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Christmas Love Heart Ornaments
By: Red Heart Yarns

Ornaments
Crochet Hook: I/9 or 5.5 mm hook
Yarn Weight: (4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

MATERIALS:
Red Heart Holiday, 1 ball each:
A: 9040 Red/Silver
B: 140 White/Silver
Crochet Hook (I/9 or 5.5 mm)
Split-Ring Stitch Marker
Small Amount of Stuffing
Yarn Needle

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Little Starbursts Dishcloth

Hook size: 5.0 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton
Gauge: Finished main body = approx. 18 cm x 18 cm

Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Ss: slip stitch
Sc: single crochet
Dc: double crochet
YO: yarn over

Special Stitches:
Starburst: [Worked over 3 stitches] Draw up a loop in same stitch previously worked in. (Draw up a loop in next stitch) 2 times. YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Main Body

To begin, ch 26.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same ch.

Row 2-24: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in top of sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* repeat from * to * across. Sc in same sc.

Edging

Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1). Do not turn. Dc in same sc. Ch 1. *Skip next row. Dc in next row. Ch 1.* Repeat from * to * 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first unused loop of foundation chain. Ch1. +Skip next stitch. Dc in next stitch. Ch 1.+ Repeat from + to + 10 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in last chain. Ch 1. Repeat from * to * 11 times. Dc, ch 1, dc in first sc. Ch 1. Repeat from + to + 11 times. Join with ss to top of first dc.

Round 2: Ch 1. +Sc in same dc. 3sc in next ch 1 space. Sc in next dc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch. 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc.

Round 3: Ch 1. +Sc in same stitch and in next sc. 3 sc in next sc. Sc in next 2 sc. Work starburst stitch. *Ch 1. Work starburst stitch.* Repeat from * to * 11 times.+ Repeat from + to + around. Join with ss to first sc. Finish off.

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Irish Blessings Doily

Size: About 12” across

Skill Level: Intermediate—for those who are familiar with working with size 10 thread and steel hooks, and who have a thorough understanding of the basics of crochet

Special Stitch:
For Shamrock: Ch 4; in 4th ch from hook, work 3 dc, ch 3, sl st, (ch 3, 3 dc, ch 3, sl st) 2 times (3 petals made; all petals are worked into the first ch of the ch-4)

Materials:
Size 10 Crochet Cotton Thread:
150 yards each White and Green (Aunt Lydia’s thread in White and Myrtle Green were used for model)
Size 7 (1.65mm) Steel Crochet Hook

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Baby Crochet Poncho Pattern

Number of chains and Rounds for crochet Baby Poncho/Cap Shawl.

0-3 months chains 68, Repeat 15 Rounds (8 inches) hook size 3.5mm (E) 3Ply Dk Yarn
3-6 months chains 84, Repeat 15 Rounds (9 inches) hook size 3.5mm (E) 3Ply Dk Yarn
6-12 months chains 84, Repeat 17 Rounds (12 inches) hook size 3.5mm (E) 3Ply Dk Yarn
12-24 months chains 84, Repeat 20 Rounds (14 inches) hook size 3.5mm (E) 3Ply Dk Yarn
3-5 years chains 84, Repeat 26 Rounds (18 inches) hook size 3.5mm (E) 3Ply Dk Yarn
6-8 years chains 100, (24 inches) hook size 3.5mm (E) 3Ply Dk Yarn

Item to be need:

wool: DK Weight Acrylic yarn 3 yarn (5 dc X 2.5 Rows = 1 inch)
Crochet hook size 3.5mm (E) hook

Size: 3-6 & 9-12 months Little Baby Girls

Gauge: 5 dc x 2 Rows = 1 inch

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Couch Potato Blanket

Supplies
Yarn: Bernat Blanket BIG (Jumbo, 100% polyester, 10.5 oz/300 g, 32 yds/29 m) Colors: Grape, Vintage, Light Teal, Gray, Teal
Yarn Substitutes: Bernat Blanket Extra Thick Yarn, (600 g/21.2 oz, 66 m/72 yds), Jumbo Yarn [7], 100% Polyester
Hook: 25 mm (U.S. U) hook
Scissors, Tapestry Needle (Yarn Needle), Stitch Marker (optional)

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Mermaid Tails Keychains

What you will need:
1RED HEART® Scrubby Smoothie™: 1 ball each 9579 Lavender, 9205 Aqua
Keychain, seashell and seaglass charms

GAUGE: Gauge is not critical for this project.

RED HEART® Scrubby Smoothie™, Art. E867 available in solids 3.5 oz (100 g), 153 yd (140 m), prints 3.0 oz (85 g) 131 yds (120 m) balls

KEY CHAIN
1.Cut 10 pieces of yarn, each 18"[46 cm] long. Holding all lengthstogether and keeping ends even,fold in half. Slip folded end throughkeyring. Slip ends around keyringand through folded end. Pull totighten.
2.Separate lengths into four equalgroups. Work a fishtail braid bybringing one outside group over thefront of next two groups and to theback. Bring opposite outside groupover front of next two groups andto the back. Repeat to continue tobraid until braid is desired length.Split groups in half and tie anoverhand knot around all groups tosecure braid. Trim ends. Comb outyarn ends with the end of a paperclip to fluff up. Secure charms inlengths of braid.

Chestnut Leaf Table Runner and Placemats
Difficulty level: *** Intermediate


Materials: Bernat (affiliate link) Handicrafter Cotton Country Colors worsted weight yarn, 710 yds (649 m) / 400 grams - 1 skein for 1 leaf.
Bernat (affiliate link) Handicrafter Cotton Colonial Colors: 608 yds (556 m) / 340 grams - 1 skein for 1 leaf.

Hook: H (5.0 mm)

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Crocheted Baby Monkey Hat

Materials:

*Worsted Weight Cotton or any worsted weight yarn you have on hand
in two colors: MC and CC
*I hook
*Yarn Needle
*Scissors

Gauge: 7 hdc's and 5 rows = 2" square

Notes: Do not count your turning chains as a stitch throughout pattern, always join in
first stitch of row and always start your first stitch in the same stitch your joined into. Do
not turn your work unless told to do so.

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Body Butter for Dry Winter Skin

Ingredients
5 oz of Raw Shea Butter
4 Tablespoons Coconut Oil {solid form}
2 Tablespoons Avocado Oil {Grapeseed oil, Almond oil, or your oil of choice}
Essential Oils {see recipe suggestions below}

Add the Shea Butter and Coconut Oil to the mixer and blend well. Slowly add in the Avocado Oil. Mix until whipped.
Now you can add your essential oils.

*Grapefruit is a great one to brighten up dreary days. I love the smell of grapefruit and bergamot together.
*Lavender and cedar wood are a great combination for deep sleep.
*Frankincense is perfect for the skin to help reduce the look of wrinkles.
*Ylang Ylang is a calming, relaxing and soothing fragrance. It’s also been known to help you get in the “mood.” Maybe add in some rose essential oil for a romantic nighttime blend.

The number of drops of essential oil you’ll need will depend on how strong you want the fragrance. Start with 3 drops per tablespoon and go from there.

You can separate the base into smaller jars for a wider variety of options, but that’s up to you.

Store in the refrigerator.