~ lavender love - a square for SIBOL ~

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

Size:  6" square

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- 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 4 (make your 1st chain a little looser), 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch, ch 2.  (3 dc, ch 2) in same ch 3 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 4.

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

Rnd 3:  Beginning cluster, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space.  *ch 2, skip next 3 sts, cluster in next sc, skip next 3 sts, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times, ch 2.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

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

Rnd 5:  Ch 4, skip next sc, dc in next sc, (ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc) 2 times, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space, dc in next sc.  {*ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-1 space, dc in next sc.}  Repeat directions between the brackets 2 more times.  (ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc) 2 times, ch 1, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

Rnd 6:  Ch 3, dc in next 6 dc and ch-1 spaces, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space.  *ch 1, skip next 2 dc, dc in the next 13 dc & ch-1 spaces, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 1, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 6 dc & ch-1 spaces.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 7:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 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 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

If desired, weave a 22" long ribbon through the stitches of Rnd 5.  

~ hot or cold drink cozy ~

After I posted yesterday about my crocheting slowing down considerably, I decided to peruse Pinterest to get some inspiration.  I came away with an idea for a drink cozy.  Yeah, I know - there's 50 million of them out there, but I needed something fairly simple to crochet to get my creative juices flowing again.

Here it is flat out:

And here it is on a coffee cup:

And here's the pattern:

Materials:
- approximately 1 oz. worsted weight cotton (I used Peaches & Creme)
- I hook
- one elastic hair band
- one 1 1/4" button
- small amount sz. 10 thread

Size:  2 3/4" x 8 1/4" (not including hair band)

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

Directions:
Row 1:  Join cotton with a sc around the hair band, sc around the hair band 4 more times.  Ch 1, turn.  (5 sc)

Row 2:  2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc.  Ch 1, turn.  (7 sc)

Row 3:  2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 5 sc,  2 sc in last sc.  Turn.  (9 sc)

Row 4:  (sc, dc) in 1st sc.  *skip next sc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.

Rows 5 - 29:  Skip 1st dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  *skip next dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.  At end of Row 29, end off.

Weave in all ends.

Sew on button with sz. 10 thread.

***Debi Y's pattern***

When you're finished using your drink cozy - roll it up and put it in your purse.

~ baby blankie 7c - Candy drops ~

~ Candy drops ~

I finally finished this little blankie last night.  I don't know what's been going on lately, but my crocheting has slowed down considerably.  That's really strange for me, but I'm sure it'll pick back up again soon.

This blankie is crocheted with discontinued Red Heart Sparkling and Red Heart Jeweltones yarns.  Both yarns are 4-ply worsted weight acrylics with sparklies.  I used a 'J' hook and it measures 27" x 32".

The little motifs are just 3 rounds of dc:

~~The ch 2's do not count as a st.~~

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 12 dc 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 1st dc, dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before. End off.

For the joining border, I used white and the flat braid method. The link to that is here:

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

You'll have to watch all 4 videos.

The 1st sc rnd will be an increase rnd with 2 sc in 1st dc, sc in the next 2 dc, 2 sc in the next dc - and so on.  Then you will follow with the connecting chain method.  The circles are connected by 4 loops on each side.

For the little fill-in squares:  I used white and they are the beginning of a granny square, then a round of sc with the corners being (sc, ch 1, sc to the blanket, ch 1, sc) as I go.

It's a very simple pattern that looks very cute when it's done.  :)

Here are more pictures to help you through the joining and the little fill-in square.

Start with your 3 round dc circles -

add 1 increase round of sc.  - 2 sc in the 1st dc, sc in each of next 2 dc - *2 sc in the next dc, sc in each of next 2 dc. Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

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







Now is a good time to weave in the ends.



Following the directions in the video (the link is above) join the 2nd circle by linking only 4 of the loops.  Do that with however many circles you would like to make a strip.

For this demo - I am only doing a block of 4 circles.

When you are finished with your 1st strip, you will now be working on your 2nd strip.  Join your 1st motif of the 2nd strip with 4 loops on the side.  Notice the 2 free loops between the 2 sets of 4 joining loops on the 1st motif of the 1st strip.  They are left open. 

