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Saturday, March 1, 2014

The Amazing Top Down, No Sew, 8 Row, Bootie Pattern



top down one piece crochet
Another free crochet pattern from Cats-Rockin-Crochet
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Introduction: The bootie is made from the cuff down and in the round, then onto a flat row for a bit of shaping, then back into the round to shape it all off. If you can do the stitches explained you can make this and if you want a super quick and easy bootie pattern, this is for you!
The idea behind this pattern was to create a functional bootie that would be quick and easy to make. I am hoping that this pattern will not only reach the beginner, but the many of thousands whom crochet for charity. I am a strong believer in the “Pay It Forward” motto and this is my way of helping those who help others.
To fit: Newborn
NEW SIZE ADDITION!
For 3 months + size see pattern directions below newborn pattern
Materials list:
Hook size: 4.00mm US G/6
Yarn: 8 ply approx 20 gm’s US DK/Medium
Sewing needle, optional
Small amount of ribbon, optional
US crochet terms used
Skill level: beginner
Tension: medium
Time: approx 1hour
Stitches used:
Sl st=slip stitch
Ch=chain
Sc = single crochet
Hdc = half double crochet
Dc =double crochet
Dec = decrease
Hdc decrease over 2 st’s = yo hook, insert hook into the 1st st and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook),  yo over hook, pull through all 4 loops on hook
Hdc decrease over 3 st’s = yo hook, insert hook into the 1st st and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo over hook, pull through all 4 loops on hook
Dc decrease over 2 st’s = yo hook, insert hook into the 1st st and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook),  yo over hook, pull through 3 loops on hook, yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook
Dc decrease over 3 st’s = yo hook, insert hook into the 1st st and pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), insert hook into next st and pull up a loop (4 loops on hook), yo over hook, pull through 4 loops on hook, yo hook and pull through 2 loops on hook
Please note! The beginning ch 2 of every rnd is not counted as a st.
To Begin, ch 20 loosely, sl st into 1st chain to form a ring (20 ch)
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each ch to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st dc of this round (20 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st of this round (20 dc)
Row 3, repeat row 2
 Row 4, ch 10, work 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, work 1 dc in next 7 ch, skip the dc that has the 10 ch coming out of it and work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, now working on the opposite side of the ch 10, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 ch spaces, ch 2 and turn (33 dc)
Row 5, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 14 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 15 dc, ch 2, do not turn, please have the end of the toe section facing up, work 1 dc into each end of the 2 center rows of the toe, skip the ch 2, sl st into the next dc, (33 dc)
 Next row you will work every dc into the front loops only
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 32 dc, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (33 dc)
Row 7, ch 2 and turn, work a dc dec over the first 2 dc, dc dec over the 3rd and 4th dc, work 1 dc in each of next 13 dc, work a dc dec over next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 11 dc, work a dc dec over the last 2 st’s, sl st st into the top of the 1st dc of this round (28 dc)
 Row 8, ch 1, do not turn, work a hdc dec over the first 2 dc, hdc dec over the 3rd and 4th dc, work 1 hdc in each of next 10 dc, work a hdc dec over next 3 dc, work 1 hdc in each of next 9 dc, work a hdc dec over the last 2 st’s, sl st st into the top of the 1 st of this round (23 hdc)
To join sole seam, fold bootie in half and sl st together by using only 1 loop of the top st and 1 loop of the bottom st, break off yarn leaving a long tail, now you can turn your bootie inside out and sl st those loose ends in, or you can bring out the sewing needle and sew in the ends.
 
The picture below shows the loops of the top and bottom st




 

 Pattern Instructions for 3 month + size
To Begin, ch 24 loosely, sl st into 1st chain to form a ring (24 ch)
Row 1, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each ch to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st dc of this round (24 dc)
Row 2, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each dc to end, to join sl st into the top of the 1 st of this round (24 dc)
Row 3, repeat row 2
Row 4, ch 10, work 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, work 1 dc in next 7 ch, skip the dc that has the 10 ch coming out of it and work 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, now working on the opposite side of the ch 10, work 1 dc in each of the next 8 ch spaces, ch 2 and turn (37 dc)
Row 5, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 16 dc, work a dc dec over the next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of the next 17 dc, ch 2, do not turn, please have the end of the toe section facing up, work 1 dc into each end of the 2 center rows of the toe, skip the ch 2, sl st into the next dc, (37 dc)
Next row you will work every dc into the front loops only
Row 6, ch 2, work 1 dc in same space as ch 2, work 1 dc in each of the next 36 dc, sl st into the 1st dc of this round (37 dc)
Row 7, ch 2 and turn, work a dc dec over the first 2 dc, dc dec over the 3rd and 4th dc, work 1 dc in each of next 14 dc, work a dc dec over next 3 dc, work 1 dc in each of next 14 dc, work a dc dec over the last 2 st’s, sl st st into the top of the 1st dc of this round (32 dc)
Row 8, ch 1, do not turn, work a hdc dec over the first 2 dc, hdc dec over the 3rd and 4th dc, work 1 hdc in each of next 11 dc, work a hdc dec over next 3 dc, work 1 hdc in each of next 12 dc, work a hdc dec over the last 2 st’s, sl st st into the top of the 1 st of this round (27 hdc)
To join sole seam, fold bootie in half and sl st together by using only 1 loop of the top st and 1 loop of the bottom st, break off yarn leaving a long tail, now you can turn your bootie inside out and sl st those loose ends in, or you can bring out the sewing needle and sew in the ends



