Saturday, December 20, 2025

2025 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!


2025  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!


 Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with lots of love, happiness, family, friends and joy.

Happy New Year! May it be filled with joy, health and peace the world over. Remember, all it takes is a smile to brighten someone's day.  Smile, pass it on and be kind.

Thank you for visiting my blog.  I will be posting more patterns for  knitting, crochet, machine knitting patterns and maybe weaving patterns this year.   So be sure and look for the "join" button so that you don't miss anything. It is at the right side up towards the top

Stay well, Stay safe and Stay strong.

Thank you for being a big part of my life.

Nina



Monday, December 15, 2025

December 2023 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

An At My House Pattern

December 2023 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Air Freshener Angel@ December 2000 by Shirley Stalnaker

 (10 in tall)

Materials used: Worsted weight Yarn (I use R/H) White fleck

Size E hook

20 in of 1/8 in ribbon

beads or rhinestones About 20

hair spray

glitter of pearl dust

hot glue gun (Optional)

Airwick Air freshener container, either new or used.

Decorate as you want to It is your project!

Stitches used:

ch=3D chain

sc=3D single crochet

dc=3D double crochet

skp=3D skip

lp=3D loop

rep=3D repeat

Waist and Skirt:

Row 1: Ch 4, sl st to form ring. ch 1

Row 2: 8 sc in ring, sl st in 1st sc, ch 1

Row 3: Sc in sl st, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in  next sc, sc in remaining sts. ( 10 sc).sl st in first sc, ch 1.

Row 4: Sc in sl st, sc in same st, sc in the next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in remaining sts. (12 sc) sl st in first sc, ch 1.

Row 5:  Sc in sl st, sc in same st, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc in next 3 sc, sl st in first sc. (15 sc) ch 1.

Row 6:  Sc around.( 15 sc) sl st in first sc. ch 1.

Row 7:  2 sc in same st as sl st, sc in next 2 sc. repeat around, ( 19 sc) sl st in first sc ch 1.

Row 8:  Sc around ( 19 sc), ch 1

Row 9:  2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, repeat around,  (24sc) sl st in first sc, ch 1.

Row 10: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1  (24 sc)

Row 11: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc,repeat around, last sc,  make 2 sc, sl st in first sc, ch 1. ( 30 sc).

Row 12: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 ( 30 sc).

Row 13. 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, repeat around, sl st  in last sc. (35 sc) sl st in first sc ch 1.

Row 14: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 ( 35 sc).

Row 15:  2 Sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, repeat around,  ( 40 sc), sl st in first sc, ch 1.

Row 16:  Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1. ( 40sc).

Row 17:  2 Sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc, repeat around (45 sc), sl st in first sc, ch 1.

Row 18:  Sc around row, sl st in first ch 1. (45 sc).

Row 19:  2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc, repeat around (50 sc), sl st in first sc, ch1.

Row 20-22:  Sc around rows sl st in first sc, ( 50 sc) ch 1

Row 23:  2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc, repeat around( 55),  sl st in first sc, ch1.

Row 24: Sc around row, sl st in first sc, ch 1 ( 55 sc).

Row 25: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc, repeat around (65 sc), sl st in first sc, ch1.

Rows 26-27:  Sc around rows( 65 sc) sl st in first sc, ch 1

Rows 28- 29 are shell rows, As follows: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st, *skp 2 sc, in next st sc, skp 2 sc, 5dc in next sc, skp next 2 sc, sc in next sc,*    repeat around , between * *s.,sl st in

first sc.sl st in next 3 dc, ch1 sc in same st, ** put 5 dc's in next sc, skp 2 dc, and sc in third dc, 5 dc's in next sc** repeat between ** and ** around this makes

two rows of shells finish off and weave in ends, cut excess off.

Waist and head:

1: Attach to first ch of row 2 of waist and skirt. ch 1 sc in same st, sc around waist.( 8 sc)

2: ch 1, sc in same st,  sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc. ( 10 sc).sl st in first sc.

3:  Ch 1 sc in same st and in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc. ( 14 sc)  sl st in first sc.

4: ch 1, sc in same sc, sc around sl st in first sc.

5-6:  Repeat row 4.

    At this point stuff a little fiber fill in bodice and neck and part of head.

7: Decrease rows begin: *dec 2 sc together sc in next 2 sc* repeat between *'s around.

8: dec first two sc together,* sc in next sc, dec next 2 sc,* and repeat  between *'s around.

9: Sc around.

    Stuff head till firm use tapestry needle to close top of head. pull thread tight so there is no hole. weave in end, and cut off excess

Sleeves: ( make 2)

Ch 4  sl st on first ch, to form a ring.

Row 1: Sc in ring, ch 3, sc in ring, 5 times. ( 5 sc, 5 ch 3).

Row 2: Ch 1. sc in same sc, * ch 3, sc in ch 3, sc in sc, * repeat around, sl st in first sc.

Row 3: Sl st in ch 3, sc in same chain 3, ch 3, sc in next ch 3, repeat around. sl st in first sc.

