Black Cat Pillow

 

Available here is a pattern for a crocheted cat pillow.  This pillow paired with my boo pillow is a cute little set for fall. I'm including instructions for both right and left handed crocheters.  If you would like to have a matching pair of pillows with mirrored images, work one in your normal hand and one in the opposite hand.

Stitches used

Foundation Double Crochet (FDC)

Double Crochet (DC)

Chain (Ch)

Single Crochet (SC)

Slip Stitch (Sl St)

Supplies

Cream worsted weight yarn 5 oz. (C in pattern)

Rust worsted weight yarn 1 oz. (R in pattern)

Black worsted weight yarn 1 oz. (B in pattern)

H/8 5mm hook

16" pillow form

Row 1 is worked in FDC, all following rows are worked in DC. All rows begin with a Ch 3 as the first stitch.  Instructions row by row will only show the count for each color worked.  This pattern requires you to know how to crochet graphed patterns and switch colors.

Each row is a total of 60 stitches including the chain 3.  Pillow should be close to 16" finished square, but does not need to be exact.  

Right Hand Version

R1)  R6, C4, R40, C4, R6

R2)  R4, C52, R4

R3)  R2, C2, R6, C40, R6, C2, R2

R4)  C4, R2, C2, R2, C10, B4, C14, B4, C8, R2, C2, R2, C4

R5)  C4, R4, C8, B4, C14, B4, C14, R4, C4

R6)  R2, C8, R2, C10, B4, C14, B4, C4, R2, C8, R2

R7)  R2, C14, B4, C14, B4, C20, R2

R8)  R2, C18, B6, C14, B4, C14, R2

R9)  R2, C14, B6, C12, B6, C18, R2

R10)  R2, C18, B8, C10, B6, C14, R2

R11)  R2, C14, B6, C10, B10, C16, R2

R12)  R2, C10, B18, C6, B10, C12, R2

R13)  R2, C12, B36, C8, R2

R14)  R2, C8, B36, C12, R2

R15)  R2, C10, B32, R2, B2, C10, R2

R16)  R2, C10, B10, C2, B24, C10, R2

R17)  R2, C8, B6, C2, B16, C6, B6, C12, R2

R18)  R2, C12, B4, C8, B16, C4, B4, C8, R2

R19)  R2, C8, B4, C6, B12, C12, B2, C12, R2

R20)  R2, C26, B10, C6, B4, C10, R2

R21)  R2, C12, B4, C6, B6, C28, R2

R22)  R2, C38, B4, C14, R2

R23)  R2, C16, B4, C36, R2

R24)  R2, C36, B4, C16, R2

R25)  R2, C8, R2, C6, B4, C26, R2, C8, R2

R26)  C4, R4, C30, B4, C10, R4, C4

R27)  C4, R2, C2, R2, C4, B6, C30, R2, C2, R2, C4

R28)  R2, C2, R6, C40, R6, C2, R2

R29)  R4, C52, R4

R30)  R6, C4, R40, C4, R6

Finish off.

