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Monday, September 27, 2010

Halloween CAL - Coasters

Pumpkin/Jack O' Lantern Coasters


Orange and Green Yarn  Black yarn optional
I hook
Yarn Needle


Orange yarn-
Chain 4


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


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


Fasten off. Weave in ends.






Attach green yarn to the top of pumpkin.


Single Crochet 4 stitches


Turn Chain 1
Single Crochet the 4 stitches


Turn Chain 1
Decrease Single Crochet 2 stitches twice


Turn Chain 1
Single Crochet the 2 stitches.


Fasten off.


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


Optional- Use black yarn to make eyes and mouth.








Pirate Skull Coasters
white & black yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


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


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


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


Use black yarn to make eyes and teeth spaces.






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


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


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




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


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


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


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




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


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


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




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


Make 8
4 evenly spaced on each side.






Ghost Coasters
White and Black yarn
I hook
Yarn Needle


White yarn-
Chain 4


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


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


Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Take black yarn and make eyes and mouth.






Mummy Coaster


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


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


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


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


Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Use black to make eyes and red to make mouth.






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


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


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


Fasten off Green yarn and attach black yarn.


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


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


Attach grey yarn to opposite side and make second bolt.






Witch's Frog Coasters


Green Black, and Red Yarn
Yarn needle


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


Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.


Use black to make eyes and red to make mouth.

Halloween CAL - Trick or Treat Bag

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

Bottom of Trick or Treat Bag:


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

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

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

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

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

Sunday, September 26, 2010

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.




 




Thursday, September 23, 2010

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.

Wednesday, September 8, 2010

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.