Fringed Rainbow Applique Pattern

Rainbow Pattern

Material:

worsted weight yarn in 6 colors 
Size G crochet hook.

Crochet terms:
Single crochet-sc 
Chain-ch
Finish off- F/O

For this pattern you will be using several different colors of yarn and making frequent color changes. This pattern is worked in rows and each color change will have a 6 inch beginning and ending tail of yarn to serve as ‘fringe’.

1. Begin by leaving a 6” tail of purple and chain 25. Sc in the 2nd. chain from hook and each remaining chain for 24 sc. Change color by pulling teal through last loop in row 1 and pulling the purple tight around the new color. Chain 1 and turn. (24)
   
2. *Sc in 3, inc* Chain 1, turn.
   
3. Sc in each stitch. Change color just as you did before leaving
   a 6” tail of the teal and a 6” starting tail of the new color.
   Chain 1 and turn. (30)
   
4. *Sc in 4, inc* Chain 1 and turn. (36)
   
5. Sc in each stitch. Attach next color as before. Chain 1 and
   turn. (36)
   
6. *Sc in 5, inc* Chain 1 and turn. (42)
   
7. Sc in each stitch. Attach next color. Chain 1 and turn. (42)
   
8. *Sc in 6, inc* Chain 1 and turn. (48)
   
9. Sc in each stitch. Attach final color. Chain 1 and turn.
   
10. *Sc in 7, inc.* Chain 1 and turn. (54)
    
11. Sc in each stitch. F/O leaving 6” tail. (54)
    

Your rainbow should have 2 strands of each color as fringe along 1 side. You can trim them to whatever length you like.

Leprechaun Pattern

Leprechaun Pattern 

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn

Safety eyes

Stuffing

G crochet hook and C hook

Yarn needle

Crochet terms:

Magic circle-mc

Single crochet- sc

Increase- inc (2 stitches in one stitch.)

Decrease-dec  (stitch 2 stitches together to make one)

Fasten off- F/O

Back loop only- BLO

Notes:  This pattern is worked in the round.  I use a running stitch marker to keep track of rounds.  Instructions between asterisks ** are to be repeated to end of round or number of times specified.  The numbers in ( )  are the number of stitches in the round.

HEAD With flesh or light tan color

1.  Make 6 sc in a mc.

2.  Inc x’s 6  (12)

3. *Sc in 1, inc*  (18)

4. *Sc in 2, inc* (24)

 5.*Sc in 3, inc*  (30)

 6.*Sc in 4, inc*  (36)

7-9.  Sc in each stitch.  (36)  Place safety eyes between rows 9 and 10.  

10.  *Sc in 4, dec*  (30)

11-13  Sc in each stitch.  (30)

14.  *Sc in 3, dec.  (24)

15.  *Sc in 2, dec*  (18)

16.  *Sc in 1, dec*  (12)  Stuff head firmly.

17.  Dec X’s 6.  (6)

18.  Dec till closed.  F/O leaving a long tail for sewing.

With doubled strand of  flesh or tan yarn, stitch on a nose, placing several stitches to give dimension.  With black, embroider eyebrows and mouth.

To make hair, cut strands of orange yarn 2-3 inches long and using latch hook technique, hook hair and lamb chop whiskers to face.  

Stitch hat and hat brim together and stitch hat to head in desired position.

BODY

1.With dark green. Make 6 sc in a mc.

2.Inc X’s 6  (12)

3.*Sc in 1, inc*  (18)

4.*Sc in 2, inc* (24)

5.*Sc in 3, inc*  (30)

6.*Sc in 4, inc*  (36)

7-8  Sc in each stitch.  (36)

9-10  With black yarn for belt, sc in each stitch.

11.  Change yarn to light green.  Sc in each stitch.

12.  *Sc in 4, dec*  (30)

13-15.  Sc in each stitch.  (30)

16.  *Sc in 3, dec*  (24)

17.  *Sc in 2, dec*  (18)

18.  *Sc in 1, dec*  (12)  Stuff body firmly.

19.  Dec X’s 6   (6)

20.  Dec till closed.  

With yellow or gold yarn stitch a buckle on the center of the black belt.

ARMS  Make 2.

1.With flesh or light tan color.  Make 6 sc in a mc.

2.*Inc, sc*  (9)

3-5  Sc in each stitch.

6.  Join light green.  Sc in each stitch.  (9)

7. *Sc in 2, inc*  (12)

8-10.  Sc in each st.

11.  Stuff arm and sc open edge together.  Leave a long tail to sew arm to body.

LEG  Make 2

!.  With black and C hook.  Chain 6, sc in 2nd. ch from hook and next 3 chains,       3sc in last chain, turn and work along other side of chain, sc in 3, inc.

