"There's A Hole In My Heart" Scarf

Mystery CAL Name: Seeing Between The Lines

Materials:
I hook, J hook
6oz worsted weight yarn in solid color

With J hook, ch 207.
Row 1: With I hook, dc in 4th ch from hook and across. ch 3, turn.
Row 2: dc in next 10 dc. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 21 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st. ch 1, sk next st,** dc in next 21 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 7 sts. Ch 3, turn
Row 3: dc in next 4 sts. *ch1, sk next st, dc in next 5 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 5 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 17 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts. ch 1, sk next st,** dc in next 17 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 9 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4: dc in next 6 sts. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 7 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 15 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 11 sts. ch 1, sk next st,** dc in next 15 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 5 sts. ch 3, turn.
Row 5: dc in next 4 sts. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 11 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 13 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 11 sts. ch 1, sk next st,** dc in next 13 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 5 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6: dc in next 4 sts. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 11 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 15 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 7 sts. ch 1, sk next st,** dc in next 15 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 7 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7: dc in next 8 sts. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 17 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 5 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 5 sts. ch 1, sk next st** dc in next 17 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 5 sts. ch 3, turn.
Row 8: dc in next 6 sts. *ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 3 sts. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next st. ch 1, sk next st, dc in next 21 sts. ch 1, sk next st,** dc in next 21 sts.*** Repeat * to *** twice. Repeat * to ** once. dc in last 11 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9: dc in each st across.

BORDER: sc around, with 2 sc in each corner and 2 sc at the end of each row of short sides.

Picture Courtesy of Karen Parks

Miniature Pie

Miniature Pie
#10 thread: red, tan, silver
size 1 steel hook
very small amount stuffing
sewing needle

Measures: 1 3/8" across when finished.

Pie tin:
With silver ch 4.
Rnd 1: 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in 1st dc. Ch3, do not turn. (12dc)
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st in 1st dc. Ch1, do not turn. (24dc)
Rnd 3: sc around. Join with sl st in 1st sc. End off, weave in ends. (24sc)

Pie filling (Use stitch markers to keep track of rows):
Make an adjustable loop with red and ch1.
Rnd 1: 6sc into loop. Pull end taut and do not join. (6sc)
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12sc)
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) x6 (18sc)
Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st) x6 (24sc)
Rnd 5: (sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st) x6 (30sc)
Rnd 6: (sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st) x6 Join with sl st in next st. End off, weave in ends. (36sc)

Crust:
Long lattice (Make 4)- With tan ch 10. sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. End off. (9sc)
Short lattice (Make 1)- With tan ch 8. sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. End off. (7sc)
**Attach lattice as show in picture (interweaving pieces). Secure first end of each lattice by pulling ends through the edge of 2 sts and tying a knot in the back. Secure other ends while working around pie filling by inserting hook through end off lattice and stitches being worked. "Short lattice" is shown in the first picture as the top horizontal piece.**
Crust edge- With tan join with sl st into any st. Ch 3. dc in same st, sc in next st. (2 dc in next st, sc in next st) x17. Join with sl st in top of ch 3. End off, weave in ends.
**Secure lattice in place with glue or by placing one st with tan thread and needle where 2 pieces meet**

Assembly: Sew pie top and pie tin with wrong sides together, placing stitches on the wrong side of pie top between rnd 6 of pie filling and crust and wrong side of pie tin between rows 2 and 3. Before sewing completely around, place small amount of stuffing inside. Finish sewing completely around and tie thread in knot, pulling slightly taut. Weave in ends.

Scarf, Hat, & Sweater Ornaments

Scarf Ornament
With color a, Ch 4.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 3-26: Repeat Row 2, changing colors every 3rd row between color a and color b if desired.
Row 27: sc across. End off, weave in ends.

Finishing touches: Add fringe- With 6 short pieces of color b, attach once piece to each st on both short sides of scarf. Use a tapestry needle to fray yarn. Fold scarf and sew or glue scarf as shown in picture. Attach a 7" piece of yarn or thread to top of scarf for hanger and tie in knot.



Hat Ornament
With color a, ch 8.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-7 sc in blo across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 8: sc in blo across. End off, leaving long tail for sewing.

