Quick & Easy Half Circle Crochet Rug

We moved a while back, so we've been kind of starting all over in terms of decorating.  One of things I really wanted to accomplish was to make our home look cozy and inviting, so I decided I'd try knitting or crocheting a few things.  After all I have a ton of yarn just sitting around begging to be used ;)
This crochet rug is actually really quick and easy.  It takes a bit of yarn, but it works up really quickly.  I have the rug in my kitchen in front of the sink and it is soooo soft and squishy!  I just didn't want to take pictures in there since the lighting isn't very good.  And of course a certain someone invited herself to the photo shoot!  This little girl has recently started full out crawling and is quite proud of the fact that she can (and does) get into everything.  But I figured she's cute so I might as well leave her in the photo ;)
I loved this rug so much, that I'm working on a giant round one for my living room!  Well, the plan is for it to be giant, but I've run out of yarn.  Guess I just need to go out and buy some more!  Bummer ;)

Simple Mason Jar Topper

If you saw my post yesterday, you might have seen the little crochet jar topper I made.  Well, today I'm sharing the pattern with you!  Not that it's much of a pattern, it's pretty simple, but it'll save you from having to figure it out yourself ;)  This should fit most narrow mouth jars.

Lemon Loaf Brown Sugar Scrub Recipe

I love sugar scrubs, and they make a perfect gift.  They're quick and easy, but people love to get them as gifts because it's a little "indulgence" they might not ever buy or make for themselves.  I got some lemon oil a while back (read the review here) and it smelled so amazing I knew I had to make a sugar scrub out of it!  But I wanted something a little more than just the basic lemon sugar scrub, so I came up with this Lemon Loaf Brown Sugar Scrub.  When I let my kids smell it they wanted to eat it, it smells that good!  I didn't let them, but I could have because this is made with ingredients found in many people's kitchen.  If you keep scrolling, I've also included the pattern for the crocheted mason jar topper =)

Lemon Loaf Brown Sugar Scrub

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup of coconut oil, melted* 
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar
• 1/3 cup white sugar (you can use all brown sugar, but I found it to be too dark)
• 4-6 drops of lemon oil (this is the one I use)
• 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Mix everything together.  It doesn't get much easier!  Add more oil or sugar if you want to change the constancy.
2. Store in a jar or airtight container. 

*Coconut oil will harden a bit in cooler temperatures.  If you want to avoid that, use half coconut oil and half olive or almond oil.  Or just replace it altogether.

Simple Crocheted Mason Jar Topper

Materials

• Any worsted weight yarn (I used Lily Sugar n Cream in "Sunshine")
• Size "I" crochet hook

Abbreviations

• Dc - Double Crochet
• Ch - Chain
• Sc - Single Crochet

Directions

1. DC 14 into a magic loop, slip to join, ch 2 and turn 
2. Dc into same, 2 dc in each remaining stitch, slip to join, ch 1, turn
3. Sc in the back loop only in each stitch, slip to join, ch 2 and turn
4. *Skip stitch, sc*, repeat from * to *, slip to join, ch 2 and turn
5. Dc in each stitch, slip to join, bind off and weave in ends
6. Braid some yarn and weave it through holes formed in row 4
7. Tie in a cute little bow =)

*Note: It may be a little tight at first, but it'll stretch.  If you find you need a bit more room, just add a row of single crochet between rows 2 and 3.

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Updated Drool Monkey Scarf

I've been making and selling my Drool Monkey Scarf for a while now in my Etsy shop, and as I've been making them I've changed the pattern a bit to help smooth out the edge and I've also added a second button hole.  Here is the updated pattern:
Follow original instructions for rows 1-7
Row 8: Hdc on back loop only until the end of the row, sc across the remainder of the scarf (adding a sc at the end of each row) until 5 stitches are remaining. Ch 1, skip 1, Hdc in 2, ch 1, skip 1, hdc in last.  Ch 1 and turn.
Row 9: Sc across until you reach the beginning of row 8. Hdc across the remainder of the scarf, (adding a hdc at the end of each row).
Add a button or bobble stitch.

