Doily Decoration for the Holidays

Crochet Doily Bowls by handmadeintheusa

"Back in the day" I made these as home decor but I would use my hand crocheted doilies.

Now I have discovered that you can buy inexpensive ones at the Dollar stores or find very nice ones at yard sales or thrift stores. If you want Holiday decorations, choose color ones. These are beautiful for small custard cups, larger serving bowls or as candle holders using votives or candles in a glass container.

So lets begin...

Materials:

Crochet doily (select size to fit custard cup, bowl or glass candle holder)
Glass custard cup, bowl or glass candle holder
Waxed paper
Plastic wrap
Plastic bag
Aleene’s Fabric Stiffener™ or Liquid StarchRubber band (to fit around custard cup or bowl)

Instructions:
Place waxed paper on work surface. Turn cup or bowl upside down and cover with plastic warp.

Pour stiffener or liquid starch into plastic bag. Place doily in bag and squeeze bag to saturate doily. Remove doily, squeezing out excess stiffener as you remove from bag.

Place doily over inverted cup and stretch to form and shape evenly. Place rubber band around top of cup to form crisp folded edge.

(This will create the rim of the bowl.) Allow to dry overnight. Remove from bowl and discard plastic wrap.

Market Bag Crochet pattern

Handmade in the USA brings you:

Free Crochet Pattern: Market Bag
supplied by Lion's Brand Yarn
Lion Brand® Recycled Cotton
Pattern #: 80803AD
Rating: 4.5 (based on 41 reviews)
SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: One Size
About 36 in. (91.5 cm) circumference at widest point





GAUGE:

11 dc = 4 in. (10 cm) over pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:

dc2tog (dc dec) Yo, insert hook in sp between next 2 sts and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops; yo, insert hook in next sp and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops; yo and draw through all loops on hook.

NOTES:

Work dc into sps between st, rather than into sts.

BAG
Ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), work 11 more dc in ring; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 12 dc.
Rnd 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, *2 dc in next sp between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 24 dc.
Rnd 3: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next sp between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next sp between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 36 dc.
Rnd 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 2 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 2 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 48 dc.
Rnd 5: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 3 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 3 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 60 dc.
Rnd 6: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc.
Rnd 7: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 4 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 4 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 72 dc.
Rnd 8: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 7 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 7 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 81 dc.
Rnd 9: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 8 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 8 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 90 dc.
Rnd 10: Ch 3, turn, dc in same sp as join, dc in next 9 sps between sts, *2 dc in next sp between sts, dc in next 9 sps between sts; rep from * around; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 99 dc.
Rnds 11–22: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 23: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 30 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 31 sps between sts, dc2tog; rep from * once more; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 96 dc.
Rnd 24: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 25: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 29 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 30 sps between sts, dc2tog; rep from * once more; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 93 dc.
Rnd 26: Rep Rnd 6.
Rnd 27: Ch 3, turn, dc in next 28 sps between sts, dc2tog, *dc in next 29 sps between sts, dc2tog; rep from * once more; join with sl st in sp between beg ch and next dc – 90 dc.
Rnd 28: Rep Rnd 6. Do not fasten off.

Handles
Row 29: Ch 3, dc2tog, dc in next 29 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp; leave remaining sts unworked – 33 sts.
Rows 30-41: Ch 3, turn, dc2tog, dc in each sp across to last 3 sps, dc2tog, dc in next sp – 9 sts.
Rows 42-48: Ch 3, turn, dc in each sp across – 9 sts.
Fasten off at end of Row 48.
Skip 10 sps from last st worked on Rnd 28. Join yarn with sl st in next sp, ch 3 and work same as for first handle. Do not fasten off. From wrong side, sc ends of handles tog.

FINISHING
From right side, sc evenly around edges of handles. Weave in ends.

Plarn Plastic Grocery Bag Keeper

Grocery Bag Keeper from Grocery Bag Plarn!


This is an adorable Crochet Pattern using "Plarn". (Plastic Grocery bag yarn)


See how to make Plarn
http://www.handmadeintheusa.com/

from http://www.myrecycledbags.com/

"This project was crocheted using plastic bags made into plarn along with one strand of some fingering weight yarn I had to add color. You just crochet holding the plarn and the yarn together. I then trimmed the top and bottom edges using just the fingering yarn. I also used the fingering yarn to make the ties for the bag as shown. This project was a request for a teal or turquoise bag holder and since I can’t really find that color of plastic bags to recycle, I added this yarn that I got at a garage sale for just 25 cents. Anyway using regular yarn along with recycled plastic bags is a great way to add color and spice up those boring white bags. "

Click here to see this pattern

Crocheted Round Plastic Grocery Bag Tote

Use up those plastic grocery bags by crocheting a "REAL GREEN" green tote bag!

