I'm getting into making jewelry and trying new things with it. Right now I'm working on hemp (wow, this is so much easier than macrame)! It's very simple, and gives a cool jagged effect!

The orange one is done in nylon cording.

hemp (I am using scraps, usually about a yard long, it doesn't take too much)
** or any other finer yarns/threads that you choose
Beads (this pattern uses 9 beads)
Clasp
Size D/3-3.25mm hook

Patience!

7"x1"

1 row (4dc2chdc)=1"

This can be adjusted to any length depending on the size. I am using silver beads, of course they are optional.

Remember to string your beads before you begin!-- add more beads if you want this longer, I recommend having too many, rather than too few.

Also, if using hemp, remember to block it after it is done, I find warm water works the best to get your hemp to cooperate.

ch 4
R1:(3 dc in 4th from hk, ch2, 1dc) all in same hole, ch 3, turn (5 sts)
R2: 3dc in ch2, ch2*, dc, ch 3, turn

*slide a bead up as you do your 1st of the ch2 to get it in there nice and snug, then ch1

Repeat row 2, you will begin to see a zig-zag pattern as you move. continue to add rows until it is as long as you want it, fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach clasps and you're done!

Liven up an old pair of hoops with this simple pattern.

With a small amount of #10 crochet thread and a #7 crochet hook, and in a few minutes, you'll have a new look.

#7 steel crochet hook
small amount of #10 cotton crochet thread
pair of hoop earrings

Completed size depends on hoops used and number of rounds completed.

Gauge is not important with this pattern.

Rnd 1: Make a loop around the hoop and sc around to cover the hoop. Crocheting over the loose end for several stitches will eliminate sewing it in later. You can cover the hoop completely, or to your taste.

Rnd 2:. Turn, (do not ch 1) sk first ch, * sc in next ch, sk two ch, sc in next ch, repeat from *. You should do these sc's a little loose to reach the next st.

Rnd 3: Turn, sk first st, * sc in next st, sk 1 st, repeat from * around.

Rnd 4: Turn, sk first st, * sl st in next st, sk next st, repeat around.
At this point, you can fasten off and sew in the loose end, or add another round. The white hoops above were done with 3 rounds and the black hoops were done with 4 rounds. The more rounds you add, the lacier the look becomes.

The nice thing about making your own belts is that you get to choose the color, texture, and materials used. This particular design I came up with for my mother. She picked the color and the beads on the end were her idea. We found the buckle at a local fabric store after reading in a magazine an article on making belts.

I thought that this year in honor of all Mothers, I would share my pattern so that perhaps you might make one for yours.

Size 10 cotton thread (bedspread weight)one 350yard ball
Size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook
Buckle
Tapestry Needle
Pony Beads (5)

1 1/2" wide
length is your choice

8dc and 5dc rows = one inch

Uses FPdc(front post dc), BPdc (back post dc), sc, ch st, sl st, dc
Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first dc

Ch 21

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn.(20sc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn. (20dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, FPdc around each of next 3 dc,(BPdc around each of next 4 dc, FPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, BPdc around each of next 3 dc, (FPdc around each of next 4 dc, BPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 3

Rows 6 & 7: Rep Row 4

Row 8: Rep Row 3

Rows 9 & 10: Rep Row 4

Continue in established pattern until belt measures desired length.

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Work 3sc in last dc, turn belt so that long edge is now on top, sc evenly across long edge, work 3 sc across, turn sc evenly across long edge, work 2 more sc in last corner, then join with sl st. DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Fold Belt in half, length-wise, ch 1, using sc join edges all around belt, sc into folded edge also for a more finished look. When you have sc all around the now doubled belt, fasten off. Weave in any loose ends. Sew buckle on one end of belt and pony beads on opposite end.

I wanted a lacy, dainty, delicate glove. Something light to wear in the Summer months ahead. I think these look so elegant and lady-like! Don't you agree?

1 Skein Bernat Baby, Fingering Weight, 100% Acrylic, White
Size "E" (3.5 mm) Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

A woman's size Small/Medium

6 dc + 3 Rows = 1" in Pattern
(Pattern is a multiple of 8 + 5 chs if you want to work a swatch first.)

