around - 3sts
     Change to Black, fasten off the Antique White yarn.
     Rnds 5-15 - 1sc in each st around - 3sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Position and sew the Legs to the bottom of the Body.
     Sew the Muzzle to the front of the Head.
     Firmly stuff the ears; position and sew them to the top of the Head.
     Position the Arms on the side of the Body and sew in place.
     Using the Tan yarn, sew features onto the Cat's face.

     Sew the Tail to the back and bottom of the Body.
     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.