Saturday, July 30, 2011

Free Four Leaf Clover Crochet Pattern

 
Materials:
Small amount green worsted weight yarn
Size G crochet hook

Size: 2 1/4" high

Rnd 1: Start w magic ring, ch 1, 4 sc in ring.

Rnd 2: Sl st in 1st sc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sc, pull magic ring closed, sl st in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sc, ch 6, sl st in back bump (behind sc) of 2nd ch from hk and in each back bump to top, sl st in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sc, sl st in last sc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in same sc, fo, tie both ends together in back and use for attaching later.

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Free Aztec Sun Hexagon Crochet Pattern


Materials:
Small amounts Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in Gold and Carrot
Size H crochet hook

Size: 3 3/4" in diameter

Rnd 1: With gold, ch 5, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, 12 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc (12 sc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next sc, * ch 2, dc in each of next 2 sc, rep from * around, ending w ch 2, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3, fo gold (12 dc plus 6 ch 2 sp).

Rnd 3: Join carrot with sl st in beg ch 3 of Rnd 2, ch 3, dc in next dc, (yo, work 1st half of 3 dc  in next ch 2 sp, yo and draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook (cluster made), ch 3, cluster in same sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, * cluster, ch 3, cluster in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 2 dc, rep from * around, after last cluster join w sl st in top of beg ch 3, fo (12 clusters, 12 dc plus 6 ch 3 sp).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Thursday, July 21, 2011

Crocheted Cotton Candy Hexagon Scarf for Sale


Greetings, dear readers! I just finished crocheting this cotton candy hexagon scarf and listed it for sale in The Goody Shop if anyone is interested. :)

Saturday, July 16, 2011

Free Granny's Garden Hexagon Crochet Pattern


Materials:
1 oz. Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in Petal Pink
1/2 oz. Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in Honeydew
Small amount Red Heart Super Saver worsted weight yarn in Pale Yellow
Size H crochet hook

Gauge: 2 rnds dc=1"
Size: 10" in diameter

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, 8 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo yellow (8 sc).

Rnd 2: Join pink w sl st in same sc as joining st in Rnd 1, ch 3, dc in same sc, 2 dc in each sc around, 2 dc in joining sl st of Rnd 1, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3 (18 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 5, (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5 (24 dc plus 6 ch 2 sp).

Rnd 4: Ch 5, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2) 5 times,  2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc,  dc in same sp as beg ch 5,  join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5 (36 dc plus 6 ch 2 sp).

Rnd 5: Ch 5, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2) 5 times, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, dc in same sp as beg ch 5, join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 5 (48 dc plus 6 ch 2 sp).

Rnd 6: Ch 6, *sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 3, dc in next 8 dc, ch 3, rep from * around, ending w dc in last 7 dc, join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 6 (48 dc plus 12 ch 3 sp).

Rnd 7: Sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 3 sp, sc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, *ch 3, sk 1 dc, dc in next 6 dc, sk last dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) twice, rep from * around, ending w dc in last 6 dc, sk last dc, ch 3, join w sl st in 1st sc (36 dc plus 18 ch 3 sp).

Rnd 8: Sl st to 2nd ch of beg ch 3 sp, sc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, * ch 3, sk 1 dc, dc in next 4 dc, sk 1 dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) 3 times, rep from * around, ending w sc in last ch 3 sp, ch 3, join w sl st in 1st sc (24 dc plus 24 ch 3 sp).

Rnd 9: Sl st to 2nd ch of of beg ch 3 sp, sc in same sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp, * ch 3,  sk 1 dc, dc in next 2 dc, sk 1 dc, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 4 times, rep from * around, ending w sc in last ch 3 sp, ch 3, join w sl st in beg sc, fo pink (12 dc plus 30 ch 3 sp).

Rnd 10: Join honeydew w sl st in same st as fastening off st of Rnd 9, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in next sc, * 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in next sc, (3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in next sc) 3 times, rep from * around, ending w 3 dc in last ch 3 sp, join w sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3, fo (114 dc plus 6 ch 1 sp).

Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Sunday, July 10, 2011

Free Penelopig Crochet Pattern


Materials:
1 oz. pink worsted weight yarn
Small amounts green and black worsted weight yarn
Pair of small wiggle eyes
Fiberfill for stuffing
Size 00/2.7mm steel crochet hook

Size: Pig measures about 3 1/4" long, including tail

Notes: Do not join rnds unless otherwise stated. Mark last st of each rnd w st marker. Work sc dec over the front loops only of next 2 scs.

Pig Body:

Rnd 1: With pink, starting at tail end, form magic ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring (5 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, pull beg magic ring closed (10 sc).

Rnd 3: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (15 sc).

Rnd 4: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (20 sc).

Rnd 5: * Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (25 sc).

Rnd 6: * Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * around (30 sc).

Rnds 7-13: Sc in each sc around (30 sc).

Rnd 14: * Sc in next 4 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc (remember to work sc dec in front loops only!) (25 sc).

Rnd 15: * Sc in each sc around (25 sc).

Rnd 16: * Sc in next 3 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, rep from * around (20 sc).

Rnd 17: Sc in each sc around (20 sc).

Rnd 18: * Sc in next 2 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc, rep from * around (15 sc).

Rnds 19-22: Sc in each sc around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (15 sc).

