Christmas Coasters

My sister requested some Christmas coasters to set on her desk at her work. I made 2 for her for Fall; one to keep and one to give away. So in keeping with that theme I have made 2 again.

The first one is an ornament done in a simple single crochet in the round using 2 strands of yarn. One is fingering weight silver and the other is baby weight turquoise. With a single crochet bobble at the top.
The second one is a Christmas tree using Red Heart Holiday green with its own silver threads already in it. I looked online and figured my own pattern out.
20 chain single crochet Then 1 decrease each row
Edging is Red Heart Cherry Red.
Single crochet along the edge. Include a bobble stitch along the way.
Bobble stitch is 4 double crochet together.
Merry Christmas everyone!

Granny Hat

Andrea's Granny Hat
I used a size G hook and Caron super saver white worsted weight yarn
I left out the last 2 rows of increase because I have a smaller head size.
Here is the free pattern
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-brimmed-hat

Plum Crochet Beret, Wrist Warmers and Flower

                                  Crochet Granny Flower

                                       Crochet Wrist Warmers

                                        Crochet Beret

                                              Putting it all together
Materials used
3oz sport weight plum yarn
crochet hook size H

Crochet Granny Flower
http://rosehip.typepad.com/rose_hip_blog/2007/09/september-blur.html

Crochet Wrist Warmers
My own pattern  I have tiny hands.
Ch 21, join with a slip stitch
Ch 3, 1 Dbl crochet in each stitch, join with a slip stitch
Repeat 5 times
Row 6 continue around with double crochet . Chain 4 instead of double crochet at the last 4 stitches. This will be the hole for the thumb, join with a slip stitch
Row 7 continue with double crochet around Crochet 4 double crochet over the chain 4, join with a slip stitch
You can continue as many rounds as you like.
Last row is the top of the wrist warmer. Crochet a shell stitch (3 double crochet, slip stitch into next stitch, skip 1 , )fasten off at the end. You may have more shells than me since my mit is so small.
Crochet Beret
I used my own pattern
Here is a link to a nice beanie page for all sizes
http://crafterchick.com/patterns/free-crochet-patterns/easy-peasy-all-family-sizes-free-double-crochet-beanie-patterns/

Crochet Hybiscus Pillow

Finished this Hybiscus pillow for my wonderful stepmom who loves Hawaii

I used worsted weight yarn
For the squares
Green tones Red Heart for the front
Dark Sage Red Heart for the back
For the flower
Cherry red Red Heart
Yellow Red Heart
Pale Yellow Red Heart
Size I crochet hook

I made the flower separate and sewed it on the front later
Here is a link to the flower pattern called Grans Garden Flower. It is not free. I paid 7$ on Ravelry for the original pattern

The squares are solid Granny Squares 16 rows each
Here is a pattern for a solid Granny Square

Using 2 strands of yarn held together I single crocheted around both pieces together on three sides before adding the pillow and then continuing on crocheting up the forth side

My First Log Cabin Crochet

I tried my first log cabin and failed until I found this video!
Log Cabin Crochet for left handed crochet.

I am using 5 colors. It turned out to be a 7 inch square. I want to make a blanket now! Will be a work in progress...

My Pumpkin Coaster

Getting ready for fall
I finished a coaster using a pattern I found online
I changed the last row to a double crochet to make it bigger. I like how it turned out.
Here is the link to the pattern
crochet pumpkin pattern

Crchet Aquarium for Charity

The Crochet Crowd is hosting a craft booth featuring a Crochet-Arium. Each piece will be donated to Craft For a Cure.
This is my little aquarium all finished

The following links will show the pattern for each piece
Sea Kelp
Sandy Starfish
Electric Eel
Jellyfish 1 and 2
Goldfish

Crochet Sea Kelp

Here is a 3 foot long Sea Kelp going to the Crochet-Arium by The Crochet Crowd for Craft For A Cure

This is a free form crochet. I did not follow a pattern. I made up my own

Crochet hook size K 6.5mm
Crochet hook size I 5.5mm
Worsted weight Red Heart yarn in Green Shades
Worsted weight yarn in Caron Sage Green
With Green Tones
Chain 126
Ch 1 turn
Row 1: Single crochet 3 times into second chain on hook, single crochet 125, chain 1,
Do Not Turn
You will be crocheting in the back of the chain now
Go ahead and single crochet down the back of the chain 125
In last chain, single crochet 3 Fasten off
New Color Sage
Insert hook in any stitch with a slip stitch and begin single crochet.
Row 2: single crochet in the next 10, double crochet in the next 10, continue in this pattern to the end. 3 double crochet in the last chain.
Do Not turn
Continue on around the back of chain again using the patter single crochet 10, double crochet 10 When you get to the end 3 double crochet
Row 3: single crochet 10, double crochet 4,  now 3 double crochet in next stitch, 4 more double crochet, single crochet 10, double crochet 4, now 3 double crochet in next stitch...continue on around When you reach the end 3 double crochet
Row 4: single crochet 10, double crochet 4, now 5 double crochet in next stitch, 4 more double crochet, single crochet 10, double crochet 4, now 5 double crochet in next stitch, continue on around. End with 5 double crochet at the end.
Fasten off
Change back to Green Tones
Change to a size I hook
Single Crochet all around
Fasten off and weave in any loose yarn

Crochet Sandy Starfish

Here is a tiny crocheted starfish I made for the Crochet-Arium by The Crochet Crowd for Craft For A Cure

You can find the starfish pattern here at http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=352202.0#axzz2dJPausTH
I used a size I hook with worsted weight cotton yarn in yellow and white obre

Crochet Electric Eel

I crocheted this electric eel for the Crochet-Arium by The Crochet Crowd for Crafts For A Cure

He is about 12 inches long
I used this free pattern
Eel Amigurumi 
I used a 5.5mm I hook and Neon Green Red Heart yarn and Neon Bright Red Heart yarn I changed the pattern on the back and belly fins to a double crochet. The Neon Bright yarn made its own block design.
I sewed a star pattern for the eyes with Black yarn instead of using plastic eyes.
I think he turned out pretty cute!

