One-Day Crochet: Christmas: Easy Christmas Projects You Can Complete in One Day (3 page)

Materials:

• Approximately 1 skein of light brown yarn and small amounts of dark brown and red
  
• Suggested yarn is medium weight cotton such as Bernat Worsted
  
• Crochet hook size 5.50mm (I/9)
  
• Darning needle for weaving in ends of yarn when your project is completed
  
• Small amounts of stuffing
  
• 2 buttons
  
• Small length of ribbon
  
• Cardboard for making pom pom
  

Gauge:

• Stitch gauge: 15 SC = 4 inches
  
• Row gauge: not applicable
  

Instructions:

Baby: 14”-17” circumference

Child: 17”-20” circumference

Teen: 20”-22” circumference

Adult: 22”-24” circumference

Round 1:

• Ch 4, Sl St to first Ch to make a circle
  
• 9 DC in circle
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  

Round 2:

• 2 DC in each DC from previous round
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  

Round 3:

• 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next stitch (continue for the remaining stitches in this round)
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  

Round 4:

• 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 2 stitches (continue for the remaining stitches in this round)
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  

Round 5:

• 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 3 stitches (continue for the remaining stitches in this round)
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  

Round 6:

• 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 4 stitches (continue for the remaining stitches in this round)
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  

Round 7+:

• 2 DC in first stitch, DC in next 8 stitches (continue for the remaining stitches in this round)
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2
  
• Repeat this round until hat is the circumference you require
  

Round 8-18 (10 rows):

• DC in each stitch around
  
• Sl St into 1
  st
  DC to finish the round
  
• Ch 2 (don’t Ch 2 in last row)
  

Ears (make two):

Row 1:

• Ch 5, SC in 2
  nd
  Ch from hook
  
• SC in remaining stitches
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 2:

• SC in each stitch from previous row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 3:

• 2 SC in 1
  st
  stitch, SC in next 2 stitches, 2 SC in last stitch
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Rows 4-5:

• SC in each stitch from previous row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  
• Repeat for row 5
  

Row 6:

• Skip 1
  st
  stitch and SC in each stitch from previous row until 2
  nd
  last stitch
  
• Skip 2
  nd
  last stitch and SC in last stitch
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 7:

• Skip 1
  st
  stitch and SC in each stitch from previous row until 2
  nd
  last stitch
  
• Skip 2
  nd
  last stitch and SC in last stitch
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 8:

• Skip 1
  st
  stitch and SC in each stitch from previous row until 2
  nd
  last stitch
  
• Skip 2
  nd
  last stitch and SC in last stitch
  
• Ch 1 and SC all around edges of ear
  
• Tie and knot and finish off
  
• Make 2
  

Antlers (make two):

Part 1:

• Ch 4, Sl St to first Ch to create a circle
  
• 9 SC in circle
  
• Sl St to 1
  st
  SC to finish round
  
• Repeat for rounds 2-15
  
• Tie a knot and finish off
  
• Make two
  
• Stuff each one with stuffing
  

Part 2:

• Ch 4, Sl St to first Ch to create a circle
  
• 9 SC in circle
  
• Sl St to 1
  st
  SC to finish round
  
• Repeat for rounds 2-5
  
• Tie and knot and finish off
  
• Make two
  
• Stuff each one with stuffing
  

Finish:

Use your darning needle to weave the beginning tail and the ending tail into the project.

Use your darning needle to attach small antler to large antler and to attach antlers to hat and to attach ears to hat.  Sew on buttons for eyes and add a bow embellishment.  Finally, make the pomp om below and attach as the nose.

Pom Pom:

• Cut 2 cardboard circles 3”in diameter
  
• Cut a 1” diameter circle from the middle of each circle
  
• Hold the two cardboard circles together like a sandwich
  
• Wrap red yarn around both cardboard “doughnuts” until they are completely covered
  
• Cut around the outside of the yarn, exposing the two cardboard shapes underneath
  
• Take a piece of yarn and wrap around the pom pom and in between the two pieces of cardboard (the outer edges are now exposed)
  
• Tie a tight knot
  
• Remove the pomp om from the cardboard and shape using scissors
  
• Attach to the end of the hat using your darning needle
  

Materials:

• Small amounts of cotton thread in the color(s) desired, with white thread to accent
  
• Suggested yarn is medium weight cotton such as Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Crochet Thread
  
• Crochet hook size 2.75mm (C/2)
  
• Darning needle for weaving in ends of yarn when your project is completed
  

Gauge:

• Stitch gauge: 35 SC = 4 inches
  
• Row gauge: not applicable
  

Instructions:

Row 1:

• Ch 4
  
• SC in 2
  nd
  Ch from your hook
  
• SC in all remaining Ch in this row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 2:

• 2 SC in each SC from row 1
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 3:

• SC in first SC from previous row, then 2 SC in next SC
  
• Repeat across the rest of the row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 4:

• SC in first 2 SC from previous row, then 2 SC in next SC
  
• Repeat across the rest of the row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 5:

• SC in first 3 SC from previous row, then 2 SC in next SC
  
• Repeat across the rest of the row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 6:

• SC in first 4 SC from previous row, then 2 SC in next SC
  
• Repeat across the rest of the row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 7:

• SC in first 5 SC from previous row, then 2 SC in next SC
  
• Repeat across the rest of the row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 8:

• SC in each SC from previous row
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 9:

• Skip first SC, then SC in next SC
  
• SC across row until 2
  nd
  last SC from previous row
  
• Skip 2
  nd
  last SC, then SC in last SC
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 10:

• Skip first SC, then SC in next SC
  
• SC across row until 2
  nd
  last SC from previous row
  
• Skip 2
  nd
  last SC, then SC in last SC
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Rows 11:

• Change thread to white
  
• Skip first SC, then SC in next SC
  
• SC across row until 2
  nd
  last SC from previous row
  
• Skip 2
  nd
  last SC, then SC in last SC
  
• Ch 1 and turn
  

Row 12:

• SC across row
  
• Tie a knot and finish off
  

Finish:

Create a loop for hanging your ornament by attaching a 6” piece of yarn to an appropriate spot on your ornament.  Then, tie a knot in your yarn and cut the yarn, leaving a tail. 

