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Pudgy Possum Bag Holder

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  A free downloadable PDF of this pattern is available here . Pattern and pictures are property of Andrea Lea/Southern Hooked Stitches. Do not share, sell, or claim pattern as your own. Do not publish in print or on the internet without written permission from Andrea Lea. If you have questions about this pattern, please email me at southerncrochetstitches@gmail.com Materials:           Red Heart Super Saver in Baby Pink, Aran and Dusty Grey           Crochet Hooks size G & I           Safety Eyes (or small black buttons, but I like the beady eyes)          ¾ inch button           Yarn Needle for weaving in ends           Stitch Marker (Optional) Abbreviations:          SC = Single Crochet           HDC = Half Double Crochet           HDC2TO...

Pumpkin Spice Messy Bun Beanie Free Knitting Pattern

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Click here to download a  FREE printable copy of this pattern! Materials: ·          Size 7 16” circular needles and dpns ·          Worsted weight yarn, about 150 yarns. I used I Love This Yarn in Burnt Pumpkin ·          Yarn Needle Abbreviations: ·          K = Knit ·          K2tog = Knit 2 together ·          P = Purl Gauge: 6 rows and 6 stitches = 1 inch Cast on 96 Cuff: 1x2 (knit 1, purl 2) for 2 inches Body of beanie: Knit each st around for one round. *Purl each st around for 1” (6 rounds). K1, P1 around for 1”.* Repeat from * to * once more, then repeat the 6 rounds of purls. Begin decreases as follows: Switch to dpns when needed. Round 1: *k 10, k2tog*. Repeat fr...

Halloween Treat Bat

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I can't believe that it's been since January that I've published a pattern! Well, here is a cutie, just in time for Halloween. And there's something on my knitting needles that I think the knitters will love that I plan on publishing the pattern for very soon. For a printable copy of this pattern, click here . Materials: ·          Size E Crochet Hook ·          Worsted Weight Yarn in the color that you choose for the bat, it’s nose and the inside of the ears (100 yards or less) ·          Small safety eyes or you can just stitch or paint on eyes ·          Poly-fil stuffing ·          Yarn needle ·          Scissors Abbreviations: ·          HDC = half double crochet ·    ...

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Cabled Messy Bun Hat Knitting Pattern

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Click here to download a printable PDF of this pattern. Materials: Size 7 16” circular & dpn needles Cable needle {or anything that compares in size. I use a dpn) One skein of worsted weight yarn (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Dove in the picture above) Abbreviations: K = Knit P = Purl K2tog = Knit 2 together P2tog = Purl 2 together M1P = Make 1 purl, pick up “bar” between stitches from back to front, purl in front leg of stitch C6B = Slip 3 stitches onto cable needle and hold behind work, knit next 3 stitches, then knit stitches off cable needle. Pattern: Cast on 96 stitches (just a regular cast on works) 1x1 rib (k1, p1) for 1 ½” Increase round: *K6, P1, M1P, P1 * Repeat from * to * around. *K6, P3 * Repeat from * to * around for a total of 2 rounds. Cable pattern: Round 1: * C6B, P3 *. Repeat from * to * around. Rounds 2 – 8: * K6, P3 *. Repeat from * to * around. Repeat rounds...

Mitts Inspired by Hazel from Little Charmers

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You can download a printable PDF here . Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn in purple and hot pink (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Amethyst and Shocking Pink} Crochet Hooks in G for Toddler Size or I for Child Yarn Needle Abbreviations: Ch = Chain HDC = Half Double Crochet YO = Yarn Over STS = Stitches SL ST = Slip Stitch SK = Skip The pattern is the same for both sizes, just use the correct hook for the size you're making. Make 2. Chain 23 with the purple yarn. Round 1: Do not join but hdc in first ch made and each remaining ch to form a circle. Change to the hot pink with the last yo of last hdc. Round 2: HDC around changing back to amethyst with last yo of last hdc. Round 3: HDC around changing to hot pink with last yo of last hdc. Rounds 4 – 8: Repeat rounds 2 & 3 ending with a purple round. Round 9: HDC around. Round 10: HDC in next 20, ch 3, sk last 3 sts. Round 11: ...

