Happy Hooker's Christmas

Christmas

STAR

Materials: Bedspread weight cotton thread, 31 yards.
Steel crochet hook, size 8 (1.25 mm); Starching materials, ribbon,
translucent nylon thread.
Ch 100 loosely; join with sl st to form a ring, being
careful not to twist ch.
Rnd 1: (Right side): Ch 1, * decrease, sc in next 8 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc
in next 8 chs; join with sl st to first sc: 100 sc.
Rnd 2: (Eyelet rnd): Ch 3, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2, * + (skip
next 2 sc, dc in next sc, ch 2) twice, (dc, ch 4, dc) in next sc, ch 2, dc in
next sc, (ch 2, skip next 2 sc, dc in next sc) twice +, (skip next 2 sc, dc
in next sc) twice, ch 2; repeat from * 3 times more, then repeat from + to +
once,skip last 2 sc; join with sl st to top of beg ch-3
Rnd 3: (Eyelet rnd): Ch 1, sc in same st, * + (sc, hdc) in next ch-2 sp, dc
in next dc, (2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc) twice, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)
in next ch-4 sp, dc in next dc, (2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next dc) twice,
(hdc, sc) in next ch-2 sp, skip next dc +, sc in next dc; repeat from * 3
times more, then repeat from + to + once; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, * + ch 1, skip next sc, hdc in next hdc, ch 1,
(skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1) 5 times, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch-2
sp, (dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc) 5 times, hdc in next hdc, ch 1, skip
next sc +, sc in next sc; repeat from * 3 times more, then repeat from + to
+ once; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in same st, * + ch 1, hdc in next hdc, ch 1, (dc in next dc,
ch 1) 6 times, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next dc, (dc in next dc, ch 1) 6 times,
hdc in next hdc, ch 1 +, sc in next sc; repeat from * 3 times more, then
repeat from + to + once; join with sl st to first sc.
Rnd 6: Skip first ch-1 sp, * sc in next hdc, sc in next ch-1 sp, (sc in next
dc, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next dc, sc in next ch-1
sp, (sc in next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times, sc in next hdc, skip next
ch-1 sp, sl st in next sc, skip next ch-1 sp; repeat from * around, ending
last repeat with sl st in first sl st; finish off.
Weave ribbon through Eyelet rnd. Make a loop hanger using translucent thread.
* = work instructions following * as many more times as indicated in addition
to the first time. + to + = work all instructions

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GINGERBREAD MEN

SIZE: Each man is 4" x 5"
MATERIALS FOR SIX: Worsted weight yarn - 3 oz brown; 3 2/2 yds white 1/8"
rickrack; 18 green 4-mm faceted beats; 18 red 4 mm faceted beatd; 12 blue
4-mm faceted beads;
F crochet hook or size needed to obtin gauge.
GAUGE: 9 sc sts = 2"; 5 sc rows = 1"

GINGERBREAD MAN
Head
Rnd 1: ch 3, 11 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, join with sl st in top of ch-2 (12).
Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc, fasten off. leaving 6" end for sewing (24).

Body
Row 1: Ch 9 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, turn (8).
Rows 2-8: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. Do not turn or fasten off at end of last row.
Row 9: For first arm, working in ends of rows, ch 1, sc in each of next 3 rows leaving remaining rows unworked, turn.
Rows 10-11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 12: ch 1, skip first st, 3 sc in next st, sl st in last st, fasten off.
Row 9: For second arm, working in ends of rows on opposite side of Body, join brown with sc in row 6, sc in each of last 2 rows, turn (3).
Rows 10-12; Repeat same rows of first arm. Sew Head to top of Body between arms.

