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Friday, 2 November 2007
Waves of Color Tote Bag
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Crochet Patterns


 


 



Materials

Desired colors of worsted weight, great for using up scrap yarn!
size F hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
4 stitch markers or yarn or what ever you chose to mark stitches.

Abbreviations Used:

sc = single crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sk = skip
FLO = front loop only
sl st = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dec = decrease
repeat from * to * = repeat the instructions between the *'s for the remaining stitches of the row.
rsc = reverse single crochet

Special stitches used:
Alternative reverse single crochet or Alternative rsc = (I read about this method on the Crochet Partners group, and love it as an alternative to reverse single crochet, which can be difficult to master at times.) Insert hook into stitch as if you were doing a regular single crochet, yarn over and draw through, with the two loops on the hook, rotate the whole hook 360 degrees, yarn over and draw through.

Ch 31, sc in second ch from hook, and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 1: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 2 - 6: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)
Row 7: Sc in each st across. Ch 1, DO NOT TURN
Row 8: Begin working across the ends of the rows, *2 sc in the end of the row you just finished, sc in each row, work 2 sc in the end of beginning row*, then sc in free loop of foundation chain, and repeat from * to *, join with a sl st. (79 sc) Ch 1. Do not turn. NOTE: You will not be turning the work from this point on.
Row 9: Working in FLO, sc in same st as joining st and in each st around, join with a sl st. Ch 1. Do not turn
Row 10: (Working in both loops) Sc in same st as joining, and in each st around. Ch 1
Row 11: Sc in same st as ch 1, skip 2 sc, work 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sc, *sc in next st, sk 2 sc, work 5 dc in next st, sk 2 sc*, repeat from * to * around, join with a sl st in the first sc. Fasten off.
Row 12: Join yarn with a sl st, ch 2, work a dc dec in next two st, dc in next st, work 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, *dc dec over next 3 st, dc in next, work 3 dc in next st, dc in next st*, repeat from * to * around, end with a sl st in the top of the first dec. Fasten off.
Row 13 - 22: Repeat Row 12.
Row 23:Join yarn with a sl st, ch 2, work a dc dec in next two st, hdc in next st, work 3 sc in next st, hdc in next st, *dc dec over next 3 st, hdc in next, work 3 sc in next st, hdc in next st*, dc dec over next 3 st, repeat from * to * around, end with a sl st in the top of the first dec. Ch 1.
Row 24: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. Ch 1.
Row 25: Sc in each st around. Join with a sl st. Ch 1.
At this point, we begin the handles construction. You may want to locate the center of the bag by folding the bag flat, then folding it in half, marking the center stitches. Count 8 stitches to each side of the center stitch, and mark with a stitch marker or small piece of yarn or thread. This will mark the handle opening. For my bag, as follows:
Row 26: Sc in first 17 st, ch 16, skip next 17 st, sc in next 22, ch 16, sk next 17 st, sc in last 5 st, join with a sl st, ch 1.
Row 27: Sc in each st and ch around, join with a sl st. Ch 1. (76 sc)
Row 28: Sc in each st and ch around, join with a sl st. Ch 1. (76 sc)
Row 29: Sc in each st and ch around, join with a sl st. Ch 1. (76 sc)
Row 30: Alternative rsc or rsc in each st around. Join with a sl st. Fasten off.

Finishing: Alternative rsc or rsc in each st of inside edge of handles. Fasten off. Weave in all ends. Line purse if desired.

Enjoy your new tote!


Posted by pa/ChloesCorner at 7:19 AM CDT
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Sunday, 14 October 2007
Baby Lamb
Mood:  down
Topic: Crochet Patterns

   I am brain-dead this morning after a practically sleepless night. Not that you really expected to read anything witty here anyways. Another of my fav patterns, a huggable baby lamb.

 



Baby Lamb

Materials needed:
ww or 4 ply yarn, white and black. (I used I Love This Yarn in white, and Caron Simply Soft in black)
Size F crochet hook
snap post eyes and nose or buttons or beads. (For young children, I would recommend embroidering the face details on.)
stuffing material
darning or tapestry needle for sewing the parts together

Abbreviations used:
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
ss = slip stitch
inc = increase (do 2 single crochets in one stitch)
dec = decrease ( insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook)

NOTE: As amigurumi is made in spirals, do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker or a piece of thread or yarn to mark the end of your rounds.


