I have published the pattern for this granny square in my Ravelry shop. Enjoy!
Filed under Designs, Patterns, The Granny Square Project
Here it is, all ready to package and mail out! It’s a good thing I got this order actually because as I was working this up I found and corrected two errors in the pattern. I got an updated PDF loaded to Ravelry and sent out to those who have already purchased it. Fortunately (and unfortunately) that’s only 3 people.
Filed under Afghans, For Sale on Etsy
Well I was started back up on the Granny Square project, but then I got an order for an afghan on my Etsy shop. So now I’m working this up again real quick this week to ship out. Then it will be back to the grannies again, again, again.
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My posts this time of year always seem to slow down because I can’t share what I’m making yet to avoid spoiling a surprise. Usually that’s because I’m making presents, but this year I also have what I made for my family’s Christmas card. Since I have sent it out, I can now post it!
The pattern for the hat can be found here, and the pattern for the bobble beard can be found here.
I finished up this little treat this weekend! I wish I had known that Bubba was going to be a Christmas Eve baby or I would have made this last year and used it for his newborn pictures!
The finished cocoon and Santa hat are for sale on Etsy here.
The pattern for the set can be found on Ravelry here.
Filed under Baby, For Sale on Etsy, For Sale On Ravelry, Patterns
I have 12 patterns available in my Ravelry store. Seven are for sale and the rest are free! No pattern is more than $5.00 full price.
Starting today and running through this Sunday, November 30, 2014 take 50% off your entire purchase with the BLACKFRIDAY2014 coupon code! There are no limits. Purchase all of the patterns or just one!
Have a great holiday season!
Filed under For Sale On Ravelry
Here is the afghan I have been working on in payment for my new graphics. I really like how it came out. It is a basket weave stitch with a faux ribbon edging similar to the Ribbon and Pearls Christening Afghan. It also has a double ruffle in two colors with a picot edge.
The pattern for this afghan is now available for sale on Ravelry! I’ve set the price for it at $5.00. I would love to hear from anyone who purchases the pattern and see pictures of your completed afghan! I may even post your picture on the site here! Click on the picture to see the Ravelry listing, or just the “buy now” link. Enjoy!
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After finishing the kids’ Halloween costumes I am taking a short break to read a library book that is overdue – Wild by Cheryl Strayed. The movie comes out in December but I wanted to read the book first. I was going to renew it but it’s on hold by another person so I can’t. I didn’t want to return it before reading it though because I knew that I would never check it out again if I did. I started reading it yesterday and am half-way through it. That’s pretty typical for me. If I start reading something I don’t usually do anything else until I’m done.
After my short break I need to make the baby afghan in payment for my logo work. I’ll be creating a new pattern with it so not only will the recipient receive a hand crocheted afghan, but they will also have had the pattern for it designed specifically for them. I think once I get it done and complete the PDF I’ll also send them a copy of it for good measure. I need to get it done and delivered before Thanksgiving. I’ve been thinking about the design I want and looking at some books for inspiration. I know the edging that I want to do but still haven’t decided on what to do for the body. The Ribbon and Cross Christening Afghan is rows of shells so I don’t wan to do that. I was thinking about a basket weave stitch, but I’m not sure if that will go with the edging I want to do. So I’m still mulling that over this week as I read. Once I get that done, I think I want to make up a few quick Christmas presents.
My poor Granny Square Project keeps getting pushed back. I WILL FINISH IT! Once I get this baby afghan and Christmas presents finished, it’s back to the Grannies until they are done! I have 4 months left of squares to do, which means 8 squares. Then I’ll have the arduous task of joining all those squares.
I also have pictures of Halloween costumes that I will post here shortly. I had started to write-up the pattern I created for my son’s costume and want to get that finished and for sale somewhere in there too!
Filed under Misc., The Granny Square Project
February – Square Three
February’s first square is another very basic Granny. As a matter of fact, the first three rounds are worked exactly the same as the basic Granny I did for January’s first square. However, starting with round four, instead of working clusters (3 dcs) in chains spaces, double crochets are worked in the previous row’s double crochets – with the exception of the corners of course. I completed this square in a single variegated yarn instead of finishing off and changing colors after each round. I prefer January’s basic Granny over this one.
Round 1: Sl st in a magic ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2 in ring) 3 times, join with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3, pull tail of magic ring tight to close ring to complete round.
Round 2: Sl st across to corner ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 1) 3 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.
Round 3: Sl st across to corner ch 2 sp, ch 3 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1) across to corner, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1) across to corner, repeat from * around and join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.
Round 4: Sl st across to corner ch 2 sp, ch 3 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next dc and in each across to next ch 1 sp, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch 2 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next dc and in each across to next ch 1 sp, 2 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, repeat from * around, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.
Repeat round 4 until desired size has been reached. Finish off.
Filed under Patterns, The Granny Square Project
So I am a little behind in starting out the Granny Square Project. The new baby decided to come a few weeks early in December rather than wait till the middle of January so I’ve been a bit busy. But, we went to visit the in-laws this past weekend and I was able to get caught up while they played with the kids. So I will be posting both January and February’s squares here shortly.
January – Square One
January’s first Granny Square is the most basic of Grannies. I completed it in blue and white to go with all the cold temperatures and snow we’ve been having this winter. Each of the squares in the project will be seven inches square.
The basic pattern is as follows. As a note for all my Grannies, I start them all out using the “magic ring.” There is a good tutorial here if you need it.
Round 1: Sl st in a magic ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2 in ring) 3 times, join with sl st in top ch of beg ch 3, pull tail of magic ring tight to close ring to complete round. Finish off.
Round 2: Join new color with sl st in any ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 1) 3 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. Finish off.
Round 3: Join new color with sl st in any corner ch 2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1) across to corner, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1) across to corner, repeat from * around and join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. Finish off.
Repeat round 3 until the desired size is reached. I also added a row of single crochet for edging with 3 sc being completed in each corner. This is completely optional.
The nice thing about this is you can finish off on each round and add a new color, or you can continue in the same color. Each square can look completely different, yet be completed from the same pattern. You can also make it as large or as small as small as you like. Usually the fewest rows completed is 3. (See, I’m trying to appreciate the Granny here.) January’s square two coming up shortly!
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Stitched In Love Crocheting 