Skull Shape Free Pattern Halloween Decoration

Skull Shape Free Pattern
Halloween Decoration

An Original Design by Sandi Marshall

A crocheted Halloween decoration with a skull shaped center. The skull shape is attached to a granny square style background.

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Materials Used In The Example: 
Worsted weight yarn, in the following colors: 
Color A: White for skull 
Color B: Black for granny square behind skull shape 
Color C: Small amount of Orange, Purple or another contrasting color for the chain used for hanging the decoration 
Hook: US Size G crochet hook

Finished Size, when made with materials above:
Skull is 4 inches tall x 3 1/2 inches wide, at widest point
Background is 5 inches square, measured from side to side (or 6 1/2 inches wide when measured from corner to corner)

Gauge is not important for this project. The decoration is useful in any finished size.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
ea = each
rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sp = space
sl st = slip stitch

Starting Chain For Skull: Chain 3, join with a slip stitch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: ch 1, 8 sc in ring, sl st in first sc, to join.
Rnd 2 (loops): * ch 4, skip next sc, sl st in back loop of next sc **, repeat the directions between * and ** 3 more times. These loops will be used later to attach the background square to the skull shape.
Note: Keep the round 2 loops behind the round 3 stitches. You may want to fold the round 2 loops back and be careful not to accidentally crochet into the round 2 loops while doing round 3.
Rnd 3: Work in the front loops only for this entire round. ch 1, 2 sc in ea of first 3 sc, ch 5 (for eye hole), skip next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 5 (for nose), 2 sc in next sc, ch 5 (for other eye), skip next 2 sc, sl st in first sc of this round, to join.
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st just made, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) twice, 2 sc in next sc, 6 sc in ch-5 loop (eye), sc in ea of next 2 sc, 7 sc in next ch-5 loop (nose), sc in ea of next 2 sc, 6 sc in next ch-5 loop (other eye), sl st in first sc of this round, to join.
Rnd 5: ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st just made, sc in next sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in ea of next 2 sc) 4 times, dc in next sc, ch 2, sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 sc, sc in next sc, ch 2, dc in next sc, sc in ea of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in ea of next 2 sc, sl st in first sc of this round, to join.
Rnd 6: ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st just made, sc in ea of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in ea of next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in ea of next 4 sc, sl st in ea of next 5 sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, sl st in next sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sc in ea of next 2 sc, 4 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in ea of next 2 sc, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sl st in next sc, sc in ch-1 sp, sl st in ea of next 5 sc, sc in ea of next 2 sc, sl st in first sc of this round, to join.
Rnd 7: sl st in ea of next 16 sc, sl st in ea of next 5 sl st, sl st in ea of next 3 sc, (sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) 4 times, sc in ea of next 2 sc, sl st in ea of next 4 sc, sl st in ea of next 7 sl st.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Background Square Behind Skull:
Attach Color B (black yarn in the example) in any ch-4 loop on Rnd 2 of the skull shape. Have the right side of the skull facing you as you crochet the background square (so that the right side of the background square will face the same way as the right side of the skull shape).
Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-4 loop, * ch 2, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-4 loop **, repeat the directions between * and ** twice more, ch 2, sl st in first dc, to join.
Rnd 2 Note - Securing Skull In Place: (Optional) When you are crocheting any stitches of round 2 that would line up close to the skull edge, after wrapping the yarn over the hook in preparation to do that double crochet, insert the hook through a part of a stitch on the back of the skull (in such a way that the background color will not show through to the front of the skull). After drawing the background color yarn through the skull stitch, proceed with that double crochet for the background square. If you do this several times near the top of the skull head, it will help secure the skull head in place. If you don't wish to use this method to secure the skull, you can sew several stitches in the skull head later to secure the skull to the background. 
Rnd 2: sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp, * ch 2, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp **, repeat the directions between * and ** twice more, ch 2, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 3 dc, sl st in first dc, to join.
Rnd 3: sl st in ea of next 2 dc, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp, * ch 1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp **, repeat the directions between * and ** twice more, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 dc, sl st in first dc, to join.
Rnd 4: ch 1, sc in same dc as sl st just made, sc in ea of next 2 dc, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-3 corner sp, (sc in ea of next 3 dc, sc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, * sc in ea of next 3 dc, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch-3 corner sp, (sc in ea of next 3 dc, sc in ch-1 sp) 3 times, **, repeat directions between * and ** 2 more times, then sl st in first sc, to join. End off. Weave in ends.

