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Dentists and yarn

Jodi — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 19:47:19 +0000

As many times as I have been to the dentist in the last year and a half, you would think they would offer some kind of dental discounts! I fear I will be having more dental work in the near future, and probably will be going to see him without dental insurance, if we do go ahead with this new job situation. The money we could save I could then buy more yarn. I was just at the yarn store today and loved all of the new yarns they had. Just wish I had some extra money to actually buy some! Time to finish up some projects so I have some free cash to spend!

Jodi — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:26:36 +0000

I am going to give my try at creating this cute little flower pot. Hoping that crocheting won't bother my tennis elbow.

Crochet Hook – Size G-6

FLOWER POT
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 6: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around – 30 sts.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 9 sts, rep from * around – 33 sts.
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around – 33 sts.
Rnd 9: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 10 sts, rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st around – 36 sts.
Rnd 11: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * around – 39 sts.
Rnd 12: Sc in each st around – 39 sts.
Rnd 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 12 sts, rep from * around – 42 sts.
Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around – 42 sts.
Rnd 15: Working in front loops only, work *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnd 16: Working in back loops only, sc in each st around – 48 sts.
Rnds 17 and 18: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.

TOP
With B, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around – 30 sts.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around – 36 sts.
Rnd 7: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 5 sts, rep from * around – 42 sts.
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 6 sts, rep from * around – 48 sts.
Rnds 9-14: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.

Flower (make 12 with C, 6 with D)
With C or D, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch.
Rnd 2: (2 hdc, sl st) in each st around.
Fasten off.

LEAF (make 3)
With B, ch 4. Work 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working along opposite side of beg ch, hdc in next ch, 2 dc in next ch, sl st in next ch. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Fill Pot about halfway with pellets, then stuff remaining space firmly with stuffing. Sew Top to Pot. With yellow yarn, embroider French knots in center of Flowers. Sew Flowers and Leaves to Top. Weave in ends.

Dish towel

Jodi — Sun, 19 Jul 2009 21:45:31 +0000

I have to see if my sister in law can make this for me. I can do some crocheting, but not good enough, in my book.

Cottontail Dishtowels
GAUGE:

16 stitches = 4 in. (10 cm) in pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

dc3tog (Yarn over, insert hook into next st and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops) 3 times, yarn over and pull through all 4 loops on hook.

NOTES:

1) Yarn amount is sufficient for one of each Dishtowel.
2) Stripe Sequence is worked once for each Dishtowel.

    Dishtowel 1
    #130 Seagrass 1 ball (A)
    #123 Sand 1 ball (B)
    #125 Pebble Beach 1 ball (C)

    Dishtowel 2
    #141 Rose Coral 1 ball (A)
    #123 Sand 1 ball (B)
    #125 Pebble Beach 1 ball (C)

    Dishtowel 3
    #157 Sunshine 1 ball (A)
    #123 Sand 1 ball (B)
    #125 Pebble Beach 1 ball (C)

    STRIPE SEQUENCE
    2 rows with A
    1 row with B
    2 rows with C
    1 row with B
    23 rows with A
    1 row with B
    2 rows with C
    1 row with B
    2 rows with A

DISHTOWELS (make 3, Dishtowels 1, 2, and 3)
With A, ch 43.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and in next 3 ch, *dc3tog, dc in next 3 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 3 ch, rep from * 2 more times, dc3tog, dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, *dc3tog, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, rep from * 2 more times, dc3tog, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in last st.
Continuing in Stripe Sequence, rep Row 2.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Weave in ends.

Some projects

Jodi — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 02:16:55 +0000

I have been knitting/crocheting like crazy again! I have made several dishcloths, and a towel topper. I am working on some hats, scarves and mittens to donate to a local shelter via my church. These items I can whip out pretty fast.

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Baby afgans

Jodi — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:49:35 +0000

I want to make lots of afgans to go on baby cribs. I have so much yarn just sitting around, that is waiting for me to whip up into some very pretty afgans! I just need to make the time to get back into knitting or crocheting. I am working on a baby afgan for my friends daughter that is due any day now! I hope I get it finished in time! I wish I could hand deliver it to her, but my hubby is being stubborn in that department, he doesn't want me to go to California.

I need to learn to make one of these!

Jodi — Wed, 26 Dec 2007 12:21:50 +0000

My sister in law is the best! She crocheted me this lovely afgan for Christmas. I would love to be able to do this as well. So far I have only mastered small projects while crocheting. I can see me trying to do an afgan only to have it not be even in width the more rows I do.

Kitchen towel topper

Jodi — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 03:00:20 +0000

I had my sister in law show me once again how to start a towel topper pattern for kitchen towels. I completed this one on Thanksgiving. I actually started the next one without having to call her to talk me through it. On this one I have to sew on the button yet. I went to a craft show today and got an idea what to do with them for some Christmas gifts! They are so fast and easy to do!!