Stormy'z Patterns

Half Price Sale!!!

2009-07-16T00:59:00.002-04:00

I am having a half price sale now through July 24. All patterns are now marked at half price at my Etsy shop! (pattern packs are excluded)

I am having this sale to raise some funds. My niece talked me into going to college this fall after being out of school since the late '70's. yikes!!! So I will needing some extra $$ for school supplies.

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=90685

I also have a big favor to ask....if you know anyone who may be interested in this half price sale can you send them the link, please? I would very much appreciate it.

Thanks for reading!

Snuggle Bunny and Petals and lace square

2008-01-31T21:55:00.000-05:00

I've added 2 more free patterns to my website.

Sunggle bunny

Petals and Lace Square

New Free Patterns!

2007-12-13T19:39:00.000-05:00

I have added a few new free patterns to my new website...link to it is on the right side of this page.

Patterns are - Christmas Ornaments and Petunia the turtle.

New Website

2007-11-19T01:03:00.000-05:00

Hi everyone!! I have made a new website which I will be using from now on to post my free patterns. I will have them in written form and in down-loadable versions. Here is the link:
Stormy'z Crochet

Halloween Special!!

2007-10-19T03:58:00.000-04:00

At my pattern shop.....Choose a free Halloween pattern with your pattern purchase!

Good through and including Halloween!

www.stormyzcrochet.etsy.com

Freddie Frog

2007-09-19T18:28:00.000-04:00

This pattern has not been tested, please let me know of any errors you may find in the pattern. Thanks!

Materials:
WW yarn- small amount green
Small amounts of white & black
Polyfill
US Crochet hook size G
Yarn needle

Gauge - 4 sc = 1 inch, 4 sc rows = 1 inch

Finished size-- about 8 inches tall from top of head to bottom of feet.

Notes: Do not join rounds unless indicated.
Mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker or scrap of yarn.

Head

Rnd 1: With green yarn and starting at top of head, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)

Rnds 4 & 5: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 6: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)

Rnd 7: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 8: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (9 sc)

Rnd 9: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (10 sc)

Rnd 10: Sc in each sc around, join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off.

Stuff head firmly.

Body

Rnd 1: With green yarn and starting at bottom of body, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)

Rnds 5 - 9: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 10: (Sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc)

Rnd 11: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 12: (Sc in next sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (12 sc)

Rnd 13: (Sc in next 4 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join with a sl st in next sc, fasten off.. (10 sc)

Stuff body firmly. With a length of green yarn, sew head and body sections together.

Legs (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With green yarn and starting at foot, sh 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (14 sc)

Rnds 4 - 6: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 7: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (7 sc)

**stuff foot at this point, but do not stuff leg.**

Rnds 8 - 15: Sc in each sc around, at the end of rnd 15, join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.

Do not stuff leg. Sew opening at top of leg closed.
Sew legs to bottom of body.

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With green yarn and starting at hand, sh 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnds 3 & 4: Sc in each sc around.

Rnd 5: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (6 sc)

**stuff hand at this point, but do not stuff arm**

Rnds 6 - 12: Sc in each sc around, at the end of rnd 12, join with a sl st in next sc, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.

Do not stuff arm. Sew opening at top of leg closed.
Sew arms to sides of body over rnd 12 to align with legs.

Back Of Eyes (Make 2)

Row 1: With green yarn, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 3: Sc in each sc across, fasten off.

Front Of Eyes (Make 2)

Row 1: With black yarn, ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, change to white yarn in last step of last sc, break off black yarn, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 2: With white yarn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc, change to green yarn in last step of last sc, break off white yarn, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 3: With green yarn, sc in each sc across, fasten off.

Sew one front and one back eye section together over the sc of row 5 only to form one eye. Stuff eyes and sew onto top of head.
Note: Pin eyes in desired positions before sewing.

With a length of black yarn, embroider mouth onto center of face.

Weave in all loose ends.

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Catnip Heart

2007-07-25T13:45:00.001-04:00

Heart Catnip Toy

Pattern:
Note: This pattern has not been tested. If you find any errors please let me know what they are. Thanks!

