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Friday, May 12, 2017

Free Baby Giraffe Crochet Doll Pattern© By Connie's Spot© Crocheting!

Free Baby Giraffe Crochet Doll Pattern©
By Connie Hughes Designs©
Just finished this free Giraffe pattern...it's quick, easy and a fun
project to make...perfect for a little one or a baby shower gift!
Whoever you choose to make it for I'm sure they'll enjoy it!
Happy Crocheting from Connie!









In the sitting position finished Doll Measures about 12" tall.
This is an easy pattern with basic crochet stitches.



Hook used in Pattern:
D 3.25mm


Yarns used in Pattern:
Red Heart Super Saver in Bright Yellow
Red Heart Super Saver in Warm Brown
Red Heart Super Saver in Pale Yellow

Other Materials used in Pattern:
Poly Fiber Fill
Stitch Marker
2 12mm Safety Eyes
2 Sm Cut-out Pieces of Brown Felt for Nostrils
1 Sheet of Orange Felt for Spots
Black Embroidery Floss
Sewing Needle & Thread
Tapestry Needle to FO
Pink Powder Blush & Q-Tip for Cheeks
Hot Glue

Abbreviations used in Pattern:
Note: Not all abbreviations you see here have been used in this pattern.
Wk-work
Ch-chain
Sc-single crochet
St-stitch
Sk-skip
Sts-stitches
Dec-decrease
FLO-front loops only
BLO-back loops only
Hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
slst-slip stitch
FO-fasten off

To make the Head/Neck/Body: with Bright Yellow Yarn & D Hook

Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-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 36sts
Rows 8-11. repeat row 7
Row 12. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 13. 1sc in 4, 2sc in 6sts, 1sc in 16sts, 2sc in 6sts, 1sc in 10sts-54sts.
Row 14. 1sc in 54sts
Rows 15-20. repeat row 14
Row 21. 1sc in 7, dec1sc around-48sts.
Row 22. 1sc in 6, dec1sc around-42sts.
Row 23. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 24. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 25. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Row 26. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Put eyes in the 13th row from  the top of the head down about 7sts a part.
Row 27. 1sc in 18sts
Rows 28-42. repeat row 27
Row 43. 1sc, (working in the BLO 2sc in 6sts), 1sc in 11sts-24sts.
Row 44. 1sc in 24sts
Row 45. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 46. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 47. 1sc in 21sts, (working in the FLO 1sc in 14sts), 1sc in the last st-36sts.
Row 48. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 49. 1sc in 42sts
Rows 50-60. repeat row 49
Row 61. 1sc in 6, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
Row 62. 1sc in 48sts.
Rows 63-65. repeat row 62
Row 66. 1sc in 6, dec1sc around-42sts.
Row 67. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 68. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 69. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
To make the head stay in the up position make a neck piece, by wrapping a long strand of yarn around poly fiber fill like in the photo below. Then place it up inside the head, neck and part of the body. Then continue on to row 70 and finish stuffing the rest of the body.

Row 70. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 71. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 72. dec1sc until closed and FO.

To make the Ears: with Bright Yellow Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-10sts.
Row 3. 1sc in each st-10sts.
Row 4. repeat row 3
Row 5. randomly increase sts to 12 
Row 6. increase sts to 14
Row 7. increase sts to 15
Row 8. increase sts to 16
Row 9. increase sts to 18
Rows 10-11. 1sc in 18sts
Row 12. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 13. dec1sc until closed and FO.
With a Q-Tip add some pink blush to the insides of each ear, sew each ear to the sides of the head.

To make the Horns: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Rows 3-4. 1sc in 12sts around.
Row 5. dec1sc until you have 6sts.
Row 6. 1sc in 6sts around.
Row 7. increase sts to 8
Row 8. 1sc in 8sts and FO.
Cut 2 pieces of warm brown yarn and tie one piece around the ball part of the horn, sew each horn onto the top of the head.

