Happy birthday to all my fellow October babies!
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Saturday, October 1, 2016
Tuesday, September 27, 2016
Teething Ring - free crochet pattern
My best friend has a baby who is teething and I have a grandson exploring his world a with his mouth and teething as well. I had been wanting to make something for my little monsters to use as teether and I happened upon a bunch of wood rings 2 3/4" across and of course I have cotton yarn ;)
We will be crocheting over the ring:
act like the ring is a st, insert your hook, yo, draw up loop, finish as sc (easier than it looks!)
Notes
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Teething Ring, you can sell them, teethe on them yourself or even give it as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Teething Ring pattern :)
*Guage isn't too important
1- sc40 around ring, keep sts tight and be sure top of st is to the outside of the ring (40) ch1 turn
2- sk 2 sts, * 6hdc in next st, sk 4 sts * x8, sl st in last st, fo weave in ends
Easy right?
My grandson loves his, I hope the little monster in your life loves theirs as well!
I would love to see anything you make:
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We will be crocheting over the ring:
act like the ring is a st, insert your hook, yo, draw up loop, finish as sc (easier than it looks!)
Materials:
F hook
Wood ring - mine are 2 3/4" across center from outside edge to outside edge
Ww cotton yarn
Scissors
Needle - to weave in ends
Abbreviations:
* - repeat directions between stars
Sk- skip
Ch- chain
Sl st- slip stitch
Sc- single crochet
Hdc: half double crochet
FO- finish off
Yo- yarn over
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Teething Ring, you can sell them, teethe on them yourself or even give it as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Teething Ring pattern :)
Directions:
*Guage isn't too important
1- sc40 around ring, keep sts tight and be sure top of st is to the outside of the ring (40) ch1 turn
2- sk 2 sts, * 6hdc in next st, sk 4 sts * x8, sl st in last st, fo weave in ends
Easy right?
My grandson loves his, I hope the little monster in your life loves theirs as well!
I would love to see anything you make:
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Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Bobble or Scallop Towel Top *crochet pattern
Event season is coming and everyone always asks if I have any towels...well, I certainly do!
I used to cut the towels in half, sew the cut ends with a sewing machine then stitch with a needle to create the area where I would begin a top. THAT was before. For the past few years I have been in love with just keeping them folded and crocheting directly into the towel! It sounds scarier than it is, I promise.
Notes
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Bobble or Scallop Towels, you can sell them, use them for kitchen or bathroom convenience or even give them as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Bobble or Scallop Towels :)
Directions:
with STEEL crochet hook
Begin by folding your towel in half and pinning the towel to help you keep an even top.
I used to cut the towels in half, sew the cut ends with a sewing machine then stitch with a needle to create the area where I would begin a top. THAT was before. For the past few years I have been in love with just keeping them folded and crocheting directly into the towel! It sounds scarier than it is, I promise.
Materials:
steel crochet hook size 1 (2,75mm)
G Hook
WW yarn of your choice, I used old Red Heart Super Saver in Gold
3/4"-1 1/8 " button I buy them in sets of 2 for $0.88 at Walmart
Kitchen Towel of your choosing- I used seasonal towels from Walmart @ $0.88 a piece for pattern
Yarn needle
Abbreviations:
*: repeat directions between asterisks
yo: yarn over
fo: finish off
sk: skip
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
5 dc bobble: *yo insert hook, pull up a loop* 5x in same st, yo pull through all loops on hook
tr: treble crochet - also called triple crochet
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Bobble or Scallop Towels, you can sell them, use them for kitchen or bathroom convenience or even give them as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Bobble or Scallop Towels :)
Directions:
with STEEL crochet hook
Begin by folding your towel in half and pinning the towel to help you keep an even top.
1: begin with a loop on your hook, insert the hook through both layers of towel about 1/4" below fold, yo and pull back through towel, yo and finish as a sc. Continue in this manor approximately every 1/4" until you reach the opposite edge of your towel. I try to keep the numbers even in this row. CHANGE TO G HOOK CH 2 turn
2: dc across. ch 3 turn
3: * sk st, tr * end with a tr (even if that means 2 tr next to each other) ch2 turn
4: sk 1st 2 sts, * dc in space between tr sts, sk 2 sts* dc in last space. Ch2 turn
5: sk 1st st, dc to last 2 sts, sk 1 st dc in last st. Continue to reduce in this way until 6 sts remain.
