Hello Kitty Tape Measure and Heart Scissor Case

OK, pattern #4 is here!! Hope you like it!!!!

Hello Kitty Tape Measure and Heart Scissor Case




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End Of The Rainbow Toddler Purse

You thought I forgot didn't you?? HAHA nope, jsut a long day at Drs appointments for Ethan. But we're home now, and heres another pattern!!

End of the Rainbow Toddler Purse, perfect for St. Paddys day!!!




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LINK!!!!

Well, I promised......day 2, pattern 2! And this one is completely new! Just finished typing it all up yesterday actually. I LOVE playing Zelda and now my 7 year old twins do too. Here is a pattern for Link, the main character of Zelda. I've made a Zelda too, but I'm not promising that pattern quite yet. Hope you like this one!! I've been told he needs a sword and shield too, so.....hopefully soon?

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Cool Yellow Dude

Well, i haven't been on forever!! Blame my new beautiful baby girl for that one :) Shes a whole 3 months old now!! Guess I need to change my username for EVERYTHING now! lol Well, I had a few patterns taken off of my Etsy for one reason or another, so I think I'll just put them on here now. Hopefully nobody gets all upset over that! Heres the first one, just click the download now button to get the free pdf! I'll add another later.

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Hooker Scarf

I had an idea last night and I couldn't believe that I had never seen one of these!!! Check it out! Hope you like it!

And heres the pattern for it! Enjoy!!! This pattern has not been tested, so if there are any questions, don't hesitate to contact me!!

Hooker Scarf

MATERIALS USED:
Worsted Weight Yarn, approximately 5 oz of colour of your choice
Crochet Hook Size H (5.0 mm)

GAUGE: Gauge is not important for this project. You could use a larger hook with a thicker yarn and have a Q hook! Or use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook and have a steel hook!! :D lol

FINISHED SIZE: You can make the scarf as long or as short as you want!

DIRECTIONS:
READ THROUGH ALL DIRECTIONS BEFORE STARTING TO AVOID CONFUSION.
Ch 1 and turn at the beginning of every row.
Row 1: Ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (5 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc, sc across to last st, 2 sc. (7 sc)
Row 3: Sc across. (7 sc)
Row 4 – 25: Rep Rows 2 & 3. (29 sc at end Row 25)
Row 26 – 35: Sc across. (29 sc)
HOOK
Row 36: Sc in nx 14 sts, leav rem sts unworked. (14 sc)
Row 37: Dec, sc across. (13 sc)
Row 38: Sc across to last 2 sts, dec. (12 sc)Row 39 – 45: Rep Rows 37 & 38. (5 sc at end Row 45)
Row 46: Dec, sc in nx st, dec. (3 sc)
Row 47: Sc in nx st, dec. (2 sc)
Row 48: Dec. (1 sc)
FO
THROAT
Row 36: Sk nx nt of Row 35, join with sc to nx st, sc across. (14 sc)
Row 37 – 40: Sc across. (14 sc)
Row 41: Sc across to last st, 2 sc. (15 sc)
Row 42 – 43: Sc across. (15 sc)
Row 44: 2 sc in nx st, sc across. (16 sc)
Row 45 – 46: Sc across. (16 sc)
Row 47 – 58: Rep Rows 41 – 46. (20 sc at end Row 46)
Row 59: 2 sc in nx st, sc across to last st, 2 sc. (22 sc)
Row 60 – 61: Sc across. (22 sc)
Row 62 – 65: Rep Rows 59 – 61, ending with a Row 59. (26 sc at end Row 65)
Row 66 – 80: Sc across. (26 sc)
THUMB REST
Row 81: Dec, sc across to last 2 sts, dec. (24 sc)
Row 82: Sc across. (24 sc)
Row 83: Rep Row 81. (22 sc)
Row 84 – 95: Sc across. (22 sc)
Row 96: 2 sc, sc across to last st, 2 sc. (24 sc)
Row 97: Sc across. (24 sc)
Row 98: Rep Row 96. (26 sc)
Row 99: Sc across. (26 sc)
Rep Row 99 to desired length. DO NOT FO
Edging Row: Ch 1, turn. Sc across to alst st, 3 sc. Sc evenly around entire scarf working 1 sc in end of each row. 2 sc in same st as beg, join.
FO

NOTE: You can adapt this scarf to your liking, make a longer hook, a longer thumb rest or shaft, whatever you like!!!!! Enjoy!!!

