Cowboy Boots and Hat Afghan Chart

Denise T. asked me to come up with an afghan with a cowboy hat and boots for her 11 month old grandson. This afghan is 147 stitches across and 147 rows high. With an I hook and worsted weight yarn I measured my gauge at 4 stitches and 4 rows per inch, so this afghan would be approximately 36 3/4" square when finished.

I realize there's no way you could crochet this afghan from this tiny picture, so if you want the chart email me at crochetparfaitpg@yahoo.com.  Let me know what format you want it in.  (Excel--editable .xlsx, Adobe .pdf or picture .png,  I recommend the .xlsx or .png files because the pdf splits it up into several pages.)

I've found some tutorials for different methods of doing Tapestry Crochet.  If you are really talented (and somewhat ambidextrous) you can switch the hook to your left hand when you get to the end of the row and then crochet back the way you came like Carol Ventura does.  I think this tutorial by Interweave is a little easier if you want to keep all of the design facing the same direction. This  video tutorial by Red Heart Yarn has you turn the afghan as you crochet, it's easier but the design is not as true.

If you are new to crochet charts check out my Globe Pillow Crochet Along, it has a tutorial on how to read a chart.  If you would rather cross stitch the details of the chart, I would crochet the major areas and then you can have a look at my Day of the Dead Banner pattern for a tutorial on how to cross stitch on single crochet for the finer details. 

For other tips on following a crochet chart check out my Harley Davidson Afghan post.

Happy Hooking!

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Materials

• G hook
• DK weight yarn, in three contrasting colors A, B and C
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

ch(s)--chain(s)                         beg--beginning                       dc(s)--double crochet sl st--slip stitch                       st(s)--stitch(es)          
tr(s)--triple or treble crochet(s)                betw--between


Panels
Make 6 for a Premie and 8 for a full term baby.

With Yarn A
Row 1: ch 6, sl st in beg ch to form a loop, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), 2 dcs in loop, ch 3, 3 dcs in loop, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 3 dcs in ch-3 sp betw dcs, ch 3, 3 dcs in same ch-3 sp, dc in top of outside dc of previous row, ch 3, turn.

 

Rows 3 to 24: repeat row 2.

Row 25: 3 dcs in ch-3 sp betw dcs, ch 3, 3 dcs in same ch-3 sp, dc in top of outside dc of previous row, fasten off.

Border
Rnd 1: Attach Yarn B in dc in 25th row as shown in picture below, ch 6, tr in next dc, dc in next dc, 3 dcs in ch-3 sp, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 23 times, dc in side of last dc 3 times, 10 dcs in ch-6 loop, dc in side of dc on other side 3 times, *3 dcs in next ch-3 sp* 24 times, dc in next dc, tr in next 2 dcs. fasten off.

Attach Yarn Be here

Rnd 2: Attach Yarn C in top of ch 6, ch 3, dc in each dc down side, to the round end, 3 dcs in 5th dc in round, dc in each dc down the other side and in last 2 trs at the end, fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Whip stitch the panels together, starting at the straight end, leaving the rounded ends open.

Join the panels to make a tube

Bottom
Rnds 1 through 8 for Premie, 1 through 10 for full term baby.

Make a magic circle
Rnd 1:  Ch 3, do 11 dcs in circle, sl st in top of turning ch. Pull magic circle tightly together. (12 dcs)
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dcs per dc around, sl st in top of turning ch. (24 scs)
Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next dc* 11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (36 scs)
Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dcs* 11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (48 scs)
Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 3 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dcs*11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (60 scs)
Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 4 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dcs*11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (72 scs)
Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 5 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 5 dcs*11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (84 scs)
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 6 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 6 dcs*11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (96 scs)
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 7 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 7 dcs*11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. (108 scs)
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 8 dcs, *2 dcs in next dc, 1 dc in next 8 dcs*11 times, sl st in top of turning ch. Fasten off and weave in ends. (120 scs)

Attach Bottom to Panels

Attach Bottom to woven together panels by inserting hook through the side of a dc on the panel bottom and through a stitch in the bottom.  Sc in each st of bottom all the way around (about 3 scs per dc on the panels.) Sl st into beg sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Happy Hooking!

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Charted Greek Alphabet

THIS CHART IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR DOWNLOAD ON MY CROCHET PARFAIT GROUP PAGE.  Be sure to also download the How to Do Tapestry Crochet file for tips and how tos.

I had a request to chart the Greek alphabet.  School is starting soon and that means sorority and fraternity rush.  If you have a Greek in your life, this chart is for you.  I can also make charts for specific sororities and fraternities, I just can't use any trademarked images.  I can however make graphs with the colors and basic symbols of the club.

