Scrappy Jack Pumpkins

 

Scrappy Jack pumpkins! These guys are so addicting and so easy to make! I know, I know, there are a bunch of pumpkin patterns out there already. So, why another one? Well, why not? I had a bunch of scrap yarn to use up and was inspired to make these tiny pumpkins that resemble the miniature Jack-B-Little pumpkins.

Aren’t they adorable?

I designed them to be super simple so they are a perfect project to sit and relax with.

Don’t be afraid to mix and match your yarns to use up even smaller bits.

 

Let’s do this!

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)

H hook
Small amount of worsted weight yarn.
Small twig
Poly-fil or stuffing of your choice
Very large needle

Starting chains do not count as a stitch in this pattern.

All stitches are worked into the back loop only. This helps to create a great textured look to your pumpkin.

Ch 3
R1) Hdc 10 in first chain made. (10 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch. Ch 2. Make sure to leave the beginning tail of yarn on the right side of the pumpkin. You will use it later to help tie off at the end.
R2) Hdc 2 into each stitch from the previous round. (20 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch. Ch 2.
R3) [Hdc 1 into first stitch, 2 into second stitch.] Repeat [] around. (30 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch, ch 2.
R4) [Hdc 1 into first stitch, 1 into second stitch, 2 into third stitch.] Repeat [] around. (40 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch, ch 2.
R5) Hdc into each stitch around. (40 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch, ch 2.
R6) Hdc into each stitch around. (40 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch, ch 2.
R7) [Hdc 1 into first stitch, 1 into second stitch. Hdc2tog in third and fourth stitch.] Repeat [] around. (30 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch, ch 2.
R8) [Hdc 1 into first stitch. Hdc2tog into second and third stitch.] Repeat [] around. (20 hdc) Join with a sl st to beginning stitch, ch 2.
R9) [Hdc2tog into first and second stitch.] Repeat [] around. (10 hdc) Finish off, leaving about a 40 inch tail.

Stuff the pumpkin. With a large needle and the tail of thread, stitch around the top of the pumpkin with in and out stitches, draw up tight.
Push the needle straight down through the center of the pumpkin, pull tight. Bring the yarn around the outside of the pumpkin and push the needle back down through the pumpkin. Pull tight. Repeat this process to make 4 equal sections. Then continue the process to create 2 sections out of each of those 4 sections. End with the yarn at the bottom of the pumpkin, and tie it in a knot together with your starting yarn end. Weave each end back up through the pumpkin to hide it, and trim the ends.

Glue a small piece of twig into the top of your pumpkin, and you are all done!

 

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Baby Bunting Blanket

 

So, where have I been? Well, summer happened, that’s where I’ve been! We started with a dry spring around here, but then it quickly started to rain, and it didn’t stop for days. Weeks, really. Flooding was happening everywhere, and the ground was a giant sponge. Every time we got 5 minutes of sunshine, everybody raced outside to mow their lawns and do any other yard work that they could. Because of all the rain, our planting season on the farm ran late, and then it was a mad dash to get everything in before it was to late to do it. I’ve had this blanket done for awhile, I just haven’t had the time to get it photographed and get the pattern written down on here.

 

About that. It had been so long since I finished the blanket that I almost lost track of what I did to make it. Panic! But no worries, here it is.

My finished blanket measured 32″ x 36″.

Supplies
9 oz. sport weight yarn (I used a vintage Wintuk yarn in colorway Taffy)
H/8 5mm Hook

Stitches used
Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Double Crochet (dc)

