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.

My first written pattern. I wanted something "springy" for an exchange I am in.

Lily Sugar n Cream 4 ply cotton Lavender Ice (or colors of your choice)

Size H crochet hook

Yarn needle for weaving in ends

Up to individual

Not importnat to over all project

Teatime in Spring

Placemat –

Ch 40
Row 1 – DC in 3rd chain from hook and each chain across (38 DC) Ch 4 (counts as DC & ch 1 throughout) Turn
Row 2- DC in 2nd DC, ch 1, *skip DC, DC in next DC, ch 1*, repeat from * to *, DC in last DC. Ch 3, turn
Row 3- DC in first ch 1 sp, *ch 1, sk DC, DC in next ch 1 sp*. Repeat * to * across to last sp & DC. DC in last ch sp and top of ch 3 (this was the ch 4 from row 1) Chain 4 turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 for pattern ending with row 2 for as wide as you want your placemat.

Last row, DC in each DC & ch space across.

Finish off. Weave in ends

Centerpiece-

Centerpiece is made the same as the placemat. I made the following changes to mine. I made it a few rows wider than the placemats. At the end of the last row, I did a border of DC all the way around (3 DC in corners) and then another row of *sc, sk dc, 3dc in next dc, sk dc, sc* around with 3 Dc in each corner.

Coaster-

Start with magic circle.

Row 1-Ch 4, (counts as DC +ch 1) DC, ch 1 in circle 13 times. End with ch 1, sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4. (14 DC, 14 sp) Ch 4 TURN
Row 2- *DC in next DC, Ch 1, DC in ch 1 sp,* Repeat around join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch 4– 28 DC Ch 3 TURN
Row 3 – DC in each dc & ch sp around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. (56 DC)

Finish off weave in ends.

Napkin rings-

Ch 18
Row 1- DC in 3rd ch from hook and each ch across. Ch 4 Turn

Row 2- DC in 2nd DC *ch 1, sk DC, DC in next DC* across to end. Ch 3 Turn

Row 3. DC in 2nd DC and each DC & ch sp across. At end of row, bring the opposite end over and join the 2 ends with slip stitch over all 3 rows to form a ring. (or use the stitch of your choice)

(c)2009 Carol Williams

My dad asked me to crochet a tie for him as a Christmas gift. I had no idea how to make a tie (that he actually would want to wear!)but I decided to give it a try. I've since then made several ties for my dad and he gets compliments for them wherever he goes. This is a pattern that is very simple and can be developed in a great many ways!

2 skeins of yarn, I've used Järbo 8/4, Marks & Kattens "Bianca" and Ideas Daily 8/4. The skeins are 50 grams each and holds 120-150 meters. (I do believe you want to use cotton for this, at least nothing with wool since it tends to get rather warm!)

hook 1,75-2,5 depending on the yarn (you want to use a small hook so the stitches can get real tight!)

Needle for weaving in ends

I've made the ties 140 cm in total, 70 cm/section. I believe that is approximately 54 inches, 27 inches/section.

It does not really matter

The pattern uses american stitches. sc-single crochet, dc-double crochet, sl-slip stitch, ch-chain, st-stitch.

The pattern get its texture from working one dc, one sc in every other stitch.

With hook of your preference, chain 16.

Sc in 3rd ch from hook. One dc in next st, then work sc and dc alternately. End row with sc. (14 st in total, the first 3-ch counts as one. So: 7dc and 7sc in every row)

Ch 3. Sc in next ant continue in pattern.

When tie is 70cm/27 inches the pattern changes to only dc.

In the first row, ch 3 (first dc), then dc2tog, continue dc until the last 3 st. Dc2tog again and finish the row with 1 dc. (12 dc)

Repeat that row again. (10dc).

Repeat again if you want it narrower, but I find 10 st to be a perfect width.

Work dc-rows until tie is 140 cm /54 inches in total (70cm / 27inches for this section).

Work one or two rows of sc (for stability).

Fasten off and weave in the loose ends.

Either make a chain for holding the front and back of the tie together, or use a ribbon or something. (You know on the back of a tie how there's some sort of label where you can squeeze the thin piece of a tie? That's what I'm talking about here...)

Spray with water and block to make it straight.

I wanted something frilly and girly - and definitely Spring-like! I stitched this up rather quickly - in a couple of hours - and used less than 230 yards! If you have more yardage to give, you can make all the ruffles long and even more frilly than mine! :)

1 skein Jaegar Agua, shade 309 (Shell) - Color A
1 skein Jaegar Agua, shade 312, Mystery Color I call Plum - Color B
OR any DK weight, mercerized cotton
Crochet hook size "I"
2 buttons (or a Dritz Fabric Button Kit + coordinating fabric)
Sewing needle and thread
Yarn needle for weaving in ends

7 ½" tall at tallest point (counting ruffles) x 18" long (will stretch slightly - but is designed to fit snugly.)

