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   Crochet Pickle Pattern These cute little pickles work up quick and are easy to make. I made some for an event I set up at and they sold really well. Here's what you will need to make a pickle. A crochet hook I used a G hook Any yarn I used worsted weight 4 ply A small amount of stuffing Scissors Yarn needle to hide your tail Safety eyes I didn't use any Abbreviations (U.S. Terminology) Sc - Single Crochet Inc - Increase Dec - Decrease Bo - Bobble stitch Yo - Yarn over Rnd - Round Mc - Magic Circle Special Stitch Bobble Stitch - (Bo) Here's how to work a bobble stitch Yo insert hook into stitch, Yo pull up a loop, Yo pull through two loops on hook, repeat until you have a total of six loops on your hook, Yo and pull through all six loops. Bobble stitch made. Now continue to work your pattern for a few stitches and push your bobble stitch to right side of work. Crochet Pickle Pattern Rnd 1: Place 4 sc into a mc (4 sts) Rnd 2: Inc x4 ( 8 sts) Rnd 3: Sc, inc x4 (12 sts) Rnd ...

 No-Sew Crochet Piggy Looking for a fast and fun amigurumi project? This no-sew crochet piggy is it! Just look at that little guy. With no sewing required, this small crochet pig works up quickly, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gifts, craft fairs or a cute little desk buddy. How to crochet a pig This crochet pig pattern is worked from snout to tail. We’ll begin by chaining 2 and working 8 half double crochet into the second chain from hook to make the snout, before fastening off invisibly and joining our new color in the third loop only. The ears are worked in the front loop only so that we can use the back loops to continue with the next round. Why You’ll Love This Crochet Pig Pattern Basic stitches -   Uses mostly single crochet. No-Sew - Don't require any sewing aside from hiding ends                    and adding facial features. Adorable - Sure to delight adults and kids alike. No-Sew Crochet Piggy Pattern Mater...

This is a short blog about  Grandma Leona's Hot Pad by  Kathleen Mower at  Miss Abigail's Hope Chest . I can not take any credit for this pattern, Kathleen gets all the credit for this pattern. I am only wanting to promote this free pattern, and show you my work. This hot pad does not use any special stitch, just a simple single crochet stitch. However its the way you make the single that makes this hot pad thick and durable, and here's how. The rows overlap the previous row. I have not done this technique before, but it's really easy to learn. This hot pad has become one of my favorites to make because of the thickness and sturdiness of the finished product, and I like to use 100% cotton so it holds up to the heat better. If  your interested in the pattern head over to  Miss Abigail's Hope Chest   you will find the free pattern and  how she found this pattern while shopping at her favorite craft store. When she saw a beautiful sample of  Gran...

Messy Bun / Ponytail Hat Free Crochet Pattern No matter what you call these hats messy bun or ponytail hats, one thing we can agree on is that they are making an impact on fashion world. These crochet hats are becoming popular all over the web and in local areas like my little town. From Fall to Spring go out and keep your head warm and look good in half the time. I am writing this post because these hats are really quick and simple to work up, and the embellishments that you can make for these are unlimited. I like this pattern because it is very easy and simple to work up.  Abbreviations used in this pattern Ch = Chain Sl St = Slip Stitch St = Stitch ea = Each Rep = Repeat Rnd = Round Sc = Single Crochet Dc = Double Crochet FO = Finish Off Materials: Elastic hair band 4 ply yarn any color Hook size I Gauge not applicable Here is a chart for different  Head Sizes . I use this pattern with my toboggan patterns they...

Simple Head Wrap Head wraps are popular in my area so I have been making these for several years now, I have added flowers, snowflakes and some has asked not to put anything on them. These are sure to add some style to any outfit. So here is a free pattern for a very simple and easy head wrap. Crocheted head wraps are a must have in your crochet pattern library. They work up quickly, allowing you to create beautiful and fashionable head accessories, they also make great last-minute gifts, and gives you the flexibility to be as creative that you want. Head wraps are a simple small crochet projects that can be use for stash busting, using up yarn leftover from an other projects. Crochet head wraps come in a variety of designs, including headbands and ear warmers.T he variety of colors and the embellishments is so great that  you can make a lot of these head wraps without ever getting bored. Plus, they add a pop of color and style to any outfit ...