Kahlil Gibran

I'm feeling rather philosophical tonight. I first read Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet about 10 years ago. It was such an inspiring piece of literature for me and truly helped me through a very rough patch in my life. He speaks of life, faith, and religion in a manner that applies to all paths. I highly encourage everyone to read the poem in its entirety.

Below is an excerpt. It's my favorite passage. :)

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On Joy and Sorrow
Kahlil Gibran

Your joy is your sorrow unmasked.
And the selfsame well from which your laughter rises was oftentimes filled with your tears.
And how else can it be?
The deeper that sorrow carves into your being, the more joy you can contain.
Is not the cup that holds your wine the very cup that was burned in the potter's oven?
And is not the lute that soothes your spirit, the very wood that was hollowed with knives?
When you are joyous, look deep into your heart and you shall find it is only that which has given you sorrow that is giving you joy.
When you are sorrowful look again in your heart, and you shall see that in truth you are weeping for that which has been your delight.

Some of you say, "Joy is greater than sorrow," and others say, "Nay, sorrow is the greater."
But I say unto you, they are inseparable.
Together they come, and when one sits, alone with you at your board, remember that the other is asleep upon your bed.

Verily you are suspended like scales between your sorrow and your joy.
Only when you are empty are you at standstill and balanced.
When the treasure-keeper lifts you to weigh his gold and his silver, needs must your joy or your sorrow rise or fall.

F1

I'm not usually so inept when it comes to the computer. Uggg...

I joined Facebook because it was recommended by a crochet designers only group that I belong to. "It's a great way to promote yourself as a designer" they said. WTF!? I have yet to figure out what designing and crochet have to do with Facebook!

Honestly, when I first heard about it I thought it was a blog site of sorts. Somewhere more "happenin" than Blogger (sorry blogger...)

But that doesn't seem to be the case. If it's a blog site, I have yet to figure out how to use that function. In fact, I have yet to figure out anything about the site other than how to log in, and how to click "accept" when someone wants to be my friend... And boy do I get plenty of those requests!

For it seems you see, that when I signed up, Facebook notified the entire known universe because people started crawling out of the woodwork to add me as a "friend". I have a good selection of friends so far, mostly people I know from my groups. And I'm seeing stuff about playing games, and someone gave me an orange tree?

No offense... I just don't "get" it.

Heat Wave

Finished size: 12 inches

MATERIALS
Approx. 4 ounces worsted weight yarn (Light Coral used for example)
US size "I" hook
Tapestry needle for weaving in ends

Gauge: Rnds 1-3 = 4 1/2 inches

PATTERN NOTES: dc next 2 sts tog = yo, insert hook in next st, draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in next st, yo, draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through 3 loops on hook.

ch 4

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

Round 2: ch 2, dc in next st (beg dc dec made), ch 3, (dc next 2 sts tog, ch 3) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg dc dec. (8 ch 3 sps, 8 dc dec)

Round 3: sl st into next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in same sp, ch 1, (5 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (8 ch 1 sps, 40 dc)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *hdc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, hdc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp, join with sl st in beg sc. (8 ch 3 sps, 12 sc)

Round 5: ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, dc in each of next 2 sts, join with sl st in beg ch 3. (76 dc)

Round 6: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) twice, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, (ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) 6 times, rep from * twice more, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, (ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) 3 times, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (28 ch 2 sps)

Round 7: sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 2, dc in same sp, ch 2, [yo, insert hook in next ch 2 sp, yo, draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook in same sp, yo, draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through 3 loops on hook (cluster made)], ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, (ch 2, cluster in next ch 2 sp) 6 times, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, (ch 2, cluster in next ch 2 sp) 4 times, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg dc. (32 ch 2 sps, 24 cluster sts)

Round 8: sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, skip next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 2 sts, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 2 sp) 7 times, skip next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 2 sts, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 2 sp) 5 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (116 dc)

Round 9: sl st into next st, ch 1, sc in same sp, (ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) twice, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, (ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) nine times, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, rep from * twice more, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, (ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) six times, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (44 ch 2 sps)

Round 10: sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, (ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp) twice, ch 2, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, (ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp) ten times, ch 2, rep from * twice more, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, (ch 2, sc in next ch 2 sp) seven times, ch 2, join with sl st in beg sc. (48 ch 2 sps)

Round 11: sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, 3 dc in each of next 2 ch 2 spaces, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in each of next 11 ch 2 sps, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in each of next 8 ch 2 sps, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off, weave in ends. (148 dc)

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Bug on a Leaf Bookmark

Bug on a Leaf Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, novelty "bug" button with shank (be sure end of hook will fit through shank far enough to draw up a loop)

NOTE: to attach button, place hook through next ch, place button on hook, yo, draw up loop through button and through ch, yo, draw through both loops. (see pic below)

Leaving a 5-6 inch tail, Ch 81

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 5 sts, attach button in next st (see notes), sc in each of next 3 ch, ch 3, turn.

Row 2: tr in each of next 5 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, (sc, ch 2) in next st, working along opposite side of starting ch, sc in first st, hdc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, tr in each of next 5 sts, ch 3, sl st in next st; For tail: working in unworked sts of beg ch, sl st in each of next 70 ch, fasten off leaving a 5-6 inch tail.

