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)

Need a quick and easy afghan for Christmas, or something to whip up in just a few days? This ripple afghan is perfect!

Caron Simply Soft Autumn Red (7 skeins)
Size 6 hook

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Chain 135

Foundation Row:

Sc into second ch from hook and into next 6 ch, *3 sc into next ch, sc into next 7 ch, skip next 2 ch, sc into next 7 ch. Repeat from * across, ending row with 3 sc into next ch, sc into next 7 ch - 136 sc total. Ch 2, turn.

Pattern Row:

Skip first sc, dc into next 7 sc, *3 dc into next sc, dc into next 7 sc, skip next two sc, dc into next 7 sc. Repeat from * across, ending row with 3 dc into next sc, dc into next 6 sc, skip next sc, dc into last sc, 136 dc total. Chain 2, repeat pattern row.

End with a sc pattern row for sturdier edge.

See thehooknook.blogspot.com for pictures and progress.

This pattern was born out a) an urge to make mittens and b) an even greater urge to use Deborah Norville Serenity Chunky-Weight yarn (SO SOFT). I'd tried to make mittens before, and the decreases at the top always kicked my butt. I was making my first ever sock when it hit me: why not use the toe/heel decrease instead of decreasing around?!

And thus, for your viewing pleasure, the Chunky Mittens were born. These make great liners, and would probably be rad if you made them a bit big then felted them! (I haven't tried this yet, but if you do and it works, tell me!)

(Note: I mentally referenced Julia's Basic Fingerless Mittens pattern for the hands of my mittens, and the finger decreases were, in fact, inspired by the In Your Shoes Ankle Socks. Yes, it's a convoluted train of thought, but it worked, right? Also, this pattern hasn't been tested, and it's my first posted pattern. If you note a mistake, or if something doesn't make sense, feel free to point it out...NICELY.)

-1 Skein Deborah Norville Chunky Weight Yarn (100 % acrylic, 100 grams, 109 yds (100 m) per skein) (I used Red Orche, but any color will do)
-Size 6.50 (K-10) hook
-Measuring tape
-Yarn needle
-Safety pins or stitch markers

Custom!

Not important for this pattern, since you'll be using your own hand measurements.

-All sc are worked in the front loop only unless otherwise noted.
-All rounds are worked in a spiral.

First, you need to make some measurements so the mittens fit.

Measurement V: The circumference of your wrist at its thinnest.
Measurement W: The height of your hand from where the wrist joins the hand to where the bottom of your thumb joins your hand (about 1/3 of your hand)
Measurement X: The height of your hand from where the wrist joins the hand to the tip of your pinkie (about 4/5 of your hand).
Measurement Y: The height of your hand from where the wrist joins the hand to the tip of your middle finger (aka the height of your hand).
Measurement Z: The length of your thumb.

Write all these down so you can refer back to them later.

Mittens (Make Two):

Cuff:

A cute little fall pumpkin

Hook size 4.50
orange yarn
green yarn
needle
fibre fill

3inches

4.50

Chain 9
Second ch from hook sl st , 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, 2 double crochet, 1 half double, 1 single crochet and 1 slip shift, turn ch 1
Repeat in back loops only for 19 rows
Cinch bottom together
Stuff pumpkin
Sctog around top of pumpkin with green, continue around in single crochet to make the stem
Chain 10, in second chain from hook 3 single crochets, 3 single crochets in each chain till end, leave long end, sew to stem
Tie off loose ends

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!

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)

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.

At first glance, it looks like an ordinary baby blanket, but take a second look and the alphabet magically appears! Pattern originally appeared in HAIN's 2009 Spring Newsletter.

MC: 775 yd 3/sport-weight yarn
CC: 150 yd 3/sport-weight yarn
Size J-10 (6.0 mm) crochet hook

28” wide by 36” long.

Not necessary.

Special Stitch 1: Front Puff Popcorn. 3 dc in indicated stitch, carefully drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back through first dc in group, pull dropped loop through first dc. Front Puff Popcorn complete. Counts as 1 stitch.

Special Stitch 2: Back Puff Popcorn. 3 dc in indicated stitch, carefully drop loop from hook, insert hook from back to front through first dc in group, pull dropped loop through first dc. Back Puff Popcorn complete. Counts as 1 stitch.

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