Stuff pig body firmly w fiberfill.

Snout:

Rnd 1: With pink, form magic ring, ch 1, 8 sc in ring (8 sc).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, join w sl st in 1st sc, pull beg magic ring closed, fo (16 sc).

With black, make 2 small running sts on snout and sew snout to open end of body, adding more stuffing if necessary before closing.

Ears (make 2):

With pink, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch, fo. Sew ears to head as shown.

Tail:

With pink, ch 10, fo leaving a long tail end for sewing. Pull beg yarn tail tight and clip close to chain. Use long end to attach tail to beg magic ring of body behind pig. Curl tail around finger.

Hair:

Push one 6" length of pink yarn up through bottom of pig to center of ears until piece of yarn is even with top of ears. Using yarn needle, gently separate strands of yarn to form hair. Clip loose end of yarn at bottom of pig or stuff up into body.

Glue wiggle eyes to pig in front of ears as shown.

Lettuce:

With green, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hk, (ch 3, sl st in same ch as last sl st) 3 times, fo to form 4 leaves. Work a French knot through center of leaves, wrapping yarn 3 times around the needle to form your knot.

Weave in any loose ends.

Enjoy!

Saturday, July 9, 2011

Alan Dart's Chess Set Knitting Pattern for Sale


Hi, everyone! I just listed Alan Dart's chess set knitting patten for sale here in my shop for a negotiable price of $10.00, which includes free USA shipping.

Friday, July 8, 2011

Holiday Cross Stitch Samplers for Sale




 Greetings, everyone! I have a set of 4 samplers stamped with holiday designs for you to cross stitch and embroider for sale in The Goody Shop for a negotiable price of $10.00 with free USA shipping if anyone is interested. :)

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Free Bright Blossom Crochet Pattern




 


This is a work-in-progress. I think it's going to be a blanket for my daughter's bunk bed. I'm doing it in bright rainbow colors...you may want to choose more toned-down colors for your own blossoms! Here's the basic flower pattern and joining instructions so you can create your own masterpieces!

Materials for One Flower:
Small amounts worsted weight yarn in yellow and contrasting color (CC)
Size H crochet hook

Size: 4" in diameter

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, 12 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc (12 sc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, (work 1st half of one dc in same sc) 3 times, yo and draw yarn through all 4 loops on hk, * ch 4, sk 1sc, (work first half of one dc) 3 times in next sc, yo and draw yarn through all 4 loops  on hk,  rep from * around, ending w ch 4, sk last sc, join w sl st in top of beg ch 3, fo (6 clusters plus 6 ch 4 sp).

Rnd 3: Join CC w sc in ch 4 sp before joining sl st of Rnd 2, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, sc) in same ch 4 loop, * in next ch 4 loop work (sc, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, sc) rep from * around, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo (6 petals).

Joining motifs together:
To join motifs together, make 1 complete motif, then next motifs as follows:

Rnds 1-2: Work same as Rnd 1 of completed motif.

Rnd 3: Join CC w sc in ch 4 sp before joining sl st of Rnd 2, (2 dc, ch 2  in same sp), holding motifs wrong sides together, sl st in any ch 3 sp of completed motif, ch 2, (2 dc, sc) in same in same ch 4 sp of working motif, in next ch 4 sp, (sc, 2 dc, ch 2), sl st in next ch 3 sp of finished motif, ch 2, (2 dc, sc) in same ch 4 sp of working motif, (sc, 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc, sc) in each of next ch 4 loops of working motif, join w sl st in 1st sc, fo. When joining motifs at more than 2 petals, join them using the (sc, 2 dc, ch 2) in ch 4 sp of working motif, sl st in corresponding ch 3 sp of completed motif, then (ch 2, 2 dc, sc) in same ch 4 sp of working motif method. When joining at petal intersections ch 2, sl st beneath joined petals rather than through the ch 3 sp, ch 2 and finish working motif petal, fo.

Saturday, July 2, 2011

Free White Rose Crochet Pattern




Materials:
Small amount white worsted weight yarn
Size H crochet hook

Size: 3" in diameter

Rnd 1: Leaving an 18" length of yarn for sewing, start w magic ring, ch 1, 5 sc in ring, join w sl st in 1st sc, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same sc, (sl st, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, sl st) in next sc and in each sc around, sl st in 1st st to join (5 petals), pull magic ring closed.

Rnd 2: *Ch 3, sl st around post of next sc in Rnd 1 below (sl st will show on front of work), rep from * 3 times, ch 3, join w sl st in beg sl st (5 ch 3 loops).

Rnd 3: Sl st into 1st ch 3 sp, (ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same ch 3 sp, *in next ch 3 loop (sl st, ch 1, 4 dc, ch 1, sl st), rep from * 4 times, join w sl st just below beg sl st (5 petals).

Rnd 4: *Ch 4, sl st around next sl st post of Rnd 3 below (sl st will show on front of work), rep from * 3 times, ch 4, join w sl st in beg sl st (5 ch 4 loops).

Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch 4 loop, (ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sl st) in same ch 4 loop, (sl st, ch 1, 5 dc, ch 1, sl st) in each ch 4 loop around, join w sl st in beg sl st, fo (5 petals).

Weave in the tail you just fastened off. Enjoy!