Left Hand Version

R1)  R6, C4, R40, C4, R6

R2)  R4, C52, R4

R3)  R2, C2, R6, C40, R6, C2, R2

R4)  C4, R2, C2, R2, C8, B4, C14, B4, C10, R2, C2, R2, C4

R5)  C4, R4, C14, B4, C14, B4, C8, R4, C4

R6)  R2, C8, R2, C4, B4, C14, B4, C10, R2, C8, R2

R7)  R2, C20, B4, C14, B4, C14, R2

R8)  R2, C14, B4, C14, B6, C18, R2

R9)  R2, C18, B6, C12, B6, C14, R2

R10)  R2, C14, B6, C10, B8. C18, R2

R11)  R2, C16, B10, C10, B6, C14, R2

R12)  R2, C12, B10, C6, B18, C10, R2

R13)  R2, C8, B36, C12, R2

R14)  R2, C12, B36, C8, R2

R15)  R2, C10, B2, R2, B32, C10, R2

R16)  R2, C10, B24, C2, B10, C10, R2

R17)  R2, C12, B6, C6, B16, C2, B6, C8, R2

R18)  R2, C8, B4, C4, B16, C8, B4, C12, R2

R19)  R2, C12, B2, C12, B12, C6, B4, C8, R2

R20)  R2, C10, B4, C6, B10, C26, R2

R21)  R2, C28, B6, C6, B4, C12, R2

R22)  R2, C14, B4, C38, R2

R23)  R2, C36, B4, C16, R2

R24)  R2, C16, B4, C36, R2

R25)  R2, C8, R2, C26, B4, C6, R2, C8, R2

R26)  C4, R4, C10, B4, C30, R4, C4

R27)  C4, R2, C2, R2, C30, B6, C4, R2, C2, R2, C4

R28)  R2, C2, R6, C40, R6, C2, R2

R29)  R4, C52, R4

R30)  R6, C4, R40, C4, R6

Finish off.

Back of Pillow

R1)  R6, C4, R40, C4, R6

R2)  R4, C52, R4

R3)  R2, C2, R6, C40, R6, C2, R2

R4)  C4, R2, C2, R2, C40, R2, C2, R2, C4

R5)  C4, R4, C44, R4, C4

R6)  R2, C8, R2, C36, R2, C8, R2

R7-24)  R2, C56, R2

R25)  R2, C8, R2, C36, R2, C8, R2

R26)  C4, R4, C44, R4, C4

R27)  C4, R2, C2, R2, C40, R2, C2, R2, C4

R28)  R2, C2, R6, C40, R6, C2, R2

R29)  R4, C52, R4

R30)  R6, C4, R40, C4, R6

Finnish off.

With front and back pieces wrong sides together, Sc 62 up one side (60 stitches plus one extra at each corner), repeat across the top, repeat down the other side.  Insert pillow form and repeat across bottom edge.  Sl st to beginning stitch.  Finish off and tuck in end.

Boo Pillow instructions can be found here.

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.

Boo Pillow

 

Today I'm sharing instructions to make this cute little boo pillow.  I'm including instructions for both right and left handed crocheters.  Finished pillow measures 12" X 16".

Stitched used

Foundation Single Crochet (FSC)

Back Loop Single Crochet (BLSC)

Chain (Ch)

Slip Stitch (Sl St)

Supplies

Rust Worsted Weight Yarn 3 oz. (R in pattern)

Cream Worsted Weight Yarn 1 oz. (C in pattern)

Black Worsted Weight Yarn 1 oz. (B in pattern)

I/9 5.25mm hook

12" x 16" pillow form

Row 1 is worked in FSC, all following rows are worked in BLSC. All rows are finished with a Sl St to beginning stitch of row and Ch 1. Instructions row by row will only show the count for each color worked.  This pattern requires you to know how to crochet graphed patterns and switch colors.

Each row is a total of 100 stitches and pattern is worked in the round.  When folded together, width of pillow should be close to 16" and finished height should be close to 12", but does not need to be exact.

