For our Family at Christmas time, we always had a tradition of making ornaments for our tree. I would like to share my tradition with you by offering free ornament patterns so you may share the with your Family/Friends. One pattern will be posted each day on my blog to Countdown till Christmas and will be offered FREE to everyone. Please share this with your Family/Friends so they can get their free patterns as well! Thanks!
Instructions Note: When reading the patterns, the numbers that appear before the st means the sts will all be done in the same st but when they appear after the st they are to be done in the next consecutive amount of sts.
December 1st : Snowflake
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
hdc - Half Double Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Ch 3, sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: 12 hdc in ring (12 hdc sts)
Rnd 2: *hdc 3, ch 3* (12 hdc sts)
Rnd 3: *1 hdc, 1 dc & 1 tc in hdc st, ch 3 and sc in top of tc st to make picot, 1 dc & 1 hdc in next hdc st, in ch space: 1 sc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, 1 sc* sl st to finish rnd. Turn sl st in ch space ch 20 and sl st to finish.
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December 2nd: Granny Square Star
December 2nd: Granny Square Star
Materials: 5mm hook, White, Red, & Yellow worsted yarn or whatever other colors you would like to use.
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Stitch
hdc - Half Double Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Ch 3, sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1: *2 hdc, ch 1* in ring (10 hdc sts)
Rnd 2: change to red, ch 2, 3 hdc, ch 1 *4 hdc, ch* (20 hdc sts)
Rnd 3: change to yellow, we will be sc them together so we will start in a ch space, *sc 2 in ch space, sc 3* repeat all around. Make sure to add a little stuffing before you’re done.
Rnd 4: we need to sl st 2 over to get into the right position, sc 1 in same st, sc 1, *hdc 1, 2 dc, ch 3, sc in end of ch to form picot, 2 dc in same st, hdc 1, sc 2* repeat till you have 5 points for you star.
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December 3rd: Rudolph
December 3rd: Rudolph
Fan Designer: Michele of Loopty Doo Crochet
5.5mm hook,
Worsted weight 4-ply yarn,
Yarn needle to weave in ends
Magic Loop, Ch 1
12 hdc in loop, sl in top of ch1
Ch 1, 2 hdc in each stitch, sl st in top of ch 1
Ch 1, *2 hdc in 1st
st, 1 hdc in next* (repeat between * until end), sl st in top of ch 1
Ch 1, 1 hdc in next 3 st’s
2 hdc
1 hdc in next 3 st’s, turn
Ch 1, 1 hdc in same st
1 hdc in next 3 st’s
2 hdc
1 hdc in next 3 st’s, turn
hdc decrease in first 2 st’s
1 hdc in next 5 st’s
hdc decrease in last 2 st’s, sl, finish off
Antlers (brown yarn):
Ch 15
3 dc in 3rd
ch from the hook
3 dc in each of the next 8 st’s
hdc in last 4 st’s, turn
ch 1, hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 3 st’s, sl st, finish off
*use a piece of brown pipe cleaner to weave in and out of antler to make them stand up*
(repeat for 2nd antler)
Eyes (white yarn):
Magic Loop
Ch 1
5 sc in loop
sl st in top of ch 1
Finish off
- Attach black button onto white circle
(Repeat for second eye)
Nose:
Magic Loop
Ch 2
12 dc in loop
sl st in top of ch 2
Finish off
Use a yarn needle to attach antlers to back of head, and the eyes and nose to face.
Lights:
Cut a piece of yarn (any color) about 10 in long
Tie a knot 4 times with different colors of yarn approximately 1 in apart
Cut the remaining strands close to the 4th knot
Attach with brown yarn to antlers
Weave in all ends Use a piece of black yarn to attach to back for hanging on your Christmas tree!
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December 4th: Santa's Bag
Materials: 5mm hook, Red & white worsted yarn.
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Stitch
hdc - Half Double Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Ch3 and form ring, working in rounds
Rnd 1: 8 hdc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 hdc all around (16 sts)
Rnd 3: *hdc 2, 2 hdc* all around (21 sts)
Rnd 4-12: hdc all around
Rnd 13: change to white and sc all around to finish.
