Tuesday, June 4, 2019

June 2017 Stitch of the Month Crochet


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June 2017 Stitch of the Month Crochet


The Squares

Worked over an even number of stitches.

For sample chain 16

Set up row: 1 sc in second chain from hook and in each chain across row.




Row 1: 3 ch, * 00 yoh, insert hook in next sc, yoh, draw through loop, yoh, draw through 2 loops 00, repeat from 00 to 00 3 times, yoh, draw through 4 loops, 1 ch, skip 1 next sc *.  Repeat from * across row. Finish row with 1 dc in top of turning chain.

 Row 2: 1 ch, * 1 sc in space, 1 sc in top of motif *, end 1 sc in top of turning chain.



Repeat from Row 1 for desired length, ending with row 1.




Thursday, May 9, 2019


Suitable for framing

 by Kathryn Doubrley.



PDF, 33 pgs. $20.00. Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.      
No ribber needed, for any machine, even the Passap that can weave and do fair isle. Lots of interesting patterns for coin purses, eyeglass cases, carpet bags and more using metal squeeze or snap frames, & purse handles found on line or in the craft stores. Lots of color photos, diagrams, punch card designs, charts, Passap notes.  Easy to follow directions make this book a great buy to make a gift for that special someone on your Christmas or birthday list. If you need help with techniques, here is the video link http://www.theanswerlady.com.       

Thursday, May 2, 2019

May 2017 Stitch of the Month Knit


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May 2017 Stitch of the Month Knit

     











Above is the side I like                                                                                                                                              Above is the stitch           


Vertical openwork stitch 1

Multiples of 6 + 3

For sample cast on 21 ( 6 x 3 = 18 + 3 = 21)

Row 1: *p 3, yo, sl 1, k 2 tog, psso, yo, * p 3.

Row 2: k 3, * p3, k3 *

Repeat rows 1 and 2 for desired length. This is another one that I liked both sides.


Saturday, April 27, 2019

Cable Me Not


Cable Me  Not

by Kathryn Doubrley


PDF 2 pgs. Free Instant download at http://www.theanswerlady.com.
Knit Cowl or Scarf using the Kiss Dragon Loom or any other knitting board using a gauge of about 8 ½ stitches and 14 rows per 4 inches or 10 cm over 15 pegs. Learn a new technique, the U stitch. She has step by step pictures to show how to do the stitch up the center. Has lots of color photos. Easy to follow directions. You can find Kathryn on Facebook by searching for Kate Winslow or if you need help with techniques, here is the video link http://www.theanswerlady.com

Friday, April 12, 2019

April 2017 Pattern of the Month crochet Country Gardens Dish soap Apron


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April 2017 Pattern of the Month crochet

Country Gardens Dish soap Bottle Apron

@1999 by N.L. Banks


Materials:
1 ball each Cream #3  Country Garden #167 Peaches & Crème by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.
1 G hook

Rw 1 Ch 9, 1 sc in 2nd from hook, 1 sc in each ch across. Turn (8sc)

Rw 2-5  Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn

Rw 6   ch 2, 1 dc in same place, 2 dc in each sc across row. Turn. (Ch 2 counts as 1 dc, 16 dc)

Rw 7 (front) Ch 2, 1 FPS around post of next dc, 1dc in next dc, FPS around next dc across. Turn. (7 posts & 8dc).

Rw 8 (back) Ch 2, BPS around next post stitch, 2 dc, BPS around next post stitch across. End 1 dc in beg. ch 2 of  row below. Turn. ( 7 post & 14 dc.)

Rw 9  Ch 2, FPS around next post stitch, 3 dc, FPS around next post stitch across. End 1 dc in ch 2 of row below. Turn. (7 posts & 20 dc. 3 dc between posts)

Rw 10 Ch 2, BPS around next post stitch, 4 dc, BPS around next post. End 1 dc in ch 2 of row below. Fasten off cream.  (7 posts & 26 dc.)

Rw 11, With right side facing you, attach Country Gardens to the start of beg ch 8 of row 1 (top of apron) and sc across the row, 3 sc in corner stitch, working down the side, sc along the side. Work along row 10, work 1 sc in first dc, 5 dc in first post stitch, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, 5 dc in next post stitch, across row 10, 1 sc in last stitch of row 10. Working along other side of the apron, sc across, slip stitch to beg of row 10, do NOT fasten off, Chain 15, (neck piece of apron) slip stitch to beg  of row 11. Fasten off. Weave in yarn.  Attach Country Gardens to row 5 and chain 30 for tie, fasten off. Repeat for other side of apron. 

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Wednesday, April 3, 2019

April 2017 Stitch of the Month Crochet


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April 2017 Stitch of the Month Crochet



The Crescents

Worked over an even number of stitches.

For sample, chain 16

Set up row: 1sc in second chain from hook, and in each chain across row.



Row 1: 1 ch, sc to end of row.

Row 2 and following rows: 1 ch, * 1 sc in next sc,  1 sc insert hook into the base of sc of previous row *.  Repeat from * to * across row.

Repeat row 2 until desired length.


Saturday, March 30, 2019

Review: Class Reunions Are Murder

Class Reunions Are Murder Class Reunions Are Murder by Libby Klein
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

This is a really good book. Laugh out loud humor, great characters, very interesting plot that keeps you reading and reading to the very end.

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