THIS IS A LINK TO A VIDEO ON HOW TO TUNISIAN CROCHET.   YOU WILL FIND MANY MORE IF YOU SEARCH FOR THEM.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2MQP0JIi4o

BOOT TOPPERS BEFORE THEY ARE SEWED TOGETHER or
HAVE THE WHITE EDGE CROCHETED AROUND.
as shown on previous post.

Tunisian crochet 4 panels for one pair of  "boot  toppers."  You use a  aphgan hook, #10.

YARN FOR "BOOT TOPPERS" AND A
WOODEN CROCHET HOOK (HOOK NOT USED FOR THIS PROJECT).

BOOT TOPPERS--
I used my legs as a guide.
  Did my Tunisian stitches and finished the white by doing a half dbl. crochet around,
a bit tighter stitch.

MAKES A GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFT FOR THE BOOT WEARERS
IN YOUR FAMILY!

TUNISIAN CROCHET--

STARTING A HAND TOWEL.
  I USED 30 stitches and Peaches and cream yarn (100% cotton).
 

HATS~ CROCHET AND LOOM KNIT COMBOS!
Yes, that's what I said.  Anyone else do this? 
I thought it would be different to loom knit with crochet edges or
flowers attached.  I used left-over yarn pieces for
a "crazy" fun hat (shown in middle of photo).  A few of these
are all crochet.
I worked 10 months out of the year to create these
hats for Samaritans Purse, Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
 

52 Hats

Foam Head can be purchased @ craft stores.

So, If you want to create a "combo" design, try out
a Crochet and Loom project.  Let your imagination go "wild!"



 

DISHCLOTH/TOWEL
Tunisian crochet
cloth=20 stitches  with 10 aphgan hook
towel=30 stitches (make as long as you want it)
Peaches and cream yarn (100% cotton)
 The hook on towel is attached yarn using a thicker yarn and single crochet.

PLEASE SEE DECEMBER 5 POST ON "starting crochet."  If you use 100% cotton like I did, you will should either "fluff or air" dry to avoid shrinkage.

TUNISIAN CROCHET NECK WRAPS-1

2

3- For Head and Neck

Crochet edge (single crochet, a few rows onto loom
knit hat)

SHOEBOXES--Packing for Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child?
I write quite often about crocheting or making crafts for this ministry.  You can do it all year round, so you will have enough to pack several boxes or donate to a local Collection Center, which is usually a church in your area.  Boxes can also be mailed--please see their website.  These are ideas for wrapping a cardboard shoebox.  Take a map or travel brochure, open it up and fit it around the box.  Tape.  Lid needs to be wrapped separate (or let it plain).  My blog has ideas for what to make and also the link to website.  Maybe your group or club can do this project. 

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BELT-  Crochet a foundation row with a loose stitch.
 I used a Q Hook.
  These are nice for yourself, a gift, or for your OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX age 5-9 or 10-14 yrs. old.

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!!  What is "IndependencE DAY? 
On July 4, 1776 the 13 colonies declared their independence.  To be free from restrictions and to live their life in peace as they wished to.  But, we also need to realize that we need to be "dependent" on the one who "set us free" spiritually.  Our God.  Our greatest strength comes from being dependent on Him.  Our forefathers recognized this.  I urge you today to study History and compare it to what is happening today.  Those who think they are fighting for their freedoms, may actually be "giving them away."  Probably, without realizing it!  So, instead of listening to the medias and politicians babble, do your own research and ask God to guide you in your decisions.  Have a great Holiday! 

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY to all the men who strive to do the best they can with raising their children!

LEFT- OVER YARN PROJECT~
You can wrap your cord for your MP3 player to keep it from getting tangled.
 

YARN BOWL-MAKE YOUR OWN FROM A LARGE CREAMER CONTAINER AND DUCT TAPE.

LAP OR SHOULDER COVER-
DONATION IDEA: Nursing homes, hospitals.

If you like to make small covers, please consider donating some to a local nursing home,  hospital, or animal shelter. 
This was made with a small hook, half dbl. crochet

CAR SEAT (BACK) COVER--
  I used a Q hook and made loose stitches with half dbl. crochet.  These were individual rectangles.  I made a lot of them.  Take your yarn needle and sew them together.  Tie pieces of ribbon here and there on cover.  Tuck into crevices in your seat.  I have a Subaru, sedan style car. 

JUMBO CROCHET HOOK--US S (19mm)
I use this for a large, loose stitch.  Great for a freestyle shawl!

