November 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

 

November 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Crochet Bedspread Pattern #6123

Spool Cotton #232, Bedspreads

 

 MATERIALS: J. & P. COATS "KNIT-CRO-SHEEN" or BEDSPREAD COTTON: Single Size Spread—70 x 108 inches—46 balls of White or Ecru, or 69 balls of any color, Double Size Spread—86 x 108 inches—58 balls of White or Ecru, or 87 balls of any color … Steel Crochet Hook No. 7.

 

GAUGE: Block measures 5½ inches square.

 

FIRST BLOCK … Ch 6. Join with sl st. 1st rnd: Ch 6, (dc in ring, ch 3) 7 times. Sl st in 3rd ch of ch-6.

2nd rnd: Ch 1, in each sp around make sc, half dc, 3 dc, half dc and sc. Sl st in 1st sc. 3rd rnd: (Ch 5, sc between petals) 8 times.

4th rnd: Ch 1, in each loop around make sc, half dc, 3 dc, tr, 3 dc, half dc and sc. Join. 5th rnd: (Ch 6, sc between petals) 8 times.

6th rnd: Ch 1, in each loop around make sc, half dc, 2 dc, 3 tr, 2 dc, half dc and sc. Join.

7th rnd: Sl st across to center tr of 1st petal, (ch 9, sc in center tr of next petal) 8 times. 8th rnd: Ch 1, make 11 sc in each loop around. Join.

9th rnd: Ch 3 (to count as 1 dc), 4 dc in same place as sl st, drop loop from hook, insert hook in top st of ch-3 and pull loop through (pc st made), * sc in each of next 21 sc, 5 dc in next sc, drop loop from hook, insert hook in 1st dc of this group and pull loop through (another pc st). Repeat from * around. Join to top of 1st pc st.

10th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next sc, * pc st in next sc, sc in next 17 sc, pc st in next sc, ch 6, skip sc, pc st and sc. Repeat from * around. Join to top of 1st pc st.

11th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next sc, * pc st in next sc, sc in next 13 sc, pc st in next sc, ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc (picot made); ch 6, skip pc st and next sc. Repeat from * around. Join as before.

12th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next sc, * pc st in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, pc st in next sc, (ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc) twice; ch 6, skip pc st and next sc. Repeat from * around. Join.

13th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next sc, * pc st in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, pc st in next sc, (ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc) 3 times; ch 6, skip pc st and next sc. Repeat from * around. Join.

14th rnd: Ch 1, sc in next sc, * pc st in next sc, ch 2, skip 1 sc, pc st in next sc, (ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc) 4 times; ch 6, skip pc st and next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. 1

5th rnd: Sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, complete a pc st in same sp, * (ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc) twice; ch 7, in next loop make pc st, ch 5 and pc st; ch 7, (in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 6) twice; pc st in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around. Join. 16th rnd: Sl st in 2 ch, ch 1, in same loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; * ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 7, pc st in next loop, ch 3, in next loop make 4 tr, ch 5 and 4 tr; ch 3, pc st in next loop, ch 7, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 3, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc. Repeat from * around. Join to 1st sc and break off.

SECOND BLOCK … Work as for First Block until 15th rnd is completed.

16th rnd: Sl st in 2 ch, ch 1, in same loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 6, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 7, pc st in next loop, ch 3, 4 tr in next loop, ch 2, sc in corresponding corner loop on First Block, ch 2, 4 tr in same loop as last 4 tr on Second Block, ch 3, pc st in next loop, (ch 3, sc in corresponding loop on First Block, ch 3, in next loop on Second Block make sc, ch 3 and sc) twice; ch 3, in next loop make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 3, sc in corresponding loop on First Block, ch 3, in next loop on Second Block make sc, ch 3 and sc; ch 3, sc in next loop on First Block, ch 3, pc st in next loop on Second Block, ch 3, 4 tr in corner loop, ch 2; sc in corner loop on First Block, ch 2, 4 tr in same corner loop on Second Block. Complete 16th rnd as for First Block (no more joinings). Break off.

