Bright Strips Afghan

Mezmerizing bright stripes are sometimes just the thing to warm up your dreary winter's evenings.

You will need:
about 5 oz each of about 6 colors. Total: 27-30 oz.
Crochet hook: size G

Gauge: 1 shell = 2 inches, 10 shell rows - 7 inches

Shell Strip: (Make 8, mix and match colors)
with cc, ch 4,join with sl st to form ring.
Row 1: ch 3, turn, 3 dc in ring, ch 2, 4 dc in ring, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: 3 dc in ch 2 space, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch 2 space, dc in top of turning ch 3, ch 3, turn.
Repeat 2 until 80 shell rows.
Fasten off.

Double crochet edge: (work on both sides of 6 of the shell strips)
Row 1: Join chosen color at top of first ch 3 of first shell row, ch 2, work 2 dc in first sp at side, *3 dc in next sp, repeat from * to last space, work 2 dc in last sp, dc in next dc, ch 1, turn.
Row 2: working through top loop only and taking care not to draw work tightly, sl st in each dc, ending with dc in top of ch 3, ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Skip first sl st, working through top loop only, dc in each sl st, ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 & 5: Repeat rows 2 and 3.
Row 6: Repeat row 2, fasten off.
Join chosen color on opposite side of shell strip, at last shell row. Work above 6 rows on other side.

Double crochet edge: work on one side only of remaining 2 shell strips
On 1 strip, begin at first shell row and work 6 rows as before.
On second strip, begin as last shell row and work as before.
Block panels.

To Join panels: with right sides of 2 panels tog and with first row of shell st at lower edge, overcast the 6 panels tog through top loop of each st from each panel. At each side, join remaining 2 panels.

Border:
Join yarn under ch 3 of first shell row at outer edge. Ch 3 and work from right side.
Row 1: Work 2 dc in same sp with joining, *3 dc in next sp; rep from * to last sp on edge, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in last sp for corner; ch 1, sc in first ch 2 of shell, ch 1, 2 dc under end st of dc row, dc in sl st row; rep from * to joining row, dc in joining; continue in this way on all sides, ending ch 2, 3 dc in same sp as 2 dc at beg of row. Join with sl st to top of ch 3, ch 1 turn.
Row 2: working thru top loop only, sl st in each st and work 3 sc in ch 2 at each of 4 corners, join, ch 1. turn.
Row 3: Working through top loop only, dc in each st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in chenter st at corners, join. ch 1, turn.
Rows 4 and 6: Same as row 2. Fasten off at end of Row 6.
Row 5: Same as row 3.

Fringe: Wrap fringe colors around 7 inch cardboard. Cut at end. Using 2 strands, single knot fringe in corner then in every 2nd sl st across the ends of the afghan.
Trim even.

Hoppity Pink and Grey Bag

Here's a bag that hopped right into our studio. Much smarter than the average bag!

You will need:
6-8 oz (330 yards) worsted weight yarn
small quantity pink ribbon
crochet hook size I

Techniques:
dec: yo, (pull up loop in next st) twice, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Bag:
Holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 4, sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: ch 1, 12 sc in ring, sl st to first.
Rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in next and each st around, sl st to first. (24)
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same and each st around, sl st to first.
Rnd 4: ch 2, 2 hdc in next, (hdc in next, 2 hdc in next) around, sl st to first (36).
Rnd 5: ch 1, sc in same st and each hdc around, sl st to first.
Rnd 6: ch 2, hdc in next, 2 hdc in next, (hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next) around, sl st to first (48)
Rnd 7: ch 1, sc in same and each st around, sl st to first.
Rnd 8: ch 2, hdc in 2 sc, 2 hdc in next, (hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next) around, sl st to first (60)
Rnd 9: ch 1, sc in same st and each hdc around, sl st to first.
Rnd 10: ch 2, hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next, (hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next) around, sl st to first (72)
Rnd 11: ch 1, sc in same and each hdc around, sl st to first.
Rnd 12: ch 2, hdc in next 4, 2 hdc in next, (hdc in next 5 sc, 2 hdc in next sc) around, sl st to first (84)
Rnd 13: ch 1, sc in same st and each hdc around, sl st to first.
Rnd 14: ch 2, hdc in next sc and each sc around, sl st to first.
Rnd 15: ch 1, sc in same st and each hdc around, sl st to first.
Rnd 16-19: Repeat Rnd 14-15 twice.
Rnd 20: ch 2, hdc in next 4, dec, (hdc in next 5, dec) around, sl st to first. (72)
Rnd 21: ch 1, sc in same and each st around, sl st to first.
Rnd 22: ch 2, hdc in next 3, dec, (hdc in next 4, dec) around, sl st to first (60)
Rnd 23: ch 1, sc in same and each st around, sl st to first.
Rnd 24-27: ch 1, sc around.
Rnd 28: ch 3, dc in next st, ch 1, *(dc in next 2, ch 1) repeat to end, sl st to third ch of ch 3.
Rnd 29: ch 1, sc around.

