A Passion for Purple

April's Purple Passion Heart Square

Finished size: Approx 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches (Or 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches with optional row 7)

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight yarn: (CA) Soft White, (CB) Light Orchid or other suitable contrasting color, (Example was made using Red Heart's Super Saver), tapestry needle (for weaving in ends).

Abbreviations:
CA=Color A
CB=color B
sp=space
beg=beginning
ch=chain
sc=single crochet
dc=double crochet
tr=treble
sl st=slip st
rnd=round

PATTERN NOTES: ch 3 counts as 1 dc. Also, the pattern could be worked with a size "I" hook to make a larger square. Once you get past row 4 you can adjust the rows by doing sc instead of dc or vice versa to further adjust the size of the square as you wish.

Pattern:

Rnd 1: Working with CB, ch 4, 15 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: ch 3, 4 dc in same st as ch 3, dc in each of next 3 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, repeat from * 2 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (32 dc)

Rnd 3: sl st in next 2 sts, ch 1, sc in same sp, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, sl st in next st, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, switch to CA, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, sk next 3 sts, 11 tr in next st, sk next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (44 tr)

Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in each of next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, referring to photo for placement detail and working over top of the sl st made in rnd 3 tr into same st on rnd 2 where sl st was made, dc in each of next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 11 sts, 5 dc in next st, rep from * once more, dc in each of next 5 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (63 dc, 1 tr)

Rnd 5: ch 3, dc in each of next 7 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 15 sts, rep from * twice more, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (80 dc)

Rnd 6: Join CB in top of beg ch sp on row 5, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, *sc in each of next 19 sts, 3 sc in next st, repeat from * twice more, sc in each of next 9 sts, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (88 sc)

(Optional) Rnd 7: Join CA in top of beg sc on row 6, ch 3, dc in each of next 10 sts, 5 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 21 sts, 5 dc in next st, repeat from * twice more, dc in each of next 10 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (104 dc).

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Shown here with optional row 7:

Birdie Bookmark

Finished size: Approx 10 inches

Materials:
(US) size F hook; small amount worsted weight yarn, small scrap orange worsted weight yarn for beak (6 strand embroidery floss may be substituted); tapestry needle; small amount fiberfill stuffing; 2 black seed beads; glue, small charm (optional).

**Do not join rounds unless otherwise instructed.

Body

ch 2

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.

Round 2: 2 sc in ea st around.

Rounds 3-7: sc in ea st around.

Round 8: sc2tog around, stuff lightly with fiberfill.

Round 9: sc2tog around, ch 40, fasten off.


Wings & Tail (make 3):

ch 2

4 sc in 2nd ch from hook, fasten off leaving a 6-9 inch tail for sewing.


Beak:

Using scrap of orange yarn, ch 2, fasten off leaving a 6-9 inch tail for sewing.


Assembly:
1. Sew wings opposite one another onto the body between rounds 3 and 4.

2. Sew the tail onto the back of body centered between the wings and just below round 6.

3. Glue seed beads to the front of the body centered on round 3 for the eyes.

4. Fold beak in half so that the beginning and end of the chain are parallel, and sew into place centered vertically between the eyes and horizontally between rounds 3 and 4. (It may be easier to simply glue this piece into place.)

5. Glue or sew charm into place at end of Row 9 of Body, OR make a small tassel out of left over yarn and secure at end of Row 9 of Body.

Some other things you can do with this:
Do not ch 40 at end of row 9, leave the tail off, and add a magnet to the back for a fridgie.
Leave the wings and tail off and it’s an egg bookmark for Easter.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Lacy Petals Motif

MUCH BETTER PIC COMING SOON!

Finished size: Approx 3” (picture shows 2 motifs joined together)

Materials: (US) size F hook, small amount Worsted Weight 100% Cotton*, tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Peaches ‘n Crème; Winterberry

NOTE: Do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in first st, ch 3, *sc in next st, ch 3, 7 times, sl st in first sc.

Rnd 3: sl st in first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 4, *sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 4, 7 times, sl st in first sc.

Rnd 4: sl st in first ch 4 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in same sp and in each remaining ch 4 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Lacy Petals Dishcloth

Finished size: Approx. 9 inches

Materials: (US) size F hook, Worsted Weight 100% Cotton*, tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Peaches ‘n Crème; Winterberry

NOTE: Do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4, *dc in next st, ch 1, around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4. (16 ch 1 sp)

Rnd 3: sl st in first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 3 sp)

Rnd 4: sl st in first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, [sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 3 sp)

Rnd 5: sl st in first ch 3 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4, [sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 4] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 4 sp)

Rnd 6: sl st in first ch 4 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 4, [sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 4] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 4 sp)

Rnd 7: sl st in first ch 4 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, [sc in next ch 4 sp, ch 5] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 5 sp)

Rnd 8: sl st in first ch 5 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 5, [sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5] 15 times, join with sl st in first sc. (16 ch 5 sp)

Rnd 9: sl st in first ch 5 sp, ch 3, 9 dc in same ch 5 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2, [10 dc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 2] 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Rnd 10: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, [sc in next st, ch 3] 8 times, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, *[sc in next st, ch 3] 9 times, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, sk next ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Lacy Round Coaster

MUCH BETTER PICTURE COMING SOON!