Finishing touches: Sew first row and last row (short sides) together to form a tube. Then, weave yarn through one each row one of the long sides and pull taut to form hat. Make a small pom-pom and attach to top of hat where gathered. Secure on the inside of hat and weave in ends.


Sweater

Body:
With color a, ch 26.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-6: sc in blo across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 7: sc in blo across. End off, weave in ends.

Sleeves (Make 2):
With color a, ch 11,
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1 turn.
Rows 2-4: sc in blo across. Ch1, turn.
Row 5: sc in blo across. End off, leaving ample yarn for sewing.

Collar:
With color a, ch 10.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc in blo across. End off, leaving ample yarn for sewing.

Sweater finishing touches: Choose right and wrong sides for body and fold in half with right sides together. On each long side, sew together through both layers through 10 sts. There should be 5 stitches remaing for arm holes on each side. Flip sweater body right side out. Sew long sides of sleeves together to form 2 long tubes. Sew the short side of each sleeve (where you left off from sewing up the side) to the arm holes of each side of the body. Secure with knot and weave in ends on inside. Sew short sides of collar together to form a tube and sew to top center of sweater as shown in picture, keeping the collar rounded.

Sugar Cookie Ornament

Sugar Cookie Ornament

Contents:
1 skein of cream cotton yarn
1 skein white cotton yarn
Beads for sprinkles
F hook

Cookie (Make 2):
With cream, ch 4.
Rnd 1: 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 3: (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 4: (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. End off, weave in ends.

Icing (Do not join unless otherwise stated. Use stitch marker to keep track of rows):
With white, ch 2.
Rnd 1. 6sc in 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 2. 2 sc in each of the next 6 sts.
Rnd 3: (sc in next st, 2 in next stitch) x6.
Rnd 4. (sc in next 2 sts, 2 in next stitch) x6.
Rnd 5. (sc in next 3 sts, 2 in next stitch) x6.
Rnd 6. (sc in next 4 sts, 2 in next stitch) x6.
Rnd 7: ***sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st. (dc, sc) in next st. hdc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st. (sc, hdc) in next st. dc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, sc in next st. (hdc, dc) in next st.** Repeat from *** to ** once more. Join with sl st in next st. End off, leaving ample yarn for sewing.

ASSEMBLY: Sew or glue beads on icing as shown in picture. Sewing around inner edge of icing, weaving in and out, attach icing to first cream circle with right sides up as shown in picture. Secure sewing yarn on back with a knot and weave in ends. Sew two cookie pieces with wrong sides together, weaving in and out through both layers of outer edge of circles. Secure with knot, weave in ends. Cut 6 or 7" piece of cream yarn attach to top of cookie, making a loop for hanging.

Fat Tabby Potholder/Hotpad

Fat Tabby Potholder/Hotpad
**Decorative use only. Eyes and nose will melt when exposed to heat! For a functional potholder, only use natural fibers.**

Materials:
2oz in main color (mc), worsted weight cotton yarn
small amount white worsted weight cotton yarn
2- 18mm cat eyes
1- 15mm pink animal nose
H hook

Front
Face: With mc, ch4.
Rnd 1: 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 3: (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 4: (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 5: (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 6: (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. End off.

Ear 1:
Rnd 7: With pink, join with sc in any st of rnd 6 of face. sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 8: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Rnd 10: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 11: sc2tog, twice. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 12: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 13: sc2tog. End off, weave in ends.

Ear 2:
Rnd 7: With pink, join with sc in 9th st from end of row 7 of first ear. sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 8: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Rnd 10: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 11: sc2tog, twice. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 12: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 13: sc2tog. End off, weave in ends.

Muzzle:
With white, ch4,
Rnd 1: 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 3: (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. End off, leaving 18"+ for sewing. Weave in first end.

****Assemble Face: Apply safety 18mm cat eyes to Rnd 4 of face as shown in picture. Secure eyes with metal washers on back of face. Push nose through bottom of rnd 3 just above rnd 2 of muzzle and through center of rnd 1 of face. Secure nose with plastic washer on back of face. Sew muzzle to face by weaving in and out of edge of sts of rnd 3. Secure with knot, weave in ends. Sew on mouth as shown in picture. Sew on whiskers if desired.****

Back
Back of head: With mc, ch4.
Rnd 1: 12 dc in 4th ch from hook. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 2: 2dc in each st around. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 3: (dc in next st, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 4: (dc in next 2 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 5: (dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Ch 3, do not turn.
Rnd 6: (dc in next 4 sts, 2dc in next st) x 12. Join with sl st in first dc. Do not end off.

