Archive for November, 2008

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 hunter w/gold cc. Crochet hooks: 6mm [US-J-10] and 5mm [US size H-8] yarn needle: sewing needle and thread: 264 (2 packages) 5mm and/or 6mm gold beads, GAUGE: 12 sts = 4”: 6 rows = 4” in pat with double strand [...]

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 last loop(s) of old color through, drop old color (let hang), yarn over with new color and pull through loops(s). With Color A, ch 192. Row 1: Sc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 27 chs, * change [...]

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]); 18 mos (21 ins [53.5 cm]); 2 yrs (21.5 ins [54.5 cm]) Finished Chest: 6 mos (21 ins [53.5 cm]); 12 mos (23 ins [58.5 cm]); 18 mos (25 ins [63.5 cm]); 2 yrs (27 ins [68.5 cm]) Abbreviations: beg=beginning, [...]