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.
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.
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.
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.