Ch 40 to make tie for bag. Weave it in and out sts on 11th rnd and pull tight but leave a little opening to put presents on top. Fill the bag with stuffing and decorate top of bag. I used little mini present ornaments I got from the dollar store. You might be able to find them at Walmart or any craft store as well.
You can just place the ornament in the tree or you can add a loop for hanging. For a loop I would suggest ch 30 and add to ornament.
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December 5th: Candy Cane Christmas Cookie
December 5th: Candy Cane Christmas Cookie
Materials: 5mm hook, Red & Brown worsted yarn.
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Stitch
hdc - Half Double Crochet
Sk - Skip Stitch
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Ch 20, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 2, *2 hdc* repeat 5 times, hdc 11.
Now sc all around. When at the inner hook of the candy cane, once you get to the 1st st of the 2 hdc sts, sc 1, sk 1, sc 1, sk 1 and sc to end of hook, then 3 sc in hook end to form a rounded end, then sc all around the rest of the candy cane.
Change to brown
Ch 22, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc 3, 2 hdc* repeat 6 times, hdc 12.
Now hdc all around. When at the inner hook of the candy cane, once you get to the 1st st of the 2 hdc sts, hdc 1, sk 1, hdc 1, sk 1 and hdc to end of hook, then 3 hdc in 2 sts in hook end to form a rounded end, then hdc all around the rest of the candy cane.
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Fan Designer: Tara Quarles http://www.facebook.com/TaraCreates
Materials: G hook, Green worsted weight yarn (MC), Red worsted weight yarn (CC)
Round 1: with MC, Ch. 2. 6 sc in first chain. Join.
Round 2: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join.(12)
Round 3-5: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join. (12)
Round 6 (hat brim): Change to CC. In same sc stitches
Worked in round 5, 1 sc in each sc, around (12) these will be extra fat stitches to indicate the brim of the hat.
Join, fasten off.
Make a tiny pom pom using CC, (attach an extra loop of string inside before cutting pom pom. This will be for hanging the ornament.) Attach the pom pom to the top of the hat. Weave in ends, and hang on your tree!
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December 7th : Christmas Sweater
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
sts - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
hdc - Half Double Crochet
2tog - Stitch 2 together
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Christmas sweater:
Start with sleeves ( make 2):
Rnd 1: ch 8, sl st to form circle and hdc all around (8 sts)
Rnd 2: hdc 9 (9 sts) and finish off
Main Sweater:
Rnd 1: Ch 22, sl st to form ring, working in rounds, hdc 22
Rnd 2-3: hdc all around (22)
Rnd 4: hdc 4, *holding sleeve with last row facing towards the top, hdc in each of the 8 sts around the sleeve*, hdc in next 10 sts of sweater, repeat * to * hdc 8 (38 sts)
Rnd 5: hdc 3, *2tog, hdc 6 on sleeve, 2tog*, hdc 8, repeat * to * hdc 6 (34 sts) Before continuing with the rnds, use the tails from the ends of the sleeves and stitch together the opening from the sleeve to the main sweater. Taking care of the opening now is easier to do then when the sweater is done. Now continue with the sweater.
Rnd 6: hdc 3, *2tog, hdc 5 on sleeve, 2tog*, hdc 7, repeat * to * hdc 5 (30 sts)
Rnd 7: hdc 3, *2tog, hdc 4 on sleeve, 2tog*, hdc 6, repeat * to * hdc 4 (26 sts)
Rnd 8: hdc 3 *2tog, hdc 3 on sleeve, 2tog*, hdc 5, repeat * to * hdc 3 (22 sts)
Rnd 9: 2tog all around (11 sts)
Rnd 10: sc all around, sl st, now to make loop: ch 20, sc back into same st and finish off.
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December 8th : Peppermint Wheel Candy
MATERIALS:
worsted weight yarn in white (MC) and color of your choice (CC)
4.25mm crochet hook & Tapestry/yarn needle for finishing
KEY CODE:
sc-single crochet
ch-chain
mc-main color
cc-contrasting color
R-round/row
Let's Begin!
