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An easy video on how to make a Pom Pom



This is a really pretty stitch

Christmas Party and Patterns

This is a really pretty scarf the FREE pattern is here....

This is a Christmas Tree Purse and the pattern is available over on Hip Chick Crochet on Etsy...too cute...I really like this Santa one... :)


What a cute angel, make it for the tree or your packages....the pattern is FREE and comes in UK and USA instructions... see it here....
We had our annual Christmas Party with my sstitchin group and I was really happy with the gifts I got...this bag below lights up and blinks and was our goodie bag...yeah!!! I get so many compliments on it as I am using it for my Christmas bag over the holidays...

 Here I am looking at one of the gifts I got in the exchange, it is a reindeer hot pad...so cute

this is a towel made into a reindeer

close up of the towel reindeer

close up of the hot pad reindeet

I also got this cute little M&M's jar reindeer

this is a knitted kitten

my goodie bag

this was inside my goodie bag

knitted kitten and teddy

my dancing Santas

I won this apron and goodies in the stocking for
wearing the best Christmas colors.. :)

Thanksgiving Pattern Ideas

Hello all,
Been busy and having puter  problems again...sheesh...



so have to use my laptop which does not have all my new projects on. So I am posting some cute Thanksgiving ones I found.,..



http://www.favecrafts.com/Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving-Turkey-Wreath-Crochet-Pattern#




This door hanger is adorable on Etsy by Crochetvillage



This would be great on the table and its an easy FREE pattern

Enjoy.....

Mother's Day Flowers

This Sunflower is perfect for all Mom's!!! So cute!!

And this is a terrific Calla Lily... I love to crochet flowers...only $2.37 for the pattern....

Happy Cinco de' Mayo...Sharing Some Patterns

              

 This is too cute and for $4.95 you can buy this crocheted hat and wrape with the Hot Sauce...What a bargain!! Goes with Cinco De Mayo Day!!!

  And another perfect Cinco De Mayo crochet item. FREE pattern...

This called the "Munro" bag. It reminds me of the "Ripple" afghan. There is a FREE pattern available to download.  The "Munro" Bag is made from "Roman Sock" and about as simple as crocheting a bag gets. The simple zig-zag pattern and cool color combination make it a quick and easy project to keep for yourself or hook together for a friend in dire need of a bag makeover.

  OMG another FREE pattern of this adorable "Pear" dishcloth. Isn't he just the cutest? I love him... would be a great gift to anyone. Especially a hlouse warming gift!!

And for those of you that love to make Amigurumi Here's a Tutorial that shows you how to embroider a mouth. FREE 

Here's a great site that has FREE patterns with thread.

 Dottie Angel made this beautiful afghan and gives a FREE tutorial on how to join the squares. This is awsome.. The idea of attaching smaller doilys is unique and oh so pretty. :) Cute Cute Cute Hat... I love the style and think of it in RED for a Red Hats hat!! Made by "PatternHome's" she has many many beautiful patterns on Etsy for sale PDF format...
Aren't these dresses pretty? Oh I love the festive look!!!

Some Cool Designs

Oh my goodness this is so pretty...too bad there is no pattern for this piece

Oh I want to make these...aren't they just yummy looking and I love the colors too.. :)
And since I love pink and the pattern is only $4.00... by Genevive

And check out this beautiful bedspread...the pattern is free..Look at all the colors!!

Hmmm if I added shells to these door hanging strips I could give them to my g-daughter that wanted shell dorrway beads...Free pattern...

A Cute "Swimming with the Dolphin" Necklace Free Pattern

Yesterday we went to celebrate my daughter's 40th "B" day...oh my that really dates me... hee hee...any who I know how she likes Dolpins so I made her a quick little necklace...Its so easy to make, here is the free pattern...
                                                       Swimming with the Dolphin Necklace

Materials:
Dolphin glass pendant [Blue Moon, I got mine at Michael's Craft Store]
Anne Blatt [small amount it is from their Glamorous collection 3 colors with gold]
1 Lobster Claw Clasp 
4 oval jump rings 2 large and 2 medium
Bent Nose pliers
Chain Nose Pliers
size F crochet hook or one to create a tight ch st

