tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12582170559367988942024-03-14T03:01:25.753-07:00EyeLoveKnotsAlexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.comBlogger418125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-1929052081163479222018-05-03T18:43:00.000-07:002018-05-13T17:13:56.104-07:00Blessed C2C Blanket - Free Crochet Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Okay, so this is the blanket I have been wanting to share with you! This is my Blessed C2C Blanket. I normally schedule my crochet posts for Saturday mornings, but I am done with this post a little early, and I really, really wanted to share it, so I am putting it out early for you! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I designed a fall themed C2C scarf that you will see later this year, but while designing, I envisioned this blanket. I couldn't finish up the scarf fast enough to get this on my hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have seen lots of items made with "Blessed" on. Have you spotted them too? Like the number of floral blouses, as well as throw pillows. Now you can add this one to the collection.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I did consider adding tassels to my corners, but opted not to when I thought about how pom poms fall apart in the wash. I haven't attempted to wash tassels, but I didn't want to take a chance, and did want this blanket to be machine washable.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Before we get into the pattern, I have a warning - I had 309 ends to weave in! I was bad, and saved all of the ends from the word until I finished the last letter, and ugh! I spent quite a bit of time weaving them all in. I also worked in a double strand of worsted weight yarn, and weaved each strand in individually. Read on for more information, and alternatives.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">- 2960 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Hobby Lobby's </span><a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Yarn/Hot-Orchid-I-Love-this-Yarn!/p/139108" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">I Love This Yarn</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, about 1.5 Skeins of Black, and 7 Skeins of Ivory</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - M13/9mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends (or Small Crochet Hook)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Material Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> For this blanket, two strands of worsted weight yarn are held together. In it's place, you could use one strand of super bulky (#6) yarn. Take a gauge. If you don't mind a slight difference in measurements, gauge isn't essential. Keep in mind, by using a bulky or super bulky yarn, you will cut down on the number of skeins to keep track of at one time, and the number of ends to weave in, which is a plus</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"> Yarn Alternative/s</span> (if using the worsted weight): Red Heart's <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/love" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">With Love</span></a>.</span></div>
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This blanket took me just over 21 and a half hours. There are lots of factors that could affect this, the main one how you choose to weave in your ends.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Measurements:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Before Border, 37.13 (1/8") Wide by 43.5" Tall;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> With Border, 42.25" Wide by 47.75" Tall</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>With I Love This Yarn, and M13/9mm Hook - 5" x 4.5"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 13, DC in the 4th chain from the hook and each stitch across. (11)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> R2-R6: Chain 2, turn. DC in the 2nd DC and each DC across.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Abbreviations:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> SC - Single Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC - Half Double Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> DC - Double Crochet</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pattern Notes:</b></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">A box is comprised of four double crochet’s.</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">This blanket grows from the bottom left corner up to the top right corner. I suppose this is the untraditional way of working a C2C, but this is how I worked this one, and the writing matches. You may follow the chart, and work in any direction desired.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Border, chain 1 does not count as a stitch, and join to the first stitch.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">This pattern is written with colors and boxes only. If you would like more details on how to work the corner to corner technique, and how this blanket works up (without words), visit my <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/04/basic-chunky-c2c-blanket-free-crochet.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Basic Chunky C2C Blanket Free Crochet Pattern</span></a>.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Keep in mind, there will be connect points on some letters that will not be completely solid, and this is because of the direction worked. You will need to use some of your ends to cover up this gap before you weave them in. I have a photo tutorial for this - <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/04/how-to-cover-gaps-in-c2c-letters-photo.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">How to Cover the Gaps in C2C Letters</span></a>.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Bobbins:</span></b> You will need a few ongoing bobbins while working the word portion of this blanket, which is through Row 42. You will be able to carry and work over your yarn, but in some spots, like where it goes back and forth with Ivory and Black, you will need a respective number of bobbins - sometimes six or seven. Working with bobbins requires lots of patience and maneuvering so they don't get tangled. If you need help carrying and working over your yarn, or how to determine the number of bobbins you need (or what a bobbin even is), I don't have a tutorial for this at this time, but Mikey of The Crochet Crowd has an excellent YouTube video going over all of this - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZk8hk6w1xc&t=1852s" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">How to Crochet Corner to Corner (C2C) Graphghans for Beginners</span></a>.</span></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="white-space: normal;">Work <b><span style="color: blue;">color changes</span></b> in the final yarn over of the last stitch. I have a photo tutorial for this technique - </span><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2014/11/how-to-change-yarn-colors-in-crochet.html" style="white-space: normal;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">How to Change Yarn Colors in Crochet the EyeLoveKnots Way</span></a><span style="white-space: normal;">. Drop old color to the back for now.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">I highly recommend <b><span style="color: blue;">weaving in your ends</span></b> as you go, or at least after completing row 42 where the final black is fastened off. While there technically isn't a right or wrong side with corner to corner as it is worked turned the whole time, I still view it as odd rows being the right side, and even rows being the wrong side, this is especially true with words or images. I suggest using a smaller crochet hook to bring all of your ends to the wrong side, and weave in on this side only. Also by weaving in one end (of the two from doubling your strands) at a time, and the second in a different spot, you eliminate extra bulk.