Leap Year Sale on German Shepherd Dog Pattern!

At GreyhoundCrafts.com we're celebrating Leap Year with a sale on the German Shepherd Crochet Pattern. Till March 1st you can get the pattern for just $2.29. That's more than half off! And you'll still get the Sweet Desserts Pattern FREE with any order of $4.99 or more.

Happy crocheting!

Free Leprechaun Hat Crochet Pattern

Enjoy this free pattern to crochet a Leprechaun Hat to use for St. Patrick's Day decorating. We used it to dress-up a life-size crocheted PUG dog. The hat measures about 4-1/2 inches tall when made with 4-ply yarn.

The PUG Pattern will be ON SALE from now till March 17th only at GreyhoundCrafts.com.

Leprechaun Hat
Copyright L. Conlon 2008 Pattern may not be posted elsewhere or offered for sale. You may sell hats made from the pattern.

Materials
Green 4-ply yarn 1 ounce
Black 4-ply yarn several yards
Gold or yellow 4-ply yarn 2 yards
Crochet hook Size G
Yarn needle

Finished size: 4-1/2” by 4”

Hat
With green yarn

Rnd 1: ch 2,
6 sc in 2nd ch from hook,
join with a sl st in first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: ch 1,
2 sc in each sc around,
join with a sl st in first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: ch 1,
(Sc in next sc,
2 sc in next sc) 6 times,
join with a sl st in first sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: ch 1,
(Sc in next 2 sc,
2 sc in next sc) 6 times,
join with a sl st in first sc. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: ch 1,
(Sc in next 3 sc,
2 sc in next sc) 6 times,
join with a sl st in first sc. (30 sc)

Rnd 6: ch 3 (counts as first dc),
Work in back loops only
Dc in each sc around,
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. (30 dc)

Rnd 7-9: ch 3 (counts as first dc),
Working in both loops
Dc in each dc around,
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. (30 dc)

Rnd 10: ch 3 (counts as first dc)
Dc in next 2 dc,
Dc next 2 dc together,
(dc in next 3 dc,
dc next 2 dc together) 5 times,
join with a sl st in top of ch 3. (24 dc)

Rnd 11-12: ch 3 (counts as first dc),
Working in both loops
Dc in each dc around,
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. (24 dc)

Rnd 13: ch 3 (counts as first dc),
Working in front loops only
2 dc in each dc around,
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. (48 dc)

Rnd 14: ch 3 (counts as first dc),
Working in both loops
Dc in each dc around,
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3. (48 dc)
Fasten off.

Buckle
With gold or yellow yarn

Row 1: Ch 6,
Sc in second ch from hook and in next 4 chs. (5 sc)

Row 2: ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1, turn
Skip next sc,
Dc in next sc,
Ch 1,
Skip next sc,
Dc in last sc. (3 dc + 2 chs)

Row 3: ch 1, turn
Sc in each stitch across. (5 sc)
Fasten off.

Hatband
With black yarn ch 35,
Dc in fourth ch from hook and in each chain across.
Fasten off leaving 10” for sewing.
Thread hatband through buckle openings.
Wrap hatband around hat, sew ends together and fasten off.

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Get our Sweet Desserts Pattern FREE with any order of $4.99 or more fromGreyhoundCrafts.com. We deliver PDF patterns to your inbox in less than 24 hours. So make some last minute Valentine's Day Gifts with ZERO calories. This special offer is valid only at our GreyhoundCrafts.com location for the whole month of February.

Stay Tuned for our Free St. Patrick's Day pattern Coming Soon!

S'Mores Family Free Crochet Pattern

Smores Family
Graham and Marsha Mellow

Meet Graham & Marsha Mellow and their kids Minnie, Mars and Mel. The S'Mores! These characters make up quickly with your leftover yarn. The Mom and Dad are a little over 4" tall and the babies are 2" tall.

Just omit the details and you'll have a fun play food pattern for the traditional dessert of cook outs. Make a whole plate full today. Zero calories!