Finished size: Approx 4”

Materials: (US) size F hook, small amount Worsted Weight 100% Cotton*, tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Peaches ‘n Crème; Winterberry

NOTE: Do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

Ch 5, join with sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 14 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (15 dc)

Rnd 2: Ch 4, *dc in next st, ch 1, around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 4. (15 ch 1 sp)

Rnd 3: sl st in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, *sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, repeat from * around, join with sl st in first sc. (15 ch 3 sp)

Rnd 4: sl st in ch 3 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp and in each remaining ch 3 sp around, join with sl st in first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.


Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Missouri or Bust!

Well, it seems that Maryland is no longer the “perfect fit” for our family. My oldest DD and her hubby have decided to trek halfway (literally) across the country—with family in tow—to Mountain Grove, Missouri! Why Mountain Grove? It’s SIL’s hometown. He and DD have been planning to move out there since they got married last year, but it wasn’t supposed to be a reality for a few more years. Some things have recently happened however, that hinted to us that there is no time like the present to take action! And of course I can't let them take my little Ben away from me, so I've decided that DS and I are tagging along!

We will be leaving Maryland at the beginning of July, and plan to be out there by the Fourth so we can party “Missouri Style” in celebration of the country’s B-day. LOL In the mean time, I've been frantically packing up all of my yarn & crafting goodies. So far I have four large boxes of yarn, and still have a lot more to pack. Jeez, I didn’t know I had collected so many yarnie things! The sad thing is, I know the crafting supplies will take up more room in the Uhaul than clothes or furniture. LOL

I typically hate moving, but I'm really looking forward to this one. New scenery, new town, new adventures... I know it will be the best thing for our family, especially Ben. He will get to meet is "other" grandmother and his aunts, uncles, and cousins all for the first time. :) So, with nothing here in MD holding us back, WESTWARD HO!

The latest picture of my favorite little guy :D

Cup O Joe TP Cover/Cozy

Cup 'O Coffee TP Roll Cover

Finished size: Cover will fit a "double" size roll of toilet tissue.

Materials: (US) size J hook; small amount bulky weight yarn, color: Barley*; worsted weight yarn, color: white; tapestry needle.

*Example was made using Lion Brand’s "Homespun"


Cup:

ch 48, join with sl st in first ch to form loop.

Round 1) ch 3 (counts as first dc now and throughout), dc in next ch and in each ch around. ch 3, do not turn. (48 dc)

Round 2) dc in next st and in each st around. ch 3, do not turn.

Round 3) Holding your work with the right side facing out and the beginning ch at the bottom, fold row one to the inside of the circle so that you have two layers. *Working through both loops of the next st from row 2, and through the coordinating st from the beg ch, work 1 dc, repeat from * around. This forms the rounded lip at the top of the mug. (48 dc)

Rounds 4-9) Repeat Round 2.

Round 10) dc in each of next 3 sts, dc 2 tog, *dc in each of next 4 sts, dc 2 tog, repeat from * 6 more times. Fasten off. Weave in ends. (40 dc)


Handle:

ch 17

Row 1) dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in each ch across, ch 3, turn. (15 dc)

Rows 2-8) dc in next st and in each st across. (15 dc)

Fasten off leaving a 15 inch tail for attaching handle.


Coffee**:

ch 2

Round 1) 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6 sc)

Round 2) 2 sc in each st around. (12 sc)

Round 3) *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (18 sc)

Round 4) *sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (24 sc)

Round 5) *sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (30 sc)

Round 6) *sc in each of next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. (36 sc)

Round 7) *sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * 5 times more. sl st in next st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends. (42 sc)

**Do not join rounds unless otherwise noted.


Assembly:

Coffee:
With the tapestry needle and coordinating yarn, attach the "coffee" to the inside of the mug near the base of row 1.

Handle:
Fold the handle into thirds. Using the long tail and the tapestry needle, attach one end of the handle between rounds 3 and 4, sew along the side of the handle to secure the layers, then sew the bottom of the handle between rounds 9 and 10, secure yarn and weave in ends.


Pattern designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

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