Wednesday, September 8, 2010

Little Crochet Bird



Little birds are always cute. Here you can work one up in less than 10 minutes!

Works out to be 1.25 inches wide using size 10 thread and size 7 hook.



Bird:
Ch 4 and sl st to form ring.
Row 1: ch 2, dc 14 into loop. sl st with top of ch 2
Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in next 7 chs, (hdc, dc) in next ch, (tr, ch 3, sl st w/ 3rd ch from hook, ch 3) and sl st in next ch, sl st in next 2 ch, (sl st, ch 3, tr) in next ch, (2 tr, ch 3 and sl st with 3rd ch from hook, ch 2, sl st) in next ch.
Fasten off.
Part in RED is optional- it makes a beak the same color. You may instead, follow the instructions below to attach a different colored beak.

Wing:
Ch 4. 3 Tr in 4th ch from hook (forms loop), ch 3, sl st with 3rd ch from hook. Ch 3, sl st in loop.
Tighten strings and attach to bird. Wing is adjustable to look like it is flying, or resting! 

Beak:
Attach string to bird's face. Ch 3, sl st in same ch. Fasten off.

Friday, September 3, 2010

Tropical Flower Applique



I love, love, LOVE this flower. I came up with the pattern after looking at several items on Etsy. It's a pretty straight-forward pattern, with triple crochets.

They work out to be about 1.75 inches using size 10 thread and size 8 hook.

Ch 6. Sl st together to form ring

Row 1: Ch 3, 2 tr, ch 3, *3 tr, ch 3. Repeat from * 3 more times. Join with SC to top of CH 3.
Row 2: *Sc in next st (middle TR), (2 dc, 3 tr, {ch 3, sl st with first ch of ch3}, 3 tr, 2 dc) in the 3 ch sp; sc in next ch. Repeat from * 4 more times.
Finishing off: Instead of a sc in the very last ch, sl st, and fasten off.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

Crochet Cherry Applique



Little cherries are so cute, and are very versatile when it comes to appliques or embellishments. They can go on bags, hats, and just about anything for the kitchen. They are so easy to make- the putting together can be a little challenging, but they turn out so cute!

Works out to be 1.25 inches wide, 1.75 inches tall using size 10 crochet thread and a size 7 hook.


Cherry:
With RED yarn
Using the Magic Ring, 12 DC. Fasten off.

Stem:
Attach Green yarn to any CH on cherry. Ch 10 (or to desired length), sl st in 2nd ch from hook, and each ch back to the cherry. Fasten off.

Leaf:
ch 9, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, *sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next two ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch. Ch 1 Work around and repeat from *. Fasten off

Make two of each piece and stitch them all together!