Angie's Attic

Sunday, October 31, 2010

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs - Amis

Pictures coming this week.


Turkey Ami-
Brown, variegated Fall color, yellow/gold, and red yarn.

Brown 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.

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.

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

Wings(make 2)-
Brown yarn:
Chain 4
10 Double crochet in 4th chain from hook.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double crochet in the next 5 stitches.

Round 3-
Turn, Chain 4
Treble crochet in same stitch as chain 4.
1 Treble crochet in next stitch.
2 Treble crochet in next stitch.
1 Double crochet in next stitch.
2 Double Crochet in next stitch.
1 Double crochet in next stitch.
2 Half double crochet in next stitch.
1 half double crochet in next stitch.
2 single crochet in last stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew one wing on each side.


Legs(make 2)-
yellow/gold yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 20 -  1 SC in each stitch around.


Foot(make 2)-
yellow/gold yarn:
Chain 3
10 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Chain 3
1 double crochet in same stitch,
chain 3
slip stitch into same stitch.

Slip stitch in next stitch
Chain 3
1 double crochet in same stitch,
chain 3
slip stitch into same stitch.

Slip stitch in next stitch
Chain 3
1 double crochet in same stitch,
chain 3
slip stitch into same stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew foot onto leg.
Sew leg onto body.


Tail-
Variegated yarn:
Chain 4
12 Double crochet in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Row 1
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in same stitch as chain 4.
2 Treble crochet in next 8 stitches. Do not join.
Row 2
Turn chain 4
1 treble crochet in same stitch as chain 4.
*1 treble crochet in next stitch,
2 treble crochet in next stitch*
Continue*-* across row.
Row 3
Turn chain 4
1 treble crochet in same stitch as chain 4.
*1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches,
2 treble crochet in next stitch*
Continue*-* across row.

Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

Attach to back of body.


Beak(make 2)-
Yellow/Gold yarn:
Chain 3
5 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Do not join.
Turn, Chain 2.
Half double crochet in 5 stitches.
Turn chain 2.
Half double crochet decrease in first 2 stitches, half double crochet
in next stitch, half double crochet decrease in last 2 stitches.
Turn chain 2.
Half double crochet in each stitch.
Turn chain 2.
Yarn over on hook, draw up a loop in each of the 3 stitches, yarn over
hook and pull through all loops on hook.

Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
Sew to body.



Waddle-
Red yarn:
Chain 8
Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook and in each chain.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Sew to body at top of beak.





Crow Ami-
Black and yellow/gold 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 green.

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.

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

Wings(make 2)-
Black yarn:
Chain 4
10 Double crochet in 4th chain from hook.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double crochet in the next 5 stitches.

Round 3-
Turn, Chain 4
Treble crochet in same stitch as chain 4.
1 Treble crochet in next stitch.
2 Treble crochet in next stitch.
1 Double crochet in next stitch.
2 Double Crochet in next stitch.
1 Double crochet in next stitch.
2 Half double crochet in next stitch.
1 half double crochet in next stitch.
2 single crochet in last stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew one wing on each side.


Legs(make 2)-
yellow/gold yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 20 -  1 SC in each stitch around.


Foot(make 2)-
yellow/gold yarn:
Chain 3
10 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Chain 3
1 double crochet in same stitch,
chain 3
slip stitch into same stitch.

Slip stitch in next stitch
Chain 3
1 double crochet in same stitch,
chain 3
slip stitch into same stitch.

Slip stitch in next stitch
Chain 3
1 double crochet in same stitch,
chain 3
slip stitch into same stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew foot onto leg.
Sew leg onto body.


Tail-
Black yarn:
Chain 3
5 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Do not join.
Row 1-
Turn, slip stitch into the first 2 stitches.
Chain 2, half double crochet in same stitch.
2 half double crochet in next 2 stitches,leave last stitch unworked.
Row 2 thru 6-
Turn chain 2.
Half double crochet in each stitch across.
Row 7
Turn chain 2.
2 half double crochet in first stitch, half double crochet in each
stitch across, 2 half double crochet in last stitch.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew to back of body.



Beak(make 2)-
Yellow/gold yarn:
Chain 3
5 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Do not join.
Turn, Chain 2.
Half double crochet in 5 stitches.
Turn chain 2.
Half double crochet decrease in first 2 stitches, half double crochet
in next stitch, half double crochet decrease in last 2 stitches.
Turn chain 2.
Half double crochet in each stitch.
Turn chain 2.
Yarn over on hook, draw up a loop in each of the 3 stitches, yarn over
hook and pull through all loops on hook.

Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.
Sew to body.




Scarecrow Ami-
Aran, yellow/gold, choice of colors for shirt, pants, and hat.

Aran 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.
Fasten off aran yarn and attach shirt color of choice.

Shirt color 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.
Fasten off shirt color and attach pants color of choice.

Pants color of choice:
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.
 

Arms-
Aran, yellow/gold and shirt color yarns
Make 2

Aran yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off aran yarn and attach yellow/gold.

Yellow/gold yarn:
In back loops only.
Round 3-
2 sc in first stitch, slip stitch in same stitch.
*slip stitch in next 2 stitches, chain 1, 2 sc in same stitch, slip stitch
in same stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Fasten off yellow/gold yarn and attach shirt color of choice.


Shirt color yarn:
Rounds 4- working in unworked loop of round 3
1 single crochet in each stitch.

Working in both loops
5 to 14 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Legs-
Pants color of choice and black yarns
Make 2

black yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 6 -  1 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off black and attach yellow/gold yarn.

Yellow/gold yarn:
Round 7-
Working in back loops only
2 sc in first stitch, slip stitch in same stitch.
*slip stitch in next 2 stitches, chain 1, 2 sc in same stitch, slip stitch
in same stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Pants color of choice yarn:
Rounds 8-
working in unworked loop of round 7
1 single crochet in each stitch.

Working in both loops
9 to 21 - 1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.


Hat-
yarn color of choice:
Round 1
Chain 4
12 Double crochet in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2
Chain 3
2 double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3
Chain 2
1 half double crochet in each stitch around back loops only.slip stitch to
beginning.

Rounds 4 thru 6
Chain 2
both loops, 1 half double crochet in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 7
chain 3
back loops only, 2 double crochet in each stitch. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off hat color and attach yellow/gold.

Round 8
Working in unworked loops of round 7
Chain 4
2 treble crochet in first stitch, slip stitch in same stitch.
*slip stitch in next 2 stitches, chain 4, 2 treble in same stitch, slip stitch
in same stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Place on body.

Use color choice for nose and red for mouth.

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs - Coasters

Thanksgiving/Fall coasters

Pumpkin-
Orange yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3-
Chain 3, 1 Double Crochet in first stitch, *2 Double Crochet in next
Stitch, 1 Double Crochet in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.  Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Green yarn and F hook:
Attach green yarn to top of pumpkin, chain 10.
3 single crochet in each chain.
Slip stitch to where yarn is attached to pumpkin.

Row 1- Single crochet in 4 stitches.
Row 2- Turn chain 1, single crochet in each stitch.
Row 3- Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches, single
crochet decrease in the next 2 stitches.
Row 4- Turn chain 1, single crochet in each stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Crow-

Black yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3-
Chain 3, 1 Double Crochet in first stitch, *2 Double Crochet in next
Stitch, 1 Double Crochet in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.  Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Yellow/gold yarn and F hook:
Beak:
Chain 5
Single crochet in second chain from hook.
Single crochet in each chain.

Turn, Chain 1
Single crochet decrease in the first 2 stitches, single crochet decrease
in the next 2 stitches.

Turn, Chain 1
Single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew onto crow.
Use white yarn and make round eye, use black and make dot in middle of
white circle.


Scarecrow-

Aran yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3-
Chain 3, 1 Double Crochet in first stitch, *2 Double Crochet in next
Stitch, 1 Double Crochet in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.  Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hat-
Variegated Fall yarn and F hook:
Chain 9
Row 1-
HDC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across.
Row 2-
Turn, Chain 2
HDC across row.
Row 3-
Turn, Chain 2
2 HDC in first stitch, HDC across row, 2 HDC in last stitch.
Row 4-
2 HDC in each stitch across row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew hat onto scarecrow.
Use color choice for eyes, red to make a mouth, and color of choice to make nose.




Turkey-

Brown yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Row/round 3-
Chain 2, 2 Half double crochets in the next 18 stitches.
Fasten off brown and weave in ends.
Attach variegated Fall color yarn.

Row/round 4-
Chain 3, 1 Double crochet in first stitch, *2 Double crochet in next stitch,
1 Double crochet in next*
Continue *-* across row.

Use eye color of choice, yellow/gold yarn to make beak, red yarn to make waddle.

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs - Napkin Rings

Elastic ponytail holders - small
Variegated Fall color yarn


Attach yarn to elastic holder.
Chain 1, single crochet around the elastic holder. Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.


Make your choice of the Thanksgiving/Fall fridgies and attach to holder.

