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Sunday, December 01, 2013

Converse Slippers

The original pattern was written in Finnish. And Handimania posted a picture tutorial and some instructions on their website. (Update 2017: It looks like they have done a Google translate from the original Finnish since I originally translated this.) It took me most of a day, but I got it figured out.

I wrote the instructions down so that I could make them again and I'm sharing with you. 




Materials:
About 4 oz main color- WW yarn
About an ounce white- WW yarn
G hook
Large eye needle for weaving ends

With white-
Row 1- Ch 3, join to make a circle, ch2, 12dc in circle. Join with sl at to 1st dc. 
Row 2- ch2, 2dc in each dc around (24) join
Row 3- ch2, (1dc in 1dc, 2dc in next) around. Join (36)
Row 4- ch2, dc in each dc. (36) cut white, join with main color. 
Row 5-8- ch2, dc in each dc, join (36)

Tongue:
Row 9- ch3 (cts as dc), dc in 13 dc. Leave remaining unworked. 
Row 10-20- ch3, dc in each dc. Finish off. Weave end. 

Shoe: 
Row 9- rejoin with last dc of tongue with a ch3, dc across to the other side, dc in am sp as ch 3 from tongue. (24)
Row 10-12- ch3 (cts as dc), dc in sm sp (increase), dc in each across, 2dc in last dc (increase). 
Row 13- ch3, make increase, dc in 13dc, 2dc in next, dc in 14dc, increase in last dc. 
Row 14- ch3, dc in each
Row 15-17- repeat rows 10-12.
Row 18- ch3, increase, (dc in 9dc, 2dc in next) 3 times, dc in 7dc, increase in last. 

This is where you can customize the length. Try it on if you can. 22 rows gives you an 11-1/4" foot. 
Row 19-22- ch3, dc in each dc. 
Cut leaving a long end. Whip stitch your slipper end together. 

Shoe edging:
Join with slip stitch in the base of the tongue where you join for the shoe- ch1, 2sc in each row end around, sl st to join join space on opposite side. 

Ch1, turn, skip sl st, sc in each sc, join with sl st in sm sp as original join. Cut, weave in ends. 

Star circle:
Row 1- Ch 3, 12dc in 3rd ch from hook, join
Row 2- ch3, 2dc in each. (24)
Row 3- ch1, (sc in 1dc, 2sc in next) around. Join. (36)

Embroider with black. 

Shoelace:
With white
Ch 151, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each. 

Weave in and out like shoelaces in the big holes left on the side where you put sc in row ends. 


Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Crochet Beans the Kitty



This kitties name is "Cinnamon".

Crochet "Beans" the Kitty Pattern


G hook/red heart super saver yarn

R1- ch2, 6sc in 2nd ch. don't join. 
R2- 2 sc in each (12)
R3- 2 sc in each (24)
R4- (sc in 1sc, 2sc in next) around (36)
R5- sc in each
R6- (sc in 2sc, 2sc in next) around (48)
R7-9- sc in each. 
R10- (sc in 4sc, sc dec) around, (40)
R11-12- sc 
R13- (sc in 3sc, sc dec) around. (32)
R14-15- sc
R16- (sc in 1sc, sc dec) around, sc in last 2. (22)
R17-18- sc in each. Don't cut. 
Stuff plump. Pinch top together and sc through both thicknesses. Cut. Tuck end. 
Cut a long piece & with lg eye needle, start at the bottom, push up to one side of the finish row in the center- go over the finish row and push needle through to the bottom. Tie snugly, indenting the head to make ears. 
Embroider a pink nose. Eyes use black or white or whatever you have on hand. 

Tail: ch 22, sc in 2 ch from hook, sc in each ch. (21)
Cut leaving a long end and sew to butt. 



Kitty Knits


     I've been on a "kitty" kick for the past two days. I found this adorable pattern by Linda at Natural Suburbia and I've just gone kitty crazy! It takes me about an hour to make one. It uses so little yarn that I have been using bits from my "ball stash". They are great little stash busters. 