(Make 2)

Row 1: With desired color yarn. ch 2, work 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 2: Work 2 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 3: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Row 5: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (10 sc)

Row 7: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

First Lobe

Row 8: Sc in next 5 sc, leave remaining sc unworked, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 9: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 10: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice. Fasten off (2 sc)

Second Lobe

Row 8: Rejoin yarn in first unworked sc of row 7, ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 9: Sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 10: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice. Fasten off (2 sc)

Edging: Join yarn in the opposite side of starting ch, ch 1, work 3 sc in same st as joining, work 9 sc up side to row 10 of lobe, work 2 sc in each sc of lobe, work 2 sc down side of lobe then continue working on next lobe- 2 sc up side of lobe, 2 sc in each sc of row 10, 9 sc down side of heart, join in first sc. Fasten off.

Sew the 2 heart sections together until there is about a 2 inch opening left. Then stuff heart half way, add desired amount of catnip, then add more stuffing to finish filling before closing.

Weave in all loose ends.

Forums!

2007-06-26T14:54:00.000-04:00

I have made over my pet forum and moved it to a new host. So far we have a few members but are looking for more animal lovers who like to chat about their furkids! If you are one of them, please stop by Critters forum and sign up we love to hear from you!!

http://stormy96.proboards81.com/index.cgi

My crochet forum has been very inactive lately and am thinking of closing it if things don't pick up soon...If you want to talk Crochet, please stop by my crochet and sign up.....and post, lol!

http://catzcrochet.1.forumer.com/

Lil' Bunny

2007-03-30T21:11:00.000-04:00

This pattern has not been tested, so if you find any errors please let me know so I can correct it in the pattern....thanks!

Lil' Bunny

Materials:

Small amount 4 ply crochet cotton
Size F Hook
Fiberfill
Pom-poms - 2 small white pom-poms for muzzle (about 1/2 inch in diameter)
1 medium white pom-pom for tail (about 1 inch in diameter)
2- 10 mm googly eyes (I used oval shaped)
Ribbon - about 10 - 12 inches in color of choice.
Small Flower
Glue or glue gun

Finished size: about 3 1/2 inches tall.

Rnd 1: Starting at bottom of body, ch 5, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 chs, 4 sc in last ch, working around onto opposite side of starting ch work sc in next 2 chs, 2 sc in last ch. join in first sc, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Rnd 2: Sc in first sc, (work 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc, join, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)

Rnd 3: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)

Rnds 4 - 8: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 9: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn. (16 sc)

Rnd 10: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

***Stuff body firmly at this point***

Rnd 11: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rnd 12 (This rnd starts head): Work 2 sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Rnd 13: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 14: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc) repeat around, join, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)

Rnds 15 - 17: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 18: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 5 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 5 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, join, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

***Stuff head firmly at this point, adding more stuffing to body if necessary as well.***

Rnd 19: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 3 sc, (decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, sc in next 3 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, join, ch 1, turn. (10sc)

***Next rnd will close head, so add more stuffing if needed***

Row 20: Drop loop off of hook and flatten rnd 19, having the drop loop at the folded side. Pick up loop on hook and sc the front & back of head together, matching sc sts. You should have 5 sc at the end of row 20. Ch 1, turn.

First Ear

Row 1: Work 3 sc in first sc, and 3 sc in next sc, leave remaining 3 sc of row 20 unworked, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rows 2 & 3: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Rows 5 & 6: Sc in each sc across, ch 1,turn.

Row 7: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) twice, ch 1, turn. (2 sc)

Row 8: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc. Fasten off. (1 sc)

Second Ear

Row 1: Skip first unworked sc of row 20 and rejoin yarn in next sc of row 20. Ch 1, work 3 sc in same sc as joining, 3 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2 - 8: Repeat rows 2 - 8 of first ear.

Feet (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc) twice, join, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)

Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around, join, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.

Stuff foot and sew opening of rnd 4 closed. Sew feet to bottom of body between rnds 2 -3.

Arms (Make 2)

Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Rnds 2 - 4: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around, join, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.

Stuff arm and sew opening at rnd 5 closed. Sew arms to sides of body over rnds 8 - 9.

Weave in all loose ends.

Glue the 2 small white pom-poms side by side in center of face to form muzzle.
Glue eyes over muzzle.
Glue medium pom-pom to lower back for tail.
Tie ribbon around neck and form a bow, glue flower to center of bow.

Done!

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If you have any questions about the pattern, you can contact me at stormyzcrochet@yahoo.com

Child's Bunny Purse

2007-01-30T16:40:00.000-05:00

Child's Bunny Purse

***Corrections added to strap***

Finished size - about 6 " tall, not including strap.

