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!)

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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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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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Pathlights

Aqua Bay Scarflet

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Turqua (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea (scraps)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)

Note- Ch 3 and ch 4 stand for first stitch of each row.

Lace Edges (Make 2)-
With Aruba Sea, Ch 22.
Row 1- 1 dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across. (20 dc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in second dc of row, ch 9, skip 8 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 9, skip 8 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, 1 sc in last dc of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Skip ch 2 and sc as well as first 2 ch of ch-9 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, skip next sc and first 2 ch of next ch-9 sp, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 3, 1 sc in last sc of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 5, skip all the way to next dc and make 1 dc in that dc and 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 5, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in last stitch of row. Ch 4 turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 1, skip first 2 ch of ch-5 sp, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, skip next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip next 2 ch, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in next ch, skip next 2 ch, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 sc in last stitch of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 2, skip first 2 dc in next shell, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-sp of shell, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-sp, ch 1, skip forst 2 dc of next shell, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-sp of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in last stitch of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-sp of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-sp of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in last stitch of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- Rep row 6.
Row 9- Rep row 6.
Row 10- Rep row 6. Ch 3, turn.
Row 11- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 1, 8 dc in center ch-sp of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 8 dc in center ch-sp of next shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in last stitch of row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 12- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 2, skip first 3 dc of large shell, yo, begin 1 dc in next dc, leave unfinished, rep twice more, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook, cluster made, ch 2, 1 cluster in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 3, skip first 3 dc of next large shell, 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, 1 cluster in next dc, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 2, sl st in last stitch of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.


Scarflet-

Side #1-
Working in foundation loops of first dc row, join Turqua and ch 3.
Row 1- Work 1 dc in each of next foundation loops. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (20 tr)
Rows 3 to 14- Alternate 1 dc row and 1 tr row. Ch 3, turn. (20 sts)
Row 15- 1 dc in each tr across. (20 dc) Fasten off Turqua, weave in tail.

Side #2-
Working in foundation loops of first dc row, join Turqua and ch 3.
Row 1- Work 1 dc in each of next foundation loops. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 2- 1 tr in each dc across. (20 tr) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in each tr across. (20 dc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 4- 1 tr in each of first 5 dc, ch 10, skip 10 dc and work 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. (Keyhole made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of next 4 tr, 1 dc in each of next 10 ch, 1 dc in each of last 5 tr. Ch 4, turn.
Rows 6 to 14- Alternate 1 tr and 1 dc row.
Row 15- 1 dc in each tr across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.
Weave in all other tails. Place both pieces together with both right sides facing each other and wrong side facing you. Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew both pieces together. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Tassels- (Optional)
Cut 3 pieces 16 inches long of Aruba Sea and 3 pieces of Turqua of the same size, per tassel. Cut 1 extra piece of the same size in Aruba Sea, per tassel. Fold in half, and insert the bundle of yarn through the center chain space in the 2 center clusters of last row. Tie the bundle with the extra piece of yarn after wrapping it over the bundle near the top several times. Tie a small knot at the back and insert the tails in the blunt needle and drive the tails into the bundle of yarn that forms the tassel. Repeat with all others.
Trim so that all will have the same length.

Done!

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Pathlights

Kirkcaldy's Motif

This is a beautiful but simple motif that could be used for many, many things: Afghans, shawls, wraps, tops, even purses.
Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn any color of your choice (I used Pale Yellow)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle to weave in ends

With yarn ch 5, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 1- Ch 3, yo, pull up loop, yarn through as if you were you were going to make a dc, but leave unfinished on hook, rep once more, yo and through all loops on hook. *Ch 4, yo, pull up loop and begin a dc, leave unfinished on hook, repeat twice more,yo and through all loops on hook. (Petal made) rep from * until you have a total of 6 petals made, ch 4, sl st to beg ch-3 to join rnd.

