Friday, December 5, 2014
Crochet Towel Topper Pattern
First of all, let me apologize for the crappy pictures, I tend to take a bunch of pictures when I'm doing something along these lines, and then pick the best ones to upload so you will get to see the steps and stuff...BUT These were the only two pictures I got. I dropped my digital camera...seriously..I dropped it...just slipped right out of my fingers...so I got out the other digital camera that I haven't used in forever, and never took the batteries out of, and well, stuff came out of the batteries, and I can't figure out how to clean it off of the things that touch the batteries...and then I got out the other digital camera we have...it works..but we hate it. It's an Apex, and takes the worst pictures ever...its great if you want to take a video or something, but the picture quality is awful..in fact I couldn't get the flash to turn on, and the pictures were dark and shadowy even with all the lights on!!! So, these are the two pictures you will get to go with this basic, easy to follow pattern, for something that crocheters have been making for ever and ever, that makes a great little gift, for a friend, or just for yourself to brighten up your kitchen. Plus its great to be able to have one hanging on the stove to wipe your hands on when you've been doing dishes...or whatever. They work up so quickly, that its easy to make a dozen in a sitting depending on what you are watching on tv...lol
Alright, now, let me say about this pattern, that there is no point in counting stitches, because not all dish towels are created equal. I am constantly buying dish towels to do this with, and I realized that some are much wider than others, and some are just plain skinny. We will however count the rows, because that makes life easier.
You don't have to cut your dishtowels in half, some people do and some people don't. I was given a bag full of these that somebody had bought to put toppers on, and had already cut them in half. I do them both ways, but find it's more fun to be able to make a set of two to give to somebody, and I think they look nicer hanging on the stove when they've been cut in half. But again, that's up to you.
for this you will need, a small amount of WW yarn, an H hook, a yarn needle, and a nice big button. (I have a bad habit of buying buttons, and have a couple of jars full, different shapes and sizes, so I can't exactly tell you the size of the button per say...but if you know buttons, you will have an idea as to what size you will need.)
First, sew a row evenly across the top (or folded middle) of your dish towel. (If you have cut it in half, you will probably want to fold the top edge down and sew through to make it a little neater). You will have between 37 and 42 stitches depending on the length of the dishtowel. (Or tea towel as some people call them.)
Row 1, With H hook, and yarn, join with a sl st, and single crochet in first stitch, and then each st across, ch 2
Row 2. Dc Dec first 2 st together *Dc in next st, Dc Dec next 2 st together* repeat across, (NOTE: if you have an extra st left over at the end, just do a dc in that st, don't worry about there being 2 dc side by side, it will all work out in the end) Ch 1 at end of the row
Row 3. sc dec next 2 st tog and all the way across, (if there is a remaining st, just sc in that st) Ch 2
Row 4. dc dec first 2 st tog *dc in next st, dc dc next 2 st tog* rep across, ch 2
NOTE: you should have somewhere between 7 and 10 st remaining at this point, this is where we will begin working on the strap
Row 5-14 dc in each dc across, ch 2
Row 15. Dc in each dc across, ch 1
Row 16. sc in first 2 to 3 st, ch 3, skip middle 3 stitches, and then sc in last 2-3 stitches. (just try to make it even, but you do need to skip the middle 3 stitches)
Row 17. sc in each sc across, and 3 crochet in ch 3 chain. finish off and weave in ends.
Sew button onto row 4.
So, these are more general instructions than a pattern. I've never really followed a pattern to make these. Mostly because I'm just one of those people. This however is what I do, and I wanted so very much to share it with you all. I hope you enjoy, and I hope you can follow. If not, please feel free to email me at crochetbrandi@gmail.com I will be more than happy to answer any questions you have. If there is a pattern you would like to see, I enjoy a good crochet challenge!!!
Monday, July 14, 2014
Crochet Doll Pattern
So, I've owed you guys a new pattern for quite a while now. This is one that I've been working on for a few months. I still have plans to design a teddy bear, a blanket, and a pillow to go with her, which I shall share with you guys as soon as its written. I truly hope you all enjoy this pattern, s much as I've enjoyed writing it. This is a really cuddly, loveable doll, that every little girl will love!!!!!
ENJOY!!!
Oh, and on a side note, if you make this doll, send me pictures!!! I'd love to be able to share your work with everybody!!!
