Free Crochet Me Patterns : Cotton, crochet

Wiggle It Crochet Trivert and Dishcloth Set

moogly — Fri, 21 Sep 2012 18:50:38 GMT

Author

Tamara Kelly

Introduction

I found a great way to get the wiggly crochet look, but in the round! I’m not sure if it’s officially “wiggly crochet” anymore, but it definitely uses the same general idea.

The trivet and dishcloth are essentially the same pattern; the trivet just keeps getting bigger! So if the trivet is too big for your needs, just stop increasing when you like the size and go to the finishing row of the base mesh. Go way bigger and add a non-skid backing, and you can make a gorgeous super luxurious plush rug!

Materials List

US – G, 4.00mm hook
Worsted weight kitchen cotton, in 2 – 9 colors (small amounts on up to 90 yds for base of trivet)
Dishcloth: 5.5″ finished diameter
Trivet: 11″ finished diameter

Finished Size

Dishcloth: 5.5 inch diameter

Trivet: 11 inch diameter

Notes

The Base Mesh is made all in one color, but then each round of ruffles is added separately – make them all the same color, alternate two colors, make each one different… it’s up to you!

The Pattern

For full pattern written instructions and tutorial photos of this technique, visite moogly's Wiggle It Crochet Trivet and Dishcloth Set! Thank you!

Tuxedo Shirt Baby Bib

anitalite — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 15:52:26 GMT

Author

Cynthia J Luciene

Introduction

An adorable baby bib, for a boy most likely, that looks like a tuxedo shirt, bow tie and buttons included.

Materials List

Lily's Sugar And Cream 100 % cotton in white and black

Size H hook

Yarn needle

Finished Size

Baby bib size!

Gauge

Not terribly important for this pattern.

Notes

DTRC = Double Treble Crochet for bow tie; there are many videos on how to make this stitch on YouTube.

Rows beginning with ch 3, the ch 3 counts as the first dc and each dc row ends with making a stitch in the top of the ch 3 from the previous row (because it counted as a dc )

Be sure to fasten bow tie on well enough that it will not come off and become a choking hazard.

The Pattern

Pattern Instructions can be found here: Cynthia's Cynfully Spiffy Stuff; Tuxedo Baby Bib

Granny Square

LadyVintage95 — Thu, 31 May 2012 00:42:25 GMT

Author

Olivia Kent

Introduction

Website

I adore all things dainty! I guess that's one of the many reasons I LOVE to crochet! I love being able to create something so beautiful out of nothing... Gives me a warm fuzzy feeling on the inside!
So the other day I started crocheting with cotton yarn, (ashamed to admit it was an exciting first time for me lol) and I enjoyed every second of it! It made my granny square even more beautiful!
Well here's the instructions to that granny square!

Materials List

3.00 Crochet Hook
3 ply Cotton Yarn
OR if you don't have those things, you can still crochet the square with these items!
4.50 Crochet Hook
8ply Polly Yarn

Scissors
Wool or Tapestry Needle ( To weave in ends)

The Pattern

Find free pattern here~ http://fewofmyfavthings95.blogspot.com.au/2012/05/all-things-dainty.html

Crochet String Bikini Top (aka Boobie Traps)

anitalite — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 00:32:49 GMT

Author

Cynthia J Luciene

Introduction

Better late than never, this is an easy, fun bikini top to crochet. I've gotten lots of compliments on it and have orders for me to make them for my friends.

The pattern is available for free download from Mediafire in PDF (which is easier to read!) or you can view it online on my blog HERE.

You can contact me on my blogsite in the comment section at the bottom of the page or you can email me HERE

Have fun!

Materials List

Less than one ball of a size 3 crochet thread (Fashion Crochet Thread)

"F" crochet hook

Finished Size

This pattern is for a S-M or a B or C cup. It can be adjusted smaller or larger by simply adding or omitting rows as indicated in the pattern instructions.

