Holiday Decorating Ideas Kitchen around the House!

"Holiday Decorating Ideas for the Kitchen & around the House"
by Connie Hughes Designs©

I just finished decorating around the house today...
I didn't know what to do in my kitchen...
I just knew I wanted lights, presents with pretty ribbons...

I just wanted cute Christmas stuff!

So this little Santa worked perfect and he

has a lot of sparkle!

I've had this Santa Platter for years and I never

had room for it on my counter tops to display it...

but he's found a new home this year!

I found this little Rocking Horse at my Fred Meyers Store this year,

and he too just looks right at home up there!

I needed boxes so I looked high and low...I found some in my

pantry...I used cereal boxes, those zip lock baggies boxes, I used

 boxes that held some of my Christmas decorations...I just

marked those boxes so I could find them easily

when it's time to pack them up!

I just love my chef Nutcracker!

Speaking of Nutcrackers here's my displays

and more Nutcrackers

If you can find it in your heart or if you need a reason

let me remind you Christmas is Nutcracker season!

Here's the link to my Crochet Christmas Nutcracker Pattern.

 http://spotconnie.blogspot.com/2014/11/christmas-mouse-nutcracker-doll-pattern.html

 

I just started collecting Byers Choice Dolls a few years ago...when I was in

Oregon this summer, we found this Christmas Shop in Lincoln City
and they had Byers Choice Dolls...so I had to stop and look...
My sweet husband bought me the door and another

Salvation Army doll...I was in heaven!

He surprised me with these Mother & Daughter
Gingerbread Dolls last year...and they are adorable!

I got her when we went to Leavenworth a few

years ago...I just love her!
They are all Made in America!

When I was setting these up today...I was pondering who

would I give these too and who in the world would want them?

Oh well I have many years to ponder!

Don't forget the stairs!



I have two of these hanging on my wall in my living room

and they just looked a little plain...so I tied a little red

ribbon around the candles...and now I love them!

Decorating for the Holidays is so much fun...

and every decoration has some memory attached to it...

it's sad we only get them out once a year...

I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas

and a great and Happy New Year!

Connie

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Free Captain America Inspired Hat & Shield Pattern©

Free Captain America Inspired Hat & Shield Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

I just finished my new hat pattern and I added

something new to make play time a lot more fun!

"This hat is child size"

Captain America 1/24 Scale Car



 

Marvel Showdown Captain America Showdown

Materials Used:
Red Heart Yarns
Red, Royal Blue, White, Light Grey
Plastic Canvas, Needle & Thread

Hooks Used:
I & G

To make the Hat: with Royal Blue Yarn & I Hook
Ch2
Row 1. Wk 9hdc in the ring, do not join-9sts.
Row 2. 2hdc in each st around-18sts.
Row 3. 1hdc in the first st, 2hdc in the next, around-27sts.
Row 4. 1hdc in 2 sts, 2hdc in the next, around-36sts.
Row 5. 1hdc in the next 3 sts, 2hdc in the next, around-45sts.
Row 6. 1hdc in 4 sts, 2hdc in the next, around-54sts.
Row 7. 1hdc in 5 sts, 2hdc, around-63sts.
Row 8. 1hdc in each st-63sts.
Rows 9-16. Repeat row 8
Row 17. 1sc in each st around-63sts.
To make the Eyes:
Row 18. 1sc in 15sts, ch12, sk 10sts, wk 1sc in the next 4sts, ch12,sk 10sts, wk 1sc in the rest of the sts around hat.
Row 19. 1sc in 15sts, 1sc in 2sts of ch12, 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, 1sc in 6sts.
Row 20. 1sc in 2, 2sc, 1sc in 4sts, 2sc, 1sc in the next 2sts, continue working 1sc around the rest of the hat.
Row 21. 1sc in each st around and FO.

This is a super easy way to make the letter A
To make the A: with White Yarn & G Hook

Ch24
Wk 1sc 11sts, 2sc in the next st, 1sc in 11sts & FO.
Ch6, wk 1sc in each st and FO-5sts.
Sew the A onto the hat, sew the middle piece in place.

To make the Wings: with Light Grey & G Hook (make 2)

Ch9

Row 1. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. Working in the FLO 1sc in 7, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 9sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. In the FLO wk 1sc in 8sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. In the FLO 1sc in 9, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 1sc in 11sts, without turning work along the edge dec1 sc 3x, sl st 1, ch1 & turn, dec1 sc 2x, ch1 & turn dec1 sc and FO.
Sew 1 wing on each side of hat.

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 The Shield looks hard to make but it's really not...I promise!

To make the Front Shield: with Royal Blue Yarn & G Hook

So now is a good time to watch tv or a movie!

(To make the circle: end each row with a join & ch2)
Ch3
Row 1. Wk 9hdc in the last st from the hook, join & ch2-9sts.
Row 2. 2hdc in each st-18sts-18sts.
Row 3. 1hdc, 2hdc in the next st-27sts.
Row 4. 1hdc in 2, 2hdc around-36sts.
Row 5. 1hdc in 3, 2hdc around-45sts.
Row 6. 1hdc in 4, 2hdc around-54sts.
Row 7. 1hdc in 5, 2hdc around-63sts.
Row 8. 1hdc in 6, 2hdc around-72sts.
Row 9. 1hdc in 7, 2hdc around-81sts.
Change to Red
Row 10. 1hdc in 8, 2hdc around-90sts.
Row 11. 1hdc in 9, 2hdc around-99sts.
Row 12. 1hdc in 10, 2hdc around-108sts.
Change to Light Grey
Row 13. 1hdc in 11, 2hdc around-117sts.
Row 14. 1hdc in 12, 2hdc around-126sts.
Row 15. 1hdc in 13, 2hdc around-135sts.
Change to Red
Row 16. 1hdc in 14, 2hdc around-144sts.
Row 17. 1hdc in 15, 2hdc around-153sts.
Row 18. 1hdc in 16, 2hdc around & FO-162sts.