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs - Fridgies(Fridge Magnets)





Fridgies:

Pumpkin-
Orange yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Green yarn and F hook:
Attach green yarn to top of pumpkin, chain 10.
3 single crochet in each chain.
Slip stitch to where yarn is attached to pumpkin.

Row 1- Single crochet in 4 stitches.
Row 2- Turn chain 1, single crochet in each stitch.
Row 3- Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches, single
crochet decrease in the next 2 stitches.
Row 4- Turn chain 1, single crochet in each stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Crow-

Black yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Yellow/gold yarn and F hook:
Beak:
Chain 5
Single crochet in second chain from hook.
Single crochet in each chain.

Turn, Chain 1
Single crochet decrease in the first 2 stitches, single crochet decrease
in the next 2 stitches.

Turn, Chain 1
Single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew onto crow.
Glue on eyes.


Scarecrow-

Aran yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3, 2 Double Crochets in each stitch.Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hat-
Variegated Fall yarn and F hook:
Chain 9
Row 1-
HDC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across.
Row 2-
Turn, Chain 2
HDC across row.
Row 3-
Turn, Chain 2
2 HDC in first stitch, HDC across row, 2 HDC in last stitch.
Row 4-
2 HDC in each stitch across row.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew hat onto scarecrow.
Glue or sew on eyes.
Use red to make a mouth, and color of choice to make nose.




Turkey-

Brown yarn and I hook:
Chain 4
Round 1-
14 Double Crochets in 4th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Row/round 2-
Chain 2, 2 Half double crochets in the next 9 stitches.
Fasten off brown and weave in ends.
Attach variegated Fall color yarn.
Row/round 3-
Chain 3, 1 Double crochet in first stitch, *2 Double crochet in next stitch,
1 Double crochet in next*
Continue *-* across row.

Brown yarn and F hook:
Chain 3
Round 1-
12 Half double crochets in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing onto turkey.
Sew onto turkey.
Glue on eyes and use yellow/gold yarn to make beak, red yarn to make waddle.

Saturday, October 30, 2010

Christmas/Winter CALs

Christmas/Winter CALs Supplies List

F and I hooks
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Magnets
Fiberfill
Eyes of choice
Chenille Stems / Pipecleaners
Jingle Bells


Yarns-
White
Aran
Black
Red
Green
Blue
Purple
Brown
Yellow/Gold
Scraps of various colors for embellishments


Themes-
Penguins
Polar Bears
Reindeers
Santa and Mrs. Santa
Elves
Away in the Manger
Snowflakes
Snowman and Snowwoman
Angels


Place mats, coasters, napkin rings, table centerpieces, amis, potholders, fridgies, scarves, hats, slippers, bags/containers, and ornaments.

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs Supplies List

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs Supplies List

F and I hooks(you can use various size hooks to get different size items)
Yarn needle
Scissors


Amis-
Fiber fill
Eyes of choice
chenille stems / pipecleaners


Yarns-
Green
Black
Brown
Orange
Red
Aran
Yellow/Gold
Fall variegated
Scraps of yarn in various colors for scarecrows


These CALs will be for placemats, napkin rings, potholders, amigurumis,  fridgies(fridge magnets).

Scarecrows, Turkeys, Crows, and Pumpkins

Monday, October 11, 2010

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs

I am going to post the Thanksgiving/Fall CALs this week.


This are some quick ones for your Holiday decorating/Table.



Thursday, October 7, 2010

Pictures of the Pincher Pot Holders

Here are some pictures of the Pincher Potholders.





 

Halloween CAL- Potholders

Pot Holders-

You can use the dishcloth patterns and use two strands of the yarn or
make two dishcloths and sew them together.
If they are just going to be decorative you do not have to use cotton yarn.


Pincher Pot Holders-

Pumpkin-
Orange and green cotton yarn:
I hook

Make 2:
Round 1-
Chain 13
2 dC second hook from chain.
dC in next 9 chains.
3 dC in next chain.
Working on back of chain-
dC in the 10 loops.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3
1 DC in same stitch.
2 DC in next stitch.
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next stitch, slip stitch to beginning

Round 3-
chain 3
1 dc in same stitch
2 dc in next 2 stitches
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 6 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches, slip stitch to beginning.

Sew the two together.

Disk/Circle
Make 2:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook, slip stitch to top of first dc.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3- Chain 1, 1 sc in first stitch, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing on to pot holder.

Green yarn:
Attach yarn to top of disk/circle.

Vine-
Chain 8
3 SC in each chain. Slip stitch to top of disk/circle.

SC in next stitch.

