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Sunday, May 24, 2026
Sunday, May 17, 2026
May 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet
An At My House Pattern
May 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet
Air
Freshener Angel December 2000 © by
Shirley Stalnaker
(10 in tall)
by Shirley Stalnaker
Materials used: Worsted weight Yarn (I use R/H) White
fleck
Size E hook
20 in of 1/8 in ribbon
beads or rhinestones About 20
hair spray
glitter of pearl dust
hot glue gun (Optional)
Airwick Air freshner container, either new or used.
Decorate as you want to It is your project!
Stitches used:
ch=3D chain
sc=3D single crochet
dc=3D double crochet
skp=3D skip
lp=3D loop
rep=3D repeat
Waist and Skirt
Row1: Ch 4, sl st to form ring. ch 1
Row 2: 8 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc, ch 1
Row 3: Sc in sl st, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, 2
sc in next sc, sc in remaining sts. ( 10 sc).sl st in first sc, ch 1.
Row 4: Sc in sl st, sc in same st, sc in the next 4
sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining
sts. (12 sc) sl st in first sc, ch 1.
Row 5: Sc in sl
st, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in
next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc in next 3 sc, sl st in first
sc. (15 sc) ch 1.
Row 6: Sc
around.( 15 sc) sl st in first sc. ch 1.
Row 7: 2 sc in
same st as sl st, sc in next 2 sc. repeat
around, ( 19 sc) sl st in first sc ch 1.
Row 8: Sc
around ( 19 sc), ch 1
Row 9: 2 sc in
first sc, sc in next 3 sc, repeat around,
24sc) sl st in first sc, ch 1.
Row 10: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 (24 sc)
Row 11: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc,repeat
around, last sc, make 2 sc, sl st in
first sc, ch 1. ( 30 sc).
Row 12: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 ( 30
sc).
Row 13. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, repeat
around, sl st in last sc. (35 sc) sl st
in first sc ch 1.
Row 14: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 ( 35
sc).
Row 15: 2 Sc in
first sc, sc in next 6 sc, repeat around, ( 40 sc), sl st in first sc, ch 1.
Row 16: Sc
around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1. ( 40sc).
Row 17: 2 Sc in
first sc, sc in next 7 sc, repeat around (45
sc), sl st in first sc, ch 1.
Row 18: Sc
around row, sl st in first ch 1. (45 sc).
Row 19: 2 sc in
first sc, sc in next 8 sc, repeat around (50
sc), sl st in first sc, ch1.
Row 20-22: Sc
around rows sl st in first sc, ( 50 sc) ch 1
Row 23: 2 sc in
first sc, sc in next 9 sc, repeat around( 55), sl st in first sc, ch1.
Row 24: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 ( 55
sc).
Row 25: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc, repeat
around (65 sc), sl st in first sc, ch1.
Rows 26-27: Sc
around rows( 65 sc) sl st in first sc, ch 1
Rows 28- 29 are shell rows, As follows: Ch 3, 4 dc in
same st, *skp 2 sc, in next st sc, skp 2 sc, 5dc in next sc, skp next 2 sc, sc
in next sc,* repeat around , between *
*s.,sl st in first sc.sl st in next 3 dc, ch1 sc in same st, ** put 5 dc's in
next sc, skp 2 dc, and sc in third dc, 5 dc's in next sc** repeat between **
and ** around this makes two rows of shells finish off and weave in ends, cut
excess off.
Waist and head:
1: Attach to first ch of row 2 of waist and skirt. ch
1 sc in same st, sc around waist.( 8
sc)
2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next
3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. ( 10 sc).sl st in first sc.
3: Ch 1 sc in
same st and in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. (
14 sc) sl st in first sc.
4: ch 1, sc in same sc, sc around sl st in first sc.
5-6: Repeat row
4.
At this
point stuff a little fiber fill in bodice and neck and part of head.
7: Decrease rows begin: *dec 2 sc together sc in next
2 sc* repeat betweem *'s around.
8: dec first two sc together,* sc in next sc, dec next
2 sc,* and repeat between *'s around.