Materials:
About 2 oz. WW white yarn.
Small amount of pink
25mm googly eyes.
Crochet hook size G
Yarn needle
Glue gun or tacky glue

Note: If making for a small child, do not use googly eyes,
embroider them instead.

Gauge is not important for this project.

Pattern:
Front

Row 1: Ch 11, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to last ch, 2 sc in last ch, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (14 sc)

Row 3: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 4 & 5: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (18 sc)

Row 6: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 7: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (20 sc)

Rows 8 - 15: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 16: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (22 sc)

Rows 17 & 18: Sc in each sc across, ch 1 turn.

First Ear Strap

Work color changes as stated in each row.
Carry white yarn under pink.
W = white yarn
P = pink yarn

Row 19: W - 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, leave remaining sc of row 18 unworked, ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Row 20: W- Sc in next 4 sc, P- Sc in next sc, W- sc in next 4 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 21: W- Sc in next 3 sc, P- sc in next 3 sc, W- Sc in next 3 sc, ch 1, turn.

Rows 22 - 25: W- Sc in next 2 sc, P- sc in next 5 sc, W- sc in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 26: W- Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, P- sc in next 3 sc, W- sc in next sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 27: W- Sc in next 2 sc, P- sc in next 3 sc, W- sc in next 2 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 28: W- Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next sc, P- sc in next sc, W- sc in next sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Row 29: W- Sc in next 2 sc, P- sc in next sc, W- sc in next 2 sc, ch 1 turn. Break off pink yarn and continue with white yarn only.

Row 30: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 31: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Rows 32 - 46: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. At the end of row 46, do not ch 1, fasten off.

Second Ear Strap

Row 19: Skip next 8 unworked sc of row 18, and join white yarn in next sc, ch 1, work sc in same sc as joining and in each
remaining sc across, ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 20 - 46: Repeat as for First Ear Strap.

Sew the end of row 46 of both straps together.

Trim (Mark as right side)
Join white yarn at edge of row 18, ch 1, work sc in same place as joining, continue working sc evenly around outer
edge of purse down and up to the opposite edge of row 18, sl st in same place as last sc worked, fasten off.

Back

Rows 1 -18: Work as for front pattern.

First Ear Strap
*Worked in white yarn only*

Row 19: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, leave remaining sc of row 18 unworked, ch 1, turn. (9 sc)

Rows 20 - 25: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 26: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (7 sc)

Row 27: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 28: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (5 sc)

Rows 29 - 31: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 32: Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (3 sc)

Row 33 - 46: Sc in each sc across, at the end of row 46, fasten off.

Sew the end of row 46 of both straps together.

Assembly

With wrong sides together, sl st purse together over the sc of the trim, matching up the sts. Fasten off.
Turn purse right side out.

Nose

Row 1: With pink yarn ch 2, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (2 sc)

Row 2: 2 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 3: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)

Row 4: Sc in each sc across, fasten off.

Sew nose as desired on face (front of purse), embroider mouth under nose.

Glue eyes over nose, or embroider eyes over nose if desired.

Weave in all loose ends.

Happy Holidays

2006-12-24T16:54:00.000-05:00

Just wanted to wish everyone Happy Holidays!!!

Smilie Christmas Ornaments

2006-12-02T18:49:00.000-05:00

These patterns have not been tested, so if you find any problems please contact me.

Smilie Christmas Ornaments

size: about 2 " high, not including hat.
Can be made in any color and you can make the face any
way you like.

Materials Needed:
Small amount of desired MC,
Small amounts of Red and white
Scrap of black or desired color for eyes & mouth.
Scrap of pink (for cat)
Crochet hook size F
1/2 "- 1"PomPom (either home made or store bought)
Fiberfill
Ribbon, thread or cord for hangers.

Head
(Do not join rnds unless otherwise indicated)
Mark first st of each rnd

(Worked in desired color MC)
Rnd 1: Ch 2, work 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in each next 2sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around. (24 sc)
Rnds 5 - 9: Work a sc in each sc around.
Rnd 10: (Sc in each next 2 sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11: (Sc in next sc, decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around. (12 sc)
****Stuff ball firmly at this point.****
Rnd 12: (Decrease 1 sc over next 2 sc) repeat around, join in next sc, leaving
a length for sewing, fasten off. (6 sc)

Add more filling if necessary. Sew the opening of rnd 12 closed. Mark this end as top of head.

