Eco Kittens Tote

This is a combo of the Coats and Clark Eco Friendly tote and Bev's Country Cottage Kittens in a Row afghan (altered to make a flap).

Crochet Project Case

I love making these for friends. It can hold a small pair of scissors, hook and needle case (I use pencil lead cases). You can also hook on a stitch marker. Enjoy!

Crochet Project Case

By Sue Usiatynski

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn
H hook
Yarn needle
Button
Self sticking felt

Size:

6” high, 4” wide

Abbreviations:

BLO = back loops only
ch = chain
dec = decrease
FLO = front loops only
hdc = half double crochet
sc = single crochet
st = stitch

Note: ch 2 does not count as first hdc unless other wise stated.

Pattern:

Ch 14 loosely

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 2, turn. This is the wrong side. (13)

Row 2-13: hdc in 1st st and across, ch 2, turn. (13)

Row 14: working this row in BLO, hdc in 1st st and across, ch 2, turn. This is where the fold will be when closing. (13)

Row 15: working this row in FLO, hdc is 1st st and across, ch 2, turn. (13)

Row 16-31: repeat Row 2. (13)

Row 32: repeat Row 14. This is where the flap starts. (13)

Row 33: repeat Row 15. (13)

Row 34-37: repeat Row 2. (13)

Row 38: hdc dec in the first 2 st, hdc in each of next 9 st, hdc dec in the last 2 st, ch 2, turn. (11)
Row 39: hdc in 1st st and across, ch 2, turn. (11)

Row 40: hdc dec in first 2 st, hdc in each of the next 7 st, hdc dec in the last 2 st, ch 2, turn. (9)

Row 41: hdc in first 3 st, ch 3, skip 3 st, hdc in last 3 st, ch 2, turn. (6 hdc, 3 ch)

Row 42: hdc dec in first 2 st, hdc in next st, hdc in each of the 3 ch, hdc in next st, hdc dec in the last 2 st, finish off, weave in ends. (7)

Attaching button:

Sew button between Rows 5 and 6 making sure to center it.

Pocket:

Ch 8 loosely

Row 1: hdc in 2nd ch from hook and across, ch 2, turn. (7)

Row 2-8: hdc in 1st st and across, ch 2, turn. At the end of Row 8, do not ch 2 and turn, instead finish off leaving a long tail for sewing. Weave in beginning end.

Attaching pocket:

Center pocket on back and sew into place, weave in end.

Attaching felt:

Cut piece of self sticking felt 3” wide by 8” long. Center on inside and stick into place.

Closing sides:
Fold case at FLO and BLO rows, attach yarn at one bottom corner. Making sure you’re going through both sides, sc up side and around flap. Continue sc the other side closed. Finish off and weave in ends.

Cedrich the monkey

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Dog gone dog bone

I found this dog bone pattern on Crochet Pattern Central . Its one of their MANY free patterns. I love that site! Here's the direct link to pattern.

My first Etsy sale

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Shelf sitter, Tommy

I'm hoping to make a series of shelf sitters. Tommy is my first, but I want to make cats, dogs, turtles,bears and more! Watch for Tommy in my Etsy shop!

Sand and Sea purse

This is my latest pattern I just finished. I hope to have it in my Etsy shop next week.

Twisted Cord

I just finished a bag that requires twisted cord for the handle, so I thought I'd explain (the best I can) how to make it.

Start with yarn cut to 4 times the length you need. Example, if you want a 15" cord (before knotting) cut yarn 60" long.

How many strands of yarn you use depends on how thick or thin you want the cord. This will also depend on the type of yarn you use. Remember that the yarn will be folded in half, twisted and folded in half again. Six strands of Bernat Softee Chunky will make a cord about 3/4 in diameter.

I use a D clip to attach the yarn to a door knob (so you won't need a second person). Hang the D clip on the knob, put yarn through and fold in half. Just start twisting tightly.

Your cord should look like the picture to the right when all twisted.

Fold cord in half again (remember not to let go of the loose ends or you will have to start all over again). It will look like a tangled mess, but if you run it through your hand while pulling down on it, it will straighten out.

Now remove it from the door (still do not let go of loose ends) and remove it from the D clip. Knot both ends. Cut the doubled over ends for fringe.

Paddles the Sea Turtle

Meet Monty's cousin, Paddles. I just finished his pattern and sending it out to be tested. I hope to have him in my Etsy store soon!

Monty the Tortoise

This pattern is being tested now. I hope to have it up for sale in my Etsy shop by the end of the week. It was loosely based on my Eastern Hermanns tortoise, Monty. The real Monty wasn't happy I woke him for a photo shoot! LOL

XOX Drawstring Bag

I have a new pattern in my Etsy store. Its an easy pattern and works up quick! Its called XOX Drawstring bag. I used the cross dc stitch to create Xs and puff stitch to create Os. Enjoy!

