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Sunday, January 13, 2013

Crochet sunflower dish cloth pattern


Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn Brown (MC) 1 3/4 ozs, Yellow (CC) 1 3/4 ozs

Crochet Hook Size H or 5.00 mm

Note: Make 2 and sew together.

Finished Size Approximately 11" Diameter

Pattern Stitches:

Treble Crochet (tr): yo twice, insert hook in dc indicated, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and 

draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times.

Half Double Treble Crochet (hdtr): yo 3 times, insert hook in dc indicated, yo and pull 

up a lop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo and draw through all 3 

loops on hook

Double Treble Crochet (dtr): yo 3 times, insert hook in dc indicated, yo and pull up a 

loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 4 times

Triple Treble Crochet (tr tr): yo 4 times, insert hook in dc indicated, yo and pull up a 

loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times

Picot: Ch 3, slip st in third ch from hook.

Center: (make 2)

With MC, ch 8; being careful not to twist ch, join with slip st to form a ring.

Rnd 1: (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st, 2 dc 

in each ch around; join with sl st to first dc: 16 dc.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around; join with slip st to first dc: 32 dc.

Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 48 dc.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc: 64 dc.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc) around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off: 80 dc.

Sew the two centers together.

Petals:

Rnd 1: With right side facing, join CC with slip st in any dc; ch 3, tr in same st, (hdtr, 

dtr) in next dc, (tr tr, work picot, tr tr) in next dc, (dtr, hdtr) in next dc, (tr, dc) in next dc, * 

(dc, tr) in next dc, (hdtr, dtr) in next dc, (tr tr, work picot, tr tr) in next dc, (dtr, hdtr) in 

next dc, (tr, dc) in next dc; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first dc, finish off.

Crochet heart pillow pattern




Materials: Size 10 Crochet Cotton 425 yds rose, 300 yds white
 Crochet Hook Size 5 or 2.00 mm
 10 inches of 3/8" wide white satin ribbon
 Fiberfill
 Sewing Needle and Thread

Sides:
Rnd 1: With rose, ch 68, work 6 dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 29 chs, dc next 5 chs tog as follows: 
[yo, insert hook in next st, yo and pull through, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook] 5 times, yo and 
draw through 6 loops on hook, dc in next 29 chs, work 7 dc in last ch, working on opposite side of 
foundation ch, dc in next 31 chs, 5 dc in next ch, dc in next 31 chs, join. (140)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, work 2 dc in each of next 6 dc, dc in next 27 dc, dc next 5 dc tog, dc in next 
27 dc, work 2 dc in each of next 7 dc, dc in next 33 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in next 33 dc, join. (154)

Rnd 3-15: Continue to increase 7 dc evenly spaced and varying position of increases around curves 
at each end, dc 5 dc together at top inside corner and 5 dc in center st at bottom point. At the end of 
rnd 15, fasten off. (336)

Ruffle:
Rnd 1: With wrong sides of heart sections tog, attach white to center st of point, ch 3, working through 
both thicknesses, work 2 dc in next st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, 2 dc in 
next st] rep around entire outer edge, stuffing with fiberfill before closing, sl st to join in top of starting 
ch-3.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, sk 2 dc , sh of 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, [sk 2 dc, dc in next dc, sk 2 dc, sh of 3 dc, 
ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, rep around, join.

Rnds 3 & 4: Ch 3, sh of 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp of sh, [dc in next dc between sh, sh of 3 dc, ch 2, 3 
dc in next ch-2 sp of sh] rep around, join.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, work 8 dc in ch-2 sp of sh, [dc in next dc between sh, 8 dc in next ch-2 sp] rep around, 
join, fasten off.

Tie ribbon in a bow. With sewing needle and thread tack to center top of pillow. Trim ends.

Crochet heart sachet pattern

Crochet Heart Sachets

Materials:
  • Yarn:  in 319 Cherry Red, 774 Light Raspberry, 972 Pink Camo, or desired color.*
  • Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6].
  • Yarn needle
  • potpourri, scented beads or fiberfill
*NOTE: Make your heart sachets in a solid color or make the hearts in one color and edge with a second color.

