Lace Knitting Knitting Sampler Lace stitch 7

Lace stitch 7

Cell Stitch 
Mulltiple of 4 + 3

Row 1: k 2, pm, k 2, * yo, slip 1, k 2 tog, psso, yo, k 1, repeat from * across row to last 3 stitches, k 1, pm, k 2

Row 2: K 2, sm, purl to next marker, sm, k 2

Row 3: k 2, sm k 1, k 2 tog, yo, k 1, * yo, slip 1, k 2 tog, psso, yo, k 1, repeat from * to 3 stitches before next marker, yo, slip 1, k 1, psso, k 1, sm, k 2.

Row 4: K 2, sm, purl to next marker, sm, k 2

Repeat rows 2 to 4 two times, then rows 1 to 3 once.

Knit 5 rows, remove markers on 4th row, dec down to 34 stitches on 5th row. 

Right side should be facing you, in not knit one more row.

Pie Crust Coaster

Pie Crust Coaster

Lily's Album of Crocheted Designs  #1200

Skytone  shaded yellows  hook #7

With yellows, ch 2, 7sc in 1st st, (sl st, ch 3 and 3dc) in back of loop of 1 st sc, (4 dc in next sc ) 6x, sl st in 3-ch.

Rw 2 ch 3, (2dc in next dc, 1 dc in next ) around and join.

Rw 3 ch 3, (2dc in next dc, 1 dc in next  dc ) around and join.

Rw 4 ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, (2dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2dc) around, join.

Rw 5 ch 3, 1 dc in 2dc, (2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3dc) around, join.

Rw 6 ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, ( 2dc in next dc, 1dc in next 4dc, ) around, join.

Rw 7  Repeat row 5

Rw 8 ch 3, turn. 1 dc in 1 loop of each dc around, join.

Rw 9  ch 1, turn, dc thru 1 loop of each st and down at back thru st directly below in row 7, sl st in 1-ch.

Frill  ch 5, dc in next dc, (ch 2, dc in next dc) around, ch 2, sl st in 1st 3-ch. Sc in next 2-ch, ( ch 3, sc in next sp) around, fasten off.

Drawstring Bag February 2018 Pattern of the Month Crochet

February 2018 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Drawstring Bag

COATS and CLARK'S O.N.T.

"Speed-Cra-Sheen" MERCERIZED COTTON, Art. C.44: 3 balls of No.12-A Blue Sparkle and 2 balls each of No. 1 white and No. 46-.Mid Rose.

Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. O. (I would use a baby yarn )

GAUGE: 6 sts make 1 inch; 6 pattern rnds makes 1 1/4 inches; 6 sc rnds make 1 inch.

BASE (Make 2) ... Starting at center with Blue Sparkle, make a chain to measure 7 ½ inches.

1st rnd: 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 3 sc in last ch; ,working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each ch across. Join with sl st to first sc.

2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st. sc in each sc around, increasing 3 sc evenly on each end-to inc 1 sc, make 2 sc in 1 sc, . Join.

Repeat 2nd rnd until piece measures 10 inches long. Break off.

SIDE PIECE ... Starting at bottom  with Blue Sparkle, make a chain 24 inches long. having number of chains divisible by 4. Join with a sl st.

1st rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st, sc in next 2 ch, , * tr in next ch, sc in next 3 ch. Repeat from * around. Join to first sc.

2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join and break off.

3rd rnd: Attach Mid Rose to same place as sl st, sc in same place, * tr in next sc, sc in next sc, make a dc around the tr 2 rnds below (raised dc made), skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join.

4th rnd: Repeat 2nd rnd.

5th rnd: Attach white to same place as last joining. sc in same place, * make a raised dc. skip next sc, sc in next sc. tr in next sc. sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join.

6th rnd: Repeat 2nd rnd.

7th and 8th rnds: Attach Blue Sparkle and repeat 3th and 4th rnds.

Continue working in pattern, making raised dc's over tr's 2 rnds below, thus staggering position of raised dc's, until piece measures 7\12 inches. Join and break off,

BEADING: 1st rnd: Attach next alternate  color to same place as last joining, ch 5, * skip 1 sc, tr in next sc, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join to 4th ch of ch-5. Do not break off.

2nd rnd: Ch 1, sc in same place as last joining, sc in each ch 1 and each tr around. Join and break off.

TOP PIECE ... Attach next alternate color, sc in same place. sc in next 2 sc, * tr in next sc, sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from" around. Join. Repeat 2nd rnd of side piece. Continue working in pattern, alternating colors until piece measures 9 1/4 inches in all. Join and break off.

DRAWSTRING ... Cut 5 strands of each color, each 48 inches long. Make a braid, lace through sps and tie ends securely. leaving 1 inch for tassel. Make another braid and lace through from opposite side.

