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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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.

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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)

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Summer Romance

Summer Romance

Finished size: 12 inches square

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

SPECIAL STITCHES:

RV (Reverse V-St): yo, draw up loop in next st, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, skip next st, yo, draw up loop in next st, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

V-St: (dc, ch 2, dc) in designated st or ch sp.


ch 5

Round 1: dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as beg ch 3, ch 1, dc), ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 6 times more in same ch, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3 being sure to leave the ch 1 sp. (8 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 2: ch 3, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch 1 sp, *dc in next st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc, 8 ch 2 sp)

Round 3: ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip next dc, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, skip next dc, *3 dc in next dc, skip next dc, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, skip next dc, repeat from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (48 dc)

Round 4: sl st into next dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, skip next dc, RV (see special stitches), ch 2, skip next dc, *3 dc in next st, ch 2, skip next dc, RV (see special stitches), ch 2, skip next dc, rep from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc, 16 ch 2 sp)

Round 5: ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, V-St (see special stitches) in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, V-St in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, rep from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (32 dc, 8 V-St)

Round 6: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next st, sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp, *sc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, hdc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next st, sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * 2 times more, join with sl st in beg sc. (40 dc, 36 sc)

Round 7: ch 4 (counts as beg ch 3 + ch 1), skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, 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, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, *dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, 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, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * twice more, dc in next st, join with sl st in top of ch 3 making sure to leave the ch 1 sp. (88 dc, 12 hdc)

Round 8: sl st into ch 1 sp, *sl st in next st, (3 dc in next st, sl st in next st) twice, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, skip next dc, dc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of the next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next dc, skip next ch 1 sp, sl st in next st, (3 dc in next st, sl st in next st) twice, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, skip next dc, dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, skip next dc, skip next ch 1 sp, rep from * 3 times more, join with sl st in next sl st. (108 dc)

NOTE: On round 9 when the instructions say to skip next "X" number of stitches, this number includes the sl st.

Round 9: sl st in next st, ch 1 (does NOT count as beg sc), *sc in next st, ch 2, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, skip next ch sp, dc in each of next 5 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of the next 5 sts, ch 1, skip next ch sp, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, skip next ch sp, dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 1, skip next ch sp, skip next 2 sts, rep from * three times, join with sl st in first sc of round. (76 dc)

Round 10: ch 1, sc in same st, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 7 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 7 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 7 sts, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in next ch 1 sp, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in beg sc. (148 sc)

***THE PHOTO AT THE TOP WAS CROCHETED BY KAREN. THANK YOU FOR LETTING ME USE YOUR IMAGE!

And here is my original pic:

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Flower Garden

CORRECTED! Changes made to Rounds 12 & 13. Sorry for any confusion the error may have caused.
8/5/2013: Added close-up pic of butterfly stitch at bottom of pattern.


Flower Garden

Finished size: 12 inches square

MATERIALS: Approx. 4 ounces worsted weight yarn (Honeydew used for example)US size "I" hookTapestry needle for weaving in ends

SPECIAL STITCHES

Beg Cluster: ch 2, (yo, insert hook through same st and draw up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, draw through all loops on hook.

Cluster: (yo, insert hook through st and draw up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yo, draw through all loops on hook.

ch 5

Round 1: dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as beg ch 3, ch 1, dc), ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 6 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3 being sure to leave the ch 1 sp. (8 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, sk next ch 1 sp, (3 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 3: sl st in each of next 2 dc, sl st into next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch 1 sp, ch 3, (sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3) 7 times, join with sl st in beg sc. (8 sc, 8 ch 3 sp)

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

Round 5: sl st in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, sc in same sp, skip next 2 dc, 7 dc in next ch 1 sp, *skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, skip next 2 dc, 7 dc in next ch 1 sp, repeat from * 6 times more, join with sl st in beg sc. (56 dc, 8 sc)

Round 6 (see special stitches): Make beg cluster, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, *cluster in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, rep from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg cluster. (16 ch 3 sp, 8 clusters)

Round 7: sl st into next ch 3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in same ch 3 sp, skip next sc, (5 sc in next ch 3 sp, skip next st) twice, *(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch 3 sp, skip next st, (5 sc in next ch 3 sp, skip next st) 3 times, rep from * 2 times more, (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in next ch 3 sp, skip next st, join with sl st in beg sc. (76 sc, 4 ch 2 sp)

Round 8: ch 3, dc in each of next 14 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, *dc in each of next 15 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, rep from * 2 times more, sl st in top of beg ch 3. (76 dc, 12 ch 2 sp)

Round 9: ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts) twice, ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, *sc in next st, (ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sc in each of next 2 sts) twice, ch 4, skip next 3 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp, rep from * 2 times more, join with sl st in beg sc. (64 sc, 12 ch 4 sp)