***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I’d love to see them!

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Ethans Pirate Hook

As promised, heres the pattern. It hasn't been tested, so please let me know if you find any errors! Hope you like it!!!!

Ethans Pirate Hook

Copyright Melanie Blake May 2009

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, small amounts gold and grey
Crochet Hook Size F – 3.75 mm

GAUGE: Gauge doesn’t really matter.
8 sc and 9 rows = 2”

FINISHED SIZE: Approx 13 ½ “ around and 8” long. The one I made fits my 3 year olds hand as well as my 5 year olds and my 12 year old(who has bigger hands than me!)

DIRECTIONS:

HAND PART
With gold, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc into ring. Pull tight to close. (5 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in nx st, 2 sc in nx st) around. (15 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (20 sc)
Rnd 5: (Sc in nx 3 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (25 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in nx 4 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (30 sc)
Rnd 7: (Sc in nx 5 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (35 sc)
Rnd 8: (Sc in nx 6 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (40 sc)
Rnd 9 – 22: Sc around. Join at end of Rnd 22. (40 sc)
FO and weave in end.
**NOTE: If you want the handle part smaller or bigger, just add more or less increasing rows.

HOOK

Starting at tip, with grey, make a magic ring.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in ring. Pull tight to close. (4 sc)
Rnd 2 – 3: Sc around. (4 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in nx st, 2 sc in nx st) around. (6 sc)
Rnd 5: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx 2 sts. (6 sc)
Rnd 6: (Sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (8 sc)
Rnd 7: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st. (8 sc)
Rnd 8: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 9: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st. (8 sc)
Rnd 10 – 11: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 12 – 14: Repeat Rnd 7. (8 sc)
Rnd 15: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 16 – 18: Dec, 2 sc in nx st, sc in nx 2 sts, 2 sc in nx st, dec. (8 sc)
Rnd 19: Sc around. (8 sc)
Rnd 20: (Sc in nx 3 sts, 2 sc in nx st) around. (10 sc)
Rnd 21 – 23: Dec twice, 2 sc in nx 3 sts, sc in nx st, dec. (10 sc)
Rnd 24 – 25: Sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 26 – 28: Repeat Rnd 21. (10 sc)
Rnd 29: Sc around. (10 sc)
Rnd 30 – 31: 2 sc in nx 3 sts, dec 3 times, sc in nx st. (10 sc)
Rnd 32: Sc around. Join. (10 sc)
FO, leaving a long end.
Sew to centre of hand part as shown in pic.

HANDLE

With gold, ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (15 sc)
Fold piece in half.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across working through both loops of Row 2 AND the foundation row. (15 sc)
FO, leaving a long end.
Sew to inside of hand part on both sides at approx Rnd 10 – 11.

***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I’d love to see it!!

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New Patterns

Hi all, I have some new patterns available at my Etsy shop.

Starfish and Spongy mitts
Roly Poly Cupid, I know its a little late, but hes pretty quick to do and hey, you could always get him ready for next year!!!
And new today is End of The Rainbow Toddler Purse.

Perfect for St. Paddys! My youngest, who is a boy, actually loves it!! Although his Dad would rather him not! lol

Thanks for stopping by.

Spidey Senses Scarf Free Pattern

OK, I couldn't bring myself to sew on all the webs, so maybe one of you guys can do it!! Heres the pattern, I hope you like it! & Merry Christmas!!!!!!!!!!

Spidey Senses Scarf

by Melanie Blake

MATERIALS

App 4 oz red worsted Weight Yarn
App 1 oz blue worsted weight yarn
Small amount black worsted Weight Yarn
Size I – 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

FINISHED SIZE Any Size!!