SHOELACES~ Make a pair for yourself and some to give away.  Quick/easy.
http://www.kingjamesbibleonline.org/Psalms-23-4/

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOTHER'S,  AND THOSE WHO  STEP IN AND FILL THE ROLE OF A MOM TO OTHERS!
http://www.openbible.info/topics/mothers

TUNISIAN CROCHET NECK WRAPS (INFINITY SCARF)
IT CAN BE WORN "AS IS," OR FOLD DOWN AT TOP FOR A COLLAR.  The RED, WHITE AND BLUE ON has a cast on of  21 stitches.  Make it the length you would like,  for pulling it over your head.  The two shown were made with skein of multi-colored yarns.

CROCHET ON EDGE OF HAT AND CROCHET FLOWER SEWN ON TOP OF BLUE HAT.
Sometimes crochet can be used on part of a project.  These hats were loom knitted.  The edge on the bottom is a loose crochet with a med. hook.  Blue hat has a flower I made with crochet and sewn  on with yarn needle.

Hello! Now that spring is here, I have been thinking about using those lighter colors of yarn.  If you view my last  post for  Tunisian crochet , you will see that I used colors associated with spring for my Infinity neck scarf.  I really enjoy this stitch, however, I started to get tennis elbow.  I had to take a break.  I am almost done with a red, white and blue one for the upcoming holidays.  I will post it soon.  My next post will be how I use loom knitted and crochet together. 

TUNISIAN CROCHET
Multi-colored yarn.  I found small skeins at AC Moore store, which is perfect for a small neck scarves.  The reverse side looks "puffy."  Yarn is soft.

INFINITY NECK SCARF- TUNISIAN CROCHET
I cast on 30 stitches for this one.  Yarn is a multi-colored, thin yarn.

#2-- FOLD OVER TO FORM A COLLAR AFFECT

DOLL CLOTHES--
Freestyle crochet.  I just made a loop for the neckline, and continued
crocheting (half Dbl.)  The boy doll sweater is multi-color yarn.

Is it a "washcloth," or a "doily?"  That's for you to decide.  It can be whatever you want it to be!  Keep checking back for new washcloth (or doily) ideas.

IT'S NOT TOO EARLY TO MAKE ITEMS FOR SHOEBOXES!  CHECK OUT HOW TO PACK A SHOEBOX FOR MORE IDEAS.                                  https://jobs.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/

WHAT THE BIBLE SAYS ABOUT WOMEN~                                     http://www.openbible.info/topics/women

PURSE (girl's night out)  One of my first projects.  I got the handles for .99 cents @ craft store.
I did a freestyle, half dbl. croc.  Attached a button for closure and lined it with extra material I had at home.  My bestie got it for her birthday with little trinkets like a lighted pill case & more.

MY FIRST CROCHET BLANKET (freestyle, half dbl croc)

I donated it to Project Linus.

WASH CLOTH/DISH CLOTH-TUNISIAN (BASIC AFGHAN STITCH)

CAST ON 24 STITCHES.  Make it as long as you want.  You can sew all around the edge with a yarn needle-Done.

TUNISIAN CROCHET WITH MULTI-COLORED YARN.
I used a multi-color, thin yarn.  Afghan hook is used.   Cast on 24 stitches and continue your basic Tunisian stitch.   Make it a bit wider than your neck, so you can pull over your head.  Sew ends together with yarn needle.   You can wear three ways. #1 (up over neck)

#2 (folded over)

close-up of stitches (one side) , the other side looks "puffy."

#3 (hood)

FANCY SCARF WITH SASHAY SEQUINS YARN
I just crocheted with thin hook, every other loop.

LEG WARMERS--TUNISIAN CROCHET PROJECT  (PIC. 1)
CAST ON 24 STITCHES.  MAKE IT AS LONG AS YOUR LEGS ARE.  YOU WILL NEED 4 PANELS, AS SHOWN. 
SEW 2 PANELS TOGETHER WITH A YARN NEEDLE.  I USED A MED. THICKNESS FOR THE YARN.  MAKE A LITLE WIDER THAN YOUR LEGS, SO YOU HAVE ROOM TO SEW TOGETHER.

(Pic. 2)

FINISHED LEG WARMER! (Pic. 3)

CROCHET NECKLACES-  EASY AND FUN!
Why not make some for your OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES?
YOU CAN DO A FOUNDATION ROW WITH A THICKER YARN.   IF USING A THINNER YARN, I WOULD TIE 2 COOLRS TOGETHER, OR DO 2 ROWS.   I CROCHET A ROUND OR FLOWER SHAPE AT THE END OF SOME OF THEM.  YOU CAN ADD BEADS, TOO. 

A "yarn Quote" sent to me by my sister-in-law.

TUNISIAN CROCHET

 

improvised with a reg. cro hook and eraser on the end.  I wanted to see if I liked this stitch before I bought an "afghan hook."  This sample done with 14 stitches cast on.  Lace on end above. 

INFINITY SCARF (Tunisian crochet)

Pic. 2