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There are a ton of "Christmas" crafts for you to make. I know it's early but then again it is never too early to start making crafts for the holidays!
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The "I Love Pigs" Necklace FREE Pattern

Do you love pigs? 

Then this necklace is for you! 

I made this the other night for my 

BFF who loves pigs. 

It was fun and I thought I would 

share it with you too. 

If you love it and 

don't want to make it yourself 

it is 

available in my Etsy shop!

Free Pattern                  "I love Pigs"Necklace

Here's a free pattern for you:

  "I Love Pigs" Necklace

What you will need:

• Red Heart Super Saver Buff Flek Chamois or any color, [MC]
• Patons Carmen yarn, Fuchsia, 1 skein, 1 3/4oz, 64 yds [CC]
• Piggy button 1 - 1" [JoAnn's  animal button pkg or any craft store]
• 1 pkg Pink chain [WalMart craft or any craft store]
• 2 "Alphabet" beads [JoAnns or any craft store]
• 1 piece of pink felt [The Ribbon Gal or any craft store]
• Aleena's tacky crafting glue
• Round Nose jewelry pliers

• size G crochet hook
• matching thread to sew on beads & chain
• darning needle 

   Size:  Pendant = 3" diameter,  chain = 14" hang length

 Abbreviations:

 chain stitch ..................ch st

 single crochet................sc

 double crochet...............dc

 slip stitch......................sl st

 fasten off.......................FO

 main color.....................MC

 coordinating color..........CC

 How tos:

1. Working with "MC" yarn, chain 4, join with a sl st in first ch st ,              DO NOT TURN
2. ch 1 sc in same st, 2 sc in each st around, join [add 1 more row if            you want the pendant larger or you crochet tight]
3. ch 3, dc in same st, *[dc in next st, 2 dc in next st], repeat from [*] around, join  in top of 1st ch 3 st
4. attach "CC" yarn ch 1, sc in same st and 2 sc in each st around,            join in 1st sc, FO, 
5. weave in all ends with darning needle
6. sew pig button in the middle pushing shaft of button back through       small opening in middle with matching thread
7. sew the 2 beads above the piggy with thread

1. measure the chain to the length you wish your pendant to hang,
2. using jewelry pliers separate one chain link at the length you have chosen,[I used 28"] remove excess chain
3. attach chain [laying one link flat] with matching thread on each side on the back of the [MC] spacing it approximately 2" apart[see photos]
4. cut a circle from felt approximately 2 1/2" in diameter or the size of your pendant, be sure it covers your chain link, do not cover the [CC] trim 
5. glue in place and let set 24 hours   

Enjoy!

If you make this "I Love Pigs" necklace be sure to send me your link and link back to this pattern/blog. I love to see photos too. This pattern is copyrighted it can be made for personal use or charity use, or to sell, as long as you give credit to this blog and "PBDesigns". If you want to post this necklace on your blog or URL, then refer back here with a link for the pattern. Do not post the pattern or copy and distribute to others, or sell it, you are welcome to link back here and print it out for your own personal use.  

 © 2010 PBDesigns

Allie Cat Bag/Purse Pattern to Buy

Allie Cat Bag/Purse Pattern Only

Allie Cat Bag/Purse
Crochet Pattern

The Allie Cat Bag/Purse crochet pattern is the cutest bag ever! You can make it for a little girl or a big girl! The bag is very roomy and has lots of "eye candy" appeal. The pattern is nit difficult, however finishing and adding the face details may be more for the "intermediate" crocheter. This bag was made with Home Spun yarn and Eye Lash Fun Fur. It has a long shoulder strap. 

This is a cute bag get your pattern today

Pattern Only: $8.00

close up of strap

Note: This patterns is exclusive of PBDesigns Patterns. If you make these "Allie Cat Bag" be sure to send me your link and link back to this pattern/blog. I love to see photos too. This pattern is copyrighted it can be made for personal use or charity use only. If you want to post photos of this "Allie Cat Bag" on your blog or URL, then refer back here with a link for the pattern. Do not post the pattern or copy and distribute to others, or sell it.  

 © 2006 PBDesigns
 Thank you. PBDesigns

Free Pattern The "Furry Green Ornament Necklace"

Here's a free pattern for you:

 "The Furry Ornament Necklace"

What you will need:

• Lion Brand fun fur yarn, Kelly Green, 1 skein, 1 3/4oz, 64 yds
• Red Heart Crochet Cotton/Metallic Thread, size 5, silver/silver
• Darcie Home for the holidays Christmas ornaments 6 - 2" [Alin Paper store or any craft store]
• 2 silver snowflake button trim [JoAnns or any craft store]
• 1 large 1" green glitter button [JoAnns or any craft store]
• size I crochet hook
• crochet hook that is small enough to fit through hole in bulb
• darning needle

How tos:

1. Working with both yarns, chain 4, sc in second ch from hook and in next chain, turn
2. ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn
3. ch 1, repeat row 2 for 9-10"
4. ch 1, sc in first sc, insert hook into next ch, pull up large loop, switch to small hook and pull loop through hole on top of ornament, switch back to larger hook and complete sc, turn
5. ch 1, sc in each sc, turn
6. ch 1, repeat row 5 for two inches ending so that the next row you will be able to add your ornament on the same side as the other, repeat row 4, turn
7. ch 1, repeat row 5 and 6, one more time, turn
8. ch 1, repeat row 5 for two inches, then chain 11, sc in the next row of two sc, turn
9. ch 1, repeat row 5 for two inches, be sure to end so that the next row will end on the same end where the ornaments hang, turn
10. ch 1, repeat row 6, turn
11. ch 1, repeat row 5 and 6 two more times, turn
12. ch 1, sc in each sc, turn
13. ch 1, repeat row 12 for 10", join in top of chain with ss, FO
14. thread darning needle with both yarns and whip st across to join necklace, FO and weave in ends
    
15. Use silver cotton thread only and darning needle and put both snowflakes together and button on top of one and sew together with seral stitches, then puch needle through the snowflakes but not the button, wrap thread around and under button, attach to middle of ch 10 hanging in middle of the necklace between ornaments, 2 times, wrap back around button and through the two holes and back through to the back of snowflakes, FO and tie several times, then cut real short, you might want to dab with a little craft glue to secure.

Voila, you're done!!! 

If you make this necklace be sure to send me your link and link back to this pattern/blog. I love to see photos too. This pattern is copyrighted it can be made for personal use or charity use only, you can not post this pattern on your blog, or copy and distribute it to others, or sell it, you are welcome to link back here and print it out for your own personal use.  

 © 2010 PBDesigns


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