Circles and Squares Crochet Rug

Circles and Squares Rug
Circles and Squares Rug is copyrighted 2009 by Jocelyn Sass and Cute Crochet

You may print it for your personal use, but you may not copy, distribute it, or sell it.

Materials: Wool-Ease Thick & Quick by Lion Brand Yarn, 4 skeins (24 oz.)
#099 Fisherman; Pooch by Patons, 2 skeins #65008 Fleece; OR substitute Red Heart® Pomp-a-Doodle™ for the Pooch.
P (10mm) hook;
straight pins, tapestry and sewing needles; matching quilting thread;

Size: Rug measures 25 inches Wide X 38-1/2 inches Long

Gauge: P (10mm) = 2 pattern repeats (sc, dc) = 2 inches; 2 rows = 2 inches
Circle measures approximately 4 inches across
Square measures approximately 3-1/2 inches X 3-1/2 inches

RUG
Row 1: (wrong side) With Fisherman Thick and Quick, ch 45; sc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in next ch, (sc in next ch, dc in next ch) across,
ch 1, turn. (22 sc, 22 dc).
Rows 2-60: Sc in first dc, dc in next sc, (sc in next dc, dc in next sc) across,
ch 1, turn. (22 sc, 22 dc).
At the end of Row 60, do not ch 1. Fasten off.

RUG TRIM
With wrong side facing, join Pooch with a sc in any corner stitch. Make 2 more sc in same corner. Working around outer edge of Rug in ends of rows and in each sc, sc around outer edge of Rug, making 3 sc in ea of four corners. Join with a sl st to first sc.

CIRCLES (Make 5)
Note: Do not join rnds unless indicated. Mark first st of ea rnd.
Rnd 1: With Pooch, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6).
Rnd 2: Working in Back Loops only, 2 sc in ea sc around. (12).
Rnd 3: Working in Back Loops only, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18).
At end of Rnd 3, join with a sl st to first sc.
Fasten off.
SQUARES (Make 5)
Row 1: With Pooch, ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across,
ch 1, turn. (5).
Rows 2-5: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (5).
At end of Row 5, fasten off.
Randomly place circles and squares on RUG as shown in photo. Pin in place. Using quilting thread and sewing needle, sew circles and squares in place.

Heirloom Pillow

Heirloom Pillow
Design by Michele Wilcox
Heirloom Pillow is copyrighted 2009 Michele Wilcox and Cute Crochet

You may print it for your personal use, but you may not copy, distribute it, or sell it.

Heirloom Buttoned Embossed Pillow


Size: Pillow measures 13 inches x 17 inches.

Gauge: 7 dc = 2 inches; 2 dc rows = 1 inch.

Materials: Bernat Berella "4" worsted weight yarn by Spinrite, 10-1/2 oz. #894l Winter White;

Pillow Form, 12" x 16";

Assorted 1 inch heirloom-looking buttons, 5;

H (5mm) hook;

NOTE: This pattern is for INTERMEDIATE crocheters. Pillow is made in one piece.

PATTERN STITCH:
Embossed Roundels (abbreviation ERd)
ERd=work 1 (1 dc, 2 ch) 9 times all into same st, remove hook from working loop, insert hook from back through top of first dc of Roundel and, keeping sts of Roundel a back of crochet piece, pick up working loop again and draw through to close Roundel.


PILLOW
Row 1: Beginning at one short end, ch 46; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (45).

Rows 2-7: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1. turn. (45). At the end of Row 7, ch 3, turn.
Note: Ch-3 counts as first dc.

Row 8: Dc in ea sc across, ch 3, turn. (45 dc).

Row 9: Dc in next 3 dc, *ERd into next st, dc in next 7 dc, repeat from * across, ending 1 dc into top of turning ch-3, ch 3, turn.

Row 10: Dc in ea dc across, ch 3, turn. (45).

Row 11: *Dc in next 7 dc, ERd into next st; repeat from * across to last 4 dc, dc in last 4 dc; ch 3, turn.

Row 12: Dc in ea dc across, ch 3, turn. (45).

