Courtesy Pattern : CP41 - Remembrance Day Poppy Applique

A beautiful flower - but do you know the history of the Poppy? Why it's often referred to as the "Remembrance Day" flower?

The remembrance poppy was inspired by the World War I poem "In Flanders Fields". Its opening lines were written by John McCrae of Canada, who served as a soldier in Europe during World War I.
McCrae wrote about the red flowers he saw growing, that were the first flowers to grow in the churned-up earth of soldiers' graves in Flanders, a region of Belgium.

But it wasn't until the early 20th century that a University of Georgia professor decided she would wear a red silk flower to honor the sacrifice of soldiers. Moina Michael then persuaded a military veterans group to use the poppy as an emblem of remembrance.
And in France, it was a woman named Anne Guérin, who urged French citizens to make and sell cloth poppies to raise money to repair the country after World War I. 

Today, the flowers are worn in France, Belgium, Britain, Canada, Australia and New Zealand on November 11 and on the last Monday of May in the United States... Memorial Day - in Remembrance of all those who made the Ultimate Sacrifice for Freedom.

This year, FDbyK4TT presents the Remembrance Poppy Applique for you to crochet and wear to celebrate the lives and sacrifices of those who have served.

Skill Level: Easy / Advanced Beginner

Measurements: 3 inches tall/wide (approx.) 
Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on the yarn you use as well as your tension.

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0319 Cherry Red and 0312 Black 
Size US F/5-3.75mm Crochet Hook 
Safety Pin, Bar Pin Finding or Similar (for use as functional jewelry)  
Yarn Needle for sewing 
Long Straight Pins for positioning

Commonly Used Terms & their Meanings:
ch - chain
slst - slip stitch
Dec - decrease
Inc - increase
sc - single crochet
hdc - half-double crochet
hdc-Inc - half-double crochet increase
DC - double crochet
st/sts -  stitch(es)
ea -  each
tog -  together
nxt - next
skp - skip
lps - loops
M/M - Move Marker/Marker Moved


Flower Pedals : (Make 2 for each Poppy)
with Cherry Red,
Chain 9, 
___ Rnd 1: Inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 6 chs, 5 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, 3 sc in last st  (22 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st] twice  (32 sts)
___ Rnd 3: (hdc in nxt st, 3 hdc in nxt st) twice, sc-Inc in nxt st, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 3 times, sc-Inc in nxt st, (3 hdc in nxt st, hdc in nxt st) twice  (46 sts)

Finish off.  Secure and weave in tail to hide.
Once both sections are made, wrap a piece of Cherry Red yarn around the center of each and place them across each other, before securing the two pedals together.

Pistil : (Make 1 for each Poppy)
with Black,
Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, [slst in st, ch-3, slst in 3rd ch from hook] 9 times  
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Pistil to center of Flower Pedals.


Secure Bar Pin Finding or safety pin to back of flower and pin on your pocket book, shirt or make a chain long enough for your wrist for a bracelet or a longer chain for a necklace.

Page Updated on: 23 October 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.

Product Page : SA053 - Celebratory Cupcake

PDF CROCHET PATTERN

Instant Download of Celebratory Cupcake $2.45 USD Please Note: At this time, Instant Downloads are available via Ravelry.com. You do not have to have a account to complete your purchase, however, if you want this item stored in your library you will need to log into your account. For More help with Downloading Patterns, Please read Help w/Downloads Due to the format and ease in reproduction, patterns are non-refundable. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner /Intermediate   Measurements: 9 inches in height with Star/5 inches cupcake only (approx.) Gauge is not critical for this project, however your finished size may vary slightly, depending on materials used and personal crochet style.  Materials Used in Model:  Red Heart® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0319 Cherry Red, 0886 Blue, 0321 gold, 0336 Warm Brown and 0311 White Size F/5-3.75mm Crochet Hook (US)  Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)  Yarn Needle for Sewing  Long Straight Pins for Positioning
✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ This PDF file is complete with written instructions to help you create the Cupcake with star viewed on this product page. This pattern is written by a right handed crocheter, in English and uses US Crochet Terminology.  You will need an Adobe Reader, or similar program to view this pattern. The Adobe Reader program can be downloaded for free at http://www.adobe.com  Pattern Support: While every effort has been made to be as thorough as possible, in giving instructions regarding this pattern (including links to unusual techniques or stitches - on Pg 2 of the PDF), it may still happen that you need some individual assistance.  Please contact me at fiberdoodles@gmail.com if you have any problems completing your project. I will assist you in anyway I can to help you quickly get back to work on your project. ✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦
✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦ (¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯) Should you wish to share this pattern, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page  . ✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦ Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products. By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification. All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work. All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.

