We are sad, because the May Makes blog hop is entering its last week. We are happy, though, because the response has been overwhelming. Week 4 is the best yet, containing 23 patterns available as free downloads for one week only. Visit Carroway Crochet to begin this amazing blog hop filled with gorgeous spring designs to crochet. These patterns will be available as free downloads for one week only. Included in the week 4 roundup is my Baby Narwhal Amigurumi which also includes instructions for making a Narwhal Christmas Ornament Crochet Pattern.
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We have been overwhelmed at the response so far to the first two weeks of the May Makes blog hop. Are you ready for week 3? This week there are 14 patterns available as free downloads for one week only. Visit Carroway Crochet to begin this amazing blog hop filled with gorgeous spring designs to crochet. These patterns will be available as free downloads for one week only. Included in the week 3 roundup is my Sunshine Baby Hat including preemie sizes.
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Owl Christmas Ornament
Did you crochet an Owl Eyeglass Holder last year? I have reworked the design to be smaller so it can be used as a Christmas ornament. This is a lovely introduction to the crocodile stitch, and there’s a YouTube tutorial to help you learn it. https://youtu.be/HN_SNZDW21w
Materials:
Sport or baby weight yarn
65 yards ombre or variegated
40 yards solid
1 yard yellow
Size C or E crochet hook
Yarn needle
Plastic googly eyes 40 mm
Fiberfil
Pantyhose
Using E hook, owl measures 4.5” tall. Using C hook, owl measures 3.5” tall.
Special Stitches:
V-stitch: dc, ch 1, dc in same sp
Crocodile st: Working around the post of the first dc of V-stitch of previous rnd, work 5 dc around this post. Turn to work on other side of V-stitch. Work 5 dc around 2nd post of V-stitch.
Rnd 1: With ombre yarn, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, * repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in each of next 5 sc, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in each of next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 9: Ch 4 (counts as 3 dc plus ch-1), dc in same st, sk 2 sts, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in same st (V-stitch made), sk 2 sts,* repeat around (16 V-stitches). Join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, in first V-stitch, *work 5 dc around post of first dc of V-stitch, then work 5 dc around post of second dc of V-stitch (crocodile stitch made). Sl st in center of next V-stitch,* repeat around (8 croc st).
Rnd 11: Ch 4, dc in same st, *V-stitch in center of croc st, V-stitch in next V-stitch,* repeat around. End with V-stitch in last croc st, sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4.
Rnds 12-17: Repeat Rnds 10 & 11 three times.
Rnd 18: Repeat Rnd 10 once more. Fasten off ombre yarn.
Rnd 19: Switch to solid yarn, ch 1, *sc in V-stitch, 2 sc across first half of croc st, sc in center of croc st, 2 sc across 2nd half of croc st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnds 20-24: Sc in each sc. Do not join.
Rnd 25: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 26: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 28: Sc in each st. Join with sl st.
If using safety eyes, insert at Rnd 25 approximately 2-5 sts apart (depending on size of eyes).
Insert pantyhose into body to prevent stuffing from showing, stuff pantyhose.
Rnd 29: Holding both sides of Rnd 28 tog, sc through both thicknesses to close (15 sc). Fasten off.
WINGS: (Make 2)
Row 1: With solid yarn, ch 8, hdc in 2nd ch and in next 6 chs. (7 hdc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 hdc in first st, hdc in remaining sts (8 hdc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each st with 2 hdc in last st (9 hdc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *sk 1 st, 4 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st,* repeat once. Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew to sides above top croc st row with scalloped edge toward the front.
BEAK:
Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts (4 sc).
Rnd 3: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts (5 sc).
Rnd 4: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 4 sts (6 sc).
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts (8 sc). Fasten off leaving 6” length. Sew beak to face between eyes.
Cut 4 pieces of yarn 2″ long. Fold 2 in half, insert hook into top corner of head, pull loops through, then pull ends through loop. Repeat on the other side of the head.
Hanger:
Cut a 10” piece of ribbon or cord. Fold in half and pull through center st of Rnd 29. Tie ends in a knot.
