~ this little piggy went to... ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used RHSS)
- I hook
- polyester fiberfill
- pair of wiggle eyes
- 2 black E-beads
- glue gun

Size:  3 1/2" tall - 4 1/2" long (including tail)

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your hook
- this little piggy is for a child who does not put things in their mouth.  If you want to make it for a child who does put things in their mouth, then embroider black french knots on the snout and embroider the eyes as well. 

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 2 loosely, 7 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st hdc.  (7 hdc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 1 loosely, 2 hdc in same hdc as the joining st.  2 hdc in each hdc around.  Join as before.  (14 hdc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 1 loosely, 2 hdc in same hdc as the joining st, hdc in the next hdc.  *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in the next hdc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1 loosely, 2 hdc in same hdc as the joining st, hdc in the next 2 hdc.  *2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in the next 2 hdc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnds 5 - 8:  Ch 1 loosely, hdc in same hdc as the joining st.  Hdc in each hdc around.  Join as before.

Rnd 9:  Ch 1 loosely, hdc the 1st 2 hdc together, hdc in the next 2 hdc.  *hdc next 2 hdc together, hdc in the next 2 hdc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 10:  Ch 1 loosely, hdc the 1st 2 hdc together, hdc in the next hdc.  *hdc next 2 hdc together, hdc in the next hdc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  Stuff with polyester fiberfill.

Rnds 11 - 12:  Ch 1 loosely, hdc in same hdc as the joining st.  Hdc in each hdc around.  Join as before.  Stuff some more.

Rnd 13:  Ch 1 loosely, hdc 1st 2 hdc together.  Hdc next 2 hdc together all the way around.  Join as before.  End off leaving a long tail.  Sew shut.

for the legs (make 4):
 Rnd 1:  Ch 2 loosely, 7 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st hdc.  (7 hdc)

Rnds 2 - 3:  Ch 1 loosely, hdc in same hdc as the joining st.  Hdc in each hdc around.  Join as before.  End off after Rnd 3 leaving a long tail.  Stuff with polyester fiberfill and sew to piggy.

for the tail:
Ch 6, 3 sc in the 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc in each remaining ch.  End off.  Sew to back of piggy. 

for the ears (make 2):
Ch 2, (sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, sc) in the 2nd ch from hook.  End off.  Sew to piggy's head.

Glue the wiggle eyes on and then glue the 2 black E-beads to piggy's snout.

***Debi Y's pattern***

p.s. if you say embroider enough times, it starts to sound weird.  :)

~ a straight simply pretty ~

 

I chained 76 for the baby blankie that I started - it is only 20" wide.  If you want a wider blankie, just add more chains in multiples of 4.

Directions:
Row 1: Ch 76, sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in each ch across.  Ch 1, turn.  (75 sc)

Row 2: Sc in the 1st ch, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc.  *ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sl st into the ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2 dc) in the same ch-3 loop.  *ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in the next ch-3 loop.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc in the 1st dc, sc in each dc and ch-1 space across, sc in top of last ch 3.  Ch 1, turn.

Repeat Rows 2 - 4 consecutively until you get to the length you prefer.  

***Debi Y's pattern***    

~ 'blue skies' preemie baby cocoon

Materials:
- 3 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- J hook

Size:  8" x 11 1/2"

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds. 1 - 5 does not count as a st

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in next dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in each of next 2 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in each of next 3 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st, skip next 2 dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnds 7 - 24:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, skip next 2 dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 25:  Ch 1, sc in same st as the joining st.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 'Bubbles' preemie baby cocoon ~

Materials:
- 3 1/2 oz. Bernat Lil Tots
- J hook

Size:  7 1/2" x 11"

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds does not count as a stitch
- beginning popcorn (beg. popcorn) =  ch 3, 3 dc in same st, remove hook from loop, insert hook in top ch of beginning ch 3 and in last dc, yarn over, pull loop thru dc and ch.