Wind pink ribbon around rows 28 and 29. Tie little bows at equal intervals.

Drawstring: ch 142. sc in each ch across. finish off. weave through ch 1 spaces of row 28.

Lucky Hat

Lucky the leprechaun left his green hat on our cutting table one day in his haste to escape!

You will need:
5-8 oz (300y) worsted weight yarn
Crochet hook size I

Techniques:
picot: ch 4, sl st in fourth chain from hook
BLO : back loops only


Crown:
Holding 2 strands of yarn together, ch 4, sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: ch 3, 11 dc in ring, sl st to first. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next and each dc around, sl st to first. (24)
Rnd 3: ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next, 2 dc in next) around, sl st to first. (36)
Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in next, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 2, 2 dc in next)around, sl st to first. (48)
Rnd 5-9: ch 3, dc in next and each dc around, sl st to first, do not finish off.

Brim:
Rnd 1: ch 1, BLO - sc in same st and next 3 dc, work picot, (sc in next 4, work picot) around, sl st to BLO of first st (12 picots)
Rnd 2: ch 2, working behind picots in BLO, hdc in next 2, 2 hdc in next, (hdc in next 3, 2 hdc in next) around, sl st to first. (60)
Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in both loops of same st and each st around, sl st to first.
Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in next 3, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 4, 2 dc in next) around, sl st to first. (72)
Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in next 4, 2 dc in next dc, (dc in next 5, 2 dc in next) around, sl st to first. (84)
Rnd 6: ch 3, dc in next 5, 2 dc in next, (dc in next 6, 2 dc in next) around, sl st to first. finish off.

Blue Ombal

This little yellow and blue hat is thick yet light and will keep you warm in style.

You will need:
2.5 oz (130 yards) – omber
2.5 oz (130 yards) – solid
Crochet hook size F

Techniques used:
Mr = make ring (make a loop, insert hook, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through)
Fpdc = front post dc (yo, insert hook from front to back and bring forward around post, yo and pull up a loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) twice)
Inc = (fpdc, dc) in same stitch
crab stitch = reverse sc (insert hook in previous st, yo, pull up a loop, yo pull through 2 loops)


With omber, mr.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in ring.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12sc)
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next sc) around (18sc)
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2) around (24sc)
Rnd 5: change to solid (2 dc in next st, dc in next 3) around (30dc)
Rnd 6: (fpdc, dc) around (30dc)
Rnd 7: change to omber. inc around (60dc)
Rnd 8: (fpdc, dc) around (60dc)
Rnd 9: change to omber. inc around (120 dc).
Rnd 10: (fpdc, dc) around (120 dc)
Rnd 11: change to solid. (inc2, fpdc in next st, dc in next st) around (200dc)
Rnd 12: (fpdc, dc) around (200dc)
Rnd 13: change to omber. (inc, (fpdc, dc) twice) around (240dc)
Rnd 14: (fpdc, dc) around (240dc)
Rnd 15: With 1 strand omber and 1 strand solid, crab stitch around.
Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Snow Couple

This loving couple has lived in winter wonderland for countless happy winters. Because of their smiling eyes and magic smiles they do not age at all!

Snow Couple
You will need:
Approximately 2 balls of 3.5 oz white, 1 oz black chenille, 1 oz red chenille, small quantities of omber, orange and black
Acryllic batting for stuffing.
Size F Crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Techniques used:
Dec. = insert hook into st, yo and pull up a loop, insert hook into next st, yo, pull up a loop, yo pull through 3 loops.


Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

HEAD
With white, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 18 sc.
Rnds 4-6: Inc 6 evenly each row (re. burger pattern for easy methods) (36 at end of rnd 6)
Rnds 7 -14: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 15: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 16: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 17: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 sts.
Fasten off.

