More dishcloths for Christmas gifts and me

 More dishcloths for Christmas gifts and me, again, no pattern, just starting crocheting using mostly double crochets. Cotton yarn from Peaches and Creme 

New Dishcloths

I needed some dishcloths and picked two colors of cotton yarn, using a G hook, I just starting crocheting, one square and one round, below is what I made, no pattern, just simple crocheting. A fun quick project, two in one night watching tv. 

December 2022 Pattern of the month Crochet

 

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December 2022 Pattern of the month  Crochet

                                 Blue Bell Doily D-212

Floral Doilies No.258

Spool Cotton Co. 1949

MATERIALS:J &;P Coats or Clark's O.N.T. Best Six Cord Mercerized

Crochet, Size 30. Small Ball: J &P Coats - 3 balls of white, or Clark's

O.N.T.-5 balls of white. J &P Coats Tatting - Crochet, Size 70, 2 balls

of blue. Scraps of green pearl cotton, yellow stamens. Steel crochet hooks

No. 10 and 14.

Doily measures 15" in diameter.

Starting at center with white and No. 10 hook, ch 10. Join with sl st to form ring.

1ST RND: Ch 3, 25 dc in ring. Join to top of ch-3.

2ND RND: Sc in same place as sl st, * ch 5, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc.  Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, dc i first sc.

3RD RND: * Ch 6, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, dc in dc.

4TH RND: * Ch 7, sc in next loop. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 3, tr  in dc.

 5TH RND: * Ch 9, sc in 5th ch from hook (picot made); ch 4, sc in next loop.  Repeat from * around, ending with ch 4, tr in tr. Ch 5, turn.

 6TH RND: Sl st in last tr made, turn, sl st in ch-5 loop, ch 4, in same loop make 2 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr; * ch 5, in next picot make 3 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (shell made). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 5, sl st in 4th ch of ch-4.

7TH RND: Sl st to sp of next shell, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 3 and 3 tr (shell made over shell); * ch 7, shell in sp of next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

8TH, 9TH AND 10 RNDS: Same as last rnd, having 1 ch more between shells on each rnd.

11TH RND: Same as last rnd, having 12 ch between shells.

12TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 7, sc in next sp, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join.

13TH RND: * Shell over shell, ch 7, tr in next sc, ch 7. Repeat from * around. Join.

14TH RND: Sl st to sp of next shell, ch 4, in same sp make 2 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr; * ch 9, sc in next tr, ch 9, in sp of next shell make 3 tr, ch 5 and 3 tr. Repeat from * around. Join.

15TH RND: Sl st to sp of next shell, ch 5, 12 d tr in same sp, * ch 15, 13 d tr in sp of next shell. Repeat from * around. Join.

16TH RND: Ch 6, (d tr in next d tr, ch 1) 11 times; * d tr in next d tr, ch 6, sc in next sp, ch 6, (d tr in next d tr, ch 1) 12 times. Repeat from * around. Join.

17TH RND: Ch 7, (d tr in next d tr, ch 2) 11 times; * d tr in next d tr, ch 5, (d tr in next d tr, ch 2) 12 times. Repeat from * around. Join.

Now complete scallops individually as follows: FIRST SCALLOP: 1ST ROW: (In next sp make sc, ch 1, dc, ch 1 and sc) 12 times. Ch 8, turn.

2ND ROW: (D tr between next 2 sc, ch 3) 11 times; d tr in next sc. Turn.

3RD ROW: In each sp across make sc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, and sc (shell made);  ch 5, sl st in top of first d tr on next scallop.

SECOND SCALLOP: 1ST ROW: Repeat first row of first scallop.

2ND ROW: (D tr between next 2 sc, ch 3) 11 times; sl st in top of next ch. Turn.

3RD ROW: Repeat 3rd row of first scallop. Complete other scallops to correspond. Join last shell of last scallop to first shell made.

NEXT RND: Sl st to center dc of 2nd shell on first scallop, sc in same place, * ch 20, skip 2 shells, sc in center dc of next shell. Repeat from * around Join.