6-19: dc (6) ch 2 turn
20: 2dc (12) ch2 turn
21: dc5, sk 2 sts, ch2, dc5 (10) ch1 turn
SCALLOP TOP:
22: sk 2 sts, 8tr in next st, 2sc in ch sp, sk2 sts, 8tr in next st, sc in last st, ch1 turn
23: sc4, 2sc x2, sc7, 2sc x2, sc4. f.o. weave in ends
BOBBLE TOP:
22: * 5dcbobble, sc * x2, sc, 2sc in ch sp, sc, * 5dcbobble, sc * x2. ch2 turn
23: sk 1st st, sc, * 5dcbobble, sc * x5 ch1 turn
24: sc (10) f.o. weave in ends
Finishing:
Attach button on right side of towel between rows 4/5.
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Sunday, August 14, 2016
Squatch - a Bigfoot pattern available on etsy
****UPDATE****
SQUATCH PATTERN IS AVAILABLE NOW in my Etsy shop
After visiting the Pacific Northwest I knew this guy needed to be made.
I spent a good chunk of my childhood in Seattle where everyone seemed to have a Bigfoot story!
Bigfoot is to the Pacific Northwest what sourdough is to San Fransisco or BBQ is to Memphis, you just know it's known for it ;)
the pattern is currently out to 3 testers and I am making a few more for my kids so I hope this pattern will be released this week!
SQUATCH PATTERN IS AVAILABLE NOW in my Etsy shop
After visiting the Pacific Northwest I knew this guy needed to be made.
I spent a good chunk of my childhood in Seattle where everyone seemed to have a Bigfoot story!
Bigfoot is to the Pacific Northwest what sourdough is to San Fransisco or BBQ is to Memphis, you just know it's known for it ;)
the pattern is currently out to 3 testers and I am making a few more for my kids so I hope this pattern will be released this week!
Monday, August 8, 2016
Amazing Crochet Bowl - crochet pattern
I've seen a few bowls people have crocheted and I wanted to give it a try myself!
After some brainstorming with my marmie I think I've come up with a decent design :)
You need an intermediate level of crochet experience or a very ambitious beginner :) you will be working in continuous rounds over clothesline to give some stiffness and form to your bowl. I find it best to mark my rounds with a scrap of yarn to keep track of the rounds.
Materials
* Ww yarn of your choice (I used Caron Simply Soft Stripes "the Keys" color and "pink camo" is also pictured)
* H Hook
* clothesline (mine is from Walmart for $1.97 and is acrylic/nylon)
* lighter- I used to keep the end of the clothesline from fraying
* Scissors- must be able to cut clothesline
* needle for weaving ends
Abbreviations
* Mr: magic ring
* ch : chain
* sl st : slip stitch
* beg : beginning
* sc : single crochet
* y.o. : yarn over
* f.o. : finish off
Notes
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Amazing Crochet Bowl, you can sell them, use them for Pocket change and keys or even give it as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Amazing Crochet Bowl:)
*Guage isn't too important, but tension is. Be sure to crochet snug so the bowl holds it shape.
3: * sc, 2sc* (30)
After some brainstorming with my marmie I think I've come up with a decent design :)
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| All supplies except needle |
Materials
* Ww yarn of your choice (I used Caron Simply Soft Stripes "the Keys" color and "pink camo" is also pictured)
* H Hook
* clothesline (mine is from Walmart for $1.97 and is acrylic/nylon)
* lighter- I used to keep the end of the clothesline from fraying
* Scissors- must be able to cut clothesline
* needle for weaving ends
Abbreviations
* Mr: magic ring
* ch : chain
* sl st : slip stitch
* beg : beginning
* sc : single crochet
* y.o. : yarn over
* f.o. : finish off
Notes
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Amazing Crochet Bowl, you can sell them, use them for Pocket change and keys or even give it as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Amazing Crochet Bowl:)
Directions:
*Guage isn't too important, but tension is. Be sure to crochet snug so the bowl holds it shape.