Right Handed Version

R1) R25, C9, R18, C6, R12, C5, R25

R2) R25, C9, R19, C4, R14, C4, R25

R3) R25, C8, R7, C4, R27, C4, R25

R4) R26, C7, R5, C7, R28, C2, R25

R5) R27, C4, R7, C8, R13, C6, R35

R6) R37, C10, R11, C8, R34

R7) R37, C10, R10, C10, R33

R8) R31, B6, C10, R1, B5, R4, C5, B10, R28

R9) R29, B10, C7, B9, R2, C4, B12, R27

R10) R28, B12, C5, B11, R1, C4, B12, R27

R11) R28, B13, C3, B13, C3, B13, R27

R12) R27, B5, R4, B5, C2, R1, B5, R3, B5, R1, C2, B5, C1, R2, B5, R27

R13) R27, B4, R6, B4, R2, B5, R5, B5, R1, C1, B5, R3, B5, R27

R14) R27, B4, R6, B4, R2, B5, R5, B5, R2, B4, R5, B4, R27

R15) R27, B4, R6, B4, R2, B5, R5, B5, R2, B4, R5, B4, R27

R16) R27, B4, R6, B4, R2, B5, R5, B5, R2, B5, R3, B5, R27

R17) R27, B5, R4, B5, R3, B5, R3, B5, R3, B5, R3, B5, R27

R18) R28, B13, R3, B13, R3, B13, R27

R19) R28, B12, R5, B11, R5, B12, R27

R20) R29, B10, R7, B9, C1, R6, B11, R27

R21) R31, C1, B4, C2, R11, B3, C5, R6, B10, R27

R22) R30, C9, R9, C10, R8, C3, B4, C1, R26

R23) R30, C9, R9, C10, R7, C4, B4, C2, R25

R24) R29, C10, R9, C10, R7, C4, B4, C2, R25

R25) R29, C10, R9, C10, R7, C5, B2, C3, R25

R26) R30, C9, R9, C9, R8, C10, R25

R27) R30, C9, R10, C8, R8, C9, R26

R28) R31, C7, R5, C2, R5, C6, R9, C9, R26

R29) R33, C3, R5, C6, R12, C3, R4, C7, R27

R30) R40, C8, R10, C6, R4, C3, R29

Left Handed Version

R1) R25, C5, R12, C6, R18, C9, R25

R2) R25, C4, R14, C4, R19, C9, R25

R3) R25, C4, R27, C4, R7, C8, R25

R4) R25, C2, R28, C7, R5, C7, R26

R5) R35, C6, R13, C8, R7, C4, R27

R6) R34, C8, R11, C10, R37

R7) R33, C10, R10, C10, R37

R8) R28, B10, C5, R4, B5, R1, C10, B6, R31

R9) R27, B12, C4, R2, B9, C7, B10, R29

R10) R27, B12, C4, R1, B11, C5, B12, R28

R11) R27, B13, C3, B13, C3, B13, R28

R12) R27, B5, R2, C1, B5, C2, R1, B5, R3, B5, R1, C2, B5, R4, B5, R27

R13) R27, B5, R3, B5, C1, R1, B5, R5, B5, R2, B4, R6, B4, R27

R14) R27, B4, R5, B4, R2, B5, R5, B5, R2, B4, R6, B4, R27

R15) R27, B4, R5, B4, R2, B5, R5, B5, R2, B4, R6, B4, R27

R16) R27, B5, R3, B5, R2, B5, R5, B5, R2, B4, R6, B4, R27

R17) R27, B5, R3, B5, R3, B5, R3, B5, R3, B5, R4, B5, R27

R18) R27, B13, R3, B13, R3, B13, R28

R19) R27, B12, R5, B11, R5, B12, R28

R20) R27, B11, R6, C1, B9, R7, B10, R29

R21) R27, B10, R6, C5, B3, R11, C2, B4, C1, R31

R22) R26, C1, B4, C3, R8, C10, R9, C9, R30

R23) R25, C2, B4, C4, R7, C10, R9, C9, R30

R24) R25, C2, B4, C4, R7, C10, R9, C10, R29

R25) R25, C3, B2, C5, R7, C10, R9, C10, R29

R26) R25, C10, R8, C9, R9, C9, R30

R27) R26, C9, R8, C8, R10, C9, R30

R28) R26, C9, R9, C6, R5, C2, R5, C7, R31

R29) R27, C7, R4, C3, R12, C6, R5, C3, R33

R30) R29, C3, R4, C6, R10, C8, R40

Finish off. 

 Place pillow so that joining stitches are at center back, with 25 rust stitches on either side.  Fold between the 25'th and the 26'th stitch on each side.  Cut a length of the rust yarn, and using a large needle, sew the top edges together, sewing through the back loops only.  Tie off yarn and tuck in ends.  Insert pillow form and sew up the bottom seam in the same way.

Cat pillow instructions available here.

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.

Valentines Heart Sweater for Barbie

 

I’ve got one more Barbie sweater coming at you for Valentines Day!  This one is a short sleeve style with white trim, a tie closure in the back, and a big white heart on the front.

Again, this pattern assumes that you have knowledge of how to change colors and carry yarn.