BODY
With white, ch 2.
Rnds 1-6: Work same as Rnds 1-6 Head - 36 sc.
Rnd 7-8: Inc 6 evenly each row (48 at end of rnd 8)
Rnd 9: Sc through back loop of each sc around.
Rnds 10 -19: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 20: *dec, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around - 42 sts.
Rnd 21: *dec, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around - 36 sts.
Rnd 22: *dec, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around - 30 sts.
Rnd 23: *dec, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around - 24 sts.
Rnd 24: *dec, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 18 sts.
Fasten off.

NOSE
With orange, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first chain
Rnds 2 and 4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around - 6 sts
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around - 8 sts
Fasten off.

ARMS (make 2)
With white, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first chain.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 12 sc.
Rnds 3- 10: Sc in each sc around.
Fasten off.


HAT
With black/red, ch 2.
Rnds 1-5: Rep Rnds 1-5 of Head - 30 sc.
Rnd 6: Sc through back loop of each sc around.
Rnds 7 -13: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 14-16: Increase 6 evenly around each row. (48 at end of Rnd 16)
Fasten off.

SCARF 1:
With ombre, ch 71.
Row 1: dc in second chain and across. (70 st)
Rows 2-4: (fpdc, dc) across.
Fasten off. Cut 12 even pieces for tassels and attach on either side.

Scarf 2:
With ombre, ch 71.
Row 1: sc in second chain and across, 3 sc in last chain. Do not turn.
Row 2: continue in back loops of foundation row, sc across to end, 2 sc in first ch, sl st to first sc.
Row 3: 2 dc in each sc around.
Row 4: 2 dc in each dc around.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew in eyes and eye lashes. Stuff nose and sew to head. Stuff head. Stuff hat lightly and sew to head. Stuff arms and sew to body. Stuff body and sew head to body. Tie scarf around neck.
Weave in ends.

Pink Skirt Poncho

This pretty skirt doubles as a poncho for your little one. The pattern is adaptable to fit all sizes.

You will need:
Crochet hook – size k
1 6-8 oz ball of omber worsted weight

Techniques used:
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
sp = space
Beg. = beginning
Rnd = round

Vstitch = tr, ch2, tr
Shell st = 2 tr, ch2, 2 tr

Skirt Poncho pattern:
Chain to desired length (waist/head measurement) keeping count divisible by 3. Sl st into first chain.

Rnd 1: Ch 5, sk 2 ch, (dc in next, ch 2, sk 2) around, sl st to beg ch 5
Rnd 2: Ch 6, tr in same st, (sk 2 ch, vstitch in next dc), around, sl to 4th ch of ch6.
Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch 2 sp, ch 4, (tr, ch2, 2 tr) in same sp, shell st in next and around. Join to 4th ch of ch4.
Rnd 4: sl in next tr and next ch 2 sp. Ch 4, (tr, ch2, 2 tr) in same sp, shell st in next and around, join to 4th ch of ch 4.
Repeat Rnd 4 to desired length.l

Last Rnd: Ch 1, sc in same stitch as joining, skip next tr, 6 tr in next ch 2 space, skip next 2 tr,
(sc in next tr, skip next tr, 6 tr in next ch 2 sp, skip next 2 tr) around. Join to first sc.
Fasten Off. Weave in ends.

Pineapple Blouse

This beautiful filet blouse is a delight for any occasion. The blouse shown in the image is loosely based on the pattern given.

Finished Size 34 (36, 38, 40, 42)" (86.5 [91.5, 96.5, 101.5,106.5] cm) bust circumference.
Dress shown measures 34" (86.5 cm).

Things you need:
Crochet hook, size D/3 (3.25 mm) Adjust hook size if necessary to obtain the correct gauge.
Tapestry needle.

