Minty Green

Here are a few pics of a blanket that i made for my cousin's baby... like way super long ago. maybe 8 months ago i think? i just found them and i remember how super great i thought this thing looked when i made it. the pictures don't really show too good because the color is actually really bright. and also i think i took pics of it upside down lol. those are shells with little mesh window thingies..

i saw two blankets at the time that i wanted to make, and i took the body of one and the border of the other and just combined them. cuz im cool like that :)

Mari

Hdc Toque

Ehh just so ya know a "toque" is a hat..

haha i didn't know that either :)

i made this hat all in hdc, with the exception of the very last round (sc). made with a small amount of WW yarn (less than 3 oz) and an aluminum size J (US) hook.

my hat is kinda stretchy, i crochet not so tightly. depending on your own style you might need to add or subtract a few rounds on the end.

Instructions:

Round 1) ch 3, 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (don't count the chains as an hdc, i skip that and use it as a filler since otherwise it leaves holes)

Round 2) ch 2, 2 hdc in each st around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (16 hdc)


Round 3) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next) around. join with sl st to 1st hdc. (24 hdc)


Round 4) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 2) around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (32 hdc)


Round 5) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 3) around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (40 hdc)


Round 6) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 4) around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (48 hdc)


Round 7) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 5) around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (56 hdc)


Round 8) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 6) around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (64 hdc)


Round 9)ch 2, hdc in same st as joining. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 7) around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (72 hdc)


Rounds 10-19) ch 2, hdc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of 1st hdc. (72 hdc)


Round 20) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each hdc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (72 sc)
Fasten off, weave in ends.


this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or copy it to another website. if you want to share with friends, please link back to my blog.


Mari

The Third Square

Here is the third square i ever made (yay!) it was a long time ago...

i used WW yarn and an aluminum size H hook (US), which makes a 6 inch square. awesome.



Special stitches are-




2dc cluster: work as for normal dc until you have the last 2 loops on the hook, and instead of pulling yarn thru to finish, make another dc in the same spot, pulling yarn thru all loops on hook at the end of that dc.




cluster: work as for 2dc cluster, except instead of pulling yarn thru after the second dc thingie, just make one more and pull yarn thru all loops on hook at end of the 3rd dc.




V stitch: work (dc, ch1, dc) in stitch indicated.


Shell: work 3 dc in stitch indicated.

Instructions: ch4, join with sl st to form ring.




Rnd 1) ch3, work 2dc cluster in ring. work 3dc cluster in ring, ch2. (make TWO 3dc clusters in ring, ch2) 3 times, ending with ch2. join with sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 2) ch3 to count as 1st dc, dc in same sp. 2dc in next sp, (3dc cluster, ch3, 3dc cluster) in next ch2 sp. *2dc in each of next 2 sts, (3dc cluster, ch3, 3dc cluster) in next ch2 sp*. rep from *to* around, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.

Rnd 3) ch4 to count as dc+ch1, dc in same sp. sk 2 sts, V st in next st, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner ch2 sp. *sk 1 st, V st in next, sk 2 sts, V st in next st, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner ch2 sp*. rep from * to * around, join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch4.

Rnd 4) sl st into ch1 sp of 1st V st. ch1, sc in same sp. ch2, sc in ch1 sp of next V st. ch2, sc in center dc of 3dc shell, *ch2, sc in ch2 corner sp. ch2, sc in same sp, ch2, sc in center dc of 3dc shell. (ch2, sc in ch1 sp of next V st) twwice. ch2, sc in center dc of 3dc shell* . rep from * to * around, join with sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5) ch1, sc in same sp as joining, sc in next ch2 sp. (sc in next sc, sc in next ch2 sp) twice. 5sc in corner sp, *sc in next ch2 sp, (sc in next sc, sc in next ch2 sp) four times. 5sc in corner sp*. rep from * to * ending with sc in next ch2 sp, sc in next sc, sc in ch2 sp. join with sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 6) ch3 to count as 1st dc, 2dc in same st as joining. sk 2 sts, V st in next st. sk 2 sts, shell in next st. sk 1 st, *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in center of 5sc corner. (sk 2 sts, V st in next. sk 2 sts, shell in next) twice. sk 1 st*. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in center of 5sc corner, rep from * to * ending with sk 2 sts, V st in next, sk 2 sts. join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.

Rnd 7) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around, putting 5sc in corner spaces. join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off.

This is my original design. please do not sell this pattern. for personal use only.

Mari

Mari-saurus Rex

Here is my little dino friend... i made him all in one piece and he's about 4 inches tall made with sport weight yarn and an aluminum size G hook (US) but obviously u can make him bigger or smaller depending on what hook and/or yarn u wanna use.

Instructions: ch 2

1) 6sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

2) 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

3) ch1, sc in same st as joining. 2 sc in next sc. (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

4) ch1, turn. sc in each of next 4 sts. ch1, turn.