The S'Mores Family
A Pattern for Crochet
from www.greyhoundcrafts.com
This pattern may not be sold, copied or posted online in any form. All rights reserved.
Copyright 2007 L.Conlon


Materials

4-ply yarn, 1 ounce or less of the following colors:
(colors used in samples shown in parenthesis)
Light Brown (Red Heart Super Saver – Warm Brown)
Dark Brown (Caron Perfect Match - Espresso)
White (Caron One Pound – New White)
Peach (Caron One Pound – Peach)
Hot Pink (Caron Simply Soft – Watermelon)
Neon Green (Caron Simply Soft – Limelight)
Bright Yellow (Caron Simply Soft – Lemonade)
Dark Red yarn for mouths
Crochet Hook Size G
Crochet Hook Size F
Polyester Polyfill Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Tacky Glue
8” to 12” Bamboo skewer
10mm Wiggle Eyes -5 pair

These characters have small parts and are not suitable for small children.

Finished size: Adults are 4-1/4” tall,
Babies are 2” tall w/o hats.

Gauge is not important.
Make the following parts and set aside for assembly at the end.

Graham Crackers

Make 4 with Light Brown and G hook
Row 1: Ch 11,
Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch.
Ch 1, Turn. (10 sc)

Row 2: sc in first sc,
(Ch 2, skip 2 sc,
Sc in next sc) 3 times.
Ch 1, Turn. (4 sc + 3 ch-2 spaces)

Row 3: sc in first sc,
(2 sc in ch-2 space,
sc in next sc) 3 times. (10 sc)

Row 4-9: (Repeat Rows 2 and 3)
3 times. (10 sc)

Fasten off.

Adult Marshmallow

Make 2 with White and G hook

Rnd 1: Ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Rnd 3: (sc in next sc,
2 sc in next sc) repeat around.
(18 sc)

Rnd 4: (sc in next 2 sc,
2 sc in next sc) repeat around.
(24 sc)

Rnd 5-6: sc in each sc around.
(24 sc)

Rnd 7: (sc in next 2 sc,
Sc next 2 sc together) repeat around. (18 sc)

Rnd 8: (sc in next sc,
Sc next 2 sc together) repeat around. (12 sc)

Stuff with polyfill.

Rnd 9: (sc next 2 sc together)
Repeat around. (6 sc)

Fasten off leaving 12” for sewing.
Sew in and out of the last 6 sts. Pull tightly to gather. Secure and fasten off.

Chocolate

Make 2 with dark brown and G hook

Square 1

Row 1: Ch 7,
Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, Turn (6 sc)

Row 2-6: sc in each sc across.
Ch 1, turn. (6 sc)
At end of Row 6, do not ch-1.
Fasten off.

Square 2

Repeat Row 1 through Row 6 of Square 1. Do Not fasten off.

Rnd 7: Hold both squares together and sc around all 4 edges working through both layers. Make 3 sc in each corner.

Fasten off.

Legs

Make 2 for girl and 2 for boy
with G hook
Begin at shoe with black:

Ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Rnd 3: Working in Back Loops only,
(sc next 2 sc together) twice,
sc in next 8 sc. (10 sc)

Change to white

Rnd 4: Sc in each sc around.
(10 sc)

Change to peach for a girl or
Change to Light Brown for a boy

Rnd 5-7: Sc in each sc around.
(10 sc)

Fasten off

Arms

Make 4 with peach and G hook

Rnd 1: Ch 2,
6 sc in second ch from hook.
(6 sc)

Rnd 2-5: Sc in each sc around.
(6 sc)
Fasten off.

Ladies Hat

With hot pink and F hook

Ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(6 sc)
Rnd 2-5: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Rnd 6: sl st in first sc,
Ch 2 (counts as a hdc)
Hdc in same sc,
2 hdc in each sc around.
Join with sl st in top of ch 2.
Fasten off. (24 hdc)

Hat band:
With neon green and F hook
Ch 16 and fasten off. Sew chain around the base of the hat.

