Simply Lovely Medallion

You can use this medallion for any project in which you would like to use a a 5"x5" motif.

Materials:Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red heart Pretty 'N Pink)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave ends

Ch 5, sl st to join ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 2, work 21 dc in ring, sl st to join rnd, bypassing beginning ch 2 (this hides the starting ch 2.)
Rnd 2- Ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 6, [1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 6] rep 3 times, sl st to join rnd in top of beginning ch 2.
Rnd 3- Ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1 *5 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, rep from * acround. Sl st to beg ch 2 to join rnd.
Rnd 4- ch 2, yo, insert hook in next dc, yo and beg a dc, but leave unfinished in hook, rep in each of next 3 dc, yo and pass yarn through 5 loops on hook and sl st to secure (dctog cluster made), ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, *yo, insert hook in next dc and begin a dc, leave unfinished, repeat in each of next 5 dc, yo and pass yarn through all loops on hook and sl st to secure (dctog cluster made), ch 2, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * around. End rnd with sl st to beginning ch 2.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Make as many as your project requires.

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The Wonderful Love of God

Sunny Side Up Scarflet

It is a joy to wear something cheerful and happy in the dead of winter. So you can be looking forward to wearing this when the weather is really bad, the day is gray, and you want some color on you!
Materials:
Read Heart worsted weight variegated yarn Bikini (scraps)
Read Heart worsted weight yarn turqua (scraps)
Read Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Read Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Read Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty 'N Pink
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in ends)

Side #1-

With Bikini, ch 30.
Row 1- 1 sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts (tilted square made). Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts. Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, continue this way across until you have completed 4 tilted squares, end row as follows: skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 2- Skip first 3 sc of first tilted square, 1 sc in next sc of tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip first 3 sc of next tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn and work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next
sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 4- Rep row 2.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Continue repeating these two rows alternately, until you have completed 6 rows of tilted squares pattern, a total of 12 rows.
Row 13- Rep row 3 one more time. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14- Work 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. (36 sc) Ch 1 turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (27 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (22 sc) Fasten off Bikini, weave in tail.
Row 17- Join Turqua. Work 1 tr in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (22 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 18- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr of next row).
Row 19- 1 tr in each of next 4 sc, ch 12, skip 12 sc, 1 tr in each of last 5 sc. (Keyhole made) (22 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each tr and in each ch across. (22 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each sc across. (22 tr)
Rows 22 to 34- Alternate 1 tr and 1 sc row, ending with 1 sc row. Fasten off turqua, weave in tail.
Row 35- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 tr in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 tr)
Row 36- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sc)
Row 37- 1 tr in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 tr)
Row 38- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2-

With Bikini, ch 30.
Row 1- 1 sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts (tilted square made). Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts. Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, continue this way across until you have completed 4 tilted squares, end row as follows: skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 2- Skip first 3 sc of first tilted square, 1 sc in next sc of tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip first 3 sc of next tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn and work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next
sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 4- Rep row 2.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Continue repeating these two rows alternately, until you have completed 6 rows of tilted squares pattern, a total of 12 rows.
Row 13- Rep row 3 one more time. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14- Work 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. (36 sc) Ch 1 turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (27 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (22 sc) Fasten off Bikini, weave in tail.
Row 17- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each ch and in each dc across. (24 sc) Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr in every row.)
Row 18- 1 tr in next sc, yo twice to prepare for next tr, insert hook in next sc, pull up loop, begin tr, leave unfinished, repeat in next sc, yo and finish both tr together (tr2tog made), work 1 tr in each of next 15 sc, tr2tog over next 2 sc,
1 tr in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1 turn.(22 tr)
Row 19- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each sc across. (22 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Row 22- Join Pretty 'N Pink, work 1 tr in each sc across. (22 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 23- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc)
Rows 24 to 36- Continue alternating, 1 tr row and 1 sc row. (22 sts) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with tail leftover on first side and sew the two pieces together. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

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The Wonderful Love of God!