Tassel: cut 10 pieces of thread approximately 6-7 inches long. Cut another piece approximately 8 inches long and set aside. Using the 2 end pieces on the tail of the bookmark, tie around the center of the 10 pieces of thread, secure tightly. Using the 8 inch thread that was set aside, wrap around and tie a knot approximately 1/4 - 1/3 inch down from top of tassel. (See photo for placement). Trim ends even.


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Copyright 2009

Patriot's Pride

Finished size: 12 inches square

MATERIALS: Approx. 4 ounces worsted weight yarn (pale yellow used for example), US size "I" hook, Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

NOTE: V-st = (dc, ch 2, dc) in designated st

ch 4

Round 1: 14 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (15 dc)

Round 2: ch 2, dc2tog, ch 5, (dc3tog, ch 5) 4 times, join with sl st in top of first dc dec (not in the top of the ch 2). (5 dc dec, 5 ch 5 sp)

Round 3: sl st into next ch 5 sp, ch 3, 8 dc in same ch 5 space, skip next st, *9 dc in next ch 5 sp, skip next st, rep from * 3 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (45 dc)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 2, skip next st, rep from * 7 times more, join with sl st in beg sc. (27 sc, 18 ch 2 sp)

Round 5: sl st in next st, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, skip next st, skip next ch 2 sp, V-st in next st (see note above), skip next ch 2 sp, skip next st, *4 dc in next st, skip next st, skip next ch 2 sp, V-st in next st, skip next ch 2 sp, skip next st, rep from * 7 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36 dc, 9 V-st)

Round 6: ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, *dc in each of next 6 sts, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, rep from * 7 times more, dc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (72 dc)

Round 7: ch 3, *(2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, (sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts) twice, hdc in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * twice more, (2 tr, ch 2, 2 tr) in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, (sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts) twice, hdc in next st, dc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 tr, 16 dc, 12 ch 3 sp)

Round 8: ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 1, (3 hdc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1) 3 times, dc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 1, (3 hdc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1) 3 times, dc in each of next 2 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (56 dc, 36 hdc)

Round 9: ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 6 sts, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 sts) three times, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next st, dc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 6 sts, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 sts) three times, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next st, dc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (112 dc)

Round 10: ch 3, dc in each of next 6 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 10 sts, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 sts) twice, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next st, dc in each of next 10 sts, rep from * twice more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 10 sts, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, skip next 3 sts) twice, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (132 dc)

Round 11: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 8 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 15 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 15 sts, rep from * twice more, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 15 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 6 sts, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends. (148 sc)

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Copyright 2009

Topsy Turvy Square

Topsy Turvy

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PATTERN HAS NOT YET BEEN TESTED OTHER THAN BY ME. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, OR FIND A MISTAKE PLEASE POST A REPLY. THANKS!!

Finished size: 6 inches square

MATERIALS: Worsted weight yarn in three colors of your choice, US size "I" hook, Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

Abreviations: C1=Color 1, C2=Color 2, C3=Color 3

With C1 ch 4, sl st in first ch to form loop

Round 1: ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off.

Round 2: Join C2 with sc in any ch 2 sp, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc, skip next dc, *sc in next ch 2 sp, skip next dc, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next dc, skip next dc, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off.

Round 3: Join C3 with sc in any ch 2 sp, skip next 3 dc, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next sc, skip next 3 dc, *sc in next ch 2 sp, skip next 3 dc, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next sc, skip next 3 dc, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off.

Round 4: Join C1 with sc in any ch 2 sp, sc in next st, skip next 3 sts, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next sc, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, *sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, skip next 3 sts, (4 tr, ch 2, 4 tr) in next sc, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in beg sc, fasten off.

Round 5: Join C3 with sl st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off, weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland
Copyright 2009

Ribbons of Courage

Ribbons of Courage

Finished size: 12 inches square

MATERIALS: Approx. 4 ounces worsted weight yarn, US size "H" hook, Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

ch 4

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

Round 2: ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in each of next 3 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (32 dc)

Round 3: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, (dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) 3 times, dc in next st, *5 dc in next st, (dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st) 3 times, dc in next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (36 dc, 12 ch 1 sp)

Round 4: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, (dc, ch 1) in next st, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts (this includes ch 1 spaces now and throughout), ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, *5 dc in next st, (dc, ch 1) in next st, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (56 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 5: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (72 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 6: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (88 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 7: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in each of next 11 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (108 dc, 4 ch 1 sp)

Round 8: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in each of next 11 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (120 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 9: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in each of next 11 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, *5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (136 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

NOTE: I worked this square several different times with different colors and brands of yarn. Each time I worked it I came up with a slightly different size. You may or may not need the last round to acheive a 12 inch square. Also, you may need to use a sc or a dc instead of the hdc to reach 12 inches. Round 10 will work with either a hdc or a dc, if you need to use a sc, then make 3 sc in each corner.

Round 10: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 2 (counts as hdc), 4 hdc in same st, hdc in each of next 35 sts, * 5 hdc in next st, hdc in each of next 35 sts, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg hdc. (160 dc)

Pattern designed and written by April Moreland
© 2009 All rights reserved