FOLLOWING RND: Sl st to center of next loop, ch 3, holding back on hook the last loop of each dc, make 3 dc in same loop, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); * ch 18, make a 4-dc cluster in next loop. Repeat from * around. Join and break off.

 BLUE BELL (make 13): Starting at center with blue and No. 14 hook, ch 5.

Join with sl st to form ring.

 1ST RND: Ch 4, 14 tr in ring. Join.

2ND RND: Ch 4, tr in same place as sl st, 2 tr in next tr, * tr in next tr, 2 tr in next 2 tr. Repeat from * around, ending with tr in last tr. Join.

 3RD RND: Sc in same place as sl st, sc in each tr around (25 sc). Join.

 4TH RND: Ch 4, tr in same sc as sl st, 2 tr in each sc around. Join.

 FIRST PETAL: 1ST ROW: Ch 4, holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make tr in next 2 tr, thread over and draw through all loops on hook (cluster made); tr in next 3 tr, cluster over next 3 tr. Ch 4, turn.

 2ND ROW: Holding back on hook the last loop of each tr make 2 tr in tip of next cluster, tr in next 3 tr, 2 tr in tip of next cluster, thread over and complete a cluster; ch 4, turn, sl st at base of cluster, ch 4, sl st in next 2 tr on

Blue Bell, ch 4, and work next petal as for first petal until 5 petals arecompleted. Join and break off.

   LEAF AND STEM (make 13): Using green and No. 10 hook, ch 17, sc in 2ndch from hook and in next 6 ch, (ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 6 ch,  sl st in same ch as last sc on starting chain) twice; ch 9. Break off.

 Sew stems around doily. Sew stamens to flowers. Apply stiffner to flowers to preserve shape. Sew flowers in place.

 

 

     

New Hat For my Great Grandson

 

New Beanie for my great grandson, 

No pattern, just started out single crochet, and then went to half double crochet and ended up with making front and back post stitch for the ribbing. It's about 8 and 1/2 in long.  J Hook  Red heart super saver stripes 5 oz in favorite stripe

December 2022 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

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December 2022 Stitch of the Month  Crochet

 

An even number of chain, for the afghan, chain 16, for the dishcloth, chain 26.

Row 1 1 sc in 2nd chain from the hook, * ch 1, skip 1ch,  1 sc in next ch, repeat from * across the row, ch 2, turn.

Row 2  1 sc in first ch 1-space, * ch 1, 1 sc  in next sp, repeat from * across the row, end ch1, sc in last ch,  ch 2, turn.

Row 3  1 sc in sc of row below, * ch 1, 1 sc in next sc on row below, repeat from * across, end ch 1, 1 sc in top of turning ch, ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 for the pattern.  Repeat until square.

Amy's Log Cabin Scarf

 Amy's Log Cabin Scarf

Materials

16 inch loom

2 shuttles

7.5 reed

I used I love this Yarn by Hobby Lobby in Black Art # 100 and Metallic # 736 Red.

The Black is 100% acrylic and the Red Metallic is 97% acrylic 3% Metallic Polyester.

I used both yarns for warp and weft.

I wove 8 rows of black and hemmed stitched across the bottom and started pattern.

   

   

 

Link below is to Ashford where you can find two scarf patterns, my scarf picture here was made in 2022

https://www.ashford.co.nz/2-scarves/  

Amy's Hi-Low Crochet Scarf

Amy's Hi-Low Crochet Scarf@2004  By N.L. Banks

Another pattern for you, this time its a scarf I made for my daughter Amy.   It is easy to crochet, so I hope you like it. I made this using worsted weight yarn, but if you use a thicker yarn, it will be warmer, wider and longer.

Materials:

J hook

2 skeins 100% Acrylic yarn in any color (7 oz). A light color will show the stitches better. I used a Fisherman color, (cream)   

Note: Work all following rows thru back loops only.

With the J hook, chain 26.

