Angie's Attic

Sunday, November 21, 2010

Christmas/Winter CALs- Bag Holders Part 1 & 2











Plastic Bag Holder
2 hair elastics/ties
Yarn of choice and choice of color
H or I hook (depends on how tight you crochet)

Penguin- Black
Reindeer- Brown
Snowman/woman- white

Attach yarn to hair elastic with slip stitch.
Chain 1
Work 28 single crochet around hair elastic join to chain 1 with slip stitch

Row 1 Turn *chain 3, single crochet in back loop of next stitch *continue around slip stitch to beginning.

Row 2 Turn Chain 3, DC in each front loop around.

Row 3 Turn Chain 3, DC in first stitch 2 DC in next stitch continue around 1 DC 2 DC Slip stitch to beginning

Row 4 Turn Chain 3, DC in each stitch around join with slip stitch to beginning.

Continue with Row 4 until desired length.

Do not turn. Chain 1.

You are going to do a single crochet all around but each single crochet you are going to put the hook through the stitch plus the hair elastic.

Turn * Chain 3 single crochet in front loop of next stitch.* *'* Continue around slip stitch to beginning.

Handle -
Chain 2 yarn over pull loop up second chain from hook. Yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through last two loops.
*Chain 2 yarn over pull loop up second chain. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through last two loops.
*Do this for 9 more times.
Attach to opposite side of bag with slip stitch. Fasten off.


Penguin-

White body piece

White yarn:
Round 1-
Chain 10
1 half double crochet in the 2nd chain from hook.
1 hdc crochet in each chain across.
6 hdc crochet in the last chain.
Working on the back loops of chain.
1 hdc crochet in each loop across.
5 hdc crochet in last loop.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 2
1 hdc crochet in same stitch.
1 hdc crochet in next 8 stitches.
2 hdc crochet in next 6 stitches.
1 hdc crochet in next 9 stitches.
2 hdc crochet in next 6 stitches.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Nose
orange yarn:
Chain 7
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook and each chain across.
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 decrease in the 3 stitches.
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing onto penguin.
Attach nose to white body piece.

Attach white body piece to front of black bag and attach eyes.



Reindeer
Brown yarn:
Ears make 2

Chain 3 slip stitch to beginning to form ring.
In ring:
Chain 3
2 Double crochet
2 Treble/triple crochet
2 Double Crochet
Chain 3
Slip stitch
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto reindeer.

Horns make 2-
Yellow/gold yarn:
Chain 9
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook and next stitch.
Chain 3
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook.
Half double crochet in the rest of chains of chain 9
Slip stitch to beginning.


Attach eyes, ears, horns, mouth and nose to bag.




Snowman/woman-
Nose:
Orange yarn
Chain 7
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook and each chain across.
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 decrease in the 3 stitches.
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing onto snowman/woman.
Fold nose in half and take tail and sew up the side to form carrot.
Sew onto snowman/woman.

Attach eyes of choice.  For snowwoman take black yarn and make eyelashes.

Make mouth of choice.

Saturday, November 20, 2010

Christmas/Winter CALs - Christmas Bags Part 2







Reindeer-

Ears:
Attach brown yarn in second stitch from where the handle is attached.
Chain 3
2 Double crochet
2 Treble/triple crochet
2 Double Crochet
Chain 3
Slip stitch
All in same stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach brown yarn in second stitch from where the handle is attached
on the other side and make the other ear same as above.


Horns:
Attach yellow/gold yarn in second stitch beside ear.
Chain 9
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook and next stitch.
Chain 3
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook.
Half double crochet in the rest of chains of chain 9
Slip stitch to beginning.
Place a piece of pipecleaner/chenille stem to back of horn.
Take yarn needle and sew the pipecleaner/chenille stem to back of horn.

Attach yellow/gold yarn in second stitch beside 2nd ear and repeat above.


Attach eyes, nose and mouth.



Penguin-
White body piece:
Chain 3
7 Double crochet into 3rd chain from hook
Turn, Chain 3
2 Double crochet in each stitch.
Turn, Chain 3
1 Double crochet in first stitch, *2 double crochet in next stitch,
1 double crochet in next stitch.*
Repeat *-* around.
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing onto penguin.


