Cat Pet Mat

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WW Yarn
K Hook

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NOTES:
1.) always hold 2 strands together
2.) ch 2 DOES count as a st
3.) 12 Row's measures 18" - 13 Row's measures 20"
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Basic Mat:

Row 1: With 2 strands held together, ch 4, join to form ring, ch 2,
       9 dc in ring, join (10 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (20 sts)

Row 3: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in nest st *Repeat around (30 sts)

Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of next
       2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
       each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
       each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 7: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 4 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
       each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 8: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 5 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
       each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 9: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 6 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
       each of next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 7 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
        each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 11: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 8 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
        each of next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 12: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 9 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in
        each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join ,
        DO NOT FINISH OFF


Cat Ears: Make 2
Row 1: 1 dc in each of next 9 sts, turn
Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc dec over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in each st across, 1 dc
       over last 2 sts, turn
Row 3: ch 2, 1 dc dec over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc in nest st, 1 dc dec over
       next 2 sts, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc dec over last 2 sts, turn
Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc dec over 1st 2 sts, 1 dc dec over next 2 sts,
       1 dc dec over last 2 sts (3sts) Finish off

***SKIP 14 STS, and make 2nd ear


TRIM:
In 1st st on top of right ear, join yarn, ch 1, 3 sc in right corner
of ear, 3 hdc in center st, 3 sc in left corner of ear, evenly sc down
left side of ear.

**[1 dc in each st around, INCREASE on increase st, 1 dc in each st to
  2nd ear],

evenly sc up right side of ear, 3 sc in right corner, 3 hdc in center
st, 3 sc in left corner, evenly sc down left side of ear.

**[ *1 dc in each st around INCREASE in every increase st] *Repeat to
right ear, evenly sc up right side of ear, join & fasten off

Fish Pet Mat

                    This is "my" (JMSQ) version of the Pet/Fish Mat...

Lillibet Lugo has made fish mats for cats & paw mats for dogs... They
are so cute so after seeing a photo, I thought I'd whip up my version
of this awesome pattern design and give Lillibet Lugo all the credit
due for inspiring me.. enjoy

WW Yarn - These Pet Mats are made up from left over yarn rolled into balls,
If your going to buy yarn to make a Pet Mat, buy 1 in varagated & 1 in plain

K Hook

NOTES:
1.) always hold 2 strands together
2.) ch 2 DOES count as a st
3.) 12 Row's measures 18" - 13 Row's measures 20"

Row 1: With 2 strands held together, ch 4, join to form ring, ch 2,
       9 dc in ring, join (10 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (20 sts)

Row 3: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in nest st, *Repeat around (30 sts)

Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of next
       2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 7: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 4 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 8: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 5 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 9: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 6 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 7 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
        of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 11: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 8 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
        of next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 12: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 9 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
        of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join (DO NOT FINISH
        OFF, CONTINUE WITH THE FISH FAN)


FISH FAN:
Row 1: CH 2, 1 dc in each of next 16 sts, ch 2 turn

Row 2: 1 dc in same st as ch 2, 1 dc in each st across ending with 2 dc in
       last st, ch 2 turn (19 sts)

Row's 3-5: Repeat row 2 (Sts- row 3:21 sts, row 4:23 sts, row 5:25 sts,

Row 6: 1 dc in same st as ch 2, 1 dc in each st across ending with 2 dc in
       last st, ch 1 turn  (27 sts)

Row 7: 3 sc in right corner, 1 sc in each st across top of fan, 3 sc in left
           corner, 1 sc in each st evenly down left side of fan, 1 dc in each
           of next 5 sts, 2 dc in nest st, *1 dc in each of next 11, 2 dc in next
          st. *Repeat around, to right side of fish fan, 1 sc in each st up right
          side of fan,  join & fasten off...

