so many awesome infinity scarves and such on her site… very nice and most importantly free.

http://gettinghookedoncrafts.blogspot.com/2010/11/free-crochet-pattern-fingerless-gloves.html

Granny Square Angels

by Priscilla Hewitt ©2000

Materials for each angel

About 1 ounce of either sport weight or worsted weight white acrylic yarn

Crochet hook size D or E (to work VERY tightly)

3 long, white chenille stems (or comparable gauge wire)

Gauge: Not important for this project

Make 2 of any of these granny squares for each angel

Granny Square #1

Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in the

ring) 3 times, ch 1; join with a hdc to the top of the beginning ch 3 to form

the last “ch-3 space”.

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same ch-3 sp, *dc in each

of the next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to *

2 times, dc in each of the next 3 dc, 2 dc in the same ch-3 sp as the first dc,

ch 1; join with a hdc to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, dc in the same ch-3 sp, *dc in each

of the next 7 dc, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from * to *

2 times, dc in each of the next 7 dc, 2 dc in the same ch-3 sp as the first dc,

ch 1; join with a hdc to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Granny Square #2

Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, 2 dc in the ring, (ch 3, 3 dc in the

ring) 3 times, ch 1; join with a hdc to the top of the beginning ch 3 to form

the last “ch-3 space”.

Round 2: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1,

*skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc, ch 1) in the next ch-3 sp* Repeat from *

to * 2 times, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in the same sp as the beginning sts, ch 1;

join with a hdc to the top of the beginning ch 3 to form the last “ch-3

space”.

Round 3: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 2 more dc in the same sp, ch 1,

skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1, *skip next 3 dc, (3 dc, ch 3, 3

dc, ch 1) in the next ch-3 sp, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in the next ch-1 sp, ch 1*

Repeat from * to * 2 times, skip next 3 dc, 3 dc in the same sp as the

beginning sts, ch 1; join with a hdc st to the top of the beginning ch 3.

Granny Square #3

Ch 4, join with a sl st to the first ch to form a ring

Round 1: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, dc in the ring, (ch

3, dc in the ring, ch 1, dc in the ring) 3 times; ch 1, join with a hdc to the

3rd ch of the beginning ch 4 to form the last “ch-3 space”.

Round 2: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the next dc,

ch 1) 2 times, *(dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in the next ch 3 sp, ch 1, (dc in the next

dc, ch 1) 2 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times; dc in the next ch 3 sp, ch 1,

join with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4 to form the last “ch-3

space”.

Round 3: Ch 4 to count as the first dc and the first ch 1, (dc in the next dc,

ch 1) 4 times, *(dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in the next ch 3 sp, (dc in the next dc, ch 1)

4 times* Repeat from * to * 2 times; dc in the next ch 3 sp, ch 1, join

with a hdc to the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 4 to form the last “ch-3 space”.

Head

Ch 2

Round 1: Work 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook; do not join rounds. Use a

stitch marker instead. (8 sc)

Round 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Rounds 3-4: Sc in each sc around. (16 sc)

Round 5: *(Insert hook in the next st and pullup a loop) 2 times; yo and pull

through all 3 remaining loops on hook* Repeat from * to * 7 times. Fasten

off, leaving an 18” yarn tail for sewing.

Arms

Cut one chenille stem in half. Use one half for the arms. Form the half into a

ring, overlapping the ends 1/2”. Starting at the overlap, sc around the

chenille stem ring until the ring is generously covered. Fasten off. Weave in

ends.

Halo

Cut the remaining half of the chenille stem in half. Work as for the arms.

Assembly Directions

Wing Assembly

1. Lay a chenille stem diagonally across one of the squares as shown. Tie to center of the square (X) with a piece of yarn.

2. Bend the chennile stem as shown. Attach yarn with a sc under the chenille stem and into the ch-3 sp.

3. Fold the square into a triangle around the tied section of the  chenille stem. Sc through both thicknesses and around the chenille stem.

4. Work 3 sc in the ch 3 sp of both thicknessess and around the chenille stem. Bend chenille stem as pictured.

5. Continue working sc’s halfway up the other side. Bend chenille stem ends to to overlap (trim if needed), then finish sc’ing closed, working the last sc into the ch-3 sp and around the chenille stem.

