See this at: sewmamasew.com| Added on 07/01/09

Amy from Badskirt (and our board) shares a Spring Chicken Pattern & Tutorial today. It’s available as a free PDF download. Kick off Spring Sewing Month with a flock of your own!

Amy from Badskirt (and our board) shares a Spring Chicken Pattern & Tutorial today. It’s available as a free PDF download. Kick off Spring Sewing Month with a flock of your own! See less

See this at: lionbrand.com| Added on 02/08/09

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. | HEAD AND BODY With A or B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around... See more

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. | HEAD AND BODY With A or B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around - 12 sts. Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around - 18 sts. Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts. Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 30 sts. Rnds 6-15: Sc in each st around. Following package directions, attach safety eyes. Rnds 16 and 17: Sc2tog, sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 12 sts, sc2tog - 30 sts. Beg stuffing Head and Body firmly. Rnd 18: *Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts; rep from * around - 24 sts. Rnd 19: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts; rep from * around - 18 sts. Finish stuffing Head and Body. Rnd 20: *Sc2tog, sc in next st; rep from * around - 12 sts. Rnd 21: (Sc2tog) around - 6 sts. Fasten off. WINGS (make 2) With A or B, ch 2. Rnds 1-3: Work... See less

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See this at: ohfransson.com| Added on 02/06/09

At long last! The Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial is complete. Download pillowcase_lunchbox_tutorial.pdf Like the others, it's kind of a big file and may take a minute or two to download. I included some tips/suggestions in the tutorial... See more

At long last! The Vintage Pillowcase Lunchbox Tutorial is complete. Download pillowcase_lunchbox_tutorial.pdf Like the others, it's kind of a big file and may take a minute or two to download. I included some tips/suggestions in the tutorial (probably more than anyone needs or wants, actually) but I also wanted to mention a couple of things here: First of all, you'll want to take a good look at your pillowcase before you cut it. The tutorial assumes your pillowcase is about 20" x 30". It's fine if it's not those exact dimensions. Given the order of the cutting directions, a smaller pillowcase will simply result in a smaller placemat, not a smaller bag. You'll also want to take a look at the "header". (I don't know of a better word for it, but I'm talking about the folded part at the opening.) I've noticed that the size of this piece varies pretty widely among pillowcases. The main cutting directions are for a header that's at least 3.5" wide. However, I've also included an alternate... See less

See this at: lionbrand.com| Added on 05/29/08

6 sts = 4 in [10 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to... See more

6 sts = 4 in [10 cm] BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles. | HAT Ch 4 and close into a ring with 1 slip st in first ch. Work 6 sc in ring. Place marker for beg of rnd. Rnd 1 2 sc in each sc around –12 sc. Rnd 2 *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 18 sc. Rnd 3 *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 24 sc. Rnd 4 *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 30 sc. Rnd 5 *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around – 35 sc. Work even in sc until 7 inches from center of crown. Brim Next Rnd Work in sc, inc 9 sc evenly spaced – 44 sc. Work even in sc for 2 inches more. Last Rnd... See less

Highlights: QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY | • 950-213 Chenille Thick & Quick® Yarn: Ruby Print 3 balls $25.47

See this at: lionbrand.com| Added on 05/29/08

STITCH EXPLANATION: | dc2tog (dc decrease) Yo, insert hook into st and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Yo, insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through all loops on hook. | CENTERPIECE – Make 2... See more

STITCH EXPLANATION: | dc2tog (dc decrease) Yo, insert hook into st and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops. Yo, insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through all loops on hook. | CENTERPIECE – Make 2 With A, ch 5; join with slip st to form ring. Rnd 1 Work 10 sc in ring; join with slip st in back loop of first sc – 10 sc. Rnd 2 Working in back loops only, ch 3, dc in first sc, *3 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc; repeat from * around, ending with 3 dc in last sc; join with slip st in top of beg ch – 25 sts. Rnd 3 Working in back loops only, ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in each dc around; join with slip st in top of beg ch – 50 sts. Fasten off. SIDE Place 2 Centerpieces tog so that right sides face out. Designate Front and Back. To make sides of Bag, work in rows as follows, joining at end of rows to front loops of sts on Back and back loops of sts on Front. Foundation Ch Join A in back loop of any st in Rnd 3 of Front, ch 28, slip st in... See less

Highlights: QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY | • 950-107 Chenille Thick & Quick® Yarn: Periwinkle 2 balls $16.98 (A) | • 210-113 Lion Suede Yarn: Scarlet 1 ball $6.99 (B) | • 210-098 Lion Suede Yarn: Ecru 1 ball $6.99 (C) | • Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6 1 $2.45 | • Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6) 1...

