My Vacation Projects!

I have been on vacation the last week or so just relaxing and an being with family! Since I was relaxing I decided to take a break from pattern making to make a few items from other people's patterns.

My first project was a crochet shirt from a book I bought a few weeks back.

You can find the listing on Amazon-Crochet that Fits

I did the edging on the arms and  bottom of the shirt different then the book...as it called for a Picot stitch but, mine came out too spaced apart. So I did this instead:

1 Sc, 2 Hdc, 2 Dc, 2 Tc, 2 Dc, 2Hdc, 1 Sc in the 5 ch space.

Abbreviations:

Sc-Single crochet

Hdc-Half Double Crochet

Dc –Double crochet

Tc-Tipple crochet

I think it came out pretty good for my first try at making clothing.


My second project was this cute little penguin amigurumi from another pattern book.

You can also find this listing on Amazon-Super Cute but, I found it in the store at a much cheaper price.

I used different yarn then the pattern called for since I didn't want to get up from my comfy chair to make a yarn store trip. I used:

Vanna's Choice Duckie for the beak instead of the yellow crochet thread 

Sugar n' cream  cotton White for the head and belly areas

Pound of Love Pastel blue-this was split really bad 

Red heart black for the feet.

I also used buttons for the eyes.

My third Project is still a work in progress and I am hopping to be done today. I still wanted to share with all of my readers. I know i have been focusing on crochet projects but, this one is actually my first fabric project here on the site so here it is:

A cute Owl pillow set:

I saw this photo the other day and really thought it was cute. I decided I wanted to make one. I free handed the cut out of the owl form and I have pinned it up to get ready for sewing. Hope to have my process on how I put it together soon.

Happy projects!

© Hooking Rainbow 03/31/2013. All rights reserved.

Featured on Jessie at Home!

I have been on vacation the last week or so there hasn't been many posts for new patterns lately. I will be picking back up later this week but, I do have a  few projects to share this weekend that I completed. As well as this cool news, I have been featured on Jessie at home as her guest blogger.

A few weeks ago a awesome lady named Jessie asked if I would be a guest blogger on her site...of course I said yes.

Here is her site: Jessie at Home

Here is the link to the post: Hooking Rainbows

I thought I would share this awesome news with all of my readers out there.

Happy hooking!

© Hooking Rainbow 03/30/2013. All rights reserved.

Raincorn Purse

Ever since I saw an episode of Adventure Time and my brother raving about how awesome the show is I've wanted to make Raincorn in one of my creations. Since I have been making a lot of purses lately I decided that is what I was going to do. Raincorn is a cute little unicorn looking cartoon character, kind of looks like a scarf. Which is also another idea I am thinking about making but, maybe a hooded scarf. Anyways enjoy the pattern...lots of colors in the rainbow with this one. 

Skill Level –Advanced

What you will need:

Hook K 6.5 mm

Worsted weight yarn

Needle to weave in ends

Scissors
Poly Fill Stuffing

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain

Sp-Space

Sk-Skip

Sk Sp-Skip Space

St-Stitch/stitches                                                                  

Sl St-Slip Stitch

Sc-Single crochet

Hdc-Half Double Crochet

Dc –Double crochet

BLO-Back loops only

FLO-Front loops only

What I used for colors:

Color A-Red

Color B-Yellow

Color C-Green

Color D-Blue

Color E-Purple

Color F-Pink
Color G-Light Pink

Color H-White

Color I-Black

Note: to change colors take hook out of loop, insert it into the next Sp to work and put the loop back on the hook. Pull Color A or B through one loop yarn over and pull through remaining loops on hook.

Raincorn Purse (Make 1)-

Foundation:

With Color A Ch 41. Sc in the second Ch from hook BLO. 39 Sc in BLO, on other side of Ch row 40 Sc in FLO, join with Sl St. Add marker pin.

Round 1:

Sc around start and end at marker pin. Sk joined st Sp.

