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Crochet a Vintage Women’s Blouse Pattern Kindle and Nook

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Crochet a Vintage Women’s Blouse Pattern

This pattern is available for download on Amazon Kindle and Barnes and Noble Nook

No Kindle or Nook is required in order to download.

An original vintage pattern from the 1940′s modified for today’s crochet. This pattern can be made using cotton thread or your favorite yarn. The original size was a size 34 but can be modified to fit.
Experience crocheting and reading patterns required.
Photos and Complete pattern(s) provided

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Alibris: Books, Music, & Movies

Download a FREE ABC Kindle Book

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Starting on June 14, 2012 and until June 18th (midnight) the above book will be free to download on your Kindle, iPad, iPhone, laptop or PC.  No Kindle is required.  This is a fun, read aloud to ages baby to 3+ book to learn the ABC’s.  Featuring pictures of items such as balloons, airplanes, cars, dinosaurs and more.
Read through the book for free and enjoy it.  If you like it please leave me your opinion or offer any suggestions in the comment section below on this blog.
Note: I may be able to provide a free PDF copy if you leave me a comment below and let me know where to email it to.

 

 


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Free Crochet Cow Slippers

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Free Pattern – Barnyard Cow Slippers

Courtesy of Spinrite

Materials:

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  • Bernat So Soft  (5 oz/140g), White, Main Color (MC), 2 balls

  • Bernat So Soft (5 oz/140g), Black, Contrast A, small quantity for details

  • Bernat So Soft (5 oz/140g), Light Rose, Contrast B, small quantity for details

  • Bernat So Soft  (5 oz/140g), Beige, Contrast C, small quantity for details


Instructions

Snout: With B, ch 2.

  • 1st rnd: (RS). 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.
  • 2nd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc around. Join with sl st to first sc.
  • 3rd rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. * 1 sc in next sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join with sl st to first sc
  • 4th rnd: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. * 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. 2 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last 2 sc. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Join with sl st to first sc. 24 sc.
  • Slipper: With MC, RS of Snout facing, join with sl st to top of snout
  • 1st row: Working into back loops only, 1 sc in 1st sc. * 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. 36 sc. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 8 sc. Rep from * to last 5 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Turn.

  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 9 sc. Rep from * to last 6 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 5 sc. Turn.

  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of next 10 sc. Rep from * to last 7 sc. 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each of last 6 sc. Turn.
  • Continue in this manner, inc 4 sts evenly spaced in every row until there are 64 sts in row. Continue even in sc until work from beg measures 10 ½ ins (27 cm), ending with RS facing for next row.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *Draw up a loop in each of next 2 sts. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook – sc2tog made. 1 sc in each of next 4 sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 4 sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. Continue in this manner, dec 10 sts evenly spaced in every row until there are 4 sts in row. Fasten off. (Heel).
  • Lining: With MC, ch 5 (toe).
  • 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 4 sc. Turn.
  • 2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in each sc to end of row. 8 sc. Turn
  • 3rd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in first sc. * 2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. Turn
  • 4th row: Ch 1. 2 sc in each of first 2 sc. *2 sc in next sc. 1 sc in each next 2 sc. Rep from * to last st. 2 sc in last st. Turn. Continue in this manner, inc 4 sts evenly spaced in every row until there are 32 sts in row. Continue even in sc until work from beg measures 8 ½ ins (22 cm), ending with RS facing for next row.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 3 sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first 2 sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * to end of row. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn
  • Next row: Ch 1. 1 sc in each of first sc. *Sc2tog over next 2 sts. Rep from * to end of row. Turn. 4 sc. Fasten off. (Heel).
  • Spots: (make 8) With A, ch 2. Work from ** to ** as given for Snout.
  • Ears: (make 4) With MC, ch 4.
  • 1st row: (RS). 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook. 1 sc in each ch to end of ch. 3 sc. Turn.
  • 2nd row: Ch 1. 2 sc in 1st2 sc. 1 sc in next4 sc. 2 sc in last sc. 5 sc. Turn. Work 4 rows even in sc.
  • Next row: Ch 1. Sc2tog over 1st 2 sc. 1 sc in next sc. Sc2tog over last 2 sc. 3 sc. Turn.
  • Next row: Ch 1. Draw up a loop in each of rem 3 sc. Yoh and draw through all loops on hook. Fasten off.
  • Horns: (make 2) With C, ch 2.
  • 1st row: (RS). 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Turn. Work 6 rnds even in sc. Fasten off.
  • Finishing: Sew 5 ins [13 cm] of center seam from snout to foot opening. Sew 1 ½ ins [4 cm] of center seam from heel to foot opening. Sew 2 ½ ins [6 cm] of center lining seam from toe to foot opening. Sew 1 ½ ins (4 cm) of center lining seam from heel to foot opening.
  • Stuff Slipper and insert lining. Join Slipper and lining at foot opening as follows: With MC join with sl st through both thicknesses at any sc along foot opening. Work 1 row of sc around. Join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off. Attach Horns, Ears, Eyes and Spots as illustrated.

Tip: Measurement: One size to fit foot length 8 ins (20cm) to 9H ins (24 cm)

Gauge: 14 sc and 16 rows = 4 ins (10 cm)

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
rep = repeat
yo = yarn over
* = repeat whatever follows the * as indicated

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Star Trek Captain Kirk Cotton Terry Bathrobe for Men

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Star Trek Captain Kirk Cotton Terry Bathrobe for Men
Star Trek Captain Kirk Cotton Terry Bathrobe for Men

Would this make a great gift for dad? The man in your life will enjoy his new Captain Kirk Bathrobe to lounge around in.

Your favorite Trekkie will love this Star Trek bathrobe. This Captain Kirk style robe is yellow and features yellow embroidery. The fabric is thick, cotton terry Velour. This robe will make a great birthday, Father’s Day, anniversary, or holiday gift.

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• 100% cotton terry Velour fabric
• Ties at the waist
• Front pockets
• Machine washable


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