Halloween Amigurumi Cat

Halloween Amigurumi Cat

This spooky little cat makes a cute holiday decoration, or even a toy for a little one.
This cat works out to be 4 inches tall (almost 4.5 with ears) in worsted weight yarn and size F hook.

Cat is worked in rounds. Make ears first!

EARS (make 2)
Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk, hdc in 3rd ch from hk. Fasten off. Stitch to head before filling.

CAT
Row 1:  Row 1:  ch 4, sl st to form loop  (6)
Row 2:  2 sc in each st   (12)
Row 3:  sc in each st around  (12)
Row 4:  1 sc, 2 sc in next st, repeat around  (18)
Row 5:  sc in each st around (18)
Row 6:  sc2tog, sc in next st, repeat around (12)
Row 7:  sc2tog, sc in next st, repeat around (8)
Stitch in eyes (and other features as desired), stuff the head
Row 8:  sc2tog 3 more times (5)
Row 9:  2 sc in each st (10)
Row 10:  1 sc, 2sc in next st, repeat around (15)
Row 11:  sc in each st around (15)
Row 12:  2 sc, sc in next 2 sts, repeat around (18)
Row 13:  sc in each st around (18)
Row 14:  2 sc, sc in next 5 sts, repeat around (21)
Row 15:  sc in each st around (21)
Row 16:  2 sc, sc in next 6 sts, repeat around (24)
Row 17:  sc in each st around, BACKLOOP (24)
Row 18:  dc3tog around. fill body before doing last one.
Fasten off, use yarn to stitch remaining hole, and bring out the back and ch 12 to make tail.

Halloween Ghost Free Amigurumi Pattern by Susan Burkhart

You have permission to sell items you create with this pattern, provided the item is made entirely by you, and you give me credit as the designer. You do not have permission to modify this pattern, sell it, or publish it in any format.
Supplies:
size F crochet hook
small amount white worsted weight yarn
scrap amount black DMC perle cotton size 5 for features
polyester fiberfill stuffing
3” square or circle plastic canvas
yarn needle
Abbreviations
Rnd: round
ch: chain
st: stitch
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
sc dec: single crochet decrease (sometimes denoted as sc2tog). Insert hook in next sc. Bring up a loop. Insert hook in next sc. Bring up another loop. Yarn over hook and bring through all loops on hook. Alternately, substitute an invisible decrease (invdec) if desired.
Numbers enclosed in parentheses indicate the number of stitches at the end of the round or row.
Directions enclosed in * * indicate instructions which are to be worked the specified number of times.
Note: This pattern is worked in a continuous spiral. Please mark the end of each round with a paper clip or contrasting colored thread. Do not join each round with a slip stitch.

Head and Body -starting at Head:
using white yarn
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook (6 sc)
Alternately, substitute a magic ring with 6 sc.
Rnd 2: starting in the 1st sc of Rnd 1, *2 sc in next st* 6 times (12 sc)
Rnd 3: sc in each st around (12 sc)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (18 sc)
Rnd 5: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 6 - 9: sc in each st around (24 sc)
Rnd 10: *sc dec, sc in next 2 st* 6 times (18 sc)
Rnd 11: sc in each st around (18 sc)
Rnd 12: *sc in next st, sc dec* 6 times (12 sc)
Rnd 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (18 sc)
Rnd 14: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 15: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 st* 3 times (27 sc)
Rnd 16: sc in each st around (27 sc)
Rnd 17: sc in next 4 st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 8 st* 2 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st (30 sc)
Rnd 18-19: sc in each st around (30 sc)
Rnd 20: sc in next 7 st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 st* 2 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st (33 sc

