Puppy Love Dog! Secrets

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Step 1
First you will need to crochet the bandana. I used this quick and easy pattern by CrochetNMore.
I used black “I Love This Yarn” and a G-4.25 mm crochet hook.

Step 2
Second you will need to make the heart.  I used this beautiful heart pattern by CreationCrochet.
I used Rouge(dark coral) “I Love This Yarn” and a G-4.25 mm crochet hook.

Step 3
Using white WW yarn and a G-4.25 mm hook.  (I used Red Heart)  
Row 1: CH 5. Skip 1 CH. SC into each of the next 4 CH. CH 1, Turn.
Row 2: SC into each of the 4 stitches. CH 1, turn.
Row 3: DC into the first stitch. CH 2, slip stitch into the top of the DC you just made. CH 1, slip stitch into the next stitch from round 2. Slip stitch into the next stitch. CH 1. DC into the next stitch. CH 2, slip stitch into the top of the DC you just made. CH 1, Slip stitch into the same stitch you put your DC into.
Finish off leaving long tail for attaching. Repeat for other end of ribbon piece.

Step 4
Using white WW yarn and a G-4.25 mm hook.  (I used Red Heart)Row 1: CH 5. Skip 1 CH. SC into each of the next 4 CH. CH 1, Turn.
Row 2-10: CH 1, SC into each of the 4 stitches. CH 1, turn.
Finish off leaving long tail for attaching.

Step 5
-It is time to attach everything. If you haven’t already wove your ends in for the bandana and attached your buttons- do it now.
-Now line up all the parts so you get an idea of where everything will go. First you will need to attach the pieces of ribbon that will be coming out from behind the heart.
-Attach the heart.
-Stitch the word “MOM” on the white piece from step 4. Then attach it over the heart. You can curve this peace slightly so it looks like it wraps the heart.

Floor tapestry crochet secret

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In this tutorial we’ll be making a beautiful crochet rug, made from T-shirt yarn. The pattern uses US terms and stitches include slip stitch (sl st); double crochet (dc); chain (ch); increase (inc) and a magic ring.

Supplies

• T-shirt yarn (also called Zpagetti) in two colours that complement each other. You'll need about threes cones of yarn in total.
• A crochet hook in a size suitable for t-shirt yarn. I'm using a 15mm hook.
• A large darning needle for sewing in the ends.
• A pair of scissors.

1. Crochet Round One
Step 1

Using the main colour yarn, make a magic ring and secure with a stitch. Chain 3 (counting as one dc), then crochet 11 double crochets in the ring.

Step 2

Pull the ring closed. Join with a slip stitch in the third chain of the first ch 3.

2. Crochet Round Two

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work another dc in the same stitch, then work 2dc in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

3. Crochet Round Three

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 2dc in the next stitch, then *1dc, 2dc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

4. Crochet Round Four

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), chain 2, skip a stitch, then *1dc, ch2, sk 1 st* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

5. Crochet Round Five

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 2 dc in the ch2 space, work 1dc in the underlying dc, then *inc, 1dc in dc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

6. Crochet Round Six

Change colour. Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 1 dc in the next stitch, work 2dc in the next stitch, then *2dc, inc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

7. Crochet Round Seven

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), chain 2, skip a stitch, then *1dc, ch2, sk 1 st* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

8. Crochet Round Eight

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 2 dc in the ch2 space, work a dc in the underlying dc, then *inc, 1dc in dc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

9. Crochet Round Nine

Change colour. Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work a dc in the next stitch, then *1dc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

10. Crochet Round Ten

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), chain 2, skip a stitch, then *1dc, ch2, sk 1 st* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

11. Crochet Round Eleven

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 1dc in ch2 space, work 1dc in underlying dc, work 2dc in the ch2 space, then *1dc in dc, 1dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in dc, inc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

12. Crochet Round Twelve

Change colour. Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 1dc in the next stitch, then *1dc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

13. Crochet Round Thirteen

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), chain 2, skip a stitch, then *1dc, ch2, sk 1 st* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

14. Crochet Round Fourteen

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 1dc in ch2 space, work 1dc in underlying dc, work 2dc in the ch2 space, then *1dc in dc, 1dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in dc, inc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

15. Crochet Round Fifteen

Change colour. Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 1dc in the next stitch, then *1dc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

16. Crochet Round Sixteen

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), chain 2, skip a stitch, then *1dc, ch2, sk 1 st* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

17. Crochet Round Seventeen

Chain 3 (counting as 1 dc), work 1dc in ch2 space, work 1dc in underlying dc,work 1dc in ch2 space, work 1dc in underlying dc, work 2dc in the ch2 space, then *1dc in dc, 1dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in dc, 1dc in ch2 sp, 1dc in dc, inc* around. Join with a slip stitch in the top ch of the starting ch3.

18. Crochet Round Eighteen

Chain 1, work a sc in the same stitch, skip two stitches, work 6dc in next stitch, skip two stitches, then *1sc, sk 2 st, 6dc, sk 2 st* around. Join with a slip stitch in the first sc of the round. Fasten off.

