Posted in Vickie Howell on September 7, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Just a quick post to let you know that I’ll be a guest on Fave Craft Radio today at 2pmCT/3pmET. Give the show a listen to hear all of the guests discuss free projects available to the public–I’ll be chatting about a couple of Sheep(ish) patterns that are perfect for Fall. Click here to listen!
xx,
Vickie
Posted in Vickie Howell, Yarn on September 6, 2011 | 31 Comments »
I’m thrilled to announce that in less than 3 weeks Sheep(ish) will be in 20, Michaels test stores! I need your help, though. If the first Stitch.Rock.Love yarn doesn’t do well at these stores, then it wont get picked up for the rest of their stores in the future. I would really love to get permanent placement in ALL Michaels stores. If you live near any of the test stores, please pop in and buy a ball…or 10. 
It should be on shelves by September 20th. I really appreciate it!
Psst! Tell a friend.
xx, Vickie
Salisbury, MD
113 E N Point Dr
Salisbury, MD 21801
Posted in Amigurumis!, Crochet, Uncategorized, tagged Amigurimi, Crochet, school on September 2, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
This week’s amigurumi pattern brings you not one, but two adorable little dolls designed by Tracie Barrett. Don’t they look like they are ready to head back to school? You can get really creative with these dolls and change up their hair and clothes so that they become a miniature replica of your little student!
BOY AND GIRL AMIGURUMIS
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS: Amigurumi measures approximately 4”/10cm high while sitting down
YARN: Caron International’s Simply Soft:
For Boy: #0001 Vanilla (A), #9748 Rubine Red (B), #0004 Blueberry (C), #9750 Chocolate (D)
For Girl: #0001 Vanilla (A), #9945 Lemon (E), #9761 Plum Perfect (F), #9750 Chocolate (D)
CROCHET HOOK: One size US F-5 (3.75 mm), or size to obtain gauge.
ADDITIONAL MATERIALS: Yarn needle, two 6mm safety eyes (per doll), fiberfill stuffing, stitch marker, smaller crochet hook for attaching hair
GAUGE: 20 sts and 24 rows sc = 4″/10cm. Exact gauge is not critical for this project, stitching should be tight.
STITCHES USED: Chain (ch), Single crochet (sc)
SPECIAL TERMS: sc2tog: Single crochet 2 together—Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through all three loops on hook.
To Change Color: Work sc until 2 loops remain on hook, drop first color, yarn over with 2nd color, draw through last 2 loops on hook.
NOTE: Do not join rounds. Place a marker in the last stitch of round and move up as rounds progress.
BOY AMIGURUMI
Head
With A, Ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in first ch, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc.
Round 3: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 4: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 5: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.
Rounds 6-8: Sc in each sc around. Place eyes on head. With yarn needle and B, back st mouth on face as pictured. Stuff the amigurumi and continue to stuff as work progresses.
Round 9: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 10: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 11: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.
Rounds 12-13: Sc in each sc around.
Round 14: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 15: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—24 sc. Fasten of A, join B.
Body
Round 16: With A, *sc in each of next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.
Rounds 17-21: Sc in each sc around. Fasten of B, join C.
Pants
Round 22-25: With C, sc in each sc around.
Note: Stuff body at this time.
Round 26: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 27: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 28: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.
Round 29: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.
Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle and sewing length, weave through final rnd of sts, pull tight and secure.
Arm (make 2)
With A, ch 2
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off A, join B.
Rounds 3-7: With B, sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
Leg (make 2)
With D, ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off D, join C.
Rounds 3-10: With C, sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
Hair: Cut 4” lengths of D for hair. Using smaller hook, fold one strand in half, insert hook through a st on head, insert hook into folded strand, draw strand through, yarn over with doubled strand and draw through folded end of strand to produce a fringe. Join fringes all over head, trim and shape as desired.
FINISHING: Stuff arms and legs lightly and with yarn needle and sewing lengths, sew to body. Weave in ends.
GIRL AMIGURUMI
Head: With A, follow directions for Boy. Fasten of A, join E.
Body: With E, Repeat steps for Boy. Fasten off E, join F.
Skirt
Round 22: With F, sc in each sc around.
Round 23: *Sc in next sc, 4 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.
Round 24: *Sc in next sc, 5 sc in next sc; repeat from * around—42 sc.
Rounds 25-26: Sc in each sc around.
Round 27: Sc in back loop only of each sc around.
Round 28: *Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from * around—36 sc.
Round 29: *Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sc; repeat from * around—30 sc.
Note: Stuff body at this time.
Round 30: *Sc2tog over next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * around—24 sc.
Round 31: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc; repeat from * around—18 sc.
Round 32: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc; repeat from * around—12 sc.
Round 33: [Sc2tog over next 2 sts] around—6 sc.
Fasten off leaving a long sewing length. With yarn needle, weave sewing length through final round of sts, pull tight and secure.
Arms (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off A, join E.
Rounds 3-7: With E, sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
Legs (make 2)
With D, ch 2.
Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join—6 sc. Place marker in last stitch.
Round 2: 2 sc in each sc around—12 sc. Fasten off D, join A.
Rounds 3-10: With A, sc in each sc around.
Fasten off, leaving a long sewing length.
Hair: Cut 6” lengths of D for hair. Using yarn needle, insert one strand through a st on head, draw through to middle of strand and allowing it to lie against the head. Join fringes all over head, trim and shape as desired.
FINISHING: Stuff arms and legs lightly and with yarn needle and sewing lengths, sew to body. Weave in ends.
Posted in Knitting, Vickie Howell, tagged accessories, ascot, Knitting, lace, scarf on September 1, 2011 | 1 Comment »
My latest Sheep(ish) design, the Lacy Daisy Ascot, is now available for free on Caron.com. It’s a 1-ball project so if you’ve been waiting for something small to make before you gave Sheep(ish) a try, then it’s time to pick up those sticks!
Lacy Daisy ads a pop of color to any outfit and makes a great gift item for teachers, girlfriends, and moms! It’ll only cost around $4 to make, but will look like a million bucks.
Enjoy!
Stitch.Rock.Love,
Vickie
