Where the Wool Things Are

Here goes...  Red, grey, light grey black and white 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In light grey... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 6, in grey...dc inc x 2, in light grey... dc inc x4 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x2, dc inc, in grey... dc, (dc inc, dc) x8 dc inc, in light grey, dc (36) sl st to join ch 1 In black ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In white ch1 to join... 5. dc inc,hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc inc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. (13 dc, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch)x4  (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Sl st through the top and bottom of the work with black yarn between the light white and grey rounds to add definition. In red... Stitch two eyes using doubled thread. Stitch around the red with black yarn to complete eyes and use black to create mouth line.

Here goes...  Sky blue, dark blue, yellow, black and white 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In sky blue... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 In yellow ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In white ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Hair In dark blue use doubled thread to work his hair. For the mouth and eyes... Stitch in black to make him look angry! Add dark blue eyebrows and white teeth if wanted too.

Here goes... Red, blue, white, yellow, peach and black 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In peach... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 In blue ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In white ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Hair and star tiara applique In black... Work in rows. Right side. Ch 27 Start in 2nd chain from hook 1. 5 sc inc, 21 sc, ch 2 turn. Finish off. Left side. Ch 16 Start in 2nd chain from hook 1. 5 sc inc, 10 sc. Finish off. Leave long thread for sewing. In yellow... Ch 11 2 sc, 3 hdc, ch 3, 3 hdc, 2 sc. Use red to stitch star on tiara. Pull the appliques to fit the hair and tiara shape as needed while...

Here goes... Red, light blue, light grey, yellow, black and grey 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In yellow... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 6, in red...dc inc x 2, in yellow... dc inc x4 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x2, dc inc, in red... dc, (dc inc, dc) x8 dc inc, in yellow, dc (36) sl st to join ch 1 In light grey ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In grey ch1 to join... 5. dc inc,hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc inc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. (13 dc, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch)x4  (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Sl st through the top and bottom of the work with light grey yarn between the light grey and red/yellow rounds to add definition. In light blue... Stitch two eyes using doubled thread. Stitch around the light blue with black yarn to complete eyes and use black to create mouth line.

Here goes...  Red, blue, white, grey and black 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In red... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 In blue ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In grey ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Sl st through the top and bottom of the work with black yarn between the red and blue rounds to add definition. Eyes and webs applique In white... (Make 2) Ch 4 Start in 2nd chain from hook, sc, hdc, sc, sl st. Finish off. Leave long thread for sewing. Pull the appliques to fit the eye shape as needed while sewing. Sl st around the white using black after sewing on white parts. For the webbing....

Here we go... Black, dark red, brown, white, light grey and grey 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In dark red... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 In black... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In grey ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Hammer Applique Working in rows back and forth.  In light grey... Ch9 Start in 2nd chain from hook 1. - 6. 8 sc (8) ch 1 turn Finish off. In brown... Ch2, foundation hdc x 6, ch 7, sl st back to last hdc. Finish off. Leave long thread for sewing. Pull the appliques to fit the shape as needed while sewing. Lightning In white, sl st lightning pattern through the square.

Here goes.... Blue, red, yellow and white 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In blue... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In white ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Yellow Outer S Applique Working in rows back and forth.  In yellow... Ch10 Start in 3rd chain from hook 1. 8 dc (8) ch 2 turn 2. dc inc, 6sc, dc inc (10) ch 2 turn 3. Skip first stitch, 8sc, sl st (8) ch 2 turn 4. Skip first stitch, 6dc, sl st (6) ch 2 turn 5. Skip first stitch, 4dc, sl st (4) ch 2 turn 6. Skip first stitch, 2dc, sl st (2) ch 2 turn 7. dc Finish off. In red, sc around the edge. Put 3 sc in each of the 5 corners....

Here goes ... Green, dark green, purple, white and black 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In green... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 In purple ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In white ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Hair applique Working in rows back and forth. In dark green... Ch2 Start in 2nd chain from hook 1. Foundation hdc x 10 (10) ch 2 turn 2. (ch 6, sl st) x 3, 2 sl st, ch10, sl st, ch8, sl st, (ch 6, sl st, ch 4 sl st) x2 Finish off. Leave long thread for sewing. Pull the applique to fit the hair shape as needed while sewing. For the mouth and eyes... Stitch in black to make him look angry! Add dark...

Next square... #4 - Wolverine Yellow, peach, white, sky blue, and black 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In yellow... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 7, in peach... dc inc x 5 (24) sl st to join 3. dc inc. in yellow... dc (dc inc, dc) x5, dc inc, in peach... dc (dc inc, dc) x5, dc inc (36) sl st to join ch 1 4. In blue... (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In white ch1 to join... 5. 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8 sc)x3. hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc,(56). sl st to join ch 1 6. 11 dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 2 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Eyes applique (make 2) Work in rounds In black... Ch2 Start in 2nd chain from hook 1. 6 hdc (6) sl st to join 2. Hdc inc (12)sl st to join 3. 2 trc, 2 ch, trc, 2 ch. Finish off. Leave long thread for sewing. Pull the applique to fit the eye shape as needed while sewing. Stitch white eyes onto blac...