Use your darning needle to weave the beginning tail and the ending tail into the project.  Make as many snowflakes as you like.

Using white thread and a needle, add embellishments to the top of your ornament.

Blocking and stiffening:

To get your ornament flat and stiff, follow these instructions:

• Mix white glue and water 50/50 in a shallow dish
  
• Dip your ornament into the glue mixture and soak for a minute
  
• Squeeze out any excess glue and flatten out on a piece of cardboard or a blocking board
  
• Sprinkle with glitter, if you like
  
• Use pins to secure the ornament so that it lies flat on the cardboard
  
• Let dry and remove
  

Materials:

• Approximately <12oz. for one sock with approximately <4oz. each of white, green, and red
  
• Suggested yarn is medium weight acrylic such as Bernat Worsted
  
• Crochet hook size 5.00mm (H/8)
  
• Darning needle for weaving in ends of yarn when your project is completed
  

Gauge:

• Granny squares can be worked in any gauge, just be sure to match your hook size to the recommendation on the label of the yarn you are using
  

Instructions:

Round 1 (red):

• Begin with a slip knot
  
• Ch 6
  
• Join the last chain to the slip knot with a Sl St to make a circle
  
• Ch 3, then 2 DC, Ch 2 (all of the DC are made in the center of the circle)
  
• (3 DC, Ch 2) three times (all of the DC are made in the center of the circle)
  
• Sl St to join the last stitch made to the first stitch made to close the first round
  

Round 2 (red):

• Ch 3, 2 DC in Ch-2 space
  
• Ch 2 (this makes the corner space)
  
• 3 DC in the same space (this sequence makes the corner and you will do the same for every corner of your project)
  
• Ch 2 (this is the space you will make between crochet sections throughout each granny square)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your second corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your third corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your fourth corner)
  
• Sl St to join the last stitch made to the third chain stitch made in this round to close the round
  

Round 3 (white):

• Change the color of your yarn for this round
  
• Ch 3, 2 DC in Ch-2 space
  
• Ch 2 (this makes the corner space)
  
• 3 DC in the same space (this sequence makes the corner and you will do the same for every corner of your project)
  
• Ch 2 (this is the space you will make between crochet sections throughout each granny square)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your second corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your third corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your fourth corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2
  
• Sl St to join the last stitch made to the third chain stitch made in this round to close the round
  

Round 4 (white):

• Ch 3, 2 DC in Ch-2 space
  
• Ch 2 (this makes the corner space)
  
• 3 DC in the same space (this sequence makes the corner and you will do the same for every corner of your project)
  
• Ch 2 (this is the space you will make between crochet sections throughout each granny square)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your second corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your third corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your fourth corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• Sl St to join the last stitch made to the third chain stitch made in this round to close the round
  

Round 5 (green):

• Change the color of your yarn for this round
  
• Ch 3, 2 DC in Ch-2 space
  
• Ch 2 (this makes the corner space)
  
• 3 DC in the same space (this sequence makes the corner and you will do the same for every corner of your project)
  
• Ch 2 (this is the space you will make between crochet sections throughout each granny square)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your second corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your third corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space, Ch 2, 3 DC in same space, Ch 2 (this is your fourth corner)
  
• 3 DC in next space (this is not a corner) and then Ch 2 (do this for all spaces until you reach the next corner)
  
• Sl St to join the last stitch made to the third chain stitch made in this round to close the round
  

Finish:

At the end, finish your last round by tying a knot in your yarn and cutting the yarn, leaving an approximately 6” long tail.  Use your darning needle to weave the beginning tail and the ending tail and all tails from changing colors into each square.

Create 8 granny squares for 1 stocking.  You will join your squares together with green yarn.  Loosely assemble your squares together on the floor or a table so that you can see how the squares will be joined together and which square will be joined with which other square or squares.

Take two squares and hold them together with the wrong sides facing outward and the right sides facing together.  The project will be combined using the slip stitch (Sl St).  Leave a 6” tail in your yarn before you start so that it can be woven into your project at the end.  Starting at one corner of the sides to be joined, put your crochet hook through one loop on each square.  Make sure you always choose the same loop on each square and each stitch.  There are two loops on the outer edge of your project.  You can choose either the front loop or the back loop, just be consistent throughout the joining of your project.  After you have put your hook through the loops, hook it around your yarn and pull the yarn through the loops, then put your hook through the next two loops and put your joining yarn through.  Continue in this manner until the entire side has been joined together.  Keep adding squares and joining sides until your stocking is assembled, leaving the top unattached. 

Turn your stocking right side out.

Upper cuff:

Using white yarn, start at one seam at the top opening.  Work your way around the entire opening SC in each stitch as you go along.   

Next, crochet 2 rows of DC all the way around.  Sl St your final DC to the first DC of the last row.  Tie a knot and finish off.

Finally, weave in all tails.