Head:

Using white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in first  2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6 - 8: work even, no inc or dec (30 sc)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in first 3 st, sc2tog (dec) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10: *1 sc in first 2 st, sc2tog (dec) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11: *1 sc in first st, sc2tog (dec) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Face:

Using black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in first  2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Body

Using body color yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4-8:  work even, no inc or dec (18 sc)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in first st, sc2tog (dec) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing


Arms: (make 2)

Using black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: sc in each st around (6 sc) FO Join white yarn
Rnd 3 - 7: sc in each st around (6 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing


Legs: (make 2)

Using black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2:  sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in next, around (9 sc)
Rnd 3: sc even (9 sc) ss in next sc and FO. Join white yarn
Rnd 4: sc even (9 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in first 3 sc, sc dec three times (6 sc)
Rnd 6 - 9: sc even (6 sc)
ss in next sc and FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears: (make 2)

With black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sc)
Rnd 2 - 3: sc even (6 sc)
Rnd 4: *sc in first sc, 2 sc (inc) in the next sc* repeat around (9 sc)
Rnd 5 - 7: sc even (9 sc)
Rnd 8: *sc in first sc, sc dec in next sc* repeat around (6 sc)
ss in next sc, and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.


Tail:

With white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sc)
Rnd 2: *sc in first two sc, 2 sc (inc) in next sc* repeat around (8 sc)
Rnd 3 -6: sc even (8 sc)
ss in next sc, and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Directions:

I find it easiest to pin my pieces into place before sewing them to ensure proper placement.

Position and sew face onto head. (I sewed it on one row up from the bottom row of stitches.)
Gather ears closed by weaving yarn through last row of stitches. Flatten head with face panel in front. Sew ears to the sides of the head between rounds 6 and 9.
Attach eyes and nose. Stuff head and set aside.
Stuff body, and sew body to head.
Stuff legs and sew to front of body between rounds 3 and 5.
Stuff tail, and weave yarn through the last row of stitches to gather closed. Sew to back bottom of body, in rounds 3 and 4, or where it will balance lamb in a sitting position.
Do not stuff arms. Sew to body between rounds 6 and 8. Use extra long tail to sew arms into position if desired. Weave in all your ends.

 

 


Posted by pa/ChloesCorner at 10:06 AM CDT
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Saturday, 13 October 2007
Bimbette Bunny
Mood:  hug me
Topic: Crochet Patterns

   I offered this pattern for sale last year before Easter through a LYS, and it did fairly well. It's one of my favorite, huggable patterns, and I hope you enjoy it, too!

 

Bimbette Bunny

 


Materials needed:

small amount of ww yarn
E or F hook, depending on how tight you crochet
2 eyes and a nose, or for small children, embroidery floss to make the eyes and nose
stuffing material
darning or tapestry needle to assemble parts

Abbreviations used:
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
ss = slip stitch
inc = increase (do 2 single crochets in one stitch)
dec = decrease ( insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook)

NOTE: As amigurumi is made in spirals, do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker or a piece of thread or yarn to mark the end of your rounds.


Head:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in first  2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6 - 8: work even, no inc or dec (30 sc)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in first 3 st, sc2tog (dec) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10: *1 sc in first 2 st, sc2tog (dec) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11: *1 sc in first st, sc2tog (dec) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4-8:  work even, no inc or dec (18 sc)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in first st, sc2tog (dec) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing


Arms: (make 2)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2 - 6: sc in each st around (6 sc)
ss into next st, fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Feet: (make 2)

Start 4 sc in a magic ring. (4 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc (inc) in each st around (8 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 4 -5: work even, no inc or dec  (12 sc) 
Rnd 6: *sc first 2 st together (dec), sc in the next st* repeat from * to * around (8 sc)
Rnd 7: work even, no inc or dec. (8 sc) ss in next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing.


Tail:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3 - 4: work even, no inc or dec (12 sc) At the end of round 4, ss in next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing.


Ears: (make 2)

Rnd 1: 4 sc in a magic ring.
Rnds 2 and 3: work even, no inc or dec (4 sc)
Rnd 4: *2 sc (inc) in next sc, sc in next sc; repeat from * around  (6 sc).
Rnds 5 and 6: work even, no inc or dec (6 sc).
Rnd 7: *2 sc (inc) in next sc, sc in each of next 2 sc; repeat from * around (8 sc)
Rnds 8 and 9: work even, no inc or dec (8 sc)
Rnd 10: *2 sc (inc)in next sc, sc in each of next 3 sc; repeat from * around  (10 sc)
Rnds 11-12: work even, no inc or dec (10 sc)
Rnd 13: *2 sc (inc) in next sc, sc in each of next 4 sc; repeat from * around (12 sc)
Rnd 14 - 23: work even, no inc or dec (12 sc) At the end of round 23, ss in next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for closing and sewing. 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21


Assembling Directions:

I find it easiest to pin my parts in place before sewing them to assure proper placement.