FDC 169 (multiple of 12 +1)
R1) Ch 4, skip first 2 dc, dc in next. [Ch 1, skip next st, dc in next] Repeat [] to the end of the row. Ch 3, turn.
R2) Skip first dc, dc in ch 1 space. [Ch 1, skip next st, dc in ch 1 space.] Repeat [] 4 times. {Dc in next st, dc in ch 1 space. Repeat [] 5 times} Repeat {} to the end of the row, dc in the last stitch. Ch 3, turn.
R3) Skip first dc, dc in next dc, dc in ch 1 space. [Ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in ch 1 space.] Repeat [] 3 times. {Dc in next 3 st, dc in ch 1 space. Repeat [] 4 times.} Repeat {} to last two stitches, dc in last two stitches. Ch 3, turn.
R4) Skip first dc, dc in next 2 dc, dc in ch 1 space. [Ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in ch 1 space.] Repeat [] 2 times. {Dc in next 5 dc, dc in ch 1 space. Repeat [] 3 times.} Repeat {} across to last 3 stitches, dc in last three stitches. Ch 3, turn.
R5) Skip first dc, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch 1 space. [Ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in ch 1 space.] Repeat [] one time. {Dc in next 7 dc, dc in ch 1 space. Repeat [] 2 times.} Repeat {} across to last 4 stitches, dc in last 4 stitches. Ch 3, turn.
R6) Skip first dc, dc in next 4 dc, dc in ch 1 space. Ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in ch 1 space. {Dc in next 9 dc, dc in ch 1 space, ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in ch 1 space.} Repeat {} across to last 5 stitches, dc in last 5 stitches. Ch 4, turn.
R7) Repeat row one.
R8) Skip first dc, dc in each st and ch 1 space across. Ch 3, turn.
R9) Skip first dc, dc in each st across. Ch 3, turn.
R10) Skip first dc, dc in each st across, ch 4, turn.

Repeat Rows 1-10 6 times.

Repeat Rows 1-9 one time. Do not finish off.

At the end of row 9, work one extra dc in the corner, then working down the side of the blanket, work 2 dc into the side of each st. Work one extra dc in the corner, then work one dc into each dc along the bottom. Work one extra dc in the corner, then working down the opposite side, work 2 dc into the side of each dc. Work one extra dc in the corner, join with sl st to the beginning ch. Finish off and weave in ends.

You may not reproduce or copy my pattern or images in any way. You may link to my pattern from another site. You may sell items made from my pattern as long as you give me credit.

Cotton Candy Socks

Well, spring finally happened and suddenly there is not nearly enough time for crocheting.  I’m not complaining though, this warm weather is lovely.

Today’s pattern is for these socks.  With their open stitch design, these are perfect for cool springtime evenings.  These are worked from the toe up, and then the heel is worked last.  I used an absolutely gorgeous yarn by Cascade Yarns.  It is listed as a worsted weight, but I think it seems closer to a #3 yarn.  I’m not sure what would be a good substitute, maybe a #3 that is on the heavier side.

Supplies
3.5 oz worsted weight yarn (I am using Cascade Yarns Cherub Aran in color 502.  This yarn is listed as a worsted weight, however, I would class it as a light worsted.)
H/5mm hook

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Double Crochet 2 Together (dc2tog)

Gauge
5 sc x 5 rows = 1″ x 1″

Ch 3
R1) In first chain made, work 12 dc. Join to first dc with a sl st.
R2) Ch 2, work 2 dc in each stitch around. (24 dc) Join to first dc with a sl st.
R3) Ch 2, [work 1 dc in first stitch, 2 dc in next stitch]. Repeat [ ] around. (36 dc) Join to first dc with a sl st.
R4) Ch 1, sc in first stitch, [ch 3, skip next two stitches, sc in next stitch.] Repeat [ ] around, ending with a ch 3, skip last two stitches and join to first sc with a sl st.
R5) Ch 4, dc in same stitch. Work {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc} in each sc around. Join with sl st to third ch of beginning ch 4.
R6) [Sc in ch 1 space, ch 3.] Repeat [ ] around, join with sl st to beginning sc.
R7-21) Repeat rounds 5 and 6 until you have 21 rounds.

Sock A
R22) Sc in ch 1 space, loosely ch 15. Skip next 3 v’s, [sc in next ch 1 space, ch 3.] Repeat [ ] around, join with sl st to beginning sc.

