A little gift bag. I use it or my Amigurumi dolls.

I have used 4 ply acrylic yarn and 3 mm hook.

Size: bottom diameter 4" (10 cm) high 10" (25.5 cm)

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Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (24)
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30)
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (36)
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (42)
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (48)
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (54)
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (60)
Rnd 11: (Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (66)

"In another moment down went Alice after it, never once considering how in the world she was to get out again."

Color A: 75 yd 4/worsted-weight wool yarn
Color B: 40 yd 4/worsted-weight wool yarn
Color C: 75 yd 4/worsted-weight wool yarn
Color D: 75 yd eyelash yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch markers
Optional: Flower pin

4” tall x 4” wide at top

Not needed.

http://crochetkitten.com/files/The_Dog_s_White_Rabbit_Hat.pdf

Dress up your dog for Halloween and let him be a part of the Trick-or-Treat fun! At the least, he will certainly enjoy the attention.

350 (500, 675, 850, 1000, 1175, 1350) yd 5/bulky weight yarn
350 (500, 675, 850, 1000, 1175, 1350) yd 5/bulky weight eyelash yarn
Size J-10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
½ (¾, ¾, 1, 1, 1, 1¼) yd 3-inch wide ribbon
Stitch markers
Yarn needle

XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL).

12 sc and 14 rows = 4".

http://crochetkitten.com/files/Scare_Bear.pdf

A fashion cat & dog leashes.

Hook G
Omega Nylon Yarn #18

3 3/4 inches long

1 1/2 inches wide/3 3/4 inches long

Before you begin, I feel I have to let you know that I have a hard time following instructions. A lot of times I find a pattern I like and modify the stuffing out of it. Or I just make it up. I have no patience for tedious crap, so you will find no weaving in of ends or stitch counting here (unless absolutely necessary).

If you like the pattern, please let me know. If you don't like it, I don't really care. If you modify it or make it fancy, please send me a pic and tell me what you did different.

Enjoy!
:-)

I used scraps of Sugar'n Cream worsted weight cotton. Some burgundy, orangy, off-white, and black. You use whatever you have laying around.

Doesn't really matter, the cat is going to tear the crap out of it anyway.

It's on the label.

I used size D3 aluminum hook so my stitches were nice and tight.

Legs
1st curl: Using MC, ch about 35. Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.

2nd curl: Join CC, ch 35 again (or you could make them different lengths if you wanted to). Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.

*3rd curl: Pull MC through loop on hook, ch 35. Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.

4th curl: Pull CC through loop on hook, ch 35. Sc into third ch from hook. Sc all the way back to end of ch.*

Rep from * to * until you have 9 legs (that's how many I got out before I ran out of scrap yarn anyway..). Join to form ring with sl st into first sc in the first leg. Sc in between each leg (9 sc)

Body
From here on out you are working in a round, and in back loops only.

Row 1: Sc in each sc

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc

Row 3: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* repeat around

Row 4 & 5: sc in each sc

Row 6: decrease in each sc around until you have about 6 sc left. Then insert hook into each sc and pull up a loop - do NOT pull the yarn through any loops, keep them all on your hook until you get the last one - then pull yarn through all loops, sever yarn, and pull tight. This should close the head up nicely.

Now for the tricky part - turn it inside out (you should still have a hole in the bottom where you joined the legs). After you force the head through, stuff it with whatever you want, fiberfill, catnip, crinkly stuff (my cat loves stuff that makes noise - like plastic wrappers or bags).

After you get it all stuffed good, tuck in all the ends you have left up inside the body, except for 1 (I absolutely despise weaving in ends). Thread that mother onto your yarn needle and weave it into the back loop of each sc on the first row (on the inside) of your body. Pull tight to close and tie it off. Then with the end of your needle (the tip if the eye) shove that mother into the body.

Eyes
Cut two strips of yarn about 6 inches long.

Tie a double-knot in each one at about the middle and thread that mother on the needle. Pick an sc and wrap each end around one so the knot is in front and each end comes out a side. Then double-knot again and pull those ends through the top with your needle. Do this again for the other eye.

And since I hate weaving in my ends, I took the 4 strands coming out of the top of the head, knotted 2 of them together for a while, then did the other two, then tied them together so I had a nifty ring. Now I can hang it somewhere and kitty can jump for it (oh, how she loves to jump)!

Crocheted sweater for your best friend! Easy to make and easy for your dog to wear. No leg holes! Just slip it over your fur-baby's head and button the tummy strap. Back part of sweater stays out of the way of the business end of the dog, if you know what I mean! ;)

Any worsted weight yarn, about 8 oz. main color and 2 oz. contrasting color, size J or K crochet hook, and one large (one inch) button.

Fits large dogs and can be adjusted for length by adding rows.

