Fig. 1
Fig. 4
Closeup of Diagonal Box Stitch
Here's one where you can see the diagonal effect a little better.
Closeup of Diagonal Box Stitch
Here's one where you can see the diagonal effect a little better.
Yes Marie, that's the bag you made for me!
I love it and use it a lot! :) And looking at the
pile of bags here, I really regret not bringing
my Shopoholic Shopper bag that Jo made for
me! Rest assured though, on the next trip we
plan to go to the mall, and that bag WILL be
on the check list of what to bring that day!!! :)
And I just realized, I forgot to post the CAL on Dishcloth Diaries this past Wednesday! ARGGH! The pattern has been written for over a week. Oh well... I will start it this Wed...
Here's the RR I finished this week. This thing took me FOREVER! It's somewhere in the neighborhood of 50-55 inches. I couldn't find my tape measure when I had it laid out. Need to do that before I wash it.
I found out one thing... I don't really care for making round ripples. LOL BTW... I did finish it off and weave in the ends! I wanted to get a pic of it to decide if it needed more of the cherry chip. I guess I probably should have added a few more rows. The raspberry seems to be jumping off the edge. It's only 5 rounds, as is the cherry chip on the border, but as with RH, the raspberry worked up much wider.
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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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!! :)
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!
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." :)