MINT:
R1 - Beginning with mc create a magic circle, 1sc, join cc, 1sc, continue making scs in the magic circle alternating colors until you have a total of 12 sc, close magic circle, DO NOT JOIN
R2 - Beginning with mc make 2sc in next st (should be top of first white sc on previous round), switch to cc, make 2sc in next st, continue alternating colors every two stitches until you have 24 scs around, finish off.
WRAPPER ENDS (MAKE 2):
R1 - ch5, sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across.
R2 - ch1, turn, sc in each sc across, finish off leaving a long tail for sewing.
FINISHING:
Take the long tail from the wrapper end and with your tapestry/yarn needle make a running stitch along the long side of your piece. Pull tight to gather the end and stitch in place. Now sew onto the side of your mint. Repeat for other piece as well.
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December 9th: Snowman
Fan Designer: Tara Quarles - www.facebook.com/TaraCreates
Materials: F crochet hook, Tapestry needle, worsted weight yarn in white, black, brown and orange
Abbreviations:
ch - chain
ss - slip stitch
st - stitch
sts-stitches
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
dc - double crochet
( ) - number of stitches at end of round
Snowman’s head:
Make two (they will be stitched together near the end of the project)
Round 1: Ch 4 (slip knot to begin counts as first chain, here and for the Snowman‘s body). 10 dc in first chain. Join with ss to top of beginning ch 3. (10)
Round 2: C2. 2hdc in each st around. Join with ss to top of beginning ch 2 fasten off. (20)
Snowman’s body:
Make two (they will be stitched together near the end of the project)
Round 1: Ch 4. 10 dc in first chain. Join with ss to top of chain 3. (10)
Round 2: Ch 2. 2hdc in each st around. Join with ss to top of chain 2. (20)
Round 3: Ch 1. *1sc in each of next 3 sts. 2sc in next st* repeat from * to * 4 more times. Join with ss to beginning ch 1. (25) fasten off.
Snowman’s Arms:
For this portion of the project, you will be joining brown yarn to one of the big circles made for the Snowman’s body. With the wrong side of the circle facing you, join brown yarn to circle with a ss in the spot where you wish for the arm to start. Ch 7, ss into the second stitch from the hook and into each of the next 6 sts.
Join with a ss to body. I like to tie a little knot with the starting and finishing ends of the brown just to hold them inside better. Repeat on other side. Don’t worry about weaving in the ends, they will be covered when the other circle is sewn on top of the body.
Snowman’s Face:
Eyes and mouth; For this portion, you will be using one of the circles made from the directions for the snowman’s head portion of the pattern. Cut about 10 inches of black yarn and thread the tapestry needle. You will now make French knots for the Snowman‘s “coal” eyes and mouth. Tie a knot in the end of the string and insert needle on the back side of the face circle in the spot where you wish to place the first eye. Make one French knot. Now your yarn and needle should be on the backside of the circle. Insert the needle where you want the second eye and make another French knot. Follow this same method for the coal that makes the mouth.
Nose:
Cut about 5 inches of orange yarn and thread the tapestry needle. Tie a knot in the end and insert hook where you wish to begin nose. Stitch a small carrot shaped triangle. Tie off on back side of work. Don’t worry about weaving in ends, they will be covered when the other circle is sewn on the back of the work.
Hat: (optional)
Row 1: Using black yarn, ch6 (7 if you count beginning chain). Hdc in third ch from hook and in next 4 sts. (5)
Row 2: ch 1, turn. Ss in first st, ch 1, hdc in next 2 sts, ch 1, ss in next 2 sts. (2hdc)
Row 3: turn. ss in first st, and in ch 1 from last row, ch 2, dc in next 3 sts. Fasten off.
Finishing Touches:
Now we join the head to the body! The snowman’s face should be facing up and the ‘messy part’ where you connected the arms should be facing up. Using tapestry needle and white yarn, stitch the head to the body. Now, lay the second body circle on top of the first and stitch them together. At this point if you want to add the optional hat, you will sew it to the top of his head, then flip the ornament over so you are looking at the back. Lay the second head circle on the first one and stitch them together.
