~ plastic canvas coaster graph ~

Here are a few links to help learn how to work plastic canvas:

http://www.craftdesigns4you.com/learntostitchpc.htm

http://www.aokcorral.com/projects/pcinstructions.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bqv0TUaoZjM   (this is part 1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NreCvg-XzhY&feature=related   (this is part 2)

http://www.freepatterns.com/stitch_guide/content.html?type_id=S&cat_id=5

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Materials needed:
- 27 holes x 27 holes square of 7-count clear plastic canvas
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic yarn
- large eye yarn needle
- 5/8" button (if desired)

Directions:
1.  Using the large scotch stitch for the brown square and the slanted gobelin stitch for the corner to corner stripes, follow the graph and stitch the coaster.

2.  Whipstitch the edges with brown.

3.  Sew on button at bottom left corner if desired.

***Debi Y's version***





~ a hexircle ~

~~ A 'hexircle' - the 'squircle v-3's' matching cousin.  :)

Materials:
- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn (I used Loops & Threads Impeccable)
- J hook

Size: 5 1/2" side to side

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

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

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

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

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in each dc, sc and ch-1 space around with (dc, ch 1, dc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join as before.

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

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ Squircle v-3 ~

~ version 3 ~

Materials:
- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn
   - small amount for circle
   - small amount soft white
- J hook

Size: 5"

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

Directions:
Rnd 1: With circle 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 1, sc in same st, ch 2. *sc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

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

Rnd 5:  Ch 3, dc in each dc, sc and ch-1 space around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join as before.

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

***The link for the joining rounds is over on the right sidebar - it says 'joining grannies'.

***Debi Y's version***

~ a yarn basket ~

Finished this basket up last night.  It took me a few days to crochet it because I had to take breaks - crocheting with 4 strands of yarn is hard on these old hands.  Thanks for stopping by.  :)

Materials:

- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Red Heart Super Saver - don't use the 'Soft' yarns)

   - 3 1/2 oz. each of 4 colors

- P crochet hook

- sheet of plastic canvas

- 53" of 1/4" ribbon

Size:  6" deep 13" across

Directions:

Rnd 1:  Holding all 4 strands together, 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 ch 3.

Rnds 2 - 5:  Ch 3, dc in each dc around with (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch-2 spaces.  Join as before.  At end of Rnd 5, join with a sl st to back loop of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 6:  Working this Rnd in back loops only, ch 1, sc in same st.  Sc in each dc around with 2 sc in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 7:  Ch 1, hdc in same st.  Hdc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st hdc.

Rnd 8:  Ch 1, sc in same st.  Sc in each hdc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnds 9 - 12:  Repeat Rnds 7 - 8 consecutively.

Rnd 13:  Ch 1, hdc in same st.  Hdc in next 22 sc.  Ch 5, skip next 5 sc, hdc in next 37 sc.  Ch 5, skip next 5 sc, hdc in next 14 sc.  Join with a sl st to 1st hdc.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same st.  Sc in each hdc around with 5 sc in each ch-5 space.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 15:  Ch 1, sc in same st.  Reverse sc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st reverse sc.  End off.

Cut plastic canvas to fit inside bottom of basket.

Weave ribbon thru hdc stitches of Rnd 11.  Tie into a bow.

***Debi Y's version***

 

~ wiggles triangle ~

This would be a good pattern for all the crocheters who make bunting.  If you don't want it this big, just crochet Rnds 1 - 3 and then add Rnd 6. 

And of course, you can make a blankie.  :)

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Red Heart Super Saver for the base and Herrschner's Worsted 8 for the wiggles)
- I hook

Size:  7 1/2"

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

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3, join with a sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.  (ch 3, 4 dc, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc, ch 2) in ring.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 2:  Sl st in next dc, ch 4, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1.  *(dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in ch-2 space.  Ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1.  Repeat from * 1 more time.  Skip next dc, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-2 space.  Ch 1, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

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

Rnd 4:  Ch 4, skip next dc, dc in next dc.  {ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc} 3 more times.  Ch 1, skip next dc, *(dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in corner ch-2 space, {ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc} 8 times.  Ch 1.  Repeat from * 1 more time.  (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in next corner ch-2 space.  {ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc} 3 times.  Ch 1, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.

Rnd 5:  Repeat Rnd 3.

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

For wiggles:
Join any 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 little flower headband ~

I'm straightening up my craft room and came across a couple of granny squares that had little flowers attached to them.  I decided to just go ahead and frog the squares - but I kept the cute little flowers to add to purchased headbands.  I bought a pack of these headbands (they come in a pack of 4 different colors) from The Dollar Tree last summer.  Man I love that store.  :) 

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
   - flower color
   - green
- I hook

Size:  approximately 2 1/4"

Directions:
Rnd 1:  With flower color ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to front loop of 1st sc. 

Rnd 2:  Working this Rnd in front loops, ch 1, sc in same front loop.  Ch 3, *sc in next front loop, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

Rnd 3:  Hold Rnd 2 loops to the front and join green with a sc to any back loop, ch 3, sc in same back loop.  (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next back loop, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next back loop, (2 dc, ch 1, sc) in next back loop, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next back loop, (sc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next back loop, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next back loop, (2 dc, ch 1, sc) in next back loop.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off. 

Insert headband thru opposite loops - apply a dab of glue to the underside of the flower middle if you want the flower to stay on permanently.

***Debi Y's version***

~ Valentine garland ~

Note:  (I live in Maryland)  The 1st time I bought the heart bracelets, I got them from the Dollar General in the kids party section.  The bracelets I bought today are from the Dollar Tree in the Valentine section.


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Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (I used Red Heart Soft)
- 10 plastic heart shaped bracelets
- I crochet hook

Size:  60" long

Directions:
(1st paragraph) - Ch 7, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.  *ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Sc around top right lobe of heart bracelet, ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sc around top left lobe of heart bracelet.

(2nd paragraph) - Ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Sc around top right lobe of heart bracelet, ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, sc around top left lobe of heart bracelet. 

Repeat 2nd paragraph until all 10 heart bracelets are connected.

*ch 4, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Repeat from * 4 more times.  Ch 7, sl st in 1st ch to form a ring.  End off. 

***Debi Y's version***