GAUGE 7 sts and 8 rows of sc = 2”

DIRECTIONS

With red, ch16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (15 sc)
Row 2 – 35: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (15 sc)
Change to blue at the end of Row 35.
Row 36: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the nx 8 sts, change to red. Sc across. (15 sc)
Row 37: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the nx 7 sts, change to blue. (15 sc)
Row 38 – 105: Rep Rows 36 – 37.
FO blue after Row 105.
Row 106 – 140: Ch 1, turn. Sc across.
DO NOT FO

FIRST HAND

Row 1: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc in nx 11 sts, dec. (13 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc in nx 9 sts, dec. (11 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (11 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in nx st. Sc in nx 9 sts. 2 sc in nx st. (13 sc)
Row 5: 2 sc in nx st. Sc in nx 11 sts. 2 sc in nx st. (15 sc)
Row 6 – 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. Ch 10 at the end of Row 9. (15 sc)
Row 10: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (24 sc)
Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. 2 sc in last st. (25 sc)
Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Dec, sc across. (24 sc)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in nx 15 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. (15 sc)
Row 14 – 20: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (15 sc)
Row 21: Ch 1, turn. Sc in nx 3 sts. Leave rem sts unworked. (3 sc)
Row 22 – 30: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (3 sc)
Row 31: Ch 1, turn. Sc 3 tog. (1 sc)
FO.
First finger made.
Skip nx st from Row 20, join red with sc in nx st.
Rep Rows 21 – 31 3 more times for 4 fingers.

SECOND HAND

**Make sure that the blue part of the scarf is on your left side. That way the hands will be the same way**

Join red with sc in the first st of the foundation row.
Rep Row 1 – 31 of First Hand.

EDGING

Join red with sc in side of the first row after blue. Sc evenly around entire scarf, working 3 sc in each finger tip and changing to blue as needed
Join to first st.
FO

FINISHING

If desired, stitch black “webs” over ONLY RED parts of the scarf.
Tack the 2 middle fingers down to look like Spiderman shooting a web.

***NOTE: To make the scarf longer is easy. Just think of it right now as in 4 parts of 35 rows each. If you want it longer add the same number of rows to each section. So, if you add 5 extra rows to the first section, add 5 more to each section after as well. Watch your gauge and do your math to figure out the length of scarf you want.





***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I'd love to see them!!

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Crochet Hook Holders

I made a couple of these last night. I like them, they're very basic and so cute and of course usefull!

Also, my Scrooge is now ready and for sale in me Etsy shop.

Heres a couple more things I've been working on

A Starfish Set to go with the Spongy Set
And a Spidey Scarf. I need to add webbing to this one to make it look better, but the kids recognize it just like this.

Spongy Set Ready

OK, I lied, the Spongy Set is now available for sale in my Etsy shop. Please stop in for a look! Maybe some inspiration? Hey, who doesn't need a last minute xmas gift that you want to make yourself! Available in all sizes from tiny to x-large!

Speaking of xmas, I found this for advent calendars. Now, I love these and my Mom gave me a super adorable one a few years ago when I only had 1 boy(that very quickly turned into 4 when I had the twins and the baby 19 months later!!!) Anyways, now its not big enough for all 4 AND the younger ones really want to do this now too. And I don't want a bunch of $$store stuff everywhere. Don't get me wrong, I LOVE the $$ store, just not their toys. They're crap!, Soooooo....I found this and its such a great idea. Those moms with multiple children, scratch that, even if you have ONE kid, this would be great! Check it out!!!

OH!!! Also, for all you knit and crochet freaks (LIKE ME!!) out there. I saw this link on a forum I belong to. Looks like fun!!

Irish Pride Square

I really suck at keeping up with posts. Sorry.



DH wanted me to make him an afghan, which is really cool cuz he never really shows too much interest. Ya, he does the Oh thats nice and fake interest stuff, but thats about it. I made him mittens last year...the ones that the top pulls back, so your fingers can be in or out. You know what I mean, I'll find the link later. Fingerless gloves with a mitten top. Anyways, those got "lost" before he ever wore them, so you can understand taht I really wanted to make him something nice. He wanted something to do with Irish....like shamrocks. I searched free and not for any shamrock squares. And theres tons of nice little motifs, but o squares, so....I made on up! I thought it was going to be a lot harder, but it was pretty easy, so here it is. For all you guys! I hope you like it!

