Give Yourself A Hand! Fridgie

Give Yourself A Hand! Fridgie

Finished size: Approx. 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches

Materials:(US) size F hook, small amount of worsted weight yarn, magnetic tape, whte craft glue. (Example was made using Peaches n Cream cotton yarn in "Fiesta")

ch 8

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: rep row 2.

Row 4: sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: rep row 4.

Row 7/Thumb Row 1: sc in 1st st, sc next 2 sts together, ch 1, turn.

Thumb Row 2-4: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Thumb Row 5: sc next 2 sts tog, sl st in end of each thumb row towards where you left off on row 7.

Row 7: Continuing row 7, sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 8: sc in each of next 10 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 9: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 10: (for pinky) ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch, sl st in next st on row 9, (for ring finger) ch 10, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, skip 2 sts on row 9, sl st in next st, (for middle finger) ch 11, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, skip 2 sts on row 9, sl st in next st, (for first finger) ch 9, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, skip 1 st on row 9, sl st in last st, fasten off, weave in ends.

Glue magnet to to back of hand.

Pattern designed and written by April Moreland

© 2008 All rights reserved

Cupcake Bookmark

Cupcake Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread: green; pink; red, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

CUPCAKE

With green, ch 9

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-9: working in BLO, sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 10: working in BLO sc in first st and in each st scross, ch 1, working along end of rows, sc in end of rows 9, 7, and 5, ch 85, sl st in 6th ch from hook, (ch 5, sl st in same st as last sl st) twice, sl st in each ch back to bottom of cupcake, sc in ends of rows 5, 3, and 1, ch 1, working along opposite side of row 1, sc in each ch across, fasten off.

ICING:

Row 1: Join pink with sl st in end of row 10, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, sc in end of row 1, 5 dc in end of row 3, sc in end of row 5, 5 dc in end of row 7, sc in end of row 9, 5 dc in end of row 10, turn.

Row 2: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in same st, **skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, rep from ** twice more, turn.

Row 3: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in same st, **skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, rep from ** once more, turn.

Row 4: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in same st, skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, fasten off.

CHERRY:
Join red with sl st in center dc of Icing Row 4, ch 2, *yo, insert hook into same st, yo and draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, rep from * 3 times more, yo, draw through all loops on hook, ch 1, fasten off, weave in all ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Christmas Tree Bookmark

Christmas Tree Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, novelty star button, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and sewing on button)

NOTE: Example was made with two strands of thread and a size 1 steel hook.

For tassel: Cut 9 strands of thread approximately 7-8 inches long, set aside.

ch 4

Row 1: 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 3: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, 4 dc in next st, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 5: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, dc in each of next 6 sts, 4 dc in next st, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 7: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 8 sts, sc in next st, ch 50 (or until desired length), do not fasten off.

For tassel: Holding 8 of the previously cut strands together, sl st tightly around center of strand bundle, fasten off leaving 4 inch tail (this will blend into tassel.) Using remaining strand of thread, wrap around the tassel approximately 1/4 inch below top of and tie securely with a double knot (these will blend into the tassel as well), trim tassel evenly at bottom.

Finishing: With scrap of leftover crochet thread, sew button to top most point of tree.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Flower Pot Bookmark

Flowerpot Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread: light brown or terra cotta color; pastel variegated, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

FLOWER POT:

ch 11

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: sc across, turn.

Row 3: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: skip first st, sc in next st and in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Rep row 4.

Row 7: Rep row 5.

Row 8: Rep row 4, fasten off, weave in ends.

FLOWER:

ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, *skip next st, sc in next st, ch 4, rep from * 4 times more, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 4: sl st into next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same ch 4 sp, *7 sc in next ch 4 sp, rep from * 5 times more, sl st in top of beg sc, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch, **ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch, rep from ** 4 times more, ch 10, join with sl st to center of row 1 of flower pot, weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Flower Bookmark

Flower Bookmark (w/butterfly button)

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, novelty butterfly or bee button with shank (be sure end of hook will fit through shank far enough to draw up a loop), tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

NOTE: Entire bookmark is worked on the right side only, do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

OPTIONAL: (for tassel) Cut 12 strands of thread approximately 7-8 inches long, holding 10 strands together and using another strand, tie securely in the center with a double knot. Set aside.

ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, *skip next st, sc in next st, ch 4, rep from * 4 times more, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 4: sl st into next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same ch 4 sp, *7 sc in next ch 4 sp, rep from * 5 times more, sl st in top of beg sc, ch 75, place hook through shank of button and draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook, working back along ch, skip 1 ch, sl st in each remaining ch, fasten off, weave in ends.

VARIATION RND 4 (with tassel)

Rnd 4: sl st into next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same ch 4 sp, *7 sc in next ch 4 sp, rep from * 5 times more, sl st in top of beg sc, ch 75, place hook through shank of button and draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook, ch 1, fasten off.

FINISHING: Using the two strands from the top of the tassel, tie to end of chain, let the ends hang down to blend in with the tassel.
Using remaining strand of thread, wrap around the tassel approximately
1/4 inch below top and tie securely with a double knot (the ends will blend into the tassel), trim tassel evenly at bottom.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Scallop Edge Bookmark

Scallop Edge Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
ch 70

Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 67 ch, 5 sc in last ch, do not turn, working along opposite side of starting ch, sc in each of next 67 ch, 4 sc in last ch, join with sl st in top of beg sc, do not turn. (144 sc)

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same st, *3 dc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st, rep from * 22 times more, 5 dc in next st, *sk next st, sc in next st, 3 dc in next st, rep from * 22 times more, sk next st, sc in next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, join with sl st in top of beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Buttoned Tassel Bookmark/Bookthong

Buttoned Tassel Bookmark/Bookthong

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, novelty button with shank (be sure end of hook will fit through shank far enough to draw up a loop)

Leaving 5 inch tail, ch 75, place hook through shank of button and draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook, working back along starting ch, skip 1 ch, sl st in each remaining ch, fasten off leaving 5 inch tail.

For tassel: Cut 16 strands of thread approximately 7-8 inches long, set one strand aside.Holding the 15 strands of thread together and using the two tails at end of bookmark, secure tightly in place at the center of the tassel with a double knot, let the tails hang down to blend with the tassel.
Using remaining strand of thread, wrap around the tassel approximately 1/4 inch below top of and tie securely with a double knot (these will blend into the tassel as well), trim tassel evenly at bottom.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Snowman Coffee Cozy

Snowman Coffee Cozy

Finished size: Will fit a "to-go" coffee cup

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight cotton yarn: white, scrap each of orange and black felt, scrap piece of black yarn or embroidery floss, white tacky glue, tapestry needle.

ch 30, join with sl st in last ch from hook being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of first sc, do not turn.

Rnds 2-10: rep rnd 1.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Face: Using photo as a guide, cut an elongated triangle from orange felt and glue to center of face for carrot nose, cut two 3/4 inch *circles from black felt and glue into place above the nose, and for mouth (optional/not shown) use black yarn or embroidery floss and place 5 french knots evenly spaced below the nose to give your snowman a smile.

*NOTE: You can cut octagons or other "odd" shapes to give a more relistic look.

Designed and written by April Moreland

© 2008 All rights reserved.

Peppermint Coffee Cozy

Peppermint Coffee Cozy

Finished size: Will fit a "to-go" coffee cup

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight cotton yarn: red & white variegated, tapestry needle.

ch 30, join with sl st in last ch from hook being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of first sc, do not turn.

Rnds 2-10: rep rnd 1.

Rnd 11: ch 1, (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in top of first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland

© 2008 All rights reserved.

A Passion for Purple

April's Purple Passion Heart Square

Finished size: Approx 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (Or 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches with optional row 7)

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight yarn: (CA) Soft White, (CB) Light Orchid or other suitable contrasting color, (Example was made using Red Heart's Super Saver), tapestry needle (for weaving in ends).

