Friday, September 4, 2009

International Bacon Day!!!


This coming Saturday, September 5th, 2009 is International Bacon Day. In honor of the celebration of such a glorious food, I am posting some recent works of bacon-art. Above is the "Breakfast Awareness Ribbon" modeled by my husband and below is the "Bacon Scarf" modeled by the blue chair. Although these treats aren't as delicious as edible bacon, they are crocheted in vegan and kosher yarn and can be enjoyed by all. For more info on Bacon Day, see http://internationalbaconday.blogspot.com/

Take care and enjoy the bacon.

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Mario Mushroom Crochet Pattern

Mario Mushroom Pattern

By Yoshi Kumara

Here is the pattern for these cute little mario mushrooms. If you copy the pattern, please attribute it to me, thanks.


Materials

Worsted weight yarn in white and red or green.

Small amount of black yarn for eyes.

G hook

White Felt

Needle and white thread


Mushroom Cap

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook.

R2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sts).

R3: *Sc 1, 2 sc in next sc* repeat 6 times (18 sts).

R4: *Sc 2, 2 sc in next sc* repeat 6 times (24 sts).

R5-7: Sc 24

Attach 5 felt circles (I sew mine on, but they could be glued on).

R8: In back loops only, *Sc 2, dec 1* repeat 6 times (18 sts).

R9: *Sc 1, dec 1* repeat 6 times (12 sts)

circle to 2sc, 2sc in same sc 24


Mushroom Stem

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook.

R2: 2 sc in each sc around (12 sts).

R3-6: Sc 12.

Stitch in eyes, I do this by using black yarn and making one vertical stitch.


Stuff and sew together.