Thursday, November 8, 2012

Chihuahua Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern


The Chihuahua Christmas Tree Ornament 
is also a perfect applique.
And The little Santa Hat is fun and festive
 all by itself.
Make one that looks like your dog and
 Place the Ornament on your tree,
or add it to a Stocking, place setting, scarf or hat.


See the Video on my Youtube Channel 
at this LINK

Chihuahua Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern
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Skill: Easy

Materials;
Hook - G/ 4.5 MM
Yarn Needle
Yarn - Worsted Weight ( 4) A small amount of each :Beige, borown,
          Red heart Sparkle, White Buttercup
Stitch Marker
Stuffing - Small amount for head - Optional

Stitches:
Chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet ( sc)
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet (dc)

Santa Hat : The hat is stitched in the round.

R: 1- with red, ch 2, 4 hdc in second ch from hook. (4 hdc)

R: 2- hdc in each hdc around. (4 hdc)

R: 3 - 2 hdc in each hdc around. (8 hdc)

R: 4 - hdc in each hdc around. (8 hdc)

R: 5 - (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next hdc) around. (12 hdc)

R: 6 - Hdc in each hdc around. (12 hdc)

R: 7 - (2 hdc in next hdc, hdc in next 2 hdc) around. (16 hdc)

R: 8 - R:  9  hdc in each hdc around. (16 hdc)

R: 10 - Hdc in each hdc around. (16 hdc)

R: 11 - Change to the white buttercup yarn, sc in each hdc around
brim of hat, tie off. (16 sc)

Pom pom:

To make pom pom, wrap the buttercup yarn around your 3 middle finger
 about 10 - 20 times. cut a piece of the yarn about 9 inches long and tie across
the middle of the loops. Do not cut the loops or you will have a huge mess.
Attach the pom pom to the top of the hat.

Chihuahua Head: Make 2
Ch1 does not count as a stitch.

R: 1 - With beige yarn, ch 3, 8 sc in the 2nd ch, join in a circle, ch 1(8sc)

R: 2 - 2 sc, in each sc around, join ch 1(16sc)

R: 3 - 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next sx, repeat around , join ch 1(24sc)

R: 4 - 2 sc in the next sc, 1 sc in the next 2 sc, join, ch 1 (32sc)

R: 5 - Repeat R : 4, tie off (40sc)

Place the 2 circles together and sc around the outer edge of the Circles,
 leaving a small opening at the bottom about an inch long,
If stuffing - stuff as full as you like, then sew closed by continue the sc around
 the circles, tie off.

Ears: Make 2

With beige yarn, ch 9, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, 1 sc in next 2 sc,
 1 dc in the next 2 dc, 3 sc in the next 3 sc,

Change to cream, ch1, 1 sc inneach sc in the top of ear,
 2 sc, 1sc in each sc, tie off
Sew onto the sides of he head.

Eyes: Make 2

With Black, ch 3, 6 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join in a circle,
Change to white yarn, 2 sc in each sc around, join tie off,
Set on the front of face and sew in place.

Nose Stripe:

With cream yarn, Ch 11, 1 dc in the in the 2nd ch from the hook,
1 hdc in the next ch, 1 sc in the next 5 chs, 1 hdc in the next ch,
 1 dc in the las two chs, turn and slip stitch 3 times in the side of
 the last dc, place on front of applique and sew in place.

With Black yarn, stitch few long sts to make the end of the nose.

Sew on Santa hat with red yarn, then Sew on The Chihuahua
 ears with matching yarn.

Hanger:

With red yarn attach yarn with a slst to the right side of the back
of the hat, ch 10, attach to the opposite side of the hat with a sl st, and tie off.
Just the Santa Hat
Or the Chihuahua wearing the Santa Hat,
Both are Cheerful and fun!


Enjoy!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Ruffelina Carnation Crochet Pattern

Ruffelina Carnation is made from
Ruffelina Yarn and Worsted weight Yarn.
And it takes very little of both
 yarns for a fun and pretty  flower.