Nose:
Orange yarn
Chain 7
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook and each chain across.
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 decrease in the 3 stitches.
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing onto penguin.
Attach nose to white body piece.

Attach white body piece to front of black bag and attach eyes.



Snowman/woman-
Nose:
Orange yarn
Chain 7
Half double crochet 2nd chain from hook and each chain across.
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 decrease in the 3 stitches.
Fasten off and leave long tail for sewing onto snowman/woman.
Fold nose in half and take tail and sew up the side to form carrot.
Sew onto snowman/woman.

Attach eyes of choice.  For snowwoman take black yarn and make eyelashes.

Make mouth of choice.

You can also make hat for top of snowman/woman.
With black yarn or color of choice for hat:
Round 11
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around just front loops.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 2.

Round 12
Chain 1
1 SC in each stitch around both loops.
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.

For snowman-
Attach black yarn to unworked loop on round 11.
Chain 2
2 double crochet in each unworked loop around. Slip stitch to beginning
double crochet.
Fasten off weave in ends.

For snowwoman-
Attach hat color of choice to unworked loop on round 11.
Chain 2
3 Double crochet in first stitch, *1 half double crochet in next stitch,
3 double crochet in next stitch.*
Continue *-* around to the beginning.  Slip stitch to the beginning double crochet.
Fasten off weave in ends.



Gingerbread-
Attach eyes of choice.
Make nose and mouth.
Decorate to preference.

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Christmas/Winter CALs - Christmas Gift Bags Part 1

Christmas Gift Bag

Yarn of choice
Hook of choice to make size you want
Yarn needle

Penguin- Black
Reindeer and Gingerbread- Brown
Snowman/woman and Angel- White
Snowflakes- Light Blue

Christmas Tree- Green
Away in the manger- Blue, Brown

Sides Make 2-

Chain 26
Row 1: 1 Hdc 3rd chain from hook - 1 HDC in each chain across row
Row 2-3:Turn Chain 2  1 HDC in each stitch across
Row 4:Turn Chain 2   1 HDC in back loop only of each stitch across
Row 5-6: Turn Chain 2 1 HDC in each stitch across- both loops
Fasten off leave long tail for sewing.

Front/Bottom/Back

Chain 20
Row 1: 1 Hdc 3rd chain from hook - 1 HDC in each chain across row
Row 2-18:Turn Chain 2  1 HDC in each stitch across
Row 19:Turn Chain 2   1 HDC in back loop only of each stitch across
Row 20-21: Turn Chain 2 1 HDC in each stitch across- both loops
Row 22:Turn Chain 2  1 HDC in front loop only of each stitch across
Row 23-24:Turn Chain 2 1 HDC in each stitch across- both loops
Row 25:Turn Chain 2   1 HDC in back loop only of each stitch across
Row 26-42:Turn Chain 2  1 HDC in each stitch across
Fasten off weave in ends.

Sew sides to the Front/Bottom/Back.  Make sure that you sew the sides so they fold towards the inside.


 Away in a manger-
Rows 1 - 9: Blue
Rows 10-32: Brown
Rows 33-42: Blue

Christmas/Winter CALs - Bag Holder Part 1

2 hair elastics/ties
Yarn of choice and choice of color
H or I hook (depends on how tight you crochet)

Penguin- Black
Reindeer and Gingerbread- Brown
Snowman/woman and Angel- white

Attach yarn to hair elastic with slip stitch.
Chain 1
Work 28 single crochet around hair elastic join to chain 1 with slip stitch

Row 1 Turn *chain 3 single crochet in back loop of next stitch *continue around slip stitch to beginning.

Row 2 Turn Chain 3 DC in each front loop around.

Row 3 Turn Chain 3 DC in first stitch 2 DC in next stitch continue around 1 DC 2 DC Slip stitch to beginning

Row 4 Turn Chain 3 DC in each stitch around join with slip stitch to beginning.

Continue with Row 4 until desired length.

Do not turn. Chain 1.

You are going to do a single crochet all around but each single crochet you are going to put the hook through the stitch plus the hair elastic.