Rnd 21-22: sc in each st around (33 sc)
Rnd 23: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 10 st* 3 times (36 sc)
Rnd 24-25: sc in each st around (36 sc)
Rnd 26: sc in next 5 st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 st* 2 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 st (39 sc)
Rnd 27-28: sc in each st around (39 sc)
Fasten off.
Base:
using white yarn
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 6 sc in second ch from hook (6 sc)
Alternately, substitute a magic ring with 6 sc.
Rnd 2: starting in the 1st sc of Rnd 1, *2 sc in next st* 6 times (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* 6 times (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st* 6 times (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st* 6 times (30 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next 3 st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st* 5 times, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st (36 sc)
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 11 st* 3 times (39 sc)
Fasten off leaving enough yarn to sew base onto body. Cut a circle out of the plastic canvas slightly smaller than the base. Stuff head and body. Place plastic canvas circle on wrong side of base. Sew base onto body with plastic canvas and wrong side on the inside of ghost.
Arms (make 2):
using white yarn
Rnd 1: ch 2, work 4 sc in second ch from hook (4 sc)
Alternately, substitute a magic ring with 4 sc.
Rnd 2: sc in each st around (4 sc)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st* 2 times (6 sc)
Rnd 4: sc in each st around (6 sc)
Rnd 5: 2 sc in each of next 2 st, sc in next 4 st (8 sc)
Rnd 6: sc in next st, 2 sc in each of next 2 st, sc in next st, 2 sc dec (8 sc)
Rnd 7: sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st, sc dec (8 sc)
Rnd 8: sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st (9 sc)
Rnd 9: sc in next 4 st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st (10 sc)
Rnd 10: 2 sc in each of next 2 st, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc dec, sc in next 2 st (10 sc)
Rnd 11: sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st, sc dec, sc in next 3 st (10 sc)
Fasten off leaving enough yarn to sew arm onto body. Stuff arms. Refer to photo to place and shape arms.
Embroider features as desired.

Caged Flower by JLyn Spencer

Materials: Worsted weight yarn, H hook.
Stitches Used: Double Crochet (DC), Half Double
Crochet (HDC).
Pattern Notes: Pattern Uses American Terms
In round 6, depending on how tight you crochet,
you may want to make sure to draw up a longer
loop in the DC stitches. Or switch to a TR instead of
DC if the stitch isn’t tall enough for your taste.
Begin Pattern
With Color A, chain 4, join to form a loop.
Round 1: CH2 (counts as 1st HDC), 7HDC in loop.
Join with slip stitch to top of first chain 2.
Round 2: CH3, * slip stitch in next HDC, CH3.
Repeat from * around. Join with Slip Stitch to
bottom of beginning CH3. (8 CH3 spaces).
Round 3: Slip stitch into first CH3 space. * CH4,
Slip stitch into next CH3 space. Repeat from *
around. Join with Slip stitch to first Slip Stitch. Fasten
off. (8 CH4 spaces)
Round 4: Join color B in any CH4 space. Ch3
(counts as 1st DC), (2DC, CH2, 3DC) in same space
(corner made). *3DC in next CH4 space. (3DC, CH2,
3DC) in next CH4 space. Repeat from * around. Join
with slip stitch to top of beginning CH3. Fasten off.
Round 5: Join color C in any CH2 corner space,
CH3 (counts as 1st DC), (1DC, CH3, 2DC) in same
corner space, *CH1. (skip next DC, 1DC in next DC,
CH1) 4 times. (2DC, CH3, 2DC) in corner. Repeat
from * 2 more times. (skip next DC, 1DC in next
DC, CH1) 4 times. Join with slip stitch in top of
beginning CH3. Fasten off. (5 CH1 spaces per side)
Round 6: Join color B in any CH3 corner space,
CH2 (counts as 1st HDC), (HDC, CH2, 2HDC) in
same space. *Skip next DC. (HDC in next DC, DC
in skipped DC from round 5) 5 times, HDC in next
DC, Skip next DC, (2HDC, CH2, 2HDC) in corner.
Repeat from * 3 times. Skip next DC. (HDC in next
DC, DC in skipped DC from round 5) 5 times, HDC
in next DC. Skip next DC. Join with Slip stitch to top
of beginning CH2. Fasten off. (5 DC per side)
Round 7: Join color C in any CH2 corner space,
CH3 (counts as 1st DC), (DC, CH3, 2DC) in same
space. Work 1DC BETWEEN each stitch from round
6, and (2DC, CH3, 2DC) in each corner. Join with
slip stitch to top of beginning CH3. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Caged Flower
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Caged Flower, a pattern by J. All rights reserved.
You can use items made from this pattern in any project you like, just