Round 10: ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts) twice, ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 6 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, *sc in each of next 6 sts, (ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts) twice, ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 6 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, repeat from * 2 times more, sc in each of next 5 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (72 sc, 12 ch 4 sp)

Round 11: ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts) twice, ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 7 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, *sc in each of next 7 sts, (ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 2 sts) twice, ch 4, skip next ch 4 sp, sc in each of next 7 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, repeat from * 2 times more, sc in each of next 6 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (80 sc, 12 ch 4 sp)

Round 12: ch 4 (counts as beg ch 3 + ch 1), *work 1 dc around the ch 4 spaces from rows 9-11 (this form the butterfly stitch now and throughout), ch 1, hdc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1**, rep between * and ** once more, work 1 dc around the ch 4 spaces from rows 9-11, ch 1, dc in each of next 8 sc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 8 sc, ch 1***, repeat between * and *** twice more, rep between * and ** twice, work 1 dc around the ch 4 spaces from rows 9-11, ch 1, dc in each of next 8 sc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 7 sc, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (92 dc, 24 ch 1 sp)

Round 13: ch 2, *(hdc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, hdc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in each of next 2 sts) twice, hdc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, hdc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, dc each of next 9 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 9 sts**, hdc in next st***, rep between * and *** twice more, rep between * and ** once more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2. (88 dc, 60 hdc)

closeup of butterfly stitch

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Spring Fling

Spring Fling

Finished size: 12 inches square

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

SPECIAL STITCHES
V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc)

ch 4

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

Round 2: ch 4 (counts as beg dc + ch 1), dc in same st, skip next st, (V-st in next st, skip next st) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg dc. (8 V-st)

Round 3: sl st into next ch 1 sp, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, skip next 2 sts, (5 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next 2 sts) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (40 dc)

Round 4: ch 3, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 2, *dc in next st, skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip next st, dc in next st, ch 2, rep from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg dc. (40 dc, 8 ch 2 sp)

Round 5: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 8 dc in same st, skip next 2 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch 2 sp (picot made), skip next 2 sts, *9 dc in next st (petal made), skip next 2 sts, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch 2 sp, skip next 2 sts, rep from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (8 petals, 8 picots)

Round 6: sl st in next st, ch 4 (counts as beg dc + ch 1), (dc in next st, ch 1) 5 times, dc in next st, skip next dc, skip next picot, skip next dc, *(dc in next st, ch 1) 6 times, dc in next st, skip next dc, skip next picot, skip next dc, rep from * 6 times more, join with sl st in top of beg dc. (8 petals)

Round 7: sl st into next ch 1 sp, ch 3, (dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp) twice, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st [corner made], *dc in next ch 1 sp, (dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp) twice, skip next 2 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp, (sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times, hdc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next 2 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, (dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp) twice, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, rep from * twice more, dc in next ch 1 sp, (dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp) twice, skip next 2 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp, (sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times, hdc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next 2 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (64 dc, 8 hdc, 28 sc)

Round 8: 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 8 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 8 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, rep from * twice more, dc in each of next 8 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in each of next 5 sts, hdc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (80 dc, 20 sc)

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

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

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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Lion's Mane

Finished size: 12 inch square

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

Note: Ch 1 spaces count as a st. ie., when it says to skip the next [insert number] sts, this includes ch 1 sps.

ch 5

Round 1: dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as beg ch 3, ch 1, dc), ch 1, (dc, ch 1) 6 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3 being sure to leave the ch 1 sp. (8 dc, 8 ch 1 sp)

Round 2: sl st into next ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 1 sp, sk next st, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, skip next st) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 dc)

Round 3: ch 1, 2 sc in same st, tr in next st, (2 sc in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, join with sl st in beg sc. (24 sc, 12 tr)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around, join with sl st in beg sc. (36 SC)

Round 5: ch 1, sc in same st, tr in next st, (sc in next st, ch 3, sc in next st, tr in next st) 11 times, sc in next st, ch 3, join with sl st in beg sc. (24 sc, 12 tr)

Round 6: sl st into next st, ch 1, sc in same st, *skip next st, 5 dc in next ch 3 sp, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * 10 times more, skip next st, 5 dc in next ch 3 sp, skip next st, join with sl st in beg sc. (60 dc, 12 sc)

Round 7: ch 5 (counts as beg ch 3 + ch 2), sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, *dc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, rep from * 10 times more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (24 ch 2 sp)

Round 8: sl st into next ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same ch 2 sp and in each remaining ch 2 sp around, join with sl st in beg sc. (72 sc)

Round 9: ch 1, sc in same st, (tr in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts) 23 times, tr in next st, sc in last st, join with sl st in beg sc. (48 sc, 24 tr)