The Pattern

Lacy Bikini Top Pattern
aka
Boobie Traps
crochet
copyright 2011 by Cynthia J Luciene
You may share this pattern but you may not sell it.
You can however, sell anything you make using this pattern.
Materials:
1 Ball (less than 1) 100 % cotton crochet thread size 3 (I like Aunt Lydia's Fashion Crochet or Royale
Fashion Crochet Thread because it has a nice sheen)
Size F hook
NOTE: Rows 1-11 are worked in U-shaped rows.
Terms: sc ; single crochet
dc; double crochet
ch; chain
dc group; 2 dc worked in same stitch
st; stitch
rem; remaining
Instructions: (Make 2)
ch 14
Row 1: sc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 11 chs across. 3 sc in 12th ch (end), turning work 90 degrees,
sc in each of the unused loops from beginning ch 14. ch 1, turn. (25 sc total in u-shape)
Row 2: 1 sc in each of next 12 st, 3 sc in next (middle of 3sc group in end), sc in each 12 rem st. ch 1,
turn. (27 sc)
Row 3: sc in next 13 st, 3 sc in end sc; sc in rem 13 st (29 sc) ch 1, turn
Row 4: sc in next 14 st, 3 sc in end sc; sc in rem 14 st (31 sc) ch1, turn
Row 5: ch 2 more, dc in same st as ch 3 – dc group made - , (skip 1 st, 2 dc in next – dc group made - )
repeat 14 times, dc in last st, ch 3, turn.
Row 6: (2 dc between dc in next dc group) 7 times, 2 dc in next space between dc group just worked
and next 2 dc group, 2 dc between next 2 dc, (2 dc between dc of next dc group) 7 times, 2 dc between
last stitch and turning ch 3. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7: sc between first 2 dc, (ch 3, sc between dc of next dc group) repeat around: 17 ch 3 loops. Ch
1. turn.
Row 8: sc in first ch 3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 17 times. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9: sc in first ch 3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 16 times. Ch 1, turn.
Row 10: sc in first ch 3 loop, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 loop) 16 times. Ch 1, turn. (16 ch 3 loops)
Row 11: 3 sc in first ch 3 loop and in each ch 3 loop around.
Turn work so you can make following row using ends of rows 1-11.
(This will be the bottom edge of cup)
Row 12: ch 3, work 29 dc evenly across the ends of rows 1-11. Turn.
Row 13: ch 4 -counts as 1 dc plus ch 1- skip 1 st, dc in next, (ch 1, skip 1 st, dc in next) across (14 dc
and ch 1 spaces) (This makes a “casing” for the tie that goes underneath the boobies.)
Row 14: ch 1, turn. Sc in first dc, sc in next ch1 space, (sc in next dc, sc in next ch1 space) 13 more
times across, sc in top of turning ch. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ties
Measure your midriff and make a chain that long plus enough to make a secure bow tie in the middle of
your back. Everyone's trunks are different sizes, it's best to figure this part out yourself and to how
long you prefer the tie in back. I made mine quite long, which irritated me because the ends of the ties
tickled the small of my back. If they were too short the tie in back could come undone easily and then
your boobies would no longer be trapped! Yikes!
Once you've got a chain the length appropriate for you and before you weave the ends in, string one
end (single strand at end of your chain) into a yarn needle and use that to weave the chain length in and
out of the “casing” you made in Row 13.
Neck Ties:
Find the middle of Row 11 at the top of the cup (rounded side). This ought to be the space between 2
of the 3-sc groups.
Attach crochet thread with a slip stitch, ch 1, sc in same space and start chaining until you get a
satisfactory length to suit you.
Make a long enough chain that will reach from the top of the bikini cup, reach the middle of your neck,
and have enough to make a secure bow tie at nape of neck. I tried very hard to count how many chains
it took but was not able to keep track of my stitches, I am sorry. That's the way things are in my house,
lots of interruptions and needy humans and animals.
Repeat instructions above for other cup.
Weave in ends and you're done. Now you just have to be coordinated enough to get those ties tied
without help. Good luck. I found by putting the top on backwards, with the cups in back first, and
tying the bow for the middle of my back, turning the top around, placing the traps (cups) where they
should be, (and placing my boobies where they should be!) then I pulled the neck ties up and tied a
bow at the nape of my neck. Whew!
Enjoy your Boobie Traps! It is easy to make this bikini top larger (I”m SO jealous!) by adding rows
after row 11. Just keep working the chain 3 loops around in a u-shape as you'd been doing and you will
do fine.

