Anne's Yorkie

Check out Anne's Yorkie, isn't he cute!  If you would like this pattern, you can find it here .

Laid Back Cat

Globe Ball

Hello Kitty Bracelet

Hello Kitty Mirror

Ryan's Conference Presentation!

Ryan is using my Globe Pillow design for a conference in North Carolina in July. Doesn't it look COOL!!!!!

If you would like to make the Globe Pillow, Check out this post for the crochet-a-long.  If you would like the chart come join my Crochet Parfait Group to download the file.  It will be under the file tab, you can choose from an Excel, png or pdf file.

Larksfoot Hat

Materials

• Loops & Threads Woolike, olive and purple (super fine weight (1)
• Drops Cotton Viscose Yarn, pearl gray (sport weight)
• G crochet hook
• Tapestry needle (for weaving in)

Gauge

Loops and Threads Woolike yarn gauge: 10 sts = 2 inches, 4 dc rows = 1 1/4 inches 

Drops Cotton Viscose yarn gauge: 10 sts = 2 inches, 2 dc rows = 3/4 inch

Special Stitches

Dc SPIKE--double crochet spike stitch--Yarn over (YO), insert hook in ch 1 space in previous row, YO, pull up hook, allowing yarn to become loose enough to reach up to the height of the current row, YO, pull hook through 1st 2 loops on hook, YO pull hook through rest of loops on hook.

Abbreviations

ch(s)--chain(s) st(s)            dc(s)--double crochet(s)          sk--skip           SPIKE--spike stitch

sc(s)--single crochet(s)       sc2tog--single crochet 2 stitches together       sl st--slip stitch

* *--repeat what is written between the asterisks

Hat

With Purple yarn, Ch 108.
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (1st 3 chs count as 1st dc), dc in next ch, ch 1, sk next ch, *dc in next 3 chs, ch 1, sk next ch*  25 times, dc in last 3 chs, turn. (81 dcs)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 2 dcs, ch 1, sk ch, *dc in next 3 dcs, ch 1, sk next ch,* 26 times, ch 1, sl st in top of dc on opposite end of the piece on same row, sl st in side of dc going down to top of 1st row, ch 1, sl st in opposite side of row at same level, sl st down the side of dc on 1st row, ch 1, sl st in foundation ch on opposite side of row, fasten off leaving a tail for weaving in. (81 dcs)

Row 3: Attach olive yarn in top of a beg dc in a group of 3 dcs, ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 1), sk 1 dc, *dc in next dc, DC SPIKE st into ch-1 sp on previous row, dc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, *25 times, dc in next dc, DC SPIKE into ch-1 sp on previous row, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4. (81 dcs)

Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc and ch 1), *dc in next 3 dcs, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp* 26 times, dc in next 2 dcs, sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4, fasten off leaving a tail for weaving in. (81 dcs)

Row 5: Attach pearl gray yarn Repeat Row 3
Row 6: Repeat Row 4
Row 7: Attach purple yarn repeat Row 3
Row 8: Repeat Row 4
Row 9: Attach olive yarn repeat Row 3
Row 10: Repeat Row 4

Row 11: Attach pearl gray yarn in beg dc of a 3 dc group, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 dcs, SPIKE in top of dc in purple row below (Row 7), *sc in next 3 dcs, SPIKE in next dc in purple row (Row 7),*26 times, sl st in beg sc (108 scs)

Row 12: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 15 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 16 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (102 scs)
Row 13: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 14 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 15 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (96 scs)
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 13 scs, sc2tog,*sc in next 14scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc, fasten off leaving a tail for weaving in. (90 scs)

Row 15: Attach purple yarn in sc at fasten off, ch 1, sc in same st, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11, ((*sc in next 2 scs, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11,* 2 times, *sc in next 3 scs SPIKE in next sc on Row 11* 2 times)2 times, sc  in next sc, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11))2 times, *sc in next 2 scs, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11* 2 times, *sc in next 3 scs, SPIKE in next sc sc on Row 11*2 times, *sc in next 2 scs, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11*2 times, sc in next 3 scs, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11, sc in next 2 scs, SPIKE in next sc on Row 11, sc, sl st in beg sc. Try to adjust so SPIKE is in middle of SPIKES below. (90 scs)

