Spring Flowers Cuff

I bought some gorgeous hand blown glass beads from a local artist this past December. They make beautiful lampwork beads and amazing glass masterpieces. (see store here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/NomadCraftsEtc ) I hadn't found a use for them yet, so I decided to try something new. Here's what I came up with. Hope you enjoy and make some too. :)

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Spring Flowers Cuff

   COPYRIGHT Jennifer Kaye 2012

Materials Needed: G hook Worsted Cotton Yarn button for closure large bead(s) (optional) tapestry needle Abbreviations: Ch-Chain Sc-Single Crochet Dc-Double Crochet Ss-Slip Stitch sk- skip Instructions: Loosely chain 32. (check to see if it goes around your wrist...if too small, add 6 more chains and check.  If too large, subtract 6 chs and check) Row 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk next 2 ch, (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next ch;  repeat from * across, turn. NOTE: If you are adding a single bead, you do so on your 3rd sc on this row.  If you are adding more beads, do so on every sc this row.  Row 2  Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), dc in first sc, sk next dc, sc in next dc,  *(dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, sk next dc, sc in next dc;  repeat from * across, ending with a (dc, ch1, dc) in last sc, turn   Row 3 Ch1, sc in first dc, *(dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) in next sc, sk next dc, sc in next dc;  repeat from * across, ending with a sc in 3rd ch of turning ch.  Do not turn. SS down same side until you reach the center of cuff, (I think I only ss like 2-3 times) then,depending on the size of your button,  ch 3-5, then slip stitch across the rest of the width of your cuff (2-3 more sl st)  Finish off and weave in ends. On the opposite side as the ch loop, sew on closure button of your choice, finish off. Enjoy. You have my permission to make and sell items from this pattern. A link back would be appreciated.  Under no circumstances are you allowed to sell this pattern as your own.  Please don't copy and distribute, but link back to this site.

Quick 'N Easy Lucky Clover Free Crochet Pattern

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Happy Friday!!
I have a fun pattern for you. I need a couple lucky four leaf clovers for a pair of slippers I'll be making this weekend and decided that I didn't feel like looking for one all over...so I wrote a pattern up while watching Bambi....and wouldn't you know it, there's even a scene when Thumper is being scolded for not eating the clovers and only eating the flowers!

It's cute, huh?? Depending on how tightly you weave the center, it will kind of pucker...I kind of love it that way.

Quick 'N Easy Lucky Clover

Supplies Needed G hook worsted weight yarn yarn hook Skill Level Easy Abbreviations ch  chain sc  single crochet dc double crochet sl st  slip stitch cluster: sc,3dc,sc 3dc in same stitch Directions Ch 5 join to form ring ch 1 sc 12 into the ring sl st in 1st sc. ch1 sc in same stitch as join, 3dc,sc, 3dc in that same beginning stitch  (this is all in the same stitch that joined the last round)  sc in next, sl st in next, cluster in next st, sc in next, sl st. in next,  cluster in next, sc in next, sl st in next, cluster in next, sc in next, sl st in last stitch. Ch 6, sl st back down the chain, join w/slip stitch in the last st.  Finish off and weave in ends Copyright Jennifer Kaye 2012 you may make and sell products from this pattern,  just don't pass off the pattern as your own.  A link back would be appreciated for online selling of finished products.

Free Crochet Pattern Football Embellishment

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Materials Needed:

G hook

worsted weight yarn in brown

worsted weight yarn in contrast color 

yarn needle

Abbreviations:

SS Slip Stitch

SC Single Crochet

SC2tog Single Crochet two stitches together (decrease)

Ch chain

To Begin:

Ch 2 

SC in 2nd ch from the hook. Ch1 Turn

2 sc in first sc, sc  ch1 turn (3 stitches)

2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc; ch 1 turn

2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc; ch 1 turn

2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc; ch1 turn

2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc; ch1 turn

sc in each sc across ch1 turn (7stitches)

