ICE QUEEN ANGEL

ICE QUEEN ANGEL 

Copy righted February 2002 

By 

Shirley Stalnaker

 

 Afghan stitch angel 17 inch Hollywood Starlette Doll 

Afghan hook H Size E hook 

Bernat Cottontots wonder white 1 skein 

 Walmart Whimsy Wire = Hobby Lobby ( $ 1.99) 

Sparkle Yarn = Hobby Lobby ( $ 1.99 )  Wings or hand made feathers 

  

Special Stitches used: 

 Decrease = Put hook in next 2 loops yo pull through the 2 loops 

 Increase = pull up loop in horizontal loop between 2 up and down loops ( vertical)

 yo= yarn over 

dec = decrease 

inc= increase

 sts= stitches 

sc= single crochet 

sl st = slip stitch

 Reminder: In Afghan stitch a row consists of, picking up loops going to the left and sc them off going to the right. Also the increases and decreases are only in the rows going to the left. 

 In this pattern we are going to start at the bottom of the skirt. 

 1) Ch 60, pull up a loop in each st across, 59 loops, yo, pull through fist loop, * yo, pull yarn through the 2 loops.* repeat between stars across. 

 

2) Decrease Row: Put hook in next 2 loops, pull yarn through the 2 loops, ( decrease made) pull up loops across to last 2 loops, put hook in last 2 loops, pull yarn through. ( decrease made)

 3 -5) Repeat row 1 

 6) Repeat row 2 

 7-9) Repeat row 1 

 10) Repeat row 2 

 11) Repeat row 1 ( 53 sts) 

 12) Pull up loop in first 12 sts dec. in next 2 sts, *pull up loop in next 12 sts. Dec. in next 2 sts* Repeat between stars once more. ( 3 decreases) 50 sts. 

 13 -14) Repeat row 1 

 15) * Pull up loop in first 8 sts, dec. in next 2 sts*. Repeat between between stars Across to last 10 sts. pull up loop in next 7 sts. dec. in next 2 sts. pull up loop in last st. ( 45 sts) 

16 - 17 ) Repeat row 1

 18) Pull up loop in first st. dec in next 2 sts.* pull up loop in next 8 sts, dec. in next 2 sts* Repeat between stars 4 times, pull up loop in last st. ( 40 sts) 

 19 - 20) Repeat row 1

 21) Pull up loop in first 8 sts, decrease in next 2 sts. *pull up loop in next 8 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. * Repeat between stars 3 times, pull up loop in next 6 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. pull up loop, in last 2 sts. ( 36 sts) 

 22 - 34) Repeat row 1

 35) Pull up loop in next 2 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. * pull up loop in next 3 sts, dec. in next 2 sts. * Repeat between stars, 6 times, pull up loop in last st. ( 29 sts) 

 36) Pull up loop in first 4 sts. dec. in next 2 sts. * pull up loop in next 4 sts decrease in next 2 sts * repeat between * 3 times pull up loop in next 5 sts.( 25 sts.) 

 37.) Dec. in first 2 sts. * pull up loop in next 3 sts. dec. in next 2 sts * Repeat between stars. Pull up loop in last 2 sts. ( 20 sts.) 

 38 - 40) work evenly on the 20 sts. 

 41 ) Increase row: pull up loop in next 3 sts. *pull up loop in horizonal loop, (increase made), pull up loop in next 4 sts* Repeat between stars. ( 24 sts) 

 42.) Increase row: Pull up loop in first 5 sts, * pull up loop on the next horizonal loop, pull up loop in next 5 sts * Repeat between stars to last 5 sts. pull up loop in horizontal loop, pull up loop in last 4 sts. ( 28 sts) 

 43) Pull up loop in the next 3 sts * pull up loop in next   horizontal st, pull up loop in next 3 sts* Repeat between stars. ( 36 sts) 

 44) Pull up loop in first 11 sts. ( 12 sts), pull up loop in next horizontal loop, * pull up next loop, pull up next horizontal loop, * Repeat between stars, 3 times more, (5 increases) pull up loop in next 3 sts. make 5 increases as before. pull up loop in last 11 sts ( 46 sts) 

 45) Pull up loop in all sts. (46 sts)

 46) This is a decrease row. Pull up loop in first ll sts.* Dec in next 2 loops.,* repeat between stars 5 times. Pull up loop in next 3 sts, decrease 5 more times, pull up loop in last 11 sts. 

