Wilbur Pig is the second of three animal pillow pals made using pillow inserts for the 2019 Christmas in July Make Along with Underground Crafter! Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, crocheting in the round, increasing, crocheting in the back loop only Seaming using whipstitch and single crochet (with linked photo tutorials) Skill Level Easy Finished Size Fits a 16” (40.5 cm) round pillow form.
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Rosettes and Ridges Washcloth
This mitered square washcloth can be adjusted to your preferred size. Choose three colors and alternate each row. The bobbles and back loop stitches combine for a gentle, exfoliating texture. This is the first pattern in the 2019 Washcloth Crochet Along with CAL Central. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, increasing, crocheting in the back loop only, changing colors Special stitch: bob (with video tutorial linked in the pattern) Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Washcloth: 9.5” (24 cm) square.
Basketweave Scrubbie
This sponge-like scrubbie is textured with a combination of post stitches. This pattern is the first in the Scrubbie Crochet Along with CAL Central. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows, seaming, crocheting in the back loop Special stitch patterns: BPdc and FPdc (with written instructions and video tutorial) Skill Level Intermediate Finished Size Approximately 6” (15.5 cm) wide x 4” (10 cm) tall after folding and seaming. Materials Red Heart Scrubby Smoothie yarn (100% cotton, 3.5 oz/100 g, 153 yd/140 m) - 1 skein in 2156 Purple Tones, or approximately 85 yd (78 m) in any medium weight cotton yarn. US Size G-6/4 mm crochet hook, or any size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge 19 sts = 4” (10 cm) in pattern. Exact gauge is not required for this pattern. Stitches should be tight to create a dense fabric.
Wine Markers
Whip up these easy crochet holiday wine markers this holiday season! So cute and easy to make with this simple easy to follow pattern! Measures approx. 3″ X 3″. Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, I used Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn” Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Small button, .5″ Sewing needle for button Abbreviations: ch- chain sc- single crochet hk- hook st(s)- stitch(es) sk- skip sl st- slip stitch Whip up these easy crochet holiday wine markers this holiday season! So cute and easy to make with this simple easy to follow pattern! Measures approx. 3″ X 3″. Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, I used Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn” Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Small button, .5″ Sewing needle for button Abbreviations: ch- chain sc- single crochet hk- hook st(s)- stitch(es) sk- skip sl st- slip stitch Whip up these easy crochet holiday wine markers this holiday season! So cute and easy to make with this simple easy to follow pattern! Measures approx. 3″ X 3″. Materials: Medium worsted weight yarn, I used Hobby Lobby’s “I Love This Yarn” Size F, 3.75 mm crochet hook Tapestry needle Small button, .5″ Sewing needle for button Abbreviations: ch- chain sc- single crochet hk- hook st(s)- stitch(es) sk- skip sl st- slip stitch Special stitches Puff stitch: Yarn over and insert hk in st, pull up a loop. Yarn over and insert hook in the same stitch, pull up another loop. Yarn over and insert hook in the same stitch one more time and pull up a loop. Yarn over and pull through all loops, 1 puff made.
Giant Circle Potholder
This is one of 3 potholders featuring circle motifs. This one has a large center circle. Instructions are also included for granny square versions without the hanging loop. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, half double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting in the round Changing colors, crocheting in the back loop only Skill Level Easy Finished Size Potholder: 7.5” (19 cm) square. Materials Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn (100% cotton, 2.5 oz/71 g/120 yd/110 m) - 1 skein in Indigo (CA). Lily Sugar’n Cream yarn (100% cotton, 2 oz/57 g/95 yd/87 m) - 1 skein ea in Faded Denim (CB). US Size H-8 (5 mm) crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn needle. Gauge Finished Potholder = 7.5” (19 cm) square in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, but stitches should be tight so potholders can protect hands and surfaces from heat.
Fantail Pencil Case
A sturdy, no-sew liner keeps your pencils or hooks protected, even when using an openwork stitch pattern for the case. This pattern is part of the Back-to-School Crochet-a-Long with CAL Central. Skills Used Basic crochet stitches: chain, double crochet, single crochet, slip stitch Crocheting flat in rows Skipping stitches and crocheting in chain spaces Skill Level Easy Finished Size Pencil/Crochet Hook Case: 8.5” (21.5 cm) width x 6.25” (16 cm) height. Materials Lion Brand Jeans yarn (100% acrylic, 3.5 oz/100 g/246 yd/225 m) - 1 skein ea in 108 Brand New (CA) and 150 Vintage (CB), or approximately 60 yd (55 m) in ea of 2 colors in any medium weight cotton yarn. US Size I-9/5.5 mm crochet hook, or size needed to obtain gauge. Yarn or tapestry needle with eye small enough to sew through button. Duck Color Duct Tape - 1 roll (1.88” x 15 yd) in Neon Pink, or approximately 1/3 roll of duct tape. Buttons Galore and More Sparkle Buttons - 1-1/8” (3 cm) button in GBX510 Plum, or any 1-1/8” (3 cm) sew through button. VELCRO® Brand Sticky Value Pack Circles and Squares - (3) 7/8” (2 cm) square fasteners. Gauge 1 fantail = 1.5” (4 cm) across in pattern. Exact gauge is not critical for this pattern.
