This holder is created with double crochet (Uk). Turn those leftovers into something practical , quick and easy.

Yarn ; 20g-30g of any yarn . I used yarn from the knittery shade cherries its sock yarn
Hook; Any hook appropiate to the yarn I used 3.5mm.
1 Button.

length 7inches
width 4 inch

none.

Free yourself from gauge,use whatever yarn and hook as long as you create a stiff fabric.

Fed up wth searching for that hook when out and about make a crochet holder to fit in your handbag, hook stitch markers ,scissors, whatever.

Use any leftover yarn, make loads and give to your crocheting friend, have one in every colour.

Easy pattern quick and easy.

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/04/crochet-needle-holder.html

This is a pattern I came up with, to protect my new toy... A Casio EXILIM digital Camera. I received it in the mail and didn't have a cover to protect it. I made my own.
The cozy is made of left over yarns in my stash.
It is a good gift idea and works up in less than half an hour.

Cascade 220 (Light Teal)
LionBrand Homespun (Black)

Approximate Length 4"
Approximate Width 3"

3 sc and 3 rows = 1" (approximately) in heavier yarn.

Crochet Hook Size: US K / 6.5 mm (For Homespun)
US D / 3.25 mm (For Cascade 220)

Abbreviations:
Single Chain (sc/ scs) (I directed a video to demonstrate the stitch which is available from you tube - left handed and right handed)
Half Double Crochet (hdc) (Video available here on you tube.)
Chain (ch)
Inches ( " )

I worked the cozy in two yarn weights Heavier (Color A - Homespun) and Lighter (Color B - Cascade)

(Note: The pattern can be adopted to fit any camera/ cellphone/ Mp3 music player etc simply by checking the dimensions of the object it is being made for and then increasing the base chain numbers accordingly.)

* With Color A and K hook ch 11, turn. (11th chain will count for turning.)
* SC in the second chain from hook, * sc across to the end (total 10 scs). Ch 1 turn
* Repeat from * till the piece is exactly double the width of the camera. (My camera is 3.5", so my rectangular piece measured 7"). Bind off A.
* Join the Color B in the last sc of the previous row. Fold the rectangular piece in half and start sc through both layers from this corner down to the sides (Both layers of the piece will be joined on the sides using this edge.) then the bottom and then the corner of the other side. We now have a nice edge around 3 sides of piece. Use 1ch or 2scs to turn corners.
* Now we will work on the open edges in the round. ch 1, 2 scs with B in each sc of A (Total 40 scs around.) Join in the first ch1 using slip stitch.
* * ch 2, hdc in each sc around. Join with slip st to the first ch2. (total 40scs around.)
* Repeat from * for 3 more rows.
* ch2, 3hdc in the next 3scs, 1ch and skip next sc, *4hdc in the next 4 scs, 1ch and skip next sc. Repeat from * to the end. Join with slip stitch to the first chain 2. Bind off. The holes created in the last row will be used for the closure string.

To make the closure string

* Take Color B, 4 times the actual length that will be required for the pouch edge leaving two ends of atleast 2-4" each.
* Fold the length of B in half and secure one end. (I put the folded end in one of my toes) and twist it between your palms.
* Once the half length is twisted hold both ends together (thus resulting in another half fold of the already half length) and free the other end. The yarn will self twist to form a nice cord.
* Now thread this cord through the holes created in the last row of the cozy alternating drawing direction. (From outside to inside once and visa versa till the end.)
* Join the loose ends together with a knot to form a loop.

Quick and simple Headband to help keep your hair out of your eyes on windy days.

J/10 Hook 6.00MM
Red Heart Hunter Green and Aqua
Tapestry Needle to sew in ends

15 inches Headband
Ties are 6.5 inches each
Total size 28 inches

6 stitches = 2 inches

ch 1 sc in first stitch throughout

Special stitch:
insert hook in same st,(first sc) YO and pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook

ch 41

1: sc in 2nd chain from hook *insert hook in same st, YO and pull up a loop, insert h ook in next st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook* Repeat across ch 1 turn

2: sc in first stitch *insert hook in same st, YO and pull up a loop, insert h ook in next st, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook* Repeat across ch 1 turn

3: repeat row 2 finish off

Join contrasting color in corner with a sl st, sc 3x's in same stitch as join

4: sc in each stich around, 3 sc in each corner, finish off

Ties:

Join with a sl st to Right Side in two middle stitches

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Ch 21, slt st in each stitch across on the underneath stitch (i-cord)

Repeat for the Left side

This is a simple Tam you can create in very little time.

