MOD CROCHET LOOPY HAIR TIES Pattern; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Crochet Loopy Hair Tie

I made a handful of these little loopy crochet hair ties to match my clothing - as far as I know, they have not been designed or crafted before: and they are so simple to do, & make up very quickly.

This is a good way to use those little leftover balls of scrap yarn you can't seem to throw away ;-)

Materials: 1 Pkg. Goody Ouchless Elastic Hair Ties; Scrap balls of Worsted Yarn, in assorted colors; #G/6 aluminum crochet hook; Tapestry Needle; Scissors

Terms:

sc = single crochet

EO = end off

Row 1: With hook & color of choice, hold hair tie in left hand - pull a loop up from back to front & work 45 sc around hair tie.

Pull a loop up from back to front & work 45 sc around

Row 2: Work around tie as follows: *ch 5, sl st to front loop - ch 5, sl st to back loop* … follow this pattern around tie. In last st - sl st to front loop, remove hook & pull tail thru frontside to backside of work; tie neatly & securely. Trim yarn.

Ch 5, sl st to front loop

Ch 5, sl st to back loop

That's it!

It's now ready to wrap around your ponytail.

Ready to wrap around your ponytail.

Easy-peasy.

MOD PEACOCK HAIR CLIP~Crochet Pattern; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Peacock Hair Clip

The weather is hot enough … and my hair is long enough now, to pull back into a little bun at the back of my head - and the plain clip was  needing some color: so, I designed and crafted a peacock feather [eye] to affix to the hair clip.

Peacock feather [eyes].

It didn't take long to make up, & the instructions are pretty basic & simple.

Metal Alligator Hair Curl Clip & MOD Peacock feather [eye].

Materials: Small balls of Worsted weight yarn in hues of Purple, Black, Blue, Gold, Light Green & Green; Crochet hook size #F/5; Scissors; Tapestry Needle; Metal Alligator Hair Curl Clip; Glue Gun w-Glue Stick

Terms Used:

sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

sp = space

st = stich

EO = end off

Feather Eye: With crochet hook & purple -  make a magic circle & work into it, as follows: 2 sc = purple, 2 hdc = purple, 7 dc = black, 2 hdc = purple, 1 sc = purple; EO purple & black.

2) In last st worked, attach blue & work 5 sc (do not cut yarn - carry it along the backside of work), attach gold & work 1 hdc + 1 dc in next st, 2 dc next st, 3 tbc in next st, 2 dc next st, 1 dc + 1 hdc in next st - EO off gold & pick up blue, to work remaining 5 sts in sc; EO blue & gold.

3) In last st worked, attach light green - ch 3 & sl st in same sp … then, work as follows: 6 sc, 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 3 sc in same sp, 4 sc, 2 sc in next st, sc in last 6 sts; EO light green.

Ch 3 & sl st in same sp …

4) In 4th st from bottom of work, attach green & working in back loops only, work as follows: sl st in 5 sts, 2 sc, hdc + dc in next st, dc +hdc in next st, 2 sc, sl st in remaining 5 sts; EO green.

Work green in back loops, only.

Finishing: On backside of work, weave in loose ends for a tidy finish.

Plug in glue gun, and when glue is hot - squeeze a good size glob onto the top of the metal hair clip, & place the crochet piece on it … pressing down firmly, to "set" the glue into the yarn fibers.

Heat glue gun.

Press crochet piece firmly into the glob of hot glue.

MOD Peacock Hair Clip

MOD CROCHET BLUE PAPERBACK COVER~Pattern; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Crochet Blue Paperback Cover

It was a rocking, wet, Day here: a miserable time to be out & about, but I had a dentist appointment at 9 AM - so, we bundled up & braved the stormy weather ☔️⚡️

When I got back from the dentist, I decided to design & craft 📏🧶✂️ another paperback cover 📕 … I get bored easily, and this seemed something I could do that would occupy my time until the Novocain 💉wore off - it was also a chance to try a new crochet pattern (not my own pattern, but an interesting one I saw viewing an online reel), which I used for the cover trim 😉

This pattern used very simple, basic crochet sts - even the trim that may sound complicated, is actually a very simplistic, repeating pattern; easy & quick to do.