R23) Ch 4, dc in same stitch. [Skip next 3 chains, work {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc} in fourth chain.] Repeat [ ] two more times. Skip next 3 chain, {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc} in sc. Continue to work {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc} in each sc around. Join with sl st to ch 3 of beginning ch 4. 

Sock B

R22) [Sc in ch 1 space, ch 3] Repeat [ ] around, ending with a sc in the 8’th v. Ch 15 loosely, skip the last 3 v’s, and join with a sl st to the first sc.
R23) Ch 4, dc in same stitch. {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc} in each sc around. [Skip first 3 chains of ch 15, {1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc}] Repeat [ ] two more times. Join with sl st to third ch of beginning ch 4.

Continue for both socks.
R24-31) Continue to work repeats of rounds 6, then 5, ending with a round 5 repeat. (You can make your socks longer by continuing to repeat rounds 6, then 5, until you reach the length you like, making sure to end with a round 5 repeat.)
R32) Ch 1, sc in first stitch, work 1 sc for each ch 1 space and dc around. (36 sc) Join with sl st to beginning sc.
R33-36) Ch 1, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to beginning sc.
Finish off.

To make the heel
R1) Join with sl st to one corner of the heel opening. Ch 2, and work 26 dc evenly around. Join with sl st to beginning dc.
R2) Ch 2, dc2tog in same stitch and next stitch, dc in next 9 stitches, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 9 stitches, dc2tog. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R3) Ch 2, dc2tog in same stitch and next stitch, dc in next 7 stitches, dc2tog, dc2tog, dc in next 7 stitches, dc2tog. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
Finish off, leaving a long tail. Turn sock inside out and with needle and long tail, stitch the heel seam together, stitching through the inside loops closest to each other.
Finish off, weave in all ends, turn sock right side out, and wear!

You may not reproduce or copy my pattern or images in any way. You may link to my pattern from another site. You may sell items made from my pattern as long as you give me credit.

Bicycle Tote

I’ve been seeing bicycles pop up on all kinds of things- pillows, wall art, figurines, and yep, tote bags.  I thought it would be fun to do a crochet version of a bicycle motif bag.  Bicycles make me think of summer and sunshine and all things warm and happy.  We need that here today because it is snowing!  Again.  It didn’t snow all winter long but now that it is spring and all the flowers and trees are blooming it keeps snowing.  Oh well, sit inside and crochet this bag and warm days will come soon.

Supplies
1 1/2 skeins Loops & Threads Impeccable in Heather (4.5 oz skein)
1/2 skein Loops & Threads Impeccable in Black
J/6mm hook
18″ x 26″ fabric for lining

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)