Courtesy Pattern : CP33 - Memorial Day Eaglet

Memorial Day Eaglet

Originally posted on the FiberDoodles by K4TT Facebook Page
Reposted to Blog on March 1st 2020 


The Bald Eagle - the symbol of the United States of America and a beautiful bird of prey that can be seen throughout many parts of the US.Those who see my personal Facebook posts, know we have had a host of baby birds (robins, sparrows and some sort of finch) in my yard this year (still waiting to find a hummingbird nest) - and protecting these little fledglings (from my own beasties as well as natural predators) has been on my mind for the past few weeks.

For those of my friends not in the US. this is just a beautiful and majestic bird, easily recognized by it’s white head and fierce reputation.

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart ® WW 4-Ply Yarn in Color(s) 0365 Coffee, 0321 Gold, 0311 White and 0312 Black
Size US H6/5.00m Crochet Hook (US)
Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar)
Yarn Needle for Sewing
Long Straight Pins for Positioning


Head (Make 1):
with White,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 8 sc in st (8 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 8 times (16 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 8 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (28 sts)
___ Rnds 6-9: sc in ea st around (28 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 10: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 11: sc in ea st around (24 sts)
___ Rnd 12: in BLO (back loop only), sc in ea st around (24 sts)
___ Rnd 13: sc in ea st around (24 sts)
___ Rnd 14: [sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 8 times (16 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times (12 sts)
___ Rnd 16: [Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 6 timese (6 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 16 to close opening. Secure and weave in remaining tail to hide.

Feathers:
with White, join with slst in any unworked loops from Rnd 12, (ch-4, slst in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in nxt ch, DC in nxt ch), skp nxt st on Rnd - repeat around the Head, slst in same st as join to finish off. Secure and Weave in tail to hide. (12 feathers made)
*hdc = half double crochet / DC = Double Crochet

Eye (Make 2):
with Black,
Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, hdc twice in st, drop loop from hook, insert hook into first hdc and pull loop through both sts, slst into same st as hdc to finish off.
*Optional : with White, carefully add a point of light.
*Optional : use 6mm or 9mm Safety Eyes/Buttons


Beak (Make 1):
with Gold,
Chain 5,
___ ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 3 chs, TURN (4 sts)
___ ROW 2: sc in nxt st, TR-Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (3 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Beak to Head.
* TR = Treble/Triple Crochet


Body (Make 1):
with Coffee,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 8 sc in st (8 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st] 8 times (16 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 8 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around (24 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (28 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around (28 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (32 sts)
___ Rnd 8: sc in ea st around (32 sts)
___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (36 sts)
___ Rnds 10-11: sc in ea st round (36 sts/ea rnd)
___ Rnd 12: [sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times (32 sts)
___ Rnd 13: sc in ea st around (32 sts)
___ Rnd 14: [sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times (28 sts)
___ Rnd 15: [sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 4 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 16: sc in ea st around (24 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Body to Head.


Wing (Make 2): this piece is NOT stuffed
with Coffee,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] twice (8 sts)
___ Rnd 3: [sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (12 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around (12 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (16 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around (16 sts)
___ Rnd 7: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (20 sts)
___ Rnd 8: sc in ea st around (20 sts)
___ Rnd 9: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st] 4 times (24 sts)
___ Rnd 10: hdc in ea st around (24 sts)
___ Rnd 11: [hdc in nxt st, hdc-Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 8 times (16 sts)
___ Rnd 12: [hdc-Dec nxt 2 sts tog] 8 times (8 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to weave through the front loops of Rnd 12 to close opening and secure Wing to side of Body.


Tail (Make 1): this piece is NOT stuffed
with White,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 8 sc in st (8 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [3 sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts] twice, changing to Coffee on lst st (16 sts)

with Coffee,
___ Rnd 3: sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts (14 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 3 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 3 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts (10 sts)
___ Rnd 5: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog] twice (8 sts)
___ Rnd 6: sc in ea st around (8 sts)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Tail centered to back of Body. Model’s Tail is secured at approximately Rnd 5 on Body.