Stem-
SC in next 3 stitches.
Rows 2 & 3- Turn chain 1, sc in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Place disk/circle on potholder and sew around half of the disk/circle.
Place second disk/circle on opposite end of the potholder and sew on like first
disk/circle.  Stem and vine should be facing inwards.



Ghost-
White and black cotton yarn:
I hook

Make 2:
Round 1-
Chain 13
2 dC second hook from chain.
dC in next 9 chains.
3 dC in next chain.
Working on back of chain-
dC in the 10 loops.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3
1 DC in same stitch.
2 DC in next stitch.
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next stitch, slip stitch to beginning

Round 3-
chain 3
1 dc in same stitch
2 dc in next 2 stitches
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 6 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches, slip stitch to beginning.

Sew the two together.

Disk/Circle
Make 2:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook, slip stitch to top of first dc.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3- Chain 1, 1 sc in first stitch, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 4- Chain 2, 2 HDC in first stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Take black yarn and make eyes and mouth.

Place disk/circle on potholder and sew around half of the disk/circle.
Place second disk/circle on opposite end of the potholder and sew on like first
disk/circle.  Bottom of ghost should be facing inwards.



Mummy-
White, grey, red and black cotton yarn:
I hook

Make 2:
Round 1-
Chain 13
2 dC second hook from chain.
dC in next 9 chains.
3 dC in next chain.
Working on back of chain-
dC in the 10 loops.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Grey yarn:
Round 2-
Chain 3
1 DC in same stitch.
2 DC in next stitch.
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next stitch, slip stitch to beginning

white yarn:
Round 3-
chain 3
1 dc in same stitch
2 dc in next 2 stitches
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 6 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches, slip stitch to beginning.

Sew the two together.

Disk/Circle
Make 2:

White yarn:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook, slip stitch to top of first dc.

Grey yarn:
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.

White yarn:
Round 3- Chain 1, 1 sc in first stitch, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing.

Take black and red yarn and make eyes and mouth.

Place disk/circle on potholder and sew around half of the disk/circle.
Place second disk/circle on opposite end of the potholder and sew on like first
disk/circle.



Black cat, spider, and bat-
Black and white cotton yarn:
I hook

Make 2:
Round 1-
Chain 13
2 dC second hook from chain.
dC in next 9 chains.
3 dC in next chain.
Working on back of chain-
dC in the 10 loops.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3
1 DC in same stitch.
2 DC in next stitch.
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next stitch, slip stitch to beginning

Round 3-
chain 3
1 dc in same stitch
2 dc in next 2 stitches
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 6 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches, slip stitch to beginning.

Sew the two together.

Disk/Circle
Make 2:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook, slip stitch to top of first dc.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3- Chain 1, 1 sc in first stitch, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.

For Cat and bat-
Ears:
Chain 2
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc in same stitch.
Slip stitch in next 7 stitches
Slip stitch into next stitch Chain 2,
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc in same stitch.
Slip stitch in next stitch.

Attach/sew eyes, mouth and nose on.
Whiskers for cat, fangs for bat.


Place disk/circle on potholder and sew around half of the disk/circle.
Place second disk/circle on opposite end of the potholder and sew on like first
disk/circle.  Ears facing in for cat and bat.

For spider legs-
Make 8 ( 4 on each side)
Attach black yarn to side of spider.
Chain 15
3 SC in each of the first 6 chains,
1 SC in next 2 chains,
3 SC in the rest of the chains.
Slip stitch to side of spider.


For bat wings-
Make 2

Attach black yarn to side of bat.
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 side of bat.


Witch
Black, beige, color of choice for hair and hatband cotton yarn
I hook

Black yarn:

Make 2:
Round 1-
Chain 13
2 dC second hook from chain.
dC in next 9 chains.
3 dC in next chain.
Working on back of chain-
dC in the 10 loops.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3
1 DC in same stitch.
2 DC in next stitch.
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next stitch, slip stitch to beginning

Round 3-
chain 3
1 dc in same stitch
2 dc in next 2 stitches
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 6 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches, slip stitch to beginning.

Sew the two together.

Disk/Circle
Beige yarn:

Make 2:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook, slip stitch to top of first dc.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3- Chain 1, 1 sc in first stitch, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Hair color:
Attach to top of witch's head.
Chain 2
1 HDC in 13 stitches.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach/sew eyes, nose and mouth.

Place disk/circle on potholder and sew around half of the disk/circle.
Place second disk/circle on opposite end of the potholder and sew on like first
disk/circle. Hair color facing the inside.

