Pancakes on Saturday mornings around here is a given. :) 
I crocheted my daughter these fingerless gloves and made up my own pattern,because I like them a tighter fit and not bulgy.Fingerless Gloves Remember to count the rows each time,because it's so easy to pick up an extra stitch in each round. I used a H hook and Deborah Norville yarn from Joannes.Left Hand glove...
ch 28, join with a sl st...
Rnds 1-12: ch 1, work 1 sc into each ch to end of rnd, join with a sl st.(28)Rnd 13-17:2 sc in 1st sc and one sc in each sc around.You end up with (33sc)Rnds 18-23:ch 1, work 1 sc into each st to end of rnd, join with a sl st. (33sc)Rnds 24:Ch 9,skip 6 sc and sc in the 6th sc,sc around (35 sc)Rnds 25:Sc around (35 sc)rnds 26:Sc 8 dec 9th and 10th sc and sc around (34)rnds 27: Dec 1st 2 sc and dec last 2 sc(32 sc)rnds 28: Dec 1st and 2nd sc,Dec last 2 sc after Sc around (30)rnds 29-30: Sc around (30)Right Hand glove...ch 28,join with a sl stRnds 1-12: ch 1,work 1 sc into each ch to end of rnd,join with a sl st. (28)Rnd 13-17: Sc around and 2 sc in last sc You'll end up with (33sc)Rnds 18-23: ch 1,work sc around (33sc)Rnds 24:Sc to last 6 sc,chain 9,skip to 6th sc(last sc of rnd and sc in it) (35)Rnd 25:Sc around (35 sc)Rnd 26:Sc around until you get to the last 7th and 8th sc before end of the row and Dec these two scs,cont sc till end of row. (34)Rnd 27:Dec 1st and 2nd sc of row,sc thru to the last two sc of row and Dec.(32)Rnd 28:Dec 1st and 2nd sc of row,sc thru to the last two sc of row and Dec (30)Rnd 29 and Rnd 30: Sc around (30)
Molly and daughter with painted nails... :D
Working on it,Molly's loving it. :)
Yes,I'm crocheting on another one and this will be granny squares,which I love.I'm just using Simply Soft yarn,I actually use that more than anything,it really is very soft.The dark yarn is not brown,kind of looks like it in the pic,but it's actually a plum and the dark color around the yellow center is a deep red. This is what I've done so far.
Popcorn Ripple Baby Blanket
Size: 47" x 70"
Materials: Worsted weight yarn, 54 oz. Crochet Hook Size GAbbreviations: Ch, chain; sc, single crochet; dc, double crochet; sts, stitches; rep, repeat; beg, begin or beginning; ", inches; cm, centimeters.
Additional Abbreviations: 3 dc cl; 3 Double crochet cluster: Keeping last loop of each double crochet on hook, double crochet in each of 3 stitches indicated, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. 5 dc cl; 5 Double crochet cluster: Keeping last loop of each double crochet on hook, double crochet in each of 5 stitches indicated, yarn over and draw through all 6 loops on hook. Popcorn: 5 dc in next st, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back in first of the 5 dc made, draw dropped loop through loop on hook. Please follow washing instructions printed on yarn label.
AFGHAN Ch 173.
Row 1: (right side) 3 dc cl over 4th, 5th and 6th ch from hook, dc in each of next 9 ch, 5 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 9 ch, *5 dc cl over next 5 ch, dc in each of next 9 ch, 5 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 9 ch; rep from * to last 4 ch, 3 dc cl over next 3 ch, dc in last ch, ch 3, turn.
Row 2: Skip first st, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, dc in each of next 9 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, *5 dc cl over next 5 dc, dc in each of next 9 dc, 5 dc in next dc, dc in each of next 9 dc; rep from * to last 4 sts, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, ch 3, turn.
Row 3: Skip first st, 3 dc cl over next 3 dc, ch 1, [skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc; ch 1, [skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, *skip next dc, 5 dc cl over next 5 dc, ch 1, [skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc; ch 1, [skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1] 4 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, skip next dc, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, ch 3, turn.Row 4: Skip first st, now working in each st and in each ch, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, dc in each of next 9 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 9 sts, *5 dc cl over next 5 sts, dc in each of next 9 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 9 sts; rep from * to last 4 sts, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, ch 3, turn.
Row 5: Skip first st, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, [ch 2, skip next dc, popcorn in next dc] 4 times, ch 2, skip next dc, (in next dc work popcorn, ch 3, popcorn), [ch 2, skip next dc, popcorn in next st] 4 times, *skip next dc, ch 1, 5 dc cl over next 5 sts, ch 1, [skip next dc, popcorn in next dc, ch 2] 4 times, (popcorn, ch 3, popcorn in next st) [ch 2, skip next dc, popcorn in next dc] 4 times; rep from * to last 5 sts, ch 2, skip next dc, 3 dc cl over next 3 sts, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, ch 3, turn.Row 6: Skip first cl, 2 dc in each of next 5 ch-2 spaces, 5 dc in next ch-3 space, 2 dc in each of next 4 ch-2 spaces, *dc in next ch-1 space, in next cl and in next ch-1 space, 2 dc in each of next 4 ch-2 spaces, 5 dc in next ch-3 space, 2 dc in each of next 4 ch-2 spaces; rep from * to last ch-2 space, 2 dc in last ch-2 space, skip next 3 dc cl, dc in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, ch 3, turn. Rep rows 3-6 until afghan measures about 70" [177.5 cm], ending after a row 4. Rep row 2 once. Break yarn and fasten off. PS I'm using offwhite Caron Simply Soft and I can't remember the brand of the light aqua color baby yarn,but Joanne's has it's in the baby yarn section.I'm pretty sure it was Lion Brand Pound of Love.