 47) Pull up loop in first 13 sts ( 14 sts) dec. in next 2 loops pull up loop in next 4 sts, dec in next 2 loops. pull up loop in last st.( 34 sts.) 

 48)( Arm holes) Pull up loop in first 7 sts ( 8 sts) work the loops off, bind off, weave in ends. Skip next 4 loops, attach yarn in next loop Pull up loop in next 10 sts. Repeat once more, bind off, end off weave in ends. Skip next 4 loops, attach and pull up loop in last 7 loops Repeat once more, bind off, end off and weave in ends.

 Sew up back of skirt, starting at hem line sew up shoulders in three sts. Sc around back and around neck sc around arm holes. 

 TRIMMINGS ON DRESS: Using Sparkle yarn and size E hook Attach yarn to bottom of skirt at back.1) Sc around. Sl St in 1 st sc. 2) Ch 1, sc in sl st, ch 2, sc in next sc Repeat around, end off and weave in ends. 

 Neck: Attach yarn at back of neck sc around. end off weave in ends 

Arms: Attach yarn and sc around arm holes. end off weave in ends. Using Sparkle yarn make Stars , Randomly spaced on front of dress. In a good design.

 Halo: Using Sparkle yarn and E hook Chain 3o, sc across. sew ends together Place on Angels head. I took a piece of the yarn and tied Angels hair back away from her face. 

 Wings: Add feather wings  

Decorate with Sparkle Yarn. Shawl:Drape Whimsy Wire over Arms 

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Elf Christmas Stocking

Elf Christmas Stocking     @2012 by N. Banks

 

This is a knitting machine pattern. I wanted some useful patterns while I re-learned  to knit on my machine. This one pattern was a mistake and I liked it so much, I keep working with the pattern. Hope you enjoy it.

Materials needed:

Tamm 3 ply Astracryl in white (main), red or green.  (2^nd color) or colors of your choice.

1 small bell

Red, Green or white ribbon ¼ wide about 1 yard.

Thread to match the main color of your sock.

Sewing needle

Yarn needle

Silver Reed Punch Card 254A

 

With Red, Green or White E-wrap cast on 60 stitches (30-0-30)

1: RC O: Tension 6.  Knit 5 rows, hang weights. I used four.

2:  Knit 32 rows.  COR. Be sure and move your weights up.

3: Ten 10, hang hem. Knit 1 row to left.

4: Ten 6, knit 2 row.

5:  Ten 7. COL. Starting from the left, transfer every 3rd stitch to next needle, having 2 needles at left and right ends in work.  Leave empty needles in working position. You will have 2 stitches on left and 3 stitches on the ends. Knit 1 row to right.

6: Ten 6 knit 1 row to left.

 

7:  COL.  RCO. Ten 6. Insert Silver Reed card number 254A into the machine and set for Fair lsle (knit in) per manual page 24, order 1. Be sure and recheck your settings before you knit. Knit 1 row to the right.

 

8: COR Insert 2^nd yarn into feeder and move weights up. Set machine as per manual to order number 2. Recheck your settings. If you get into a habit of this, it will save you a lot of headaches later on. Hold yarn with your hand while you move the carriage slowly to the left, attach yarn to the weights and remember to move your weights up.

9: RC0. Ten 6. Knit 47 rows. Remember to move your weights up.

10:  Cut 2^nd yarn, set machine to plain knit and knit 2 rows.

11: E-wrap 2 needles each side of the carriage 4 times, for a total of 68 stitches. Move weights up each time.

12: RC 53. COR. E-wrap 12 stitches on carriage side two times for a total of 92 stitches. Re-hang weights at each end each time you add the 12 stitches.

13: RC 55. COR.  Knit 5 rows.

14: RC 60. COL. Transfer 1 stitch on carriage side to next working needle. Leave empty needle out of work. Be sure and move your weights up so you do not drop stitches, until you have a total of 80 stitches left. RC 71.

15: Bind off. Weave in the ends of the yarn. Sew bottom and sides together. Turn inside out.  Sew bell to top of toe.

16: Weave ribbon through the eyelets holes at top below the cuff and make a hanger, tie a bow to the front.

