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Pumpkin Spice Dog Toy

pumpkin spice dog toy

Everywhere you look, you can see pumpkin spice! We hoomans love it, but what about the fur babies? Wouldn’t they like to have some pumpkin spice too? Crochet a mug of pumpkin space latte for your dog as a special treat.

Please be aware that all dogs are different; some will eat a toy within a day. Bruno will chew on a toy for about 3-4 months before it’s ready for the trash. Regardless of how long it takes them to finish the toy, cotton yarn and cotton stuffing are best because they can be digested by the dog.

For a larger dog, use a double strand of cotton yarn and a size J hook to make a larger toy. For a cat toy, eliminate the squeaker and add catnip and some bells.

Skill level: Easy

Finished measurement approximately 6” tall

pumpkin spice dog toyMaterials needed:
Cotton worsted weight yarn–
50 yards orange
15 yards ivory
1 yard black
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Cotton stuffing
Noise making crinkle paper

Gauge: 5 rows = 1”, 5 sc = 1”

 

Instructions:
Mug:
Rnd 1: With orange yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 7: Working in BLO, sc in each st.
Rows 8-9: Working in both lps, sc in each st.
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (40 sc).
Rnds 11-13: Sc in each st.
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (44 sc).
Rnds 15-17: Sc in each st.
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnds 19-21: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 21. Fasten off orange leaving 12” length for sewing.

Whipped Crème:
Rnd 1: With ivory yarn, ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout. Work in BLO for the remainder of the rnds.
Rnd 2: BLO, 2 sc in each sc (8 sc).
Rnd 3: BLO, *1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (12 sc).
Rnd 4: BLO, *1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (16 sc).
Rnd 5: BLO, *1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (20 sc).
Rnd 6: BLO, *1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 7: BLO, *1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (28 sc).
Rnd 8: BLO, *1 sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (32 sc).
Rnd 9: BLO, *1 sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 10: BLO, *1 sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (40 sc).
Rnd 11: BLO, *1 sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (44 sc).
Rnd 12: BLO, *1 sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc,* repeat around (48 sc). Join with sl st.
Stuff both pieces with cotton stuffing and squeaker(s). Insert whipped crème into top of mug and sew Rnd 12 of crème to Rnd 21 of mug on the inside of the mug.

Handle:
Rnd 1: With orange yarn, ch 2. Sc 6 in second ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat twice (9 sc).
Repeat Rnd 2 until piece measures approximately 4”. Fasten off leaving 9” length of yarn.
Insert roll of crinkle paper and trim to fit.

Close end with Ultimate Finish:  Using yarn needle, thread 9” length of yarn through outer lp of each st. Pull tight to close.
Ultimate Finish Tutorial

Sew one end of handle to side of mug at top and the other end at the bottom of the mug. Sew 2 rnds for added security.
Weave in all ends.
Decorate with embroidery as desired.

PDF Download: Pumpkin Spice Dog Toy Crochet Pattern

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Space Coloring Page

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As a young girl growing up in Southeast Texas, I vividly remember our school field trip to Johnson Space Center in Houston. That was the year of Apollo 13’s flight, and the entire nation was gripped with space fever. When launches were televised during the day, portable televisions were rolled into classrooms so we could watch. Every child in the country wanted to be an astronaut! Although I didn’t make it to NASA as a career, a few classmates eventually worked at Johnson Space Center. Still, my fascination with space continues.

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Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

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Fall Hat Month

Quail Ski Hat Crochet Pattern

According to the weatherman, it’s still summer, but the beginning of September has us anxiously awaiting the first day of fall. Chunky hats, football season, pumpkin spice everything, and of course, Halloween!

While living in West Texas a few years ago, I would watch a pair of scaled quail waddle down the street in the mornings. Often there were more quail, but they always walked in pairs. Their quiet beauty was the inspiration for the colors of this easy crochet hat pattern.

Quail Ski Hat Crochet Pattern 

Materials needed:
Lion Hometown USA Super Bulky Yarn
1 skein Bar Harbor Blizzard (color A)
½ skein Anchorage Ice (color B)
Size K and M crochet hooks
Yarn needle
Fur pompom

Gauge: 5 rows = 2”, 6 sts = 2”

Hat measures approximately 22” circumference and 8 1/2” height

Directions:

BRIM:

Row 1: With color A and size K hook, ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from and each of the next 7 ch (8 sc).

Row 2: Working in back loops only, ch 1, turn, sc in each st.