Materials
1 skein of each
Body color
Dress color
Hair color
Small amounts of white for dress trim
Small amounts for eyes
Fiberfill for stuffing
Stitch marker
H hook
I Hook
Notes: Whole
doll body worked in rounds unless otherwise indicated
Head- Use H
hook
1. Ch 3,
join w/ a sl st to form ring. Ch 1, 8 sc in circle – 8 sc
2. 2 sc in
each sc around – 16 sc
3. *sc in
next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 24 sc
4. * sc in
next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 32 sc
5. * sc in
next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 40 sc
6. *sc in
next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 48 sc
7. *sc in
next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 56 sc
8-11. sc in
each sc around – 56 sc
12. *sc in
next 10 sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep to last 8 sc, sc in last 8 sc- 52 sc
13-15. sc in
each sc around – 52 sc
16. *sc in
next 5 sc, sc dec next 2 sc tog* rep around to last 3 sc, sc in last 3 sc – 45
sc
17-18. sc in
each sc around -45 sc
19. *sc in
next 3 sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around – 36 sc
20. *sc in
next 2 sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around- 27 sc
21. *sc in
next sc, sc dec next 2 sc tog* rep around – 18 sc
22. *sc dec
next 2 st tog* rep around- 9 sc
23. sc in
each st around – 9 sc
BODY
1. 2 sc in each sc around – 18 sc
2. *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around –
27 sc
3. *sc in
next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around - 36 sc
4. * sc in
next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 45 sc
5. *sc in
next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 54 sc
6-8. sc in
each sc around
9. * sc in
next 4 sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around – 45 sc
10-16. sc in
each sc around – 45 sc
17. *sc in
enxt 3 sc, 2 sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around – 36 sc
18-20 – sc
in each sc around – 36 sc
21. *sc in
next 2 sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around – 27 sc
22-24 sc in
each sc around – 27 sc – Finish off at end of row 24 leaving long tail for
sewing. Stuff firmly, and sew bottom closed. NOTE: the firmer you stuff the
body the better, and it will help to ensure the head isn’t floppy
ARMS: Make 2
1. Ch 2, 5
sc in sec ch from hook – 5 sc
2. 2 sc in
each sc around – 10 sc
3. *sc in
next sc, 2 sc in next* rep around – 15 sc
4. * sc in
next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 20 sc
5-6. sc in
each sc around – 20 sc
7. * sc in
next 2 sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around – 15 sc
8. * sc in
next sc, sc dec next 2 st tog* rep around – 10 sc
9-25. sc in
each sc around – 10 sc – Finish off at end of round 25, leaving long tail for
sewing. Stuff firmly, and sew onto body
Feet and
Legs – make 2
1. Ch 3, 8
sc in second ch from hook – 8 sc
2. *sc in
next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 12 sc
3. *sc in
next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around – 16 sc
4. *sc in
next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around – 20 sc
5-8. sc in
each sc around
9. sc in next 15 sc, ch 1, turn – leave
remaining st unworked.
10-13. sc in
each of next 15 sc, ch 1 turn. Finish
off at end of row 13, Leaving long tail for sewing. Sew back seam closed,
leaving top open.
LEG
1. attach w/ sl st in back top of foot. Ch 1, sc
around top of foot evenly – 16 sc
2-20. Sc in
each sc around
21. *sc dec
next 2 st tog* rep around – 8 sc
22. sc in
each sc around – 8 sc – finish off leaving long tail for sewing.
Stuff
firmly, sew closed, and then sew onto body
Nightgown
1. With I
hook, and gown color, ch 23, sc in sec ch from hook, and each ch across, 22 sc,
ch 1 turn.
2-3. sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn
4. sc in
each sc across- turn
5. sl st in
first 4 sc, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 turn, leaving remaining st unworked
6-9. sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 turn
10. sc in
next 4 sc, finish off leaving tail for sewing
For Second
strap, turn piece over so that unworked side is facing you. Skip first 4 sc, and join w/ a sl st, ch 1 and
sc in same sp as joining, sc in next 3 sc, ch 1 turn
2-6 repeat
rows 6-10, finish off.
Make back
side same as first.
Sew tops of
straps and sides together, and turn right side out
SKIRT
1. Join wih
a sl st at any seam of top *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc* rep around. Join w/
a sl st – 66 sc
2. Ch 2, dc
in each sc around – Join w/ sl st – 66 dc
3-7. ch 3,
trc in each st around – join w/ sl st
8. Ch 3, trc
in each trc around, join w/ sl st –finish off at end
Trim bottom
of skirt
W/ White,
Starting at bottom of skirt, join w/ sl st, ch 1 *sc in next st, sc ch 1 sc in
next st* rep around- sc ch 1 in last st – join w/ sl st to beg ch 1 – finish
off
Trim Neck
and Arms
Join w/ sl
st to any top arm seam –repeat bottom edging for neck and arms evenly around.
