Jackie O's Pillbox Hat!!!

If you like the retro look, this hat is made to order just for you! Doubled yarn makes this a speedy item and it comes in two sizes!

PILLBOX HAT

Materials: Red Heart Super Saver one skein either 5 oz multi or 7 oz solid in color of choice

Crochet Hook size I’5.5mm for small or K/6.5mm for large

Gauge: Yarn is used double: with I hook for small: 4 popcorns and 4 dc =3 inches

2 popcorn rounds = 1 ¾ inches

With K hook for large: 1 popcorn and I dc = 1 inch

1 popcorn round = 1 inch

CROWN –

1ST ROW: Holding two strands of yarn together ch 10, 1 sc in second st from hook, 1 sc in each of next 4 sts of chain, 1 hdc in next st as follows: yarn over hook, draw up a loop in next st of chain, yarn over hook and through all 3 loops on hook, an hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts.

2ND ROW: Ch 3, turn, working in back strand of sts only (the entire crown is worked in back strand of sts) work skip first dc, 1 dc in next dc, an hdc in each of next 2 sts, 1 sc in each of remaining 5 sc.

3RD ROW: Turn, 1 sc in each of first 5 sc, an hdc in each of next 2 hdc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in top st of turning ch. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows 11 more times;

Repeat 2nd row once more. Break off, leaving an 8-inch end.

Thread a darning needle with this end, insert needle in each of the turning ch 1 sts at beginning of every other row. Draw these sts together, forming a circle; overcast last row to foundation ch of first row, thus forming a flat circle for crown

BAND –

1ST ROUND:

Holding right side of work toward you, join yarn with an sc over end dc of first row, sc over end st of same row as joining sc, (2 sc over turning ch of next row, sc over end dc of next row) 5 times, 2 sc over end st of each of next 2 rows, (sc over turning ch of next row, 2 sc over end dc of next row) 6 times, sc over end st of last row (40 sc in round).

2ND ROUND: Ch 1, turn, working in back strand of sts only work sc in each of 40 sc of last round.

3RD ROUND: Ch 3, turn, work a popcorn st in next sc as follows: 4 dc in next sc, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top of first dc of 4-dc group just made, also insert in the dropped loop, draw dropped loop through st on hook, ch 1 tightly, * dc in next sc, a popcorn st in next sc; repeat from * around, end with a sl st in top st of first ch 3 (there are 20 popcorn sts in round).

4TH ROUND: Ch 3, work a popcorn st in same st as sl st, * 1 dc in next popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc; repeat from * around, end with skip last popcorn st, a s st in top st of first ch 3.

5TH ROUND: Same as 4th round.

6TH ROUND: Ch 3, a popcorn st in same st as sl st, * (dc in next popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc) 4 times, skip a popcorn st, dc in next dc, skip a popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc; repeat from * around, end with dc in next popcorn st, a popcorn st in next dc, skip last popcorn st, a sl st in top st of first ch 3 (17 popcorns in round). NOTE: I did not decrease any stitches, but just continued the same as in 4th round. See what works for you.

7TH ROUND: Same as 4th round.

8TH ROUND: Ch 1, hdc in same st as sl st, * 2hdc in next popcorn st, hdc in next dc; repeat from * around, end with 1 sc in last popcorn st, a sl st in first sc; fasten off.

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March of the Penguins!

Here is a tuxedo penguin cover-up for your holiday gift-giving bottles. You do need a little piece of felt for the feet and beak. The full sized patterns are included. I'm sure there are clever crocheters out there that can ditch the felt and use the hook and yellow yarn for the feet and beak

PENGUIN BOTTLE COVER

MATERIALS

RED HEART Super Saver KNITTING WORSTED

2 oz. White

2 oz Black

Crochet Hook Size G

Cotton batting for stuffing; round elastic; a small piece of yellow felt and 4 sequins.

DIRECTIONS;

Rnd 1: Starting at center bottom with Black, ch 2,

8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in joining, 2 dc in each sc around (16 dc counting ch-3 as 1 dc). Join to top of ch-3.

