Angie's Attic

Thursday, September 30, 2010

Halloween CAL - Amigurumis with corrections

Frankenstein's Monster-
Green, black, grey yarns

Black yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.
Fasten off black yarn and attach green.

Green yarn:
Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.

******Attach eyes to head now unless using glue on eyes.******

Round 15- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

*****Stuff head.*****

Round 17- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 18- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 19 to 21- 1 sc in each stitch.
Fasten off green yarn and attach black.

Black yarn:
Round 22- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 23- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 24- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 25- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 26- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 27 to 33- 1 sc around

Round 34- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 35- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 36- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff Body ****

Round 37- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 38 - *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

Thread yarn through last stitches and pull tight and fasten off.




Black Cat, Spider, Bat-
Black, pink, red, grey yarns.

Black yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.

******Attach eyes to head now unless using glue on eyes.******

Round 15- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

*****Stuff head.*****

Round 17- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 18- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 19 to 21- 1 sc in each stitch.

Round 22- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 23- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 24- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 25- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 26- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 27 to 33- 1 sc around

Round 34- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 35- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 36- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff Body ****

Round 37- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 38 - *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

****Finish stuffing body****

Thread yarn through last stitches and pull tight and fasten off.




Pirate-
Black, red, blue, beige/aran, brown, white yarn.

Black yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.
Fasten off black yarn and attach beige/aran.

Beige/Aran yarn:
Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.

******Attach eyes to head now******

Round 15- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

*****Stuff head.*****

Round 17- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 18- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 19 to 21- 1 sc in each stitch.
Fasten off beige/aran yarn and attach white.

White yarn:
Round 22- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 23- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 24- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 25- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 26-32- 1 sc in each stitch around.
Fasten off white and attach brown yarn.

Brown yarn:
Round 33- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 34- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 35- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 36- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff Body ****

Round 37- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 38 - *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

Thread yarn through last stitches and pull tight and fasten off.



Mummy-
White, grey, black and red yarn:

White yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.


Grey yarn:
Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

White yarn:
Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Grey Yarn:
Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

White yarn:
Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.
Put in a couple rounds of grey.

******Attach eyes to head now unless using glue on.******

Round 15- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

*****Stuff head.*****

Grey Yarn:
Round 17- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

White yarn:
Round 18- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 19 to 21- 1 sc in each stitch.

Round 22- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Grey yarn:
Round 23- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

White yarn:
Round 24- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 25- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Grey yarn:
Round 26- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.


White yarn:
Rounds 27 to 33 - 1 st around

Round 34- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 35- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 36- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff Body ****

Round 37- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 38 - *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

Thread yarn through last stitches and pull tight and fasten off.



Witch-
Black, beige/aran, purple, orange, green, hair color of choice yarn:


Hair color of choice yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.
Fasten off hair yarn and attach beige/aran.

Beige/Aran yarn:
Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.

******Attach eyes to head now******

Round 15- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

*****Stuff head.*****

Round 17- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 18- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 19 to 21- 1 sc in each stitch.
Fasten off beige/aran yarn and attach black.

Round 22- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 23- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 24- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 25- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 26- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 27 to 33- 1 sc around

Round 34- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 35- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 36- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff Body ****

Round 37- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 38 - *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

Thread yarn through last stitches and pull tight and fasten off.



Pumpkin-
Green and orange yarns.

Green yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.
Fasten off green yarn and attach orange.

Orange yarn:
Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.

******Attach eyes to head now Unless using glue on.******

Round 15- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

*****Stuff head.*****

Round 17- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 18- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 19 to 21- 1 sc in each stitch.

Round 22- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 23- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 24- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 25- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 26- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 27 to 33- 1 sc around

Round 34- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 35- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 36- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next 2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff Body ****

Round 37- *Decrease 2 stitches together, 1 sc in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 38 - *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

Thread yarn through last stitches and pull tight and fasten off.



Ghost-
White yarn.

White yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1- 6 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2- 2 sc in each stitch around.

Round 3- * 1 sc in first stitch, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 5- * 1 sc in three stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 6- * 1 sc in four stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Round 7- * 1 sc in five stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 8 to 14 - 1 sc in each stitch.

******Attach eyes and mouth to head now Unless using glue on.******

Round 15a - 1 sc in each stitch around front loops only.
Round 15b - 3 sc in each stitch around back loops only.

Round 16- *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around.