Round 2:

2 Sc in the next st, 38 Sc to other side of stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next two st,  37 Sc to the stitch marker, 2 Sc in the last st.

Round 3:

2 Sc in the next 2 st,  37 Sc to other side of stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next four st, 37 Sc to the stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next 2 st.

Round 4-10:

*Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 6 times.

Fasten off color A.

Round 11-19:

With Color B Sc around.

Fasten off color B.

Round 20-28:

With Color C Sc around.

Fasten off color C.

Round 29-37:

With Color D Sc around.

Fasten off color D.

Round 38-46:

With Color E Sc around.

Fasten off color E.

Round 47-61:

With Color F Sc around.

Fasten off color F.

Weave in all ends.

Purse handles (Make 2)-

Foundation:

With Color B, ch 6, 1 Sc in the second ch from the hook (BLO), Sc BLO in the next 4 st, 1 Sc in the other side of the ch (FLO), Sc FLO in the the next 4 st, Sl St to join. add stitch marker inside work (the inside will be the outside).

Round 1:

Sc around (start and end at stitch marker).

Round 2:

1 Sc in the next 4 st, 2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next 5 st, 2 Sc in the next st (start and end at stitch marker).

Round 3 and on:

Turn work inside out, Sc around till length reaches 28 inches.

Attach to purse.

Head (Make 1):

Foundation:
With Color G Ch 2, 6 Sc into the second Ch from the hook, Sl St to join. pull cut string tight. attach st marker.

Round 1:

2 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk Sl St Sp from previous round.

Round 2:

2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next St, repeat to St marker.

Round 3:

2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 2 St, repeat to St marker.

Round 4:

2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 3 St, repeat to St marker.

Round 5-21:

1 Sc in the next St, repeat to St marker.

Fill with Polly fill stuffing, Sl St to close head ends together and fasten off. Attach to purse and weave in yarn ends.

Eye (make 1)-

Round 1:
With Color H Ch 2, 6 Sc in the second Ch from the hook, join with Sl St. Add St marker.

Round 2:

2 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk Sl St Sp from previous round. Fasten off Color H.

Round 3:
With Color I 3 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next St, Repeat two times, Sl St in the next 7 St, Join with Sl St.

Fasten off color I, attach to head and weave in all ends.

Horn (Make 1)-

Round 1:
With Color H Ch 2, 6 Sc in the second Ch from the hook, join with Sl St-Pull tight. Add St marker.

Round 2:

1 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk Sl St Sp from previous round.

Round 3-4:

2 Sc in the next St,1 Sc in the next St, Repeat till St marker

Round 5-6:

1 Sc in the next St, Repeat till St marker. Fasten off, add poly fill stuffing and attach to head.

Arms (Make 2)-

Round 1:
With Color C Ch 2, 6 Sc in the second Ch from the hook, join with Sl St-Pull tight. Add St marker.

Round 2:

1 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk Sl St Sp from previous round.

Round 3:

1 Sc in the next St, 2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 3 St, 2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next St.

Round 4-10:

Sc around till St marker. Fasten off Color C at the end of round 10.

Round 11-18:

With Color F, Sc around till St marker. Fasten off Color F at end of round 18.

Round 19-25:

With Color A, Sc around till St marker. Fasten off Color A at end of round 25.

Add poly fill stuffing and attach to purse.


Legs (Make 2)-

Round 1:
With Color C Ch 2, 6 Sc in the second Ch from the hook, join with Sl St-Pull tight. Add St marker.

Round 2:

1 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk Sl St Sp from previous round.

Round 3:

1 Sc in the next St, 2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 3 St, 2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next St.

Round 4-7:

Sc around till St marker. Fasten off Color C at the end of round 7.

Round 8-13:

With Color F, Sc around till St marker. Fasten off Color F at end of round 13.

Round 14-19:

With Color A, Sc around till St marker. Fasten off Color A at end of round 19.

Add poly fill stuffing and attach to purse.

Hair (Head)-Cut 24 pieces about 30 inch long fold and hook into head. Cut to style.

