Monday, April 29, 2013

"Summer is a Comin" Pillows©

"Summer is a Comin"Pillows!©
 I just finished two more
pillows!

 These two just makes me want
to go play in the sand!
I remember how much fun it was to
play in the warm summer sand!
These are happy little pillows
and not hard to make!
By Connie Hughes©

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Summer Porch Pillows #2©

Summer Porch Pillows #2©
I just finished two more porch pillows
and they were so easy to make!
I have two matching chairs on my porch
so I made one for each...
this one is my
Rose Bouquet Pillow©

I have had so much fun making these
they are so bright & cheery!
I have a couple idea's I'm going to  
try out this summer!

and this one is my
Calla Lily Pillow©
The Calla Lily Pillow©
was really easy to make!
So let me know if you would like
the pattern for this flower.
Happy Crocheting!
 
By Connie Hughes©


Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Saturday, April 20, 2013

Summer Porch Pillow Vase Applique©

Summer Porch Pillow Vase Applique©
  
This is the free pattern for the vase applique that's on this pillow! When using this pattern Applique please give credit and/or link to my blog.

I used a G hook and Red Heart Yarn in Spring Green

Abbreviation's used in pattern
ch-chain
sc-single crochet
st, sts-stitch, stitches
dec-decrease 
 
Ch 21
Rows
1,2,3, and 4, work 1 sc in every stitch across, ch 1 and turn (20sts)
Row 5
dec 2sc sts, 1 sc in the next 16 sts, dec 2 sc sts, ch1 and turn (18sts) 
Row 6
1 sc in each st across, ch 1 & turn (18sts)
Row 7 ch
dec 2 sc sts,  1 sc in the next 14, dec 2 sc sts, ch1 and turn (16sts)
Rows 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
work 1 sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (16sts) 
Row 13
2 sc sts in the first st, 1sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc sts in the last st, ch 1 and turn (18sts)
Row 14
1 sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (18sts)
Row 15
2 sc sts in the first st, 1 sc in the next 16sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch 1 7 turn (20sts)
Row 16
1 sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (20sts)
Rows 17, 18
Repeat row 16
Row 19
2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next 18 sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch 1 and turn (22sts)
Rows 20, 21, 22
1 sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (22sts) 
Row 23
2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in the next 20 sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch and turn (24sts)
Rows 24, 25, 26, 27
1 sc in each st across, ch1 7 turn (24sts)
Row 28
dec 2 sc, 1 sc in the next 20, dec 2 sc sts, ch 1 7 turn (22sts)
Rows 29, 30 31, 32, 33
1 sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (22sts)
Row 34
dec 2 sts, 1 sc in the next 18 sts, dec 2 sc sts, ch 1 and turn (20sts)
Row 35
1 sc in each st across , ch 1 and turn (20sts)
Row 36
dec 2 sc sts, sc in the next 16sts, dec 2 sc sts, ch1 and turn (18sts)
Row 37
1 sc in each st across, ch 1 and turn (18stst) 
Row 38
dec the first 2 sc sts, repeat 1, 1 sc in the next 10 sts, dec 2 sc sts, repeat 1, ch 1 and turn (14sts)
Row 39
1 sc in each st across,  do not fasten off
ch 1 work 1 sc in each st around the entire vase. Fasten off. Then sew it on the front of the pillow.


Happy Crocheting!
Pattern Created by Connie Hughes©

Little Space Hottie

Check out this little space hottie!
Sharon I just had to make a girl!
 She just had to be in pink and
of course I had to add a little sparkle!
Even an alien needs a little bling!!
And face it every guy needs a gal even an alien!
Again thank you Sharon Ojala
for sharing this adorable pattern! 
 This is just a happy project and it definitely has made me smile!



Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Free Daisy Pillow Pattern©

Free Daisy Pillow Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©
This is one of the summer porch pillows I made.
Materials needed to make pillow
1 sm. roll of Red Heart Bright Yellow
1 sm. roll of Red Heart White
G Hook
Fiber Fill
Abbreviations used in this pattern
Ch-Chain
wk-work
hdc-half double crochet
sl-slip
st-stitch
sts-stitches
blo-back loops only
With Bright Yellow (Make 2)
Ch 4, join to (the first ch st you made) with a sl st
Row1
Ch 3, wk 11hdc into the ring, join with a sl st
Row 2
Ch 2, wk 2 hdc in each st around, join with a sl st
Row3
Ch 2, wk 1 hdc in the first st, wk 2 hdc in the next st, all the way around, join with a sl st
Row 4
Ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 2 sts. 2 hdc in the next, repeat all the way around, join with a sl st
Row 5
1 hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next, repeat all the way around
join with a sl st
Row 6
Ch 2, 1 hdc in the next 4 sts, 2 hdc in the next repeat all the way around, join with a sl st, fasten off here if you've already done row 7 on the other circle.
Do row 7 to only 1 circle