Each of these letters are 27 rows high.  With my gauge of 4 rows and 4 sts per 1" with an I hook and worsted weight yarn the letters would be about 6 3/4" high.  The letters range in width from 3" wide (Iota) to 8 3/4" (Mu).

I realize there's no way you could crochet this afghan from this tiny picture, so if you want the chart email me at crochetparfaitpg@yahoo.com.  Let me know what format you want it in.  (Excel--editable .xlsx, Adobe .pdf or picture .png,  I recommend the .xlsx or .png files because the pdf splits it up into several pages.) I now have a smaller version of this chart (3" high letters versus 6" high).  Please specify which size you would like when you email me.

I've found some tutorials for different methods of doing Tapestry Crochet.  If you are really talented (and somewhat ambidextrous) you can switch the hook to your left hand when you get to the end of the row and then crochet back the way you came like Carol Ventura does.  I think this tutorial by Interweave is a little easier if you want to keep all of the design facing the same direction. This  video tutorial by Red Heart Yarn has you turn the afghan as you crochet, it's easier but the design is not as true.

If you are new to crochet charts check out my Globe Pillow Crochet Along, it has a tutorial on how to read a chart.  If you would rather cross stitch the details of the chart, I would crochet the major areas and then you can have a look at my Day of the Dead Banner pattern for a tutorial on how to cross stitch on single crochet for the finer details. 

For other tips on following a crochet chart check out my Harley Davidson Afghan post.

Happy Hooking!

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Materials

• G hook, such as Boye Aluminum 6" Crochet Hook: Size G
• Worsted weight yarn, Gray, White and Pink, such as Red Heart Super Saver yarn or Red Heart Soft yarn
• Black Embroidery Floss, such as Coats & Clark Six Strand Embroidery Floss
• Pink Felt, such as Rainbow Classic Felt
• Tacky Glue, such as ALEENES 15599 All Purpose Glue
• Tapestry Needle, such as Clover Gold Eye Tapestry, No. 18-22
• Poly-fil stuffing, such as Fairfield Poly-Fil Premium Polyester Fiber

Abbreviations:
ch(s)--chain(s)                       rnd--round                        sc(s)--single crochet(s)

sc2tog--single crochet 2 stitches together          st(s)--stitch(es)              sk--skip


Head

With Gray Yarn make a magic circle
Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 scs in circle (6 scs)

From now on put a stitch marker in the first sc of each rnd.

Rnd 2: 2 scs per sc (12 scs)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, 2 scs in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times (18 scs)
Rnd 4: Sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc,*sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc *3 times (24 scs)

Rnd 5: Sc in next 3 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc*sc in next 3 scs, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times (30 scs)
Rnd 6: Sc in next 4 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn,sc in next 3 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 3 scs, 2 scs in next sc, *sc in next 4 scs, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times (36 scs)
Rnd 7: Sc in next 5 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 4 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 4 scs, 2 scs in next sc, *sc in next 5 scs, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times. (42 scs)
Rnds 8 to 12: Sc in next 7 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 6 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 27 scs. (42 scs)

This is how you deal with the yarn changes, the threads will be on the inside of the head.

Now you start decreasing:

Rnd 13: Sc in next 5 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 4 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 4 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 5 scs, sc2tog* 3 times. (36 scs)
Rnd 14: Sc in next 4 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 scs, sc2tog* 3 times. (30 scs)
Rnd 15: Sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog* 3 times. (24 scs)
Rnd 16: Sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next sc, sc2tog, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next sc, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog* 3 times. (18 scs)
Rnds 17-18: Sc in next 3 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 11 scs. (18 scs)
Sl st in first st of Row 18. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body
With Gray Yarn make a magic circle
Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 scs in circle (6 scs)

From now on put a stitch marker in the first sc of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 scs per sc (12 scs)
Rnd 3: 1 sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, 2 scs in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times (18 scs)

Rnd 4: Sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc,*sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times (24 scs)
Rnd 5: Sc in next 3 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, 2 scs in next sc*sc in next 3 scs, 2 scs in next sc* 3 times (30 scs)
Rnd 6 : Sc in next 5 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 5 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 18 scs. (30 scs)
Rnd 7: Sc in next 5 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 6 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 17 scs. (30 scs)
Rnds 8 to 11: Sc in next 4 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 7 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 17 scs. (30 scs)
Rnds 12 to 16: Sc in next 4 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 8 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 16 scs. (30 scs)
Rnds 17 to 20: Sc in next 5 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 7 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 16 scs. (30 scs)
Rnd 21: Sc in next 5 scs, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 6 scs, start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 17 scs. (30 scs)
Rnd 22: Sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog, sc in next 2 scs, start next sc add Gray Yarn, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 scs, sc2tog* 3 times. (24 scs)

