Lime Green Scenery: A Crochet Blog

Mini Chapstick Holder

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:02:14 +0000

Materials:
Tiny amount worsted weight yarn
size F hook
yarn needle
one of those clip things to clip to belt loop

PATTERN:
1)ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook
2)In BLO, sc around
3-5) sc around
6)ss in next st, ch 10, ss in same st,FO

Sew in the ends. Attach clip-thing to loop and you are good to go!

Orange Cell Phone Charm

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:00:51 +0000

Materials
Small amounts of worsted weight yarn in:

orange
green
black

Size F hook
Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

*All of orange is worked right-side out. DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS!!!*

Instructions
ORANGE
Rnd 1) With orange, ch 2. 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook~5 sc
Rnd 2) 2 sc in each sc around~10 sc
Rnds 3-4) sc in each sc around~10 sc
STUFF
Rnd 5) sc dec around~5 sc
FO, weave in the ends.
LEAF
Row 1) With green, ch 4. Hdc in 2nd ch from hook. Dc in next, then treble crochet in the last ch. FO, leaving a 4″ tail for sewing.
ASSEMBLY
~With the 4″ tail, sew leaf to top of orange, (see picture for placement, if needed)
~With 12″ of black yarn, sew on eyes and mouth. With the rest of your yarn, pull up to top of head. Make a loop. As you come down, tie a knot (or 3) at the base of your loop. Pull the rest of the yarn through the top of the head, and out the bottom. Cut yarn.

Daisy Bookmark

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:59:59 +0000

Materials:
Small amount worsted weight yarn, or any yarn you like
Size I hook, or any hook you like
Scissors
Tapestry needle

Instructions:

1.)Chain 4, slip stitch to make a ring.
2.)Chain 6, sc into ring
3.)Repeat this step 4 more times
4.)Slip stitch into first chain of first petal to join
5.)Chain 35, Fasten off.

Weave in the ends.

Awesome Flower Choker

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:59:02 +0000

Materials:
Small amount of worsted weight cotton yarn (like Lily’s Sugar N’ Cream)
Size I hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Instructions:
1.) Ch 4, slip stitch into first chain made
2.) chain 6, slip stitch into ring
3.) Repeat step 2. 4 more times
4.) Chain 20, and fasten off, leaving a 5” tail

1.) Leaving a 5” tail, chain 20, and slip stitch into the ring. There should be 3 petals above the straps, and2 below. Fasten off. Weave in the ends THAT ARE TOUCHING THE FLOWER.

Finally, tie the necklace around your neck. Because there is extra yarn, the necklace will fit about any neck.

Skinny Scarf/Belt

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:57:57 +0000

Materials
Small amount worsted weight yarn in color of your choice
Size F crochet hook
Tapestry Needle

Instructions
1) Chain as many as it takes to go around your waist, then add 24″ more of chains. Then chain 2.
2) Double crochet in 3rd chain from hook, and in each ch across. Fasten off, and weave in the ends.

Optional:
*Add fringe to each end of the scarf/belt.
*Use different fibers, such as fun fur, to customize your scarf/belt!

Party Girl

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:56:52 +0000

Materials
Worsted Weight yarn in:
*Skin color
*Shoe color
*Hair color
*Sock or stocking color (optional)
Worsted Weight Cotton yarn in:
*Dress color
Size E (3.50 mm) hook
Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Doll eyes (or you can embroider the eyes)
Ribbon, Yarn, Puffy Paint…something to decorate the doll’s dress with!

*All of doll is worked right side out. Do not chain 1 or join rounds unless otherwise indicated.*

Head and Body
Head and Body:
1) With skin color, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12)
3) *sc in 1st st, 2 sc in next st* around, join w/ a sl st (18)
4) In BLO, sc in each sc around, sl st (18)
5-7) sc in each sc around (18)

*If using plastic doll eyes, please place them between rounds 4 and 5*

8 ) *sc in 1st st, sc dec over next 2 sts* around (12)

STUFF

9) *dec* around (6)

STUFF A BIT MORE

10) *2 sc in next st* around (12)
11-16) sc in each st around (12)

STUFF

17.) *dec* around (6)

STUFF A BIT MORE, Fasten Off, and Weave in the Ends.

