All American bag Part 2 CAL

Welcome back to part 2

I used red heart super saver for the blue and red heart with love for the white , its an off white and I used a J hook

My How to make a puff stitch picture step by step is here

Puff stitch

We start with a magic circle and then pull the loop up

Then we yarn over,

Go under the circle and yarn over

Pull through the circle and yarn over and go back through the circle, yarn over

Pull through ( five loops on the hook) yarn over

Go through the circle and yarn over

Pull through the circle and yarn over and pull through all 7 loops on your hook

Push the loops together and secure your stitch with a chain

Only 6 squares left!!

Puff Center Granny - make 6- round one is white rounds 2-4 are blue

Make a Magic circle or ch 4 and join

Round 1- pull up on the loop ( 1 to 1.5 inch) make a puff stitch chain 2, make a puff stitch , chain 2, make a puff stitch, chain 2, make a puff stitch chain 2 and join.sl to chain 2

Round 2- ch3, 2dc,ch2,3dc in ch2 space,ch1 *3dc,ch2,3dc in next ch space, ch 1* repeat 2 more times join

Round 3- ch 2, 3dc,ch2,3dc chain 1, 3dc in ch1 spot,ch 1 *3dc,ch2,3dc ch1 in ch 2 spot, 3dc ch 1 in ch1 spot,* repeat two more times and join.

Round 4 ch 2, 3dc,ch2,3dc chain 1, 3dc in ch1 spot,ch 1, 3dc in next ch 1 spot ch1, *3dc,ch2,3dc ch1 in ch 2 spot, 3dc ch 1 in ch1 spot,3 dc, ch1 in next ch1 spot* repeat 2 more times and join. weave in and knot you tail.

* if the puff stitch start is too hard try it out with this as round 1

Round 1 of tradtional granny

make a magic circle or chain 4 and join

ch3,2dc,ch2,3dc,*3dc,2ch,3dc* repeat 2 more times and join.

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Check back tomorrow for how to sew these together and on Thursday we will go over how to line the bag!!!

Here is post number one

Here are the details of the contest and prize

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Cross Bangle

I wanted to crochet a sideways cross bracelet for some time now but it wasn't until I received this lovely STARDUST( by Red Heart yarn ) that I actually sat down to make it! This project will fly by you will want to make one for everyone at church :) Stardust - any color you like I used #1303 Brown * this requires very little yarn, so make a lot!* E crochet hook Skill - Advanced Beginner (* HINT this is basically a vertical row or a shell*) First stitch*** Ch3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch1, 2 hdc ( all in the same space) Every other one*** *turn, slip stitch until you and in the ch1 space, ch2,1hdc,ch1,2hdc* repeat until you have the length desired, * it should stretch slightly to slide on and off your wrist.. ** suggested lengths _ Woman's s/m ~18 shells l/xl ~20 shells Mans~ 23 shells child~ 11-15 ( 11 fits most five year olds) sew the 2 ends together and weave in your tail at least 4 inches worth so it will not come undone. ***Add the ...

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Thread Cross Bookmark

I used Aunt Lydia's Crochet thread and a size D hook. Make a magic circle Round 1 Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 and join. Sides and top of cross Ch3 2dc, ch2, dc3 in any ch2 sp. Turn and *sl to ch2, ch3,2dc, ch2,3dc. *Turn and repeat * repeat everything in this step 3 more times. Cut thread and weave in ends at the ends of the sides. Bottom of the cross When you get to the last side repeat the * section 2 more times for a total of 4 shells for the bottom and 2 shells for the sides not including the center. On the top of the cross attach yarn and chain 26, skip the first 5 and sl to the first chain. Then I added a tassel. If thread isn't your thing check out this great bookmark Stitch 11 made from my Cross Bangle pattern! Check out the Stitch 11 post here

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Chiq Shell Shorts

Say the name 10 times fast hahahaha! I wrote this pattern at the request of AFC Check them out to see all the other amazing patterns and videos they have!!! Hello everyone, Have you noticed how many celebs are donning crochet items? I've noticed a lot of crochet shorts out there, why buy them when you can make them with this free pattern? The other upside to making them is you can make them the length, color and size you want!! I will write out directions for a small adjust them as you go for your size. For example to start do FDQC until you are from one hip to the other and then add a few extra stitches for the seam. To start this pattern is worked int twp pieces the front and back. They will look like undies until we get to the legs Use crochet hook size J Use any 4 ply yarn 1-Start by doing Foundation quadruple crochet 50 2-sc in each stitch for a total of 50 3- make shells (2hdc,ch1,2hdc) across...

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