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.