Hook size J/10 6.00mm
Red Heart Hunter Green and Aqua
Tapestry needle to sew ends

Top Diameter is 11 inches
Head band size is 21"

First three rounds (1 - 3) should be approximately 2"

Chain 2 does not count as first stitch
Join to 1st stitch throughout
Stitches Used: Double Crochet, Treble crochet, Shell(3 Dc), Decrease TR , Decrease SC

Using MC

Ch 3

1: 12 dc in first ch, join to first Dc, ch 2

2: 2 Dc in each stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

3: 1 Dc in first st, 2 DC in next st around, join to first Dc, ch 2

4: 1 Dc in first 2 stitches, 2 Dc in next stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

5: 1 Dc in first 3 stitches, 2 Dc in next stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

6: 1 Dc in first 4 stitches, 2 Dc in next stitch around, join to first Dc, ch 2

7: TR in each stitch around join to first TR, finish off.

Join 2nd Color to any stitch with a sl st ch 3

8: 2 Dc in same stitch as join, Skip 2 stitches, 3 Dc in next st Repeat around, join to first Dc, finish off.

Join MC to any stitch with a sl st ch 3

9: TR in each stitch around, join to first TR, finish off.

Join 2nd Color to any stitch with a sl st ch 3

10: 2 Dc in same stitch as join, Skip 2 stitches, 3 Dc in next st Repeat around, join to first Dc, finish off.

Join MC to any stitch with a sl st ch 3

11: 1 TR in first 3 stitches, DEC TR over next two stitches, around, join to first TR ch 3

12: 1 TR in first 2 stitches, DEC TR over next two stitches, around, join to first TR ch 3

13: 1 sc in first stitch, DEC SC over next two stitches, around, join to first sc ch 1

14: Sc in each stitch around join to first sc

VISOR:
1 - 5: Sc in next 11 stitches ch 1 turn (5 times) finish off

Join with a sl st to first row of 11 sc (see diagram below)

6 -10: Sc across ch 1 turn (5 times) finish off leaving a long tail

Sew up visor

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So I have an awesome Macbook 13.3 inch laptop and it makes me sad when it gets scratched or scuffed so I decided to crochet up this quick case! its pretty cute and you can make it to fit any laptop.

Two different, contrasting colors and a medium sized hook.

You obviously have some freedom with colors, type of yarn, and size. I used Cotton Ease yarn in pink and black and a size J hook.

Depends on the size of your laptop. Mine fits quite snuggly on my laptop.

Basically what you think will fit your yarn and your laptop.

I made this for a 13.3 macbook, obviously you can slightly change the size in order to fit any sized laptop.

This is crocheted in one piece with the seams up the side.

Using your first color, chain the number of stitches that is necessary for the width of the laptop. I made mine almost exactly the width of the laptop because it will stretch out when you put your laptop in it.

1) hdc in each st for 4 rows
2) Switch to second color and hdc in each st for 4 rows
3) Repeat 1 and 2 8 times
4) Repeat 1
5) Switch to second color and hdc in each st for 2 rows
6) Repeat 2
7) Using Color 1, hdc in each st for 2 rows
8) hdc in first ten sts, chain 2 sts skip 2 sts, hdc in each st until 12 sts from the end, CO 2 sts, skip 2 sts, hdc in each st to end
9) Using color 2, hdc in each st for 2 rows.
8) Repeat 5
Line up the stripes for the front and the back leaving the last 5 stripes at the top in order to have it fold over the front and sew the seams up.

Buttons:
Chain 1 st
hdc 12 sts in the 1 st
sc 12 sts around the 12 sts you just created.

place and sew in buttons... weave in ends and enjoy your new laptop envelope!!

This is for a large dog. Pooky is an 13-year-old Black Lab. I searched for a sweater/coat pattern for a large dog and found that I had to make my own pattern.

Worsted weight yarn, approximately: 2 x 50 gm balls of 2 contrasting colors. Worsted weights are all appropriate. Pick whichever is best for your area's winter weather. Buy an extra skein or two just in case. I used a 1 lb ball of Dusty rose I had and bought the same in Cranberry.
Hook size 6mm
3/4" buttons-3
Yarn needle

To fit a large dog.

however tight or loose you crochet.

Note: Work with both colors held together and it's all done in double chain stitches to make a warm thick coat.