See this at: knittingonthenet.com| Added on 05/23/08

Pattern Stitch Row 1 (RS): k2, *sl2 wyif, k2; rep from * Row 2: p1, *sl2 wyib, p2; rep from *, end p1 Row 3: sl2 wyif, *k2, sl2 wyif; rep from * Row 4: p3, *sl2 wyib, p2; rep from *, end last rep p1 instead of p2 Rows 5-12: Rep rows 1-4 twice Row 13:... See more

Pattern Stitch Row 1 (RS): k2, *sl2 wyif, k2; rep from * Row 2: p1, *sl2 wyib, p2; rep from *, end p1 Row 3: sl2 wyif, *k2, sl2 wyif; rep from * Row 4: p3, *sl2 wyib, p2; rep from *, end last rep p1 instead of p2 Rows 5-12: Rep rows 1-4 twice Row 13: Rep row 3 Row 14: Rep row 2 Row 15: Rep row 1 Row 16: Rep row 4 Rows 17-24: Rep rows 13-16 twice Body CO 24 st. This includes 22 stitches of the stitch pattern plus 2 selvedge sts used for seaming. You can k the first st and slip the last st of every row, k the first and last st of every row or use any other selvedge st you wish. Begin working pat. Keeping to pat, inc 1 st at each end every 8th row 4 times (32 sts). Cont in pat as established until piece measures 11.5" total. Keeping to pat, dec 1 st at each end every 8th row 4 times (24 sts). Work even for another 8 rows. Mark each side of row. Flap Keeping to pat, dec 1 st at each end every other row 10 times (4 sts). P one row. K2tog twice. P2tog. Cut yarn and draw through loop. Closure... See less

See this at: lionbrand.com| Added on 05/22/08

*Chenille Thick and Quick ® (Article #950) is a super bulky weight yarn of 91% acrylic, 9% rayon. Solids: 100 yd/90m skeins; Prints: 75 yd/68m skeins | *Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and... See more

*Chenille Thick and Quick ® (Article #950) is a super bulky weight yarn of 91% acrylic, 9% rayon. Solids: 100 yd/90m skeins; Prints: 75 yd/68m skeins | *Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins. See less

Highlights: QUANTITY PRICE ALT QTY | • 950-113 Chenille Thick & Quick® Yarn: Scarlet 1 ball $8.49 | Not available, sorry! Select color below or click for yarn substitutions

See this at: katcrochet.com| Added on 05/18/08

Amigurumi Chihuahua is in PDF format! To save this file to your PC, right click the picture and select SAVE TARGET AS! This file is a translation from a Japanese pattern that I found on the internet for free. As soon as I can find the website again,... See more

Amigurumi Chihuahua is in PDF format! To save this file to your PC, right click the picture and select SAVE TARGET AS! This file is a translation from a Japanese pattern that I found on the internet for free. As soon as I can find the website again, I will post it for everyone to see. If you know the site, please CONTACT ME so I can give the artist credit. See less

See this at: geocities.com| Added on 05/18/08

These are frogs I designed for a mobile swap on Craftster.org. They are supposed to look realistic. As you can see, I made several different body sizes and feet. The pattern for every kind should be here. The wings are from the pig pattern. Hope... See more

These are frogs I designed for a mobile swap on Craftster.org. They are supposed to look realistic. As you can see, I made several different body sizes and feet. The pattern for every kind should be here. The wings are from the pig pattern. Hope ya'll enjoy them! The waterlily behind them is the Waterlily Filet Centerpiece in the flowers section of crochetpatterncentral.com. You will need: D hook Green worsted weight yarn Stuffing Beads for eyes (although I haven't put them on yet.) Frog body, worked in the round: Ch2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Ch1, 2 sc in each sc. Ch1, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*. For the small frog, stop here for a minute while I give directions for the big frog. Big frog: add another row of *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*. Okay. Now for both frogs, continue on in even sc for 4 rows for the small frog, 6 for the big one. Now fold him in half. Do one decrease at each edge, on every round, otherwise working in even sc, until the hle is small enough... See less

See this at: crochetville.org| Added on 05/18/08

Supplies: Small amounts of WW yarn F Hook Button for lid closing Extra buttons, sequence, ect for decorating (optional) Terms used Sc = single crochet Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches Ch = chain FO = Finish off, or Fasten off Slp st =... See more

Supplies: Small amounts of WW yarn F Hook Button for lid closing Extra buttons, sequence, ect for decorating (optional) Terms used Sc = single crochet Sc-dec = single crochet decrease over 2 stitches Ch = chain FO = Finish off, or Fasten off Slp st = slip stitch BLO = Back Loops Only Stem Stem is done in one continous spiral. Ch 2 1) 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 sc) 2) 2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) 3) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (18 sc) 4) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (24 sc) 5) (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (30 sc) 6) In BLO, sc in each sc around. 7) Working in both loops, sc in each sc around 8) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, ending with sc-dec in last 2 sc (22 sc) 9-10) sc in each sc around 11) (sc-dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, ending with sc-dec in last 2 sc, (16 sc) 12-14) sc in each sc around Slp st to next sc, FO leaving long enough tail to sew to mushroom body If you want mushroom to stand up by... See less

See this at: craftster.org| Added on 05/18/08

I'm starting a crochetalong for these glasses holders: The pattern will be at the end of this post for the head and other pieces that I used, but...