Round 10: ch 1, sc in same st, (3 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts) 23 times, 3 sc in next st, sc in next st, join with sl st in beg sc. (120 sc)

Round 11: sl st in next st, ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, *(skip next 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1) 3 times, skip next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, rep from * twice more, (skip next 2 sts, sc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1) 3 times, skip next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next 2 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2. (36 sc, 24 hdc, 24 dc)

Round 12: sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl st into next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch 1 sp, (ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times, *ch 3, hdc in next ch 1 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, hdc in next ch 1 sp, (ch 3, skip next 3 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp) 4 times, rep from * twice more, ch 3, hdc in next ch 1 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, hdc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3, skip next 3 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (40 dc, 20 ch 3 sp)

Round 13: sl st into next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1) 3 times, *skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, (3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1) 5 times, rep from * twice more, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (108 dc, 32 ch 1 sp)

Round 14: ch 2, hdc in each of next 2 sts, (hdc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts) 5 times, *(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch 2 sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts, (hdc in next ch 1 sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts) 8 times, rep from * twice more, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch 2 sp, (hdc in each of next 3 sts, hdc in next ch 1 sp) 3 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 2, fasten off, weave in ends. (148 hdc)

This is a dishcloth I made with this pattern.
I simply ended off at the end of Row 10.

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Pammi's Passion

Pammi's Passion

Finished size: 12 inch square

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

SPECIAL STITCHES

V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) in next st

Center Dec: yo, insert hook through next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook, skip next 3 sts (including sl st), insert hook through next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops, yo and draw through all loops on hook.

ch 5

Round 1: dc in 5th ch from hook (counts as beg ch 3 + ch 1 + dc), (ch 1, dc) 6 times, ch 1, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3 being sure to leave the ch 1 sp. (8 dc, 8 ch 1 sps)

Round 2: ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, sk next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc, 8 ch 1 sps)

Round 3: ch 3, dc in same sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, V-st in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, *2 dc in next st, dc next st, 2 dc next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, V-st in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (20 dc, 4 V-st)

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

Round 5: ch 3, dc in same sp, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, V-st in next V-st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, *2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 5 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, V-st in next V-st, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (52 dc, 4 V-st)

Round 6: ch 3, dc in each of next 12 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch 1 sp, skip next ch 1 sp, *dc in each of next 13 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, (dc, ch 1) 3 times in next ch 1 sp, skip next ch 1 sp, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (64 dc, 16 ch 1 sps)

Round 7: (do not chain) *(skip next 2 sts, 9 tr in next st, sk next 2 sts, sl st in next st) twice, ch 2, skip next ch 1 sp, V-st in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, V-st in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, skip next ch 1 sp, sl st in next dc, rep from * three times more making last sl st in beg sl st. (72 tr, 8 V-st)

Round 8: ch 5 (counts as beg tr + ch 1), *skip next st, dc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, make center dec, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, tr in next sl st, skip next ch 2 sp, V-st in next V-st, V-st in next ch 1 sp, V-st in next V-st, skip next ch 2 sp**, tr in next sl st, ch 1***, rep between * and ***twice more, rep between * and ** once more, join with sl st in top of beg tr. (12 V-st, 8 tr)

Round 9: ch 3, dc in next ch 1 sp, *hdc in next st, (3 sc in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st) 3 times, 3 sc in next ch 2 sp, hdc in next st, (dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 2 sts) twice, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 1 sp**, (dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp) twice***, rep bet * and *** twice more, rep bet * and ** once more, dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (64 dc, 60 sc)

Round 10: ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in each of next 15 sts, dc in each of next 9 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, *dc in each of next 9 sts, hdc in each of next 15 sts, dc in each of next 9 sts, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, rep from * twice more, dc in each of next 6 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off, weave in ends. (60 hdc, 88 dc)

Melani's version of Pammi's Passion Another version of this month's square by Melani. She completed rows 1-7 then added a border of single crochets for a fun dishcloth. Very creative Mel!! :)

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Hot Chocolate Amigurumi

Hot Chocolate Amigurumi

Finished size: Approx 4 inches wide (including handle) x 3 inches tall

Materials: (US) size F hook, approx 1 oz worsted weight yarn for main color (MC), small amount brown yarn, scrap of white yarn, (2) 9 mm black animal/amigurumi eyes, small amount embroidery floss (or use small amount of the brown yarn), large handful of fiberfil stuffing, tapestry needle.

NOTE: Entire piece is worked in the round without joining unless otherwise noted.

CUP

With MC ch 2

Round 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook

Round 2: 2 sc in each st around

Round 3: 2 sc in next st, sc in next st

Round 4: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts

Round 5: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts

Round 6: 2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts

Round 7: working in BLO, sc in each st around

Rounds 8-18: working through BOTH loops, sc in each st around, join with sl st at end of round 18, fasten off, weave in ends.