Hair (Tail)-Cut 1 Long string 210 inch long fold into fours. Cut another string 30 inches long tie in the middle of the first string folded in fours a few times. Attach to bottom of the purse and cut to desired length and style.

Happy hooking.

© Hooking Rainbow 03/18/2013. All rights reserved.

Happy St. Pat's Day

Here is a simple four leaf clover pattern for this fun holiday. What will you make with it? A few things that come to my mind are: a clover scarf, clover earrings, a clover broach, a clover barrette and a clover applique. Have fun exploring...maybe you will find that pot of gold over the rainbow!


Skill Level –Easy

What you will need:

Hook Size J 6 mm
worsted weight yarn
Needle to weave in ends
Scissors

Abbreviations:
Ch-Chain
St-Stitch/stitches                                                              
Sl St-Slip Stitch
Sc-Single crochet
Hdc-Half double crochet

Four Leaf clover-


Foundation:
Ch 7, 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook, 1 Sc in the next 4 St, 14 Sc in the next St, join to other side of Ch, turn.

Round 1:
1 Sc in the Second Ch from the hook, 3 HDC in the next St, Sl St in the next 2 St, 3 HDC in the next St, Sl St in the next 2 St,  3 HDC in the next St, Sl St in the next 2 St, 1 Sc in the next St, 3 HDC in the next St, 1 Sc in the next , Sl St in the next St. Fasten off, pull middle String tight and weave in ends.

Happy pot of gold finding!

© Hooking Rainbow 03/17/2013. All rights reserved.

His & Her Hand Towels-Wedding Gifts Part 2

Here is the second part of the wedding hand towel gift post. I had issues with doing the mustache for my vision. I first tried a few patterns but, none of them were really quite right. The one I settled on was very large and wide in some areas...I then realized that I might have wanted a thinner version so, I worked up pattern for that as well. Enjoy!

Skill Level –Easy

What you will need:

Hook Size H 5 mm
Cotton worsted weight yarn
Needle to weave in ends
Scissors

Abbreviations:
Ch-Chain
Sp-Space
Sk-Skip
Sk Sp-Skip Space
St-Stitch/stitches                                                                
Sl St-Slip Stitch
Sc-Single crochet
Hdc-Half double crochet
Dc-Double crochet
Tc-Triple crochet

Towel-(Color B-I used light blue)

Foundation:

Ch 3. Insert hook into the second Ch from the hook (both loops), Yarn over pull through both loop Ch, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Insert hook last Ch (both loops) and yarn over and pull through the st, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Ch 1, * Insert hook into first St from hook and yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Insert hook into next St and yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Ch 1, Turn and repeat from * until desired Length (I did 30 inches) Sl St to join.

Row 1-20:

Ch 1, Insert hook into first Sp (going to the left across foundation), yarn over and pull through the st, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, * Insert hook into next Sp, yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, repeat from * to end of work.

Mustache-

I used this pattern on my original project but, I found it was very big and wide. For my smaller thinner version see below: 

Color A-I used White)-Make 2

Ch 12, 1 Sc in the second Ch from hook, 1 Hdc in the next St, 3 Dc in the next st, 1 Tc in the next St, 3 Dc in the next St, 1 Hdc in the next St,  Sl St to the next 2 St, 1 sc in the next st, 4 sc in the next St, 3 Sl St in the next 3 Sp below.

Attach together and add to towel.

Find part 1 here

Happy hooking!

© Hooking Rainbow 03/10/2013. All rights reserved.

Thought I would Share

I finally got sometime to do a small photo shoot with a two of my friends in my basic ear flap hat...I wanted to share the pictures with all of you!

Here is the pattern:

Hooking Rainbows Basic Ear Flap Hat

Enjoy the pictures, Ready 1,2,3!

Happy Day!

© Hooking Rainbow 03/07/2013. All rights reserved.

Nerdy Owl Purse

I finally was able to put this into pattern format...Hope you have a hoot of a time making this Owl purse as I did. I know my son had a ton of fun posing for the pictures!