Rnd 3; Ch 3, dc in joining, (2 dc in next dc) twice;

dc in next dc, * (2 dc in next dc) 3 times; dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join.

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around (28 sc). Join.

Back

Row 1: Ch 3, picking up back loop only, dc in next 19 sc. Turn.

Row 2: Working through both loops, sl st in first 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 17 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Rows 3 and 4: Dc in 2nd dc, dc in each dc across to within last st, dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn.

Row 5: Sl st in first 2 dc, ch 3, dc in next 14 dc, dc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3, turn.

Next 5 Rows: Repeat Row 3.

Rows 11, 12 and 13: Dc in first dc (an inc), dc in each dc across to within last dc, 2 dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn. Break off and fasten at end of l3th Row.

Front

Picking up back loops only, attach White in same place as last dc of Row 1 of back was made_, ch 3, * (2 dc in next dc) twice; dc in next dc. Repeat from * once more, 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc_f dc in same place as

ch-3 of Row 1 of back. Ch 3, turn Break off and fasten at end of 13^th row

Row 2: Repeat Row 11 of Back.

Next 2 Rows: Repeat Row 3 of Back.

Following 2 Rows: Repeat Row 11 of Back.

Next 4 Rows: Repeat Row 3 of Back.

Row 11: Sl st in first 2 dc, ch 3, dc in each dc across to within last st. Ch 3, turn.

Next 2 Rows: Repeat Row 11 of Front.

Break off and fasten at end of 13th Row.

Sew front and back seams.

With White work chain st over each seam.

Draw elastic through top of sts on body, fasten off.

Head and Wings:

Rnd 1: Starting at center top with Black, ch 2

Do not join rnds, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.

Rnds 3 and 4 Sc in each sc around, increaslng 6 sc evenly.

Rnd 5: Sc in each sc around.

Next 3 Rnds: Repeat 3rd, 5th and 3rd rnds.

Next 5 Rnds: Repeat 5th Rnd.

Rnd 14.: Sc in each sc around, decreaslng 6 sc

evenly — to dec 1 sc. pull up a loop in each of next 2 sc, yarn over and draw through all loops on hook.

Next 3 Rnds: Repeat 5th, 14th and 5th rnds."

Work in rows as follows:

Shoulder:

Row 1:Dec 1 sc over next 2 sc, sc in next 20 sc, dec 1 sc over next 2 sc (22 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 2; Sc in next 3 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4. sc) 3 times, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Dec 1 sc, sc in each sc across to within last 2 sc, dec 1 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Dec 1 sc, sc in next 5 sc, ( 2 se in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times, dec 1 sc (25 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Repeat Row 3 of Shoulder.

Row 6: Dec 1 sc, sc in next 4 sc, (2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc) 3 times; dec 1 sc (24 sc). Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: dc in each sc across. Ch 3, turn.

First Wing

Row 1: dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: dc in 2nd dc and in next 6 dc, dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4: 2 dc in first dc, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Next 3 Rows: Repeat Row 3 of Back. Do not ch 3 at end of Row 7.

Next 4 Rows: Repeat Row 11 of Front, At end of llth row break off Black, attach White. Ch 3, turn.

Row 12: Skip first dc, dc in top of ch-3. Ch 3, turn.

Next 4 rows: Repeat Row 11 of Back.

Next 3 Rows; Repeat Row 3 of Back,

Row 20: Skip first dc, dc in next 8 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Row 21: dc in same place as ch-3, dc in next 7 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Next Row: Repeat 21st Row.

Row 23: Dc in next 6 dc, dc in top of ch-3. Break off and fasten.

Attach Black in top of last at on 1st row of Wing, dc in same place as last st of that row was made, dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in each of next 2 sc, dc in next 3 sc, 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 6 sc, 2 dc in next so. Ch 3, turn.

Second Wing

Row 1: Skip first dc, dc in next 8 dc. Ch 3, turn.

Next 2 Rows: Repeat 3rd and 4th rows of First Wing.

Next 3 Row: Repeat 3rd Row of Back.

