FREE Crochet Pattern ~ Sport My Pencil Case

This past fall I was invited to do a pattern for the Back to School edition for Too Yarn Cute. I felt it was time and I wanted to share it with all my fans. With it being Superbowl Sunday perhaps it was a coincidence.....the world my never know. Here is the free pattern  

Sport My Pencil Case

2 colors needed

Yarn Brands best to use:

Red Heart Soft OR

Caron Simply Soft

Gauge: per 2 inches

 8HDC BY 7 ROWS

Crochet Hook Sizes:

I

Special Notes

You will need 2 toilet paper rolls , yarn needle, and a button

Abbreviations:

CH - Chain

SC – Single Crochet

HDC – Half Double Crochet

SL ST – Slip Stitch

BLO -  Back Loop Only

SK ST – Skip Stitch

Magic Circle           

Round 1: SC 8 into Magic Circle

Round 2:                  2HDC in each(16)

Round 3:                  *2HDC, HDC* Repeat * 7 more times(24)

Round 4:                  BLO HDC  7, SK ST, BLO HDC 7, SK ST, BLO HDC 8, SL ST to join(22)

Round 5:                  HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color B) (22)

Round 6:                  HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color A) (22)

Round 7:                  BLO HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color B) (22)

Round 8:                  BLO HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color A) (22)

Round 9:                  BLO HDC in each, SL ST to join (22)

Round 10-22:          HDC in each, SL ST to join (22)

Top of case

Round 1: SC 8 into Magic Circle

Round 2:                  2HDC in each(16)

Round 3:                  *2HDC, HDC* Repeat * 7 more times(24)

Round 4:                  BLO HDC  7, SK ST, BLO HDC 7, SK ST, BLO HDC 8, SL ST to join(22)

Round 5:                  HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color B) (22)

Round 6:                  HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color A) (22)

Round 7:                  BLO HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color B) (22)

Round 8:                  BLO HDC in each, SL ST to join (Joining with Color A) (22)

Round 9:                  BLO HDC  10, CH6 BLO HDC 12, SL ST to join (22)

Label section

Ch 10

Row 1-3 HDC, CH 1 and turn.

Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew label to body of case.                

Sewing Section

The first thing you will want to do is embroider

the initials into the Label.

Attaching the label to the body of the case.

Sew your label on towards the side or the front of the case. Making sure that you sew your label on so that the edges are all secure.

Attaching your top to the body of the case

Flip both pieces inside out. Line up your 2 back seams.  Sew your 2 pieces together using the 5 stitches on both sides of the seam.  So that the back half of the top is attached to the body.

 

Weave in all your ends and turn it right side out again.  Also sew on your button at this point.

Using 2 toilet paper rolls to stabilize the case. Insert your first roll into the body of the case. The case will stretch a bit around the tube. Take the 2^nd tube and cut it down size so that there is small tube section that will fit in the top of the case.

~Finish off and weave in your ends~

 

That’s it. You are all done. I hope you enjoy!!

This pattern has been tested but if you believe there may be a mistake, please contact me.

 I also offer assistance if you need it, feel free to contact me at smalltowndreamz@gmail.com

Happy Crafting

 

Blog Stalkers Issue 1

Welcome to our first ever blog stalkers!

What are we? Stalkers... only not the creepy kind! We're a group of 3 stalkers, taking the first few weeks each month looking for the perfect post we'd like to share with you! But these posts will be about a variety of things. Yes, that's right! The three of us love crochet but we won't be bringing you just crochet related things.

This month we've found some pretty interesting things! Check out what we found below. Found a post that you love? Share it with us in the comments! Be sure to check out our Facebook page and drop links to your posts or posts you love!

"Hi there Stephanie here one of your friendly blog stalkers. Normally I would share a particular post but I honestly love everything Esther writes. As many of you know I just had a baby this past October. I felt it so refreshing to read a blog about parenting and family life that was so "real". I think that anyone that goes to this blog and reads her stories they would be able to relate to at least one of them. Please take a look I promise you it is worth the read. http://www.storyofthislife.com/

"Lisa here with my Blog find for the month. This is a recipe post that I found while looking for the perfect pie to take to my families Thanksgiving Dinner. It is the Chocolate pie from Pioneer Woman. Since then I have made it for my husband’s birthday and probably making it for Super Bowl. Yes, it’s that good!

However, I do have a few tips to share on my experience.

