Christmas Tree Wall Hanging/Dish Cloth

Tulip Wall Hanging/Dishcloth This is just what I needed to welcome spring!

Basketweave Basket Really easy to make and so cute!

Crochet Dove This is a pattern from Lion Brand that I modified. (I finally did put eyes on it!)

Crochet Wreath Pattern You can use any color yarns that you like and make this wreath for any holiday or decor!

Crochet Turkey 2010 My 2010 Turkey pattern!

Crochet Guinea Pig Patterns This post has links to two patterns, one for an large size guinea pig and one for a small size guinea pig!

Two Crochet Tiny Backpacks/Purses I created these to go with my Monkey and Monkey Two, but you can use them for carrying just a few small items for yourself, too!

Crochet Firefly What’s summer without fireflies?!

Crochet Basketweave Bracelet I love crochet basketweave so I created a bracelet with it!

Crochet Hearts – Step by Step Pattern Instructions My crochet hearts are created in one continuous round, which can be a little confusing, so here is a step by step pattern.

Crochet Hearts Simple, quick and love-filled!

Crochet Tiny Ornaments and Stars I love tiny things and these look so cute on my crochet Christmas tree!

Crochet Christmas Tree Yep, it’s a crochet Christmas tree, in miniature!

Crochet Pilgrim Hat Maybe your crochet Monkey can wear this!

Crochet Air Mattress Another pattern I created as an accessory for my crochet Monkey!

Crochet Two Color Popcorn Bracelet This was the first crochet bracelet I created.  I love the two colors crocheted together.

Crochet Pansy I think pansies are such a sweet flower!

Crochet Duck I think this is one of my favorite patterns that I created.  You can make a bunch of them pretty quickly!

Crochet Cute Critter Designed by my daughter, created in crochet by me!

Crochet Pine Cone My half sister taught me this pattern.  Someone else taught it to her, so I don’t know what it’s origin is, but I love the look of it!

Crochet Tiny Teddy Bear Another example of my love of tiny things!  My Tiny Teddy Bear fits into my Little Stocking perfectly!

Crochet Little Stocking Pop Tiny Teddy Bear into this stocking and hang them on your Christmas tree!

Crochet Turkey What’s not to love about a tiny crochet Turkey?!  You can make one for every place setting at your Thanksgiving table!

Crochet Tiny Halloween Bag Quick.  Easy.  Cute!

Crochet Monkey My first posted pattern!  He’s got sort of a skinny neck, so if you’re not into skinny necked monkeys, try my Crochet Monkey Two!

Crochet Monkey Two She’s got a thicker neck than Crochet Monkey!

Crochet Ghost Costume for your monkey Of course your Crochet Monkey needs a costume!

Crochet Friendly Ghost These are a super quick and easy decoration!

Crochet Pumpkins – Two patterns! What can I say?  I love them!

How to Make Plarn (Plastic Yarn) – This is an illustrated tutorial on how to make plarn.

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Wow! December got here so quickly! Here’s a really easy and pretty crochet decoration that you can make quickly!  You can also make this with cotton yarn and use it as a dishcloth!  I hope you enjoy it!

Free Crochet Christmas Tree Wall Hanging/Dish Cloth

Pattern created by Gayle www.planetmfiles.com

Size: Approximately  9 inches wide and 12 inches long (Length doesn’t include the hanger or the fringe.)

Materials:

• I used Red Heart Super Saver in Green.  I don’t know the exact green I used because I lost the label!  If you want to make this a dishcloth, you can use cotton yarn.
• Crochet Hook – Size H-8 (5mm)

Gauge: Not important

Abbreviations: ch = chain,  sc = single crochet, st = stitch,  spec st = three double crochets that are joined at both the top and bottom.  See my instructions on how to make this special stitch in the Notes section of this pattern.

Notes:

• How to make the special stitch used in this pattern: My special stitch is 3 double crochets that are joined at both the top and bottom.  To make the special stitch:  yarn over hook, insert hook in next sc, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through 1st two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in same sc, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through 1st two loops on hook, insert in same sc again, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through all loops on hook. Special stitch made!
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up.