Here we go again... Yellow, red, white and grey 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In white... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join In red ch1 to join... 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In grey ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Lightning bolt applique In yellow... Ch7 Sl st in 2nd chain from hook Ch2 Sl st in 2nd chain from hook Ch4 Sl st in 2nd chain from hook Ch2 Sl st in 2nd chain from hook Ch6. Leave long thread for sewing. Pull the applique to fit the lightning bolt shape as needed.

You know the story... Here goes :)... Yellow, black and grey 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In yellow... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join ch 1 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join ch 1 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join ch 1 In grey, ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join ch 1 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Bat applique In black... Ch16 Work around this chain of 16. Start in 2nd chain from hook Hdc, dc, trc, ch2, 3sl st to return to the next chain, 3sc, dc, ch1, 1sl st to return to the next chain, sc, dc, ch1, 1sl st to return to the next chain, 3sc, ch2, trc, dc, hdc. Turn and work in the same chain from the other side. Hdc, trc, ch, 3sl st to return to the next chain, sc, dc, ch, hdc, sc, hdc, trc, 2sl st to return ...

Here's the first granny square in a series I will begin for my son. Day by day I will work on a new one as I sit with at the NICU. Today we begin with Captain America's Shield! Blue, red, white and grey 8ply yarn, 4.00mm hook Work in rounds In blue... Ch2 1. 12 dc into second chain from hook  (12) sl st to join In red ch1 to join... 2. dc inc x 12 (24) sl st to join In white ch1 to join... 3. (dc inc, dc) x12 (36) sl st to join In red ch1 to join... 4. (dc inc, 2 dc) x12 (48) sl st to join In grey ch1 to join... 5. dc 3 inc (3in1), hdc, 8 sc (hdc, dc inc, ch 1, dc inc, hdc, 8sc)x3. hdc, dc (56). sl st to join. 6. dc, ((2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 13 dc, )x3, (2dc, ch, 2dc) in next stitch, 12 dc (64) sl st to join. Finish off. Weave in ends. Star applique In white... Ch2 Start in 2nd chain from hook (Dc, 2 sl st, back to the centre)x5 Ch to finish. Leave long thread for sewing to the square. If you want a little more definition on the finished piece In blue... Make...

As my wee boy started chubbing up I had to make new clothes to keep up. This design is inspired by my dread of putting things over baby's heads 😂 that's why this one is fastened at the sides, with heaps of space for baby's head! Here goes... Crochet baby vest - new born with buttons 3.5mm hook, I used loyal wool 8ply (dk), 1.5cm buttons. 1. - 4. 24 Foundation hdc (24) ch 2 turn. 5. - 24. 24 hdc (24) ch2 turn Change to contrast colour  25. - 26. 24 hdc (24) ch2 turn Change to main colour 27. - 28. 24 hdc (24) ch2 turn Change to contrast colour  29. - 30. 24 hdc (24) ch2 turn Change to main colour 31. - 32. 24 hdc (24) ch2 turn 33. - 34 (Front loop dc, back loop dc)x12 (24) ch2 turn 35a. - 47a. (Front loop dc, back loop dc)x2 (4) ch2 turn Leave long tail, will start from this point again at row 48. Start 35 b from the 24th stitch of row 34, working in towards the 20th stitch. 35b. - 47b. (Front loop dc, back loop dc)x2 (4) ch2 turn  Ch to finish. Re...

My second little boy surprised me by popping out at 30 weeks! He was teeny tiny and needed very small clothes when he came out of his incubator. I quickly whipped this vest and these booties up for him to keep him toasty and warm... Crochet baby vest. Prem size. Work in back loop only. 3.5mm hook, I used drops merino cotton blend 1. Ch 47(47) 2. Hdc in third chain from hook, 44 hdc.ch2 turn(45) 3 - 5. 45 hdc, ch 2 turn (45) 6. - 13. 35 hdc, ch 2 turn (35) 14. 35 hdc, 10 ch, ch 2 turn (45) 15. - 17. 45 hdc, ch 2 turn (45) 18. 45 hdc, turn (45) 19. Ch 12, join on 13th hdc in from edge, 33 hdc, ch 2 turn (45) 20. - 23. 45 hdc, ch 2 turn (45) 24. - 31.40 hdc, ch 2 turn (40) 32. 40 hdc, 5 ch, ch 2 turn (45) 33. - 36. 45 hdc, ch 2 turn (45) 37. 12 sl st, 33 hdc, ch 2 turn (33) 38. 33 sl st joining together with the other edge of the vest, ch and finish off. Use sl st to join the tops of the shoulders. Weave in any loose ends. Voila! Booties (make 2 lol) Wo...