Pet Mat

WW Yarn - These Pet Mats are made up from left over yarn rolled into balls,
If your going to buy yarn to make a Pet Mat, buy 1 in varagated & 1 in plain

K Hook

NOTES:
1.) always hold 2 strands together
2.) ch 2 DOES count as a st
3.) 12 Row's measures 18" - 13 Row's measures 20"


Row 1: With 2 strands held together, ch 4, join to form ring, ch 2,
       9 dc in ring, join (10 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (20 sts)

Row 3: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in nest st, *Repeat around (30 sts)


Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of next
       2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 7: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 4 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 8: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 5 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 9: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 6 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
       of next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 10: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 7 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
        of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 11: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 8 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
        of next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join


Row 12: ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 9 st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each
        of next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join.. Finish Off

Chomper

Look what I've come up with for Jesse's new friend... She loves dinosaurs and had asked me to make her one, we looked all over trying to come up with a pattern, well this is a combination of several patterns... so cute

T-Rex - look at the lil tooth, adorable

Rhonda's Turtle

                                   In Honor of our Turtle Girl "RHONDA"
This turtle (Orange Turtle) will stand on all it's legs, (just bend them down
into place) or simple fit into your egg. If you want a smaller (Brown Turtles)
egg & turtle, just use a G or F hook and follow directions

H Hook
WW yarn

Turtle Shell: Make 2, 1 for TOP shell & 1 for Bottom Shell
With Orange,
Row 1: ch 4, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 dc in next st, 3 dc in next st,
      [working on opposite side of beginning ch] 2 dc in next st, 1 dc
      in base of ch 2 space, join (9 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in same st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st,
       *Repeat around to last st, 1 dc in base of ch2 , join (15 sts) FASTEN OFF

BOTTOM SHELL: With green, ch 1, 2 hdc in same st, *1 hdc in next 3 sts,
           2 hdc in next st, *Repeat 2 more time, 1 hdc in last 2 sts,
           Join & Fasten off (20 sts) leave long tail to sew together

TOP SHELL: With green, ch 1, 2 dc in same st, *1 dc in next 3 sts,
           2 dc in next st, *Repeat 2 more time, 1 dc in last 2 sts,
           Join & Fasten off (20 sts) leave long tail to sew together

HEAD: Make 1
Orange yarn, ch 3, join to form ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, join, ch 1
Row's 2-4: Green Yarn, 1 sc in each st around, join
Row 5: Fold flat, sl st both side together closed together across (3 sts)

LEGS: Make 4
Row 1: Orange yarn ch 3, join to form ring , 5 sc in in ring, join,
       fasten off orange yarn
Row's 2-3: green yarn, 1 sc in each st join,
Ron 4: flod flat, sl st through both sides closed, LONG TAIL

JOINING TURTLE:
 1.) I lay bottom of shell face down, now I lay the head in place & all the legs,
I sew them into place,
2.) with both top & bottom held wrong sides together, I whip st around, and also
through legs and head just to sturdy turtle, BEFORE closing, stuff, then close

EGG's: - Make 2 pieces, 1 for Top & 1 for Bottom
Top of Egg:
Row 1: ch 2, make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1 (6 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (12 sc)
Row 3: 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat around,
       join, ch 1, (16 sc)
Row 4: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of next 3 sts,
       2 sc in next st, *Repeat around, join, ch 1 (20 sts)
Row 5: 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of
       next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat around, join, ch 1 (24 sts)
Row 6: 1 sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in remaining sts, join, ch 1 (25 sts)
Row's 7-9: 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 finish off
Row 10: attach with contrast color (orange), 1 sc in each st around, join & fasten off

BOTTOM of Egg:
Row 1: ch 2, make 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, join, ch 1 (6 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 (12 sc)
Row 3: 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat around,
       join, ch 1, (16 sc)
Row 4: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of next 3 sts,
       2 sc in next st, *Repeat around, join, ch 1 (20 sts)
Row 5: 1 sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in each of
       next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat around, join, ch 1 (24 sts)
Row 6: 1 sc in each of next 11 sts, 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in remaining sts, join,
ch 1 (25 sts)
Row's 7-11: 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1 finish off
Row 12: attach with contrast color (orange), 1 sc in each st around,
        join (DO NOT FASTEN OFF)

JOINING both pieces:
With both top & bottom right sides held together, sc through both from & back of
"touching Pieces" for 15 sts, [leaving 10 sts un-worker]