CHOCOLATE

With brown repeat rounds 1-6 of cup, join with sl st at end of round 6, fastenoff, weave in ends.

HANDLE

With MC and leaving a long tail for sewing, ch 11

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, do not turn.

Row 2: Working along opposite site of beginning ch, sc in each ch across, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

WHIPPED CREAM

ch 2

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

Row 2a: Working in front loops only, (ch 3, sl st, ch 3) in next st, (sl, ch 3, sl st, ch 3) in each remaining st around.

Row 2b: Working behind row 2a and in back loops only, (sl, ch 3, sl st, ch 3) in each st around, join with sl st in same loop as first st of row 2b, fasten off leaving long tail for sewing. (You will have 2 layers with row 2a being the side you will sew to the top of the hot chocolate.)

ASSEMBLY

Refer to photo for placement on all assembly instructions.

1. Sew handle to side of cup placing top of handle along row 16, and the bottom of handle along row 9.

2. For face and referring to photo for placement, attach safety eyes between rows 14 and 15 (or embroider eyes,) and embroider mouth as desired.

3. Add stuffing to cup.

4. Sew row 1 of whipped cream to center of chocolate leaving loops free so they can be "fluffed up" to look like a swirl of whipped cream.

5. Using MC, sew chocolate in to place along the backs of the stitches, on the inside of the cup, on row 18.


VARIATION ONE

For a cup of COFFEE, leave off the whipped cream and finish as directed as for hot chocolate.



VARIATION 2

For a cup of TEA use light brown yarn for "tea," and with white make tag as follows:
ch 6

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-3: sc in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: sc in each st across, turn (do not ch.)

Row 5: sl st in each of next 2 sts, fasten off leaving long tail for attaching tag.

To attach tag, refering to picture for placement, sew tag to "tea" leaving a 2 inch string for the hang tag.

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True Love

I just love this commercial. It represents to me what every man should be; A caring father who is unafraid to show his love for his children. There are far too few men like this in the world if you ask me. :(

Hooking Heaven

Hello, my name is April and I'm addicted to yarn! It's been 24 hours since my last yarn purchase and I'm feeling weak! I'm grateful for the 500+ (no joke!) skeins of yarn that are sitting here watching me as I peruse craftsetc.com, acmoore.com, and joann.com in search of my next yarn fix...

• YES, I'm a yarn whore! I don't care where I get my yarn as long as it's pretty and a good bargain! --Can you say Dollar Tree?!--

I love each and every skein I have bought. From the 50 cent clearance ball of thread in putrid pink, to the fancy schmancy 10 dollar skein from the specialty store, each one holds a special place in my designer's eye. But I can't stop! My 12 rubbermaid bins are full to the brim, as are the underbed storage bags, and the myriad totes and reuseable grocery bags sitting around the house... but what the hell! So what if my living room is overflowing with my yarnie purchases? A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do, right?

So... Someone told me recently, "She who dies with the most yarn wins!" (Maybe she was trying to tell me something?) I insisted that I didn't want to be a part of that game, but from the looks of things here I think I'm currently in first place.

And that's not the half of it!

Faith... or lack thereof

God is like the big blue ocean; all religions and beliefs are like rivers and streams; human-kind is the drop of water. It doesn't matter which path a person takes, as long as they walk in faith and live in truth they will flow back to the big blue ocean.

Religion has always been a struggle for me. Ever since my mother pulled me by the ear to Sunday school, I never understood the mish-mash of information being thrown at me. None of it made any logical sense to me. I think the pivotal moment however, was when my sunday school teacher told me that my dog, Candy, would not be going to "heaven" with me, as dogs have no soul. What gave her the right to make that determination? I mean who made up these rules? What makes them think humans are any better than any of the other living, breathing creatures on this earth. Life is precious no matter the form it takes.

Then there is the issue of other religions. I find it hard to believe that in a world where so many religions exist, (many) Christians still have the audacity to believe thiers is the only true religion. Others are delusional in thier eyes and followers of those "Pagan" religions will go to hell for thinking otherwise. Well how can you go to a place you don't believe exists? I swear it's like belonging to a cult! The arrogance astonishes me.

I once asked my (brainwashed?) ex what he believed as far as religion. His answer started with, "Well, I was always told..."

I responded with, "Yes, I was always told the same things. But I do have a mind of my own and I've come to realize that those things aren't true for me."

His response was the "You will be judged" speech. How can one person be so narrow-minded? So un-accepting of someone else's beliefs?

My cousin was the first to introduce me to an alternative religion. I think one of the things I liked most about it was that you are held accountable for your own actions. It's ridiculous to "hand your problems to God" It's our responsibility to live life the best way we can... not as a puppet.