Skill Level –advanced

What you will need:

Hook K 6.5 mm

Worsted weight yarn

Sewing machine

Thread

Rotary cutter

Needle to weave in ends

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain

Sp-Space

Sk-Skip

Sk Sp-Skip Space

St-Stitch/stitches                                                                 

Sl St-Slip Stitch

Sc-Single crochet

BLO-Back loops only

FLO-Front loops only

Sc2tog-Single Crochet 2 together

Nerdy Owl Purse

Foundation:

With Color A Ch 41. Sc in the second Ch from hook BLO. 39 Sc in BLO, on other side of Ch row 40 Sc in FLO, join with Sl St. Add marker pin.

Round 1:

Sc around start and end at marker pin. Sk joined st Sp.

Round 2:

2 Sc in the next st, 38 Sc to other side of stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next two st,  37 Sc to the stitch marker, 2 Sc in the last st

Round 3:

2 Sc in the next 2 st,  37 Sc to other side of stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next four st, 37 Sc to the stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next 2 st.

Round 4-10:

*Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 6 times.

Round 11-42:

With Color B *Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 3  times.

With Color A *Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 3  times.

Repeat every other color 8 times.

Round 43-60:

With Color B *Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 17  times. Sl St at end.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Note: to change colors take hook out of loop, insert it into the next Sp to work and put the loop back on the hook. Pull Color A or B through one loop yarn over and pull through remaining loops on hook.

Purse handles (make 2)-

Foundation:

With Color C, ch 6, 1 Sc in the second ch from the hook (BLO), Sc BLO in the next 4 st, 1 Sc in the other side of the ch (FLO), Sc FLO in the the next 4 st, Sl St to join. add stitch marker inside work (the inside will be the outside).

Round 1:

Sc around (start and end at stitch marker).

Round 2:

1 Sc in the next 4 st, 2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next 5 st, 2 Sc in the next st (start and end at stitch marker).

Round 3 and on:

Turn work inside out, Sc around till length reaches 28 inches.

Attach to purse.

Owl eyes (make two)-

Foundation:

Color C, Ch 2, 6 Sc in the second Ch from the hook, Sl St to join add St marker.

Row 1:

2 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk joined Sl St

Row 2:

Color D, 2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 3:

2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 2 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 4:

2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next 3 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 5:

2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 4 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 6:

Color C, 1 Sc in the next St repeat to stitch marker.

Fasten off, attach to Bag (weave in ends).

Note: I used a big picture of glasses to use a a template to cut out the fabric in glasses shape...I used Google image search to find the one i liked. I sewed the glasses right onto the owl eyes with a sewing machine but, you can hand stitch too.

Owl Nose:

Foundation:

Color B, Ch 8, Sc into the second Ch from the hook, 1 Sc in the next 6 St, ch 1 and turn.

Row 1:

Sc2tog, sc in the next 3 st, Sc2tog, Ch 1 and turn.

Row 2:

Sc2tog, Sc in the next st, Sc2tog, Ch 1 and turn.

Row 3:

Sc2tog, Sc in the next st, Ch 1 and turn.

Row 4:

Sc2tog.

Fasten off and attach to glasses.

Owl belly ruffles:

I had no real pattern for this part except to do a crocodile stitch in the shape of a pyramid (I did two rows of Color A & Color B, and alternated with Color C in between them). I watched a you-tube tutorial on how to do the stitch. I can't remember the exact one I watched but, here is a link to one I found when I did a Google search (By Crochet Geek):

How to Crochet Crocodile Stitch

Owl wings:

Cut 2 pieces of fleece for owl wings (width 7 inch & length 8 inches)

Note: I used rotary cutter on the fabric to add holes so, I could attach the wings to the crochet bag. I crochet  into the fabric and bag with a Sl St. 

Happy Crafting.

© Hooking Rainbow 03/06/2013. All rights reserved.