Face Scrubbie #2 - Post Stitch w/ Tutorial

anitalite — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:51:34 GMT

Author

Cynthia June Rupp Liuciene

Introduction

This is a very quick, easy and fun project to do. I make these when I have a few moments of idle time, any time, anywhere. I like to take some cotton yarn and a hook just about anywhere I go and work on making scrubbies for anyone who is willing to take them from me.

At home I use the scrubbies to wipe my face with 100% alcohol, wash my face with cleanser, and then apply Witch Hazel as a toner before applying my regular wrinkle cream. The scrubbies are great because they have texture for getting deep down dirt in my huge pores and they wash up in the regular laundry, even with a bit of bleach to disinfect them. I use them in substitute for the store bought cotton pads that are three or four dollars for a pack of fifty or so. These save me a lot of money in the long run!

Materials List

Remnants of 100% cotton yarn (size 4, such as Lily's Sugar And Cream, Peaches N Creme, etc) - the kind you use for dishcloths.
Size G crochet hook

Finished Size

Approximately 2.5 or 3 "

Gauge

Not important

Notes

HAVE FUN! Be creative! Email me photos of your scrubbies and I'll post them on the Scrubbie page!

(Contact link can be found on this page: Face Scrubbie #2

The blog link has a photo tutorial showing special stitches (Post DC) and stitch placement instructions

The Pattern

Free Pattern Found HERE

1-2-3 Cotton Vest

wlandlady — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:02:13 GMT

Introduction

Sometimes, it's too warm for a full sweater in the office. But I hate short blouses [which for some reason is all there in on the racks now]. To remedy that, I made a long vest. Not knee length, just long enough to cover my bum.

I used Peaches & Cream cotton yarn, but this should work with any 4 ply worsted weight.

Materials List

Size J metal hook

two 14 oz cones of Peaches & Cream 100% cotton worsted weight [I used Sea Breeze color, because it's what I had on hand]

stitch markers

Finished Size

Because this is a vest, it works for Large to 3X.

I left the arm holes large enough to accomodate a very full sleeve without being binding.

The Pattern

BOTTOM

Foundation row: 60 stitches.
Chain 3. DC in the second stitch from the hook, then in each stitch. 60 DC total.
Chain 1. SC in every stitch.
Chain 1. HDC in every stitch.
Continue steps 2-4, until the piece is long enough to reach around your hips. If it has a bit left over, that’s fine. you can fold back in as facing.

SHAPING YOKE

Turn the piece 90 degrees, so you will be crocheting along the side. Single crochet along the side.
Fold the piece in half. Mark the center stitch. Count 23 stitches on each side and mark. Count 20 stitches from these marks. Mark these points.Beginning at the corner, chain one. HDC to the marked point.
Chain one, turn, HDC in each stitch.
Chain one, turn, HDC in the next two stitches, HDC two together, HDC in the rest of the stitches.
Repeat Yoke step #4
Repeat Yoke step #3
Repeat Yoke step #4 for two rows
Repeat Yoke step #3
Repeat Yoke steps 3 & 4 until there are a total of 21 rows
Chain one, turn, SC in each stitch. End off.
On opposite side Repeat Yoke steps #1 through #10.
Skip 20 stitches. HDC in the center 47 stitches for 21 rows. End off.
Sew shoulders together.

EDGING

SC around entire outer edge, one row, with 3 chain st. at the two bottom corners.
HDC around entire outer edge, one row, with 3 chain st. at the two bottom corners
DC around entire outer edge, one row, with 3 chain st. at the two bottom corners
Repeat Edging steps 1-3

WEAR

Rain / Tear Drop

jamiewolfer@msn.com — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 23:29:38 GMT

Author

Tear / Rain Drop

Introduction

Let me just relay a few warnings before attempting this pattern. Firstly, I'm the only person who has made it; I've made it twice, so if you find any errors, I apologize for it in advance. You're welcome to leave me comments if you find any errors (or if you just feel like leaving me some ;-o ).