Purse

With hot pink and F hook

Ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Rnd 3: sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Change to neon green

Rnd 4: sc next 2 sc together around.
(6 sc)

Rnd 5: sl st in first sc,
Ch 5, skip 3 sc,
Sl st in next sc forming purse handle.
Fasten off.

Bow Tie

With neon green and F hook

Chain 5,
*Sl st in fifth ch from hook,
Repeat from *.
Fasten off.

Toasted Marshmallows

Make 3 with G hook .
Begin with white

Ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Rnd 3: Working in Back Loop only
Sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Rnd 4-6: Sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Change to Light Brown

Rnd 7: sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Stuff marshmallow.

Rnd 8: Working in Back Loop only
Sc next 2 sc together around.
(6 sc)

Fasten off leaving 12” for sewing.
Sew in and out of last 6 sts.
Pull tightly to gather and secure.
Fasten off.

Hair Bow

With hot pink and F hook

Chain 5,
*Sl st in fifth ch from hook,
Repeat from *.
Fasten off.

Baseball Caps

Make one with neon green
and one with yellow.
Use F hook

Ch 2. Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
(6 sc)
Rnd 2-4: 2 sc in each sc around.
(12 sc)

Rnd 5: Working in Front Loop only
Sc in first sc,
2 hdc in next sc,
2 dc in next sc,
2 hdc in next sc,
sc in next sc,
sl st in next sc.
Fasten off leaving remaining sts of round unworked.

Finishing/Assembly

Make a stack with 1 graham cracker, chocolate, adult marshmallow, graham cracker.
Sew through the center of the stack several times with light brown yarn and the yarn needle. Fasten off.
Make another stack the same way.

Stuff the arms and legs. Center the legs under the bottom of each stack and sew in place to the bottom graham cracker.

Sew the arms to the stacks in between the bottom cracker and the chocolate.

Sew the hat to the top of the top graham cracker on the girl stack. Sew the purse to the end of one arm.
Sew the bow tie to the chocolate layer on the boy stack.
Glue wiggle eyes to all five marshmallows.
Embroider U-shaped mouths on all of the marshmallows.
Sew the hairbow to one toasted marshmallow.
Sew the baseball caps to the two remaining toasted marshmallows.
Slide the toasted marshmallows on the skewer.

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Greyhound Fisherman Sweater & Snood

This week we updated the photos for the Greyhound Fisherman Sweater and Snood Pattern. This is a casual ensemble that looks greyt on guys or gals. It's perfect for Spring or Fall or for Seniors who like to snuggle indoors. It's not intended to replace a coat in freezing weather.
The pattern is available as a printed booklet or in PDF file version and it's now on sale till the end of January.

Greyhound Snood Crochet Pattern...New!

Crochet an elegant snood for your Greyhound or large dog with our latest pattern. It features an opening at the back for a leash so your hound can be toastie on walks and at outdoor Meet & Greets. The snood can be worn down as in the photos or up over the ears when the wind is blowing.
Greyhound Snood Pattern

We're now including the snood pattern as a bonus to our Quick & Easy Greyhound Sweater pattern. If you purchased the sweater pattern prior to 2008 just contact us and we'll tell you how to receive the snood pattern FREE.

Happy Crocheting!

January Sale!

Our Pixie Hounds Crochet Pattern is on sale at GreyhoundCrafts.com for the whole month of January. That's the pattern we used to make the Valentine's Day Greyhound Doll on the right. She has a crocheted Yorkie puppy to keep her company and she's wearing the felted crochet heart garland (free pattern in the post below).

I also want to tell you about our new sister blog Crochet Critters=Homes 4 Hounds. It's a place to display the fun pictures I receive of critters made from our patterns. And it's dedicated to crocheters who make donations for Greyhound Adoption & Dog Rescue fundraisers. If you have pics you'd like to contribute please send them to: amazinggreys@msn.com. Thanks!