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Quick & Easy, One Skein Infinity Scarf

How's that for a title?  I thought about calling it "The Lazy and Cheap Crocheter's Infinity Scarf"...but I figured that might be slightly offensive to some.  But let's face it, that's really what it is.  Don't worry...I'm the same way.  I learned how to crochet when I was in middle school, but most of my crocheting has been done in the last 10 years or so.  I couldn't even begin to tell you how many blankets I've begun.  I can, however, tell you how many I've completed.  And I can also count them on one hand.  Why?  Because I'm lazy.  Crocheting a blanket is an awful lot of work.  Not to mention how expensive it can be if you're buying good yarn.  So, I stick to smaller projects.  Like this one =)
It's a simple infinity scarf that only uses one skein of yarn and can be whipped up pretty quickly.  I made two last night while watching TV.  It's so easy, in fact, that I almost didn't even post about it.  But then I figured since I already did the work of figuring out how many stitches and whatnot, it might save someone else the hassle of doing it for themselves!
This pattern might be a bit tricky to start because it calls for a size Q crochet hook, and not everyone has one of those sitting around.  If not, just run to your nearest craft store and pick one up...using your 40% off coupon of course ;)  Or Amazon has them as well.

Quick & Easy, One Skein Infinity Scarf

Items needed:
Size Q-19 15mm crochet hook
170 Yards of aran weight yarn (shown in Vanna's Choice)

Gauge: 5 stitches = approx. 3.5 inches
Size: Approx. 50 x 5 inches unstretched (but it's super stretchy!)

Abbreviations:
Hdc: Half double crochet
Ch: Chain

Directions:
You will be holding two strands of yarn together for this project.  The easiest way to do this, is to grab the yarn from the center of your skein and from the outside and hold them together.
Row 1: Make a hdc foundation row of 67, join, ch 1 and turn. (Hdc foundation row tutorial from Moogly)
Row 2: Hdc in the back loop only, slip to join, ch 1 and turn.
Repeat row 2 until you run out of yarn.  Easy peasy.  You should end up with just a tad bit of yarn to spare.  Bind off and weave in ends.

My lovely assistant modeling it for us:

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10 Free Valentine's Day Patterns

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It seems like it's Christmas one day and Valentine's Day the next.  I've never been huge on Valentine's Day...I think it goes back to being a child and trying to figure out the least embarrassing card to give to all the boys in my class.  It was rather stressful.  This year, though, I'm actually considering doing something for Valentine's Day gifts (maybe my Valentine's Day giveaway is getting me excited!), so I went out searching for patterns.  Here are some of the fun ones I found:

The Drool Monkey Bib

(Note: I've updated the end of this pattern a bit, if you would like to see how, click here.)

My little girl is almost 5 months old (yikes!) and is teething in full force.  My husband and I always joke around that our kids have gums of steel because it takes forever for their teeth to cut through.  And the drool.  It's everywhere.  In order to protect her clothes, it's best if I put bibs on her...but who wants plain old boring bibs?  I've seen those cute little bandanna style bibs all over lately, but I wanted something a little more scarf-like.  Plus, seeing as it's December it can keep her warm when we leave the house!  I am a huge fan of multipurpose items after all ;)  So, I made a couple of little scarf-bibs for our little drool monkey.  These bib/scarf/things (also called a "scib" by my son!) are made with 100% cotton to keep them absorbing the drool and easily washable.  They have a unique crochet stitch style that gives it both thickness and flexibility and I used a bobble stitch rather than a button to minimize the choking hazard.  Although a little wooden button would be super cute!

 The Drool Monkey Scarf

Items needed: 
Worsted weight 100% cotton yarn (I used Lilly Sugar n Cream in "Country Green")
Size "I" crochet hook

Gauge: 3 hdc = 1 inch
Approx. 16.5 inches long (should fit most infants)

Terms:
hdc = Half double crochet
blo = back loop only
ch = chain
flo = front loop only
tc = triple crochet
(Crochet Basics & Beyond Class)

Notes: When crocheting half double crochet stitches, you will end up with 3 loops for each stitch, two on top and one on the side facing away from you.  Crocheting in the front loop leaves the other two loops on the side facing away from you, crocheting in the back loop leaves the other two loops on the side facing you.  On this bib all the remaining loops will end up on on one side which makes this bib appear knit but also gives it a thick, absorbent quality while still being flexible and breathable.
For this bib, I chose to use a bobble stitch or crochet button instead of traditional button to fasten it.  Since my little drool monkey grabs everything and puts it in her mouth, I didn't want to take any chances ;)  However, the bobble won't hold up to everything, so if you think your little one will constantly be pulling it off, you might want to consider using the crochet button or a traditional one.