Please, Add This Crochet Pattern to Your

Skill Level : Easy ( but the ruffle yarns can be a little tricky)

Materials
Hook : G
Yarn Needle
Yarn :Worsted Weight - Red heart Christmas Glitter yarn -
Small amount for flower center (any worsted Weight yarn will work)
Ruffelina Yarn - about 2 yards
This pattern will also work with any of the Ruffle yarns as well.

Stitches used:
Chain - ch
Single Crochet -sc
Half Double Crochet - hdc
Slip stitch -sl st

R: 1 Ch 3, 8 hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook, join to the 1st hdc with a sl st to form a circle, ch 1

R : 2 - 1 sc in the 1st st, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, Repeat from * around, join,


Cut yarn leaving a Small Tail. Close the hole left in the center

R : 3 We will be adding the Ruffelina Yarn on this row:

Step 1: loop the 1st loop of the ruffle yarn on the hook and pull through the loop of the ww yarn,
Step 2 : loop 3 loops of the Ruffle yarn onto the hook,


Step 3 : Pull the 3 loops through the 1st loop of Ruffle yarn,


Step 4 : Then put 1 loop of the Ruffle yarn on the hook,

Step 5 : Pull that loop through the 3 loops on the hook.

Continue to Repeat Steps 2 - 5 in each st around the flower center.

tie off and attach to just about anything!!!!
I totally love this flower pattern!

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Fall Fun Festive Mix Recipe

Those of you who know me,
know my Saying, when it comes to Recipes,
"If it has more then 5 ingredients...
I am not gonna make it."
I play with yarn, not food!
But
I Love This recipe..
it is a great through together
 for any party.
1 bag of plain M&Ms
1 can of plain cocktail peanuts
1 bag of Brachs Fall candy corn mix
Throw them together in a bowl.
You could add other things,
like small pretzels or chex mix, but why????

And, the pumpkins are still my favorite!

ENJOY!


Saturday, October 13, 2012

Pig Ears Are Yummier Then Pig Snouts!

Well, My Son and Hubby went to
Murdoch's and came home
with  gifts for the dogs.
A Pig snout for Maximo
and
A Pig Ear for Rosie.
Maximo took the pig ear from Rosie!!!!!!

And, Rosie took it back!

So, I guess Pig Ears are
Yummier then Pig Snouts!!




Saturday, October 6, 2012

Shayla's Flavorites LLC - Dog Cakes and Treats


Shayla's Flavorites LLC
Cakes & Treats ForDogs
Look at these wonderful treats
that were sent to my Pooches
From Shayla"s Flavorites!
Thank you so much for the
wonderful gifts!
Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Dog Treats
Maximo and Rosie love them.
As most of you know I am very picky
about what dog treats I feed my dogs.
Pumpkin is great for dogs,
and also great for digestion.
Go check out her web page
and get some for your dogs!!!!
Oh, and see the starbucks for me!!!!

Thanks!


Thursday, October 4, 2012

Ann's Pink Ribbon Chemo Beanie


Ann's Pink Ribbon Chemo Beanie
By Sara Sach of Posh Pooch Designs



This Crochet Pattern is dedicated to 
My Sweet Momma who 
lost her battle with Breast Cancer July 16, 2013.

It is very important to keep a 
Chemo patients head covered, 
even during the summer months.
When you lose your hair fast, you sunburn easily, 
and even get a cold head in air conditioning. 
Also, use soft yarns as their head is 
newly "uncovered" and can be very tender.

Some Good yarn choices For This Pattern 
Simply Soft by Caron
Soft Secret by Hobby Lobby, 
Red Heart Soft, Red Heart With Love,
  I Love This Cotton by Hobby Lobby.