Stitches used
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)
Double Crochet (dc)

Supplies
#1/Fingering weight yarn in white and red
0/3.25 steel hook

Ch 33, join with sl st to beginning ch. Ch 2.
R1) Dc in each ch around, join with sl st to beginning stitch.
R2) Ch 1, sc in first 16 stitches, join white and sc 1, pick up red and sc in last 16 stitches. Join with sl st to beginning st, ch 1, turn.
R3) Skip joining stitch, sc in next 15 stitches, pick up white and sc 3 stitches, pick up red and sc in last 15 stitches. Join with sl st to beginning st, ch 1, turn.
R4) Skip joining stitch, sc in next 14 stitches, pick up white and sc 5 stitches, pick up red and sc in last 14 stitches. Join with sl st to beginning st, ch 1, turn.
R5) Skip joining stitch, sc in next 13 stitches, pick up white and sc 7 stitches, pick up red and sc in last 13 stitches. Join with sl st to beginning st, ch 1, turn.
R6) Skip joining stitch, sc in next 12 stitches, pick up white and sc 9 stitches, pick up red and sc in last 12 stitches. Join with sl st to beginning st, ch 1, turn.
R7) Repeat row 6.
R8) Repeat row 6.
R9) Skip joining stitch, sc in next 13 stitches, pick up white and sc 3 stitches, pick up red and sc 1 stitch, pick up white and sc 3 stitches, pick up red and sc in last 13 stitches. Join with sl st to beginning st. Do not turn.
R10) Ch 2, dc in each stitch around, working 1 extra stitch at back opening of sweater for a total of 34 stitches. Do not turn.
R11) Ch 1, 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. Ch 1, turn.
R12) Work 1 sc and 1 dc in first stitch, skip next stitch. Continue around, ending with a sc and dc worked in joining stitch of previous row. Ch 1, turn.
R13) Work 1 sc and 1 dc in first stitch, skip next two stitches. Continue around, finish off.
R14) Join white, sc in each stitch around, finish off.  Leave long tails on each end and use to tie sweater at neckline.

Sleeve
Join red with sl st in bottom center of sleeve hole. Ch 1, work 3 sc, 10 dc, and 3 sc evenly around. Join with sl st to beginning st and finish off.
Join white at bottom center. Ch 1, sc in same space and next space. Sc2tog in next 2 spaces. [Sc in next 2 spaces, sc2tog in next 2 spaces.] Repeat [ ] around. (12 stitches) Join with sl st to beginning stitch and finish off.
Repeat for opposite sleeve.

Trim at bottom of sweater
Working in back loops at bottom, join white with sl st at back of sweater, ch 1. In same place, work 1 sc and 1 dc, skip next stitch. Work 1 sc and 1 dc in next stitch, skip next stitch. Repeat around, ending with a sc and dc in last stitch, join with sl st to beginning st. Fasten off.

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.

Hearts and Darts Hat

It’s getting to be that time of year again when all things heart and pink and chocolate are plentiful. In the spirit of the season, I bring you the Hearts and Darts Hat. Although I had Valentine’s Day on the brain when I created it, I think it is cute enough to wear any time.

The yarns that I used for this hat are discontinued but do seem to still be available at a number of online stores. Of course you can always substitute something else if you so desire, I just like to let you know when I use a specific brand.

This hat is sized for an adult woman.  If you need to adjust the size of the hat a bit, changing the stitch count will not work with this hat as the pattern is a repeat of 16 stitches.  You will need to change your hook size.

Supplies
(1) Queensland Leche’ in White (50g/109 yds) or 1.5 oz of a similar worsted weight yarn
(1) Plymouth Yarn Suri Merino in Pink (50g/110 yds) or 1.5 oz of a similar worsted weight yarn
H/8 5mm hook
Optional pom pom
Large Needle

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

Hat Brim
With white yarn, ch 6.
R1) Sc in second ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (5 sc)
R2) Blsc in each stitch across. Ch 1, turn.
R3-80) Repeat row 2.
Bring the two short ends together, making sure to not twist, and join with a sl st.

Hat Body
Join pink yarn and ch 1, but do not cut white yarn.
R1. Sc in the end of each row evenly around, carrying the white yarn and working over it, for a total of 80 sc. Join with sl st to beginning sc. Ch 1.

