Mari's Shrug

So named cuz i'm keepin' it! :) i think it's the first thing i ever really made for myself. yay me! now i have been just a little bit busy with life and whatever, so i havent really gotten as much crochet time in.. i also started slacking on taking notes because taking notes takes the fun out of stress relief crochet! so when i get a break i will closely study this number and give y'all the skinny, deal?
Haha yeah, im crazy a lil bit...
This shrug is super easy, works up in a day or two, and it is super easy to adjust to fit.
i used cervinia genova (2 skeins of black, 50grams i think?) and half a leftover skein of paton's classic wool for the grey part.. i think those paton's skeins are 3 and a half ounces.
also an I hook, aluminum.

Shrug Guidelines:
since i ended up giving the darn thing away after all lol.. i wasnt able to ever properly analyze it.
but here it is roughly :D

make a chain that you can wrap loosely around the fattest part of your wrist, then sl st it into a ring and make a chain4 because you are gonna be working in meshes alllll the way :D
mesh is started with a dc in the 2nd chain, then do (ch1, sk 1 st, dc in next) all the way around. join with sl st to 3rd chain of beginning ch4.

sl st into next ch1 space, repeat row as before.

do this until you have a sleeve that fits your arm up to the elbow(or around there)
then you will have to start increasing, which you do by just making a V stitch in any dc space.. i figure you can increase one or two times on each round and get a nice fitting sleeve for your upper arm. and of course, stop increasing when you hit the right size lol.

then!!! once you have the full sleeve... work mesh for mesh evenly and instead of joining at the end of the round, leave it open and just turn your work. so the rounds become ROWS. these rows will make the back of the shrug

make as many rows as you will need to fit across your back. once you have all those, join the ends back together with a slip stitch and start working in rounds again. this time instead of increases you will be making decreases to the wrist.

it's a good idea to keep notes on how many rounds and where the increases were from the first sleeve, that way you can just reverse it.

after you finish the second sleeve, fasten off the yarn and weave in the ends.
then attach it again to the back part, making meshes all around that opening.

i switched colors after about 3 or 4 rounds of black, and i also quit going around, and instead (this is a kinda tricky part but not really if you have stitch markers)
i put the shrug on and marked where my neck went, then using those markers i went in U shape, down one side and up the other, then back again.
that will give you a cute little point on the "end" (you'll see) where you can put your button later.

after you have worked on it to the desired length, you may want to smooth out the edges by working sc's around evenly, and also on the sleeve cuffs.

make a button by crocheting a circle and sewing it on (like i did) OR sew a big already-made one on, and you dont even have to make a buttonhole cuz you can just use a mesh to pop it in

and voila! a shrug :)

please do not sell this pattern even though it is only a rough guideline. thanks :)

Mari <3

Fall Poncho

Yeahh lol. my face thinks its job is to make funny/creepy faces in pictures. i made this poncho from 2 skeins each of "leaf" and "twig" Red Heart Soft, which are 5 oz. skeins. And i used an aluminum size I hook

The squares (or rectangles, derr...) are worked in the basic granny style, and there are four squares of alternating color, joined short side to long side.

i chained 16
Round 1) 2dc in 4th ch from hook
(sk 2 chs, ch1, 3dc in next st) across to last st, ch1
in last st make: 3dc, ch2, then make 3dc in same st.
ch2 again and make 3dc again in same sp.
Now you will be working on the other side of the beginning chain.
Rep as before, to last st on that side. ch1
in last st (same st as first 2dc) make 3dc, ch2 (twice).
join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.

Round 2) ch3, turn.
2dc in ch1 sp just directly behind chains you just made.
(ch1, 3dc in next ch1 sp) across and around.
make sure you put corners (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner spaces.
join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.

Continue in this way until rectangle has 12 Rounds, or to desired size.
i changed colors ever 2 Rounds
Fasten off and weave in ends, OR! leave a tail if you prefer, for sewing.