Rows 13-56: Repeat Rows 9-12 consecutively.

Row 57: Dc in ea dc across, ch 1, turn. (45).

Row 58: Sc in ea dc across, ch 1, turn. (45).

Rows 59 & 60: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (45).

Row 61: (Buttonhole Row) Sc in next 3 sc, *ch 3, skip 3 sc, sc in next 6 sc; repeat from * across, ending sc in last 3 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 62: Sc first 3 sc, *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 63 & 64: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (45).

Fasten off. Fold in half, matching both short ends. Sew side seams.

Sew buttons under buttonholes.
Place pillow form into pillow cover and button.

This pattern is copyrighted by Michele Wilcox and Cute Crochet @ 2009

Christmas Light Bulb Ornament

By Jocelyn Sass

Christmas Light Bulb Ornament is copyrighted by Cute Crochet 2008

You may print it for your personal use, but you may not copy, distribute it, or sell it. You may link to the main page of Cute Crochet from your personal website, if desired at: http://www.cutecrochet.com.

CHRISTMAS LIGHT BULB ORNAMENT

Size: Measures 4-1/2" long

Gauge: 9 sc = 2 inches
4 rows = 1 inch
Materials: Red Heart Super Saver 4-ply worsted weight yarn, 1/2 oz. ea #319 Cherry Red, #324 Bright Yellow OR #672 Spring Green (MC), small amount #412 Silver,
F (3.75mm) hook; ornament hanger; polyester fiberfill; sewing and tapestry needle;

NOTE: Do not join rnds unless indicated. Mark first stitch of each rnd.
SHOWN BEST WHEN MADE IN SEVERAL BRIGHT COLORS AND GROUPED TOGETHER

ORNAMENT BODY

Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of ornament, with MC and F hook, ch 2;
6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6).

Rnd 2: Sc in ea sc around. (6).

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (9).

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12).

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15).

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18).

Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (21).

Rnd 8: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24).

Rnd 9: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30).

Rnds 10-14: Sc in ea sc around. (30).

Rnd 15: (Sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc) around. (24). Begin stuffing ornament.

Rnd 16: (Sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc) around. (18).

Rnd 17: Sc in ea sc around. (18). Continue stuffing.

Rnd 18: (Sc in next sc, dec over next 2 sc) around. (12). Finish stuffing ornament.

Rnd 19: (Dec over next 2 sc) around. (6).

Fasten off, leaving length for sewing. Sewing opening closed.

Metal Socket/Plug

Rnd 1: With Silver and F hook, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around. (12).

Rnd 3: Working in Back Loops only, sc in ea sc around. (12).

Rnd 4: Sc in ea sc around, join with a sl st to first sc.

Fasten off , leaving length for sewing. Stuff socket lightly with a small amount of Silver yarn. and sew to top of light bulb as shown in photo.
Attach ornament hanger.

Fashion Doll Gown with Cape

See additional photo below

Fashion Doll Dress with Cape © 2008

By Jocelyn Sass

Fashion Doll Dress with Cape is copyrighted by Cute Crochet 2008

You may print it for your personal use, but you may not copy, distribute it, or sell it. You may link to the main page of Cute Crochet from your personal website, if desired at: http://www.cutecrochet.com.

Materials: Crochet Cotton Size 10, Southmaid 350m:320, 1 ball #494 Victory Red, 1 ball White;
Metallic Kint-Cro-Sheen 100 yds, 1 ball #126N (red and green variegated);
#3 Steel hook;
size 4/0 snaps, 5;
sewing & tapestry needles;
matching thread

Gauge: 8 sc and 10 rows = 1 inch; 3 dc shells = 2".

BODY Row 1: Beg at neckline with Vicotry Red, ch 21, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (40).

Row 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) across, ch 1, turn. (60).

Rows 3-6: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (60).

Row 7: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) across, ch 1, turn. (80).

Rows 8-10: Repeat Row 3. (80).

Row 11: Sc in first 10 sc, ch 2, skip next 15 sc, sc in next 30 sc, ch 2, skip next 15 sc, sc in last 10 sc, ch 1, turn. (50 sc, 4 ch).