2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5, 2 sc in last; ch1 turn (9)

sc in each stitch across; ch1 turn (9)

sc in each stitch across; ch1 turn (9)

sc2tog, sc in next 5, sc2tog; ch1 turn

sc in each stitch across; ch1 turn (7)

sc2tog, sc in next 5; ch1 turn

sc2tog, sc in next 4; ch1 turn

sc2tog, sc in next 3; ch1 turn

sc2tog, sc in next 2; ch1 turn

sc2tog, sc; ch1 turn

sc2tog

DO NOT CH1 or TURN

SC in each stitch around entire football joining with a slip stitch

With needle and contrasting color, embroider the stitching and then the end circle parts (i am so not a sports girl. LOL) and i'm obviously not the most awesomest embroiderer...I would love love love to see your finished footballs, so shoot me a link to yours, and I am going to have this project on Ravelry...so upload your projects there!!

Copyright 2012 Jennifer Kaye

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Smalls Scarves For Tots

Hello!! I have another pattern for you. Uber super duper easy, again, the way I like them. My two toddlers asked me for scarves the other day, so I did. I made them and they love them...and so do I.

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You need a super bulky.  I chose Lionbrand Hometown http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/hometownUSA.html which I picked up at the Evil Empire I mean..Walmart.
You will also need a P crochet hook. My daughter is two and my son is four. Hers is shorter(I want to say like 3 ft), and there were leftovers, so I made hers with fringe. My son is 4 and tall, so I made his longer(Like 4 ft).

Super Bulky Yarn (lionbrand hometown)
P crochet hook
tapestry needle for weaving in ends

terms (American)
ch- chain
hdc- half double crochet
BLO -back loop only

Directions for smaller (larger)

Chain 62 (82)
hdc in the 3rd ch from hook and continue with hdc across. 60 (80)

*CH 2 turn (does not count as hdc)
hdc in the BLO of the first stitch and in the BLO of each stitch across.

Repeat * 3 more times. fasten off and weave in ends.

for the fringe, I cut 16 strands about 10" each and fastened them onto the scarf, from the wrong side like this:

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As with all my patterns, I don't care if you make stuff and sell it. Under no circumstances are you to sell this pattern. A link back would be appreciated.

Super Easy, Super Simple Griddle Stitch Dishcloth

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Hey Guys!

I've got a little something for you. I'm sure I'm not the inventor of this cloth, but I've got my little recipe for you.

G hook

Worsted cotton (I use my favorite, Peaches & Creme)

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

ch = chain

Ch 25

SC in Ch next to hook, dc in next, *(sc in next, dc in next) Repeat * to end of row.  You should end on a dc.

ch 1 turn

Rows 2-24* (or until square)    *(sc in next, dc in next) repeat * across. ch 1 turn

* MORE LIKE 16 or 17 rows made the square for me. :)

sc border all around entire square, with 3 scs in each corner.

finish off, weave in ends!

As always, you may sell items made from my patterns, but you may not under any circumstances sell my patterns or take credit for them as your own.

Copyright Jennifer Kaye 2011

Ten Minute Hot Drink Sleeve

Hello folks...and my yarnies especially.

Not that I really have time to be fiddling around with yarn and hook...except to delve into my pile of slipper orders....but, I can afford ten minutes, and so can you!

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Items Needed:
K hook
Worsted weight yarn  (I used Peaches & Creme for the cotton one and I Love This Yarn  for the acrylic)
tapestry needle to weave in ends

abbreviations:
ch- chain
sc- single crochet
hdc- half double crochet

You will be using two strands at the same time for this project.

Chain 25 join with a slip stitch to first chain
(Row 1) Ch 1(does not count as first sc) sc in next ch and in each ch around. Join in first sc (24 stitches)
(Row 2) Ch 2(does not count as first hdc) hdc in same stitch as join and around. Join to first hdc (24 stitches)
(Row 3 &4) Repeat Row 2
(Row 5) Ch 1 (does not count as first sc) sc in same stitch as join and around. Join to first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

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You may make items from this pattern to gift or to sell. You may NOT make copies of this pattern to gift or sell, please link to this pattern instead. Credit for this pattern would be appreciated with online selling.