- popcorn = work 4 dc in same st, remove hook from loop, insert hook in 1st dc and in last dc, yarn over, pull loop thru both dc's.

 

Notes about Bernat Lil Tots:

- this is a size 'medium 4' yarn

- it is a 95% acrylic/5% nylon yarn

 

Directions:

Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

 

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as joining st, ch 2.  *sc in next dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

 

Rnd 3:  Sl st into ch-2 space, beg. popcorn in same ch-2 space, ch 2.  *popcorn in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beg. popcorn.

 

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st, 3 dc in ch -2 space.  *dc in next popcorn, 3 dc in ch-2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

 

Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as joining st, dc in next 5 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

 

Rnd 6:  (this Rnd will cup a little bit, but it's ok - it will work out) Beg. popcorn in same dc as joining, ch 1, skip next dc.  *popcorn in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to beg. popcorn.

 

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, dc in same beg. popcorn as joining st.  Dc in each ch-1 space and popcorn st around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.

 

Rnd 8:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

 

Rnds 9 - 23:  Repeat Rnds 6 - 8 consecutively.

 

Rnd 24:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as joining st.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

 

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 'Bippity Bop' preemie baby cocoon ~

 

Materials:
- 2 1/2 oz. Bernat Dippity Dots in teal
- J hook

Size:  7 1/2" x 11"

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 and 2 do not count as a stitch
- v-st= (dc, ch 1, dc)
- small shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
- large shell = (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc)

Notes about Bernat Dippity Dots:
- this is a size 'medium 4' yarn
- it is an acrylic/nylon/polyester blend
- this yarn is tricky to work with because of the little pom-pom dots
- and also because of the little pom-pom dots, it's very hard to unravel if you make a mistake

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st ch a little loose), work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from the hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as the joining st.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same dc as the joining st, skip next dc, v-st in next dc, skip next dc.  *small shell in next dc, skip next dc, v-st in next dc, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 4:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space, ch 1, v-st in next v-st, ch 1.  *small shell in next small shell, ch 1, v-st in next v-st, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space, small shell in next v-st.  *large shell in next small shell, small shell in next v-st.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnds 6 - 19:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same space, small shell in next small shell.  *large shell in next large shell, small shell in next small shell.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 20:  Ch 1, sc in same st as the joining st.  Sc in each dc around with 2 sc in each ch-1 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ cute clusters preemie baby cocoon ~

Here's another preemie baby cocoon that I finished up last night.  I crocheted it with Red Heart Super Saver in 'turqua' and I Love This Yarn! in a variegated that I don't know the name of.  Sorry. 

This is the bottom motif:

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
   - 3 oz. aqua
   - 1/2 oz. variegated
- J hook

Size:  8" side to side  11" top to bottom

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds do not counts as a stitch
- beginning cluster:  ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
- cluster:  yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With variegated ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose) work 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Beginning cluster in same dc as joining st, ch 2.  *cluster in next dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster. 

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same beginning cluster, ch 3.  *sc in next cluster, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into ch-3 space, (ch 3, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1.  *4 dc in next ch-3 space, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining st.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 6:  Join aqua with a sl st to any sc, ch 2, dc in same st.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 8:  Beginning cluster in same st as joining st, ch 1, skip next dc.  *cluster in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to beginning cluster. 

Rnd 9:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st.  Dc in each cluster and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 10:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnds 11 - 25:  Repeat Rnds 8 - 10 consecutively.  At end of Rnd 25, end off.

Rnd 26:  Join variegated with a sl st to any dc.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***
 

~ 'little boy blue' preemie baby cocoon ~

Here's a preemie baby cocoon for the little fella's.

These little cocoon's are a quick and easy project.  It did take me 2 evenings of crocheting to complete this one though since I had to figure things out.  My next one probably won't take as long.

This is the motif I used for the bottom.