Row 7
Ch 2, wk 1 hdc in blo all the way around, join with a sl st
Working in the back loops creates a line and it helps when sewing the petals on...it gives you something to follow and keeps the petals nice and straight.
Row 8
Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, repeat row 8, 4 more times, then turn both pieces inside out and crochet them together, leaving a space big enough for you to stuff. Be careful not to over stuff...you don't want to much of the stuffing to show through.
You don't have to crochet 2 pieces together...you can slowly begin to decrease your stitches and close it up that way.
I did it with two circles because it's easier for beginners.
To make the petals (make 16 petals)
With white yarn
Ch 3
Row 1
1 sc in the 2 ch spaces, ch 1 & turn-2 sts
Row 2
Ch 1, wk 2 sc in each st, ch 1 , turn-4 sts
Row 3
Sc in each sc st, ch 1 & turn-4 sts
Row 4
Sc 2 sts in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 2, 2 sc in the last st, ch 1 & turn-6 sts
Row 5
Wk 1 sc in each sc st, Ch 1 & turn-6 sts
Row 6
Sc 2 sts in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch 1 & turn-8 sts
Row 7
1 sc in each st, ch 1 & turn-8 sts
Row 8
Wk 2 sc in the 1 st st, 1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in the last st, ch 1 & turn-10 sts
Row 9

1 sc in each st, ch 1 & turn-10 sts
Repeat row 9, 5 more times, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Or you can use thread...when sewing the back petals on place them kind of in the middle of the two front petals, so they will be seen.

This is a Free Pattern for Personal use.
You may sell the products you make but Do Not Sell this Pattern.
When posting your products made from this pattern please
reference Connie's Spot© as the pattern designer.
In addition, I would love to see your completed work.
Thank You and Happy Crocheting!!
Connie



Read more at http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/#hibgfeHL2wWsZ4H7.99
This is a Free Pattern for Personal use.
You may sell the products you make but Do Not Sell this Pattern.
When posting your products made from this pattern please
reference Connie's Spot© as the pattern designer.
In addition, I would love to see your completed work.
Thank You and Happy Crocheting!!
Connie



Read more at http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/#hibgfeHL2wWsZ4H7.99
This is a Free Pattern for Personal use.
You may sell the products you make but Do Not Sell this Pattern.
When posting your products made from this pattern please
reference Connie's Spot© as the pattern designer.
In addition, I would love to see your completed work.
Thank You and Happy Crocheting!!
Connie



Read more at http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/#hibgfeHL2wWsZ4H7.99
This is a Free Pattern for Personal use.
You may sell the products you make but Do Not Sell this Pattern.
When posting your products made from this pattern please
reference Connie's Spot© as the pattern designer.
In addition, I would love to see your completed work.
Thank You and Happy Crocheting!!
Connie


Read more at http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/#hibgfeHL2wWsZ4H7.99

This is a Free Pattern for Personal use.
You may sell the products you make but Do Not Sell this Pattern.
When posting your products made from this pattern please
reference Connie's Spot© as the pattern designer.
In addition, I would love to see your completed work.
Thank You and Happy Crocheting!!
Connie



Read more at http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/#hibgfeHL2wWsZ4H7.99
This is a Free Pattern for Personal use.
You may sell the products you make but Do Not Sell this Pattern.
When posting your products made from this pattern please
reference Connie's Spot© as the pattern designer.
In addition, I would love to see your completed work.
Thank You and Happy Crocheting!!
Connie

Read more at http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/#Y882UII3qrpjzzGh.99

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Summer Porch Pillows©

Here are my Summer Porch Pillows©
I've tried to find small pillows for my front porch set...
which seems to be a challenge so I made my own...
and they are the perfect size!
Rose's in a Vase©
I've included the free pattern for the Daisy Pillow©
I will be sharing that post!
Summer Blossoms©
 
By Connie Hughes Designs©
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Friday, April 12, 2013

We Come In Peace

I found this adorable Pattern
Inspired by the Toy Story
Green Alien
He was very easy to make...if
you want to make him
  This pattern was designed by
Sharon Ojala of Amigurumi To Go
My youngest daughter grew up with this
movie...and this is one of her favorites
 I love to crochet...it's been a real blessing in my life
it keeps my mind busy...and I love making things for people!
Thank You
Sharon Ojala for
sharing your adorable pattern!





Saturday, April 6, 2013

Outer Space Baby Mobile©

I just finished my
Outer Space Baby Mobile©
There's a little green alien,
two space ships
and of course Saturn!
I added a moon, sun and scattered
the stars all around!
 
 
By Connie Hughes©
Now Available at My Shop on Etsy!