tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90418244922005597252024-03-11T03:02:51.755-07:00Crafty ChristmasCherie Balloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177169435947583356noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041824492200559725.post-46086038997823096722008-07-07T20:04:00.000-07:002008-07-07T20:25:03.000-07:00Free Christmas Sack Crochet Pattern<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfSf4jIolmkVTSWYAjCAvvo-xmKb2WjuRijY_6-OJX0JfIPMnFmNcyLFCS-1OB5GDF9rikJLrDzKcBR_FkXPmqKjVst3aJJuawdznOoARbAYBHzpr56a8oNNNc0159zJDGOi2ck0A2H_V/s1600-h/a+261.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220475441790870930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfSf4jIolmkVTSWYAjCAvvo-xmKb2WjuRijY_6-OJX0JfIPMnFmNcyLFCS-1OB5GDF9rikJLrDzKcBR_FkXPmqKjVst3aJJuawdznOoARbAYBHzpr56a8oNNNc0159zJDGOi2ck0A2H_V/s320/a+261.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wXAMKbt-kWS1-cUxZ_Ph7srd1G10v-5sj85jML6TXm8N1jH-y4j7AMLkdd0wUNdneO493_jkvz6cRda7LmZ1iFDwgP-YQbTHq6XVvj9jh1Ph0PcvTaK8CqpL3PNWPY-ya4nHmN91jSne/s1600-h/a+258.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220475038972382930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0wXAMKbt-kWS1-cUxZ_Ph7srd1G10v-5sj85jML6TXm8N1jH-y4j7AMLkdd0wUNdneO493_jkvz6cRda7LmZ1iFDwgP-YQbTHq6XVvj9jh1Ph0PcvTaK8CqpL3PNWPY-ya4nHmN91jSne/s320/a+258.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Materials</div><div>Small amounts worsted weight yarn in red and green</div><div>Size H crochet hook</div><div> </div><div>Size: 3" tall</div><div>Gauge: 2 rounds of dc=1"</div><div> </div><div>Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.</div><div> </div><div>Rnd 1: With red, ch 21, dc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across, join w sl st in top of 1st dc (2o dc).</div><div>Rnds 2-3: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off red after Rnd 3 (20 dc).</div><div>Rnd 4: Join green w sl st in 1st dc of Rnd 3, ch 3, dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (20dc).</div><div>Rnds 5-6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off after Rnd 6.</div><div> </div><div>Finishing</div><div>Fold bag so joining seams are at the side rather than the center. Using a length of red yarn, whipstitch bottom of sack closed.</div><div> </div><div>Ties</div><div>Cut 2 18" lengths of yarn-1 in red and 1 in green. Beginning at front center , weave the lengths through the dc sts of Rnd 6. Tie ends in bow. Trim ends to desired length.</div><div> </div><div>Stuff sack with Christmas goodies and enjoy!<br /></div><div></div>Cherie Balloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177169435947583356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041824492200559725.post-8678017954420738152008-07-02T18:22:00.000-07:002008-07-02T18:46:43.405-07:00How to Crochet an Angel Ornament<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZ0r8NJo_4a5y7xdgpbTdtQUkKzOfgu_BieR9KlGhyPiTSUsoPL7gM-SYsr-fjkUP9qHBkV8Z1UEdbb2b5a_EotfDP6mjcFMITAwlcPSI22igTScbKyUeRwhOCvZ0UGet5ooPT3Wc6-Ft/s1600-h/a+124.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218593052268595938" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIZ0r8NJo_4a5y7xdgpbTdtQUkKzOfgu_BieR9KlGhyPiTSUsoPL7gM-SYsr-fjkUP9qHBkV8Z1UEdbb2b5a_EotfDP6mjcFMITAwlcPSI22igTScbKyUeRwhOCvZ0UGet5ooPT3Wc6-Ft/s320/a+124.jpg" border="0" /></a> Materials<br />Small amounts worsted weight yarn in peach and white<br />Size H crochet hook<br /><br />Note: Weave in ends as work progresses.<br /><br />Rnd 1: With peach, make ring (or ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring. I prefer the "magic ring" method), ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3, fasten off (12 dc).<br />Rnd 2: Join white w sl st in 3rd dc to left of joining dc of Rnd 1, ch 3, 2 dc in same dc, 2 dc in each of next 4 dc, 3 dc in last dc, fasten off (14 dc).<br />Rnd 3: Join white w sl st in top of 1st dc of Rnd 2, ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc across, fasten off (28 dc).