Picture Mat

This is a picture mat that I added some crocheted flowers and leaves to. I used size 10 crochet cotton, and a size 6 steel crochet hook. The flowers and leaves are attached to the mat with a SMALL amount of glue. For the large rose and leaf pattern, see my rose and leaf magnet (November's Archive)- directions are given there.

For the small flower, ch 4, 3 tr in 4th ch from hook,** ch 3, 3 tr in same ch as last tr** three times, join w/sl st. break thread, weave in ends.

For the small leaves, ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, 3sc in next ch, then working on other side of ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, hdc in next ch, sc in last ch, join w/sl st. ch 10, sl st in 5th ch from hook, ch 5, leave small tail, break thread.

Crocheted Cords

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These two types of crocheted cords can be used for almost anything. I like to use them for bracelets, or necklaces. You can crochet charms to hang from them, or use a store bought charm.

The materials you will need for these are just a clasp, size 10 crochet cotton in the color of your choice, and a size 6 or 7 steel hook.

For the cord on the outside in this picture:

attach first half of clasp, ch 5, join with sl st to form a ring, 5 sc in ring DO NOT JOIN, 1 sc in each sc around until desired length is reached, (skip 1 sc, sc in next sc) twice, attach 2nd half of clasp, break thread, weave in ends.

For the cord in the center:

attach first half of clasp, ch 2, sc in first ch, TURN, sc in the top of last sc, TURN, work sc in the two threads on the side,**turn, sc in the two threads on the side** repeat to desired length, attach 2nd half of clasp, break thread, weave in ends.

Ring Bracelet

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Supplies Needed: 3/4" carbone rings, size 10 crochet cotton, size 6 steel hook, clasp

Join w/ sl st to first ring, 36 sc around ring, join w/ sl st to first sc. break thread, weave in ends. Repeat for each ring.

Join w/ sc to any sc in first ring, ch 3, attach first half of clasp, ch 3, skip 5 sc on ring, sc in next sc, **(ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)4 times, ch 3, join with sc to any sc on next ring, (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)4 times** repeat between ** 3 more times, ch 3, attach next half of clasp, ch 3, skip 5 sc on ring, sc in next sc, (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 4 times, **ch 3, move to next ring leaving 5 sc on current ring unworked, and skipping 5 sc on next ring, sc in next sc, (ch 3, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)4 times** repeat between ** for each ring. join with sl st to first sc. Break thread. Weave in ends.

Candy Cane Cover

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This was made using red, and ecru size 10 crochet cotton, and a size 6 & 9 steel hooks.

Using ecru, and #6 hook, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring, 6 sc in ring (do not join), 2 sc in each sc around (do not join), work one sc in each sc around until it reaches the length of your candy cane. Slide candy cane into the tube just made. If you want to be able to retrieve the candy cane, break thread now, if you want it sealed up tight, (skip 1 sc, sc, in next sc) until it's closed. break thread, weave in ends.

For the flower and vine detail, use the size 9 hook, and red crochet cotton. Work as follows: ch 8, 2dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 2, sl st in same ch)3 times, **ch 13, 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in same ch, (ch 3, 2 dc in same ch, ch 2, sl st in same ch)3 times ** continue until you have desired length of flowers, and vines. Sew onto the cover in desired pattern.

Lacy Necklace

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This necklace measures 14 inches around, and was made using a size F crochet hook, and holding two strands of size 10 crochet cotton together. You will also need a clasp of your choice ( I used fashion accessories jewelry toggles).

To begin, attach first half of clasp, ch 91, attach 2nd half of clasp, ch 1, sc in first ch, and in each of the next 45 ch, 3sc in next ch, sc in next 45 ch, ch 1, turn (93 sc)

sc in first sc, (ch 5, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc)15 times, ch 5, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, (ch 5, skip next 2 sc, sc in next sc) 14 times, ch 2, dc in last sc, ch 3, turn

dc in first ch of ch 3 just made, ch 3, sl st in top of dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp, (ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp) 13 times, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, 2 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, 2 dc in same ch 5 sp, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp

(ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 3, sl st in top of dc, ch 3, dc in 3rd ch from hook, sl st in next ch 5 sp)14 times. Fasten off, weave in ends. Starch if desired.

Rose Choker

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I made this choker using the same pattern as my floral bracelet for the vines and rosebuds... the large rose in the middle is from my rose magnet pattern. I made the base a little wider than the bracelet (7 dc across instead of 5), and added a (sc, ch 3, sc) edging along both sides for a bit of a lacy detail. It pairs nicely with the floral bracelet. Check out the archives for instructions on how to make the bracelet and magnet.

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Floral Bracelets

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Supplies Needed: size 10 crochet cotton in ecru, green, rose, and purple...a snap (the kind you sew on) and I used two steel crochet hooks: size 6, and 12.