Free CrochetPattern Courtesy Of Cat Wood
Aka, Cats-Rockin-Crochet.
 2014.
You can sell your items made from this pattern
I’d love to see this pattern used for charity
Please link back to this pattern if you use it


Tuesday, September 24, 2013

CROCHET A CUTE SMALL OWL

I love these guys!
They measure about 3 inches and are very quick to make using only small amounts of yarn.
Make some for the Christmas tree, I did.

Enjoy my free pattern!

Some different shapes and sizes made until I got the pattern right!

CROCHET SMALL OWL



Difficulty level, easy

Time, 1 hour

Size approx, 3 inches high



Materials:

3.5 to 4 mm hook

8 ply (DK) yarn, small amounts of all 3 colors

2 small buttons

Sewing needle

Small amount of stuffing (good handful)



St’s used:

Sc

Hdc

Dc



Owl consists of body, 2 wings, 2 eyes and a beak.



First make the body:


When changing colors, LEAVE ALL YARN ATTACHED IT’S MUCH EASIER THIS WAY.



All Rounds are joined with a sl st and ch 1, unless otherwise stated



Beginning at the bottom of the owl and main color A make a magic ring

Row 1, work 6 sc into magic ring, join. (6 sc)

Row 2, work 2 sc’s in each sc, join. (12 sc)

Row 3, *work 1 sc in next sc, work 2 sc’s in next sc,* repeat from *to* to end, join with color B (18 sc)

Row 4, work 1 sc in each st to end, join with color C, (18 sc)

Row 5, work 1 sc in next 2 sc, work 2 sc’s into next sc, * repeat from *to* to end, join with color B (24 sc’s)

Stop increases:

Row 6, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color A (24 sc’s)

Row 7, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color C (24 sc’s)

Row 8, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color B (24 sc’s)

Row 9, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color B (24 sc’s)

Row 10, work 1 sc in each sc to end, join with color A (24 sc’s)

Use main color A for the rest of the rounds.

Shaping the head and making the ears:

Row 11,* work 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc’s, work the next 2 sc’s together (dec made)* repeat from *to* to end, join (18 sc’s)

Row 12, 13 and 14, work 1 sc in each sc around, join with a sl st only, (18 sc’s)

Ears:

Row 13, ch 3, work 1 dc into same space as ch 3, work 1 dc into next sc, work 1 hdc into next sc, work 1 sl st in each of the next 4 sc’s,  work 1 hdc into the next sc, work 1 dc into the next sc, work 2 dc’s into the next sc, work 1 dc into the next sc, work 1 hdc into the next sc, work 1 sl st in each of the next 4 sc’s, (2 st’s left), work 1 hdc into the next sc, work 1 dc into the last sc, sl st to the top of the ch 3 space, finish off with a tail to sew across head after stuffing, instructions below.



Wings, 3 rounds only, make 2:



Using main color A make a magic ring, joining the same as previously

Row 1, work 6 sc into magic ring, join. (6 sc)

Row 2, work 2 sc’s in each sc, join with color C (12 sc)

Row 3, *work 1 sc in next sc, work 2 sc’s in next sc,* repeat from *to* to end, sl st to join (18 sc), finish off with a long tail for sewing on wing.



Eyes, 1 round only make 2: pick a color of your choice.

Row 1, work 6 sc into magic ring, sl st to join, finish off leaving a tail for sewing (6 sc)



Construction:

Sew or embroider inner eye choice, sew eyes into place on owl, just under the ears and leave a place between the eyes for sewing in the nose which is the very last step.
Wings can be attached prior to or after stuffing, place just under the decrease row and central to the sides of the owl. Sew top half of the circle only, looks like a little wing. Leave 1 long thread in place to sew in the nose.
 

Stuff your owl, placing small amounts in at a time and making the bottom area slightly larger than the upper body. No need to stuff fully nearest to the ear part as the ears will keep their shape.

Now sew the top of the head closed, I found it neater using the inner loops of the st’s only, back loop only.

Beak sewing:

Now take that long thread you left on the wing and sew it into the body and up to the lower central eye position and come out with the needle and thread. Now go into the upper mid eye section and come back out where you started, do this a few times to get your beak shape.
Sew in and bind off all loose ends, sit back and admire your little owl.

Free pattern courtesy of Cats-Rockin-Crochet. 24/09/2013
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Pattern is not for sale!
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