Foot (Make 2):
with Gold,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 8 sc in st (8 sts)
___ Rnd 2: [Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts] twice (12 sts)
___ Rnds 3-4: sc in ea st around (12 sts/ea rnd)
Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Foot to Body. Model’s Foot is secured at approximately Rnd 5 on Body.
*Optional: with separate piece of Gold yarn, divide the Foot in half with a long stitch to give the appearance of 2 talons.
Add a few scraps of White to top of Head then brush out for a ‘feathery little hairdo’.

Page Updated on: 23 October 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.

Courtesy Pattern : CP31 - Prayer Pillow

Love Lives On

Those we love remain with us
for love itself lives on,

and cherished memories never fade

because a loved one's gone.

Those we love can never be

more than a thought apart,

far as long as there is memory,

they'll live on in the heart.

Author: Unknown

Materials Used in Model: Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0887 Soft Navy, 0311 White, 0431 Light Grey and 0312 Black (for Police Pillow) Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in 0886 Blue, 0311 White, 0319 Cherry Red and 0312 Black (for France Pillow) Size H/8-5.00mm Crochet Hook (US) Filling for Plushies (fiberfil or similar) Yarn Needle for Sewing

Pillow: with Pillow color, Chain 2, ___ Row 1: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, TURN (2 sts) ___ ROW 2: Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts, TURN (4 sts) ___ ROW 3: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (6 sts) ___ ROW 4: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (8 sts) ___ ROW 5: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN (10 sts) ___ ROW 6: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (12 sts) ___ ROW 7: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN (14 sts) ___ ROW 8: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (16 sts) ___ ROW 9: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN (18 sts) ___ ROW 10: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 16 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (20 sts) ___ ROW 11: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 16 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN (22 sts) ___ ROW 12: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 20 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (24 sts) ___ ROW 13: sc in ea st across, TURN (24 sts) ___ ROW 14: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 20 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN (26 sts) ___ ROW 15: sc in ea st across, TURN (26 sts) ___ ROW 16: Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 24 sts, Inc in nxt st, TURN (28 sts) ___ ROWS 17-18: sc in ea st across, TURN (28 sts/ea row) ___ ROW 19: sc in nxt st, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 24 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st, TURN (30 sts) ___ ROWS 20-24: sc in ea st across, TURN (30 sts/ea row)
First Heart Hump: (Cont from last Row) ___ ROW 25: sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN (14 sts) ___ ROW 26: sc in ea st across, TURN (14 sts) ___ ROW 27: sc in ea of nxt 11 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN (13 sts) ___ ROW 28: sc in nxt st,. Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 10 sts (12 sts) ___ ROW 29: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (10 sts) ___ ROW 30: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (8 sts) ___ ROW 31: sc in ea st across, TURN (8 sts) ___ ROW 32: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (6 sts) ___ ROW 33: sc in nxt st, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st (4 sts) Second Heart Hump: ___ ROW 34: join w/ sc in nxt unworked st on Row 24, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 12 sts, TURN (14 sts) ___ ROW 35: sc in ea st across, TURN (14 sts) ___ ROW 36: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 11 sts, TURN (13 sts) ___ ROW 37: sc in ea of nxt 10 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st, TURN (12 sts) ___ ROW 38: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 6 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (10 sts) ___ ROW 39: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (8 sts) ___ ROW 40: sc in ea st across, TURN (8 sts) ___ ROW 41: sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in nxt st (6 sts) ___ ROW 42: sc in nxt st, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st (4 sts)

OUTLINING - working down the outside of the rows just made, sc in ea of nxt 31 sts, Inc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in ea of nxt 31 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, Inc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, sc in same st as first st made this round (92 sts) Repeat Rows 1 through 42 again, work outlining of second heart - place both sections together and working through both sections, sc in ea st around, securing them together; stuffing the Prayer Pillow as you go (92 sts)

TURN, Ch-3, (skp nxt st, hdc in nxt st, ch-1) 4 times, hdc in nxt st, ch-1, skp ea of nxt 2 sts, hdc in nxt st, ch-1, (skp nxt st, hdc in nxt st, ch-1), 22 times, (hdc in nxt st, ch-1, skp nxt st) 17 times, slst in 2nd st of beg ch-3, TURN (46 ch sps) Finish off. Secure and weave in tail to hide.