Row 4-5: Repeat  row 3. end off weave in end and cut off excess yarn.

Arms, make two: chenille stem cut in 2 1/2 in long. sc around stem until covered. about 10 sc. Hot glue inside sleeve, give  stem a slight bend to look like elbow. I put hot glue in bottom of  sleeve and on both sides if stem and squeeze together until set to make  arms sturdy so they wont fall out.(careful or you will get burnt). ;o)

Wings:

 chain 8.

Rnd 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in next 5 chs, in next ch work ( sc,  2 dc, ch, 3 dc) working on opposite side in unused lps of beginning ch,  dc in next 5 lps, in next lp work ( 3 dc, ch 3, 2dc, sc); join in first sc.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining and in next 6 sc; ch 3, sc in same sc; ch 3, sk next dc, sc in next dc, in next ch 3  lp work ( 3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc); ch 3,( skp next dc, sc in next dc ch 3) 5 times; in nextch- 3 lp work ( 3 dc ch 3, 3 dc); sc in next dc, ch 3, skp next dc, sc in next sc, ch 3 sc in same sc; join in first sc; ch 3 turn.

Rnd 3:   Sc in next sc, ch 3, sk next  ch 3 lp, * in next ch 3 lp work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc); ch 3 *,( skp next sc, sc in next dc, ch 3, skp next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3; rep from * to* once; sc in next dc, ch 3 skp next dc, sc in next dc, ( ch 3, sc in next ch 3 lp) 6 times; ch 3, sc in

next dc, ch 3 skp next dc, sc in next dc, ch 3; rep from * to *  once; sc in next dc, ch 3, skp next dc, sc in next dc ch 3, rep from * to * once; skp next ch 3 lp, sc in next sc, ch 3; join in next sc. end off and weave in end and cut off excess yarn.

Halo:

Chain 10; join with sl st to form ring.=20

 Ch 1, sc in ring, ( ch 3, sc in ring) 7 times; 5 sc in ring and join in first sc.  End off and weave in end and cut excess yarn off.

Hair:

cut 12 pieces of yarn 7 ins. Long, fold 2 pieces in 3rds and hot glue to forehead of angel, take 10 pieces and tie with a piece of yarn in the middle; tightly to look like a part. cut off excess yarn, hot glue on top of the bangs just made to hide ends of bangs yet leaving enough of bang to look good. Pull rest of hair to the back and nape of angel tie a piece of yarn around it to hold in place.  You can also add a flower here.

Decorating Your Angel:

 Cut a piece of 1/8 in ribbon 20 in long tie around neck in small bow, ends will hang down front of skirt. You can add a flower over the top of bow if you wish. around bottom of skirt add rhinestones, or beads, at the top of each shell so they will have a zig-zag look. If you wish you can use hair spray and spray angel and us  pearl dust, of glitter to make her sparkle! just have fun!

You can either tack or hot glue halo on. Take a piece of yarn and place it around middle of wings and pull center together and tie snuggly, you can either tack it on angels back with darning needle or hot glue it on. If you tack it on use the excess yarn from tying the middle together, if you hot glue, cut off excess and hid ends, before gluing.

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

Tuesday, December 9, 2025

Gnomes

 These are the gnomes I made for Christmas a couple years ago, I used six empty knitting machine cones stacking three,  two and then one, and just started with a single crochet and crocheted a cone type cover to fit over the cones making them longer as needed,  then made a white roll of ruffles along the bottom, then just did a three or four stitches in pink for the nose and tied them on just above the white ruffles.  Just fun making them. 

  empty cones stacked 


     the cute little noses  

  The finished gnomes 




Wednesday, December 3, 2025

December 2023 Stitch of the Month Knit

 

December 2023 Stitch of the Month Knit

Fancy Slip Stitch Rib:        ( multiples of 5 + 2 )



Row 1 (RS): * P2, k 1, sl 1 as if to p, k 1; rep from *, ending with p 2.

Row 2: K 2, * p 3, k 2; rep from * across.

Rep Rows I & 2 for pattern or until desired length.


 

 

Friday, November 28, 2025

New Cup or Glass cozies for me

 I needed something to help keep my iced drinks cold, so I made up these. They are cotton, in blue, white and maze. I used single, double, and a reverse stitch for the trim at the top. They look much better than the picture.  An a pattern of the month for 2026.





Friday, November 21, 2025

On the Blog

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Friday, November 14, 2025

November 2023 Pattern of the Month Machine Knit Two Color Baby Vest

 

 At My House

November 2023 Pattern of the Month Machine Knit 

Two Color Baby Vest

in two sizes with sleeve option

© 2015  by N Banks

 

This is a cute, quick, easy to make sleeveless vest with sleeve option for a 6 month and 12 month baby. Made in two colors using 2 ply baby yarn that you can get just about any where. No hem is used, so a ribber is not required. The neckline and bottom just roll up. This pattern is written for beginners. Vest shown above is the 6 month size. The one below is shown in the 12 month size. Both are worked from the top up. Add the easy to make sleeves for a change for winter.