Sew Sides: long sides to short sides, starting at the corners so you match up the right stitches and don't get a wonky lookin poncho.

while this pattern is surely not the first nor the last of its kind, it is my creation and i appreciate that it not be copied or sold. thanks :)

Mari<3

Skull Cell Phone Holder

Out of necessity comes brilliance.. lol with a skull on it. it started with cotton, when i made a cell phone case for a phone which has a love/hate relationship with the floor. it constantly jumps out of my hand to be reunited with its abusive lover, only to be picked back up by me, scratched and broken-y. so i decided to make a protective case.
The first one i made got stolen. grrr! so i made another one, and then i made it AWESOME by adding a skull to the front of it. go me!

i used an aluminum size G hook (US) for both the bag and the skull, and WW yarn (you can pretty much use any kind, but if its really thin make sure its either stretchy or you know how to wing it). my colors are purple and wine, cuz they look awesome together. and also because those were pretty much the only colors i had :P
(i made this specifically for a motorola rzr, but it pretty much fits all cell phones)

Instructions:
**NOTE** ch1 in beginning of rounds never counts as an sc.

Bag: (work in rounds from the start, with no "rings")
ch 9.

1) 3sc in 2nd ch from hook. sc in next 6 sts, 3sc in last. now turn work upside down and sc in free loops of foundation chain. you should have 18 sts around evenly. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.

2-16) Now work in back loops only. ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to 1st sc.

Do Not Fasten Off. Do Not Turn.

ch 15.
without twisting yarn, join with sl st to same st you just came from, forming a loop.
Now turn (without chaining, and not too tightly) and sl st back the way you came, evenly thru each ch.
Fasten off, weave in ends. Take a moment to notice how neat and straight the seam is :) (thats my favorite part.. it also helps with the placement of the skull applique...

Now for the fun part!

Skull:
with contrasting color, chain 2.

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

Round 2) ch 1, 2sc in same st as joining and in each around. (12 sc)

Round 3) ch 1, sc in same st as joining. (2sc in next sc, sc in next) around. (18 sc around)

Now the Jaw:

1) ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3 sc. (4 sc's across)

2) ch 1, sc in same st and in each of next 3. (4 sc's across)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

For the Face i strategically placed cute little embroidered X's (cuz it was easy that way) and a little slit for the nose... in the same color as the bag.

Sew Skull to front of bag. i put mine right in the center but you can always do whatever.

this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or make copies to sell them, or copy this pattern to another website. feel free to link back to my blog. this pattern is for your personal use only.


Mari

Cotton Summer Hat

i made this hat earlier this month but never got around to posting about it... since i gave it to my mom before it was even finished and she swept it away in a hurry :P

soo here are the pictures! i used the rest of that aunt lydia's cotton from the Simple Squares Bag, well actually theres still some cotton left on the roll haha
(oh yeah and i also made 2 cell phone holders from the same umm.. spool?) lol thats a lot of cotton :)

im pretty sure i used an aluminum size H hook (US)

Instructions:
ch 4. join with sl st to form ring.

1) ch3 to count as first dc. 2 dc in ring, *ch3, 3dc in ring. ch3*, 3dc in ring. repeat from *to* once, for 4 corner granny square. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

2) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in first ch2 space. ch1, *(3 dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch2 space, ch1* repeat from *to* around. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

3) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. 2dc in 1st ch space, ch1. *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch3 space. ch1, 3dc in next ch space, ch1. * repeat from *to* around. you should end with 4 corners and a 3dc group in between each corner. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

4) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. (2dc, ch 1) in next ch space. make (3dc, ch1) in each space around. this is a rounding step, so you will have no corners. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

5) ch3 to count as 1st dc, turn. (2dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch space. (ch1, 3dc, ch1) in next ch space; twice. *(3dc, ch3, 3dc) in next ch space. ( ch1, 3dc, ch1) in next ch space; twice*. repeat from *to* around. you will have 4 corners with 2 groups of 3dc in between them. join with sl st to top of 1st dc.

6-12) repeat Round 4. you will have 16 groups of 3dc.

13) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each dc around, putting 2sc in the ch1 spaces between 3dc groups. (so you get a nice flare) you should have 80 sc's around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc (in this case the first ch1 doesnt count as a stitch)

14) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (80 sc's around)

15) ch3 to count as 1st dc. dc in same st as joining. dc in each of next 4 sc. (2 dc in next sc, dc in each of next 4 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st dc. (96 dc around)

16) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (96 sc around)

Fasten off, weave in ends.

this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or make copies to sell them, or copy this pattern to another website. feel free to link back to my blog. this pattern is for your own personal use. you may sell the finished product, not in mass quantity.