Hat Make 2-
Black yarn:
Chain 3
Row 1- 1 HDC in 3rd chain from hook.
Row 2- Turn Chain 2, 2 HDC in each stitch.
Row 3- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in same stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 Stitches,
2 HDC in last stitch.
Row 4- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in same stitch, 1 HDC in next 4 Stitches,
2 HDC in last stitch.

Hatband color:
Row 5- Turn chain 2, 1 HDC in each stitch across.

Black yarn:
Row 6- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in same stitch, 1 HDC in next 4 Stitches,
2 HDC in last stitch.
Row 7- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in same stitch, 1 HDC in next 6 Stitches,
2 HDC in last stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Sew to the top of witch's head.




Pirate Skull-
White and black cotton yarn:
I hook

Make 2:
Round 1-
Chain 13
2 dC second hook from chain.
dC in next 9 chains.
3 dC in next chain.
Working on back of chain-
dC in the 10 loops.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 3
1 DC in same stitch.
2 DC in next stitch.
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next stitch, slip stitch to beginning

Round 3-
chain 3
1 dc in same stitch
2 dc in next 2 stitches
1 dc in next 9 stitches
2 dc in next 6 stitches
1 dc in next 10 stitches
2 dc in next 3 stitches, slip stitch to beginning.

Sew the two together.

Disk/Circle
Make 2:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook, slip stitch to top of first dc.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3- Chain 1, 1 sc in first stitch, *2 sc in next stitch, 1 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 4- Chain 2, 2 HDC in first stitch, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Take black yarn and make eyes and teeth spaces.

Place disk/circle on potholder and sew around half of the disk/circle.
Place second disk/circle on opposite end of the potholder and sew on like first
disk/circle.  Bottom of skull should be facing inwards.



Frankenstein's Monster
Green, black and grey cotton yarn

Black yarn:
Chain 16
Row 1- 1 HDC in 3rd chain from hook, 1 HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 28- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off.
Fold in half and sew around opening.


Head
Green Yarn:
Chain 16
Row 1- 1 HDC in 3rd chain from hook, 1 HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 5- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in each stitch across.

Fasten off green and attach black.
Rows 6 & 7- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Use black to make eyes and mouth.

Sew heads to the black potholder. Green facing outwards. Leaving an opening
for fingers to go in.

Bolts make 2(one on each side)-
Attach Grey yarn to bottom of head.
Chain 1, sc in 3 rows.
Turn Chain 1, sc in each stitch across.
Turn Chain 1, 2 sc in first stitch, 1 sc across to last stitch, 2 sc
last stitch.
Turn chain 1, 1 sc in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Pirate Treasure Map
Beige, white and black cotton yarn
I hook

Beige yarn:
Chain 16
Row 1- 1 HDC in 3rd chain from hook, 1 HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 28- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off.
Fold in half and sew around opening.


Map piece make 2-
Chain 16
Row 1- 1 HDC in 3rd chain from hook, 1 HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 7- Turn Chain 2, 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Use white and black to make designs on the map pieces.
X marks the spot, dots and dashes, skull and cross bones, etc.

Sew Map pieces onto beige map leaving the opening to put fingers in.

Halloween CAL - Towel Toppers Part 2

Towel Toppers Part 2

Pirate Treasure Map
Beige, black, white yarn
I hook

Make 2-
Beige yarn:
Chain 22
Row 1- HDC in second chain from hook.  HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 14- Turn, Chain 2, HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With the black and white yarn make a pattern on the dishcloth- X marks
the spot, dots and dashes, skull & crossbones, etc.

Towel Ring:
With beige 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 pumpkin.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the back piece of treasure map.

Place front and back of Treasure Map together and sew both sides and top of Treasure Map together leaving bottom open.

Hanger
Attach beige yarn to top of map and work 7 SC across top.
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches.
Turn Chain 2 HDC in each stitch across row.
Turn Chain 2 HDC in the first stitch Chain 2 Skip the next 2 stitches. HDC in the last 2 stitches.
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2.
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.



Witch's Cauldron
Black, yellow, red and color of choice for bubbles yarn
Instead of the yellow and red for the flames you could use an ombre/variegated yarn.
I hook

Make 2-
Black yarn:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch.
Round 3- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch.
Round 4- 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.
Round 5- Chain 2, 2 HDC in first stitch, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Front piece of cauldron:
Bubbles-
Attach color of choice to beginning of Round 5.
*Chain 4, slip stitch to 4th chain.
SC into next stitch. Slip stitch into next chain.*
Continue *-* across Round 5.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Flames-
Attach yarn to bottom of cauldron.
1 Front Post DC in first stitch, *1 HDC in next stitch, 1 Front Post DC in next stitch*
Repeat *-* 4 more times.
1 HDC in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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 cauldron.
Sew top 1/2 of Ring/Bracelet to the 3 round of the back of the cauldron.