Boxy Neck Warmer Too

This is the Boxy Neck Warmer revisited with a different ending to it for fun. As with the previous pattern, I have simplified the pattern to make it easier to make. It is a wide scarflet that can be enlarged a bit to be used even as a shoulder warmer.
asy as they come and nice to boot! If you are making little gifts to delight your friends for the Holidays, this one might qualify for your list! An added bonus is the little frog closure which you can easily learn to make and which will be very useful for many other things, such as purses, shoulder swraps, cardigans, you name it!
Materials:Worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Red Heart Tea Leaf for scarflet and scraps of red Heart Honeydew for frog and edging)
H hook
tapestry needle
button of your choice
Ch 30 loosely.
Note 1- Ch 3 stands for 1st dc of row throughout.
Note 2- ALWAYS work your edging loops on a right side row.
Row 1- Dc in 4th ch from hk and in each chain across. Ch 3, turn.(28 dc)
Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch3, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- Rep row 4. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- Rep row 5 . Ch 3, turn.
Rows 8 to 34- Rep row 4 and row 5 alternately. Ch 3, turn.
Row 35- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip first ch of ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1st ch of ch-3 sp and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1st ch of ch-3 sp and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip 1st ch of next ch-s space and make 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, continue this way until you have completed 28 sts across, including beginning ch-3. Chain 3, turn. (28 dc)
Row 36- 1 dc in each dc across.
Row 37- Ch 2, hold loop on hook, yo, insert hook in next dc, pull up a loop, yo, pass yarn through first two loops in next stitch as if to begin a double crochet, yo, finish both stitches together by pulling hte last yarn through all loops that you are holding on your hook. (Decrease or dc2tog made.) Work 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, then, yo, insert hook in next dc and pull up loop as if to make a dc, leave unfinished.
yo, repeat with next dc, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook (dc2tog made), make 1 dc in each of next 10 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc.
(25 dc)
Row 38- Decrease over first 2 dc at start of row, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. (22 dc)
Row 39- Start with a dec, make 1 dc in each of next 20 dc, 1 dec at end of row. (21 dc)
Row 40- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 9 dc, dc2tog over last 2 dc to end the row.(19 dc)
Row 41- 1 dcrease at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 8 dc, dc2tog to end row. (16 dc)
Row 42- 1 dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog over next 4 dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, dc2tog over last 2 dc to end row. (13 dc)
Row 43- Decrease at beg of row over first 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog over last 2 dc. (10 dc)
Row 44- 1 Dec at beg of row, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog over last 2 dc. (7 dc) Ch 3 turn.
Row 45- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. (7 dc)
Repeat the last 5 rows on opposite side of neck warmer.
Make edging on both sides as follows:
Join Honeydew.
Row 1- 1 sc in each dc across. (7 sc)Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, ch 6, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 3, turn (Counts as first dc of next row).
Row 3- 1 dc in next sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next loop, ch 2, 1 dc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 3 turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc. Fasten off, weave in tail. Repeat on opposite side of scarflet.
Work closure as follows:
With Honeydew, ch 2.
Gathering Strap:

With H hook and Honeydew, ch 29.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hook and in each of next 3 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 4 ch, insert hook into next ch and draw up loop, keep unfinished on the hook , skip next ch, insert hook into next ch and draw up loop, yarn over and through all loops on hook, 1 sc in each of next 4 ch, 3 sc in next ch, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, insert hook into next ch and draw up loop, keep unfinished on the hook , skip next ch, insert hook into next ch and draw up loop, yarn over and through all loops on hook, 1 sc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
Row 2- (Working in front loops only) 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, insert hook in same sc as last sc and pull up loop, leave on hook, insert hook in each of next 3 sc, and pull up loop in each, yo and through all loops on hook, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, *1 sc in each of next 4 sc, insert hook in each of n ext 3 sc, pulling up loop in each, yo and through all loops on hook, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, 3 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 4 sc, rep from * till end of row.
Row 3- (Working in front loops only) Rep row 2.
Row 4- (Working in front loops only) Rep row 2. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Note- You can use either side for your strap, I chose to use the front loops side, but you can use the one with the pretty ridges of the back loops if you like it best.
Sew this strap to the scarf’s right side, 5 dc rows above edging. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!














In God's Workshop

Girly Girl Cell Phone or I-Pod Case

I don't know about you, but I love pretty and girly stuff. Even if it's simple and to the point, daily-wear-and-tear items, if I can make them cute, I will. So here's my take on a no-nonsense, daily use I-pod or cell phone case.

Materials:

Worsted weight cotton (color of your choice)
Crochet hook size F
Blunt needle
Scissors
Shirt-size button, color of your choice
Sewing needle
Sewing thread


Ch 26.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hk and in each ch across. (25 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. (25 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- 1 hdc in each sc across. (25 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each hdc across.
Rows 6 to 15- Continue repeating 3 hdc rows and 1 sc row. Ch 1, turn corner to work on side of piece.
Rows 16 to 17- Work on the side of piece, work 21 sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Working on Wrong Side, thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew side and bottom of case. Turn case inside out.

Flap-
Row 1- Join chosen yarn to back of case, skip the first sc row worked on the side of the case. Make 1 sc in each of next 11 hdc. Ch 2, turn. (11 sc)
Rows 2 to 4- 1 hdc in each sc across. (11 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 hdc, sc2tog over next 2 hdc, ch 1, skip 2 hdc, 1 sc in next hdc, sc2tog over next 2 hdc, 1 sc in last hdc (buttonhole made). Ch 1, tun.
Row 6- 1 sc in each stitch across. (8 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Scallop Edge-
Row 1- 3 hdc in same spot as ch 2, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 4 hdc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 4 hdc innext sc, sl st in last sc.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread sewing needle with sewing thread and sew button in place. Fasten off.

Optional- (Some people like their cell phone cases to have handles, to make it easier for them to grab them and put them where they go in tote bags or purses.)

Handle-
Join yarn to side of case and ch 16. Ch 1, turn.
Row 1- 1 sc in each ch across. (16 sc)
Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

Size: Approx. 5-1/2 x 3- 1/2" (loosely!)

