Yellow Rose of Texas Afghan Crochet Pattern
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Free Polar Bear Pillow Crochet Pattern – Leap Year BOGO Sale – Xtreme Bulls
San Antonio Livestock Show & Rodeo
Rodeo is an annual ritual for my family; this year we attended the Xtreme Bulls competition with the concert afterward by Whiskey Myers. I have to admit, I bought the tickets based on the bulls and had never heard of Whiskey Myers. They are a southern rock group from Palestine, Texas, and their concert was amazing! If you like good southern rock and awesome guitarists, definitely check them out. Their sound was obviously influenced by Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top, but I could also hear hints of CCR and the Beatles, along with a bit of country music. Tony Kent playing cowbell – WOW!
Xtreme Bulls with Whiskey Myers
Crochet – Texas Style Book
I am super proud of my latest book containing crochet patterns with a Texas theme. Over 30 patterns cover a wide range of Texas, including travel, industry, symbols, wildlife, and Christmas in Texas. To see a slideshow of pattern photos, visit Crochet – Texas Style Patterns.
The book is available as a PDF download at My Fingers Fly. With over 30 patterns included at only $15.99, that’s less than 50 cents a pattern. Increase your savings this week with my Leap Year Sale through March 2 – Buy 1, Get 3 Free patterns. All these patterns are also available separately from 99 cents to $5.50 each.
Crochet – Texas Style is also available on Amazon as Kindle download or paperback book. Amazon
Polar Bear Pillow Crochet Pattern
February 27 is Polar Bear Day, so I have designed a quick and easy pattern for polar bear fans. PDF Download
Materials:
- Bernat Beyond super bulky yarn – 10 oz. white, 10 yards black
- Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Fiberfil (7 oz.)
Gauge: 3 sts = 1”, 3 rows = 1”
Finished bear measures approximately 12” diameter.
DIRECTIONS:
BACK:
Rnd 1: With white yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
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 next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc).
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (90 sc).
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).
Rnd 17: *Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (102 sc).
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (108 sc).
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off.
FRONT:
Row 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in sc (2 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st (3 sc).
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. Turn to work 3 sc down side, 2 sc in unused loop of starting ch, 3 sc up the other side. Join with sl st (13 sc). Fasten off black yarn.
Rnd 5: Switch to white yarn. Ch 1, working in BLO, sc in next 5 sts, (2 sc, sc, 2 sc) down side, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, (2 sc, sc, 2 sc) up other side. Join with sl st (18 sc).
Rnd 6: Ch 1, working in both loops, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (21 sc). Do not join. From this point on, work in continuous rnds.
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (27 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (33 sc).
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnd 16: *Sc in next 9 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (66 sc).
Rnd 17: *Sc in next 10 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (72 sc).
Rnd 18: *Sc in next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (78 sc).
Rnd 19: *Sc in next 12 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (84 sc).
Rnd 20: *Sc in next 13 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (90 sc).
Rnd 21: *Sc in next 14 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (96 sc).
Rnd 22: *Sc in next 15 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (102 sc).
Rnd 23: *Sc in next 16 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (108 sc).
Rnd 24: *Sc in next 17 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (114 sc).
Rnd 25: *Sc in next 18 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (120 sc). Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.
EYES: (Make 2)
With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 6” length for sewing. Sew eyes to face above the snout.
EDGING:
Pick up yarn where you left off on front. Holding front and back together with wrong sides facing, sc through both thicknesses with white yarn, stuffing as you go. Join with sl st. Fasten off.
EARS: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnds 3-4: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing. Sew ears to top of head using photo for placement.
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Texas Flag Christmas Tree Ornament
Since I was a little girl watching the Sonny & Cher Show on TV, I have wanted to see her in concert. Dreams do come true – I got to see an amazing show last week in Houston. Her songs brought back so many memories, especially when she did her tribute to Sonny including video of them performing together. At 73 years old, she is an inspiration to women everywhere. She said she has never believed in saying no, and that philosophy has guided her very successful career. For those who think they’re too old or can’t do it, she says, “What is your granny doing at 73?”
Nile Rodgers & Chic
They took me back in time to the disco era with “Le Freak,” “We are Family,” and many others. Kimberly Davis’s vocal prowess is something you have to see in person!
Texas Flag/Yellow Rose Christmas Tree Ornament
This ornament is my last Christmas pattern for this year, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I do. Add a yellow rose in the middle, or leave it without – either way it’s a must for every Texas Christmas tree.
Finished ornament measures approximately 4” wide x 2.5” tall
Materials: Sport weight yarn – small amounts of red, blue, white, yellow Size G (4.00 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Felt for backing Metallic cord, approximately 16”
Directions: FLAG: Row 1: With red yarn, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 11 ch (12 sc). Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Rows 7-12: With white yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Fasten off white.
Row 1: Turn on side and work 1 sc in each row end with blue yarn (12 sc). Rows 2-6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. Do not fasten off. For edging, ch 1, turn, sc in each st around with 2 sc in each corner, changing colors as needed.
Embroider star with white yarn or sew on star applique.
ROSE: With yellow yarn, ch 20, 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, *sc in next ch, 3 dc in next ch,* repeat across. Rolling from the center, stitch in place as you roll. Sew to center of flag. Weave in all ends.
PDF download available at: Texas Flag Ornament Crochet Pattern
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Texas Horned Lizard (Horny Toads)
This year’s hottest crochet pattern was the Horny Toad Plush Toy, which is available in paperback format along with the Horny Toad Hat and Horny Toad Coin Purse.
Beer Hat Crochet Pattern
For your New Year’s party, here’s the perfect hat! Don’t tell anyone – I made one for the white elephant gift exchange. If you use an Addi knitting machine, there’s also a pattern for beer socks.
It has been a wonderful year, and I’m looking forward to more good things to come in 2020. Hoping everyone has a wonderful holiday season and a successful new year.
