This is a place for my knitting, sewing, crochet designs and projects. I have been knitting since I was 4, and crocheting since age 19 and I have starting weaving again, along with sewing. So this is where I will be posting those patterns too.
Saturday, December 20, 2025
2025 Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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,
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