Gauge 1 shell st = 1" (2.5 cm), 12 shell rows = 4" (10 cm)

Stitch Guide
Lace Shell Stitch: Sc in center-dc of next lace shell, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip 2 dc, sc in next st (center-dc of next lace shell); rep from * around, end as indicated.
Small Lace Shell Stitch: Sc in center-dc of next lace shell or small lace shell, *ch 1, skip 1 or 2 dc, dc in next sc, ch 1, skip 1 or 2 dc, sc in next st (center-dc of next lace or small lace shell); rep from * around, end as indicated.
Shell Stitch: Sc in center-dc of next shell, *skip 2 dc, work 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next st (center-dc of next shell); rep from * around, end as indicated.
Small Shell: Sc in center-dc of next shell or small shell, *skip 1 or 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip 1 or 2 dc, sc in next st (center-dc of next shell or small shell); rep from * around, end as indicated.
3-Row Shell Decrease Sequence:
Row 1:Work small shell in sc indicated in instructions.
Row 2:Work small shell on each side of next small shell—2 small shells.
Row 3:Work 5 dc in sc just before first small shell, pick up loop in center-dc of each of next 2 small shells, yo hook and draw through all 3 loops for sc dec, work 5 dc in next sc after last small shell.
3-Row Lace Shell Decrease Sequence:
Row 1:Work small lace shell in sc indicated in instructions.
Row 2: Work small lace shell on each side of next small lace shell—2 small lace shells.
Row 3:Work (ch 2, dc, ch 2) in sc just before first small lace shell st, pick up loop in center-dc of each of next 2 small lace shells, yo hook and draw through all 3 loops for sc dec, work (ch 2, dc, ch 2) in next sc after last small lace shell.

Bodice
With smaller hook, very loosely ch 204 (216, 228, 240, 252). Join with sl st to beg of ch, being careful not to twist sts.
Row 1: (WS) Ch 3 (counts as dc), work another dc at base of ch-3, *skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 5 dc in next ch; rep from * across, end last rep with 3 more dc at base of first ch-3 instead of 5 dc. Join with sl st to top of beg ch-3—34 (36, 38, 40, 42) shell sts around.

Right side-bodice: Turn, cont working one side as foll:
Row 2: (RS) Ch 1, ++*sc in center-dc of next shell, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc; rep from * until 16 (17, 18, 19, 20) shells total have been worked, ending with sc in center-dc of next shell, turn. Rem sts will be worked later for left side-bodice.
Row 3: Sl st to center-dc of first shell, ch 1, sc in same center-dc, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in center-dc of next shell; rep from * across, ending skip rem 2 dc and sc—15 (16, 17, 18, 19) shells total, turn.
Rep Row 3, working 1 less shell each row, until 6 shells rem 12 (13, 14, 15, 16) rows total have been worked.
Row 13 (14, 15, 16, 17): Working each armhole edge separately, turn.

Shape armhole: Sl st to center-dc of first shell, +ch 1, sc in same dc, *skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in center-dc of next shell; rep from * once more, skip rem sts—2 shells total. Mark this side of row to indicate which side to pick up from later, turn.
Next row: Sl st to center-dc of first shell, ch 1, sc in same centerdc, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in center-dc of next shell, skip rem 2 dc and sc—1 shell total. Fasten off.+ With marked side of row facing, return to sts left unworked on Row 13 (14, 15, 16, 17), skip (2 dc, sc, 2 dc) to the left of marker for
underarm, join yarn to center-dc of next shell; rep from + to + as for first armhole edge.

Left side-bodice:With RS facing, return to Row 1 sts worked for right side-bodice, skip next (2 dc, sc, 2 dc) of Row 1 for center back, join yarn to center-dc of next shell, ch 1, beg at ++, work as for right side-bodice.
Yoke:With RS facing, join yarn to center-dc of top shell on right side-bodice, ready to work toward center back.

For sizes 34 (38, 42)":
Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc in same center-dc as join (for half-shell), +working down into V along side edges of rows, *skip 2 dc, sc in next sc, skip 2 dc, work 5 dc in next sc; rep from * until just before center sc at bottom of V—6 (7, 8) shells, plus a half-shell at beg; work small shell of only 3 dc in
center sc at bottom of V (center back); rep from *, working up other side of V along side edges of rows, end with only 3 dc in center-dc of top shell on left side-bodice, just before armhole; ch 77 (77, 89) for sleeve+, work 3 dc in center-dc of top shell of front, ready to work into center front V; rep from + to +, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 2: (WS) Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining sl st, +*ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * across sleeve ch, ending with sc in top of next dc, instead of next ch—13 (13, 15) lace shell sts for sleeve; work in shell st across V-section, dec at center V by beg Row 2 of shell dec sequence (see Stitch Guide),+ end with sc in last dc; rep from + to +, join with sl st to top of beg sc; mark center shell of
each sleeve, turn.
Row 3: Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 2 dc into same sc as join (for half-shell), +work in shell st as established, dec at center V, end with 3 dc in last sc of back; work in lace shell across sleeve as foll: *ch 2, skip ch-2, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip ch-2,+ dc in next sc; rep from *, ending with 3 dc instead of 1 in next sc (halfshell);
rep from + to +, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining sl st, +*ch 2, skip ch-2, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip ch-2, sc in next dc; rep from * across sleeve, work in shell st across front, dec at center V,+ end with sc in last dc; rep from + to +, join with sl st to top of beg sc, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until a total of 9 rows have been completed.