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


Hanger
Attach black yarn to top of cauldron behind bubbles and work 7 SC across top.
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row.
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches.
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.
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2.
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 and Bat-

Ears(Cat and Bat) make 2-
Attach black yarn to top of head.
Chain 2
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc in same stitch,
Slip stitch to top of head.

Wings for Bat make 2-
Attach black yarn to side of bat.
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 side of bat.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Spider Legs make 8(4 each side)-
Attach black yarn to side of spider.
Chain 15
3 SC in each of the first 6 chains,
1 SC in next 2 chains,
3 SC in the rest of the chains.
Slip stitch to side of spider.

Attach eyes to front of toppers.
Use yarn to make nose and mouth.


Hanger
Attach black yarn to top of topper between the ears of the bat and cat and work 7 SC across top.
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row.
Repeat * for 4 rows
Turn Chain 2 HDC decrease the first 2 stitches HDC the next 3 stitches HDC decrease the last 2 stitches.
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.
Turn Chain 1 SC in each stitch across including chain 2.
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- Dishcloths

Dishcloths-

Frankenstein's Monster
Green and black cotton yarn
I hook

Green yarn:
Chain 22
Row 1- HDC in second chain from hook.  HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 10- Turn, Chain 2, HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off green and attach black.

Black yarn:
Rows 11 to 14- Turn, Chain 2, HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes-
Chain 3
Round 1- 12 HDC in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off, leave tail to sew to dishcloth.

Sew a mouth with black yarn.


Pirate Treasure Map
Beige, black, white cotton yarn
I hook

Beige yarn:
Chain 22
Row 1- HDC in second chain from hook.  HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 14- Turn, Chain 2, HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With the black and white yarn make a pattern on the dishcloth- X marks
the spot, dots and dashes, skull & crossbones, etc.


Pumpkin-
Orange and green cotton yarn
I hook

Orange yarn:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch.
Round 3- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch.
Round 4-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.
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.


Vine-
Green yarn:
Attach yarn to the top of pumpkin.
Chain 15
3 sc in each chain.
Fasten off weave in ends.

Stem-
Green yarn:
Attach green yarn to top of pumpkin and work 7 SC across top.
*Turn Chain 2 HDC across row.*
Repeat *-* for 4 rows




Black Cat, Spider, Bat
Black cotton yarn
I hook

Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch.
Round 3- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch.
Round 4-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.
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

Ears(Make 2)-
Attach black yarn:
Chain 2
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc in same stitch,
Slip stitch to top of head.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Spider legs(make 8, 4 on each side)-
Attach black yarn:
Chain 15
3 sc in each chain.
Fasten off weave in ends.

Bat Wings(make 2)-
Attach black yarn:
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 side of bat.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Mummy
white and grey cotton yarn
I hook

White yarn:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook.

Grey yarn:
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch.

White yarn:
Round 3- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch.
Round 4-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.
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.



Ghost
White and black cotton yarn
I hook

Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch.
Round 3- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch.
Round 4-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.
Round 5- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches 2 DC in the next stitch, 1 DC in next 3 stitches, 2 DC in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

With black yarn make eyes and mouth.




Witch's Cauldron
Black, yellow, red and color of choice for bubbles cotton yarn
Instead of the yellow and red for the flames you could use an ombre yarn.
I hook

Black yarn:
Chain 4
Round 1- 12 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Round 2- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch.
Round 3- Chain 3, 2 DC in first stitch * 1 DC in next stitch 2 DC in next stitch Continue around * Join with slip stitch.
Round 4- 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.
Round 5- Chain 2, 2 HDC in first stitch, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch, 1 HDC in next 3 stitches, 2 HDC in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bubbles-
Attach color of choice to beginning of Round 5.
*Chain 4, slip stitch to 4th chain.
SC into next stitch. Slip stitch into next chain.*
Continue *-* across Round 5.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Flames-
Attach yarn to bottom of cauldron.
1 Front Post DC in first stitch, *1 HDC in next stitch, 1 Front Post DC in next stitch*
Repeat *-* 4 more times.
1 HDC in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Pictures of Pirate Ami

Here are a couple pictures of the Pirate Ami I made using the pattern from the Halloween CAL- Amigurumis.



Monday, October 4, 2010

Halloween CAL - Amigurumis Part 3a

When I went back over the Ami patterns I noticed the black cat's tail was missing from the pattern I posted.

