~ an icicle ~

Materials:
- small amount white 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- I hook

Size:  6" long

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2.  *3 dc in same ch, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.  Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2 - 4:  Sl st over to ch-2 space.  (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space.  Ch 1, turn.

Rows 5 - 6:  Sl st over to ch-2 space.  (ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space.  Ch 1, turn.

Row 7:  Sl st over to ch-2 space.  Ch 5, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in ch-2 space.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ Darrell's hexagon ~

I crocheted this hexagon while waiting with my brother Darrell at the Dr's office.

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Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

- I hook

Size:  6"

Notes:

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

- the 2 chains at the beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a st

Directions:

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

Rnd 2:  Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 2, 2 dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Ch 2, 2 dc in next dc.  Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.  (24 dc and 6 ch-2 spaces)

Rnd 3:  Ch 3, *skip next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Skip next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 space, skip next dc, dc in next dc.  Join as before.

Rnd 4:  Ch 3, dc in next dc, *skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, skip next dc, dc in next 2 dc.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *skip next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 6 dc.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Skip next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 space, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 3 dc.  Join as before.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ child's gingerbread boy scarf ~

Materials:
- 4 1/4 oz. brown worsted weight acrylic (I used Red Heart Soft)
- small amount red worsted weight acrylic
- small amount white picot ribbon
- two 3/4" black buttons
- three 3/4" white buttons
- I crochet hook

Size:  5" x 42"

Notes:
- I crochet tight so you may want to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- ch 2 at beginning of Rnds 1 thru 5 do not count as a stitch

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

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

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

Row 6:  Ch 3, dc in same dc.  Dc in next 14 dc.  2 dc in next dc.  Ch 3, turn.  (18 dc)

Rows 7 - 79:  Dc in each dc across, dc in top of ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

for 1st leg:
Row 80:  Dc in next 7 dc.  Ch 3, turn. 

Rows 81 - 83:  Dc in each dc across, dc in top of ch 3.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 84:  Dc in each dc across, dc in top of ch 3.  Ch 2, turn.

Row 85:  Dc in next dc (the ch 2 and this 1st dc count as a dc decrease).  Dc in next 4 dc.  Dc last 2 dc together.  Ch 2, turn.

Row 86:  Dc in next dc (the ch 2 and this 1st dc count as a dc decrease).  Dc in next 2 dc.  Dc last 2 dc together.  End off.

For 2nd leg:
Row 80:  Skip next 4 dc on Row 79 (right after the 1st leg), join with a sl st to next dc.  Ch 3, dc in the next 7 dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Rows 81 - 86:  Repeat Rows 81 - 86 of 1st leg.

for right arm: 
Row 1:  Join with a sl st around the last dc of Row 11.  Ch 3, 2 dc around the same dc.  2 dc around the last dc of Row 10.  3 dc around the last dc of Row 9.  Ch 3, turn.

Rows 2 - 7:  Repeat Rows 81 - 86 of 1st leg.

for left arm:
Row 1:  Join with a sl st around the last dc of Row 9.  Ch 3, 2 dc around the same dc.  2 dc around the last dc of Row 10.  3 dc around the last dc of Row 11.  Ch 3, turn. 

Rows 2 - 7:  Repeat Rows 81 - 86 of 1st leg.

- sew on black buttons for eyes

- sew mouth with red yarn

- sew on white buttons to front of gingerbread boy as shown in photo

- sew or glue white picot ribbon to each arm and leg

***Debi Y's idea***

~ candles ~

I made these candles this morning - they're very quick and easy to do. 

All you need to create a nice gift for someone is the following:

The candle gel, candle scents, and wicks (if preferred) can be purchased from your local craft store.  I bought this candle gel from QVC years ago.  (For my Jewish friends - I mean no disrespect by using Chanukah candles).  Plus you'll need glass mugs and small heat resistent items - such as glass gems and small stones.  Those 3 items can be purchased from your local Dollar Tree.  (Sorry - I forgot to add those to the picture).

Fill your glass mug with the glass gems or the stones, insert one of the Chanukah candles (or a regular wick you bought from the craft store) in the middle, follow the directions for heating the candle gel, add the scent and then pour the liquid into the glass mug.  Let it cool and there you have it - a pretty candle. 

I have to warn you that making these candles is addicting.  My next purchase from the Dollar Tree will include more glass mugs.  :)     

~ a baby crooked ripple ~

**This pattern is along the same lines as the first 'a crooked ripple' - the ripple points are just smaller.**

Materials:
- sport yarn
- I crochet hook

Size:  35" wide

Directions:
Row 1:  Ch 161, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 3 chs.  (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 5 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 3 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 7 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 7 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 3 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 7 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 7 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 7 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 7 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 3 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 5 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 5 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 7 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 7 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 3 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 3 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 5 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 5 chs.  Skip next 2 chs.  Dc in next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, dc in next 3 chs.  Turn.

Row 2:  Sl st in next dc, ch 3.  Dc in next 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc.  Turn. 

Row 3:  Sl st in next dc, ch 3.  Dc in next 4 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 7 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 7 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 5 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 5 dc.  Skip next 2 dc.  Dc in next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in ch 1 space, dc in next 3 dc.  Turn.

Repeat Rows 2 & 3 until desired length.

***Debi Y's version***