February 2018 Stitch of the Month Crochet

February 2018 Stitch of the Month Crochet

Multiples of 6

For sample, ch 18

(6 x 3 = 18)

Row 1: Work 3 hdc in 3rd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, 3 hdc in next ch; rep from* to end. Ch 2, turn.

Row 2: Skip first hdc, *3 hdc in next hdc (center hdc of 3-hdc group), skip 2 hdc; rep from", ending skip last hdc, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 2, turn.

Repeat Row 2 for desired length. This would make a nice little coaster. 

Lace Knitting Knitting Sampler Lace Stitch 6

Lace Stitch 6

Multiples of 6

Right side should be facing you, if not, knit 1 more row.

Row 1: knit 2, sm,  *k 1, yo, k 2 tog, k 2,  p 1 *, repeat across, end last repeat with   k 1, yo, k 2 tog, k 2, sm, knit 2

Row 2: k 2, sm,   *p 5, k1*  repeat across, end last repeat with p 5, sm, k 3

Row 3: k 2, sm ,  *k2, yo, k 2 tog, k1, p 1*, repeat across row, end last repeat with     k2, yo, k 2 tog, k1, sm, k 2

Row 4: k 2, sm, *p 5, k1*  repeat across, end last repeat with p 5, sm, k 3

Row 5:  k 2, sm , *k3, yo, k 2 tog, p 1, *  repeat across row, end last repeat with k3, yo, k 2 tog, sm, k 2

Row 6: k 2, sm, *p 5, k1*  repeat across, end last repeat with p 5, sm, k 3

Row 7: k 2, sm, *k 2 tog, yo, k  3,  p 1, * repeat across row, end last repeat with k 2 tog, yo, k  3, sm, k 2

Row 8: k 2, sm, *p 5, k1*  repeat across, end last repeat with p 5, sm, k 3

Repeat rows 1 to 7 of pattern once more,  then

Knit 5 rows, removing markers on the 6th row.

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Review: The Last Cabin

The Last Cabin by James Hunt
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Really good book. Lots of action, lots of suspense, great characters, fast read and I really enjoyed the book

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Rainbow Angel

Rainbow Angel 2001 @ By Shirley Stalnaker

I want to thank Shirley for her donation of this pattern. It is a cover for a roll of toilet paper.

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be us  I e d on any media, including websites,

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

Materials:

F hook

Starbrights Red Heart Yarn

glue gun

florist wire

Red Heart White yarn

Fiber fill

Pendent crystals

Moss

Stitches used:

sc = single crochet

dc= double crochet

tr = treble crochet

 skp= skip

Ch 3 picot Shell= 2 dc ch 3 sl st in dc 2 dc in same st.

Sl st= slip stitch

* to* = repeat between stars

dec= decrease

Head: Using White yarn.

Rnd 1: Ch 5, sl st to form circle. Ch 1, sc in circle 10 times, sl st in first sc.  (10 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st, 2 sc in each sc around. ( 20 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around. ( 20 sc)

Rnds 4-8: Repeat rnd 3.

Rnd 9: Ch 1, pick up loop in same st and in next st yarn  around hook, through  all loops on hook  ( sc decrease made)  *sc in next 3 sts, dec in next 2 sts* around. sl st in first

dec. (16 sc)

Rnd 10: Ch 1, dec over same st and next st,* sc in next 2 st, dec over next 2 sts* around.   (12 sc)

Rnd 11:Ch 1. decrease over same st and next st.* sc in next st, dec next 2 st together* around. (8 sc) end off, weave in ends.

Stuff head firmly with fiber fill, attach Red Heart Starbrights in same st as ending of last rnd.

Rnd 12:  Ch 1, sc,in same st, 2 sc in each st around.  sl st in first sc.  ( 16 sc)

Rnd 13: Ch 1 2 sc in same st. * sc in next st, 2 sc in next st* Repeat around, sl st in first sc (22 sc)

Rnd 14: Ch 1, 2 sc  in same st, * sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat around. Sl st in first sc (32 sc)

Rnd 15: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st,* sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc* Repeat around sl st in first sc. ( 40 sc)

Rnd 16: ch 1, sc in same st, and in each st around, sl st in first sc.(40 sc)

Rnd 17-23:  Repeat rnd 16.(40 sc)

Rnd 24:  ch 1, sc dec in same st and next st* sc in next 3 st, dec in next 2 sts* repeat around. sl st in first st. (32 sc)

Rnd 25: ch 1 sc dec in same st and next st, * sc in next 2 sc,dec in next 2 sc* repeat  around. (22 sc)

Rnd 26: Ch 1, sc in back loop only all the way around.(22 sc)

Rnd 27: Ch 1, dec over same st and next st * sc in next 4 sc, sc dec over next 2 sc* repeat around. (18 sc)

Rnd 28: Ch 1, sc dec over same st and next st* sc in next 3 sc, dec over next 2 sc * repeat around. (14 sc) Stuff body firmly with fiber fill.