Join all Blocks in the same way (where 4 corners meet, join 3rd and 4th corners to joining of previous corners).

For Single Size Spread make 230 Blocks. For Double Size Spread make 284 Blocks, joining as in diagram.

EDGING … Attach thread to free corner loop of a side block, ch 4, in same loop make 5-tr pc st, ch 5 and 5-tr pc st; (ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 6, in next loop make 5-tr pc st, ch 5 and 5-tr pc st) 3 times; ch 6, sc in next loop, ch 7, sc in each of next 2 corner loops (before and after joining), ch 7, sc in next loop, ch 3, sc in corresponding loop on previous block, ch 3, in next loop make 5-tr pc st, ch 5 and 5-tr pc st. Work along all outer edges to correspond. Join and break off.

 

Pretty Flowers Potholder

Pretty Flowers Potholder @1999  by N. L. Banks 

I have a new pattern for you. This one was done some time ago. I just wanted a potholder that was simple and I could change the colors in it to match the seasons. Like browns and orange for fall, or add black for halloween. The reds, greens, white for christmas.
I hope you enjoy it.

Materials needed:

 

1 ball Peaches & Crème cream #3  by Elmore-Pisgah, Inc.

few yards each Luster Sheen  Blue #425   and Tea Leaf Green #615

G hook

3 hook 
 

Front:

Rd 1 with G hook and cream, ch 3 loosely, 12dc  in 3rd chain from hook, join with slip stitch.

Rd 2 ch 3, 2 dc in same place, 2 dc in each dc around, join.

Rd 3  ch 3, 2 dc in same place, * 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join.

Rd 4  ch 3, 2 dc in same place, * 1 dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from* around, join.

Rd 5  ch 3, 2 dc in same place, * 1 dc in next 3dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join.

Rd 6  ch 3, 2 dc in same place, * 1 dc in next 4dc, 2 dc in next dc, repeat from * around, join. Fasten off.

Flowers: make 3

Rd 1 with a 3 hook and blue, ch 2, 12sc in 2nd chain from hook, join with a slip stitch.

Rd 2 ch 1, 2 sc in same place, 2 sc in each sc around, join.

Rd 3 * ch 4, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * around, do not join.

Rd 4 * working behind row 3, ch 6, sc in skipped sc, repeat from *. Join, fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew flower to potholder with.

Leaves: make 4 full leaves and 3 half leaves.

Rd 1 with green and a 3 hook, * ch 10, 1 sc in 2nd chain from hook, 2hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch, 3 tb (yo 2x) in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch, 2 hdc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch, *. Working on opposite side, 2 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 3 tb (yo 2x) in next ch, 1 dc in next 2 ch, 2 hdc in next ch, 1sc in last ch, fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew to potholder.

Half leaves: repeat * to * for leaf, leave a long tail to sew to potholder.

Back:

Repeat rows 1-6 of front.

Finishing:

In the center of potholder, arrange leaves on potholder and sew in place, tack tips of leaves down, sew flowers on top of leaves.

With right sides of potholder facing outwards, and using a 3 hook,  attach blue to any dc, ch 1, 2 sc in each dc around, join.

Rd 2 ch 1, 1sc in same place, * ch 3, skip 1sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * around, join and fasten off.

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

 

November 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

November 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

Multiples of 3

3  x 7  = 21

Ch 21

Row 1: 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 2 , 1dc in same ch, * skip 2 ch, ( 2 dc, ch 1,  1dc in next ch ) shell made ,  rep from* to next to last stitch, 1dc in last stitch, ch 2, turn

Row 2: shell in first ch 2 stitch and in each 1 ch sp across row, 1 dc in top of turning ch, ch 2' turn

Rept row 2 for pattern

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.
 

My old paintings

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

October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

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

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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

 

 

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