 

 

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

   - 1/2 oz. variegated

   - 2 1/2 oz. blue

- J hook

 

Size:  8" side to side  11" top to bottom

 

Notes:

- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

- the ch 2 at the beginning of the dc rnds do not count as a stitch

 

Directions:

Rnd 1:  With variegated ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

 

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as joining.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

 

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as joining, 3 dc in next dc.  *sc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

 

Rnd 4:  Sl st in next 2 dc, ch 1, 2 sc in same dc, ch 3.  *2 sc in the middle dc of the next 3 dc group, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  End off.

 

Rnd 5:  Join blue with a sc to any sc.  Sc in each sc with 3 sc in each ch-3 space around.  Join as before. 

 

Rnd 6:  Ch 2, dc in same sc as joining.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

 

Rnds 7 - 8:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as joining.  Dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 9:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same dc as joining, skip next 2 dc.  *3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

 

Rnds 10 - 25:  Repeat Rnds 7, 8 & 9 consecutively.  End off.

 

Rnd 26:  Join variegated with a sc in any dc.  Sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

 

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

~ 'so precious' preemie baby cocoon ~

Oh my gosh - doesn't this make you want a baby?  Ok - maybe just one to babysit for a little bit.  :)

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
  - small amount yellow
  - 1 1/2 oz. variegated
  - 3 oz. rose
- J hook

Size:  8" side to side  11" top to bottom

Notes:
- I crochet a little tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnd 1 and Rnds 7 through 26 do not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With yellow ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same dc as the joining st.  2 sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.  (24 sc)

Rnd 3:  Join variegated with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1, sc 1st sc and the next sc together, ch 3.  *sc next 2 sc together, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Rnd 4:  Sl st into ch-3 space, ch 1, (sc, 2 dc, sc) in same ch-3 space.  (sc, 2 dc, sc) in each ch-3 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 5:  Join rose with a sc in 1st dc of any 'sc, 2 dc, sc' group, sc in next dc, ch 3.  *sc in each of next 2 dc's, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as the joining st, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space.  *sc in next 2 sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, dc in same sc as the joining st.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnds 8 - 26:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as the joining st.  Dc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  At end of Rnd 26, end off.

Rnd 27:  Join variegated with a sl st to any dc, sc same dc and next dc together, ch 3.  *sc next 2 dc together, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a st st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

This motif is on the bottom.  I was going for a flower look, but I don't think that's what it came out looking like.  Kind of reminds me of the sun. 

This one is for the little girls, so I'm going to work on one for the little boys today.  :)

~ squircle v-4 (used for the tumbling blocks baby blankie) ~

***This pattern is very, very similar to the 'squircle v-3' - this one has less loops on Rnd 3***

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn
- J hook

Size:  3 3/4"

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 and 2 do not count as a st
- I used the 'flat braid' joining method - the link to that is over on the right sidebar where it says 'joining grannies'.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make your 1st ch a little loose), work 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same dc as joining st, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as joining st, sc in next dc, ch 3.  *sc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Rnd 4:  Sl st over to ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-3 loop, 2 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, 2 sc in next ch-3 loop.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 loop, 2 sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, 2 sc in next ch-3 loop.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

If preferred, you will now move on to the 'flat braid' joining.  Click here:

http://knitting-crochet.wonderhowto.com/how-to/join-granny-squares-with-crochet-flat-brain-joining-233233/

~ butterflies are free to fly... ~

Pinterest - pinterest - pinterest.  That place is such a time sucker.  I can't say 'time waster' because I find lots of good ideas there.  I swear, I log on just for a few minutes, and before I know it - it's an hour later.  I'll just have to learn to control myself.

