I've Made Friday Week 173

Good Morning everyone!

I hope your week is going well.

I hope you are looking forward to the weekend.

I've had a super exciting week this week.

Hubby has been off work on holiday

and he agreed that I could get a dryer.

I haven't had one since I lived with my mum & dad.

I know it sounds very sad but I didn't want one.

I was happy not to use the energy and help

do my bit.

The only problem with this is my health.

It put a spanner in the works.

So after spending most winters ill with chest

and lung infections I decided that we had

to bite the bullet and buy one.

We got an A+ machine so it doesn't make

too much of a difference.

I managed to wash a load of clothes and dry them

the same day.

I know it's not very exciting but it really has made my

year!!!

I only have one make for you this week.

Having hubby off work has meant not a lot has been done.

Isn't it weird how someone being there can knock everything off kilter.

This is my Penguin Christmas Card.

It was a free gift with a magazine.

He was fun to make.

I made quite a few mistakes but I don't think they are noticeable.

I'm enjoying my cross stitch at the moment.

This is very handy as I have a number of

presents I want to make for Christmas.

Today I'm at my sons school.

He has a school project that he has finished

and we get to see it and the others.

It's an Anglo Saxon village.

He had to design it and say why he had made

the village where it was and what the village had.

Wouldn't you know it, we were trying to get

everything finished and ready and forgot to

take a picture!

I'll hopefully be able to take one at school

and post it next week.

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The pattern is in US terms

Items required 
5mm (H) & 4mm (6) hook .  If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook.
Double knit (8 ply) Black, white & orange Yarn
Wool needle
Stitch Marker
2 x 15mm black buttons

Gauge
2” = 7 stitches x 6 rows
Approx Total Weight
68g
Approx Total Size
Length – 22cm 8.66”
Width – 14cm 5 ½”
Guidelines
HK - hook
CH - chain
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single Crochet
SC Inc – Single Crochet Increase
SC Dec – Single Crochet Decrease
HDC – half double crochet
2 HDC INC – Increase by 2 half double crochet in the stitch
HDC DEC – Half double crochet decrease.  Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through all the loops.

Ami Body
Black yarn & 5mm (H) hook
Ch 21
Round 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 18 sc, 1 sc inc (carry on round the otherside), 19 sc (carry on moving stitch marker to the start of each round)
Round 2 – 24) 40 sc
Round 25) 40 sc, 1ss
Round 26) stuff & ss through both sides of the Ami

 

Face
White Yarn & 4mm (6) Hook
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hk (carry on moving stitch marker to the start of each row as you go)
Round 2) 6 hdc inc
Round 3) *1 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 4) *2 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 5) *3 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 6) *4 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 7) *5 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 8) *6 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 9) 2 ss, 5 hdc in the nxt hdc, 4 ss, 4 hdc in the nxt hdc, 2 ss, turn
Row 10) 2 ss, 5 hdc inc, 4 ss, 5 hdc inc, 2 ss, turn
Row 11) miss 2 ss, 10 hdc, miss ss, 2 ss, miss ss, 10 hdc, miss 2 ss, ss in next hdc, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to bib)

Eyes x 2
Attach the buttons for eyes to the face.

Beak
Orange Yarn & 4mm (6) Hook
Ch 5
Row 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2) 2 sc dec, ch 1, turn
Row 3) 1 sc dec, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to face)

Attach the beak to the face

Attach the face to the Ami

Feet x 2
Orange yarn & 4mm (6) hook
Ch 4
Row 1) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from the hk, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 2) 2 hdc inc, ch 2, turn
Row 3) 1 hdc inc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc, ch 2, turn
Row 4) 2 hdc, 2 ss, 2 hdc, finish

Attach the feet to the Ami

Wings x 2

Black yarn & 4 mm (6) hook

Ch 21

Round 1)     1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 5 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, carry on down the other side of the ch, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 8 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc, 1 sc inc (39)

Round 2)     1 sc inc, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 8 dc, 3 hdc, 2 sc, 2 sc inc, 2 sc, 3 hdc, 8 dc, 3 hdc, 4 sc, 1 ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to the hat)

Attach the wings to the Ami

Patterns are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission.  You may sell the items you make but please give credit to me for the pattern.

