Apache Tears Afghan

Materials: Yarn – 16 sk, 4 ply yarn, 2 sks each of colour A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H Hook – Crochet hook size H-8 US size or size available that is needed to obtain gauge Measurements – About 50” x 72” Stitches used – chain stitch (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc)

Notes: Each row is worked from the right side, beginning at the right edge by leaving 5” or yarn at beginning of row; 6” of yarn when fastening off at the ends of row. These strands are for fringes. If making a child-sized afghan, do not use fringe. Every 4 rows, change colours. Work all sc in back loop of st in previous row, work all Tr in front loop of st 3 rows below, sk sc behind. Ch 254 (ch 203 for 40” width) with colour A. Directions: Rows 1-4: Sc across Rows 5: With colour B, *Tr in st 3 below, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * across.

Row 6: Sc in 1st Tr, *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across. Row 7: Sc in 1st 2 sts *tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across. Row 8: Sc in 1st 3 sts *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across. Row 9: With colour C, sc in 1st 4 sts *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across. Row 10: Sc in 1st 5 sts *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 ts, repeat from * across. Row 11: Sc in 1st 6 sts *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across.

Row 12: Sc in 1st 7 sts. *Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across. Row 13: With colour D, #Tr in st 3 rows below, sc in next 6 sts, repeat from * across. Repeat rows 6-13 for pattern. With each new row, the tear is one st over from the previous row. Repeat colour sequence of A-H for a total of 5 times. Finishing: Know 2 adjusting strands on sides close to work. If preferred, make fringe to match on ends.

Crocheted Flower

Flower

Once you actually have it in front of you, it’s easier to see exactly where your stitches should be placed. It does get a bit cumbersome to work with by the last round, but trust me…it’s worth it! If, however, you’ve got a favorite flower pattern already, feel free to use that one instead!)

Ch 5. Sl st in 1st ch to make a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1. (SC, ch 3) 5 times in ring. Join with a sl st to 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 2: Ch 1, (SC, 5 DC, SC) in each ch-3 sp around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 3: Ch 1. Working behind the petals made in Rnd 2, (SC in next ch-3 sp of Rnd 1, ch 5) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, (SC, 9 DC, SC) in ch-5 sp around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 5: Ch 1. Working behind petals made in Rnd 4, (SC in next ch-3 sp of Rnd 1, ch 7) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, (SC, 13 DC, SC) in ch-7 sp around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 7: Ch 1. Working behind petals made in Rnd 6, (SC in next ch-3 sp of Rnd 1, ch 9) around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Rnd 8: Ch1. (SC, 17 DC, SC) in ch-9 sp around. Join with a sl st to the 1st ch made at the start of this rnd.

Fasten off.

Hedgehog Hedda

 The hedgehog Hedda

A free crochet pattern

This pattern is the intellectual property of Yarnhild. The pattern must not be altered, translated, copied or republished without approval. 

You are welcome to sell the items that you have made from my patterns, but please be sure to give me credit for the pattern that you sell online. For private use only, no commercial use. 2019 – Yarnhild ©

Abbreviations – US terms 

ch – chain 

yo – yarn over 

st – stitch 

sl st – slip stitch 

sc – single crochet 

lp st – loop stitch 

lp st dec – loop stitch decrease, crochet two loop stitches together

yo – yarn over

hdc – half double crochet

Materials 

Filling materials

Stitch marker

Crochet hook 6 mm/ J – 10  

Safety eyes 20 mm 

Scissors

Chunky yarn about 80 g/2.9 oz for one hedgehog.  Small amounts of black yarn (5 g/0.18 oz).

The Hedgehog is made in continuous rounds, use a stitch marker and move it up as you finish the rounds. First, the head with single crochet is made, and then the body is being crocheted with the loop stitches.  

There are step-by-step instructions on how to make the loop stitches and how to do the decreases. 

Worsted weight yarn and smaller hook can be used, but your hedgehog will be smaller. Use a smaller hook than the yarn label recommends. 