(If the neck seems to big, wrap a piece of skin colored yarn tightly around the neck 2 or 3 times. Tie a knot and weave in the ends.)

Hair
1) With hair color, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6)
2-4) sc in each st around (6)
5) 2 sc in each around (12)
6) Repeat round 5 (24)
7) sc in each sc around (24)
8 ) dc in first 7 sc’s, sc in next 16. Sl st in the last st (24) Fasten off, leaving a LONG tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2)
1) With skin color, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)
2-7) sc in each sc around (5)
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2)
1) With shoe color, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)
2-3) sc in each sc around, changing to skincolor in last step of last sc (5)
4-12) Sc in each sc around. (5) Sl st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

(For socks, do round 4 in sock color. For stockings, do rounds 4-12 in stocking color,)

Dress
*The dress is crocheted onto the doll. This means that when doing the first sl st of round 1, you will have the chains AROUND THE DOLL’S CHEST.*
DRESS
1) Ch 15, sl st in 1st ch made. (15)
2) In BLO, sc around. (15)
3-8 ) sc in both loops around. (15)
9) *5 dc in next st, sl st in next st* around. (42)
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
STRAPS (Make 2)
(Join yarn in front of the dress where you want the strap to be)
1. Ch 6, sl st in st at back of dress. (6) Turn
2. In BLO, *2 hdc in 1st st, sl st in the next st* across. (9) Fasten off, weave in the ends.

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Assembly
1) Embroider mouth, eyebrows, nose, and eyes if you are not using doll eyes
2) Sew on arms to doll.
3) Sew on legs to doll.
4) Decorate the dress with ribbons, puffy paint, embroidery, whatever you like!
5) Sew on hair, using pictures below as a guide.
*For the bun: add a little bit of stuffing in the bun. With a long piece of yarn in dress color, tie a tight knot at back of bun. Bring yarn to front of bun, cross the strings over each other, come to the back of the bun again and tie 2 more knots. Finally, tie a bow with the rest of the yarn and trim the ends so that they are both even.*
*Sewing to head: Have the 7 double crochets in the front of the head. These will act like bangs. The hair should be slanted, so that all of the front loops (from round 4 of the head) are covered. Stitch to head, and weave in the ends when done.

Itty Bitty Hamster

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:54:29 +0000

Materials List

Size 10 crochet thread in:
· light brown (or tan)
· off white (or just white)
· pink
· green
Size 7 (1.65mm) hook
Small amount of stuffing
Black puffy paint
Sewing needle
Scissors

Finished Size

About the size of a penny or small coin

Gauge

No gauge

Notes

*BODY IS WORKED IN CONTINUOUS ROUNDS, AND WORKED RIGHT SIDE OUT!!! DO NOT JOIN AT ENDS OF ROUNDS!!!*

Stitches Used:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
dec: derease

The Pattern

BODY
1) With light brown, ch 2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~6 sc
2) 2 sc in each sc around~12 sc
3-8) sc in each sc around~12 sc
9) sc dec around~6 sc
Fasten off, and weave in the ends

STOMACH
1) With off white, ch 4. Sc in 2nd chain from hook, and in next 2 ch,
turn ~3 sc
2-3) Ch 1, sc across, turn~3 sc
4) Ch 1, dec, 1 sc~2 sc
Fasten Off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

PEA
1) With green, ch 2. 3 sc in 2nd chain from hook~3 sc
2) Sc around~3 sc
3) Dec. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ARMS (Make 2)
1) With pink, ch 3. Sl st in 2nd chain from hook, and in next chain. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

LEGS (Make 2)
With pink, ch 4. Sl st in 2nd chain from hook, and in next 2 chains. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

TAIL
With pink, sl st into the back of the hamster’s butt. Ch 4, sl st into butt. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

EARS (Make 2)
With pink, go into a stitch at top of head. Sl st, and then do 4 sc into that stitch. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

ASSEMBLY
1. Sew stomach onto body.
2. Sew feet to bottom of body, leaving the edge of foot sticking out.
3. Sew pea onto stomach.
4. Sew arms next to pea, so that it looks like your hamster is holding it.
5. Using puffy paint, make 2 small dots for eyes, and let them dry.