Rnd 29: Ch 1 dec in same st and next st, dec next 2 st together around. Cut yarn off about 12 in from hook, take darning needle and close opening. Weave in end and cut off excess yarn.

Rnd 30: Attach same color yarn at the back on row 26 in the unworked loops. Ch 1, 3 sc in each loop around (66 sc).

Rnd 31: Ch 1, sc in same st,* ch 1, skp next sc, sc in next sc* Repeat around, sl st in first sc.

Rnd 32: Ch 1, sc in same sc * dc in ch 1 sp, sc in next sc*Repeat around.

Rnd 33: Ch 1, sc in same sc,* ch 1, skp next dc, sc in next sc* Repeat around.

Rnd 34: Repeat rnd 32, except work in back loops only around.

Rnd 35: Repeat rnd 33, except work in back loops only around.

Rows 36-52. Repeat these 2 rnds 15 times (32 and 33).  End off weave in ends Attach white in same st as ending.

Rnd 53: Ch3, 2 dc in same st 3 dc in each st around.  End off weave in ends.

SLEEVES: (make 2)

Rd 1) Using Star brights, Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form circle, ch 1, 10 sc in circle, sl st in first sc. ch 1.

Rd 2) 2 sc in each sc around. sl st in first sc. (20 sc)

Rd 3) Ch 1, sc in same st around (20sc) sl st in first sc.

Rd 4-10) Repeat rnd 3, end off weave in ends. attach white.

Rd  11) Ch 5 sl st in 2nd st from hook, dc in the same st, *dc, ch 2, sl st in first st, dc in same st* repeat 3 times. sc in next st, ** ch 2, sl st in first ch, sc in same st ** 15 times repeat *to * 4 times end off weave in ends.

ARMS: (make 2)

1) Ch 5, sl st in first ch to form ring. Ch1,10 sc in ring.

2) Ch 1, sc in each sc around. sl st in first sc

3) Repeat rnd 2

4) Ch 1, dec over same st and next st * sc in next 2 st, dec over next 2 st* repeat around, dec last 2 together, sl st in first st.

5) Ch 1 sc around.

6-10) Repeat row 5. end off weave in ends.

WINGS:

1) Ch 13, dc in 4th st from hook, ch3, sl st in top of dc (picot made) 2 dc in same st, dc in next st, skp 1 st, 2dc, ch2, 2 dc in next st, skp 1 st, sc in next st, skp 1 st, 2 dc ch 2, 2 dc, in next st, 3 sc in last st,

Working on other side of chain, 2dc,ch2, 2dc,( in same space as last 2dc ch2 2dc on other side of chain) Sc in same space as sc on other side Skp next st, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, (in same  hole as shell on other side of chain) dc in next st , 2 dc in same st as shell  on other side of beginning chain Ch 3 sl st in top of dc, 2 dc in same st. sl st in ch3 of first shell, and into picot.

2) Ch 3, dc, ch3 picot, 2 dc in picot, sk 2 dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc ch 3 picot 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc 3 ch picot, 2 dc in ch 2 space, sc in sc, 2 dc ch 3 picot, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, sc in sc,2 dc ch 3 picot, 2 dc next ch 2 sp, dc in dc, 2 dc, ch 3 picot, 2 dc in next picot, sl st in first ch 3. end off weave in ends.  Skp 1 dc 3 ch picot shell in next st. ch 3 picot shell in next picot, sl st in ch 3 end off.

2) Re attach yarn in dc between 2nd and 3rd picots from top. Ch 3,

sl st, in 3 rd ch from hook, 2 dc, 2 tr ch3 picot 2 tr, 2 dc in next picot. Dc between shells in rnd 2, 2 dc 2 tr, ch 3 picot 2tr, 2 dc, in next picot, * dc between shells in 2nd rnd. 2dc, 2tr, ch 3 picot 2tr, 2dc in next picot* repeat  one more time, sl st between shells, ch 3 picot end off, weave in ends.

Now come Great fun putting your angel together. This is what brings your angel alive! Stuff arms with fiber fill, glue in side the sleeves and hold in a bending  position, to fit around her round torsel. Glue arms and sleeves at a nice angle on your angel like she is holding something. glue gold Christmas garland ( the kind that bends and has a wire in the center, and form a halo from it)

( 5.47 m) If you don't have any garland, then you can crochet a halo out of yellow or gold yarn. 

Ch enough to make a two inch ring. sl st all the way around end off weave in ends. Glue wings on he back. Take a 6 inch piece of white covered florist wire and string 5 pendant crystals on it and glue between hands. glue pendants evenly spaced across wire Place her on a TPRoll She is finished! Have fun I did! ( The crystals represent rain)