Size. 20 x 15 cm

• Skill level: Intermediate  
  

With white/beige chunky yarn

R 1: 6 sc in a mr = 6 sc

R 2: 6 sc

R 3: sc inc x 6 = 12 sc

R 4: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 18 sc

R 5: 18 sc 

R 6: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 24 sc

R 7: (3 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 30 sc

R 8-10: 30 sc for 3 rounds 

Fasten off and cut off the yarn. 

Fasten safety eyes between rows 7-9. Sew on a little triangular nose on round 1. See picture below. 

R 11 – 20:  Turn the work so that you crochet from the inside out, this will ensure that the loop stitches appears on the outside. See the tutorial below for detailed instructions on how to do the loop stitches. 

1 lp st in each st for 10 rounds = 30 lp st

R 21: (3 lp st, lp st dec) x 6 = 24 lp st 

R 22: (2 lp st, lp st dec) x 6 = 18 lp st

Stuff the hedgehog with filling material. 

R 23: (1 lp st, lp st dec) x 6 = 12 lp st

R 24: lp st dec x 6 = 6 lp st

Fasten off. Sew the hole closed. Weave in ends. 

Tail

Same color as the body

Row 1) ch 6, turn. 1 hdc in the second ch from the hook and in each ch = 5 hdc

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for attaching. Sew on the tail on round 25.

How to make a smaller/bigger hedgehog

You can make a smaller one by starting the pattern and increase as normal to for example 24 sc. The skip to round 8 and do 3 rounds with 24 sc instead of 30. Then, do 24 loop stitches instead of 30. In the same way you can increase to 36 stitches and do 36 stitches on rounds 8-10 to make your hedgehog bigger. If you wish to follow the pattern, just use worsted weight yarn instead of a chunky one. 

How to do the loop stitch 

Attach yarn on the hook. Flip your work so you are crocheting from the inside out. This will ensure that the loop stitches appear on the right side. Insert the hook in the next stitch. Hold your index finger like in the picture.  

Place the hook behind the two strands of yarn that you are holding up with your index finger. 

Grab the strand furthest from the hook and pull through both loops. 

Now you have three loops on the hook.

If you wish to, you can make the loops bigger at this point. Simply pull the index finger away from you. To make the loop smaller pull on the strand. 

When you are happy with the size, yo and pull through all three loops. 

Try to make sure that the loops have about the same size. 

Sew on the nose and attach eyes

Make a little triangular and fill with black yarn. Attach the eyes on round 7, leave 7 sc space apart. 

See the video above for a reference!

Loop stitch decrease

Start like on a normal loop stitch and stop when you have three loops on the hook (after you’ve adjusted the size on the loop).  Just let go of the loop that you have on the index finger and insert the hook in the next stitch and start a new loop stitch. 

Grab the strand furthest away from the hook and pull through all five loops.

You can tell the loop stitch decreases from the other stitches apart because they are thicker when you look at the stitches from the inside.

That’s it! Your hedgehog is finished! I hope that you liked this pattern! If there is something that is unclear, please contact me: yarnhild@outlook.com

One-Skein Security Blanket

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(3) Light/DK (21-24 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge3 pattern repeats = 2½” [6.5 cm] in Sedge Stitch pattern. Note: Each pattern repeat consists of (sc, 2 dc) or a beginning ch-2 and the first 2 dc. CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Use any size hook to obtain the gauge.

Finished SizeApprox 15" x 16" [38 x 40.5 cm], not including edging

Materials List

RED HEART® Baby Hugs™ light: 1 ball 3001 Frosting 
Susan Bates® Crochet Hook: 5.5mm [US I-9]
Instructions:

Ch 57.

1. Sedge Stitch Pattern:

   Row 1:

    Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook (first pattern repeat made), *skip next 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch; repeat from * to last 3 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc in last ch—18 pattern repeats.
   Row 2: Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; repeat from * to last 2-dc group, skip last 2-dc group, sc in top of beginning ch-2. Repeat Row 2 until piece measures about 16” [40.5 cm] from beginning.
   Do not fasten off.
   