 

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December 2021 Stitch of the Month

 

December 2021 Stitch of the Month

December 2021 Stitch of the Month

Ladder Stitch

Ladder Stitch

Multiple of 4 + 2

Row 1: knit

Row 2: knit

Row 3 (RS): p2, *k 2, p2; rep from *

Row 4: k 2, *p2, k2; rep from *

Row 6: knit

Row 7: k 2, *p2, k 2; rep from *

Rows 6: knit

Row 8: (RS): p2, *k2, p2; rep from *

Repeat rows 1 to 8 for desired length.

My Christmas tree

 My Christmas tree

    I like to sew and I wanted something to brighten up my hallway for the holidays, so I had purchased some felt, and this back ground material some time ago. It's not done yet, but in the meantime, I am having fun making it. The two cookie cutters are going to be designs on the tree. 

I have used a cookie cutter for the star on top, and odds a ends of trim I had, and Christmas type material. 

Christmas Mug Coasters

Christmas Mug Coasters 

@1998 By N. L. Banks

I have another holiday pattern for you.   A Mug Coaster.    These can be machine washed and dried. I used the coffee can lids for the centers. These can be done in any color for any season. This helps to make them more spill proof. Enjoy!

Peaches & Crème Cotton Yarn By Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.

1 ball Peppermint #191                           1 ball Red #95   G hook

2 plastic 1 pound coffee can lids cut to a 4 3/4 circle

Stitches used: Single crochet, double crochet, front post stitch

 Front

Rd 1:  with red, ch 3 to form ring, ch 2, 12 dc in ring. (13dc)

Rd 2: ch 3, 1FPS around the vertical post of this same dc (in same place), * 1dc and FPS in next dc, repeat from * around, join with s/s. (13 posts & 13 dc)

Rd 3:  ch 3, 1 dc & FPS in next dc, * 1 dc behind post, 1 dc in next dc before post, post around post, repeat from* around, fasten off, (13 post with 2 dc between posts, and total 2dc)

Rd 4: ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc before post, post around post, * 1dc in next 2 dc, 1 dc before post, post around post, from * around. Join with slip stitch to top of ch 3. (13 posts with 3 dc between post, total 39 dc ).

Back of coaster

Rd 1: with peppermint, ch 3 loosely to form ring, ch 3, 12 dc in ring. Join to top of ch 3. (13 dc)

Rd 2: ch 3, 1 dc in same place, 2 dc in each dc around, join with slip stitch. (26 dc)

Rd 3:  ch 3, 1 dc in same place, * 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, end 2 dc in last 2 dc, join with slip stitch. (39 dc)

Rd 4: ch3, 1 dc in same place, * 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join, fasten off. (52dc)

Finishing:

Rd 1: hold wrong sides together, and front of coaster facing you, with red, ch 1, sc around, joining two pieces together, before closing, slip one trimmed plastic lid in, join with slip stitch.

Rd 2: ch 3, 4 dc in same place, *skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, skip 1sc, 5 dc in next sc, repeat from * around. Join to top of ch 3, fasten off.

Rd 3:  with front facing you, and working in front of row 2, attach peppermint to any skipped sc on round one. * ch 3, sc in next skipped sc, repeat from * around, join with slip stitch, fasten off.

Repeat for second mug coaster.

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Holiday Coasters

                                                         Holiday Coasters

                                @1998   by N.L. Banks 

                                                                   

Peaches & Crème Yarn by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc. 

 1 ball Hunter 63 

 1 ball Victorian Christmas #609 

 G hook 

 Rd 1 With Hunter, ch 5 to form ring, ch 1, 10 sc in ring.

 Rd 2 ch 1, 2 sc in same place, 2 sc in each sc around, join, (20). 

 Rd 3 ch 1, 2 sc in same place, * 1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, join. (30 sc ).

 Rd 4 ch 3, 2dc in same place, * 1 dc in next 2 sc, 2 dc in next sc, repeat from * around, join (40 dc) 

 Rd 5 ch 2, 1dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same place, * skip 1sc, 1 FPS in next dc, skip 1dc, 2dc, ch 2, 2dc, (shell made) in next dc *. Repeat from * to *, join. Fasten off. (10 shells). 

 Rd 6 Attach Victorian Christmas in any ch 2 space, ch 2, 1dc, ch2, 2dc in ch 1 space, * front post stitch around next dc, shell over shell. Repeat from * around, join. Fasten off. 