Legs
Row 1: For first leg, working on opposite side of row 1 on Body, with wrong side facing you, join with sc in first st, sc in ech of next 3 sts leaving remaining sts unworked, turn (4).
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, skip first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc in last st, sl st in end of row 5, fasten off.
Row 1: For second leg, working on opposite side of Row 1 on Body, with right side facing you. Join with sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, turn
(4).
Rows 2-6: Repeat same rows of first leg.
For edging, working around entire outer edge, join with sc in end of first row on arm near Head, sc in each st and in end of each row around with sl st in each st around Head, join with sl st in first sc. Fasten off. Glue 21"
piece of rickrack, around outer edge of Gingerbread Man, overlapping ends and
trimming if necessary.
For eyes, glue two blue beads 1/8" apart over top of rnd 1 on head. For mouth, glue three red beads over bottom of rnd 1 on Head. For buttons, glue three green beads, evenly spaced to front of Body.

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Santa`s Helper (Mouse with Lights)

Finished 12 " Tall

Materials
Worsted weight yarn, approximately:
200 yards gray
30 yards dark green
25 yards red
20 yards white
8 yards pink
15 yards each, green, blue and yellow
small amount of black
crochet hook size g or size needed for gauge
polyester stuffing
12" of 1/4 " red ribbon
yarn needle
small white pom pom

gauge = 8 sc and 9 rounds = 2 inches

HEAD
Rnd 1 (rs): With gray, ch 2, 6 Sc in second ch from hook
do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 9 Sc.
Rnd 3: Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 5: Sc in ea Sc around.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next sc, 2 Sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.
Rnd 7: Sc in ea Sc around.
Rnd 8: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 24 Sc.
Rnd 9: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 sc.
Rnds 11-17: Sc in ea Sc around.
Note: Work dec folls; Pull up lp in next 2 sts, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook.
Rnd 18: (Sc in next 4 Sc, dec) around; 30 sc.
Rnd 19: (Sc in next 3 Sc, dec) around: 24 sc.
Rnd 20: (Sc in next 2 sc, dec) around: l8 sc.
Rnd 21: (Sc in next sc, dec) around: 12 sc. Stuff firmly.
Rnd 22: Dec around; finish off, leaving 6" end for sewing.
Thread Yam Needle with end and weave through sts of last md, gathering tightly to close and secure.

EAR (MAKE 2 PINK AND 2 GRAY)
Rnd 1 (rs): (Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in ea Sc around: 12 Sc.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next Sc, 2 Sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next Sc, 2 sc in next sc) around, sl st in next Sc; finish off: 24 Sc.
Hold 1 gray piece and 1 pink piece with ws tog. With pink piece facing and working through both lps of both pieces, join gray with sl st in any st; ch 1, sc in ea sc around; join with sl st to first sc, finish off. Rep for second Ear.

BODY
With gray, ch 18 loosely; being careful not to twist chain,join with sl st to form ring.
Rnd 1 (rs): (ch 1 sc in same St and in ea ch around; do
not join), place marker (neck): 18 sc.
Rnd 2: (Sc in next 2 sc 2 sc in next sc)
Rnd 3: Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc)
Rnd 5: Sc in ea Sc around.
Rnd 6: (Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 36 Sc.
Rnd 7: (Sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in ncxt sc) around: 42 Sc.
Rnds 8 and 9: Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 10: (Sc in next 6 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 45 Sc.
Rnds 11-25: Sc in ca Sc around.
Rnd 26: (Sc in next 6 Sc, dec) around: 42 sc.
Rnd 27: (Sc in next 5 Sc, dec) around: 36 se.
Rnd 28: (Sc in next 4 sc, dec) around: 30 sc.
Rnd 29: (Sc in next 3 Sc, dcc) around: 24 sc.
Rnd 30: (Sc in next 2 sc, dcc) around: 18 Sc.
Rnd 31: (Sc in next sc, dec) around: 12 Sc.
Rnd 32: dec around; finish off, leaving 6" end for sewing.
Weave end through sts of last md, gathering tightly to close and secure.