Next 4 Rows; Repeat llth row of Front. Break off Black, attach White. Ch 3, turn.

Row 11; Repeat 12th Row of First Wing.

Next 4 Rows: Repeat llth Row of Back.

Next 3 Rows: Repeat 3rd Row of Back.

Row 19; Repeat 20th row of First Wing.

Next 2 Rows Repeat 21st row of First Wing.

Row 22; Repeat Row 22 of First Wing.

Break off and Fasten.

Fold white part of Wing under and sew

together.

Attach White to last decreased sc on 1st Row of Shoulder, sc in same place and in next st. Ch 1, turn.

Next 8 Rows: 2 sc in first sc, sc in sc across to within last sc, 2 sc in last sc. Break off and fasten at end of last row.

Sew Bib to Shoulder.

Tube: With White, ch 20. Join to form ring.

Next 5 rnds: Ch 3, dc in each st around. Join.

Rnd 6: Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc) 6 times. Join. Break off and fasten, turn head to wrong side.

Sew narrow end of tube to center of head. Turn head to right side. Stuff head with cotton batting.

Sew up lower end of tube to lower part of head.

Feet:

Trace off pattern pieces for top and bot­tom feet onto tissue, cut out. Cut 2 bottom pieces and 2 top pieces from yellow felt.

Fold top piece on dotted lines and seam 1/8". Place on top of bottom pieces and seam a-round entire outslde edge—1/8" seam. Sew in place to bottom of penguin as shown on picture. Make second foot in same manner.

Beak;

Trace pattern piece onto tissue; cut out. Cut 1 piece from yellow felt. Fold on dotted lines and seam 1/8". Sew long edges together to form beak—1/8" seam.

Stuff firmly and stitch in place on center front of head.

Eyes; Stitch sequins in place as shown on picture.

Tie: Cut small piece of felt from yellow and stitch in place on top of bib.

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Tassel Doll Vest!

This darling vest, complete with little dolls to play with, is done in a fast moving V-Stitch. It's perfect for under a coat or just to wear around the house when the temperature dips.Plenty More Crochet Vest Patterns Here!

Tassel Doll Vest for Girls

Materials: Worsted weight yarn in color of choice such as Red Heart Super Saver or Caron Pounder: 5 (6, 7, 8, 9,10) ounces depending on size of vest

For Tassel Doll you will need a couple of yards of yellow, 6 inches red, small scrap of felt for the face or you can embroider the face directly on the tassel

Hook size: K /6mm

Gauge: 1 v-stitch = 1 inch 2 rows = 1 inch

INSTRUCTIONS: Pattern is written for size 4, with sizes 6, 8, 10. 12 in parenthesis.

Back

Row 1: Starting at lower edge make a ch of 39 (45, 45,51, 51) sts to measure 13 (15, 15, 16, 16) inches. Sc in 2nd oh from hook, sc in each ch across. 38 (44, 44, 50, 50) sc. Ch 3 (to count as one dc), turn.

Row 2: Skip first 2 sc, *in next sc make dc, ch 2 and dc ... V-st made; skip next 2 sc. Repeat from * across to within last 2 sc, skip next sc, dc in last sc . . . 12 (14, 14, 16, 16) V-stitches and one dc at each end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: Sc between first and 2nd dc, *ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp, sc between next 2 dc. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 2, skip last ch-2, sc in turning chain sp. Ch 4, turn.

Row 4: Dc in first sc—half V-st made; * V-st in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last sc, in last sc make dc, ch 1 and dc ... half V-st made. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Sc in first dc, ch 1, * sc between next 2 dc, ch 2, skip next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * across, ending with ch 1, skip one ch st on turning ch, sc in next ch. Ch, 3, turn.

Row 6: Skip first sc, * V-st in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last sc, dc In last sc. Ch 1, turn. Repeat last 4 rows (3rd through 6th row) for Pattern.

Work in Pattern until total length is 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) inches, ending with 3rd (3rd, 5th, 5th, 3rd) row. At end of last row omit turning chain. Turn.

