Tic-Tac-Toe Game Bag

     This bag is perfect for kids. Not only do you get a game board; but also a place to put the pieces away when you're done.



Supplies:
     5.50 mm crochet hook
     2 coordinating colors of worsted weight yarn
     * I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Gold and Warm Brown for my project.
     yarn needle
     scissors
     10 playing pieces

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     sk --- skip

Notes:
     --- Throughout the pattern, A will be the main color; B will be the accent color.
     --- The playing pieces can be almost anything you want: buttons, figurines, checker pieces, etc.
     --- During the color changes, carry the unused color when necessary. DO NOT fasten off.
     --- The front of the bag may seem complicated; but it's easy once you learn the sequence.



~Pattern~

Game Board/Front of Bag:
     With color A, ch 22; ch 1, turn.
     Row 1: 1sc in each ch across - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     * For all Rows, work 1sc in each st across.
     Row 2: 6sts color A; change to color B, 2sts; change to A, 6sts; change to B, 2sts; change to A, 6sts - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     Rows 3-6: repeat Row 2 [6sts A, 2sts B, 6sts A, 2sts B, 6sts A] - 22sts
     Change to color B; ch 1, turn
     Row 8 & 9: 1sc in each st across - 22sts
     Change to color A; ch 1, turn.
     Rows 10-15: repeat Row 2 [6sts A, 2sts B, 6sts A, 2sts B, 6sts A] - 22sts
     Change to color B; ch 1, turn
     Row 16 & 17: 1sc in each st across - 22sts
     Change to color A; ch 1, turn.
     Rows 18-23: repeat Row 2 [6sts A, 2sts B, 6sts A, 2sts B, 6sts A] - 22sts
     Fasten off color B.
     Change to only using color A; ch 1, turn.
     Row 24: 1sc in each st across - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     Row 25: 1sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2sts; repeat to end, ending with 1sc - 8sc, 7 ch-2 spaces; ch 1, turn
     Row 26: 1sc in first st, 2sc in ch-2 space; repeat to end, ending with 1sc - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     Row 27: 1sc in each st across - 22sts
     Fasten off.

Back of Bag:
     With color B, ch 22; ch 1, turn.
     Row 1: 1sc in each ch across - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     Rows 2-24: 1sc in each st across - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     Row 25: 1sc in first st, ch 2, sk next 2sts; repeat to end, ending with 1sc - 8sc, 7 ch-2 spaces; ch 1, turn
     Row 26: 1sc in first st, 2sc in ch-2 space; repeat to end, ending with 1sc - 22sts; ch 1, turn
     Row 27: 1sc in each st across - 22sts
     Fasten off.

Assembly:
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.
     Hold Game Board and Back of Bag with wrong sides facing.
     Using color B, single crochet around the sides and bottom of both pieces affixing them together. Be sure to use 4 stitches when turning at the corners, and to leave the top portion of the bag open.


Finishing:
     Cut six strands of yarn measuring 10-12" long.
     Holding the strands together, run them through the spaces created in Row 26 of both sides of the bag.
     Tie off the strands to create a drawstring' trim the ends so that they are even.

     Tie off and trim all loose threads.
     Place the playing pieces inside the bag and cinch closed.



     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.

Butterball Chick

       It wouldn't be Easter without little baby chicks. Butterball is so easy to make, you can create a basket full of them in an afternoon.



Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
     3.75 mm crochet hook
     bright yellow yarn
     pumpkin yarn
     black yarn
     * colors based on Red Heart Super Saver yarn
     stitch marker
     stuffing material
     yarn needle
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     Rnd(s) --- round(s)
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     sc2tog --- single crochet 2 stitches together
     sc3tog --- single crochet 3 stitches together

Notes:
     --- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.



~Pattern~

Head & Body:
     Rnd 1: with the bright yellow yarn and the 5.00 mm hook, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
     Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
     Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnds 4-7: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
     Rnd 8: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 9: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
     Rnd 10: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 11: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
     Rnds 12-15: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
     Rnd 16: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
     Rnd 17: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
     Begin firmly stuffing the chick.
     Rnd 18: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
     Rnd 19: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
     Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
     Finish firmly stuffing the chick.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.

Beak:
     Rnd 1: using the pumpkin yarn and the 5.00 mm hook, ch 2; 4sc in second ch from hook - 4sts
     Fasten off; leave a long tail for sewing.

Wings (make 2):
     Row 1: using the 3.75 mm hook, attach bright yellow yarn to the side of the body; st 3sc across - 3sts
     Rows 2-4: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 3sts
     Row 5: ch 1, turn; sc3tog, fasten off
     Repeat Rows 1-5 on the other side of the body to create the second wing.

Finishing:
     Sew the beak onto the head of  the chick.
     Using the black yarn, long stitch eyes onto the face.
     Tie off and trim all loose threads.

     This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page. 
     I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.