New bag done

well i finally finished another bag this ones a girl skully and she is adorable dont ya think. lol
its all done in afghan stitch took me 4 weeks to do . i worked on her at night watching tv the lining took the most tiome sonce i had to hand sew it ! my old sewing machine peetered out on me. well on to my next project
happy crocheting everyone

where does the time go

been busy busy busy ! my hook at least lol ive been making bags in afghan stitch based on tattoos ive seen

an excuse the pun im hooked on it only prob is i dont have a program to do the graphs i do most by hand which take forever ive been doing alot of skulls and peace signs cuz thats what my GD and her friends seeem to be into heres a pic of a firey skull i did let me no what cha think please good or bad id really love some feed back on him

he took me 6 weeks total to make from making graph to crocheting him up its all done in afghan stitch i seen the tattoo on a person at a fair we were at an though it was cool looking so let me know what you think thanks

cyber monday

well its cyber monday and i was up late last night working on my etsy store so if anyone is out there cyber shopping stop by and check it out Im giving free gifts with purchases ,and ive cut prices on all items also check out all the other wonderful stores there
ive added a few new items and will be added more as fast as my hands can make them lol heres a sample of what you can find

my skully ipod/cell phone case plus i have patterns and much more

have an old fashion holiday buy handmade and made in America

wow time does fly

time does have a way of just flying away when so much is going on in life doesnt it


well i have been getting some designing done yeah pat on back an even got some sent out to the magizines now the long wait an see on those,my poor hubby has gone thru 3 more back surgerys since my last post,and we had adopted a beautiful collie(SEE PIC) from the pound that had been abused & abandoned but sadly in january we had to have him put to sleep he was very sick we dont no how long he was left out on the streets but the pervous owners could have taking him to the ASPCA and they would have gotten him the medical treatment he needed by the time we got him and realize there was a problem it was to late
isnt he a cutie i just dont understand how someone could just dumb him on the side of the road like trash and not take him to an agency
he was a sweet an loving dog oh well enough sadness he will be in r hearts forever
In honor of him an other abused and abandon animals my granddaughter and i are making items to sell through my etsy store and the proceeds will be donated to agencies that help animals i have a kitty treat jar© pattern listed now for all the kitty lovers out there so please check it out @etsy.com/crochetdreams thanks in advance and please let me know what u think of it or if u have any ideas of other items we can make to help raise my for these great agencies

we also just got a new baby we figured it was time an we adopted a baby girl............. boston terrier that is lol and as soon as she sits still long enough ill post a picture and she to is a rescue dog her parent were rescued from a puppy mill down south. well thats it for now more soon
enjoy the warm weather yeah summer is almost here

fall is here

we are having our indian summer and it is beautiful out side mid 70's the leaves are in ther reds yellows , golds its just breath taking our mountain is a blanket of color with the sun beaming down on it to day just to nice to be indoors so out i go hope everyone else is also having such a beautiful day '


happy crocheting all
and happy halloween
DEE

wow where did the time go

wow so much time has gone by where does it all go fall is here already the leaves are changing colors has i write

so much as happen it the last few months where to start first my poor hubby has had to have a number of surgery's to his spine and has been in and out of the hospital for that and because of having to take so much time off from work to be with him through this i was fired from my job and i had vacation time on the books and they still fired me :(so things are tight around here now

good thing i have my large stash loll i have been doing some designing not as much has i should here is one of my designs available in my etsy store its spooky Kat candle holder

she uses flame less candles for safety reasons :)

i also have a few other fall items listed so check um out and let me know what u think

well till next time happy crocheting to all

free pattern bubble every where

BuBBles Every where
Denise Rothberg AKA crochetdreams

This pattern is great for partys or any time fun the kids love them!!! the angel pattern was even used for a wedding once enjoy please if you have any problems please let me know i tried my best

Email; crochetdreams@Aol.com
Quick-n-Easy
Materials
Wedding bubbles
Glue size 4 & 5 steel crochet hooks
Crochet thread or embroidery floss in colors needed
Yarn needle

Basic Body
1] ch 3 10 hdc in 3rd ch from hook join to 1st ch 2
2] 2 hdc in each around join ch 2
3] sc in each of next 2 sts , 2 hdc in next rep around join ch 2
4]working in front post this rnd only hdc in each around join ch 2
5-9] hdc evenly around join ch 2

10]hdc in each of next 3 sts, dec[hdc next 2 sts tog]yo insert hook in st yo pull up a loop yo insert in next st pull up a loop yo pull through all loops on hook] rep around join ch 2

Handle
Join with slst in any st of rnd 11 ch 220 join in 8th st [across from join]ch 1 sl st in each ch [back across] join to 1st fasten off


Snowman bubbles
Additional supplies
1 ball white sparkle knit cro sheen
1 hank orange embroidery floss
1 ball black knit cro sheen
small amount fiber fill
crochet hook size 4 steel


Do rnds 1-11 of basic body & handle with white sparkle
Head


1]with white sparkle ch 3 , 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook join ch 2
2] 2 hdc in each around join ch 2
3] hdc in next st , 2 hdc in next rep around join ch 2
4-9] hdc in each around join ch 2 stuffing lightly has you go
10] hdc in next st,dec[hdc 2 sts tog]join ch 2
11] dec around [hdc 2 sts together] join ch 2
12] working in front loops this rnd only 2 hdc in each around join ch 2
13] rep rnd 3
14] working around front post this rnd only hdc in each around join ch 2
15] rep rnd 4 fasten off

Arms [make 2]

1] with white sparkle ch 3 , 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook join ch 2
2-6] hdc in each around join ch 2 stuff lightly as you go fasten off at end of rnd 6 leaving a length of yarn for sewing sew to each side of head piece between rnds 13-15