The Christians do have one thing right. There is only one God. But that's where the truths end. There are many paths to the divine. It's up to each individual to decide for themselves what that path is and how they wish to travel that path.

Just my little rant for the day, thanks for "listening." :)

Winter Dream

Winter Dream

Finished size: 12 inch square

Materials: US size "I" hook, approx. 4 ounces worsted weight yarn (blue was used for example), tapestry needle for weaving in ends

SPECIAL STITCHES
Beg Cluster: ch 2, (yo, insert hook through next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice, yo, draw through all loops on hook.

Cluster: (yo, insert hook through next st and draw up loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yo, draw through all loops on hook.

ch 4

Round 1: (dc, ch 1) in 4th ch from hook, (2 dc, ch 1) 7 times in same st, join with sl st in top of beg ch. (16 dc, 8 ch 1 sps)

Round 2: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, (sc, dc, ch 1, dc, sc) in same ch 1 space, (sc, dc, ch 1, dc, sc) in next ch 1 space 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (8 petals)

Round 3: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same space, ch 3, (sk next 4 sts, sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 3) 7 times, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (8 ch 3 sps)

Round 4: ch 4 (counts as beg ch 3 + ch 1), dc in same space, 5 dc in next ch 3 space, dc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch 3 space, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, 5 dc in next ch 3 space, dc in next sc, 5 dc in next ch 3 space, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (52 dc, 4 ch 1 sps)

Round 5: ch 3, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 1 space, dc in next st, **ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, dc in next st*, rep from ** once, rep between * and * twice, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 1 space, dc in next st, ch 2, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (28 dc, 8 sc)

Round 6: ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 space, dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, dc in ea of next 3 sts, rep from * twice, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 space, dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, ch 1, skip next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (64 dc, 4 sc)

Round 7: ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sts, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 space, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in ea of next 8 sts, rep from * twice, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 space, dc in each of next 8 sts, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (100 dc)

Round 8: ch 1, sc in same st, (ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) twice, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, (ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) 8 times, rep from * twice, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next ch 2 sp, sc in next st, (ch 3, skip next 2 sts, sc in next st) 5 times, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg sc. (24 ch 3 sps)

Round 9: sl st into next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same space, sk next sc, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, *sk next sc, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, sk next st, (3 dc in next ch 3 sp) 8 times, rep from * twice more, sk next sc, dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, dc in next st, sk next st, (3 dc in next ch 3 sp) 6 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (120 dc)

Round 10: make beg cluster, (ch 2, make cluster) twice, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, *ch 1, (make cluster, ch 2) 9 times, make cluster, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp, rep from * twice more, ch 1, (make cluster, ch 2) 8 times, join with sl st in top of beg cluster. (40 clusters)

Round 11: sl st in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 2 hdc in same sp, (sk next cluster st, 3 hdc in next ch sp) twice, *sk next st, hdc in next st, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch sp, hdc in next st, sk next st, 3 hdc in next ch sp, (sk next cluster st, 3 hdc in next ch sp) 10 times, rep from * twice, sk next st, hdc in next st, (hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch sp, hdc in next st, sk next st, 3 hdc in next ch sp, (sk next cluster st, 3 hdc in next ch sp) 7 times, join with sl st in top of be ch 2, fasten off, weave in ends. (148 hdc)

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Calendar 'Ghan CAL

I will be doing a year long Mystery Calendar Afghan Crochet Along.

Each month a different pattern will be posted for a 12 inch square that represents the current month. After the 12th square is completed I will post the pattern for joining and border instructions so you can complete your Calender 'Ghan. All patterns will be new and original designs created specifically for this CAL by me (April.) The patterns will be posted daily, one row at a time, beginning on the first Wednesday of each month and will last approximately one week.
Each month's example square will be worked in a solid color, but you are free to experiment with different color combinations in any way you wish. So when choosing yarn be sure to choose colors and fiber content that work well together. You'll want your Calendar 'Ghan to be both functional and pleasing to the eye. The general idea is that at the end of the year you will have a completed sampler afghan to use for yourself or to give as a gift.

MATERIALS: The materials are the same each month. You will need a US size "I" hook, and approx 3 - 4 ounces Worsted Weight yarn.

FINISHED SIZE: The finished size of each square is 12 inches. The finished size of the afghan will be approximately 40 X 52 inches.

Below is the list of pattern names for each month. The link will show up for each pattern on the first Wednesday of the coordinating month. The link will remain the same for the duration of that month's CAL. The new rows will be added each day until the entire pattern is posted for that month.