GAUGE: 
15 sts = 4”; 10 rows = 4” in Hdc (half double crochet). CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

SIZE:
 Sachet measures 5”

HEART
 (Make 2)
Using color of your choice, ch 3.
Row 1 (Right Side): Work 2 hdc in 3rd ch from hook; turn – 2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 2, 2 hdc in each st; turn – 4 sts.
Row 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in each st across to last st, 2 hdc in last st; turn – 6 sts.
Rows 4-8: Repeat last row – 16 sts.
First Side
Row 9: Ch 2, hdc in next 6 sts, [yo and draw up a loop in the next st] 2 times, yo and draw through all 5 loops on the hook = hdc2tog made; turn – 7 sts, leave remaining sts unworked.
Rows 10-12: Ch 2, hdc in each st across to last 2, hdc2tog; turn – 4 sts. Fasten off.
Second Side
Row 9: With right side facing, join yarn in next st on last long row, ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across; turn – 7 sts.
Row 10-12: Ch 2, hdc2tog, hdc in each st across; turn – 4 sts. Fasten off.
FINISHING:
With right side facing, join yarn in top center “V” of Heart, ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around.
Join Hearts
With wrong sides together and matching stitches, hold both Hearts together, and sc through both layers to join pieces. Leave an opening for stuffing. Stuff with potpourri, fiberfill or scented beads. Continue to sc pieces closed, slip st to first sc to join; turn.
Picot Round: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in next 2 sts, *ch 4, slip st in 3rd ch from hook – picot made, sc in next 2 sts; repeat from * around; slip st to first st to join; turn.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Read more at http://www.favecrafts.com/Valentines-Day/Heart-Sachet-Crochet-Pattern-from-Red-Heart-Yarn#buZRpQFQqvp61hmt.99 

crochet kids dragon hat pattern




Size: Hat measures 18” in circumference.
Fits Child’s size 2-4 years.
Materials:
  • 1 skein each 672 Spring Green A, 254 Pumpkin B and 324 Bright Yellow C.
  • Crochet Hook: 4 mm [US G-6].
  • Polyfill Stuffing, Yarn Needle.

Gauge: 5 dc = 1½”; 3 Rounds dc = 1½”. CHECK YOUR GAUGE: Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.
SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS:
sc2tog: [Draw up a loop in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
A, B, C = color A, B, C; ch = chain; dc = double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times specified; * or ** = repeat whatever follows the * or ** as indicated.

Instructions:

HAT:
  1. Beginning at top of hat with A, ch 4; join into a ring with slip st in first ch.
     
  2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 11 dc in ring; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 12 dc.
     
  3. Round 2: Ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in each dc around; join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 24 dc.
     
  4. Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 36 dc.
     
  5. Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 48 dc.
     
  6. Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc; repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3 – 60 dc.
     
  7. Rounds 6-13: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3.
     
  8. Round 14: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, *skip 2 dc, 5 sc in next dc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * around, join with a slip st in top of beginning ch 3. Fasten off.

HAT SCALES (MAKE 2):
  1. With B, ch 43.
     
  2. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across, turn –42 sc.
     
  3. Row 2: Ch 1, sc in next 6 sc, turn.
     
  4. Row 3: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, turn.
     
  5. Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
     
  6. Row 5: Ch 1, [sc2tog over next 2 sc] twice, turn.
     
  7. Row 6: Ch 1, sc2tog over next 2 sc, work 4 sc evenly spaced down side of scale.
     
  8. Row 7: Sc in next 6 sc in Row 1.
     
  9. Repeat Rows 3-7 (5 times); then repeat Rows 3-6 once, turn.
     
  10. Joining Row: With wrong sides of hat scales together, ch 1, working through double thickness, sc evenly across top of scales, working 3 sc in top of each scale, leaving bottom open. Stuff each scale very lightly then sew scales in place on top of hat.
     
TAIL:
  1. With A, ch 2.
     
  2. Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join. Work in a spiral, marking beginning of each round, moving marker up as work progresses.
     
  3. Round 2: Sc in each sc around.
     
  4. Round 3: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 8 sc.
     
  5. Round 4: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 10 sc.
     
  6. Round 5: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 12 sc.
     
  7. Round 6: Sc in each sc around.
     
  8. Round 7: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 15 sc.
     
  9. Rounds 8-9: Sc in each sc around.
     
  10. Round 10: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc.
     
  11. Rounds 11-12: Sc in each sc around.
     
  12. Round 13: *Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeatfrom * around – 21 sc.
     
  13. Rounds 14-27: Sc in each sc around. Fasten off.

TAIL SCALES:
  1. With B, ch 26.
     