Row 1: Sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 4 ch, * 1 hdc in each of next 5 ch, Slip st in each of next 5 ch; rep from * to end, Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Work Slip st over each Slip st, hdc over each hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 3: Work hdc over each Slip st, sl st over each hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Row 4: Work hdc over each hdc, slip st over each Slip st, ending ch 1, turn.

Row 5: Work sl st over each hdc,  hdc over each slip st, Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Work slip st over each slip st, hdc over each hdc. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat last 4 rows for pattern. Work, following pattern until you have no yarn left. This will make a nice long scarf.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold or recopied.  It is for your personal use only.

Fall Scarf February 2014 Pattern of the Month

February 2014 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Fall Scarf@2012 by N. Banks

 

Scarf is about 6 ½ inches wide and 65 inches long.

Materials:
G hook,
1 ½ skein Red Heart super Saver color # 1061 Fall 4 ply yarn.

Chain 16.

Row 1:  Work 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc in each remaining ch; (15 stitches)

Row 2:  Ch 4, turn, skip first 3 sc, work 4 dc in next sc, * skip next 3 sc, 4 dc in next sc; repeat from * to within 4 sc of end, ch 1, skip 3 sc, 1 dc in last sc. (this is the right side of work)

Row 3:  Ch 1, turn,  1 sc in same place, 1 sc in ch-1 space, * 1 sc across row, 2 sc in last space.

Row 4:  Ch 6, turn, skip first 2 sc, † * yo, insert hook in next sc, yo and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 3 times more, yo and draw through all 5 loops on hook, ch 1 for eye, ch 3 more; repeat from † to within 2 sc of end, skip next sc, 1 dc in last sc.

Row 5:  Ch 1, turn, 1 sc in same place, * 3 sc in next space, 1 sc in ch-1 eye; repeat from * across, end 3 sc in last space. 

Repeat rows 2, 3, 4 and 5 for pattern. Ending with row 5, do not turn.

Rd 1: work 3 more sc in same place as the end of row 5. (SC down side of scarf, placing 2 sc in each space and 1 sc in the end of each row. ) Work 3 sc in next corner, sc across bottom, repeat from ( to ) once, work 2 sc in next corner, sc across top of scarf, join with slip stitch to first sc of rd 1. Do not turn.

Rd 2: * ch 4, 1dc in same place, skip 2 sc, 1 sc in next sc, repeat from * around, when you come to the counter only slip 1 sc before and after corner stitch. Join with slip stitch to top of beg ch4. fasten off, weave in any threads.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted. It is for your personal use only.

 

November 2022 Pattern of the Month Knit dishcloth

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November 2022 Pattern of the Month Knit

     

                          Materials

 one pair size 8 or 10 knitting needles

one ball of cotton yarn OR 

1 or 2  skeins of 4 ply yarn if you want to make a scarf, in solid ,

one row counter

two stitch markers

 

                              Work with a multiple of 4 stitches. plus 2          

Twisted Stitch: TS = knit the second stitch,  leave on left hand

 needle, then  knit the first stitch, remove both the right hand needle

http://www.thedietdiary.com/blog/lucia/336

For  cotton yarn, cast on 41 stitches.

Row 1: Ts over 2 stitches, p1, ts over 2 stitches across row. (front)

Row 2:    P2, K1, P2 across row.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 a total of 6 times, ending with row 2.

Reset row counter to 0

Set up row. This row counts as row 1 of pattern, TS 2, P 1, TS 2, place marker, dec 1 stitch this row only, knit to last 5 stitches, place marker, TS 2, P 1, TS 2.  You will have 30 stitches between the markers.   And 5 stitches at each end of needles.

Set your row counters to row 2!!!!  (the set up row counted as row 1, and you should have 40 stitches on your needles. If you don't, then you need to decease one stitch between the markers. And start with row 2

Row 1:  TS 2, P 1, TS 2, Knit to next marker, TS 2, P 1, TS 2

Row 2:  P2, K1, P2,  K 1.  *(yo), p 2. pass yo over 2 p sts just worked and drop. p 2 *; repeat from * to *.  k1, P2, K1, P2

Row 3:  TS 2, P 1, TS 2, Knit to next marker, TS 2, P 1, TS 2

Row 4: P2, K1, P2, slip marker K 1. * P 2. yo. P 2. pass yo over 2 p sts just worked and drop *; repeat from * to *,  k 1,slip marker,  P2, K1, P2. 