**** Stuff ghost ****

Rounds 17 till end- *Decrease 2 stitches together*
Continue *-* around till you have closed the opening.






Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Halloween CAL - Towel Toppers

Pumpkin-
http://angiesattic.blogspot.com/2010/08/pumpkin-towel-topper.html

Use black yarn to make eyes and mouth to make it a jack o' lantern.



Ghost-
White and Black Yarn
I hook
1 Button
1 small plastic kid's bracelet (used to be called Jelly Bracelets) or a wire ring 3"
or make a 3" circle with doubled yarn
Yarn needle
Towel of choice

Front of Ghost:
White Yarn and I hook-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.



Back of ghost:
White Yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and leave long tail to sew back to front.

Towel Ring:
With white yarn-
Attach yarn to ring/bracelet.
Single crochet around the ring/bracelet.
Chain 1
Slip stitch around each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave long tail to attach to the ghost.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 3 round of the back of the ghost.

Place front and back of ghost together and sew 1/2 way around ghost leaving bottom open.

Eyes and mouth-
Black yarn:

Eyes-
Chain 3
6 HDC in 3rd chain from hook.
Fasten off and attach to ghost.

Mouth-
Chain 4
8 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Fasten off and attach to ghost.




Hanger
Attach white yarn to top of ghost and work 7 SC across top.(7sc)
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row (7hdc)
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in each stitch across row (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in the first stitch Chain 2 Skip the next 2 stitches. HDC in the last 2 stitches (3 hdc 2 chains)
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2. (5sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew button to the bottom of the back of the hanger. ***If you are using a decorative button. Sew button to the bottom of the front of the hanger.***
Fold hanger in half and fasten to button.




Black Cat, Spider, Witch's Cauldron and Bat Towel Topper-
Black, pink, grey Yarn
I hook
1 Button
1 small plastic kid's bracelet (used to be called Jelly Bracelets) or a wire ring 3"
or make 3" circle from double yarn- make a chain and join to make circle.
Yarn needle
towel of choice

Front of topper:
black Yarn and I hook-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.



Back of topper:
Black Yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and leave long tail to sew back to front.

Towel Ring:
With black yarn-
Attach yarn to ring/bracelet.
Single crochet around the ring/bracelet.
Chain 1
Slip stitch around each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave long tail to attach to the topper.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 3 round of the back of the topper.

Place front and back of toppers together and sew 1/2 way around topper leaving bottom open.



Part 2 of the towel toppers will have the rest of the instructions for these.
 
Alternative to Witch's Cauldron you can make the Froggie Towel Topper-
http://angiesattic.blogspot.com/2010/08/froggie-magnet-and-towel-topper.html




Mummy-
White, grey, black, red yarn
I hook
1 Button
1 small plastic kid's bracelet (used to be called Jelly Bracelets) or a wire ring 3"
Or make a 3" circle with doubled yarn chain slip stitched to make circle.
Yarn needle
towel of choice

Front of mummy:
white Yarn and I hook-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)

grey yarn:
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)

white yarn:
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.



Back of mummy:
white Yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)

grey yarn:
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and leave long tail to sew back to front.

Towel Ring:
With mummy yarn-
Attach yarn to ring/bracelet.
Single crochet around the ring/bracelet.
Chain 1
Slip stitch around each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave long tail to attach to the mummy.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 3 round of the back of the mummy.

Place front and back of mummy together and sew 1/2 way around mummy leaving bottom open.

Make 2 black eyes and sew on.  Sew a red mouth on.

Hanger
Attach white yarn to top of mummy and work 7 SC across top.(7sc)
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row (7hdc)
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in each stitch across row (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in the first stitch Chain 2 Skip the next 2 stitches. HDC in the last 2 stitches (3 hdc 2 chains)
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2. (5sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew button to the bottom of the back of the hanger. ***If you are using a decorative button. Sew button to the bottom of the front of the hanger.***
Fold hanger in half and fasten to button.




Pirate Skull-
White and Black Yarn
I hook
1 Button
1 small plastic kid's bracelet (used to be called Jelly Bracelets) or a wire ring 3"
or make a 3" circle with doubled yarn
Yarn needle
Towel of choice

Front of skull:
White Yarn and I hook-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
Chain 3
2 DC in First stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next 3 Stitches




Back of skull:
White Yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch. (12 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch (24 DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch. (36DC)
Chain 3
2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next 2 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch. Continue around * Join with slip stitch(48DC)
Fasten off yarn and leave long tail to sew back to front.