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Add Width:</span></b> Altering the width of this blanket is more difficult than the length only because the "Blessed" part is centered in between two boxes on each end, and the pattern is written to reflect this. You would have to add another box on each end, which isn't as easy as if this blanket were written in standard horizontal rows. You would need to work four rows in the beginning of the solid color, then slightly alter the pattern for the words so everything else still lines up, and then work Row 39 as an increase row, and alter the remaining bit to finished up the "B". It's a bit more complicated, but can be done. I'd suggest working up a new chart, as it's much easier to follow.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Add Length:</span></b> Altering the length of this blanket is super easy, done simply by working more repeats of Rows 39 and 40 in the following manner:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> Row 39:</b> Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd stitch, and each of the next 2. Chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain) 36x;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, DC into the top of the last stitch. (38 Boxes)</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b> Row 40:</b> Chain 6, and turn. DC into the 4th chain, and into each of the next 2, slip stitch into the top of the next chain 2;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain) 36x;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, DC into the top of the last stitch. (38 Boxes)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Basic Graph - If you purchase the PDF for this pattern, I include a chart made using Google Sheets, that I couldn't figure out how to add here:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (1 Box)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 2:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (2 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 3:</b> 3 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (3 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 4:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <span style="color: #666666;"><b>Ivory</b></span>. (4 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 5:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (5 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 6: </b>2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (6 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 7:</b> 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (7 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 8:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (8 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 9:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (9 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 10:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (10 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 11:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 3 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (11 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 12:</b> 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (12 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 13:</b> 5 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 7 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (13 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 14:</b> 7 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (14 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 15: </b>1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 7 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (15 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 16:</b> 12 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (16 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 17:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 12 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (17 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 18:</b> 12 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (18 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 19:</b> 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 12 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (19 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 20:</b> 12 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (20 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 21: </b>1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 5 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 13 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (21 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 22:</b> 14 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 </span></span><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Black</b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">, 7 </span><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. (22 Boxes)</span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 23:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 15 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (23 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 24:</b> 17 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 3 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (24 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 25:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 22 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (25 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 26:</b> 18 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 5 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (26 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 27:</b> 6 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 19 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (27 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 28:</b> 22 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (28 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 29:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 22 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (29 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 30:</b> 27 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (30 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 31:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 3 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 23 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (31 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 32:</b> 24 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (32 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 33:</b> 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 27 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (33 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 34:</b> 27 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (34 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 35:</b> 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 27 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (35 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 36:</b> 28 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 3 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (36 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 37:</b> 4 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 29 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (37 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 38:</b> 30 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (38 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>*You will no longer work increases (chain 6...) in the beginning of the odd rows. You will turn, slip stitch into the 2nd double crochet, and next 2, and then begin the boxes with a chain 2. By working in this manner, the blanket will stop getting wider, but will keep growing in length.