Repeat Row 2 until brim measures approximately 22” (adult female size). Add or remove rows as necessary for correct fit. Do not fasten off.

With right sides together, sew first and last rows together.

HAT:

Rnd 1: With right sides together and size M hook, work 1 sc in each row end. Join with sl st in first sc. (For extra length, add 1-2 rows of sc here.)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts with color A, sc in next st with color B,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st with color A, sc in next st with color B, sc in next st with color A* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next st with color B, sc in next st with color A,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next st with color A, sc in next st with color B,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts with color B, sc in next 2 sts with color A,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts with color A, sc in next 2 sts with color B,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 8: (Begin decreasing) Ch 1, *sc next 2 sts together with color B, sc in next st with color A, sc in next 2 sts with color B, sc in next st with color A* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc next 2 sts together with color B, sc in next 2 sts with color B, sc in next st with color A* repeat around. Join with sl st. Fasten off color A.

Rnd 10: Ch 1, working only with color B for the remainder of the hat, *sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 11: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 12: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 13: Ch 1, *sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.

Rnd 14: Ch 1, dec around. Join with sl st. Fasten off with 6” length. Use yarn needle to thread this length through remaining sts and pull tight. Weave in all ends.

Sew (or clip) fur pompom to top of hat.

Quail Ski Hat Crochet Pattern

 

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Anyone who knows me knows that I love ice cream, especially soft serve ice cream. When the children were young, we used to take them to walk the Poteet flea market, La Pulga. The children were interested in raspas (snow cones), but my favorite stand was the soft ice cream stand. The best vanilla soft serve in the San Antonio area!

For my mom’s birthday, I got her a Cuisinart ice cream maker. She loved it so much, I got one for myself. Last week I made homemade peach ice cream. Tonight I’ll be making lemon sorbet. It’s so easy – just freeze the bowl for 24 hours, then combine your ingredients and pour them in. When you turn it on, the bowl spins slowly, and 20 minutes later you have wonderful homemade ice cream. Yummy!

I love ice cream so much, I made an ice cream cone pillow using Bernat blanket yarn. It’s nearly 3 feet tall and super squishy!

ice cream pillow

Materials:

Bernat Blanket or other super bulky (6) yarn

12 oz. Sunsoaked (yellow)

10 oz. Whipped Cream (ivory)

Size M (13.00 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfill

 

Finished pillow measures approximately 32” tall by 44” diameter (at widest point).

DIRECTIONS:

CONE:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (14 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (21 sc).

Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (28 sc).

Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (35 sc).

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (49 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (56 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (63 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (70 sc).

Rnd 11: Working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnds 12-29: Working in both loops, sc in each st.

Rnd 30: Working in FLO, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (87 sc).

Rnd 31: Working in both loops, *sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).

Rnd 32: Working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnds 33-37: Working in both loops, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 37. Fasten off Sunsoaked. Stuff.

ICE CREAM:

Rnd 38: Attach Whipped Cream, working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnd 39: Working in both loops, sc in each st.

Rnd 40: *Dec, sc in next 14 sts,* repeat around (90 sc).

Rnd 41: Sc in each st.

Rnd 42: *Dec, sc in next 13 sts,* repeat around (84 sc).

Rnd 43: Sc in each st.

Rnd 44: *Dec, sc in next 12 sts,* repeat around (78 sc).

Rnd 45: Sc in each st.

Rnd 46: *Dec, sc in next 11 sts,* repeat around (72 sc).

Rnd 47: Sc in each st.

Rnd 48: *Dec, sc in next 10 sts,* repeat around (66 sc).

Rnd 49: Sc in each st.

Rnd 50: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).

Rnd 51: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).

Rnds 52-53: Sc in each st.

Rnd 54: *Dec, sc in next 11 sts,* repeat around (72 sc).

Rnd 55: Sc in each st.

Rnd 56: *Dec, sc in next 10 sts,* repeat around (66 sc).

Rnd 57:*Dec, sc in next 9 sts,* repeat around (60 sc).

Rnd 58:*Dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 59:*Dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (48 sc). Stuff.

Rnd 60:*Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnd 61:*Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 62: Sc in each st.

Rnd 63:*Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 64: Sc in each st.

Rnd 65:*Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 66: Sc in each st.

Rnd 67:*Dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnd 68: Sc in each st.

Rnd 69:*Dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc).

Rnd 70: Sc in each st. Finish stuffing.

Rnd 71: Dec around (6 sc). Close with ultimate finish. Ultimate Finish on YouTube

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