3 dc = 1"

Abbreviations: beg=beginning ch=chain dc=double crochet dec=decrease ea=each hk=hook lp(s)=loop(s) rep=repeat sc=single crochet sl st=slip stitch tog=together

Ribbed Neckband:
Row 1: Ch 23, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (22 sc made)
Rows 2 - 50: Sc in ea sc in back lps only, ch 1, turn. At end of last row, do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn. Leaving hk in last lp worked, match last row worked to beg row, and join neckband tog with sl st as follows: Insert hk into back lp of 1st sc and 1st free lp of beg ch, pull up lp, and pull through both lps on hk (sl st made). Rep across row to close neckband seam. Do not fasten off. Ch 2.
Sweater:
Row 1: Working in ends of sc rows, work 48 dc evenly around neckband, leaving remaining sc rows un-worked, ch 2, turn.
Rows 2 - 22: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn. (Add rows here, if needed for length)
Next row: Dec over first 2 dc, dc in ea dc to last 2 dc, dec over last 2 dc, ch 2, turn.
Next row: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn.
Rep last two rows twice, fasten off.
Tummy Strap:
Row 1: Lay sweater on flat surface with open side up. Attach yarn on side nearest you in end of 15th dc row down from neckband . Working in ends of dc rows, ch 2, work 13 dc evenly across side edge, ch 2, turn.
Rows 2 - 20: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn.
Next row: Dc in ea of first 5 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in ea of last 5 dc, ch 2, turn. (1st buttonhole made)
Next row: Dc in ea dc and in ch-1-sp, ch 2, turn.
Next 2 rows: Dc in ea dc, ch 2, turn.
Next row: Dc in ea of first 5 dc, ch 1, sk next dc, dc in ea of last 5 dc, ch 2, turn. (2nd buttonhole made)
Last row: Dc in ea dc and in ch-1-sp. Fasten off.
Work one row trim with suede around entire sweater, including the un-worked sts on neckband. Fasten off.
Button:
Sew button to center of back, at approx. 15th dc row down from neckband. Can be sewn with needle and thread, or yarn needle and yarn.
Note: Try sweater on your dog as you go, adding sts and/or rows where needed.

Shelle Hendrix Cain http://crochetcabin.bravehost.com http://shelleden.etsy.com

These little guys are pretty versatile. Use as a key chain, fridge magnet, car dangler, car freshener, cat toy, person toy, etc! I made these as a gift for a friend who loves strawberries.

I used "TLC Amore" yarn in red velvet (medium weight?)
medium worsted yarn in green
4.0mm/US G6 hook
beads for eyes (optional)
black thread (optional)
sewing or tapestry needle (optional)
tiny amount black wool(optional)
polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice - smelly stuff, catnip, beans, natural fibers etc.

about 5cm / 2" without stalk, about 6cm/ 2.5" with stalk straight up

gauge not important

The body is worked in continuous rounds, so place a marker in the first stitch of each row throughout.

Body (in Red):

Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in ring (6)

Rnd 2: *2 sc in next sc* throughout (12)

Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc* throughout (18)

Rnd 4-6: 1 sc in each st around (18)

Rnd 7: *sc 2tog, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc* throughout (13)

Rnd 8: sc in each st around (13)

You may want to start stuffing here.

Rnd 9: same as Rnd 7, continue to do this until you have only 6 sc left, ending with the last sc 2 tog stitch (so once you sc 2 tog and there is 6 stitches left total).

Continue stuffing.

Next Rnd: work 1 sc, sc 2 tog, fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Make sure you have desired amount of stuffing, flatten edges of remaining stitches at the top and sew together. Weave in end.

Leaves and stalk (green)

Ch 4, sl st in 2nd 3rd and 4th ch from hook.

Rnd 1: In same 4th ch, work 6 sc, join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 2: *Ch 3, sc in 2nd and 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next sc of 6-sc ring* around, making six leaves, join with sl st to beginning leaf. Fasten off with long tail for sewing onto body.

Stick your crochet hook through the middle ring and pull the stalk through if you would like it to be right side facing up (strawberries in picture are).

Finishing:

Sew eyes onto body (can be beads like my berries shown or knots in wool etc) , create mouth with either thread or yarn.

Sew leaves and stalk onto the top of the strawberry, varying angles will create different personalities 

And you’re done! You can attach a keychain, ribbon, magnet, string, anything.

One of my friends even suggested filling it with smelly stuff instead of polyester and using it as a car air freshener!

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. Sadly, Pooky passed away on Monday, May 5, 2008. She is very much missed. :(

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.

Is Kitty getting into the yarn again? Now she can have her very own yarn toy to keep her entertained!

White: 120 yd 4/worsted weight yarn
Iris Color: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Black: Scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Two ¾-inch jingle bells
Three craft feathers
Stitch markers
Yarn needle
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Clear adhesive tape
Optional: Non-toxic white craft glue

About 3 inches in diameter.

Not necessary.

http://www.crochetkitten.com/files/Eye_Love_My_Cat.pdf

A week or so ago my lovely kitten Rogetts reminded me that every once in a while kitties need a new toy. Or they might riffle through your purse, steal you headphones out and pull the insulation off while leaving a big mess in at least 3 rooms of your house. Oh well I reward the little brat with a new set of toys made that day before she could find anything else to destroy.

I had been thinking about making toys for a while now and had been doing some research on the way the cats see and interact with the world. Cats do not see colors the same as people. Contrast and pattern are more important so I picked colors that contrasted with each other. I read that acrylic yarn taste bad to cats from some website of unknown credentials. But the idea stuck in my head and I have noticed that the cats only run off with wool and cotton. So they get cotton toys because it is so durable. Oh and the cats love to move there toys around so I topped it all off some monk cords on each end. The cats seem to love them. I am sure that catnip stuffing has something to do with it too.

• Small amount of two colors of cotton sport weight yarn (the photos is show with saucy sport yarn and sinfonia)
• size c crochet hook, or the smallest size hook you can use with your yarn (you want the stitches to be very tight so the cat nip does not fall out)
• yarn needle
• cotton balls
• catnip

1 inch

Gauge is not very important, just make sure that your stitches are tight enough to keep the catnip from falling out.