Hat
Note: Work ch 3 for first dc of each rnd.
Rnd 1:With red yarn ch 4, work 5 dc in 4th chain from hook, join. (6 dc)
Rnd 2: (Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (9 dc)
Rnd 3: (Dc in each next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat around, join. (12 dc)
Rnd 4: Repeat rnd 2. (18 dc)
Rnd 5: Repeat rnd 3. (24 dc)
Rnd 6: Work a dc in each dc around,changing to white in last step of last sc, join.
Break off red.
Rnd 7: Work a dc in each dc around, leaving a length for sewing, fasten off.

Note: sew hat to head before embroidering face.
***If making the cat sew on ear and embroider face *before* sewing on hat.

With the length of white yarn, sew hat to ball, by covering the back and top of the head with the hat.
With a length of black yarn, embroider face.
Attach pom pom to point of hat, then bend hat down in back and tack the point hat to the back of hat near the white section to hold it in place.

Weave in all loose ends.

Hanger
Weave about an 8" length of ribbon or cord through top of hat and tie ends together.

Cat
Work head and hat as above.

Ear (make 1)
Row 1: With MC, ch 2, work 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 1, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Work 2 sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 3: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in eah next 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc, leaving a length for sewing,
fasten off.

Finishing
Sew ear to top of head on either side.
Embroider face, the sew hat at an angle to top of head.
Add pom pom and hanger as above.

Weave in all loose ends.

Copyright 2006 stormyz crochet. You may use this pattern for personal use but do not distribute or sell pattern or claim it as your own.

Pattern Sale!!

2006-11-27T20:40:00.000-05:00

I am having a sale on my Christmas patterns---the Snow cat, Gingerbread Man and Santa Bears patterns...check them out on my Etsy shop!!

Link to my shop is at the right------->

2006-10-31T01:27:00.000-05:00

Wishing everyone a safe and happy Halloween!!!

2006-10-03T20:35:00.000-04:00

Halloween Treat Basket

Materials Needed:
WW yarn, small amount in MC
and CC
Size F hook
Yarn needle

Finished Size: Approx 2 " high by 3" wide, not counting handle.

Note: The same pattern is used for all baskets shown in
picture.
These baskets can be easily coustomized as you wish using
different colors and embroidering faces as desired.

Pattern:
Row 1: Starting at bottom of basket with MC, ch 11,
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across,
ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 2: Work 2 sc in wnd ch from hook, sc in each remaining
sc to last sc, 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (12)

Rows 3 - 8: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 9: Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc to last 2 sc,
dec 1 sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (10)

Row 10: sc across, ch1, DO NOT TURN.

Rnd 11: Working down side of bottom, work a sc in edge of each of next 9 rows,
work sc in each 10 chs of foundation row, work sc in edge of next 9 rows up
next side and sc in each sc of row 10, skipping the ch 1 of row 11, join in 1st sc
of rnd 11, ch 1, DO NOT TURN. (38 sc)

Rnd 12: Working in the back loops only of rnd 11, work a sc in each sc around,
join, ch1 , turn.

Rnd 13 - 18: Sc in each sc around, join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 19: Sc in each sc around, changing to CC in last step of last sc, fasten off MC,
join, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 20: Sc in each sc around, join, fasten off.

Weave in loose ends.

Embroider face as desired.

Handle (can be made with either MC or CC)

Row 1: Leaving a tail for sewing, Ch 30, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, ch 1, turn. (29 sc)

Row 2: Sc in each sc across, leaving a length of yarn for sewing, fasten off.

Attach ends of hadle to the inside each side of treat basket.

Copyright 2006 stormyz crochet. You may use this pattern for personal use but do not distribute or sell pattern
or claim it as your own.

High Top Slippers

2006-09-11T21:00:00.000-04:00

NOTE:The sample slipper is worked in 2 color, but the pattern only calls for one color.
Slippers are easily worked in any color schemes you desire.

High Top Slippers

You will need:

About 4 oz WW. yarn
Size G Crochet Hook
Yarn Needle

Gauge = 4 sc to an inch. 4 pattern rows to an inch.

Note: Slippers are worked in one piece than folded at cente of foot sectionthen side seams sewn together.

Size Note: This pattern will fit avarage women's size of about 8 1/2 to 10(american sizes). If larger or smaller size is need adjust by going up or downa hook size as needed.

Pattern (Make 2)

Row 1: Starting at top of cuff, ch 18, sc in 2nd chain from hook andin each remaining chain across, chain 1, turn. (18 sc)

**starting row 2 all sc's should be worked in back loops only of sc in row below,unless otherwise indicated***

Row 2: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.