 Repeat for 3 other coasters. 

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Christmas Door Hanging Pattern

Christmas Door Hanging  Pattern 

             by N Banks

Materials:

1/2 Cone Victorian Christmas #609 by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.

G Crochet Hook

N Crochet Hook

8 1" Gold Bells

1 yard Wired edge red nylon ribbon, 2 1/2" wide

1 yard 3/8" Hunter Green Satin ribbon

1 1/8 small diameter wooden dowel, 18" long

24" of small Silver Beading

Clear Cote Hi Gloss Finish for dowel

Small amount of Folk Art Acrylic Paint #462, Burnt Umber 1

1" wide foam Brush

1 plastic plate (for paint)

2 bunches 1" poinsettias

2 bunches 1" pinecones with berries

2 pieces of 4x5 heavy cardboard Glue gun and glue

Masking tape

Stitches used:

Single Crochet = sc Insert hook in stitch, yo and draw through, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Double Crochet = dc Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo, draw through, yo, draw through 2 Ips, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook.

Treble crochet = tb Yo 2x, insert hook in stitch, yo, (draw through, yo, draw through 2 loops Ips,) 3 times.

Double treble crochet = dtc Yo 3x, insert hook into stitch, yo, (draw through, yo, draw through 2 loops, 4 times.

Front Post Stitch (FPS), = yo 2x, insert hook from front to back and front again around the vertical post of stitch, yo(three loops on hook) and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains. Fps completed.

Double Treble Front Post Stitch (DTFPS)= yo, 3x insert hook from front to back and front again around the vertical post of stitch, (five loops on hook), yo, and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains.

Yarn Over = yo Directions:

Row 1: chain 43, sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in each chain across row, turn, ch 1.

Row 2: *skip 2 sc, 7 tb, in next sc, (shell made), skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * across row. Ch 7, turn.

Row 3: 1 sc in top of shell (middle tb), ch 4, * dc in sc, ch 4, repeat from* across row, end, ch 3, dc in top of turning chain. Chi, turn.

Row 4: *7 tb in next sc (top of shell), 1sc in dc, repeat from* across row, end, sc in dc, ch 7, turn.

Row 5: (this is the front side), * 1sc in top of shell, ch 4, yo 3x, post stitch around dc of row 3, (DTFPS made) ch 4, repeat from *, end ch 3, yo 2x, post around dc of row 3, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: *7 tb in next sc (top of shell), 1 sc in dc, repeat from*  across row, end, sc in dc, ch 7, turn.

Row 7: *1 sc in top of shell, ch 4 yo 3x, (DTFPS) post around post stitch of row 5, ch 4, repeat from *, end ch 3, yo 2x, post around dc of row 3, ch 1, turn.

Repeat rows 6 and 7 until piece is 15" long, ending with row 7. Fasten off.
 

Finishing:

1. Pour a bit of paint on the plastic plate, and using the foam brush, paint the wooden dowel. Let dry, then use the Clear Cote and spray on it, set aside to dry.

2. Sew one bell between each shell and at each end at bottom of door hanging.

3. Weave the wooden dowel in and out of the base of the shells on row 2 at the top of the door hanging.

4. Place one bunch of pinecones at each end of door hanging, fasten it in place on the dowel.

5. Take the red wired ribbon and tie a bow at the base of the middle shell on row 3 at the center of the door hanging.

6. Cut the green ribbon into thirds and glue on center of red bow.

7. Fold the beading half, and glue in place on top of the green ribbon.

8. Pull the main stems off the poinsettias, leaving them group together and glue them on top of the beading.

For Hanger,

Using the G hook, chain 300 fasten off, now using the N hook, and the chain you just made, make another chain, fasten off.

Tassels

Tape the two pieces of heavy cardboard together with masking tape, and wrap the yarn around the length of cardboard 75 times, cut yarn. Cut two pieces of yarn 10 inches long, and tie at top of tassel, (do not cut this yarn at top of tassel, you'll need it to tie it to the chain) remove tassel from cardboard. Cut two more 10 inches of yarn and wrap about 1 1/2 inches down from the top of the tassel, tie, and pull threads in inside of tassel. Cut bottom of tassel even, and tie one tassel to each end of chain, work threads into tassel or chain. Make second tassel. Slip last chain closest to tassel on each side of dowel for hanging.

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