All remaining stitches will be sc worked in the back loop only. Only the color count and changes will be given from this point on. All rounds end with a sl st to join and ch 1.

R2) [2 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R3) [2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 2 pink, 7 white] Repeat [] around.
R4) [2 pink, 5 white, 2 pink, 7 white] Repeat [] around.
R5) [3 pink, 3 white, 4 pink, 5 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R6) [4 pink, 1 white, 6 pink, 3 white, 2 pink] Repeat [] around.
R7) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R8) [4 pink, 1 white, 11 pink] Repeat [] around.
R9) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R10) [4 pink, 1 white, 6 pink, 3 white, 2 pink] Repeat [] around.
R11) [4 pink, 1 white, 5 pink, 5 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R12) [4 pink, 1 white, 4 pink, 7 white] Repeat [] around.
R13) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R14) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R15) [1 pink, 7 white, 4 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R16) [2 pink, 5 white, 5 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R17) [3 pink, 3 white, 6 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R18) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R19) [12 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R20) [4 pink, 1 white, 7 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R21) [3 pink, 3 white, 6 pink, 1 white, 3 pink] Repeat [] around.
R22) [2 pink, 5 white, 4 pink, 3 white, 2 pink] Repeat [] around.
R23) [1 pink, 7 white, 2 pink, 5 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R24) [1 pink, 7 white, 2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R25) [2 pink, 2 white, 1 pink, 2 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 3 pink, 1 white, 1 pink] Repeat [] around.
R26) It is no longer necessary to carry the white. 80 pink.
R27-30) 80 pink.
Finish off, leaving a long tail. Use a large needle to stitch in and out around the last row of sc all the way around, pull up tight. Make a couple of stitches to close up the hole completely, and tie off.

You may have enough remaining white yarn to make a pom pom, or you can use a purchased one, or leave it without.

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.
 

Heart Table Runner

 

(Originally published Feb 8, 2018) Valentines Day is just around the corner and, while most of us don’t decorate all that much, why not whip up a pretty table runner for the occasion?  I found this graph the other day while I was wandering around on pinterest.  It’s designed to be a bookmark, but I thought with a few adjustments it would be a nice table runner.  There aren’t many written directions with the graph, and I made a few changes to make it a table runner, so I am posting it here as a written pattern.

My runner measures 30″ long and 8″ wide.

100 grams of cotton or cotton blend worsted weight yarn {I used (2) balls of Classic Elite Yarns Summer Set- 50 gr/95 yards each}
J/6mm hook