Towel Ring:
With white yarn-
Attach yarn to ring/bracelet.
Single crochet around the ring/bracelet.
Chain 1
Slip stitch around each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave long tail to attach to the ghost.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 3 round of the back of the skull.

Place front and back of skull together and sew 1/2 way around skull leaving bottom open.

Make 2 black eyes and sew one.  With black sew some black spaces for the teeth.

Hanger
Attach white yarn to top of skull and work 7 SC across top.(7sc)
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row (7hdc)
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in each stitch across row (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in the first stitch Chain 2 Skip the next 2 stitches. HDC in the last 2 stitches (3 hdc 2 chains)
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2. (5sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew button to the bottom of the back of the hanger. ***If you are using a decorative button. Sew button to the bottom of the front of the hanger.***
Fold hanger in half and fasten to button.

Part 2 of the Towel toppers I am going to have an alternative towel topper for the pirate(Treasure Map).





Frankenstein's Monster-
Green, White and Black Yarn
I hook
1 Button
1 small plastic kid's bracelet (used to be called Jelly Bracelets) or a wire ring 3"
or make a 3" circle with doubled yarn
Yarn needle
Towel of choice

Make 2-
Green yarn:
Row 1
Chain 20
1 HDC in 3rd chain from hook,
1 HDC in each chain.

Row 2-7
Turn chain 3
1 DC in each stitch across.
Fasten off green and attach black yarn

Row 8-9
Turn chain 2
HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off.

make 2 eyes, mouth and 2 bolts and sew on the front of Monster.

Towel Ring:
With green yarn-
Attach yarn to ring/bracelet.
Single crochet around the ring/bracelet.
Chain 1
Slip stitch around each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave long tail to attach to the monster.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 6th round of the back of the monster.

Sew back of monster to front of monster.

Hanger-
Attach black yarn to top of monster and work 7 SC across top.(7sc)
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row (7hdc)
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in each stitch across row (5hdc)
Turn Chain 2 HDC in the first stitch Chain 2 Skip the next 2 stitches. HDC in the last 2 stitches (3 hdc 2 chains)
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2. (5sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew button to the bottom of the back of the hanger. ***If you are using a decorative button. Sew button to the bottom of the front of the hanger.***
Fold hanger in half and fasten to button.

Halloween CAL - Trick or Treat Bag Part 2

Here is Part 2 of the Trick or Treat Bags-

Ghost sides and handle-
white yarn:
Rounds 5 - 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and sew to the top of bag.




Pumpkin sides and handle-
Orange yarn:
Rounds 5 - 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Fasten off orange and attach green or decorative yarn.

Green Yarn or decorative yarn of choice:
Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Green or orange yarn:
Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and Sew to top of bag.



Frankenstein's Monster sides and handle-
Green yarn:
Rounds 5 - 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Fasten off green yarn and attach black yarn.

Black yarn:
Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Black or green yarn:
Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and sew to top of bag.


Pirate sides and handle-
Black yarn:
Rounds 5 - 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Fasten off black and attach white.

White yarn:
Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

White or black yarn:
Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and sew to top of bag.




Black Cat, Spider, and Bat sides and handle-
Black yarn:
Rounds 5 - 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and sew to top of bag.


Witch sides and handle-
Black yarn:
Rounds 5 - 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.

Black yarn or decorative yarn of choice:
Round 13
Chain 3
2 DC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Black yarn:
Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.


Mummy sides and handle-
Grey yarn:
Round 5
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around front loops only.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.

White Yarn:
Round 6
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Grey yarn:
Round 7
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around front loops only.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.

White yarn:
Round 8
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Grey yarn:
Round 9
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around front loops only.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.

White yarn:
Round 10
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Grey yarn:
Round 11
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around front loops only.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off grey yarn and weave in end.

White yarn:
Round 12
Chain 3
1 DC in each stitch around both loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

White yarn:
Round 13
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 14
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

White yarn:
Handle-
Chain 32
1 HDC 3rd chain from hook.
1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and sew to top of bag.



Part 3 will be the instructions/patterns for the add ons to the bags - eyes, mouths, decorations, etc.

Monday, September 27, 2010

Halloween CAL - Coasters

Pumpkin/Jack O' Lantern Coasters


Orange and Green Yarn  Black yarn optional
I hook
Yarn Needle


Orange yarn-
Chain 4


12 DC in 4 chain from hook. Join with Slip Stitch.


Chain 3
2 DC in each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch.


