rt needle with yarn in bottom center and bring out in top center.
n over side and insert needle into bottom center, pull needle through and pull yarn over other side, pull yarn tight. 4. Bring yarn over side and insert needle into bottom center, pull needle through and pull yarn through other side, pull yarn tight. 5. Repeat one more time, dividing pumpkin into 4 sections.
Well here we are, the end of the month. I wanted to get this posted earlier, but I have been so busy with personal stuff I just didnt have the time. Better late than never I guess. This is my newest addition to my Kitty series - my Independence Day Kitty. She is all ready for the 4th of July, decked out in her red, white and blue, all ready for the fireworks.
I hope you enjoy this pattern.
Materials:
Lion Brand Pound of Love - White
Caron Simply Soft – Red
Caron Simply Soft – Berry Blue
Size US-F/3.75mm Crochet Hook
Pink & Black embroidery floss
Polyester Fiberfill
2 - 9mm Safety Eyes
Blunt darning needle
Toothpick Flag
3/4” Tinsel Pompoms – 1 Each Red, White & Blue
Aleene’s Tacky Glue
Abbreviations:
SC = Single Crochet
Ch = Chain
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
Beg = Beginning Sts = Stitches
2tog = Crochet 2 stitches together (decrease)
* = Repeat stitches from * to end of *
Notes:
Head:
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 30 sc
Rnds 7-12: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 13: *Sc in next 4 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Rnd 14: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 15: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Fasten off, leaving a long tail; position safety eyes and stuff firmly. Weave in and close opening.
Body:
With Red Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: *Sc in first sc, 2 sc in second sc*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * around = 25 sc
Join White Yarn
Rnds 6-10: Sc in each sc around
Join Blue Yarn
Rnd 11: *Sc in next 3 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 20 sc
Rnd 12: *Sc in next 2 sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 15 sc
Rnd 13: *Sc in next sc, sc 2tog*, repeat from * around = 10 sc
Fasten off leave long tail; stuff firmly. Weave in and close opening.
Arms: (Make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-9: Sc in ea sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail. Do not stuff.
Legs: (make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2-5: Sc in ea sc around
Fasten off, leave long tail. Do not stuff.
Ears: (Make 2)
With White Yarn, Ch 2
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in second ch from hook = 5 sc
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc = 10 sc
Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Fold in half.
Bow:
With Red Yarn, Ch 6
Rnd 1: Sc in second ch from hook, ch 1, turn
Rnd 2-5: Sc across, ch 1, turn.
Fasten off, leave long tail for sewing.
To Form Bow:
1. Weave in short piece of yarn (where ch was started) to center;
2. Weave in long tail to center;
3. Pinch center and wrap long tail around several 5 times;
4. Thread through blunt needle and secure by running under the wrapped part, bringing it out; secure firmly.
To Assemble:
1. Attach head to body.
2. Attach arms, just below head.
3. Attach legs.
4. Attach bow to one ear.
5. Using black embroidery floss; sew whiskers.
6. Using pink embroidery floss, sew nose.
7. Glue the tinsel pompoms on the other ear – red, white & blue; allow to dry.
8. Place toothpick flag in hand – secure flag with a drop of glue.
Happy Crocheting!
Sunday May 10 is Mother's Day - I want to take a minute and wish every "MOM" a special happy day, filled with joy and surrounded by loved ones and family. I selected a special poem for this day and wanted to share it with everyone....
Here is a Crocheted Shell Bookmark crocheted by Catherine. It is beautiful. You did a wonderful job Catherine! Wouldnt this make a beautiful gift?
How adorable! Dawn from idaho (Kismet) finished her little My Melody. She is hooked, like the rest of us, on Amigurumi. Great job Dawn! She came out beautiful!
How cute is that! Dawn from Idaho (Kismet) finished her Kuromi doll and what a great job she did! I love to see everyones completed work. She is currently working on the My Melody and as soon as she is done with that I will post that as well. Great job Dawn!
Here is a picture for the Crocheted Shell Bookmark, crocheted by Sandy. This is a quick and easy project and a stash buster. Takes a small amount of yarn and you have a wonderful gift to give (or keep for yourself). Great job Sandy!
Happy St Patty's Day! Here is the newest addition to my holiday kitty series, St Patty Kitty - measures 5" tall.
Here is Andy, my crocheted rag doll. He is 15" tall and is a perfect match with the crocheted rag doll Anne.
Well here she is - Baby Tiffany, my new little baby doll. She measures 5" - crocheted with Lion brand Pound of Love. Love her little pacifier. I saw these pacifiers at CRSCrafts - had to have them. 
Here she is, the newest addition to my HK series - my Ami HK Fairy Kitty. She is guaranteed to make your wishes come true! She stands about 4-1/2" tall. Here is the patter... Enjoy!
Felting Needle
My newest HK Ami arrives just in time to celebrate Valentines Day with you. She is the Amigurumi HK Ladybug. She stands about 5" tall.
Here she is, My Melody Look-Alike Doll. She was crocheted with Lion Brand Pound of Love and stands 6" tall from tip to tip. 
Needle Felted Chihuahua
Ok here I am again, on a mission for my daughter. She asked me to make a Sackboy doll - What is a Sackboy doll I asked. Well she showed me the picture and after doing some research, found out it is the latest rage. A Playstation game called Little Big Planet. I noticed the original was a knit version, although I knit, I prefer to crochet. So I started to make one. Here is my version of a Crocheted Sackboy Doll.
Felted Bichon Frise
Lend Me A Kitten
I will lend to you for a while
a kitten, God said.
For you to love while she lives,
and mourn after she’s dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years,
or maybe just two or three.
But will you, ‘till I call her back,
take care of her for me?
She’ll bring her charms to gladden you
and should her stay be brief,
you’ll always have her memories
as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay,
since all from earth return.
But there are lessons you can give
I want this kitten to learn.
I’ve looked the whole world over
in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowds life’s land
I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love,
nor think the labor vain?
Nor hate me when I come to take
my kitten home again?
And my heart replied,
“My Lord, Thy Will Be Done.”
For all the joys this kitten brings,
the risk of grief I’ll run.
We’ll shelter her with tenderness,
we’ll love her while we may.
And for the happiness that we’ve known,
forever grateful stay.
But should you call her back
much sooner than we planned,
We’ll brave the bitter grief that comes,
and try to understand.
If by our love we’ve managed
your wishes to achieve,
in memory of his sweet sweet love,
please help us while we grieve.
And when our cherished kitten
departs this world of strife,
Please send yet another needing soul
for us to love all his life.
Author Unknown