Now join your 2nd motif to 4 loops of the 1st motif of the 2nd strip.  You will crochet 2 ch-3 loops, skip 2 loops on the 2nd motif of the 1st strip, join to 4 loops of the 2nd motif on the 1st strip and then finish the ch-3 loops around.

  

This is what is will look like when you are done. 



Ch 4, (2dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2) in the 4th ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to top of ch 3.

Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st, sc in the next 2 dc, (sc, ch 1) in the ch-2 corner space.

Sc around the sc of the joining loop.  Ch 1.

Sc in the ch-2 corner space.

sc in the next 3 dc, (sc, ch 1) in the next ch-2 corner space.

sc around the sc of the joining loop.  Ch 1.

Repeat the last 2 steps 2 more times.

Sc in the ch-2 corner space, join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  End off.

   

~ an old pattern ~

 

 

Here's an old pattern of mine that was published back in the '90's.  It's so simple to crochet and I thought it was a cute thing to make.

 

The button eyes were glued on and then sewed, but if you prefer you could crochet little circles to sew on. 

 

Here's the link to the pattern:

 

http://www.freepatterns.com/detail.html?code=FC00449&cat_id=321

 

Have a great day everyone.  :)

~ daffodil square for SIBOL ~ (pattern added)

A couple days ago I received an email from Sue of 'SIBOL' - she wanted to know if I could come up with a daffodil square for a special blanket that she wanted to make.  Of course, I said that I would see what I could come up with.  Well, this is it - I hope ya'll like it. 

 

***scroll down for pattern***

 

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Luna of 'My Crochet, Mis Tejidos' has also designed a beautiful daffodil square for SIBOL.  Click on her name and you will be taken to her blog post where she shares her pattern.  :)

 

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Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

   - yellow and soft white

- J hook

 

Size:  6" square

 

Notes:

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

- the hdc has 3 loops = the front loop, the back loop and the side loop.  All 3 loops will be used for this square

- leave a long tail at the tips of the flower petals and do not weave them in until the end.  They will be used to tack down the tips.

 

Directions:

For the flower middle:

Rnd 1:  With yellow ch 2, 12 hdc in the 2nd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to the front loop of the 1st hdc.  (12 hdc)

 

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the front loop of each hdc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  (12 sc)

 

Rnds 3 & 4:  Ch 1, sc in each sc around.  Join as before. 

 

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

 

For 1st petal:

Row 1:  Join yellow with a sl st in any back loop of a hdc on Rnd 1, ch 3, dc in next 2 back loops, ch 3, turn.

 

Row 2:  Dc in next dc, dc in top ch of ch 3, ch 2, turn.

 

Row 3:  Dc next dc and ch 3 together.  End off leaving a long tail.

 

For next 5 petals:

 

Row 1:  Join yellow with a sl st in same back loop as the last dc of the previous petal on Rnd 1.

 

Rows 2 & 3:  Repeat Rows 2 & 3 of 1st petal.

 

For granny base:

Rnd 1:  Join soft white with a sl st in any side loop, (ch 3, dc) in same side loop.  2 dc in each side loop around.  Join with a sl st to top ch of beginning ch 3.  (24 sts)

 

 

Rnd 2:  (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same dc as joining st, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc, skip next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 3:  Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 space, ch 1.  {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 2 times.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1.  {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 2 times.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 4:  Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 space, ch 1.  {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 3 times.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1.  {3 dc, ch 1 in next ch-1 space} 3 times.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

 

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining st, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 1, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  End off.

 

- weave in flower tip ends to the granny base to tack them down.

 

- weave in all other ends.

 

***Debi Y's pattern***   

~ blooming violet square ~

I sat down and worked up this popcorn square today.  It is inspired by the popcorn square blanket that originated on dottie angel's blog - here is the post:

http://dottieangel.blogspot.com/2011/05/bit-of-lo-and-beholdness-in-shed.html

Everyone liked the blanket so Mille Makes figured out the pattern and posted it here:

http://millemakes.wordpress.com/2011/05/22/something-pretty-the-pattern/

Here's where I need your opinion - since my square is different, but obviously inspired by the dottie angel blanket square, do you think it is alright to post my popcorn square pattern?