Fasten off. Weave in ends.






Attach green yarn to the top of pumpkin.


Single Crochet 4 stitches


Turn Chain 1
Single Crochet the 4 stitches


Turn Chain 1
Decrease Single Crochet 2 stitches twice


Turn Chain 1
Single Crochet the 2 stitches.


Fasten off.


Attach green yarn to the bottom of the green stem.
Chain 10
3 Single Crochet in each stitch.
Fasten off.


Optional- Use black yarn to make eyes and mouth.








Pirate Skull Coasters
white & black yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


White yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC in 4 chain from hook. Join with Slip Stitch.


Chain 3
2 DC in each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch.


Chain 3
1 DC in next stitch
2 DC in next stitch
1 DC in next stitch
2 DC in next stitch
Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Use black yarn to make eyes and teeth spaces.






Bat, Spider, Black Cat Coasters
Black Yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


Black yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC in 4 chain from hook. Join with Slip Stitch.


Chain 3
2 DC in each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch.




For Bat
Attach black yarn to side of coaster
Wings-
Chain 12
Slip stitch to 2nd chain from hook,
1 sc in next 3 stitches,
1 hdc in next 3 stitches,
1 dc in the last 3 stitches
Slip stitch to coaster.
Fasten off weave in ends.


Attach black yarn to opposite of coaster and make the second wing.


Ears-
Attach yarn to top of coaster.
Chain 2
1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in same stitch,
Slip stitch in same stitch.


Attach yarn to opposite side of top and make second ear.




For Cat
Attach black yarn to top of coaster.
Ears-
Chain 2
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc in same stitch,
Slip stitch in same stitch.


Attach black yarn to top of coaster and make second ear.


Tail-
Attach black yarn to bottom of coaster.
Chain 10
3 sc in each chain.
Slip stitch to beginning.




For Spider-
Attach black yarn to the side of coaster.
Legs-
Chain 10
3 sc in each chain,
slip stitch to beginning.


Make 8
4 evenly spaced on each side.






Ghost Coasters
White and Black yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


White yarn-
Chain 4


12 DC in 4 chain from hook. Join with Slip Stitch.


Chain 3
2 DC in each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch.


Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Take black yarn and make eyes and mouth.






Mummy Coaster


White, Grey, Black and Red yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


White yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC in 4 chain from hook. Join with Slip Stitch.


Grey Yarn-
Chain 1
2 SC in each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch.


White Yarn-
Chain 2
*1 HDC in next stitch, 2 HDC in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around.  Join with slip stitch.


Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Use black to make eyes and red to make mouth.






Frankenstein's Monster Coasters
Green, Black and Grey Yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


Green Yarn-
Row 1
Chain 10
HDC 3rd chain from hook.
HDC in each chain across.


Row 2-4
Turn, Chain 2
HDC each stitch across.


Fasten off Green yarn and attach black yarn.


Row 5-6
Turn chain 2
HDC each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Attach grey yarn to bottom side-
SC evenly 4 stitches up the side.
Turn and chain 1.
SC in each stitch.
Turn chain 1.
2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch.
Turn chain 1.
2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next 4 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Attach grey yarn to opposite side and make second bolt.






Witch's Frog Coasters


Green Black, and Red Yarn
Yarn needle


Green Yarn-
Chain 4
12 DC into 4 chain from hook. Join with slip stitch.
Chain 3
2 DC each stitch around. Join with Slip Stitch
Skip 2 stitches.
8 Half Double Crochet in next stitch
Skip 2 stitches
Slip Stitch in next 2 stitches
Skip 2 stitches
8 HDC in next stitch
Skip 2 stitches
Slip stitch in next stitch


Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.


Use black to make eyes and red to make mouth.

Halloween CAL - Trick or Treat Bag

Here is the first part of the Trick or Treat bag.

Bottom of Trick or Treat Bag:


I hook and color choice of yarn
Pirate, Bat, Spider, Black Cat, Witch:  Black
Frankenstein's Monster: Green
Ghost and Mummy: White
Pumpkin/Jack o" Lantern: Orange

Round 1-
Chain 4,
15 DC in the 4th chain from hook.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 2-
Chain 3,
2 DC in each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 3-
Chain 3,
1 DC in first stitch,
* 2 DC in next stitch, 1 DC in next stitch*
*-* Continue around, Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 4-
Chain 2,
HDC in the front loops only of each stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning Chain 2.