   
   Edging:
   Ch 2, turn, 2 dc in first sc, *skip next 2 dc, (sc, 2 dc) in next sc; repeat from * across, (sc, 2 dc) in top of beginning ch-2 (corner made), do not turn, work (sc, 2 dc) evenly spaced down side edge, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; working across opposite side of foundation ch, work (sc, 2 dc) in ch at base of each (sc, 2 dc) of Row 1, (sc, 2 dc) in corner; work (sc, dc) evenly spaced up other side edge (work same number of (sc, dc) groups as were worked across first side edge); join with slip st top of beginning ch-2.
   Fasten off.
   
   
   Finishing:
   Weave in all ends. 

Snowy Sky Shawl

 Snowy Sky Shawl

4 skeins of Baby Bee Sweet Delight Prints in Gray Multi (Size 3 Light Weight) – 4 oz/115 g – 377 yds/345 m

H/8 (5.00 mm) hook

Finished Size Approximately:  72” W x 35” H

Gauge:  18 double crochets and 10 pattern rows (dc row, sc row) in a 4” (10cm) square.

Row 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc), 5 dc in 1st ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of. Sc in each st across and in turning ch from previous row. Turn. (6 sc)

Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same st ch 3 comes out of. Skip 5 sts, 6 dc in top of turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same st ch 1 comes out of. Sc in each st across and in turning ch from previous row. Turn.

Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 5 dc in same st ch 3 comes out of. Skip 5 sts, *6 dc in next st. Skip 5 sts* Repeat from * to * across. 6 dc in top of turning ch from previous row. Turn.

For pattern, continue to alternate Row 4 and Row 5.

All even number rows – Repeat Row 4

All odd number rows – Repeat Row 5

Note: Note: Try to end your shawl on a Row 4 repeat. Don’t turn and don’t finish off.

Crocheted Scallop Top

Crocheted Scallop Top

Size US I-9 (5.5mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge. Open stitch marker Yarn needle.

GAUGE In Scalloped Stitch 14 sts and 6 rows = 4"/10cm.

INSTRUCTIONS PATTERN STITCH

Scallop Stitch (multiple of 14) Chain multiple of 14 plus 4 for set-up row

Set-up row Dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 1, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc2tog into next ch and 4th ch (skipping 3 ch), ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch, ch 1, skip 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) into next ch; repeat from * across, ending last repeat (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in last ch, turn.

Row 1 and all following rows Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc + 1 ch), (dc, ch 1, dc) in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog into next 2 ch-1 sps, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) into next ch-1 sp; repeat from * ending last repeat (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc) in top of turning ch, turn.

BACK Ch 74 (88, 102, 116, 130) (includes 4 ch for set-up row). Work set-up row—5 (6, 7, 8, 9) repeats across. Work even in Scallop St pattern until piece measures 12 (13, 13, 14, 14)"/30.5 (33, 33, 35.5, 35.5)cm.

Shape Sleeves Use open stitch marker to hold current position. Using a separate ball of yarn, join with a slip stitch to left end of last row (opposite working yarn position), attaching it to the top of the turning chain, ch 14. Cut yarn. Return to working yarn at beginning of this row, ch 18. Turn.

Next row: Work one new pattern repeat across beginning ch, continue across body sts in pattern, work one new pattern repeat across ending ch. Work even until sleeve measures 9 (9, 10, 10, 11)"/23 (23, 25.25, 25.5, 28)cm. Fasten off, leaving 3yds/274m of yarn when finishing each piece.

FRONT Work same as Back.

FINISHING Sew side and underarm seams. Mark center 12"/30.5cm for neck opening.