These would be awesome worked in a 100% Cotton, or a Size 3 cotton thread, or even a variegated yarn!

Instructions
Ch 37
Row 1 (Right Side): Dc in fifth ch from hook, *skip next 3 chs, 5 dc in next ch, skip next 3 chs, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch, repeat from * across.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, * 5 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, repeat from * across to last sp, 3 dc in last sp.
Row 3: Ch 4, turn, dc in first dc, * 5 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next 3 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next dc, repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 2 & 3 seven times or until desired length, ending after Row 2.

Do not cut yarn. Work a Crab Stitch (reverse crochet) across the top. Work sc all around both sides and bottom of piece.

Finishing
With Right Sides Together, slip stitch along side of glove for about 1", leave about a 1 ½" opening for thumb. When seaming is complete, tuck in ends!

Work the 2nd glove the same way!

These lacy leg warmers have an optional lacing up the back, so they "grow" with your little dancer. Available in both child and adult sizes.

2/sport-weight mohair-type yarn
Size G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
Optional: ¼-inch wide ribbon

Child: Small, medium, large
Adult: One Size

2 reps and 10 rows = 4".

http://www.crochetkitten.com/patterns/bellydance.html

I designed this cute guy for my cute nephew Sid :)

• Hook: 3 mm
• Yarn: Fine yarn in 4 colors - I used Mille Fili from Wolle Rödel (100% mercerized cotton, 130m/50g) in caramel (MC), white, red and black
• Stitch marker
• Polyfil for stuffing
• Yarn needle

Height (sitting): 14 cm

If you use a thicker yarn and a bigger hook, your teddy will also be bigger :)

Gauge is unimportant. Make tight stitches.

Each piece starts with an adjustable ring like The Magic Adjustable Ring
All body parts are worked in spirals. Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.
Use main color unless otherwise mentioned.

Ear (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Rounds 4-7: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail.

Head

(worked from front (nose) to back)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (30 sc)
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Round 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (60 sc)

Rounds 11-16: Sc in each st around. – (60 sc)

Round 17: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Round 18: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 19: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 20: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 21: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30 sc)

Embroider the teddy face: nose, mouth and only one eye :-)
Sew on the ears using the long tails. Stuff.

Round 22: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 23: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (18 sc)

Stuff some more. Decrease evenly until head is almost closed. With yarn needle make a loop with the remaining stitches and pull tight, make a knot; hide the yarn inside the head.

Eye Patch

Use black yarn.

Round 1: Work 4 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (4 sc)
Round 2: Turn; Work 2 sc in each st - (8 sc)

Add chains until strap is long enough to fit around head. Join with main part of patch; leave a long tail. Sew patch to head.

Body

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (30 sc)
Round 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 9: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (54 sc)
Rounds 10-13: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)

Round 14: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 15: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 16: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 17: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 18: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 19: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 20: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 21: Red: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 22: White: Sc in each st around. – (54 sc)
Round 23: Red: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (48 sc)
Round 24: White: Sc in each st around. – (48 sc)
Round 25: Red: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (42 sc)
Round 26: White: Sc in each st around. – (42 sc)
Round 27: Red: *Sc in each of next 5 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (36 sc)
Round 28: White: Sc in each st around. – (36 sc)
Round 29: Red: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around – (30 sc)
Round 30: White: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, Sc2tog; rep from * around– (24 sc)

Change back to main color:
Rounds 31-32: Sc in each st around. – (24 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Arm (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Rounds 4-9: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Round 10: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 11: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 12: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 13: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 14: White: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)
Round 15: Red: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Leg (make 2)

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around– (12 sc)
Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around– (18 sc)
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around – (24 sc)
Round 5: Sc in each st around. – (24 sc)
Round 6: Sc in each of next 10 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 10 sts - (22 sc)
Round 7: Sc in each of next 9 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 9 sts - (20 sc)
Round 8: Sc in each of next 8 sts, Sc2tog 2 times, Sc in each of next 8 sts - (18 sc)
Rounds 9-15: Sc in each st around. – (18 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff.

