Butterfly Facial Scrubbie Gift Set

The Case Pattern:
Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st to first dc.
Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (48 dc)
Round 4: ch 1 sc in same st, *( 2 sc in next stitch, sc in next stitch) repeat from * join with sl st to first sc.
Round 5: ch 1, ( BACK LOOPS ONLY) *(sc in next 7 sc, dec 1) repeat from *, sc in last 2 sc, join with sl st to first dc. (48)
Round 6: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc around, join with sl st to first dc. (48 dc).
Round 7: ch 3, *(fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc) repeat from *, join with sl st to first dc.
Round 8: repeat row 7
Stop here if you only need to hold 8 or 9 scrubbies, repeat Rnd 6 if you want more room for 12 scrubbies.
contrast trim
round 9: ch 1, sc in each st around, change to trim color, join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc) Change colors as you join.
round 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, change to second trim color, join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc) Change colors as you join.
Round 11: ch 1, sc in each st around, change to main color, join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc)
Finish off. Weave in Ends

Optional Lid for Variegated Basket, Not attached.
Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st to first dc.Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, *(1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat from *, join with sl st to first dc. (36dc)Round 4: ch 2, hdc in same st, *(1 hdc in next dc, 2 hdc in next dc) repeat from *, join with sl st to first hdc. Fasten Off. Weave ends in.
Make A Second one, don't cut the yarn.

There is a better explanation of the butterfly in the previous post.

Hook E

With Black yarn: ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 chs, 5 sc in final ch. fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to weave black yarn tails to position where antenna would be. See picture.
Attach butterfly color 2 stitches from the tail. See pic...
Wings right side: ch 3, hdc, sc, 1 dc in next sc, 2 trc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, sc, fasten off. I weave ends in at this time.
Wings left side: ch 3, hdc, sc, 1 dc in next sc, 2 trc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, sc, fasten off. I weave ends in at this time.
attach CC, to sc, sc in each st until you reach the last stitch. Put 4 sc in the last ch3. ch 1, sc into black tail on the backside, ch 1, 4 sc in ch3, sc along the other side of the wing. fasten off. Using a tapestry needle weave the yarn to the underneath center. Sew your little butterfly to the center of the lid that still has the yarn attached.

Change back to G hook, sc around lids , join with sl st. fasten off, weave in ends.
Hold the two lids wrong side together,

Facial Scrubbie Gift Set Butterfly Pattern

Hook E
With Black yarn: ch 7, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 ch, 5 sc in final ch. fasten off. Use your tapestry needle to weave black yarn tails
to position where antenna would be. See picture.
Attach butterfly color 2 stitches from the tail. See first picture...

Wings right side: ch 3, hdc, sc, 1 dc in next sc, 2 trc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, sc, fasten off. I weave ends in at this time.

Wings left side: ch 3, hdc, sc, 1 dc in next sc, 2 trc in next stitch, 2 dc in next stitch, sc, fasten off. I weave ends in at this time.

attach CC, to sc, sc in each st until you reach the last stitch. Put 4 sc in the last ch3. ch 1, sc into black tail on the backside, ch 1, 4 sc in ch3, sc
along the other side of the wing. fasten off. Using a tapestry needle weave the yarn to the underneath center. Sew your little butterfly to the center
of the lid that still has the yarn attached.

Change back to G hook, sc around lids , join with sl st. fasten off, weave in ends.
Hold the two lids wrong side together,

Pink & Yellow Facial Scrubbie Set

This is another color combo of the clamshell gift set and shows one without the lid, just a basket to hold the scrubbies.

Clamshell Facial Scrubbie Gift Set

Clamshell Facial Scrubbie Gift Set
This one holds 9 scrubbies/coasters. Perfect to take as a thoughtful gift for someone in the hospital, a teacher, a co-worker. Works up quickly. I make large face cloths first and then use the left over yarn to make the scrubbies
Materials:Lily Sugar'n Cream Hot Green
Lily Sugar'n Cream Hot Blue
Lily Sugar'n Cream Black
Hook Size H
Hook Size F for the Button