Shape sleeves: Cont in established patt, working dec at center front and back, beg lace shell dec sequence (see Stitch Guide) on each sleeve at marked center shell. Note: All dec sequences are now aligned with each other. Cont in this manner until a total of 10 (12, 14) rows have been completed. Next row: Change to
lace shells; cont dec at sleeve centers and center of front and back. Work until 21 (21, 24) rows have been completed—32 (36, 40) lace shells around.
Next row: Change to mini shells (sc, 3 dc, sc) in place of lace shells around. Fasten off.
For sizes 36 (40)":
Row 1: (RS) Ch 1, sc in same center-dc as join (for half-shell), +working down into V along side edges of rows, *skip 2 dc, work 5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next sc; rep from * until just before center sc at bottom of V—7 (8) shells; work small shell of only 3 dc in center sc at bottom of V (center back); rep from *, working up other side of V along side edges of rows, end with sc in center-dc of top shell on left side-bodice, just before armhole, ch 71 (83) for sleeve,+ work 3 sc in center dc of top shell of front, ready to work into center front V; rep from + to +, join to beg sc, turn.
Row 2: (WS) Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), +*skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, ch 2; rep from * across sleeve ch, end with 3 dc on top of next dc instead of next ch (for half-shell)—12 (14) lace shells for sleeve; work in shell st across V-section, dec at center V by beg Row 2 of shell dec sequence (see Stitch Guide), end with 3 dc in last sc;+ rep from + to +, ending with 2 dc in last sc, join with sl st in third
ch of beg ch-5, mark center shell of each sleeve, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, +work in shell st as established, dec at center; work in lace shell across sleeve as foll: *ch 2, skip ch-2, dc in next sc, ch 2, skip ch-2, sc in next dc; rep from *, then rep from + for front, then rep from * for other sleeve, join with sl st to beg sc, turn.
Row 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), +*skip ch-2, sc in next dc, ch 2, skip ch-2, dc in next sc, ch 2; rep from * across sleeve, work in shell st across front, dec at center V,+ end with sc in last dc; rep from + to + across back, end with 2 dc in last sc, join with sl st in third ch of beg ch-5, turn.
Rep Rows 3 and 4 until a total of 9 rows have been completed.

Shape sleeves: Cont in established patt, work dec at center front and back, beg lace shell dec sequence (see Stitch Guide) on each sleeve at marked center shell.
Note: All dec sequences are now aligned. Cont in this manner until a total of 11 (13) rows have been completed.
Next Row: Change to lace shells; cont dec at sleeve centers and center of front and back. Work until 21 (24)
rows have been completed—32 (36) lace shells around.
Next row: Change to mini-shells (sc, 3 dc, sc) in place of lace shells around.
Fasten off.

Waffle Scarves

This was a fun challenge for our design team - figuring out a new stitch from a photograph. It wasn't much of a challenge, but the prize - satisfaction - was paramount!

The pattern given is a basic template upon which to build.

Ch - odd number, to desired length.
Row 1: sc to end.
Row 2: ch3 turn, dc to end.
Row 3: ch3, (fpdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch) to end.
Repeat row 3.

That's all, folks~!

Amigurumi burger

A perfect toy for the average 3 year old (this includes college-bound fruitcakes) that is harmless yet endlessly entertaining.

