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.
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.
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