Rows 3 - 11: Rep row 2.

Row 12: Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc across, ch 1, turn. (17 sc)

Row 13: Rep row 2.

Row 14: Dec i sc over next 2 sc, sc in each rem sc across, ch 18, turn.
***next row starts foot section***

Row 15: Sc in 2nd chain from hook, work sc in each next 16 chs, Continue working in pattern with a sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn. ( 32 sc)

Rows 16 - 24: Rep row 2.

Row 25: Sc in each sc to within last 2 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (31 sc)

Row 26: Rep row 12. (30 sc)

Rows 27 - 28: Rep rows 25 & 26 respectively. (28 sc)

Row 29: Sc in each sc to last sc, work 2 sc in last sc, ch 1, turn. (29 sc)

Row 30: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaing sc across, ch 1, turn. (30 sc)

Rows 31 - 32: Rep rows 29 & 30 respectively. (32 sc)

Rows 33 - 41: Rep row 2.

***Row 42 starts second half of cuff***

Row 42: 2 sc in next sc, work sc in each next 14 sc, leave remaining sc unworked,ch 1, turn. (16 sc)

Row 43: Rep row 2.

Row 44: Work 2 sc in next sc, sc in each remaing sc across, ch 1, turn.(17 sc)

Rows 45 - 54: Rep row 2.

Row 55: Sc in each sc across, fasten off yarn.

Weave in loose ends.

Sewing Directions:
Fold slipper in half along center of foot section so that the slipper lines up to form a kind of long L shape.

With about a 10 inch length of yarn close the toe end of slipper first by weaving the yarn through the ribbed edges. Pulling yarn tightly to gather toe end together and secure. Then weave yarn through the end again in the opposite direction and pull toghtly and secure. Weave in loose ends.

Then with another length of yarn sew top seam together, matching stitches of foot and rows of cuff.Weave in loose ends.

Lastly seam up heal sideseam from top to bottom, matching rows. Weave in loose ends.

Will need testers for these!!

2006-08-31T13:22:00.000-04:00

***Testers found! Thanks!!***

Gingerbread Man & Snow Kitty

I wanted to post on C'ville but it has been down.

I have made 2 new christmas designs, but need testers (Preferably from C'ville).

If anyone is interested post at this link on krafty Catz Crochet forum

http://catzcrochet.1.forumer.com/index.php?showtopic=47

2006-07-26T00:06:00.000-04:00

New Crochet Forum Now Open!!!

I have started a new crochet forum called Krafty Catz Crochet Forum,So if you love to crochet and love cats, this is the place for you!!
Hope everyone who read this will go check out the forum and join up!

http://catzcrochet.1.forumer.com/

May have to close my crochet forum

2006-05-30T00:18:00.000-04:00

I may have to close my crochet forum, there has been no activity for a while now and I feel silly posting on a forum to myself!

If anyone is interested in joining you're more than welcome....I will be deleting it in a few days otherwise.

Star Spangled Skinny Scarf

2006-05-28T00:19:00.000-04:00

Sorry the close up is a little blurry. I seem to be having camera problems. The scarf in the photo being worn is not completed yet in that photo, hence the loose threads.

Pattern copyrighted 2006, Diane Buyers/Stormy'z Crochet . Feel free to save this pattern and to make this pattern for personal use, but do not sell or claim this pattern as your own.

Star Spangled Skinny Scarf

Mateials: Sugar and cream crochet cotton 2 - 2 oz balls faded glory
Crochet hook size G
Yarn needle

Gauge: The gauge is not very important for this pattern, but one star from point to point is about 2 inches across.

PatternNote: Pattern is worked up in one piece and can be made as long as you wish.

Pattern:

First Star:
Rnd 1: Ch 4, join in first chain to form a ring, ch 1, work (sc into ring, chain 5) 5 times.
Join in first sc. (5 sc and 5 chain- 5 sps)

Rnd 2: (Sl st into next ch- 5 space, ch 1, 3 sc, chain 2, 3 sc all into same ch- 5 sp)
Repeat in each ch- 5 sp around, join to beginning ch 1.
DO NOT FASTEN OFF.
First star completed.

Remaining stars:

*Beginning of next star:
Ch 3, sc in next ch-2 sp. Chain 5, sl st in 4th chain from hook, chain 1 and turn.