     The most fun part of this for me has been naming them. The original pattern done by Linda was named "Beans". I adopted that same name for the first little guy I made (first picture). When I started using other colors, they needed other names. I had my friends on Bizzy Crochet's FB page help me name one of the kitties...which I called Paprika, but there were so many cute names I decided that I needed to make a kitty for each name. I'm about 1/3 of the way through the list. 


"Beans"


"Porridge"


"Sprinkles"


"Paprika"


"Noodles"


"Cherry" and "Pumpkin"

Size 6 dpns, a little ball of yarn, and some fluff....THE CUTE IS RIDICULOUS!


 Once again...here is the pattern.



Saturday, November 02, 2013

Finished Mushroom Purse


I finished what I call my 'mushroom bag'. I used fall tone acrylic yarn that I purchased on clearance. Then I lined it with an adorable cotton blend mushroom patterned fabric. I added a chunky wooden button and wooden handles. I love the way it turned out, and I can hardly wait to give it to my friend for her birthday. 

The original pattern is in this issue of Simply Crochet-UK, which you can get as a download online or through the newsstand app on iPhone. 

Friday, October 25, 2013

LadyBug Picnic Pattern

Lady Bug Picnic Pattern

by Elizabeth Mareno


Two simple, and easy-to-tote motifs crafted in any variety of colors to
create a fun, original piece of fiber art.

An ad-free version of this pattern can be purchased on ETSY or my website.
   

Materials:
4 skeins - Light Grey 
2 skeins - Cranberry
2 skeins - Mid Green 
2 skeins - Dark Olive
H hook
Large eye needle for assembly

Hexagon Motif: 7” 
Square Motif: 2-3/4”

Finished blanket size: 47” x 74” Gauge is not important in this project

Specialty Stitches:
Beginning Popcorn (BP): ch3 (cts as dc), 4 dc in sm sp, drop last loop, insert in 3rd ch of ch3 &
last loop, yo, pull through.
Popcorn (PC): 5dc in sp indicated, drop last loop, insert in first dc and last loop, yo, pull
through.


Hexagon Motif: Make 15 of each color scheme *Follow chart below*

R1- w/MC, ch4, join to make circle, ch3 (not dc), 16dc in circle, join. Drop MC loop to the back,
do NOT cut.

R2- w/CC, join w/sl st in sm sp as dropped loop, make BP, [ch4, skip 3 dc, make PC in next dc] 2x,
ch4, sk 3, join with 1st popcorn (make sure the MC loop is behind before you join). Cut CC. (4 PC,

4 ch4 sp)


R3- pick up MC loop from behind, ch2, sl st in PC, ch2 (not hdc), [2hdc in PC, (working around ch4
from R2) 2dc in next 3 dc] 4x, join with 1st hdc. (32)

R4- ch3 (not dc), 2dc in next st, [dc in 1 st, 2dc in next] 15x, join to 1st dc. (48) Drop MC loop
to the back, do NOT cut.

R5- w/CC, join with sl st to sm sp as dropped loop, make BP, [ch6, sk 5dc, make PC in next st] 7x,
ch6, join to 1st popcorn. (8PC, 8 ch6 sp) Cut CC.


R6- pick up MC loop from behind, ch2, sl st in PC, ch2 (not hdc), [hdc in PC, (working around ch6
from R5) 2dc in next, dc in 2dc, 2dc in next] repeat around. Join w/sl st to 1st hdc. (64)

R7- ch1 (not sc), sc in join st and next 6st, 2sc in next, (sc in 7 st, 2sc in next) around. Join
w/ sl st to 1st sc. Cut MC (unless you are working with light grey).

R8- join Light Grey with ch3 (not dc), dc in join sp and next 7sc, 2dc in next, (dc in 8sc, 2dc in
next) around. Join to 1st dc.  Cut Light Grey leaving a long end for sewing motifs together.


