October 11, 2018

Halloween Applique: Tombstone

By Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!"
Ideas on how to use these appliques...
*These would be great to apply to any project.
*You can add them to kitchen towels,
*turn them into a keychain or fridge magnet.
*You can also make several and make a garland.
*Attach a ribbon to make them into bookmarks.

SIZE/MEASUREMENTS
approx. 2"height x 1.50"length
...but they can vary based on yarn and hook size.

MATERIALS
*Crochet hook size: 3.5mm (E)
*Worsted weight yarn: Light Gray (4yds)
*Stitch Markers to mark your rounds
*Embroidery Floss or Thread: Black
*Felt: Red
*Tapestry Needle
*Hot Glue

PATTERN NOTES - must read...
 Numbers in ( ) at the end of each round/row indicate the total number of stitches.
 Always use stitch markers to mark your rounds.
 There's no need to sl st and/or ch when going to the next round unless stated to do so.

SPECIAL STITCHES
 Other side of the foundation chains - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.
 Invisible join - this VIDEO explains how to do this technique.

TOMBSTONE with light gray
  Row 1: ch9, dc in 4th ch from hook (skip chs count as one dc), dc in next 4 chs, 4dc in next ch, other side of the foundation chains dc in next 6 chs, ch1, turn (16)
  Row 2: hdc in next 6 sts, 2hdc in next 4 sts, hdc in next 6 sts, ch1, turn (20)
  Row 3: sl st in next 20 sts, sl st evenly along the bottom, join to 1st st with the invisible join
F/O, secure and weave in the ends.


ASSEMBLE
     CRACK...on the upper left top part create a crack on the tombstone using black embroidery floss or thread.
     EYES...using black embroidery floss or thread, make the eyes however you like the possibilities are endless. I made 2 X's for the eyes.
     MOUTH...using black embroidery floss or thread, create a mouth.
     TONGUE...using red felt, create a tiny tongue and glue it in either side of the mouth.


GLOSSARY:
ch/s:chain/s || hdc: half double crochet || dc: double crochet || sl st: slip stitch || st/s: stitch/es || f/o: finish off



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Have a nice crochet time!
- Janet

This pattern is an original pattern by Janet Carrillo "damn it Janet, let's crochet!" (October 2018). Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint/repost it on your site. You may print and keep a copy for your own personal use. Please do not resell or distribute it.

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