Beginning with the head, place or sew nose in the center of the 5th or sixth round. Place or sew the eyes in the round above the nose, one or two spaces away from the nose. Stuff.

Stuff body firmly, and attach to the head.

Stuff feet, and weave yarn tail through the last row of stitches, pull to gather closed. Sew to the bottom of the body in the second or third round.

Weave yarn through the last row of stitches, but do NOT pull to gather closed. Stuff the tail, and holding the stuffing in the tail with a finger, pull the yarn tail to gather the opening closed. Put a stitch or two into plac to hold the tail closed, then sew to the back of the bunny, approximately in the third round, where ever it will balance the bunny correctly.

Do not stuff arms.Sew arms to the sides of the body, in rounds 5 - 8. Run one tail through the center of one arm and out of the other to draw them together. sew a few stritches to the back to anchor.

Do not stuff ears. Weave yarn tail through the last row of stitches, and gather slightly, then sew to the top of the head in round 2 or three.

Don't forget to weave in all your ends!

Enjoy your baby bunny!


 

 

 


Posted by pa/ChloesCorner at 4:07 AM CDT
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Friday, 12 October 2007
Big Mouth Fish
Mood:  don't ask
Topic: Crochet Patterns

Yes, I admit, I have a thing for fish. All things aquatic, as a matter of fact. Here's a little pattern I worked up one day, just for fun. My big mouth fish!

 


Big Mouth Fish

Materials needed:
WW yarn; I used Caron Simply Soft
polyester fiberfil for stuffing
google eyes
"F" hook
tapestry needle for weaving in loose ends and for sewing the mouth closed

With F hook
Starting at fish mouth with color A,
Chain 2
1) 5 sc in 2nd chain from hook.
2) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (10 sc)
3) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) repeat around (15sc)
4) ch 1, (2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around
(20 sc)
5) (Variation #1 work in back loops only - as in the purple and red fish) Sc in each sc around
6) ch 1, sc in each sc around
7) ch 1, (sc in two sc, dec) around
8-9) ch 1, sc in each sc around
10) ch 1, 2 sc in each sc around (30 sc)
FO Attach color B
11-17) ch 1, sc in each sc around
18) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around (24 sc)
19) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around (18 sc)
Stuff
20) ch 1, (sc dec, sc in next sc) repeat around (12 sc)
Stuff a bit more
21) ch 1, sc dec around (6 sc) FO
Attach color A
22) ch 1 sc in each sc around
23) ch 1 (2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc) around (9 sc)
24) ch 2 (hdc in each sc around) (9 hdc)
25) ch 2 (2 hdc in first hdc, hdc in next hdc) around
26) ch 2 (2 hdc in each hdc) around
27) ch 2 (hdc in first hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) around
28) Fold tail in half and slip stitch through both thicknesses in each stitch across. FO Weave in ends.

For Variation #1 join color A in any remaining loop of row 5, ch 1 sc in each loop around. Join with a slip stitch in beginning sc, ch 1, sc in each sc around, join FO Weave in ends.

Top Fin

Attach color A at top of fish.  Chain 1, sc  and hdc in same place.  2 hdc in next row,  2 dc in next row,  3 trc in next row, 2 dc in next row, 2 hdc in next row, hdc and sc in next row, slip stitsh in next row. Turn and sl st in each st.  Join.  FO Weave in ends.

Side Fins (Make 2)

Row 1:  With color A Chain 5, dc in 4th st from hook and in last dc.  Ch 3, turn  (3 dc)

Row 2:  1 dc in same place and 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc and 1 dc in turning chain.  Finish off.  Sew to side of fish as shown.

Finishing - Making sure that top and side fins are lined up correctly, fold mouth in half, and lightly stitch closed between the 6th and 7th rows. I pushed in the center of the mouth as I did this to shape it. It only takes a couple of stitches to do this. Weave in ends.

Glue on wiggle eyes.


 

 

 


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Thursday, 11 October 2007
Miniature Christmas Stocking
Mood:  not sure
Topic: Crochet Patterns

  It's getting to be that time of year! I have been searching for a simple, small Christmas stocking pattern. Something small enough that I could attach it to the front of a Christmas card, yet big enough that I could put s couple of teabags, or maybe some small pieces of candy. I couldn't find one that I liked so I developed one of my own.