Front Panel

Right handed version
With heather, ch 55
R1) Sc in second chain from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (54 stitches)
R2) Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn.
R3-14) Repeat row 2.
R15) Sc 13, with black, sc 5, with heather, sc 18, with black, sc 5, with heather, sc 13, ch 1, turn.
R16) Sc heather 11, black 3, heather 3, black 3, heather 14, black 3, heather 3, black 2, heather 12, ch 1, turn.
R17) Sc heather 11, black 1, heather 7, black 2, heather 2, black 2, heather 8, black 2, heather 7, black 2, heather 10. Ch 1, turn.
R18) Sc heather 10, black 1, heather 9, black 2, heather 7, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 9, black 1, heather 10. Ch 1, turn.
R19) Sc heather 10, black 1, heather 10, black 1, heather 2, black 3, heather 5, black 2, heather 9, black 2, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R20) Sc heather 9, black 1, heather 11, black 1, heather 5, black 4, heather 1, black 1, heather 10, black 2, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R21) Sc heather 9, black 2, heather 4, black 12, heather 5, black 1, heather 4, black 2, heather 5, black 1, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R22) Sc heather 9, black 1, heather 7, black 1, heather 3, black 1, heather 4, black 4, heather 2, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 5, black 2, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R23) Sc heather 9, black 2, heather 5, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 2, black 1, heather 1, black 1, heather 1, black 1, heather 3, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 6, black 2, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R24) Sc heather 10, black 1, heather 7, black 1, heather 1, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 2, black 1, heather 2, black 1, heather 1, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 6, black 1, heather 10. Ch 1, turn
R25) Sc heather 10, black 2, heather 5, black 1, heather 1, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 6, black 2, heather 1, black 3, heather 6, black 2, heather 10. Ch 1, turn.
R26) Sc heather 11, black 3, heather 3, black 3, heather 1, black 2, heather 8, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 4, black 3, heather 11. Ch 1, turn.
R27) Sc heather 12, black 8, heather 2, black 1, heather 9, black 9, heather 13. Ch 1, turn.
R28) Sc heather 19, black 2, heather 11, black 1, heather 1, black 1, heather 19. Ch 1, turn.
R29) Sc heather 20, black 2, heather 11, black 1, heather 20. Ch 1, turn.
R30) Sc heather 20, black 14, heather 20. Ch 1, turn.
R31) Sc heather 20, black 1, heather 11, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 17. Ch 1, turn.
R32) Sc heather 16, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 11, black 2, heather 19. Ch 1, turn.
R33) Sc heather 18, black 5, heather 9, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 16. Ch 1, turn.
R34) Sc heather 17, black 6, heather 8, black 5, heather 18. Ch 1, turn.
R35-48) Repeat row 2. Finish off.

Left handed version
With heather, ch 55
R1) Sc in second chain from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (54 stitches)
R2) Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn.
R3-14) Repeat row 2.
R15) Sc 13, with black, sc 5, with heather, sc 18, with black, sc 5, with heather, sc 13, ch 1, turn.
R16) Sc heather 12, black 2, heather 3, black 3, heather 14, black 3, heather 3, black 3, heather 11, ch 1, turn.
R17) Sc heather 10, black 2, heather 7, black 2, heather 8, black 2, heather 2, black 2, heather 7, black 1, heather 11. Ch 1, turn.
R18) Sc heather 10, black 1, heather 9, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 7, black 2, heather 9, black 1, heather 10. Ch 1, turn.
R19) Sc heather 9, black 2, heather 9, black 2, heather 5, black 3, heather 2, black 1, heather 10, black 1, heather 10. Ch 1, turn.
R20) Sc heather 9, black 2, heather 10, black 1, heather 1, black 4, heather 5, black 1, heather 11, black 1, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R21) Sc heather 9, black 1, heather 5, black 2, heather 4, black 1, heather 5, black 12, heather 4, black 2, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R22) Sc heather 9, black 2, heather 5, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 2, black 4, heather 4, black 1, heather 3, black 1, heather 7, black 1, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R23) Sc heather 9, black 2, heather 6, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 3, black 1, heather 1, black 1, heather 1, black 1, heather 2, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 5, black 2, heather 9. Ch 1, turn.
R24) Sc heather 10, black 1, heather 6, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 1, black 1, heather 2, black 1, heather 2, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 1, black 1, heather 7, black 1, heather 10. Ch 1, turn
R25) Sc heather 10, black 2, heather 6, black 3, heather 1, black 2, heather 6, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 1, black 1, heather 5, black 2, heather 10. Ch 1, turn.
R26) Sc heather 11, black 3, heather 4, black 2, heather 2, black 1, heather 8, black 2, heather 1, black 3, heather 3, black 3, heather 11. Ch 1, turn.
R27) Sc heather 13, black 9, heather 9, black 1, heather 2, black 8, heather 12. Ch 1, turn.
R28) Sc heather 19, black 1, heather 1, black 1, heather 11, black 2, heather 19. Ch 1, turn.
R29) Sc heather 20, black 1, heather 11, black 2, heather 20. Ch 1, turn.
R30) Sc heather 20, black 14, heather 20. Ch 1, turn.
R31) Sc heather 17, black 1, heather 2, black 2, heather 11, black 1, heather 20. Ch 1, turn.
R32) Sc heather 19, black 2, heather 11, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 16. Ch 1, turn.
R33) Sc heather 16, black 1, heather 4, black 1, heather 9, black 5, heather 18. Ch 1, turn.
R34) Sc heather 18, black 5, heather 8, black 6, heather 17. Ch 1, turn.
R35-48) Repeat row 2.