Ruffle: with Alternate Color, join with slst in any of ch spaces. ch-2, 3 DC, hdc in same sp, slst in nxt st, (hdc, 3 DC, hdc in nxt ch-sp, slst in nxt ch-sp) 22 times. For best results, insure that the ch-sp between the heart's humps (skp'd 2 sts) is a slst Ribbon: with 3rd Color, chain 150. Weave through the ch-sp, then tie in a bow. Police Shield: with Light Grey, ___ Rnd 1: Using either the [ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook] or [magic circle] method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts) ___ Rnd 2: [Inc in nxt st[ 6 times (12 sts) ___ Rnd 3: [sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Inc in ea of nxt 3 sts] twice (18 sts) ___ Rnd 4: [sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, (Inc in nxt st, sc in nxt st) twice, Inc in nxt st] twice (24 sts) ___ Rnd 5: sc in ea of nxt 7 sts, (sc, hdc) in nxt st, (hdc, sc) in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in nxt st (30 sts) ___ Rnd 6: (sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st) twice, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts,(sc, hdc) in nxt st, (hdc,sc) in nxt st. (sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, Inc in nxt st) twice, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, ch-2, (DC, hdc) in same st as last sc made, slst in ea of nxt 2 sts, (sc, hdc) in nxt st (hdc, sc) in nxt st, slst in ea of nxt 2 sts, (hdc, DC, ch-2, sc) in nxt st. slst in nxt st. Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Shield to top of Prayer Pillow Mourning Band: with Black, Chain 11, Inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, 4 sc in end ch st - turn piece to allow you to work up the other side of original beg chain (as if a flat round), sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Inc in last st (24 sts) Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure Band to top of Shield With Light Grey, in BLO on ea of long sides of Band, slst loosely across.

Peace Badge: (Peace badge is made in 2 pieces and sewn together to complete the sign)
with Black, chain 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Chain-30, slst into first chain made (making sure not to twist ch), slst into bottom of Ch-10/sc worked bar, sc in ea st around the ch-30.

Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure to front of Pillow. Shape this piece in a circle with the bar (ch-10/sc) cutting the circle in half.
Create "arms" of the Peace Badge with Black and by Chaining 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, Dec nxt 3 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 4 sts. Secure this piece with the decrease (point) on top of the bar.
The "France Prayer Pillow" works 11 Rows of Red, 11 Rows of White and finally 11 Rows of Blue.

**The image posted is for more advanced crocheters due to the color changes in the Ruffle section.

Thank you to Theresa & Jean for testing the accuracy of this pattern

Page Updated on: 23 October 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.

Remembrance CAL (Part I)

Pattern:
Easy

Materials Used in Model:
Red Heart® Classic® WW 4-Ply Yarn in Light Grey, Dark Grey, Orange, Red, Light Yellow and White
poly-fil fiberfill, newspaper (stuffing)
Size US F5/3.75mm crochet hook
Crochet Needle for sewing

Part 1 Base:
with Light Grey,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the (ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook) or (magic circle) method to begin project, 6 sc in st (6 sts)
___ Rnd 2: (Inc in nxt st) 6 times (12 sts)
___ Rnd 3: in BLO (Back Loops Only), sc in ea st around (12 sts)
___ Rnds 4-20: sc in ea st around (12 sts/ea rnd)
Finish off. Secure and weave in remaining tail to hide.

Part 1 Top:
with Light Yellow,
___ Rnd 1: Using either the (ch 2, begin work in 2nd st from hook) or (magic circle) method to begin project, 5 sc in st (5 sts)
___ Rnd 2: sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts (7 sts)
___ Rnd 3: sc in ea of nxt 3 sts, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 3 sts (9 sts)
___ Rnd 4: sc in ea st around (9 sts)
___ Rnd 5: 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, changing to Orange on lst st (9 sts)
with Orange,
___ Rnd 6: sc in nxt st, 3 sc in nxt st, sc in ea of nxt 2 sts, (Dec nxt 2 sts tog) twice, sc in nxt st (9 sts)
___ Rnd 7: (sc in nxt st, Dec nxt 2 sts tog) 3 times, changing to White on lst st (6 sts)
with White,
___ Rnd 8: in FLO (Front Loops Only), (Inc in nxt st) 6 times (12 sts)
___ Rnd 9: in BLO (Back Loop Only), slst in nxt st, chain 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in nxt ch, finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure section to Base. Skip nxt 4 sts on Rnd 8, again in BLO (Back Loop Only), join with a slst and ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hook, slst in ea of nxt 2 chs. Finish off, leaving sufficient tail remaining to secure section to Base. Remainder of Rnd 8 is left unworked.