Bracelet Base:
With ecru, and SIZE 12 HOOK, sc directly into one of the holes in first half of snap, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2 sc in first hole, join with a sl st to first sc, CHANGE TO SIZE 6 HOOK , ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in first sc, ch 3, turn

3 dc in space just made, dc in 3rd ch , ch 3, turn
dc in each dc across, dc in turning ch (repeat until you reach desired length)
skip 3 dc, dc in turning ch CHANGE TO SIZE 12 HOOK
sc in first hole of 2nd half of snap,(MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT ATTACH IT BACKWARDS ) ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, sc in next hole, ch 2, 2 sc in next hole, ch 2, sc in first hole, join with sl st to first sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Purple Flowers:
with purple and size 6 hook, ch 4, join with sl st to form ring,
(ch 2, 3 dc in ring, ch 2, sl st in ring) 4 times. break thread, weave in ends.
Make as few or as many as you would like on your bracelet.

Rose Buds:
with rose, and size 6 hook, ch 7, sl st to form ring, ch 1,
in ring work: 3 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, 3 dc, 2hdc, 2 sc, join with sl st to first sc. break thread, weave in ends.
Make as many as you would like on your bracelet.

Vines for purple bracelet:
with green thread, and size 6 hook, ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch,
(ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch) repeat until you have desired length and number of leaves...ch 5 to end. break thread weave in ends.

Vines for rose bracelet:
with rose and size 6 hook, ch 11, (sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in base of last leaf)
ch 16 repeat between ( ) until you reach the desired length and number of leaves, end with ch 5, break thread, weave in ends.

To attach the flowers to the vines, and vines to the bracelets, use a needle and thread, and sew them on.

Rose and Leaf Magnet

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Materials Needed For Fridgie Magnet:
Rose & green thread (size 10), size 6 steel crochet hook, self adhesive magnet.

Rose:
With rose (or color of your choice) ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (do not join)
2 sc in each sc around (12 sc) join with sl st in 1st sc, ch 1, sc in same sc, ch3, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, around. join with sl st in 1st sc. (6 chain 3 spaces)
Sl st into 1st ch 3 sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 3 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, and in each sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
(ch 5, sc in back of work between the sc of next 2 petals) around, join with sl st (6 chain 5 spaces)
Sl st into ch 5 sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 5 dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, and in each sp around, join with sl st in first sc.
(ch 7, sc in back of work between the sc of next 2 petals) around, join with sl st to 1st sc (6 chain 7 spaces)
Sl st into ch 7 sp, ch 1, (sc, hdc, dc, 5 tr, dc, hdc, sc) in same sp, and in each sp around, join with sl st to first sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Leaf:
With green, ch 13, 1 sc in 1nd ch from hook, and in each of the next 10 ch., 3 sc in next ch, and working on the other side of ch, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, ch 3, turn, WORKING IN THE BACK LOOP ONLY for the rest of the leaf: 1sc in next 9 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 7 sc, (ch 3, turn, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc) repeat 6 times, ch 3, turn, sl st in next 3 sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Sew the rose onto the leaf, (starch if desired to help it keep its shape), apply the magnet to the back...you're all set!

Rosebud Lip Balm Keychain

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Rosebud Lip Balm Key chain

Materials needed: size 10 crochet cotton in ecru, rose, and green...a size 6 steel crochet hook, small amount of Velcro for closure, key ring, and your favorite lip balm.

Lip Balm Holder:
With ecru ch 4, sl st in 1st ch to from ring,
ch 1, 6sc in ring. DO NOT JOIN. (6 sc)
2 sc in each sc. DO NOT JOIN (12 sc)
(2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc) around DO NOT JOIN (18 sc)
(1 sc in each sc around) repeat until you reach the height of your lip balm, DO NOT FASTEN OFF. (ch 1, sc in next 9 sc, ch 1 turn) 9 times
sc decrease over first two sc, sc in next 5 sc, sc decrease over last two sc, ch 1, turn
sc decrease over first two sc, sc in next 3 sc, sc decrease over last two sc, ch 1, turn
sc decrease over first two sc, sc in next sc, sc decrease over last two sc, ch 1, turn
sc decrease over all three sc, break thread, weave in ends.

Rosebud:
With rose, ch 7, join with sl st to form ring
ch 1, working in the ring: 3 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st in top of last dc, 3 dc, 2hdc, 2 sc, sl st in first sc to join, break thread, weave in ends.

Vines and Leaves:
With green ( ch 16, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in next ch) repeat until you have the desired length and number of leaves DO NOT BREAK THREAD...for the last set of leaves that rest on the bud, work as follows: after you have made your final leaf, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sl st in base of last leaf, break thread, weave in ends.
To attach the bud to the leaves, and the vines & leaves to the lip balm holder, simply use a needle and thread and sew them on.
For the closure, I used Velcro, but you could just as easily sew on a snap.
To attach the keyring, I slid a few stitches onto it just like you would a key...you could also sew it on if you prefered.
I did not starch this one, but you certainly can if you'd like yours a little more firm.

Me

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