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Materials: Red Heart Worsted Yarn, in MC, CC1 & CC2; small amount of scrap yarn for a length of marker yarn; Sock Yarn, small amount in matching color (or contrast color if desired) #I-9 & #1 aluminum crochet hooks; scissors; tapestry needle; trim of choice (if trim is desired)

Terms used:

MC = main color

CC = contrast color

ch = chain

EO = end off

rem'g = remaining

rpt = repeat

r = row

sc = single crochet

T = turn

With MC yarn, & crochet hook, make a chain of 49; T

Row 1: Ch 1 and  sc in 8 ch, place marker, sc in next 32 ch, place marker, sc in rem'g 8 ch; ch 1 & T

Work in sc rows, until you have completed 30 rows total - moving marker up row to keep count accurate. EO

Trim: With a length of scrap yarn, mark where you want your trim placement.

With crochet hook, attach CC1 to bottom edge of trim placement marker - draw up 4 loops, centering evenly.

Yo & draw yarn through all loops on hook.

Yo & draw yarn through all loops on hook.

Holding 1st loop against hook shank, slip the hook tip under the next 3 loops … yo, & draw yarn through the 3 loops.

Hold 2 loops against hook shank, slip the hook tip under the next 3 loops … yo, & draw yarn through the 2 loops.

Hold 3 loops against hook shank, slip the hook tip under the last  loop … yo, & draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook.

Slip the hook tip under the last loop, & draw yarn through all 4 loops.

Repeat the loop process, until you have reached the length needed. EO & weave in loose ends.

With a light hand, tack the trim in place.

Rpt the loop design process to length needed.

With CC2 & crochet hook, secure the trim to book cover with sl sts. EO & weave in loose ends.

Finishing: With RS facing, fold 10 sts of the flap backward & whipstitch EA end closed - weave in loose ends. Turn flap inward to make a pocket to slip cover edge into.

Repeat with other cover flap, in same manner.

I did not make a bookmark for this cover, but I have included my method for making a bookmark if one is desired:

Page Marker: With #1 hook & sock yarn; attach yarn in center top of Book Cover, & make a ch of chosen length - attach trim (or not) & back chain to beginning ch. EO and weave in loose ends.

MOD AIR FRESHNER COVER/Flag Day USA~2026; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Air Freshener Cover/Flag Day USA~2026

I worked this little air freshener cover up last night 🧶✂️ - just in time for Flag Day 📅😊

The pattern is very simple & though the st looks complicated - it is also a very simple process.

Materials: Worsted yarn in Red, White & Blue; size #I regular crochet hook; scissors; tapestry needle;  1 ct. Renuzit Gel Cone Air Freshener

Terms Used:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

yo = put yarn over the hook

EO = end off

With Red, & working from the bottom edge upward, make 34 ch; jn with a sl st & T

Row 1: Ch 1 & *sc in next st x4, hdc x2, dc x3, hdc x2* - rpt from * to * 2 more times; jn with a sl st & T

WORK EA ROW IN ROUNDS

Rows 2 thru 5: Ch 1 & work as follows - *put hook tip through same sp & yo, drawing up a loop - put hook tip in next st & yo, draw yarn through both loops* - rpt * to * across row; jn with a sl st. EO Red, attach White & T

Put hook tip through same sp & yo, drawing up a loop …

Put hook tip in next st, & yo

Draw yarn through both loops.