Easy right? Go make yourself one...and your friends and family too!

Simple & Sweet Coasters - Free Pattern

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Simple and Sweet Coasters

materials- small amount Peaches & Creme yarn or your favorite cotton yarn
size G hook
stitches used: sc (single crochet) hdc (half double crochet) dc (double crochet)

ch 4 join to form a ring
ROUND 1    
ch 2 (count as first stitch here and in future rounds) hdc 11 more in ring. Join to top of ch2. (12 stitches)
ROUND 2
ch 2. hdc in same stitch as join and 2 in each stitch around. join (24 stitches)
ROUND 3
ch 2 hdc in same stitch as join. *hdc in next stitch, 2hdcs in next stitch (repeat * around) join (36 stitches)
ROUND 4
ch 2 hdc in same stitch as join. *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdcs in next stitch (repeat * around) join (48 stitches)
ROUND 5
ch 1 slip stitch in each stitch around. join in ch 1 fasten off.
ROUND 6
join new color in the back loop of any hdc from round 4. (This is behind the slip stitch. This round will be worked behind the slip stitch...basically in the back loop of the round 4 half double crochet)
ch 1, sc next, 3 dcs in next. *sc in next 2 stitches, 3 dcs in next (repeat * around) join to ch 1 and fasten off.
weave in all ends.

enjoy!

Please feel free to make and give away or sell your finished product. DO NOT pass off this pattern as your own. A shout out would be really cool!
Copyright Jennifer Kaye June 2010

Crocheted Mitered Square Hanging Towel free pattern

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Crocheted Mitered Square Hanging Towel

Written by Jennifer Kaye

Skill level: easy +

Abbreviations used:

Sc –single crochet

dc-double crochet

hdc- half double crochet

Materials Needed: G hook (4.25 MM) and worsted weight cotton like Peaches & Creme

special stitch: Crossed half double crochet-  ch 2, *skip next st, hdc in next st, hdc in previously skipped st, repeat from * to end of row

Ch 11

Sc  across (10) ch 1 turn

Rows 2-30 repeat.

Row 31ch1 turn, slip stitch next 4 scs, sc, 3sc in sc, sc  ch 1 turn  and leave the remaining scs unworked

Row 32 sc in next two scs, 3sc in sc, sc in next two scs ch 1 turn

Row 33 sc in next three scs, 3 sc in sc, sc in next three scs ch 1 turn

Row 34 sc in next four scs, 3 sc in sc, sc in next four scs ch1 turn

(you should have a V forming off of the handle piece.

Rows 35-40 Continue increasing in this manner. 

When you get to Row 41 (Where you have 11 on each side of the 3scs in the center) complete row in back loops only EXCEPT the 3scs in the center.

Row 42 complete row in the  front loops only EXCEPT the 3 scs in the center.

Row 43 sc in next 13 scs, 3sc in next sc, sc in next 13 scs ch 1 turn

Row 44-50 continue increasing in this manner

Row 51 Back Loops only except the 3 scs in the center

Row 52 Front loops only except the 3 scs in the center

Row 53 sc in next 23 scs, 3 sc in next sc, sc in next 23 scs ch1 turn

Rows 54-60 continue increasing in this manner

Row 61 Back Loops only except the 3 scs in the center

Row 62 Front loops only except the 3 scs in the center

Row 63 sc in the next 33 scs, 3 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 33 scs ch1 turn

Rows 64-70 continue increasing in the same manner

(You can make the towel however long you desire by continuing the pattern onward in increments of 10, I began the finishing rows at Row 71.)

Row 71 ch2, crossed hdc across until the center point. 3hdcs, crossed hdc across remaining side ch1 turn

Row 72 SC in each sc across both sides

Fasten off.

