Popcorn Ripple Afghan Finished...

Popcorn Ripple Baby Blanket

Popcorn Ripple Baby Blanket

Size: 47" x 70"
Materials: Worsted weight yarn, 54 oz.
Crochet Hook Size G


Abbreviations: 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.

June Ramblings

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.

Spring is coming...

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." :)

Afghans

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.

Grandma's Crocheted Popcorn Pinwheel Bedspread...

I started a Popcorn Pinwheel Bedspread... Frances Johnson is a hero among many crocheting women,her bedspread will be remembered for years.It took her 67 years to finish it and it's beautiful.Here's the video link to her showing it...
Here's the pattern...

MOTIF . . . Starting at center, ch 12, join with sl st.

1st rnd: Ch 3, 23 dc in ring. Join to 3rd st of ch-3.

2nd rnd: Ch 3, 4 dc in same place as sl st; drop st from hook, insert hook back in 3rd st of ch-3 first made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc st). * Ch 5, skip 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 2, 5 dc in next dc; drop st from hook, insert hook back in last ch made and draw loop through the one on hook (a pc st). Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of first pc st made.

3rd rnd: Sl st in ch-5 sp, ch 3 and complete a pc st; * ch 2, a pc st, ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, a pc st. Repeat from * around, ending with ch 2, sl st at tip of 1st pc st made.

*I just wanted to add this here, because a couple of people have gotten confused on this 3rd rnd with the "ch 3 and complete a pc st", at the beginning of this round. It only means the ch 3 will be the first dc of the pc, so you'll have ch 3 and 4dc to make the 5 dc pc. Just enlarge the above photo and you'll see it. 

4th rnd: Sl st in next sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * ch 2, in next ch-5 sp make 2 pc sts with ch-2 between; ch 5, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st in sp between 2 pc sts. Repeat from * around, ending as before.

5th and 6th rnds: Same as 4th rnd, making pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd and 2 pc sts in ch-5 sp, always making ch-2 between pc sts (4 pc sts in each group on 5th rnd; 5 pc sts in each group on 6th rnd).

7th rnd: Sl st in next sp (between 1st 2 pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts) 3 times; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st, ch 3, dc in ch-5 sp, ch 3, dc in next sp, ch 2, pc st between next 2 pc sts. Repeat from * around. Join.

8th rnd: * 3 pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 4 times; ch 2 and repeat from * around. Join.

9th rnd: * 2 pc sts between pc sts of previous rnd, with ch-2 between; ch 3, dc at tip of next pc st; (ch 3, dc in next sp) 6 times, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join.

10th rnd: Sl st in sp (between pc sts), ch 3 and complete a pc st; * (ch 3, dc in next sp) 3 times; ch 3, skip next dc and sp; in next dc make 3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr, ch 3, skip next sp and dc; dc in next sp; (ch 3, dc in next sp) twice, ch 2, pc st between pc sts of previous rnd. Repeat from * around. Join and fasten off. She said in the video she put 31 motifs across, (she calls them little doilies, so cute), and 30 motifs from head to foot for the spread. :D Use a sc to join motifs. 

Here's a still shot of Frances' motif and click to enlarge.

 Also pc is popcorn stitch, so where it just says do a pc, you'll know to work those 5 dc, here's a youtube video of how to do the popcorn for anyone new to it... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CF-83OSOSYg


BTW, I'm sorry I don't have the border around instructions, it's all I had written down. You can make any border you want and maybe someone has a photo of it online to go by. 

Frances Johnson's video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYVQ1dsRqfE

Here's a stillshot of her's, looks like sc to join the motifs.

Holidays are Over...

Well the holidays are over and I've been so busy making presents,decorating,cooking and spending with family,so I want to put some pics from the holidays.