Butters the Squirrel

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:53:42 +0000

Materials List

Worsted weight yarn in squirrel color and black (I USED RED HEART SOFT)
Size G (4.00mm) hook
Animal Eyes–you can also embroider them
Stuffing
Yarn Needle

Finished Size

About 9″ tall

Gauge

Keep stitches tight so that stuffing doesn’t show through.

Notes

*All is worked right side out. You may want to use a smaller hook, which will make the stitches tighter.*

Key:
ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
fo: fasten off

The Pattern

Head
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2. *inc*~ 12
3. *Sc in 1st st, inc in the next* around~ 18
4. Sc in first 2 sts, inc in next* around~ 24
5. *Sc in first 3 sts, inc in next* around~ 30
6-9. Sc around~ 30
10. *Sc in first 4 sts, inc in next* around~ 36
11-13. Sc around~ 36
14. *Sc in first 4 sts, dec* around~ 30
15. *dec* around~ 15
16. *sc in first st, dec* around~ 10
17. *dec* around~ 5
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2. *inc* around~ 12
3-7. Sc around~ 12
Sl st, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Body
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2. *inc*~ 12
3. *Sc in 1st st, inc in the next* around~ 18
4. *Sc in first 2 sts, inc in next* around~ 24
5. *Sc in first 3 sts, inc in next* around~ 30
6. *Sc in first 4 sts, inc in next* around~ 36
7-12. Sc around~ 36
13. *Sc in first 4 sts, dec over next 2* around~ 30
14. Sc around~ 30
15. *Sc in first 3 sts, dec over next 2* around~ 24
16. *Sc in first 2 sts, dec over next 2* around~ 18
17. *Sc in first st, dec over next 2* around~ 12
18-21. Sc around~ 12
Fasten off, weave in the end.

Arms (Make 2)
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2-8. Sc in each sc around~ 6
(The arms have a total of 42 sts around)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2-9. Sc in each sc around~ 6
(The legs have a total of 48 sts around)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail
1. Ch 7. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in next 4 sts; 3 sc in last, turning to the underside of the ch; sc in last 5~ 13
2-23. 1 hdc in each st around~ 13
Make sure to stuff along the way! Leave 1-2” un-stuffed-this will be sewn to the body.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly
Using the pictures as a guide, sew ears to head. Sew head to body. Add on arms and feet to appropriate areas. Looking at picture, sew tail to body.
SPECIAL TAIL NOTES: Sew the smallest amount of the top of the tail down, so it looks like it is curling down. Sew that part to the head w/ only one or two sts. The un-stuffed part will be sewn to bottom/back of body.

NOTE: You can make this squirrel any way you want!!! The ears could be made longer, tail bigger, eyes larger, ect. Feel free to be creative!

The Mighty Ferocious Dragon

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:52:33 +0000

Materials List

Soft worsted weight yarn in dragon color and alternating color
Size D (3-3.25mm) hook
Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Animal Eyes (optional)

Finished Size

About 4″ LONG, 1 1/2″ TALL

Gauge

Keep stitches tight so that stuffing doesn’t show through.

Notes

*This pattern has not been tested!*
*All is worked right side out. Please look at the notes on bottom of page BEFORE starting your dragon.*

Key:
ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
fo: fasten off

The Pattern

Head & Body
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2. In BLO, sc around~ 6
3. Sc around~ 6
4. (Hdc, dc) in first st, (dc, hdc) in next, sc in last 4 sts~ 8
5. 1 sc, *ch2, sc in 2nd ch from hook*, 1 sc, **, sc in next 2, dec, dec~ 6
6. 1 sc, *going behind the ear, sl st*,**, sc in last 3 sts~ 6

STUFF HEAD!!!
7-9. Sc around~ 6
10. *inc* around~ 12
11. *sc in first st, inc* around~ 18
12-15. Sc around~ 18
16.*sc in first st, dec* around~ 12
17. *dec* around~ 6
18-25. Sc around~ 6
26. Sc 1, dec, sc 1, dec, dec
Yes, this goes into the next round!
Fasten off, weave in the ends.