Abbreviations:
CA=Color A
CB=color B
sp=space
beg=beginning
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
tr=treble
sl st=slip st
rnd=round

PATTERN NOTES: ch 3 counts as 1 dc. Also, the pattern could be worked with a size "I" hook to make a larger square. Once you get past row 4 you can adjust the rows by doing sc instead of dc or vice versa to further adjust the size of the square as you wish.

Pattern:

Rnd 1: Working with CB, ch 4, 15 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: ch 3, 4 dc in same st as ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, repeat from * 2 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (32 dc)

Rnd 3: sl st in next 2 sts, ch 1, sc in same sp, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next st, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, switch to CA, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (44 tr)

Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in each of next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, referring to photo for placement detail and working over top of the sl st made in rnd 3 tr into same st on rnd 2 where sl st was made, dc in each of next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 11 sts, 5 dc in next st, rep from * once more, dc in each of next 5 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (63 dc, 1 tr)

Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 15 sts, rep from * twice more, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (80 dc)

Rnd 6: Join CB in top of beg ch sp on row 5, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, *sc in each of next 19 sts, 3 sc in next st, repeat from * twice more, sc in each of next 9 sts, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (88 sc)

(Optional) Rnd 7: Join CA in top of beg sc on row 6, ch 3, dc in each of next 10 sts, 5 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 21 sts, 5 dc in next st, repeat from * twice more, dc in each of next 10 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (104 dc).

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Shown here with optional row 7:

Birdie Bookmark

Finished size: Approx 10 inches

Materials:
(US) size F hook; small amount worsted weight yarn, small scrap orange worsted weight yarn for beak (6 strand embroidery floss may be substituted); tapestry needle; small amount fiberfill stuffing; 2 black seed beads; glue, small charm (optional).

**Do not join rounds unless otherwise instructed.

Body

ch 2

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Round 2: 2 sc in ea st around.

Rounds 3-7: sc in ea st around.

Round 8: sc2tog around, stuff lightly with fiberfill.

Round 9: sc2tog around, ch 40, fasten off.


Wings & Tail (make 3):

ch 2

4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, fasten off leaving a 6-9 inch tail for sewing.


Beak:

Using scrap of orange yarn, ch 2, fasten off leaving a 6-9 inch tail for sewing.


Assembly:
1. Sew wings opposite one another onto the body between rounds 3 and 4.

2. Sew the tail onto the back of body centered between the wings and just below round 6.

3. Glue seed beads to the front of the body centered on round 3 for the eyes.

4. Fold beak in half so that the beginning and end of the chain are parallel, and sew into place centered vertically between the eyes and horizontally between rounds 3 and 4. (It may be easier to simply glue this piece into place.)

5. Glue or sew charm into place at end of Row 9 of Body, OR make a small tassel out of left over yarn and secure at end of Row 9 of Body.

Some other things you can do with this:
Do not ch 40 at end of row 9, leave the tail off, and add a magnet to the back for a fridgie.
Leave the wings and tail off and it’s an egg bookmark for Easter.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Lacy Petals Motif

MUCH BETTER PIC COMING SOON!

Finished size: Approx 3” (picture shows 2 motifs joined together)

Materials: (US) size F hook, small amount Worsted Weight 100% Cotton*, tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Peaches ‘n Crème; Winterberry

NOTE: Do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, *sc in next st, ch 3, 7 times, sl st in first sc.

Rnd 3: sl st in first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 4, *sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 4, 7 times, sl st in first sc.

