Recently, I have discovered the world of tawashi. A tawashi is a handmade dish scrubbie. They can be made from any yarn, but I have chosen to use acrylic yarn because it dries faster than cotton. Great stash-busting project, and you can whip up a bowl of these low-fat, high fiber cuties in minutes. Betcha can't make just one.

Small amounts of worsted weight yarn. Size G Hook

Approx 3" X 3.5"

Gauge is not critical

Working only in back loops = (IBL)

Row 1: Ch 5. 2 sc in second ch from hook, and next 2 ch. Continuing around the other side of chain, sc 2 in each ch (4 sc in each end chain). Sl st in first sc. 16 sc

Working only in back loops (IBL):

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. IBL, sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 16 sc

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. IBL, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 32 sc

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. IBL, sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 32 sc

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. IBL, 2 sc in each sc around. Sl st in first sc. 64 sc

Row 6: Working last row through both loops, sl in each sc around.

For hanging loop, chain desired length, sl st to next sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Now you're ready ta-washi the dishes!

I have created a pattern for an ear warmer. I needed something to keep my ears warm while I did not have ear muffs. It really does keep my ears warm too. I hope you try it out and like it as much as I do.

Any yarn will do.

1 Skien of your choice in color.

Any size hook I used a G, just as long as it fits you when your finished.

Yarn needle.

Scissors.

Depends on the hook, your head size, and the way you crochet as we all crochet differently.

Not important in this pattern, just as long as it fits you in the end

ch, sc, dc, sl st, sts.

Ch. 10 ( or chain as many that will cover your ears ).

Rnd 1: Sc in all sts of the ch you have made. ( 10 sts or however many sts you have created )ch 1, turn.

Rnd 2: Sc in all sts. At the end ch 3, turn. ( 10 sts or however many sts you have created).

Rnd 3: Dc in all sts. At the end ch 1, turn. ( 10 sts or however many sts you have created).

Keep doing this pattern til you are completely done and you know it will fit your head. When you are done with the pattern, use a sl st to seam one end to the other, cut a tail long enough to weave ends in and then use a yarn needle to weave in ends and you are done. Pattern should go as follows: 2 rows sc, 1 row of dc until you are done. Hope you enjoy! I know I do.

This little guy was made as a freebie on my blog in 2009. I tried making this one with a bit of a heart shape. If you shop at Target* you would have seen that little pink Owl pillow with similar Pink and Red colors. This was my inspiration for this little guy.

Materials: G hook, Redheart Red (1 small skein), Tapestry needle, Fiber fill stuffing, 2 safety eyes, white yarn (scraps)

Around 5 inches High

Not important to this pattern.

To see a chart for the base of this owl you can download the PDF pattern at http://momwithahook.weebly.com

M- mark end of round
sc - single crochet
slst - slip stitch
Dec sc - decrease sc

For visuals of the above stitches search 'crochet stitches' on Youtube.com

Chain 10

1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, single crochet in each stitch across. (18sc) M

2: 2sc in first corner, 1sc in next 7 stitches, 2sc in corner, 2sc in corner, 1sc in next 7 stitches, 2sc in last
corner. (22sc) M

3. 2sc in first corner, 1sc in next 9 stitches, 2sc in corner, 2sc in corner, 1sc in next 9 stitches, 2sc in last
corner. (26sc) M

4: 1sc in each stitch around (26sc) M

5 – 12: Repeat row 4 (26sc each row) M

Ear #1

13: Skip 5 stiches, sl st in next stitch, 1sc in next 5 stitches, sl st in next stitch, Decrease Single Crochet
over next 2 stitches, Dec sc over next 2 stitches, 1sc in last stitch, End off

Ear #2

This is a fun pattern and a fun costume to wear at a party and now that October is nearly hear I thought I'd post the pattern.

I was searching Etsy one day and came across a custom crochet job in the Alchemy boards. This particular person wanted a hat made like the one pictured in DoodyBrain's Blog. I had never seen this hat before and I took on the challenge.

This is not my original idea although the pattern is mine. I got the idea for this hat from Scandinavian Grace http://scandinaviangrace.com.

I also submitted it to Instructables not too long after I made it and won 2nd place in the Lion Brand October Contest. I won a really cool book of Vintage patterns. :)

Skein of Acrylic or fiber of your choice [this one is done in Red Heart]
Hook - J (smaller hook for thinner yarn)
Tapestry needle for sewing

Original was done in Wool and I hook size M-L.
This one is done in Red Heart Acrylic J hook l-xl

Gauge in unknown. [update when I remake pattern]

Stitches Used: sc, dc, hdc, sl st
chain 2 does not count as stitch

This is worked in three parts: #1 hat and #2 Beard and then #3 Mustache

Hat:

Chain 3
1: 12 dc in second ch from hook, join with a sl st to first dc made, ch 2

2: 2dc in each st around, sl st to first dc made ch 2 (24dc)

3: 1dc in first st, 2 dc in next stitch repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (36dc)

4: 1dc in first 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch, repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (48dc)

5: 1dc in first 3 stitches, 2 dc in next stitch, repeat around, sl st to first dc made, ch2 (60dc)

6: dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc made, ch2

7 - 9: Repeat row 6

10: Hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to first hdc made, ch 3

ch 3 counts as first dc

11: Dc in next 39 stitches, ch 3, turn (40dc)

12 - 15: Dc in each st across, ch 3, turn (40dc)

I was making a monster for my pattern shop K and J Dolls. My children said they liked the “rabbit”. For halloween I added a hat and broomstick. Is it a monster, rabbit or witch? I do not know but it is very cute.

This pattern can be made using any yarn you wish. Choose a hook size that matches the yarn.