 

   I've tried it in yarn, also, and while it is 'okay'. I think I like it better made in thread!

 


Materials:
For Thread Stocking
two colors of size 10 thread, one for the toe, heel wedge and cuff, referred to as Color A, and one color for the main body of the stocking, referred to as Color B. You may also like to add a small amount of metallic thread as an accent for the finishing round/hanging cord.
Size 1 steel hook (2.75 mm) ~OR~ Size 2 steel hook (2.25 mm)

For Yarn Stocking
two colors of ww yarn, one for toe, heel wedge, and cuff,  referred to as Color A, and one color for the main body of the stocking, referred to as Color B.
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook

**Do not join rounds unless directed to by pattern.**

Rnd 1: With color A, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook (8 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st around  (16 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next*, repeat from * to * around  (24 sc)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next*, repeat from * to *  around (32 sc) fasten off color A.
Rnd 5: Join color B with a slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 2 (counts as the first hdc, hdc in ea st around (32 hdc)
Rnd 6 through 13: hdc in ea st around. (32 hdc)
use a stitch marker to hold last stitch, then in next stitch, join color A (working the heel now) with a slip stitch, chain 1

Heel wedge

Row 1: Work sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc, sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Work sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, trc, trc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Work sc, sc, hdc, hdc, dc, dc, dc, dc, hdc, hdc, sc, sc, fasten off color A.

Body of stocking

Rnd 14: Pick up the loop you saved with the stitch marker, and hdc around placing a hdc in each row of heel for a total of 38 hdc.
Rnd 15 through 28: hdc in each st around. (38 hdc) 
Rnd 29: Sc in next st and in each st around.(38 sc) sl st in next st.
Fasten off color B.


Cuff:

Row 30: Working in the front loops only for this round only, join color A with a sl st, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st around. (38 sc) Join with a sl st, ch 2. Turn. (You will be working in both loops from now on)
Row 31: Hdc in each st around  (38 hdc) Join with a sl st, ch 2, turn.
Row 32: Hdc in each st around, (38 hdc) Join with a sl st, ch 1, turn
Row 33: sc in first st, *sk one hdc, work 5 dc in next hdc, sk one hdc, sc in next hdc,* repeat from * to * around.Join with a sl st in first sc. (10 sc, 50 dc) Fasten off, leaving a long end to tack cuff down if desired. Tack cuff down.

Finishing Edge with Hanging Loop

Row 34: Fold the stocking flat to locate the back of the stocking. Join color of your choice (I used a small amount of gold metallic thread or a fancy metallic yarn as an accent for this round, but you may want to use color A or even color B) in the blo of the last round of the stocking with a sl st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each blo st around (38 sc) Ch 15, join with a sl st to first st, ch 1, DO NOT TURN.
Row 35: sc in each st around. (38 sc) Sc 25  st in the chain, then join with a sl st in the first st. Fasten off. Weave in all ends.

 

Same Pattern, Made With Red Heart Yarns and a size E Hook

 


All three stockings I have made using this pattern:

 


 

 

 

 


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Wednesday, 10 October 2007
Welcome To My New Blog!
Mood:  celebratory
Topic: Crochet Patterns

   I know, I know, just what I need, another blog! But this one will be different for me. You see, I have my free crochet patterns scattered all over the internet, and even I have trouble keeping track of which one is where. I've had the brilliant idea of stashing them all in one central place, hence this new blog. 

      I'm not feeling particularly brilliant today, so I'm going to start of with one of my tried and true patterns: OldBagLadys Fish Bag Pattern. This was and is, originally published on the crochetville.org forum.

 



OldBagLady's Fish Bag

Materials Used:
Worsted Weight Yarn in red, black and white.
(I used: Caron Simply Soft in Rubine Red, Black, and White for mine.)
F Hook (3.75mm)
Tapestry needle for sewing parts together

Bag - Body of the fish:

With red yarn: Chain 2, 6 sc in second chain from the hook. Join with a slip stitch, chain one. Do not turn.

(Note, you will join each row in the same way.)

