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Posted on February 17, 2023February 17, 2023 by My Fingers Fly — 4 Comments

Gnome President Crochet Pattern

It’s the beginning of the President’s Day weekend. Will you have the day off on Monday? A day off means extra crochet time!

My husband wanted something for his office to signify President’s Day, and I love gnomes, so I came up with Lincoln, the Gnome President. He’s so cute and easy to make! The only sewing involved is attaching his nose to his face.

Gnome measures approximately 11” tall.

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn –

170 yards black

75 yards ivory

5 yards each red, white, blue

Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfil

Cardboard

Directions:

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With ivory yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

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: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc). Join with sl st. Ch 1.

Rnd 11: Working in back loops only, sc in each sc.

Rnd 12: Working in both loops, sc in each sc.

Rnds 13-24: Sc in each sc around. Join at end of Rnd 24 and fasten off ivory.

Rnd 25: With wrong side facing you, attach black yarn and work in back loops only. *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds for remainder of hat brim.

Rnd 26: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).

Rnd 27: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).

Rnd 28: Sc in each sc. Fasten off black.

HAT:

Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

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: *Sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).

Rnd 10: *Sc in each of next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc). Join with sl st.

Place top of hat on cardboard (or fusible foam) and mark. Cut out circle and set aside.

Rnd 11: Working in BLO, ch 1, sc in same st and in each sc around. Join with sl st.

Rnds 12-40: Working in both loops, ch 1, sc in each st around. Do not join.

Rnd 41: For brim, work in front loops only. *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc). Do not join. Work in continuous rnds for remainder of hat brim.

Rnd 42: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).

Rnd 43: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).

Rnd 44: Sc in each sc. Do not fasten off black yarn.

Insert cardboard into top of hat. Stuff head firmly. Pin head and hat together and sew Rnd 25 of head to Rnd 41 of hat.

Rnd 45: Pick up black yarn and work 1 rnd of reverse sc (crab st) through both thicknesses. Join with sl st. Fasten off.

NOSE:

Rnd 1: With ivory yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat around (18 sc).

Rnds 4-6: Sc in each st.

Rnd 7: *Sc in next st, dec over next 2 sts,* repeat around (12 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off ivory yarn leaving 12” length for sewing. Stuff nose and sew to face just beneath brim of hat.

BEARD:

Cut 7” lengths of white yarn. Pull 2 strands through each st at bottom of nose (approximately 6-7 spaces). Measure across white beard so you can make the red and white portions the same width.

Cut 10” lengths of red and blue yarn. Pull 2 strands through each st at top of face from trunk to ears (approximately 6-7 spaces each side) with red on one side of nose and blue on the other side of nose.

Use a yarn needle to split yarn into separate strands. Trim bottom (if desired).

If a fluffier beard is desired, pull a dog brush through the beard several times, being careful to clean the brush after each color so you don’t transfer the colors.

Weave in all ends.

Get an ad-free copy (with assembly photos) at: Gnome President Crochet Pattern

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Posted on February 13, 2023February 13, 2023 by My Fingers Fly — Leave a comment

Galentine’s Day Card

Galentine’s Day is a day for women to celebrate their friendships with all the women in their lives. It’s Valentine’s Day with your gals.

The term Galentine’s Day is a blend of Valentine’s Day and gal and was first used by Leslie Knope (Amy Poelher), the fictional Deputy Director of the Parks and Recreation Department in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation in 2010.

What’s Galentine’s Day? Oh, it’s only the best day of the year. Every February 13th, my lady friends and I leave our husbands and our boyfriends at home, and we just come and kick it, breakfast-style. Ladies celebrating ladies. It’s like Lilith Fair, minus the angst. Plus frittatas.
— “Galentine’s Day,” Parks and Recreation, 2010

The phrase was also mentioned in episodes during the 2012 and 2014 seasons, and by 2016 the idea began to show up in national and international publications, as people everywhere embraced the idea of a holiday for celebrating friendships.

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Posted on February 10, 2023February 10, 2023 by My Fingers Fly — Leave a comment

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Posted on January 20, 2023 by My Fingers Fly — 6 Comments

Lion Heart Pillow Crochet Pattern

Now that the Christmas holidays are over, and the decorations have been put away for next year (we hope), it’s time to turn our attention to hearts and roses. Valentine’s Day is less than a month away, and I have so many ideas! It’s just so much fun to make cute pink and red animals, I can’t resist. The first Valentine’s Day design for the year is the Lion Heart Pillow, or as I like to call him, King Richard. Using Bernat blanket yarn makes the project go quickly, and he’s just so darned squishy!! Three different sizes of hearts are combined to make this sweet lion pillow for your special someone.

Pillow measures approximately 12” tall by 14” wide.

Gauge: 9 sc = 4”, 8 rows = 4”

Materials:

Bernat Blanket Yarn:

30 yards White

150 yards Pink

2 yards Red

Size M crochet hook

Yarn needle

Fiberfill

20-mm safety eyes

Directions:

MANE:

Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 22, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center top), sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 8 ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center bottom), sk 1 ch, sc in next 8 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (44 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 7 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st. Join with sl st. (50 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 9 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 6 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 6 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (56 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 10 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 5 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (62 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center top), sc in next 11 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 4 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (68 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 12 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 3 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (74 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 13 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 13 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (80 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 14 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 14 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (86 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 15 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 15 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (94 sc)

Fasten off pink.

Blocking is preferred to allow pieces to lay flat.

FACE:

Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 16, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 5 ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in next 5 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (32 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 4 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 4 sts, sc in last st (same as first sc with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (38 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 8 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 3 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (44 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 9 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (50 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 10 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (56 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 11 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (62 sc)

Fasten off white.

NOSE:

Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 8, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, 2 sc in next st. (22 sc) Fasten off red.

Sew red heart (right side up) on the bottom half of the white heart (upside down). Sew white heart (upside down) centered on top of pink heart (right side up). Insert safety eyes at Rnd 3 of white heart, approximately 2” apart.

EDGING:

Place both large hearts wrong sides together and crochet through both pieces to join. Pin in place with one pin marking the center bottom.

Insert hook at st after bottom center marker (through both thicknesses). Sc in this st, sc in next 20 sts, *sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts,* 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center top), sk next st, sc in next 5 sts, (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times. Begin stuffing pillow.

Sc in each remaining st with 3 sc in marked st (center bottom), stuffing as you go. Join with sl st.
Fasten off yarn. Weave in all ends.

PDF Download (with photos for assembly): Lion Heart Pillow Crochet Pattern