Sorry about that here it is-

Black Cat tail-
black yarn

Chain 2
Round 1- 6 SC in second chain from hook.
Rounds 2 to 20- 1 SC in each stitch around.
Wrap some fiber/poly fill around a piece of pipecleaner/chenille stem, then stuff into tail and sew onto back of cat.

Sunday, October 3, 2010

Halloween CAL - Amigurumis Part 3

Pirate Vest-
Brown yarn

Back of vest- Make 1
Chain 18
Row 1 - 1 hdc in second chain from hook. 1 HDC in each chain across.
Rows 2 to 5 - Turn chain 2. 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Row 6- Turn Chain 2. Decrease HDC in first 2 stitches, 1 HDC in each stitch
across till last 2 stitches, Decrease HDC in last 2 stitches.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Front of vest- make 2
Chain 11
Row 1- 1 hdc in second chain from hook. 1 HDC in each chain across.
Row 2- Turn chain 2. 1 HDC in each stitch across.
Row 3- Turn chain 2. 1 HDC in each stitch up to the last 4 stitches.
2 Decrease HDC in the last four stitches.
Row 4- Turn chain 2. Decrease HDC in the first 2 stitches. Decrease HDC in the next 2 stitches,
1 HDC in the rest of the stiches across.
Row 5- Turn chain 2. 1 HDC in each stitch up to the last 4 stitches.
2 Decrease HDC in the last four stitches.
Fasten off and leave tail to sew to top of vest.

Sew the fronts of vest to the back of the vest at the top. 
Sew the sides onto the back of the vest, the first 2 rows.


Belt-
Black yarn

Chain 72
1 HDC in second chain from hook.  1 HDC in each chain.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tie onto pirate.
Optional silver/grey buckle -
Chain 8
1 HDC in 4th chain from hook.
Chain 1
1 HDC in next stitch.
Chain 1
1 HDC in next stitch.

Hat-
Black and 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, 1 SC in next
stitch.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 4 & 5- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Round 6- 1 SC in first 2 stitches, *2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next
2 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Rounds 7 & 8- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Round 9- 1 SC in first 3 stitches, *2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next
3 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 10- 1 SC in first 4 stitches, *2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next
4 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 11- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Round 12- 1 SC in first 5 stitches, *2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next
5 stitches.*
Continue *-* around.

Round 13- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Round 14- 1 SC in first 3 stitches, *2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in next
6 stitches*
Continue *-* around till last 4 stitches.  2 SC in next stitch, 1 SC in
last 3 stitches.

Round 15- 1 SC in first 6 stitches, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 DC in next
2 stitches, 1 TRC in next 4 stitches, 1 DC in next 2 stitches, 1 HDC in next
2 stitches, 1 SC in next 12 stitches, 1 HDC in next 2 stitches, 1 DC in next
2 stitches, 1 TRC in next 4 stitches, 1 DC in next 2 stitches, 1 HDC in next
2 stitches, 1 SC in next 6 stitches.
Fasten off black yarn and attach white yarn.

White yarn:
Round 16- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Round 17- Slip stitch each stitch around.
Fasten off white and weave in ends.

You can take white yarn and sew/embroider a skull and cross bones design on
hat if you want.

Hair-
Color of choice. Cardboard/posterboard/cardstock/etc a piece double the length you want the hair.  Example 6 inch hair you would make the piece 12 inches.

Wrap yarn around piece- more wraps thicker the hair.

Carefully slide yarn off of piece and tie in the middle with yarn leaving tails to sew to top of head.

Cut the loops at the end of the yarn piece on both ends.
You can now separate the plies of yarn to make softer hair.

Now sew to top of head and play around with it to your taste. 
Cut some shorter to make bangs, braid some strands, etc.





Witch's skirt-
Black yarn

Chain 61

Row 1- 1 SC in second chain from hook. 1 SC in each chain.

Row 2- Turn chain 1. 1 SC in first stitch, *Chain 1, Skip one stitch, 1 SC
in next stitch.*
Continue *-* across.

Row 3- Turn chain 1. 1 SC in each stitch across. Slip stitch to beginning
of row to join sides.

Rounds 4 & 5- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Round 6- 2 SC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning of round.

Round 7- 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 8- Chain 3, 2 DC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning
Chain 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Belt-
Chain 70
Weave in row 2.

Put on witch doll and tie belt.


Witch's Hat
Black yarn and color of choice for hat band.

Black yarn:
Chain 2

Round 1
4 sc in second chain from hook.

Round 2
2 sc in each stitch.

Round 3
1 sc in each stitch.