To make the loop to hang the ornament, join which ever color yarn you wish to use to the top center of the ornament with a ss and ch 12. Ss to the ornament where you began the loop and then fasten off. Weave in all loose ends with the needle. Hang from tree!
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December 10th: Christmas Bell
Abbreviations:
Rnd 2: Working in rnds, 2 hdc all around. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: *hdc 3, 2 hdc* (20 sts)
Rnd 4-7: hdc all around (20 sts)
Rnd 8: *2 hdc, hdc 1* (30 sts), 1 sc, 1 sl st
Rnd 9: To make scalloped edging *3 sc, sl st 1* all around and finish off.
When done attach bell to inside clapper and it's ready to hang on the tree!
Materials: 5mm hook, White worsted yarn or whatever other colors you would like to use.
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
hdc - Half Double Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Ch 30, sl st into 10th ch from the end. The ten sts from the end will be the inside ch to for the bell clapper and the loop made with the remaining chs is for the hanging loop.
Rnd 1: hdc 4 in same st where you ended loop, now you’ve met up with the chs going down for the bell and up for the loop, make the next 4 hdc in the same st but on the other side of those chs. In doing this you should have a loop attached on both sides so it hangs straight.
Rnd 2: Working in rnds, 2 hdc all around. (16 sts)
Rnd 3: *hdc 3, 2 hdc* (20 sts)
Rnd 4-7: hdc all around (20 sts)
Rnd 8: *2 hdc, hdc 1* (30 sts), 1 sc, 1 sl st
Rnd 9: To make scalloped edging *3 sc, sl st 1* all around and finish off.
When done attach bell to inside clapper and it's ready to hang on the tree!
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December 11th: Heart Ornament
Materials: 4mm hook, Red worsted yarn.
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
hdc - Half Double Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
tc - Triple Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
[ ] - All in same Stitch
Rnd - Round
* * - Repeat
Row 1: Ch 10, hdc 1 in 2nd st from hook, hdc rest of chs (9 sts), ch 2, turn
Row 2-6: hdc all across (9 sts) Now you should have a total of 6 rows.
Row 7: at the end of row 6 don’t turn, work down the side to your left. Begin with ch 1, tc 1 into st between 3rd & 4th row *[ch 1, 1 tc in same st]* repeat 4 more times ending with a ch 1, sl st into top corner; this makes the 1st rounded edge of the heart. Now we will make the hanging loop before continuing the heart.
Hanging Loop: ch 20, sl st in same st we left off from to form the loop; now we will finish the 2nd rounded edge of the heart.
Row 8: now working down the side to your left, ch 1 tc 1 into 5th st, *[ch 1, 1 tc into same st]* repeat 4 more times ending with a ch 1, finish off.
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December 12th: Pinecone Ornament
Materials: 4mm hook, Brown worsted yarn.
Materials: 4mm hook, any variegated yarn in Christmas colors.
Materials: 4mm hook, Green worsted yarn
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
hdc - Half Double Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
* * - Repeat
Step 1: ch 12, dc in 3rd st from hook, ch 3 and sl st in top of dc st just made; the chains make the Pinecones outer bumps. *dc 1 in same st, ch 3, sl st in top on dc st* repeat 2 more times in same st.
Step 2: In next ch *dc 1, ch 3, sl st in top on dc st* repeat 3 more times in same st.
Step 3: repeat previous step once more (total of 12 dc sts all together)
Step 4: *hdc 1, ch 3, sl st in top of hdc* repeat 3 more times in same st.
Step 5: repeat previous step 2 more times. (total of 12 hdc sts all together)
Step 6: In next ch *sc 1, ch 3, sl st in top on sc st* repeat 3 more times in same st.
Step 7: repeat previous step once more (total of 8 sc sts all together)
Step 8: In last ch st *sl st, ch 3, sl st* repeat 2 more times in same st, finish off and leave long tail
Step 9: using yarn needle stitch through center from bottom to top to secure and make loop at top.