Repeat Rows 1 through 4 for pattern. If you are using cotton yarn and want to make a dishcloth, repeat pattern until square( 8 totoal repeats of rows 1 to 4), if you want to make a scarf, repeat pattern till desired length, or until you have about 15 yards left.

To finish:

Dec one stitch between markers, ONE TIME ONLY ON ROW 1.

Row 1: Ts over 2 stitches, p1, ts over 2 stitches across row.

 

Row 2: P2, K1, P2 across row.

 

Repeat rows 1 and 2 a total of 6 times, bind off, weave in threads.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites,

lists, newsletters, nor sold or recopied. It is for your personal 

 

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November 2022 Stitch of the month Crochet

 

Even number of chain, for the Afghan, chain 14, for the dishcloth, chain 26.

Row 1 * skip 1ch, in next ch work 1 sc & 1dc, repeat from * across row, end skip 1 ch, 1dc in last chain, ch 1, turn.

Row 2   1 sc & 1dc in each dc across row, end 1 dc in turning chain, ch 1, turn.

Repeat row 2 from pattern. Repeat until square. 

Knit the Crazy Eights Dishcloth

 

Knit the Crazy Eights Dishcloth

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It was fun knitting this, I made mine bigger than she called for in the free pattern she has posted, enjoy. 

Find this on the internet, it's from    Simply Notable 

https://youtube.com/watch?v=881_4yk1alU&si=f3fVuGszyaco1Jzq

October 2022 Pattern of the Month Crochet Winter Warmer

 

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October 2022 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Winter Warmer@2006

by BarbaraAnn Couturier

Materials required:

18 ounces of 4 ply worsted weight yarn

M or N hook (I used M)

Finished size without fringe: 72 inches x 20 ½ inches

Ch 51

Row 1: Sc in each ch. Ch 1, turn. (50sc)

Row 2 thru 4: Sc in each sc. Ch 1 turn. At end of row 4, ch 4, turn.(Ch 4 counts as tr through out pattern.)

Row 5: *Skip next sc, tr in next sc, tr in skipped sc, repeat from * to last sc, tr in last sc, ch 1, turn.(24 X sts, 2 tc)

Row 6 thru 9: Sc in each sc. Ch 1 turn. At end of row 9, ch 4, turn. (Pattern now established)

 Repeat rows 5 through 9 until 26 patterns have been made. At end of patterns, do not ch4, Finish off.

Fringe:

Cut 100 pieces 12 inches long. Attach 1 length in each st on each end of shawl.

 This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites,

lists, newsletters, nor sold or recopied. It is for your personal use onl

 

October 2022 Stitch of the month Knit

 

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October 2022 Stitch of the month Knit

 

Work with a multiple of 4 stitches. plus 2          

Twisted Stitch: TS = knit the second stitch, leave on left hand needle, then
knit the first stitch, remove both the right hand needle http://www.thedietdiary.com/blog/lucia/336

For 4 ply or cotton yarn, cast on 41 stitches.

Row 1: Ts over 2 stitches, p1, ts over 2 stitches across row. (front)

Row 2:    P2, K1, P2 across row.

repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length

My Christmas tree

 My Christmas tree

    I like to sew and I wanted something to brighten up my hallway for the holidays, so I had purchased some felt, and this back ground material some time ago. It's not done yet, but in the meantime, I am having fun making it. The two cookie cutters are going to be designs on the tree. 

I have used a cookie cutter for the star on top, and odds a ends of trim I had, and Christmas type material. 

Below is the finished tree.

