Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Free Shiny Nose Crochet Pattern


Materials:

Small amount Herrschners Holiday Yarn in Red
Size H crochet hook

Size: Fits a 9-year-old child

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc decrease over next 2 dc, * dc in next 2 dc, dc decrease over next 2 dc, rep from * around, join as before, fasten off (18 dc).

Strap: Ch 75, fasten off. Sew strap to sides of nose. Weave in all ends. Enjoy!

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Free Stuffed Animal Keyhole Scarf Crochet Pattern


A cute, quick unisex gift!


This scarf is designed to fit a medium-sized stuffed animal (full-sized Webkinz Groundhog shown in photo).

Materials:
1/2 oz. Herrschners Holiday Yarn in Red
Size H crochet hook

Size: 15" long x 1 1/2" wide

Gauge: 2 rows dc=1"

Pattern notes: Ch 2 counts as one dc

Row 1:  Ch 60, dc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across, ch 2, turn (59 dc).

Row 2: Dc in next 9 dc, ch 3, sk next 3 dc, dc in next 46 dc, ch 2, turn (56 dc, 3 ch).

Row 3: Dc in next 57 sts, ch 2, sl st in last dc, fasten off (59 dc).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!





Thursday, December 9, 2010

Hand-Decorated Notebooks

I got a surprise in the mail today...some notebooks my mother hand-decorated for my daughter and me! I thought I would post the pictures here...just for inspiration. Enjoy!
Sewers notebook front


Sewers notebook back


Sewers notebook back closeup

Paris notebook front
Paris notebook back


Karen's notebook front


Karen's notebook back

Sunday, December 5, 2010

Free Lollipop Angel Crochet Pattern







Please click on the photos for better viewing.

This angel is designed to slip over a Tootsie Pop. The halo is attached to the dress and holds the dress in place. Wouldn't this make a cute gift for the kiddies on your Christmas list?

*A note about my designs: You are free to sell anything you create from my designs in your etsy stores or elsewhere (no need to ask beforehand). I'm sure you'll find lots of cute ways to trim these angels and make them "your own", anyway! :)

Now, the pattern!

Materials needed for one angel:
Small amount Red Heart Super Saver Worsted Weight Yarn in White
Size H crochet hook
Tootsie Pop (a full-size one, not a mini)

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"

Rnd 1: Leaving an 18" length of yarn before you begin your chain (you'll use this length of yarn later to form the halo), ch 12, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, dc in same ch, 2 dc in next ch and in each ch around, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (24 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc, sk 9 dc, 2 dc in each of next 3 dc, sk 9 dc, 2 dc in last dc, join as before (12 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before (16 dc).

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, * dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, dc in last dc, join as before, fasten off (21 dc).

For Halo: With back seam of dress facing you, pull beginning 18" length of yarn through stitch just right of beg ch 3, ch 13, join w sl st in same sp, fasten off.

Sew the sides of Rnd 2 together underneath each "wing".

Weave in ends.  Insert Tootsie Pop into top of dress and slip halo over lollipop as shown.

Enjoy !!