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

Ch 12
R1) Dc into fourth ch from hook and each ch across. (10 stitches) Ch 5, turn.
R2) Dc into fourth ch from hook and each ch/stitch across. When working the last dc into the starting ch, insert hook, pull up a loop, ch 1, then finish the stitch as normal. Fdc 3. (16 stitches) Ch 5, turn.
R3) Dc into fourth ch from hook and the next 8 stitches. Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into each remaining stitch. When working the last dc into the starting ch, insert hook, pull up a loop, ch 1, then finish the stitch as normal. Fdc 3. (22 stitches) Ch 5, turn.
R4) Dc into fourth ch from hook and the next 8 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into next stitch], repeat [] two more times. Dc in each remaining stitch. When working the last dc into the starting ch, insert hook, pull up a loop, ch 1, then finish the stitch as normal. Fdc 3. (28 stitches) Ch 5, turn.
R5) Dc into fourth ch from hook and the next 8 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into the next stitch], repeat [] 4 more times. Dc into each remaining stitch. When working the last dc into the starting ch, insert hook, pull up a loop, ch 1, then finish the stitch as normal. Fdc 3. (34 stitches) Ch 3, turn.
R6) Dc into second stitch and next 5 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into the next stitch], repeat [] 6 more times. Dc into each remaining stitch. Ch 3, turn.
R7) Repeat Row 6.
R8) Dc into second stitch and next 8 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into next stitch]. Repeat [] one time. Dc in next 3 stitches. Repeat [] two more times. Dc into each remaining stitch. Ch 3, turn.
R9) Dc in each dc across, work 2 dc into each ch 2 space. (34 stitches) Ch 3, turn.
R10) Dc in second stitch and next 14 stitches. Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into the next stitch. Dc into each remaining stitch, ch 3, turn.
R11) Dc in second stitch and next 11 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into the next stitch.] Repeat [] two more times. Dc into each remaining stitch across. Ch 3, turn.
R12) Dc in second stitch and next 8 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into the next stitch.] Repeat [] 4 more times. Dc into each remaining stitch across. Ch 3, turn.
R13) Dc in second stitch and next 5 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into the next stitch.] Repeat [] 6 more times. Dc into each remaining stitch across. Ch 3, turn.
R14) Repeat row 13.
R15) Dc into second stitch and next 8 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into next stitch]. Repeat [] one time. Dc in next 3 stitches. Repeat [] two more times. Dc into each remaining stitch. Ch 3, turn.
R16) Dc in each dc across, work 2 dc into each ch 2 space. (34 stitches) Ch 3, turn.
R17-23) Repeat rows 10-16.
R24-30) Repeat rows 10-16.
R31-37) Repeat rows 10-16.
R38-44) Repeat rows 10-16.
R39-43) Repeat rows 10-14. On row 43, end with a ch 1 and turn.
R44) Sl st into first 4 stitches, ch 3. Dc into next stitch and next 5 stitches. [Ch 2, skip the next two stitches, dc into next stitch]. Repeat [] one time. Dc in next 3 stitches. Repeat [] two more times. Dc into next 6 stitches. (28 stitches) Ch 1, turn.
R45) Sl st into first 4 stitches, ch 3. Dc into next stitch and next 20 stitches. (22 stitches) Ch 1, turn.
R46) Sl st into first 4 stitches, ch 3. Dc into next stitch and next 14 stitches. (16 stitches) Ch 1, turn.
R47) Sl st into first 4 stitches, ch 3. Dc into next stitch and next 8 stitches. (10 stitches) Ch 1, turn.

Work sc around entire runner, working 1 sc into the base of each stitch, and 2 sc into the side of each stitch. Join with sl st to beginning sc, finish off.

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.

The "All Together" Scarf

 

Stitches used-

Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Double Crochet Together (DCT) – Yarn over, insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through two loops. Two loops remain on hook. Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop. Yarn over, pull through two loops, yarn over, pull through remaining 3 loops.

DCTwS (Double crochet together with skip)- when working the DCT, the first part of the stitch will be worked into the stitch closest to the hook, then a stitch will be skipped, and the rest of the DCT will be worked into the stitch after the skipped stitch.

Hook- 7mm crochet hook

Yarn- (4) skeins of Queensland Collection Leche 50 g/109 yards. This yarn is a blend of merino wool, microfiber, milk protein, and silk. To get a similar effect in a readily available yarn, I think Caron Simply Soft would be a good substitute.

Finished scarf measurement- 8 inches x 72 inches

Ch 27

R1) In fourth ch from hook, work 1 dc. *Ch 1, then work 1 DCTwS, starting in same stitch as where previous dc was worked.* Repeat between *’s 10 more times. Ch 1, then work DCT in same stitch and last stitch. Ch 2, turn.

R2) Work 1 dc in ch 1 space. *Ch 1, then work DCT in same chain space and next chain space.* Repeat between *’s 10 more times. Ch 1, then work DCT in same ch 1 space and top of turning chain. Ch 1, turn.

R3) Sc in top of each DCT and each ch 1 space across. (25 stitches) Ch 2 turn.

R4) Dc in second sc from hook. *Ch 1, then work 1 DCTwS, starting in same stitch as where previous dc was worked.* Repeat between *’s 10 more times. Ch 1, then work DCT in same stitch and last stitch. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows 2 – 4 until scarf reaches desired length, ending with row 2.

For a little more structure at the ends of your scarf, you could begin with a row of sc, then work rows 4, 2, and 3 in that order, ending with row 3. If you start that way, adjust your starting chain to 26, work sc in second chain from hook and each ch across for a total of 25 sc. Ch 2, turn.