Back Panel
With heather, ch 55
R1) Sc in second ch and each ch across, ch 1, turn. (54 sc)
R2 Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn.
R3-48) Repeat row 2.

Sides/bottom strip
With heather, ch 9
R1) Sc in second ch and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (8 sc)
R2) Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn.

R3-150) Repeat row 2. 

Assembly

Line up side/bottom strip evenly around sides and bottom of front panel. With a large needle and yarn, whip stitch together all the way around. Repeat for the back panel.

Handles (make 2)
R1)On front panel, with black, in 6’th stitch from side of tote, join with sl st, ch 1, and sc in same stitch and next 5 stitches. Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
R2) Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn.
R3-95) Repeat row 2.
On opposite side of front panel, beginning in 11’th stitch from side and working toward side, join handle with sl st across. Finish off.
Repeat for back panel.

Lining the tote
Cut a piece of fabric 18″ wide and 26″ tall. Fold in half, right sides together, so that piece measures 18″ x 13″. Sew up 13″ sides.
On bottom, sew a 2″ gusset on each side. On top, sew a 1 inch hem.
Place lining inside of tote and hand stitch into place around top of fabric.

You may not reproduce or copy my pattern or images in any way. You may link to my pattern from another site. You may sell items made from my pattern as long as you give me credit.

Wooly Sheep Pillow

 

In my day job, I am an antique dealer, and where there are antiques, there is often primitive decor.  I had the idea the other day to try and bring the primitive look to crochet.  That project is still in the works, but this one has a bit of the primitive look to it as well.

I’m not sure if I will have time to get any St. Patrick’s Day projects worked up, but this one kind of works for that.  It’s green at least!  And there is a sheep.  Sheep seem sort of Irish like, don’t they.  Yes?  No?  Either way, here it is.

The instructions as given are to make the sheep facing as shown.  If you want your sheep to face the opposite direction, work the instructions for the opposite hand (if you are right handed, work the left handed instructions and vice versa).

Supplies
6-7 oz. sage green worsted weight yarn
1 oz. white worsted weight yarn (I used a chenille style yarn for the woolly texture.)
Small amount of black worsted weight yarn
Small scrap of tan worsted weight yarn
J/6 mm hook
17″ x 14″ pillow form (mini tutorial for how to make your own custom pillow form coming soon- stay tuned!) Update- the instructions for the pillow form are here.

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet (dc)
Foundation Double Crochet (fdc)