Turn * Chain 3 single crochet in front loop of next stitch.* *'* Continue around slip stitch to beginning.

Handle -
Chain 2 yarn over pull loop up second chain from hook. Yarn over pull through two loops, yarn over pull through last two loops.
*Chain 2 yarn over pull loop up second chain. Yarn over, pull through 2 loops, yarn over pull through last two loops.
*Do this for 9 more times.
Attach to opposite side of bag with slip stitch. Fasten off.

Christmas/Winter CALs - Christmas Bags Part 1




Christmas Bags

Bottom of Christmas Bags:

I hook and color choice of yarn


Reindeer and Gingerbread:  Brown and white for gingerbread
Ornament: color of choice and grey
Penguin: Black
Snowman/woman: White

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.


Sides and Handle

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.


Ornament-
Grey yarn
Round 12 and Handle

Gingerbread-
White yarn
Round 12 and handle

Christmas/Winter CALs - Amis(Mr & Mrs Claus, Angel, Elf) Part 1

Angel
White, aran, yellow/gold, hair and slipper color of choice yarns

Color of hair 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.
Fasten off hair yarn and attach aran.

Aran yarn:
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 and attach white yarn.

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- * 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.

Arms 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 and attach white yarn.

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

Sew onto body.

Legs- Make 2
Slipper color of choice:
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 slipper yarn and attach white.

White yarn:
Rounds 7 to 20- 1 sc in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.



Mr. & Mrs. Claus
White, aran, red, yellow/gold, and black yarns
I hook
Yarn needle
Eyes of choice
Pom-pom for hat
Wire to make glasses or purchased wire glasses


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.
Fasten off white and attach aran yarn.

Aran yarn:
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 and attach red.

Red 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.

Arms 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 and attach red yarn.

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

Sew onto body.

Legs- 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 yarn and attach red.

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

Sew onto body.



Elf
Aran, (hair, shirt, pants, shoes)colors of choice yarns
I hook
Yarn needle
Eyes of choice
3 Pom-poms(2 for shoes, 1 for hat)

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.

Round 4- * 1 sc in two stitches, 2 sc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.
Fasten off hair yarn and attach aran.

Aran yarn:
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 and attach shirt color of choice.

Shirt color:
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
Fasten off shirt color and attach pants color yarn.

Pants color:
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 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 and attach shirt color.

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

Sew onto body.

Legs- Make 2
Shoe color:
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 shoe color and attach pants color.

Pants color:
Rounds 7 to 20- 1 SC in each stitch around.

Sew onto body.

Christmas/Winter CALs - Amis(Snowpeople, Gingerbread people, Reindeer, Penguin) Part 1

Snowman/woman

White, black, orange, hat color of choice yarns
I hook
Yarn needle
Eyes of choice

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 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.

Arms 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.

Legs- Make 2

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.


Reindeer
Brown, black, yellow/gold, red, scarf color of choice yarns
I hook
Red pom-pom for nose or use red yarn to make nose
Jingle Bell
Eyes of choice

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.

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.



Arms make 2
Black yarn
Chain 2
Round 1 - 6 SC in second chain from hook.

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

Brown 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.

Ears
Attach brown yarn to top of head towards one side.
Chain 1
1 single crochet, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 treble crochet, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in
same stitch. Slip stitch in same stitch.

Make another ear on the other side of head.


Horns
Attach yellow/gold yarn right beside ear.
Chain 6
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Chain 3
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Slip stitch into the rest of the unworked chains from chain 6.
Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Make another horn beside second ear.



Penguin
Black, white, orange, hat and scarf color of choice yarns
I hook
Yarn needle
Eyes of choice
1 Pom-pom for hat


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.

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


Wings Make 2-
Black yarn:
Chain 9

Row 1-
1 Hdc in the 3rd chain from hook. 1 Hdc in each chain across.

Rows 2 through 4-
Turn Chain 2
1 Hdc in each stitch across.

Rows 5 & 6-
Turn chain 2
1 HDC decrease in first 2 stitches, 1 hdc in each stitch across,
1 hdc decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 7-
Turn chain 2
1 HDC decrease in first 3 stitches.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew one wing on each side of the body.