Rnd 4: sl st in first ch 4 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in same sp and in each remaining ch 4 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Lacy Petals Dishcloth

Finished size: Approx. 9 inches

Materials: (US) size F hook, Worsted Weight 100% Cotton*, tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Peaches ‘n Crème; Winterberry

NOTE: Do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4, *dc in next st, ch 1, around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4. (16 ch 1 sp)

Rnd 3: sl st in first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 3 sp)

Rnd 4: sl st in first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 3 sp)

Rnd 5: sl st in first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4, [sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 4] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 4 sp)

Rnd 6: sl st in first ch 4 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4, [sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 4] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 4 sp)

Rnd 7: sl st in first ch 4 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, [sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 5] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 5 sp)

Rnd 8: sl st in first ch 5 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, [sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 5 sp)

Rnd 9: sl st in first ch 5 sp, ch 3, 9 dc in same ch 5 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2, [10 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2] 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 10: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, [sc in next st, ch 3] 8 times, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, *[sc in next st, ch 3] 9 times, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Lacy Round Coaster

MUCH BETTER PICTURE COMING SOON!

Finished size: Approx 4”

Materials: (US) size F hook, small amount Worsted Weight 100% Cotton*, tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Peaches ‘n Crème; Winterberry

NOTE: Do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (15 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4, *dc in next st, ch 1, around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4. (15 ch 1 sp)

Rnd 3: sl st in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, *sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. (15 ch 3 sp)

Rnd 4: sl st in ch 3 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp and in each remaining ch 3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Cup O Joe TP Cover/Cozy

Cup 'O Coffee TP Roll Cover

Finished size: Cover will fit a "double" size roll of toilet tissue.

Materials: (US) size J hook; small amount bulky weight yarn, color: Barley*; worsted weight yarn, color: white; tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Lion Brand’s "Homespun"


Cup:

ch 48, join with sl st in first ch to form loop.

Round 1) ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in next ch and in each ch around. ch 3, do not turn. (48 dc)

Round 2) dc in next st and in each st around. ch 3, do not turn.

Round 3) Holding your work with the right side facing out and the beginning ch at the bottom, fold row one to the inside of the circle so that you have two layers. *Working through both loops of the next st from row 2, and through the coordinating st from the beg ch, work 1 dc, repeat from * around. This forms the rounded lip at the top of the mug. (48 dc)

Rounds 4-9) Repeat Round 2.

Round 10) dc in each of next 3 sts, dc 2 tog, *dc in each of next 4 sts, dc 2 tog, repeat from * 6 more times. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (40 dc)


Handle:

ch 17

Row 1) dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across, ch 3, turn. (15 dc)

Rows 2-8) dc in next st and in each st across. (15 dc)

Fasten off leaving a 15 inch tail for attaching handle.


Coffee**:

ch 2

Round 1) 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)

Round 2) 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Round 3) *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (18 sc)

Round 4) *sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (24 sc)

Round 5) *sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (30 sc)

Round 6) *sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (36 sc)

Round 7) *sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. sl st in next st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends. (42 sc)

**Do not join rounds unless otherwise noted.


Assembly:

Coffee:
With the tapestry needle and coordinating yarn, attatch the "coffee" to the inside of the mug near the base of row 1.

Handle:
Fold the handle into thirds. Using the long tail and the tapestry needle, attatch one end of the handle between rounds 3 and 4, sew along the side of the handle to secure the layers, then sew the bottom of the handle between rounds 9 and 10, secure yarn and weave in ends.


Pattern designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

This pattern is for personal use only. Any other purpose constitutes copyright violation. Please respect all copyrights.

Heart Shaped Potholder

Finished size: Approximately 8 x 9 inches

Materials: (US) size G hook, 2 oz. Worsted Weight Cotton in desired color (Example was made using Peaches ‘n Cream’s Spring Meadows)

(make 2-do not fasten off at end of 2nd piece)
Ch 4. Sl st in 4th ch from hook to form a loop.

Row 1: 3 sc in loop, ch 1, turn. (Turning ch does NOT count as a sc now and throughout.)
Row 2: 2 sc in fl of first st, sc in bl of next st, 2 sc in fl of last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 2 sc in fl of first st, sc in bl of next st, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * to last st (there will be one st remaining to be worked), 2 sc in fl of last st, ch 1, turn.
Rows 4-15: Repeat row 3. (There will be 31 sc in row 15.)
Row 16: sc in fl of first st, *sc in bl of next st, sc in bl of next st, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 17-19: Repeat row 16.

