A Simple Embellished Lapgan

 

A Simple Embellished Lapgan

Regular Granny Square Follow Here:

But Use The N Crochet Hook

Project Supplies

N Crochet Hook

Yarn Needle

Matching Thread

13 Beads or Buttons

Small Crochet Hook 

(To Hide Short Threads) 

Double Crochet - Single Crochet

Easy

 I used # 4 weight yarn.

32 Squares

for Smaller One

18 Squares

Yarn 

Any regular yarn this color will work

8 double squares in this color

8 double squares in Reef

Multicolor Red Heart - Reef   

Follow Here: To Find This Multicolored Yarn Called Reef.

THE SQUARE

This easy lapgan is double thick and made with the traditional 

granny square. 

I'm making this lapgan, this way because anyone who is in a wheelchair 

needs a smaller blanket to set over their lap.  

The granny squares have 5 rows then 1 more additional row to put them together.

Double-Layered Granny Square.  This is just putting two regular 

granny squares together then adding an additional row 

to sew them together. 

I have doubled my granny squares by making two and then holding the two together,

then single crochet them together all the way around the squares.  

You need to make 16 double squares.  Use a yarn needle to stitch all the squares

together into a four by four shape. 

THE FLOWER PEDALS

Make 16 flowers to embellish the lapgan.  I plan on sewing beads onto each flower.

The " Sweet Roll" comes in multi-colored yarns that look nice together.  You'll see my flowers sometimes have a small section of mint pedals on a flower with mostly teal pedals.

I chose to leave it in the order the yarn came from rather than to cut the yarn but then I decided to cut the differing colors and to roll each color into a ball.  I decided I like it better if they are all one color.

Below mixed teal, blue raspberry, mint, 

THE CENTER OF THE FLOWER

Dark brown and light brown.

Two threads from the dark brown skein and two from the light brown.

You'll be crocheting from both ends at the same time.  You will be using the same crochet hook throughout the whole project.

Red Heart Colors - Light Brown = Cafe and Dark Brown = Coffee

I will add to this post when I have further info and pictures.

I will include all the instructions for the applique as soon as I finish.

Flower Applique

Red Heart - The Center - Bulky Center.

1. Ch 5

2. Ss in the first stitch into the top stitches making a ring.

3. Ch 3 turn.

4. Double crochet all the way around 11 times. There should be 12 dc counting the chain 3 as a dc.

5. Ss closed at the top of the beginning chain 3.

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Sweet Roll - Pedals

1. Connect one thread to the top of the brown center ch 3.*  

2. Dc 5 ch 3 from the top, then bring it down and slip stitch it right beside the 5th dc.

3.  The first group of stitches should have 7 dc - counting the first ch 3 and the last chain 3 as dc.

4. Ss into the next top stitches.  chain 3 continue at *  until you have pedals all the way around.

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1. Make 13  Flowers - 

(12 pedals on each flower)

2. If you end up with 11 or 13 pedals - It still looks the same so don't worry about it.

3. Find a matching thread and a regular needle with a small eye. Sew on your beads. ( I'll be adding the picture later.) optional

4. Arrange your appliques and pin them temporarily.

5.  Sew each applique onto the lapgan with a yarn needle and yarn that matches.  Be careful not to sew the pedals down flat.

Finishing Your Work 

I have sown with matching yarn all the squares together.

Each row consists of four squares.  So make four rows of four squares - then sew

all the rows together. 

Trim 

dc twice ch 3 in each stitch all the way around the lagan with color: Reef -  Red Heart yarn.

If you prefer to use teal then use teal.  I may sew beads onto the edge. I will post more later as I complete my project.

I have gone all the way around the lapgan with the trim.

Then I arranged the applique flowers.  (below)

I have sown them down

with matching yarn and a yarn needle.

I decided I would use 13 appliques

rather than 16.

Now I have to hide all my yarn threads

by weaving them into 

the lapgan.  

  

I weave in around one inch - then back one inch 

very close - then weave in around one inch and

 back one inch very close until your end is hidden. 

  

I will post more pictures later.

This has taken me longer than it would have because 

I'm busy with Christmas.  Have a Merry Christmas

if I do not post before then.  