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Lucky rabbit's foot Crochet! Secrets

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Cute little bunny applique perfect for putting on Easter items, it was inspired by this machine embroidery design I found on etsy

Size - 4 inches by 3 inches.

Size can easily be adjusted by using a smaller yarn and hook.

Materials:

5.50 mm crochet hook

Worsted weight yarn for the base, DK for the toe pads.

Scissors

Yarn needle

Pattern:

Base

Ch 10,

Round 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, 9 dc in last ch.

Now working on other side of the ch,

dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next 4 ch.\

DO NOT JOIN. Mark first stitch with a stitch marker.

Round 2: 2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 8 st, 5 dc in next st, sc in next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, sc in next 2 st, 5 dc in next st, hdc in next 8 st, 2 hdc in last st. Join to first hdc with a sl st. Finish off leaving a tail for sewing to item.

Toe Pads (make 3)

Starting with a magic circle,

Round 1: Ch 2, 7 hdc into circle. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st. Finish off leaving a tail for sewing.

Large Pad 

Starting with a magic circle,

Round 1: Ch 2, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc, 4 dc into circle. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st. Finish off leaving a tail for sewing.

Weave in all ends not needed for sewing, sew pads to base following picture. Stretch the large pad when sewing to give it more of an oval shape.

Now attach applique to your chosen item. Personally I think a pair of these would look cute on a hat or even an Easter basket.

Mini booties Secrets Patterns

Hello Hello, Girls

Today I bring to you this beautiful pattern that I found on the site, craftsy thought it was beautiful and I decided to share this pattern with my secrets

Pattern 

It is very easy to make. You will need about 30 minutes of your time.

Finished size of the bootie is about 7 cm (2.8 in) length, 5 cm (2 in) width and 2,5 (1 in) height.
They are great as a gift and party decoration or as a baby shower favors!

This pattern is written in U.S. crochet terms.

For this pattern you will need:

two contrasting colors of cotton yarn
3 mm crochet hook
needle with blunt tip
button or bead

Stitches used:

ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
tr - treble crochet
slst - slip stitch

Thank you to the next :) 

Lavender Lace Bookmark

Materials:
1/2 oz. lavender worsted weight yarn
Size I crochet hook

Size: 7 1/2" long x 1 1/2" wide

Ch 5, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, (6 sc, ch 4, 1 sc in ring), * turn, (6 sc, ch 4, 1 sc) in ch 4 sp, rep from * 10 times, turn, 6 sc in last ch 4 loop, fo.

Little Angel BookMark! Secrets

SIZE: Angel 2.75 inches, over all length 13 inches

MATERIALS:Size 3 crochet thread
Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
Needles with eye large enough for crochet thread

INSTRUCTIONS:
HEAD:

Ch 3, 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)

NECK:
Ch 1, slipstitch in next head st, sc in next st, slipstitch in next st. Don’t pull these slipstitches tight.

WINGS:
1st wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.

Twist work and slipstitch, sc, slipstitch in 3 sts of the neck.

2nd wing: Ch 8, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc, dc, tr, dc, hdc, sc across the next 6 chains.

Twist work and 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st of neck. Ch 2, turn.

SKIRT:
Row 1: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (7 dc)

Row 2: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 5 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 2, turn. (9 dc)

Row 3: 2 Dc in first st, dc in 7 sts, 2 dc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11 dc)

Row 4 and Tail: 3 dc in first st, *slipstitch in next st, 3 dc in next st. Repeat once. Ch 49, sc in 10th ch from hook, to form ring. *Ch 4, skip 4 sts, sc in next ch. Repeat from * until 4 chains remain, slipstitch in same st as first ch. 3 dc in next st, *slipstitch in next st. Repeat once. 3 dc, slipstitch in last st.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

TASSEL: 
Cut 6 strands of thread about 6 inches long. Fold in half and draw loop through the circle at end of tail with a crochet hook. Draw the loose ends of the strands through the loop and pull them down tightly to form a knot. Trim ends of tassel evenly.

BLOCK:
Mix 1 part vinegar with 5 parts water. Wet the bookmark with the vinegar solution. Squeeze out excess and lay on a towel. Shape the angel and tail, allow to dry.

Storage Baskets! Secrets

Do it yourself  gift for  a special friend. Fill them with sweet treats for Valentine’s Day and then keep the basket as an attractive and practical storage solution.

This pattern is suited to an advanced beginner or intermediate crocheter ..

You will need:

Zpagetti Yarn in pink and/or red (if you can’t get hold of zpagetti, try with very thick yarn, thin rope or chunky twine)
12mm Bamboo hook
stitch marker (optional)
Crochet Heart Pattern
Scissors

Stitches used:

US terminology (for UK terminology conversion please refer to this chart)
I’ve linked to instructions for every stitch as a reference.
Chain stitch – ch
slip stitch – sl
double crochet – dc
treble crochet – tr
single crochet – sc

These pictures may also help you

1. Yarn Over (wrap yarn around the hook).
3. Insert hook into stitch and yarn over again
4. You should have 3 loops on your hook now.
5. Yarn over again and pull yarn through 2 loops, you should now have 2 loops.
6. Yarn over and pull through both loops and your are done.