Black Eyed Granny by Marta Chrzanowska

Hook 5.5
Worsted weight acrylic or cotton in black, orange and cream.

Round 1

With black, in adjustable ring: ch1 (doesn't count as hdc), 8 hdc, join in ring with sl st on top of first hdc, fasten off black [8hdc]

Round 2

Join orange in any hdc, ch4 (counts as tr), 2 tr in same st, 3tr in each hdc around, join with sl st on top of beg ch, fasten off orange [8 - 3tr groups]

Round 3

Join cream in any chainless sp between petals, ch 3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp
*ch1, 3dc in next sp between petals, ch3 for corner, 3dc in next sp between petals* 3 times, ch1, 3dc in next sp between petals, ch 1, dc on top of beg ch [ 8 - 3dc groups, 4 ch1 sps, 3 ch3 corner sps, 1(ch1, dc) corner sp]

Round 4

ch3 (counts as dc), 2 dc in same sp, *ch1, 3dc in next sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp, ch 3 for corner, 3dc in same sp* 3 times, ch1, 3dc in next sp, ch1, 3dc in next sp, ch1, dc on top of beg ch [12 - 3dc groups, 8 ch1 sps, 3 ch3 corner sps, 1 (ch1, dc) corner sp

Round 5 and up
Continue in a similar way, always making 3dc in each ch1 sp and (3dc , ch3, 3dc) for corners. Join rows by making (sc, dc on top of beg ch)

Last Round
 At the end of your last Round do not join by working (ch1, dc on top of beg ch), instead work: ch3, join by sl st on top of beg ch. Like here:

SNOW STAR

SNOW STAR:
Ch 6 with crochet hook size 2.5 mm/C/US 2 and 1 thread Cotton Viscose and form a ring with 1 sl st in first ch.

ROUND 1: ch 1, 12 sc in ring, finish with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round. 

ROUND 2: ch 1, 1 sc in first sc, * 6 ch, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc (= 1 star loop),* repeat from *-* a total of 5 times and finish with 6 ch and 1 sl st in sc from beg of round (= 6 star loops).

ROUND 3: ch 1, round star loops crochet as follows: * 2 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and 2 sc *, repeat from *-* a total of 5 times. 
Round the last star loop crochet as follows: 2 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc, 20 ch, 1 sc, 3 ch, 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and 2 sc, finish with 1 sl st in ch from beg of round. 
Cut and fasten thread. 

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Candy Cane Christmas Potholder

Crochet Hook:

H / 8 / 5.0 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge.

For Weaving in Ends: Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• sl st = slip stitch
• st(s) = stitch(es)

Finished Size:

Each potholder measures approximately 7 inches square, not including the hanging loop. The hanging loop measures about 1.5 inches.

Gauge:

7.5 stitches and 7.5 rows = 2 inches.

Gauge isn't too critical for success with this project; you'll be able to use your potholder even if it turns out a few inches larger or smaller than my sample potholder. However, it is still a good idea to check your gauge; if your gauge is drastically different, you'll want to switch crochet hooks.

Design Notes:

One square on the chart = 1 sc st.

When working the charted design, you'll have one active color and one inactive color. Crochet overtop of your inactive color; hold it horizontally, so that it is parallel to the last row you worked. When you form your next stitch, the inactive color will be hiding inside of the stitch. If you aren't already familiar with this technique, known as "tapestry crochet," you may wish to visit my tapestry crochet tutorial for more details. If you've never tried tapestry crochet before, I recommend starting off with an easier pattern before you work this potholder; this checkerboard is a good choice.