Directions:
Leaving a 6" tail slip knot onto hook and ch 1adding your 1st jump ring by putting hook through jump ring pull loop through and finish your ch st, continue with ch st until desired length, then ch last st onto 2 jump ring the same way as you did the 1st jump ring. Attach the closure you have chosen to one end [depending on weather you are right or left handed, right handed put it on the right end and left handed people on the left end] of your ch cord by opening up the jump ring and sliding the end of the lobster claw onto the ring and closing the jump ring , attach 3rd jump ring in the glass loop on Dolphin and then add 4th jump ring onto that ring, You will need to open all rings and then reclose. Remember when you open the jump rings use your tool to pull open side to side, DO NOT: open by pulling each end or you will deform the ring and never get it back to its right shape. [been there and done that, another story] See here for tutorial on jump rings, and hints and techniques here. Note: the last jump ring that holds the pendant will slip onto your ch cord so be sure to put it on the ch cord BEFORE adding your closure.
Now enjoy your necklace!!

You can make this necklace with shiny embroidery thread, crochet cotton silver or gold thread #5, or any crochet cotton thread if you like and use any pendant. I used antique gold findings and Anny Blatt yarn because I had it in my stash.

Have fun and experiment. And remember as always all copyright rules apply.
Always link back to my blog when showcasing your finished necklace and let me know, so I can come see too. I love to see.

 All Crochetoholic patterns can be used for personal or charity use only.
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All patterns on this site designed by Crochetoholic are protected by the copyright law, you may not distribute (for free, or for compensation) copies of any of the patterns on this site or Crochetoholic's Blog in printed form, electronic form, or any other format. You may sell any items made from the patterns listed below provided you agree to the following: 1. All items are to be handmade by YOU and not mass produced in any way. 2. If selling the items online, you must include in the item description; a. a link back to Crochetoholic's Blog b. Note that Crochetoholic is the original designer, c.You must contact Crochetoholic and ask permission to sell the item made from any patterns found at: http://crochetoholicspatterns.blogspot.com or http://crochetoholic.blogspot.com By downloading, copying, printing, or any any way using a pattern in this site, whether free or purchased, you are agreeing to the above copyright rules.


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Free Pattern The "Furry Green Ornament Necklace"

I made a really cool necklace for Christmas, It is called the

 "The Furry Ornament Necklace"

Here's a free pattern for you:

What you will need:

• Lion Brand fun fur yarn, Kelly Green, 1 skein1 3/4oz, 64 yds
• Red Heart Crochet Cotton/Metallic Thread, size 5, silver/silver
• Darcie Home for the holidays Christmas ornaments 6 - 2" [Alin Paper store or any craft store]
• 2 silver snowflake button trim [JoAnns or any craft store]
• 1 large 1" green glitter button [JoAnns or any craft store]
• size I crochet hook
• crochet hook that is small enough to fit through hole in bulb
• darning needle

How tos:

1. Working with both yarns, chain 4, sc in second ch from hook and in next chain, turn
2. ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn
3. ch 1, repeat row 2 for 9-10"
4. ch 1, sc in first sc, insert hook into next ch, pull up large loop, switch to small hook and pull loop through hole on top of ornament, switch back to larger hook and complete sc, turn
5. ch 1, sc in each sc, turn
6. ch 1, repeat row 5 for two inches ending so that the next row you will be able to add your ornament on the same side as the other, repeat row 4, turn
7. ch 1, repeat row 5 and 6, one more time, turn
8. ch 1, repeat row 5 for two inches, then chain 11, sc in the next row of two sc, turn
9. ch 1, repeat row 5 for two inches, be sure to end so that the next row will end on the same end where the ornaments hang, turn
10. ch 1, repeat row 6, turn
11. ch 1, repeat row 5 and 6 two more times, turn
12. ch 1, sc in each sc, turn
13. ch 1, repeat row 12 for 10", join in top of chain with ss, FO
14. thread darning needle with both yarns and whip st across to join necklace, FO and weave in ends

15. Use silver cotton thread only and darning needle and put both snowflakes together and button on top of one and sew together with seral stitches, then puch needle through the snowflakes but not the button, wrap thread around and under button, attach to middle of ch 10 hanging in middle of the necklace between ornaments, 2 times, wrap back around button and through the two holes and back through to the back of snowflakes, FO and tie several times, then cut real short, you might want to dab with a little craft glue to secure.

Voila, you're done!!! 

If you make this necklace be sure to send me your link and link back to this pattern/blog. I love to see photos too. This pattern is copyrighted it can be made for personal use or charity use only, you can not post this pattern on your blog, or copy and distribute it to others, or sell it, you are welcome to link back here and print it out for your own personal use.   © 2010 PBDesigns