Liam the Leprechaun at crochetspot.com
(picture this in red, of course, and with your favorite green beanie)
Thank you so much to all of the awesome designers for making these patterns available!
Happy crocheting Everybody!!
Crochet and Amigurumi
Sit back and enjoy a good yarn!
Friday, February 17, 2012
A Wee Bit O' Luck
Liam the Leprechaun at crochetspot.com
Friday, October 28, 2011
A Hauntingly Good Time
About the Pattern:
Parentheses indicate a section to be repeated.
Brackets indicate a series of instructions to be worked into the same stitch.
Ghost
rd | directions | total |
1 | mc 6 | 6 |
2 | (inc) | 12 |
3 | ss, sc, inc, sc, inc, ss | |
4 | ch 2, turn, sc in the 2nd stitch from the hook, inc, sc, inc, ss | |
5 | ch 2, turn, dc in the 2nd stitch from the hook, ss, [dc, ss], dc, ss, [dc, ss], fo, weave in loose ends | |
6 | Embroider, sew, or glue on eyes and mouth |
You can whip stitch two together for a puffier (and more finished) 3D creation. This results in a piece perfect for gift tags, hanging decorations, and little toys.
Simply leave a long tail for sewing and do not add eyes or mouth on one of the two pieces. Line the two finished pieces up together, back to back. Being sure to keep the stitches in line, use the tail to whip stitch the pieces together. Fasten off and weave in the loose end.
Please do not sell this pattern or reproduce it in any way. If you would like to share it, please do not copy & paste, but instead link to this page. Thank you!
Please do not sell this pattern or reproduce it in any way. If you would like to share it, please do not copy & paste, but instead link to this page. Thank you!
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Down at the Patch
About the Pattern
This pattern is joined at the end of each round. Each round is started with a chain. The chain does not count as a stitch. When you join, you will always join into the stitch just after the chain.
Parentheses indicate a section to be repeated.
Brackets indicate a series of instructions to be worked into the same stitch.
Pumpkin
rd | directions | total |
1 | mc 6 | 6 |
2 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc 2], (inc) | 12 |
3 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc ], [tc, dc], dc, [dc, hdc], hdc, [sc, ss], [ss, sc], hdc, [hdc, dc], dc, [dc, tc], sc join stem color | 18 |
4 | ss in the chain space, ch 3, ss in the 2nd ch from the hook, ss, turn the piece over and ss into the stem color on the back-side (this will turn the chain to the side), fo, weave in loose ends |
You can whip stitch two together for a puffier (and more finished) 3D creation. This results in a piece perfect for gift tags, hanging decorations, and little toys. For table place-card holders, only stitch the bottom together so that a card can be held between the two pieces.
Here is the pattern for the back piece:
rd | directions | total |
1 | mc 6 | 6 |
2 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc 2], (inc) | 12 |
3 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc ], [tc, dc], dc, [dc, hdc], hdc, [sc, ss], [ss, sc], hdc, [hdc, dc], dc, [dc, tc], sc, fo, leave a long tail for sewing | 18 |
4 | Line the back piece up with the front, with the wrong-sides facing each other. Whip stitch the pieces together, avoiding the stem, and keeping the stitches lined up evenly. Fo, weave in the loose end. |
Please do not sell this pattern or reproduce it in any way. If you would like to share it, please do not copy & paste, but instead link to this page. Thank you!
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Itsy Bitsy Spider
Don't be afraid! These creepy crawlies are friendly!
Why an applique, you might ask? Well, the possibilities are many:
• Gift Adornment
• Magnets & Fridgies
• Pins
• Pins
• Embellishments for anything from hats to bags
• Cute Halloween Favors
• Decorations - make a cluster into a cute garland!
• Decorations - make a cluster into a cute garland!
• And...they're just fun to make!
About the Pattern
This pattern is joined at the end of each round. Each round is started with a chain. The chain does not count as a stitch. When you join, you will always join into the stitch just after the chain.
Parentheses indicate a section to be repeated.
Brackets indicate a series of instructions to be worked into the same stitch.
Spider
rd | directions | total |
1 | mc 6 | 6 |
2 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc 2], (inc) | 12 |
Leg: [sc, ch 4, ss in the 2nd ch from the hook, ss 2] the leg counts as one stitch | ||
3 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc], [sc, leg], leg, [leg 2], sc, inc, inc, sc, [leg 2], leg, [leg, sc], sc, fo, weave in loose ends | 18 |
You can whip stitch two together for a puffier (and more finished) 3D creation. This results in a piece perfect for gift tags, hanging decorations, and little toys.
Here is the pattern for the back piece:
rd | directions | total |
1 | mc 6 | 6 |
2 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc 2], (inc) | 12 |
3 | [join to the 1st sc of the round, ch 1, sc], inc, (sc, inc), fo, leave a long tail for sewing | 18 |
4 | Line the back piece up with the front, with the wrong-sides facing each other. Whip stitch the pieces together, avoiding the legs, and keeping the stitches lined up evenly. Fo, weave in the loose end. |
How you embellish these little guys is totally up to you! Embroider or add google eyes, beads, or buttons. Enjoy!