Rnd 23: Sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc in next sc, sc2tog, sc in next 2 scs, start sc2tog, add Gray Yarn, *sc in next 2 scs, sc2tog* 3 times. (18 scs)
Rnd 24: Sc in next sc, sc2tog, start next sc, add White Yarn, sc2tog, sc in next sc, start sc2tog, add Gray Yarn, *sc in next sc, sc2tog* 3 times. (12 scs)

Rnd 25: Sc2tog 6 times, fasten off leaving a long tail.  Sew hole at bottom of body together, DO NOT STUFF. Weave in ends.(6 sc2tog)

Legs, Make 4
With White Yarn, make a magic circle.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 scs in circle (6 scs)

From now on put a stitch marker in the first sc of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 2 scs per sc (12 scs)
Rnd 3 to 5: Sc in each sc (12 scs)
Rnd 6: Start next sc, add Gray Yarn, sc in next 11 scs (12 scs)
Rnd 7: Sc in each sc (12 scs)
Rnd 8: Sc2tog, sc in next 5 scs, sc2 tog, sc in next 3 scs (10 scs)
Rnds 9 to 10: Sc in each sc (10 scs)
Rnd 11: Sc2tog, sc in next 8 scs (9 scs)
Rnd 12 to 21 : sc in each sc (9 scs)
Row 22: sc in next 6 scs, Turn. (6 scs)
Row 23: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 5 scs, Turn. (5 scs)
Row 24: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 4 scs, Turn. (4 scs)
Row 25: Sk 1 st sc, sc in next 3 scs, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. (3 scs)

DO NOT STUFF.

Tail

Start with White Yarn and a Magic Circle
Rnd 1:  Ch 1, sc in circle 9 times (9 scs)

From now on put a stitch marker in the first sc of each rnd.
Rnds 2 to 4:  1 sc per sc (9 scs)
Rnd 5: Start next sc, add Gray Yarn, do 8 more scs (9 scs)
Rnd 6 to 7: 1 sc per sc (9 scs)
Rnd 8: Sc2tog, 7 scs (8 scs)
Rnd 9 to 26: 1 sc per sc (9 scs)
Row 27: sc in next 5 scs, Turn. (5 scs)
Row 28: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 4 scs, Turn. (4 scs)
Row 29: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 3 scs, Turn. (3 scs)
Row 30: Sk 1st sc, sc in next 2 scs. Fasten off leaving a long tail. (2 scs)

DO NOT STUFF.

Ears, Make 2

With Gray Yarn, Make a magic circle
Rnd 1: ch 1, 4 scs in circle (4 scs)

Put a stitch marker in the first st of each rnd.
Rnd 2: 1 sc per sc (4 scs)
Rnd 3: 2 scs per sc (8 scs)
Rnd 4: 1 sc per sc (8 scs)
Rnd 5: 1 sc in next sc, 2 scs in next sc (12 scs)
Rnd 6: 1 sc in each sc, sl st in 1st st, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. (12 scs)

Fold ear, DO NOT STUFF.

Cheeks, Make 2

With White Yarn, Make a magic circle
Rnd 1: Ch 1, 6 scs in circle (6 scs)
Rnd 2: 2 scs per sc (12 scs)
Rnd 3: *Sc in 1st sc, 2 scs in next sc* 6 times (18 scs)
Rnds 4 to 5: Sc in each sc, after Rnd 5, sl st in 1st sc, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing (18 scs)

Nose
With Pink Yarn
Ch 4.
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each ch to the end. Ch 1, turn. (3 scs)
Row 2: Sc2tog, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (2 scs)
Row 3: Sc2tog, fasten off leaving tail for sewing. (1 sc)
Weave shorter tail into nose to fill in holes, then use longer tail to sew nose onto cheeks.

Assembly

Sew the sides of the cheeks together.

Sew the nose onto the cheeks.

Stuff the cheeks.

Sew the cheeks and nose onto the face.

Sew the ears onto the top of the head.

Embroider the mouth along the bottom edge of the cheeks.

Make the nostrils with a french knot.

Then sew a straight stitch under the nose.

Double the thread for the eyes.

Insert the needle straight across from where you started the stitch, then insert it below the stitch and catch the thread with your needle to pull it down.

Cut 4 paw pads out of pink felt.

Glue the paw pads onto the feet using tacky glue.

Cut out four claws per foot, 16 altogether and glue onto feet.

Lightly stuff the head, you want it to be a little flat on the back.

Sew the head onto the body.

Sew the legs onto the body.

Sew the tail onto the body.

Oh, this is the LIFE!

Happy Hooking!

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