Wing Edging

Ch 1, turn. Sc in the first sc, (ch 3, skip the next sc, sc in the next sc) around both sides. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Gown Assembly

1. (Back seam) Fold the second square into a triangle as shown, inserting a chenille stem.  Join yarn with a sc in the first ch-3 sp and around the chenille stem. Sc through both thicknesses and around the chenille stem, ending with one sc through the next ch-3 spaces and around the chenille stem.

2. (Gown hem) Open the square to form a cone. Bend the chenille stem to follow the curve of the hem. Sc in each st and around the chenille stem until you reach the next ch-3 sp. (Photo is from the back of the piece.)

3. (Continuing gown hem) Work 3 sc in the ch-3 sp and around the chenille stem. Bend the chenille stem to follow the curve of the hem.

4. Continue working a sc in each remaining st and around the chenille stem. Join with a sl st to the last sc on the back seam. Fold any excess chenille stem inside the back seam.

Gown Edging

(Ch 3, skip the next sc, sc in the next sc) until you reach the center sc at the front point of the hem; work (sc, ch 3, sc) in that st; (ch 3, skip the next sc, sc in the next sc)  along the rest of the hem; ch 3; join with a sl st to the joining sl st.

Angel Assembly

Step 1. Thread a yarn needle with the yarn end of the head. Whip stitch loosely around the last round of the head. Insert top point of the gown into the head. Stuff the head with a pinch or two of fiberfill. Pull gently on the yarn end to gather and close the head. Sew the head to the gown.

Step 2. Slide the arms over the head. Using the yarn end of the head, tack a few stitches of the arms to the gown back seam, just below the back of the head.

Step 3: Using the yarn end of the head, sew the center of the wings along the length of the gown back seam. Tie off yarn.

Step 4. Sew the halo to the back of the head, as pictured. Pinch the front of the arms to form praying hands, as pictured. Sew a loop of fishing line to the center top of the wings, making sure the loop extends beyond the head, to hang. Weave in all ends. Arrange gown and wings, bending chenille stems as needed.

crochetncrafts:

Here is an awesome collection of free amigurumi patterns. Amigurumi is a term for crocheted toys, which originated in Japan. The toys are great for babies and young children to play with.

crookedhooks:

These are great graphs expecially the portraits of Peta and Catness.

I am going to try to make some armbands for an event my daughter is hosting on her job. I must be crazy… I need them done by Friday.

 In case you did not catch these the first time.

These are great graphs expecially the portraits of Peeta and Katness.

I am going to try to make some armbands for an event my daughter is hosting on her job. I must be crazy… I need them done by Friday.

whatthehellamiwriting:

In a different vein of What the Hell am I Writing? here’s me translating a crochet pattern from stitch symbols to actual words. This isn’t a pattern for any particular project; it’s a stitch pattern that can then be used to add some texture and detail to any number of objects. My plan, once I test the pattern a few times, is to create a few different objects using the pattern of stitches as a detail. After that, I want to write up those patterns into a single booklet so that people interested in the particular detail I’m creating have some options about how to use it.

Good luck … Go for it. I’d be interested.

wip - these are two tops I am making. The pink is the one that will be too small if anyone remembers. and the Orange is a new one. It is the first time I am going to be working with a fingerweight yarn for a such a large project. 

my Wip. the brown is a finger glove. The multicolored will be a purse when I find a zipper. 

this is the first pattern I suggested I got it from the way back machine…

8/20/99

Columbia-Minerva, “Big & Little Crochets” Leaflet 2519, 1970

Directions are for Toddler Size (2 to 4).  Changes for Child (6 to 8), Petite Miss (8 to 10) and Average Miss (12 to 14) are in parentheses.

MATERIALS:  Columbia-Minerva Knitting worsted (r oz pull skein) or Nantuk 4-ply knitting yarn (2 or 4 oz pull skein):  8 (10-12-12) ozs.

NEEDLES:  For Toddler & Child-“Boye” crochet hook size H.  For Petite & Average Miss-“Boye” crochet hook size “I”

GAUGE: On size H-3 shells to 5”. On size I-3 shells to 5-1/2”

theonlysong:

its so annoying when someone sells a pattern when there are like 5 other almost exact versions of the same pumpkin hat listed for free on ravelry and other blogs

stuff I’m doing instead of finishing my projects…. the one says fassy for all you Fassbender fans. 

having a hard time finishing my crochet tasks….I keep doing little small things instead of finishing projects I started.