February 2022 Stitch of the Month

 

At My House

February 2022 Stitch of the Month

Tunnel Lace Pattern       

 

  (multiple of 3 sts + 2):

 

For sample, cast on 20 stitches:  ( 3 x 6 = 18  + 2 = 20  )

 

Row 1 (RS):  P 2, *YO, k 1, yo, p 2; rep from * across.

Row 2: K 2, * p 3, k 2: rep from * across.

Row 3:  P 2, * k 3, p 2; rep from * across.

Row 4:  K 2, , *  p3 tog, k 2; rep from * across.

 

Rep Rows 1-4 for Tunnel Lace Pattern or until desired length.

 

 

 

Daisy Potholder

Daisy Potholder

Star Book #69

Star Cotton Yarn Art 75     

1 sk red 
Crochet hook:  00

Star Rug Yarn Art 44         

1 sk red   

AND Star Pearl Cotton Art 90, Size 5 

1 ball each white, green  &  4 yards yellow

(You can use plain cotton yarn (hook F or G) and thread (hook 7)

With Red, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd st from hook, do no join this or any of the following rounds, mark each row.

Rd 2 2 sc in each sc.

Rd 3 working in sc increase in every other st (24sc)

Rd 4 increase in every 3rd sc.

Rd 5 increase in every 4th sc.

Rd 6 work even.

Rd 7 increase in every 4th sc, (you may need to work a row or two even here)

Next 2 rows   increase in every 5th sc.

Next row  work even, sl st in next st to even row.  (again you may need to work one more row here, so work will lay flat)

Edge: *ch 2, hdc in same sp, skip 1sc, sl st in next sc, repeat from * around, join, fasten off.

Daisy: with yellow thread  and 7 hook, ch 2, 8sc in 2nd st from hook, join, fasten off. Attach white in any sc, *ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1hdc in next st of ch, 1 dc in each of the next 3sts of ch, sl st in next sc, repeat from * 7 x, fasten off.  Work 11 more daisies.

Leaf: with green, * ch 13, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 hdc in next st of ch, 1 dc in each of the next 8 sts of ch, 1 hdc in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * twice, fasten off.

Work 2 more groups of leaves. With potholder laying flat on table, place 3 daisies at 12, 3, 6, and 9 o'clock, with a leaf grouping between the daisies.

January 2022 Pattern of the Month Clown Crib Pal

 

An At My House Pattern

                             January 2022 Pattern of the Month 

                           Clown Crib Pal   By Roxane Skorniak

 

 

MATERIALS:

Small amount of white 4 ply yarn

7 oz. (4 ply) Ombre yarn –color of your choice. (I used ombre Sayelle, Yellow/Green).

Small scrap of red and black 4 ply yarn to embroider facial features.

Heart Bead for nose (or embroider with red yarn).

2 Jingle Bells (or pom pons).

Stuffing

Size G Crochet Hook

GAUGE: 4 sc = 1”

HEAD: (Make 2 pieces)

FRONT: With White yarn ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (Do not  join rnds, but mark beg of each rnd).

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.

Rnd 3:  *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc* around – 18 sc.

Rnd 4:  *Sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc * around – 24 sc.

Rnd 5: *Sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around – 30 sc.

Rnd 6: *Sc in 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around – 36 sc.

Rnd 7: *Sc in 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around – 42 sc.

Rnd 8: *Sc in 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc* around – 48 sc. Sl st in first st of next rnd. Fasten off yarn, leaving length for sewing.

BACK: With ombre yarn make another piece the same for back of head. Sew 2 pieces together (right sides out) stuffing head firmly before closing.

FRONT PART OF HOOD: Ch 20, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each  ch across, turn (do not ch 1 before turning).

ROW 2: Sl st in first sc, sc in each sc across to last sc, sl st in last  sc. (19) Turn.

ROW 3: Sl st in first sc, sc across, dec 2 sts evenly spaced, sl st in last st, turn. (17 sts).

ROW 4: Sl st in 1^st st. Sc even across, dec 2 sts evenly spaced, sl st in last st, turn. (15 sts).

ROW 5: Sl st in 1^st st, sc even across, dec 2 sts evenly spaced, sl st in last st. (13 sts).

End off, leaving length of yarn for sewing. Sew to top of head at top seam. Do not sew smaller front edge down.

HAT TIPS: (Make 2) With ombre Ch 16, join with sl st to form a ring. Ch 1, sc in each ch around.

(Do not join rnds, but mark beg of each rnd). Work even on 16 sc for 12 rnds.

NEXT RND: Dec 2 sc evenly spaced around – 14 sc.Work even on 14 sc for 3 rnds.

NEXT RND: Dec 2 evenly spaced around – 12 sc.Work even on 12 sc for 3 rnds.

NEXT RND: Dec 2 sc evenly spaced around –10 sc.Work even for 1 rnd.

NEXT RND: Dec 2 evenly spaced around –8 sc.

