Token Xmas Gift

This necklace took me about 30 minutes to make.
It is an inexpensive pretty little gift for a young girl.
I used plastic beads for this one, how ever if you wanted to make one for an adult you could purchase some better beads to use.
The tutorial link is below.

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=QZMh1YqX8GE

Here are some golf club covers I made for my son-in-law for Xmas.
He is a mad Richmond (tigers) football club supporter (AFL).
These are the team colors.

I crocheted them side ways in the BLO st and every 5th row I only crocheted 3/4 of the way across, to give them a sleeve type effect. I graphed out the numbers and crocheted the number in different pieces then sewed the number together. I linked them together with a round curtain hook that I crocheted around and used a double yarn chain which I joined to the pom, poms.

This is a Xmas gift for my brother-in-law.

I like fun things that have a purpose, so I came up with this little idea.

I hole punched some UNO cards and did a couple of rounds of htrbl.

Then I made the beanie and sewed the crocheted cards to the outsides of the beanie (4). I also hand sewed his name along the top of the beanie and added a tassel like the ones you have on the graduation caps. The purpose of that is to move it from side to side as he wins and loses.

I also made him a simple little carry bag for his deck of UNO cards, which was finished off with decorative ends to the chained tie.

I'm hoping for a giggle from him.

I got the inspiration from the link below, which has a crocheted UNO dress.

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=199369.0

Crocheted Boys, Floppy Brimmed Army Hat

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Floppy Brimmed Army Hat.

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Size 2 Hat Pictures


Size 6 Hat Pictures

Materials: 8 ply yarn. (light worsted/ sport) with a camouflage effect.
US terms used
Size: 4.00mm Hook. (US.G/6) (UK 8)
Instructions given for sizes 2 to 10
Pattern tested for size 2 and 6 only

Abbreviations: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art347.asp

hdc= yarn over hook, insert hook into st, pick up yarn pull through st, (3 loops on hook) pull yarn through all 3 loops.

trbl= yarn over hook, insert hook into st, pick up yarn pull through st, (3 loops on hook) pull yarn through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook) pull yarn through 2 loops again.

I had a 100gm ball of the camouflage effects yarn. I made the size 2 hat first, I used a little bit of the yarn on the toy soldier boy and the rest on the size 6 hat. I knew I was going to run short of this yarn with the size 6 hat, so I used a co-ordinating colour that doubles for a built in hat band.
*Stay tuned for the soldier boy pattern*


Beginning at crownWorking in rounds, do not join. Use a stitch marker to mark rounds or use the tail of the beginning yarn

All sizes.

Ch. 2Rnd 1: Sc 8 sc, in the first loop, 8 sc

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around, 16 sc

Rnd 3: *sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc repeat from * around 24 sc.

Rnd 4: *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around 32 sc.

Rnd 5 and 6: 1 sc in each sc around

Rnd 7: *sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc repeat from * around; 40 sc.

Rnd 8: *sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around 48 sc.

Rnd 9: *sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around 56 sc.

Rnd 10: *sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around

64 sc. FOR SIZE 2, STOP INCREASING HERE
AND WORK 17 ROWS OF *1 SC IN EACH SC AROUND*. THEN PROCEED TO DIRECTIONS FOR THE BRIM OF THE HAT. (64 SC)Rnd 11: *sc in next 7 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around 72 sc.
(Stop here for size 4 and work 18 rows of sc around, go to brim of hat)
Rnd 12: *sc in next 8 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around 80 sc.

FOR SIZE 6, STOP INCREASING HERE
AND WORK 18 ROWS OF *1 SC IN EACH SC AROUND*. THEN PROCEED TO THE DIRECTIONS FOR THE BRIM OF THE HAT
Sizes, 8 and 10 only continue here
Rnd 13: *sc in next 9 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around
88 sc (Stop here for size 8 and continue as for size 6)Rnd 14: *sc in next 10 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat from * around
96 sc
Rnd 15 to 34: 1 sc in each sc around (do not break off yarn) complete instructions for brim of hat.

Brim of hat
The following rows are all worked in back loops only.(There is no need for strict accuracy of the amount of sc or hdc stitches, a few extra or less does not matter at this point)
Rnd 1: *hdc in next 4 sc, 2 hdc in next sc, repeat from* around
Rnd 2: *trbl in next 4 hdc, 2 trbl in next hdc, repeat from * around
Rnd 3: *trbl in next 6 trbl, 2 trbl in next trbl, repeat from * around
Rnd 4: *hdc in each trbl around.