 Joining shoulders First shoulder Using long yarn tail, work one more row in pattern as follows: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), sl st to matching scallop on other side of shoulder, (dc, ch 1, dc) in first ch-1 sp, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog into next 2 ch-1 sps, ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1, dc, sl st to matching scallop on other side of shoulder, dc, ch 1, dc) into next ch-1 sp; repeat from * across neck opening, ending on a scallop. Leave yarn attached. Second shoulder Work as for first shoulder joining. then try on for desired neck opening size. Add or remove shoulder joins to customize. Fasten off. Using yarn needle, weave in ends.

Easy Peasey Worsted Afghan

Crochet HookI/9 or 5.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge11 dc and 6 rows = 4 ins [10 cm]

Finished SizeApprox 42" [106.5 cm] wide x 50" [127 cm] long

Materials List

• Bernat Worsted (400 g/14 oz): ​4 balls of #14008 (Aran) 
• Size 5.5 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge 

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Instructions for the BLANKET:

Note: Ch 2 at beg of row counts as st. Ch 127.

1. 1st row: (RS) 1 dc in 4th ch from hook (counts as 2 dc). 1 dc in each ch to end of ch. 125 dc.
   2nd row: Ch 2. 1 dcfp in each of next 7 sts. * 1 dcbp in next st. 1 dcfp in each of next 11 sts. Rep from * to last 9 sts. 1 dcbp in next st. 1 dcfp in each of next 8 sts. Turn.
   3rd row: Ch 2. 1 dcbp in each of next 6 sts. * 1 dcfp in each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp in each of next 9 sts. Rep from * to last 10 sts. 1 dcfp in each of next 3 sts. 1 dcbp in each of next 7 sts. Turn.
   4th row: Ch 2. 1 dcfp in each of next 5 sts. * 1 dcbp in each of next 5 sts. 1 dcfp in each of next 7 sts. Rep from * to last 11 sts. 1 dcbp in each of next 5 sts. 1 dcfp in each of next 6 sts. Turn.
   5th row: Ch 2. 1 dcbp in each of next 4 sts. * 1 dcfp in each of next 7 sts. 1 dcbp in each of next 5 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
   6th row: Ch 2. 1 dcfp in each of next 3 sts. * 1 dcbp in each of next 9 sts. 1 dcfp in each of next 3 sts. Rep from * to last st. 1 dcfp in last st. Turn.
   7th row: Ch 2. 1 dcbp in each of next 2 sts. * 1 dcfp in each of next 11 sts. 1 dcbp in next st. Rep from * to last 2 sts. 1 dcbp in each of last 2 sts. Turn.
   8th row: As 6th row.
   9th row: As 5th row.
   10th row: As 4th row.
   11th row: As 3rd row.
   
   Rep 2nd to 11th rows 11 times more. Fasten off.

Instructions for the SIDE EDGING:

1. With RS of Afghan facing, join yarn with sl st to lower right corner. **Ch 1. Work 130 sc evenly along side of afghan. Fasten off.**
   
   With RS of Afghan facing, join yarn with sl st to upper left corner. Rep from ** to ** as given for other side.
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Little Girl Purse

Chain 25 with H hook.

1. DC in each stitch across, ch. 2, turn.

2. Beehive stitch *(FPDC), DC*, repeat across.

3. Make it as long a you like. Add a flap and make a handle to sew on.

Flower:

 Magic circle 
Round 1  SC3 into Magic circle, sl st to join 
Round 2  Ch 3, SC, CH 3, SC, CH 3, Sl St to join into same SL ST from previous round. (see photo 1), 
Round 3  *SL ST around the CH 3 loop (see photo 2), 3DC around the CH 3 Loop, SL ST around CH 3  loop*. Repeat * 2 more times. (See photo 3), 
Round 4  CH 3 and turn, *SL ST around post (see photo 4), CH3 SL ST in the horizontal bar in between the petals from previous round (see photo 5) CH 3*, repeat * 2 more times.  SL ST to join (end with 6 chain loops) Round 5  *SL  ST into chain loop, DC 5, SL ST in to same chain loop*, repeat *  5 more times 
Round 6  *CH  4, SL ST in the horizontal bar in between the petals of previous round (see photo 5)*, repeat * 5 more times, end with 6 chain loops.  
Round 7  *SL ST  into chain loop, DC 7, SL ST in to same chain loop*, repeat * 5 more times, SL ST to join 
(I didn't make this many petals)

Beehive stitch

DIY Everywhere

The beehive mimics the honeycomb texture inside a hive, but you won't have to slave all day like a worker bee to produce this effect. You'll love it for warm throws, baby blankets and pillow covers.