Repeat rows 1-18 to make the back side of the shield...I just used a solid color.
  You can crochet the star or cut one out of felt and sew it on....whatever you prefer.

To make the Star: with White Yarn & G Hook

Ch2
Row 1. wk 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
To make the first point:
Rows 9-10. wk 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 11. dec1sc, 1sc in 4sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 12. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. dec1sc, 1sc in 2sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 14. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 15. dec1sc, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 16. dec1sc and FO.
Reattach yarn next to the first point with a sl st, ch1, wk 1sc in the same st as the sl st.
Repeat rows 9-16 & FO only 4 points.
On the last point attach yarn like you did for all 4 points but wk 1sc in 3sts then continue on making the last point. Do not FO the last point.

Once all 5 points are done, with the white yarn that's still attached ch1, wk 1sc in each st around the entire star, when you get to each tip of each point ch1 and continue on around.
With a tapestry needle weave in all the loose ends of yarn.

Before putting the plastic canvas between the front & back panels...sew the plastic canvas randomly to the back panel...sew the star onto the front panel...then with red yarn put both panels together and work 1sc through both pieces all the way around and FO.

Now take a little red thread and work the needle through both pieces in several places. Being careful not to pull the thread to tight.
This will help make the shield a little more sturdy.

To make the Handle: with Blue Yarn & G Hook
Ch12 & join Ch1
wk 1sc in each st around, repeat until the tube is about
5 or 6 inches long. Wk 1sc through both sides and close the one end and FO. Stuff and attach blue yarn and seal this side closed.
Sew both ends to the back of the shield.

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If you have any questions about this pattern please feel free to contact me at my email:conniehughes212@gmail.com

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Connie Hughes Owner/Designer
This free pattern is for personal use.
Photos, Patterns Are Copyright Protected

All Rights Reserved.
I hope you enjoy making this Pattern &
Who you’re making it for enjoys it even more!
Happy Crocheting!!
Connie 

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Christmas Mouse Nutcracker & Doll Pattern©

"Christmas Mouse Nutcracker & Doll Pattern© "

 By Connie Hughes Designs©

I just finished this Christmas Mouse Nutcracker...

When I started him I wanted him to stand up on a base like

a real nutcracker...so I worked and reworked him

and I finally got him to stand...so he now stands about

19" tall...and he really stands on his own...yay!

 

Everybody dreams of a Nutcracker at least once a year

We have memories in our hearts, we hold so dear

I'm that perfect fella, see how easy I get along

and if you decide to make me you won't go wrong

I'm brave and proud even when I stand alone

I'm just a little Nut who's looking for a home



If you can find it in your heart or if you need a reason

let me remind you Christmas is Nutcracker season!

 So while your turkey dinner is digesting, get your

crochet hook out while resting!

The Pattern is Available at Connie's Spot© Shop or the link below:

I hope you enjoy this little Nutcracker as much as I did making him!
I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a wonderful New Year!
I thank you all for supporting Connie’s Spot©
 I’m looking forward to many new Designs in 2015!!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

Connie

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Free Ninja Turtle Inspired Crochet Hat Pattern©



Free Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Inspired Hat Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

This Pattern is for Child Size Hats.

Here's a free and super easy hat pattern for the kids!
Pattern is below!



How easy? I made all of them in a day...the pattern is a child size because
it's a little tricky to make the eyes without someone to try it on!
And all I had was foam head!

 Great little stocking stuffer!

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Yarns Used in Pattern:

Paddy Green

Cherry Red

Royal Blue

Orange

Purple

 

I (5.5mm) Hook 

Stitch Marker

       



To make hat Paddy Green & I hook

Ch2

Row 1. Wk 9hdc in the 2nd st from the hook.

Row 2. 2hdc in each st around-18sts.

Row 3. 1hdc, 2hdc in the next st-27sts.

Row 4. 1hdc in 2sts, 2hdc in the next st-36sts.

Row 5. 1hdc in 3, 2hdc in the next st-45sts.

Row 6. 1hdc in 4, 2hdc in the next st-54sts.

Row 7. 1hdc in 5, 2hdc in the next st-63sts.

Row 8. 1hdc in each st around-63sts.

Rows 9-15. repeat row 8 (until the hat measures about 6inches)

Wk 1sc in 2sts in Green and attach Red, Orange, Purple or Blue yarn with a sl st and ch1.

Row 16. wk 1sc in each st around-63sts.

Use a st marker

Row 17. repeat row 16

Row 18. 1sc in 25sts, ch8, sk 7sts, 1sc in 3sts, ch8, sk 7sts, 1sc in each st around.

Row 19. 1sc in each st, including each set of ch8.

Rows 20-21. 1sc in each st around.

Row 22. 1sc in 29sts, 2sc in 2sts, 1sc in 9, 2sc in 2sts, 1sc in each st around & FO.

To make the tie piece on the side of the hat:

Ch38

1sc in the 1st st, 1hdc in 3, 1dc in 12sts, 1sc in 5, 1dc in 12, 1hdc in 3, 1sc in the last st and FO.

Tie it into a small knot and sew piece to one side of the hat.

If you have any questions about this pattern please feel free to

contact me at my email:conniehughes212@gmail.com

Connie’s Spot© & Connie Hughes Designs©
Connie Hughes Owner/Designer
This pattern is for personal use.
Photos, Patterns, & Designs Are Copyright Protected All Rights Reserved.
I hope you enjoy making this Pattern &
Who you’re making it for enjoys it even more!
Happy Crocheting!!
Connie

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