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December 13th: Christmas Tree Garland
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
hdc - Half Double Crochet
* * - Repeat
Step 1: ch 400
Step 2: hdc in 2nd st from hook, hdc 3 more in same ch st
Step 3: *4 hdc in next ch st* repeat in all remaining chs, finish off
Should make about 6 ft of garland.
NOTE: If you want to make the garland longer just chain more in the beginning. Also, if you don't have any Christmas colored variegated yarn you could keep changing the colors as you are doing the hdc sts. Or, if you want to use just one color, you can dress it up withe some bells, bows or any other Christmas items.
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December 14th: Christmas Wreath
Materials: 4mm hook, Green worsted yarn
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
hdc - Half Double Crochet
* * - Repeat
Step 1: Take a pipe cleaner and wrap it around twice to make a double circle about 2" in diameter. Sc 30 all around pipe cleaner, sl st
Step 2: *ch 3, sl st in next st* repeat all around but don't finish off.
Step 3: ch 20, and sl st back in same st to make hanging loop, finish off.
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December 15th: Christmas Ball
Materials: 4mm hook, White & red worsted yarn or any other Christmas colors
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
hdc - Half Double Crochet
* * - Repeat
NOTE: To make popcorn stitch, work 3 hdc in same stitch, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in the top of the 1st hdc then pull dropped loop through the stitch.
Rnd 1: ch 5, sl st to form ring, *ch 1, popcorn* repeat 5 more times (6 popcorn sts)
Rnd 2: change color, *popcorn in popcorn, popcorn in ch* (12 popcorn sts)
Rnd 3: change color, popcorn in all popcorn (12 popcorn sts)
Rnd 4: change color, popcorn in all popcorn (12 popcorn sts)
Rnd 5: change color, popcorn in 1st, *sk 1, popcorn* (6 popcorn sts)
To finish: st around with yarn needle and pull tight, ch 20, and sl st back in same st to finish
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December 16th: Christmas Angel
Row 1: Ch 4 do not count beginning loop on hook. Sc in blo of second chain from hook. Sc in blo of next 2 sts. (3 sc)
Row 2-9: ch 1. turn. sc in next 3 sts. ch1 (3 sc)
At the end of row 9 do not fasten off. Fold brim in half, lengthwise, and slip stitch through the 3 sc on both the starting and ending rows to join. Now fasten off and weave in ends.
Hat:
Row 1: Join red yarn with a sl st to end of a row. Ch 3(does not count as first hdc). Hdc in end of each row around. Join to second chain of first ch 3 with a sl st. (8 hdc)
Row 2: ch2. Skip first st and hdc in remaining sts around. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st (7 hdc)
Row 3: ch 2. Skip first st and hdc in remaining sts around. Join to top of ch2 with sl st (6 hdc)
Row 4: ch 2. Skip first st. hdc in next 4 sts. Skip last st and join to top of ch 2 with a sl st. (4 hdc) fasten off and leave a 9” tail. Weave through sts and pull tight. Using remaining tail, pull up a loop in one of the sts on top of the hat. Ch 12 and join at beginning of chain with a a slip stitch. This loop is for hanging the ornament.
Finishing Touches: Make a tiny pom pom out of white yarn and join to top point of hat.
Hang from tree!
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December 21st: Skates
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December 24th: Christmas Tree
Designed by one of my Vendors: Creative Kitty Crochet
Check out her blog: http://creativekittycrochet.blogspot.com/and Facebook Page: CreativeKittyCrochet
Materials: 4mm hook, White worsted yarn
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
Step 1: Start with magic circle then Ch 1 , 6 sc in the circle
Step 2: sl st in first sc, ch 8, sc in 3rd st from hook to form picot, ch 5, sl st in same st
Step 3: sl st in next st, ch 6, sc in 3rd st from hook to form picot, ch 3, sl st in same st
Step 4: sl st in next sc, ch 8, sc in 3rd st from hook to form picot, ch 5, sl st in same st
Step 5: sl st in next st, ch 6, sc in 3rd st from hook to form picot, ch 3, sl st in same st
Step 6: sl st in next sc, ch 8, sc in 3rd st from hook to form picot, ch 5, sl st in same st
Step 7: sl st in next sc, ch 6, sl st in same st and finish off
You can add a piece of yarn, ribbon, or use an ornament hook to hang your new Angel.
