Newest Appliques

These Two Things Have Something In Common

They once were alive.  Want to know what else is dead? Monday Dollar Download.  Why? Because only about 4 people cared.
What's new?  Two new applique patterns, a mummy and feathers. Also Starting today use coupon code  MEMORIALDAY for 20% off. Offer valid 5/27/12 to 5/28/12

Snail Pattern!

May 20, 2012 Monday Dollar Download

Love alligators? So do I!
To be honest I've thought about retiring Monday Dollar download. I initiated it to introduce my patterns into the world of crochet. But everyone waits until Tuesday to buy.
Just in case anyone cares you can stop by my etsy shop on Monday and buy this alligator pattern for $1.00.  Happy Shopping.

May 14, 2012 Monday Dollar Download Day

Buy this pattern on Monday for only $1.00.

Flowers, Flowers, Everywhere

Monday, April 30, 2012 Download Dollar Day

If you love these little guys, take advantage of Monday. You will be able to purchase this pattern for only $1.00 in my etsy shop. http://www.etsy.com/shop/slappytheseal

Alligator / Crocodile Crochet Applique

You may call it as you like, a crocodile, or an alligator. I'm not sure that I have enough talent to make distinguishing marks to make it one or the other.

My original drawing was a crocodile with that long, but I'm not so sure the thread reflects that long V-shaped snout.

Dinosaur Pattern

Baby Tyrannosaurus Rex Crochet Applique Pattern

The Granny Square

My Grandmother actually taught me how to crochet a granny square. And from what I've seen in patterns you can start out many different ways. But this is how I like starting out:

Round 1
Ch 3,  2 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, (3 dc in same spot as last dc, ch 1) continue 2 more times, connect round with sl st to ch 3 spot. Break off, weave in ends

Round 2
Connect at any ch 1 spot, ch 3, 2 dc in same spot, ch 1, 3 dc in same spot, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 1 spot, ch 1, 3 dc in same spot, ch 1) continue ( ) all the way around, connect round with sl st to ch 3 spot, break off and weave in ends.

Round 3
Starting in the corner of a ch 1 spot, connect thread, ch 3, 2 dc in same spot, ch 1, 3 dc in same spot, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 spot, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 spot, ch 1, 3 dc in same spot as previous 3 dc

Continue this process for as many rounds as you would like.
Remembering that in every corner spot you should have 3 dc, 1 ch, 3 dc
and that along every edge in each ch 1 spot you should have 3 dc, ch 1, and then move on to the next ch 1 spot.

For a fancier look try fancier stitches such as the puff stitch.

Crochet Disco Flower

Crochet Disco Flower

Ice Cream Cone Applique Pattern

Starting on Monday, April 1, 2012, and for one day only purchase my new Ice Cream Cone Applique Pattern for only $1.00

Click here to purchase.