This completes Part 1 of the CAL
You can find Part II here: http://bit.ly/2f41wla

Page Updated on: 22 October 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.

The Basics - Yes, Really.

Although I am sure that 99.9% of my clients are familiar with the basics, please indulge me these next series of posts.

It has come to my attention that many NEW to crochet are picking up a hook for the first time and trying to complete not only 'Doodles' but other designer's designs as well... and these crochet newbies are not getting much help.  

Sometimes, it is a simple language barrier that gets in the way.  Many absolutely gorgeous designs are created and sold by non-native 'English' speaking designers and rapidly bought up by English only speaking consumers.  
Although generally, there is no trouble in the pattern itself, often when a question about the pattern is asked, the communication between buyer and designer gets a little fuzzy.  This leads to hard feelings or worse yet, negative outcomes and the feeling of wasted finances.

But many more times it's the 'Franken-Designer' - (those designers who take others designs, alter it/modify it and lay claim to it - relying on the original designers' works to hold up on it's own) - who cannot adequately help anyone's questions relating to the instructions - because they have no idea how to instruct someone who's run into trouble or why the original design was created the way it was.  

There are many qualified and ethical designers out there who will take the time to assist you - after all, you have paid them money for a product... if there is a mis-communication with the product instructions; then the product is, itself, useless to you.  It is in their best interest to assist you - not berate or ignore you, no matter how simplistic the question appears to be.

FiberDoodles by K4TT believes that the ONLY "stupid/dumb question" is the one left unasked.  I have fielded questions from the most basic relating to types of yarn used (not everyone has access to Red Heart) to what size plastic eyes to use (even on doodles which do not make use of plastic eyes) to walking clients through back loops, front loops, single crochet, decreasing and even will try to answer "why" I did things the way I did them.  
I treat each question with the same tenacity as if I had written pattern instructions inaccurately.  This is because my clientele is important to me.

My final thought on this - as a customer, I would not want to deal with a person or business who didn't value me or my return business.  Remember, without YOU - a business will fail to thrive.  A designer relies not only on the sale of an item - but also the word of mouth from a satisfied client.


Okay - without further adieu.. some basics...
(the Red text illustrates how I use the abbreviation in my own patterns)

Single Crochet (SC) :  The single crochet (sc) is the most common stitch in any amigurumi project.  Single Crochet is completed in a 3-step process.
1 - Insert hook into the instructed stitch (in most cases, the next stitch)
2 - draw up a loop and pull it through the stitch - placing the hook back on the side closest to you (2 loops on the arm of the crochet hook)
3 - yarn over (bring your yarn over the hook) and pull yarn through the 2 loops that are on the arm of the crochet hook.
You have just completed a "Single Crochet"

Working in the Round:  Now that you understand the Single Crochet stitch, know how to best utilize it.  True Amigurumi is going to be worked 'in the round'.  
This simply means that rounds are not going to be easily identified with the more familiar slip stitch/ch-1 method, it's going to be a sort of never-ending spiral that works from start to end - with NO obvious breaks in the work.  This makes keeping track of where you are, a little more challenging.
For pattern writers to keep track of where and when to increase, decrease, change colors or even for how long to continue single crocheting - instructions are broken down into "rounds" (rnds).  Rnd 1: instructions, Rnd 2: instructions, etc.

When working in the round - it is really a good idea to utilize "Stitch Markers", especially when doing multiple rounds of the same size.
A stitch marker can be anything from a scrap of yarn, to a safety pin, to a piece of plastic that has been specifically designed to mark stitches purchased from your local craft store - anything that marks the first stitch of the round, is a stitch marker.  Here is an example of the most common stitch-marker here - the scrap of Yarn :

It is NOT important what a stitch marker LOOKS like, it's function is the ONLY important factor!

**Note - In FDbyK4TT written instructions, M/M refers to "Moving the Marker" - which simply means that your round is done, so you insert the Marker on the first stitch of the new round.  I only use this particular instruction when the stitches involved in any round extend past where the round should naturally end.  However, there are a few designers who use this (or like) term at the end of each round, to help remind their clients to make use of stitch markers in their work; so that it is easier to follow the instructions and keep their place.

