Free Crochet Pattern: Bible Cover or Case

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How adorable is this free chevron crochet bible cover pattern? I designed the chevron stitching to fit the needs of this project, and I also designed a crochet stitch to create a straight edge for the chevron design. This is perfect for Mother's Day, Easter, Christmas, Teacher gifts, Valentine's Day, Birthdays, or just because! :) Enjoy and share this link or pin this post if you like it! You could always make it in some manly colors for Father's Day also!

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{FREE PDF PATTERN DOWNLOAD HERE}

By: KatiesCrochetGoodies.com
*See copyright notice & terms of use at bottom of post*

Size: Made to fit {this specific bible}

Gauge: 12 sts, 7 rows = 4” in dc with H (5mm) Hook (Not using chevron stitch)

Finished Measurements: Flat 23 x 8 ¾ inches (after adding straight edge

Materials:

H (5mm) crochet hook

200 yards Worsted Weight (4-medium weight) Yarn

Abbreviation Guide:

HDC = Half Double Crochet

SDC = Standing Double Crochet byMooglyblog.com<---Click to see post

Sl st = Slip Stitch

DC = Double Crochet

SC = Single Crochet

Ch = Chain

St = Stitch

DC3Tog = Double Crochet 3 Together <---Click to see post
Chevron Stitch <--- Click to see post

How to read this pattern: This pattern is worked in rows, turning your work after each row.

Note: You need to work your color chunks in sets of 2 rows (or even #) in order to avoid unattractive stitching showing on the right side. 

*I highly suggest watching my YouTube videos on the chevron stitch & making the straight edge before completing this project* www.youtube.com/user/katiescrochetgoodies

Instructions:

With Teal

RD 1: Ch 76, dc in 2^nd ch from hook, 1 dc in next st

*dc3tog, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc in next, dc in next 2 sts* Repeat to end.

NOTE: After your last dc decrease (dc3og) you will just do one dc in each stitch until you reach the end- Meaning you will need to skip and substitute your last increase stitch (3dc) with just one dc so that the end stays straight.

Rd 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in the same st, dc in the next 6 sts

*dc3tog in the next, dc in next 2 sts, 3dc n next st, dc in next 2* Repeat to end. You should have one st left at end, dc in that st.

With Grey

RD 3: Turn, attach new color and ch 3, OR attach next color with SDC (tutorial seen on Mooglyblog.com), dc in same st, dc in next st, dc3tog, dc in next st, Repeat info between *’s for RD 1.

RD 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in same st, dc in next 6 sts, repeat info between *’s for RD 2

With Rose

RD 5: Repeat RD 3

RD 6: Repeat RD 4

With Ivory

RD 7: Repeat RD 3

RD 8: Repeat RD 4

With Teal

RD 9: Repeat RD 3

RD 10: Repeat RD 4

With Grey

RD 11: Repeat RD 3

RD 12: Repeat RD 4

With Rose

RD 13: Repeat RD 3

RD 14: Repeat RD 4

Add Straight edging to the chevron stitch {View Post Here}

Once you have finished this you will lay the piece flat and make sure the right side is showing and wrap around where you want the cover to go. Make sure the inside flaps are even for the front and back covers.

Then you will stitch together using a slip stitch as shown in the picture below. Do this on all 4 ends.

Copyright: Patterns and Photos on this blog ©Katie Bekhazi, 2014. If you’d like to share, please share the link, but do not copy & paste, repost, or reprint the written pattern itself. You are welcome to print or download a copy from the PDF for personal use only. You can sell items made from this pattern, but please link to the pattern in your online listings and use your own photos to advertise your work. Do not claim or sell pattern as your own.

Easy Easter Craft for Toddlers: Bunny Silhouette Yarn Craft

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How adorable is this bunny yarn silhouette craft? It is SO easy! All you need is some yarn and 2 pieces of paper! This could be made with crosses, eggs, and other themes for different holidays. I am just in love with how it turned out. 

Check out my post with more Easy Cross & Easter Crafts

See my post on how to make a fruit bunny silhouette here, perfect for Easter breakfast! 