Tail

Round 1: Work 6 sc into the ring. Pull tail end to tighten ring. - (6 sc)
Round 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – (12 sc)
Rounds 3-4: Sc in each st around. – (12 sc)

Sl st in next stitch; fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff a little.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Sew on everything using the long tails and enjoy!

these are really cute especially with black and white. you can do them with any two colors. and if you like to double braclets up they really look good with black or white braids.

2 different colors of #4 worsted yarn/thread
sixe 7 hook

1cm x 8 cm

3sc= 1 cm

make sure this is tight but not too tight. it will sort of spiral but all you have to do is steam press with iron.

color 1

1 ch 41
2 sc in 2nd from hook
3 sc in ea ch (40)
BIND

Color 2

1 ch 20
2 sc on top of color 1 (40)
3 ch 20
BIND

Color 1

1

these are awesome. my grandma has a store and i was able to sell these little buggers. they made soo much money. this is really good for people who like things fast. they only take around 3 minutes. please comment. it would really make my day.
this picture is an unfinished one just to give you an idea.

the small craft yarn. thin.
a size 7 needle.
glass seed beads (optional)
embroidery floss(optional)

about 1 cm by 8 cm

3 sc= 1cm

here we go!!
(make sure you read the whole thing. if anything is confusing comment it and ill try to explain better.)

1 ch 4

2 sc in 2nd ch from hook

3 1sc in each ch

*ch 1 turn

It's time to add as much fuel as possible to the CROCHET REVOLUTION! Show your pride and solidarity by wearing your very own revolutionary armband. In true DIY style, stitch one up however you'd like. Not a fan of colourwork? Ditch it. Never tried it before? Give it a shot! And don't even think of showing up to a Crochet Me book event without one. (Just think of all the blog photos of armband-clad crocheters! Pretty revolutionary!)

• Yarn: Tahki Dream (80% wool, 20% nylon; 262 yds/242 m per 1.75 oz/50 g): #008 Emerald Green (MC), 1 ball; #001 White (CC1), 1 ball, #012 Fuschia (CC2), 1 ball. Yarn distributed by Tahki Stacy Charles.
• Hook: 3.5mm. Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
• Yarn needle

Customizable. The armband shown is about 4" wide when laid flat and about 2.5" long.

The pattern is written in one size; for a larger or smaller version, add or subtract an even number of stitches when you begin. The skull is worked over the center 14 stitches regardless of how large or small you make the armband.

Approximately 6 sts and 7 rows = 1" in sc

Although any fingering-or-lighter weight yarn or thread can be substituted, the high wool content in the recommended yarn gives the armband a lovely amount of stretch. Using a 100% cotton yarn or thread might not produce an armband that will actually stay put on your arm.

There are two ways to begin the pattern. Option A, involving foundation stitches (see the Spring 2007 Interweave Crochet), is preferred, since it results in a stretchier foundation row than a traditional foundation chain.

Armband is worked in the round, turning after each round. Turning prevents the skull design from becoming terribly skewed.

Be sure to carry the unused yarn on the WS of your work.

[Big thanks to Elin for modeling all over Vancouver with me for this project.]

Option A:
Foundation Rnd: With MC, work 50 fsc, sl st in first fsc to join, being careful not to twist the sts, turn.

Bobby Blue was one of the first toys I crocheted using my own pattern. I wanted something simple and unique at the same time. I guess he turned out OK :) So, please do enjoy this pattern and let me know if you have any comments.

acrylic yarn, polyfill, crochet hook, tapestry/yarn needle, scissors

Height : 3.5 inches
Width : 2.8 inches

The finished size will depend on the type of yarn used, the size of the crochet hook and the crocheting tension.

All single crochet stitches, both working in the rounds and in rows.

ORIGINAL PATTERN BY MELBANGEL © 2007

Pattern for a Crocheted Toy – Bobby Blue

Materials

• Acrylic Yarn (light blue, dark blue, orange, black, neon pink and off-white)
• Polyfill