Crochet Barbie Cross Over Body Bag

Use leftover scrap yarn probably around 10 – 30 yards depending upon type of yarn and size of hook used. In my finished design, I used a Size C (2.75mm) hook and a Fine category (2) cotton yarn. DIRECTIONS: Chain 13 Make 2 single crochets (sc) in 2nd chain from hook. Continue by making 10 sc. In last chain make 2 sc in that stitch Continuing around make 10 sc down the back side of your starting chain. Slip stitch (sl st) join in last chain.

Chain 1 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc stitches. 10 sc 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc stitches 10 sc Sl st join in chain 1

Chain 1 1 sc in each stitch around back loop only (blo) for 29 stitches Sl st join in chain 1 Chain 2 29 half double crochets (hdc) in front loop only (flo). Sl st join in top of chain 2 Sl st into 1 hdc and chain 3 29 double crochets (dc) in blo. Sl st join in top of chain 3 Chain 2 1 hdc crochet in next stitch in flo *crochet 2 half double crochets together (2hdctog) in flo 1 hdc in next stitch 1 hdc in next stitch crochet 2hdctog – repeat from * around ending round with 2 hdc in last stitch. Sl st join into top of chain 2 Chain 1 and sc in same stitch *Crochet 2sctog, next stitch 1 sc, 2sctog, 1 sc – repeat from * around ending with 1 sc Sl st join in sc Crochet 30 chains or as many as you would like, smaller chain (15 chains) for a handbag or more chains for a cross body tote (45 chains). Remove hook and insert into 8th or 9th stitch from beginning from outside edge of bag and pull loop through. Slip hook through back loop of same stitch and last chain of strap (3 loops on hook) yarn over (y0) and pull through all three loops. Crochet along chain making sc heading back to beginning side. Remove hook and from the outside of purse, insert hook through same loop and pull through, yo and pull through all loops on hook.

Continue around top edge of purse making 16 slip stitches and fasten off. Decorate with a button, flower or just leave as is 🙂 As always, I ask that you DO NOT SELL this pattern or claim it as your own. I have no problems with you selling items made from this pattern but would be very grateful if you would please acknowledge my website www.stitch4ever.com as the creator of this pattern. Thank you and as always:

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DIY Yarn Holder

Mar14

Found this idea on Pinterest and revamped it to fit my space and the yarn that I wanted it to hold. This was a really quick project to complete and I love it. Filled a relatively useless space to store tons of yarn and it is very easy to see the color I want at a glance.

I purchased 4″ diameter PVC pipes and cut them into 11″ long tubes. Sanded the edges smooth and glued them together using PVC contact cement/glue. Was a little wobbly so I used a small L bracket/angle iron and attached to the inside of one tube and then attached to the wall. Try to find a stud in the wall to make it very secure. Then the fun began, stuffing the tubes with the acrylic yarns that I use. This idea is very versatile and can be designed in many ways to fit your space and store your goodies 🙂

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Valentine’s Day Heart – Updated Pattern

Jan18

Here’s another quick (a little different) version to my fun, little crocheted applique heart pattern.

My example here, I have used a size G crochet hook and some acrylic yarn.

With this pattern, I began by crocheting the “magic loop” and making 12 HDC.

Slip stitch in the 1st HDC to join your loop making a circle. You can pull a little bit on the magic loop tail but don’t pull it totally closed until you have completed your heart.

Make another slip stitch (SL) in the next HDC stitch. Chain 4 and crochet 2 treble crochets in that same space. In 3rd HDC ~~ crochet 3 treble crochets In 4th HDC ~~ crochet 1 half treble crochet then 1 double crochet In 5th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets In 6th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets

In 7th HDC ~~ crochet 1 half treble stitch, 1 treble stitch, 1 half treble stitch (this creates the bottom point of the heart) In 8th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets In 9th HDC ~~ crochet 2 double crochets In 10th HDC ~~ crochet 1 double crochet then 1 half treble crochet In 11th HDC ~~ crochet 3 treble crochets In 12th HDC ~~ crochet 2 treble crochets, chain 3 (this is one chain less than the beginning chain which will help create a better curve for the top of your heart), and 1 single crochet.

Cut your yarn and pull it all the way through the stitch leaving a yarn tail on the right side of your heart. Now flip your heart to the wrong side and slipping your hook through the very first slip stitch that you made, pull your yarn tail to the back.

Now you want to take the tail from your magic loop and pull that tight to your liking. Make a square knot with your two tails and weave in the ends.

What I love about this pattern is that it lends itself to almost any time of yarn and size hook. I hope you enjoy this pattern as much as I do and send some pictures of what you have done with your hearts 🙂

Please remember that this is my pattern not for your use to reproduce or redistribute in any way!! Crocheting your own hearts can be used in any way you want but it would be greatly appreciated if you could give me credit for the design ~ www.stitch4ever.com. Thanks so much 🙂

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Whoooooo Goes There??

Jun21

Wow, Summer is moving right along. Actually starting to make some stocking stuffers !!!

Crochet Owl Pouch

I did come across a really cute little owl pouch pattern, which I found at 1dogwoof.com. Here’s one of mine!! Makes up fast but best of all, I came across the best striping techniques for crochet to keep those stripes looking nice and even when you are joining. One of my favorite websites, PlanetJune has a couple of videos you can watch to see her striping techniques. I really like the invisible joining method as the outcome is fantastic. It also makes for a wonderful fastening off technique so that you have a continuous looking stitch edge.

If you are wanting to perfect your crochet striping, take a moment and check out these websites. I know you won’t be disappointed 🙂

HAPPY CREATING!!

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Nancy

Baby Blanket Finished

May5

Well I finally finished the baby blanket adding the Ultra Comfy fabric to the back. First time that I ever “quilted” a crochet project. I thought it came out very nice and will be perfect to use as a cover for the car carrier or a good, thick and soft blanket to lay the little guy on the floor so he can stretch or sleep to his heart’s content and when he is about 2, I can see him running around using it as a cape 🙂

Finished blanket on top of wrong side of blue backing.

This is where I folded over the edge of crochet to create binding

I’ve included some pictures on how I trimmed the backing fabric in the corners and did the machine stitching. I did use a regular sized zigzag stitch length and stitch width for the edging.

How I trimmed the edge of blue fabric and the corners.

Stitching

Also, something to keep in mind should you try this technique, I only pinned and sewed 2 sides at a time. Because the backing fabric was extremely soft and somewhat stretchy, I wanted to make sure that I got it smooth and somewhat taut to fit my crocheted blanket.

More stitching

This way I stitched 2 sides and relaid it on the floor and pinned the other 2 sides and finished my zigzag stitching. Once all the zigzag stitching was completed, I did make two stitching lines down the center of the blanket to hold both pieces together. I just divided my blanket into thirds and used a longer stitch length than normal but not as big as a basting stitch and sewed it all together. Also, I did change to blue thread in the bobbin to match the comfy fabric and continued using the white thread to match the top.

Completed blanket

Ready for shipping

Now it has been wrapped and shipped along with several different sized beanies and a pair of thumbless mittens!!

HAPPY CREATING!!

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