Open Blind Baby Hat

                                            "JMSQ "Copyright © 2013

This Baby Hat is perfect with the Open Blind Baby Blankie:
Pattern can be found Here:
Open Blind Baby Blankie (K)
http://jeanariespatterns.blogspot.com/2012/06/ob.html

8 Needles
CO 44 sts

Row's 1-8: K2, P2 across (44 sts)

Row 9: k 21 sts, k2tog, k21 (43 sts)
Row 10: k2, p39, k2 (43 sts)
Row 11: k across
Row 12: k5, p1, *k3, P1, *Repeat to last 5 sts, k last 5 sts

Row 13: k across
Row 14: k2, p39, k2
Row 15: k across
Row 16: k5, p1, *k3, P1, *Repeat to last 5 sts, k last 5 sts

*** Repeat row's 13-16 (5 more times)

Row 37:*k2tog, *repeat acorss
Row 38: P across
Row 39: K 2 tog, *Repeat across
Row 40: Purl across

***With LONG tail, weave through remaining sts on needle to close,
and whip st down sean to close hat, weave in tail

Button Scarf w/ Collar

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These are perfect for children, no need to worry about the scarf slipping of thier necks, just make less row's of the pattern stitch'es with Row's 4-6...
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Redheart WW Yarn
5 - 1" buttons

H Hook

ch 20 for women or [24-26 for men]

Row 1: 1 hdc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in each ch across, ch 2 turn (19 sts)
Row 2: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 3: 1 dc in each st across, ch 2 turn

                      ~(Pattern Stitches)~
Row 4: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 5: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 6: 1 dc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)

Row's 7- 85: Repeat row's 4-6 in order [x 26 more times]

Row 86: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 87: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 88: 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts,
               1 dc in each st across, ch 2 turn

Row 89: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 90: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 91: 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts,
               1 dc in each of last 2 sts across, ch 2 turn


Row 92: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 93: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 94: 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts,
               1 dc in each st across, ch 2 turn

Row 95: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 96: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 97: 1 dc in each of next 15 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts,
               1 dc in each of last 2 sts across, ch 2 turn

Row 98: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 99: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 100: 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts,
                1 dc in each st across, ch 2 turn

Row 101: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn (20 sts)
Row 102: 1 hdc in each st across, ch 2 turn, fasten off (20 sts)

Sock Monkey Booties

                                   "JMSQ "Copyright © 2013
                                   (In Honor of Lane Andrew Sexton)

                                 (Lane with his new Sock Monkey Slippers)

SIZE: Toddler - 4 yrs
These slippers look small but they will stretch to fit a
toddler up to size 4

Redheart WW Yarn
Off White, Winter Red, Camel Brown

E & F Hooks
E Hook for ears & Mouth
F Hook for bootie

Sts Used.
SC & HDC - also fphdc and bphdc
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Bootie: Make 2

F Hook

WHITE YARN:
Row 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2 ch from hook, (DO NOT JOIN) place
marker (6 sts)

Row 2, 2 sc in each st around to marker, (DO NOT JOIN)
place marker (12 sts)

Row 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat to end,
(DO NOT JOIN) place marker (18 sts)

Row 4: 1 sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat to end,
(DO NOT JOIN) place marker

Row 5: 1 sc in each st to end, (DO NOT JOIN) place marker


CHANGE TO RED:
Row 6, 1 sc in each st to end, (DO NOT JOIN) place marker


CHANGE TO BROWN:
Row's 7-13: 1 sc in each st, (DO NOT JOIN) place marker, "UNTIL" end of row 13,


HEAL SHAPEING:
Row 14: 1 sc in each of next 18 sts (LEAVING LAST 6 STS UN-WORKED) Turn
[your now going to work from side to side instead of in the round.]