9: Sc around. Stuff head till firm use tapestry needle
to close top of head. pull
thread tight so there is no hole. weave in end, and
cut off excess thread.
Sleeves: ( make 2) Ch 4 sl st on first ch, to form a ring.
Row 1: Sc in ring, ch 3, sc in ring, 5 times. ( 5 sc,
5 ch 3).
Row 2: Ch 1. sc in same sc, * ch 3, sc in ch 3, sc in
sc, * repeat around, sl st in first sc.
Row 3: Sl st in ch 3, sc in sam chain 3, ch 3, sc in
next ch 203, repeat around. sl st in first sc.20
Row 4-5: Repeat
row 3. end off weave in end and cut off excess yarn.
Arms, make two: chennille stem cut in 2 1/2 in long.sc
around stem until covered. about 10 sc. Hot glue inside sleeve, give stem a
slight bend to look like elbow. I put hot glue in bottom of sleeve and on both
sides if stem and squeeze together until set to make arms sturdy so they wont
fall out.(careful or you will get burnt).
Wings:
chain 8.
Rnd 1: Sc in
2nd ch from hook, and in next 5 chs, in next ch work ( sc, 2 dc, ch, 3 dc)
working on opposite side in unused lps of beginning ch, dc in next 5 lps, in
next lp work ( 3 dc, ch 3, 2dc, sc); join in first sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc
in same sc as joining and in next 6 sc; ch 3, sc in same sc; ch 3, sk next dc,
sc in next dc, in next ch 3 lp work ( 3
dc, ch 3, 3 dc); ch 3,( skp next dc, sc in next dc ch 3) 5 times; in next ch- 3
lp work ( 3 dc ch 3, 3 dc); sc in next dc, ch 3, skp next dc, sc in next sc, ch
3 sc in same sc; join in first sc; ch 3 turn.
Rnd 3: Sc in
next sc, ch 3, sk next ch 3 lp, * in
next ch 3 lp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc); ch 3 *,( skp next sc, sc in next dc, ch
3, skp next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3; rep from * to* once; sc in next dc, ch 3
skp next dc, sc in next dc, ( ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 6 times; ch 3, sc in
next dc, ch 3 skp next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3; rep from * to * once; sc in next dc, ch 3, skp next dc, sc in
next dc ch 3, rep from * to * once; skp next ch 3 lp, sc in next sc, ch 3; join
in next sc. end off and weave in end and cut off excess yarn.
Halo:
Chain 10; join with sl st to form ring. 20 Ch 1, sc in
ring, ( ch 3, sc in ring) 7 times; 5 sc in ring and join in first sc. End off and weave in end and cut excess yarn
off.
Hair:
cut 12 pieces of yarn 7 ins. Long, fold 2 pieces in
3rds and hot glue to forehead of angel, take 10 pieces and tie with a piece of
yarn in the middle; tightly to look like a part. cut off excess yarn, hot glue
on top of the bangs just made to hide ends of bangs yet leaving enough of bang
to look good. Pull rest of hair to the back and nape of angel tie a piece of
yarn around it to hold in place. You can also add a flower here.
Decoating Your Angel:
Cut a piece of
1/8 in ribbon 20 in long tie around neck in small bow, ends will hang down
front of skirt. You can add a flower over the top of bow if you wish. around
bottom of skirt add rhinestones, or beads, at the top of each shell so they
will have a zig-zag look. If you wish you can use hair spray and spray angel and
us pearl dust, of glitter to make her
sparkle! just have fun!
You can either tack or hot glue halo on. Take a piece
of yarn and place it around middle of wings and pull center together and tie
snuggly, you can either tack it on angels back with darning needle or hot glue
it on.
If you tack it on use the excess yarn from tying the
middle together, if you hot glue, cut off excess and hid ends, before gluing.
This pattern is copyrighted and may not be used on any
other media, including websites, lists. It is for your personal use only.
Sunday, May 10, 2026
Kitchen Christmas gift
This is a Christmas gift, All crocheted using two colors, yellow and a variegated one all in cotton yarn. The set includes 4 coasters, and matching dishcloth and towel holder. I like the way they turned out.