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Upated Pretty Flowers Hat

I created the pretty pink flowers hat when I first started creating my own patterns.  Since then I have learned a lot more tips and techniques and a lot more about the math behind a hat.  I decided I wanted to come back and revisit this pattern, reworking it to make it even better.  So without further ado, the new and improved "Pretty Flowers Hat".

Yarn:  about 2 oz.  worsted weight  (I used a 3.5 oz weight skein, and it looks like I still have a little less than half the skein left.)
Hook:  I/9 5.5 mm

*Important!  When joining rounds, always skip the beginning chain and join into the first st worked.  This will create an almost invisible joining seam.  

R1)  Starting with a magic circle, chain 2 and work 12 dc into the magic circle.  Pull the circle tight.  Join with sl st to first dc (skipping the chain 2).  Chain 2.
R2)  Work 2 dc into first stitch and each stitch around. (24 st)  Join with sl st to first dc.  Chain 2.
R3)  Work 1 dc into first stitch and 2 dc into next stitch.  Repeat around, join with sl st to first dc.  Chain 2.  (36 st)
R4)  Work *1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc*  repeat around.  Join with sl st to first dc.  Chain 2.  (48 st)
R5)  Work *1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc*  repeat around.  Join with sl st to first dc.  Chain 2.  (60 st)
R6)  Work *1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc*  repeat around.  Join with sl st to first dc.  Chain 2.  (72 st)
R7)  Work 1 dc in each st around.  join with sl st to first dc.  Chain 2.
R8-10)  Repeat row 7, ending with a chain 3 on round 10.
R11)  Work 1 tr in first 3 stitches.
    Making the flower:
 Chain 4,  *yarn over twice and insert hook into 4'th ch from hook.  Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops*.  Repeat between *'s once.  3 loops remain on hook.
 *Yarn over twice and insert hook into 3'rd st, pull up a loop.  Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops*.  Repeat between *'s twice.  6 loops now on hook.
 *Yarn over twice and insert hook into 4th st, pull up a loop.  Yarn over and pull through 2 loops,  yarn over and pull through 2 loops*.  Repeat between *'s twice.  9 loops now on hook.
Yarn over and pull through over all 9 loops.
 Chain 4, *yarn over twice, insert hook into 4'th chain from hook.  Yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops*.  repeat between *'s once.  3 loops on hook.  Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.
Skip next two stitches, work 1 tr in each of next 3 st's.  Continue pattern of flower/3 tr around, ending with a flower.  Join with sl st to first tr.  Chain 3.  (6 flowers and 6 sets of 3 tr)
R12)  Work 1 tr into first 3 tr.
    Finishing the flower:
 Chain 2. < *Yarn over twice and insert hook into center of flower, pull up a loop.  Yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook*.  Repeat between *'s two more times.  4 loops remain on hook.  Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.>
Chain 3.  Repeat between < >.
Chain 2.
Work 1 tr into each of next 3 tr's.  Continue working pattern around.  Join with sl st to first tr.  Chain 2.
R13)  Work dc's around, working 1 dc into each tr, 2 dc into each ch 2 space, 3 dc into each chain 3 space, 1 dc into each petal tip stitch.  (72 dc)  Join with sl st to first dc.  Ch 1.
R14)  Work 1 sc into each st around.  Join with sl st to first sc.  Finish off in the traditional way or for a more invisible ending, follow this fabulous method found here.
Weave in your ends and wear.

Chunky Turtleneck Sweater for Barbie

 How about a nice comfy sweater for your Barbie.  This is an easy pattern that works up fairly quickly.
You can use a baby/sport weight yarn for a chunky sweater look.

This peach sweater and the pink sweater were both worked up with baby/sport weight yarn.
You can also use a baby/fingerling weight yarn for a more fitted sweater.

I think you could probably also use a sock weight yarn but I have not tried that yet.
You can also choose to omit the turtleneck for a round neck sweater.

This pattern has options.  Options are good.
Let's get stitchin'.

Yarn:  baby/sport weight or baby/fingerling
Hook:  steel hook #0
Sewing needle and matching thread.
Big fat needle to weave in yarn ends.
Snap.