For example, from FDbyK4TT Spencer the Sunflower : 

___ Rnd 18: sc in ea of nxt 8 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog, sc in ea of nxt 5 sts, Dec nxt 2 sts tog M/M (14 sts)

This is most commonly done to place a decrease, increase, for shaping or in preparation for where stitches will need to be placed, in the round you are about to work.  The above was done to make sure that both of the decreases done on this round were positioned in the 'back area' of the doll - giving him a slight 'bump' on one side of the doll and not the other - unfortunately where Rnd 17 ended included 1 stitch of where the placement of the Dec had to be, to achieve the look I was aiming for.  (Okay for those doing the mental math in your head - that is a different lesson - yes, there are technically a 'total' of 15 sts made in the round - however, because you are using stitches already 'counted' - it doesn't count.. LOL - don't confuse yourself yet.. we'll get there!)


Single Crochet Increase (INC) or (SC-INC) :  The single crochet increase (Inc) is completed by placing 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch.  Designers will utilize the single crochet increase when they want a round to grow larger. Each Increase adds 1 to the Round.  So if you Increase 6 times on a round that already contains 12 stitches, you will end up with 18 stitches at the end of the round. 12 (original count) +6 (increases) =18 (total stitches)  (Although you are making 2 stitches, remember that 1 stitch has already been counted in the round.)


the Single Crochet Increase is completed in 2, 3-step processes.
ONE:
1 - Insert hook into the instructed stitch (in most cases, the next stitch)
2 - draw up a loop and pull it through the stitch - placing the hook back on the side closest to you (2 loops on the arm of the crochet hook)
3 - yarn over (bring your yarn over the hook) and pull that piece through the 2 loops that are on the arm of the crochet hook.
TWO:
1 - Insert hook into the same stitch you just worked.
2 - draw up a loop and pull it through the stitch  (2 loops on the arm of the crochet hook)
3 - yarn over and pull that piece through the 2 loops that are on the arm of the crochet hook.
You have just completed a "Single Crochet Increase"

Now, more advanced crocheters like to "Hide" the Single Crochet Increases.  This is not as complicated as it sounds, however, you will have to know :
a) if you can utilize the method without altering the project.  (Are the increases placed in a certain area to help create the shape? Are the increases uniformly spaced?)
and b) simple Math.
To understand the Single Crochet Increase it is best for you to see the difference between the 'standard method' and the 'hidden method' :

Standard Method:

Invisible Increase Method:

So Math?
Have you come across a pattern which tells you to "increase evenly 6 times" but doesn't tell you how many stitches you need to place between the Increases?  (Pet Peeve!! I hate when designers do that!!  You are paying for instructions - not designing/math lessons!!)  None, the less, it happens.  So, you need to employ a little mathematics.  
Say you need to increase 6 times for a round, and the starting point is 12.  Okay, so you are adding 6 to the 12 you already have, for a total of 18 stitches.  
NOW, divide 18 by 6, which gives you 3.  2 stitches are going to be together (this accounts for the increase) so there is 1 left over.  This means that you will single crochet one time, between each increase for your even spacing.

EXAMPLE: So if you are starting with 20 stitches and you are instructed to increase evenly 4 times.  How would you do it?

...


20+4 = 24
Since you are adding 4 to the round, DIVIDE 24 by 4 which gives you 6 - remember that 2 stitches will be worked in the same stitch, so 6-2= 4.
4 stitches will be between each increase on the round.

Okay.. so what does that have to do with an "Invisible Increase"?

Invisible Increases rely on EVEN numbers mixed with ODD numbers.
Odd numbers plus an increase on a round - you simply follow the count - example had the question been 24+4 giving you a total count of 28 you would divide 28 by 4 giving you 7 (7x4=28) and 7-2(the increase) = 5 (5 stitches between ea increase) you would work 5 single crochet then your increase.  in other words - [single crochet(1), single crochet(2), single crochet(3), single crochet(4), single crochet(5), increase (6&7)] would be done 4 times for an end total of 28 stitches

BUT.. because in our original example you have a total of 4 stitches between each Increase - 24= 6x4  then 6-2 = 4 .. to work the Invisible Increase you would divide the even number in half, so that you have even (same) numbers on BOTH sides of the increase. 
... so each 'grouping' would look like this - single crochet(1), single crochet(2), increase(3&4), single crochet(5), single crochet(6).  
Now, when you are working the round, the only difference will be at the beginning and the end of the round.  
For this example, you single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches of the previous round, then increase.
Now for the next "3 groupings" (making it a total of 4 times that you add the increases), it will be "4 single crochets" between each increase - however after the 4th increase you will only need 2 single crochets to complete the round.