Sunday, May 3, 2026
May 2024 Stitch of the Month Knit
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May 2024 Stitch of the Month Knit
My new stitch
Multiples of 6
For sample cast on 18 stitches (6 x 3 = 18)
Row 1: knit
Row 2: knit
Row 3: *K 1, P 1*
Row 4: purl
Row 5: *k1, yo, p2 tog *
Row 6: purl
Row 7: *K1, P1*
Row 8: purl
Row 9: yo, p2 tog, k1
Row 10: purl
Repeat
Rose 1 to 10 until desired length then purl one roll and bind off in
Purl.
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Gift for a family member
Wanted to try out a new stitch and ending up making a cowl instead. Fun, crocheted, top is the narrow end. Red Heart yarn and a g hook. Took almost a whole super saver skein. This was a flat crochet stitch, but I changed the stitch so that I could do it in the round.
Sunday, April 19, 2026
Sunday links for knitting, crocheting and sewing
Sunday links for knitting, crocheting and sewing
Beginner Stitch Sampler Scrapghan
Floral Kaleidoscope Crochet Square
Sunflower Granny Square
Reverb Granny Square
Let There Be Lace Scarf
Color Splash Modern Granny Crochet Blanket
Jade Delight Scarf
Basketweave Knitted Mug Cozy
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Basketweave Knitted Mug Cozy
FREE RED HEART STUDY OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES BLANKET PATTERN
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
April 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet
An At My House Pattern
April 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet
Sun Cushion
This pattern is from Mon-Tricot Magazine, sometime in the
early 70's. it has gone out of business, which is really sad, it was a great
magazine, printed in France.
Materials:
100 grs of Thick Cotton in brown; 50 grs of same cotton in the following colors: white and Light orange; 200 grs of same cotton in Orange ; crochet hook size B; a round pillow form 13" in diameter. (you can use baby yarn)
Top:
Using brown chain 3, sl St in first ch to form ring. 8 sc in
ring, continue in rounds, working 2 sc in each St (8 times), then * 1 Sc, 1
inc. (2 sts in 1 St) * (8 times), * 2 Sc, 1 inc. * (8 times) * 3 sc, 1 inc. *
(8 times), continue in this way until there are 78 sts in round, then start the
chevrons.
Using white:
Round 1 * 1 sc ch 19,
skip 2 st * (26 times), 1 sc in first st.
Round 2: 22 sc in each arc, and 1 sc in between arcs. Fasten
off white, Attach orange.
Round 3: Skip 1 St, * 8 Sc, 1 inc., ch 2, skip I st, Inc. 1,
8 Sc, dec. 1 (pick up 1 loop in 1 St, skip 2 sts,pick up 1 loop in next St, yo,
draw through the 3 loops on hook)*. On following rounds, work 1 sc in each st.
and at each point work: (2 Sc, ch 2.2 Sc) in space, in the hollow of the points, dec. 1 on top of
dec. (pickup 1 loop before the St preceding the dec., skip 2 sts. pick up 1
loop after the St following the dec., yo, draw Through the 3 loops on hook) *.
When 3 rounds in orange are completed, work as follows : .4 rounds in light
orange, 2 rounds in white, 2 rounds in brown, 2 rounds in orange, 2 rounds in
light orange, 1 round in brown. Fasten off.
Top lining:
Work a disk
in brown same as for top center, working until piece measures 10 1/4" in
diameter. Fasten off.
Bottom:
Using light
orange chair 3, Sl St in first St to form ring, 8 sc in ring, 51st in first st,
(ch 1, 2 dc in each st) 8 times, continue in spirals working 2 dc between the 2
dc worked in 1 St, dc and 1 dc between the 2 dc groups (8 times), 2 dc between
the 2 dc of each inc., and 1 dc on each side of single dc (8 times), 2 dc
between the 2 dc of each inc., and 1 dc between each dc placed between these
incs. Continue in this way always placing the increases one above the other
until there are 18 dc between the incs. Then work 7 rounds without incs., 3
rounds with 1 dec. (^^ yo, insert hook, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2
loops ^^, repeat from ^^ to ^^ working in next st: (yo, draw through the 3
loops on hook) above each increasing row. Fasten oft.