White patches for face and body-
Face patch
White yarn and F hook:
Chain 3
6 HDC in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Chain 1
Slip stitch in each stitch around.
Fasten off and leave tail to sew to penguin head.

Body patch
White yarn and I hook:
Chain 3
6 HDC in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Chain 1
2 Single crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Chain 1
Slip stitch in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing to body.


Legs(make 2)-
Orange 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)-
Orange 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.


Beak make 2-
orange yarn and I hook:
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 at top of white face patch.



Gingerbread man/woman
Brown and white yarn
I hook
Yarn needle
Eyes of choice
3 Pom-poms, buttons or beads of choice


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.

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.

Arms 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.

Legs- Make 2

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.

Take white yarn and make decorative lines and decorations onto gingerbread
man/woman.

Sew pom-poms, buttons or beads onto front of gingerbread man/woman.

Tuesday, November 9, 2010

Christmas/Winter CALs - Pocket Scarf






Pocket Scarf

Color choice of yarn

J hook
Yarn needle

Chain 18

Row 1 -
1 Triple/treble crochet in 5th chain from hook, 1 Triple/treble crochet
in each chain across.
Rows 2 through 6-
Turn chain 4
1 Triple/treble crochet in each stitch across row.

Row 7-

Turn chain 2
1 Half double crochet in back loops only of each stitch across row.

Row 8-

Turn chain 4
1 Triple/treble crochet in front loops only of each stitch across row.

Rows 9 through 60-

Turn chain 4
1 Triple/treble crochet in each stitch across row. Both loops.

Row 61-

Turn chain 2
1 Half double crochet in back loops only of each stitch across row.

Row 62-

Turn chain 4
1 Triple/treble crochet in front loops only of each stitch across row.

Rows 63 through 67-

Turn chain 4
1 Triple/treble crochet in each stitch across row. Both loops.


Fold Rows 1 through 6 up to meet rest of scarf and sew the sides together.


Fold Rows 62 through 67 up to meet rest of scarf and sew the sides together.


Do a decorative edge of choice around the entire scarf.




****Extra- Take a piece of fleece fabric 6 inches by 18 inches. Fold
  in half and either sew or glue sides to make 6 inches by 9 inches.  Slip into pocket and sew or glue in.****

You can attach embellishments of choice to the pockets and scarf.

Christmas/Winter CALs - Scarves, Hats, Slippers

This items can be made smaller by using smaller size hooks and smaller sizes of yarn.


Candy Cane Scarf-
Red and white yarn
J Hook
Yarn needle

White Yarn and J hook:
Chain 18
Row 1-
1 triple/treble crochet in 5th chain from hook, 1 triple/treble crochet
in each chain across.
Row 2-
Turn, Chain 4
1 triple/treble crochet in each stitch across.

*Fasten off white attach red.
Rows 3 & 4-
Turn, Chain 4
1 triple/treble crochet in each stitch across.

Fasten off red attach white.
Rows 5 & 6-
Turn, Chain 4
1 triple/treble crochet in each stitch across.*

Continue *-* for Rows 7 through 40
2 rows of white
2 rows of red

You can finish the scarf by doing a slip stitch around whole scarf in
either red or white.


Candy Cane Hat/Beanie
Basic Beanie Pattern
White and Red yarn
J hook
Yarn needle

J hook and white yarn:
chain 3
Round 1-
10 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 2-
2 Half double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off white attach red.
Round 3-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 4-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off red and attach white.
Round 5-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 3 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 6-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 4 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.

Fasten off white and attach red.
Round 7-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 5 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 8-
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.

*Fasten off red and attach white.
Rounds 9 & 10
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.

Fasten off white and attach red.
Rounds 11 & 12
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.*

Continue *-* pattern for rounds 13 through 30.

Round 31-
Slip stitch in each stitch around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.


Candy Cane Slippers
White and red yarn
H hook
Yarn needle
4 Pom-Poms (2 red & 2 white)

Make 2-
White yarn and H hook:
Chain 31
Row 1 - Single crochet 2 chain from hook and in each chain across. Turn. Chain 1. 30 sc

Row 2 thru 36 - SC in back loops only across. Turn. Chain 1. 30 sc
*Alternate Red yarn and white yarn every 2 rows.  2 rows red, 2 rows white.*

Fold in half and sew a seam through the first row and the last row.