To make the Muzzle: with Pale Yellow & D Hook
Ch6
Row 1. 1sc in 4, 3sc in the last st, (now working on the other side of ch) 1sc in 3, 2sc in the last st, place st marker in the last st.
Row 2. 3sc, 1sc in 4, 3sc, 1sc in 5, 3sc in the last st.
Row 3. 1sc in 8, 3sc, 1sc in 8, 3sc in the last st.
Row 4. 1sc in 9, 3sc in 2sts, 1sc in 9, 3sc in 2sts-30sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 30sts
Rows 6-7. repeat row 5 and FO.
Sew the top of the muzzle slightly under the eyes, then stuff lightly, then sew the rest of the muzzle to the head.

To make the Front Legs: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-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 the FLO in 24sts.
Rows 6-7. 1sc in 24sts around.
Change to Bright Yellow
Row 8. 1sc in the FLO in 24sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 24sts around.
Row 10. 1sci n 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 11. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Stuff foot & leg as you go
Row 12. 1sc in 12sts around.
Row 13. randomly dec1sc until you have 8sts.
Row 14. 1sc in 8sts around.
Rows 15-19. repeat row 14
Row 20. 1sc in 7, 2sc in the last st-9sts.
Row 21. increase sts to 10
Row 22. increase sts to 11
Row 23. increase sts to 12
Row 24. 1sc in 6, 2hdc in 4, 1sc in 2sts-16sts.
Row 25. 1sc in 16sts around.
Row 26. 1sc in 6, dec1sc 4x, 1sci n 2sts.
Row 27. 1sc in 12sts around.
Rows 28-35. repeat row 27 and FO.
Sew opened leg to the front of the body.

To make the Back Legs: with Warm Brown Yarn & D Hook (make 2)

Repeat rows 1-29 of the front legs, then continue onto row 30 below.
Row 30. 1sc, 2sc in the next st around-18sts.
Row 31.1sc in 18sts around.
Rows 32-33. repeat row 31
Row 34. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Stuff
Row 35. dec1sc until closed and FO.
Sew the back legs on so the giraffe sits up.

To make the Tail: with Bright Yellow Yarn & D Hook
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 1sc in 5sts around.


Repeat until tail is about 6" in length and FO. With Light Pale Yarn make the end of the tail: by cutting 14 strands of yarn about 5 to 6" long, tie them up in the center and tie that piece to the bright yellow tail. Sew the tail to the back side of the giraffe.

Finish the giraffe by gluing the nostrils onto the front of the muzzle. Make a smile and eyebrows with the black embroidery floss. Cut-out orange dots in different sizes and glue about the face and body randomly. With a Q-tip and pink powder blush make cheeks on each end of the smile.



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Monday, March 13, 2017

Free Crochet Sister Rose Doll Pattern©

"Free Crochet Sister Rose Doll Pattern©"
By Connie Hughes Designs©


I have been wanting to make this doll for quite a while now...and with
Easter on the way I thought it would be the perfect time to do it...she is
perfect to take to Mass or Adoration...she has a special pocket that
holds a Rosary...when my youngest daughter was little we use to
go to Adoration once a week and I would of loved for her to of had a doll like this 
to take with her...she is simple to make and I decided to make her a free pattern
for Easter this year...I hope she encourages your child to pray the Rosary...
Happy Easter Everyone!

Completed Doll measures about 14"

Hook used in Pattern:
E 3.5mm

Yarns used in Pattern:
Red Heart Super Saver Yarns in
White
Buff
Black
Turquoise

Other Materials used in Pattern:
10mm Safety Eyes
Stitch Marker
Tapestry Needle
Needle & Thread
Poly Fiber Fill
Embroidery Floss in Black
Pink Powder Blush & Q-Tip
Optional: 1 1" Cross (do not use if making this for a toddler)

This pattern is worked in the round, so use a stitch marker.
To make the Feet: with Black Yarn & E Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 12sts
Rows 4-5. repeat row 3
Change to Buff Yarn & stuff feet
Rows 6-26. repeat row 3 and FO.
When you have both legs done attach them together with white yarn.