You can use any yarn for the beehive stitch, but be aware that a very chunky weight yarn will mean that you lose definition on the intricate pattern. I would recommend a DK weight yarn which is thick enough to be warm yet not heavy enough to make your work look clumsy.

Abbreviations
* repeat number of times required
ch chain
dc double crochet
FPdc front post double crochet
rep repeat
sk st skip stitch
st(s) stitch(es)

Special stitches involved in this pattern
The beehive stitch uses the front post double crochet, or FPdc. This is a simple variant on an ordinary double crochet. To work a FPdc, yo and then insert your hook behind the dc from the previous row, so that the hook pushes the post of the previous stitch forward. Bring the hook out between this stitch and the one next to it and complete the dc as usual. The FPdc has the effect of pushing the post of the stitch forward and creating a raised pattern.

Written instructions
To create this stitch, you'll need to make a foundation chain in multiples of 2, plus 1 for turning. 
Row 1: insert hook into 4th ch from hook, work 1 dc, then work 1dc in each ch across row.
Row 2: ch 3, sk st, *1 FPdc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across, finish row by putting 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Row 3: ch 3, sk st, *1 FPdc in next FPdc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * finish row by putting 1 dc in top of turning ch, turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the project reaches your desired length.

Cross Bookmark

Photo by Cheri Mancini

The following pattern is compliments of Bonnie DeCamp.
Please only copy or print this pattern for personal use.

CROSS IS MADE IN ONE PIECE. CAN BE MADE USING ONE COLOR OR TWO COLORS (SECOND
BEING THE BORDER

Materials: 22 yds knit-cro-sheen (or size crochet thread of your choice.
#7 crochet hook;or size to match your choice of thread.
gauge rnds 1,2=1 1/4x 1 1/4”.

Instructions:

Starting at center. ch5 (or 6 or 7 depending on your yarn & hook) sl st in first ch to form ring.

RND 1: ch 3(first dc),2 dc in ring.Ch 1, (3dc in ring,ch 1) 3 times. sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3 to join=4 ch 1 sps.

RND 2: ch 1, turn, slst in first ch 1 sp. Ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in same ch 1 sp (shell made). Ch 2, *3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in nxt ch 1 sp ( shell made). Ch2. REP from * twice more. Sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3 to join= 4 shells. CH 1, turn, 1 sc in first ch 2 sp-- you are now in position to beg first arm. 

ARMS:-----WORK ONE AT A TIME.

ROW 3: CH 4 (FIRST CH 4 SP MADE), 3 DC, CH 1, 3 DC IN CH 1 SP OF NXT SHELL(SHELL IN SHELL
MADE).

ROW 4: CH 1, TURN. WORK 1 SL ST IN EACH OF NEXT 2 DC, SL ST IN CH 1 SP OF SHELL. CH 3, 2 DC, CH 1, 3 DC, IN CH 1 SP OF SHELL ( SHELL IN SHELL MADE). 1 TRC IN FIRST DC OF SHELL OF
PREVIOUS ROW ( TRC STANDS AS SECOND CH 4 SP)..
ROW 5: CH 4 ( THIRD CH 4 SP MADE), TURN, 2 DC, 1 TRC, 2 DC IN CH 1 SP OF SHELL. WORKING
ALONG SIDE OF ARM, (CH 4, SL ST IN TOP OF LAST DC OF SHELL OF PREV ROW), TWICE. CH 4, 1 SC IN NXT CH 2 SP OF RND 2 = 6 CH 4 SPS. YOU ARE NOW IN POSITION TO START NEXT ARM. REP
ROWS 3, 4, 5 TWICE MORE....