A Cabled Headband Called Desire Knitting Pattern

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You can download a printable copy of this pattern here . Materials: Size 5.5 straight needles Cable needle (or if you don't have those already, you can use a short dpn, chop stick, or anything else that is similar) Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint (or yarn that is similar) Yarn Needle Abbreviations: Sts = Stitches P = Purl K = Knit Pattern: Cast on 20 sts. Row 1: (Right side) P 7, K6, P7 Row 2: K7, P6, K7 Row 3: Repeat row 1 Row 4: Repeat row 2 Rows 5 & 6: Repeat rows 3 & 4 Row 7: P7, slip next 3 sts onto cable needle (or whatever you're using) and hold at front of your work. With right hand needle, knit the next 3 sts from the left hand needle and then knit the 3 sts from the cable needle, p7 Row 8: Repeat row 2 Keep repeating rows 1 – 8 until the headband will fit snuggly around your head. End by repeating rows 1 & 2 once more. Bind off leaving a long t...

Quick Cat Applique

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A printable PDF of this is available here . Materials: Small amount of worsted weight yarn Size G Crochet Hook Yarn Needle  Abbreviations: HDC = Half Double Crochet SC = Single Crochet St(s) = Stitch(es) SC Dec = Single Crochet Decrease Round 1: Starting with a magic ring, work 8 hdc in ring. Pull tail to tighten ring. Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around. Round 3: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st*. Repeat from * to * around. *SC in next 3 st, ch 1, turn. SC in first st, sc dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. SC dec over 2 sts. Sl st down to the circle.* Repeat from * to *. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Little Charmers Hazel's Cat Beanie Free Crochet Pattern in Two Sizes

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A printable PDF is available here . Materials: ¤ Worsted Weight Yarn  (I used Red Heart Super Saver in Amethyst and Shocking Pink) ¤ Crochet Hooks in sizes C, F, G & H ¤ Yarn Needle Abbreviations: ¤ HDC = Half Double Crochet ¤ St = Stitch ¤ FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet ¤ BPDC = Back Post Double Crochet ¤ SC = Single Crochet ¤ SC Dec = Single Crochet Decrease ¤ Sl St = Slip Stitch ¤ Ch = Chain  Toddler Size G hook Round 1 : Starting with a magic ring and purple yarn, 8 hdc in ring. Pull tail of ring to tighten. Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around. Round 3: *1 hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to *around, changing to hot pink with last yarn over of last st. Round 4: *1 hdc in each of first 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around, changing back to purple with last yarn over of last st. Round 5: *1 hdc in each of first 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Round 6: *1 hdc in each of first 4...

Knitting

So...off and on for about four years I've tried to learn to knit. At the beginning of that I bought the "I Taught Myself To Knit" kit at Walmart and even though they come with a DVD, I couldn't really make much sense of it. And I should confess that I never used the DVD because at the time that I bought the kit, my youngest child was a toddler and I just didn't have time to sit down and watch anything other than Blue's Clues. But over the years, and especially recently, it really nagged at me that I just couldn't grasp the concept. I always made the excuse that I wasn't coordinated enough to make both hands work together. I don't make New Year's resolutions but at the beginning of the year I made up my mind to try one more time to learn so I bought a new pair of knitting needles (because who knows what happened to the ones that came with the kit) and started searching on YouTube. Why hadn't I thought to look on YouTube before? Anyway, I...

Chevron Earwarmer/Headband

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A printable PDF is available here . Materials: ¤ Size H Crochet Hook ¤ Worsted Weight Yarn (I used Caron Simply Soft in Blue Mint)about a 1/4 of a skein ¤ Yarn Needle Abbreviations: ¤ Ch = Chain ¤ SC = Single Crochet ¤ SC Dec = Single Crochet Decrease ¤ HDC = Half Double Crochet ¤ Sk = Skip ¤ BLO = Back Loop Only ¤ ST(S) = Stitch(es) ¤ Sl St = Slip Stitch  Ch 21 Row 1: SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 3 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in each of next 4 chs, sk next 2 chs, sc in each of next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc to end of ch. Ch 1, turn. Row 2: Working in blo, sc dec over first 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts,  sk next 2 sts, sc in each of next 4 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc dec over last 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. Rows 3-5: Repeat row 2. Row 6: Working through both loops, sl st in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. Row 7: Leaving sl st of previous row unworked, sc ...