Row 1.) sc in each st (6)
Row 2.) 2 sc in each st(12)
Row 3.) sc in each st (12)
Row 4.) *sc in first st, inc; repeat from * around (18)
Row 5.) sc in each st (18)
Row 6.) * sc in next 2 sc, inc; repeat from * around (24)
Row 7.) sc in each st (24)
Row 8.) * sc in next 3 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 9.) sc in each st
Row 10.) * sc in next 4 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 11.) sc in each st
Row 12.) * sc in next 5 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 13.) sc in each st
Row 14.) * sc in next 6 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 15.) sc in each st
Row 16.) * sc in next 5 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 17.) sc in each st
Row 18.) * sc in next 6 sc, inc; repeat from * around. Fasten off.
Row 19.) Join black in beginning st, sc in each st. FO
Row 20.) Join white in beginning st, * sc in next 5 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 21.) sc in each st
Row 22.) * sc in next 6 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 23.) sc in each st. FO
Row 24.) Join black in beginning st, * sc in next 5 sc, inc; repeat from * around. FO
Row 25.)Join red in beginning st, sc in each st
Row 26.) * sc in next 6 sc, inc; repeat from * around
Row 27.) sc in each st. FO
Row 28.) Join black in beginning st, sc in each st. FO
Row 29.) Join white in beginning st, sc in each st
Row 30 - 34.) sc in each st
Row 35.) sc in each st FO
Row 36.) Join black in beginning st, sc in each st. FO
Row 37.) Join red in beginning st, sc in each st.
Row 38 - 43.) sc in each st
Row 44.) sc in each st. At the end of this row, after joining, chain 3.
Row 45.) double crochet (dc) in first st, chain one, skip the next st, *dc in next, chain one, skip the next st; repeat from * around. Join, chain 1.
Row 46.) sc in each st and chain 1 space around. FO Weave in ends.
This completes the body of the bag.

Tail

Row 1) With white, ch 7, join to form a ring, chain 3. In ring work 2 dc, ch
3, (3 dc, ch 3) 7 times, join. (8-3 dc groups)
Row 2: Slip st to next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, (3 dc,
ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch-3 sp around, join; FO
Row 3: Join black with slip st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same
sp, *ch 2, skip next 3 dc, sc in sp before next dc, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
in next ch-2 sp (shell made); rep from * around ending with slip st to beg
ch-3; FO
Rnd 4: Join red with slip st in ch-2 sp of any shell, ch 3, in same sp
work (3 dc, picot, 4 dc); * ch 5, sc in next sc, ch 5, (4 dc, picot, 4 dc)
all in ch-2 sp of next shell; rep from * around ending with slip st in beg
ch-3; FO Weave in ends.

Fold bag flat with joining seam running along the bottom edge of bag. (I hope this makes sense)

Now comes the tricky part, fold tail in half, and sew it to the bottom of the fish bag with white yarn. It will form around the bottom of the fish. You might want to pin in it place before sewing to make sure.

Bottom Fins (Make 2)

With red yarn, ch 5. sc in second chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 3, turn. (4)
Row 2.) dc inc, dc in each stitch. (5)
Row 3.) dc inc, dc in next 3 stitches, dc inc. Chain 4, turn. (7)
Row 4.) Treble crochet in first 2 st, dc in the next 2 st, half double crochet in next st, sc in next, and slip st in last. Fasten off.

Eyes (Make 2)

With black, chain 2. Make 8 sc in the second chain from hook, join with slip st, FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Set aside.

With white, chain 2. Make 8 sc in second chain from hook.
Row 1.) 2 sc in each stitch around.
Row 2) *sc in first st, inc; repeat from * around. FO. Center the black ring you made and sew into place.
Row 3.) Join red yarn, and sc in each st around.
Row 4.) *Dec 1 st, sc; repeat from * around
Row 5) *Dec 1 st; repeat from * around Fasten off leaving long tail for sewing.

Top Fin

Working along the top edge of the bag, attatch red yarn with a slip stitch in the 15th row from the open edge or mouth of the bag. Do 21 sc along top of the bag. Chain 1, turn.
Row 2.) Skip the first stitch, sc in next st, sc across. Chain 1 turn
Row 3.) Skip the first stitch, sc in next 3, hdc in next 2, dd in next 3 st, hdc in next 2, sc in next 2, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next 2 st, hdc in next, sc in next and slip st in last st. Chain one, turn.
Row 4.) skip first stitch, sc in 2 st, hdc, dc in next st, 3 tdc in next st, hdc, sc, sl st, hdc in next, sk next, dc in next st, 3 tdc in next st, tdc in next 2 st, dc in next, hdc, sc, slip, slip, FO. Weave in ends.

Position Bottom fins and eyes and sew into place on bag.

Drawstring

Chain 125, slip st in second chain from hook and in each chain across. FO. Weave drawstring in and out of the dc row along top of fish. Tie ends together in a knot, or sew together as I did.

 


Posted by pa/ChloesCorner at 12:26 PM CDT
Updated: Wednesday, 10 October 2007 12:39 PM CDT
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