Finishing:
Join the bottom and the brown disk enclosing the cushion
inside. Place the top on brown disk and
secure it all a round with a stitch in
the hollow of each point.
Sunday, April 5, 2026
April Stitch of the Month 2024 Knit
April
Stitch of the Month 2024 Knit
Beaded
knit rib
I like
both sides, first is the front and the 2nd picture is the back
Multiples
of 5 + 2
Row 1: * p
2, k 1, p 1, k 1, * end p2
Row 2: k
2, * p 3, k 2 *
Repeat
Rows 1 and 2 until desired length
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Dust covers for the sewing machine
These are covers for my sewing machines, I measured the width, height, and length of each machine. On the smaller one I used a cotton lining on the inside of it, on the larger one I put pockets on the ends for chords and things like that. These were fun and easy to make. Dust covers for the sewing machine
Sunday, March 22, 2026
New Dishcloths
I needed some new dishcloths so I made a few and will do a couple more, this is my own pattern, had fun doing them, I don't know why this will not let me post them side by side, lol. These are made using cotton yarn from Peaches and Creme, and a G or 4mm hook. I will be making a pattern of the month out of it.
Sunday, March 15, 2026
March 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet
At
My House
March 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet
Doily with Linen Center
Pattern #4401
This free pattern
originally published in: Star #44, Doilies Crocheted and Tatted
Doily with Linen Center
Pattern #4401
Materials Required -
AMERICAN THREAD COMPANY "STAR" MERCERIZED CROCHET COTTON, Article 20,
Size 30.
2 – 325 yd. Balls White.
Steel Crochet Hook No. 12.
Doily measures about 16½ inches.
Cut a circle of linen 5½
inches in diameter, turn in a small hem all around and baste.
Work 300 s c over hem of linen center.
2nd Row. Ch 1, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, * ch 7, skip 4 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 7, skip 4 s c, sl st in 1st s c. (50 loops).
3rd Row. Sl st to center st of loop, ch 8, d c in same st, * ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.
4th Row. Sl st to center of loop, ch 4, s c in same space, * ch 3, skip the 2 ch loop, 3 d c in next loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last d c for picot, 5 d c in same loop, ch 4, sl st in top of last d c for picot, 3 d c in same loop, (shell) ch 3, skip next 2 ch loop, 1 s c, ch 4, 1 s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 3, skip the 2 ch loop, 3 d c, picot, 5 d c, picot, 3 d c in next loop, ch 3, join.
5th Row. Sl st into 4 ch loop, ch 7, s c in center d c of next shell, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 7, * s c in next 4 ch loop, ch 7, s c in center d c of next shell, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 7, repeat from * all around.
6th Row. Sl st to center
st of next loop, ch 8, d c in same space, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for
picot, ch 2; 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next 7 ch loop, repeat from *
all around ending row with ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2,
join in 3rd st of ch.
7th Row. Sl st into loop, * ch 4, s c in same space, ch 9, skip the picot loop, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, tr c in sl st, this brings thread in position for next row.
8th Row. Ch 8, d c in same
space, ch 5, d c in same space, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch
2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next 9 ch loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st
from hook for picot, ch 2, d c in center st of next 9 ch loop, ch 5, d c in
same space, ch 5, d c in same space, repeat from * all around ending row with
ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in next 9
ch loop, ch 6; sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.
9th Row. Sl st to loop, * ch 7, s c in next loop, ch 7, skip the picot loop, 1 s c, ch 4, 1 s c in next loop, ch 7, skip the picot loop, s c in next loop, repeat from * all around.
10th Row. Sl st into loop and work 3 d c, picot, 5 d c, picot, 3 d c (shell) in same loop, * ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next 7 ch loop, ch 2, 3 d c, picot, 5 d c, picot, 3 d c in next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next 5 ch loop, ch 2, join.
