LTC = Learn To Crochet.
This scarf is great for teaching the basics of crochet. It’s simple enough that you can make it as long as you want by making your beginning chain longer (as long as it’s divisible by 3) You can also make it as wide as you like by repeating the rows until it’s what you like. Then you add the edging and Viola you’re done!
You can use any yarn that catches your eye too this is a great project!

1 skein of worsted weight yarn, 200 - 366 yards (I use caron simply soft)
H (5 mm) hook
yarn needle

this scarf can be as long as you'd like it to be.

this pattern is for learning how to crochet and the gauge isn't important.

sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet

Ch 3 counts as 1st dc.
Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc.

*For an added feminine touch you could use a length of ribbon and thread it through the edging and tie the ends in a sharp bow.

Body of scarf Ch 151
Row 1 Sc in 2nd chain from the hook. Sc across. (150 sts)
Row 2 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across
Row 3 Ch 2 counts as 1st hdc. Hdc across
Row 4 Ch 3 counts as 1st dc. Dc across
Row 5 ch 1 sc across.

Edging, you will now be working all the way around the scarf.
Turn, Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) dc in next stitch. Ch 1. skip next stitch. *1 dc in
the next 2 stitches. Ch 1 skip next stitch. Repeat from * around. The corners
are made by ch 3 instead of ch 1. End with a ch 3 and join in the top of the
beginning ch 3.
Weave in all ends and enjoy!

This small case may not be exactly what you wanted to learn to Crochet for but it’s a great starting point. It’s wonderfully simple and a quick finish.(great project for those yarnlets)
Once you get these basics down you’ll be set and ready to go, and you can adjust the pattern for a larger purse for a young girl. The sky is the limit! Plus everyone and their mom has a cell phone cozy pattern, why resist it? Here’s mine, but with a flower.
Enjoy!

Small amount of WW yarn like Bernat super value.
H hook (5.0 mm)
Large eyed needle
Button.

about 2 1/2 inches wide by 5 1/2 inches long

not super important. use a WW yarn and a H hook

Ch = chain
SC= single crochet
DC= double crochet
HDC = half double crochet.
Sl st = slip stitch.
Chain 3 turning chain always counts as 1st DC in next row

Chain 11
Row 1 SC across Ch 1 turn (10 sts total)
Row 2 sc across Ch 1 turn
Row 3-5 repeat row 2
Row 6 sc across Ch 3 turn
Row 7 DC across. Ch 3 turn.
Row 8-9 repeat row 7
Row 10 DC across Ch 2 turn
Row 11 HDC across Ch 2 turn
Row 12 - 14 repeat row 11
Row 15 HDC across Ch 1 turn
Row 16 SC across Ch 1 turn
Row 17-19 repeat row 16
Row 20 SC across Ch 2 turn
Row 21 HDC across Ch 2 turn
Row 22-24 Repeat row 21
Row 25 HDC across Ch 3 turn
Row 26 DC across Ch 3 turn
Row 27-29 repeat row 26
Row 30 DC across Ch 2 turn
Row 31 HDC across Ch 1 turn
Row 32 SC across finish off.
Finishing : Fold strip In 3 so there is a shorter part to be used as the flap.
Join yarn to bottom of right side of the case. Going through both sides of the case SC up the side of the case. Continue up the flap put 3 SC in the corner and Sc across the top of the flap 3 SC in the corner and down the other side. Finish off and sew in ends. Attach button to top of case you can use the DC spaces as the button hole.

Optional Flower
In contrasting color Ch 4 join with Sl st to form ring.
Round 1 Ch 1 Work 15 SC into ring. Join with Sl st to top of 1st sc. (15 SC)
Round 2 Ch 1 sc in same st.* Ch 3 Skip 2 stitches and SC into next SC. Repeat from * around joining with a slip stitch to first SC. (5 Ch 3 loops)
Round 3 Sl st to first Ch 3 loop. Ch 1 * (SC, 3 DC, SC) in same loop. Repeat from * around. Join with a Sl st to first SC finish off. Leaving Tail long enough to sew to bag.

The great texture in this dishcloth is achieved by alternating single crochet and treble crochet stitches. It could also be used as a pot holder!

• I used a 4mm/size G6 hook.
• 1 ball (1½ oz) worsted weight cotton. I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Ultrasoft, Violet Veil Ombre.

Mine are about 7 1/2" square...will vary depending on your gauge.

Not important for this project.

Stitches used: chain stitch (ch), single crochet (sc), treble crochet (tr).