Special Deal on Cabled Beanies!

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From now until December 31 (my 23rd 21st birthday) you can order three cabled beanies in any size and any color for $30 plus shipping. And if you live in Whitmire, you don't even have to pay shipping! To order, go to my Facebook page , send me a message with your PayPal email address and zip code (to figure shipping) and I'll send you an invoice. Please pay within 24 hours. Thanks!

Gathered Ear Warmer Headband Crochet Pattern

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This is a preteen size but by increasing or decreasing the starting chain and the amount of rows it can be made to fit any size. This headband is made in two pieces the stitched together. Materials: ♡ Size I hook ♡ Large eye yarn needle ♡ Lion Brand Hometown USA in Honolulu Pink Abbreviations: ♡ Ch = Chain ♡ DC = Double Crochet ♡ Sl St = Slip Stitch Headband: Ch 61 Row 1 : dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.  Ch 2, turn. R ow 2: dc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn. Rows 3&4 : repeat row 2.  At the end of row 4 do not ch 2 or turn. Sl St the two short ends together. Fasten off, weave in ends. Short piece: Ch 6 Row 1 : dc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across.  Ch 2, turn. Rows 3-5: dc in each stitch across. Ch 2, turn.  At the end of row 5, fasten off leaving long tail. Weave in short tail from starting chain. Pinch together the seam from headband and wrap the short piece around it. Stitch throu...

Minecraft Creeper Throw Tutorial

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I'm calling this a tutorial because I can't take full credit and say it's my pattern. For this I used a size H hook, a yarn needle, 2 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver in Glow Worm and 1 skein of Red Heart Super Saver in Black. The squares are Solid Granny Squares which you can find instructions for at Fiber Flux . You're going to make 8 black squares and 27 glow worm squares. Each square will be a total of 5 rounds. Arrange the squares as shown in the picture of my blanket and whip stitch them together with yarn and the yarn needle. Once you have all of your squares stitched together, join the glow worm yarn at one of the corners (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in each stitch across, in next corner  (2dc, ch2, 2dc). Continue around the throw working sides and corner as you've worked the others. Fasten off and weave in ends

Heart Bookmark Pattern

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Materials: • size 10 crochet thread in red and white (small amounts of each color) • size 3 steel hook • yarn needle Abbreviations: • tr = treble crochet • ch = chain • dc = double crochet • sc = single crochet • hdc = half double crochet • sl st = slip stitch With red Round 1: starting with magic ring, ch 2, 3 tr, 4 dc, tr, 4 dc, 3 tr, ch 2. Pull tail of ring to tighten. Round 2: sc in ch sp of previous round, 2 hdc in next st, 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 3 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, (sc, sl st) in ch so. Round 3: sc in each of next 2 sts, (sc next st, 2 sc next st) 3 times, sc in each of next 6 sts, 3 hdc next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 3 times, sc in each of next 2 sts. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off, weave in ends. Round 4: join white thread in middle hdc of 3 hdc at the bottom point. Ch 23...

Rootin' Tootin' Cowboy/Cowgirl Booties Pattern

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This is written for a size 3-6 months but I've also made them in a 0-3 months using this same pattern and using a D hook. I'm sure larger sizes could be made with larger hooks. Materials: • Size E Crochet Hook • Worsted Weight Yarn Abbreviations: • ch = chain • sc = single crochet • hdc = half double crochet • st = stitch • BLO = back loop only • flo = front loop only • sc dec = single crochet decrease • sl st = slip stitch • hdc dec = half double crochet decrease • dc = double crochet With first color, ch 7. Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of the next 4, 5 sc in last ch. Now working on the back side of the chain, sc across. Join in first sc. Ch 2. Round 2: hdc in first st, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts. Join to first hdc. Ch 1. Round 3: sc first st and each of next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, hdc next 4 sts, 2 hd...