The Case Pattern:
Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st to first dc.
Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (48 dc)
Round 4: ch 1, ( BACK LOOPS ONLY) *(sc in next 7 sc, dec 1) repeat from *, sc in last 2 sc, join with sl st to first dc. (48)
Round 5: ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each sc around, join with sl st to first dc. (48 dc).
Round 6: ch 3, *(fpdc in next dc, bpdc in next dc) repeat from *, join with sl st to first dc.
Round 7: repeat row 7
Stop here if you only need to hold 8 or 9 scrubbies, repeat Rnd 6 if you want more room for 12 scrubbies.
contrast trim
rnd 8: ch 1, sc in each st around, change to trim color, join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc) Change colors as you join.
rnd 9: ch 1, sc in each st around, change to second trim color, join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc) Change colors as you join.
rnd 10: ch 1, sc in each st around, change to main color, join with sl st to first sc. (48 sc) Change colors as you join.
Finish off. Weave in Ends.
When making the case for scrubbie pattern 2, in Large and number 3 , add a row of (sc, next st, 2 sc next st) around. Join with a sl st to first sc. This goes between rnd 3 and 4 on the base.
Optional Lid
Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in 2nd ch from hook, join with sl st to first dc.
Round 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: ch 3, dc in same st, *(1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) repeat from *, join with sl st to first dc. (36dc)
Round 4: ch 1, *(2 sc, 2 sc in next dc), repeat from * around. Join with sl st to first sc. Ch 5, join to next sc making small loop to shut case.
Weave in ends.
Find joining column, count 5 stitches to the right of joining stitch. Attach main color, fold lid in half and mark back center with a safety pin. Count
out 5 stitches to the right. Whip stitch your lid to the base, I do it over about 10 stitches, you can do more or less.
Last is the button, choose either contrasting color, I switch to a smaller hook, on this cotton I will use an F hook.
rnd 1: ch 2, 5 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to join
rnd 2: ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st to join
Make sure you don't have that hole in the center, gather and close it if you do. I use the center yarn and weave it to the outside, where I gather the edge, a running stitch if you sew. Pull this tight and knot with your outside yarn. Weave the short yarn back in your button and cut off.
Use the long outside yarn to sew your button to match where your loop hits on the side of you base.

Under Scrubbies on the right I have my free patterns, and some links to free coaster patterns that would work for facial scubbies

Facial Scrubbie Patterns

Scrubbie 1 Pattern: Yellow ones
Size H Hook
rnd 1: ch 2, dc 12 into 2nd ch from hook.
rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 hdc)
rnd 3: ch 3, dc in same stitch, *(1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat from *. Join with sl st. (36 dc)
rnd 4: ch 4, sc in next st. *(ch 4, sc in next st, sk next sc) repeat from * , join with sl st to base of first ch 4.
End. Weave in loose ends.
This Needs A Larger Basket.
Smaller Version:
Size G Hook
rnd 1: ch 2, dc 12 into 2nd ch from hook.
rnd 2: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 hdc)
rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, *(1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st) repeat from *. Join with sl st. (36 hdc)
rnd 4: ch 4, sc in next st. *(ch 4, sc in next st, sk next sc) repeat from * , join with sl st to base of first ch 4.
End. Weave in loose ends.

Scrubbie 2 Pattern: Pink ones
Size G or H hook
rnd 1: ch 3, dc 12 into 2nd ch from hook.
rnd 2: ch 3, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
rnd 3: ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch, sc in next dc *( 3 dc in next dc, sc in next dc) repeat from * Sl st to the base of ch 3 to join.
End off. Weave in your loose ends.

Scrubbie 3 Pattern: Blue with green trim.
This is a hair larger, for those manly hands :). Perfect for teenage boys that need to thoroughly cleanse their faces.
rnd 1: ch 3, dc 12 into 2nd ch from hook.
rnd 2: ch 3, dc in same stitch, 2 dc in each st around. Join with sl st. (24 dc)
rnd 3: ch 2, hdc in same stitch, Hdc in next st, *( 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st, Attach CC (Contrasting color). Join with sl st to ch2.
rnd 4: ch 1, sc in same st. *( sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat from *. Join to first sc, fasten off. Weave in ends.
When making the case for scrubbie pattern 2, Large and number 3 , add a row of (sc, next st, 2 sc next st) around. Join with a sl st to first sc. This goes between rnd 3 and 4 on the base.