Christmas Tree Wall Hanging/Dishcloth:

1. chain 28.
2. Turn. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 27
3. Turn. ch 1, sc across – 27
4. Repeat row 3 – 4 times
5. Turn. ch 1, 13 sc, 1 spec st, sc, 13 sc – 27
6. Turn. ch 1, sc across – 27
7. Repeat row 5
8. Repeat row 6
9. Repeat row 5
10. Repeat row 6
11. Turn. ch 1, 2 sc, *1 spec st, 1 sc* 12 times, 1 sc – 27
12. Repeat row 6
13. Turn. ch 1, 3 sc, 1 spec st, 19 sc, 1 spec st, 3 sc – 27
14. Repeat row 6
15. Turn. ch 1, 4 sc, 1 spec st, 17 sc, 1 spec st, 4 sc – 27
16. Repeat row 6
17. Turn. ch 1, 5 sc, 1 spec st, 15 sc, 1 spec st, 5 sc – 27
18. Repeat row 6
19. Turn. ch 1, 6 sc, 1 spec st, 13 sc, 1 spec st, 6 sc – 27
20. Repeat row 6
21. Turn. ch 1, 7 sc, 1 spec st, 11 sc, 1 spec st, 7 sc – 27
22. Repeat row 6
23. Turn. ch 1, 8 sc, 1 spec st, 9 sc, 1 spec st, 8 sc – 27
24. Repeat row 6
25. Turn. ch 1, 9 sc, 1 spec st, 7 sc, 1 spec st, 9 sc – 27
26. Repeat row 6
27. Turn. ch 1, 10 sc, 1 spec st, 5 sc, 1 spec st, 10 sc – 27
28. Repeat row 6
29. Turn. ch 1, 11 sc, 1 spec st, 3 sc, 1 spec st, 11 sc – 27
30. Repeat row 6
31. Turn. ch 1, 12 sc, 1 spec st, 1 sc, 1 spec st, 12 sc – 27
32. Repeat row 6
33. Turn. ch 1, 13 sc, 1 spec st, 13 sc – 27
34. Repeat row 6 – 5 times
35. This row makes the hanger for the wall hanging. Turn. *ch 8, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc* 9 times
36. Finish off
37. Weave in yarn ends
38. If you are making the wall hanging, add fringe to the bottom!
39. Push all of the bobbles to the front.
40. I collected a stick from my yard and wove it through the hanger loops, then I tied a length of yarn onto the stick to hang it with.

This pattern is my own and is protected by copyright laws.  It is intended for your personal use only.  All other uses are strictly prohibited.  Do not reprint this pattern without my express written permission. This pattern and items made from it may not be sold or used for monetary gains.

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In my part of the world spring is just starting to show itself.  I love tulips and wanted to created something to hang on my front door to welcome spring!  You can also create this with cotton yarn and use it as a dishcloth!  I hope you enjoy it!

Tulip Wall Hanging/Dishcloth

Pattern created by Gayle www.planetmfiles.com

Size: Approximately  9 inches wide and 12 inches long (Length doesn’t include the hanger or the fringe.)

Materials:

• I used Red Heart Super Saver in color Medium Purple.  If you want to make this a dishcloth, you can use cotton yarn.
• Crochet Hook – Size H-8 (5mm)

Gauge: Not important

Abbreviations: ch = chain,  sc = single crochet, st = stitch,  spec st = three double crochets that are joined at both the top and bottom.  See my instructions on how to make this special stitch in the Notes section of this pattern.

Notes:

• How to make the special stitch used in this pattern: My special stitch is 3 double crochets that are joined at both the top and bottom.  To make the special stitch:  yarn over hook, insert hook in next sc, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through 1st two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook in same sc, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through 1st two loops on hook, insert in same sc again, yarn over, pull up loop, yarn over hook, pull through all loops on hook. Special stitch made!
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up.

