Spanish Fan July 2018 Pattern of the Month Crochet

July 2018 Pattern of the Month Crochet 

Spanish Fan

Spanish Fan

from Coats and Clarks ONT Book No. 324

J & P. COATS BIG BALL BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. A.104, Size 30:1 ball of Ecru, or

CLARK'S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B.34, Size 30: 1 ball of No. 61 Ecru.

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

Starting at center, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same place as sl st, *ch 2, 2 dc in next sc.*

Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to top of ch-3 (6 sps).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 5, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 4: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 7, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 5, sc in next loop, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 5, 5 dc in next sc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 7: Ch 3, dc in next dc, *ch 5, in center dc of next 5-dc group make dc, ch 3 and dc (V st made); ch 5, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 5, make a V st in next dc, ch 2, make a V st in next dc, ch 5, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 4, make a V st in next dc, ch 2, 5 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, V st in last dc of next V st, ch 4, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * ch 2, V st in next dc, skip sp of V st, 3 dc in next sp, ch 5, 3 dc in next sp, V st in last dc of next V st, ch 2, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in next dc, * V st in next dc, ch 4, in next ch-5 loop make (dc, ch 1) 6 times and dc; ch 4, V st in last dc of next V st, dc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in next dc, dc in first dc of next V st, * sc in sp of V st, eh 5, sc in next dc of same V st, (ch 5, skip next dc, sc in next dc) 3 times; ch 5, sc in first dc of next V st, ch 5, sc in next sp, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, * dc in next sc, ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, (5 dc in next loop, ch 1) 4 times; sc in next loop, ch 1, dc in next sc, dc in next 4 dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 14: Ch 6, dc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, V st in next sc, (ch 3, V st in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, V st in next sc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, V st in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join to 3rd ch of ch-6.

Rnds 15 and 16: Sl st in next sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, (V st made over V st), * ch 3, V st over next V st. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnds 17 to 20: Work as for 16th rnd, making ch-4 sps between V sts on 17th rnd, ch-5 sps on 18th rnd and ch-6 sps on 19th and 20th rnds.

Rnds 21 & 22: Sl st in next sp, ch 8, dc in same sp, * ch 6, in next V st make dc, ch 5 and dc (ch-5 V st made). Repeat from * around. Join.

Hereafter all V sts are made with ch 5 instead of ch-3.

Rnds 23 to 25: Work as for 22nd rnd, making ch-7 sps between V sts on 23rd rnd, ch-8 sps on 24th rnd, and ch-9 sps on 25th rnd.

Rnd 26: V st over first V st, * ch 9, 5 dc in sp of next V st, ch 9, V st over next V st. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 27: V st over first V st, * ch 9, make a V st in center dc of next 5-dc group, ch 9, V st over next V st. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 28: Sl st in next sp, ch 4, in same sp make (dc, ch 1) 3 times and dc; * ch 5, V st in first dc of next V st, ch 3, V st in next dc, ch 5, in sp of next V st make (dc, ch 1) 4 times and dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 29: Sl st to center dc of group, sc in same place as last sl st,* ch 5, V st in first dc of next V st, ch 3, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, V st in last dc of next V st, ch 5, sc in center dc of next group. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 30: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, V st in first dc of next V st, ch 3, in next ch-3 sp make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc; ch 5, in next sp make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc; ch 3, V st in last dc of next V st, ch 3, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 31: Sl st in next 3 ch and in next dc, ch 8, dc in same dc, * ch 3, in next ch-3 sp make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc; ch 1, in next loop make (dc, ch 1) 8 times and dc; in next sp make (dc, ch 1) twice and dc; ch 3, V st in last dc of next V st, ch 1, V st in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 32: Sl st to center of next V st, sc in same place, * ch 5, sc in center dc of next 3 dc group, ch 5, skip 1 dc of next group, sc in next dc, (ch 5, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc) twice; ch 5, sc in center dc of next 3-dc group, ch 5, sc in next V st, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, sc in next V st. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 33: Sl st in next loop, ch 3, 4 dc in same loop, * ch 1,5 dc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join. Ch 1, turn.

Rnd 34: Sl st in last ch-1 sp made, turn, sc in same sp as last sl st, * (ch 3, in next sp make dc, ch 6, sc in 3rd ch from hook --picot made-- ch 2, and dc) 5 times; ch 3, sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. Starch lightly and press.