 Row 1. Attach with a slst through both legs and ch1, wk 1sc in the same st as the slst, 1sc in 11sts around the 1st leg.
Row 2.  wk 1sc in 12sts around the 2nd leg-12sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 3, 2sc in next st-30sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 5. 1sc in 36sts
Rows 6-15. repeat row 5
Row 16. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 17. 1sc in 30sts
Row 18. 1sc in 3, dec1sc, 24sts.
Rows 19-20. 1sc in 24sts
Row 21. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 22. 1sc in 18sts.
Stuff legs
Row 23. 1sc in 1, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 24. 1sc in 12sts
Change to Buff Yarn
Row 25. 1sc in 12sts
Row 26. 1sc in 1, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Row 27. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Row 28. 1sc in 3, 2sc in the next st-30sts.
Row 29. 1sc in 4, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 30. 1sc in 5, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 31. 1sc in 42sts
Rows 32-39. repeat row 31
Row 40. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 41. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 42. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
From this row count 7 rows down and place eyes in the that row about 4 or 5sts apart and stuff.
Row 43. 1sc in 2, dec1sc around-18sts.
Row 44. 1sc, dec1sc around-12sts.
Row 45. dec1sc until closed and FO.

To make the Arms: with Buff Yarn & E Hook (make 2)
Ch2
Row 1. 5sc in the 2nd st from  the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-10sts.
Row 3. 1sc in 9, 2sc in the next st-11sts.
Row 4. 1sc in 10, 2sc in the next st-12sts.
Row 5. dec1sc until you have 8sts.
Rows 7-8. 1sc in 8sts
Change to White Yarn
Rows 9-15. 1sc in 8sts.
Row 16. 2hdc in 2, 1sc in 6sts.
Row 17. dec1sc 2x, 1sc in 6sts.
Row 18. 1sc in 8sts.
Rows 19-27. repeat row 18
Row 28. dec1sc until closed and FO.
I did not stuff arms.

To make the White Habit/Dress: with White Yarn & E Hook
Ch42 join & ch1
Row 1. 1sc in 42sts, (you can join if you want but I did not).
Rows 2-36. repeat row 1
Row 37. 1sc in 5, dec1sc around-36sts.
Row 38. 1sc in 4, dec1sc around-30sts.
Row 39. 1sc in 30sts
Row 40. 1sc in 3, dec1sc around-24sts.
Row 41. 1sc in 24sts
To make straps
Row 42. 1sc in 3, ch1 & turn.
Repeat until strap reaches all the way around about 2" and FO. Attach yarn to the other side and repeat. Put the dress on and sew straps to the other side of
dress.


To make the Pocket for the Rosary: with White Yarn & E Hook

Ch11Row 1. 1sc in 10, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-14. repeat row 1, FO at the end of row 14.
Sew pocket to the lower bottom of the habit/dress.

To make the White Head Cover: with White Yarn & E Hook

Ch2
Row 1. 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 42sts
Rows 9-11. repeat row 8
Row 12. ch1 & turn, wk 1sc in 30sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 13-21. 1sc in 30
Row 22. Join to the other side with a slst and ch1.
Row 23. 1sc in 30sts around.
Row 24. 1sc in 29, 1slst in the last st and FO.

To make the Blue Veil: with Turquoise Yarn & E Hook

Ch73
Row 1. 1sc in 72sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-17. repeat row 1
Row 18. 1sc in 30, dec1sc 6x, 1sc in 30, ch1 & turn.
Row 19. 1sc in 29, dec1sc 4x, 1sc in 29, ch1 & turn.
Rows 20-21. 1sc in 62sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 22. 1sc in 29sts, dec1sc 2x, 1sc in 29sts, ch1 & turn.

To put the two sides together, wk 1slst through the BLO on one side and through the FLO on the other, wk all the way to the top and FO.