Armhole Shaping

Row 1: Sl st in each st across to 2nd sc, ch 3, * V-st in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last 2 sc, dc in next sc. Do not work over remaining st. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc between first and 2nd dc, ch 2, continue in Pattern across, ending with ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, sc in ch-3 sp. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Skip first sc, *V-st in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last sc, dc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. If necessary, repeat last 2 rows (2nd and 3^rd rows) alternately until there remain 8 (9, 10, 11, 12) V-stitches plus one dcat each end. Ch 1, turn.

Next Row: Repeat 2nd Row. Ch, 4, turn.

Following Row: Repeat 4th row of Back. Ch 1, turn. Work in Pattern until length from first row of armhole shaping, ending with a V-st Row, is 4 (5, 5, 6, 6) inches. Ch 1, turn.

Neck Shaping: . . . .Row 1: Work in Pattern until there are 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) Sc. Ch 4, turn.

Rows 2 and 3: Work in Pattern across. Break off and fasten. Work across other end of last row worked before neck shaping to correspond with opposite side.

Left Front . . .

Row 1: Starting at lower edge, make a ch of 21 (21, 24, 24, 27) sts.

Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across ... 20 (20, 23, 23, 26) Sc. Ch 3 (to count as one dc), turn.

Row 2: Work as for 2nd row of Back ... 6 (6, 7, 7, 8) V-stitches and one dc at each end. Ch 1, turn.

Rows 3, 4, 5 and 6: Work as for rows 3, 4, 5 and 6 on Back.

Repeat last 4 rows (3rd through.6th rows) for Pattern.

Work in Pattern until total length is 9 (9, 10, 10, 11) inches ending with 3rd (3rd, 5th, 5th, 3rd) row.

At end of last row omit turning chain. Turn.

Armhole Shaping: . . .

Row 1: SI st in each st across to 2nd sc, ch 3, * V-st in next sc. Repeat from * across until there are 4 (4, 5, 6, 6) V-stitches, dc in next sc—dec made at front edge. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc between, first and 2nd dc, ch 2 and continue in Pattern across, ending with ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, sc in ch-3 sp. Ch 3, turn.

Row 3: Skip first sc, * V-st in next sc. Repeat from * across to within last sc dc in last sc-dec made at front edge. Ch 1, turn.

Repeat last 2 rows (2nd and 3rd rows) alternately until shaping at armhole edge is same as on Back.

Then, keeping armhole edge straight, if necessary continue front shaping as before until there remain 3 (4, 4, 4, 4) sc. Ch 4, turn.

Work even in Pattern until length from first row of armhole shaping, ending at armhole edge, is 5 (6, 6, 7, 7) inches. Break off and fasten.

Right Front: Work to correspond with Left Front, reversing shapings.

Block to Measurements; sew side and shoulder seams.

Border: With wrong side facing, attach yarn in lower corner of Left Front. Row 1: Work sc evenly along Left Front edge, across back neck edge and along Right Front Edge to lower corner. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in each sc across last row_; working along opposite side of starting chains, continue to sc evenly along lower edge. Join with si st to first sc. Break off and fasten. Work one row of Sc evenly along each armhole edge. Join to first sc.

Cord: Holding 2 strands of yarn together, make a chain 1 yard long. Break off and fasten

Doll Tassel (Make 2): Wind yarn 25 times around a 3-inch piece of cardboard. Draw a 6-inch length of yarn under strands at one end and tie securely for top of tassel. Cut strands at opposite end. Wind yarn several times around tassel ^l/2 inch below top for neck.

For arms, separate 5 strands from rest at each side and tie a red thread tightly around end of each arm.

For face, cut a 1/2-inch circle of pink felt. Embroider blue eyes and red mouth on felt circle. Sew face to tassel above neck.

For hair, cut twelve 3-inch strands of yellow yarn. Wind yellow sewing thread around strands at center and tie. Sew hair to top of face; then with sewing thread, tack to face at each side, 1/2 -inch from center. Trim tassel evenly.

Sew a tassel doll to each end of cord. Slip cord through spaces at front edges as shown and tie in a bow.

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