Mari

Scarfness

ok now this is a scarf i made for a scarf exchange through one of my myspace groups.. (dont spill the beans!) as long as i dont name names i guess im good. i made this with about 6 ounces of black, about 3 ounces of tan, and a small amount of red (maybe an ounce?)
its longer than i am tall... im 5' plus an inch or two depending on which pair of shoes im wearing :)
and this works up pretty quick, except i was super distracted.. id say if i wasnt doing other things also it would have taken a day or two.

i used an aluminum size I hook (US) and all WW yarn

with black, ch 225
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. ch 1, turn.
2) sc in 1st sc, ch1, sk 1 sc, sc in next, *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc* repeat from *to* across. sc in each of last 2 sc's. ch1, turn
3) sc in first sc and in first ch1 space. *ch 1, sk 1 sc, sc in next sc* repeat from *to* across.
4) reapeat Row 2.
5) repeat Row 3.
6) sc in each st across. fasten off black

with tan:
7) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.
8) sc in each sc across. fasten off tan

with black:
9) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.
10) repeat Row 2.
11) repeat Row 3.
12) sc in each st across. fasten off black

with tan:
13-14) repeat Rows 7 and 8.

with black:
15) sc in each sc across. ch1, turn.
16) repeat Row 2.
17) repeat Row 3.
18) repeat Row 2.
19) repeat Row 3.
20) sc in each st across. fasten off black

join red where black was fastened off and work in Rounds.
1) 3 sc in 1st st, sc across evenly to last st. 3 sc in last st. then work evenly down the side, making sure you have 18 evenly spaced stitches between the corners. (corners are always 3sc in same space). work in this fashion all the way around. join with sl st to 1st sc.
2) sc around evenly, putting 3 sc in corner spaces.
fasten off.


Fringe:
i cut 18 same size strands of yarn, 9 of each color, and put one of each color together for each fringe. they are spaced pretty much evenly, from corner to corner with 2 sts in between each. except for the second to last one which is gonna have 1 st between the fringes on one side, and 2 sts between the fringes on the other side.


hope thats a little clearer than mud :)

this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or copy it to another web site. if you want to share with friends, please link back to my blog.
(btw printing out a copy of my pattern for your personal use is fine, as long as you're not selling the pattern)


Mari

Simple Squares Bag

this is a really easy bag i made using half a thing of aunt lydia's crochet cotton.. i dunno what that thingie is called that its wrapped around lol, it looks like a toilet paper roll to me...
it works up real fast cuz its very basically just three squares in sc, joined together funny and then i just added a strap... well the strap is actually in 2 parts and then tied together in the middle but you'll see :D
i used an aluminum size G hook.


Instructions:
First Square (body of bag)
1) ch2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to 1st sc. (8sc)
2) ch1, sc in same st as joining. (3 sc in next sc, sc in next) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (16 sc)
3) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 2) around. join with sl st to first sc. (24 sc)
4) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in next 2. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 3) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (32 sc)
5) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 3. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 4) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (40 sc)
6) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 4. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 5) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (48 sc)
7) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 5. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 6) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (56 sc)
8) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 6. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 7) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (64 sc)
9) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 7. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 8) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (72 sc)
10) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 8. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 9) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (80 sc)
11) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 9. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 10) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (88 sc)
12) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 10. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 11) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (96 sc)
13) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 11. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 12) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (104 sc)
14) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 12. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 13) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (112 sc)
15) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 13. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 14) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (120 sc)
16) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 14. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 15) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (128 sc)
17) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 15. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 16) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (136 sc)
18) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 16. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 17) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (144 sc)
19) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 17. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 18) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (152 sc)
20) ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each of next 18. (3sc in next sc, sc in each of next 19) around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (160 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.