4 dc = 1"

With Color A, ch 62
Row 1: sc in second chain from hook and in next 3 chains, dc across to last 4 chains, sc in last 4. Chain 1, turn.

Repeat this row 2 more times.

Row 4: sc in first sc, chain 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, (buttonhole made), dc across to last 4 sc, sc in last 4. Chain 1, turn.

Row 5: sc in next 4 sc, dc across to 1st sc, sc in this sc, 1 sc in next 2 chains, sc in last sc. Chain 1, turn.

Rows 6 & 7: Repeat Row 1

Row 8: Repeat Row 4

Rows 9 & 10: Repeat Row 1

Fasten off.

Now turn the piece upside down so that you are ready to work into the dc's from Row 1. With Color B, attach yarn around post of 1st dc.

First Ruffle (or bottom edge ruffle)
Row 1: * chain 4, skip next 3 dc, sc around post of next dc - repeat from * across. Chain 3, turn. (13 chain 4 spaces)

Row 2: 1 dc in chain 4 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same chain 4 space, *2 dc, chain 3, 2 dc in next chain 3 space - repeat from * across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3: work sc in second dc, work sc in chain 3 space, chain 3, work 7 dc into chain 3 space, * 8 dc in next chain 3 space - repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Second Ruffle
Skip next row of dc and work second ruffle into next dc row - or 3rd dc row from the top. Skip first 2 dc's of this row, and attach yarn around post of 3rd dc.

Row 1: * chain 4, skip next 3 dc, sc around post of next dc - repeat from * across. Chain 3, turn. (12 chain 4 spaces)

Row 2: 1 dc in chain 4 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same chain 4 space, *2 dc, chain 3, 2 dc in next chain 3 space - repeat from * across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3: work sc in second dc, work sc in chain 3 space, chain 3, work 5 dc into chain 3 space, * 6 dc in next chain 3 space - repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Third Ruffle
Skip next dc row and work third ruffle into next dc row - or 5th dc row from the top. Attach yarn around post of 1st dc of this row.

Row 1: * chain 4, skip next 3 dc, sc around post of next dc - repeat from * across. Chain 3, turn. (13 chain 4 spaces)

Row 2: 1 dc in chain 4 space, ch 3, 2 dc in same chain 4 space, *2 dc, chain 3, 2 dc in next chain 3 space - repeat from * across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 3: work sc in second dc, work sc in chain 3 space, chain 3, work 3 dc into chain 3 space, * 4 dc in next chain 3 space - repeat from * across. Fasten off.

Fourth Ruffle
Skip next dc row and work fourth ruffle into next dc row - or 7th row of dc from the top. Attach yarn around post of 3rd dc of this row.

Repeat instructions for Third Ruffle, keeping in mind you will have 12 chain 4 spaces instead of 13.

Finishing
Weave in ends. Fold the piece so that the buttonhole edge lines up with the opposite edge and using the buttonholes as a guide, place your buttons. (I didn't have any buttons in my stash that matched good enough - so I made mine using the Dritz Fabric Button Kit and some coordinating fabric I found in my stash.)

Steam or Wet Block your cowl, if desired.

As long as you're going green, you might as well do it right! This bag is the same size as a traditional paper bag, with plenty of room for the serious shopper.

MC: 195 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
CC: 120 yd 4/worsted-weight yarn
Size H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle

12” high x 15” wide x 9” deep

Not needed.

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

October 23 - November 21.
Scorpio is passionate about life and has an intense personality. She lives life to the fullest and brings everyone along for the ride!

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

ABout 7.5" tall.

Not needed.

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

November 22 - December 21.
Sagittarius has a way of always looking on the bright side of things. Luck seems to follow her wherever she goes!

MC – 120 yd 4/worsted weight yarn
CC – 120 yd 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5" tall.

Not needed.

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

Virgo has wisdom of the ages because she's always looking to improve herself. Little does she know we already love her for her energetic self!

Color A – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
Color B - 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
Color C - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

ABout 7.5" tall.

Not needed.

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

It's difficult not to fall in love with Libra. She is charming, elegant, and always makes you feel like the most important person in the world.

MC – 1 skein (120 yd) 4/worsted weight yarn
CC - scrap 4/worsted weight yarn
Size F-5 (3.75 mm) crochet hook
Felt (optional)
2 15-mm amigurumi eyes
Polyester fiberfill or stuffing of choice
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

About 7.5” tall.

Not needed.

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

A very lovely Baby Soft Pacifier Clip.

Hook F or G
Baby Bee Soft Yarn

(SM)

2 1/2 inches wide/11 inches long