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in same st and in next 12 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 13 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (84 scs)

Row 17: Ch 1, sc in same st and next 11 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 12 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (78 scs)
Row 18: Ch 1, sc in same st and next 10 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 11 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (72 scs)
Row 19: Ch 1, sc in same st and next 9 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 10 scs, sc2tog*5 times, sl st in beg sc. (66 scs)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 8 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 9scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (60 scs)
Row 21: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 7 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 8 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (54 scs)
Row 22: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 6 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 7 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (48 scs)
Row 23: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 5scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 6 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (42 scs)
Row 24: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 4 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 5 scs, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (36 scs)
Row 25: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 3 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 scs, sc2tog* 5times, sl st in beg sc. (30 scs)
Row 26: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next 2 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog* 5times, sl st in beg sc. (24 scs)
Row 27: Ch 1, sc in same sc and next sc, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog* 5times, sl st in beg sc. (18 scs)
Row 28: Ch 1, sc in same sc, sc2tog, *sc in next sc, sc2tog* 5 times, sl st in beg sc. (12 scs)
Row 29: Ch 1, sc2tog 6 times. (6 scs)
Row 30: Ch 1, sc2tog 3 times.  Fasten off, leaving a tail for weaving in. (3 scs)



Tassel

Make a tassel.  I used 2 colors of yarn, purple and pearl gray and this method demonstrated by KnittingsbyJudy, but I wrapped a lot more yarn around the cardboard to make it thicker.  Attach tassel in the center of the purple hat crown.

HAPPY HOOKING!

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Rabid Viking Fan!!

Just had to show y'all a picture of my friend Mike in the Viking Helmet I made for him.

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Windsong sent me a picture of her Yorkies, they even have their own personalities!

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Valentine's Mobile

I made this mobile for my daughter for Valentine's Day.  I used two brass macrame rings (5 inches and 12 inces) for the base of the mobile.  I used the Pop Heart pattern from MyGurumi.  To get different sizes I used worsted weight yarn and a G hook for the large heart and DK weight yarn and a C hook for the smaller hearts.

I used the Quick and Simple Heart bracelet pattern from Happy Berry Crochet to make the heart streamers and then I braided the ends and tied them on.

I also used 1/4 inch ribbon to tie on heart and flower buttons and large sequins.  I secured the ribbon using the tying technique shown here.  Then I wrapped the rings with pink yarn.

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Flowery Christmas Tree Skirt

I have a very intricate tree skirt that I made over 20 years ago out of felt.  It has Santa and his sleigh, 8 reindeer and elves filling the sleigh with presents and its decorated with sequins.  Unfortunately, I'm going to have to retire it because over the years it's gotten dirty and I can't wash it because all the colors will run.  So this year I decided to make a new tree skirt.  This is a pretty easy pattern that shouldn't take too long to make.  Have fun!


Materials

• H hook
• 2 skeins Red Heart Holiday yarn in green-green 
• 3 skeins Red Heart Holiday yarn in white-silver
• 2 to 3 skeins Red Heart Soft Touch, really red
• Tapestry or Yarn needle

Abbreviations

ch(s)--chain(s)           dc(s)--double crochet(s)         sl st-slip stitch
beg--beginning          st(s)--stitch(es)                       sp--space

Size

Flower--7 inches across (diameter),  Skirt--38 inches across (diameter), Finished Flowered Skirt--42 inches across (diameter)

Skirt

With white yarn ch 32.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook (counts as 1st 2 dcs), 2 dcs in each ch to end, turn. (60 dcs)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 3 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 14 times, dc in last 3 dcs, turn. (74 dcs)
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 5 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 13 times, dc in last 2 dcs, turn. (88 dcs)
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 6 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 7 dcs* 9 times, dc in last 8 dcs, turn. (98 dcs;)
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in next 8 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 9 dcs*  8 times, 2 dcs in next dc,  dc in next 6 dcs, start next dc, add green yarn, turn. (105 dcs)