  2. Row 1: Slip st in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, *3 dc in next ch, skip next ch, slip st in next ch**, ch 1; repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **. Fasten off. Sew to top center of tail. Stuff tail and sew in place.

LARGE SPOT (MAKE 2):
  1. With C, ch 2.
     
  2. Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join, work in a spiral as before.
     
  3. Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.
     
  4. Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc.
     
  5. Round 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 24 sc. Fasten off, leaving long sewing length.

MEDIUM SPOT (MAKE 4):

  1. Work same as Large Spot through Round 3. Fasten off, leaving long sewing length.

SMALL SPOT (MAKE 2):
  1. Work same as Large Spot through Round 2. Fasten off, leaving long sewing length. Randomly arrange spots on each side of hat and sew in place.

Wednesday, January 2, 2013

Crochet Doily



Crochet Thread Size 3: 2 balls 65 Warm Teal.
Crochet Hook: 3.5mm (US E-4)
Straight pins and foam surface for blocking (optional).
Size:
Doily measures approximately 20” in diameter.
Gauge/Tension:
GAUGE: Rounds 1-4 = 5½ from point to point. 
CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the specified gauge.
SPECIAL STITCH
Cross St: Yo 3 times, pull up loop in same dc as last leg of
previous cross st, [yo and pull through 2 loops] twice; yo,
skip next 2 dc, pull up loop in next dc; [yo and pull through
2 loops] 4 times; ch 2, dc in center of previous st (another
cross st made).
DOILY
Ch 8; join with a slip st to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in ring; join with a slip
st in third ch of beginning ch-3 – 24 dc.
Round 2: Ch 4, * dc in next dc, ch 1, repeat from * around;
join with a slip st in third ch of beginning ch-4 – 24 dc and
ch-1 space.
Round 3: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next dc,
repeat from * around, ending last repeat with 2 dc in last
space; join with a slip st in third ch of beginning ch-3 – 72 dc.
Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, * skip 2 dc, (dc,
ch-1, [tr, ch 1] 3 times, dc – shell made) in next dc; skip 2
dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * around; join with a slip st in
first sc – 12 shells.
Round 5: Slip st to center ch-1 space of first shell, ch 1,
sc in same space, * ch 7, sc in center ch-1 space of next
shell, repeat from * around; join with a slip st in first sc – 12
ch-7 loops.
Round 6: Ch 3, [9 dc in next loop, dc in next sc] 12 times;
join with slip st in third ch of beginning ch-3 – 120 dc.
Round 7: Ch 4, * skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, repeat
from * around; join with slip st in third ch of beginning ch-4
– 60 ch-1 space.
Round 8: Repeat Round 3 – 180 dc.
Round 9: Ch 8, yo, pull up a loop in sixth ch from hook, yo,
skip 2 dc, pull up a loop in next dc, [yo and pull through 2
loops] 4 times (begin cross st made), [Cross St] around; join
with a slip st in sixth ch of beginning ch-8 – 60 Cross Sts.
Round 10: Ch 3, * 2 dc in next ch-2 space, dc in first leg
of next Cross St, repeat from * around; join with a slip st in
third ch of beginning ch-3 – 180 dc.
Round 11: Repeat Round 4 – 30 shells.
Round 12: Repeat Round 5 – 30 ch-7 loops.
Round 13: Ch 3, * 7 dc in next loop, dc in next sc, repeat
from * around; join with a slip st in third ch of beginning
ch-3 – 240 dc.
Round 14: Repeat Round 7 – 120 ch-1 space.
Round 15: Repeat Round 3 – 360 dc.
Round 16: Repeat Round 4 – 60 shells; fasten off.
FINISHING
To block (optional), stretch and pin doily into circle. Spray
with water until damp; let dry thoroughly. If not blocking,
press gently on WS using cotton setting with steam.
AUNT LYDIA’S® Fashion Crochet size 3, Art. 182
available 100% Mercerized Cotton, 150 yd (147m) balls.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; yo = yarn over; st(s) =
stitch (es); dc = double crochet; tr = treble crochet.