Color Changes:

See this tutorial for how to change colors in single crochet stitch.

Potholder Instructions:

Using color B, ch 26. sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Begin working the red and white diagonal stripes chart.

Starting with row 2, work through both loops of the stitches in the previous row.

When you've completed the chart, do not end off.

Potholder Edging:

Outside Round: Working in color B, ch 12 to form the hanging loop. Secure the hanging loop to the corner of the potholder with a sl st. Then crochet evenly spaced sl sts all the way around the potholder.

Cut the yarn, leaving a tail of yarn at least 6 inches long for weaving in. Then, remove your hook, and insert it from back to front through the next sl st. Grab the active loop and pull it through the stitch so that it will be on the back of the work. Then end off.

Weave in the ends carefully using a tapestry needle. Your work will be visible on the back of the potholder, so be as neat as you can.

Measures 7-1/2" x 7-1/2"

The following pattern is my original design.
Please only copy or print this pattern for personal use.
Please contact me if you find any errors.

MATERIALS:

Red Heart Super Saver-4ply worsted weight (White & Green)

Abbreviations for colors:
     White (MC) - less than 1 oz
     Green (CC) - less than 1/2 oz

Hook Size G

Stitches: ch, sc, sl st.

Pattern specifies how many single crochet stitches to work for each color.

Difficulty:  MEDIUM

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R1: With MC, ch29. Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. Sc in ea rem ch. (28sc)

R2: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R3: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R4: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R5: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R6: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R7: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R8: Ch1, turn. 4MC, 20CC, 4MC.

R9: Ch1, turn. 4MC, 20CC, 4MC.

R10: Ch1, turn. 5MC, 18CC, 5MC.

R11: Ch1, turn. 5MC, 18CC, 5MC.

R12: Ch1, turn. 6MC, 16CC, 6MC.

R13: Ch1, turn. 6MC, 16CC, 6MC.

R14: Ch1, turn. 7MC, 14CC, 7MC.

R15: Ch1, turn. 7MC, 14CC, 7MC.

R16: Ch1, turn. 8MC, 12CC, 8MC.

R17: Ch1, turn. 8MC, 12CC, 8MC.

R18: Ch1, turn. 9MC, 10CC, 9MC.

R19: Ch1, turn. 9MC, 10CC, 9MC.

R20: Ch1, turn. 10MC, 8CC, 10MC.

R21: Ch1, turn. 10MC, 8CC, 10MC.

R22: Ch1, turn. 11MC, 6CC, 11MC.

R23: Ch1, turn. 11MC, 6CC, 11MC.

R24: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R25: Ch1, turn. 12MC, 4CC, 12MC.

R26: Ch1, turn. 13MC, 2CC, 13MC.

R27: Ch1, turn. 13MC, 2CC, 13MC.

R28: Ch1, turn. 28MC.

Do Not Fasten off.

BORDER: With MC, Ch1, turn.
Sc in ea sc and in ea row end, placing 3sc in ea corner.
Join with sl st.

Fasten off.

PATTERN: 
See diagram M.1 for bag and M.2 for cellphone pocket.
BOBBLE EDGE (applies to bag): Crochet with 1 thread Cotton Viscose of each color + 2 threads Glitter as follows: 1 sc in first sc, * 3 ch, / crochet 1 tr in same sc but wait with last pull through, repeat from / - a total of 4 times = 3 ch + 4 tr in same sc, make 1 YO and pull thread through all 5 loops on hook, skip approx 1-1.5 cm / 3/8''-½'', crochet 2 sc *, repeat from *-* along the flap at front but finish with only 1 sc. 
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BAG: 
Crochet 16 loose ch (includes 1 ch to turn with) with 1 thread Cotton Viscose of each color + 2 threads Glitter with crochet hook size 4 mm / G/6. 
Continue as follows: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 14 ch = 15 sc. Turn piece with 2 ch, crochet 2 sc in first sc, then 1 sc in each sc, and finish with 2 sc in the last sc = 17 sc. Continue like this, i.e. turn with 2 ch, 2 sc in the first and the last sc on row and 1 sc in each sc across the row, until there are 39 sc on row. AT THE SAME TIME on 5th row (= RS) crochet M.1 on the middle 13 sts. After 1 repeat of M.1 continue with 1 sc in each st. When inc each side are complete turn each row with 1 ch. 
REMEMBER THE CROCHET GAUGE! 
When piece measures 23 cm / 9'' from beg insert a marker, continue until piece measures approx 36 cm / 14 1/4'', cut the thread. 