Rnd 1: Work (sc into ring, chain 5) 5 times. Join in first sc. (5 sc and 5 chain- 5 sps).

Rnd 2: Work as Rnd 2 of first star.

Rep from * making as many stars as needed for desired length of scarf.
Fasten off after last star. With yarn needle weave in loose ends.

Easter Egg Placemat

2006-03-27T20:13:00.000-05:00

Easter Egg Placemat

Finished size is about 12 and 1/2 inches long.

You will need:
WW yarn- about 2 oz. Main Color
Small amount white
Small amount contrasting color for ribbon
Yarn needle
Crochet hook G (for placemat)Crochet hook J (for ribbon)

Stitch Notes:
Shell (sh) = Sc, ch3 and sc all in space indicated.
Increase Shell (Inc Sh) = (sc, ch3) twice, and sc all in space indicated.
Decrease Shell (Dec Sh) = Sc in ch-3 space of next sh, ch 1, sc in ch-3 space of next sh.

Pattern:

Row 1: Using MC yarn and crochet hook G, chain 23, work sh in 2nd chainfrom hook, *skip next 2 chains and work sh in next chain, repeat from * to end, chain 1, turn. (8 sh made)

Row 2: (Inc row) Work Inc Sh in chain 3 sp of next sh, work a sh in chain 3 sp of each remaining sh until the last sh, work an Inc sh in last sh, chain 1, turn. (10 sh made)

Row 3: Work a sh in ch-3 space of each sh across, chain 1, turn.

Row 4: Repeat row 2. (12 sh made)

Rows 5 - 14: Repeat row 3.

Row 15: (Dec Row) Sc in ch-3 space of next sh, ch 1, sc in ch-3 space of next sh (dec made) being careful not to work in same ch-sp as last sc made, work a sh in next 8 sh and work a dec sh over last 2 shs, ch 1 turn. (8 sh and 2 ch=1 sps)

Rows 16 - 18: Repeat row 3.

Row 19: Repeat row 15. (8 sh)

Rows 20 - 21: Repeat row 3.

Row 22: Rep row 15. (6 sh)

Row 23: Repeat row 3.
Row 24: Repeat row 15. (4 sh)

Row 25: (Work sc in ch-3 space of next sh, ch 1, sc in next ch- 3 sp of next sh)twice, ch 1, turn (2 chain 1 spaces)

Row 26: Work a sh in each chain 1 sp across, chain 1, turn. (2 sh)

Rnd 27:(mark first sc as beginning sc) Sc in ch- 3 sp of next sh, chain 3, sc in ch-3 sp of next sh, chain 3, *do not turn*, continue along outer edge of placemat and work *sc in edge of next row, chain 3, rep from * until you reach the beginning chain, work sc in the first chain of beginning chain (chain 3, sk 2 chains, sc in next chain) until last chain of beginning chain, chain 3.Continuing up the final side of placemat work from * to end, join in beginning sc of rnd 27, fasten off.

Edging
With crochet hook G and white yarn.Join yarn in any chain 3 space, chain 1, work sh in same sp as joining and in eachchain 3 space around, join in first sc, fasten off.
Weave in loose ends.

Ribbon
With CC and hook J, chain 150, fasten off. Starting where you would like bow to beplaced, weave chain through the chain 3 spaces of rnd 27.
Tie ends into a bow.

Pattern copyrighted Diane Buyers/Stormy'z Crochet 2006. Feel free to save this pattern and to make this pattern for personal use, but do not sell or claim this pattern as your own.

Bunny Pillow

2006-03-17T22:06:00.000-05:00

Small Easter Bunny Pillow

You will needabout 4 oz white WW yarn
sm amount pink WW yarn
Scrap of black WW yarn.
Fiberfill. Yarn needle. Size F hook.

Bunny Pillow (make 2)

Row 1: Starting at top of head with white yarn, chain 11, sc in 2nd chain from hook and sc in each remaining chain across, chain 1, turn. (10 sc)
Row 2: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, work 2 sc in last sc,chain 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rows 3 & 4: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Row 5: Repeat row 2. (14 sc)
Rows 6 & 7: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Row 8: Rep row 2. (16 sc)
Rows 9 - 15: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Rows 16 - 19: Repeat row 2. (24 sc)
Row 20: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Row 21: Repeat row 2. (26 sc)
Rows 22 - 27: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Row 28: Work a dec sc over first 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, work a dec sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (24 sc)
Row 29: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Rows 30 - 32: Repeat row 28, at the end of row 32, do not chain 1 and fasten off. (there will be 16 sc at the end of row 32)
Sew the 2 bunny sections together, stuff but not too firmly before closing.