This pattern is fairly crude and sort of awkward, but once you start with it, you get the point and can go off on your own, I'm sure. If you have any questions, please ask, but I can't guarantee a helpful answer. Okay, now that my disclaimer is complete, here goes nothing:

Materials List

Size 10 Thread

Size 5 / 1.7mm Steel Crochet Hook

Finished Size

3" long 1 7/8" at widest part

Gauge

n/a

Notes

Notes: ch 3 counts as first dc throughout

dec = decrease

The Pattern

Row 1: ch 4, 1 dc in first chain, turn
Row 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next dc, turn
Row 3: ch 3, dc in same st, 1dc in ea next 2 dc, 2 dc in
last dc, turn
Row 4: ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc,
1 dc in ea next 2 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn
Row 5: ch 3, dc in same dc, dc in ea next 3 dc, 2 dc in next
dc, 1 dc in ea next 3 dc, 2 dc in last dc, turn
Row 6: ch 3, dc in ea dc across (12dc)
Row 7: ch 3, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, (1 dc in next
2 dc, 2 dc in next dc), repeat until end; only 1 dc in
last dc, turn
Row 8: ch 2 (first hdc), hdc in same dc, hdc in next 2 dc,
2 hdc in next dc, 1 hdc in ea next 7 dc, 2 hdc in next
dc, 1 hdc in next 2 dc, 2 hdc in last dc, turn
Row 9: ch 3, dc in next hdc, dec over next 6 hdc (2 sts at a
time), 2 dc in next hdc, dec over next 8 dc (2 sts at
a time), 1 dc in ea last 2 hdc, turn
Row 10: ch 3, dc in next dc, (dec over next 2 dc, dc in next
dc) across, 1 dc in last 3 dc, turn
Row 11: ch 1, sc in ea dc across, turn
Row 12: ch 1, sk first sc, sc in each sc across, sl st in
last sc, turn
Row 13 - 15: Repeat Row 12; but at the end of Row 15,
continue around edges to make it smooth, sl st
to first sc.
Finish off.

Starch as needed.

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Owlet Book Thong

MarjorieCrochets — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 14:14:56 GMT

Author

Marjorie Jones

Introduction

With back to school rapidly approaching, this little amigurumi style owlet will help you keep your place. If you've no use for a bookmark, omit the thong and sew a keyring to the top of his head, and use him to keep a watchful eye over your backpack or purse!

Materials List

size 5 (1.90 mm) steel crochet hook
size 10 crochet thread in brown, yellow, white and pink
2 beads for eyes
polyester fiberfil for stuffing
stitch markers

needle for sewing

Finished Size

Owlet = 1.5 inches tall. With thong = 13 inches in length

Gauge

Not important, just crochet tightly so that the stuffing does not show.

Notes

As is typical with amigurumi patterns, do not join rounds or turn your work. Use a stitch marker if needed to keep track of your rounds.

The Pattern

Eyes: (make 2)

With white thread:
Rnd 1: In a magic ring, make 6 sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (12 sc)

Sl st into next st and fasten off, leaving long thread to sew to owlets face.

Beak:

With yellow thread:
Rnd 1. In a magic ring, make 4 sc. (4 sc)
Rnd 2. 2 sc in ea st around. (8 sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in ea st around. (8 sc)

Sl st into next st and fasten off, leaving long thread to sew to owlets face.

Body:

With brown thread:
Rnd 1: In a magic ring, make 6 sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next*, repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5. *2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 st*, repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
6 - 13. Sc in ea st around. (30 sc) Do not fasten off, use a stitch marker in the last stitch to keep the work from unraveling, and sew on eye rings, beads for eyes and beak (between rounds 6 and 12).
14 - 15. sc2tog, sc in next 12 st, sc inc in next two st, sc in next 12, sc2tog. (30 sc)
16. *sc2tog, sc in next 3*, repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
17. *sc2tog, sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
18. *sc2tog, sc in next*, repeat from * to * around. (12 sc) Do not fasten off!
Stuff owlet.
19. *sc2tog* repeat from * to * around. (6 sc)

Sl st into next st, and fasten off, leaving long thread to sew closed.

Wings: (make 2)

With pink thread:
Rnd 1: In a magic ring, make 6 sc. (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next*, repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 st*, repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)

Sl st into next st and fasten off, fold in half and sew together. Sew just the tip of the wings to sides of owlet so your baby owl can still fly.

Thong:

With pink thread (or thread color of your choice) ch 121, sl st in 11 ch from hook, and in remaining stitches. Fasten off, leaving long end to sew to bottom of birdie. Sew the thong to the middle of the bottom of the owlet (where you did the final round and closed off).

Sew tassel or large bead to end loop of thong.