The recipe is for 1 pie using 6.5 oz of chocolate baking bar. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Baking Bars come in 4ozs, so I doubled the recipe and bought 3 bars totaling 12 oz(I didn't add an additional ounce) . This made 3 pies as the single recipe gives you a pie and some extra. I used 2 bittersweet and one semi-sweet bar.

My only problem was in the directions she writes "The second it starts to bubble and thicken (note: It should be thick like pudding!) remove it from the heat." When it started to bubble I quickly removed it. Well..... it was not thick enough (it was sorta thick but I was more worried about "when it starts to bubble" part. I ended up putting it back on the stove after I had mixed it all to thicken more. So... since that first time, I let it bubble longer and I make sure it is "really like pudding" but keep stiring so it doesn't burn the bottom of the pan.

I hope you all enjoy and I would love to see your pies. Feel free to post the pictures on my Facebook page- https://www.facebook.com/PinkSnailBoutique "

"Hey there!! It's Crystal! Crochet is my favorite craft but I also like to stay organized. I am very much a list person, you'll find them all over my house along with calendars, notes, scratch pads and much more. But this month I wanted to share with you a blog I found perfect for anyone that likes print outs. I know I do! Each year I print off one of Mom's Budget's Crochet Project Tracker and fill out what unfinished projects I have. Each year I TRY to complete those on the list. I add to the list throughout the year when I remember as well. Those projects that I have no desire to finish after a year, I decided to unwind them unless I really feel I will complete it... eventually! This site has many great print outs but also much, much more! Take look and let me know what you think!"

Until next month,
Stephanie, Lisa, & Crystal

Here's to 2015

Coming Up for 2015.....

Wow!!! 2014 came and went but what an amazing year it was over here!!!! I am truly looking forward to a new year though.

For starters I have dipped my hands in a few different venues. One, I am a Mad Mad Maker which many of you know but as of summer of 2014 I was brought on as an admin. I think my official title is Mad Minstrel. haha. I am also involved with a new project called Blog Stalkers. You will see more about that in the upcoming months!

Upcoming Products for 2015

• I am planning on a few different crochet patterns to be released this year. 
• I will be bringing my clay buttons back to my Etsy Shop this Spring.
• **NEW** Coming this Spring I will be releasing embroidery designs.

Also coming in 2015 I will be having a weekly link up and a monthly link up. Detail on those are coming up soon.

I am looking forward to another awesome year and I hope you hang around for the ride!!

Happy Crafting

Meet the Blog Stalkers

Blog Stalkers!! What are we? Stalkers... the fun kind! 

Yes, we stalk blogs and a variety of kinds! There are three of us and we each have our own interests, though crochet is what brought us together. We decided to share with you the things we love, crochet and more! Each of us will feature a post or article written by a blogger we love and then we'll be sharing it with you! These blog stalking posts will be shared with you on a monthly basis on all of our blogs!
So now, without further ado, here's our blog stalkers and a small peek at what they might share with you!





Hello! I'm Crystal, founder and designer behind Crystalized Designs. I'm happy to be a part of the Blog Stalkers! You'll mainly find I follow crochet related blogs but I can't turn my back on blogs with great recipes. Other blog I follow relate to doing fun activities and crafts with children. I love doing fun small things with them, keepsakes to remember the younger years by! I'm looking forward to sharing with you some amazing posts from others!







Hello! I'm Lisa, the person behind Pink Snail Boutique. When I was asked to be part of Blog Stalkers I was honored and excited to be on the team. I have a bit of the crafting ADD bug so my tastes are all over the place when it comes to reading blogs. I will admit most of my blog following has come from searches and pins I have found on Pinterest. From crochet to homeschooling to planning parties. As a mother of 3, all of which are crafters themselves, I am sure I will have something for everyone. Little Lisa factoid- My ribbon and bead stash are almost as out of control as my yarn stash. I can't wait to stalk some blogs to share with you.







Hello there!!! I am Stephanie with Smalltown Dreamz. I am so thrilled to be part of the Blog Stalker Team. When it comes to overall crafting I like to dip my hands in everything. I love to learn new things. I follow many types of blogs because you never know where your next inspiration can come from. I have been blessed to have a crafty husband so we have been able to teach our oldest son how to build and create things for himself. I am looking forward to sharing all the inspiration that I find.



You can also find Blog Stalkers on Facebook!!!

Stay tuned for next month to see who we have been stalking!!!!

If you have been stalked and would like to add our button to your page please feel free