HaT
1] working with 2 strands of black ch 3 , 8 hdc in 3rd ch from hook join ch 2
2] 2 hdc in each around join ch 2
3] working around front post this rnd only hdc in each around join ch 2
4-5] hdc in each around join ch 2
6]workind in front loops this rnd only 2 hdc in each around join ch 1
7] sc in next st,2 sc in next rep around join to 1st fasten off sew to top of head



Carrot nose

1]With orange floss ch 2 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook join ch 1
2-4] sc in each around fasten off at end of rnd 4 sew to center of head between rnds 9-11

finishing:
thread yarn needle with black using a straight st stitch 2 eyes on each side of nose 1 row above with 2 sts between
also stitch mouth around nose using a straight st
glue head piece to bottle top
slip body pice over body don’t glue body piece when out of bubbles just place top and body piece on a full one and VOILIA!!!!
Kids and adults will love these make them for parties and watch the fun


Angel Bubbles

Additional materials
2’’ white puffy angel wings
1 ball each white and gold sparkle knit cro sheen
size 4 steel hook
small amount of fiber fill


1-11: rep rnds 1-11 of basic body
skirt
1] attach gold in free loops of rnd 11 2 dc in each loop around join to 1st ch 3
2] dc in next st,2 dc in next rep around join ch 3
3-4] dc in each around join
5] *ch 3 hdc in 3rd ch from hook sl st in next st * rep around join to 1st fasten off



Head
1-8] rep as for snowman head
9] rep rnd 11 of snowman head
10] rep rnd 10 of snowman head
11] 2 hdc in each around
12] rep rnd 3
13 rep rnd 12 fasten off white attach gold
14] sc in each around
15] rep rnd 5 of skirt fasten off

Arms [make 2]
1-5] rep rnds 1-4 of snowman arms fasten off white at end of rnd 5 attach gold
6-7] rep rnd 2 stuff lightly as you go fasten off sew rnd 7 closed sew to sides of head piece

Halo
With gold ch 28 join to 1st to form a ring ch 1 sc in each around join to 1st fasten off leaving a length of thread for sewing sew to top of head around rnd 2-3

Finishing:
Stitch or glue the wings to back of head piece glue head pice to bottle top
Slip bottom piece on bottle DO NOT GLUE ON BOTTOM PIECE

Pumpkin bubbles
Extra materials:
8 hanks DMC floss #740 orange
3 hanks #300 brown
3 hanks #3345 evergreen
size 4 steel hook

1-11] rep rnds 1-11 of basic body with orange




1]Reattach orange in free loops of rnd 4 ch 2 ,2 hdc in each st around join to 1st ch 2
2] hdc in next st ,2 hdc in next rep around join ch 2
3-9] hdc in each around join ch 2
10] hdc in each of next 3 st ,dec[hdc 2 sts tog] yo, insert hook in 1st st, yo,draw up a loop ,yo.insert hook in next st ,yo draw up a loop ,yo pulll through all loops on hook]
11] hdc in each of next 2 sts, dec rep around join ch 2
12] hdc next 2 sts tog [dec] rep around
13] rep rnd 11
14] working through both body pieces hdc in each around join in 1st ch 220
join in 7th st acrossed ch1 slst in each ch across [handle made] join in ch 1 fasten off
Top[stem]
1] with brown ch 3 7 hdc in 3rd ch from hook join to 1st ch 2
2] hdc in next ,2 hdc in next rep around join ch 2
3] working front post hdc in each around join ch 2
4-5] hdc evenly around join ch 1 stuff lightly
6] 2 sc in each around join ch 2
7] rep rnd 3 fasten off glue to top

Leaves[make 2]
With green ch 8 sc in 1st ch from hook and next , hdc in next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs, 4 tr in last ch working up opposite side off ch dc in next 2 chs hdc in next 2 chs,sc in last 2 chs join fasten off sew each to side of stem

Finishing:
As for others slip bottle into body
To add a face you can use paint or felt or as sample using yarn and yarn needle stitch eyes ,nose and mouth usin straight stitch
Refer to picture
If using straight stitch place eyes between rnds 10-12 with 6 sts between them stitch nose 1 rond below eyes in center between eyes stitch mouth under nose and voilia!!!!




Butterfly bubbles
Extra materials:
Size 10 black crochet thread
Size 10 pastel ombre crochet thread
Sixe 5 steel hook

Body
1-11] rep rnds 1-11 of basic body
at end of rnd 11do handlr as others

Head
1]with black ch 3 6 hdc in 3rd ch from hook
2-7] rep rons 2-4 of snowman head
8] hdc in next st ,dec[hdc 2 sts tog]
9] hdc next 2 sts tog rep around
10] in front loops [this rnd only] 2 hdc in each around join ch 2
11] hdc in next . 2 hdc in next rep around join ch 2
12] working front post [this round only] hdc in each around join ch 2
13] rep rnd 4 fasten off

wings[make 2]
1] with ombre ch 8 2 dc in 4th ch from hook * ch 2 3 dc in next ch *rep 3 times slst in last st ch 8 2 dc in 4th ch from hook * ch 2 3 dc in next ch rep 3* times ch 2 * 3 dc un next ch ch 2* rep 3 times dc in last ch 2 turn
2] hdc in each ch space and stitch
3] * ch 3 hdc in 3rd ch from hook slst in next st rep across fasten off
reattach in free loops of rnd 1 ch 2 hdc in next 10 chs ch 2 turn
4] hdc in next 10 sts fasten off sew to each side of body piece with small rows at the bottom

Antenia[make 2]
With black ch 10 sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across fasten off sew to top of head on rnd 2 glue head piece to top
And viola