You will need:
Worsted Weight: Brown, Copper, Green, Pale Gold, Pale Orange, Orchid, Red, Red-violet
Crochet hook F
Tapestry needle, invisible thread, sewing needle

Gauge:
5 rnd gauge circle = 2" (5 cm)

Stitches used:
mr - make ring (make a loop, insert needle, yarnover and pull up a loop, yarnover and pull through)
ch - chain
ch sp - chain space
sc - single crochet
inv dec - invisible decrease (insert hook in front loop only of next st twice, yo and pull through twice)
sl st - slip stitch
hdc - half double crochet
sk - skip
tr - treble crochet


Patty:
Starting at bottom with Brown, mr.
Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, repeat from * to end - do not finish round. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, repeat from * to end - do not finish round. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, repeat from * to end - do not finish round.
(30 sc)
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, repeat from * to end - do not finish round.
(36 sc)
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, repeat from * to end - do not finish round.
(42 sc)
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, repeat from * to end - do not finish round. (48 sc)

Rnd 9: Sc in each sc
Rnd 10: (Invdec, sc in next 6 st) 6 times (42 st)
Rnd 11: Sc in next 2 st (invdec, sc in next 5) 5 times, invdec over next 2, sc in next 3 (36)
Rnd 12: (sc in next 4, invdec) 6 times (30 st)
Rnd 13: sc in next 2 (invdec, sc in next 3) 5 times, invdec over next 2, sc in next st (24 st)
Rnd 14: (invdec, sc in next 2 st) 6 times (18)
Rnd 15: (sc in next st, invdec) 6 times (12 st)
Rnd 16: (invdec, sc in next 2) 3 times (9 st)

Fasten off, leaving 18" tail. Thread tail onto tapestry needle, weave in and out and pull opening closed, weave in ends and flatten patty so it will fit in the bun.


Cheese:
Start in center with Pale Orange and mr.

Rnd 1: ch 1, work 5 sc in ring, join with sl st in first sc, pull starting ring closed (6)
Rnd 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first st, 2 sc in next 5, join with sl st in first sc (12 sc)
Rnd 3: ch 1, turn, sc in next sc, *(sc, hdc, sc) in next sc, sc in next 2 sc; rep from * 2 more times, (sc, hdc, sc) in last sc; sc in last; join with sl st in first sc (20 st)
Rnd 4: ch 1, turn, sc in next 2 sc, *(sc, hdc, sc) in next sc, sc in next 4 st; rep from * 2 more times, (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in last st; join with sl st in first st (28 st)
Rnd 5: ch 1, turn, sc in next 3 st *(sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 7 st; rep from * 2 more times, (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in last 2 st; join with sl st in first sc (36) sc.
Rnd 6: ch 1, turn, sc in next 4 st, *(sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 8 st, rep from * 2 more times (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in last 3 st; join with sl st in first sc (44 st.)
Rnd 7: ch 1, turn, sc in next 5 st, *(sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 10 st; rep from * 2 more times (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in last 4 st; join with sl st in first sc (52 st)
Rnd 8: ch 1, turn, sc in next 6 st, *(sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 10 stm rep from * 2 more times, (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in next 12 st; rep from * 2 more times (sc, hdc, sc) in next st, sc in last 5 st; do not sl st to join (60 st)

Fasten off. Weave with tapestry needle and pull opening closed. Weave in ends.


Lettuce:
Starting in center with Green, mr.
Rnd 1: ch 1, work 6 sc in ring, pull starting ring closed (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Rnd 3-6: Inc 6 evenly spaced (refer to patty for numbers) (36 sc at end of row 6)
Rnd 7: ch 8 (counts as 1 tr plus ch 3), (sk 2 st, tr in the next st, ch 3) 11 times, sk 2 st, sl st to ch 3 of beginning ch to join (12 ch sp)
Rnd 8: ch 4, 7 tr around the ch 3 post at beg. of round 7, sc in next ch sp, (8 tr around post of next tr from round 7, sc in next ch sp) 11 times.
Fasten off, and finish as before.

Tomato: (make 2 or 3)
Starting at center with Red, mr.
Rnd 1: ch 1, 7 sc in ring, sl st to first sc to join (8 sc)
Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same sp, 2 sc in the next 7 sc, sl st to first sc to join (16 sc)
Rnd 3: ch 4 (counts as 1 hdc plus ch 2) sk the sp you slst-ed in to and the next st, hdc in the next st, (ch2, sk the next st, hdc in next st) 6 times, ch 2, sk the last st, sl st into 2nd ch at beg. of rnd (8 ch sp).
Rnd 4: ch 1, 3 sc in the next ch sp (sk the next hdc, 5 sc in the next ch sp) 7 times (32 st)

Fasten off, join to first sc of round 4, weav in ends.


Red Onion Slice: (make 2 or 3)
With Orchid, ch 29. sl st to first ch to form a ring, being careful not to twist(30 st, sl st counts as a st)
Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in next 4 st, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 st) 5 times (36 sc)
Rnd 2: Change to Red-Violet. Inc 6 evenly spaced (42 sc).