Hey,been awhile since I've been on,homeschooling,birthday parties,babysitting and crocheting has kept me busy.Just wanted to share some pics I've taken recently.I got a hydrangea for Mother's Day.I've always wanted one,found out to get it light blue I need more acid in the soil,that's why it's purplish pink,instead of light blue.I've heard you can put a pine needle mulch to help with that,which I'll try. My son and daughter got me a beautiful teaset,I love the box.My little one got me a Joannes giftcard and ofcourse that went to yarn. :)
We've had three birthdays since May,a 16 year old,she chose purple and black as colors and a character theme,with alot of different characters for her table.Then a six year old Ironman party and a nine year old Chuck E Cheese party with the most beautiful fairy cake,I've ever seen.Fun,fun,fun,it's been a really good Spring,my roses have been blooming,and I'll post the baby blanket I've been working on.
My flowers started coming up this last week and my trees are budding.Can't wait till the Cherry Tree blooms,but my little yellow tree has already.Spring is coming,YAY!I love the winter,but Fall best,after January I start wanting Spring.
I got mustard and ketchup bottles,along with yellow and red trays at the Party Store,I felt all nostalgic and they reminded me of old diners. :) Somewhere I'm going to find little paper frenchfry holders and little ketchup cups,Costco didn't have them,think I'll try BJ's.I know restaurants still use those things.
My daughter got me a bag of Sixlets candy at the Party Store,actually it's Party City.They come in little sizes,but these were so colorful.She also got me a Remember When Book for your birthday year,that was fun,this Koolaid advertisement for back then was funny.Here's what it said..."Koolaid sure comes to the aid of the party."
"Oh boy,is this Koolaid good."
"That's because the flavor's locked in.And it has the Parent's magazine seal."
"We can have a party anytime,because Mom always has Koolaid in the icebox."
"My Mom gets all 6 flavors." :)
I made this afghan for a Christmas present. Here is the motif pattern I used...
motif
Ch 6,join 1.ch 3,2 dc,ch 1,3 dc 5x's,total of 6 groups of 3 dc and ch 1 and join 2.sl st to ch 1,(3 dc,ch 1,3 dc,ch 1) around,join and sl st to ch 1 3.3 dc ch 1 in each ch 1 around,join sl st to ch 1 sl st to ch 1 4.(3 dc,ch 3,3 dc),ch 1,(3 sc in ch 1 space),ch 1,(3 sc in ch 1 space),ch 1,(3 dc,3 ch,3 dc),ch 1 around sl st to ch 1 5. (3 dc,ch 3,3 dc,)ch 1,3 dc,ch 1,3 dc,ch 1,3 dc,ch 1,3 dc,3 ch,3 dc,ch 1 around finish
Here's the pattern for the ripple blanket in the above pics I made for a Christmas present and didn't get a photo of it finished.But since it's a simple ripple afghan you get the idea.Easy Ripple Afghan
Special Stitches: 3 st dec: *yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo and pull loop through stitch, yo and pull through first 2 loops on hook; Repeat from * twice. Yo and pull through remaining 4 loops on hook. 2 st dec: *yo, insert hook through next stitch, yo and pull loop through stitch, yo and pull through first 2 loops on hook; Repeat from * once. Yo and pull through remaining 3 loops on hook.
Instructions: Chain a multiple of 16 stitches plus 2 stitches. For a 40 inch wide afghan, chain 130. For a 55 inch wide afghan, chain 178. Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook; dc in next 6 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 6 ch; *work 3 st dec in next 3 ch, dc in next 6 ch, 3 dc in next ch, dc in next 6 ch; Repeat from * across. End by working 2 st dec in last 2 ch. Ch 2 and turn.
Note: The valleys will probably be shallower than the peaks at this point. Work another row or two and they should even up. Row 2: Skip first dc; dc in next 7 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc; *work 3 st dec in next 3 stitches, dc in next 6 dc, 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc; Repeat from * across. End by working 2 st dec in last 2 dc. Ch 2 and turn. Repeat Row 2 until afghan is desired length changing, colors as desired.
If you are using more than one color of yarn, I suggest changing colors every 2 rows. Changing colors At end of row, when working the 2 st dec, drop the current color of yarn when you have the last 3 loops left on your hook to finish the stitch. Yarn over with new color of yarn and pull through 3 loops on hook. Ch 2 and turn. Leave 5 or 6 inch ends of each color of yarn to weave in.
Finishing... Weave all yarn ends in securely.
Variation 1 - Ribbed Ripple: Begining with Row 2, work all stitches in the back loop only to create a ribbed effect.*This is how I always work my ripples,it's a fancier look.