**Note: Rows 20-23 are worked in two parts. I've labeled the rows 20a-23a and 20b-23b with all of the "a" rows and "b" rows being worked consecutively by number. In other words, you’ll work all of the a rows, then all of the b rows.

Row 20a: Insert hook through fl of first st, yo and draw up loop, insert hook through bl of next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (fl dec made), sc in fl of next st, *sc in bl of next st, sc in fl of next st, rep from * 4 times more, insert hook through bl of first st, yo and draw up loop, insert hook through fl of next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (bl dec made), ch 1, turn, (there will be 16 sts remaining from row 19 to be worked, we'll get to those shortly.)
Row 21a: bl dec, sc in bl of next st, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 3 times more, fl dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 22a: fl dec, sc in fl of next st, * sc in bl of next st, sc in fl of next st, rep from * 2 times more, bl dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 23a: bl dec, sc in bl of next st, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 1 times more, fl dec, fasten off.

Row 20b: Picking up where you left off on row 20a, skip 1 sc, join yarn in fl of next sc, fl dec, sc in fl of next st, * sc in bl of next st, sc in fl of next st, rep from * 4 times more, bl dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 21b: Repeat row 21a.
Row 22b: Repeat row 22a.
Row 23b: bl dec, sc in bl of next st, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 1 times more, fl dec, ch 1, do not turn.

Row 24: 2 sc in end of row 23b, sc in end of each row 22b, 21b, and 20b, sc in un-worked st from row 20, sc in end of each row 20a-22a, 2 sc in end of row 23a, sc in ea st across row 23a, 2 sc in end of row 23a, *sc in end of next 2 rows, 2 sc in end of next row, repeat from * 6 times more, sc in end of next row (you should now be at the beginning loop), 3 sc in beginning loop, sc in end of next row, *2 sc in end of next row, sc in end of next 2 rows, repeat from * 6 times more, 2 sc in end of row 23b, sc in ea st across row 23b, join with sl st in top of 1st sc.

Joining:
Rnd 1: Ch 1. Holding both pieces together with wrong sides together and matching all points, sc through both layers, placing 3 sc in the centermost point at the bottom, join with sl st in top og beg ch, ch 1, do not turn.
Rnd 2: sc in same st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, (sc, ch 8, sc) in next st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, *3 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * 12 times, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, *sc in next st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, rep from * 12 times, sl st in top of beg sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

Heart Dishcloth

NOTE: Rows 31a and 31b should read "dec, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 2 times more, dec"
Both rows have been corrected. I'm sorry for any inconvenience! Thanks Oreo, for bringing it to my attention. :)

Finished size: Approximately 10 x 11 inches

Materials: (US) size G hook, 2 oz. Worsted Weight Cotton in desired color (Example was made using Peaches ‘n Cream’s Spring Meadows)

Ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form loop.
Row 1: 3 sc in loop, ch 1, turn. (Turning ch does NOT count as a sc now and throughout.)
Row 2: 2 sc in fl of first st, sc in bl of next st, 2 sc in fl of last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: 2 sc in fl of first st, sc in bl of next st, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * to last st (there will be one st remaining to be worked), 2 sc in fl of last st, ch 1, turn.
Rows 4-20: Repeat row 3. (There will be 41 sc in row 20.)
Row 21: sc in fl of first st, *sc in bl of next st, sc in fl of next st, repeat from * across, ch 1, turn.
Rows 22-26: Repeat row 21.

**Note: Rows 27-31 are worked in two parts. I've labeled the rows 27a-31a and 27b-31b with all of the "a" rows and "b" rows being worked consecutively by number. In other words, you’ll work all of the a rows, then all of the b rows.