A couple days ago, I came across a t-shirt idea that I had to try.  It's very simple and only took a few minutes.  All I needed was a t-shirt (bought from AC Moore), large stickers (bought from the Dollar Tree), bleach in a spray bottle, and I ended up with this -

Here is the link to 'Oopsey Daisy' - she gives easy, complete directions if you're so inclined to craft one of these shirts yourself.  :) 

 

~ 'Laura's ray of sunshine' hexagon ~

 

 

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

- J hook

 

Size:  6"

 

Notes:

- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

- the extra ch 2 at the beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a stitch

- beginning popcorn (beg pc):  ch 3, 3 dc in same st, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top ch and into the dropped loop, yarn over and pull through 

- popcorn (pc):  work 4 dc in same dc, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 1st dc and into the dropped loop, yarn over and pull through

 

Directions:

Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

 

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same dc as joining, 2 sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  (24 sc)

 

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, ch 2, skip next sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 4:  Sl st into 1st ch-2 space, beg pc in same ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  *pc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of 1st pc.

 

Rnd 5:  Sl st into ch-2 space, beg pc in same ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, ch 2.  *pc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, pc in next ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 6:  Sl st into ch-2 space, beg pc in same ch-2 space, ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, ch 1, pc in next ch-2 space, ch 1.  *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, ch 1, pc in next ch-2 space, skip next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, ch 1, pc in next ch-2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  

 

Rnd 7:  Sl st into ch-1 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-1 space.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  DO NOT sc in the pc stitches.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

 

***Debi Y's pattern***    

~ pure joy earrings ~

I call these 'pure joy' because they were so quick and easy to crochet, and if I may say so myself, they're very pretty.  :)

Materials:

- two 1" plastic rings
- embroidery floss or size 10 crochet cotton
- size 1 steel hook
- two fish hook earrings
- needle nose pliers

Size - 1 1/2" x 2 1/4"

Note:  I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Join thread with a sc around the plastic ring.  Work 29 more sc around the ring.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  (30 sc)

Rnd 2:  Sc in same sc as joining.  (ch 2, skip next sc, sc in the next sc) 10 times.  Sl st in next sc, ch 3, dc in next 2 sc, (ch 1, dc in next 3 sc) 2 times.  Turn.

Rnd 3:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same space.  Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 space.  Turn.

Rnd 4:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same space.  End off.

- weave in ends

- use the needle nose pliers to open up the loop on the fish hook earring.  Insert the loop through the middle sc at the top of the crocheted earring, close the loop back up.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ double duty square ~

This square pattern can either be used for a coaster or a motif for a baby blanket.

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- J hook

Size:
- rose square = 3 1/2"
- aqua square = 4 1/4"

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.
- The ch 2 at the beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a stitch.

Directions:
-for rose square:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  (ch 1, sc, ch 4, sc) in same dc as joining.  2 sc in each of next 2 dc.  *(sc, ch 4, sc) in next dc, 2 sc in each of next 2 dc.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 3:  Sl st in ch-4 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-4 space, ch 1, skip next 2 sc, dc next 2 sc together, ch 1, skip next 2 sc.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-4 space, ch 1, skip next 2 sc, dc next 2 sc together, ch 1, skip next 2 sc.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.  

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 1, sc) in each ch-2 corner space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

-for aqua square:
Rnds 1 - 3:  Repeat Rnds 1 - 3 of rose square.

Rnd 4:  Ch 3 dc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5:  Repeat Rnd 4 of rose square.

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

~ hold the phone! ~

I was browsing around Pinterest a few days ago, and came across a cell phone charging pouch that was made out of an empty lotion bottle.  I thought that was a pretty cool idea, so I set about to crochet one for my phone.  It was quick and easy and took no time at all.

Materials:
- 1 1/4 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- K hook
- one plastic child's bracelet

Size:  5 3/4" x 3 3/4" not including the bracelet

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- pattern is worked with 2 strands of yarn throughout

Directions:
Row 1:  Sc around bracelet 9 times.  Ch 1, turn.  (9 sc)

Here's a video I found on Youtube that shows how to crochet around a plastic ring.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V3QR7L5Ds4

Row 2 - 4:  Sc in each sc across.  Ch 1, turn.

Row 5:  Sc in each sc across.  Ch 15, turn piece and sl st in 1st sc.

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, sc in next 8 sc, sc in each of next 15 chs.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnds 7 - 18:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, sc in each sc around.  Join as before.  At end of Rnd 18, end off.

Flatten bottom, match stitches evenly and whipstitch the back loops of the front and the front loops of the back together.

Decorate as you please.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 'merry-go-round' square ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- J hook

Size:  6"

Notes: 
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a st.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, ch 1, skip next dc.  *2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 space.  *sc in each of next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 2, skip next sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Sl st into ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 space, ch 3.  *sc in next ch-2 space, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 7:  Sl st into ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, {2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1} 2 times, 2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, {2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1} 2 times, 2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 8:  Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch-2 space, {hdc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1} 2 times, hdc in each of next 2 sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch-2 space, {hdc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1} 2 times, hdc in each of next 2 sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 3 simple steps to clean out a used candle jar ~

Step 1:  Buy a small pan from the Dollar Tree.  Put a toothpick in the pan and then place the jar on the toothpick.  This keeps the jar from bouncing when the water boils.  Pour water in pan.  Bring the water to a soft boil.  Wait patiently until the candle wax melts.

Step 2:  Put a glove on your hand so you don't get burned.  Pick up candle jar and pour melted wax into a can.

 

 

Step 3:  Wipe out candle jar with paper towels.

 

 

And there you have it - a quick, simple way to clean out those nasty jars so you can use them to store your crafts supplies.  :)

 

 

 

 

p.s. besides candle jars, I use all kinds of other jars too.

 

 

~ p c crochet hook bookmark ~

If you crochet, read and work plastic - then this is the bookmark for you.

The bookmark on the right is worked with continental stitch, and the one on the left is blank with a round of sc worked around the edges - which was a little tricky to do.  I used size 3 cotton and a size B crochet hook, but I think I should of used size 10 cotton - it would of been a little easier to get the thread through the holes.  If I make another one, I will go with the size 10.

For the crochet edge bookmark:  put a sl st on your (real) crochet hook, insert hook into any hole, yarn over, pull through and complete as a sc.  Sc in each hole on the straight lines, and 2 sc in each corner square around the piece.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc and end off.  Tie the ends into a knot and then weave the tails through the sc stitches.

For the solid bookmark:  using worsted weight yarn, work the piece using the continental stitch.  Whipstitch around the edge and you're done.

Here's the graph for the crochet hook bookmark:

I count holes when I cut the plastic canvas - this one is 6 holes across and 55 holes top to bottom.

Thanks for dropping by - I hope you're enjoying your day.  :)

~ bow wrist cuff ~

 

I was looking around Pinterest a couple of days ago, and came across a black leather wrist cuff.  It looked very pretty so I decided to crochet one.  I think maybe that these are for the younger ladies - I don't think this Grandma could pull off this look.  :)

 

  (this is my mannequins arm, not mine)

Materials:

- small amount 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

- J hook

- two 4mm beads or shank buttons

- small amount size 10 thread

 

Size:  my wrist measures 6", but the wrist cuff measures 8" long and it fits

 

Note:  I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

 

Directions:

Row 1:  Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch.  Ch 1, turn.  (9 sc)

 

Row 2:  Sc in each sc across.  Ch 1, turn.

 

Row 3:  (sc, dc) in 1st sc.  *skip next sc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  Turn.

 

Rows 4 - 24:  Skip 1st dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  *skip next dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.

 

Row 25:  Ch 1, skip 1st dc.  Sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last 2 sts.  Ch 1, turn.

 

Row 26:  Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.  End off.

 

Gather the sides of Rows 13 & 14 together and wrap a long length of yarn around tightly.  Tie ends together in a knot and weave the end in.

 

With the size 10 thread, sew the beads or buttons between Rows 1 & 2 to match up with the ch-1 spaces of Row 25.

