Monday, March 14, 2016

How to do Crochet Stitches

How to do Crochet Stitches

Slip stitch ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~s/s       

Loop~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~lp
    Insert hook in stitch, yo and draw through stitch an loop on hook.

Chain ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ch       Yo, draw through lp on hook.

Single crochet ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~sc   Insert hook in stitch, yo and draw through, yo and draw through both lps on hook.

Half double crochet~~~~~~~~~~~~hdc    Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo, draw through, yo, draw through all 3 lps on hook.

Double crochet~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~dc  Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo, draw through, yo, draw through 2 lps, yo, draw through 2   lps on hook.

Treble crochet~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~tb  Yo, twice, insert hook in stitch, yo, (draw through, yo, draw through 2 lps,) 3 times.

Corner puff group made~~holding last loops on needle, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw  up a loop in same space, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw   through 2 loops, yo, draw through all loops on needle, ch 4, yo, draw up a loop in  same ch 6, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through 4 loops on  hook, ch 2,

Loop stitch (1)~~~Yo, draw up a loop in next sc, yo, draw up a loop in same place, yo, draw through  all loops on hook, ch 1),

Loop Stitch (2)~~~yo, insert hook in next hdc, yo, draw up a loop, yo, insert hook in next hdc, yo, draw up a loop, yo, draw through all 5 loops on hook, ch 1,    

Long V Stitch (LV)~~~~Insert hook in stitch, pull up a long loop and complete single crochet.

Font Post Stitch (FPS)~~~~Working in front row just make, yo, inset hook from front to back and front again around the vertical post of stitch below, , yo (three loops on hook) and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains. Fps completed  

Back Post Stitch (BPS)~~~working in back of row just make, yo, insert hook from back to front and to back again around the vertical post of stitch below, yo (three loops on hook) and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains. Bps completed.

Double Treble Front Post Stitch (DTFPS)~~~Working in front row just make, yo, 3x inset hook from front to back and front again around the vertical post of stitch below, (five loops on hook) , yo,  and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains.

Triple Treble Front Post Stitch  (TTFPS)~~~~ Working in front row just make, yo, 4x inset hook from front to back and front again around the vertical post of stitch below, (five loops on hook) , yo,  and draw thread through two loops on hook, yo, draw through two loops on hook. One loop remains.

Thursday, March 10, 2016

February 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet Plus idea for use!!


February 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet

Plus idea for use!!

Multiple of 10 sts + 1. (add 5 for base chain)

 
For sample ch 26: (2x10+1+5 = 26)

Notes: on back side, push popcorn stitch to the front.


Popcorn stitch:  5 dc, remove hook, and insert hook in first dc from the back, and then insert hook into the last dc, yo, and pull though, tighten loop if you need to.


Row 1:  (right side): 1 sc into 9th ch from hook, 1 sc into each of next 2 ch, * 3 ch, skip 3 ch, 5 dc popcorn into next ch, 3 ch, skip 3 ch, 1 sc into each of next 3ch; rep from * to last 4 ch, 3ch, skip 3 ch, 1 dc into last ch, turn.

Row 2: 1 ch, 1 sc into first st, * 1 sc into next sc, 3 ch, 5 dc popcorn into 2nd of next 3 sc, 3 ch * *, 1 sc into stitch just before next popcorn of row below, 1 sc into next pop­corn; rep from * ending last rep at * *, skip 2ch of turning chain, 1sc into each of next 2 ch, turn.  (remember to push popcorn stitch to the front)

Row 3: 6 ch (count as 1 dc and 3 ch), * 1 sc into sc just before next popcorn, 1 sc into next popcorn, 1 sc into next sc, 3 ch * *, 5dc popcorn into 2nd of next 3 sc, 3 ch; rep from * ending last rep at * *, 1 dc into last sc, skip turning chain, turn.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until desired length.

 

Scarf

 
Chain 26,

Rows 1 & 2: 1 dc in 3 ch from hook, and in each ch across row, turn.

 
Now start pattern, work until desired length, then do 2 rows of dc.

Fasten off, weave in the yarn.

 

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

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Tuesday, February 9, 2016

April 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet


April 2014 Stitch of the Month Crochet

Chain a multiples of 4
 
Foundation Row: 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 1: 1 sc in first sc and in each sc to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, *1 dc around post of next sc 1 row below, skip next sc (behind post dc), 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; rep from * to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 3: 1 sc in first sc and in each st to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: 1 sc in each of first 4 sc, *1 dc around post dc below, skip next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; rep from *, ending skip next sc, 1 sc in each of last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 5: 1 sc in first sc and in each st to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 6: 1 sc in first sc, 1 dc around post of next sc in row below, * skip next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, 1 dc around post dc below; rep from *, ending skip 1 sc, 1 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 7: 1 sc in first sc and in each st to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 8: 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, *1 dc around post dc below, skip next sc, 1 sc in each of next 3 sc; rep from *, ending skip 1 sc, 1 sc in each of last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.

Row 9: 1 sc in first sc and in each sc to end. Ch 1, turn.

Row 10: 1 sc in each of the first 3 sc, * 1 dc around post of dc below, skip next sc, (behind post) 1 sc in each of next 3 sc, repeat from * to end, ch 1, turn.

Repeat from row 3 for pattern until desired length. 

Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Dark Tide

Dark Tide By Susan Sleeman


 This is the latest in the series The Justice Agency. The others are
   1. Double Exposure
   2. Dead Wrong
   3. No Way Out
   4. Thread of Suspicion
 I have not read the first 4, but I do have them, and why I read Dark Tide
first I have no idea. Its a series about a family called Justice and the Agency they started. Its a great read, full of action and suspense, great
characters.
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18467976-dark-tide?from_search=true

Monday, February 1, 2016

Dessert Mash-Ups


Dessert Mash-Ups by Dorothy Kern

I won this book off Goodreads and I love it.  The book is about taking your everyday baking recipes for desserts and mixing it with another one,  I really liked  the idea, so I started reading and was not disappointed by any of the many recipes in the book.
 Who wouldn’t love Blueberry muffin waffles, Lemon Merinque Pie Fudge, and Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles? Or how about Truffle Topped Brownies? Or Peanut Butter Cookie Cake?  Sounds hard, but they are not. She gives you easy to follow step by step directions for each and every recipe.
Dorothy also give a list of baking equipment, ingredient tips and substitutions along with a great sense of humor. I loved this book. There are sections on cakes, pies, candy, and more. If you love to bake, then this is one you must have.  She also has a website/blog with a free newsletter that you can sign up for and get even more great tasting recipes at http:www.crazyforcrust.com. You can order the book from her too.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/1028468665

Wednesday, January 6, 2016

Cozy Cottage bulky sampler


 Cozy Cottage bulky sampler  by Kathryn Doubrley

   $5. instant download, 7 pgs. For bulky machines, including the Bond. If you drink tea, then you will love this pattern and it’s the cutest one I have ever seen. It’s a cottage complete with door, windows, awnings, shrubs, tiny flowers, shutters, curtains, even a chimney with smoke!  Great for gifts.  Lots of techniques, so its also good for practice & learning  Great fun pattern.   http://www.theanswerlady.com


                                                                          

Dust cover for my sewing machine

 I needed  a new dust cover for my old kenmore sewing machine, I have had this machine since the 1960's, still works good