Finish off if you are happy with the width of the brim or continue with rnd 3 and 4 of the brim instructions.
See pictures for examples of size 2 and size 6.

Please feel free to use my pattern, but do not copy or sell my pattern.
© Cathy Wood. 2007

Small Gift Idea's.

CROCHETED ARMY FLOPPY HAT

Crocheted Army Floppy Hat

I also made an army boy amigurumi

This is Cooper.

I am currently working on this pattern for a childs army floppy hat.

I initially made the hat above for my grandson Darcy who is 5, but it fits my grandson Cooper who is 2.

This proves the need to measure your subject or use a sizing chart instead of guessing.

You learn something new all the time.

I will be posting the pattern soon.

This is Darcy.

This is the hat for Darcy.

My First Amigurumi

Another amigurumi I made.

I found the free pattern for this one here.

http://www.katcrochet.com/littledog.htm

Below is my very first amigurumi.

http://www.katcrochet.com/freebies.htm

http://www.geocities.com/crotiques/origcradle.htm

Lily's Crocheted back tie top and Headbandkerchief

Crocheted vest for Girls

These are some more vests for the girls. The kitty one is for Bella and the bright one is for Lily.

By clicking on the heading, "some more vests" you will be taken to my web site where you can seee how I put the kitty vst together.

Coopers Vest

I found a pattern for a simple childs vest, added some multi color yarn along with the plain yarn, then I chose to make a motiff of a bear, which looked more like a cat, so now we have a cat motiff that is a little cross eyed and wears a red bow.

Below is Cooper, who will be 2 in a couple of months.

He just happens to be spoilt by me, but so do all of the other grand kids.

I've taught him to cook and wash dishes.

Crochet Halter Top, Skirt and Head Band.

I really liked the halter and skirt set that I had made previously, so I made another two sets in different colors.

I didn't alter the pattern for the top at all, but I played around with different stitches while I was making the skirts. I got some help for sizes from the lovely ladies in the knitting and crochet forum.

http://boards.hgtv.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/141104423

When it came to making the skirt I did a length of chain and stretched it out firmly when I was measuring , using the size 2+ waist measurement I needed, I finished the chain at the recommended length. I joined the chain into a ring and completed 3 rows of trbl (dc). This formed the waist band.

I then proceeded with a pattern, I started with a simple 2 trbl in next trbl, ch 1, miss 1 trbl, 2 trbl in next trbl.

When it came to giving the skirt a bit more flare, I simply increased the stitches by doing, 3 trbl instead of 2 trbl.

If the skirt if needed more flare, I would increase again.

I threw in a few more fancy stitches for variety.

I am not sure if the length is the correct length, but that is one of the beauties of crocheting, you can just pick from where you finished off and make it larger.

With the head band, I used the same measuring technique as the skirt and the same stitches as the waist band.

I chose a suitable flower pattern to fit the headband, made them up and sewed them on.

And as you see from the pictures, this is truly a cute little out fit.

It will be back to making more sets of these now as Bella has an older sister, who just loves to dress up smartly, her name is Lily and she is 6.

Here is Lily's top, complete with beads and all.

I have never worked with beads before, it is alot of fun.

Baby Doll Bathing Suit Free Pattern

Let your imagination run wild by decorating these easy to crochet bathing suits.

I wanted a pattern for a swim suit that would be easy for a young child, to put on and take off a doll.

So I made up a pattern that is very quick and easy to make. I also made a bathing suit out of sparkling yarn, but it looked more like bed room wear. I may make a little dressing gown and slippers to go with that too.

New Entry.

Here is the gold sparkling bed room wear.

http://www.freewebs.com/cats-rockin-crochet/babyborndolllingerie.htm

Baby Doll Bathing suit
© Cathy Wood 2007

Please feel free to use my patterns for your personal use or for charity. But do not sell my patterns.


Baby doll size 43cm (16 inch)

3.50 mm hook (E/4)

Pattern tested with 4 ply yarn (sock/baby)
8 ply (light worsted) will be a little loose but okay

Abbreviations:
h dc= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through all 3 loops

trbl= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again

Beginning at front crutch, chain 5

1. h dc in 2nd chain from hook, h dc in each chain across, chain 1 turn (4 h dc)

2. h dc in each h dc across, chain 1 turn

3. repeat row 2

4. repeat row 2

5. h dc increase in 1st h dc, h dc across to last h dc, h dc increase in last h dc, chain 1 turn (6 h dc)

6. repeat row 5,

7. repeat row 5, (10 h dc)

8. h dc increase in 1st and 2nd h dc, h dc across to final 2 h dc, h dc increase in final 2 h dc, chain 2 turn (14 h dc)

9. h dc across, chain 2 turn

10. repeat row 8, ( 18 h dc)

11. repeat row 9

12. repeat row 8, (22 h dc)

13. repeat row 9

14. repeat row 5 (24 h dc)

15. h dc across, chain 1 turn

16. repeat row 15

17. repeat row 15

18. repeat row 15

19. sl st across first 4 h dc, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, 2 trbl in next 2 h dc, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, sl st in next h dc, turn

20. miss sl st, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, 2 trbl in next 2 trbl, 2 h dc in next 2 h dc, sl st in sl st, break off yarn and fasten off.