June 2019 Pattern of the Month Crochet Pineapple Scroll doily

 

June 2019 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

Pineapple Scroll doily  Coats & Clark's No. 324

 

Doily measures 18 ½ inches in diameter

J. & P. COATS BIG BALL BEST SIX CORD MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. A.104, Size 30: 2 balls of White, or
CLARK'S BIG BALL MERCERIZED CROCHET, Art. B.34, Size 30: 2 balls of White.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 10.

FIRST MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 16. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Ch 3, 35 dc in ring. Join to top of ch-3.

 2nd rnd: Ch 19, dc in 4th ch from hook, now, working over chain, make 4 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook (picot made), 11 dc, picot, 2 dc, half dc and 2 sc; * sl st in next 3 dc on Center, ch 16, sl st in center dc (between picots) on last spoke made, ch 3 and, working over ch-16, make 5 dc, picot, 11 dc, picot, 2 dc, half dc and 2 sc. Repeat from * until 11 spokes have been completed, sl st in next 3 dc on center, ch 16, sl st in center dc between picots on last spoke made, ch 3, working over ch-16 make 5 dc, picot and 6 dc, sl st at base of first dc on first spoke, then, working over remaining chain on last spoke, make 5 dc, picot, 2 dc, half dc, and 2 sc, sl st in next 2 dc and in top of ch-3. Break off.

3rd rnd: Attach thread to free picot on any spoke, sc in same place, * ch 15, sc in next picot. Repeat from * around. Join and break off (this is center motif).

SECOND MOTIF . . . Work as for First Motif until 2 rnds have been completed.

3rd rnd: Attach thread to free picot on any spoke, sc in same place, ch 7, sl st in any loop on First Motif, ch 7, sc in next picot on Second Motif, ch 7, sl st in next loop on First Motif, ch 7, sc in next picot on Second Motif, ch 15 and complete rnd as for First Motif (no more joinings).

Make 5 more motifs, joining each motif to next 2 loops on Center and to the next 2 loops following joining of previous motif. Join last Motif to First Motif.

FILL-IN-MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring.

1st rnd: Sl st in ring, (ch 6, 3 tr tr in ring, ch 6, sl st in ring) twice; ch 6, 2 tr tr in ring, sl st in center ch of loop preceding joining on any motif, make a tr tr in ring on Fill-in-Motif, ch 6, sl st in ring, ch 6, 2 tr tr in ring, sl st in center ch of first loop on next motif, make a tr tr in ring on Fill-in-Motif, ch 6. Join to first sl st. Break off. Fill in all sps between motifs the same way.

Now work around motifs as follows:

1st rnd: Attach thread to first free petal on any Fill-in-Motif, sc in same place, * ch 15, sc in tip of next petal, (ch 15, sc in next free loop) twice; ch 15, sc in next sc, (ch 15, sc in next loop) twice; ch 15, sc in tip of next petal. Repeat from * around. Join (42 loops).

2nd rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * ch 15, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

 3rd rnd: Sl st to center of next loop, sc in same loop, * ch 14, sl st in 6th ch from hook (picot made), ch 8, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join.

4th rnd: Sl st to next picot, sl st in picot, ch 4, in same picot make 2 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (shell made); * ch 4, in next picot make 3 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (another shell made); ch 7, 8 tr in next picot, ch 7, shell in next picot. Repeat from * around. Join to top of ch-4.

5th rnd: Sl st to sp of next shell, sl st in sp, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (shell made over shell); * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 7, 2 tr in next 2 tr, tr in next 4 tr, 2 tr in next 2 tr, ch 7, shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

6th rnd: Shell over first shell, * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 7, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 11 times; tr in next tr, ch 7, shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

7th rnd: Shell over shell, * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 6, (sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 6) 11 times; shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th rnd: Shell over shell, * ch 4, shell over next shell, ch 6, skip next ch-6, (sc in next loop, ch 6) 10 times; shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

9th and 10th rnds: Work as for 8th rnd, making ch-5 between shells on 9th rnd, and ch-7 on 10th rnd, and having 1 loop less on pineapples on each rnd.

11th rnd: Shell over shell, * ch 5, tr in center ch of next sp, ch 5, shell over next shell, ch 6, skip next ch, (sc in next loop, ch 6) 7 times; shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

12th rnd: Shell over shell, * ch 6, in next tr make tr, ch 3 and tr; ch 6, shell over next shell, ch 6, skip next ch, (sc in next loop, ch 6) 6 times; shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

13th rnd: Shell over shell, * (ch 7, tr in next tr) twice; ch 7, shell over next shell, ch 6, skip next ch, (sc in next loop, ch 6) 5 times; shell over next shell. Repeat from * around. Join, sl st across to last ch of shell sp. Ch 3, turn.