Round 4
2 sc in first stitch,
*1 sc in next stitch,
2 sc in next stitch.*
Repeat *-* around.

Round 5
1 sc in each stitch.

Round 6
2 sc in first stitch.
*1 sc in next 2 stitches,
2 sc in next stitch.*
Repeat *-* around.

Round 7
1 sc in each stitch.

Round 8
2 sc in first stitch,
*1 sc in next 3 stitches,
2 sc in next stitch.*
Repeat *-* around.

Hat band color:
Round 9
1 sc in each stitch.
Fasten off hat band color and weave in ends.

Black yarn:
Round 10
2 sc in first stitch,
*1 sc in next 4 stitches,
2 sc in next stitch.*
Repeat *-* around.

Round 11
1 SC in each stitch.
Slip stitch to beginning of round.

Round 12.
Chain 3
3 DC in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Hair-
Color of choice. Cardboard/posterboard/cardstock/etc a piece double the length you want the hair.  Example 6 inch hair you would make the piece 12 inches.

Wrap yarn around piece- more wraps thicker the hair.

Carefully slide yarn off of piece and tie in the middle with yarn leaving tails to sew to top of head.

Cut the loops at the end of the yarn piece on both ends.
You can now separate the plies of yarn to make softer hair.

Now sew to top of head and play around with it to your taste. 
Cut some shorter to make bangs, braid some strands, etc.


Frankenstein's Monster Bolts-
Grey yarn and Hook a size smaller than what you used for body.

Make 2

Chain 3
Round 1- 6 HDC in third chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2- Chain 1. 1 SC in front loops only every stitch around.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3- SC decrease around.
Fasten off and leave tail to sew to neck.

Sew each bolt to sides of neck.



Have fun with these amigurumis and embellish to your heart's content.

Saturday, October 2, 2010

Halloween CAL - Amigurumis Part 2

Pirate Arms-
Aran and white yarns
Make 2

Aran yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off aran yarn and attach white.

White yarn:
Rounds 3 to 13 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Legs-
Brown and black yarns
Make 2

black yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 6 -  1 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off black and attach brown.

Brown yarn:
Rounds 7 to 20 - 1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.


Frankenstein's Monster Arms-
Green and Black yarns

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

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off green yarn and attach black.

Black yarn:
Rounds 3 to 13 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Legs-
Brown and black yarns
Make 2

Brown yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 6 -  1 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off brown and attach black.

black yarn:
Rounds 7 to 20 - 1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.


Witch's Arms-
Aran and Black yarns

Aran yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off aran yarn and attach black.

Black yarn:
Rounds 3 to 13 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Legs-
Black, green, purple and orange yarns
Make 2

black yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 5 -  1 SC in each stitch around.


Rounds 6 to 20 - 1 SC in each stitch around.
Alternate between green, purple and orange yarns.

Sew onto body.


Mummy Arms-
White and Grey yarns

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

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Alternate white and grey yarn:
Rounds 3 to 13 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Legs-
white and grey yarns
Make 2

white yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 20 -  1 SC in each stitch around.
Alternate white and grey yarns.

Sew onto body.


Pumpkin Arms-
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.
Fasten off green yarn and attach orange.

orange yarn:
Rounds 3 to 13 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Legs-
green and orange yarns
Make 2

green yarn:
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 6 -  1 SC in each stitch around.
Fasten off green and attach orange.

Orange yarn:
Rounds 7 to 20 - 1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.



Black Cat Arms-
Black yarn

Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 13 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Black Cat Legs-
Black yarn
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 20 -  1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Attach black yarn to top of head.
Ears(Make 2)-
Chain 2
1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc in same stitch,
Slip stitch to top of head.



Bat Wings-
Black yarn and 2 pieces of pipecleaner/chenille stem

Make 2
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

Attach a pipecleaner/chenille stem across the top of the wing.

Sew a wing to each side of body.

Bend wings to your choice of shape.

Bat legs-
black yarn
Make 2

Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Round 2 - 2 SC in each stitch around.

Rounds 3 to 13 - 1 SC in each stitch around.
Sew onto body.

Attach black yarn to top of head.
Ears(Make 2)-
Chain 1
1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in same stitch,
Slip stitch to top of head.




Spider legs-
Black yarn and 8 pieces of pipecleaner/chenille stems
Make 8

Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

Rounds 2 to 20 - 1 SC in each stitch around.

Wrap a little fiber/poly fill around pipecleaner/chenille stem and insert
into leg.

Attach legs to body- 4 on each side.


You can insert pieces of pipecleaner/chenille stem in the arms and legs of the rest of the amis also to be able to bend them.