NEXT RND: Dec 2 evenly spaced around – 6 sc. Sl st top closed and end off. Do not stuff these pieces. Sl st bottom together and sew to top of head. Attach 1 jingle bell to each tip. (Use pom pons if for a small child or baby.)

BODY: Ch 15, sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in each ch across, working on opposite side of ch, sc across. (Do not join rnds but mark end of each rnd). Continue 1 sc in each sc around until body measures 6” tall

(28 sts). Sl st in next st, Fasten off yarn leaving a length for sewing.  Stuff body. Sew top of body closed, then sew on head.  (You may have to take extra sts on each side front and back to help anchor the head).

ARMS: (Make 2) With white, ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. (Do not join rnds, mark beg of each rnd).

RND 2: 2 sc in each sc around. 12- sc.

RND 3: * Sc in 1^st sc, 2 sc in next sc * around 18 – sc.

RND 4: Work 1 rnd even. End off white, attach ombre. Work even on 18 sc with ombre yarn until arm measures 13” in length. Stuffing very lightly as you work. At end of last rnd, sl st in 1^st st on next rnd, Fasten off yarn leaving length for sewing. Sew ends together and  then sew to side of body at top.

LEGS: (Make 2) With ombre ch 2, 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook.  (Do not join rnds, mark beg of each rnd).

RND 2: 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sc.

RND 3: * 1 sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc * around. – 18 sc. Work even on 18 sc until leg measures 14” long.  Stuffing very lightly as you work. (Arms and legs should  be able to tie around crib bars).

At end of last rnd, sl st in 1^st sc of next rnd. Fasten off yarn leaving length for sewing. Sew end of leg together and then sew legs side by side to bottom of body. 

FACIAL FEATURES:  Sew heart bead in center of face for nose. (If for small child, embroider nose in red). Embroider red mouth and blue eyes.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites,

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January 2022 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

At My House

January 2022 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

 

An uneven number of chain stitches.  For afghan, chain 15, for dishcloth chain 25.

 

Row 1 1sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in each chain across, chain 2, turn.

Row 2 * yo, insert hook in next sc, yo, draw up a loop, yo, insert hook in next sc, yo, draw up a loop, yo, through all 5 loops on hook, ch 1*, repeat from * to * across row, ch 2, turn.

Row 3  1 sc in each stitch and each chain 1 space, across row, end 1 sc  in turning chain, chain 2, turn.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 for pattern. Repeat until square.

Christmas dishcloth

Christmas dishcloth

@1998 by N. L. Banks

Materials:

1   ball Green #62   1   ball Red  #95    1   ball Mistletoe #138

G hook

With mistletoe, ch 4 to form ring.

Rd 1, ch 2, 12 dc in ring.

Rd 2, ch 2,   2 dc in each dc around, 1 dc in beg ch 2.

Rd 3 ch 2, 1 dc in same place,  * 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc * . repeat from * to * around.  37 dc. Fasten off mistletoe. Attach red.

 Rd 4 ch 2,  Front Post Stitch around first dc.    * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc and front post stitch in next dc *. Repeat from * to * around. End 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1dc in each of next 3dc, join with slip stitch.

Rd 5 ch 2, front post stitch in next dc, * 1dc in each of next 9dc, front post stitch around next post *. Repeat from * to *. End 1 dc in next 8 dc, join with slip stitch. Fasten off Red.

Rd 6, attach Mistletoe, ch 2,  FPS around first dc, * 1 dc in next  10 dc, 1 dc in nest dc and fps around next dc *. Repeat from * to *. End 1 dc in next 7 dc, 2 dc in next dc, join with slip stitch.

Rd 7 ch 2, fps around first dc, * 1dc in next 11 dc, Front Post  around next post *. Repeat from * to *. End 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 9 dc, join with slip stitch.

Rd 8, ch 2, * Front Post around first post, 1dc in next 12 dc, 1 dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in next dc, *.   Repeat from * to *. End 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in last dc. Join with slip stitch.  Fasten off Mistletoe.

Rd 9 attach green, ch 2,   Front Post stitch around first post, * 2 dc in next  dc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, post around next post *. Repeat from * to * .  End Post  around next post, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 5, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next 2dc, join with slip stitch.

Rd 10  ch 2, 4 dc in same place, slip one dc, sc in next dc. * Skip in dc, 5dc in next dc, skip one dc, sc in next dc *. Repeat from * to * around, join with slip stitch.  Fasten off green.

 This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites,

lists, newsletters, nor copied. It is for your personal use only.

Merry Christmas Dishcloth

Merry Christmas Dishcloth   

Merry Christmas everyone, I hope your holidays are safe, fun and filled with lots of love, joy, peace, and happiness. Nina

Materials:

G Hook

1 ball each Peaches & Creme Cotton Yarn  138 Mistletoe and 95 Red  (this is enough to make two dishcloths.)