Ears (make 2 white and 2 pink)Row 1: Chain 9, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each remaining chain across, chain 1, turn. (8 sc)
Row 2: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, work 2 sc in last sc,chain 1, turn. (10 sc)
Rows 4 & 5: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Row 6: Repeat row 3. (12 sc)
Rows 7 - 10: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Row 11: Repeat row 3. (14 sc)
Rows 12 -14: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Row 15: Work a dec sc over first 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, work a dec sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (12 sc)
Row 16: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Rows 17 & 18: Work a dec sc over first 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, work a dec sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn. (8 sc)
Row 19: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Rows 20 & 21: Work a dec sc over first 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, work a dec sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn.(4 sc)
Row 22: Work sc in each sc across, join, ch 1, turn.
Rows 23: Work a dec sc over first 2 sc, sc in each sc to last 2 sc, work a dec sc over last 2 sc, ch 1, turn (2 sc)
Row 24: Work a dec sc over next 2 sc, fasten off.

Joining: Holding pink section over white section, using white yarn and working through both thicknesses join yarn and work sc eveny around entire outer edge of ear, having 3 sc in each endchain of foundation chain and 3 sc in the sc of row 24, jpin in forst sc, fasten off.
Sew ears to top of head, they can be put in any position you desire.

Muzzle (make 2)
Rnd 1: Chain 2, work 6 sc in 2nd chain from hook, join in first sc, ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around, join in first sc, chain 1, turn. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) repeat around, join in first sc, chain 1, turn. (18sc)
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in the next sc) repeat around, join in first sc, chain 1, turn. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: Work sc in each sc around, join in first sc, fasten off.
Sew the 2 muzzle pieces together by sewing together at rnd 5 over 4 sts only.

Border: Rejoin yarn in any sc of rnd 5, chain 1, work sc evenly around rnd 5 of muzzle, join in first sc, fasten off.
Sew muzzle to center of head over rows 19 - 26. Stuffing lightly before closing.

Nose
Row 1: With pink chain 2, 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, chain 1, turn. (2 sc)
Row 2: Work 2 sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 3: Work sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Row 4: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc to last sc, work 2 sc in last sc,chain 1, turn. (6 sc)
Row 5: Repeat row 4. (8 sc)
Row 6: Sc in each sc across, fasten off.

Sew nose over muzzle with the bottom end of nose in line with center of connected muzzle sections.

Mouth:
(If you are good at embroidery than you can embroider mouth as desired.)
With pink, chain 16, slin 2nd chain from hook and next 2 chains.
Leave remaining chains unworked and chain 12, leaving a length for sewing fasten off.
Sew mouth to pillow with the sl st stitches coming down from nose and form a smile with the two chain sections.

Eyes (make 2)
Row 1: Chain 2, 3 sc in 2nd chain from hook, chain 1, turn. (3 sc)
Row 2: Work 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, 2 sc in last sc, chain 1, turn. (5 sc)
Rows 3 - 5: Sc in each sc across, chain 1, turn.
Row 6: Sc in each sc across, do not chain 1, do not turn.

Mark first sc of border with scrap of yarn or marker.

Border: Work sc evenly around outer edge of eye, join in first sc of border, fasten off.
Eye edging: You can do this with any color...I used purple because it was what I had on hand.
Join yarn in front loop only of eye border and sl st around outer edge of border.

Pupil
With black, chain 2 and work 4 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sl st in same ch, leaving a length ofyarn for sewing, fasten off.
Sew pupils to bottom of eyes.
Sew eyes to bunny center evenly over muzzle.

Pattern copyrighted Diane Buyers/Stormy'z Crochet 2006.Feel free to save this pattern and to make this pattern for personal use, but do not sell or claim this pattern as your own.

