"Long Neck" the giraffe

The flat body makes it easier for children to hold on to the toy and cuddle it, as do the long thin legs and neck. These areas are ideal for the little hands that may struggles with traditionally shaped toys at first which is why they are so popular. The beauty in all ggcrochethouse toys is the care and attention that goes in to the finish, the materials and the design which is always a bit different. This giraffe measures approximately 8 in (20.5 cm), is suitable from 6 months and up and is machine washable in cool water and can be tumble dry.

Reflective Scarf

Usually when you are working on a project you already know what the motif is going to be . This time , for me ,it was not the case. I had fallen in love with that yarn, "Fall" by read heart ,like the name, you could see all the colors of that rich season. The red, orange, green, were so lively that i wanted to show case it with a complementary color, thus the use of brown , to be more specific the "coffee" from the same brand. Having the supply was one thing making the diagram for it was a other. Finally i came up with the idea of a scarf that had one side facing the exact replica of the other one. I used single crochet to make the the center and very tall stitches are linked horizontally to produce an eye catching effect. The "reflective scarf" has i finished size approximatively of 5" to 65".

It will make a nice add on to any wardrobe.

Ps: you can found it at "http://www.etsy.com/shop/maisonducrochet"

Scarves

What cover our neck an sometimes is use also to protest our mouth and ears when it is below zero?

A scarf, yes this winter accessories is a life saver when the weather is playing is down i go with the temperature game. It can also be use as a fashion statement ,as a holiday must have. What make them more attractive are the different diagram that they show ," Diamond Popcorn","Holiday Colors","Stripe Away", "Reflective" etc...

Earrings

Since i started using the art of crochet, the yarn i used the most was very a very fine yarn, size( 3 10) etc.., to make doilies and never venture into doing anything else with that type of yarn. But my costumers were telling me that they wanted jeweleries to match there outfits and there style styles.Having the right yarn and choosing the right stitch made it easy to please my eager clients. Many styles were created,"Silhouette Clover", "Sunshine","Sunburst", "English rose","Remember","Chandelier", "4 beads" earrings, etc..

Silhouette Clover earring

Silhouette are nice earnings made with size 3 Aunt's Lydia yarn ,kidney wire are added to it. Black, Copper Mist, Plum, are available for the price of $5 US each pair.

Walking on Clouds

Boots should fit most babies 6-12 months.

RED HEART® “Baby Clouds™”

Crochet Hook: 8mm [US L-11]. Yarn needle.

BOOT (make 2)

With A, ch 8.

Round 1: Work 2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next 4 ch, 6 dc in last ch, turn to work along opposite side of beginning ch, dc in next 4 ch, 3 dc in last ch, slip st in top of beginning ch to join.

Round 2: Wit B, ch 1, sc in back loops only in each st around, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, [hdc2tog] 4 times, sc in next 6 sts, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in next 5 sts, [hdc2tog] 2 times, sc in next 6 sts, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Rounds 5-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around, slip st in beginning ch to join.

Round 8: Ch 1, slip st in each st around, slip st to beginning ch to join.

Fasten off.

Finishing

Weave in ends

ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; hdc = half double crochet; mm = millimeters; sc = single crochet; st(s) = stitch(es); [ ] = work directions in brackets the number of times

specified;

hdc2tog (hdc dec): [Yarn over, insert hook into st and draw up a loop] twice, yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Mussel Chevron

A friend of mine asked me to make a blanket because she needed one in a two day period ,and i would like to share the pattern with you.

Bernat Cotton in green and white for the edging.

The blanket

Chain a multiple of 17 stiches.

Row 1: Turn. ch2. Dc in 3rd ch from hook,( 2 dcs in next ch) 2 times, *(sk,ch,dc) 5 times, sk, ch,( 2dcs in next ch) 6 times*; repeat from *to* across, ending with (2 dcs in next ch) 3 times.

Row 2: Turn. Ch 2. FPdc across, ending with FPdc in tch.

Row 3: Turn. Ch 2. Dc in first dc, (2 dcs in next dc) 2 times, *(sk st, dc) 5 times; sk st, (2 dcs in next st) 6 times*; repeat from *to* across, ending with (2 dcs in next st) 3 times sk tch.

Repeat rows 2 and 3.

The edging

Chain a multiple of 16 stitches + 1 or, if working directly onto a piece, work over sufficient stistiches so edge lies flat and rnd 1 comes out with correct number of repeats.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (count as first sc). Sc in each stitch around, sl st in first ch of rnd.

