Happy Handle Coffee Cozy

Something I found on the net. Anyone can make this and is given away as a free pattern.

 

It’s time again for teacher gift giving! And from what I’ve seen over my years as a mom, there are two things most teachers love – coffee and gift cards! The Happy Handle Coffee Cozy combines those two, with a special handmade touch to show your gratitude for all their hard work – and it’s the latest free crochet pattern on Moogly!

Of course, it isn’t just teachers who like coffee – this cozy is great to gift to anyone who loves a beverage to go… including yourself! It’s quick to whip up and fun to use and give. The handle is just the right size for slipping in a gift card to their favorite coffee shop – and for holding onto your favorite cuppa morning (or afternoon) goodness!

Happy Handle Coffee Cozy

 

Note: This pattern is worked in rows, and then later joined to work in the round.
Row 1: Ch 6, hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and each remaining ch to end, turn. (5 sts)
Row 2 – 5: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. (5 sts) (Flap made)
Round 6: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, ch 10, join to 1st hdc of round with sl st without twisting. (5 hdc, 10 ch)
Round 7: Ch 1, hdc in each st and ch around, join to 1st hdc with sl st. (15 sts)
Round 8 – 11: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join to 1st hdc with a sl st. (15 sts)
Round 12: Ch 1, hdc in the 1st 4 sts, fold the flap up so that Row 1 is in front of Round 11, as shown below; hdc 5 working through both foundation ch at bottom of Row 1 and Round 11; hdc in remaining 6 sts, break and seamless join to first hdc. (15 sts) Weave in ends.

All that’s left is to slip in the gift card! It’s a gift they’re sure to love – I hope you love making it too!

Sun Goddess Shrug

Bring some sunshine to your wardrobe with this beautiful Sun Goddess Shrug. Made with Bernat Bamboo yarn, this free crochet pattern is a must-have for any trendy woman. Light and lacy, it's the perfect piece to wear on a warm summer day. The crochet instructions include directions on how to crochet this shrug in only one size, which fits most stylish goddesses. It measures 36 inches wide by 14 inches deep.

Sun Goddess Shrug

This image courtesy of bernat.com

Crochet Hook: L/11 or 8 mm hook

Yarn Weight: (5) Bulky/Chunky (12-15 stitches for 4 inches)

MATERIALS

• Bernat Bamboo (60 g/2.1 oz;57 m/63 yds)
  4 balls of #92011 (Wicker)
• Size 8 mm (U.S. L or 11) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.

SIZE
36 ins [91.5 cm] wide x 14 ins [35.5 cm] deep.
GAUGE
10 dc and 5 rows = 4 ins [10 cm].
DIRECTIONS
Ch 93.

1st row: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Ch 1. Miss next ch. 1 dc in next ch. Rep from * to last ch. 1 dc in last 1. Turn. 91 sts.

2nd row: Ch 4. (counts as dc and cha 1). Miss next dc. *1 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. Rep from * to last 2 dc. Miss next dc. 1 dc in last dc. Turn.

Rep last row for 14 ins [35.5 cm]. Fasten off.

Finishing

Beg at side edges, sew foundation ch and last row tog for 8 ins [20.5 cm] to form Sleeves.

Edging: Join yarn to body opening at sleeve seam. Ch 1. 1 sc in each st around. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Read more at http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Shawls/Sun-Goddess-Shrug-Bernat#ZwliUMX4A8I7WQko.99

Make these lovely book-markers

Are you a book lover and love to crochet? Or maybe you have several book lovers in your family?  Why not crochet some bookmarks for everyone?  This shelled bookmark is fun and easy to crochet and would also make a great starter project for a beginning or young crochet enthusiast.  Make several bookmarks in your favorite colors. Mix and match colors any way you choose to create bookmarks in school colors, sports team colors, or holiday colors.  Unleash your creativity!

Difficulty: Easy

Materials: Size 30 Thread of any color you want, Size 1.3 Crochet hook, and any color of ribbon you choose.

Abbreviations Key:
CH = Chain
SK = Skip
DC = Double Crochet
SP(s) = Space(s)

Instructions:
Bookmark
Base: Ch 13
Row 1: SK 2 sps, In next sp (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC), Sk 4 sps, In next sp (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC), SK 4 sps, in next sp (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC), CH 3, turn.
Row 2:* SK to CH 2 sp, In Ch 2 sp (3 DC, Ch 2, 3 DC), Rep 2 times from *, Ch 3 turn.
Row 3-21: Rep row 2
Row 22: * SK to ch 2 sp, In Ch 2 sp 6 DC, Rep from * 2 times, Tie off hide string.