January ~ Winter Dream
February ~ Pammi's Passion
March ~ Lion's Mane
April ~ Spring Fling
May ~ Flower Garden
June ~ Summer Romance
July ~ Patriot's Pride
August ~ Heat Wave
September ~ Pineapple Blossom
October ~ Pretty in Pink
November ~ Mum's The Word
December ~ Mistletoe

Join-as-you-go ~ Joining Instructions

Two Color Granny Square

Two Color Granny Square

(Pictures forthcoming)

This pattern gives the illusion of two triangles. I wrote this as an alternative to the patterns that call for you to turn with each row. I do admit the other version is easier in the fact that there are fewer ends to weave in. But if you want a square that is worked completely on the right side, this one's for you. :)

Materials: Yarn of your choice in two contrasting colors (CA and CB), hook size appropriate to your yarn, yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

*Please note: I do not turn after each row as many patterns call for. I think doing it this way makes for a much neater appearance, although with the color chages on this particular pattern, doing it this way will result in many more ends to weave in.
**Also please note that while I do not claim to be the original designer of this pattern, I do claim the copyright for my version of the written pattern.

CA=Color A
CB=Color B

Color changing: Maggie's Crochet gives a good tutorial for chaging colors in the middle of a row. For our purposes here, we will be changing in the ch 2 corner spaces. Once you have worked your way to the space where you will chage colors, you drop your current color cutting the yarn and leaving a long tail for weaving in, then you pic up the next color, tie the two ends together to secure, then yarn over with the new color, and continue with the pattern as written.

With CA ch 4

Round 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, *3 dc in same st, changing to CB ch 2, (3 dc in same st, ch 2) twice, join with sl st in top of beg ch, fasten off.

Round 2: With CA join with sl st in last ch 2 sp on rnd 1, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, changing to CB ch 2, 3 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off.

Round 3: With CA join with sl st in last ch 2 sp on rnd 2, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, changing to CB ch 2, 3 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off.

For larger granny square, continue in established pattern until square is desired size.

Pattern written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

Santa To-go Cup Cozy

Santa To-go Cup Cozy

Finished size: Will fit a "to-go" coffee cup

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight cotton yarn: red, small amount worsted weight cotton yarn: black, small amount of white Silverlash or Fun Fur, scrap of gold or black felt, white tacky glue, tapestry needle.

NOTE: You can use any type white novelty yarn or even chenille for the fur trim at the top. If using a bulkier yarn just reduce the number of rows worked with the white yarn.

With red cotton, ch 30, join with sl st in last ch from hook being careful not to twist.

NOTE: ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of first sc, do not turn.

Rnds 2-4: rep rnd 1, fasten off at the end of round 4.

Rnd 5: Join black yarn with sl st in last st worked on round 4, rep rnd 1.

Rnd 6: rep rnd 1, fasten off.

Rnd 7: Join red yarn with sl st in last st worked on round 5, rep rnd 1.

Rnd 8-10: rep rnd 1, fasten off at end of rnd 10.

Rnd 11: Join Silverlash in last st worked on rnd 10, rep rnd 1.

Rnds 12-14: rep rnd 1.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Belt Buckle: Using photo as a guide, cut a square approximately 2 - 2 1/2 inches from gold or black felt, cut out center of square to form buckle, glue to center front of cozy.

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

Solid Color Granny Square

Solid Color Granny Square

NOTE: Please realize that although I am not the designer of the common Granny Square and cannot claim copyright as such, I do however claim copyright on these instructions as written by me.

Gauge size: 4 rows = 5 1/2 inches

Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn (1/2 oz. for a 4 round square); US size "I" hook; Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form loop

Round 1: ch 3, [2 dc, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times] in loop, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

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

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

Round 4: sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl into next ch 2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 sp across, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 sp across, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off, weave in ends.

Pattern written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

One Skein Basic Filet Shawl

One Skein Basic Filet Shawl

Finished size: Adult/One Size

Materials: (US) size I hook, 1 skein worsted weight yarn*
*Red Heart Symphony in Persimmon was used for sample. If using RHSS or the equivalent, you will need a second skein if using an ombre. You may also need to increase or decrease the number of rows when using a yarn other than the Symphony that I used.

ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form beg loop.

Row 1: ch 4 (counts as beg ch 3 plus ch 1 now and throughout) dc in beg loop, (ch 1, dc) twice, turn.

Row 2: ch 4, dc in same st, (ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next dc) across to last dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in top of beg ch 3, turn.

Rows 3-45: Repeat row 2. Fasten off, weave in ends.

**You can add a border of your choice, or leave as is.

Designed by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

Give Yourself A Hand! Fridgie

Give Yourself A Hand! Fridgie

Finished size: Approx. 4 1/2 x 4 1/2 inches

Materials:(US) size F hook, small amount of worsted weight yarn, magnetic tape, whte craft glue. (Example was made using Peaches n Cream cotton yarn in "Fiesta")

ch 8

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 5 sts, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 2 sc in 1st st, sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 3: rep row 2.