To make the Blue Apron Piece: with Turquoise Yarn & E Hook (make 2)
Ch17
Row 1. 1sc in 16sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-33. repeat row 1
Row 34. dec1sc, 1sc in 12, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 35. dec1sc, 1sc in 10, dec1sc, ch1 & turn (make one with shoulder straps and one without).
To make the Straps:
Row 36. 1sc in 2, ch1 & turn.
Repeat until it measures about 2" long and FO. Attach yarn to the other side and repeat. Sew the straps to the one without straps.

Happy & Blessed Easter to All!!

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Wednesday, March 8, 2017

Free Crochet Easter Bunny Calendar Pillow Napkin Rings & Banner Patterns

Free Crochet Easter Bunny Calendar Pillow Napkin Rings & Banner Patterns©
By Connie Hughes Designs©

It's Easter Bunny Mania @ Connie's Spot©
New Free Bunny Calendar, Pillow, Banner & Napkin Ring Patterns!
Easter fun for all the little ones!!





Hard to believe Spring is just around the corner...
I feel like I just put away Christmas decorations!!
The past week I've been caring for my pup Gracie who unfortunately got into some putty that had fallen off a shelf without us knowing about it until it was too late...needless to say she got very sick...she was throwing up, couldn't eat or drink anything...we took her to the vet and they were able thankfully to make her healthy again!! They were awesome ran x-rays, 
gave her fluids and took away the vomiting, etc..
Well she's now eating her boiled chicken again and doing great!!

To make the Bunny Calendar/Bunny Pillow: with Shocking Pink Yarn & 4.5 Hook (make 2)
Ch25
Row 1. 1sc in 24sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. repeat row 1
Row 3. 2sc, 1sc in 22, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 1sc in 26sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 2sc, 1sc in 24sts, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. 1sc in 28sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 2sc, 1sc in 26, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. 1sc in 30sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. 2sc, 1sc in 28, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. 1sc in 32sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 11. 2sc, 1sc in 30, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 12. 1sc in 34sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. 2sc, 1sc in 32, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 14. 1sc in 36sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 15-30. repeat row 14
Row 31. dec1sc, 1sc in 32, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 32. dec1sc, 1sc in 30, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 33. dec1sc, 1sc in 28, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 34. dec1sc, 1sc in 26, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 35. dec1sc, 1sc in 24, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 36. dec1sc, 1sc in 22, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 37. dec1sc, 1sc in 20, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 38. dec1sc, 1sc in 18, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 39. dec1sc, 1sc in 16, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 40. 1sc in 18sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 41. repeat row 40
Row 42. 2sc, 1sci n 16, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 43. 1sc in 20, ch1 & turn.
Row 44. 2sc, 1sc in 18, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 45. 1sc in 22, ch1 & turn.
Row 46. 2scs, 1sc in 20, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 47. 1sc in 24sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 48. 2sc, 1sc in 22, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 49. 1sc in 26, ch1 & turn.
Rows 50-56. repeat row 49
Row 57. dec1sc, 1sc in 22, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 58. dec1sc, 1sc in 20, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 59. dec1sc, 1sc in 18, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 60. dec1sc, 1sc in 16, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 61. dec1sc, 1sc in 14, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
1st Ear:
Row 62. dec1sc, 1sc in 12, dec1sc, ch1 do not turn.
Row 63. wk 1sc in 3sts along the side of the head, ch1 & turn.
Row 64. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 65. 2sc, 1sc in 8, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 66. 1sc in 12, ch1 & turn.
Rows 67-85. repeat row 66
Row 86. dec1sc, 1sci n 8, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 87. 1sc in 10, ch1 & turn.
Row 88. dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 89. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 90. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 91, dec1sc 2x, ch1 & turn.
Row 92. dec1sc and FO.
2nd Ear:

Skip the first stitch next to the ear, attach yarn in the next stitch with a slip stitch, ch1, wk 1sc into the same stitch as the slip stitch, wk 1sc in 7sts, 1sc in 3 along the side of the head, ch1 & turn.
Repeat rows 64-92 of the first ear, ch1 and wk 1sc around entire piece and FO.
If making the pillow: put the 2 sides together and wk 1sc all the way around, leave an opening and stuff ears and body then close and FO.

