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Tuesday, January 30, 2007

Frog Hat


Ok. Here's the pattern for this uber cute hat! I will admit I didn't come up with the 'idea' for the hat. It was inspired by a little kids hat, BUT, the pattern is mine, so enjoy!!
Frog Hat by Elizabeth Mareno
Adult Size 22"
Materials:
4-5 oz Lt Green WW (I used Red Heart "Spring Green")
1-2 oz Dk Green WW (I used RH "Dark Sage")
scraps of black and white WW
small amt of stuffing
Lg eye needle for assembly
H hook
Hat body
Note: Hat is worked in continuous rounds. Do not join unless indicated.
With lt green, ch 2
Rnd 1- 4sc in 2nd ch from hook
Rnd 2- 2sc in each sc. (8)
Rnd 3- 2sc in each sc. (16)
Rnd 4- sc in each sc.
Rnd 5- *2sc in next sc; sc in next sc; rep from * 7 times more. (24)
Rnd 6- Rep rnd 4
Rnd 7- Rep rnd 5- (36)
Rnd 8- *2sc in next sc; sc in next 2sc; rep from * 11 times more- (48)
Rnd 9- Rep rnd 4
Rnd 10- *2sc in next sc; sc in next 3sc (60)
Rnd 11- Rep rnd 4
Rnd 12- *2sc in next sc; sc in next 4sc (72)
Rnd 13-32- Rep rnd 4. sl st to first sc. Finish off.
with Dark Green & bottom of hat facing away from you:
Rnd 33- Join with dark green to 'join' of last round. , ch1, In Front Loops Only, sc in same st; sc in each sc around. join with first sc. (72)
Rnd 34-36- ch1, turn, sc in both loops in each sc around. join with first sc.
Finish off. Weave in all ends.
Ear Flaps:
with light green: bottom facing away from you & working on rem loops on row 32:
#1
Row 1: sk 10 st from back join. Sc in next free loop and in next 10 loops. (11)
Row 2-4: Ch1, turn, sc in ea sc.
Row 5: sc dec on both ends, sc in ea sc. (9)
Row 6: ch1, turn, sc in ea sc.
Row 7-12: rep rows 5 & 6 alternately, ending with 3sc.
Row 13: sc dec, sc in next sc. (2)
Row 14: rep 6
Row 15: sc dec.
Row 16: ch1, turn, sc.
Row 17: ch 26, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch. Finish off and weave in ends.
#2
Skip 30 loops on row 32. Follow directions for ear flap #1.
Frog Feet:
Note: Do not join rounds unless noted.
With Dark Green, ch2
Rnd 1: 4sc in 2nd ch.
Rnd 2: (2sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice. (6)
Rnd 3: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice (8)
Rnd 4: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 3sc) twice (10)
Rnd 5: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 4sc) twice (12)
Rnd 6: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 5sc) twice (14)
Rnd 7: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 6sc) twice (16)
Rnd 8: (2sc in next sc, sc in next 7sc) twice (18)
Row 9: sk first sc, [(4dc in next sc, sc in next,)twice, sk one sc, 4dc in next, sk one sc] twice. sl st in last sc.
Finish off leaving long end for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew closed matching up "toes", finish stuffing as you sew. Weave long end up the side of foot and use same string to sew heel of foot to hat strings.
Eyes: Do not join rounds.
Back: Make 2
with lt green, ch2
Rnd 1: 6sc in 2nd ch.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each sc (12)
Rnd 3: (2sc in next, 1 sc in next) around. (18)
Sl st to first sc. Finish off.
Front: Make 2
With white, ch2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch
Rnd 2: 2sc in 3sc, (chg to black), 2sc in 3 (12)
Rnd 3: (chg to white) *(2sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) 3 times*, (chg to black) repeat *to* once.
Finish off.
Eye Assembly: Holding wrong sides together, join with sc thru both thicknesses on black side (sk 1 black sc from bottom) crochet in remaining black and white sc around to last white sc, then sc in last 2sc ONLY thru front thickness, not both. Finish off, leaving long end for attaching to hat.
Attach to hat about 4 rows down from center on each side. Stuff them before sewing on.
Embroider big smile on frog's face with black.
Good luck and have fun!! Let me know if ya like it!
biz


Wednesday, January 10, 2007

HAPPY BIRTHDAY STEFANI!!! 12 YEARS OLD!


OK. At 4:37 this very morning 12 years ago I was laying on an operating table listening to my first born scream. After 13 hours of hard labor (we won't go into details) they finally decided to take her out. Come to find out she was stuck on my pelvic bone and had a small wrinkle above her right eye for weeks because of it.

She is beautiful and joyful and vibrant and one of the pride's of my life. Through 2 years of chemotherapy she displayed a maturity and strength that many adults would be hard pressed to put forth.

So..............FELIZ CUMPLEANOS CHICA!!! TU ES MI AMORE!

Sorry....she's watching the 'cheetah girls 2' (birthday present) right now and I was overtaken by the need to speak spanish!

tah

b

Wednesday, January 03, 2007

Backpacks




Wow. I'm going to see how long I can keep this posting everyday thing up. Now watch tomorrow I'll forget.


There's nothing really very exciting to share. Oh wait. I made a backpack set yesterday. One for a little girl and one for her doll. And by five thirty this morning my right arm was throbbing in pain and going numb. I think I need to get this carpal tunnel thing checked out.
Anyway. I thought you might enjoy the adorable color combinations. My daughter picked them out. And even though I've already made her her own backpack(two years ago), she wants this one. I've told her no. But she is a professional nagger...I mean she could make money doing this. She is almost 12 (in 7 days) and has had mannnny years of practice. She knows she can break me down. I want to be resolved about this, but I always feel guilty. Don't ask me why, its not like she is lacking for ANYTHING! When she was diagnosed with cancer she really learned how to tweek the old 'precious moments' eyes and then go in for the kill. I'm telling you she could earn a living.....
I will talk to you later. I have a doll nightie, robe and slippers to design. It's sitting in my head just screaming to come out and be worn by an American Girl!!!
TTFN
bizzer

Tuesday, January 02, 2007

Doll Dresses Finished



I forgot to get a picture of the purple dress. It turned out unbelievably cute. I used silver buttons with daisies on them to finish off....I'll have to get a picture of it in three weeks when I see my niece again. Meanwhile, here are the other two girls....

What do you think?

b

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