Thursday, October 29, 2026

Happy Halloween Ghost Coaster


Happy Halloween Ghost Coaster 
by N. L. Banks @1999

















Materials:


Peaches  Crème Yarn By Elmore-Pisgah, Inc. 2 balls White #1

1 skein Black Embroidery Floss

H hook

With 2 strands of white held together, ch 3 loosely, 11dc in 3rd chain from hook.

Rd 2 ch3, 2dc in same place, 2dc in next 3dc, turn. (9dc, ch 3 counts as 1dc)

Rd 3 ch 3, 2 dc in same place, 1dc in next dc, 2 dc in next, repeat across, turn. (13dc)

Rd 4 ch 3, 1 dc in same place, 1 dc in next 3dc, 2dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 6 dc, turn.

Rd 5 & 6 ch 3, 1 dc in same place, 1dc in next 9dc, turn.

Rd 7 ch 1, 1sc in same place, 1 dc in next 2dc, 3 tr (yo2x) in next dc, 1 hdc in next 2dc, 3tr (yo 2x) in next dc, 1 hdc in next 2dc, 1sc in last dc, fasten off.

With black floss, embroider two eyes on head.

Repeat for other three coasters.

 This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites. It is for your personal use only.
 

Sunday, October 25, 2026

My old paintings

 One of the other things I like to do is paint, this one is a  very old one




Sunday, October 18, 2026

October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet


October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Kira and Krissy’s Headbands  © 2023 by N. Banks

c

Materials

G hook

4 ply weight yarn

Chain 23 loosely

Foundation row

1sc in 2nd chain from hook, and each in each ch across row.

Row 1: ch 3, * skip next sc, 1dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc loosely in skipped stitch, rep from *, ending 1dc in last stitch, ch 1 , turn.

Row 2: 1sc in first 2 dc, * yo 2x, 1 triple crochet in stitch of last row, ( see picture), 1sc in next 2 dc, * repeat across row to last stitch, 1 sc in stitch, turn.

Repeat Rows  one and two 21 times ending with row 2. Hold top and bottom with wrongs side together and slip stitch ends. Weave in the tails and cut off.

  


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

 

 

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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




Sunday, October 4, 2026

October 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

October 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

         

Multiples of 6 + 3

3 x 6 = 18 + 3 = 21

Chain 21 loosely

Foundation row

1sc in 2nd chain from hook, and each in each ch across row.

Row 1: ch 3, * skip next sc, 1dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc in skipped stitch,  rep from *, ending 1dc in last stitch, ch 1 , turn.

Row 2: 1sc in first 2 dc, * yo 2x, 1 triple crochet in stitch of last row, ( see picture), 1sc in next 2 dc, * repeat across row to last stitch, 1 sc in stitch, turn.


  

Repeat Rows  one and two for desired length

 

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sunday links for knitting

 Sunday links for knitting, crocheting and sewing   


Simple Lines Baby Blankets




Centaur Cardigan


Windmill T-shirt




Butterfly Fling Crochet Shawl




Lounge Around Crochet Shawl




Cabled Cafetière & Tea Cozy




Spring Explosion Tea Cozy!



Foxtail Brioche Wrist Warmers




December Square Free Crochet Pattern




Granny Ripple Blanket 






  

Happy Halloween Ghost Coaster

Happy Halloween Ghost Coaster  by N. L. Banks @1999 Materials: Peaches  Crème Yarn By Elmore-Pisgah, Inc. 2 balls White #1 1 skein B...