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December 17th: Elf Hat
Designer: My sister Vikkie
Materials: Small amounts worsted weight yarn in green and fluffy white yarn
Size G crochet hook. Finished Size: 3" tall
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sc - Single Stitch
hdc - Half Double Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Rnd - Round
** - Repeat
Hat:
Rnd 1: With green, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, join w sl st in top of ch 3 (4 dc).
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before. (8 dc).
Rnd 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before. (12 dc).
Rnd 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, join as before. (18 dc).
Rnd 5: Ch3, 2 dc in next dc, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, rep from * around, fasten off.
Rnd 6: Join white w sl st in 1st st of Rnd 5, ch 1 and hdc in each st around. Fasten off.
Weave in ends.
Ears:
ch 2, 2 dc in the 1st ch, 1 tr in the same ch, ch3, sl st in two strands near the bottom, then sl st in the 1st ch then bind off.
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December 18th: Santa Hat
Fan Designer: Tara Quarles - www.facebook.com/TaraCreates
Materials: F hook, Red and white worsted weight yarn,
Tapestry needle for weaving ends and sewing pom pom to hat
Hat Brim:
Row 1: Ch 4 do not count beginning loop on hook. Sc in blo of second chain from hook. Sc in blo of next 2 sts. (3 sc)
Row 2-9: ch 1. turn. sc in next 3 sts. ch1 (3 sc)
At the end of row 9 do not fasten off. Fold brim in half, lengthwise, and slip stitch through the 3 sc on both the starting and ending rows to join. Now fasten off and weave in ends.
Hat:
Row 1: Join red yarn with a sl st to end of a row. Ch 3(does not count as first hdc). Hdc in end of each row around. Join to second chain of first ch 3 with a sl st. (8 hdc)
Row 2: ch2. Skip first st and hdc in remaining sts around. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st (7 hdc)
Row 3: ch 2. Skip first st and hdc in remaining sts around. Join to top of ch2 with sl st (6 hdc)
Row 4: ch 2. Skip first st. hdc in next 4 sts. Skip last st and join to top of ch 2 with a sl st. (4 hdc) fasten off and leave a 9” tail. Weave through sts and pull tight. Using remaining tail, pull up a loop in one of the sts on top of the hat. Ch 12 and join at beginning of chain with a a slip stitch. This loop is for hanging the ornament.
Finishing Touches: Make a tiny pom pom out of white yarn and join to top point of hat.
Hang from tree!
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December 19th: Holly Leaves
Materials: 4mm hook, Green worsted yarn
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
hdc - Half Double Crochet
dc - Double Crochet
[ ] - All in same Stitch
Leaf: ch 10, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc 1, dc 1, ch 3 and sl st into 1st ch, dc 1 in same st, hdc 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, ch 3 and sl st into 1st ch, dc 1 in same st, [hdc 1, hdc 1 ch 3 and sl st into 1st ch, hdc 1 in same st, hdc 1], dc 1, ch 3 and sl st into 1st ch, dc 1 in same st, hdc 1, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1, ch 3 and sl st into 1st ch, dc 1 in same st, hdc 1, finish off but leave a long tail for attaching pieces together.
Make 3 leaves and attach together. With some of the remaining tail, make a loop for hanging between 2 of the leaves. For holly you can make mini pompoms or use tiny bells as in the photo.
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December 20th: Apple Ornament
I think this is such a fitting ornament since one of the main things they used to decorate the 1st trees ever with was apples.