Row 1: Ch 26. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (25)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. * Sc in first st, tr in next. Repeat from * across, ending with sc.

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. * Sc in tr; tr in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with tr.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. * Sc in tr; tr in next sc. Repeat from * across, ending with a sc in top of starting ch 3 of previous row.

Rows 5 to 23: Repeat rows 3 and 4, ending with a row 3. Do not fasten off.

Edging: Ch 1, turn. * Sc across to next corner; 3 sc in last st. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st into first sc. Fasten off and weave ends in.

We have a joke here in Florida: don't even walk to your mailbox without a bottle of water. It is a great stash buster, using less than one ounce of worsted yarn. It is worked all in one piece, so there is no need for sewing. It has a slight texture to it, so it won't slip out of your hand. The strap can go around your wrist or be clipped onto your gym bag as well. It is thin enough so you can put it in the drink holders in your car, with no sweat! Using acrylic worsted makes it easy to wash and dry. It will keep your water cool, and always at your fingertips.

One ounce of worsted weight yarn

Size G hook

Needle for finishing

Fits a 16.9 oz bottle, but can be modified to fit a larger bottle.

4 sts and 4 rows = 1"

Gauge is not critical in this project.

The bottom is worked in rounds:
With G hook, Ch 3, sl st in first ch to form a loop.
Rd 1: Ch 1. In loop, 6 sc. Sl st in first sc to join. 6 sc
Rd 2: Ch 1. *2 sc in each sc*, repeat. Join. 12 sc
Rd 3: Ch 1. *1 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 18 sc
Rd 4: Ch 1. *2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 24 sc
Rd 5: Ch 1. *3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 30 sc
Optional row, for larger water bottles:
Rd 6: Ch 1. * 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat. Join. 36 sc
Side: Now working ONLY IN THE BACK LOOP in continuous rounds:
Work 1 sc in back loop only of each sc. Continue working in back loop only until the side measures 6”, or desired length. End with sl st.
For loop handle: Ch 40, sl st in same sc as ending sl st.

Here’s a quick and easy double‐sided scrubber that can be used for cleaning anywhere from the kitchen to the garage! Soft but durable cotton yarn on one side,and a tough nylon yarn on the other that won’t scratch non‐stick surfaces, chrome bumpers or bathtubs…how’s that for multitasking!

Easy to customize, make it larger by using a bigger hook or by adding to your foundation chain and increasing the number of rows.

• I used a 4mm hook/size G6
• Small amounts of cotton and nylon yarn – I used Bernat Handicrafter Cotton (medium/4) and Needloft 2 ply Plastic Canvas Yarn.

My completed scrubber is about 3.5 by 4.25 in, or about 9 by 11 cm.

Not important for this project.

To clean, machine wash in cold water with a mild detergent; air dry only! (I’m not sure what nylon yarn does in the dryer, but it’s probably not pretty!)

Row 1: with nylon yarn, ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across to starting ch. (14 sc)
Row 2: ch 1, turn. Working in back loops, sc across. (14 sc)
Rows 3 – 10: repeat row 2. Fasten off and weave ends in.

With cotton yarn, repeat rows 1 to 10. Do not fasten off. Ch 1, turn.

Holding both pieces together (there is no right or wrong side), and working through both layers, sc in first st and across to first corner; work 3 sc in corner and sc evenly across ends of rows. Repeat around, ending with 3sc in last corner and sl st to first sc. If you’d like to add a hanging loop, after 3sc in corner, ch 10, and sl st to first sc.

Finish off and weave ends in.

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Woman statue / angel statue / religious statue / dragon statue / garden statue / horse statue
Abstract sculpture / garden sculpture, garden stone, stone desk, garden furniture / wall sculpture

40x40x1cm, 30.5x30.5x1cm, 457x457x1.2cm, 60x60x2cm, 60x30x2cm, 60x60x2cm, 80x80x3cm and so on.

Garden fountain, outdoor fountain / granite fountain / indoor fountain / marble fountain / wall fountain

Our hand carved stone fireplaces include simple design fireplaces, statue design fireplace mantles, flower design fireplace mantles and large outdoor fireplace. From European design with carved or without carved marble fireplace, France Louis mode carved marble fireplace to large overmantel marble fireplace with complex carving or statue carved fireplace for up scale house. All of them can be produced according to your request of dimension and stone material. Customized Fireplaces are also welcomed.