Right handed version:
R1) With green, fdc 54, ch 2, turn.
R2) Dc in second stitch and each stitch across, ch 2, turn.
R3-4) Repeat row 2.
R5) Dc in second stitch and next 16 stitches. Switch to black, dc in next 4 stitches. [With green, dc in next 2 stitches, with black, dc in next 4.] Repeat [ ] two more times. With green, dc in remaining 14 stitches. Ch 2, turn.
R6) Dc in second stitch and next 12 stitches. With black, dc in next 4. [With green, dc in next two, with black, dc in next 4.] Repeat between [ ] two more times. With green, dc in remaining 18 stitches.
R7) Repeat row 5.
R8) Dc in second stitch and next 8 stitches. With white, dc in next 32 stitches. With green, dc in last 12 stitches. (At this point I found it helpful to work with two balls of green so I did not have to carry the yarn all the way across the body of the sheep.) Ch 2, turn.
R9) Dc in second stitch and next 8 stitches. With white, dc in next 36 stitches. With green, dc in last 8. Ch 2, turn.
R10) Dc in second stitch and next 6 stitches. With white, dc in next 38. With green, dc in last 8. Ch 2, turn.
R11) Dc in second stitch and next 4. With white, dc in next 42. With green, dc in last 6. Ch 2, turn.
R12-13) Repeat row 11.
R14) Dc in second stitch and next 4 stitches. With white, dc in next 12, with black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 26. With green, dc in last 6. Ch 2, turn.
R15) Dc in second stitch and next 6. With white, dc in next 22, with black, dc in next 8, with white, dc in next 10. With green, dc in last 6, ch 2, turn.
R16) Dc in second stitch and next 6. With white, dc in next 6, with black, dc in next 12, with white, dc in next 18. With green, dc in last 10, ch 2, turn.
R17) Dc in second stitch and next 10. With white, dc in next 16, with black, dc in next 4, with tan, dc in next 4, with black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 4. With green, dc in last 10, ch 2, turn.
R18) Dc in second stitch and next 12 stitches. With black, dc in next 12 stitches. With green, dc in last 28 stitches, ch 2, turn.
R19) Dc in second stitch and next 20. With black, dc in next 4, with green, dc in next 2, with black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 4, with black, dc in next 4, with green, dc in next 2, with black, dc in next 4. With green, dc in last 8, ch 2, turn.
R20) Dc in second stitch and next 8. With black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 12, with black, dc in next 4. With green, dc in last 24, ch 2, turn.
R21) Dc in second stitch and next 28. With white, dc in next 8. With green, dc in last 16, ch 2, turn.
R22-25) Repeat row 2. Finish off.

Left handed version:
R1) With green, fdc 54, ch 2, turn.
R2) Dc in second stitch and each stitch across, ch 2, turn.
R3-4) Repeat row 2.
R5) Dc in second stitch and next 12 stitches. Switch to black, dc in next 4 stitches. [With green, dc in next 2 stitches, with black, dc in next 4.] Repeat [ ] two more times. With green, dc in remaining 18 stitches. Ch 2, turn.
R6) Dc in second stitch and next 16 stitches. With black, dc in next 4. [With green, dc in next two, with black, dc in next 4.] Repeat between [ ] two more times. With green, dc in remaining 14 stitches.
R7) Repeat row 5.
R8) Dc in second stitch and next 10 stitches. With white, dc in next 32 stitches. With green, dc in last 10 stitches. (At this point I found it helpful to work with two balls of green so I did not have to carry the yarn all the way across the body of the sheep.) Ch 2, turn.
R9) Dc in second stitch and next 6 stitches. With white, dc in next 36 stitches. With green, dc in last 10. Ch 2, turn.
R10) Dc in second stitch and next 6 stitches. With white, dc in next 38. With green, dc in last 8. Ch 2, turn.
R11) Dc in second stitch and next 4. With white, dc in next 42. With green, dc in last 6. Ch 2, turn.
R12-13) Repeat row 11.
R14) Dc in second stitch and next 4 stitches. With white, dc in next 26, with black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 12. With green, dc in last 6. Ch 2, turn.
R15) Dc in second stitch and next 6. With white, dc in next 10, with black, dc in next 8, with white, dc in next 22. With green, dc in last 8, ch 2, turn.
R16) Dc in second stitch and next 8. With white, dc in next 18, with black, dc in next 12, with white, dc in next 6. With green, dc in last 8, ch 2, turn.
R17) Dc in second stitch and next 8. With white, dc in next 4, with black, dc in next 4, with tan, dc in next 4, with black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 16. With green, dc in last 12, ch 2, turn.
R18) Dc in second stitch and next 26 stitches. With black, dc in next 12 stitches. With green, dc in last 14 stitches, ch 2, turn.
R19) Dc in second stitch and next 6. With black, dc in next 4, with green, dc in next 2, with black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 4, with black, dc in next 4, with green, dc in next 2, with black, dc in next 4. With green, dc in last 22, ch 2, turn.
R20) Dc in second stitch and next 22. With black, dc in next 4, with white, dc in next 12, with black, dc in next 4. With green, dc in last 10, ch 2, turn.
R21) Dc in second stitch and next 14. With white, dc in next 8. With green, dc in last 30, ch 2, turn.
R22-25) Repeat row 2. Finish off.