Attach either red or white
Row 1 single crochet evening around opening. Turn. Chain 1.  72 sc
Row 2 single crochet each stitch around. Turn chain 1.  72 sc
Row 3 *single crochet chain 1 skip next stitch single crochet in next stitch. Repeat * around and join to top of chain 1.

Weave ends in.

With either red or white. Make 2.
Chain 105

Weave through each hole of row 3.

Knot ends, attach pom-pom(1 red, 1 white for each string) to each end. and trim.

Tie bow at the front of the slipper.



Gingerbread Scarf
Brown and white yarn
J hook
Yarn needle


Brown Yarn and J hook:
Chain 18
Row 1-
1 triple/treble crochet in 5th chain from hook, 1 triple/treble crochet
in each chain across.
Rows 2 through 40-
Turn, Chain 4
1 triple/treble crochet in each stitch across.


Finish the scarf by doing a single crochet in white around whole
scarf.


Gingerbread Hat/Beanie
Basic Beanie Pattern
White and Brown yarn
J hook
Yarn needle

J hook and brown yarn:
chain 3
Round 1-
10 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 2-
2 Half double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 4-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 5-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 3 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 6-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 4 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 7-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 5 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Rounds 8 through 29-
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.

Fasten off brown and attach white.
Round 30-
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.

Round 31-
Slip stitch in each stitch around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.


Gingerbread Slippers
White and Brown yarn
H hook
Yarn needle
4 Pom-Poms brown or white.

Make 2-
Brown yarn and H hook:
Chain 31
Row 1 - Single crochet 2 chain from hook and in each chain across. Turn. Chain 1. 30 sc

Row 2 thru 36 - SC in back loops only across. Turn. Chain 1. 30 sc

Fold in half and sew a seam through the first row and the last row.

Attach white
Row 1 single crochet evening around opening. Turn. Chain 1.  72 sc
Row 2 single crochet each stitch around. Turn chain 1.  72 sc
Row 3 *single crochet chain 1 skip next stitch single crochet in next stitch. Repeat * around and join to top of chain 1.

Weave ends in.

With white. Make 2.
Chain 105

Weave through each hole of row 3.

Knot ends, attach pom-pom to each end. and trim.

Tie bow at the front of the slipper.



Character Scarves

Reindeer:
12 Reindeer coasters
11 color of choice yo-yo

Snowman/woman:
12 Snowman/woman coasters(12 of one or mix 6 of each)
11 color of choice yo-yo

Penguin:
12 Penguin Coasters
11 color of choice yo-yo


Yo-Yo pattern-
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.


All characters:
Sew together-
Coaster, yo-yo, coaster, yo-yo, *, *, * ending with a coaster.


Character Hats/Beanies

Do the basic hat/beanie pattern in color of choice and sew on a fridgie
character of choice.

J hook and color of choice yarn:
chain 3
Round 1-
10 half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 2-
2 Half double crochet in each stitch around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 3-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next stitch*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 4-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 2 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 5-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 3 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 6-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 4 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Round 7-
*2 half double crochet in first stitch, 1 hdc in next 5 stitches*
Continue *-* around. Slip stitch to beginning.
Rounds 8 through 29-
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.
Round 30-
1 half double crochet in each stitch around.
Round 31-
Slip stitch in each stitch around.
Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Or-

Reindeer:
Make brown hat/beanie
Attach brown ears and yellow horns to top
Attach eyes and red nose

Snow man:
Make white hat/beanie
Attach eyes, carrot nose and mouth

Penguin:
Make black hat/beanie
Attach white body, orange beak and feet, and eyes



Character slippers
Make color of choice of basic slipper pattern and attach coaster of choice
to top of slippers or make small fridgies and attach to ends of ties.

Or-

Reindeer:
Brown slippers
Attach red pom-pom to end of slippers, ears and horns to top of slippers,
attach eyes.