Row 4: sc across to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.

Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: rep row 4.

Row 7/Thumb Row 1: sc in 1st st, sc next 2 sts together, ch 1, turn.

Thumb Row 2-4: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Thumb Row 5: sc next 2 sts tog, sl st in end of each thumb row towards where you left off on row 7.

Row 7: Continuing row 7, sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 8: sc in each of next 10 sc, ch 1, turn.

Row 9: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 10: (for pinky) ch 8, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch, sl st in next st on row 9, (for ring finger) ch 10, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, skip 2 sts on row 9, sl st in next st, (for middle finger) ch 11, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, skip 2 sts on row 9, sl st in next st, (for first finger) ch 9, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in each remaining ch, skip 1 st on row 9, sl st in last st, fasten off, weave in ends.

Glue magnet to to back of hand.

Pattern designed and written by April Moreland

© 2008 All rights reserved

Cupcake Bookmark

Cupcake Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread: green; pink; red, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

CUPCAKE

With green, ch 9

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Rows 2-9: working in BLO, sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 10: working in BLO sc in first st and in each st scross, ch 1, working along end of rows, sc in end of rows 9, 7, and 5, ch 85, sl st in 6th ch from hook, (ch 5, sl st in same st as last sl st) twice, sl st in each ch back to bottom of cupcake, sc in ends of rows 5, 3, and 1, ch 1, working along opposite side of row 1, sc in each ch across, fasten off.

ICING:

Row 1: Join pink with sl st in end of row 10, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, sc in end of row 1, 5 dc in end of row 3, sc in end of row 5, 5 dc in end of row 7, sc in end of row 9, 5 dc in end of row 10, turn.

Row 2: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in same st, **skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, rep from ** twice more, turn.

Row 3: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in same st, **skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, rep from ** once more, turn.

Row 4: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, sc in same st, skip next 2 dc, 5 dc in next sc, skip next 2 dc, sc in next st, fasten off.

CHERRY:
Join red with sl st in center dc of Icing Row 4, ch 2, *yo, insert hook into same st, yo and draw up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, rep from * 3 times more, yo, draw through all loops on hook, ch 1, fasten off, weave in all ends.

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

Christmas Tree Bookmark

Christmas Tree Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, novelty star button, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends and sewing on button)

NOTE: Example was made with two strands of thread and a size 1 steel hook.

For tassel: Cut 9 strands of thread approximately 7-8 inches long, set aside.

ch 4

Row 1: 3 dc in 4th ch from hook, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 3: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, 4 dc in next st, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next st, dc in each of next 4 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 5: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, dc in each of next 6 sts, 4 dc in next st, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, dc in each of next 10 sts, 2 dc in each of next 2 sts, turn.

Row 7: skipping first st, sl st in each of next 8 sts, sc in next st, ch 50 (or until desired length), do not fasten off.

For tassel: Holding 8 of the previously cut strands together, sl st tightly around center of strand bundle, fasten off leaving 4 inch tail (this will blend into tassel.) Using remaining strand of thread, wrap around the tassel approximately 1/4 inch below top of and tie securely with a double knot (these will blend into the tassel as well), trim tassel evenly at bottom.

Finishing: With scrap of leftover crochet thread, sew button to top most point of tree.

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

Flower Pot Bookmark

Flowerpot Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread: light brown or terra cotta color; pastel variegated, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

FLOWER POT:

ch 11

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: sc across, turn.

Row 3: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 4: skip first st, sc in next st and in each st across, ch 1, turn.

Row 5: sc across, ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Rep row 4.

Row 7: Rep row 5.

Row 8: Rep row 4, fasten off, weave in ends.

FLOWER:

ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, *skip next st, sc in next st, ch 4, rep from * 4 times more, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 4: sl st into next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same ch 4 sp, *7 sc in next ch 4 sp, rep from * 5 times more, sl st in top of beg sc, ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch, **ch 19, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch, rep from ** 4 times more, ch 10, join with sl st to center of row 1 of flower pot, weave in ends.

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

Flower Bookmark

Flower Bookmark (w/butterfly button)

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, novelty butterfly or bee button with shank (be sure end of hook will fit through shank far enough to draw up a loop), tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)

NOTE: Entire bookmark is worked on the right side only, do not turn work unless otherwise noted.

OPTIONAL: (for tassel) Cut 12 strands of thread approximately 7-8 inches long, holding 10 strands together and using another strand, tie securely in the center with a double knot. Set aside.

ch 2

Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 3: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 4, *skip next st, sc in next st, ch 4, rep from * 4 times more, join with sl st in top of beg sc.

Rnd 4: sl st into next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same ch 4 sp, *7 sc in next ch 4 sp, rep from * 5 times more, sl st in top of beg sc, ch 75, place hook through shank of button and draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook, working back along ch, skip 1 ch, sl st in each remaining ch, fasten off, weave in ends.

VARIATION RND 4 (with tassel)

Rnd 4: sl st into next ch 4 sp, ch 1, 7 sc in same ch 4 sp, *7 sc in next ch 4 sp, rep from * 5 times more, sl st in top of beg sc, ch 75, place hook through shank of button and draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook, ch 1, fasten off.

FINISHING: Using the two strands from the top of the tassel, tie to end of chain, let the ends hang down to blend in with the tassel.
Using remaining strand of thread, wrap around the tassel approximately
1/4 inch below top and tie securely with a double knot (the ends will blend into the tassel), trim tassel evenly at bottom.

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

Scallop Edge Bookmark

Scallop Edge Bookmark

Materials: (US) size 7 steel hook, size 10 cotton thread, tapestry needle (for weaving in ends)
ch 70

Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 67 ch, 5 sc in last ch, do not turn, working along opposite side of starting ch, sc in each of next 67 ch, 4 sc in last ch, join with sl st in top of beg sc, do not turn. (144 sc)

Rnd 2: ch 1, sc in same st, *3 dc in next st, sk next st, sc in next st, rep from * 22 times more, 5 dc in next st, *sk next st, sc in next st, 3 dc in next st, rep from * 22 times more, sk next st, sc in next st, 5 dc in next st, skip next st, join with sl st in top of beg sc, fasten off, weave in ends.

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

Buttoned Tassel Bookmark/Bookthong

Buttoned Tassel Bookmark/Bookthong

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

Leaving 5 inch tail, ch 75, place hook through shank of button and draw up loop, yo, draw through both loops on hook, working back along starting ch, skip 1 ch, sl st in each remaining ch, fasten off leaving 5 inch tail.

For tassel: Cut 16 strands of thread approximately 7-8 inches long, set one strand aside.Holding the 15 strands of thread together and using the two tails at end of bookmark, secure tightly in place at the center of the tassel with a double knot, let the tails hang down to blend with the tassel.
Using remaining strand of thread, wrap around the tassel approximately 1/4 inch below top of and tie securely with a double knot (these will blend into the tassel as well), trim tassel evenly at bottom.

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

Caught Between the Dog & the Fire Hydrant

Oh boy... here we are in our new home state. I wish I could say it was the best thing that ever happened, but the fact is I'm less than impressed. It's been 4 long months and Damian (my son in law) has yet to find a job! At least Maryland is still letting him collect his unemployment! My daughter found a job but only part time. It's been a rocky beginning to say the least.

My savings is quickly dwindling to nothing, but the fact is I really don't think we'd have been any better off in Maryland. Yes, we would have a better income, but but the average rent is at least 4 times there what it is here. Financial issues aside, MO is really not a bad place to live. In the end I know we will be much better off having made the trek halfway across the country. The east coast is becoming so commercialized. The midwest is just a more laid back, relaxed, less pretentious atmosphere. Just a better place to raise a child, IMO. Besides, the scenery is gorgeous and we do see plenty of it as it is at least an hour drive if we want to go anywhere besides Walmart or Sonic!

I plan to resume my education this coming fall once I have received resident status. I just can't afford the out of state tuition costs. In fact, the number 2 reason (Ben of course was my number one reason) for moving out here with the kids was to attend the University of Missouri. I plan to study Library Science and there just wasn't an appropriately located school for me in MD. All the puzzle pieces are here, I just need to work on fitting them into the right places.

Snowman Coffee Cozy

Snowman Coffee Cozy

Finished size: Will fit a "to-go" coffee cup

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight cotton yarn: white, scrap each of orange and black felt, scrap piece of black yarn or embroidery floss, white tacky glue, tapestry needle.

ch 30, join with sl st in last ch from hook being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of first sc, do not turn.

Rnds 2-10: rep rnd 1.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Face: Using photo as a guide, cut an elongated triangle from orange felt and glue to center of face for carrot nose, cut two 3/4 inch *circles from black felt and glue into place above the nose, and for mouth (optional/not shown) use black yarn or embroidery floss and place 5 french knots evenly spaced below the nose to give your snowman a smile.

*NOTE: You can cut octagons or other "odd" shapes to give a more relistic look.

Designed and written by April Moreland

© 2008 All rights reserved.

Peppermint Coffee Cozy

Peppermint Coffee Cozy

Finished size: Will fit a "to-go" coffee cup

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight cotton yarn: red & white variegated, tapestry needle.

ch 30, join with sl st in last ch from hook being careful not to twist.

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of first sc, do not turn.

Rnds 2-10: rep rnd 1.

Rnd 11: ch 1, (sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, skip next 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in top of first sc.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Designed and written by April Moreland

© 2008 All rights reserved.

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