Join w/ sl sto to beg st or ch
Finish off
Dress Ribbon
Ch 100,
finish off. Weave ribbon through dress where you joined skirt to top. Pull a
little and then tie into a bow.
Hair:
Cut a large
pile of 24 inch strands of yarn. With doll sitting in your lap, decide where
the center of hair line will be, and folding yarn in half, attach to head,
making a line of hair down each side (see pics)
Next go back
down each side, behind what you have done, to fill in and make it thicker
Next
W/ doll
front facing you and front and side hair, 1 row down to back of hair line, both
sides, pull hair back temporarily so its out of your way.
For Bangs
Cut 6 inch
strands, and go across the front, Do as many rows as you would like to make
them as thick or as thin as you would like.
Once you get
hair pulled back into the pony tails, trim them to desired length.
Note: You may sell the finished product, but do not sell this pattern.
Pattern is Copy righted.
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
Ducky and Bunny Easter Egg Cozies
Materials
Small plastic Easter Eggs
Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in
Pink
white
yellow
orange
black
H and I hook
yarn needle for sewing
Body
W/ Yellow for duck or white for bunny
1) Ch 3, 9 dc in third ch from hook, join w/ sl st to first dc. 9 dc
2) Ch 2, 2 dc in first st, dc in next st, rep around join w/ sl sto to first dc. 15 dc
3) Ch 2, dc in each dc around, join w/ sl st to first dc. 15 dc
4) Repeat row 3
5) ch 1, hdc in each dc around - join w/ sl st to first hdc, finish off. 15 hdc
Feet
w/ orange for duck, or pink for bunny and I hook
join w/ sl st in bottom of any hdc, ch 6, join w/ sl st in same ch as joining, ch 6 again, and join w/ a sl st in same st, repeat 1 more time, and finish off.
Skip 5 spaces, and repeat for second foot.
Duck Beak
1) W/ orange and H hook ch 2, 3 sc in sec ch from hook, ch 1, turn. 3 sc
2) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next, 2 sc in last sc. 5 sc, ch 1 turn
3) sc in each sc. 5 sc. Finish off leaving long tail for sewing.
Using pic as a guide, sew onto face.
For eyes (bunny or duck) w/ black embroider eyes onto face.
For duck hair, tie a few strands of orange to top of head.
Bunny Ears
H hook
outside (make 2)
1) w/ white ch 4, sc in sec ch from hook, and each ch across 3 sc, ch 2 turn
2-4) dc in each sc across, 3 dc, ch 2 turn
5) dc in each dc across, ch 1 turn
6) sc dec all 3 st tog, finish off.
Inside ears (make 2)
w/ pink repeat instructions as for outside
Ear assembly
holding 2 pieces together, w/ white starting at flat end, sc evenly around, 2 sc in each corner. Join w/ a sl st, fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing.
Fold flat part in half, and sew tog, (see 3rd pic) using pic as a guide sew onto head.
Using pic as a guide, embroider face.
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Textured Crochet scrubby
I love little scrubbies, they are always the perfect size for getting inside of glasses and bowls, and since they are crochet, they always seem to make everything seem shinier after you've washed something with them. This pattern is perfect for using up the last bit of cotton yarn from the skein. Materials
worsted weight cotton yarn
H hook
Row 1) Ch 12, sc in sec ch from hook, and in each ch across. 11 sc
Row 2) Ch 2 turn, Dc in first sc * sc in next sc, dc in next sc* repeat across
Row 3) Ch 1 turn, Sc in first dc *dc in next sc, sc in next dc* repeat across
Row 4) Repeat row 2
Row 5) Repeat row 3
Row 6) Repeat row 2
Row 7) Repeat row 3
Row 8) Repeat row 2
Row 9) Repeat row 3
Row 10) Repeat row 2
Edging Ch 1, turn, sc evenly around, and sc, ch 1, sc in each corner. Join w/ sl st to beg ch 1. finish off
Thursday, February 6, 2014
CHICKEN HAT PATTERN!!!!!
Enjoy!!!