If making the Calendar:
Make and sew the pockets and number buttons on before assembling calendar.
Wk 1sc around the inside of the ears, leaving the edge of each ear opened, stop and cut-out cardboard or plastic canvas to fit inside. Then continue working 1sc all the way around and FO.
(On the right ear only put plastic canvas on the lower portion, leaving the tip
empty. This allowed me to sew the tip down).




To make the Pockets for the Calendar: with color of your choosing & D Hook
Ch9
Row 1. 1sci n 8, ch1 7 turn.
Row 2. 2sc, 1sc in 6, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 1sc in 10, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 2sc, 1sc in 8, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Rows 5-6. 1sc in 12, ch1 & turn.
Change color
Row 7. 1sc all the way around and FO.
Make 12 or as many as you desire.
Sew number buttons onto the front of each pocket and then sew the pockets onto the front panel of the calendar.


This is a great project to use all those scrap pieces...easy to make and 

fun for the kids...use the napkin rings on the kids table for your 
Easter Feast...I like making kids feel special and their table 
often gets ignored because we don't want anything getting 
broken...but this takes the worry out of that... 
You could even hang the Bunny Banner around the edge of the table!

Red Heart Yarns used to make Napkin Rings:
Glowworm
Lavender
Bright Yellow
Pretty in Pink
Turquoise

To make the Ring piece: with color of choice & D Hook
Ch25
Row 1. 1sc in 24sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-5. repeat row 1 and FO.
Make it into a ring after you attach the ears.


To make the Bunny Ears: with color of choice & D Hook (make 2 for each ring)
Ch7
Row 1. 1sc in 6, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. repeat row 1
Row 3. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 5-6. repeat row 1
Row 7. 2sc, 1sc in 6, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 9-111. repeat row 8
Row 12. dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. 1sc in 8, ch1 & turn.
Row 14. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 15. 1sc in 16sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 16. dec1sc, 1sc in2, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 17. 1sc in 14sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 18. dec1sc 2x, ch1 & turn.
Row 19. dec1sc, ch1 wk 1sc down one side, when you reach the bottom of the ear dec1sc 3x, wk 1sc along the other side and FO.
Pinch the ears together and sew to the ring, then sew the long piece into a ring.

Bunny Banner
Red Heart Yarns used to make the Bunny Banner:
Lavender
Pretty in Pink
Bright Yellow
Glowworm
Turquoise
Orange


With color of choice & D Hook
Ch8
Row 1. 1sc in 7sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. repeat row 1
Row 3. 2sc, 1sc in 6, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. 2sc, 1sc in 8, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 6. 1sc in 12sts, ch1 & turn.
Rows 7-9. repeat row 6
Row 10. dec1sc, 1sc in 8sts, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 11. dec1sc, 1sc in 6, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 12. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 14. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 15. 1sc in 6, ch1 & turn.
Row 16. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 17. 1sc in 8, ch1 & turn.
Row 18. repeat row 17
Row 19. dec1sc, 1sc in 4, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.

To make the ears:
Row 20. dec1sc, 1sc in 2, dec1sc, ch1 do not turn.

Row 21. wk 1sc in 2sts(some of these sts will be worked along the side of the head like in the photo above) ch1 & turn.
Row 22. 1sc in 3, ch1 & turn.
Row 23. 2sc, 1sc in 1, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 24. 1sc in 5, ch1 & turn.
Rows 25-30. repeat row 24
Row 31. dec1sc, 1sc 1, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 32. dec1sc, 1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 33. dec1sc and FO.

To make the 2nd ear:

Row 1. Reattach yarn skipping 1 stitch in the middle, wk 1sc in 3, ch1 & turn.
Row 2. 2sc, 1sc, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Rows 3-8. 1sc in 5, ch1 & turn.
Row 9. working in the FLO dec1sc, 1sc in 3, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. 2sc, 1sc in 3, ch1 & turn.
Row 11. dec1sc, 1sc, dec1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 12. dec1sc, 1sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. dec1sc and FO.=
After I was done making all my bunnies I noticed that they didn't lay flat...so I cut-out some plastic canvas and sewed it to the backs of each bunny.