Row 27a: Insert hook through fl of first st, yo and draw up loop, insert hook through bl of next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (dec made), *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 7 times more, dec, there will be 21 sts remaining from row 26 to be worked, we'll get to those shortly, ch 1, turn.
Row 28a: dec, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 6 times more, dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 29a: dec, * sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 5 times more, dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 30a: dec twice, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 2 times more, dec twice, ch 1, turn.
Row 31a: dec, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 2 times more, dec, fasten off.

Row 27b: Picking up where you left off on row 20a, skip 1 sc, join yarn in fl of next sc, dec, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 7 times more, dec, ch 1, turn.
Row 28b: Repeat row 28a.
Row 29b: Repeat row 29a.
Row 30b: dec twice, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 2 times more, dec twice, ch 1, turn.
Row 31b: dec, *sc in fl of next st, sc in bl of next st, rep from * 2 times more, dec, ch 1, do NOT fasten off

Edging:
Rnd 1: 2 sc in end of row 31 b, *sc in end of next 2 rows, 2 sc in end of next row, repeat from * 9 times more, sc in end of next row (you should now be at the beginning loop), 3 sc in beginning loop, sc in end of next row, *2 sc in end of next row, sc in end of next 2 rows, repeat from * 9 times more, 2 sc in end of row 31a, sc in ea st across row 31a, 2 sc in end of row 31a, sc in end of rows 30a, 29a, 28a, and 27a, sc in un-worked st from row 26, sc in end of each row 27b-30b, 2 sc in end of row 31b, sc in ea st across row 31b, join with sl st in top of 1st sc.

Rnd 2: sc in same st, *skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * 10 times, 3 dc in next st, sc in next st, *skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * 10 times, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, *skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * 6 times, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, sl st in top of beg sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

Pot Handle Cover

Finished size: Approximately 5 x 2 inches

Materials:
(US) size G hook, small amount Worsted Weight Cotton in desired color (Example was made using Peaches ‘n Cream’s Spring Meadows)

**If you need a cover that is a bit smaller or larger you can adjust the hook size accordingly by going up or down one size.

Chain 20

NOTE: turning ch does not count as a stitch.

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (19 sc)

Row 2: sc in front loop only of 1st sc, (sc in back loop only of next sc, sc in front loop only of next sc) 9 times, ch 1, turn.

Rows 3-13: Repeat row 2, do not turn at the end of row 13.

Joining: sl st in end of rows 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, and 7. Fold the piece in half lengthwise, sl st through the ends of rows 6 and 8 both at the same time, (sl st through the ends of the next 2 rows both at the same time) 5 times, (working through the opposite side of the beginning ch, sl st through the next ch and the corresponding st from row 13 both at the same time) 19 times, ch 1.

Finishing: sc in end of each row around open edge of cover, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

CAUTION: Do not leave on pot handle when not in use or while unattended on stove top or near open flame.

Design by: Cyndi Moreland
Pattern written by: April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Felted Flower Magnet

Finished size: Approx. 2-3 inches, depending on what type of yarn is used and how it felts.

Materials:
small round magnet, small decorative button or charm (optional), (US) size H hook, small amount of worsted weight feltable wool. (Example was made using Paton’s Classic Merino Wool in Black)

Round 1: ch 3, 7 sc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch, do not turn. (8 sc)

Round 2: ch 12, sc in same st, *(sc, ch 10, sc) in next st, rep from * around. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch 12 (this leaves 10 ch for the loop). (16 sc, and 8 ch 10 spaces)

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Felt as desired.

Glue magnet to back.

Glue or sew button or charm to center front of flower.

**Can also be made into a pin by attatching a pin back in place of the magnet.**

Pattern designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

Square Felted Coaster

Finished size: Approx. 4 inches, depending on how the yarn felts.

Materials:
(US) size K hook, bulky weight felting yarn. (Example was made using Red Heart’s Rag Doll in the “Oceania” colorway)

Row 1: ch 14, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3, turn. (12 dc)

Row 2: dc in next st and in each st across, ch 3, turn. (12 dc)

Rows 3-6: Repeat row 2 four times.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Felt as desired.

Pattern designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved