Halloween CALs Supplies

Starting this week and going for the next 4 weeks I will be posting Halloween CALs.

1. Amigurumis

2. Decorations (Wall Hangings, Wreaths, Doorknob covers, Towel Toppers)

3. Kitchen Items (Coasters, Dishtowels, Potholders, Placemats)

4. Trick or Treat Bags

The CALs will be in the following themes- you can mix or match the themes or go for all one theme.

Pumpkin/Jack O' Lantern Theme
Pirate Theme
Frankenstein's Monster Theme
Mummy Theme
Ghost Theme
Bat Theme
Spider Theme
Black Cat Theme
Witch Theme

You will need these basic supplies for all the themes-
Hooks F and I  (You can change hook sizes to make smaller or larger projects)
Yarn Needle
Poly/Fiber Fill
Eyes of choice (Safety eyes, glue on wiggle eyes or crocheted eyes)
Buttons of choice

Yarns-
Cotton for the dishcloths and potholders{unless just decorative}
One skein of each color{you will have leftovers, so if you just have partial skeins or scraps of the colors they will work}

Pumpkin/Jack O' Lantern Theme
Orange, Black and Green yarns

Pirate Theme
Black, White, Red, Light Brown and Aran yarns

Frankenstein's Monster Theme
Green, Black, Grey and White yarns

Mummy Theme
White, Grey, Black and Red yarns

Ghost Theme
White, Black or Grey yarns

Bat Theme
Black, Grey and Red yarns

Spider Theme
Black, Grey, Red and White yarns

Black Cat Theme
Black, Grey, Pink and White yarns

Witch Theme
Black, Aran, Purple, Orange, Green and White yarns



These patterns will be fun to use embellishments to your taste.
Have fun with them.




 

Haven't Forgotten- Gifts

I haven't forgotten about the patterns and ideas for gifts for the whole family for the Holidays.

I will begin posting these next week.

With my seasonal donations and other issues I hadn't got around to posting them yet.  Sorry about that.

Halloween CALs Coming Next Week

Starting on Sept. 27th I will be posting 4 different Halloween CALs.

1. Amigurmi

2. Decoration

3. Kitchen Item

4. Trick or Treat Bag

I will be posting the supplies you will need for these CALs this weekend.

Pants or Capris

Pants

H or I hook
Yarn of choice
Embellishments of choice

Chain 52
Row 1 -
HDC in 2nd chain from hook.
HDC in each chain across.

Row 2-
Turn chain 2
HDC in first stitch, *chain 1, skip 1 stitch, HDC in next stitch.*
Continue *-* to end of row.

Row 3-
Turn chain 2
HDC in each stitch and chain 1 space across.  
Slip stitch to beginning of row.

Round4
Turn chain 3
DC in each stitch across.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 5-7
Do not turn, chain 3
DC in each stitch across. Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Round 8
Do not turn Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across row.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Leg one-
Round 9
Do not turn, Chain 3
DC in 25 stitches, skip 25 stitches, slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 10- 16
Do not turn, Chain 3
DC in each stitch across(25). Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Leg 2-
Attach Yarn at Round 8-
Round 1-
Chain 3
DC in the 25 stitches not worked in row 9. Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Round 2-8
Do not turn, Chain 3
DC in each stitch around, slip stitch to beginning chain 3.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

You can decorate pants as you want.  Decorative edge at bottom of legs.
Add buttons, crocheted items, lace, etc.
Make a belt from ribbon or a decorative one from yarn and weave through round 2.

If you want to make capris just do less rounds on the legs.

Frilly Shirt

Frilly Shirt
 

H or I hook
Yarn of choice
Embellishments of choice

Chain 46
Row 1-
DC in 3rd chain from hook
DC in the next 5 chains
DC chain 1 DC in next chain
DC in next 8 chains
DC chain 1 DC in next chain
DC in next 12 chains
DC chain 1 DC in next chain
DC in next 8 chains
DC chain 1 DC in next chain
DC in next 6 chains
Row 2 - 5
Turn Chain 3
DC in each stitch across doing the (DC chain 1 DC) in each chain 1 space.
Row 6
Turn Chain 3
DC over to the first Chain 1 space. DC the first 2 chain 1 spaces together.
DC over to the next Chain 1 space. DC the next 2 Chain 1 spaces together.
DC in each stitch to the end of the row.
Row 7
Turn Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across row.
Row 8
Turn Chain 3
DC Chain 1 Two DC in the same stitch.
*Skip 2 stitches
2 DC chain 1 2 DC in next stitch*
Repeat *-* till end of row.
Slip stitch to beginning chain 3.

Row 9-10
Do not turn.
Slip stitch into first chain 1 space.
Chain 3, DC chain 1, 2 DC in same stitch.
2 DC, Chain 1, 2 DC in every chain 1 space across row.
Slip stitch to top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off and weave in ends.
You can add a decorative edge to bottom of shirt if you want.

Attach yarn to the top corner of shirt, chain 1 sc in evenly around the neck and down and up around the shirt opening. Slip stitch to beginning chain 1.
Turn chain 1.
SC in each stitch around.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Now add snaps, buttons, ties to the top of shirt and down the back.

Embellish the shirt as you want. Add a belt, buttons, etc.

Baby Bottle Cozy/Cover

More pictures to come.

Bottle Cozy/Cover

Cotton yarn
F hook

Round 1
Chain 4
12 DC in 4th chain from hook.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 2
Chain 1
2 SC in each stitch around.
Slip Stitch to beginning.
(If needed you can do more rounds to fit bottom of bottle-
Round 2a- 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next.  Continue around
Round 2b- 2 SC in first stitch, 1 SC in next 2 stitches.)

Round 3
Chain 2
1 HDC in each stitch around in front loops only.
Slip stitch to beginning.

Round 4
Chain 2
2 HDC in same stitch as chain 2.
*Skip 1 stitch, 3 HDC in next stitch.*
Repeat *-* around.
Slip stitch to the beginning.

Round 5
Chain 2
2 HDC in same stitch as chain 2.
*3 HDC in the middle stitch of the 3 HDC of the round before.*
Repeat *-* around.
Slip stitch to the beginning.

Continue Round 5 until you have the height you need for your bottle.

Fasten off.  Weave in end.

Tie-
Chain 50
Fasten off.  Pull ends tight.

Weave tie through top row.

Treat Bags

foam shapes from Hobby Lobby added

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Treat Bag-

2 Yarns and hook of choice


Sides make 2

Row 1-
Chain 16
HDC in 3rd chain from hook
HDC in each chain across

Row 2-
Turn, Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across Back loops only

Fasten off and weave in ends.


Front/Bottom/Back

Row 1
Chain 12
HDC in 3rd chain from hook
HDC in each chain across

Row 2-8
Turn, Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across

Row 9
Turn, Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across back loops only

Row 10
Turn, Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across front loops only

Row 11
Turn, Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across back loops only

Row 12-19
Turn, Chain 2
HDC in each stitch across

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew sides to front/bottom/back.
Make sure fold is towards the inside.
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Attach contrasting yarn at top corner
Chain 1
SC around the top evenly.

Chain 2
HDC in each stitch around.

Handles

Turn, Chain 1
SC in first 2 stitches, Chain 10, Skip to the last 2 stitches in row and sc in them.
SC each stitch of side.
SC in first 2 stitches of row, Chain 10 skip to the last 2 stitches in row and sc in them.
SC each stitch of side.
Slip stitch to beginning.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Halloween- orange, black, purple, yellow, green multi colors, etc.
Thanksgiving- multi fall colors, browns, golds, etc.
Christmas- red and green, purple and silver/grey, blue and silver/grey, Victorian Christmas colors, etc.
St. Patrick's- gold, green, white, black, etc.
St. Valentine's- pinks, reds, white, etc.
Easter- pastels, pinks, yellows, white, greens, etc.
Birthday themes
Baby shower- pinks, blues, greens, yellows, etc.