ARM (MAKE 2)
Rnd 1 (rs): With gray, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around: 12 Sc.
Rnds 3-12: Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 13: (Sc in next sc, dec) around: 8 sc.
Rnds 14-16: Sc in ea Sc around; do not finish off. Stuff firmly.
Hand: Flatten end and work in both lps of both thicknesses; ch 1, sc in ea Sc across: 4 Sc.
Fingers: tum; ch 4, sl st in second ch from hook and in ea ch across, sl st in first Sc, * ch 4, sl St in second ch from hook and in ea ch across, sl st in next sc; rep from * 2 times more; finish off

Leg (make 2)
Rnd 1 (rs): with gray, ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in ea sc around: 12 Sc.
Rnd 3: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 18 sc.
Rnd 4: (Sc in next 2 Sc 2 sc in next sc) around; 24 sc.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 3 Sc, 2 Sc in next sc) around: 30 sc.
Rnds 6-14: Sc in ea Sc around.
Rnd 15: Dec around: 15 sc.
Rnd 16: Sc in ea se around.
Rnd 17: 2 sc in ea sc around; 30 sc.
Rnd 18: 2 sc in ea of next 6 sc (toe), sc in ea sc around.
Rnds 19-21: Sc in ea sc around.
Rnd 22: (Sc in next 4 sc dec) around, sl st in next sc;
finish off, leaving 8" end for sewing. Stuff firmly. Sew bottom seam.

TAIL
Rnd 1 (rs): With gray, ch 2, 6 Sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2: Sc in ea Sc around.
Rep Rnd 2 until Tail measures approxiniately 12inches, finish off, leaving 8" end for sewing.

HAT
Trim
With white, ch 24 loosely ; being careful not to twist ch. join with sl St to form ring.
Rnd 1 (rs): Ch 1, Sc in same St and in ea ch around; join with sl st to first sc(throughout): 24 sc.
Note: Mark last row as rs.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn; Sc in ea sc around; join. finish off
Body
Rnd 1: With rs facing, join red with sl St in same st as joining; ch 1, sc in same st and in ea sc around: join.
Rnds 2-4: Ch 1 , turn; SC in ea SC around: Join.
Rnd 5: Ch 1 , turn; sc in first 2 sc, dec. (sc in next 2 sc, dec) around; join: 15 sc.
Rnds 6 and 7: Ch 1 , turn; sc in ea sc around. join.
Rnd 8: Ch 1 , turn; sc in first sc, dec, (sc in next sc, dec) around; join: 12 sc.
Rnd 9: Ch 1 turn; Sc in Ca Sc arotitid: joiti.
Rnd 10: Ch 1, turn; dec around; join, finish off, leaving 8" end for sewing.
Weave end through sts of last md, gathering tightly to close and secure. Add white pom-pom to tip of Hat.

STRING OF LIGHTS
Bulb (Make 18)
Rnd 1 (rs): ch 2, 6 Sc in second ch from hook; do not join, place marker.
Rnd 2: (Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 9 sc.
Rnds 3 and 4: Sc in ea sc across.
Rnd 5: (Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around: 12 sc.
Rnd 6: Dec around, sl st in next sc; finish off
Socket
Rnd 1: Join green with sl st in same st as last st worked; ch 1 , sc in same st and in ea sc around.
Rnd 2: Sc in ea sc around; finish off, leaving 6" end for sewing. Stuff firmly.
Weave end through sts of last md, gathering tightly to close and secure.
String
With green, ch 181 loosely; sl St in second ch from hook and in next 8 chs, insert hook through gathered end of Socket and in next ch, yo and draw through ch, Socket, and lp on hook, * sl st in next 9 chs, insert hook through gathered end of next Socket and in next ch, yo and draw through ch, Socket, and lp on hook; rep from * across; finish off

FINISHING
Stuff Hat lightly and sew to Head. Sew Ears to Head. Stuff Body and sew to Head. Sew Arms to Body and tack Fingers tog. Sew Legs andTail to Body.With black, add facial features.
Entangle mouse with String of Lights and randomly tack in place. Tie ribbon bow around Tail.

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CHRISTMAS CLOTHESPIN ANGEL

Materials (for one angel)

Bedspread weight cotton thread
Approximately:
MC (White) - 34 yards
Color A (red) - 8 yards
Color B (Green) - 8 yards
Stell Crochet hook, size 6 or size needed for gauge
3 3/4 " round. slotted clothespins
Craft glue or double sided cellophane tape
Safety Pin.