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eta:  Thanks to all my blogging friends that left me their comments.  Since my square is different (on every round), I have decided to post my pattern.  I hope ya'll enjoy it.  :)

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Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

   - yellow, light purple, medium purple and soft-white

- J hook

 

Size:  6" square

 

Notes:

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

- beginning popcorn (beginning pc):  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 (pc): work 4 dc, remove hook from loop, insert hook in 1st dc and in last dc, yarn over, pull loop thru both dc's.

 

Directions:

Rnd 1:  With yellow ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2.  *(3 dc, ch 2 in same ch) 3 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 4.  End off.

 

Rnd 2:  Join light purple with a sl st to any ch-2 corner space, (beginning pc, ch 2, pc) in same space, ch 2, skip next dc, pc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc.  *(pc, ch 2, pc) in next ch-2 corner space, ch 2, skip next dc, pc in next dc, ch 2, skip next dc.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of 1st pc.  

 

Rnd 3:  Sl st into the pc ch-2 corner space, (beginning pc, ch 2, pc) in same space, ch 2, {pc in next ch-2 space, ch 2} 2 times.  *(pc, ch 2, pc) in next pc ch-2 corner space, ch 2, {pc in next ch-2 space, ch 2} 2 times.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.  End off.

 

Rnd 4:  Join medium purple with a sl st to any pc ch-2 corner space, (beginning pc, ch 2, pc) in same space, ch 3, {pc in next ch-2 space, ch 3} 3 times.  *(pc, ch 2, pc) in next pc ch-2 space, ch 3, {pc in next ch-2 space, ch 3} 3 times.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.  End off.

 

Rnd 5:  Join soft-white with a sl st to any pc ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner space, {3 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1} 3 times, 3 sc in next ch-3 space.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next pc ch-2 corner space, {3 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1} 3 times, 3 sc in next ch-3 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

 

Rnd 6:  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.

 

***Debi Y's version***   

~ Lena's pretty little hat ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn
   - 2 oz. hat color
   - small amount flower color
- small amount matching size 10 thread
- J hook
- a button
- fabric glue

Size:  Rnd 8 = 16" around
           top to bottom = 7"

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 thru 8 do not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With hat color ch 3, 12 dc 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 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 dc 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 - 8:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as joining, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnd 9:  (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same dc as joining, skip next 2 dc.  *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnds 10 - 13:  Sl st over to ch-1 space, (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in same space.  (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in each ch-1 space around.  Join as before.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

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

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

- lightly glue button to front of flower and then lightly glue flower to hat.  Let dry.

- sew to hat with the matching size 10 thread

(the gluing process will give extra security and will make it easier to sew the flower to the hat)

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ q & e baby cupcake hat ~

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (Red Heart Soft or Caron Simply Soft)

  - 1 oz. frosting color

  - 1/2 oz. cake color

- I hook

- red pompom

Size:  6 1/2" side to side   6" top to bottom - this hat should fit a 0 - 3 month old baby

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

- The ch 2 at the beginning of each Rnd does not count as a stitch

- popcorn st = 4 dc in same dc, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 1st dc and into dropped loop, yarn over and pull through

Directions:

Rnd 1:  With frosting color ch 3, 12 dc 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 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.

Rnds 5 - 7:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in each dc around.  Join as before. 

Rnd 8:  Ch 2, popcorn st in same dc as the joining st, ch 1, skip next dc.  *popcorn st in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of 1st popcorn st.  End off.

Rnd 9:  Join cake color with a sl st to top of 1st popcorn st, ch 2, dc in same st.  Dc in each ch-1 space and popcorn st around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnds 10 - 13:  Ch 2, dc in same dc as the joining st, dc in each dc around.  Join as before.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same dc as the joining st, sc in each dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

** eta = I've left off Rnd 13 on the last few hats I made - I like that better.

- sew (or hot glue) red pompom to top of hat.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ handlebar tassels ~

I need to fancy up my bike a little so I made handlebar tassels.  I think they're so stinkin' cute.  Ha-ha.  They only took a few minutes to make - and if you want to make a pair, here's how:

What you will need:

- 2 ponytail elastics
- worsted weight acrylic yarns in whatever colors you would like
- an 'I' hook

To make:

Ch 35, sc around the ponytail elastic, ch 35.  End off.

Repeat as many times as you would like.