Take 25” of ribbon and weave in and out of the bookmark by going up one side of bookmark and back down as shown.
Make one for every book you own!

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Chair Socks

I will definitely make these to protect my floor.

You need 2 different colored yarns (if you're going for the striped look) and a size 3.75 hook. I used about half of a 1.5oz skein of yarn to make a complete set.

Take your first color, make a magic circle
Rd 1: sc 6 times, join to the first sc
Rd 2: 2sc in each stitch, join to the first sc
Rd 3: *1sc in the first stitch, 2sc in the next* repeat until you reach the first sc and join
Rd 4: 1sc in each stitch, join to the first sc
Rd 5: switch colors and repeat rd 4
Rd 6-25: repeat rd 5 (The last three rounds I stopped switching colors)

Free Pattern Lamb

 Free pattern of a Baby Lamb

Materials needed:
ww or 4 ply yarn, white and black. (I used I Love This Yarn in white, and Caron Simply Soft in black)
Size F crochet hook
snap post eyes and nose or buttons or beads. (For young children, I would recommend embroidering the face details on.)
stuffing material
darning or tapestry needle for sewing the parts together

Abbreviations used:
sc = single crochet
st = stitch
ss = slip stitch
inc = increase (do 2 single crochets in one stitch)
dec = decrease ( insert hook into first stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through the two loops on your hook)

NOTE: As amigurumi is made in spirals, do not join rounds. Use a stitch marker or a piece of thread or yarn to mark the end of your rounds.


Head:

Using white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in first  2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
Rnd 6 - 8: work even, no inc or dec (30 sc)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in first 3 st, sc2tog (dec) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 10: *1 sc in first 2 st, sc2tog (dec) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 11: *1 sc in first st, sc2tog (dec) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Face:

Using black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in first  2 st, 2 sc (inc) in third st* repeat from * to * around. (24 sc)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in first 3 st, 2 sc (inc) in fourth st* repeat from * to * around. (30 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing

Body

Using body color yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: * 2 sc (inc) in next st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (18 sc)
Rnd 4-8:  work even, no inc or dec (18 sc)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in first st, sc2tog (dec) in second st* repeat from * to * around. (12 sc)
ss in the next st, and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing


Arms: (make 2)

Using black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2: sc in each st around (6 sc) FO Join white yarn
Rnd 3 - 7: sc in each st around (6 sc)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing


Legs: (make 2)

Using black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring
Rnd 2:  sc in first st, 2 sc (inc) in next, around (9 sc)
Rnd 3: sc even (9 sc) ss in next sc and FO. Join white yarn
Rnd 4: sc even (9 sc)
Rnd 5: sc in first 3 sc, sc dec three times (6 sc)
Rnd 6 - 9: sc even (6 sc)
ss in next sc and FO leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears: (make 2)

With black yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sc)
Rnd 2 - 3: sc even (6 sc)
Rnd 4: *sc in first sc, 2 sc (inc) in the next sc* repeat around (9 sc)
Rnd 5 - 7: sc even (9 sc)
Rnd 8: *sc in first sc, sc dec in next sc* repeat around (6 sc)
ss in next sc, and fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.


Tail:

With white yarn:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6 sc)
Rnd 2: *sc in first two sc, 2 sc (inc) in next sc* repeat around (8 sc)
Rnd 3 -6: sc even (8 sc)
ss in next sc, and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly Directions:

I find it easiest to pin my pieces into place before sewing them to ensure proper placement.

Position and sew face onto head. (I sewed it on one row up from the bottom row of stitches.)
Gather ears closed by weaving yarn through last row of stitches. Flatten head with face panel in front. Sew ears to the sides of the head between rounds 6 and 9.
Attach eyes and nose. Stuff head and set aside.
Stuff body, and sew body to head.
Stuff legs and sew to front of body between rounds 3 and 5.
Stuff tail, and weave yarn through the last row of stitches to gather closed. Sew to back bottom of body, in rounds 3 and 4, or where it will balance lamb in a sitting position.
Do not stuff arms. Sew to body between rounds 6 and 8. Use extra long tail to sew arms into position if desired. Weave in all your ends.

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