<br /><br />Halo hanging loop<br />Join white w sl st in 1st st to right of joining st of Rnd 1, ch 5, sl st in next dc, fasten off.<br /><br />Hang on tree for a "heavenly" Christmas!Cherie Balloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177169435947583356noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9041824492200559725.post-22042106594802691832008-07-01T08:42:00.000-07:002008-07-01T09:05:41.028-07:00How to Crochet a Festive "Paper" Chain for Your Tree<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGHAYObwY8gmuLnvZN2sYbZSTeGguu9tEQEPqzIXug_s39ELfqY-K04S6FUBaKfABOp2asKBSO9Xl6LrxlSKG_VYF-gyRl666ce89UODoXh_b-53LRtOPWzpb_0Tp1DNO854OCQ_1YAS8/s1600-h/a+096.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218074181424469218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRGHAYObwY8gmuLnvZN2sYbZSTeGguu9tEQEPqzIXug_s39ELfqY-K04S6FUBaKfABOp2asKBSO9Xl6LrxlSKG_VYF-gyRl666ce89UODoXh_b-53LRtOPWzpb_0Tp1DNO854OCQ_1YAS8/s320/a+096.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB5H1uBF5E_ICadfz9SpQiEVm6SI2NNG9hq0g3Nr4npoccz3vvf1ebupZElYK4J2dy2_ykPltH-B4aAm0-tK91_1AVLqJT53FROOWGJrNOfgzF6hfpE7H3-C8_7DqUZDgNsheIVgHYir7/s1600-h/a+090.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218073836659505666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdB5H1uBF5E_ICadfz9SpQiEVm6SI2NNG9hq0g3Nr4npoccz3vvf1ebupZElYK4J2dy2_ykPltH-B4aAm0-tK91_1AVLqJT53FROOWGJrNOfgzF6hfpE7H3-C8_7DqUZDgNsheIVgHYir7/s320/a+090.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX-g9YZxuI19vWH08xPbICUl4AcEpz0J8LkXwWvR49B2EkYaxARhqfVsBBR2ah30usQiK3r9yRRwEivX_I34dSSNez8xG4c7e3oEiW-0V-qUnLn8EiCaxbHmgyr0OeJaLip5onNBCywpr/s1600-h/a+083.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218073652117564338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSX-g9YZxuI19vWH08xPbICUl4AcEpz0J8LkXwWvR49B2EkYaxARhqfVsBBR2ah30usQiK3r9yRRwEivX_I34dSSNez8xG4c7e3oEiW-0V-qUnLn8EiCaxbHmgyr0OeJaLip5onNBCywpr/s320/a+083.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCawnSBfMuWZele14e3cu-en2sId_gznvp6JVErMe45cuBDZNr5gQWt5jJpd3dW-Fsfqic7kWqP78SYRt0SOAzERmaukvuRNrhl4_zXV9E0NgERwDL6x2Vyqtw1u0BTbPCV6MsxJD6Prq/s1600-h/a+081.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218073404665987186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyCawnSBfMuWZele14e3cu-en2sId_gznvp6JVErMe45cuBDZNr5gQWt5jJpd3dW-Fsfqic7kWqP78SYRt0SOAzERmaukvuRNrhl4_zXV9E0NgERwDL6x2Vyqtw1u0BTbPCV6MsxJD6Prq/s320/a+081.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadGUyQ7EDKCIySwRQ7X5-LnGKBSTQwpgljn495UhWrBO9ElrkhqeJKNoQEGCIqMSllcdG50rhs_sTNjPLr2SLfNirGTf0DKsixKKfKZg0p8flWL8OX1JTOeDSZC1Q3yRwrXTlDRskuUeI/s1600-h/a+076.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5218073154548070434" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadGUyQ7EDKCIySwRQ7X5-LnGKBSTQwpgljn495UhWrBO9ElrkhqeJKNoQEGCIqMSllcdG50rhs_sTNjPLr2SLfNirGTf0DKsixKKfKZg0p8flWL8OX1JTOeDSZC1Q3yRwrXTlDRskuUeI/s320/a+076.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Materials</div><div>Worsted weight yarn in red, white and green</div><div>Size H crochet hook</div><div> </div><div>Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in each ch across (4 sc).</div><div>Rows 2-30: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across (4 sc). Fasten off after Row 30.</div><div> </div><div>Weave in ends.</div><div> </div><div>Joining Strips</div><div>Whipstitch short ends of red strip together with a length of red yarn. Insert white strip through red strip. Whipstitch short ends of white strip together with a length of white yarn. Insert green strip through white strip. Whipstitch short ends of green strip together with a length of green yarn. Continue joining in this manner, alternating red, white and green strips until your chain reaches the desired length.</div><div> </div><div>Weave in ends.</div><div> </div><div>Merry Christmas!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Cherie Balloghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16177169435947583356noreply@blogger.com0