Tulip Wall Hanging/Dishcloth:

1. chain 28.
2. Turn. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 27
3. Turn. ch 1, sc across – 27
4. Repeat row 3 – 4 times
5. Turn. ch 1, 10 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 10 sc – 27
6. Turn. ch 1, sc across – 27
7. Turn. ch1, 9 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 9 sc -27
8. Repeat row 6
9. Turn. ch1, 8 sc, spec st, 3 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 3 sc, spec st, 8 sc – 27
10. Repeat row 6
11. Turn. ch 1, 7 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 7 sc – 27
12. Repeat row 6
13. Turn. ch 1, 6 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 6 sc – 27
14. Repeat row 6
15. Turn. ch 1, 5 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 3 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 5 sc – 27
16. Repeat row 6
17. Turn. ch 1, 5 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 5 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 5 sc – 27
18. Repeat row 6
19. Turn. ch 1, 6 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 7 sc, spec st, 2 sc, spec st, 6 sc – 27
20. Repeat row 6
21. Turn. ch 1, 8 sc, spec st, 9 sc, spec st, 8 sc – 27
22. Repeat row 6
23. Repeat row 21
24. Repeat row 6
25. Repeat row 21
26. Repeat row 6
27. Turn. ch 1, 8 sc, spec st, 4 sc, spec st, 4 sc, spec st, 8 sc – 27
28. Repeat row 6
29. Turn. ch 1, 8 sc, spec st, 3 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 3 sc, spec st, 8 sc – 27
30. Repeat row 6
31. Turn. ch 1, 8 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 5 sc, spec st, sc, spec st, 8 sc
32. Repeat row 6 – 5 times
33. This row makes the hanger for the wall hanging. Turn. *ch 8, sk 2 sc, sc in next sc* 9 times
34. Finish off
35. Weave in yarn ends
36. If you are making the wall hanging, add fringe to the bottom!
37. Push all of the bobbles to the front.
38. I collected a stick from my yard and wove it through the hanger loops, then I tied a length of yarn onto the stick to hang it with.

This pattern is my own and is protected by copyright laws.  It is intended for your personal use only.  All other uses are strictly prohibited.  This pattern and items made from it may not be sold or used for monetary gains.

This pattern and all photographs are copyrighted.

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© 2008 to the end of time – Planet M Files

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It’s been a while since I created a new pattern, so I got to work on creating a basket for Easter!  This basket is a pretty quick project and I love the look of basketweave crochet!  I hope you enjoy it!

Basketweave Basket

Pattern created by Gayle www.planetmfiles.com

Size: Approximately 4 inches tall and 5 1/2 inches in diameter.

Materials:

• I used a medium weight yarn that I got from a bargain bin, in an off-white color.  Make sure the yarn you pick is stiff enough that the basket will stand up by itself.
• Crochet Hook – Size G-6 (4mm)
• Stitch markers.  I use pieces of contrasting color yarn to use as markers.

Gauge: Not important

Abbreviations: ch = chain,  sc = single crochet, sl st = slip stitch, st = stitch, dc = double crochet, fpdc = front post double crochet, bpdc = back post double crochet

Notes:

• I found it helpful to use my stitch markers to mark the top of my turning chains as I made them and I moved the marker up as I went.  I also used my stitch markers when making the bottom of the basket to mark the beginning of each round, moving the marker up to the beginning of each round as I progressed.
• The basket bottom is worked in rounds.  Rounds are worked in continuous spirals, do not join.  Do not turn at the end of each round.

Basket Wall:

1. chain 14.
2. Turn. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across – 13 each row.
3. Turn. ch 2 (mark the top of your turning chain), dc across:  12 dcs + turning ch = 13
4. Turn. ch 2 (mark the top of your turning chain), 1 fpdc, 3 bpdc’s, 3 fpdc’s, 3 bpdc’s, 1 fpdc, 1 dc in top of turning ch.
5. Turn. ch2,  (mark the top of your turning chain), 1 bpdc, 3 fpdc’s, 3 bpdc’s, 3 fpdc’s, 1 bpdc, 1 dc in top of turning ch.
6. Repeat basket wall *row #5, row#4* 14 times
7. Repeat basket wall row #5 one more time.
8. Finish off leaving a yarn tail long enough to sew the basket wall into a circle.

Basket Bottom:

1. ch 2
2. 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook – 6
3. 2 sc in each sc around – 12
4. *2 sc, 1 sc* around – 18
5. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sc* around – 24
6. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sc* around – 30
7. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sc* around – 36
8. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc* around – 40
9. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sc* around – 46
10. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc* around – 52
11. sl st
12. Finish off  leaving a long tail for sewing bottom onto basket wall.