Designer: Heidi from Snappy Tots - SnApPy ToTs Facebook Page
Pattern can also be downloaded from - snappy-tots.com/
Materials: cotton yarn in natural, apple color, brown, green
size “h” crochet hook & yarn needle
Stitches used:
Chain (ch)
single crochet (sc)
slip stitch (sl st)
single crochet in back loop (sc bl)
half double crochet (hdc)
double crochet (dc)
Directions:
With natural color cotton yarn, chain 12.
Sl st into first chain to form a loop, chain 14.
Ribs: Sc into third chain from hook. Sc in next 10 ch. Sl st in last chain before loop.
Ch 1, (work in back loops) sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc2 in one st, dc, dc2 in one st, dc, dc, hdc, sc, slip st into chain.
*ch 1, turn, (work in back loops) sc 11, sl st into beginning chain (where it meets hanger loop.
Note: if you don’t sl st into this chain each time the piece will end up back loops) sc, hdc, dc, dc, dc2 in one st, dc, dc2 in one st, dc, dc, hdc, sc, sl st* repeat 12 times (last “rib” is crocheted into beginning rib which will seam the piece together)
change to outside color (apple color)
join new color with a sl st into one end stitch on any rib.
*ch 1, sl st, ch 1, sl st* repeat to end of rib.
Continue previous pattern on each rib.
When finished, cut yarn leaving a long tail. Thread tail into yarn needle. Weave through bottom circle and pull snug. Push needle up through center and out by “stem” loop. Thread through one top stitch and pull
slightly to form tawashi into a ball shape. Tie off and weave in ends.
Leaf:
With green, ch 12.
Dc in fourth ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, hdc, hdc, sc, sl st in last ch, ch 1.
Working in unused loops of beginning ch and working over beginning tail (to secure end), sl st, sc, hdc, hdc,
dc in next 5 sts, ch 2, sl st into base of leaf. Continue to "finish leaf".
For a smaller leaf:
Hook size g or h
With green, ch 8
Dc in fourth ch from hook, dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
Turn, working in unusued loops (cover tail along the way), sl st, sc, hdc, dc, dc, sl st into stem base.
Finish Leaf: Sl st around stem to secure leaf in place, weave in ends.
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December 21st: Skates
Materials: 3mm hook, White & red worsted yarn or any other Christmas colors
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Leave long starting tail, Ch 16 and form ring
Rnd 1: Sc in all chs (16 sts)
Rnd 2: sc all around (16 sts)
Rnd 3: sc in next 4 sts together. That will be the toe end of the skate. Sc the next 4 sts and around to the other side, sc 4 sts and join
Rnd 4-7: working in rounds, sc all around
Sl st 2 to finish.
Using long beginning tail stitch onto a large paperclip (about 2" long) with yarn needle.
Using a piece of yarn about 24" long, stitch lace threading with needle or hook, tie both skates together.
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December 22nd: Granny Square Stocking
Fan Designer: Jeree Phillips
Materials: Yarn: Any worsted weight. I like Red Heart. Use small amounts of red, green and white for a traditional look.
You could use any colors to compliment your Christmas tree.
Hook & Gauge: I like an I hook. Use your favorite. Hook and gauge do not matter on this project.
Directions are written for making the stockings in one single color** or change colors every row for a true granny square look. You be the designer or just use up your short ends and pieces for a true country look. Be creative! The finishing touch is a candy cane tucked in each sock.
Please read through the pattern before you begin. Here is my pattern:
Begin: Ch 4, sl st into first chain to form a ring. You may also start with a magic circle.
Round 1 – Ch 3 (counts as a dc here and throughout), 2 dc in the ring, *ch2, 3 dc, repeat from* 2 times, ch 2
and sl into the top of the ch 3. Fasten off and change color, if desired.
Round 2 – If changing color, attach to any chain 2 space. Ch3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the ch 2 sp,* ch 1, 3 dc,
ch2, 3dc in the next ch 2 sp, repeat from * 2 times. Ch 1, sl st in the top of the ch 3. Fasten off and change
color if desired.
**If continuing with the same color: sl st in the next 3 st, (you should be at a chain 2 space) ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the ch 2 sp,* ch 1, in the next ch2 space, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc, repeat from * 2 times. Ch 1, sl st in the top of the ch 3. Fasten off and change color if desired.