I came across this post pattern in a Vogue knitting magazine and was intrigued by the colors used to make a straight skirt. Of course, I thought wow, that would make an easy color change hat. My children think it looks Rastafarian. It would make a great beret or bag also. I was thinking even felted it may be a really cool fabric.

1 skein each of four or more colors of washable wool

Size H crochet hook (or size to match gauge)

Colors of hat in the photo are

A – orange

B – gold

C – turquoise

D – purple

This hat is made from Lamb’s Pride Superwash

Size G (4.5 mm) crochet hook or size you usually use for making hats in the round. Hat will be looser with larger hook and tigher with smaller hook.

Measures 8.5" ((21.5 cm) from top to bottom. Approximately 23" or 58.5 cm around at widest point.

15 pattern stitches and 9.5 double crochet rows = 4"x4" or 10 cm x 10 cm. This is measured on the non-increase rows.

In the first few rows the treble becomes the increase stitch necessary to create a flat circle. Once you begin crocheting with no increase, the pattern requires a skipped dc stitch to accommodate the treble. Basically three stitches on three stitches. Feel free to experiment with the color changes, it turns out different every time.

Double Crochet = dc

Treble Crochet = trc

Pattern stitch = Two rows of double crochet, followed by a row of two double crochet stitches and one treble. The treble is worked in the first row of the pattern. The color change is two rows of one color and one row of another color

Row 1: (Color A) With open loop method, make 9 double crochet (dc) in the loop and pull snug.

Row 2: Two dc in each stitch, total of 18 stitches

Row 3: (Color B) Pattern Stitch - *dc in first two stitches, treble crochet (tc) around first dc in first row.* repeat pattern for a total of 27 stitches with 9 stitches into row 1.

Row 4: (Color C) *Double crochet one in first two stitches, inc in next stitch;* repeat between * for a total of 38 stitches.

Row 5: Double crochet in each stitch = 38 stitches.

Row 6: (Color B) Pattern stitch = 57 stitches.

Row 7: (Color D) Double crochet in first two stitches, inc. in next stitch; repeat between * for a total of 75 stitches.

Row 8: One double crochet in each stitch = 75 stitches.

Row 9: (Color B) *Double crochet in next two stitches; Treble around first dc two rows back. Skip one dc* repeat between *.

To End: Continue with two rows of dc in each dc and then a pattern row changing; colors as you desire,

When hat is long enough, end with a row of sc working in front loop, then back loop alternately until end, slipstitch, fasten off, hide ends… GO skiing.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/honeyvarita/3523348008/
My mug and my diffussor were unhappy placed on an old CD, but the CD felt it was still useful, so I decided to add some thread, and imagination, for making nice coasters

-Old CD's
-Thread, scraps, about 1-2 oz
-2 crochets 2mm (N° 4 steel crochets), one for work the sc , the other to bring the yarn up

12-14 cm diam (4.8-5" diam)

Not important

You can see the CD, but that is nice too.

Add thread to an old CD, with one crochet, do sc at the outside border, the other one is for bringing the thread for work.
Follow the line of the diam., so no thread will be on top of more thread.
I made shells
1 row : 1 sc,1hdc, 2dc, 1tc, 2dc, 1hdc, 1 sc all in a previous sc, skip 2 sc, shell, all around the border
2 row, ch 5, sc on top of treble, ch 4, ss on first ch (picot made), ch 5, sc between shells.
Iron with steam or a wet towel.

I also made it with simple flowers, or mimic a spider web with a little spider, they look very nice.

This is not just another little Daisy with a cute face. Our little daisy brings a secret message to all who receive her. Theirs a Little pouch on the back side , where you can tuck a secret wish, or message to whom ever you make a daisy for!!
Samples:
Happy Mothers day, Congratulations on your wedding, baby birth , engagement, Happy Birthday, your my best friend, Etc......
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Cute way to express what your feeling from the heart.
MAKES A GREAT GIFT TOPPER!!!
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Message FRIENDSHIP Daisy

Materials Needed:
Acrylic 4-ply yarn, yellow , pink , white
6 mm plastic eye beads
thread
yarn needle
#E crochet hook

4" x 4 "

Using 4-ply redheart yarn, with an E crochet hook
Your flower should be about 41/4 inches by 41/4 inches.
The gauge is not all that important for this pattern.

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Secret Message Daisy

All Amigurumi Crochet is worked in rounds, highly recommend you place a crochet marker at the beginning of each round, so you dont loose your place.

Begin with an Adjustable ring , if you dont know how to make one, visit here:

http://www.crochetme.com/Dec_Jan_0405/reads_round.html

DAISY CENTER: Make 1 in color of choice.