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***Please do not sell or copy this pattern in any way or give it to anyone else without my consent. You may sell the finished product, but please state my name as the designer of the product. Thank you*** Any questions or comments can be sent to mama24boyz@yahoo.ca
And please feel free to send me pics of your finished work too. I’d love to see them!

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SCARY GUYS LIKE TO DRESS UP TO!

So I was out in my backyard with the boys today (brrrr....it was cold!!) and, on my table I saw a little spider. But this spider was kind of unusual.

He was wearing a pumpkin costume!! I asked him why and he said "I don't know why everyone wants to dress up like us, we like to dress up too, so here we are in our Halloween costumes! We are really nice and not scary, see?"

So, I had to ask, "We?"

And I looked up to see his little bat friend.

He was also wearing a cute little pumpkin costume!

Well, they definitely made me think twice about those scary Halloween guys!!!!

Pattern will soon be available in my Etsy Store!!

MORE PATTERNS

I did it again.

Patterns for these hats are available at my Etsy shop!

This pumpkin hat fits bigger than the free one. Its also fuller and more realistic.

I am also having tested this right now. To be available soon. Hes my Roly Poly Reaper. I don't think hes too scary though, since my 2 yo keeps asking if he can kiss him!! He comes complete with a crocheted scythe.

And, most important, I got to test for PEGGYTOES!!! If you haven't seen her work, you NEED to, I absolutely love her stuff. She is so talented. This one is Ohree the Orangutan

She gives detailed instructions on how to make each monkey.

You can find her free patterns here

and her Etsy shop here. I have to say she is one of the best designers around.

ETSY

My babies had their first day of school yesterday. A full day too, when Quenton was little, he only went 1/2 days, every day, but the twins go full days, every other day. I guess its better this way. My house was too quiet and Ethan just didn't know what to do with himself. When the boys came home, they told me they had fun and had lots of stories to tell, but they don't want to go back! lol. Oh well, maybe it gets easier. As long as theres no fight, its fine.

As for crocheting, I made this beautiful little capelet. I found the pattern on Etsy and its well worth the $5.00. It was so easy and I had it made within a couple of hours.

Heres the URL for her shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5775166

Speaking of Etsy....I finally opened my own shop!! Yay!! I have posted my patterns for Natalie the Ballerina and my Rocketship Water Bottle Holder for sale there for anyone interested.

And if you're going to check out Etsy, check out my favourites there. Theres so many talented people on there and tons of beautiful patterns. I almost feel like mine don't even fit in!

Thats it for now, I'm not too great a blogger, but I've been busy! And I will get better, I promise. In the meantime, come visit my shop!

LIL' PUMPKIN HAT PATTERN

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME!!! Heres a pattern for you!!

A BIG Thank you to Brandi!!!!

Lil' Pumpkin Hat

(sorry for the blurry pic, don't know what happened, for a better pic go to flickr)

Copyright Melanie Blake October 2007

You may use this pattern for whatever you like. you may sell the finished product, but so not claim the pattern as your own or sell it please!

Materials Needed:

Orange Worsted Weight Yarn

Lt. Green Worsted Weight Yarn

Size H Crochet Hook

Tapestry Needle

Sts used: Sc, hdc, sc dec(pull up a st in next 2 sts. Yo and pull through all sts.)

Directions:

UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED, WORK ENTIRE PIECE IN BLO

With orange, ch 25

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 7 ch. Hdc in next 8 ch. Sc in last 8 ch. Ch 1, turn. (24 sts)

Row 2: Sc in first 8 sc. Hdc in next 8 hdc, sc in next 4 sc. Leave remaning sts unworked. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)

Row 3: Sc in first 4 sc. Hdc in next 8 hdc. Sc in last 8 sc. Ch 1, turn. (20 sts)

Row 4: Sc in first 8 sc. Hdc in next 8 hdc. Sc in next 4 sc and in the 4 unworked sc from previous row. Ch 1, turn. (24 sc)

Row 5: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn (24 sts)

Rows 6 – 60: Rep Rows 2-5.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew ends together. You will have a small opening at the top and a large opening at the bottom.

STEM

Attach lt green with sl st in any st at top.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc dec around.. Join with sl st to first sc dec. (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc dec around. Join with sl st to first sc dec. (8 sc)

Rnd 3 – 7: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to first sc. (8 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc dec around. Join with sl st to first sc dec. (4 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sk next sc, sl st in next sc.* Rep from * - *. Join with sl st to first sl st.