I was looking at my pastel yarn colors and finally thought of something cute to make that was easter themed! Because who doesn't think of Easter when they see pastel colors?! Spring is just around the corner. 

Here's how I made it! 

First, trace an outline of the bunny or item you want the silhouette to be onto two pieces of paper. Cut one out.  
If you want the same one as mine, Download Bunny Silhouette here!

 The one that you didn't cut out is where you will be covering with the yarn, this will take a while. Just keep piling on the yarn pieces to your liking.

Looking good! Keep on going...

Once you have finished covering the entire traced area, you can tape it down!

Once you have taped it down well, place the piece of paper on top that you had cut out in your shape. You can glue the two pieces together around the edges. 

Now you have a super cute silhouette picture!

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Palm Leaf Cross

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I have been making these palm leaf crosses for the last few years come Palm Sunday & Easter time. I have written out directions and have also made a  YOUTUBE VIDEO below to help explain. Enjoy & let me know if you have any questions or concerns. 

Check out my post with more Easy Cross & Easter Crafts

P.S. These can also be made with PAPER! --> Much easier for doing at Sunday school.

Here's a video of the same steps as the pictures below (I am a visual learner so I figured lots of other people are that way)

1. Find the middle point, and fold up to make a 90 degree angle.

2. Fold that same piece towards the back and down 

3. Fold that same piece up

4. Take piece to the left that you haven't moved yet and fold over to the opposite side

5. Turn over and take the same piece you just folded and push it through the pocket. Pull it all the way through so it should have a little corner that stands on its own.

      

6. Take the same piece and push it though to make the cross part of the cross. Push that end back into it so you have a loop on each side.

      

7. Take the long piece of the cross and push it through the pocket in the backside and pull through until you have a loop at the top to the size you wish.

      

TA-DA! If you had a hard time reading my directions, I tried my hardest, but also made a VIDEO below that should help since this is one of those things that needs to be seen rather than just read. After practicing a couple times you will get it! 

Have a great day and happy crafting! 

Easy Religious Crafts for Easter: Crosses and More

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I have compiled this list of different cross and Christian crafts for Sunday school on Easter, or anytime of the year. I am so excited to share these with you - there were not very many Easter crafts that showcased the resurrection and Jesus, so I thought I'd add some! These are all fairly simple and only require a couple different materials to make. I hope you enjoy these. 

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1. Paper Towel Cross <--- Click to view full post

  

2. Egg Carton Cross <--- Click to view full post

3. Easter Tomb Biscuits <--- Click to view full post

4. Palm Leaf or Paper Cross <--- Click to view full post

5. Bunny Silhouette Yarn Craft <--- Click to view full post

6. Easy Paper Plate Bunny Mask <--- Click to view full post

7. Strawberry Bunny Breakfast <--- Click to view full post

8. Taking Professional Easter Pictures at Home <--- Click to view full post

9. Dying Easter Eggs with Shaving Cream <--- Click to view full post

If you have made some cute cross or Easter crafts you would like to see in this list, feel free to email me at KatiesCrochetGoodies(at)hotmail(dot)com, or leave a comment below! 

Paper Towel and Toilet Paper Cross

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 I was looking for different things that would work to make crosses out of for crafts for sunday school, and I think I hit the jackpot. Who doesn't have a stash of paper towel and toilet paper rolls?! I went ahead and made a cross with a hot glue gun and some hemp.Of course, you can decorate it any way you wish! I just liked the rustic look with the hemp wrapped around. 

This would be a GREAT idea for an easy preschool-any age Sunday School or Easter Craft! 

Check out my post with more Easy Cross & Easter Crafts

You could always hot glue them together before class and have the kiddos decorate to take full advantage of that short time you do get to spend on this craft! :)

You will be using a paper towel roll and two toilet paper rolls.

I used a hot glue gun and attached the two toilet paper rolls to the sides of the paper towel roll as shown in the pictures.

You can use many things to decorate the cross such as:

Buttons

Pom Poms

Felt

Stickers

Paint

Hemp

Rocks

and MORE!

I just wrapped mine with hemp and then added it to my Easy Easter Tomb Craft.

Hope you enjoy this post and check out my post on Easy Cross & Religious Crafts!