Now complete pineapple as follows:

1st row: Shell over shell, ch 6, skip next ch, (sc in next loop, ch 6) 4 times; shell over next shell. Turn.

2nd and 3rd rows: Sl st to sp of first shell, and work as for first row, having 1 loop less on pineapple on each row. Turn.

 4th row: Sl st to sp of first shell, shell over same shell, ch 6, skip next ch, sc in next loop, ch 6, shell over next shell. Turn.

5th row: Sl st to sp of first shell, ch 4, 2 tr in same sp, ch 3, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 3 tr in same sp, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); in sp of next shell make a 3-tr cluster, ch 3 and 3 tr. Turn.

6th row: Sl st to first sp, ch 5, d tr between next 2 clusters, in top of d tr make ch 7, sl st, ch 9, sl st, ch 7 and sl st (triple picot made); ch 5, sl st in next sp. Break off.

Attach thread to next shell on last rnd and complete pineapple as before. Complete all pineapples the same way. Starch lightly and press.

March 2021 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

At My House

March 2021 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

twisted stitch

Multiplies of 3 + 1

for sample cast on 25 ( 3 x 8 = 24 + 1 = 25)

Also slip the first stitch

  Twisted Stitch  (ts 2):  skip 1 stitch, but DO NOT remove it from the left hand needle, knit the next stitch, the new loop is on the right hand needle, now knit the first stitch that you skipped, it is now on the right hand needle and just let the two stitches on the left hand needle drop.

Row 1: * k 1, ts 2, repeat from * across row, end with k 1.

Row 2: purl.

Repeat these two rows until desired length.

 

Pansy Doily

At My House Pattern

Pansy Doily 

size         11 1/2 inches across

 Puritan Crochet Book #114

Materials Required: 

American thread company Puritan Crochet cotton or star spangled crochet 1 ball white or 2 balls silver spangle and 1 ball each shaded purples and shaded yellows.

 Steel crochet hook No. 7 

 Center: with white or silver spangle ch 6, join to form a ring. Ch 5, dc in ring, * ch2, dc in righ, repeat from * 5 times, ch 2, join in 3rd st of ch. 

 2nd rd sl st into loop, ch 3, 3dc in same space, *4 dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, join. 

 3rd rd *ch 5, skip 1 dc, slst in next dc, repeat form * all around ending with ch2, dc in same space as beginning ( this brings thread in position for next round). 

 4th rd *ch 5, slst in next loop, repeat from * all around ending with ch5, sl st in dc. 

 5th rd sl st into loop, ch 3, 3dc in same spae, *ch1, 4dc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ch 1, join. 

 6th rd ch 3, 1 dc in each of the next 3dc, * ch4, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join. 

 7th rd sl st into loop, sc in same space, ch 3 sc in same loop, * ch 5, 1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc in next loop, repeat from * all around, ending with ch 1, trc in 1st sc. 

 8th rd ch 3, dc over trc just made, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, *ch 4, 2dc, ch 2 2dc (shell made) in next ch 5 loop, repeat from * all around, ch 4, join in 3rd st of ch . 

 9th rd st st to center of shell, ch 3 (counts as part of 1st shell), 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same space, * ch 5, shell in center of next shell, repeat from * all around, ch 5, join. 

 10th rd sl st to center of shell, ch 3, shell in same space, * ch3, dc in center st of next loop, ch 3, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending with ch 3, dc in center st of next loop, ch 3, join. 

 11th rd sl st to center of shell, ch 3, shell in same space, * ch 2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 3dc in next dc, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, ch 2, join. 

 12th rd sl st to center of shell, ch 2, shell in same place, * ch 2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2 shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join. 

 13th rd st sl to center of shell, ch 3, shell in same place, * ch2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join. 

 14th sl st into center of shell, ch 3, shell in same space, * ch 2, skip 2 dc of same shell, 1 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 3 dc in next loop, 1 dc in each of the next 2dc, ch2, shell in next shell, repeat from * all around ending to correspond, ch 2, join, cut thread. 

 Pansy: with shaded yellows, ch 7 to form a ring, ch 3, 2dc in ring, * ch 7, 3 dc in ring, repeat from * 3 times, ch 7, join in 3rd st of ch, cut thread. 