Pattern:
Row 1: Make a hdc foundation row of 50, ch 2 and turn (Mastering Foundation Crochet Stitches).  Or ch 52, hdc in third from hook and across.  The foundation chain makes for a stretchier edge though.
Row 2: Hdc 45 on blo, ch 2 and turn
Row 3: Hdc 40 on flo, ch 2 and turn
Row 4: Hdc 35 on blo, ch 2 and turn
Row 5: Hdc 30 on flo, ch 2 and turn
Row 6: Hdc 25 on blo, ch 2 and turn
Row 7: Hdc 20 on flo, ch 2 and turn
You are now going to be crocheting across the entire scarf.  To prevent holes, add a hdc at the end of each row as you crochet past it.
Row 8: Hdc on blo until last 2 stitches, ch 1, skip 1, hdc on blo, ch 2 and turn
Row 9: Hdc on flo until end, bind off and weave in ends or add crochet button or bobble stitch

To add a crochet button: Slip stitch into center of the edge, ch 3, slip into same spot forming a loop.  With the front facing you, ch 3, dc 10 into the loop, slip stitch to the first ch 3 to join forming a little button.  Bind off and weave in ends.

To add a bobble stitch: slip stitch into center of the edge, ch 3 and with the front facing you, tc 5 times into the same space, except do not yarn over and pull through the final loop.  There should be 6 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all 6 loops.  Slip stitch, bind off and weave in ends.

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10 Free Knit and Crochet Christmas Patterns

Every year growing up, my family would unpack all the Christmas decorations the day after Thanksgiving.  Now as an adult with kids of my own, it's up to me have Christmas decorations!  This year, though, we just moved and we don't have a whole lot in the way of Christmas decorations.  I've been looking at patterns for making my own, and came up with a little list of free knit and crochet patterns for making your own Christmas decorations!

1. Christmas Trees

2. Christmas Sweater Ornament

3.Christmas Lights Dishcloth

4. Christmas Wreath Ring Ornament

5. Christmas Stocking

6. Christmas Tree

7. Christmas Bauble

8. Christmas Balls

9. Christmas Light Garland

10. Christmas Tree Ornament

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Crocheted Heart Earings

Items needed:

3.5 mm (E) crochet hook (don’t use your favorite, as wire can scrape it up!)

32 gauge silver wire

Red Seed Beads (about 33 for each earring, plus a few extra just in case)

2 earring hooks

Needle nose pliers

Crocheting with wire is exactly the same as normal crocheting.  However, you do need to make sure and not crochet too tight, otherwise you may break the wire.

To add the beads in a single crochet, insert hook , wire over hook and pull up loop, slide one bead over to your hook, wire over hook making sure the bead stays put,and pull through both loops on hook.  You will do this on every single crochet made.

Heart (make 2):

String up all the beads onto the wire

Row 1: Ch 2, sc 3 into second ch from hook

Row 2: Inc in first, sc, Inc (5 total)

Row 3: Inc, sc 3, inc (7)

Row 4: Sc across

Row 5:  Sc, Dc 3 times into next sc (alternate bead placement on the dc, sometimes pulling over the bead on the first wire over, sometimes on the second), sc 3, dc 3 times in next, sc

Bind off and weave in ends.  By gently pulling and tugging, shape the heart.

Take your earring hooks and carefully pull the loop open with your pliers.  Attatch the heart and carefully close up the loop.

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Pig and Her Pancake

Pig and Her Pancake (click here for PDF download)

Items needed:
3.5 mm (E) steel crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (shown is Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Confectionery Colors in Caramel, Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Solids in Blue, Pink and Warm Brown)
Small bits of black yarn or embroidery floss
6 mm black eyes
Stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker to keep track of rows (safety pins or bobby pins work great!)

Stitch Definitions:

Sc – single crochet

Inc – Increase

Dec – Decrease

Ch – Chain

*This pattern is worked in a continuous round unless otherwise noted. Make all limbs and ears prior to the head and body so that they can be attached as you work.