BASE::

ROWS 6 - 11: (REP ROWS 3, 4) THREE MORE TIMES...

ROW 12: CH 4 ( 7TH CH 4 SP MADE), TURN. 2 DC, 1 TRC, 2 DC IN CH 1 SP OF SHELL. WORK 7 CH 4
SPS ALONG OPPOSITE SIDE OF BASE. SL ST IN SC IN NXT CH 2 SP OF RND 2 TO JOIN. IF! IF!
YOU WANT DIFFERENT COLOR BORDER.

BORDER:

RND 13: ( SL ST IN NXT CH 4 SP. CH 1, 3 SC IN CH 4 SP ) 3 TIMES.. I SC IN EACH OF NXT 2 DC. 3 SC IN NXT TRC. 1 SC IN EACH OF NXT 2 DC. 4 SC IN NXT CH 4 SP.( SL ST IN NXT CH 4 SP. CH 1, 3 SC IN CH 4 SP ) TWICE. CONTINUE BORDER AROUND TO BEG ST. FINISH OFF......

TASSLE: MAKE TASSLE & ATTACH TO BOTTOM OF CROSS WITH LARKSHEAD KNOT........

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Thanks Bonnie!

NOTE: A Larkshead Knot is made the same way you attach a fringe. 

Suzys Angel Bookmark

SIZE: Angel 2.75 inches, over all length 13 inches

MATERIALS:Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needles with eye large enough for crochet thread

INSTRUCTIONS:
HEAD: 

Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)

NECK:
Ch 1, slipstitch in next head st, sc in next st, slipstitch in next st. Don’t pull these slipstitches tight.

WINGS:
1st wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.

Twist work and slipstitch, sc, slipstitch in 3 sts of the neck.

2nd wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.

Twist work and 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st of neck. Ch 2, turn.

SKIRT:
Row 1: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (7 dc)

Row 2: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (9 dc)

Row 3: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 7 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11 dc)

Row 4 and Tail: 3 dc in first st, *slipstitch in next st, 3 dc in next st. Repeat once. Ch 49, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in same st as first ch. 3 dc in next st, *slipstitch in next st. Repeat once. 3 dc, slipstitch in last st.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

TASSEL: 
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.

BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the angel and tail, allow to dry.

One Piece Baby Sweater

This is one I will use for the rest of my life. Wish I had found it sooner. Thanks, Internet bloggers!

Cat’s One Piece Wonder, Baby Sweater/Cardigan

Sleeve length from collar to cuff, approx 8 inches, body length from collar to bottom edge approx 9 inches. note: garment will have some stretch depending on the yarn.

Introduction:  This sweater/cardigan is worked in one piece beginning at the right front side, then a sleeve, then the back, then another sleeve, then the left front which is made slightly wider than the right, this is for the over flap to button the sweater/cardigan. Then the sides and sleeves are joined, followed by a collar which brings it all in. The sweater/cardigan is reversible if you refer to button up on the opposite side.

The sleeve cuffs are included in the making of the sleeve.

The pattern is quite repetitive so you will get the hang of it in no time, it may be easier to count the dc rows of each panel, right front has 8 panels, sleeves have 17 panels, back has 17 panels, left front has 10 panels.

To fit: newborn to 3 months (larger sized pattern to come at a later date, now available size 3 to 6 months)

Hook size: 4.00mm. US G/6

Yarn: 8 ply, approx 150 gm’s. US DK/Medium

US crochet terms used

Crochet tension, medium

Skill, beginner

Time frame, either side of 6 hours

Stitches used:

Ch= chain

Sc= single crochet

Dc= double crochet

BL= back loop 

Special Instructions:

Unless working into a chain, every stitch in this pattern is worked into the back loop of every stitch

The chain 3 to turn is the first dc of every row worked

When working into the chain 3 go into the second chain and not the top of the chain 3, this gives a nice firm bottom edging

To begin ch 41

Remember to work in the back loop of every st unless it is a ch st.