Ear 1:
Rnd 7: Continuing from rnd 6 of back, ch 1, sc in same st and in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 8: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Rnd 10: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 11: sc2tog, twice. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 12: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 13: sc2tog. End off, weave in ends.

Ear 2:
Rnd 7: Join with sc in 9th st from end of row 7 of first ear. sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 8: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 9: sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog. Ch1, turn.
Rnd 10: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 11: sc2tog, twice. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 12: sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Rnd 13: sc2tog. End off, weave in ends.

Outer Edge/Joining:
**Work through front and back of face with wrong sides together (front of face facing up), matching up coordinating stitches.**
Rnd 7: Join with sl st in corner of first ear. Ch1, sc in same st. sc around ear with sc at end of each row and 3 in top corner. sc in other corner of ear where rnd 7 of ear meets rnd 6 of face. sc in next 3 sts, 2sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts. sc in corner of ear where rnd 7 of ear meets rnd 6 of face. sc around ear with sc at end of each row and 3 in top corner. sc in other corner of ear where rnd 7 of ear meets rnd 6 of face. sc in next 5 sts. **(dc, ch1, dc) in next st, sc in next st.* Repeat from ** to * 3 more times. (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) x 4. sc in next 3 sts. Repeat ** to * 4 times. sc in next 4 sts. sl st in beg st, end off, weave in ends.

****Glue or sew picture hanger to back if desired.****

Strawberry Shortcake TP Cover (Revised)

This pattern has been revised, please let me know if there are any problems. My email is at the top of this page. :)



Strawberry Shortcake TP Cover

Materials:
small amount red worsted weight yarn
small amount white worsted weight yarn
small amount cormeal/yellow worsted weight yarn
G hook
tapestry needle

FLO=front loop only
BLO=back loop only
HDC=half double crochet

**Do not join unless otherwise instructed. Mark stitches when working in the round.**

Strawberries (worked in round-spiral, make 5):
With red, ch 2.
Rnd 1: 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook (4 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (8 sc)
Rnd 3: sc around (8 sc)
Rnd 4: sc around, join with sl st in next st, end off leaving long tail (8 sc)
**Using tail, sew shut top of strawberry so that it lays flat. Weave in ends.**

Whipped cream:
With white, ch 65. sl st in 4th ch from hook. (ch 3, sl st in next st) across. End off, leaving long tail.
** Arrange in a spiral shape to resemble whipped cream as pictured. Sew across bottom to hold shape. Weave in ends.**

Cake Top/Icing:
With white, ch 3.
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2 (9 hdc).
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each remaining st, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2 (18 hdc).
Rnd 3: Ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) repeat around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2 (27 hdc).
Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) repeat around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2 (36 hdc).
Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st) repeat around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2 (45 hdc).
Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, (hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st) repeat around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2 (54 hdc).
Rnd 7: (ch 3, sl st in FLO of same st. ch 3, sl st in FLO of next st) around. End off, weave in ends.

Cake Bottom:
With Cornmeal, join with sl st in any back loop of rnd 7.
Row 1-4: Ch 3, dc around. Join with sl st at top of beg ch 3, end off at end of rnd 4 (54 dc)
Row 5: with white, join in next st, ch 3, dc around. Join with sl st at top of beg ch 3, end off (54 dc)
Row 6-8: Join with cornmeal with sl st in next st, ch3, dc around. Join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, ch 1 (54 dc)
Row 9: sc in same st and around, join with sl st in 1st sc, end off (54 sc)

**Assembly: Arrange whipped cream and strawberries on cake top and glue or sew to attach as shown in picture.**

First Post

Well, it's about time I started a blog! But it's taken me a few hours to write this as it is, having my son interrupt me every five seconds (he loves to "help" me type). Just breaking the ice. Look out for patterns and "bitchings" by me coming soon...