Crochet Stitch Feather Crocodile Stitch Pattern

What a day, I went to make a hat with the crocodile crochet stitch and this is what happened. I was just crocheting away and didn't realized that I was putting the scales in the same place as the last row. Just made a new stitch pattern that I call Feather Crocodile Stitch.  

I would like to share this tip with you. If you go and check out the pattern on my page for the Crocodile Stitch pattern. Click link here:http://kellysgifts.blogspot.com/2012/02/tired-of-plan-old-thing-2.html

There you will see that you make 2 double crochet stitches in the same stitch in between the scales that where made in the last row. But in this pattern you made 2 double crochet stitches in the same space as the scales that was made in the last row.

You can get the pattern if you go to this link: http://www.etsy.com/listing/92974846/feather-crocodile-crochet-ear-warmer

Crocodile Stitch crochet Pattern

Will, I started to make this hat with the crocodile stitch and had to change it to a ear warmer. I lost my place in the pattern that I was writing and where I was at on the hat, LOL.

Tip: Don't started on new pattern when things are getting bizzy for you. Christmas time was a bizzy time for me. We where going to family dinners and trying to get our own family together too. That, was not the right time to design a new pattern. You can in the photo what I did get done.

I have start all over with a new color and pattern, now if I can just stick to it, LOL. Really it's a easy stitch to pick up. Here I will show you with some photos.

Pattern: Crocodile Ear Warmer Stitch

Pattern starts with a foundation. First, ch 78, sl st in first ch to form circle, ch 2 in same spaces, hdc in each ch st around, sl st in the top of ch 3.

Row 1: Ch 4,* skip 2 sts, 2 dc in 3rd st, ch 1, skip 2 sts,1 dc, st in 3rd st, ch 1* repeat around sl st in ch 3. 

* Working around the first dc post (of the first 2 dc in same space) work 5fpdc, ch 1, working on the next dc post work 5 fpdc around post, sl st in the top of next dc* (one scale made) Repeat**. Note the 2 dc that are in the same space are the posts you are going to be working around fpdc = front post double crochet.

Photo of foundation:

This is the a photo of the foundation. Next you will a photo of the front of the scale fpdc stitch and what it looks like from the back side.

Next photo views.                                                                                   Back view.

Front view, first crocodile scale.

Row 2: In the sl st space ch 4, dc in same st, ch 1. * dc in center of crocodile scale ch 1, 2 dc in between the two scales ch 1,* Repeat. ** sl st in 3rd ch of ch 4 to join row.

Now you are going to work around post of the two dc that are in the same st. 5 fpdc, ch 1,5 fpdc on dc post sl st in top of single dc, scale made. repeat around.

The front will look the the first photo and back side will look like this second photo.

Keep working this pattern to you have 4 rows of scales and then hdc in each st around for the last row. If you want a wider ear warmer then make more rows before you fo the hdc row.

For more on this pattern: http://www.etsy.com/listing/92694280/crocodile-earwarmer-crochet-by-kelly?ref=sr_gallery_1&sref=&ga_search_query=crochet+earwarmer+pattern+crocodile+pattern&ga_order=most_relevant&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_ref=auto&ga_search_type=all&ga_facet=

New Hat Designs by KellyLTaylor

New Designs

These hats are one of my own designs there are two types.

#1 Waves of Curler

I just started chocheting a hat one day and this is what I ended up making. Some of my kids don't likes the hat but it only takes one to say that's Cool!

#2

Then there is the next one that I made not like the first. It came out with fewer curlers then the first. So,

for lack of of a name! It became

#2 Fewer Waves of Curler
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So, what have you by just sitting down not thinking about what you realy where going to make and just started crocheting or knitting and ended up with something new? Go a head and post it!

New Patterns!

I'm working on new patterns. Will be coming soon. One is a full skull cap for ladies and girls.
Another pattern is for Miniature Hot Pads for those of you that have doll houses or barbie lovers in your home. Here is a pic of the Hot Pads.
You can look for them coming in June at www.kellysgifts.etsy.com .

What a day!

What a day this has been.
Listing new items on etsy shop. This is crazy having Dial-up and trying to get things done is going very slow. I have been here all day and have listed a total of 2 items and up dated 3. The kids will be home very soon and I need to get some home work done and put a load of laundry in the dryer. Hope your day is going will. God bless you all.

Free Form Crochet Heart

This is my first time free forming anything. I was not going to make a heart it just started to form a heart shape so, I just went with it!

I used leftover yarn from an afghan that I made.

I just might sew it to that same afghan for my daughter.

Recycle small balls of yarn into works or art!

by Kelly Taylor

New to my shop! Crochet headbands and Yamikas

I'm working on new items to list in my shop. Headbands are one of the items and Yamikas or skullcaps. You can see some of the items here on my blog or at my shop http://www.KellysGifts.etsy.com .

Become a Etsy friend.

I would like to list some of my etsy friends. So, if you would like to be in the side bar on my blog.

1. Check out my shop 2. Leave a comment here about your favorite item

3. Become a follower

When you do those things. I will list you in my blog.

Top 10, still looking for those that are new to etsy. Please let me know how you are at the etsy forum under the promo -Share your shop 2, top 10. Thank you.