 

***Debi Y's pattern***

 

  

~ Springtime placemat ~

This is the matching placemat to the 'Springtime coasters' posted here:
http://hooksandyarns.blogspot.com/2013/02/spring-time-coasters.html

Materials:
- 2 1/2 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (you can use cotton if you'd prefer)
- J hook

Size:  13 1/2" across

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 5 - 10, do not count as a stitch
- beginning cluster: ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
- cluster: yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st chain a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 2.  (sc, ch 2) in next dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 3:  Sl st into the ch-2 space, beginning cluster in same ch-2 space, ch 2.  (cluster, ch 2) in next ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining.  2 sc in each cluster and ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 6:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 4 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 8:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 5 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 9:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 6 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 10:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 7 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 11:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 8 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 12:  Beginning cluster in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next 2 dc.  *cluster in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 13:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in ch-3 space.  *sc in top of cluster, 3 sc in ch-3 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

~ Springtime coasters ~

I've been thinking of Spring weather lately, so I crocheted these cute little coasters with pretty pastel variegated colors.

Materials:
- worsted weight cotton yarn
- J hook

Size:  4 3/4" 

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the extra 2 chains at the beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a stitch
- beginning cluster: ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
- cluster: yo, insert hook in space, yo, pullthru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pullthru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st chain a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 2.  (sc, ch 2) in next dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  

Rnd 3:  Sl st into the ch-2 space, beginning cluster in same ch-2 space, ch 2.  (cluster, ch 2) in next ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.  

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining.  2 sc in each cluster and ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 3.  *skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***    

~ simply pretty ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- I hook

Size:  6" square

Note:  I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.

Directions:

Rnd 1:  Ch 4 (make your 1st ch a little looser), 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2.  (3 dc, ch 2) in the same ch 3 more times.  Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st.  Sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space.  *(ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 2 times, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 3, skip next sc, join with a sc to 1st sc.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop.  *ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 1, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. 

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3.  *(skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3) across side.  (sc, ch 3, sc) in the corner ch-2 space, ch 3.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc) across side to beginning.  Ch 3, join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

Rnd 7:  Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2dc) in same ch-3 loop, ch 1.  *(skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across side.  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the corner ch-3 loop, ch 1.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  (skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across to beginning.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 8:  Repeat Rnd 5.

Rnd 9:  Repeat Rnd 6.  

***Debi Y's pattern***

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This square can be made into a large square for a blankie - just continue to repeat Rnds 7, 5 and 6 of the pattern.  This is one I'm working on now.  :)

       
I've made a video for a rectangle 'simply pretty'.

~ wiggles baby hat ~

Crocheted this little wiggles baby hat today while watching a JAG dvd.  I've already started another one.  :)

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Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
   - hat color
   - wiggles color
- J hook

Notes:
- I crochet tight so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds does not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With hat color, ch 3 (make your 1st chain a little large), work 12 dc into the 3rd ch from the hook.  Join with a sl st to the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before. 

Rnd 3:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 2 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnds 5 - 10:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before. 

Rnd 11:  Ch 4, skip next dc.  *dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4. 

Rnd 12:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.

for wiggles:
Join wiggles color with a sl st around any dc, (ch 3, 3 dc) around same dc. *turn piece counter-clockwise, 4 dc around next dc. Turn piece clockwise, 4 dc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ a TMNT hat (with pattern) ~

 
Here's another TMNT hat for James - this one has an orange stripe for Michaelangelo.  He hasn't asked for the other 2 yet, but if he does, I'll be making them too.  Good thing they're quick and easy.  :)

~James' TMNT hat

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
  - green
  - mask color
- J hook
- two 1" wiggle eyes

Size:  I'll have to get the measurements later, but this hat fits my 6 year old grandson

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook 
- the ch 2 at the beginning of rnds does not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With green ch 3, 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnd 3:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 4:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 2 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 4 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnds 7 - 9:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  At end of Rnd 9, end off.

Rnd 10:  Join mask color with a sl st to 1st dc, ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnds 11 - 12:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  At end of Rnd 12, end off.

Rnd 13:  Join green with a sl st to 1st dc, ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnds 14 - 16:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnd 17:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

- glue wiggle eyes to mask

***Debi Y's version***