1: Mr 10sc (10)
2: begin to crochet over clothesline and continue through all rounds - 2sc (20)
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| Pull clothesline as close as you can to 1st sc of round without pulling it out |
4: *sc2, 2sc* (40)
5: *sc3, 2sc* (50)
6: sc (50)
7: *sc9, 2sc* (55)
* the 2 sc at beginning of each round are just to stagger the increases-don't sweat it!*
8: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc10, 2sc* (60)
9: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc11, 2sc* (65)
10: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc12, 2sc* (70)
11: sc2, place marker after sc2 then: *sc13, 2sc* (75)
12: sc (75)
13: sc (75) sl st to next st. If you need to hide the end of the clothesline use the tail of yarn and whip stitch to cover it. I used a lighter to keep ends of clothesline from fraying. ***Ask your parents for help with lighter if you are under age 18, accidents happen to the best of us! ***
Finishing:
This pattern should easily translate to larger or smaller bowls if you so desire! Weave in ends and enjoy!
Sunday, July 17, 2016
2 New patterns!
2 New patterns in my etsy shop!
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| Adorable Seals to support volunteer fire fighters! |
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| Close up of suckers |
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Tentacles! scarf
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Tuesday, July 12, 2016
Pacific Waves Market Bag
Still burning through my marmie's yarn stash! Here is a pattern using size 10 cotton crochet thread to create a handy little bag that can collapse into itself for easy storage.
Materials
* #10 cotton thread. I used Aunt Lydia's classic 10 in Fudge Brown (color 1) & Delft (color 2)
* E Hook
* button (optional)
Abbreviations
* ch : chain
* sl st : slip stitch
* beg : beginning
* sc : single crochet
* dc : double crochet
* hdc : half double crochet
* tr : treble
* y.o. : yarn over
* f.o. : finish off
* false sc2tog: insert hook into same st pull up a loop, insert hook into next st pull up a loop, y.o. draw through all three loops on hook
Notes
All terms American. If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted. As with any pattern, be sure to read through once before beginning, and don't forget to mark your rounds! (I use a bit of contrasting yarn) This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson 2016.
You may do whatever you like with your completed Pacific Waves Market Bag, you can sell them, shop with them or even give it as a gift! I only ask that you please not claim this pattern as your own, I worked hard to design my Pacific Waves Market Bag :)
Starting at base with color 1
Ch5 join to make a loop
1: Ch3 counts as dc here and throughout, DC12 around join (13)
2: ch3, DC in same st, 2dc in remaining 12 DC, join (26)
3: ch3, DC in same st, dc, * 2dc, dc * , join (39)
4: ch3, DC in same st, dc2, * 2dc, dc2 * , join (52)
5: ch3, DC in same st, dc3, * 2dc, dc3 * , join (65)
6: ch3, DC in same st, dc4, * 2dc, dc4 * , join (78)
7: ch3, DC in same st, dc5, * 2dc, dc5 * , join (91)
8: ch3, DC in same st, dc6, * 2dc, dc6 * , join (104)
9: ch3, DC in same st, dc7, * 2dc, dc7 * , join (117)
10: ch3, DC in same st, dc8, * 2dc, dc8 * , join (130) f.o. weave in ends if using 2nd color
11: Attach new color with a sc, *ch8, sk 4 sts, sc* for last ch: ch3, tr to beg sc
12: *ch8, SC in next ch loop* for last ch loop ch3, tr to beg sc
13-20: rpt 12 -at end of 20 ch8 attach to beg with sl st
21: ch1, *sc5 in next ch loop* joint with a sl st change to 1st color (130)
22: ch 1, *sc, hdc, dc2, tr2, dc2, hdc, sc* join with a sl st to beg change to color 1 (130)
23: ch sc, join to beg with a sl st (130)
24: ch 1, sc, false 2c2tog x 14, ch 40, sl st to beg (55)
25: ch 1, sc15, sc40 over ch, sl st to beg (55)
26: ch 1, false sc2tog around sl st to beg (55)
27: same as 26, f.o. weave in ends (55)
Handle 2
Find placement of handle equidistant from 1st handle
1: rpt 24
2: rpt 25
3: rpt 26
4: rpt 27
*Optional drawstring for collapsing bag
Ch necessary amount of chs to go around base of bag without restricting size. Weave chain in and out through first round of netting. Attach a button on the end if you and your bag is complete!
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