If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Susand1408@gmail.com http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/            ©Crochet Addict UK 2013 

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The pattern is in US terms

Items required 
4mm (6) and 5mm (H) hooks.  If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook.
Double knit (8 ply) Black, white & Orange
1 Button
If you have any problems please email me at:
susand1408@gmail.com
or find me at http://crochetaddictcfs.blogspot.co.uk/
Approx.Total Weight
27g
Gauge
2” = 7 stitches x 6 rows
Approx. Total Size
Length – 18cm 7”
Width – 19cm 7 ½”
Guidelines
At the end of each round just carry on.
Mark the start of each round and then move marker as a round is completed.
HK - hook
CH - chain
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single crochet
SC Inc – Single Crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 sc in 1 stitch.
SC Dec – Single Crochet Decrease. Hook through 1st stitch, yarn over hook, pull hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook, pull through. Yarn over hook and through 1st 2 loops, yarn over hook and through last 2 loops.
HDC – half double crochet
HDC Inc – Half double crochet Increase.  Increase by placing 2 hdc in 1 stitch.
HDC Dec – Half double crochet decrease.  Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through all the loops.
DC – Double crochet
DC Inc - Double crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 dc in 1 stitch
DC Dec – Double crochet decrease. Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, yarn over hook, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through 1st 2 loops, yarn over hook and through all the hoops left.

Basic Bib
Using 5mm (H) hook and Black yarn.
Ch 26
Row 1) 1 hdc in 3rd ch hk, 23 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 2 - 18) 24 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 19) 24 hdc, ch 31, turn
Row 20) 1 hdc 3rd ch hk, 52 hdc all the way to the end, ch 2, turn
Row 21) 53 hdc across, ch 2, turn
Row 22) 2 hdc, ch 1, miss st, 49 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 23)   53 hdc across, finish

Face
White Yarn & 4mm (6) Hook
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hk (carry on moving stitch marker to the start of each row as you go)
Round 2) 6 hdc inc
Round 3) *1 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 4) *2 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 5) *3 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 6) *4 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 7) *5 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 8) *6 hdc, 1 hdc inc* x 6
Round 9) 2 ss, 5 hdc in the nxt hdc, 4 ss, 5 hdc in the nxt hdc, 2 ss, turn
Row 10) 2 ss, 5 hdc inc, 4 ss, 5 hdc inc, 2 ss, turn
Row 11) miss 2 ss, 10 hdc, miss ss, 2 ss, miss ss, 10 hdc, miss 2 ss, ss in next hdc, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to bib)

Eyes x 2
Black Yarn & 4mm (6) Hook
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hk, ss to join, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to face)

Attach the eyes to the face

Beak
Orange Yarn & 4mm (6) Hook
Ch 5
Row 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 3 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2) 2 sc dec, ch 1, turn
Row 3) 1 sc dec, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to face)

Attach the beak to the face

Attach the face to the bib

Feet x 2
Orange yarn & 4mm (6) Hook
Ch 4
Row 1) 1 hdc in 3rd ch from the hk, 1 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 2) 2 hdc inc, ch 2, turn
Row 3) 1 hdc inc, 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc, ch 2, turn
Row 4) 2 hdc, 2 ss, 2 hdc, finish (leave enough yarn to attach the feet to the bib)

Attach the feet to the bib

Attach the button to the bib for the strap to fasten to.

Your bib is now finished. Do not leave any child under 36 months unattended with an item with buttons.

Patterns purchased are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission.  You may sell the items you make but please give credit to me for the pattern.

If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Susand1408@gmail.com http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/            ©Crochet Addict UK 2013 

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Penguin Charm 1

 

The pattern is in US terms

Items required 
4mm (6) hook & 3mm or 2.75mm (C) Hook.  If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook
Double knit (8 ply) Black, white & orange Yarn
Wool needle
Stitch Marker
Stuffing
Gauge
2” = 7 stitches x 6 rows
Approx Total Weight
3g
Approx size
Length – 7cm 2.75”
Width – 5cm 2”
Guidelines
At the end of each round just carry on.
Mark the start of each round and then move marker as a round is completed.
HK - hook
CH - chain
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single crochet
SC Inc – Single Crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 sc in 1 stitch.
SC Dec – Single Crochet Decrease. Hook through 1st stitch, yarn over hook, pull hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook, pull through. Yarn over hook and through 1st 2 loops, yarn over hook and through last 2 loops.
HDC – half double crochet
HDC Inc – Half double crochet Increase.  Increase by placing 2 hdc in 1 stitch.
HDC Dec – Half double crochet decrease.  Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through all the loops.
DC – Double crochet
DC Inc - Double crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 dc in 1 stitch
DC Dec – Double crochet decrease. Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, yarn over hook, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through 1st 2 loops, yarn over hook and through all the hoops left.