Chicken Hat – Teen/Adult Size
Materials
1 skein of White WW yarn
1 Skein of red WW yarn
Small amount of Yellow WW yarn
Black buttons
H hook
With White,
ch 3 – join with a slip stitch to form a circle
NOTE: ch 2
at beg of each round does not count as a stitch
1) Ch 2, 12
hdc in circle, join w/ sl st to first hdc – 12 hdc
2) Ch 2, 2 dc in each hdc around, join w/ sl st
to first dc – 24 dc
3) Ch 2 ( 2 hdc in first dc, hdc in next dc) –
36 hdc
4) Ch 2 ( 2 dc in first hdc, DC in next 2 hdc)
rep around, join w/ sl st to beg dc – 48 dc
5) Ch 2 (2 hdc in first dc, hdc in next 3 dc)
repeat around, join w/ sl st to beg hdc- 60 hdc
6) ch 2, DC
in each hdc around – 60 dc
7) ch
2, hdc in each dc around 60 hdc
8) Ch 2- dc
in each hdc around, join w/ sl st to beg dc – 60 dc
9) ch 2 –
hdc in each dc around, join w/ sl st to beg hdc – 60 hdc
10) repeat
round 8
11) repeat
round 9
12) repeat
round 8
13) repeat
round 9
14) repeat
round 8
First ear
flap
1) ch 2, hdc
in next 12 dc,ch 2 turn – 12 hdc
2) DC dec
first 2 st tog, dc in next 8 hdc, dc dec last 2 st tog – 10 hdc
3) hdc in
each dc across – 10 hdc
4) dc first
2 st tog, dc in next 6 hdc, dc last 2 st together ch 2, turn – 8 dc
5) hdc in
each st across
6) dc first 2 st together, dc in next 4 st, dc
last 2 st together, ch 2 turn – 6 dc
7) hdc first
2 st together, hdc in next 2 st, hdc last 2 st tog – ch 1 turn – 4 hdc
8) sc first
2 st tog, sc last 2 st tog, ch 1 turn
9) sc last 2
st tog, finish off
For second
ear flap, sk 19 st, join w/ sl st in next st, ch 2 and repeat instructions as
for first ear flap, finish off
Edging Join
red w/ sl st at top of either ear flap, sc evenly around. Join w/ sl st to beg
sc, finish off.
Beak
Make 2
w/ yellow ch
3
1) 2 sc in
second ch from hook, sc in next st, ch 1 turn – 3 sc
2) 2 sc in
first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1 turn – 5 sc
3) 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in
last sc – 7 sc
4) 2 sc in
first sc, sc in each st to the last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1 turn – 9 sc
5 & 6)
sc in each sc across
7) sc in
each sc across (finish off first piece but not the second piece
Assembly- sc
both pieces together, finish off leaving long tail for sewing – sew long end to
hat using picture as a guide.
Comb
Make 2
w/ red ch 18
1) sc in
second ch from hook, and each ch across, ch 2 turn, 17 sc
2) hdc in
each sc across, ch 2 turn, 17 hdc
3) 2 dc in
first hdc, 3 dc in next hdc, rep across – 42 dc
4) ch 2, dc
in each dc across – finish off
Assembly-
starting at the first row (bottom) either corner holding both pieces together,
sc evenly around entire piece, leave long tail for sewing. Use pic as a guide
sew to top of hat
Eyes using
pic as a guide sew 2 buttons on for eyes OR with small amount of black yarn, ch
3, 12 hdc in first st, join w/ sl st and
finish off leaving long tail for sewing.
Ties cut 9-
24 inch strands of red for each side. Pull through flap, divide yarn into 3
sections and braid.
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
My favorite baby sweater set
All of us crocheters have that one crochet pattern that we turn to again and again, and have made so many times that we almost have it memorized. That holds true for me and this pattern. I've made this set for so many baby showers, and by request again and again. Luckily its a free pattern so I can share it with you all!!!! The best part about these patterns here, are that they work up so quickly, and its up to you what color combo you use. You can make them solid, or striped, you can make them solid with a different colored edging, I've done them many different ways.
The pattern for the hat is here
The pattern for the booties is here
and the pattern for the sweater or Sacque as its also called is here
I hope you all enjoy this pattern, and just so you all know, this pattern was written by Susan L. Kraus, and the pattern is copyrighted, by her. While your at her web page, check out her links to her different charities. You never know you might find one you will want to crochet for.
Enjoy and happy hooking
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