Fasten off.

BRIM

Attach lt green to bottom of hat with sl st in any st.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc around entire hat in ends of each row. Join with sl st to first sc. (60 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in first sc. Sk next sc. (Dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, dc) in next sc. Sk next sc.* Rep from * - * across.

Fasten off.

LEAVES AND TENDRILS

With lt green, ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. *(dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, dc)* in next ch, sc in next ch. Rep from * - *. In last ch work (2hdc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 2hdc). *Ch 25, sc in BLO of 2nd ch from hook and each remaining ch across.* Sc in each foundation ch of beg ch 6. Rep from * - *. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off, leaving a long end for sewing. Sew to stem of hat. To twist tendrils, wrap around finger and gently remove finger.

I would LOVE to see anyones finished hat!

OCTOPUS APPLIQUE

Here's a pattern for the octopus I made on my Noah's Ark Blanket. It has not been tested, so if you find any errors, let me know!

OCTOPUS APPLIQUE

Materials Needed:

Small amounts of worsted weight yarn
Size H/5.0 Hook

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (24sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: Sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in next 7 sts. *Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 2 chs, sc3tog, sc in next ch, continue on piece. Sc in next 2 sts.** #Ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next ch, sc3tog, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next ch. Sc in next 2 sts.## [Ch 14, sc sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 ch, sc3tog, sc in last ch, sc in next 2 sts] 3 times. Rep from # to ## once. Then repeat from * to ** once. Work sc to end. Join to first st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attach your octopus to whatever your little heart desires!! You could even use him as a fridgie maybe.
Copyright Melanie Blake 2008

You NEED One Of These!!

This little hat has gotten into my list of things to make (Whats the short form for that by the way?? Its not WIP....what is it?) It is just waaayyyyy too cute for words. Check it out here

http://photojenic.wordpress.com/2008/04/01/fit-for-a-king-or-queen/

I'm finished both of my exchanges. Yay! I'll be mailing them out tomorrow and will post pics as son as I know they got them.

But I do have a couple really cool pics to share. A lady from the At My House yahoo group that I'm on has made my Hearts go Round hat. She made it adult size. I love it!!

Also, 2 people have made my pretty Butterfly. One I found on ravelry by thelassi4. Heres that one.

And the other one was by Aurora. You can see it on her blog here.

http://myblueangels.blogspot.com/2008/03/cold-and-rainy.html

Sorry it took me so long to post these, but I just had to share them. They are all beautiful and I love that people are liking my patterns!!!

Little Girls Ladybug Purse Pattern

OK, for those of you who requested it, here it is! Hope you like it and as always, I would love to see your finished pics!



LITTLE GIRLS LADYBUG PURSE


















MATERIALS

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Red Heart) in red and black, small amounts of each
Size G-7 (4.5 mm) hook
Small flower beads (Optional)

DIRECTIONS



BASE (make 2)



With black, ch 7. (8 dc)



Rnd 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 3 chs. Work 5 dc in last ch. Working on opposite side of foundation row, dc in next 3 chs. 3 dc in same ch as beg dc. Join with sl st to f3rd ch of beg
ch-3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2dc in last 3 dc. Join with sl st to beg ch-3. (26 dc)

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in next 3 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in next 10 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in last 6 dc. Join with sl st to beg ch 3. (46 dc)

Rnd 4: Ch 3, Dc in next 2 dc. @ dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 10 dc. 2 dc in next 5 dc. Dc in next 3 dc. 2 dc in next 5 dc. Dc in each dc to end. Join with sl st to first
ch-3. (68 dc)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in each dc around. (68 dc)

Fasten off.

LADYBUG HEAD

Work on front only.

With RS facing, join black with sl st in the fourth dc to the RIGHT of joining.

Row 1: Ch 3, dc in next 7 dc. Leave rem dc unworked. (8 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Dc in next st (beg dc dec made). Dc in next 4 dc. Dc dec over last 2 sts. (6dc)

Row 3: Turn, beg dc dec. Dc in next 2 dc. Dc dec over last 2 sts. (4 dc)

Fasten off.