21. attach yarn to opposite end of row and working on opposite side of work, repeat rows 19 and 20.

Above pic is the front

Back of Bathing, Suit Beginning at crutch

Rejoin yarn to beginning chain 5

1. 4 h dc across, chain 1 turn
2. repeat rows 2 to 15 as for front
16 to 19 repeat row 15 as for front
20 reverse sc across, break off yarn and fasten off

Above pic is the front and back


Straps

Make 2
Chain 3
Miss 1 chain, 2 sc across, ch 1 turn (2 sc)
Work 14 rows more

Making up Bathing Suit

Sew in loose ends, sew up sides, being careful not to go too far down the leg as the suit will be too hard to put on.

You can fancy up the bathing suit using a shell stitch around the neck or leg area.

I did some little bright buttons to put down the front using this method.
Ch 3, sc 6 in 3rd chain from hook, sl st to join fasten off.

Crochet halter top and skirt for child

The crocheted halter top took me about 2 hours to make, then I nutted out a pattern for a matching skirt, which took a bit longer (if you want the pattern for the skirt let me know). Clicking on the name of this topic will take you to the blog where I found it, then that blog will take you to the original pattern designer. I used 8ply acrylic wool and a size 4.00m hook, the size I made will hopefully fit my grandaughter Bella who is turning 3.

This is Bella. Isn't she just georgous!

Crocheted Motif

Crochet some bright flowers to dress up baby out fits.

Neck Pillow to Wheat Bag. Great for aching neck and shoulders. Crochet Pattern.

Crocheted Neck Pillow.

Easy pattern.

I found this neck pillow pattern and altered it into a wheat bag for the neck. I used thick stockings to contain the wheat in, tied the end of the stocking into a knot and simply slip stitched the pillow closed. It's just a perfect fit and light weight too. I just heat it up in the microwave for a couple of minutes. Great for head aches or aching shoulders.

My golli slippers

Childs Golli Slipper.

I was looking for a childs golliwog slipper pattern on the net and had no luck finding one. So I made up my own pattern of knitted golli slippers. Sizing is for 1 to 4 year olds. I was very happy with the end results and I made them in several colors.

My Golli Slippers

© Cathy Wood 2005.

Length from heel to toe

Size A…fits approx child 1 to 2 year old 5 inches

Size B…fits approx child 2 to 3 year old 6 inches

Size C…fits approx child 3 to 4 year old 7 inches

Materials:

8 ply yarn x 3 colors. Allow approx 25 grms of each color

A pair of 4 mm needles. A 3.5 crochet hook.

A pair of eyes. Caution small parts! Child may choke! I recommend glue on felt eyes (not pictured).

Colors =

Black. White. CC = contrast color. I.e., red, blue, orange, pink, purple etc

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Abbreviations

K = knit. P = purl. L = loop. K2 tog = knit 2 together. S1= slip one. PSSO = pass slipped stitch over.

Loop stitch pattern =.
Insert needle into next st, pass yarn twice round the needle and first two fingers of left hand in clock-wise direction, then round needle once, draw all 3 loops through, replace them on left-hand needle and knit them all tog, through the back of the sts; repeat.

Slipper worked in one piece. Make two.

Using size 4.00 mm needles and cc (color) cast on 27 (29. 29)

1^st Row. (Wrong side).K8 (K9. K9) P1, K9, P1, K8 (K9. K9).

2^nd Row. Using white, Knit to end.

3^rd Row. K8 (K9. K9) P1, K9, P1, K8 (K9. K9).

4^th Row. (Change to cc) Work as 2^nd row.

5^th Row work as 3^rd row

Repeat rows 2 to 5. 5 (7, 9) times. Keeping stripes correct.(two of each color except for the first row).

Using black yarn. Repeat rows 2 and 3. 2 times (3 times. 4 times)

Begin Hair.

1^st Row. Knit.

2^nd Row. K5,(K6, K6). L3, P1, K9, P1, L3 K5 (K6, K6).