How to add green yarn

Row 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, dc in next 11 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 11 dcs* 7 times, dc in next 2 dcs, dc in last 10 dcs, turn. (114 dcs)
Row 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, dc in next 13 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, dc in next 13 dcs* 7 times, 2 dcs in next dc, dc in last 3 dcs, turn. (123 dcs)
Row 8: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same dc, *dc in next 15 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 7 times, dc in last 12 dcs, turn. (131 dcs)
Row 9: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same dc, *dc in next 17 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 7 times, dc in last 6 dcs, turn. (139 dcs)
Row 10: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 19 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 6 times, dc in next 19 dcs, dc in last dc, start dc in same dc, add white yarn, turn. (147 dcs)

Row 11: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), *dc in same st, dc in next 21 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 6 times, dc in last 16 dcs, turn. (154 dcs)
Row 12: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 23 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 6 times, dc in next 11 dcs, turn. (161 dcs)
Row 13: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 25 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 6 times, dc in last 6 dcs, turn. (168 dcs)
Row 14: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, dc in next 20, dcs, 2 dcs in next dc, *dc in next 13 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 9 times, dc in next 20 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (180 dc)
Row 15: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 11 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 14 times, dc in next 10 dcs, start dc in last dc, add green yarn, turn. (196 dcs)

Row 16: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 14 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 13 times, dc in last dc, turn. (210 dcs)
Row 17: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 17 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 11 times, dc in next 11 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (223 dcs)
Row 18: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 20 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 10 times, dc in next 12 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (235 dcs)
Row 19: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 23 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 9 times, dc in next 18 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (246 dcs)
Row 20: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 26 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 9 times, dc in next 3 dcs, start last dc, add white yarn, turn. (257 dcs)

Row 21: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 29 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 8 times, dc in next 16 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (267 dcs)
Row 22: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 32 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 8 times, dc in next 2 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (277 dcs)
Row 23: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 35 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 7 times, dc in next 25 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (286 dcs)
Row 24: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 20 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 13 times, dc in next 12 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (301 dcs)
Row 25: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 23 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 12 times, dc in next 12 dcs, dc in last dc, start dc in same dc, add green yarn, turn. (315 dcs)

Row 26: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 26 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 11 times, dc in next 23 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (328 dcs)
Row 27: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 29 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 10 times, dc in next 27 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (340 dcs)
Row 28: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 32 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 10 times, dc in next 9 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (352 dcs)
Row 29: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next in next 35 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 9 times, dc in next 27 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (363 dcs)
Row 30: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 25 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 13 times, dc in next 25 dcs, start last dc in same dc dc as last st, add white yarn, turn. (378 dcs)


Row 31: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 28 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 13   times, dc in last dc, turn. (392 dcs)
Row 32: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 31 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 12 times, dc in next 8 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (406 dcs)
Row 33: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 34 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 11 times, dc in next 20 dcs, 2 dcs in last dc, turn. (419 dcs)
Row 34: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next in next 37 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc* 11 times, dc in last dc, turn. (431 dcs)
Row 35: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in same st, *dc in next 40 dcs, 2 dcs in next dc*10  times, dc in next 9 dcs, start last dc in same dc dc as last st, fasten off leaving a tail for weaving in. (443 dcs)

Flowers

Make 32.

With red yarn, ch 6, sl st in beg st to form a ring.

Rnd 1:Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc 2 times in ring, ch 3, *3 dcs in ring, ch 3* 5 times, sl st in top of beg ch 3. (18 dcs)

Rnd 2: *Dc 2 times in next ch-3 sp, ch 8, dc 2 times in same sp* 6 times, sl st in beg dc. (24 dcs)

Dc into the ch-3 sp

2 dcs in the 1st ch-3 sp

ch 8 dc in same ch-3 sp

sl st in beginning dc

Rnd 3: *Dc 8 times in next ch-8 sp, ch 2, dc 8 times in same ch-8 sp, sl st in sp betw next 4 dcs* 6 times, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

dc in next ch-8 sp

8 dcs in ch-8 sp

ch 2, dc in same ch-8 sp

sl st in between 2 dcs on Rnd 2

Assembly

Weave in all the loose ends on the skirt.

Using loose yarn ends on flowers, sew them on one at a time, leave overlapping petals loose.  Hide the yarn inside the stitches and use extra red yarn when needed.

Push the loose petals upwards and curl them with your fingers. Weave in all loose ends.

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

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