5) sc in each of next 4 sc, then ch 4.

6) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each sc across. ch1, turn.

7) 2 sc in 1st sc, 1sc in each of next 3 sc. ch1, turn.

8) sc in each of next4 sc, 2 sc in last. ch1, turn.

9) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.

10) 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in each sc across. then ch 7.

11) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, including the sc's of row 10. ch1, turn.

12) sc in each of next 11 sc, sl st into next. ch1, turn.

13) sl st into 1st sc. sc into each of next 2 sc, sl st into next 2, sc in each of next 5. ch1, turn.

14) make sc decrease over 1st 2 sc. sc in each of next 2 sc. ch1, turn.

15) sc in next 3 sc. ch1, turn.

16-17) Repeat Row 15.

18) sc in each sc across, then ch 4.

19) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. ch1, turn.

20) sc in each of next 5 sc. sl st in last.

Then sl st evenly up the "front" of the body, til you get to the "head" (round part at the top, duh)

Snout: sl st up 2 sts, then ch4.

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. join with sl st to sc of "head", making sure to match it evenly.

2) sl st up one sc, turn. sc across. ch1, turn.

3) sl st across "snout" (those 3 stitches) and then sl st into next open sc on "head". then ch 4.

4) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. join with sl st to next open sc in "head". turn, and sl st into next open sc in "head". turn.

5) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.

sl st evenly across 3 sts of "snout" and into same st as last sl st.

then sl st into next 3 open sc of "head".

work picots all along the dino's back.

my picots are: ch3, sl st in 1st ch. and there are 2 sl sts(in sc's) between each picot.

work picots down the tail, and then sl st along the underside, down the leg, and on bottom of feet.

fasten off, weave in ends.

this is my original pattern, please do not sell or copy to another website. make these for your own personal use, or to sell a few (talkin handful, not mass quantities). if you feel the need to share with friends, please link back to my blog.

Mari

Stevan Flower

Here is a cute little flower (i'm not sure if it looks like any real one out there) that i made on a whim. It was easy for me :D but watch Round 4 i tried to be as clear as possible... hopefully ya just keep your eyes peeled on that one.

i made this flower with sport weight yarn (tiny amount of berella sportspun dk) and an aluminum size G (US) hook. but it'll work with any yarn or hook.

Instructions: ch4, join with sl st to 1st ch to form ring.

1) 12 sc in ring. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc)

2) ch 1, sc in same st. *ch5, sk 1 st, sc in next. repeat from * until you have 6 ch5 sps. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

3) sl st into next ch5 sp. ch 1, (2sc, 2dc, 2tr, 2dc, 2sc) in each 5ch sp around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

4) sl st down the side of the sc in revious Round and into the open st betweem ch5 sp, ch1. (sc, ch3, sc in next open st) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

5) sl st into next ch3 sp. (sc, 3dc, sc) in each ch3 sp around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.

this is my original pattern, please do not sell it. feel free to make them for your personal use, or make a handful to sell. please do not copy or print this pattern to sell it. if you feel the need to share with friends online, please link back to my blog :)

Mari

Sage Bag

i made this little bag using an aluminum size F (US) hook, and one skein of Lion brand Chenille Sensations (which is 1.4oz)

Instructions: ch 2

1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (6sc)

2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc)

3) ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next. (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (18 sc)

4) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in next, 2 sc in next. (sc in each of next 2 sc, 2sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (24 sc)

5) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 2, 2sc in next sc. (sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (30 sc)

6) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3, 2sc in next sc. (sc in each of next 4 sc, 2sc in next) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (36 sc)

7-26) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (36 sc)

27) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 16 sc.

28-34) ch 1, turn. sc in same st and in each of next 16 sc across.

35) ch 1, turn. sc in same st and in next. hdc in each of next 2 sc, dc in each of next 2 sc, tr in each of next 2 sc. in next sc work (tr, ch3, tr). tr in each of next 2 sc, hdc in each of next 2 sc, sc in each od next 2 sc.

Now without turning, sc evenly along the side of flap... around opening... up the other side and along the top... putting 3 sc in ch3 space.
join with sl st to first sc in edging, fasten off.

To Make Strap: (leave long strand at start and end of work, for sewing) ch 3

1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next.

2-to desired length) ch 1, turn. sc in each across.

i made my strap 200+ rows. Sew strap evenly to sides of bag.

To Make Button: (for thicker button, make 2 and sl st together along edges) ch 2

1) 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

2) 2 sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

Fasten off, weave in ends. Sew button to bag, making sure it is even with the button hole.

this is my original pattern. please do not sell... and so forth. it's cool if you make one or two and sell'em, but do not print (or copy) and sell the pattern because its mine :). if you feel the need to share with friends online, please link back to my blog

Mari