Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holiday. Show all posts

Monday, November 16, 2009

Crocheted Star Motif I








With small amount of size 10 white thread and size 4 hook


1. Ch 8, join in 1st ch, ch3, 19 dc in loop, join to ch 3, 20 dc.

2. Ch 3, dc in same stitch as ch3, 2 dc in each stitch around, 40 dc.

3. Ch3, dc in next 6 stitches, *ch 3, skip 1 stitch, dc in next 7 stitches*, repeat around, join in ch 3.

4. Sl st to next stitch, ch 3, dc in next 4 stitches, *ch 3, sc in space, ch 3, skip 1 dc, dc in next 5 stitches, skip next dc* repeat around, join to ch 3.

5. Sl st to next stitch, ch 3, dc in next 2 stitches, *ch 4, sc in space (twice), ch 4, skip 1 dc, dc in next 3 stitches, skip 1 dc*, repeat around, join to ch 3.

6. Sl st to next stitch, ch 7 (counts as beginning ch 3 and chain 4), *sc in next space ch 4, (three times), ch 4, skip 1 dc, dc in next stitch, ch 4,*, repeat around, join to third chain of beginning dc and fasten off.

A sweet adornment to a small holiday package.

Monday, November 9, 2009

So very holiday appropriate


and of course for any other time but in this season I think these are just great! Perfect for your Thanksgiving table ... Potted Pumpkin (showcased by Stephanie at The Whispering Creek House from Style Me Pretty (http://www.stylemepretty.com/2009/03/25/diy-project-potted-banana-bread/ ) ... and Stephanie's Pie Crust Leaves ... you just have to stop and visit with Stephanie at The Whispering Creek House blog. You'll not only love these but you will love her blog as well. Its a wonderful place to visit and you'll find yourself going there often to visit. I know I do.