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Berry Bags

heathergem — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:56:54 GMT

Author

Baerbel Born

Introduction

I want to decorate my kitchen with strawberries. That´s why I needed a berry-like grocery bag. Here it is, one of my very first patterns

Materials List

Yarn: Schachenmayr, nomotta, “Catania“, Llg. 125 Meter/ 50 Gramm

50 gram red, 100 gram green

hook: size 3,5 (european size)

Finished Size

as you wish, netting will stretch

Gauge

no gauge needed, make bag as big as you want (keep in mind it will stretch a lot)

Notes

ch=chain
sl=slipstitch
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet

tc=triple crochet

The Pattern

Bottom (red):
4 ch, with sl in first ch make a ring
Begin every round with 3 ch instead of first dc and end with sl in 3nd ch of round
round 1: 3 ch , 12 dc in ring,
round 2: work in dc, in every 2nd dc of round 1 make 2 dc.
round 3: work in dc, in every 3rd dc of round 2 make 2 dc.
round 4: from round 4 to 9 increase dc by making 2 dc in 4th, 5th … dc of round before (easy, eh?)

round 10: dc in every stitch with no increases.

“leaves” (green):

(the leaves are optional, if you don’t like them continue with “bag”)

round 1: *10 ch, make sl in 5th dc of round 10*, repeat * to *

round 2: around every ch-loop of round 1 make: 1 sc, 3 dc, 3 tc, 3 dc, 1 sc

(For the orange version of the bags I made 2 rounds like round 1, that gives a more fuzzy effect)

Bag (green):
round 1:
Make the “tunnel” for the draw string:
3 ch (for 1st dc), *1 dc in 2nd dc of round 10 of bottom (the 2 rounds of the “leaves“ are not continued any further!), 1 ch*, Repeat from * to *
round 2: 3 ch (for 1st dc), 5 ch, 1 sc around next ch of round below, *5 ch, 1 sc into second dc of round below, 5 ch, 1 sc second dc of round below*, repeat from * to *.

Repeat Row 2 until bag is the desired size: Around each ch-loop work one sc followed by 5 ch, 5 ch, 1 sc, and so on.

The bag will be very stretchy, so you only need to make a bag with 2/3 of desired size.

If you want to get a bigger bag, work 7 ch instead of the 5 ch loops.

Edge:

round 1(green) : 3 ch (for 1st dc), *2 dc around ch-loop, 1 dc into sc of round before*, repeat from *to*, finish round with sl into 3rd ch of beginning.

Leaves on top (green) (these are optional, if you don´t want leaves on top, continue with round 2 of edge:)

round 1 leaves: 8 ch, 1 sl in 4th sc of round below, repeat

round 2 leaves: around each ch-loop work 1sc, 3 dc, 4 tc, 3dc, 1sc

(or work a second round like round 1 for fuzzy effect)

Continue working next round into first round of edge ( in red)
If there is already a stitch in the round below (from the leaves), work second stitch in same stitch:
round 2: 3 ch, 1 dc in each sc of round below, finish round with sl in 3rd ch of beginning

round 3-4: 3 ch, 1 dc in each dc of round below, finish round with sl in 3rd ch of beginning

Handles (red):
Lay bag flat to half, 4 centimeter from right edge work 5 sc on upper edge, continue in rows until desired length, fix handle 4 centimeter from left edge.

Work second handle the same way

Make a draw string: Make a ch ribbon 80 centimeter long and work sl over the complete length. Pull thread through the “tunnel” of round 1 bag. Attach a Drawstring Slide, available at a Notions Counter or Fabric Store

I have translated this pretty easy pattern as good as I could.. If anything is not clear or wrong, please feel free to contact me and leave a comment. I enjoy postive feedback as well ;-)

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A Gift For Mom

yoursandi1 — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 15:48:52 GMT

Author

Sandi Hagan

Introduction

The nice thing about making your own belts is that you get to choose the color, texture, and materials used. This particular design I came up with for my mother. She picked the color and the beads on the end were her idea. We found the buckle at a local fabric store after reading in a magazine an article on making belts.

I thought that this year in honor of all Mothers, I would share my pattern so that perhaps you might make one for yours.