Back of pillow- with green
R1) Fdc 54, ch 2, turn.
R2) Dc in second stitch and each stitch across, ch 2, turn.
R3-25) Repeat row 2. Do not finish off.

Weave in or knot together all ends as necessary. Place front and back wrong sides together. Continuing with yarn from back of pillow, ch 1, sc through both layers of pillow evenly around 3 sides. Insert pillow form and sc remaining side together. Slip stitch to beginning stitch. Finish off and weave in remaining end.

You may not reproduce or copy my pattern or images in any way. You may link to my pattern from another site. You may sell items made from my pattern as long as you give me credit.

Diamond Motif Sweater for Barbie

 

This pretty little sweater will get your favorite Barbie all dressed up and ready for spring.  Any #1 weight yarn can be used to create this sweater.

*This pattern assumes you have knowledge of how to do color changes and carry yarn.

Supplies
Fingering Yarn/Sock Yarn/#1 Weight Yarn
0/3.25mm Steel Hook
Hook and Eye Closure

Stitches Used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog)
Double Crochet (dc)
Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)

In this pattern, the beginning chains do not count as stitches. All stitches are worked in the back loop only unless otherwise indicated.

Ch 34. Join to first ch to create loop.
R1) Ch 2, Dc in each ch around. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R2) Ch 2, Work 1 fpdc, then 1 bpdc. Repeat around. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R3) Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R4) Ch 1, sc in first 16 stitches, with green, work sc in the next two stitches. Sc in last 16 stitches with white. Join to beginning stitch with sl st.
R5) Ch 1, sc 15 stitches with white, 4 stitches with green, 15 stitches with white. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R6) Ch 1, sc 14 stitches with white, 2 stitches with green, 2 stitches with white, 2 stitches with green,14 stitches with green. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R7) Ch 1, sc 13 stitches with white, 2 stitches with green, 4 stitches with white, 2 stitches with green, 13 stitches with white. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R8) Ch 1, sc 13 stitches with white, 1 stitch with green, 2 stitches with white, 1 stitch with green, 13 stitches with white. Join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R9) Repeat row 8.
R10) Repeat row 7.
R11) Repeat row 6.
R12) Repeat row 5.
R13) Repeat row 4.
R14) Sc in first 6 stitches, ch 8, skip 4 stitches, sc in next 14 stitches, ch 8, skip 4 stitches, sc in last 6 stitches. Do not join. Ch 2, turn.
R15)  Working in both loops, hdc in each stitch and chain around. (42 stitches) Ch 2, turn.
R16) Hdc in first two stitches. Hdc2tog in next two stitches. *Hdc in next 5 stitches, hdc2tog in next two stitches.* Repeat between *’s around, ending with 3 hdc. (36 stitches) Ch 2, turn.
R17)  Working in both loops, hdc in first stitch, hdc2tog in next two stitches. *Hdc in next 3 stitches, then hdc2tog in next two stitches.* Repeat between *’s around, ending with hdc in last two stitches. Ch 1, turn. (29 stitches)
R18) Sc in each stitch around. Finish off.
R18) With color green, and working in both loops, work 2 sc, 2 sctog, 4 sc, 2 sctog, 1 sc, 2 sctog, 4 sc, 2 sctog, 2 sc. Finish off.

Sleeve- sleeve is worked in both loops.
For sleeve, with white, join in 3’rd stitch of 4 stitches skipped earlier, ch 1, sc in same stitch and next stitch, sc in side of first row, hdc in side of next row, hdc in back loop of each ch (8 hdc), hdc in side of row, sc in side of next row, sc in last two stitches, join with sl st to first stitch, finish off.
Repeat for other side.
Weave in ends. Attach a hook and eye fastener at back neck opening.

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