Cute Seahorse Appliqué Crochet Pattern by Nana Sue's Crafts - Intermediate Level with American Terminology

Seahorse Appliqué DESCRIPTION: Cute and quick seahorse applique Designed by: S Bowers (AKA Nana Sue's Crafts)

Note: This pattern uses American terminology. If you would prefer English terminology please ask.

SKILL LEVEL:

MATERIALS

Crochet Pattern:

Head

Foundation: 40 ch turn Row 1: Work (1hdc,1dc) in second ch from hook, (1sc in next ch) 2 times,(1dc in ch) 3 times, (2tr in next ch) 2 times,\*3tr in next ch, Body Continue working down ch (2dc in next ch) 2 times,1dc in next 10 ch,(2hdc in next ch) 5 times,(2sc in next ch) 10 times,1sc in next ch, slst in next 2 ch,1ch DO NOT TURN Continue work on BAcK of chain,see pictures below Work (slst in next ch) 10 times, (1sc in next ch) 3 times,(1hdc in next ch) 2 times,(1dc in next ch)2 times,(1tr in next ch) 2 times, 1 dtr in next ch,(1tr in next ch) 2 times,(1dc in next ch)2 times,(1hdc in next ch)3 times,(1sc in next ch)2 times,slst in next ch. Fasten Off.

Rejoin thread in 3rd tr of head (1st tr of 2nd 2tr): Work in back loop only

Row 1: 4ch, 1hdc in 3rd ch from hook, miss 1 st,slst in next 3sts,\*(3ch p,slst in next 3 sts)\*3 times, FIN 3ch,1dc in next st,2tr in next st, 1dc in next st, 1hdc in next st, slst in next 2 Sts, TAIL repeat from \* to \* 8 times, (2ch p,slst in next 2 sts) 3 times. Fasten Off.

Embroider Eye on head

DIRECTIONSFORSTITCHES

slst - slip stitch

Insert the hook from the front, under the two top threads of the stitch next to the hook, yarn over and draw it through the stitch AND the loop on the hook in one movement. into next stitch,yarn over hook,draw it through the chain, there are now two loops the hook. Yarn over hook draw through the two loops, one loop will remain on the hook. One single crochet (sc) now completed.

Hdc -- Half double crochet

Yarn over hook, insert hook into next stitch,yarn over, and draw loop through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook, yarn over , and draw it through all three loops, one loop will remain on the hook. One half double crochet (1hdc) completed

Dc - Double Crochet

Yarn over hook, insert hook in to next stitch, yarn over,and draw loop through stitch. There are now three loops on the hook, yarn over , and draw it through two loops, two loop will remain on the hook, yarn over hook . Draw through remain 2 loops,one loop left on hook. One double crochet (1dc) completed .

Tr

Yarn over hook twice, then insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through stitch - four loops on the hook. Yarn over hook and draw through two loops, (there are now three loops remaining on the hook), yarn over hook and draw through two loops, yarn over hook and draw through the last two loops on the hook. This completes one treble crochet.

Dtr

Yarn over hook three times, then insert hook into next stitch. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through stitch - five loops on the hook. Yarn over hook and draw through two loops, (there are now four loops remaining on the hook), \*yarn over hook and draw through two loops\*\*, repeat \* to \*\* twice more. This completes one double treble crochet. 3ch p Chain 3 ,slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook. 1Picot made.

2ch p

Chain 3 ,slip stitch in 3rd chain from hook. 1 Picot made. This pattern is for personal use only. Please DO NoT sell or distribute this pattern or the appliques without my consent. The appliques can be sold if attached to an item you have made. The appliqués are available for purchase at http://www.nanasue.etsy.com/ FollowNanaSue'sCrafts Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/nanasuescrafts Twitter-http://twitter.com/nanasuescrafts Blog-http://suebowers.blogspot.com/