2.  Inc, sc in 3, inc X’s 3, sc in 3, inc X’s 2.

3.  Inc, sc in 4, *inc, sc*  X’s3, sc in 3, *inc, sc* X’s 2.

4-6.  Sc in each stitch.  (24)

7.  Sc in 9, dec X’s 3, sc in 9.  (21)

8.  Dec, sc in 5, dec, sc3tog., dec, sc in 5, dec.  (15)

9.  Change color to dark green.   Sc in each stitch.  (15)

10-12.  Sc in each stitch.  F/O leaving long tail to sew to body.

HAT With dark green.

Brim:

1. Make 6 sc in a mc.

2.Inc in each stitch  (12)

3.Inc in each stitich.  (24)

4.*Sc in 3, inc*  (30)

5.*Sc in 4, inc*  (36)

Body of hat:

1.  Make 6 sc in mc.

2.  Inc X’s 6  (12)

3.  *Sc in 1, inc*  (18)

4.  Sc in each stitch back loop only.

5.  Sc in each stitch.

6.  Dec 1, sc in remaining stitches.

7.  Dec 1, sc in remaining stitches.

8.  Dec 1, sc in remaining stitches.

9.  Dec 2 stitches evenly around.  F/O leaving long tail for sewing.  Stuff hat lightly.  If you wish, a piece of plastic mesh cut in a circle can be placed in the top of the hat to help it hold shape.

Hat band.  With black make a chain long enough to go around base of hat.  Stitch band together around base.  With yellow or gold yarn stitch a buckle on the hat band. 

Attach arms, legs and head to body.

Crochet a Valentine Wreath! Step by Step Instructions

As promised, this post contains the  secret to making an interchangeable holiday wreath!   Just take a look at this sweet Valentine Wreath!  

As mentioned in my previous post,  (you can find it HERE) the base of this wreath is made from a pool noodle cut the desired length and duct taped together.  The next step is to crochet or knit a rectangle that will cover the noodle.  I stitched the cover over the noodle ring, but I suppose the cover could be made with velcro closures if you want an interchangeable cover.

Wreath with stitched on cover.

I had in  mind something with lovebirds and these cute little  LOVEBIRDS are perfect!  Hop on over and visit Free Crochet Patterns to make these adorable little birds.  I confess to having tweaked the pattern a bit by making the wings a bit longer and adding 'feathers' to the tail.  (3 instead of 1)

Lovebirds added.

Velcro patches.

The birds are secured on the wreath by velcro hot-glued to the bottom of each. 

 I used only the loopy part of the velcro as it sticks very well to the crocheted acrylic cover.

 Next I envisioned a banner of hearts across the upper left of the wreath.  The pattern I used for these hearts can be found HERE.  Attic 24 is also where I got the original idea for this wreath several years ago.    I encourage you to explore her site for many great ideas and free patterns. 





I made 6 hearts from the Attic 24 pattern in 3 different colors.  I then stitched the hearts together and glued velcro to the backs of the end hearts.  Cute! Right?  But something more is needed.



I thought a green vine with some blossoms would add a bit more of color, so I made a thick chain from worsted weight yarn and a #5 crochet hook.   It was a little fussy gluing the velcro to the chain.  I had to be sure the chain wasn't twisted, and to glue enough velcro strips so that the vine could be shaped well.  But I think I got it!

Now, for some flowers and leaves!  I decided some tiny hearts would make
cute little blooms.  I found that pattern HERE.  In retrospect, I could have used this pattern for all the hearts, but had already made the banner hearts by this time.

The leaf pattern can be found HERE.  'Repeat Crafter Me' is another of my favorite blogs.  Check out her blog for a lot of great stuff!

Again, glue velcro to the back of each.


It took me awhile to decide on what more was needed.   Something beneath the birds seemed to be in order.  I thought about a larger puffed heart, but that just seemed like taking the heart theme a bit too far, although it is a Valentine Wreath.  My crafty sister suggested flowers, and I liked that idea. 

If you have ever searched Pinterest for crochet flowers,  you know there are a gazillion pins.  But it didn't take me long to find the perfect pin.  I love the way these roses fit perfectly!  You can find the pattern for these HERE.  I  think I will be visiting  'Skip to my Lou' more often!

Happy Valentine's Day

So, the secret is the velcro!  I know it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure this out, but just in case it never occurred to you, there it is. 

Next month I will attempt to transform this same basic wreath into a St. Patricks Day wreath.  We will see how that goes.  To make sure you don't miss a single post, sign up for e-mail notifications on the right side-bar!

I hope this blog post will inspire you to get creative, do some stash-busting and make your home reflect the joy of holidays!

Blessings!
Reny