Rnd 2: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). 5 scs, * sk 3 scs, ch 4, in next sc (dc, ch 2,dc), sk 3 scs, ch 4, 9 scs*; repeat from *to* around ending with sk 3 scs, ch 4, 4 scs,sl st in first sc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2 ( counts as first sc). 4scs, *sk sc and ch 4, ch5, dc in dc, ch 2, (dc over ch-2, ch2) 2 times, dc in dc, sk ch-4 and sc, ch 5, 7 scs*; repeat from 8to* around ending with sk ch-4 and sc, sh 5, 3 scs, sl st in first ch of rnd.

Rnd 4: Ch 2 ( counts as first sc). 3 scs, 8sk sc and ch-5, ch 5, dc indc, sk ch-2, ch 2, dc in dc, ch 2, over ch-2 ( dc, ch 2, dc ), ch 2, dc in dc, ch 5, sk ch-5 and sc, 5 scs*; repeat from *to* around ending with sk ch-5 and sc, ch 5, 2scs , sl st in first ch of rnd.

Rnd 5: Ch 2 (counts as first sc). 2 scs, * sk sc and ch 5, ch 5, (dc in dc, sk ch-2, ch 2) 2 times, dc in dc, ch 2, over ch-2 (dc, ch 2, dc), ch 2, (dc, sk ch-2, ch 2) 2 times, dc in dc, sk ch-5 and sc, ch 5, 3 scs*;repeat from *to* ending with sk sc and ch-5, ch 5, sc,sl st in first ch of rnd.

Rnd 6: ch 1 (counts as first sc). *Ch 5, (sc in dc, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sk ch-2) 7 times, sc in dc,sk ch-5 and sc, ch 5, sc, sk sc and ch 5*; repeat from *to * ending with sk ch-5 and sc, ch 5,sl st in first ch of rnd.

ABBREVIATIONS : Ch=chain, dc=double crochet, sk ch=skip chain, FPdc=front post double crochet, sk st=skip stitch, sk tch= skip turning chain for height, sc= single crochet, sl st=slip stitch, sk sc= skip single crochet,( )=work directions in parenthesis.

Booties

The idea of making this booties came when i was done with the Granny square baby amore. With the left over yarn i made those adorable booties.

I hope you enjoy !

TLC Baby Amore 1 ball each of aqua and white

Crochet Hook: 5.5 mm [US I-9]. Yarn needle

Booties

With aqua, ch 13.

Rnd 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 9 ch, 3 hdc in last ch, working in free lps along opposite side of ch, hdc in next 9 ch, 2 hdc in last ch; join with a sl st in first hdc-24 hdc.

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in first 11 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts, 3 hdc in next: join with a sl st in first hdc-28 hdc.

Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in first 24 sts, [dc2tog] twice;join-26 sts.

Rnd 4: ch 2, [dc3tog] 3 times, hdc in next 8 sts, [dc3tog] 3 times; join in first st-14

Rnds 5-7: Ch 2, hdc in each st around ; join in top of ch-2-15 sts.

Rnd 8: Ch 1, skip first st, 5 hdc in next st, skip next st, [sc in next st, skip next st, 5 hdc in next st, skip next st] 3 times: join with sl s in beginning ch-1. Fasten off.

Tie: With white, make a chain 15" long. Fasten off.

Weave chain through sts of Rnd 5.

ABBREVIATIONS: bed= beginning , dc =double crochet, hdc= half double crochet, lp(s)=loop(s), ch=chain, rep=repeat, rnd=round, sc=single crochet, sl=slip, st(s)= stitch(es); tog=together; yo=yarn over;[ ]=work directions in brackets the number of times specified;

dc2tog= [yo and draw up a lp in next st] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook-1 stitch decreased.

dc3tog=[yo and draw up a lp in next st] 3times, yo and raw through all 4 lps on hook- 2 stitches decreased.

Granny square baby amore

This baby blanket is made of TLC baby amore yarn in aqua and white. This adorable caressably soft blanket is made of thirty easy to make granny square assemble by working single crochet in the back loop of each stitch. Double and single crochet , alternating the colors make a lovely border . This can also be a fun group project for any knitting club.

Fiesta Teddy

This adorable amigurimi-style bear will bring smiles all year long. The teddy is made with red heart baby combo for the entire body ,the nose and eye crescents are made of green baby yarn. Embellished by a hand made scarf with moda dea espree yarn, 15mm diameter green glass eyes and rose buttons.

You can contact me for help on making something similar to it.

I hope you will enjoy it.