For button loop, attach yarn to beginning chain in 3^rd loop. Chain 8 slip stitch in 5^th chain. Weave in ends. Attach medium to large button right before the dishtowel begins.

I blocked my towel by wetting it, and laying it flat and smoothing it out on another towel overnight. It measures 13 inches at its longest point (without measuring the hanging loop part)

Copyright 2010 by Jennifer Kaye of Jenster76designs. You may make items from this pattern for personal use and to sell (a link to this pattern would be appreciated in your online listings), just don't copy or sell my pattern as your own.

Extra Large Spa Cloth - Free Pattern

I began working with cotton yarn a couple years ago and really loved the look and feel of it. I especially love Peaches N Creme to work with.

I had followed quite a few patterns to create washcloths and never found one that was just right for me. In the meantime, I had opened my shoppe and wanted to sell washcloths in it, and wanted to create one that was all mine, (or at least I haven't seen any like it) I also wanted to make one that worked up pretty quickly, and was larger than the typical cloth I was seeing. Thus, the Extra Large Spa Cloth was born.

Item description: These cotton washcloths measure roughly 9"x10" and are a wonderful addition to any beauty regime. They are super absorbent, great exfoliaters, all the while being very gentle. The pattern I designed gives a great texture on both sides...and makes the cloth look really cool! You can choose to use these as washcloths or dishcloths...I don't mind.

Extra Large Spa Cloth

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G hook

1 ball cotton yarn

abbreviations: ch=chain, dc=double crochet, sc=single crochet, flo=front loop only, blo=back loop only

Gage: 11 dcs X 4 rows = 2 1/2 inches (in other words, don't crochet it too loosely)

Ch 43,

ROW 1 dc in third ch from hook and in the remaining chains (41) ch3 turn

ROWS 2-17 dc in first dc, ( *dc in blo of next three dcs, dc in flo of next three dcs) *repeat until one stitch remains, dc in last dc ch3 turn

after round 17, ch 1 and turn and sc around. make 3 scs in each corner and continue around until you have sc around entire square. join with a slip stitch finish off and weave in ends.

Copyright 2010 by Jennifer Kaye of Jenster76designs. You may make items from this pattern for personal use and to sell (a link to this pattern would be appreciated in your online listings), just don't copy or sell my pattern as your own.

Scrubbing Bobbles Scrubbie Sponge

Okay, so I love love love with a passion my cotton washcloths and sponges I have made in the past and even sold on etsy...however, I recently made a headband with bobbles, and I sure did think they would work up nicely in cotton, and be a great little nubby addition to a sponge. So without further ado, here is my first published pattern.

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Scrubbing Bobbles Scrubbie Sponge

H hook

worsted yarn (cotton...or acrylic)

sc= single crochet

yo= yarn over

blo= back loop only

bo= bobble yo insert hook into stitch, yo pull through (3 times) in same stitch *yarn over and draw through all seven loops on hook (*edited to add, thanks Darlene)

chain 16

(row 1) sc in next stitch from hook and in each across (15)

(round 1) ch 1 turn bo in blo of first sc, sc in blo of next 2 scs,

(* bo in blo of next sc, sc in blo of next two sc's) *repeat around ( eta continue around skipped front loops)

join with sl st to ch 1 (10 bobbles, 20 scs, total of 30 stitches)

(round 2) ch 1 (continue without turning from this point on)

sc in each stitch around (30)

(round 3)ch1 bo in first sc, sc in next two scs, (*bo in next,sc in next two sc) *repeat around (30)

rounds 4-10 repeat rounds 2 & 3 round 10 should be a round of scs

ch 1, sc through both layers of sponge all the way across (15)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Copyright 2010 by Jennifer Kaye of Jenster76designs.

You may make items to gift or sell, just don't steal my pattern. I would appreciate a link to this pattern be provided if you are selling this item online. Thanks a bunch.