1. Make a magic ring with 6 sc
2. *sc inc 1*, repeat 5 times (12)
3-4. BLO (back loop only) sc 12
5. BLO do 5 sc dec, sl st in next st, FO (finish off) DO NOT CLOSE THE HOLE!
(This is where you will place your message note.)

PETALS: Make 6 in color of choice

Begin with an Adjustable ring

1. sc 5
2. *sc inc*, repeat * to * four more times (10)
3-6. sc 10
7. *sc dec *, repeat * to * 4 more times (5 total), sl st in next st, FO,
lv a tail so you can sew petal to flower center.

Sew all petals to the Daisy center, evenly spaced, then hotglue two eye beads 6mm to front of center piece, then sew on a happy smile.
Write a secret message on a small piece of paper insert it in the hole, at the back of the center of the daisy. Give to your friends and family , or that special someone to let them know how you feel.
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This pattern is free from any restrictions. You may sell the items you make with this pattern online. YOU MUST supply a link to my Blog so others can enjoy this pattern.
YOU must give credit to ( www.Chiwaluv.etsy.com) and state who wrote the pattern. (Chiwaluv Amigurumi Critters)
However, You may not sell the actual pattern itself. The PATTERN itself is protected by Creative Commons License 3.0 and cannot be resold or translated into another language!

RULES You need to follow to sell items made from this pattern:

1. Post your finished item for sale
2. Post link to my blog - (http://chiwaluvchis.blogspot.com/)
3. Post Who wrote the pattern - (Chiwaluv Amigurumi Critters)
4. Post credit to - ( www.Chiwaluv.etsy.com)
4. DO NOT SELL THE PATTERN ITSELF!
5. DO NOT TRANSLATE INTO ANOTHER LANGUAGE!

Happy Crocheting!

Bright and colourful baskets are made from scraps of chunky wool by making a circular 2 colour or 3 colour spiral base, then making the sides using simple motifs and tapestry crochet See Carol Ventura's blog for more on that technique.
These are firm baskets blocked to shape. The yarn is chunky and the hook is fairly small making it easier to cover carried colours but also gives the baskets their firmness.

NOTE: THIS PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN UK CROCHET STYLE
THEREFORE dc = sc in US CROCHET STYLE
Use dc (sc) throughout in the back loops only

Large Basket
4 x 50g Chunky Wool (shown here in Texere chunky)
A: Bright Pink
B: Bright Aqua
C: Green
D: Purple
1 x 3.5mm hook (Clover soft touch is best)
Small Basket
Materials
Small amounts of
Yarn A
Yarn B
Yarn C

Any size you want, depends on how large you make the base...just continue making the spiral until the base is desired size

Size Shown
Large approx 18cm diameter
Small approx 7 cm diameter

Not essential, but make sure you use a much smaller hook to get tight tension and a stiff basket. I used chunky for a normal knitting needle size of around 6mm, but my hook was 3.5 mm.

To change colours, on last stitch before the new colour, whilst 2 lps are on the hook drop working colour and bring to front of work, pick up new colour and pull through the 2 lps.
Make sure that you have a multiple of 12 sts to fit in the motifs so when finishing the bottom, either stop at correct point, or you could increase or decrease a few sts on last rnd of bottom to fit. I started to work in the opposite direction, this was so that the right side of the bottom is on the inside of the basket, and the RS of sides face outwards.
Working in back loops only (this helps to shape the motifs used later) work in straight rnds, of 1 dc in every dc using tapestry crochet motifs and outer circle starts to curl and then you are working in even rnds in a tube shape for the top of the basket.