Row 12: (Dec over next 2 sc) twice, sc in ea sc and ch across to last 4 sc, (dec over next 2 sc) twice; ch 1, turn. (50).

Row 13: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (48).

Row 14: (Sc in next 2 sc, dec over next 2 sc) across, ch 1, turn. (36).

Rows 15-23: Repeat Row 3, at end of Row 23, join with a sl st to first sc, ch 1, turn. (36).

Rnd 24: Working in Front Loops Only around, 2 sc in ea sc around, join, ch 1, turn. (72).

Rnd 25: 2 sc in ea sc around, join, do not ch 1, turn. (144).

Rnd 26: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc, (5 dc [shell] in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, skip next sc) around, join to top of starting ch-3, ch 3, turn.

Rnd 27: 4 dc in first sc, sc in center dc on next shell, (shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell) around; join to top of starting ch-3, ch 3, turn.

Rnds 28-39: Repeat Rnd 27, changing to Metallic Variegated in last st of Rnd 39, join, ch 3, turn.

TRIM Rnd 40: 5 dc in first sc, sc in center dc of next shell (6 dc in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell) around; join, and fasten off.

UNDERSKIRT Rnd 24: Join White with a sc in first free loop left from Rnd 24 of Skirt, sc in same loop, 2 sc in ea loop around, join, ch 1, turn. (72).

Rnd 25: 2 sc in ea sc around; join, turn. (144).

Rnds 26 & 27: Repeat Rnds 26 & 27 of Skirt.

Rnds 28-52: Repeat Rnd 27, changing to Metallic Variegated in last st made of Rnd 52, join, ch 3, turn.

TRIM Rnd 53: With right side facing, join Metallic Variegated with a sc in first st on opposite side of starting ch; sc in ea ch across. Fasten off.

Sew 3 snaps to back opening.

CAPE Row 1: With White, ch 25, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (48).

Row 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; ch 1, turn. (72).

Rows 3-18: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (72).

At end of Row 18, ch 3, turn.

Row 19: 4 dc in first st, skip next sc, sc in next sc, (skip next sc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc) across, changing to Metallic Variegated in last st made, ch 3, turn.

Row 20: With Variegated, 5 dc in first sc, sc in center dc of next shell, (shell in next sc, sc in center dc of next shell) across to last 2 sts, sl st in top of starting ch-3. Fasten off.

NECK TRIM: With right facing, join White with a sc in first st on oppostie side of starting ch; sc in ea sc across. Fasten off.

Sew 2 snaps to back opening of cape.
This pattern is copyrighted by Cute Crochet © 2008

Cutie Trio Plant Pokes/Magnets

Cutie Trio Plant Pokes © 2001

By Jocelyn Sass

Cutie Trio Plantpoke or Magnet is copyrighted by Cute and Country Crochet 2001

You may print it for your personal use, but you may not copy, distribute it, or sell it.

Crochet Cuties PLANTPOKES or MAGNETS

Materials: Scraps of 4-ply worsted weight yarn, White, Black and several pastel colors of choice;

F (3.75mm) hook

Wooden skewer OR craft magnet

Aleene's Designer Tacky Craft Glue;

Blush makeup;

cotton swab (Q-tip)

tapestry needle

Size: Flower measures 2-3/4" across


Rnd 1: With White, ch 2; 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join with a sl st to first sc, ch 1, turn. (6).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around, join, ch 1, turn. (12).

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join, ch 1, turn. (18).

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around; join, ch 1, turn. (24).


Petals
Working in Front Loops only around, join desired pastel color with a sl st in any Front Loop of Rnd 4;
ch 2, 4 hdc in same st, skip next st, sl st in next free loop, (5 hdc in next front loop, skip next st, sl st in next front loop) around; join with sl st to top of starting ch-2. Fasten off.


Using Black and French Knot, embroider eyes between Rnds 2 & 3, 1/2" apart as shown.

Using makeup and cotton swab, CAREFULLY blush cheeks.

Glue wooden skewer OR magnet to back.