Convertible Infinity Scarf Pattern

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I had no idea when I was making this (originally to be just a cowl) that this could be worn different ways. It's written for adult size but by decreasing the foundation chain, you could make it for a child. (Just make sure you start with an odd number of chains.) If you make this, please feel free to email me at hiphipcrochet(at)gmail.com with pictures of your finished creations. I'll post them on this page! Now, to make this you will need: • one skein each of Crafter's Secret in Brisbane Brown and Samoan Sand (or any worsted weight yarn in the colors of your choice) • Size I crochet hook • Yarn needle Abbreviations: • Ch = Chain • HDC = Half Double Crochet • DC = Double Crochet • Sk = Skip • St = Stitch • Sp = Space Directions: With the Brisbane Brown, ch 197. Row 1: hdc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2: Sk 1st st, *sc in next st, ch 1, sk next st*. Repeat from * to * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3: dc in the skipped hdc directly below the first ...

45 Minute Basket Weave Ear Warmer

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Materials: • Size N hook • Lion Brand Wool-Ease Thick & Quick Yarn Oatmeal • Large yarn needle Abbreviations: • Ch = chain • Hdc = half double crochet • Fpdc = front post double crochet • Bpdc = back post double crochet • Sl st = slip stitch • St = stitch Ch 49 (Note: this can be made smaller or larger, just make sure that your chain count is a multiple of 6 plus 1) Row 1:  hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each across. Ch 1, turn. (48 hdc) Row 2:  hdc in first st, * fpdc next 3 sts, bpdc next 3 sts*. Repeat from * to * across to last st. Hdc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (48 sts) Rows 3-7:  repeat row 2. (I realize that normally the rows of a basket weave are alternated but because we're using bulky yarn, it's not necessary to alternate.) Row 8:  sl st in each st across. Join the two short ends by sl st-ing them together then fasten off an weave in ends.

Snowflake Tree Ornament

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Materials: • size F (3.75 mm) hook • very small amount of worsted weight yarn (I used I Love This Yarn in Amethyst) • flat back rhinestones (optional) • craft glue (if you're using rhinestones) • yarn needle Abbreviations: • ch = ch • sc = single crochet •sl st = slip stitch Round 1:  starting with a magic ring, 12 sc in ring. Sl st to first sc. Pull tail of ring to tighten ring. Round 2:  ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sc in next st, * sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Sl st to first sc. Round 3:  in each ch 3 sp around: sc, ch 1, sc (ch 6, sl st to 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st to 3rd ch from hook, sl st to 3rd ch of ch 6) sc, ch 1, sc. Sl st to first sc. Fasten off leaving  long tail to stitch to hat. Weave in yarn tail from ring. Cut a 6 inch length of yarn and tie to the top of one of the points for a hanger. If you're using the rhinestones, glue them to the snowflake and allow to dry over night.

Santa Mug Cozy

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Materials: • I Hook • Worsted weight yarn in white, red and black • White Fun Fur • Two black 5/8" buttons • Yarn needle Abbreviations: • ch = chain • hdc = half double crochet • st = stitch Holding the white and fun fur together, ch  31. Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. (30 hdc) Row 2: join red yarn and hdc in joining st and in the next 24. Ch 1, turn. (25 hdc) Row 3: hdc in each st across. Fasten off. (25 hdc) Row 4: join black yarn. Hdc in joining st and next 24. Ch 1, turn. (25 hdc) Row 5: hdc in each st across. Fasten off. (25 hdc) Row 6: join red yarn. Hdc in joining st and next 24. Ch 1, turn. (25 hdc) Row 7: hdc in each st across. Ch 20,  then sl st into st that chain was started to form a loop. Fasten off. (25 hdc) Row 8: holding the white yarn and fun fur, join. Hdc in joining st and next 24. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Use white yarn and yarn needle to sew the two ends of row one together to form a ring. On the opposite end of the...