Crochet Jellyfish

This is Jewlya a crocheted jellyfish I made for the Crochet-Arium for Crafts For A Cure with The Crochet Crowd

I used Red Heart yarns in Sea Green and BonBon Print
I used a size I (5.5mm) hook
And 2 12mm safety eyes
Jewlya is approximately 12 inches long including her tentacles.
I made up my own pattern using 3 different patterns put together.
The base pieces are the begining of a beret pattern up to row 8 with 60sc

For the top pieces

    Starting at the center top of the beret, chain (ch) 4. Join with a slip stitch (sl st) in the first ch made to form a ring.
    Work 8 sc in the ring, do not join to the first sc. Tie a piece of contrasting color yarn or fasten a safety pin through the top of the last sc to mark the end of the round.

    step 2
    Work 2 sc in each of the 8 sc. You will now have 16 sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of this round.
    Work 1 sc in the next sc and 2 sc in the next sc. Continue this pattern 7 times more. You will now have 24 sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of this round.
    Work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc and 2 sc in the next sc. Continue this pattern 7 times more. You will now have 32 sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of this round.
    Work 1 sc in each sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of this round.
    Work 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc and 2 sc in the next sc. Continue in this pattern ending with 2 sc in the marked stitch. You will now have 40 sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of this round.
    Work 1 sc in each sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of the round.
    Repeat Steps 7 & 8. You will now have 50 sc.
    Work 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc and 2 sc in the next sc. Continue in this pattern, ending with 2 sc in the marked stitch. You will now have 60 sc. Move the marker to the last stitch of this round.

Note: For the top piece. At this point you continue around 4 more times to form the lip on the top piece.
You can add a scalloped edge using a second color or leave it plain
Scalloped edge is 5dc, sl st into next ch, sk 2 sc , 5dc in next. repeat around

Note: For the bottom piece
Repeat all the rows until you get to 60 sc
The bottom will be a lot smaller. It is supposed to fit inside the larger top piece.
I joined the 2 pieces at the 4th row in from the edge.
Now the Tentacles! I made 4 short and 1 long
Longest Tentacle is 95 chain then 3sc in each. This will make it curl all by itself
Shorter Tentacles are only 80cahin with 3 sc in each.
Add eyes before stuffing
Sew around inside the 4th row to attach lower half to larger upper half
Now you have a Jellyfish

Just finished her brother Junior Jellyfish in blues and greens

Crochet Goldfish

This is my crocheted goldfish for the project Crochet-Arium for Craft For A Cure with The Crochet Crowd

I used a size G hook and worsted weight cotton yarn Lily and Sugar in orange and white multi. I know it looks like orange and yellow in this picture.
I used this free pattern
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fancy-goldfish-amigurumi

Crochet Heart Pillow

Just finished a heart pillow
For the front, I followed this pattern Valentine Heart Granny Square http://www.annoocrochet.com/2013/01/valentine-heart-granny-square-free.html 
For the back I made a 12 inch Granny Square changing colors each round.
I used 2 strands of yarn held together for the crocheted border.

Front

Back

Owl Pillow

I made this 12 inch Owl Pillow for my other nephew using this pattern http://www.repeatcrafterme.com/2012/11/owl-granny-square-crochet-pattern.html
It turned out really different since I used chenille yarn instead of worsted weight.
I used regular worsted weight yarn in soft navy for the front and grey for the back in a solid Granny Square pattern http://www.crochetgeek.com/2008/01/solid-granny-square.html

Front

 I added a little blue triangle button for the beak.

 Back

I don't know if it shows up well, but I used a fun denim yarn ticked with silver for the edging.

Butterfly Pillow

 FRONT

       BACK

 FROM EBOOK

Just finished this butterfly pillow for my nephews 10th birthday! Happy birthday Benny! He loves yellow. I'm sure he will have sunny days with this pillow
Here is the pattern for the granny square butterfly. It is in a free ebook called Granny Square Crochet Patterns
http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Granny-Square-Afghans/11-Granny-Square-Crochet-Patterns-for-Square-Crochet-Projects-eBook

Spring Fling Pillow

Here is my finished Spring Fling Pillow
Finished in the summer.
I used the pattern found on Red Heart yarn site
http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/pattern-correction-spring-fling-pillow

I changed the background to a solid granny square.
I the original background pattern did not line up right for me.
Here is a link to a solid granny square pattern
http://www.crochetgeek.com/2008/01/solid-granny-square.html

I like how mine turned out anyway

Korea Town Pillow

I made this pillow using a link for a pattern from Made In K-Town. I am going to give it to my dad's Korean girlfriend..

http://made-in-k-town.blogspot.de/2012/05/little-spring-mandala.html

Crochet Curled Hair Ties

I made several crochet curl hair ties today They are so easy and fun. Here is the tutorial not mine just sharing.
http://crazysockscrochet.blogspot.com/2012/04/crochet-pattern-hair-spirals.html
And here are mine