Snowman:
White slippers
Attach carrot nose to end of slippers, eyes on top of slipper

Penguin:
Black slippers
Attach white body, orange beak and feet, eyes.

Monday, November 8, 2010

Christmas/Winter CALs - Fridgies and Coasters









Fridgies-

Snowman/woman
White, black, orange, hat color of choice for snowwoman yarn and I hook:
White yarn:
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-
You find the top middle and count over 4 stitches and attach black yarn.  Then chain 1 single crochet in same stitch and the next 8 stitches.  Turn chain 1 half double crochet in each stitch across.  Turn slip stitch in first 3 stitches. Chain 1 half double crochet in next 3 stitches. Turn chain 1 half double crochet in the 3 stitches.  Fasten off.

Nose
Orange yarn and F hook:
Chain 5
Row 1-
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet across row.

Row 2-
Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches and single
decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 3-
Turn 1, single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto snowperson.

Eyes and mouth
Take yarn color of choice and make eyes and mouth onto snowperson.


Reindeer
Brown, red and yellow yarn
Brown yarn:
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.

Ears

Chain 1
1 single crochet, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 treble crochet, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in
same stitch.
slip stitch in 6 stitches
slip stitch in next stitch
Chain 1
1 single crochet, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 treble crochet, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in
same stitch.
Slip stitch in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Nose
Red yarn and F hook:
Chain 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing to reindeer.

***You could also use a red pom-pom instead.***

Horns
yellow yarn:
Attach yarn right beside ear of reindeer.
Chain 6
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Chain 3
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Slip stitch into the rest of the unworked chains from chain 6.
Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Slip stitch into the next 3 stitches across to the other ear.
Turn
Chain 6
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Chain 3
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Slip stitch into the rest of the unworked chains from chain 6.
Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes
Black and white yarn
Black yarn and F hook:
Chain 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off black and attach white yarn.
Chain 1
slip stitch in each stitch around, Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto reindeer.

****You can also use wiggly eyes****



Gingerbread House
Brown, white yarn

Brown yarn and F hook:
Row 1-
Chain 9
1 Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, 1 HDC in each chain across.

Rows 2 through 4-
Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across row.

Rows 5 and 6-
Chain 2
2 HDC in first stitch, 1 hdc in each stitch across, 2 hdc in last stitch.

Rows 7 through 9-
Chain 2
HDC decrease in first 2 stitches, hdc in each stitch across, HDC decrease in
last 2 stitches.

Row 10-
Chain 1
Single crochet each stitch across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

With white yarn-
Outline the door, windows, roof and all around the house.


Round ornament
Color of choice for ornament and grey yarns
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.
Attach grey yarn to ornament:
Chain 2
HDC in 4 stitches
Turn chain 2
HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Penguin
Black, white, orange yarns
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.

White yarn and F 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 leave tail for sewing on penguin.

Nose
Orange yarn
Chain 5
Row 1-
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet across row.

Row 2-
Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches and single
decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 3-
Turn 1, single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto penguin.

Eyes
Black and white yarn
Black yarn and F hook:
Chain 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off black and attach white yarn.
Chain 1
slip stitch in each stitch around, Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto penguin.

****You can also use wiggly eyes****

Feet make 2
Orange yarn and F hook:
Chain 5
Row 1-
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet across row.

Row 2-
Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches and single
decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 3-
Turn 1, single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto penguin.



Coasters-
Snowman/woman

White 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.

Nose
Orange yarn and F hook:
Chain 5
Row 1-
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet across row.

Row 2-
Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches and single
decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 3-
Turn 1, single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto snowperson.

Eyes and mouth
Take yarn color of choice and make eyes and mouth onto snowperson.


Reindeer
Brown, red and yellow yarn
Brown yarn:
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.

Ears

Chain 1
1 single crochet, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 treble crochet, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in
same stitch.
slip stitch in 4 stitches
slip stitch in next stitch
Chain 1
1 single crochet, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 treble crochet, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in
same stitch.
Slip stitch in next stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Horns
yellow yarn:
Attach yarn right beside ear of reindeer.
Chain 8
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next 2 chains,
Chain 4
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Slip stitch into the rest of the unworked chains from chain 8.
Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Slip stitch into the next 3 stitches across to the other ear.
Turn
Chain 8
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next 2 chains,
Chain 3
Slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch into next chain,
Slip stitch into the rest of the unworked chains from chain 8.
Slip stitch into the beginning stitch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Eyes
Black and white yarn
Black yarn and F hook:
Chain 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off black and attach white yarn.
Chain 1
slip stitch in each stitch around, Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto reindeer.