With Mistletoe, chain 24.

Row 1: 1 sc in 2nd chain form hook, and in each chain across row, ch 2 turn.

Row 2: 1 dc in next sc, * ch1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, repeat from * across row to last 2 sc, 1dc in next 2 sc, ch 1 turn.

Row 3: 1 sc in each sc and dc across row, 1 sc in top of turning chain,  ch 2, turn.
repeat rows 2 and 3 a total of 7 times., fasten off mistletoe, attach red.

Edging:

Round 1: ch 2, 2 dc in same place, work 1 dc evenly spaced around cloth, placing 3 dc 
 in each corner, join to top of ch 2 with slip stitch, ch 2,

Round 2: 2 dc in same place, 1 dc evenly spaced around cloth, placing 3 dc in each corner, join to top of ch 2 with slip stitch, fasten off.

Merry Christmas Dishcloth 2009 @ N. L. Banks

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Trio of Angels

Trio of Angels 

@2003 By N.L.Banks



Materials:

1 ball Honeysuckle Article 2001 Cotton Metallic Dazzling Diamonds #401

1 ball America's Best Rayon Crochet Article #137 Vintage Gold #7

Size 4 crochet hook

3 3# wooden clothespins

1/8” wide red ribbon

1/8 lavender ribbon

Folkart Paint # 436 Engine Red just a dap

Folkart Paint #938 Licorice for eyes and mouth

Folkart Paint #901 Wicker White

Liner brush

# 8 Flat brush

Plastic paper plate to mix paint on

Glue gun, glue

Sewing needle, white sewing thread

1 pkg. Small mutli color and size beads

1 pkg. Small gold beading

1 pkg. Small silver beading

1 small red ribbon rose

1 small lavender beaded rose

3 small white doves

Use the 8 flat and mix white with a dab of red to make pink, paint head and shoulders of pin. set aside to dry. After dry, use the liner brush with Licorice, paint face on angels.

Angel Dress

ch 13, join to form ring.

Rd 1: ch 4, * skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 1, repeat from * around, join to ch 3, ch 3.

Rd 2: *2dc, ch 1, 2dc (shell made) in ch1 space, 1FPS around next dc, repeat from * around, join. (7 shells)

Divide for Wings:

Rd 3: slip stitch over to ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2dc, ch 2, 3dc in ch 1 space, (shell over shell), ch 1, FPS around next post, ch 1, 3dc, ch 2, 3dc in next ch 1 space (shell over shell made), ch 1, PFS around next post, ch 3, skip 2 shells, FPS around next post, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 3, skip 2 shells, FPS

Around next post, ch 1, join.

Rd 4: slip stitch over to ch 2, ( shell over shell, ch 1, FPS around post, ch 1, ) 2x, skip 1 ch, shell in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, FPS around post, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1, FPS around post, ch 1, skip 1 ch, shell in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, FPS around post, ch 1, join. (5 shells)

Rds 5-9 slip stitch over to ch 2 sp, *shell over shell, ch 1, FPS around post, ch 1, repeat form * around, join, after rd 9, fasten off. NOTE: the 2 shells repeats are the front of the angel.

For wings: Left wing:

Rd 1: attach thread to wing at back of wing, ch 4, shell over shell, ch 1, FPS post, ch 1, shell over shell, ch 1, FPS around next post, ch 4, turn

Rd 2; shell over shell, ch1, BPS around post, ch1, shell over shell, ch 1, BPS around ch 4 of row 1, fasten off. Repeat for right wing, Note: for right wing, attach thread to front of wing.

Gold trim:

Attach rayon gold thread to any ch 2 sp of shell at back of dress, 3 sc in each ch 2 sp, sc in each dc of shell, in each ch 1 space, and top of post stitch around, join, fasten off. Repeat for each sleeve.

#1 Beaded Angel

Attach double knotted thread to any post on row 9, take several small stitches, thread 6 beads on needle, sew to next post forming a small loop, take another stitch or two to hold in place, repeat around dress. Attach knotted thread to center post at neck, thread 12 beads on needle, sew to post, forming loop, repeat once, fasten off. Run red ribbon through dc's on row 9, place dress on pin, tie ribbon in bow. Halo, sew 7 beads in a circle and glue to top of head.

#2 Rose Dove Angel.

Run red ribbon through dc's on row 1, put dress on pin and tie ribbon in knot, lay about 5 to 6 inches of gold beading on ribbon and tie, tie again, then tie in bow, glue small red rose on top on bow. Glue two doves to front of dress, and 1 to top of head.

# 3 Lavender Rose Angel

 Run lavender ribbon through dc's of row 1, put dress on pin, and tie ribbon in knot, lay about 5 to 6 inches of silver beading on ribbon and tie, tie again, then tie in bow, glue small lavender rose on top on bow. Glue about 9 beads of the silver beading in a circle and glue to top of head.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor copied. It is for your personal use only.