Please do not sell this pattern or reproduce it in any way. If you would like to share it, please do not copy & paste, but instead link to this page. Thank you!
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Hide and Seek
It is an ongoing quest of mine to find a way to eliminate visible seams in my crochet pieces. It isn't always possible to work in spirals - sometimes you need your rows to line up. But who wants that ugly line running through their work? Not me!
By trial and error, I found a way to hide that unattractive seam. It isn't quite invisible, but to the untrained eye it blends right in. This method is so simple that I'm sure I'm not the first person to discover it. In case there are some people out there like me, who have never seen the technique before, I think it's worth sharing.
Here it goes:
1. I always begin with a magic circle/adjustable ring. When you are ready to join the circle, slip stitch into the first stitch of the round and then chain (1 for sc, 2 for dc, 3 for tc). The chain counts as your first stitch of the new round. If you need to increase in the first stitch, do so in the same stitch that you just joined to. Work the rest of the round as usual.
2. Instead of joining in the top of the chain at the end of the round, skip to the first stitch of the round after the starting chain. Slip stitch and then chain (1 for sc, 2 for dc, 3 for tc). The chain counts as the first stitch of the new round. Make your second stitch in the same stitch that you just joined to. Work the rest of the round as usual.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the rest of the rounds!
Here's what it looks like:
As you can see, the technique works equally well for single, double, and triple crochet. I hope you enjoy this method as much as I do.
As always, happy crocheting!
By trial and error, I found a way to hide that unattractive seam. It isn't quite invisible, but to the untrained eye it blends right in. This method is so simple that I'm sure I'm not the first person to discover it. In case there are some people out there like me, who have never seen the technique before, I think it's worth sharing.
Here it goes:
1. I always begin with a magic circle/adjustable ring. When you are ready to join the circle, slip stitch into the first stitch of the round and then chain (1 for sc, 2 for dc, 3 for tc). The chain counts as your first stitch of the new round. If you need to increase in the first stitch, do so in the same stitch that you just joined to. Work the rest of the round as usual.
2. Instead of joining in the top of the chain at the end of the round, skip to the first stitch of the round after the starting chain. Slip stitch and then chain (1 for sc, 2 for dc, 3 for tc). The chain counts as the first stitch of the new round. Make your second stitch in the same stitch that you just joined to. Work the rest of the round as usual.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the rest of the rounds!
Here's what it looks like:
As you can see, the technique works equally well for single, double, and triple crochet. I hope you enjoy this method as much as I do.
As always, happy crocheting!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Put a Lid On It
Beanies, bonnets, tams, berets, fezes, hoods, skullcaps, bowlers, fedoras, helmets, Stetsons, skimmers, pillboxes, crowns, derbies, and caps. There's no doubt about it - folks like their hats!
In my opinion, hats are one of the best things to crochet. Hat patterns can be super simple, perfect for a beginner. Or they can be ornate and complicated - a great challenge. And, of course, every level in between. Hats can be made in any color, in many patterns and designs, from a vast array of yarns and materials, and can be adorned and decorated in any number of ways. The possibilities are endless!
Best of all, hats have a purpose! They look good, they keep you warm, and they show your style. They also make wonderful gifts. Yep - hats make outstanding crochet projects. Time to get stitching!
Here are some great free patterns to get you started:
Butterfly Hat on Vallies Kids
Peek-A-Boo Flower Hat at Get Hooked
Crochet Hat at Piece By Piece
Tam at Purple Sage Designz
Crochet Hat at Knitting n Crochet
Mad Hatter Hat at Fun and Fang
A great big Thanks to the designers for these awesome patterns!
Happy crocheting!
In my opinion, hats are one of the best things to crochet. Hat patterns can be super simple, perfect for a beginner. Or they can be ornate and complicated - a great challenge. And, of course, every level in between. Hats can be made in any color, in many patterns and designs, from a vast array of yarns and materials, and can be adorned and decorated in any number of ways. The possibilities are endless!
Best of all, hats have a purpose! They look good, they keep you warm, and they show your style. They also make wonderful gifts. Yep - hats make outstanding crochet projects. Time to get stitching!
Here are some great free patterns to get you started:
A great big Thanks to the designers for these awesome patterns!
Happy crocheting!
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
The Write Stuff
Well, it is school time once again. The kids have been sent off with hugs and kisses. While all of the necessities have been bought, packed, and delivered, school supplies are still on my mind. Perhaps some crocheting is in order!
Here is an absolutely adorable free pattern for colored pencils. This is so cute, I just know I'm going to end up with a whole pencil box worth!
Crayon Blanket by Enfys at All Free Crochet
Nubby at Fiber Doodles
Pencil Toppers at Chocolate Mints in a Jar
A big thank you to the designers!
Happy Crocheting!
Here is an absolutely adorable free pattern for colored pencils. This is so cute, I just know I'm going to end up with a whole pencil box worth!
Here are some more great (and free) patterns to help ease your school and office supply cravings!
A big thank you to the designers!
Happy Crocheting!
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