Rows 6 & 7: Ch 1 & continuing work in pattern, dec sts evenly until there are 28 sts remaining; jn with a sl st & T

Row 8: Ch 1 & continuing work in pattern, dec sts evenly until there are 24 sts remaining; jn with a sl st. EO White, attach Blue & T

Rows 9 & 10: Ch 1 & continuing work in pattern, dec sts evenly until there are 20 sts remaining; jn with a sl st & T

Rows 11 &12: Ch 1 & continuing work in pattern, dec sts evenly until there are 18 sts remaining; jn with a sl st & T

Rows 13 thru 15: Ch 1 & continuing work in pattern, dec sts evenly until there are 15 sts remaining; jn with a sl st & T

On last row, thread yarn end through tapestry needle - run needle through sts and pull tight. EO

Air Freshener Cover is now finished and ready to be put to use.

I couldn't help myself 🤭

MOD HOLD THE LINE FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Hold The Line Freedom 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

I worked my last Freedom 250 plant pot cover, today 🌱🧶✂️

My design is worked using a crochet linen st design - like it for it's simple st work, as well as it's fitting design for what I envisioned; I would be working my design around the 1776 Patriots' clothing.

Materials: Worsted yarn in Brown, Chamois, Red, White & Blue; size #I regular crochet hook; size #I Double Ended Crochet Hook; scissors; tapestry needle; Sewing Needle; White Sewing Thread; Plastic Container (7" tall x 24" diameter, x 7-12" across top)

My husband likes Red Licorice - so, when the last rope was taken out, I snagged the tub container 😉

Terms Used:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

yo = put yarn over the hook

EO = end off

BOTTOM Piece: With Brown & regular crochet hook, ch 2 - make 9 dc in 2nd ch from hook (10 dc): jn with a sl st. DO NOT TURN, you will be working in rounds for this piece.

Row 2: Ch 3 & working in back loops only, work 2 dc in EA st (20 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 3: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work as follows - *2 dc same sp, 1 dc next st*; repeat around (30 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 4: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x2* - rpt around (40 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 5: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x3* - rpt around (50 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 6: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x4* - rpt around (60 dc); jn with a sl st. EO

Bottom piece finished.

SIDE Piece: With Chamois & double-headed crochet hook, ch 73 & work 2 rows of the afghan st, as shown in the illustration:

Afghan st.

Staggered St Pattern~Row 3: *Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st), slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row - left to right by hooking under the bar from the left side and giving the bar a light twist to the right - then put yarn over hook to make a loop (Tunisian twisted st)*; rpt from * to * across row.

Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st)

Slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row; hooking from L to R & giving the bar a light twist to the right - then yo (Tunisian twisted st)

Slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row; hooking from L to R & giving the bar a light twist to the right - then yo (Tunisian twisted st)

When you reach the last st at the end of the row, insert hook under the end vertical bar & at the same time into the the back of the end st also.

Row 4: Hold yarn at back of work, yo & draw hook through 1st loop *yo & draw hook through 2 loops* - repeat from * to * to end of row.

Row 5: Start by working first vertical bar *left to right by hooking under the bar from the left side and giving the bar a light twist to the right - then put yarn over hook to make a loop (Tunisian twisted st), then work the following vertical bar Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st)*; rpt from * to * across row. When you reach the last st at the end of the row, insert hook under the end vertical bar & at the same time into the the back of the end st also. You should at this stage begin to see the [staggered inverted V st] pattern.

Repeat rows 4 & 5 for a length of 7" (or desired length considering the trim you choose to use) EO.

With tapestry needle, sew edges together, to form a textured tube - try to match st pattern for a neat finish.

Loosely gather along lower edge, aiming for a tidy, evenly spaced gather, & sew bottom in place.

Repeat rows 4 & 5 for a length of 7-inches; secure edges for a tubular shape.

Loosely gather along lower edge & sew bottom in place.

TRIM: With Chamois & regular crochet hook, make 1 sc in each st as follows: slip hook under vertical bar, draw loop up & make a sc. Repeat around (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 2: With Blue, make 1 sl st in each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 3: With White, make 1 sl st in each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 4: With Red, make 1 sl st each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Slip your plant into your patriotic pot cover & celebrate the 250th year of America!

Slip your plant into your pot cover; celebrate the 250th year of America 🗽🦅

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