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Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Crochet Chicken Ornament Pattern

My mother came to me a few weeks back with a picture of an adorable chicken ornament that she had found on google, and hoped that I could find the pattern for her. We're a chicken loving family and have more then our fair share of chicken decor so this little ornament fits in perfectly.

After searching online I managed to come across a pattern but was more then a little surprised by the price tag that went with it. Now I don't mind paying for a pattern especially a well done pattern but $6 for a tiny ornament pattern seemed a bit steep.

Needless to say I decided to make a pattern up instead and thought I would share it with all of you :)

I really enjoyed making these chickens, they whipped up quick and give a nice homey feel to our tree!



What You'll Need:


  • Small amounts of worsted weight cotton in the colors of your choice. 
  • Yarn Needle.
  • Scissors.
  • 5 mm crochet hook.
  • Small amount of stuffing if desired.

PATTERN:

BODY:

Row 1:      Make a magic loop, ch 2, 12 DC into loop, pull tight and join with a sl st to top of ch 2, fasten off. (12 DC's)

Row 2:      Join new color into any stitch around. Ch 2, 2 DC in each stitch around. Join with a sl st to top of ch 2. Fasten off. (24 DC's)

Row 3:      Repeat row 2. ( 48 DC's)

Row 4:      Join new color in the last stitch worked of previous round. Ch 1. Fold work in half. Stuff chicken lightly here if desired. Sc through both layers in each stitch around. Fasten off. (24 SC's)


TAIL: 



In first SC of one corner join red yarn. * Ch 10, sl st into same space, repeat from * 2 more times. Fasten off and weave in ends. 



FACE:


Row 1:      Join red yarn in first SC of remaining corner. * Ch 5, sl st in same space, repeat from * 2 more times. Sl st in next 2 SC, ch 6, sl st into same space. Fasten off. 

Row 2:     Join orange yarn in sl st between comb and wattle, sc, ch 1, sc in space. Fasten off and weave in ends. 



FEET:

Row 1:      Join orange yarn into 9th SC from wattle. 

Row 2:      * Ch 10, sl st into third ch from hook, ch 3, sl st into same space. Ch 3, sl st into same space, sl st in remaining ch's , sl st in beginning SC, sl st in next SC. Repeat from * 1 more time. Weave in ends. 


HANGER:

Ch 30, sew onto center of body. 





I hope you all enjoy this pattern, and as always if you have any questions or concerns please feel free to message me. 











Tuesday, October 29, 2013

Crochet Viking Helmet

I've been working on some new projects these last few weeks, the main one being a halloween costume for my hubby.

Normally Halloween isn't my thing but this year my hubby's work decided to put on a contest for best homemade costume. What kind of crafter would I be if I didn't go all out right?

His costume took four days to do but I think it was totally worth it, what do you all think? I haven't taken a photo of the props I made to go with the viking hat but they're pretty fun to -a giant chicken drumstick and a mug of beer. We decided to go for a hungry hungry viking instead of a warrior viking.





The only difference I would make next time I need to make a viking hat is smaller horns. For some reason we ended up with long horns instead of the usual shorter kind but I'm stacking that up to being Canadian. My hubby will be the first official Albertan viking…

I can't wait to finish up my sons costume and share it with all of you :)