Note- If you have written me an email or sent me a message, please have patience, I get tons of mail and have heaps of work, so please bear with me. I will get back to you, but give me some time. Thank you!









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Heaven, Is It For Real?

JoyAnn's Bowl Coaster

A pretty and happy, generously large coaster, you can make it in the suggested color, or to coordinate with what you have.
It is meant to be used under small bowls. If you serve to your guests bowls of soup, bowls of salad, etc., this is the coaster that will make them look pretty!

Materials:
Red Heart pretty 'N Pink (1 skein if you are going to make many of these, if only a few, scraps will do)
Crochet hook size G

Note- I used acrylic yarn because you can throw it in the wash and it does not shrink, but if you prefer cotton, use that instead.
With Pretty'N Pink and G hook, ch 6.
Rnd 1- 1 tr in 6th ch from hook, ch 1 [1 tr, ch 1 in same stitch] rep 14 times. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in next ch-sp and in next tr, ch 1, [1 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in next tr, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1 ] rep around, sl st at beg ch-3 to join rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 3, 2 sc in same spot as ch 3, ch 6, skip next 2 dc plus ch-sp, [3 dc in next dc, ch 6, skip next 2 dc plus ch-sp] rep around, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- Sl st till you reach first ch-6 loop, sl st and ch 3 in first ch of that loop, 2 dc in next ch, ch 4, skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2,
[1 dc in first ch of next ch-6 loop, 2 dc in next ch, ch 4, skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in last ch, ch 2, skip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2] rep around. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 5- Sl st till you reach first ch of ch-4 space, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in that loop, ch 3, [1 sl st in each of next 3 dc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in next ch-4 loop, 1 sl st in each of next 3 dc, ch 3,] rep around.
End rnd as follows: Ch 3, sl st to last st of rnd. Fasten off, weave in tail.











In God's Workshop

Ruby Red Medallion Motif

This is a very easy and lovely medallion motif that you can use for an almost endless variety of projects, from shawls, to afghans to bags (with a lining) to even table runners! Of course, for a runner, you will change the yarn to a worsted cotton, but this medallion is really very verstile. Hope you add it to your collection of favorites.

Materials:Worsted weight yarn of your choice, (I used Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in tails

Starting at center, ch 8, sl st to join rnd, making sure not to twist ring.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, work 21 dc in ring, sl st to join rnd bypassing beginning ch 3.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 2 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 2, *skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 3, 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, rep from * around, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- Ch 4 (counts as ch 3 + ch 1), skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 space, ch 2, *1 dc in next dc,
ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp, rep from * around. Sl st to join rnd.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Size: 5- 1/2" x 5-1/2"

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Less than 2 minutes to read and it will brighten your day!
Be Not Discouraged

Peridot Scarflet

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green (1 skein)
Green button button of your choice to match or to contrast
Sewing needle
Sewing thread
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)
Crochet hook size H

With Spring Green, ch 55.
Row 1- 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hk and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (54 hdc)
Row 3 to 11- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 1, turn. (54 hdc)
Working on narrow end of scarflet:
Row 12- Work 16 sc across narrow edge. Ch 4, turn. (16 sc)
Rows 13 to 14- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of 1st 6 sc, ch 3, skip 3 sc, 1 sc in each of last 7 sc (buttonhole made.) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each sc and in each ch across. (16 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 17- 1 tr in each sc across. Ch 3, turn. (16 sc)

Decorative Edges-
Row 1- 1 dc in each of next 3 tr, dc2tog over next 2 tr, 1 dc in each tr to end of row. (15 dc) Ch 4, turn. (Counts as 1 dc + ch 1.)
Row 2- [Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,] rep twice, skip 2 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, [Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1,] rep twice, ch 4, turn. (Counts as 1 dc + ch 1.) (9 dc, 8 ch)
Row 3- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in middle of center shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch, ch 4, turn. (Counts as 1 dc + ch 1.) (10 dc, 8 ch)
Row 4- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip all the way to the middle of the center shell and work 9 dc in that spot, ch 1, skip next 2 dc an ch-1 sp, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (Counts as 1 dc + ch 1.) (13 dc, 4 ch)
Row 5- 1 dc in next dc, ch 2, skip first 2 dc of center shell, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, skip last 2 dc of center shell, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 4, turn. (Counts as 1 dc + ch 1.) (9 dc, 6 ch)
Row 6- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 1 dc in next ch, skip next ch, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in top of turning ch, ch 5, turn. (counts as 1 dc + ch 2.) (10 dc, 5 ch)
Row 7- Skip next dc and ch sp, skip next ch as well, yo, insert hook in next dc and pull up hook, begin dc but leave unfinished, repeat in next dc, yo and pull through all loops on hook. (dc2tog made), ch 1, skip next dc, 5 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Fasten off, Spring Green and weave in tail. (9 dc, 6 ch)

Thread sewing needle with matching thread and sew button in place to correspond with buttonhole.

(Pattern Revised for more clarity)

Done!



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