Large Basket
Bottom
Two Colour Spiral
With Yarn A, make a slip knot, but unlike your slipknot that pulls in or expands easily when pulling the working yarn, make sure that your slipknot is adjustable by pulling the tail of the yarn
Using the working end of yarn A, make 1 ch (to count as 1 dc) and 2 dc into the slipknot ring (3dc)
Using yarn B, make 1 ch (to count as 1 dc) and 2 dc into the slipknot ring made from yarn A (3dc)
Pick up yarn A again and make 2 dc into the top of each of the 3 dc of yarn B that you made into the ring (6dc)
Pick up yarn B and make 2 dc into the top of each of the 3 dc of yarn A that you made into the ring (6dc)
One rnd is complete, and there should be a total of 12 dc, half in colour A and half in the other colour B.
Now pull the tail of yarn A, from the original slipknot, and tighten the ring in the middle to make the stitches snug.
You are now ready to continue working in a spiral.
Work half the rnd in A, remove your hook and complete the other half of the rnd in B always making sure you are going in the same direction.
I used 2 colours in this way to make the bottom of the larger basket. You need to use the same rules for increasing a flat circle as follows:
Increases
In the first rnd work 2 dc in each stitch
Next rnd 1 dc in next st, 2dc in next st
Next rnd 1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next st
Continue to increase in this way, putting one more dc in between each of the decrease dc's on each rnd until the basket bottom is the diameter you wish it to be. Make sure the last round is a multiple of 12 stitches, or increase on the last rnd to make a multiple of 12 sts.
Main Body of Basket
Make sure that you have a multiple of 12 sts to fit in these motifs start to work in the opposite direction, so that the right side of the bottom is on the inside of the basket, and the RS of the sides is shown on the outside.
Working in back loops only (this helps to shape the motifs used later) work in straight rnds, of 1 dc in every dc (i.e. without increasing) using tapestry crochet motifs and the outer circle will start to curl and then you are working in even rnds in a tube shape for the top of the basket.
Hounds Tooth Motif Band
Still working back loops only and 1 dc in each dc:
Rnd 1: 1dc in ev dc using Yarn B
Rnd 2: *3dc Yarn B, 1 dc Yarn D, rep from * to end of rnd
Rnd 3: 2dc Yarn B, *3dc Yarn D, 1dc Yarn B rep from * to last 2dc, 2dc Yarn D
Rnd 4: As rnd 2
Rnd 5: As rnd 1
Plain rnd
Still working back loops only and 1 dc in each dc:
2 rnds in Yarn C (green)
Diagonal Motifs Band
Still working back loops only and 1 dc in each dc:
Rnd 1: 1dc in ev dc using Yarn B
Rnd 2: 2dc Yarn D, 2dc Yarn B rep from * to end
Rnd 3: 1 dc Yarn D, 2 dc Yarn B, 2 dc Yarn D rep to last 3dc, 2 dc Yarn B, 1 dc Yarn D
Rnd 4: 2 dc in Yarn B, 2 dc in yarn D to end of rnd
Rnd 5: As rnd 1
Plain rnd
Still working back loops only and 1 dc in each dc:
2 rnds in Yarn C (green)
Fasten off.
Finish edge using Crab Stitch as explained below.
Small Basket
Bottom
3 Coloured Spiral
Join together 3 colours as a spiral, exactly as for 2 colour spiral explained above and as follows:
Using yarns A, B, and C make an initial 3dc each into the slipknot of yarn A, then made dc's into the next yarns in sequence, so
A worked 3dc into B,
B worked 3 dc into C,
and C worked 3 dc into A.
All travelling in the same direction and working in a spiral.
Continue to work all 3 yarns by making a dc in next dc's for a few sts, then removing hook and working another section. This will make a cylinder shape with stripes spiralling around to the top.
For this smaller pot, I stopped making a circle on 4th rnd, and then just worked one dc into every dc for the top part of the basket, finishing with yarn D.
Fasten off when required height.
Finishing Both Baskets
Crab Stitch Edging
You can find tutorials online (see Resources)
To finish off the baskets, use good old fashioned crab stitch. Attach a contrast coloured yarn, here I used Yarn B.
This stitch doesn't so much go sideways as completely backwards.
Pull the hook with a loop on, into the stitch behind the current stitch i.e. backwards, then pull another loop through, and pull up 2 loops and pull the yarn through these 2 loops, and then work backwards again....repeating this sort of gives a cross between a blanket stitch edge or a picot edge in look, you can see where your 2 final loops get pulled around the edge of the basket.
Fasten off, and wrap last bit of yarn around the edge of last stitch twice, secure and weave end on the inside.

How to Block Your Baskets
Wash them both in fairly hot water for a semi felt to stiffen the wool but to keep the shape and size, whilst it is still damp and hot put the large basket onto a flower pot, so it takes the shape of it gradually widening with the flower pot
Put the small basket around a bottle or small pot.
Both baskets can put onto a radiator or in the airing cupboard near warm pipes to dry and when the pots are removed, they take on the shape of them perfectly. If you don't mind a fair amount of shrinkage, you could completely felt them but do remember to try and reshape whilst felting otherwise you could get a shapeless mess.
Abbreviations (A - Z) Beg: Beginning
Ch: Chain
Dc: UK Double Crochet (US sc single crochet)
Lp (s): Loop (s)
St (s) : Stitch (es)