         

     
 

Materials:

One ball or skein 2 ply baby yarn in solid and

One ball or skein in a variegated to match your solid color. Or make them in two solid colors.

If you make both sizes, then you will need two skeins of the variegated yarn. I used Red Heart Baby Yarn in Baby Print for the variegated and Pastel Green for the solid color. Samples were made on a SK700. 4.5 m machine.

 

1. Pull 88 (96) needles to working position.

            6 mo.                        12 mo.

            88  Stitches              96 stitches.

            44 – 0- 44                48 – 0- 48

 

2. Starting on the 2nd needle on the left, push

    back every other needle to non working

    position. See Diagram below.

     


  3.  Cast on with e-wrap, and variegated

  yarn. Set machine to basic knit. 

4. Ten 4, RC 0: Knit 

             6 rows               6 rows

     Don’t forget to hang your weights and

     move them up.

5. COR. Pull all needles to working position.

6. Ten 4, with solid yarn, RC 0,    knit 

            10 rows            10 rows.

7. Attach variegated, cut solid yarn. Move           

     your weights up.

8. Ten 6. RC 0,    knit

            50 rows             58 rows.

 Place a yarn marker at each end of knitting.

 9. Ten 6 RC 0, COR, knit

           44 rows             52 rows.

10. Change to solid. Ten 4.0  COR.

     Starting on the 2nd needle on the left,   push back every other needle to non

     working position. You will have two   needles at the end on the right side in

     working position..

11. Knit 14 rows both sizes.

12. Ten 4, RC 0, Change to variegated and  knit 4 rows. Bind off.

13. Make two alike. The top is the smaller,  shorter solid trim. With right sides together, sew from the bottom up to the yarn markers, these are the arm hole openings. If you are making it with the sleeves, do not crochet around them.

14. For shoulder seams, with main color sew across the top beginning at the outside shoulder for two inches from the shoulder,   leaving the center open for the head.         

15. Starting at underarms, with main color, single crochet around arm hole edges, then  single crochet around neck and bottom of  vest.

Sleeves

1. Pull 64 (66) needles to working position.

            6 mo.                        12 mo.

            72  Stitches              76 stitches.

            36 – 0- 36                38 – 0- 38

 

Starting on the 2nd needle on the left, push back every other needle to non working position. 

2. Cast on with e-wrap, and variegated yarn. Set machine to basic knit. 

3. Ten 4, RC 0: Knit 

             6 rows               6 rows

     Don’t forget to hang your weights and move them up.

4. COR. Pull all needles to working position.

5. Ten 4, with solid yarn, RC 0,    knit 

            10 rows            10 rows.

6. Ten 6. RC 0,    knit

            78 rows             92 rows.

 

7. Bind off, make two alike.

Finishing:

1. Fold sleeve in half, and at the top, mark the center with a pin. With right sides facing, pin the center of sleeve to the center at the shoulder, pin sleeve to armhole opening.

2. Pin sides together at opening, undersleeves.   

3. Sew seams together, then sew the sleeve to the cuff together.

 

          

 

     

                                                                                     


 

 

Friday, November 7, 2025

Lace weaving sampler

 Lace weaving sampler

I took a course for Lace weaving from https://kelly-casanova-weaving-lessons.teachable.com/ called Lovely and Lacy - Workshop and I loved it and the class did not cost a lot either.  I learned some new things, and found I was doing a draft wrong, so had to redo it, but liked the error so I keep it, I turned the sampler into a wall hanging. I used a toothbrush on the fringe type yarn to make it show up more, bushing it before beating it and a stick I found in my yard after a storm to hang it on. 




Friday, October 31, 2025

November 2023 Stitch of the Month

 

November 2023 Stitch of the Month

 

Cast on a number of stitches divisible by eight, plus one stitch.

For sample cast on 25 (8 x 3 + 1 = 25)

Row 1. K 4, * P 1, K 7. Repeat from * across row. End P 1, K 4.

Row 2. P 3, * K 1, P 1, K 1, P 5. Repeat from * across row. End P 3.

Row 3. K 2, * P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. Repeat from * across row. End K 2.

Row 4. P 1, * K 1, P 5, K 1, P 1. Repeat from * across row. End P 1.

Row 5. * P 1, K 7. Repeat from * across row. End P 1.

Row 6. P 1, * K 1, P 5, K 1, P 1. Repeat from * across row. End P 1.

Row 7. K 2, * P 1, K 3, P 1, K 3. Repeat from * across row. End K 2.

Row 8. P 3, * K 1, P 1, K 5, P 1. Repeat from * across row. End P 3.

Repeat rows 1 to 8 for pattern or until desired length.

 

Thursday, October 23, 2025

New scarf and hat for me

 New scarf and hat for me,  I just wanted something different, so I did these up. They will be patterns for the month in 2026. Made with Premier Bloom chunky big self-striping floral print, I used  two skins for the projects, 



2025 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

2025  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!  Wishing you and your loved ones a day filled with lots of love, happiness, family, friends ...