Square Motifs: *Follow Chart below*

R1- w/center color, ch4, make circle, ch3 (does ct as dc), make 3 more dc in circle, (ch2, 4dc) in
circle 3 more times, ch2, join with ch3. Cut center color.


R2- w/light grey, join with sl st in any ch2, ch3 (does ct as dc), (dc, ch2, 2dc) in sm corner sp,
dc in each dc to next ch2 (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 space (corner made).

Continue dc in each dc, and make corners in each ch2, join with sl st to 1st dc. Cut leaving a long
end for sewing motifs together.

Assembly:
Whipstitch motifs together, right sides together.

Finishing Edge Row:
Look at your afghan and locate a “corner” hexagon. Join with ch3 in the outer ch2 space in the
small square right before the corner hexagon. Ch3, dc, ch2, 2dc in the ch2 sp, dc in each dc to the
next ch2 sp *dc in ch2, dc3tog {in the ch2, and 2 dc from hexagon, the ones that make the corner of
the hexagon}, (dc in 8dc, 2dc in next 2dc)twice, dc in 8dc, repeat dc3tog {in 2 corner dc from
hexagon and next ch2 sp}, dc in ch2 sp * dc in next 8dc, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in ch2 sp,
Use dc3tog in each inner corner and put (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in each outer ch2. Dc in each regular dc,
and put 2dc in each of the dc’s that make the hexagon corners.
Repeat from * to * on each corner hexagon.

       

Pattern Terminology:
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
sc dec (or dec)- single crochet decrease sl st- slip st
hdc- half double crochet dc- double crochet
dc3tog- double crochet 3 together, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull through, yo, pull through two
loops, yo insert hook in next sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through two loops, yo, insert hook in
last sp, yo, pull through, yo, pull through two loops.
rpt- repeat
sm sp- same space
yo- yarn over

Instructions for the chart:

Single Color= Small Squares

Double Color= MC/CC (Popcorns)


D= Dark Green
D/B= Dk Grn/Burg
L= Light Green
L/D= Lt Grn/Dk Grn
B= Burgundy
B/S= Burg/Silver
S= Silver (Lt Grey)
S/L= Silver/Lt Grn
15 hexagons of each color scheme

Small Sqrs– 24 B
25 D
24 L





© Bizzy Crochet and Design 2013




Monday, October 14, 2013

Packer Football Afghan

Here is the latest football themed afghan that I have had the privilege to make for some friends of mine. This one is done in Packers colors. I just wanted to share a completed project on here. I'm working on becoming a better blogger. lol

Pattern Information: The book name is Annie's Favorite Special Occasions Crochet Projects put out in 2000. I know it can be found on Amazon.com and other places that sell books. It usually ranges anywhere from $20-$60 depending on the seller. I have contacted Annie's about permission to share the pattern since it is out of print, but their answer to me was that they would like to reserve the right to share it themselves, which I respect. The problem is they aren't sharing it, even for individual pattern sale. (Which they would make a killing on if they would just do that.....just in case Annie's is paying attention.) So, the best I can tell you is to find it on Amazon or some other book selling site and decide whether or not this pattern is worth the cost. Other than that, I have no information on how to get it. 

Saturday, January 19, 2013

AllFreeCrochet.com Featured Another Pattern! Yay!

AllFreeCrochet.com has come out with another cool, FREE e-book and they have featured my Faeries pattern (page 20- Fairy Tales Baby Blanket) as one of the 17 Colorful Afghans!

Woohoo! Thanks All Free Crochet!! 

I know I'm inspired by all of the colorful afghans in this e-book! Can't wait to get started making some "Colorful Circle in a Square" granny squares!

And a "Stained Glass Motif" blanket....

OH! And that "Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan"!!....or am I just hungry? Nope, I want to make the afghan! LOL

It's a win, win with this book!!

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