Row's 15-20: ch 2, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across, turn

Row 21: ch 2, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 6 sts, *DEC. 1 sc over next
2 sts, *repeat 1 more time, 1 sc in last 7 sts, turn

Row 22: ch 2, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *DEC. 1 sc over next
2 sts, *Repeat 1 more time, 1 sc in last 6 sts, turn

Row 23: ch 2, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in each st across, ch 1, turn

Row 24: join top corner to opposite top front corner, ch 2,
1 hdc in each st around, Join

Row 25: ch 2, *1 fphdc in next st, 1 bphdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join & fasten off [leave long tail to sew up heel seem]


Ears: E Hook & Brown yarn: (Make 4)
Row 1: ch 4, 5 hdc in 4th ch from hook, turn (5 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st across,
fasten off leaving LONG tail to sew on (10 sts)


MOUTH: E Hook: (Make 2)
With Red yarn,
ch 10, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each st across (9 sts)

Change to White Yarn,
2 sc in end st, 1 sc in each st along side, 2 sc in end st, 1 sc
in each st along opposite side, Finish off leaving LONG TAIL to sew on


Assembly:
On row 8 of Brown, I place 2 X sts to form eyes
On row's 11-12, I placed mouth and sewed it into place
On side of slipper on row's 8-10, I placed ears

Stacy's 8" Stocking

"SLS"Copyright © 2012

 

                   Stacy's 8" Stocking


f hook

Row 1:) ch 25, 1 hdc in 3rd st from hook, 1 hdc in each st., 2 hdc in last st, turn, 1 hdc in same sts (3 total) and up other side of chain, 1 hdc in base of ch, then join to top of the ch,

Row 2-7:) ch 2, 1 dc in each st across, Join. Slst in 8 sts to close toe of boot, do not fasten off.

Row: 8) Ch2 Hdc in ea remaining st around boot leg.

Row 9-13:) ch 2, 1 dc in st around, join with slst to finish rounds.

Row 14:) Ch2, 1 hdc in each st around, join & fasten off

Row 15:) Attach white and ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, join

Row 17:) Ch 2, dc in each st around join.

Row 18:) Ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around join, ch 14 (hanger), join to st, and fasten off, tuck in ends.



Measurements:

Toe: 6" wide

Body: 8" tall

Plus loop for hanging


Stocking Ornament Pattern:
http://jeanariespatterns.blogspot.com/2010/11/stocking-ornament.html

Ozark Trinket Box

                                                  Ozark Trinket Box

Different style of dress and worked in Christmas Colors...

Pattern can be found at: Ozark Trinket Box (C)
http://jeanariespatterns.blogspot.com/2011/10/otb.html

X & O Scoodie (C) (Q-Girls)

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                                            {In Honor of  The Q-Girls}
                        
J & K Hook
Redheart WW yarn - 1 skein 7 oz

With K hook, ch 151 loosely, switch to J hook

Row 1: 1 dc in 3 ch from hook, *1 dc in each st across, turn

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in 1st st (in ch 2 space), *skip next st,
1 dc in next st, 1 dc in st just skipped (X st compleded),
*Repeat across ending with 1 dc in last st, turn.

Row 3: ch 2, 1 dc in 1st st (in ch 2 space), 1 dc in each st across, turn

Row's 4,6,8,10,12,14,16: Repeat row 2

Row's 5,7,9,11,13,15,& 17: Repeat row 3

Row 18: ch 1, *sl into next st, ch 1 *Repeat across, finish off

HOODIE:
Fold in half with right side inside facing eachother, join with a
sc in top of scoodie, sc in both st's together down about 12" to
form hoodie, fasten off & tuck in tail

X & O Scarf (C)

                                        "JMSQ " Copyright © 2012

                                       {In Honor of the Dr. Dawn Phelps}
Dr. Phelps went above and beyond to help me. I can't thank You enough.. God's Blessings upon you always...JMSQ

J & K Hook
Redheart WW yarn 7 oz

With K hook, ch 151 loosely, switch to J hook

Row 1: 1 dc in 3 ch from hook, *1 dc in each st across, turn

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in 1st st (in ch 2 space), *skip next st,
1 dc in next st, 1 dc in st just skipped (X st compleded),
*Repeat across ending with 1 dc in last st, turn.