11th Row. Sl st to center of shell, * ch 4, s c in same space, ch 7, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 7, skip the picot loop, 1 s c, ch 4, 1 s c in next loop, ch 7, s c in center d c of next shell, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 4, 1 s c in same space, ch 7, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 7, skip the picot loop, s c in next 5 ch loop, ch 4, s c in same space, ch 7, join.
12th Row. Same as 6th row.
13th Row. Sl st into loop,
ch 4, s c in same space, * ch 7, skip the picot loop, 1 s c, ch 4, 1 s c in
next loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 3, tr c in sl st.
14th Row. Ch 8, d c in
same space, * ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d
c in center st of next 7 ch loop, ch 4, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in center st of next
7 ch loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c
in center st of next 7 ch loop, repeat from * all around ending row with ch 6,
sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in next 7 ch
loop, ch 4, 1 d c, ch 5, 1 d c in next 7 ch loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st from
hook for picot, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch.
15th Row. Sl st into loop,
ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, * skip the picot loop, 6 d c
in next loop, 5 d c in next loop, 6 d c in next loop, ch 6, sl st in 4th st
from hook for picot, ch 2, (picot loop), skip the picot loop, d c in next loop,
ch 6, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, repeat from * all around, join
in 3rd st of ch.
16th Row. Ch 8, * d c in same space, work a picot loop, skip 1 d c, 1 d c in each of the next 15 d c, work a picot loop, skip the picot loop of previous row, d c in next d c, ch 3, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with a picot loop, join in 3rd st of ch.
17th Row. Ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, d c in next loop, work a picot loop, d c in next d c, work a picot loop, skip 1 d c of group, 1 d c in each of the next 13 d c, work a picot loop, skip picot loop of previous row, d c in next d c, picot loop, d c in next loop, picot loop, d c in next d c, picot loop, 1 d c in each of the center 13 d c of d c group, continue all around in same manner, join in 3rd st of ch.
18th Row. Ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, d c in next d c, * ch 5, d c in same space, picot loop, d c in next d c, picot loop, 1 d c in each of the 11 center d c of d c group, picot loop, d c in next d c between groups, picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from * all around in same manner ending row with picot loop, join in 3rd st of ch.
19th Row. Ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, d c in next d c, ** picot loop, d c in next loop, * picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from *, picot loop, 1 d c in each of the center 9 d c of d c group, picot loop, d c in next d c between groups, picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from ** all around in same manner ending row with picot loop, join in 3rd st of ch.
20th Row. Ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, ** d c in next d c, picot loop, d c in next d c, ch 5, d c in same space, * picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from *, picot loop, 1 d c in each of the 7 center d c of d c group, picot loop, d c in next d c between groups, picot loop, repeat from ** all around in same manner ending row with picot loop, join in 3rd st of ch.
21st Row. Ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, ** d c in next d c, picot loop, d c in next d c, picot loop, d c in next loop, * picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from * twice, picot loop, 1 d c in each of the center 5 d c of d c group, picot loop, d c in next d c between groups, picot loop, repeat from ** all around in same manner ending row same as last row.
22nd Row. Ch 9, sl st in 4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, ** d c in next d c, * picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from *, ch 5, d c in same space, * picot loop, d c in next d c, repeat from * twice, picot loop, 1 d c in each of the center 3 d c of d c group, picot loop, d c in next d c between groups, picot loop, repeat from ** all around in same manner ending row same as last row.
23rd Row. Ch 9, sl st in
4th st from hook for picot, ch 2, d c in next d c, * picot loop, d c in next d
c, repeat from *, picot loop, d c in next loop, * picot loop, d c in next d c,
repeat from * 3 times, picot loop, d c in center d c of d c group, picot loop,
d c in next d c between d c groups, continue all around in same manner, break
thread.
Sunday, March 8, 2026
Sunday links for knitting, crocheting and sewing
Sunday links for knitting, crocheting and sewing
Northern Lights Knit Hat
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Easter Eggs - Straight Needles
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Cool Cable Cap
Granny's Scrappy Placemat
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Retro Ring Trivet
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FREE RED HEART STUDY OF CHRISTMAS COOKIES BLANKET PATTERN
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66 Free Crochet Snowman Patterns
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