ASSEMBLY:
Fold bag by marker and crochet tog with 2 threads Cotton Viscose with sc through both layers at the sides. Crochet BOBBLE EDGE - see above – along flap at front. 
We have used a pearl necklace as strap. 

Crochet hook Conversion chart
European metric	UK size	US size
2 mm	14	B/1
2.25 mm	13	-
2.5 mm	12	C/2
3 mm	11	-
3.25 mm	10	D/3
3.5 mm	9	E/4
4 mm	8	G/6
4.5 mm	7	7
5 mm	6	H/8
5.5 mm	5	I/9
6 mm	4	J/10
6.5 mm	3	K/10½
7 mm	2	-
8 mm	0	L/11
9 mm	00	M/13
10 mm	000	N/15
12 mm	-	O/16
15 mm	-	P/19
16 mm	-	Q
17 1/2 mm	-	R
19 mm	-	S/35

Easter Cross Appliqué

Pattern #FP220

Original Design By: Maggie Weldon

Skill Level: Easy Skill
Size: Cross – about 4½” tall
Materials: Sport Weight Yarn
Small amounts of the following: White (W); Turquoise (T)
Additional Materials: Yarn needle; Hot/Craft Glue
Crochet Hook: Size F-5 (3.75 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: 9 sts = 2 inches; 5 rows = 2 inches

Abbreviations

beg	beginning	rep	repeat
ch	chain	rnd	round
CC	contrasting color	sc	single crochet(s)
dc	double crochet	sl st(s)	slip stitch(es)
hdc	half double crochet	sp(s)	space(s)
lp(s)	loop(s)	st(s)	stitch(es)
MC	main color	tr	treble crochet
rem	remaining	yo	yarn over

JOINING WITH SCWhen instructed to join with sc, begin with sl knot on hook, insert hook in st or sp indicated, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through both loops on hook.

Special Stitches
French Knot: Bring threaded needle up from wrong to right side of work at A. Wrap yarn twice around needle. Tighten the twists and insert needle again at A. Pull needle with firm even pressure until the yarn slides through the wrapped yarn, making a knot that lies on the right side as shown below.

Horizontal Bar

Row 1: (Right Side) Starting at long edge, with W, ch 15, sc in 2^nd ch from hook, (sc in next ch) across. (14 sc) Finish off and weave in ends.

Vertical Bar – Top

Row 1: With right side facing, join W with sl st to 7^th sc of Horizontal Bar, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next sc (8^th sc of Horizontal Bar).(2 sc) Leave remaining sts unworked.
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. At the end of Row 5, Finish off and weave in ends.

Vertical Bar – Bottom

Row 1: With right side facing, working in bottom of foundation ch, join W with sl st to 7^th ch (opposite 2^nd sc of Top Bar), ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next ch (opposite 1^st sc). (2 sc) Leave remaining sts unworked.
Rows 2-11: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. At the end of Row 11, DO NOT FINISH OFF.
Edging: With right side facing, working around outside edge of cross, * ch 2, sl st in 2^nd ch from hook (picot), skip next row (or st), sl st in next row (or st); rep from * around; join. Finish off and weave in ends.

FLOWER

Starting at center, with T, ch 1 (center chain), (ch 4, sl st in center ch) 5 times. Finish off leaving long end.

Finishing USE PHOTO AS A GUIDE
- Using long end, sew Flower to center of Cross. With W, embroider a French Knot in center of Flower.