Assembly:

• Sew basket wall piece into a circle.
• Sew bottom on.
• Weave in all yarn ends.

This pattern is my own and is protected by copyright laws.  It is intended for your personal use only.  All other uses are strictly prohibited.  This pattern and items made from it may not be sold or used for monetary gains.

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Thank you all so much for your words of support on my last post.  Your kind words mean so much to me.  Last night’s doctor appointment held no magic, quick solutions.  We are discontinuing one of my daughter’s current medications because it seemed to offer no positive effects, but several bad side effects.  We will continue to search.  I’ve added another category to my blog called, “Bipolar”.  I have a feeling I’ll need it.

If you are curious about this little crocheted motif, it is called Spiral Hexagon.  It’s from a book called The Crochet Stitch Bible.  The book is great, with all kinds of stitches.  The yarn I used is Creme de la Creme in Popsicle Brights color.  My daughter called them “happy colors” and they sure are!

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It is the Criss Cross Cowl crochet pattern by Caron.  I used Soft Mint as my main color and Spring Brook as my accent color.  This was super easy and very quick to make.  It took me a weekend of on and off working on it to complete.  I didn’t make it as large as the pattern called for.  I thought the size called for would be too much for myself or my daughter.  The yarn is really soft and was great to work with.

Here’s my sweet daughter modeling it!

Thank you all for the sweet emails and comments offering us support and a shoulder these past couple of months.  Things are looking more stable here now and I’m hoping for better and better days ahead.  Hugs to you!

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I like this, but I think that I will look for yarns that are less contrasty to make the blanket with.  I don’t want it to have such a bold look.  Also, I need to work on how to join different color yarns and how to carry them up the side without it getting messy looking like it is on the left side of this swatch.

We have piles and piles of snow all over!  We had to make paths for Timmy and Polly to go outside!  We’re due for a small bit of snow again on Saturday and then a rain/snow event for Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.  I think I’ve had enough!

I hope you are all well and warm and cozy.  If you are able, please take a moment and stop by my friend Se’Lah’s Necessary Room.  You can sign up and send someone in need a store bought or handmade card.  I know that it will mean so much to them.

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This dove says, "I need some eyes, Gayle."

I’m making some of these little doves for Christmas to give to family members.  The problem is, I’ve lost the eyes!  I had the packet out about a week ago and since then they have gone missing.  I’ve looked everywhere I can think of, but no luck!  How can something disappear when it never left my house?!?  Grrrrr!

Anyway, if you are a crocheter and want to make some of these cute little doves, they are really easy and quick to whip up!  I used the Lion Brand pattern called Holiday Dove Ornament.  I think you need to be logged into Lion Brand to be able to see the pattern.  I made a lot of changes to the pattern, as I love to do!  Here are my changes:

• The pattern calls for using two strands of yarn throughout, but I only used one.
• The pattern calls for Vanna’s Glamour yarn, but I used Caron Simply Soft Seasons yarn in Lace color (which has a pretty little sparkly gold bit running through it.)
• At the end of their body pattern, they leave you with a big hole in the bottom of the dove.  I did some more single crochet decreases and then weaved the yarn in and out around the smaller hole and pulled it tight to close.
• I didn’t used their pattern wings at all.  I thought they looked kind of funny, so I used my wing pattern from my Crochet Duck.
• I didn’t like their beak pattern either!  I chained two, did four single crochets in the 2nd chain from the hook, and that is my beak!
• I don’t like their french knot eyes so…since my 6mm half round Darice plastic eyes are missing I will need to brave the craft store this coming weekend and buy some more.  I glue them on with a low temperature glue gun.  (Remember, this isn’t for children, especially with the plastic eyes that little ones can pull off.)
• Oh, and I will add a yarn hanger to my doves as they did in the Lion Brand pattern.

In your spare time before Christmas (hahahaha, we all have spare time before Christmas, right?!) try making one of these cute little doves!

Are you still working on any must be done before Christmas crafting?