JOINING.

Rnd 1: With WS tog, join black with sc through both loops of both pieces in 10th dc to LEFT of joining. (6th dc to LEFT of head on front)
Sc around to the 10th dc to the RIGHT of joining. (6th dc to RIGHT of head on front) (48 sc)


Rnd 2: Working on FRONT ONLY, work 6 sc evenly across ends of rows. Sc over next 4 sts. Work 6 sc evenly across ends of rows. Sc in last 3 dc. Turn piece, Sc over remaining dc on back piece. Join with sl st to first sc.

WINGS

Spots (make 6)

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS

With black, make a magic ring. 6 sc in ring. Work 2 sc in each sc around (12sc)

Fasten off.

With red, ch 3, join to beg ch to form a ring.

Row 1: Ch 3, work 5 dc in ring. (6 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. (12 dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, turn. (2 dc in next st, dc in ext st) around. 2 dc in last st. (18dc)

Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next st. (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts) around. 2 dc in last st. (24 dc)

Row 5: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 2 sts. (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts) around. 2 dc in last st. (30
dc)

Row 6: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next 3 dc. (2 dc in next st, dc in next 4 sts) around. 2 dc in last st. (36
dc)

Row 7:EDGING ROW. Ch 1, turn. Sc across to last sc, work 3 sc in last sc. 2 sc in end of each row across. 2 sc in same st as beg sc.join with sl st to beg sc. (66 sc)

Fasten off

HANDLES

Join black with sl st in 2nd sc from LEFT of head. Ch 100 ( or however long you want it to be). Being careful not to twist ch, sl st in 2nd sc from RIGHT of head. Ch 1turn. Sc in each ch across. Sl st in next sc on body. Ch 1, turn, sc across. Sl st in next sc on body.

Fasten off.

Sew spots to wings and sew wings to front of purse. Attach eyes. I used little flower beads that I had, but you can use whatever your little heart desires!

Mmmmmmm.....

I think Easter may just be my favourite holiday. Not because of any of the reasons you may think. So why, you ask? Well, it would have to be those yummy, chocolatey, creamy Cadbury Cream Eggs. I may be 30, but my sweet tooth is still 10, just ask my dentist! lol. My Dad still has a Cream Egg for me every time I see him. But, I shouldn't be eating as many as I may, so i thought I would make myself a treat.

This is my version of the SAFE Cadbury Cream Egg. It has 0 calories, 0 fat, and you can have as many as you want, but please, don't eat them, hehe. This Cream Egg comes complete with a recipe. Enjoy!!

CREAM EGG

MATERIALS NEEDED:

Size F crochet Hook

Red Heart Worsted Weight Yarn in coffee, yellow and white. Small amounts of each

Yarn needle

Polyester Fibrefill

INSTRUCTIONS:

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

Chocolate Shell

With Coffee, begin with a magic ring. Work 6 sc in ring.

Rnd 1: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc] around. (9 sts)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc] around. (12 sts)

Rnd 3: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc] around. (15 sts)

Rnd 4: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc] around. (18 sts)

Rnd 5: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc] around. (21 sts)

Rnd 6: [2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc] around. (24 sts)

Rnd 7 - 11: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 12: Sc in next sc, dc next, tr next, hdc next, sc in next 5 stts, hdc in next 2 sts, tr next, sc in next 5 sts, dc next, tr in next 3 sts, dc next, sc in next 3 sts. Join with sl st to next st. (24 sts)

Fasten off.

Fondant Centre

With yellow, begin with a magic ring. Work 6 sc in ring.

Rnd 1: 2 sc in next 2 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. 2 dc in next 2 sc. 2 hdc in next sc. (12 sts)

Change to white. Fasten off yellow.

Rnd 2: Sc in next st. 2 sc in next st. Hdc in next 2 sts. Dc next. 2 hdc in next st. [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] around. (18 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next st. Hdc in next 2 sts. 2 dc in next st. Dc in next 2 sts. 2 hdc in next st. Hdc in next 2 sts. [2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts] 2 times. 2 sc in next st. Join with sl st to next st. (24 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Fondant Drip

With white,

Row 1: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch. (2 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. 2 sc across. (4 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, DO NOT TURN. Work 2 sc across ends of rows. (sc, ch 3, sc) in foundation ch. Work 2 sc across ends of rows. Join with sl st to first sc of Row 2. (6 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long end for sewing.