Neck ribbing: Make 2 inches wide, work in back loops only and the length of your dog's neck (Pooky's is 23)

Back: (from base of neck to tail is 29 inches, is 15 inches wide, add the tummy band of 22 inches) this is all worked in dc.

Underneath Section: ch 23.
Work 22 sc across first row, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: 1 sc in first sc, ch 1, skip 1 sc for buttonhole, 1 sc in each sc to last 2 sc, ch 1, sk 1 p 1 sc, 1 sc in last st, ch 1 , turn.
Row 3: 1 sc in each sc and in each buttonhole, ch 1, turn.
Work 5 rows on the 22 sc.
Dec 1 sc at each side of every row until 8 sc remain "rem." Work 9 more rows on the 8 sc.
Fasten off.
With Color B - crochet 1 row of sl st all around. Sew 2 buttons at each side of narrow end. Sew 1 button to each side of body and button underneath section in place.
Neckband:
Rnd 1: With right side facing and MC, join yarn with slip st at seam; ch 1, sc evenly around, join with slip st to first sc.
Rnds 2 &3: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with slip st to first sc.
Finish off.

Neck Ribbing: With MC and smaller hook, ch 8 loosely.
1st row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. Ch 1. Turn.
2nd row: Working in back loop only of each st, work 1 sc in each st to end of row. Ch 1. Turn.
Rep last row 64 times more omitting turning ch at end of last row.

I made this hood to attach to my jacket. It didn't have one and in cold Canadian winters, I REALLY needed one!!!

Materials:
1-2 balls of worsted weight yarn in your choice of colours. (I used Bernat Super Value yarn in Cream and a green to match my jacket.)
Size G (6 US) or size to obtain gauge
5 x ½ inch buttons

My hood is 20 inches

8 sts and 6 rows = 2 in.

Measure inside of collar on coat/jacket. This will guide you as to how many stitches needed for base row. My hood is 20 inches, so these instructions are for that measurement. More pictures are at...http://s54.photobucket.com/albums/g111/Emeraldthistle_photos/Emeraldthistle_Crochet_stuff_2008/?start=20

Starting at base of hood, with main colour, ch 77
Row 1: (right side) sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, * 1 sc in next sc, 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from * to end. (76 sts) Turn
Rows 2-6: Dec 1 st at ea end of next 5 rows (66sts) remain at end of last row.
Rows 7 on: Work this pattern evenly on 66 sts until you have a piece measuring 13 inches (32.5 cm).

Finishing:
sc all round edge of piece. Fold top row of hood in half. Starting at fold, sew top seam of hood together. Fasten off.
Attach contrast colour, and sc along front edge of hood, ch 1 at end, turn, sc back to beginning, ch 1 and turn. *Dc in next ch and cont to end. .* repeat from * for 4 rows, dec over 2 sc at each end. Fasten off.

Button rows:
Turn piece over and dc in ea of sc of row 1. (This will give you more “holes” to ensure you can sew your buttons evenly spaced or if you goof sewing them on like I did!) ch 1 and turn. * 1 sc in next sc, 1 dc in the next dc* repeat from * to end. Turn, inc at ea end of work for 5 rows. Sc all round edge. Fasten off. Sew buttons to INSIDE of collar on jacket evenly spaced as best as you can. Attach hood with the buttons.

There you have it! I hope this makes sense. I made this hood in 2006 so I may have forgotten to add something. Please let me know if you find any errors.

We all have those leftovers that we cant part with.This quick and easy pattern fulfilles the urge to make something useful with them .

Add a bit of bling for the diva in you!!!

Gauge;

Not im.portant just crochet it

1 hairgrip, or slide

less than 10g of yarn

hook; any size appropiate to the yarn

Its a small flower added to a hairclip.

Its a hairgrip relax.

A very useful pattern to make something useful,use any yarn and a hook appropiate to the the yarn.Give them as gifts to all your friends. Add any kind of embellishment to personalize them ,diamonte, beads, buttons.
The perfect little accessory to finish off your outfit .

A very easy pattern to make something useful, give them as gifts to all your friends. Add any kind of embellishment to personalize them ,diamonte, beads, buttons.
The perfect little accessory to finish off your outfit .
http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2008/03/free-crochet-hair-clip-pattern.ht...

I am a bellydancer and was using baby socks as muffs for my zills (finger cymbals). I needed something that fit more snug and is more appealing to look at. These muffs will protect your zills and muff the ring which allows you to practice with them without bothering family and pets.

You may change this pattern to fit your needs. I experimented until it worked for me. I am a novice at crochet. This is also my first written pattern.

Medium weight, worsted yarn (I used left overs).
Size H (5.00m) hook.

This pattern will fit Medium size zills, such as Saroyan, Nefertiti MC-100, approx. 2-1/16" (pictured here).

Muffs will be stretchy, gauge is not really important

Ch=chain stitch
St= stitch
Sc=single crochet
Dc=double crochet
Tc=triple crochet
Yo=yarn over
Tog= working together 2st into one. Put hook through 1st st, yo and pull through. Put hook through next st, yo and pull through. You now have 3 loops on your hook. Now yo and pull through the first 2 loops, leaving 2 loops on hook. Yo again and pull through remaining 2 loops, leaving 1 loop on hook.

Pattern (make 4):
Make an adjustable loop with 6 ch. (I used the magic ring found here- http://crochetme.com/amigurumi-double-ring).

Round 1 – 2sc in each ch, (you will then have 12st).

Round 2 - ch 3 (counts as 1st tc), starting in 1st st from the 3ch you just made *tc in 1st st, 2tc in next st.* Repeat steps between ** all the way around. (you will end with 19st including the 1st ch).

Round 3 – ch 1, {tog into the next 2st, then dc into each of the next 2st}. Repeat steps between {} all the way around, stopping before the last dc. (you will end with 14st).
Finishing – slip stitch into the next st, tie off and trim.

This pattern makes Washcloths that I simply love using.

Any Cotton yarn.
Size G Hook

Roughly 6" x 6 1/4"

Not necessary.

Washrags
Ch 32
Row 1 - Sc in 2nd ch from hook and all chs in row. Ch 1, Turn. 31 sc
Row 2 - 32 Sc in 1st ch, sc in back loop only of next st, sc in front loop only on next st, sc in back loop only of next st, follow ** until only one st left in row, sc in both loops of final st. Ch 1, Turn. 31 sc
At the end of row 32, ch 1.
2 sc in the same st, sc evenly down the side. 3 sc in corner st, sc across row, 3 sc in corner st, sc evenly up side, 3 sc in corner st, sc across top, 1 sc in same st as beginning 2, join, tie off. Weave in ends.

Being from the Jersey Shore, I spent many summer days at the beach. Biking to
the beach was fine, but having a seat cover on the return ride home would have saved
me from a hot behind!

Yarn: 1 skein each of Rowan Cotton Rope in (Calypso) Color A, (Parma) Color B, and (Fruit Gum) Color C

2 skeins of Rowan Cotton Rope (White) Color D

Hook: US H/5.00mm, or size needed to obtain gauge

Fits standard adult bicycle seat (Pattern can be altered to fit child's bicycle seat)

16 sts and 16 rows = 4" in sc

Note: To change color, work last sc of color being used until 2 loops remain on hook. Then, yo with next color and draw through both loops. Drop the first color and continue working with the second color.

Tip #1: When changing colors, carry the tail of the first color through one stitch

Tip #2: Keep all yarn tails to the back of the work

Seat:

With Color A, ch 10

Row 1 (RS): Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn; 9 sc made

Rows 2 - 11: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn; 9 sc made

Row 12: Inc in first sc, sc in each across to last sc, inc in last sc, ch 1, turn; 11 sc made

Note: All increases are worked in both the first and last st in stated row and are indicated on chart

Row 13: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn; 11 sc made 

Row 14: Inc, sc in each across to last sc, inc, ch 1, turn; 13 sc made 

Row 15: 6 sc, 1 sc with Color B, 6 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 13 sc made

Row 16: Inc, 4 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 4 sc with Color A, inc, ch 1, turn; 15 sc made

Row 17: 5 sc, 5 sc with Color B, 5 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 15 sc made

Row 18: Inc, 3 sc, 3 sc with Color B, sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color A, inc, ch 1, turn; 17 sc made

Row 19: 4 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 4 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 17 sc made

Row 20: Inc, 2 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 5 sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 2 sc with Color A, inc, ch 1, turn; 19 sc made

Row 21: 3 sc, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color C, sc with Color A, 3 sc with Color C, 3 sc with Color B, 3 sc with Color A, ch 1, turn; 19 sc made

Rows 22 - 34: Continue following chart, placing all increase sts at both beginning and ends of rows, and changing from one color to another while disguising yarn transitions.