Second Square- make 2:
work the same as First square for 6 Rounds only.
do not fasten off, instead:
sl st into the next st over, and start joining the square to one side of the big one. (it doesnt really matter which side cuz they're all the same number of stitches... just make sure u stitch the other small square to the side opposite it)
i joined my squares with sc, but i guess u could use whatever stitch u want :)
make sure that the 3sc corners of the little square all get joined to only one st on the big square (per corner)
what i did for my corners was just like a 3sc decrease, joined to the one corresponding stitch on the big square.


now after you have joined your squares, whip stitch the top opening closed a little bit if you like... i whip stitched 12 sts on each side for a little mouth opening, but you can do it however you like, or use a zipper or what have you. now for the straps!


Straps- make 2:
making sure to leave a long tail in the beginning (for sewing, duh)
ch 71 (or desired)
1) sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. then flip the work over so that the stitches are upside down, and work an sc in each of the free loops.. oh make sure u put 3 sc's into each end or it will curl kinda tight.
fasten off and weave in that end. then go back to the long tail from the beginning, and use that to whip stitch your strap to the side of your bag (this is why i joined my squares with sc, cuz it was easier for me to see the stitches)


once u have got both straps attached, tie them together in a knot or a bow, and voila! a simple litte purse! :D
i use mine for my extra hooks, measuring tape, a few writing utensils, and my scissors..


this is my original pattern. please do not sell it, or copy it to another web site. you may sell the finished product if you wish. please link back to my blog :)


Mari

little juju dresses

here are some little outfits for the tiny dolls. they work up super fast and are worked in rounds from the bottom up. i pretty much just winged these but i suppose there is kinda a certain "way" to them...
i made three dresses out of WW and one out of cotton. all of them are made using a G hook.


Farthest Dress from Left:

With WW
ch 25. making sure not to twist ch, join with sl st to make a ring.


1) ch1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (25 sc)


2) ch1, sc in back loop only of each sc around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (25 sc)


3) ch1, {sc in back loop only of each of next 3 sc, make sc decrease (in back loops only) using next 2 sc's}. repeat from { to } around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (20 sts)


4) ch1, sc in back loop only of each st around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (20 sc)


5) Repeat Round 3. (16 sts)


6) Repeat Round 4. (16 sts)


7) Repeat Round 3. (13 sts)


8) Repeat Round 3. (11 sts)


Little straps:


do not fasten off. sl st into next st.
ch 4, sk next 3 sts, sl sto in 4th.
sl st in next 2 sts, ch 4.
sk next 3 sts, sl st in same sp as first sl st.
Fasten off.


Tiny Hat:


(work in back loops only throughout)
ch 2
1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (6 sc)
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 each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc)
4) Repeat Round 3. (12 sc)
Fasten off.






Second Dress From Left:


With WW
ch 20, making sure not to twist yarn, join with sl st to form a ring.


1) ch 1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (20 sc)


2-3)Repeat Round 1


4) ch 1, (sc in each of next 3 sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (16 sts)


5) ch 1, (sc in each of next 2 sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sts)


6) ch 1, (sc in sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (8 sts)


7) ch 1, sc in each st around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (8 sc)
do not fasten off.


Little Straps:


ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sl st in 4th.
ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sl st in 4th.
Fasten off.






Third Dress From Left:


With WW
ch 16. without twisting yarn, join with sl st to first ch to form a ring.


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


2-7) Repeat Round 1. (16 sc)


8) ch 1, (sc in each of next 3 sc, make sc decrease using next 2 sc) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (13 sts)


9) ch 1, (sc in each of next 2 sts, make sc decrease using next 2 sts) around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (10 sts)
Fasten off. this is optional, i fastened off cuz i wanted to make the seam directly in the middle of the back of the dress.


Little Straps:


join yarn with sl st to any st. ch 4
skip 3 sts, sl st in 4th.
ch4, skip 3 sts. sl st in 4th.
fasten off.


Little Sunhat:


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


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


3-5) ch 1, sc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (16 sc)


6) ch 3, dc in same st as joining. 2 dc in each sc around. join with sl st to top of 1st ch3. (32 dc)
Fasten off.






Farthest Dress to the Right:


With Cotton
ch 25. without twisting yarn, join with sl st to 1st ch to form a ring.