Leg (make 2)
Round 1: With brown yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: Sc around in outer loop only
Round 4-7: Sc around
Bind off leaving a tail for sewing

Arm (make 2)
Round 1: With brown yarn, ch 2, sc 6 into second ch from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: Dec in each (6)
Round 4-6: Sc around
Bind off leaving a tail for sewing

Ears (worked in straight rows)
Row 1: With brown yarn, ch 2
Row 2: Sc 3 into second ch from hook, ch 1 and turn (3)
Row 3: Inc in first sc, sc 1, inc in last sc, ch 1 and turn (5)
Row 4: Sc across, bind off leaving a tail for sewing (5)

Tail:
Chain 6
Staring at second chain from hook, make 2 sc in each ch space (12 total) this should give you a nice little curly tail. If you would like the curl to be tighter, make 3 sc in some or all of the ch spaces.

Head
Round 1: With pink yarn, ch2, sc 4 second from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (8)
Round 3: With brown yarn, sc around on outside loop only (8)
Round 4: *Sc 1, inc* 4 times (12)
Round 5: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 6: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times (24)
Round 7: Sc 10, inc 4, sc 10 (28) -these four increases will be where you place the eyes-
Round 8-11: Sc around (28)
-Now would be a good time to attach ears and eyes and embroider the nose-
Round 12: *Sc 5, dec* 4 times (24)
Round 13: *Sc 2, dec* 6 times (18)
-Stuff-
Round 14: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)
Round 15: Dec 6, slip stitch into next, bind off

Body
With brown yarn, ch 12 and slip stitch into first to form a ring
Round 1: Sc around (12)
Round 2: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 3: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times (24)
Round 4: Sc around (24)
Round 5: *Sc 3, inc* 6 times (30)
Round 6-7: Sc around (30)
Round 8: *Sc 3, dec* 6 times (24)
Round 9: Sc around (24)
-Attach head, tail and arms then stuff firmly
Round 10: *Sc 2, dec* 6 times (18)
Round 12: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)
Round 13: Dec 6, slip stitch into next, bind off leaving a tail for sewing

Sweater (worked in straight rows)
The neck: With blue yarn, ch 5, in second chain from hook, *sc across on outside loop only, ch 1 and turn*
Repeat from * to * until you have 30 rows
Row 1: Sc 30 evenly across the side of the neckpiece, ch 1 and turn
Row 2: Sc 4, ch 6, sc 9, ch 6, sc 5
Row 3: Sc across, making a sc in each ch space (these will be the armholes), ch 1 and turn
Row 4-10 (or desired length): Sc across, ch 1 and turn

Sleeves: Pick up 12 stitches evenly around arm holes and sc 3 rows, repeat on other arm.  Bind off and weave in ends.
To close up the back, you can do one of two things:
1: Simply stitch the two edges together (this might make it harder to get on and off of the pig)
2: Attach a few bits of yarn 1-2 inches long on either side of the sweater enabling you tie the sweater together

Pancake

Round 1: Using brown, ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook

Round 2: Inc. in each (12)

Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)

Round 4: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times (24)

Round 5: *Sc 3, inc* 6 times (30)

Round 6: *Sc 4, inc* 6 times (36)

Round 7: *Sc 5, inc* 6 times (42)

Round 8: *Sc 6, inc* 6 times (48)

Slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

Butter

With yellow yarn, ch 4, sc in second from chain and across, ch 1 and turn (4)

*Sc across, ch 1 and turn* repeat until you have a nice little square

Syrup

With darker brown, chain until you’ve reached your desired length (I did 50)

Assemble: Either glue or sew the butter and syrup onto the pancake, if you use glue though, make sure it’s kid-friendly!

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Movie Munchies

Items Needed:
Size “E” (3.5 mm) Hook
Size “F” (4.0 mm) Hook
Needle
Worsted weight yarn in white, light
yellow, red, brown
Stitch Marker

Abbreviations:
Ch: Chain
Dec: Decrease
Inc: Increase
Sc: Single Crochet

Popcorn
Light yellow or white yarn
Size “E” hook
Worked in continuous round
Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second chain from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: * Sc, inc * 6 times (18)
Round 4: * Sc, dec * 6 times (12)
Round 5: Dec around (6)
Round 6: * 4 dc into next, slip stitch * 3 times
Bind off and weave in ends

Popcorn Tub
Red and white yarn
Size “F” hook
Worked back and forth
With white yarn, ch 21
Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and across, ch 1 and turn (20)
Row 2-4: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to red yarn
Row 5-8: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to white yarn
Row 9-12: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to Red yarn
Row 13-16: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to White yarn
Row 17-20: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to Red yarn
21-24: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to White yarn
25-28: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to Red yarn
29-32: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to White yarn
Row 33-36: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to Red yarn
Row 37-40: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to White yarn
Row 41-44: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Switch to Red yarn
Row 45-48: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Bind off and weave in ends