Frog Prince Purse

I have been thinking about how to get more spring in my projects! I was thinking about frogs the other day and this cute purse idea popped into my head. Hope you enjoy making this project...Kiss your work and make a prince! A Frog Prince purse that is:)

Frog Prince Purse

Skill Level –advanced

What you will need:

Hook K 6.5mm

Worsted weight yarn

Large googly eyes

Needle to weave in ends

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain

Sp-Space

Sk-Skip

Sk Sp-Skip Space

St-Stitch/stitches                                                                  

Sl St-Slip Stitch

Sc-Single crochet

Hdc-Half Double Crochet

Dc –Double crochet

BLO-Back loops only

FLO-Front loops only

What I used for colors:

Color A-Spring green

Color B-Hunter green

Color C-Grass Green

Color D-Teal blue

Color E-Dark blue

Color F-Yellow
Color G-Black

Frog Purse-

Foundation:
With Color A Ch 41. Sc in the second Ch from hook BLO. 39 Sc in BLO, on other side of Ch row 40 Sc in FLO, join with Sl St. Add marker pin.

Round 1:
Sc around start and end at marker pin. Sk joined st Sp.

Round 2:
2 Sc in the next st, 38 Sc to other side of stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next two st,  37 Sc to the stitch marker, 2 Sc in the last st

Round 3:
2 Sc in the next 2 st,  37 Sc to other side of stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next four st, 37 Sc to the stitch marker, 2 Sc in the next 2 st.

Round 4-8:
*Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 4 times.

Round 9-40:
With Color B *Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 31  times.

Round 40-60:
With Color A *Sc around start and end at marker pin, repeat from * 19  times. Sl St at end.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Note: to change colors take hook out of loop, insert it into the next Sp to work and put the loop back on the hook. Pull Color A or B through one loop yarn over and pull through remaining loops on hook.

Purse handles (make 2)-

Foundation:
With Color E, ch 6, 1 Sc in the second ch from the hook (BLO), Sc BLO in the next 4 st, 1 Sc in the other side of the ch (FLO), Sc FLO in the the next 4 st, Sl St to join. add stitch marker inside work (the inside will be the outside).

Round 1:
Sc around (start and end at stitch marker).

Round 2:
1 Sc in the next 4 st, 2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next 5 st, 2 Sc in the next st (start and end at stitch marker).

Round 3 and on:
Turn work inside out, Sc around till length reaches 28 inches.

Attach to purse.

Frog head-

Foundation:
Color C, ch 2, 6 Sc into the second ch from the hook. join with Sl St.mark with a stitch marker.

Round 1:
2 Sc in the next st, repeat 6 times (12) Sk Sl St Sp from previous round.

Round 2:
2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next st, repeat to stitch marker.

Round 3:
2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next two st, repeat to stitch marker.

Round 4:
2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next three st, repeat to stitch marker.

Round 5:
2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next four st, repeat to stitch marker.

Round 6:
6 Sc in the next St, Sl St in the next St, 1 Sc in the next three St, Sl St in the next St, 5 dc in the next St, Sl St in the next 3 St, 5 dc in the next St, Sl St in the next St, 1 Sc in the next four St, Sl St in the next St, 6 Sc in the next St, Sl St in the next St, 1 Sc in the next eighteen St, Sl St in the next St.

fasten off and weave in ends.

Frog eyes (make two)-

Foundation:
Color C, ch 2, 6 Sc into the second ch from the hook, Sl St to join, mark with stitch marker.

Round 1:
2 Sc in the next Sp, repeat 5 times. Sk Sl St Sp.

Round 2:
1 Sc in the next Sp, repeat 11 times

Round 3:
Pull through starting yarn end to outside where st marker is and Insert googly eye piece on the other side, Sk first St, Sc in the next Sp, Sk next St, Sc in the next, Sk next St, Sc in the next, Sk next st, Sc in the next, Sk next st, Sc in the next st, Sl St in the next.

Fasten off, weave in ends and attach to frog head


Frog mouth (make two)-

Color D, ch 2, 6 Sc in the second ch from the hook, join with Sl St.