Row 35: Dec, 4 sc, 11 sc with Color B, sc with Color A, 11 sc with Color B, 4 sc with Color A, dec, ch 1, turn; 33 sc made

Rows 36 - 43: Continue following chart, placing decrease sts at both beginning and ends of rows. Finish off and weave in all loose ends.

Side of Seat:

Rnd 1: With RS facing and using Color D, slip st to last st of Row 1, sc in each st across Row 1. Working along outer edge of seat cover, work 115 sc evenly spaced, placing more sts along wide curves, slip st to first st on round; 124 sc made

Rnd 2 - 5: Ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in each st around, slip to to first dc; 124 dc made

Drawstring Cord:

With Color C, ch 220. Weave loose ends back into ch. Beginning at bottom center of Rnd 5 dc sts, weave in and out, going under 3 dc and over 1 dc. Place on seat, tie, and tuck ties under seat cover.

So early todayI was browsing some stitches and I came along the popcorn stitch pattern. What was intended to be a scarf turned into a cute funky bracelet! I plan on making a matching Scarf and hat once I get more of this specific type yarn. This bracelet is fun and colorful!

Size 5.5 Boye crochet hook
Yarn type : Easy crafts Acrylic yarn in Girlie Print. To preview their yarns visit http://www.tmayarn.com

Depending on the type of yarn you use the size will vary.

No specific gauge

Popcorn Stitch:Ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, *in next sc [yo and draw up a lp] 5 times, yo and draw through all 5 lps on hook (Popcorn made), 1 sc in each of next 2 sc; rep from * across. Turn.
Single crochet

Ch 33 or size appropriate for your wrist. My wrist is considerably small.

Row 1:

Sc in 2nd chain from hook. Ch 1 turn.

Row 2:

Sc in 1st stitch, *Popcorn stitch in next ch, sc in next 2 chs Repeat from *.

Row 3:

Sc across. When you get to the end of the third row Ch 10 and Join to your starting row. (This will make a button hole.)
Get a cool button, sew it on to your project and viola! your circus popcorn bracelet is done :-D.

My friends want to learn tunisian stiches, so I try to make a simple pattern for them. I think Handphone casing is a cool one. Everyone have it and it'll be useful to0

Material :
Softy wool 6 ply
Tunisian hook clover no. 6
Stopper
Gold beaded
China silk ribbon

Length 12 cm
Width 6 cm
(You can make another size depend on your Handphone)

Not necessary

Make Ch 15

R1-4 : Tss at each st across.
R5-7 : Tks at each st aross.
R8-11: Tss at each st across.
R12-14: Tps at each st across.

Repeat from R1-14 until the length you need.

Pattern chart instruction :

Finishing :
Joint together 2 side (left and right) with seam stich ( with tapestry needle).

Top edging :
R1 : ch1, sc at the the same st, sc at each st around. Joint with sl st at first ch1.
R2 : Ch4, sk, dc, (ch1,sk,dc) repeat around. Joint with sl st at first ch3.
R3 : same with R1. Fasten off.

Insert ribbon/tail at R2. Slip in and out. Give a stopper at one side. Finish.

These lacy leg warmers have an optional lacing up the back, so they "grow" with your little dancer. Available in both child and adult sizes.

2/sport-weight mohair-type yarn
Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
Optional: ¼-inch wide ribbon

Child: Small, medium, large
Adult: One Size

2 reps and 10 rows = 4".

http://www.crochetkitten.com/patterns/bellydance.html

A little cozy for your ipox, mp3 player or cell phone. Just a quick simple project to kill an hour or two. Also a great stash project since it only takes a handful of yarn.

USH8, 5.00 mm (Use a smaller hook for a tighter weave.)

Baseball size ball of yarn, acrylic is the sturdiest and most washable but 100% cotton, hemp or any sportweight would probably work fairly well too.

2" x 4" (Length and width may vary slightly)

(Long enough to hold an ipod nano, ear buds and space at the top. Can also be cuffed down to the top of the device.)

(Isn't of importance)

This cozy is worked top to bottom in rounds. Sl st at end of each row and ch 2 to begin the next.

Ch 25, sl st to close ring (being careful not to twist ring.)

Round 1: Ch 2, hdc in each st around, sl st in top of ch 2 to close ring.

Rounds 2 - 14: Repeat round 1, or until piece is the length you want.

Round 15: Sl st around. Fasten off, leaving 8 to 10 inch tail of yarn.

Round 16: Whip the bottom stitches together.