Rnd 2- Sl st till you reach first ch-4 space, ch 3, 2 dc in ch, ch 3, 3 dc in ch, ch 2, **3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in next ch-4 sp, ch 2, rep from **till end of rnd. Ch 2, join rnd.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Done!

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Braided Scarflet

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Coffee (1 skein)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Black (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cafe (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Warm Brown (scraps)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Cherrycola (variegated) (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
1 large safety pins
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in ends)
Measuring tape




Scarflet Back-
With Coffee, ch 20.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (18 dc)
Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.(18 dc)
Rows 3 to 23- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.(18 dc)
Row 24- 1 dc in each dc across.Ch 3, turn. (18 dc)
Braid Portion-
Strand No. 1-
Row 1- With Coffee, work 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Ch 3, turn (counts as 1s dc of next row).
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- (You will be working on these 3 sts only until you complete this strip for the braid) 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 22- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, Ch 3, turn.
Row 23-1 dc in each of next 2 dc. Fasten off Coffee.DO NOT weave in tail.
Strand No. 2-
Braid Portion-
With Carrot, repeat rows 1 to 23 as for Strand No. 1. Fasten off but DO NOT weave in end.
Strand No. 3-
Braid Portion-
With Black, repeat rows 1 to 23 as for Strand No. 1.Fasten off but DO NOT weave in tail.
Strand No. 4-
Braid Portion-
With Cafe, repeat rows 1 to 23 as for Strand No. 1. Fasten off but DO NOT weave in end.
Strand No. 5-
Braid Portion-
With Buff, repeat rows 1 to 23 as for Strand No. 1. Fasten off but DO NOT weave in tail.
Strand No. 6-
Braid Portion-
With Warm Brown, repeat rows 1 to 23 as for Strand No. 1. Fasten off but DO NOT weave in end.
Repeat all these strand on opposite end of scarflet.

Braiding- (DO NOT BRAID TIGHTLY!)
1- Cross Black strand over Cafe strand.
2- Cross Buff over Black and Cafe over Carrot strand.
3- Cross Carrot over Buff strand.
4- Cross Black over Warm Brown and Coffee over Cafe.
5- Cross Coffee over Warm brown, Cafe over Buff and Carrot over Black.
Secure the strands in this position with a safety pin so that the braid will not come unravel.

Repeat these steps on the opposite side of the scarflet. Do not worry if some of the strands are longer and others shorter, we will take care of that. Put a safety pin on this side also. Set aside scarflet for a little bit.

Gathering strap:
With Cherrrycola, ch 5.
Row 1- 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ach ch across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 3 to 29- Rep row 2. (4 sc)
Row 30- 1 sc in each sc across. (4 sc.) Fasten off Cherrycola, leaving long tail to sew with.

Now, unravel the portion of any strand that is longer than the others until it matches the same size left over on the
shortest strand. Fasten off and weave in tail in all strands. Measure their length with a measuring tape is you need to.
(In my case, all my strands were 3-1/2" long.)

Rings- With CherryCola, Ch 5. Slip st to join rnd.
Rnd 1- Ch 2, make 11 hdc in ring. Sl st to join rnd. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Back Securing Strap-
With Cherrycola, chain 11.
Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Fasten off. Sew this small strap to the back of the end of the scarflet that is opposite
to the one that has the Gathering Strap, to help to secure the end of the braided section iwth more safety, so that with use, it will not fall apart.
With small, fir firm stitches, which are as invisible as possible, secure the braid to its current position before you take off the safety pin.
As you sew, intertwine the ends as naturally as they seem to you, without twisting them. With tiny stitches, sew the sides of the strands to one another to keep them together.
Make sure your stitches are firm but as invisible as possible! Fasten off and weave in ends. (10 sc)

Match strands of this side of the scarflet to each other and to the size of the ones on the opposite side. (Use measuring tape to make sure.)
Sew the woven sides to each other as you did on the other side. Both sides will be slightly different, but that's the joy of handmade things!
Make the rings and attach them as seen in photos. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

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