    

Shawl

 Shawl I made for my stepdaughter's wedding.  The pattern is off the internet, yarn is by Lion brand, Mandala® Yarn  in  Wood Nymph, very soft yarn,  

September 2022 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

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September 2022 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Soap Saver© 2021 N Banks

 

         

                     

7 hook

Size 10 thread

About 10 inches of 1/4 in wide ribbon to match your color of thread.

Chain 26, 1 sc in second chain from Hook and 1sc across chain, 3 sc in last chain. Working along opposite side of chain place 1 sc  in each stitch across row, 2 sc in last chain and join with a slip stitch.

Rds 2: chain two, one dc in each stitch and join with a slip stitch

Rds 3 & 4: same as rd 2.

Rds 5 & 6:  ch 3, *1dc the next dc, skip one, ch 1, 1 DC in next DC around, join to chain two of the turning chain.

Rd 7: sl St to next ch 1 sp, ch 3,  *yo 4x, pull up a loop in skipped stitch of rd 5, yo, draw through two loops, 5x, (long stitch made) ch 1, skip next DC, rep from * around. Join with slip stitch to top of chain three.

Rd 8: ch 1, 1sc in top of each long stitch, * yo, 1dc in top of DC of row 6, sc in top of long stitch around. Join with slip stitch to the beginning of a row.

Rd 9: chain one, sc around, join.

Repeat from row 3 for a total of three times.

Rd 10: ch 1, sc in s/p, *skip 1sc, 6 dc on next sc. Rep from * around. Join.

Run ribbon through row 8 and weave in threads.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted without permission. It is for your personal use only.

 

 

 

My pumpkin mug rugs

 My pumpkin mug rugs  

   I didn't have a pattern, I just  drew a picture on a piece of paper in the shape of a pumpkin, then cut the paper into strips.  I put the paper pieces on different pumpkin and fall type fabric and cut them out, then sewed them together,  then cut a backing and liner to fit it, and started sewing the material together with the 3 pieces of material held together using different stitches on the machine, when I finished with that, I used a satin stitch and sewed around them, then added the stem.  All fabrics from JoAnn's. 

September 2022 Stitch of the Month Pick Up Stitch

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September 2022 Stitch of the Month Pick Up Stitch

  

This is a rigid Heddle Pick up Stitch

Pick up Stick pattern:

over 6, under 1 across

rows 1 to 7 plain weave

 row 8  Heddle in natural, stick forward and on edge, weave one row, push stick back

Hemstitch bottom after about 10 to 15 rows.

1. Red

   weave 10 rows plain, then row 8 of pick up stick pattern

   then 3 repeats of pick stick pattern.

2. Blue:

    weave 3 repeats of pick up stick pattern

3. Red:

    weave 3 repeats of pick up stick pattern

4. Black:

    weave 3 repeats of pick up stick pattern

5. Red:

    weave 3 repeats of pick up stick pattern

Repeat from 1 for desired length

 

 

Lace stitch 24

 

Lace stitch 24

 

Row 1: (right side): k 3, pm, K1, *yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 stitches, pm, k 3

Row 2: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 3: (right side): k 3, sm, K1, *yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1; rep from * to last 3 stitches, pm, k 3

Row 4: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 5: (right side): k 3, sm, K1, *yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, rep from * to  last 3 stitches, pm, k 3

Row 6: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 7:  k 3, sm, K1, *yo, k3, sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, rep from * to  last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 8: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 9: k 3, sm, K2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, rep from * to last 5 sts, sl1, k1, psso, sm k 3.

Row 10: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 11:  k 3, sm, K2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, rep from * to last 5  sts, sl1, k1, psso, sm k 3.

Row 12: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 13: k 3, sm, K2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, rep from * to last 5 sts, sl1, k1, psso, sm k 3.

Row 14: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Row 15: k 3, sm, K2tog, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, *sl 1, k2tog, psso, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, rep from * to last 5  sts, sl1, k1, psso, sm k 3.

Row 16: k 3, sm, purl to last 3 stitches, sm, k 3

Knit 6 rows, remove markers, bind off and weave in the yarn ends.

I hope you have enjoyed this project, I am sorry that it took so long to finish.

 

Nina