Charm
Black Yarn & 4mm (6) hook
Ch 6
Round 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 3 sc, 1 sc inc (carry on down the otherside), 4 sc, (carry on around moving the stitch marker to each new round)
Round 2 – 6) 10 sc
Round 7) 10sc, 1 ss
Round 8) stuff the charm & ss through both sides to join them together

Use the end of the yarn to create a loop in the middle of the charm

Wings x 2
Black Yarn & 3mm or 2.75mm (C) Hook
Ch 6
Row 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 ss, turn
Row 2) 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to charm)

Attach to charm

Stomach
White Yarn & 3mm or 2.75mm (C) Hook
Ch 4
Round 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1 sc, 3 sc in end ch (carry on down the otherside), 1 sc, 1 sc inc (carry on using stitch marker to mark the start of the round)
Round 2) 8 sc around, ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to charm)

Attach to the charm

Eyes x 2
White Yarn & 3mm or 2.75mm (C) Hook
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 hdc in 2nd ch from hk, 2 ss (leave enough yarn to attach to charm)

Pupils x 2
Black yarn & yarn needle
Use a small amount of black yarn to make a small pupil in the centre of the eye

Attach the eyes to the charm

Beak
Orange yarn & White Yarn & 3mm or 2.75mm (C) Hook
Ch 3
Row 1) 1 ss in 2nd ch from hs, ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to charm)

Attach to charm

Feet
Orange yarn & White Yarn & 3mm or 2.75mm (C) Hook
Ch 2
Row 1) 2 hdc in 2nd ch from hk
Take the ends & feed them through to the small end

Attach to charm by the smaller end

Patterns purchased are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission.  You may sell the items you make but please give credit to me for the pattern.

If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Susand1408@gmail.com http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/            ©Crochet Addict UK 2013 

Penguin Charm 2

Items required
4mm (6) hook & 3mm (11) or 2.75mm (C) Hook.  If you don’t have a 4mm hook use a 4.25mm (G) hook
Double knit (8 ply) Black, white & orange Yarn
Wool needle
Stitch Marker
Stuffing
Gauge
2” = 7 stitches x 6 rows
Guidelines
At the end of each round just carry on.
Mark the start of each round and then move marker as a round is completed.
HK - hook
CH - chain
SS – Slip Stitch
SC – Single crochet
SC Inc – Single Crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 sc in 1 stitch.
SC Dec – Single Crochet Decrease. Hook through 1st stitch, yarn over hook, pull hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook, pull through. Yarn over hook and through 1st 2 loops, yarn over hook and through last 2 loops.
HDC – half double crochet
HDC Inc – Half double crochet Increase.  Increase by placing 2 hdc in 1 stitch.
HDC Dec – Half double crochet decrease.  Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through all the loops.
DC – Double crochet
DC Inc - Double crochet Increase. Increase by placing 2 dc in 1 stitch
DC Dec – Double crochet decrease. Yarn over hook, through 1st stitch, yarn over hook through, yarn over hook, hook through next stitch, yarn over hook pull through.  Yarn over hook and pull through 1st 2 loops, yarn over hook and through all the hoops left.

Charm (Body) x 2
Black Yarn & 3mm (6) hook
Ch 7
Row 1) 1 hdc in the 3rd ch from the hk, 4 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 2 – 5) 5 hdc, ch 2, turn
Row 6) 1 dc inc, 3hdc, 1 dc inc, ss into same st, finish (leave enough yarn to attach the 2 pieces of body together, but don’t attach yet)

Stomach
White Yarn & 3mm hook
Ch 3
Round 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 3 sc in next stitch, (carry on down the other side), 3 sc, 2 ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach to the charm)
Beak
Orange Yarn & 3mm (11) hook
Ch 3
Row 1) 1 ss into the 2nd ch from hk, 1 ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach the beak to the charm)

Wing x 2
Black Yarn & 3mm (11) hook
Ch 6
Row 1) 1 sc in 2nd ch from hk, 1 sc, 3 dc, 1 ss, turn
Row 2) 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 dc, 1 ss, finish (leave enough yarn to attach the wing to the charm)

Eye x 2
White Yarn & 3mm (11) hook
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 sc in 2nd ch from hk, ss to join (leave enough yarn to attach to the charm)

Pupil x 2
Black Yarn & 3mm hook
Ch 2
Round 1) 6 ss in 2nd ch from hk, ss to join (leave enough yarn to attach to eye)

Attach parts to the front of the charm before sewing the body together:

Attach the eyes

Attach the stomach

Attach the pupils

Attach the beak

Attach the 2 parts of the body (charm) together but leave the top open so that you can stuff the charm

Once stuffed finish closing off the charm

But with the last of the yarn create a loop in the middle of the charm. You can at this point attach a phone charm loop if you want to.
Attach wings and your charm is now finished.

Patterns purchased are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission.  You may sell the items you make but please give credit to me for the pattern.

If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.

Susand1408@gmail.com http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/            ©Crochet Addict UK 2013 

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