Welcome Tammy and Kim

Hello ladies! I have 2 followers, I promise it won't go to my head. LOL

Etsy shop

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Round Cluster Bag Pattern

This is the first crochet pattern I wrote. I love making totes. I hope you like it!

Round Cluster Bag
by Sue Usiatynski

Copyright of Sue Usiatynski 2009.
Do not sell this pattern. This pattern is for personal or charity use only.
This pattern is not for commercial use without my written consent.

Materials:
Redheart Super Saver in 2 colors
Size H hook
Yarn needle
Button

Finished size:
base 8”, height 9”

Abbreviations:
beg = beginning
BLO = back loop only
CC = contrasting color
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dec = decrease
MC = main color
Rnd = round
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
st = stitch

Special stitches:

beg cluster: ch 2 (YO, insert hook in st, YO, draw up loop, YO pull through first 2 loops)
repeat ( ) 2 times, YO pull through all 3 loops remaining on hook.

3 dc cluster: (YO, insert hook in st, YO, draw up loop, YO, pull through first 2 loops)
repeat ( ) 3 times, YO, pull through all 4 loops remaining on hook.
Reverse sc: insert hook in previous stitch, YO, draw up loop, YO, pull through all loops on
hook.

Note: ch 3 counts as first dc throughout.

Pattern:

With MC ch 4; join with sl st to make ring.

Rnd 1: ch 3; 9 dc in ring; join with sl st. (10 dc)

Rnd 2: ch 3; 1 dc in joining; 2 dc in next; (2 dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; join with sl st at
top of ch 3. (20 dc)

Rnd 3: ch 3; 2dc in next; (dc in next, 2 dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; join with sl st at top of
ch 3. (30 dc)

Rnd 4: ch 3; dc in next; 2 dc in next; (dc in next 2; 2dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; join with
sl st at top of ch 3. (40 dc)

Rnd 5: ch 3; dc in next 2; 2dc in next; (dc in next 3; 2dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; sl st at
top of ch 3. (50 dc)

Rnd 6: ch 3; dc in next 3; 2dc in next; (dc in next 4; 2dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; sl st at
top of ch 3. (60 dc)

Rnd 7: ch 3; dc in next 4; 2dc in next; (dc in next 5; 2dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; sl st at
top of ch 3. (70 dc)

Rnd 8: ch 3; dc in next 5; 2dc in next; (dc in next 6; 2dc in next) repeat ( ) 9 times; sl st at
top of ch 3. (80 dc)

Rnd 9: ch 1; sc in joining; sc BLO around; join with sl st in first sc. Change color to CC.
(80 sc)

Rnd 10: With CC make beg cluster; skip next sc; (3dc cluster in next; skip next sc) repeat
( ) 38 times; sl st in top of beg cluster. (40 clusters)

Rnd 11-12: beg cluster in joining; (3dc cluster in top of next cluster) repeat ( ) 38 times; sl
st in top of beg cluster. Change color to MC. (40 clusters)

Rnd 13: With MC ch 1; 2 sc in joining; (2sc in top of each cluster) repeat ( ) 38 times; sl st
in first sc. (80 sc)

Rnd 14: ch 3; dc in each sc around; sl st in top of ch 3. (80 dc)

Rnd 15: ch 1; sc in top of ch 3; sc in each dc around; sl st in first sc. Change color to CC.
(80 sc)

Rnd 16-21: repeat rows 10-15.

Rnd 22-27: repeat rows 10-15. DO NOT change colors at end of row 27.

Rnd 28: sc in joining and next 9 sc; chain 30; skip next 20 sc; be careful not to twist ch
and sc in next 20; chain 30; skip next 20 sc; be careful not to twist ch and sc in next 10;
join with sl st in first sc. (40 sc and 60 ch)

Rnd 29: sc in joining and next 9 sc; sc in 30 ch; sc in next 20; sc in 30 ch; sc in next 10;
join with sl st in first sc. (100 sc)

Rnd 30: sc in joining and around; join with first sc. (100 sc)

Rnd 31: reverse sc in previous sc and around. Finish off. Weave in ends. (100 sc)

Closure:

ch 7 leaving a long tail for sewing to bag.

Row 1: sc in second ch from hook and each ch across; ch 1; turn. (6 sc)

Row 2-6: sc in each sc across; ch 1 turn. (6 sc)

Row 7: sc dec; ch 2; skip 2 sc; sc dec; ch 1; turn. (4 sc)

Row 8: sc in first sc; sc in the 2 ch; sc in last sc. Finish off. Weave in this end.

To attach closure and button:

Center closure between handle on back part of bag (where joining st are from the rnds)
and whip st into place. Attach button on front of bag.

Welcome

Hi. My name is Sue and this is my first ever blog. I'm so out of the times! LOL. I love to crochet and I love turtles, so I combine the 2! I will be offering patterns for free and for sale (through Etsy.com).