Repeat rows 1 and 2, 6 times(8 times, 8 times)

Shape top of toe and hair.

1^st Row. K7 (K9, K9). Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K2 tog, k3, Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K,2 tog, K to end.

2^nd Row. K1, L,6, K,9, L,6, K,1.

3^rd Row. K,6 (K,7, K,7). Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K2 tog, k1, Sl,1, K,1, psso, K1, K,2 tog, K to end.

4^th Row. K,1, L,5 (L,6, L,6).K,7, L, 5 (L,6, L,6).K,1.

5^th Row. Knit.

Make Up. Break yarn, leaving enough yarn to sew toe and top of slipper. Thread yarn onto darning needle and thread darning needle through remaining stitches on needle, pulling stitches up tight,( with slipper inside out) sew through toe end in a circular motion, re-enforcing the toe, bring thread back to the top of the slipper and back stitch through to the last row of black (ending before striped rows).

With slipper still inside out, back stitch heel by keeping sole flat, sew 3 to 4 stitches from each side, then sew the centre of the heel.

Optional

Double crochet, around the top of the stripes, for laces.

Mouth Crochet 2 lengths of 8 chain. Sew on in a smile position.

Laces

Crochet 2 lengths of 80 chain for laces. Weave into wool or crocheted top.

Eyes

Attach either by gluing or sewing.(See caution!).

Hints

Carry yarn not in use up the side of your work. Sew in all loose ends.

Soles can be reinforced. For a girl golli, knit a small rectangle, bind in the centre to make a bow and sew onto head.

© Cathy Wood 2005.

Baby Bonnet, Booties and Mittens.

Please note, conversions may be needed for countries other than Australia.

Get them .here

abbreviations = http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art347.asp

yarn thickness = http://aussieknitters.com.au/Yarn.316.0.html

Cathy’s Crocheted, Baby Shell Bonnet
© Cathy Wood. 2007
Fund Raiser Pattern For

The Salvatiom Army

Materials
Size 3.50 mm hook.
8 ply yarn.
Difficulty: Easy. Size: New Born
Abbreviations:

TRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again.

HTRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through all 3 loops.

DC= insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (2 loops on hook) pull yarn through 2 loops.

Beginning at crown

1st Row Ch 4, work 15 TRBL in first Ch, join to Ch 3. (16 TRBL)

2nd Row Ch 3, TRBL in same space as joining Ch, 2 TRBL in each TRBL Stitch around, join to Ch 3. (32 TRBL)

3rd Row Ch 3, TRBL in next Stitch, *2 TRBL in next Stitch, TRBL in next 2 Stitches* repeat from *to* around, join to Ch 3.
4th Row Ch 3, TRBL in next 36 St’s Ch 3 turn (37 St’s)

Shell Pattern

5th Row 1 TRBL in 2nd TRBL from hook, miss 2
TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL, miss 2 TRBL, *1 TRBL in next 2 TRBL, miss 2 TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL miss 2 TRBL* repeat from *to* 4 times, 1 TRBL in TRBL, 1 TRBL in turning Ch, Ch 3 turn.

6th Row to 9th Row repeat row 5, ending with Ch 1 and working around the neck line

Neck Line
10th Row HTRBL about 23 HTRBL evenly across neck line, Ch 2 turn

Eyelet Row

11th Row HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, Ch 1, miss 1 HTRBL, HTRBL in next HTRBL, *Ch 1, miss 1 HTRBL, HTRBL in next HTRBL,* repeat from *to* to end turning Ch, HTRBL in turning Ch, Ch 2 turn

12th Row Work 1 HTRBL in each Ch 1 space and 1 HTRBL in each HTRBL to end, Ch 2 turn

13th Row Work HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, work 1 HTRBL in each HTRBL to end. Fasten off

Sew in loose ends
Make 80 Ch for Bonnet tie, or thread a ribbon through eyelets.

For smaller or larger sizes, use a smaller or larger hook.

Cathy’s Crocheted, Baby Shell Bootie
© Cathy Wood. 2007
Fund Raiser Pattern For

The Salvation Army

Materials.
Size 3.50 mm hook.
8 ply yarn.
Difficulty: Easy. Size: New Born
Abbreviations:

TRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again.

DC= insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (2 loops on hook) pull yarn through 2 loops.

Beginning at ankle and working upwards Ch 24
1st Row TRBL in 3rd Ch from hook, miss 2 Ch, 5 TRBL in next Ch, miss 2 Ch, 1 TRBL next 2 Ch,*miss 2 Ch, 5 TRBL in next Ch, miss 2 Ch, 1 TRBL in next 2 Ch* repeat from *to* to end, Ch 3 turn.