Now go and wrap these babies around your handlebars just like you would for a ponytail.  I guarantee that they will put a smile on your face.  :)

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Vince told me that mountain bikes are not supposed to be pretty.  Whatever - I don't climb mountains anyway - I only ride up and down the side street with James.

p.s.  Vince found this bike for me at a thrift store for $40.00

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***Don't forget about my giveaway in the post below.***

~ sunshine placemat ~

Materials:
- 2 1/2 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn (I used Red Heart Team Spirit)
- J hook

Size:  15" across 
           - Rnds 1 & 2 = 2 1/2" across

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

Rnd 4:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st as joining, skip next 2 dc.  *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next dc, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

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

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

Rnd 7:  Sl st into ch-3 space, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 4.  *sc in next ch-3 space, ch 4.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 8:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, ch 1, 2 sc in ch-4 space, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1.  *2 sc in ch-4 space, ch 1, sc in next sc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 9:  Ch 4, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1.  *dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

Rnd 10:  Ch 4, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1.  *dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 11:  Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc.  *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 12:  Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space.  *dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2dc) in next ch-2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 13:  Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space.  *2 dc in next dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off. 

  
***Debi Y's pattern***

~ new purse & my hooks ~

Finished up this bag yesterday - I crocheted it with a 2-ply bulky yarn that I had bought at Michaels.  It was in a mill-ends bag, so I don't know what brand it was. 

It's very quick and easy to do - all you need is:

* 6 oz. 2-ply bulky acrylic yarn

* a pair of 7" plastic rings (I bought mine from Ebay)

* two 22" pieces of ribbon

* an 'L' hook

Sc around 1 ring 41 times.  Ch 1, turn. 

Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat for 32 rows.  At the end of the 32nd row, end off.

Repeat for other ring.

Put wrong sides together and starting at the 8th row on the right side and matching up stitches, whipstitch together all the way around till you get to the 8th row on the left side.  End off.

Weave 1 ribbon through the stitches of the 9th row on the front.

Weave 1 ribbon through the stitches of the 9th row on the back. 

Tie the ends into a bow.

And there you go - a new purse to carry on your trips to the craft store.  :)

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I've shown ya'll my crochet handle hook collection before (the ones I've made) - but every good crocheter worth her weight in yarn always has a good collection of all kinds of hooks.  Here's mine:

Pretty cool, huh?  

~ granny flower square ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable)
   - flower color
   - green
- J hook

Size:  6 3/4" square

Note:
- ch 2 at beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With flower color ch 4, sl st to 1st ch to make a ring, ch 2, 16 dc in ring.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (16 dc)

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

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

Rnd 4:  Sl st over to ch-2 corner space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 2, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, ch 1, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in each of next 2 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc next 2 dc together) 2 times, ch 2, dc in each of next 3 dc.  Repeat from * 1 more time.  (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, (dc next 2 dc together) 2 times, ch 2.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 3, dc in each of next 4 dc, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc next 2 dc together, ch 2, dc in each of next 5 dc.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 corner space, dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 2, dc next 2 dc together, ch 2.  Join as before. 

Rnd 7:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc and ch around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each ch-2 corner space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ a round baby blankie (aka the ferris wheel blanket) ~

Materials:
- 12 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic total (I had forgotten to weigh each color - this is why the pattern is written without color changes)
- J hook

Size:  32" across

Notes:
- this pattern is written without the color changes
- this blanket is a little ruffley towards the end
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a stitch

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3, 13 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (13 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (26 dc)

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

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

Rnd 5:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 2.  (3 dc, ch 2) in middle dc of each 3 dc cluster around.  Join as before.

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

Rnd 7:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1.  *3 dc in middle dc of next 3 dc cluster, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 8:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1.  (3 dc, ch 1) in middle dc of each 3 dc cluster around.  Join as before.

Rnds 9 - 10:  Repeat Rnd 5.

Rnd 11:  Repeat Rnd 6.

Rnd 12:  Sl st into next dc, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1.  *3 dc in middle dc of next 3 dc cluster, ch 1, dc in next dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 13:  Repeat Rnd 7.

Rnds 14 - 17:  Repeat Rnd 8.

Rnds 18 - 19:  Repeat Rnd 5.

Rnd 20:  Repeat Rnd 6.

Rnds 21 - 24:  Repeat Rnd 12.

Rnd 25:  Repeat Rnd 7.

Rnds 26 - 28:  Repeat Rnd 8.