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Christmas Flower Dishcloth       

Original Design By: Carol Showers

Copyright 2011 Maggie Weldon

Skill: Easy
Size: About 8½” square.
Materials: Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn: Variegated – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m); Red – ½ oz, 25 yds (15 g, 23 m); Green – 1 oz, 50 yds (30 g, 46 m)(I Love This Cotton – Christmas Print, Red, Bright Green)
Crochet Hook: Size I-9 (5.50 mm)

Special Stitches:
Beginning Treble Cluster (beg tr-cl): * Yo twice, insert hook in next tr, yo, draw lp through, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice *; rep from * to * in next 4 tr, yo, draw through 6 lps on hook.
Treble Cluster (tr-cl): * Yo twice, insert hook in next tr, yo, draw lp through, [yo, draw through 2 lps on hook] twice *; rep from * to * in next 5 tr, yo, draw through 7 lps on hook.

DISHCLOTH:
Rnd 1: (Right Side) Starting at center, with Variegated, ch 8, sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 4 (counts as first tr now and throughout), 5 tr in ring, ch 3, [6 tr in ring, ch 3] 3 times; join with sl st to first tr. (24 tr and 4 ch-3 sps)
Rnd 2: Ch 4, beg tr-cl, ch 5, skip next ch, sl st in next ch, ch 5, skip next ch, [tr-cl, ch 5, skip next ch, sl st in next ch, ch 5] around; join with sl st to first cl. (4 clusters) Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 3: With right side facing, join Red with sl st to top of any cl, working over Rnd 2, (3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-3 sp on Rnd 1, [sl st in top of next cl (Rnd 2), working over Rnd 2, (3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr, ch 2, 3 tr, ch 1, 3 tr) in next ch-3 sp on Rnd 1] around; join with sl st to first sl st. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 4: With right side facing, join Variegated with sl st to any corner ch-2 sp, ch 4 (5 tr, ch 2, 6 tr) in same sp, skip next 6 tr, 6 tr in next sl st, [skip next 6 tr, (6 tr, ch 2, 6 tr) in next ch-2 sp, skip next 6 tr, 6 tr in next sl st] around, ending with skip last 6 tr; join with sl st to first tr. Finish off and weave in ends.
Rnd 5: With right side facing, join Green with sc to same st as joining, sc in next 5 tr, * 3 sc in corner ch-2 sp, [sc in next 6 tr, working over Rnd 4, dc in ch-1 sp of tr-group on Rnd 3] twice, sc in next 6 tr; rep from * around, omitting last 6 sc on final repeat; join with sl st to back loop of first sc.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, working in back loops only, dc in each st around, working 3 dc in center sc of each corner 3-sc group; join with sl st to first dc.Finish off and weave in ends.

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Circle in a Square Block

Instructions




© Carolyn Christmas




Block
Rnd 1: With color, ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form ring, ch 3 (counts as dc),
15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of ch-3. (16 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join. Fasten off.
(32)
Rnd 3: Join background color with sl st in any st, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st,
* ch 1, skip next st, sc in next 2 sts) 2 times, ch 1, skip next st , ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc)
in next st; repeat from * around ending last repeat at **, join in top of ch-3.
Fasten off.
Assemble blocks
Sew or crochet blocks together in a grid pattern to make your project. To sew
blocks together, hold two blocks right sides together matching stitches, and
whipstitch together. To crochet blocks together, hold two blocks right sides
together matching stitches, and slip stitch or single crochet together.
Border (work around edge of project after blocks are assembled)
Join background color with sc in any st or ch-sp; sc in each st and in each ch-sp
around with 3 sc in each corner, join. Fasten off.

Crocheted snowflakes

Make a ring of 5 chains. Ch 5 " 3 picots *, gather the 3 picots with a sl st in the chain before the first picot, ch 2, 1 dc, ch 2 "- repeat 5 times and end with a sl st in the third chain. * 1 picot: Ch 3 and make a sl st in the first ch of the 3, so it forms a little nob.



Christmas Wreath
Ch 7 and make a ring. 
Ch 3 and make 15 dc in the ring. Fasten off. 
Stiffen and decorate with small red beads and a bow (see pictures above). SnowflakeMade with very thin cotton yarn and hook 2.0 mm. Thinner than a 6-strand DMC. See pattern here:  Snowflake Stiffen the snowflakes before attaching the earrings.