 2nd rd attach shaded purples in center of dc of any 3 dc group, sc in same space, * 16 dc in next loop, sc in center of dc of next 3 dc group, repeat from * twice, ch 4, 12 d tr c *(3x over needle) with ch 1 between each d trc in next loop, ch 1, 2 trc with ch 1 between in same loop, ch 1, 2 dc with ch 1 between in same loop, sc in center dc of next 3 dc group, 2dc with ch 1 between in next loop, ch 1, 2 trc with ch 1 between in same loop, ch 1, 12 d tr c with ch 1, between each d tr c in same loop, ch 4, join in 1 st sc, cut thread. 

Work 7 more pansies in same manner, work 8 pansies in same manner working  1st row in shaded purples and 2nd row in shaded yellows.

 Edge: attach sliver spangle in ch 4 loop of 1st large petal of yellow pansy, * ch 3, sc in next ch 1 space, repeat from * 1 4x, sc in next sc between petals, sc in next ch 1 space of next large petal of same pansy, * ch 3, sc in next ch 1 sp, repeat from * 13x, ch 3, sc in ch 4 loop of same large petal, sc in 1 st ch 4, loop of purple pansy, work ch 3 loops across the 2 large petals same as on previous pansy.

Continue working edge and joining pansies in same manner alternating colors until all pansies are joined, cut thread, leaving an end. 

 To join pansies to center: attach sliver spangle in middle dc of any dc group of enter, sc in same space, join to center st of 2nd small petal of the 1st pansy (to join, drop loop form hook, insert in st, pick up loop and pull through), * sc in same space on center., ch 4, join in 4th dc of next small petal of same pansy, ch 3, 2 dc in middle of next shell on center, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc for picot, 2 dc in same space on center, ch 3, join to 13th dc of 1st small petal of next pansy, ch 4, sc in middle dc of next dc group on center, join to center st of next small petal of same pansy, repeat from * all around, ending to correspond, join, cut thread, sew last pansy to 1 st pansy at edge.

Lace knitting project 2018 Lace Stitch 20

 

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       Lace Stitch 20 

 

Row 1:K 1, pm, Purl across to last 2 stitches, pm, K 2.

Row 2: K 2, sm, (right side) K1, *yo, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso, K3, YO, K1; repeat from * to last stitch, sm, K 1.

Row 3-8: Repeat Rows 1 and 2 three more times for a total of six rows

Row 9: K 1, pm, Purl across to  last 2 stitches, pm, K 2.

Row 10: K 2, sm, K 2tog, *K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, sl 1, K2tog, psso; repeat from * to last 10 stitches, then K3, YO, K1, YO, K3, sl 1, K1, psso, end, sm, k 1.

Row 11-16; Repeat Rows 9 and 10 three more times for a total of six rows

Repeat rows 1 to 9 once more.   

Knit 6 rows. Do not remove markers

 

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August 2019 Pattern of the Month Crochet BREAD TRAY DOILY

 

August 2019 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

BREAD TRAY DOILY No 7772

Pineapple Designs Book No. 230 (1946) Clark's ONT J & P Coats

MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS OR CLARK'S O.N.T. BEST SIX CORD MER-

CERIZEI) CROCHET, Size 30: 2 balls ... Steel Crochet Hook No. 10. Doily

measures 6 x 13 inches

Starting at center, ch 30 (to measure 2 1/2 inches).

1st row: In 6th ch from hook make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (shell made), * skip 3 ch, in next ch make 2 dc, ch 2 and 2 dc (another shell made). Repeat from * 5 more times. Ch 5, turn.

2nd row: (Shell in sp of next shell) 7 times. Ch 5, turn.

3rd row: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 1, shell over shell) 4 times; shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

4th to 7th rows incl: Same as 3rd row, making 2 (instead of ch-1) on

4th row, ch 3 on 5th row, ch 4 on 6th row, ch 5 on 7th row

8th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 6, in sp of next shell make 2 dc, ch 7 and 2 dc; (ch 6, shell over shell) twice; shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

9th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 3, 15 tr in ch-7 sp, ch 3, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell)  Ch 5, turn.

l0th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, (tr in next tr, ch 1) 14 times; tr in next tr, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

l1th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-1 sp, (ch 3, sc in next ch-1 Sp) 13 times; ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 12th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell ever shell, ch 4, sc in next ch-3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next loop) 12 times; ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 13th to 23rd rows incl: Work in this manner, having 1 loop less on each row until 1 loop remains.