Row 3: ch 2, 1 dc in 1st st (in ch 2 space), 1 dc in each st across, turn

Row's 4,6,8: Repeat row 2

Row's 5,7,9: Repeat row 3
finish off & tuck in tails

Kids Roll Top Hats

                                     Kids Roll Top Hat   Fits 3-10 yrs

                                                  {In Honor of Deo}
                                             "JMSQ "Copyright © 2012


NOTE 1:
I am using the same number of sts that I use on family
knitted hats for children these ages, only thing different is the
number of rows "BECAUSE" you'll roll up several rows
(thus creating the roll top hat)

10 1/2 Needles
CO 60 sts:

Row's 1-28: knit across (about 6")
Begin Decrease:
Row 29: *k5, k2tog; *repeat, turn
Row 30:: k
Row 31: *k4, k2tog, *repeat, turn 
Row 32: k
Row33: *k3, k2tog, *repeat, turn
Row34: k
Row 35: *k2, k2tog, *repeat, turn 
Row 36: k
For fun, I changed to green yarn for the last 4 rows:
Row 37: *k1, k2tog, *repeat, turn
Row 38: k
Row: 39 *k2tog, *repeat, turn
Row: 40 k

Cut yarn, leaving long tail. Thread through tapestry needle
and thread through each rem st on needle, pull tight on crown,
whip st down seam, tunk in tails

Chunky Monkey's Zipper Pulls (Sock Monkey's)

                                                 {In Honor of Lance}
                                            "JMSQ "Copyright © 2012


Smaller ones on legs, PERFECT for:
zipper pulls, decorating your back packs, attaching to your favorite purse,
key rings, necklaces, toys, Great stocking stuffers

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G hook          About 4" tall

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NOTE 1: (Do Not Join at end of each row, but place marker unless
I marked to join)

NOTE 2: (Make head & ears same color)

NOTE 3: (Row 1 on "head" is the chin of the monkey, ~&~ , row 15
is the top of head)

NOTE 4: if adding key ring or zipper pull attachments, add them
to hat after adding fringe and before sewing to head...
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HEAD:(Do Not Join at end of each row, but place marker)
Row 1: ch 3, join to form ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring, place marker
(6 sts)

Row 2: 2 sc in each st around, move marker up, (12 sts)

Row 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat around,
move marker up (18 sts)

Row 4: *1 sc in each of next 2 sts,  2 sc in next st,
*Repeat around, move marker up (24 sts)

Row's 5-12: 1 sc in neach st around, move marker up at end
of each row (24 sts)

BEGIN DECREASE:
Row 13:  * 1 sc in next 4 sts, decrease over next 2 sts,
*Repeat around, move marker  up (20 sts)

Row 14: * 1 sc in next 3 sts, decrease over next 2 sts,
*Repeat around, move marker up (16 sts)

Row 15: * 1 sc in next 2 sts, decrease over next 2 sts,
*Repeat around, finish off & tuck in tail (12 sts)


HAT: (JOIN each row)
Row 1: ch 4, join to form ring, ch 2, 9 hdc in ring, join (9 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join. (18 sts)

Row 3: ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join (27 sts)

Row 4: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join & finish off leaving
long tail to join to top of head (27 sts)


MUZZLE: (Do Not Join at end of each row, but place marker)
Row 1: ch 3, join to form ring, ch 1, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
Do NOT join, place marker (6sts)

Row 2: 2 sc in each st around, move marker (12 sts)

Row 3: *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, *Repeat around,
move marker, (18 sts)

Row 4: 1 sc in each st around, JOIN, finish off leaving long
tail to sew on face

EARS: (mAKE 2)
CH 3, Make 8 dc IN 3rd ch from hook, DO NOT JOIN, TURN,
ch 1,  sl st in each st across, finish off leaving long tail to sew
on side of head


ASSEMBLY:
WITH RED YARN:
make mouth across center of muzzle piece, also with red make
fringe/hair on top of hat.

**NOTE** ALSO, if adding key ring or zipper pull attachments,
now is the time to add them to hat, after adding fringe and before
sewing to head...


WITH BLACK YARN:
Cound 10 rows from chin of head piece towards top, this is
where I placed X's for eyes


STUFF head, ((REMEMBER to stuff hat & muzzle before
finished sewing)) sew on muzzle to head piece, now sew
hat to top of piece, sew both ears into place

Sock Monkey

This is what I've been working on over the weekend. ADORABLE doesn't begin to express how adorable this truly is...


Pattern can be found here:
http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/sock-monkey-and-baby-hat