Archive for November, 2008

Flower Children

Posted on November 18th, 2008 by by admin

Materials 25 grams MANUELA-Color size 10 color M201, crystal (baby colors ombre); MANUELA size 10 color M025, apricot and size 10 color M027, green for leaves and stem. Steel crochet hook size 8 Small amount of filling material and small amount of gray and red floss for eyes and mouth. Decoration Materials Tirol, Art. 5008/121, [...]

Miss Mouse

Posted on November 17th, 2008 by by admin

Skill level: beginner finished measurements 11 inches tall materials worsted weight yarn: 2 oz each pearl gray #8912, white # 8942 and light orchid # 8769 and small amount pale clay #8806  # 3 pearl cotton, 2 yards black size F-5 crochet hook polyester fiberfill tapestry needle yarn needle pattern note refer to photo throughout [...]

Cozy Shrug

Posted on November 15th, 2008 by by admin

Skill Level: Beginner Finish size 31-1/2 x 60 inch Materials: Red heart baby clouds super bulky (super chunky) yarn ( 6 oz/140 yds./ 170g per skein): 6 skeins blue sky # 9025 (A) red heart super saver medium (worsted) weight yarn (7 oz/198g, 364 yds. Per skein): 1 skein light blue # 381 (B) sizes [...]

Tree Skirt

Posted on November 14th, 2008 by by admin

Design by: Mary Jane Protus. Tree skirt measures approximately 60” across. flowers/leaf motif measure  approximately 6-1/2” across “RED HEART Holiday” Art no. 381 (8.5 oz/ 262 yd metallic solid: 3 oz/ 223 yd metallic. Marl ball): 42 ounces no. 3004 Aran w/gold CA. 5-1/2 ounces no. 3008 wine w/gold CB, and 4-1/2 ounces no. 3009 [...]

Basket weave Afghan

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by by admin

Materials: One Pound; 2 skeins Azure (Color A), 2 skeins Off White (Color B), 2 skeins Taupe (Color C), 2 skeins Country Basket Ombre (Color D). PLEASE NOTE: Yarn usage may vary depending on your particular yarn techniques. Needles: Size I crochet hook. Finished Size: Approximately 50″ x 85″. NOTE: When changing color, before pulling [...]

Crochet Toddler Hoodie

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by by admin

#   Bernat® Cottontots (113g/4 oz): Sizes 6 mos (12 mos, 18 mos, 2 yrs), 3 (3 , 3, 4) balls # Crochet Hook: Size 5.5mm (U.S. I or 9) or size needed to obtain gauge  #  5 Buttons  # Scissors Sizes  Chest Measurement: 6 mos (17 ins [43 cm]); 12 mos (19 ins [48 cm]); [...]

Santa Tree Rug-Skirt

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by by admin

MATERIALS BERNAT Luxor (30 yd. skeins) – 19 White (M C); 3 each Bud Green (Color A) and Vermillion (Color B) 1 aluminum crochet hook Size G OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL GIVE THE STITCH GAUGE GIVEN BELOW 6 small Christmas bells 12 small black buttons GAUGE: 3 s c = 1 inch 3 [...]

Best Bunny

Posted on November 13th, 2008 by by admin

This dear little amigurumi bunny is so quick and easy to crochet that you may have to make a whole hutch-full. Perfectly sized for children to tuck into their backpacks. SKILL LEVEL: Easy SIZE: One Size About 5¾ in. [14.5 cm] tall; 4½ inches seated. CORRECTIONS: None MATERIALS • 620-171 Lion Brand Wool-Ease: Gold 1 [...]

Tailor's welt pocket

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by by admin

how to sew a welt pocket This instruction will show you a different way to sew a Tailor’s welt pocket. The welt pocket is a standard detail for blazers for both men and women. First you will measure material for pocket is 8” down by 7-1/2”  across [plus allowance] Then material for welt/flap 5-1/2” long [...]

Netted Cabochon Necklace

Posted on November 12th, 2008 by by admin

With a deeply colored stone as its centerpiece, this necklace suggests the riches of a mysterious woman. A peyote-stitched bezel—worked with seed beads that decrease in size to hold the stone in place—is held aloft with lacy layers of netting. Design By: G l e n d a P a y s a n o [...]