*Turning ch 2 counts as first stitch of row, so skip first st.  Last stitch of row is worked into the turning ch.  Pretty standard stuff.*

*IMPORTANT!  All stitches are worked into the BACK LOOP only.  This creates the ribbed effect.*

Body of Sweater.
Ch 24
R1)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.  Ch 2, turn.
R2)  Hdc in each st across, ch 3, turn.
R3)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch/st across, ch 2, turn.
R4)  Hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn.
R5)  Repeat row 4.
R6)  Hdc in next 17 stitches. (18 stitches total)  Ch 2, turn.
R7)  Repeat row 4.
R8)  Hdc in each st, ch 8, turn.
R9)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch/st across, ch 2, turn.
R10-11)  Repeat row 4.
R12)  Hdc in each st across except for last 2 st.  Ch 2, turn.
R13-15)  Repeat row 4.
R16)  Hdc in each st across, ch 3, turn.
R17)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hookand each ch/st across, ch 2, turn.
R18-19)  Repeat row 4.
R20)  Hdc in next 17 stitches. (18 stitches total) Ch 2, turn.
R21)  Repeat row 4.
R22)  Hdc in each st across, ch 8, turn.
R23)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch/st across, ch 2, turn.
R24-25)  Repeat row 4.
R26)  Hdc in each st across except for last 2 st, ch 2, turn.
R27)  Hdc in each st across.
Join the two back edges by sl st up the back 14 stitches.  Finish off, weave in ends.
With needle and thread stitch shoulder seams of sweater.
Turn sweater to right side.

Sleeves.
Ch 28.
R1)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.  Ch2, turn.
R2-6)  Hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn.
R7)  Hdc in each st across.
Join sleeve by sl st up long edges of sleeve 24 st's. Finish off, weave in ends. Turn sleeve right side out.
Repeat to make the other sleeve.
With needle and thread, stitch sleeves into armholes, right sides together and stitching with wrong sides facing out.  Also, when placing sleeve in hole, the part where the sleeve was slip stitched together will be bottom center of sleeve.

Turtleneck (optional)
Ch 10
R1)  Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across, ch 2, turn.
R2-13)  Hdc in each st across, ch 2, turn.
R14)  Hdc in each st across.
Finish off, weave in ends.
With needle and thread, stitch turtleneck into neck hole, right sides together, and stretching turtleneck slightly to fit neck hole.

Sew in snap at top sweater edge (not turtleneck edge) at back of sweater.

Crochet Beret for Barbie

I had this great idea that I could take patterns for humans and work them down and create patterns for Barbies.  The plan so far hasn't worked as well as I had hoped but I did come up with this cute little beret pattern by doing that.

Here is how to make one for yourself.

Number 10 crochet thread.
Number 5 steel hook.
  *Note:  With exception to row 8, do not work any stitches into the dc3tog stitches.
Ch 4.
R1)  In first chain made, work 13 dc.  Sl st to beginning ch 3.  (14 dc)
R2)  Ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in each st around. Sl st to beginning ch 3.  (28 dc)
R3)  Ch 3, skip first st, *dc3tog, ch 1, dc3tog, 2 dc, 1 dc* repeat around, ending with 2 dc and joining with sl st to beginning ch 3.
R4)  Ch 3, *(dc3 tog, ch 1, dc3tog) in ch 1 sp, dc, 2 dc, dc* repeat around, ending with 2 dc and joining with sl st to beginning ch 3.
R5)  Ch 3, *(dc3tog, ch 1, dc3tog) in ch 1 sp, dc, dc3tog, ch 1, dc3tog, dc*repeat around, ending with dc3tog and joining with sl st to beginning ch3.
R6)  Ch 3, *(dc3tog, ch 1, dc3tog) in ch 1 sp, dc* repeat around, ending with dc3tog and joining with sl st to beginning ch 3

R7)  Ch3, *(dc3tog, ch1, dc3tog) in ch 1 sp, dc in next dc, ch 1 sp, dc* repeat around, ending with 2 dc and joining with sl st to beginning ch 3.

R8)  Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st and ch 1 sp around, join with sl st to beginning st.

R9)  Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each st around, join with sl st to beginning st.

R10)  Repeat row 9, finish off.

If you're not up to making your own, head on over to my Etsy shop where you can purchase one.