Mini Christmas CAL Facebook Group Challenges
This Mini Christmas Cal 2018 Facebook group challenge is part of my Let’s Play Crochet initiative in my Facebook group. It is a live mystery crochet along event that happens on a Friday where every half hour a new section of the pattern is released! Part of my Facebook Group entertainment!
There is no official sign up – you are more than welcome to join the Creative Crochet Workshop Facebook Group to join the events for sharing your progress or asking questions! These events usually take place on a Friday – time-zones do differ so be sure to check that! If you are not able to join the live event you can do the squares anytime – you set your pace and work on your own times!
Each post will have a link to this main introduction page that will have all the links to each pattern as they become available!
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Basic Requirements – but completely optional! (This is what I use :))
The patterns will be anything from cute small gifts to home decor!
Skill Level – Easy
Basic stitches, simple shaping and finishing.
Concentration required.
MATERIALS:
Yarns:
I will give a head’s up before the Friday as to what yarn I will be using!
Hooks & Notions:
Will be given with each pattern that is made available.
Notes:
I use US Crochet stitch terminology.
Due to the nature of the patterns – the yarn and hook used is only a suggestion and any substitute may be used.
Size of finished product will vary depending on yarn and also size of hook used.
Size: varies depending on product (pattern)
Abbreviations:
CH – chain
SL ST – slip stitch
SC – single crochet (UK – DC)
HDC – half double crochet (UK – HTR)
DC – double crochet (UK – TR)
TR – treble crochet (UK – DTR)
BLP – back loop
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Santa & Snowman Candy/Toy or Money Holder:
What you will need:
You will need a empty toilet roll;
Size 3,50 mm hook (E)
White and Red yarn – sparkly if you got!
Extra: gold yarn (yellow); green and plain white.
Make a magic circle or CH 6; SL ST into first chain to form a ring;
RND 1: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC;
RND 2: CH 2 (does not count as ST): work 2 DC into each DC of previous round; SL ST into first DC;
RND 3: work into back loops only; work 1 SC into each DC all around (24 SC); SL ST into first SC worked;
RND 4: CH 2; work 1 DC into each SC all around; SL ST into first DC worked.
RND 5-12: CH 2; work 1 DC into each DC all around; SL ST into first DC worked.
CH 10; SL ST into SAME DC;
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Snowman Scarf:
This is a simple Ch 5; and work approx 30 rows in single crochet – but you can make this as long or as short as you like.
Sew around the top part of the neck.
Santa Jacket Trimmings:
Bottom – with white yarn – CH 26; work 1 HDC into 2nd CH from hook – work 1 HDC into each CH until end;
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing around the bottom.
Top – CH 35; work 1 HDC into 2nd CH from hook – work 1 HDC into each CH until end;
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing around the top – see photo.
With some yellow or gold yarn embroider buttons!
With some red or other color embroider little crosses onto the scarf.
Have Fun!
Sparkly Round Tree Ornament:
What you will need:
Sparkly green yarn – I used Scheepjes Twinkle – But this is optional:
3, 50 (E) mm hook;
Stuffing – small amounts to give ‘ball’ shape
Make a magic circle or CH 6; SL ST into first chain to form a ring;
NOTE: each round is worked into the back loops.
RND 1: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 12 DC into ring; SL ST into first DC;
RND 2: CH 2 (does not count as ST): work 2 DC into each DC of previous round; SL ST into first DC – 24 DC;
RND 3: CH 2 (does not count as ST); *work 2 DC into next DC; work 1 DC into next DC.**
Repeat from *to** all around; SL ST into first DC – 36 DC;
RND 4: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 1 DC into each DC all around;
RND 5: CH 2 (does not count as ST; *work 2DCtog; work 1 DC into next DC.**
Repeat from *to** all around; SL ST into first decrease – 24 DC.
RND 6: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 2DCtog all around; SL ST into first decrease – 12 DC; stuff
RND 7: CH 2 (does not count as ST); work 2DCtog 6 times;
SL ST into first decrease – 6 DC;
Fasten off and close opening.