How to:

Start by making the base heart shape, I’ve used this pattern designed by Andee Graves.
It’s a copyright so I can’t republish it here, but I like that Andee has included both the written pattern and a chart which really helps clarify the shape.
Because Zpagetti yarn is super chunky not all patterns will translate well. I actually tried about 9 or 10 heart patterns and found that this one worked the best with the zpagetti yarn.
I won’t republish the pattern here but have taken some photos of the important stages to help you out if you are inexperienced at reading patterns.

1. Work all your dc stitches into here – last stitch of chain.

2. The stitch will get really big, you can tighten it later.
3. To finish first round, slip stitch into here.
4. First round done.

5. Treble stitches all go here.

Hint: Treble Crochet is similar to double crochet but yarn over twice in the first step.
6. You have the first bump on your heart.
7. Work your dc to create half your heart.
8. Chain one here.

Making the tip of the heart.

I found this bit a bit tricky, I hope it’s clear with the photos.
A. Before chain one.
B. Chain one then insert hook here.
C. Slip stitch and pull yarn through
D. You have the little point on your heart

9. Continue making the other half of the heart shape
10. To close heart shape slip stitch into here.
11. Your base is complete.
12. Chain one then sc (single crochet into every stitch) to start building up sides of basket.

Top tip: Make different shaped baskets by using different shaped bases. Square, round, oval or hexi all work great, just sc with no increases and the wall of your baskets will start to build up.

To make the sides of this basket you will need 3 rounds of sc. Any more and you start to lose the heart shape.

13 & 14. This is the first round of sc, see how the sides are starting to curve up.

15. After 3 rounds of sc.
16. Slip stitch and weave in end.

All done!
These are really fun to make and don’t use much yarn, you can make several baskets with one cone of zpagetti.

DIY Crochet Bird! Secrets

This DIY crochet bird is a perfect present for friends and family..

Items needed:

1. Worsted Weight Yarn: two colors (one for the beak and one for the actual bird)

2. Size G crochet hook

3. Solid black eyes - 6 mm (0.24 in)

4. Stuffing

5. Yarn needle

Notes:

1. Do not join at the end of each round.

2. Use a stitch marker (I used yarn) to mark the beginning of each round.

Abbreviations:

mr - magic ring

ch - chain

sc - single crochet

st(s) - stitch(es)

rnd: round

yo: yarn over

sl st - slip stitch

Pattern:

leave a long tail (you'll make feathers later) and make a mr, ch 1

6 sc in the ring (pull yarn to close it)

rnd 1: 2 sc in each of the 6 sts you made (12)

rnd 2: 2 sc in every 2nd st (18)

rnd 3: 2 sc in every 3rd st (24)

rnd 4 - 6: sc around (24)

rnd 7: 2 sc in every 4th (30)

rnd 8: 2 sc in every 5th (36)

rnd 9: 2 sc in every 6th (42)

rnd 10 - 12: sc around (42)

rnd 13: decrease every 6th (36)

rnd 14: decrease every 5th (30)

rnd 15: decrease every 4th (24)

rnd 16: decrease every 3rd (18)

rnd 1: 2 sc in each of the 6 sts you made (12)

rnd 2: 2 sc in every 2nd st (18)

rnd 3: 2 sc in every 3rd st (24)

rnd 4 - 6: sc around (24)

rnd 7: 2 sc in every 4th (30)

rnd 8: 2 sc in every 5th (36)

rnd 9: 2 sc in every 6th (42)

rnd 10 - 12: sc around (42)

rnd 13: decrease every 6th (36)

rnd 14: decrease every 5th (30)

rnd 15: decrease every 4th (24)

rnd 16: decrease every 3rd (18)

Beak:

You'll make the beak a row below the eyes in the 3 sts between them. I start by making an outline (a little triangle). After you make the outline, you can keep sewing until you fill in the beak.

I usually sew right in the middle (from the bottom of beak until very top).

When you're done, pull yarn to the very bottom of bird (where you fasten off) and through that whole.

Make a nod, stuff the rest of the yarn in the bird, and sew the bird.

 Feathers on top of head:

You'll make the feathers from the long tail you left at the beginning. Insert hook anywhere you want on top of the head (I keep it close to where the tail starts), yo, pull and sl st. Now make a ch of 6 or 7 (this is the smaller feather). Insert hook in same st you started, yo, pull and sl st. Make a ch of 10 or 11 (bigger feather). Insert hook where you started, yo, pull and sl st. Fasten off. I make a little nod here and stuff the rest of the yarn in the bird.

You can make the feathers longer by making longer chains.