Rnd 29:  Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each dc and ch-1 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc. 

Rnd 30:  Sl st into next sc, (ch 3, 3 dc) in same sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc.  *4 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ wiggles celebration bunting ~

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

   - small amounts of any color you would like

- I crochet hook

- small pony beads

- assorted fabric scraps

- fabric glue

- buttons

- Sharpie markers

Size:  4 1/2" x 5 1/2" (not including the chain tail)

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

Directions:

Row 1:  Ch 19, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each ch across.  Turn.  (17 sts)

Row 2:  Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 1), skip next dc, dc in next dc.  *ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * 6 more times.  Ch 1, skip next dc, dc in top of ch 3.  Turn.

Row 3:  Ch 3, dc in each ch-1 space and dc across.  Dc in top of ch 3.  Turn.

Row 4:  Ch 2, dc in next dc (counts as a decrease), dc in each dc across, dc last dc and ch 3 together.  Turn.

Rows 5 - 10:  Ch 2, dc in next dc (counts as a decrease), dc in each dc across, dc last 2 dc together.  Turn.

Row 11:  Ch 2, dc next 2 dc together.  Ch 11, end off.

For wiggles:

Join any color (from the back) with a sl st around the turning ch-3 of Row 2, ch 3, 3 dc around the same st.  *Turn piece counter-clockwise, 4 dc around the next dc (this will be a little tricky, but it can be done). 

Turn piece clockwise, 4 dc around the next dc (again, this will be a little tricky). Repeat from * across to complete the wiggles. End off.

- cut out a triangle shaped piece of fabric and glue to the front of the bunting piece.  Add stitch marks with the Sharpie marker.

- glue on buttons

- add small pony beads to the ch-11 tail.

For hanging chain:

Ch 20, sc across the top of 1st bunting piece, * ch 5, sc across the top of the next piece.  Repeat from * for however many bunting pieces you have.  At the end, ch 20 and end off.

***Debi Y's pattern***


~ square in a square ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable)
   - yellow
   - soft white
- J hook

Size:  5 1/2"

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

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With yellow ch 4, 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times in same ch.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 2:  Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 2 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip ch-1 space.  *sc in next 3 dc, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner ch-2 space, sc in next 3 dc, ch 5, skip ch-1 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 4:  Join soft white with a sl st to any ch-5 space, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same space, ch 2, sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 2.  *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-5 space, ch 2, sc in corner ch-2 space, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2.  *dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 space, dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc and ch around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

~ small candle doily ~

Materials:
- size 10 crochet cotton (I used knit-cro-sheen)
   - blue
   - white
- 1" plastic ring
- sz. 1 (one) steel hook

Size:  6 1/4" across

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Working with 1 strand blue and 1 strand white held together, sc around plastic ring 28 times.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  (28 sc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, *ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Ch 1, hdc in 1st sc.  (14 ch-3 loops)

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc around hdc, ch 4, *sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 4.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into ch-4 loop, (ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-4 loop, ch 2.  *4 dc in next ch-4 loop, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2.  *2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, dc next 2 dc together (called dc decrease cluster), ch 3, dc next 3 dc together (called dc decrease cluster), ch 5.  *dc next 3 dc together, ch 3, dc next 3 dc together, ch 5.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc decrease cluster.

Rnd 8:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in ch-3 loop, sc in dc decrease cluster, 5 sc in ch-5 loop.  *sc in dc decrease cluster, 3 sc in ch-3 loop, sc in dc decrease cluster, 5 sc in ch-5 loop.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 9:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc, 5 dc in next sc, ch 1, skip next 2 sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 'Take 2' square ~

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

Size: 6"

Note: the extra ch 2 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 the 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 5, dc in next dc, ch 2. *dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to the 3
rd ch of the beginning ch 5.

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



Rnd 4: Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1. *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.



Rnd 5: Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1. *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next ch-1 space, ch 1. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.



Rnd 6: Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in same space, ch 2, skip next 4 dc, skip ch-1 space, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, skip ch-1 space, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip ch-1 space, skip next 4 dc, *(4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 2, skip next 4 dc, skip ch-1 space, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip ch-1 space, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, skip ch-1 space, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip ch-1 space, skip next 4 dc. Repeat from * 2 more times. Join as before.



Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y’s pattern***