Wings (Make 2)
1. Leaving a long tail, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Turn~ 9
2. Ch 1, sc in next 7. Turn~ 7
3. Ch 1, sc across. Turn~ 7
4. Ch 1, sc in next 5.
Fasten off, weaving in the shorter tail.

Spine
With alternating color, attach to the end of the tail. Do *1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc* across until you reach the head. Fasten off, weave in the ends.

Feet (Make 4)
1. Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook~ 6
2. Sc in first 2, inc, sc in next 2, inc~ 8
3-4. Sc around~ 8
5. Sc in first 2, dec, sc in next 2, dec~ 6
6. Sc around~ 6
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY
Sew on dragon wings, leaving a space in between. Next, crochet on the spine. Finally, sew on all of the feet.

NOTES:
*I just stuck my animal eyes (without the backings) in, because I’m not giving it to a child. I recommend embroidering on the eyes if giving the dragon to a small child. Otherwise, stick `em in!
*If you think that the tail is too short, go ahead and make it longer! Decorate this baby any way you like!

Weiner Puppy

pandadoo — Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:51:44 +0000

Materials List

Worsted weight yarn in
`Brown or tan
`Collar color
`Tag Color (For Collar)
Size E (3.50 mm) crochet hook
Stuffing
Animal Eyes (or you can embroider them)
Tapestry Needle

Finished Size

About 4 or 5″ long, 2″ high

Gauge

Keep stitches tight so that stuffing doesn’t show through stitches.

Notes

*All of pattern is worked right-side out. Do not join or ch 1 at ends of rounds unless otherwise indicated!*

If using animal eyes, place them between rounds 5 & 6*

Key:
ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
inc: increase
dec: decrease
FO: fasten off

The Pattern

Head:
1) Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12)
3) *2 sc in 1st st, 1 sc in next st* around (18)
4) *2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 2 sts* around (24)
5-8) sc in each sc around
9) *sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts* around (18)
10) *sc dec over the next 2 sts, sc in next st* around (12)
STUFF
11) sc in the next 12, sl st. (12) Ch 1, turn
12) sc in the next 4, ch 1, turn (4)
13-14) sc in each st across, ch 1, turn (4)
15) 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn (6)
16) sc in each st across. (6) Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body:
1) Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (12)
3) *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* around (18)
4–20) sc in each sc around (18)
STUFF
21) *sc dec* around (9)
22) repeat round 21, sc in last st (5)
Sl st in next st, fasten off, weave in the ends.

SEW HEAD ON BODY WITH NECK COVERING ROUND 22.
Snout
1)Ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook (5)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (10)
3) Sc in each sc around (10)
4) *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st* 2 times (12)
5-6) Sc in each sc around (12)
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 4):
1) Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6)
2-6) sc in each sc around (6)
Sl st in next st, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Stuff each leg firmly.
Ears (Make 2):
1) Ch 2, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (4)
2) 2 sc in each sc around (8)
3) Repeat round 2 (16)
4-5) Sc in each sc around. Sl st in next st, fasten off, leaving a LONG tail for sewing.
Tail:
Ch 10. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, and in next ch. Sc in last 7 sts. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Collar:
With collar color, ch 15. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tag
Join tag color on the underside of the middle chain of collar. (About the 7th or 8th st) Ch 4, and sl st in same st. Fasten off, weave in the ends.
Assembly
1)Sew 2 legs onto front of dog, and 2 legs onto back of dog. Use pictures to help with placement.
2) Press ear flat, and sew up the opening. Sew ears on both sides of head, making sure the ‘pointy’ part of the ear is facing towards the dogs’ bottom. The ears should be a little bit tacked down, so they don’t look they are wings on his head.
3) Sew snout to front of puppy’s face, using pictures if needed. *When sewing on snout, every couple of sts, put needle between 2 sts at a time…kind of like decreasing. Then sew on his nose with black or dark brown yarn.
4) Sew tail to puppy’s bottom. The pointy end of the tail should be pointing towards the head.
5) Wrap collar around dog’s neck. Sew ends together.
6) Embroider on eyes, if not using doll eyes.