Tub Bottom:
White yarn
Size “F” hook
Worked in continuous round
Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second chain from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: * Sc, inc * 6 times (18)
Round 4: * Sc 2, inc * 6 times (24)
Round 5: * Sc 3, inc * 6 times (30)
Round 6: * Sc 4, inc * 6 times (36)
Round 7: * Sc 5, inc * 6 times (42)
Bind off leaving long tail for sewing
Assembly:
Line up the edges of the popcorn tub so that it forms a tube, stitch together. Stitch the bottom on and
fill with popcorn.

Pretzel:
Brown yarn
Size “F” hook
Worked back and forth
Chain 76
Row 1-5: Sc across
Bind off and weave in ends
Line up the edges so that it forms a small tube, stitch together.

Assembly:
Lay the tube in a “U” shape. Take the two ends and twist them together until they return to their
original starting places. Fold the pretzel in half and stitch the ends in place.

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Mouse and His Cookie

Items needed:
3.5 mm (E) steel crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn (shown is Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Confectionery Colors in Caramel, Lily Sugar ‘n’ Cream Solids in Blue and Coffee)
Small pieces of light pink felt (available at most craft stores)
Small bits of light pink yarn or embroidery floss
6 mm black safety eyes
Stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker to keep track of rows (safety pins or bobby pins work great!)

*This pattern is worked in a continuous round unless otherwise noted. Make all limbs and ears prior to the head and body so that they can be attached as you work.

Leg (make 2)
Round 1: With brown yarn, ch 2, sc 6 in second ch from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: Sc around
Round 4-7 : With blue yarn, sc around
Bind off leaving a tail for sewing

Arm (make 2)
Round 1: With brown yarn, ch 2, sc 6 into second ch from hook
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: Dec in each (6)
Round 4-6: Sc around
Bind off leaving a tail for sewing

Ear (make 2, worked back and forth)
Row 1: Ch 2, sc 2 into second from hook, ch 1 and turn (2)
Row 2: Inc 2, ch 1 and turn (4)
Row 3: Inc, sc 2, inc, ch 1 and turn (6)
Row 4: Inc, sc 4, inc, ch 1 and turn (8)
Row 5: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Row 6: Sc across, bind off leaving a tail for sewing
Cut a small triangle of light pink felt to fit in his ear and glue or sew into place

Head 
Round 1: With brown, ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook
Round 2: *Sc 1, inc* 3 times (9)
Round 3: *Sc 2, inc* 3 times (12)
Round 4: *Sc 3, inc* 3 times (15)
Round 5: *Sc 4, inc* 3 times (18)
Round 6: *Sc 5, inc* 3 times (21)
Round 7: *Sc 6, inc* 3 times (24)
Round 8-10: Sc around
Round 11: *Sc 6 dec* 3 times (21)
Round 12: *sc 5, dec* 3 times (18)
Round 13: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)
*Sew ears into place, attach eyes and embroider the nose using the picture as a guide then stuff ‘im up!
Round 15: Dec in each, bind off leaving a tail for sewing.

Body
With brown yarn, ch 13 and slip stitch into first to form a ring
Round 1: Sc around
Round 2: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 3: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times (24)
Round 4-9: Using blue yarn, sc around
Round 10: *Sc 2, dec* 6 times (18)
Round 11: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)
*Attach arms and embroider the overall straps as shown in the picture and then stuff
Round 12: Dec around, bind off and weave in ends
*Attach legs

Tail:
Cut 3 strands of brown yarn twice as long as you want the tail (so, if you want the tail 1.5 inches long, cut your strands 3 inches long). Using all three strands, loop them around a crochet stitch in the appropriate area. Pull the ends so that six strands are all the same length and then braid. Tie off at the end and trim excess yarn if needed.

Cookie (make 2):

Round 1: Using brown, ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook
Round 2: Inc. in each (12)
Round 3: * Sc 1, inc * 6 times (18)
Round 4: * Sc 2, inc * 6 times (24)
Round 5: * Sc 3, inc * 6 times (30)
Round 6: Sc around, slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends
Using dark brown yarn, embroider “chips” onto one of the cookies. Sew the two cookies together.