Small Easter Egg Pillow

2006-03-17T22:00:00.000-05:00

Small Easter Egg Pillow
****Corrections added to rows 10, 12 & 15 (Thanks Maria!)****

You will need:WW yarn in colors of your choice, with about 3 oz. for egg color.Size F hookYarn needleFiberfill
Egg Pattern (make 2)

Pattern:
Row 1: Starting at narrow end of egg, Chain 3, 2sc in 2nd chain from hook and 2 sc in next chain, chain1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in first st, work sc in each st until last sc, work 2 sc in last sc, chain 1, turn (6 sc)
Row 3: Repeat row 2. (8 sc)
Row 4: Work sc in each st across, chain 1, turn,
Row 5 & 6: Repeat row 2. (12 sc)
Row 7: Work sc in each st across, chain 1, turn.
Row 8: Repeat row 2. (14)
Row 9: Work sc in each st across, chain 1, turn.
Row 10: Repeat row 2. (16)
Row 11: Work sc in each st across, chain 1, turn.
Row 12: Repeat row 2. (18)
Rows 13 & 14: Work sc in each st across, chain 1, turn.
Row 15: Repeat row 2. (20)
Rows 16 -28: Work sc in each st across, chain 1, turn.
Row 29: Work a dec sc over next 2 sc, sc in each remaining sc until last 2 sc, work a dec sc over last 2 sc, chain 1, turn. (18)
Rows 30 - 32: Repeat row 29, but at the end of row 32 do not ch 1. Do not fasten off. (there will be 12 sc at end of row 32)

Border: (Note: Mark first sc of border with scrap of yarn or marker as first sc) Work sc evenly around outer edge of egg, having 3 sc in each of the 2 foundation chains and 3 sc in each end sc of row 32, join to first sc, fasten off.
Sew the 2 egg halves together as follows---insert sewing needle in *back loop only* of front egg piece and both loops of back egg piece(the free loops of front piece are for edging). Stuff (not too firmly) before closing.

Edging: Join yarn in any free loop of border chain 1 and work * sc, chain 3, sc all in same free loop.Repeat from * in each free loop around, join to first sc.

Leaves(make 2): With green, chain 6, work sc and hdc in 2nd chain from hook, in next chain work hdc & dc, in next ch work dc & tr , in next ch work 2 tr, in last chain work tr , ch 4, sl st in same ch.Ch 4, continue working on opposite side of foundation ch, tr in next chain, in next chain work 2 tr, in next ch work tr & dc, in next chain work dc & hdc, in next chain work hdc & sc, join in first sc.Fasten off.

Flower: Ch 4, jopin in first chain to form a ring. Chain 1, work (sc into ring, chain 3) 5 times more,join in first sc,
*Sl st into next ch-3 sp, work sc, 2 dc, sc all in same ch- 3 space.**,.Repeat from * around and ending at **, join in first sc.

Leaves and flower can be sewn into positioned on egg however you desire.

Pattern copyrighted Diane Buyers/Stormy'z Crochet 2006.Feel free to save this pattern and to make this pattern for personal use, but do not sell or claim this pattern as your own.

2006-03-09T09:37:00.000-05:00

I will have at least one new pattern to post soon...I promise!!
I am working on a few stuffed bunny ideas for Easter but haven't done much work on them in a few days but will try to get at least one done and posted by next week.

Wagon Wheels Skinny Scarf

2006-02-25T02:15:00.000-05:00

If you find any problems with the pattern let me know

Wagon Wheels Skinny Scarf

I used Red Heart SS yarn and size G hook, but it will probaby work with whatever yarn and hook you want to use.Probably about 1 1/2 ounces main color (MC) and small amount white.

Shell = (dc, ch1) 3 times, and dc- all in same space.Long SC= working over sc of previous row below-- insert hook into same stitch as sc worked in row below, yo and pull yarn up to current row level, yo and through both loops on hook.

Pattern- With MC chain 243, work shell in 4th chain from hook. *Skip next 2 chains, sc in next ch, skip next 2 chains work shell in next chain - Work from * across , after last shell chain 1 and continue working in pattern on opposite side of foundation chain--- having shell in same chain as shell on previous side and sc in same chain as sc on previous side.
join in 3rd chain of beginning ch 4. Fasten off.

Edging:Join white in any chain 1 space at end of scarf, chain 1, sc in same space as joining. * chain 2, sc in next chain 1 sp, work from * to last ch 1 space of shell, ch 2, work a long sc over sc of scarf and into foundation chain. Chain 2 repeat from * around. Join, fasten off. Weave in loose ends.

Pattern copyrighted Diane Buyers/Stormy'z Crochet 2006.Feel free to save this pattern and to make this pattern for personal use, but do not sell or claim this pattern as your own.

2006-02-23T04:39:00.000-05:00

This is where I will post my original patterns as soon as I get them written out coherently!