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Are you starting your Christmas projects yet? I’ve been working on Christmas ornaments lately, and I remade by Turtle Applique into a Christmas ornament.
Finished Turtle Ornament measures approximately 5.5″ tall x 4″ wide. Use sport weight yarn for a turtle measuring approximately 3″.
Materials:
I Love This Cotton worsted weight yarn: 20 yards Christmas ombre (MC), 30 yards green (CC)
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Peel & stick felt
Ribbon or cord for hanging
Instructions:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With MC yarn, ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in 1st st, 2 dc in each st around (20 dc). Join with sl st.
Rnd 3: With CC yarn, *sc, sc, dc into st in Rnd 2,* repeat around. Join with sl st.
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 4 sts, inc,* repeat around. Join with sl st.
Rnd 5: With MC yarn, ch 3 dc in same st, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts,* repeat around. Join with sl st.
Rnd 6: With CC yarn, *sc in next 5 sts, sc in st of Rnd 5,* repeat around. Do not fasten off.
HEAD:
Row 1: Sl st in 1st st, ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec twice.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, dec. Fasten off CC.
TAIL:
Row 1: On opposite side of body from head, attach CC. Ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, fasten off.
LEGS:
Make front legs 3 sts away from head; make back legs 3 sts away from tail.
Row 1: Attach CC yarn, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 sts.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dc over 1st 2 sts, sc in last st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Cut a piece of cord or ribbon approximately 10″ long. Fold in half and loop through nose of turtle. Place turtle on felt and trace around it, then cut out turtle shape. Peel felt backing and stick to back of turtle.
Helen Wilkinson from Sunflower Cottage Crochet is hosting her Preemie Crochet Challenge again this year. Each day a new baby crochet pattern by an indie designer will be featured. For each pattern you download, we are asking for one item to be donated to a charity for preemies or hospital of your choice. I am honored to have one of my designs selected as the featured pattern today.
HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?
Each day at 8am London time, the blog post will be updated with that day’s featured pattern.
I will give you the code and links you need. If the designer has a blog, you will be directed there for more information about the pattern; if not you will be taken directly to Ravelry.
You will decide if you would like that pattern.
By accepting the free PDF download, you are pledging to donate at least one made item from that pattern to a Preemie charity/organization/NICU/family of your choosing.
The patterns below will be categorized as the event progresses to make it easier for you to establish which patterns are still available, which are available free on the designers blog, and which are now only paid patterns. The first pattern will be the featured pattern for that day.
Today’s featured pattern is Elizabeth Bonding Squares by Itchin’ for Some Stitchin’
As part of year 2 of the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021, hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet, you can get a FREE PDF copy of the Elizabeth Bonding Squares pattern! This design will be available free with the coupon code today only, then it will be available on Itchin’ for some Stitchin’ blog.
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Helen Wilkinson from Sunflower Cottage Crochet is hosting her Preemie Crochet Challenge again this year. Each day a new baby crochet pattern by an indie designer will be featured. For each pattern you download, we are asking for one item to be donated to a charity for preemies or hospital of your choice. I am honored to have one of my designs selected as the featured pattern today.
HOW DOES THE CHALLENGE WORK?
Each day at 8am London time, the blog post will be updated with that day’s featured pattern.
I will give you the code and links you need. If the designer has a blog, you will be directed there for more information about the pattern; if not you will be taken directly to Ravelry.
You will decide if you would like that pattern.
By accepting the free PDF download, you are pledging to donate at least one made item from that pattern to a Preemie charity/organization/NICU/family of your choosing.
The patterns below will be categorized as the event progresses to make it easier for you to establish which patterns are still available, which are available free on the designers blog, and which are now only paid patterns. The first pattern will be the featured pattern for that day.
Today’s featured pattern is the Bobble Preemie Blanket BY Carroway Crochet
As part of year 2 of the Preemie Crochet Challenge 2021, hosted by Sunflower Cottage Crochet, you can get a FREE PDF copy of the Bobble Preemie Blanket pattern! This design will be available free with the coupon code through August 31.
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