1) ch 1, sc in each ch around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (25 sc)


2) ch 3 (counts as hdc+ch1). sk 1 sc, hdc in next. (ch1, sk 1 sc, hdc in next) around. join with sl st to 2nd ch of 1st ch3. (13 hdc, 12 ch1 spaces)


3) ch1, sk 1st hdc. sc in each ch1 space, skipping the hdc's. join with sl st to top of 1st sc which is NOT the first ch1). (13 sc)


4) Repeat Round 2. (7 hdc, 6 ch1 spaces)


5) Repeat Round 3. (7 sc)
do not fasten off.


Little Straps:


ch 5, sk 2 sts, sl st in 3rd.
ch 5, sk 2 sts, sl st in 3rd.
Fasten off.




these are my original patterns. please do not sell them, or copy them to another web site. you may make this pattern for your own personal use. if you want to share with friends, please link back to my blog.


Mari

little juju dolls

these are my little juju dolls, named that way because my family has a weird sense of humor (they are NOT voodoo dolls LOL)

they are really easy to make.. i used a G hook and a small amount of WW, and half a cotton ball to stuff each of their little heads

Instructions:

1) ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. join with sl st to 1st sc. (now u have a 6 sc circle)

2) ch1, make 2 sc's in each sc around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (now u have a 12 sc circle)

3) ch1, sc in each sc around. join with sl st to 1st sc. (12 sc's around)

4) repeat last row one more time..

5) ch1, (sc in 1st sc, then make an sc decrease over the next 2 sc's). repeat ( ) around. u will have 8 st's around. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.now stuff the head with half of the cotton ball

6) ch1, make sc decreases using 2 stitches each, around. u will have 4 st's around. join with sl st to top of 1st stitch.

now the fun part.. the arms and legs are worked directly from the head, and its convenient that there are exactly 4 sts around on the last round of the head.

do not fasten off

1) ch 13, sc in 2nd st from hook and in each across. (so u have 12 sc's) join with sl st to the next unworked stitch on the head.

congratulations! you just made an arm!

2) ch 19, sc in 2nd st from hook and in each across. (so u have 18 sc's) join with sl st to the next unworked stitch on the head.

congratulations! you just made a leg!

now repeat the last step for the other leg...

and repeat the first step for the other arm. yay!

on my dolls i made a ch1, and went ahead and put a sl st right between the legs... it closes the opening on the head a little better, and gives them the look of a teeny tiny little body.

and i usually make lil dresses for them, just out of rounds of crochet... i will have to post the pattern for the dress once i get a pic with them clothed.

lil kids love them, and some ppl have asked for scented ones, or like angel ones with a lil string to hang them on their car mirror. hope yall like the pattern!

this is my original pattern, please do not sell this pattern or copy it to another website. you may make these for your own personal use. if you want to share with friends online, please link back to my blog.

Mari

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

The Second Square

This is the second square i ever came up with. the original was made with WW yarn and an aluminum size H hook, which made a 7" square. For the one in the picture i used WW yarn and an aluminum size G hook to make a 6" square.
Special stitches are X stitch, V stitch and FPDC.


X stitch: (uses 2 sts) skip 1 stitch, dc in next. then dc in the stitch that you skipped, working over the first dc.


V stitch: dc in stitch indicated, ch1, dc in same st.


FPDC: (front post double crochet) Make a double crochet AROUND THE POST (instead of in the stitch) of the next stitch, inserting the hook from back to front, so that you have a ridge or raised stitch.


Instructions:


ch4, join with sl st to form ring, ch1.


Round 1: make 12 sc in ring, not counting beginning ch1. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. (12 sc in ring)


Round 2: ch3 to count as 1st dc, dc in same st as joining. ch2, 2dc in same sp, *X stitch using next 2 sts, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next sp, X stitch using next 2 sts* Repeat from *to* around. join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.


Round 3: ch3 to count as 1st dc. FPDC in next st, *(2dc, ch2, 2dc) in corner ch2 space, FPDC in next st, dc in next. Repeat from * around, ending with last 2 sts. FPDC in each stitch, join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.


Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each around, putting 4 sc in each ch2 corner space. join with sl st to top of 1st sc.


Round 5: sl st into next sc. ch3, dc in stitch behind ch3,(which is the same asjoining st of last round) *skip 1 st, V stitch in next, sk 1 st, 2dc in next st, ch2, 2dc in next st. sk 1 st, V stitch in next, skip 2 sts, dc in 3rd, dc in st behind dc just made (X stitch), (X stitch using next 2 sts) twice* , around. end with last X stitches. join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.