Round 3 – If changing color, attach to any chain 2 corner space. Ch3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the ch 2 corner sp,
ch 1, 3 dc in the next sp, ch 1, in the next corner space, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc , ch 1, 3 dc, 2 tc, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp (This is the toe of your stocking), ch 1, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1, 3 dc in the next sp, ch1, Ch 1, 3 dc, ch2, 3 dc, ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 space, ch1, sl st in the top of the ch 3.
**If continuing with the same color : sl st in the next 3 st, (you should be at a chain 2 corner space) Ch3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in the ch 2 corner sp, ch 1, 3 dc in the next sp, ch 1, in the next corner space, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc , ch 1, 3 dc, 2 tc, 3 dc in the next ch 1 sp (This is the toe of your stocking), ch 1, 3 dc, ch2, 3dc, ch1, 3 dc in the next sp, ch1, Ch 1, 3 dc, ch2, 3 dc, ch1, 3 dc in next ch1 space, ch1, sl st in the top of the ch 3, and in the next 3 ch.
Finishing: Fold your stocking in half, your last stitch should be at the top of the stocking. Chain 6 (this will be your hanger), with your stocking still folded in half, sc down the side of the stocking catching stitches on both sides. Continue all the way through the toe. Fasten off and hide your ends. Tuck a candy cane in the
sock.
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December 23rd: Fancy Ornament
Materials: 3mm hook, any color worsted yarn
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Ch 3 and form ring, working in rounds
Rnd 1: 8 sc in ring
Rnd 2: 2 sc all around (16 sts)
Rnd 3-4: sc all around (16 sts)
Rnd 5: *sc 2, sc 2tog* (12 sts) before continuing use beginning tail and make hanging loop.
Rnd 6: 2tog all around (6 sts)
Rnd 7: 2 sc all around (12 sts)
Rnd 8-12: 2 sc all around (24 sts)
Rnd 13: *sc 2, sc 2tog* (18 sts)
Rnd 14: *sc 2, sc 2tog* (14 sts)
Rnd 15: 2tog all around (7 sts)
Rnd 16: 2 sc all around (14 sts)
Rnd 17: *sc 2, 2 sc* (18 sts)
Rnd 18-20: sc all around
Rnd 21: *2 sc, sc 7* (16 sts)
Rnd 22: *2 sc, sc 6* (14 sts)
Rnd 23: *2 sc, sc 5* (12 sts)
Rnd 24: *2 sc, sc 4* (10 sts)
Rnd 25: *2 sc, sc 3* (8 sts)
Rnd 26: *2 sc, sc 2* (6 sts)
Rnd 27: 2 sc all around (3 sts)
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December 24th: Christmas Tree
Materials: 3mm hook, any color worsted yarn
Abbreviations:
ch - Chain
sl st - Slip Stitch
st - Stitch
sts - Stitches
sc - Single Crochet
( ) - Total Stitches
Ch 3 and form ring
Rnd 1: 5 sc in ring
Rnd 2-3: sc all around (5 sts)
Rnd 4: change to green, 2 sc all around (10 sts)
Rnd 5: 2 sc all around (20 sts)
Rnd 6: working in rounds, *sc 1, 2 sc* (30 sts)
Rnd 7: fldc all around (30 sts)
Rnd 8: *sc 5, 2tog sc* (26 sts)
Rnd 9: *sc 4, 2tog sc* (22 sts)
Rnd 10: *sc 3, 2tog sc* (18 sts)
Rnd 11: *sc 2, 2tog sc* (15 sts)
Rnd 12: sc all around (15 sts)
Rnd 13: *sc 2, 2tog sc* (12 sts)
Rnd 14: sc all around (12 sts)
Rnd 15: *sc 2, 2tog sc* (10 sts)
Rnd 16: *sc 2, 2tog sc* (8 sts)
Rnd 17: 2tog sc all around (4 sts)
Rnd 18: 2tog (2 sts) and finish off but leave long tail to make loop with.
Decorate with beads of choice and top with a star.