2nd Row 1 TRBL in 2nd TRBL from hook, miss 2 TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL, *miss 2 TRBL, 1 TRBL in next 2 TRBL, miss 2 TRBL, 5 TRBL in next TRBL,* repeat from *to* once, miss 2 TRBL, 1 TRBL in next TRBL, 1 TRBL in turning CH, Ch 3 turn.

3rd Row As 2nd row, but do not Ch 3 at end of row, break off yarn.


FOOT

4th Row Rejoin yarn to other side of beginning 24 Ch, Ch 2, work 1 DC in next 13 Ch, Ch 1 turn.

5th Row (Ch 1 is not counted as a DC) 1 DC in next 5 DC, Ch 1 turn.

6th Row to 10th Row repeat row 5, but do not turn at the end of row 10.

11th Row Slip Stitch loosely down the side of the flap you just made, work 1 DC in next 8 Ch, Ch 2 turn.

12th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, 1 DC in next 6 DC, work 6 DC up along side of flap, work 1 DC in next 5 DC, work 6 DC down side of flap, work 1 DC in next 8 DC, Ch 2 turn.

13th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, 1 DC in each DC to end, Ch 2 turn.
(33 DC)
14th Row Repeat row 13.

DECREASE ROWS

15th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, miss 1DC, 1 DC in next 11 DC, (miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC) 3 times, 1 DC in next 10 DC, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC, 1 DC in turning Ch, Ch 2 turn.

16th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next 8 DC, (miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC) 3 times, 1 DC in next 8 DC, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC, 1 DC in turning Ch, Ch 2 turn.

17th Row 1 DC in 2nd DC from hook, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next 17 DC, miss 1 DC, 1 DC in next DC, 1 DC in turning Ch. Finish off.

Sew seams together, Ch 65, for ties.


For smaller or larger sizes, use a smaller or larger hook.

Cathy’s Crocheted, Baby Shell Mitten
© Cathy Wood. 2007
Fund Raiser Pattern For

The Salvation Army

Materials.
Size 3.50 mm hook.
8 ply yarn.
Difficulty: Easy. Size: New Born
Abbreviations:
HTRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through all 3 loops.

TRBL= yarn over hook, insert hook into stitch, pull yarn through stitch, (3 loops on hook) yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn over hook, pull through 2 loops again.

Beginning at wrist CH, 17

1st Row HTRBL in 3rd chain from hook, HTRBL in each chain to end. (15 HTRBL) SL, ST in beginning chain to form a ring.

Eyelet Row

2nd Row CH 2, HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, *CH 1, miss 1 HTRBL, HTRBL in next HTRBL* repeat from *to* to end.
SL, ST in Ch 2 to join.

3rd Row CH 2, * HTRBL in chain 1 space, HTRBL in HTRBL,*
Repeat from * to * to the end. SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

Increase Row

4th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). 1 HTRBL in next HTRBL,
*2 HTRBL in next HTRBL, 1 HTRBL in next HTRBL * repeat from *to* to end (About 22 HTRBL). SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

5th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). 1 HTRBL in 1 HTRBL to end. SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

6th Row as 5th Row
Decrease Row

7th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). HTRBL in 2nd HTRBL from hook, HTRBL 2 HTRBL together, *1 HTRBL in next 2 HTRBL, HTRBL 2 HTRBL together,* repeat from *to* to final HTRBL, HTRBL in HTRBL (About 16 HTRBL). SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

8th Row as 5th Row
Decrease Row

9th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). HTRBL 2nd and 3rd HTRBL from hook together, * HTRBL next 2 HTRBL together*, continue from *to * to end, SL, ST in CH 2 to join.

Decrease Row

10th Row CH 2, (CH 2 is counted as 1st HTRBL). HTRBL 2nd and 3rd HTRBL from hook together, * HTRBL next 2 HTRBL together*, continue from *to * to end. Finish off leaving a long enough piece of yarn attached, to sew top of mitt together.

Shell Border

Rejoin yarn to other side of beginning 17 chain.

1st Row CH 3, 1 TRBL in next CH, *miss next 2 chain, 5 TRBL in next CH, miss next 2 chain, 1 TRBL in next 2 chain,* repeat from *to* to end. SL, ST in CH 3 to join. Finish off.

CH 50, to make ties for mitt and weave through the eyelets.
Or weave through ribbon.
For smaller or larger sizes, use a smaller or larger hook.