V-st baby cocoon

Materials:
- 6 oz. off white Caron Simply Soft

- 1 and 1/4 oz. light blue Caron Simply Soft

- 1 and 1/4 oz. medium blue Caron Simply Soft

- L hook

Size: 11" x 15"

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

- Ch 2 at beginning of Rnds. 1 - 4 do not count as a stitch.

- beg V-st: (ch 4, dc)

- V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc)

Directions:
Rnd 1: With 2 strands of off white held together, 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 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.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in next 2 dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.  (48 dc)

Rnd 5: Beg V-st in 1st dc, skip next dc. *V-st in next dc, skip next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg V-st.  (24 v-sts)

Rnds 6 - 17: Sl st in next ch, beg V-st. V-st in each V-st around. Join as before. At end of Rnd 17, end off.

Rnd 18: Working with 1 strand of light blue and 1 strand of medium blue held together, join with a sl st in ch 1 sp of 1st V-st. Beg V-st in same sp. V-st in each V-st around. Join as before.

Rnds 19 - 23: Sl st in next ch, beg V-st. V-st in each V-st around. Join as before.

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

**Debi Y's pattern**

Round coaster

I crocheted this little coaster while eating my snack yesterday at work. I have a few now that I can switch back and forth.

Materials:

- small amount ww acrylic (I used Bernat pink camo)

- I crochet hook

Note: Ch 2 does not count as a stitch.

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, 2 sc in 1st dc, sc in next dc. *2 sc in next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in 1st sc, *ch 3, skip next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc. Holding the ch 3 stitches to the front, sc in next skipped st, *ch 4, sc in next skipped st. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc, end off.

**Debi Y's version**

"Round in circles" scarf

I've started working on a new scarf for me. It's simple and kind of cute.

Materials:
- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn (I used TLC Heathers)
- I crochet hook

Size: each circle measures approximately 4 3/4" across

Notes:
- ch 2 at beginning of rnds 1 - 3 do not count as a st.
- I crochet tight so you may want to adjust the hook size
Directions:

#1st circle:
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 same dc, dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in same dc, sc in next 2 dc. *2 sc in next dc, sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same sc, ch 3. *Skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join as before. End off.

#2nd circle:

Rnds 1 - 4: Repeat Rnds 1 - 4 of 1st circle.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in any loop on 1st circle. Ch 1, skip next sc on 2nd circle, sc in next sc. *Ch 1, sc in next loop on 1st circle, ch 1, skip next sc on 2nd circle, sc in next sc. Repeat from * 2 more times. @Ch 3, skip next sc, on 2nd circle, sc in next sc. Repeat from @ around. Ch 3, join as before. End off.

#All remaining circles:

Rnds 1 - 4: Repeat Rnds 1 - 4 of 1st circle.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in 9th loop on previous circle. Ch 1, skip next sc on working circle, sc in next sc. *Ch 1, sc in next loop on previous circle, ch 1, skip next sc on working circle, sc in next sc. Repeat from * 2 more times. @Ch 3, skip next sc on working circle, sc in next sc. Repeat from @ around. Ch 3, join as before. End off

Crochet as many circles as you would like to get the length you need.

*Thanks to Aluajala for this idea = Try crocheting the 1st 2 rnds in yellow, and then the rest of the rnds in different flower colors.

**Debi Y's idea**

~ Erica's hat ~

Erica asked me to crochet her a hat - nothing fancy - just a plain, closed stitch hat - so I came up with this.

Materials:

- approximately 3 oz. worsted weight yarn (I used RHSS)
- size I crochet hook

Size: 7 3/4" from top to bottom

Notes:

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

- ch 2 at beginning of rnds does not count as a st.

- fp dc = front post dc

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 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, fp dc around next dc. *2 dc in next dc, fp dc around next dc.  Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in next dc, fp dc around next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, fp dc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 5: Ch 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in next 2 dc, fp dc around next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, fp dc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

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

Rnds 7 - 17: Ch 2, dc in 1st dc, dc in next 4 dc, fp dc around next dc. *Dc in next 5 dc, fp dc around next dc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in 1st dc. Sc in each dc around. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 19: Ch 1, reverse sc in each sc around. Join with a sl st to 1st reverse sc. End off.

**Debi Y's pattern**

Popcorn garland

Here's a quick and easy way to crochet a popcorn garland:

Materials:

- 4-ply ww acrylic yarn (I used Red Heart) - I don't really have a specific amount - I just took a 7 oz. skein of white and started crocheting

- I crochet hook

Popcorn stitch: (3 dc in 4th ch from hook, remove hook from loop, insert hook in top of ch 3 and in dropped loop, pull dropped loop through ch 3.)

Directions:

Ch 4, popcorn st, * ch 10, popcorn st. Repeat from * as many times as you want to get the length you need.

***I have finished with my garland - 7 oz. of yarn will make approximately 25 yds.***

Angel ornament

Materials:

- sz 10 crochet cotton

- sz 1 steel hook

- 1" plastic ring

- stiffener of choice

Size: 2 1/2" x 4 1/2"

Notes:

- beginning shell = (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc)

- shell = (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)

- I crochet tight so you may want to adjust your hook size

Directions:

Rnd 1: Attach thread to ring with a sc. Sc around ring to completely cover. Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 7 sc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Dc in same st, dc in next dc. *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 3. End off.

Row 5: Join with a sl st to 12th dc. Ch 3, dc in next 13 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 6: Dc in next 5 dc. Shell in next dc. Dc in next 6 dc. Turn.

Row 7: Beginning shell in same st. Dc in next 4 dc. Shell in next shell. Dc in next 4 dc. Shell in top of ch 3. Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Sl st over to ch 1 space. Beginning shell, dc in next 4 dc. Shell in next shell. Dc in next 4 dc. Shell in next shell. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 9 - 13: Repeat Row 8.

Row 14: Sc in each dc and ch 1 space across. Sc in top of ch 3. End off.

Pin out and apply stiffener.

**Debi Y's version**

Black bag

I originally intended this bag to be a purse, but it came out too big. It measures 12" x 8" x 6 1/2". I will use it as a project bag instead. I also need to get some handles at Joann's and sew them on.

Materials:

- 13 oz. ww yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver)

- L hook

- purse handles

- 2 pieces of plastic canvas same size as bag bottom

Size: 12" x 8" x 6 1/2"

Notes:

- use 2 strands held together throughout

- I crochet tight, so you may want to adjust your hook size

Directions:

Row 1: Ch 17, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in each remaining ch. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 2 - 32: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. At end of Row 32, do not ch 1 or turn.

Rnd 33: Now working around bottom piece, sc evenly around with 3 sc in each corner st. Do not join, mark 1st st with a stitch marker.

Rnd 34: Working this rnd in back loops, sc in each sc around.

**All following rnds will be worked in both loops.**

Rnds 35 - 41: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 42: (Dc , ch 1, dc) in 1st sc, skip next 2 sc. *(Dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, skip next 2 sc. Repeat from * around.

Rnd 43: Sc in each dc and ch 1 space around.

Rnds 44 - 45: Sc in each sc around.

Rnds 46 - 52: Repeat Rnds 42 - 45.

Rnd 53: Reverse sc in each sc around. End off.

-Cut 2 pieces of plastic canvas the same size as the bag bottom. Sew them together and place in the bag.

-Sew on purse handles.

**Debi Y's idea**