Round 6: ch3 to count as 1st dc, dc in st behind ch3 just made (x stitch made), (X stitch using next 2 sts) 3 times. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner ch2 space, *(X stitch using next 2 sts) 8 times, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in corner ch2 space* Repeat from *to* 3 times, ending with (X stitch using next 2 sts) 5 times. sl st to top of beginning ch3.


Round 7: ch1, sc in same space as joining, sc in each st around, putting 3 sc in each ch2 corner space. join with sl st to top of 1st sc. Fasten off, weave in ends.


This is my original pattern. Please do not sell. If you feel the need to share with friends online, feel free to link back to my blog. This pattern is for your own personal use, or charity purposes.


Mari<3

The First Square

I made this square a long time ago, i had the scribbled instructions in an old binder... i think i put this up on my geocities site a few years back but never could get a picture. So... after squinting through my chicken scratch instructions i came up with a pretty neat square! tah-dah!!! lol, yeah.
the directions say i used a double knitted weight wool and an I hook to make a 7" square, but this new picture is done with WW acrylic and a G hook. It makes a 6 inch square. Well, here go the instructions:

ch4, join with sl st to form ring. ch1.


Round 1: 8 sc in ring, join with sl st to 1st sc, ch4 (counts as 1st dc + ch1)


Round 2: dc in same space as joining, (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next sc- corner made. *(dc, ch1, dc) in next sc- Vst made. (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in next sc. repeat from * around, ending with sl st in 3rd chain of 1st ch 4.


Round 3: sl st into ch1 sp, ch1. *sc in ch1 sp, ch2, (sc, ch2, sc) in ch 2 sp. ch2*, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch2. repeat from * to * around, ending with sl st in 1st sc.


Round 4: sl st into ch2 sp, ch 4 to count as 1st dc + ch1. dc in same sp. *(3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch2 sp. (Vst in next ch2 sp) twice, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch2 sp. repeat from * around, ending with last Vst. sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4.


Round 5: sl st into ch 1 sp of Vst, ch 3 to count as 1st dc, dc in same sp. *Vst in center dc of next 3dc shell, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch2 sp, Vst in center dc of next 3dc shell. 2dc in center of each of next 2 Vsts, repeat from * around, ending with last 2 dc in center of Vst, sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch3.


Round 6: ch3 to count as 1st dc, 3dc in center ch1 sp of next Vst. Vst in center dc of next 3dc shell, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch2 sp, *Vst in center dc of next 3dc shell, 3dc in center ch 1 sp of next V st. sk 1 st, dc in next st and the one after it, 3dc in center ch 1 sp of next Vst. Vst in center dc of next 3 dc shell. (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in next ch2 sp. repeat from * around, ending with 3 dc in center of last Vst, sk 1 st, dc in last. join with sl st to top of beginning ch3.


Round 7: ch1, sc in same st as joining and in each around, putting 3 sc in each corner ch2 sp. join with sl st to top of 1st sc, fasten off and weave in ends.


this is my original pattern, please do not sell. if you feel the need to share with friends online, please link back to my blog. this pattern is for your personal use or charity purposes.


Mari

Stash Buster Scrap Afghan

Look how pretty! i'm using up all my scraps and putting them to use! :) i havent finished all the strips yet... but soon i'll have a blanket to fit on my full size bed. i decided to do long strips of double crochet rows, edged in one round of single crochet, because they work up quickly and i can do one strip a day. i'm working on the 6th strip still, but after that i think it will be about the right size and i can do a round of single crochet around each that is the same color and whips stich them together...
then!! we'll see. i'm thinking about doing a bunch of rounds around the whole thing, then edging in single crochet, maybe with picots :P

oh yeah if anyone wants the pattern it's loosely umm

For each strip:

with an aluminum size J hook (US)

Chain 27

Dc in 4th st from hook and in each across

Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across (you will have 25 stitched per row)

Continue until there are a total of 124 rows of dc, then without turning, ch1

and turn strip lengthwise. sc evenly across the length of strip and all around it, putting 3 sc in each corner.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Mari<3