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Lemons ‘n’ Limes

September 8, 2008

By admin

Summer is gone, and school has started. Now that things have quited down around here, I’m back to pattern writing. So, here is a quick, easy little project to get back into the swing of things. The free pattern is listed below, or available as a Ravelry download.

Items Needed:

Size 3.5mm (E) crochet hook

Worsted weight yarn in yellow and green (shown is Lilly Sugar ‘n’ Cream in “Yellow” and “Hot Green”

Small amounts of stuffing

Lime (worked in a continuous round)

Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second from chain
Round 2: Sc around (6)
Round 3: Inc in each (12)
Round 4: Sc around
Round 5: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 6: Sc around
Round 7: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times (24)
Round 8-14: Sc around
Round 15: *Sc 2, dec* 6 times (18)
Round 16: Sc around
Round 17: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)
Round 18: Sc around, stuff firmly
Round 19: Dec in each (6)
Round 20: Sc around
Slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

Lemon (worked in a continuous round)

Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second from chain
Round 2: Sc around (6)
Round 3: Inc in each (12)
Round 4: Sc around
Round 5: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)
Round 6: Sc around
Round 7: *Sc 2, inc* 6 times (24)
Round 8: Sc around
Round 9: *Sc 3, inc* 6 times (30)
Round 10-18: Sc around
Round 19: *Sc 3, dec* 6 times (24)
Round 20: Sc around
Round 21: *Sc 2, dec* 6 times (18)
Round 22: Sc around
Round 23: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)
Round 24: Sc around, stuff firmly
Round 25: Dec in each (6)
Round 26: Sc around
Slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

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Crochet Breakfast

Crochet Breakfast

Items needed:

• 2 shades of worsted weight brown yarn (1 light and 1 dark)
• Yellow Yarn (worsted weight)
• White yarn (worsted weight)
• Size “E” crochet hook
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker (to mark end of rounds)

Abbreviations:

• Ch: Chain
• Dec: Decrease
• Inc: Increase
• Sc: Single crochet

Toast
ch 21
Row 1-18: Sc across, ch 1 and turn
Row 19: Sc 5 into first, sc 18, sc 5 into last, ch 1 and turn
Row 20: Sc across
Switch to dark brown yarn and sc a border around all, making sure to put 3 sc into both corners

Butter (Worked in a continuous round, use yellow yarn)

Round 1: Ch 2, sc 8 into second from hook
Round 2: [Sc 1, sc 3 into next] 4 times
Round 3: Sc 2, sc 3 into next, [sc 3, sc 3 into next] 3 times, sc 1, slip stitch into next, bind off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly
Stitch the butter into place using the tail yarn.

Egg (worked in a continuous round)
White
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 into second from chain
Round 2: Inc in each (12)
Round 3: Sc 3, inc 6, sc 3 (18)
Round 4: [Sc 2, inc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: Sc 9, inc 6, sc 9 (30)
Round 6: [Sc 4, inc] 6 times (36)
Round 7: Sc 15, inc 6, sc 15 (42)
Round 8: [Sc 6, inc] 6 times (48)
Round 9: [Sc 7, inc] 6 times (54)
Round 10: Sc across, slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

Yolk (yellow yarn)
Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc into second from chain
Round 2: Inc in each
Round 3: [Sc 1, inc] 6 times
Round 4: Sc across
slip stitch into next and bind off leave a long tail for sewing

Assembly

Stitch the yolk into place using the tail yarn

Bacon
Row: 1: ch 6, sc across
Rows: 2 – 3: Sc across ch 1 and turn
Rows: 4, 6, 7,9, 10, 12, 13, 15: Dec, sc 2, inc, ch 1 and turn
Rows: 5, 8, 11, 14: Inc, sc 2, dec, ch 1 and turn
Rows: 16 – 18: Sc across ch 1 and turn
Sc a border around the bacon, slip into next, bind off and weave in ends.

To add the “white” of the bacon, you are going to make a crochet chain on the bacon. To do this, insert your hook into the bacon, pull a strand of yarn through. From there, leaving the yarn looped over your hook, repeat. Now you should have two loops on your hook, pull the second loop (the one closest to the hook) through the first. Continue this in a squiggly pattern until you reach the other end. Repeat on the other edge.