Right Front:

Row 1. Work 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 8 ch, 1 dc in each ch to end (9 sc, 31 dc = 40 st’s) ch 3 and turn (ch 3 is the 1^st st of the next row and through out pattern)

Row 2. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn

Row 4. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Rows 5 to 8. Repeat rows 3 & 4 twice DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN

Right Sleeve:

Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 19, turn

Row 2. 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3 ch, 1 dc in next 14 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, (4 sc (cuff), 21 dc, 9 sc, = 34 st’s), ch 1 and turn

Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 4. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 6. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Rows 7 to 18. Repeat rows 5 and 6, DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN

Back:

Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 26, turn

Row 2. 1 dc in 4^th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 22 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc ( 31 dc and 9 sc) ch 1 and turn

Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn

Row 4. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn

Row 6. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 7 to 18. Repeat rows 5 and 6, DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN

Left sleeve: (is a repeat of right sleeve)

Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 19, turn

Row 2. 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 3 ch, 1 dc in next 14 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, (4 sc (cuff), 21 dc, 9 sc, = 34 st’s), ch 1 and turn

Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 4. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 4 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 6. 1 sc in next 4 sc, 1 dc in next 21 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Rows 7 to 18. Repeat rows 5 and 6 DO NOT BREAK OFF YARN

Left Front:

Row 1. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 7 dc, ch 26, turn

Row 2. 1 dc in 4^th ch from hook, 1 dc in next 22 ch, 1 dc in next 7 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc ( 31 dc and 9 sc) ch 1 and turn

Row 3. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn

Row 4. 1 dc in next 30 dc, 1 sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 and turn

Row 5. 1 sc in next 9 sc, 1 dc in next 31 dc, ch 3 and turn

Row 6 to 11. repeat rows 4 and 5, do not ch 3, now you can break off the yarn.

Putting it together:

Turn your sweater/cardigan inside out, line up the back and side from the bottom, you can sc them together or a simple whip st, I did mine the sc way, make sure each st is matched up and secure them together all the way up to the cuff, repeat for the other side.

The collar: By this stage you will notice that the collar is too wide, so we have to pick up and crochet st’s around the collar.

Row 1.Begin in the top corner of the right front, join yarn with a sl st and make 1 sc in same place, 1 sc in the next space, skip 1 space, 1 sc in next, all the way around, you will have approx 38 sc, ch 1 and turn ( no need for perfection here a st or 2 out will be fine)

Row 2. *1 sc in next 2 sc, sc next 2 sc together (decrease made), 1 sc in next 2 sc, * repeat from *to* to end, finish off.

You may like to make the collar a row or 2 longer, you can do this with out decreasing.

Now if you haven’t already, get out that needle and sew in loose ends, add buttons to right front, as many that suits you.

3 to 6 month size

The sleeve cuffs are included in the making of the sleeve.

The pattern is quite repetitive so you will get the hang of it in no time, it may be easier to count the dc rows of each panel, right front has 10 panels, sleeves have 19 panels, back has 21 panels, left front has 15 panels.

To begin ch 48

 

Right Front

Row 1. Work 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 10 ch, 1 dc in each ch to end (11 sc, 36 dc = 47 st’s) ch 3 and turn (ch 3 is the 1^st st of the next row and through out pattern)

Row 2. 1 dc in next 35 dc, 1 sc in next 11 sc, ch 1 and turn (Rpt like pattern above)

Right Sleeve: This is where the trbl is made

 Row 1. 1 sc in next 11 sc, 1 trbl  in next 9 dc, ch 22, turn

 Row 2. 1 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 sc in next 4 ch, 1 dc in next 16 ch, 1 dc in next 9 trbl, 1 sc in next 11 sc, (5 sc (cuff), 25 dc, 11 sc, = 41 st’s), ch 1 and turn (Rpt like pattern above)

1 year size I am making for my granddaughter:

I started with 55 chain, 11 tr for sleeve and 11 sc for collar. Sleeve 25 chain (I think!)