24th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, shell over shell, ch 4, sc in ch-3 loop, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 25th row: (Shell over shell) twice; (ch 6, shell in next 2 shells) twice. Ch 5, turn

 26th row: (Shell over shell) twice, ch 6, 2 dc in sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in sp of next shell, ch 6, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 27th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 6, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 6,  (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 28th row: (Shell over shell) twice; ch 2, (shell over shell) twice. Ch 5, turn.

 29th row.- (Shell over shell) 4 times. Ch 5, turn.

 30th row: Shell over shell, 2 dc in Sp of next shell, ch 2, 2 dc in Sp of next shell,  shell over shell. Ch 5, turn.

 31st row. Shell over shell, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 Sp, ch 1, 2 dc in Sp of next shelf, ch 1, Sl St in Sp of last shell, ch 1, 2 dc in same place as last 2 dc were made. Ch 5, turn and sl st in joining of shells. Break off. With right side of 1st row facing, attach thread to base of 1st shell, ch 5, shell in same place, (shell in base of next shelf) 6 times. Ch 5, turn. Complete to correspond with other half of doily.

EDGING . . . 

1st rnd: Attach thread to 1st turning ch-5 loop on 1st row, sc in same place, ch 1, shell in next loop, (ch 3, shell in next loop) 30 times; ch 1, sc in next loop, ch 1, shell in next loop, (ch 3, shell in next loop) 30 times; ch 1, sl st in lst sc.

 2nd rnd: sc in same place as sl st, * ch 3, in Sp of next shell mak dc, ch 5, sc in  5th ch from hook, and dc; ch 3, sc in next ch-3 Sp. Repeat from  * around to next sc, ch 3, sc in sc, ch 3, and complete to correspond. Join. Break off.

 

 

February 2021 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

At My House

February 2021 Pattern of the Month Crochet 

 

3 Color Ferret Toy @2009 by Michelle Thomas 

Note; In this project you will be crocheting in the loops of both sides of the foundation chain I have referred to all loops as chains, but remember there will be 8 loops that have stitches in the first round.  Do not join rounds, this is an amigurumi project.  Amigurumi is very forgiving, so if you project has more or less stitches when finished it will not matter, and my ferrets have never once complained if I have to increase or decrease to make one side fit to the next side.

Make 3 sides in 3 different colors.  Ferrets like contrast, (I put white, a dark color and a medium color for contrast) but these can be made from your scrap yarn for any pet.  Use a size G or H hook (larger hook for a larger toy), or experiment with 2 strands or by adding more of the oval shapes to make any shape or size toy.

Rnd 1: Chain 5, 2 sc in 2^nd chain from hook, 1 sc in next 2 chains, 5 sc in last chain (I usually put 3 in one side and 2 in the other side of the end chain this will put you on the opposite side of the foundation chain) 1 sc in each of next 2 chains 3 sc in last chain,  (do not join) total 14 sc.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st, total of 20 sc.

Rnd 3:  1 sc in next st *2 sc in next 1 sc in next* repeat from * to * one time.  1 sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 *sc in next, 1 sc in next repeat from * to * twice.   1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in next sl st in next stitch and cut yarn leave about 16 to 20 inches or leave loop in work for joining later total of 26 sts.

Joining notes:  Make 3 different colors and join with sl st to one long side of the next piece. By using the long tail or by leaving the yarn attached you can join with less yarn ends to tie off later and determine which of your color choices you want to use to join. 

Joining:  Insert hook into loop of first oval, hold 2 oval pieces wrong sides together, chain 1 insert hook into the back loop of each of the 2 different color oval, sl st, repeat for half of the stitches.  This joins 2 sides in half of the stitches.   With hook still in work, you can now attach the 3^rd piece to the 2^nd piece in the same method.   Add a small amount of stuffing and close the remaining side in the same manner.

Add a small amount of stuffing when piece is almost closed. 

I usually don't work in the ends but once I have attached 2 oval together I let the ends hang out for tassels on each end of the toy.  I simply tie the lose yarn ends together add bells or other bits of ribbon, and crochet thread is great for attaching bells.  

Embellishments: My ferrets seem to like bells and bits of yarn as a tassel for the ends of these toys.  I have used crochet thread to tie the bells on to the ends of the toys.

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