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Santa's Cookies

Items Needed:

Worsted Weight Yarn

3.5 mm (E) hook

Tapestry needle

Stuffing

Cookie:

Worked in a continuous round

Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook

Round 2: Inc. in each (12)

Round 3: * Sc 1, inc * 6 times (18)

Round 4: * Sc 2, inc * 6 times (24)

Round 5: * Sc 3, inc * 6 times (30)

Round 6: Sc around, slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

Chocolate Sandwich Cookie: Make 2 in black, and 1 in white. Place the white between the blacks and stitch together. *make the center piece light green for a mint sandwich cookie, or use light brown instead of black for a vanilla sandwich cookie*

Chocolate Chip Cookie: Make 2 in light brown. Using a dark brown yarn, stitch “chips” randomly then stitch both cookie pieces together. *leave off the “chips” for a snickerdoodle or sugar cookie*

Cup:

Worked in a continuous round

Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook with green yarn

Round 2: Inc. in each (12)

Round 3: * Sc 1, inc * 6 times (18)

Round 4: * Sc 2, inc * 6 times (24)

Round 5: * Sc 3, inc * 6 times (30)

Round 6: * Sc 4, inc * 6 times (36)

Round 7: Sc around on back post only

Round 8 – 22: Sc around alternating colors as listed below

8-9: Green

10-13: Red

14-16: Green

17-19: Red

20-22: Green

Slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

Milk:

Worked in a continuous round

Round 1: Ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook with green yarn

Round 2: Inc. in each (12)

Round 3: * Sc 1, inc * 6 times (18)

Round 4: * Sc 2, inc * 6 times (24)

Round 5: * Sc 3, inc * 6 times (30)

Round 6: Sc around, bind off and weave in ends

Assembly: Stuff the cup and place the milk on top, keeping it inside the cup. Stitch into place.

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Christmas Ornaments Crochet Patterns

Christmas Ornament Patterns

All patterns use worsted weight yarn and a size 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook.

Sweater

Ch 16 and form a circle

Round 1: Sc around (16)

Round 2: * Sc 3, inc * rep 4 times (20)

Round 3: * Sc 4, inc * repeat 4 times (24)

Round 4: * Sc 5, inc * repeat 4 times (28)

Round 5: * Sc 6, inc * repeat 4 times (32)

Round 6: Skip 8, sc 8, skip 8, sc 8

Round 7-10: Sc around

Slip stitch into next, bind off

Arm

Round 1: Attach yarn to sleeve hole, sc around (8)

Round 2-4: Sc around

Slip stitch into next, bind off1

Mittens:

Make 2

Ch 12, join to form a circle

Round 1-2: Sc around (12)

Round 3: Inc 3, sc 9 (15)

Round 4: Sc 2, 2 tc in next 3, sc 10 (18)

Round 5: Sc 2, skip 6, sc 10 (12)

Round 6-7: Sc around (12)

Round 8: *Sc, dec* 6 times (8)

Round 9: Dec in each

Bind off and weave in ends. 

Cut a 4-6 inch length of yarn and attach a mitten to each end.

stockings

- Worked in a continuous round unless otherwise specified

With white yarn, Sc 6 into a magic loop

Round 1: *Sc 1, inc* 3 times (9)

Round 2: *Sc 2, inc* 3 times (12)

Switch to red yarn

Round 3-7: Sc around

Round 8: Ch 6, skip 6, sc in remaining 6

Round 9: Sc into chain and around (12)

Round 10-14: Sc around

Switch to white yarn,

Round 15: Ch 2 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc around, slip stitch to join,  (12)

- You will now be joining each round, but will not be turning

Round 16: Ch 2, dc around, slip to join

Round 17: Ch 2, dc around, slip to join, bind off, weave in ends and fold over the white part to make the cuff

Heel:

Round 1: With white yarn, join to heel area and sc 12 around

Round 2: Sc around

Round 3: Dec around (6)

Round 4: Flatten the heel and slip stitch the remaining 6 stitches together to close it up, bind off and weave in ends

Gingerbread man

ch 5

Row 1: Sc in second from chain and across, ch 1and turn (4)

Row 2: Inc, sc 2, inc, ch 1and turn (6)

Row 3: Inc, sc 4, inc, ch 1and turn (8)

Row 4-5: Sc across, ch 1and turn

Row 6: Dec, sc 4, dec, ch 1and turn (6)

Row 7: Dec, sc 2, dec, ch 7 and turn (4 sc + 7 ch)