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I am in the process of creating my crocheted kindness!  This year, in addition to the food that my family usually donates to the Thanksgiving collection at our local Community Center, I am making crocheted pine cones to add.  I have a bunch made already and every evening I work on making more.  Here is what the pine cones look like:

I chose pine cones because they are not something that is specific to any religion and they are a symbol of love to me because of the fond childhood memories I have of collecting them and creating with them.  I’m going to add a ribbon with a little note that says, “You are cared about” to each one.  I’ll be delivering my pine cones and food to the center this Wednesday!

Also, today, my daughter and I will be shopping for the annual toy collection that takes place in our school district!  I’m thinking craft project kits will be perfect!

This post wouldn’t be complete if I didn’t mention that I have been on the receiving end of so much kindness in the past few months!  It has been a difficult few months and the love and support that has been given to me and my daughter has been beautiful.  Love in the form of blessing coins, and cookies and handwritten notes and blog comments and emails.  I feel the hugs!  Thank you!  Your kindness has made a huge difference!  I’ve also received so many small kindnesses during my many visits to our high school in the form of teenagers holding doors for me and letting me fit into traffic and thank you’s when I hold doors for them.  All this kindness fills me with hope!

Now, go visit Se’Lah and Anyes for links to a lot more kindness!

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Crocheted Wreath

Pattern created by Gayle at www.PlanetMFiles.com

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Size: About 6 inch diameter

Materials:

• For wreath tubes – Lily Sugar ‘n Cream in colors Country Red, Warm Brown and Hot Orange – one skein of each is more than enough
• For bow – Red Heart Crème de la Crème in color Goldtones – one skein is more than enough
• Crochet Hook – Size US F-5 (3.75mm) for the Crème de la Crème yarn and Size G-6 (4.25mm) for the Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn
• Stitch marker.  I use a small piece of a contrasting color of yarn.

Gauge: Not important

Abbreviations: sc = single crochet, ch = chain, sl st = slip stitch, st = stitch

Notes: The tubes that form the wreath are worked in rounds.  Rounds are worked in continuous spirals, do not join.  Do not turn at the end of each round.  The bow pieces are not made in rounds.

Pattern:

Wreath Tube – Make 3, one each – Country Red, Warm Brown and Hot Orange:

1. Chain 2
2. 5 sc in 2^nd ch from hook.  Mark first stitch for beginning of round and move marker up for each round.
3. sc in each sc around for 55 rounds.
4. Sl st
5. Cut yarn leaving a long tail.  Knot yarn by pulling the yarn tail through the loop of yarn that is on the hook. The long yarn tail will be used later for sewing one end of the tube to the other.

Crochet Wreath Tubes

Bow – long piece:

1. Chain 61
2. sc in 2nd ch from hook and in remaining ch’s
3. ch 1, turn, sc across
4. Repeat step 3 for 2 more rows
5. Cut yarn and knot it by pulling the yarn tail through the loop of yarn that is on the hook.  Weave in the yarn tails.

Bow – short piece:

1. Leaving a long length of yarn at the beginning, ch 11
2. sc in 2^nd ch from hook and in remaining ch’s
3. ch 1, turn, sc across
4. ch 1, turn, sc across
5. Cut yarn leaving a long tail.  Knot yarn by pulling the yarn tail through the loop of yarn that is on the hook. The long yarn tail will be used later for sewing

Bow pieces for crochet wreath

Assembly:

Hold the three tubes with all three ending tails next to each other.  Hold these ends even.  If the lengths of the tubes vary slightly, that’s okay.  They are stretchy so you can pull any that are too short to match up in length with the others.

Braid the 3 tubes together.

Form the braided tubes into a wreath shape.

Crochet Wreath with tubes braided and sewn toether

Using the long yarn tails sew the end of each tube to it’s beginning.

Form a bow shape with the long length of bow.  Use a piece of matching yarn to tack it together in the center.

Bow formed with long bow piece

Wrap the short piece of bow around the middle of your bow and sew it together in the back.

Bow made

Tie the bow to your wreath.

You’re finished!

This pattern is my own and is protected by copyright laws.  It is intended for your personal use only.  All other uses are strictly prohibited.  This pattern and items made from it may not be sold or used for monetary gains.

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