See this at: katcrochet.com| Added on 05/16/08

Amigurumi Chihuahua is in PDF format! To save this file to your PC, right click the picture and select SAVE TARGET AS! This file is a translation from a Japanese pattern that I found on the internet for free. As soon as I can find the website again,... See more

Amigurumi Chihuahua is in PDF format! To save this file to your PC, right click the picture and select SAVE TARGET AS! This file is a translation from a Japanese pattern that I found on the internet for free. As soon as I can find the website again, I will post it for everyone to see. If you know the site, please CONTACT ME so I can give the artist credit. See less

See this at: geocities.com| Added on 05/10/08

This is my version of a Japanese Amigurumi design that I HAD to make, but couldn't translate. Amigurumi is all done in the round, which is how I do many of my designs. I used a brushed acrylic for the white and regular worsted for the body, and this... See more

This is my version of a Japanese Amigurumi design that I HAD to make, but couldn't translate. Amigurumi is all done in the round, which is how I do many of my designs. I used a brushed acrylic for the white and regular worsted for the body, and this makes a difference. The brushed is bulkier and so requires fewer rounds. If you want to do it all in worsted, you might have to adjust this pattern. So: G hook Two colors of yarn Stuffing Black embroidery floss Tapestry needle Head: Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join to first sc. Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc (8 sc). Join. Ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*. Repeat around, Join. Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around. Join. Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around. Join. Ch 1, do three rounds of even sc. Ch 1, * 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, decrease over next 2 sc* around. Join. Ch 1, *1 sc in each of next 2 sc,dec over next 2* around. Join. Ch 1, *1 sc in next sc, dec over next 2* around. Join. Repeat.... See less

See this at: craftster.org| Added on 05/10/08

Note: I've just finished writing a tutorial for assembling a baby dragon. You can find it by clicking on this link, and scroll down to the bottom of...

See this at: etsy.com| Added on 03/14/08

If you want it, don't buy it, just keep reading :) ******************************************************** ch = chain dc= double crochet hdc = half double crochet (UK: half-treble crochet) dec = decrease R = round sc = single crochet (UK: dc double... See more

If you want it, don't buy it, just keep reading :) ******************************************************** ch = chain dc= double crochet hdc = half double crochet (UK: half-treble crochet) dec = decrease R = round sc = single crochet (UK: dc double crochet) sk = skip sl st = slip st (UK: sc single crochet) st(s) = stitch(es) tr = triple crochet (UK: double treble) * = repeat directions between * and * as many times as indicated ********************************************************** This pattern makes a real size cupcake, feel free to make and sell as many cupcakes as you want. Happy 2007! Instructions :) Using a G/6 (4 mm) hook and worsted weight yarn: Cupcake Bottom I used brown yarn for a chocolate cupake R1– Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook R2- 2 sc in each sc around (12 sts) R3- *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat 6 times (18 sts) R4- *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat 6 times (24 sts) R5- *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat 6 times (30 sts) R6- Through back loops only: *Sc 3, dec... See less

See this at: yasutomo.com| Added on 03/09/08

Blow out the egg insides by piercing both ends with a sharp needle or awl. Make the hole on one end a little bigger than the other but no larger than the size of a small pea. Put the egg over a bowl and gently blow out the contents. Be very carefeul... See more

Blow out the egg insides by piercing both ends with a sharp needle or awl. Make the hole on one end a little bigger than the other but no larger than the size of a small pea. Put the egg over a bowl and gently blow out the contents. Be very carefeul so that you don't fracture the egg. Let the egg dry completely before proceeding to the next steps. (You can subsitute a wooden or paper egg) | Cut a piece of Yuzen origami paper in half. You will have a 3" x 6" rectangle. Fold the rectangle shaped paper in half lengthwise with the printed sides together. Cut two circles out of the Yuzen paper about the size of a quarter and cut slits three slits around the edge towards the center. Use the circles to cover any large holes left by the draining of the egg. | "Fencepost" cut the folded strip down to about 1/2" to the folded edge. Make the cuts about 1/4" apart. Cut little peaks of the ends to simulate a fencepost. Unfold the paper. | Spread the paste over the wrong side of the Yuzen paper... See less