****You can also use wiggly eyes****

Nose
Red yarn and F hook:
Chain 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch to beginning.
Chain 1
2 sc in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing to reindeer.




Gingerbread House
Brown, white yarn

Brown yarn and J hook:
Row 1-
Chain 11
1 Half double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, 1 HDC in each chain across.

Rows 2 through 4-
Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across row.

Rows 5 and 6-
Chain 2
2 HDC in first stitch, 1 hdc in each stitch across, 2 hdc in last stitch.

Rows 7 through 9-
Chain 2
HDC decrease in first 2 stitches, hdc in each stitch across, HDC decrease in
last 2 stitches.

Row 10-
Chain 1
Single crochet each stitch across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

With white yarn-
Outline the door, windows, roof and all around the house.


Round ornament
Color of choice for ornament and grey yarn:
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.

Attach grey yarn
Chain 2
HDC in 4 stitches
Turn chain 2
HDC in each stitch across.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Penguin
Black, white, orange yarns
Black yarn:
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.

White yarn:
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 leave tail for sewing on penguin.

Nose
Orange yarn
Chain 5
Row 1-
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet across row.

Row 2-
Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches and single
decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 3-
Turn 1, single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto penguin.

Eyes
Black and white yarn
Black yarn and F hook:
Chain 2
6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off black and attach white yarn.
Chain 1
slip stitch in each stitch around, Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto penguin.

****You can also use wiggly eyes****

Feet make 2
Orange yarn and F hook:
Chain 5
Row 1-
1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, single crochet across row.

Row 2-
Turn chain 1, single crochet decrease in first 2 stitches and single
decrease in last 2 stitches.

Row 3-
Turn 1, single crochet decrease in the 2 stitches.

Fasten off and leave tail for sewing onto penguin.

Monday, November 1, 2010

Thanksgiving/Fall CALs - Place mats







Round placemat-
Pumpkin: Orange and green yarn
Crow: Black and yellow/gold yarn
Scarecrow: Aran and hat color of choice

Chain 5
18 treble crochet in 5th chain from hook. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2
Chain 4
2 Treble crochet in each stitch. Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in first stitch. *2 treble crochet in next stitch,
1 treble crochet in next stitch*
Continue *-* around.  Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 4
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in first stitch. *2 treble crochet in next stitch,
1 treble crochet in next 2 stitches*
Continue *-* around.  Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 5
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in first stitch. *2 treble crochet in next stitch,
1 treble crochet in next 3 stitches*
Continue *-* around.  Slip stitch to beginning.



Oval Place mats-
Orange yarn

Round 1-
Chain 24
1 Treble crochet in the 4th chain from hook.
1 Treble crochet in each chain across.
6 Treble crochet in the last chain.
Working on the back loops of chain.
1 Treble crochet in each loop across.
5 Treble crochet in last loop.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2-
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in same stitch.
1 Treble crochet in next 19 stitches.
2 Treble crochet in next 6 stitches.
1 Treble crochet in next 20 stitches.
2 Treble crochet in next 6 stitches.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 3-
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in same stitch.
1 Treble crochet in next 19 stitches.
2 Treble crochet in next 12 stitches.
1 Treble crochet in next 20 stitches.
2 Treble crochet in next 12 stitches.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 4-
Chain 4
1 Treble crochet in same stitch.
1 Treble crochet in next 19 stitches.
2 Treble crochet in next 24 stitches.
1 Treble crochet in next 20 stitches.
2 Treble crochet in next 24 stitches.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 5-
Chain 2
1 half double crochet in each stitch.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 6-
Repeat round 5.

Fasten off and weave in ends.


You can add a built on napkin ring / silverware holder.

Just make your choice of the fridgies and sew the sides onto the place mat and then you can slide the napkin and silverware through it.