I'm still considering sewing beads on.

I purchased some larger glass beads.

13 Largest Glass Beads - One On Each Flower.

I purchased these beads at Michaels Craft Store.

I bought 5 strands to get the number of largest beads I needed.

You will have some largest beads leftover plus 

all the smaller ones.

Michaels Craft Store

To sew on these beads use matching thread 

and a regular needle. I do not tie a knot yet, leave around 1 and 1half  to 2 inches of thread out rather than tieing a knot.  Keep the thread doubled.

Sew from right to left of the bead.  

*With your needle grab yarn one-fourth inch from the entrance. Then go through the bead going out

the exit and grab one-fourth of yarn then pull upwards on the needle and thread.  Work the thread under the bead.  Then bring the needle back to the entrance and repeat *   2X.

Now wrap the thread around the bead edges pull securely 2X.  Then make a small stitch just under the entrance 3X layer. Take your needle through the last loop to knot it.  This is to secure it.  You should see no threads.  Now use the jewel glue under the bead.  Use the back of your yarn needle to apply the glue then clean your needle. Put pressure onto the bead for a few seconds.  Move onto the next bead.

 

Make sure to weave in strings on both the back and the front

if some are too short to weave in pull them in with your crochet hook.

I spent around $24.00 on the beads - I still have leftovers.

I spent around $45.00 on the yarn.

It is a double-layered lapgan.

Looks like I have one more string of yarn to weave in.

Have a Wonderful Christmas!

You can use any of my crochet instructions.  

If you have any questions please send me an email with 

any questions concerning this crochet project.  

Susan Nikitenko © 2021

 

Recycling Idea For End To End Crochet

New Idea - Recycling Idea For End To End Crochet 

I had this idea for end to end crochet projects.

I used these large creamer containers I collected because

they have an opening in the lids already.

6 of them fit perfectly in a basket from Dollar Tree. 

I cut openings in the containers.  I used a handheld saw to 

make a small slit and then used my electric scissors.

I made a small pattern to trace the shape I wanted to cut.

That way the openings are approximately the same size.

As you can see the yarn will not roll out because

it is trapped inside by the walls of the basket.

This keeps the yarn from becoming tangled up.

This recycling Idea will save time and money.

Now I'm going to paint the canisters to match the basket.

I'll be back with the picture when it is completed.  

Crochet Woodland Red Squirrel

I named my squirrel "Pepper Jack"

I used a size K hook for the tail.

I used a J hook for the squirrel.

I used an N hook for the bow.

-yarn embroidery needle-

-spool of green thread

and sewing needle-

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When you mirror the eye put the reflection light on the same side 

of the pupil.

Nose and Mouth

-embroidery needle-

White

 Blue 

The blue from the yarn skein.

White and black for the mouth.

Ears

I used this video pattern for the ears but I folded them in half.

I used my yarn needle to sew the sides and the bottom.

Then I sewed them to the head with my yarn needle and matching yarn.

Bow 

2 different colors of Olive

Chain 35 with N hook

Tie around the neck

Tac it in the back of the neck.

Put a few stitches in the bowknot in the front

to keep it from coming untied.

Feet and Hands

I tied a piece of the matching yarn

around both hands and both feet. 

I tied them in a double knot and cut them 

all the same length.

The Body and Limbs

Introducing 

"Pepper Jack" the woodland squirrel

tail

This is just a sample of how to do the tail.   chain 15.

Then dc two rows.  Turn your work sideways.  Make sc crochet in the dc line.

Chain 10 then sc back into the same double crochet line.  Do that 9 more times in the same double crochet line space.  Continue to the next dc line.  Sc and then chain ten Sc into the same line.  Do that 9 more times.  You continue to follow this pattern all the way down. The whole two rows of dc should be full of chained loops.   You can form your tail or hair by adding chained loops by length or volume where you

want to, to give it the shape you want or make it as full as you want.  You can change your crochet base to change your tail or form a hairstyle.  

Feet

He's getting a photoshoot.  He likes to show

off for the camera.  He's been discovered.

He's new to the scene.  

He's got a nice tail.  Side view

He's giving his mean 

 look.

Politics!

Posing 

Enjoying this chair.