Copyright by Cute and Country Crochet 2001

Crochet Hook Caddy

Crochet Hook Caddy © 2005

By Margret Willson

Crochet Hook Caddy is copyrighted by Cute and Country Crochet 2001-2005

You may print it for your personal use, but you may not copy, distribute it, or sell it.

Size: 7 X 7-1/2"

Gauge: 7 sc = 2", 4 rows = 1"

Materials: Red Heart Worsted Weight yarn, 3-1/2 oz. Lavender

Size G hook (or size required for gauge)

1-11/16" (18mm) shank-style button tapestry needle


NOTES: For sc-dec (insert hook in next st, yo and pull lp through) twice,
yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.

Front

Row 1: Ch 26, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-19: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 20: Working in back lps only, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 21: Working in front lps only, sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Back
Rows 22-46: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 47 & 48: Rep rows 20 and 21.

Front Flap

Rows 49-54: Sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 55: Sc-dec over first 2 sts, sc in each of next 21 sts, sc-dec over last 2 sc. (23), ch 1, turn.

Row 56: Sc in each st across, turn without the ch 1.

Row 57: Sc-dec over first 2 sts, sc in each of next 19 sts,
sc-dec over last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 58: Sc in each st across, turn without the ch 1.

Row 59: Sc-dec over first 2 sts, sc in each of next 17 sts,
sc-dec over last 2 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 60: Sc in each of next 8 sts, ch 3, sk 3 sts,
sc in each of next 8 sts, turn without ch 1.

Row 61: Sc-dec over first 2 sts, sc in each of next 6 sts,
sc in each of next 3 chs, sc in each of next 6 sts, sc-dec over last 2 sc, fasten off.

Side seams

Fold front up and work through both back and front
with a sl st in end of each row.

Rep for other side.

Edging
Join with sc in side seam, sc in next st to the right
working in each st and end of row around open edge
of caddy and around front flap, sl st to join in first sc.

Dividers

First divider: With hook in front and yarn in back,
working from top to bottom, insert hook in first row after edging between
3rd and 4th sts to the right of side seam.

Sl st through both thicknesses to bottom edge.

Do not work over the edge.

Fasten off by cutting yarn and pulling through to front side,
then thread needle and pull tail to back side in last st before bottom edge, weave in tail.
Dividers 2-7: Skip 3 sc and insert hook between 3rd and 4th sts to the right of last divider, complete as first. (8 hook sleeves)
Sew button onto center divider
positioning to match buttonhole.

This pattern is copyrighted by Margret Willson and Creatively Sassy ©2001-2005

Duckie Bib

Duckie Bib © 2005

By Jocelyn Sass

Materials: Red Heart Classic worsted weight, 1 oz. #322 Pale Yellow,
small amount of #354 Vibrant Orange and #312 Black;
G hook (4mm); tapestry needle;

Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch

Size: Bib measures approximately 8-1/2 inches long

Body of Bib

Row 1: With Pale Yellow, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across,
ch 1, turn. (14).
Rows 2-7: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc,
ch 1, turn. (16,18,20,22,24,26).
Rows 8-23: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (26).

Divide for Neck
First Side
Row 24: Sc in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn, leaving remaining sts unworked. (10).
Row 25: Skip first sc, sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (9).
Rows 26 & 27: Sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (8,7).
Row 28: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (7).
Row 29: Repeat Row 26. (6).
Rows 30-34: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (6).
Fasten off.

Second Side
Row 24: Skip 6 sts on Row 23; join Pale Yellow with a sc in next st; sc in last 9 sc, ch 1, turn. (10).
Row 25: Sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (9).
Rows 26 & 27: Skip first sc, sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (8,7).
Row 28: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (7).
Row 29: Repeat Row 26. (6).
Rows 30-34: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (6).
At end of Row 34, do not fasten off.

Rnd 35: Working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of bib, making 3 sc in four top corners; join with a sl st to first sc.

Ties
Join Pale Yellow at top neck edge; ch 50. Fasten off. Repeat for other top neck edge. Tie ends of ch into a knot.

