20 December 2013 
Weekend WIP’s and Free Crochet Pattern Reviews…
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Saturday Night Free Pattern Review…
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This week I decided to make some of the free patterns I have been featuring over on Facebook… Each day I host a segment “Daily Free Pattern Find… Would you wear/use it… Would you make it…” and provide the link for the free pattern… So many of them have been inspiring! So this week I chose two of the patterns to make and review…
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The first pattern was “Linda’s Snowflake Potholder”… This was a wonderful pattern and easy to follow… I made 2 of them up in just a couple of hours… They are double thick, so you make 2 of each square and crochet them together. I want to make an afghan using this pattern in the near future… One of my favorite patterns for 2013!! Click HERE for the link to the Free Pattern!
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These are my finished projects… Love, Love, Love!
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The second pattern I decided to test from the segment was a big hit with my friends at Alpine Originals (the shop I sell in) and my daughter! It was easy to follow and fun to make… So much fun in fact I found a pattern for an infant that was similar… It is The Silly Simple Elf Hat by Convival Crafter… So cute! Click HERE for the link to the Free Pattern!
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Love this colorful hat!!!
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Like I said,,, The Elf hat inspired me to find an infant size hat for the Christmas season… I found the perfect one from one of my favorite sites… Busting Stitches! These hats are fabulous!!! It took about 1 hour to make each hat and everyone was loving these! The Free Pattern is called Santa’s Little Elf Hat… I whipped up 4 of them today… Click HERE for the Free Pattern.
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They are so adorable and even sweeter in person!
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Have a great Weekend Crocheting and try a new pattern out! So much fun!!… Elena
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Rainbow Rachael Doll… Free Crochet Pattern!
December 12, 2013 By 16 Comments
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Rainbow Rachael Doll
Named after my wonderful Sister-in-Law… She has beautiful curly hair!
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This is Rainbow Rachael… She is a quick fun crochet project! She is made using small amounts of any color of yarn you want,,, Perfect for using up your last couple of yards of yarn!!!
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Supplies:
Worsted Weight Yarn – Body: 2-3 yards per stripe for a total of 15-20 yards Hair: 3-5 yards per curl for a total of approx 50 yards.
Hook- Size G
Yarn Needle
Poly-Fil
2 Black Buttons and 1 decorative button for hair optional
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Stitches:
Sl St – Slip Stitch Ch – Chain Sc – Single Crochet Dec Sc – Decrease Single Crochet Hdc – Half Double Crochet
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Tips ~ To join small amounts of yarn I love to use the Russian Join, This method is wonderful for making a seamless join without having ends to weave in! Click HERE for an instructional video
I also like to start with the Magic Ring, This method makes a nice beginning when working in the round. Click HERE for an instructional video.
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Instructions:
Body – You will be changing color to meet your own personal taste. I like using 5-6 colors.
Magic Ring
Row 1: Ch 1, Sc 6 in Magic Ring. Join with Sl St = 6 Sc
Row 2: Ch 1, 2 Sc in each St around. Join with Sl St = 12 Sc
Row 3: Ch 1, Sc around. Join with Sl St = 12 Sc
Row 4: Ch 1, (2 Sc in first St, 1 Sc in next St) repeat around. Join with Sl St. = 18 Sc
Row 5: Ch 1, Sc around. Join with Sl St = 18 Sc
Row 6: Ch 1, (2 Sc in first St, 1 Sc in next two Sts) repeat around. Join with Sl St = 24 Sc
Row 7-16: Ch 1, Sc around. Join with Sl St = 24 Sc
1st Leg~
Row 1: Ch 1, Sc in the first 12 Sts, Join to 1st Sc. Leave remaining Sts unworked (this will be worked next for the second leg) = 12 Sc
Row 2-7: Ch 1, Sc around. Join with Sl St. = 12 Sc
Row 8: Ch 1, Dec Sc 6 times. Join with Sl St. = 6 Sc. Finish off leaving a long tail for sewing foot together.
With yarn needle, draw yarn through the 6 Sc and pull together to close. Weave in end.
2nd Leg~
Row 1: Join yarn in any remaining St of body base. Ch 1, Sc around remaining 12 Sts. Join with Sl St. If you have more that 12 Sts, use a Dec Sc so you only have 12 Sts for the second leg also. = 12 Sc
Rows 2-8: Repeat rows 2-8 for Leg 1. Before finishing off, stuff doll with Poly-Fil. Finish off in the same manner as Leg 1.
Hair~
Use 3-8 different colors of yarn for hair.
Make 8
Starting with a 2″tail – Chain 21, 2 Hdc in 3rd Ch from hook, 3 Hdc in each St to end. Finish off leaving a 2″ tail = 56 Hdc The Hdc chain will naturally curl. Tie the 2-2″ tails into a knot. These ends will also be used for attaching the Hair to the head.
*Use Picture for Hair and Button placement
Attaching Hair: Using the 2 tails left on each piece of hair, tie each curl to the top of the head in a random order.
Bangs: Cut several pieces of scrap yarn into 4″ pieces. Using 2 strands at a time, attach in a fringe method to the bang area. Trim bangs evenly
Eyes: Sew 2 Black Buttons onto face directly below bangs
Decorative Button for hair. Sew button into hair
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Enjoy your Rainbow Rachael... I hope you will stop by my Facebook and Ravelry page and post your project pictures… I would LOVE to see them!!
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*** You may make and sell products from my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own.***
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