Silly & Sweet Crochet Designs
The Getty Museum Challenge - Van Gogh's Sunflowers in Crochet
Last month the Getty Museum challenged people to recreate famous works of art. The results were sometimes amazing, sometimes hysterical. The Getty Challenge I decided to try my own recreation using crochet. Turns out, one of the biggest challenges was finding a famous painting that looked easy enough to duplicate in yarn but still appealed to me visually. I wanted something colorful to cheer me up on these dreary days. Settling on one of Van Gogh's sunflower paintings, I rummaged through my yarn stash to find the appropriate colors. This pattern was just for fun and has not been tested,...
Elephant Ear Saver Crochet Pattern
With so many of us wearing face masks when we venture out of our homes, people are beginning to realize how truly uncomfortable they are. Many people are making ear savers (also called mask mates) by crocheting, sewing, and even 3D printing plastic ones. Since I have had elephants on the brain lately, I made this cute little buddy to wear for my next grocery trip. Materials: ½ oz. cotton worsted yarn Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle 2 googly eyes (sew-on preferred) Two 1” buttons Adhesive-backed felt Directions: Row 1: Ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from...
Addi Fat Cat Pattern
Materials: Worsted weight yarn – 3.5 oz. MC 2.5 oz. CC Few yards yellow and black Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook Yarn needle Fiberfil stuffing Addi Pro & Addi Express machines Directions: BODY: On Addi King, cast on CC. Work 20 Rnds. Rnd 21: 22 CC, 1 MC, 23 CC. Rnd 22: 21 CC, 3 MC, 22 CC. Rnd 23: 20 CC, 5 MC, 21 CC. Rnd 24: 19 CC, 7 MC, 20 CC. Rnd 25: 18 CC, 9 MC, 19 CC. Work 80 rnds MC, 25 rnds CC. Bind off. Fold piece inside itself with nose shaping on...
Pink Ribbon Chemo Hat Pattern for Addi King
Materials: Worsted yarn – 2 [2.5] oz. white, 5 yards pink Tapestry needle Addi King knitting machine Measurements: Women’s sizes Small and Large – 22” head circumference, 8” [9”] tall Instructions: Cast on MC. Work 80 [100] rows. Cast off. With pink yarn, work duplicate st beginning at row 16 [26] according to the chart. Double up hat and close ends. Sew both ends together on the inside. If desired, attach a pompom.