Row 8: Sc in second ch from hook, and remaining chains, sc across the next 4 sc, ch 7 and turn (10 sc + 7 ch)

Row 9: Sc in second ch from hook and across, ch 1 and turn (16)

Row 10: Sc across, ch 1 and turn

Row 11: Sc 11, ch 1 and turn (11)

Row 12: Sc 6, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 13: Inc, sc 4, inc (8)

Row 14: Sc across, ch 1 and turn (8)

Row 15: Dec, sc 4, dec, ch 1 and turn (6)

Row 16: Dec, sc 2, dec, ch 1 and turn (4)

Row 17 (leg 1): Inc, sc 1, ch 1 and turn (3)

Row 18-20: Sc across, ch 1 and turn (3)

Row 21: Dec, sc, bind off and weave in ends

Leg 2:

Row 1: Attach yarn to inner sc and sc in same spot, inc in next, ch 1 and turn (3)

Row 2-4: Sc across, ch 1 and turn (3)

Row 5: Sc, dec, bind off and weave in ends

Border: Using white yarn, sc a border around the entire gingerbread man

Embroider as desired

Round 1:Ch 2, sc 3 into second from chain

Round 2: Inc in each (6)

Round 3: *Sc, inc* 3 times (9)

Round 4: Sc around

Round 5: *Sc 2, inc * 3 times (12)

Round 6: *Sc 3, inc* 3 times (15)

Round 7: Sc around

Round 8: *Sc 4, inc* 3 times (18)

Round 9: *Sc 3, inc* 3 times (21)

Round 10-12: Sc around

Round 13: *Sc 5, dec* 3 times (18)

Round 14: *Sc 4, dec* 3 times (15)

Round 15: *Sc 3, dec * 3 times (12)

Switch to silver

Round 16: Sc around, back loop only (12)

Round 17: Sc around

Round 18: Dec in each, back loop only

Slip stitch into next, bind off.

Snowman

Round 1: ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook (6

Round 2: Inc in each (12)

Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)

Round 4-5: Sc around (18)

Round 6: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)

Round 6: Dec around (6)

Round 7: Inc in each (12)

Round 8: Inc in each (24)

Round 9-12: Sc around (24)

Round 13: *Sc 2, dec* 6 times (18)

Round 14: *Sc 1, dec* 6 times (12)

stuff

Round 15: Dec around (6)

Slip stitch into next, bind off and weave in ends

Scarf:

With red yarn, ch 20-25, cut yarn and pull through.  Trim the ends and pull the strands apart to make the "fringe".  Sew or glue into place.

poinsettia

Round 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2, 5 sc into second ch from hook

Round 2: Inc in each (10)

Petal

Row 1: On front loops only, inc 2, ch 1 and turn

Row 2-4: Sc across, ch 1 and turn

Row 5: Dec across (2), ch 1 and turn

Row 6: Sc across, ch 1 and turn

Row 7: Sc, ch 3, sc

Sc down side of petal and repeat rows 1-7 4 times for a total 5 petals

Leaf

When the final petal is completed, sc into the very first unworked loop from round 2 (you will now be working on the back of the flower)

Row 1: Inc 2, ch 1 and turn

Row 2-6: Sc across, ch 1 and turn

Row 7: Dec across, , ch 1 and turn (2)

Row 8-9: Sc across, ch 1 and turn

Row 10: Sc, ch 3, sc

Sc down side and repeat rows 1-10 once more, bind off and weave in ends

Candy (make 2)

Round 1: ch 2, sc 6 into second from hook (6

Round 2: Inc in each (12)

Round 3: *Sc 1, inc* 6 times (18)

On the first piece, bind off and weave in ends, after the second one, place the two pieces back to back, and begin to sc the edges together

Sc 9, *ch 3 and tc 5 times in same spot, slip stitch 3 down the side*, sc in remaining, repeat from * to *

Christmas Gift Ornament

Round 1: Sc 8 into a magic loop

Round 2: *sc, sc 3 into next*, rep 4 times (16)

Round 3: *Sc 3, sc 3 into next,* rep 4 times, sc 1 (24)

Round 4: Sc around, back loop only

Round 5-8: Sc around

Round 9: *Dec, sc* all around

Round 10: Dec around

Round 11: Dec around, bind off and weave in ends

Using red yarn, tie a little bow around

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