If you would like to donate Hats to the
 "Crochet For Cancer" 
Cause you can do that through


See this Video on my Youtube Crochet
Channel at this LINK



Ann's Pink Ribbon Chemo Beanie Crochet Pattern By Sara Sach
Please, Add This Crochet Pattern to Your Ravelry Favorites.

Skill Level: Easy

Materials:
Crochet Hook - H/ 5.00MM
Yarn Needle
Yarn - Med (4) Caron Simply Soft - light beige -C1, light pink-C2 - 2 oz. of each color
Button of choice

Stitches used:
Chain - ch
Single Crochet -sc
Half Double Crochet (hdc)
Double Crochet - dc
Slip stitch -slst
Change to (chto)
Treble Crochet - trc ( for flower)

Gauge: 
15 Sts = 4” 
9 Rows = 4”

Size - Fits a 20 - 22 inch head


This pattern is designed for teens and adults going through chemo.
 I chose Caron simply soft, 
because it is very soft, and some of the stiffer
 yarns can be itchy and painful on naked heads.

Notes: Ch 3 at the end of each rows count as a dc
When changing colors, ch 2 after the color change.

Pattern:

R: 1 - With C1, Ch 5, JOin in a circle, ch3
11 dc in the in the circle, join, ch 3 (12 dc)

R: 2 - 2 dc in each dc , join, ch 3 (24 dc)

R: 3 - *2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, Repeat from * around, join, ch 3 (36 dc)

R: 4 - 1 dc in the next st,
*2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, Repeat from * around, join, ch 3 (48 dc)

R: 5 - 1 dc in the next 2 sts,
*2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc, Repeat from * around, join, ch 3 (60 dc)

R: 6 - 1 dc in the next 3dc,
*2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc, Repeat from * around, join, ch 3 (72 dc)

R: 7 - Dc in each dc around, join, Do not ch3 (72 dc)

R: 8 - Chgto C2, , leaving C1 attached,
Ch 4, cross back and dc in the previous st,
*skip the next st, 1 dc in the next st, cross back and dc in the skipped st*,
 Repeat from * to * around hat, join to the top of the 3rd ch,  (72 sts)

R: 9 - Chgto C1, leaving c2 attached, ch 3, ch 2,
1 dc in each dc around, join, ch 3 (72 sts)

R: 10 - Repeat R: 8

R: 11 - Repeat R: 9

R: 12 - Repeat R: 8

R: 13 - Repeat R: 9


R: 14 -15 - Repeat R: 9, tie off C1 after R: 15

R: 16 - With pink yarn, 1 sc in each dc around, join, and tie off (72 sc)
Weave in your ends.

For thicker brim repeat R: 16 till it is as wide as you like it.

Flower:
R: 1 - With C2, ch 5, join in a circle ch2, 9 hdc in the circle, join. (10 hdc)

R: 2 - In the 1st st, *slst, Ch 2, 3 trc, ch 2, slst*,
 Repeat from * to * 9 more times for 10 flower petals.
Join to the 1st slst with s sl st.
Attach a button of choice.
Sew on the side front of the hat.

It is my hope
 that Many Chemo patients can have a soft, 
and pretty hat to wear.

An Ad Free Pdf Version is
 Available in my Ravelry Shop 
At This LINK

Monday, October 1, 2012

Free Breast Cancer Awareness Patterns

October
is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
So I have searched and linked my Favorite Free Patterns.
Please remember these patterns can be used
 for any of the Awareness Causes by changing the colors.

1.  BCA Slouchy hat

You can find the pattern at this Link

2. Cup Cozy

This one is at Bernat

3. Pink Ribbon Scarf

You can find this Pattern at this LINK

4. Pink Ribbon


Find the pattern at this LINK

5. Glasses Case



6.  Pink Ribbon Coaster


7. Chemo Cap With Scarf
I made this one for my Mom

Here is the Link

8. This last link is a  Blog with
  all kinds of Chemo hats.
Basic, fun and classy.
male Female, and Children's, too.
Head Huggers