Fasten off.

Insert Color G in needle to make mouth stitches on frog head...attach the two color D Frog mouth works to ends (one on each end).

Frog legs (make two)-

Foundation:
Color C ch 8, Sc in to the second ch from the hook, 1 Sc in the next 6 St, ch 1, turn, 1 Sc in the next 7 St, 1 Sc in the next 7 St on the opposite side of the Sc row, ch 1, turn.

Row 1:
1 Sc in the next 6 St, 3 dc in the next 2 St, Sc in the 6 St.

Fasten off and attach to purse (weave in ends).

Frog Feet (Make two)-
Foundation:
Color C, ch 6, 1 Sc in the second ch from the hook,  1 Sc in the next 4 St, ch 1 turn

Row 1-4:
1 Sc in the next 5 st, ch 1 turn

Row 5:
Sl St in the next St, 3 Hdc in the same St, Sl St in the same St, Sk next st, 3 Hdc in the next st, Sl St in the same St, Sk next St, 3 Hdc in the next St, Sl St in the same St.

Fasten off and attach to purse (weave in ends).


Frog hands (Make 2)-

Foundation:
Color C, Ch 6, 1 Sc in the second Ch from the hook,  1 Sc in the next 4 St, Ch 1 turn

Row 1-2:
1 Sc in the next 5 st, Ch 1 turn

Row 3:
Sl St in the next St, 3 Hdc in the same St, Sl St in the same St, Sk next St, 3 Hdc in the next St, Sl St in the same St, Sk next St, 3 Hdc in the next st, Sl St in the same St.

Fasten off and attach to purse (weave in ends).


Frog Belly-

Foundation:
Color A, Ch 2, 6 Sc in the second ch from the hook, Sl St to join add St marker.

Row 1:
2 Sc in the next 6 St, Sk joined Sl St

Row 2:
2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 3:
2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 2 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 4:
2 Sc in the next st, 1 Sc in the next 3 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 5:
2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 4 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 6:
2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 5 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 7:
2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 6 St repeat to stitch marker. Fasten of color A.

Row 8:

Color C, 2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 7 St repeat to stitch marker.

Row 9:

2 Sc in the next St, 1 Sc in the next 8 st repeat to stitch marker, Sl St.

Fasten off color C and attach to purse (weave in ends).


Frog bow-

Foundation:
Color E, Ch 11, Sc in the second Ch from the hook, 1 Sc in the next nine St.

Row 1:
1 Sc in the other side of the Ch row, 1 Sc in the eight St, Sl St to join.

Row 2:

1 Sc in the next ten St. Sl St to join.

Fasten off, weave in ends. Take a pieces of yarn and tie it in the middle to make a bow shape.


Frog crown-

Foundation:
Color F, Ch 10, Sc in the second Ch from the hook, 1 Sc in the next eight St.

Row 1-6:
ch 1, turn, 1 Sc in the next nine St.

Row 7:
Ch 2, 1 Hdc , Ch 2, 2 Hdc in the same St, Sl St, *2 Hdc in the same St, Ch 2, 2 Hdc in the same St, Sl St, Repeat 1 time from *.

Fasten off, attach to frog head/bag and weave in ends.


Happy hooking.

© Hooking Rainbow 03/06/2013. All rights reserved.

His & Her Hand towels-Wedding Gifts Part 1

One of my friends is getting married this month. Instead of buying her a gift I decided to make her a whole made gift. A bunch of ideas ran through my mind but, I thought a gift for the home would be more memorable. I decided on his and her hand towels to decorate their bathroom.

This will be a two part post, first one being the her pattern hand towel and the second the his pattern hand towel. Enjoy!