Gauge: 16 dc and 8 rows = 2"

DRESS:
BODICE: With MC and leaving a 20" length at beginning for neck edging, ch 14
LOOSELY: being careful not to twist ch, join with slip st to form a ring.
Rnd 1: (right side): Ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), dc in same st, 2 dc in next ch, *ch 1 (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch (dc, ch 1)
twice in next ch, (dc, ch1) 3 times in next ch*, 2 dc in each of next 4 chs, repeat from * to * once, 2 dc in each of last 2 chs; join with slip st to first dc: 18 ch-1 sps and 32 dc.
NOTE: Loop a short piece of thread around any stitch to mark last round as right side
Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in enxt 3 dc, ch 1 skip next 9 ch sps (Armhole), dc in next 8 dc, ch 1, skip next 9 ch 1 sps (Armhole), dc in last 4 dc; join with slip st to first dc, do not finish off: 16dc.

SKIRT:
Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc plus ch 1, now and throughtout). working in each dc and in each ch around, dc in same st, ch 1 (dc in next st, ch 1) 8 times, (dc, ch1) twice in next st, (dc in next st, ch 1) 8 times; join with slip st to first dc: 20 ch 1 sps and 20 dc.

TO WORK CLUSTER
Rnds 2 thru 6: Ch4, dc in next dc, ch 3, work Cluster, *(ch 1, dc in next dc) twice, ch 3, work Cluster; repeat from * around, ch 1; join with slip st tot first dc: 10 Clusters and 20 dc.
Finish Off.
Rnd 7: With right side facing, join Color A with sc in same st as joining, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 5 *sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 5, repeat from * around: join with slip st to first sc: 10 ch 3 sps and 10 loops.
Rnd 8: Slip st in first ch 3 sp, ch 4, (dc, ch1) 3 times in same sp, sc in next loop, ch 1, * (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch 3 sp, sc in next loop, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first dc: 40 dc.
Rnd 9: (Ch 2 slip st in next dc) 3 times, ch 1, slip st in next sc, ch 1, *slip st in next dc, *(ch 2, slip st in next dc) 3 times, ch 1, slip st in
next sc, ch 1; repeat from * around; join with slip st to first slip st, finish off.

RUFFLE:
Rnd 1: With right side facing, Bodice toward you and working in sts on Rnd 5, join Color B with sc to right of post in same st as joining; ch 3, sc to left of post in next dc, ch 5, *sc to right of post in next dc, ch 3, sc to left of post in next dc, ch 5: repeat from * around; join with slip st to first sc.
Rnds 2 and 3: Repeat Skirt rnds 8 and 9.
With MC, repeat Ruffle on Rnd 4 of skirt.

WING:
Rnd 1: With right side facing and working in FREE loop of ch1 and skipped ch 1 sps of armhole, join MC with slip st in ch 1 at underarm; ch 5, dc around post of next dc, ch 2, (dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2) 9 times, dc around post of next dc, ch 2; join with slip st to third ch of beginning ch 5: 12 ch 2 sps.
Rnd 2: Ch 6, work cluster, * dc in next dc, ch 3, work Cluster; repeat from * around; join with slip st to third ch of beginning ch 6, finish off.
Repeat for second Wing.

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Popcorn and Cranberry Garland

Worsted Weight Yarn
3/4oz white and 6 oz red
Hook size I
Guage In dc,7 sts =2"

CLUSTER: YO and draw up 3/4" lp in st, YO and draw thru 2 loops on hook 4 times, YO and draw thru all 5 lps now on hook chain 1.

TO CHANGE COLORS: insert hook in st, finish off clor just used; hook new color and pull through.

With white, Ch 3, work cluster in third chain from hook.

Turn cluster toward you until back of cluster is facing; sl st in same ch where cluster was just worked.

Rep 5 times, changing to red in sl st of last cluster

With Red rep twice, changing to white in sl st of last cluster.

Repeat to desired length.

Finish off weave in all ends.

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CHRISTMAS GOODIE ORNAMENT