I used:

• 3.00 mm hook
• 4 ply yarn (Light pink, dark pink for inner ear, Red and green for hat)
• Polyester fiber
• Black 10 mm buttons for eyes or other eyes as desired
• Tapestry needle
• Sewing needle and thread for attaching eyes
• Iron Wire 7 inches

6 inches tall

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Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
sl = slip
rnd = round
tog = together
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

This project is working in continuous rounds, do not join or turn unless otherwise stated. Mark first stitch of each round.

A neat printable PDF file can be  downloaded by clicking here.

Head and Body:

Starting at the bottom of the body.

Rnd 1: With light pink, ch 2, 6 sc in second chain from hook. (6 sc made)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) around. (24)
Rnd 5: Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) 5 times, sc in next st. (30)

Made in two sections this is a very quick and easy pattern. Change by combining different colours & textures, add more layer of flowers and leaves, have fun and play.

DK yarn/worsted weight
(I used 4ply Worsted weight Peaches & Creme 100% cotton)

4.25mm - 4.5mm UK/ (6/G USA) hook

Experiment with different weights and hook sizes

Depends on yarn weight used

Gauge will depend on the materials you use

Abbreviations:
st – Stitch
sts – Stitches
dc (UK)/ sc (USA) – Double Crochet (UK)/ Single Crochet (USA) htr(UK)/ hdc (USA) – Half Treble Crochet (UK)/ Half Double Crochet (USA) tr(UK)/ dc (USA) – Treble Crochet (UK)/ Double Crochet (USA)
dtr(UK)/tr (USA) – Double Treble Crochet (UK)/ Treble Crochet (USA)
ch – Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch

http://nezumiworld.blogspot.com/2009/09/international-crochet-day.html

Fall is nearly here where I live in central NY, and that means it's time for fingerless glove/armwarmers. I love the warm, harvest colors!

H hook

150g worsted weight yarn (I used a blend of 70% wool & 30% alpaca yarn)

2 small pom-poms

tapestry needle

11 & 1/2" long

Fits an average arm width

20 hdc and 12 rows = 4"

Make 2

ch 50

Row 1: hdc in 2nd loop from hook to end, ch2, turn

Row 2: hdc in back loop of each st

Row 3-20: rep Row 2, ch 1

sc across the top (over the 20 st), finish off, leaving a 25" tail

Finishing:

Fold in half and sew long sides together for about 2". Run yarn through 9-10 stitches for thumb hole. Continue sewing to bottom. Finish off. weave in ends.

Embellish each with one small pom-pom.

I designed this square for an afghan square swap I was involved in a few years ago. The square was named by a friend of mine.

2 colors of worsted weight yarn (A & B)
Size I/5.50mm Hook (or size needed for gauge)
Tapestry/Yarn needle

12 inches

4 dc and 2 rows = 1 inch

YO - Yarn Over
Sp - space
Ch - chain
Sl st - slip stitch
St - stitch
Hdc - half double crochet
Dc - double crochet
Sk - skip

Special Stitches:
Beginning Extended Double Cluster (Beg- Cluster):
Ch 4, [YO, insert hook into back lop of 3rd ch from hook, YO, pull through 2 loops] repeat once (3 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 3 loops (beginning cluster made)

Extended Double Cluster (Ex-Cluster):
YO, insert hook into st indicated, YO, pull through 1 loop on hook (chain made), YO, pull through 2 loops on hook, [YO, insert hook into the chain at bottom of first stitch , YO, pull through 2 loops on hook] repeat once more (4 loops on hook). YO, pull through all 4 loops.
3 Double Crochet Cluster (3-dc cluster):
[YO, insert hook into st or sp indicated, YO, pull through 2 loops on hook] 3 X’s, (4 loops on hook), YO, pull through all 4 loops.

V-Stitch (V-st):
2 double crochet in space indicated.

Instructions:
Rnd 1 - With color A, make Beg-Cluster (see special stitches), ch 3, [make Ex-Cluster in the free chain at bottom of Beg-Cluster, ch 3] 3 X’s, join with slp st to top of Beg-Cluster, finish off color A. (4 Ex-clusters, 4 ch 3 sp’s)
Rnd 2 - Join color B in any ch 3 sp, [Ch 3, dc twice, ch 2, dc 3 X’s] in same sp. *[3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in next ch 3 sp, repeat around, join with slp st in 3rd ch of ch 3, finish off color B (24 dc, 4 ch 2 sp’s)
Rnd 3 - Join color A in any ch 2 sp, [Ch 3, dc, ch 2, dc twice] in ch 2 sp, ch 1, *[sk 2 dc, in sp between the dc’s before the next dc, make 3-dc cluster (see special stitches), ch 1] twice, sk 2 dc, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp. Repeat from * around, join with slp st in 3rd ch of ch 3, finish off color A.

I hate waste. I have great difficulty in throwing away those bits of scrap yarn .I'm utterly convinced it will come in handy, one day. I have a scrap box for all those odds and ends of yarn I can't part with.It is overflowing.

I love lipstick,lip gloss,I never leave home without it. I have come up with this pattern, a lipstick cozy.You can combine scraps of leftover sock yarns( fingering weight)It uses very little yarn 5 to 10grams. It is a very easy pattern ,even beginners will find it a breeze.

5-1o grams
2mm hook
tapestry needle

You decide

Not nessary

You can use any type of yarn and any crochet hook. It can solve those moments when you just have to crochet but you don't have alot of time .Make a few ,use them as little handmade gifts for teachers ,friends , a stocking filler, perfect for any age.The stitches are UK terms.

You can use any type of yarn and any crochet hook. It can solve those moments when you just have to crochet but you don't have alot of time .Make a few ,use them as little handmade gifts for teachers ,friends , a stocking filler, perfect for any age.The stitches are UK terms.

http://heldasland.blogspot.com/2009/07/lipstick-cozy.html