Beak
Note: Do not join rnds unless indicated. Mark first st of each rnd.
Rnd 1: With Vibrant Orange, ch 7; 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 4 sc in last ch; working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (16).
Rnds 2-5: Sc in ea sc around. (16).
At end of Rnd 5, join with a sl st to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving length for sewing.
Sew beak to front of bib, centered over Row 11.

Eyes
With Black and Satin Stitch, embroider eyes over Rows 15 & 16, 3 inches apart.

Hair Loops
Leaving a 10 inch tail, wrap Vibrant Orange 3 times around 2 fingers, leaving another 10 inch tail. Using each 10 inch tail, secure loops at base of fingers with a knot. Thread each tail from front to back at center top of duck head as shown in photo. Tie tail in back to secure loops in place.

Duckie Bib© is copyrighted 2005 by Creatively Sassy

Elephant Pacifier Bib

Elephant Pacifier Bib © 2005

By Jocelyn Sass

Materials: Red Heart Classic worsted weight, 1-1/2 oz. #261 Maize, 1/2 oz. #412 Silver;
small amount of #312 Black;
G hook (4mm); 5/8" Velcro Sticky Back Hook and Loop Fasteners, 1 set;
pacifier or toy; sewing and tapestry needles; matching sewing thread

Body of Bib

Row 1: With Maize, ch 35, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (34).
Rows 2-34: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (34).

Divide for Neck
First Side
Row 35: Sc in first 12 sc, leaving rem sts unworked, ch 1, turn. (12).
Row 36: Dec over first 2 sc, sc in next 10 sc, ch 1, turn. (11).
Row 37: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 38 & 39: Repeat Rows 36 & 37. (10).
Rows 40-45: Repeat Row 37. (10).
Fasten off.

Second Side
Row 35: Skip 10 sts from Row 34, join Maize with a sc in next st, sc in next 11 sts, ch 1, turn. (12).
Row 36: Sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (11).
Row 37: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 38 & 39: Repeat Row 36 & 37. (10).
Rows 40-45: Repeat Row 37. Do not fasten off.

Rnd 46: Ch 1, working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of bib, working 3 sc in corners. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Ties
Join Maize at top neck edge; ch 60. Fasten off. Repeat for other top neck edge. Tie ends of ch into a knot.

Head and Trunk
Row 1: With Silver, ch 9; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (8).
Rows 2 & 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (10, 12).
Rows 4-8: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (12).
Rows 9-11: Dec over first 2 sts, sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc,
ch 1, turn. (10, 8, 6).
Rows 12-16: Repeat Row 4. (6).
Row 17: Repeat Row 9. (4).
Rows 18 & 19: Repeat Row 4. (4).
Row 20: (Dec over next 2 sc) twice. (2).
Rows 21-23: Repeat Row 4. (2).
Row 24: Dec over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (1).
Rows 25-30: Sc in sc, ch 1, turn. (1).
Rnd 31: Ch 1, working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of Head and Trunk, making 3 sc in lower point of trunk; join to first sc.
Fasten off, leaving length for sewing. Sew head only to front of bib, placing top of head at neck edge, and leaving trunk free.

Eyes
With Black and Satin Stitch, embroider eyes over Rows 4 & 5.

Ears (Make 2)
Row 1: With Silver, ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across, ch 1, turn. (5).
Rows 2 & 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (7, 9).
Row 4: 2 sc in first sc, sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (10).
Row 5: Sc in ea sc across to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 6 & 7: Sc in ea sc across, ch 1, turn. (11).
Rows 8 & 9: Dec over first 2 sts, sc in ea sc across to last 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc,
ch 1, turn. (9, 7).
At end of first ear, ch 1, turn; at end of second ear, do not turn.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, working in ends of rows and in ea sc, sc around outer edge of Ear; join to first sc. Fasten off.
Sew Row 1 of ears to sides of head, with 'point' of ear at top.

Finishing
Sew Velcro on wrong sides of trunk, placing one side of Velcro on Row 30, and one side of Velcro on Row 24. Slip pacifer or toy through trunk, fold up and fasten.

Elephant Pacifier Bib© is copyrighted 2005 by Creatively Sassy