To make the Carrots: with Orange Yarn & D Hook

Ch2
Row 1. 2sc in 2nd ch from the hook, ch1& turn.
Row 1. 1sc in 2, ch1 & turn.
Row 3. 2sc in 2sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 4. 1sc in 4sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 5. repeat row 4
Row 6. 2sc, 1sc in 2, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 7. 1sc in 6sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 8. repeat row 7
Row 9. 2sc, 1sc in 4, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 10. 1sc in 8sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 11. repeat row 11
Row 12. 2sc, 1sc in 6, 2sc, ch1 & turn.
Row 13. 1sc in 10sts, ch1 & turn.
Row 14. dec1sc 5x, ch1 7 turn.
Row 15. dec1sc 2x, slst in the last st and FO.
With a tapestry needle add glowworm yarn to make stems. I made my carrots all different sizes...so play around with them.


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Wednesday, February 15, 2017

Free Crochet St. Patrick's Day Hat Patterns©

"Here's Something for the Kiddies"
Free St. Patrick's Day Top Hat & BROBEE Hat Patterns©
By Connie Hughes Designs©
This top hat is perfect for kids and teens...
the BROBEE hat is perfect for toddlers and small children!






Materials Used

Red Heart Yarns were used to make Top Hat:

1 Skein of Spring Green
Black
Gold
Other Materials used to make Top Hat:
Needle & Black/Gold Thread
Hook Used 4.5
Abbreivations used in both Patterns:

sc-single crochet
hdc-half double crochet
dec-decrease
st-stitch
sts-stitches
ch-chain
sk-skip
wk-work
slst-slip stitch
BLO-back loops only
FLO-front loops only
FO-fasten off

The hat patterns are worked in the round so use a stitch marker.

Size Child/Teen
To make the hat: with Spring Green Yarn & 4.5 Hook
Ch2
Row 1. Wk 6sc in the second st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-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 sts, 2sc in the next st-36sts.
Row 7. 1sc in 5 sts, 2sc in the next st-42sts.
Row 8. 1sc in 6 sts, 2sc in the next st-48sts.
Row 9. 1sc in 7 sts, 2sc in the next st-54sts.
Row 10. 1sc in 8sts, 2sc in the next st-60sts.
Row 11. 1sc in 9sts, 2sc in the next st-66sts.
Row 12. 1sc in 10, 2sc in the next st-72sts.
Row 13. 1sc in 11, 2sc in the next st-78sts.
Row 14. 1sc in 12, 2sc in the next st-84sts.
Row 15. 1sc in 13, 2sc in the next st-90sts.
Row 16. 1sc in the FLO in 90sts.
Row 17. 1sc in each st around-90sts.
Rows 18-40. Repeat row 17
Row 41. 1sc in 13, dec1sc around-84sts.
Row 42. 1sc in 12, dec1sc around-78sts.
Row 43. 1sc in each st around-78sts.
Rows 44-45. Repeat row 43
Row 46. Working in the BLO 1hdc in the in 2, 2hdc in the next-105.
Row 47. 1hdc in each st around-105sts.
Rows 48-49. Repeat row 47
Row 50. 1hdc in 9, 2hdc in the next st, 1hdc in the last 3sts.
Row 51. Working in the FLO 1hdc in 9, 2hdc in the next st around.
Row 52. 1hdc in each st around.
Row 53. 1hdc in 3, dec1hdc around.
Row 54. 1hdc in each st around.
Row 55. 1hdc in 2, dec1hdc around.
Now to attach the brim to the inside of the hat.
Row 56. Wk 1hdc through each st including the unworked sts of row 51all the way around and FO (like in the photo's below).



To make the buckle: with Gold Yarn & G Hook
Ch29 join & ch1
Row 1. 1sc 6, 3sc, 1sc in 6, 3sc, 1sc in 6, 3sc, 1sc in 6, 3sc, join & ch1.
Row 2. 1sc in each st around and FO.
Attach yarn in the center at the top of ch29, ch enough to reach to the bottom and wk 1slst into the ch and FO.