Finishing

Stuff Chocolate Shell. With yarn end of Centre and needle, sew Centre inside Shell going through both loops of Centre and inside loop only of Shell.

Sew drip to side of shell as if it were dripping from the centre..

Weave in ends.

Pretty Butterfly

OK, here it is!!! Sorry it took so long. I hope everything is clear. Enjoy!! Again, do what you want with the finished product. Do NOT sell the pattern. And please send pics!!! :)

And I used the magic ring in this pattern. I LOVE the magic ring. This was my first time using it and it was very easy to figure out. I got a tutorial from here, if you need one:

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=177269.0
















MY PRETTY AMIGURUMI BUTTERFLY

MATERIALS USED:

Worsted Weight Yarn in 6 assorted colours. I used lt blue (MC), lavender (A), purple (B), Black (C), Navy Blue (D), White (E). Small amounts of each.
Size G 4.0 crochet hook.

NOTES

DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

BODY INSTRUCTIONS

With MC, begin with a magic ring, sc 6 times.

Rnd 1: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: (Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in first 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in first 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 5: (Sc in first 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36 sc)

Rnd 6 - 10: Work even around. (36 sc)

Rnd 11: (Dec over fnext 2 sc, sc in next 4 sc) around. (30 sc)

Rnd 12: (Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc)around. (24 sc)

Rnd 13: (Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) around. (18 sc)

Rnd 14 - 24: Work even around. (18 sc)

Stuff lightly. Continue stuffing as you work.

Rnd 25: (Dec over next 2 sc, sc in next sc) around (12 sc)

Rnd 26: Dec around. (6 sc)

Rnd 27: Dec around. (3 sc)

Rnd 28: Sl st in each sc around. Pull to close.

Fasten off.

EYES (make 2)

With D, make a magic ring, sc 4 times. Work 2 sc in each st around, changing to E in last st. (sc in
next st, 2 sc in next st) around, join with sl st to first st.

Fasten off with a long end for sewing.

EYELID

With MC,ch 7.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (6 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Dec over first 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, dec over last 2 sc. (4 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (4 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across. DO NOT TURN. Working in ends of rows, 3 sc evenly across. 2 sc in first ch of foundation row, sc across to last ch, 2 sc in last ch. Work 3 sc evenly across ends of rows. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off with long end for sewing.

ANTENNA (make2)

With MC, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across.

Fasten off, with a long end for sewing.

WINGS

TOP WING (make 2)

With A, ch 4.

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Hdc in next ch. (2 dc, tr, 2 dc) in last ch. Working on opposite end of foundation ch, hdc in next ch, 2 sc in same ch as first sc. Sl st to join.

Fasten off A

Row 2: With B, join in bottom sc with a sc. Sc in each of next 3 sts. (Sc, hdc) in next st. (Dc, tr, dc) in next st. (Hdc, sc) in next st. Sc in next 3 sts. 2 sc in same st as beginning sc. Join with sl st to first sc.

Fasten off B.

Row 3: With C, Join with sc to bottom sc. Sc in next 6 sts. 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Sc in lnext 6 sts. 2 sc in same st as beginning sc. Join with sl st.

Row 4: Ch 2, dc in same st. Dc in next 4 sts. 2 tr in each of next 13 sts. Dc in next 4 sts. Ch 1, work 5 sc evenly across ends of rows. Join with sl st to first dc.

Fasten off.

BOTTOM (make 2)

With B, make a magic ring, work 4 sc.

Row 1: 2 sc in each st arounf. (8sc)

Row 2: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around. (12 sc)

Fasten off B

Row 3: Join C with sc in any st.(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next st) around. (16 sc)

Row 4: (Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) around. (20 sc)

Row 5: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)

Row 6: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (28 sc)

Fasten off.

Sew all pieces on as desired. My wings in the back are not touching. No, I'll rephrase that. The top and bottom of each wing overlap, but the left and right wings do not touch. However, I just did it how I liked it and you can do it however you like. ;)