Materials List

Size 10 cotton thread (bedspread weight)one 350yard ball
Size 7 (1.65mm) steel crochet hook
Buckle
Tapestry Needle

Pony Beads (5)

Finished Size

1 1/2" wide length is your choice

Gauge

8dc and 5dc rows = one inch

Notes

Uses FPdc(front post dc), BPdc (back post dc), sc, ch st, sl st, dc

Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first dc

The Pattern

Ch 21

Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn.(20sc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each sc across, turn. (20dc)

Row 3: Ch 3, FPdc around each of next 3 dc,(BPdc around each of next 4 dc, FPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.

Row 4: Ch 3, BPdc around each of next 3 dc, (FPdc around each of next 4 dc, BPdc around each of next 4 dc)twice, turn.

Row 5: Rep Row 3

Rows 6 & 7: Rep Row 4

Row 8: Rep Row 3

Rows 9 & 10: Rep Row 4

Continue in established pattern until belt measures desired length.

Next Row: Ch 1, sc in each dc across. Work 3sc in last dc, turn belt so that long edge is now on top, sc evenly across long edge, work 3 sc across, turn sc evenly across long edge, work 2 more sc in last corner, then join with sl st. DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Fold Belt in half, length-wise, ch 1, using sc join edges all around belt, sc into folded edge also for a more finished look. When you have sc all around the now doubled belt, fasten off. Weave in any loose ends. Sew buckle on one end of belt and pony beads on opposite end.

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Boo-treelicious--Ghost Ornaments

Info@14 — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:54:36 GMT

Author

by Vickie Howell (www.vickiehowell.com)

Introduction

Adorn your spooky tree with these Boo-treelicious ghost ornaments!

(Originally published as a Free Pattern of the Month on www.vickiehowell.blogspot.com)

Materials List

MATERIALS:
1 ball Vickie Howell Collection's CRAFT in color: Carol (white)
1 US "E" (4.00mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle
6, 1 1/2" Styrofoam balls
Scraps of black craft felt
Craft glue and white sewing pin (Ghost #3 only)

Spooky Tree (found at craft stores)

Finished Size

About 3" Tall

Gauge

3 1/2 sts per inch in SC

The Pattern

Ghost #1 (Make 2)
Ch 2, join round with a sl st.
Rnd 1: Ch1, sc [6 times] in center. Join with a sl st. (7 sts)
Rnd 2: Ch1, sc in base of same st as ch. 2sc in EACH st around. Join with a sl st. (14 sts)
Rnd 3: Repeat rnd 2. (28 sts.)
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in next st and each st around. Join with a sl st.
Rnds 5-8: Repeat rnd 4.
INSERT STYROFOAM BALL
Rnd 9: Ch 1, *Sc2tog. Repeat from * to end/ Join with a sl st. (14 sts.)
Rnd 10: Repeat rnd 4.
Rnd 11-12: Repeat rnd 2.
Rnd 13-16: Repeat rnd 4.
Rnd 17: *Ch 7, sk 2, sl st, ch 10, sk 4, sl st, ch 12, st st. Repeat from * , ending with a sl st in the base of 1st ch. Tie off.

(See ghost finishing at bottom of post)

Ghost #2 (Make 2)
Rows 1-8: Work as for Ghost #1.
INSERT STYROFOAM BALL
Rows 9-16: Ch 1, sc in next st and each st around. Join with a sl st.
(Periodically stretch out ghost "body" while you're working, so it flares out a bit).
Tie off.

(See ghost finishing at bottom of post)

Ghost #3 (Make 2)
Ch 200. Turn.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and every ch to end. Tie off, leaving tail.

Assembly: : Pin end of crocheted strip at the top of Styrofoam ball. Put glue on several inches of the wrong side of the strip and begin wrapping around ball, leaving a small gap for the eye area to peek through. Once you get to the bottom portion of the ball (before it rounds off), stop gluing. With a tapestry needle and yarn, tack strip loosely (intentionally letting some of them show) to itself as you continue wrapping to create "body". Leave tails dangling and add a few loose strands randomly. Separate plies of yarn tales for unraveled look.

FINISHING (all ghosts)
Hanging loop: With yarn and hook, pick up stitch off-center of the top of the ghost head. Ch 12, sl st in same spot that you picked up 1st st. Tie off.

Weave in ends.

Cut out felt eyes and mouth and glue them onto appropriate ghosts. Hang on your spooky tree. Happy Halloween month! xo, Vickie

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