To make the hat band: with Black Yarn & G Hook
Ch91
Row 1. 1sc in 90, ch1 & turn.
Rows 2-6. Repeat row 1, FO at the end of row 6.
Slide the belt buckle through and sew the two ends together.

BROBEE Hat
Size Toddler/Sm. Child
Materials used to make BROBEE Hat:
Red Heart Yarns in Glowworm
Dark Green
Red

Other Materials used:
Needle & Red/Black Thread
Poly Fiber Fill
Glue

Hooks used: H, G

To make the BROBEE hat: with Glowworm Yarn & H Hook
Ch3
Row 1. wk 8hdc in the 3ch from the hook.
Row 2. 2hdc in each st around-16sts.
Row 3. 1hdc, 2hdc in the next st around-24sts.
Row 4. 1hdc in 2, 2hdc in the next st around-32sts.
Row 5. 1hdc in 3, 2hdc in the next st around-40sts.
Row 6. 1hdc in 4, 2hdc in the next st around-48sts.
Row 7. 1hdc in 13, 2hdc in the next st around-60sts.
Row 8. 1hdc in 60sts.
Rows 9-17. repeat row 8
Change to Dark Green
Row 18. 1hdc in each st around.
Rows 19-20. repeat row 18 and FO (I like the color change in the back).
Make ear flaps: change to Glowworm
Row1. 1hdc in 12sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 2. dec1hdc, 1hdc 8sts, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Change to Dark Green
Row 3. 1hdc in 10sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 4. dec1hdc, 1hdc in 6, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Change to Glowworm
Row 5. 1hdc in 8sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 6. dec1hdc, 1hdc in 4, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Change to Dark Green
Row 7. 1hdc in 6sts, ch2 & turn.
Row 8. dec1hdc, 1hdc in 2, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Change to Glowworm
Row 9. dec1hdc, dec1hdc, ch2 & turn.
Row 10. dec1hdc and FO.
Skip 24sts and make the 2nd ear flap repeating rows 1-10
Once both ear flaps are done, attach red yarn with a slst and wk 1sc all the way around the entire hat including ear flaps and FO.

Use a stitch marker
To make the red spikes: with Red Yarn & G Hook (make 3)
Ch2
Row 1. 6sc in the 2nd st from the hook.
Row 2. 2sc in each st around-12sts.
Rows 3-4. 1sc in 12sts
Row 5. 1sc, 2sc in the next st-18sts.
Rows 6-7. 1sc in 18sts
Row 8. 1sc in 2, 2sc in the next st-24sts.
Rows 9-10. 1sc in 24sts and FO.
Stuff the spikes lightly and sew to the top of the hat.
To make the eyebrow: with Black Yarn & G Hook
Ch23
wk 1slst in 22sts and FO.
Sew just a little bit below the spikes.

To make the mouth: with Red Yarn & G Hook
Ch25
Row 1. 1sc 23, 3sc in the last st, now working on the other side of the chain, 1sc in 22, 2sc in the last st and FO.
With a tapestry needle and black yarn weave in a black line in the middle of the red mouth. Sew the mouth in place.

To make the strands for the Pom-Poms to hang from: with Dark Green Yarn & G Hook (make 2)
Attach yarn to the bottom of the ear flaps with a slst & ch1, wk 1sc into the same st as the slst, ch21, wk 1slst in 20sts, wk another slst into the same st as the first sc to join and FO.
Make 2 pom-poms: I wrapped 1 strands of yarn Glowworm & Red together about 160x.

To make the eyes: with white felt cut-out 2 oval shapes, then cut-out a black oval shape just a tiny bit bigger than the white one. If sewing put the black under the white oval and sew in place. If using hot glue, glue the black oval to the hat, glue the black small center piece to the white oval. With a clear drying glue, glue the white oval on top of the black oval.
Happy St Patricks Day to All!!

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