These are some links for coasters, that could be used as facial scrubbies:

Coaster Links

http://www.ehow.com/how_2355236_crochet-th-july-coaster.html

http://chezcrochet.com/page53.html

http://auroralcrochet.ms11.net/free/apriljewels.html

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/HomeDec/SB149-005+Coasters.htm

http://www.geocities.com/crochettalk/party2.html

http://www.jpfun.com/patterns/free/coasters/f108005pentcoast.pdf

http://betouched.netfirms.com/coaster.html

http://www.crochetnmore.com/bobblecoaster.htm

http://www.spatulagraphics.com/krochet/patterns/picotcstr.html

http://www.crochetnmore.com/platecoaster.htm

http://www.geocities.com/Alyssa5000/cosplender.html

http://www.orble.com/free-pool-ball-coaster-crochet-pattern/

http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/how-to-crochet-a-poolside-coaster

http://lauraslefthook.wordpress.com/2008/02/21/crochet-flower-coaster-pattern/

http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/HomeDec/WR1054+Country+Christmas.htmhttp://crochetcute.blogspot.com/2008/10/free-pattern-crocheted-poppy-flower.html

http://kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas009.html

http://www.cm-crafts.com/PumpkinCoaster.htm

http://www.crochetnmore.com/eastereggcoaster.htm

http://jahodnett.tripod.com/id14.htmlhttp://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/july5.html

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Trail/9344/roundcoaster.html

http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas001.html

http://www.crochetnmore.com/scallopedcoaster.htm

http://chezcrochet.com/page65.html

http://www.crochetnmore.com/suncoaster.htm

http://www.crochetnmore.com/sunshinecoaster.htm

http://www.squidoo.com/freelemon-limecoastercrochetpattern

http://www.kaleidesigns.com/crochet/patterns/archive/coas003.html

http://www.squidoo.com/freewatermeloncoastercrochetpattern

Diaper Cakes For Recent Showers

I love making these diaper cakes, you can pretty well spend as much as you like. And they all look so adorable. I actually find the stuffed animal I like first then buy everything to match. The musical "Jesus Loves Me" bear has most of it's goodies attached to the outside. While the Green trimmed elephant has all of it's goodies hidden in cavities left in diaper circle, ( There are like 40 some items inside). You simple roll appropriate sized toss-away diapers into cylinders and I rubberband. Use a new baby bottle as your center for the top layer. It sticks out from the diapers and allows you to wrap your stuffed animal around it, and rubber band the arms, or both the arms and legs.

When I make my next one I think I will have to take some pictures of the actual assembly, so the 3 tiered diaper cake makes it to the shower. Of course I use a clear basket Bag ( the kind you use the blow-dryer on) to finish off, rubber band the top and add a big bow.

I have see these covered with receiving blankets, but I haven't tried one yet. I have an up and coming wedding so I think I will try making one out of towels for one of Emily's showers.

Diaper Cakes For Recent Showers

I love making these diaper cakes, you can pretty well spend as much as you like. And they all look so adorable. I actually find the stuffed animal I like first then buy everything to match. The musical "Jesus Loves Me" bear has most of it's goodies attached to the outside. While the Green trimmed elephant has all of it's goodies hidden in cavities left in diaper circle, ( There are like 40 some items inside). You simple roll appropriate sized toss-away diapers into cylinders and I rubberband. Use a new baby bottle as your center for the top layer. It sticks out from the diapers and allows you to wrap your stuffed animal around it, and rubber band the arms, or both the arms and legs.

When I make my next one I think I will have to take some pictures of the actual assembly, so the 3 tiered diaper cake makes it to the shower. Of course I use a clear basket Bag ( the kind you use the blow-dryer on) to finish off, rubber band the top and add a big bow.

I have see these covered with receiving blankets, but I haven't tried one yet. I have an up and coming wedding so I think I will try making one out of towels for one of Emily's showers.

New Recipes In the Mail

Rabbit Chunky Finger Puppets

I found this pattern in an old magazine, McCall's Design Ideas Christmas Knit & Crochet, Vol 18. The cute little rollie pollie finger puppets are stuffed. There were seventeen kinds in the article; humpty dumpty, puppy dog, mouse, snowman, clown head, Santa, this rabbit, frog head, elephant head, teddy bear, octopus, jack-o-lantern, little yellow chick, pink piggy, owl, panda bear head, black spider with legs.

The little ones in my life seem to enjoy fitting things into other things, so I thought the egg cartons would be fun.

Unusual crochet finger hole.