See here how to Make your "Plastic yarn" (Plarn)

http://www.handmadeintheusa.ecrater.com/

Materials Needed: 45-50 Blue (or any other colors) bags, 15 white bags, M hook

Directions:
With M hook and Blue yarn ch 3
join with a sl st to form a ring
Round 1 - ch 2, work 9 hdc in ring just formed, join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (10)
Round 2 - ch 2, hdc in same st, work 2 dcs in each st around, join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (20)
Round 3 - ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st) repeat around join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (30)
Round 4 - ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) repeat around join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (40)
Round 5 - ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) repeat around join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (50)
Round 6 - ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) repeat around join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (60)
Round 7-13 - ch 2, hdc in of each st around, join with a sl st to top of ch 2, at the end of round 13 drop blue and pick up white (60)
Round 14-16 - ch 2, hdc in of each st around, join with a sl st to top of ch 2, at the end of round 16 drop white and pick up blue (60)
Round 17-20 - ch 2, hdc in of each st around, join with a sl st to top of ch 2, (60)
Round 21- ch 2, hdc in next 19 sts, ch 12 (this will be the handle), skip next 10 sts, hdc in next 20 sts, sk next 10 sts, ch 12, join with a sl st to top of ch 2
Round 22- ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next 19 sts, work 20 scs around the ch 12 (handle) on previous round, sc in next 20 sts, work 20 scs around ch 12 on previous round. join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Fasten off.

Instructions for making the plastic bag "yarn"

"Green Crafts" is a great way to reuse & recycle.

http://www.handmadeintheusa.ecrater.com/

Make your own "yarn" for crochet projects from Plastic Grocery Bags. We will be posting some great patterns to use your "yarn" during the next few days, so come back & check out these patterns.

Lay the bag flat








Cut the handles and bottom seam off the bag





Fold the bag into a strip






Cut the bag into 1 1/2 - 2 inch pieces




connecting the rings place - one ring over the other








Take one end of the white bag and insert it into the other end

Pull tightly but not to tight or it will tear, this forms a knot which will not be seen when you crochet. Keep repeating the above and roll up your strips into your new ball of "yarn"

Crochet Flower Lace Shawl

hand made in the usa

Flower Lace Shawl
By: Lily Sugar'n Cream

Wrap up in an elegant flower shawl on summer evenings with this shawl crochet pattern. This lacy shawl is dressy enough for any occasion.

Materials:
Yarn: Lily Sugar’n Cream (Solids 2.5 oz/70.9 g/Ombres 2 oz/56.7 g) Solids: 9 ball or Ombres: 11 balls
Crochet Hook: Size 5.50 mm (U.S. I or 9) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: Motif = 3 ins [7.5 cm] square

Size: Approx 63 ins [135 cm] wide x 31 ins [78.5 cm] deep

Instructions:

Motif I
**Ch 5. Join in rnd.
1st rnd: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc. Ch 3) 3 times in ring. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc) in ring. Join with 1 dc in first sc.**
2nd rnd: *Ch 5. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Rep from * twice more. Ch 5. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3. Join with sl st to first ch of ch-5. Fasten off.

Joining 2 motifs: Work from ** to **, as given for Motif I.
2nd rnd: *Ch 5 .1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in next ch-3. Rep from * once more. Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 1. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch-3 of joining motif. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. Join with sl st to dc. Fasten off.

Joining 3 motifs: Work from ** to **, as given for Motif I.
2nd rnd: *Ch 5. 1 sc in top of next ch 3. Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in next ch 3. *Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 1. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch-3 of joining motif. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Rep from * once more. Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. Ch 3. Join with sl st to dc. Fasten off.

½ Motif
**Ch 4. Join in rnd.
1st row: (Ch 1. 1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc. Ch 3. 1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc. 1 tr) in ring. Turn.***
2nd row: Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc in top of tr. Ch 1. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch-3 of joining motif. Ch 1. ****Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc to top of next ch-3. Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc in top of next ch-3. ** Ch 1. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch- 3 of joining motif. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. 1 sc in next ch-3. Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. Join with sl st in same ch 3. Fasten off.****

Top Left ½ Motif
Work from ** to ** as given for ½ Motif. Ch 3. Miss next 2 dc. (1 sc. Ch 2. 1 dc) all in top of next ch-3. Fasten off.

Top Right ½ Motif
Work from ** to *** as given for ½ Motif.
2nd row: (Ch 5. 1 sc) in top of tr. Ch 3. Work from **** to **** as given for ½ Motif.

¼ Motif
Ch 3. Join in rnd.
1st row: Ch 1. (1 sc. Ch 3. 2 dc. 1 tr) in ring. Turn.
2nd row: (Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. 1 sc) in tr. Ch 1. Join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch-3 of joining motif. Ch 1. Miss next 2 dc. (1 sc. Ch 2. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of ch-5 of joining motif. Ch 2. Sl st) to top of next ch 3. Fasten off.

Join Motifs as shown on diagram (see below).

Finishing: Join yarn with sl st to any corner of Shawl. Ch 2. Work 1 rnd of hdc evenly around Shawl having 5 hdc in corners.