Skill Level –Easy

What you will need:

Hook Size H 5 mm

Cotton worsted weight yarn

Needle to weave in ends

Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chain

Sp-Space

Sk-Skip

Sk Sp-Skip Space

St-Stitch/stitches                                                                  

Sl St-Slip Stitch

Hers Hand Towel

Towel-(Color A-I used white)

Foundation:
Ch 3. Insert hook into the second Ch from the hook (both loops), Yarn over pull through both loop Ch, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Insert hook last Ch (both loops) and yarn over and pull through the st, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Ch 1, * Insert hook into first St from hook and yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Insert hook into next St and yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops. Ch 1, Turn and repeat from * until desired Length (I did 30 inches) Sl St to join.

Row 1-20:
Ch 1, Insert hook into first Sp (going to the left across foundation), yarn over and pull through the st, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, * Insert hook into next Sp, yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, repeat from * to end of work.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Bow-(Color B-I used blue)

Row 1:

Ch 25,  Insert hook into the second Ch from the hook (both loops), yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops,* Insert hook into next Sp, yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, repeat from * to end of work.

Row 2:

Ch 1 and turn, *Insert hook into next Sp, yarn over and pull through the St, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, repeat 6 times from *. Ch 13, Sk 13 Sp, Insert hook into next Sp, yarn over and pull through the st, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops.

Row 3-12:
Repeat row 2

Row 13:
Ch 1 and turn, *Insert hook into next Sp, yarn over and pull through the st, yarn over pull through one loop, yarn over pull through two loops, repeat from * till end

Fasten off, weave in ends.

Attach bow to towel, I used some extra color A yarn to form the bow.

Find part 2 here

Happy hooking!


© Hooking Rainbow 03/03/2013. All rights reserved.

Going Green with Crochet Body Puffs

I have been looking for a way to start being more green. I decided to start with something simple, body puffs. Normally I would buy a body puff every one to two months as they get gross. A crochet body puff you can wash them and dry them. They instantly become brand new. You can wash them with your regular laundry once or twice a week depending on when you do your laundry (Tip: You can stick them in with your towel loads).

I did a search for patterns the other day, I found three different sizes (Medium, large and X-large). I decided to work all three up and test them out.

Pattern for Medium & Large is found here:
Medium & Large Body Puff

Pattern for X-Large is found here:

 X-Large Body Puff

Medium-Shower tested and approved

The medium & large sizes worked up in little over a hour. They used from a half a ball to one ball of 2.5 ounce of Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn. I found the pattern to be easy to understand. The only thing I found that when you do the first round of the pattern, making a ring that you need to work around the hanging chain instead of just in the 3 chain ring you make. If you don't the chain is off to the side instead of in the middle of your work. However, I don't think this will matter once the puff is completed as this becomes hidden...I am a perfectionist though:) I love how both sizes came out.

I tested the medium size in the shower...I found that when you first use it that it needs to be soaked in water before it takes an body wash/soap. Once the puff is soaked it does make suds, if it is too dry the body wash/soap is absorbed. I did notice that hanging chain becomes stretched due to the weight of the water in the puff when you hang it up. I would probably double the chain next time I make one so, it is less likely to snap from use. The shape of the puff does hold up to the normal scrubbing use.

Large-I used three different color cotton yarns to give it a multicolored look.

The X-large size worked up in about three hours. The Puff used two balls of 2.5 ounces of Sugar'n Cream cotton yarn. I loved that there was a larger sizer available as I love the big puffs. I had the same size in the store bought body puff in my shower. I loved how it looked when it was finished too.

I did find that in the shower the shape didn't hold up after it was wet which was a bummer. I think it was possibly my stitching as I tend to over exaggerate my tension. I used to be very tight with my tension so, to compensate I would pull out the loop more when crocheting (It has become a habit). I also had to set the puff on the ledge of my shower instead of hanging it up as it was too heavy with water to hang it up with the chain.

X-large- I did one half of the last row a different color to give it the two tone look.

Over all these patterns are Hooking Rainbows approved.

I do want to shout out to Jessie at Home & Add Some Stitches for providing the patterns for free on their blogs!

Happy going green everyone!

© Hooking Rainbow 03/01/2013. All rights reserved.