July 05, 2013

“Padma” The Ele

I did it.  My first Amagurumi Crochet project.  Gave this lucky ele to my daughter.

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Tutorial found HERE

December 13, 2012

Granny Square Dishcloth




Abbreviations
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
DC - Double Crochet
EA - Each
LP - Loop
SC - Single Crochet

Chain 4, join.

Round 1: CH 3, 2 DC through CH loop. *Chain 2, 3 DC, complete 3 times total from *, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 2: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 3 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 3: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 7 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 7 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 4: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 11 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 11 times total from *,2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Round 5: CH 3, 1 DC in same CH space. 1 DC in ea of the next 15 DC, *2 DC, CH 2, 2 DC in the next CH 2 SP. 1 DC in ea of the next 3 DC, Complete 15 times total from *, 2 DC in beginning CH, CH 1, SC in beginning chain to join.

Video Tutorial HERE

Easy Crocheted Dishcloth



Easy Crocheted Dishcloth
By Cheri Mancini

December 10, 2012

Swiffer Cover


Picture Coming SOON!

Directions:
Chain  43
Row 1: Work 1 HDC in each stitch across, turn
Row 2-11: CH 1, this chain 1 will not count as a stitch, only the step to the next row. Work 1 HDC in each stitch across.

Finished Size:
16 inches by 5 inches across and 10 inches by 5 inches with the folds

Sewing the sides
Count back 7 stitches and fold them on top, on each side.
You will sew the sides together, knotting well at the starting points
Complete with a knot, secure and hide the tails.

Skill Level – Easy
Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
Half Double Crochet (HDC)
Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert your hook below the two loops at the top of the stitch.
Wrap the yarn over the hook, pull through
Wrap the yarn over your hook, pull through all 3 loops
VideoTutorial Found HERE

August 26, 2012

Football Beanie




















I bought this very easy pattern from Etsy HERE.
I can create and sell the finished product.  I made this in approx. 3 hours.

July 17, 2012

Tunisian Crochet Stitch



This stitch looks like a Knit Stitch.  ~ Love I t ~    
Had to use a special Crochet Hook for this stitch.
   
Tunisian Crochet Stitch Tutorial
HERE

February 23, 2012

HDC Dish Cloth



HDC Dish Cloth
Ch 41,
1st Rnd
hdc in 3rd ch from hook
hdc in each ch (front loop, hdc in back loop),  ch 1, turn
2nd Rnd and so on until desired size
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6/9/2012
Just made another set. I added stripes for a different effect.  See Simple Stripes pattern HERE



Ombre Dish Cloth


Ombre


























Written Instructions HERE.

February 12, 2012

Granny Square Crochet Purse

 I made this purse for my daughter.  She will be surprised as I just started to crochet.
This was made with a continuus Granny Square.  I loved making this.


I also made a bigger continuous Granny Square for my puppy.  He loves it!  :)


February 11, 2012

Sew In Tag

Personalized tag to sew into my crochet creations. <3

February 04, 2012

Pot Holders

I made a set of Pot Holders!
I used 32 chains and they are very useable but next time I would make them at least 42 chains.

Written Tutorial  can be found HERE

January 28, 2012

Crochet Hearts

















I made this crochet heart from a video tutorial HERE
Written Instructions can be found HERE

January 27, 2012

Double Flower

















I made these crochet double flowers from a video tutorial HERE
Written Instructions can be found HERE

January 25, 2012

Football Cozy


















Made from You Tube video Tutorial HERE Showing basic colors.
I used the written tutorial for a football theme  HERE.

January 24, 2012

Bow Tie

Bow Tie 

I made this Bow Tie for my Grand-Pup Brewski.  He is a male Boxer and about 85 lbs.  I was told to make it BIG!  :)   Next Project I will make a cute flower for my other Grand-Pup Delilah.

Flower with Center


Made this flower from a tutorial on You Tube.


Set of 3 Dish Cloths




















Set of 3 Dish Cloths.One Double Crochet with dc border
One Single Crochet with sc border
One Doulbe Crochet with dc border in a different color.
I made these Dish Cloths to send my son who is in college.

January 18, 2012

Double Crochet Dish Cloth

This is a Basic Double Crochet (dc) Dish Cloth




















Directions:

I used a "H" Hook/5.00mm
Must use 100% Cotton Yarn (I used multi-colored: variegated yarn)
Chain 32 - loosely
Turn and chain (ch) 2, double crochet (dc) into 3rd stitch and every stitch after
Repeat until desired size
Finish Off.
To end your work, cut yarn after last stitch leaving 3"-5" for the tail.  Draw yarn through last loop.  Tighten.
Sew edges through work weaving in and out.  Then go back in and out.

Edging:
Chain 1, turn, sc,ch1,sc on the corner, single crochet (sc) evenly around entire project making sure to
(sc,ch1,sc)in each corner.

Finish Off.
To end your work, cut yarn after last stitch leaving 3"-5" for the tail.  Draw yarn through last loop.  Tighten.
Sew edges through work weaving in and out.  Then go backwards in and out.

Single Crochet (sc) Dish Cloth

This is a Single Crochet Dish Cloth.  Simple!




















The first dish cloth made I ever made sc.  I used 100% cotton yarn (as all dish cloths must be 100% cotton) and I used a colored variegated yarn and a matching solid color to make a set so I can give this as a little gift to my daughter.  I finished by rolling them and tied a piece of yarn in a bow.

January 16, 2012

Crochet Addicted!

 My first project was to make a phone cover.
 
 
Went to my first crochet class @ Michaels 1/4/2012.  The Syllabus was Single Crochet. 
I learned how to:make a Slip Knot  make a Chain Stitch (ch)  Single Crochet (sc)
 
Directions:
Chain 12
1st Row: 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook.  1 sc in each chain across.Turn
 
2nd Row: ch 1.  1 sc in each sc across. Turn.
Repeat last row until it is long enough to fold over the size of your phone.  Approx. 10". 
Fasten Off - Cut yarn approx 4".  Draw through last loop.  Tighten!
 
Finishing:  Fold bottom edge to meet top edge.  Sew side edges together.  (using big plastic needle)