Now before you say.. OMG that is too confusing - it's really not.  It's only written differently than you are used to seeing it - in practice, it will be perfectly clear..  (in many cases designers will not 'tell you' to work your rounds like this - it's one of those "if you know it, you know it" things.  The instructions will most often be written in their simplest form.
Go a head and try it!

ODD rnds will be in blue to help you concentrate on only the Invisible Increase Rounds - 

start with 6 single crochet however you would normally begin a crochet round.
___ Rnd 2: increase in each stitch around for a total of 12 stitches
___ Rnd 3: [single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch] 6 times for a total of 18 stitches
___ Rnd 4: [single crochet in each of the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch] 6 times, but use the INVISIBLE INCREASE METHOD = (sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 2sc, inc, sc) for a total of 24 stitches
___ Rnd 5: [single crochet in each of the next 3 stitches, increase in the next stitch] 6 times, for a total of 30 stitches
___ Rnd 6: [single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches, increase in the next stitch] 6 times, using the Invisible Increase Method (2sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 4sc, inc, 2sc) for a total of 36 stitches.

See that wasn't hard.. was it?


TODAY'S THOUGHT:
It is absolutely near impossible to exactly replicate another person's handmade work.  No matter how well the pattern/instructions are written - the finished items are not coming off an assembly line or 'template' and therefore things can and will change. 
The way YOU hold your hook, the yarns YOU choose, the tension within YOUR grasp are just a few of the reasons that creating a carbon copy is not a realistic goal.  
You are an individual, and thus, your work will be a one of a kind piece.  Sure, it may look close to the original - but most designers will even have slight variations in their own replications of their own works.  (My attorney makes me submit multiples of my work for copyright applications. While they look nearly identical - there are always slight variations that, perhaps, only I notice.)  

NEVER consider your work "less than" or "not as good" simply because you have not made a mirror copy of a pattern you have purchased.  
I have seen many of my own doodles - where the client has thought theirs was not as good as the model, simply because a color change made it look different or perhaps they did not contain as much stuffing as the model.  And the truth be told (although I have already told them) many times, I think the variations LOOK BETTER THAN THE MODEL!
Handmade is about individuality - it's about the love that goes into completing a project and the pride in what you've created.  If each project looked exactly the same, then it wouldn't be handmade!


It takes considerable time to make a tutorial.
If you have found this tutorial useful, I am pleased - I've achieved my goal.  I will continue from here - hopefully tomorrow, but I cannot guarantee how quickly they will get done, I will continue to post just as quickly as I can to assist anyone who may need it!  - Please be respectful of this work.

Page Updated on: 2 September 2020

✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦⋆✦

(¯`·._(_.·´¯`·._.»  Copyright Notice  «._.·´¯`·._)_.·´¯)

Should you wish to share this Information or FiberDoodlesbyK4TT Patterns, please share using an Official FiberDoodlesbyK4TT authorized page 

.
✦⋆✦  RAVERLY  ✦⋆✦  BLOG  ✦⋆✦  ETSY  ✦⋆✦

Permission has NOT be granted to any 3rd Party to re-print, re-post or translate any FiberDoodlesbyK4TT products.

By utilizing any product from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT, whether by clicking over the internet, telephone, facsimile or otherwise, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the FiberDoodlesbyK4TT End User Licensing Agreement (EULA) or qualification.
All patterns are sold in good faith. Every effort has been made to ensure that all instructions are accurate and complete. FiberDoodlesbyK4TT cannot, however, be responsible for human error or variations in individual work.

All patterns released from FiberDoodlesbyK4TT are protected under Federal copyright laws. Reproduction/distribution, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited unless specifically authorized. This includes, but is not limited to, any form of reproduction or distribution on or through the Internet, including posting, scanning, "Crochet-A-Longs" and/or eMail transmission.