Fasten off, Join to first sc of rnd 3, weave in.


Top Half of Bun (Make 1)
Starting at bottom, with Copper, mr.
Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6 sc)
Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in each sc (12 sc)
Rnd 3-6: Inc 6 evenly spaced (refer patty) (36 sc)
Rnd 7-12: Inc 3 evenly spaced (54 sc at end of rnd 12)
Note: an easy way to keep track of increase rows is to count off multiples. If you know you need 39 at the end, for example, count off 13 including the initial inc.
Rnd 13: Switch to Pale Orange and sc in each sc.
Rnd 14: (sc in next 7 st, invdec) 6 times (48)
Rnd 15: Sc in next 2 st, (invdec, sc in next 6) 5 times, invdec, sc in next 4 (42)
Rnd 16: (sc in next 5, invdec) 6 times (36 st)
Rnd 17: Sc in next 2 st, (invdec, sc in next 4) 5 times, invdec, sc in next 2 (30)
Rnd 18: (Sc in next 3 st, invdec) 6 times (24 st)
Rnd 19: (invdec, sc in next 2) 6 times (18 st).
Rnd 20: (Sc in next st, invdec) 6 times (12 st)
Rnd 21: (invdec, sc in next 2) 3 times (9 st)

Fasten off, stuff top half of bun lightly, close hole as in patty.


Bottom half of bun:
Starting at bottom, with Copper, mr.
Rnd 1: ch 1, 6 sc in ring (6)
Rnd 2: ch1, 2 sc in each st (12 sc)
Rnd 3-8: Inc 6 sc evenly spaced (48 at end of rnd 8)
Rnd 9 and 10: Inc 3 evenly spaced (57 sc at end of rnd 10)
Rnd 11: Switch to Pale Orange. Sc in each sc.
Rnd 12: (sc in next 7 st, invdec) 6 times (48 st)
Rnd 13: sc in next 2 st, (invdec, sc in next 6) 5 times, invdec, sc in next 4 (42)
Rnd 14: (sc in next 5 st, invdec) 6 times (36 st)
Rnd 15: sc in next 2 st. (invdec, sc in next 4) 5 times, invdec, sc in next 2 (30 st)
Rnd 16: (sc in next 3 st, invdec) 6 times (24 st)
Rnd 17: (invdec, sc in next 2) 6 times, (18 st)
Rnd 18: (sc in next st, invdec) 6 times (12 st)
Rnd 19: (invdec, sc in next 2) 3 times (9 st)

Fasten off, stuff bottom half of bun lightly, close hole as indicated previously, weave in end.

Antique Lace - Contest

Here is an antique early 20th century piece of lace that has been preserved by family members. Anamika offers you a one-time opportunity to guess the pattern of this lace for the prize of $25 worth of yarn (provided anamika wins the instructables contest ;p)

Surukku Pai

This is a larger version of sunburst, perfect for a day-party or an afternoon outing in the summer.

Size: Approximately 5” x 8”
Materials:
size 3 ombre crochet thread
50 red beads
.9mm crochet hook

Stitches Used:
Chain (ch)
Single crochet (sc)
Slip stitch (sl)
Double crochet (dc)

Ch 42.
Round 1: sc (FLO) in second chain from hook and across. 3 sc in last chain. On back loops of chain, continue sc across to first chain. 2 sc in chain.

Round 2: sc in each sc around (86 sc).

Round 3-8: continue sc in each sc around.

Round 9: *(sc in next sc) 5 times, pull up a bead* Repeat from * to end of round.

Round 10-14: sc in each sc around.

Round 15: Repeat round 9.

Repeat Rounds 2-15 once more.

Sc for another 15 rounds.

Round 18: (Eyelet) Ch 4, skip next sc [sc in sc, ch1, skip next sc] repeat around; join with sl to top of ch 4.

Round 19: Ch 3, sc in ch 1 space [sc in sc, sc in ch 1 space] repeat around; join with sl to top of ch 3. Finish off.

Drawstring (Make 1)
Ch 161, sc in second chain from hook and in each chain (160)
Sl st across.
Finish off.

Finishing:
Starting at ch 3 of round 18 (Eyelet), weave drawstring all the way around bag; join ends, attach bead, weave ends in.