</b></span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 39:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 32 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (38 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 40:</b> 32 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (38 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 41:</b> 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 1 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 1 <b>Black</b>, 33 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (38 Boxes)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 42:</b> 34 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>, 2 <b>Black</b>, 2 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>. (38 Boxes) Fasten Off Black.</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>*You will now cut each row by one box to decrease all the way down. This is done by slip stitching into the 2nd stitch at the beginning of all of the remaining rows - no more chain 6's. By working in this manner, the blanket will stop getting taller, but will work all the way down to 1 box to match the beginning.</b></span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 43: </b>37 <b><span style="color: #666666;">Ivory</span></b>.</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 44 - 79:</b> Continue Decreasing. (1 Box at the end of Row 79)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Border:</b> Chain 1. SC into the space between the boxes just behind your current place, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 36x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 41x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 37x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 41x, SC into the next corner stitch, chain 2. Join. (160 SC)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 2:</b> Slip stitch over into the next chain space, chain 1. Work 2 HDC into this chain space, and into each of the next 36 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 41 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 37 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 41 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into the next chain space. Join. (322 HDC)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 3:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, and into the next 72, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 84 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 76 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 84 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the last 3 HDC. Join. (328 HDC)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 4:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, and into the next 73, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 86 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 78 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 86 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the last 4 HDC. Join. (336 HDC)</span></span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 5:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, and into the next 74, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 88 HDC, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 80 HDC, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 88 HDC, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the last 5 HDC. Join. (352 HDC)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have been working on a corner to corner blanket that I will be sharing here on the EyeLoveKnots blog soon. Before I do, I wanted to touch on the gaps that can be found at some connection points on a letter. In the "B" that you see above, there are two connection points that have met, and two that have gaps. The gaps are from the direction of crocheting, nothing you did wrong. Make sure when you cut your ends in these areas that you leave yourself a little extra so you can close up the gap before weaving them in.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For this tutorial, the sample has been worked with two strands of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn held together, and an M13/9mm crochet hook. This technique is the same no matter the yarn weight or hook size. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First off, what connection points am I talking about? See the area in the white oval? There are two connection points shown here - one that does meet, and the other that has an Ivory gap.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">We want to work in a diagonal direction to cover this gap, and make it match the other connection point/s. Thread your tapestry needle.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Coming from across the top (right side) of the piece, insert needle down - here I am catching part of a stitch worked in the black colorway to give the stitch some security and stability.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Bring the needle up from the wrong side catching some of the black cluster above to give more stability, and avoid the Ivory from showing through. Then, repeat until the connection point looks like the others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Repeat in the same manner to close up all gaps. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Let's say you don't have an end to weave in near the gap. What to do? Cut a piece of yarn (or in this case, two strands to be equal to what you crocheted with), and thread your tapestry needle. From the wrong side, weave in the tail end of your thread about three times to secure, then close the gap up, and weave in as normal.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And there you go - so easy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you follow me on social media, you saw that I sent out a preview of a corner to corner blanket that I planned on sharing with you this weekend. It has a word across the bottom - not telling what yet, and I had all intentions of posting it, however, as I was working out how I wanted to write the actual pattern portion, I got to thinking, maybe it would be better to post a basic corner to corner pattern first to explain the construction, and then share my other blanket a little later as the pattern will have block colors, not actual stitch instructions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In future corner to corner projects that aren't worked in a solid color, I will probably refer back to this blanket pattern as reference.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now, my blanket is worked in a solid color, but you could use some Caron Cakes yarn (or similar) for an easy, colorful blanket, or change colors as you see fit through the pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 2960 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used about 8.33 (1/3) Skeins of Hobby Lobby's <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Yarn/Hot-Orchid-I-Love-this-Yarn!/p/139108" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">I Love This Yarn</span></a> in the Ivory colorway</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - M13/9mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends </span><br />
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</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Material Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> For this blanket, two strands of worsted weight yarn are held together. In it's place, you could use one strand of chunky/bulky (#5) yarn. Take a gauge. If you don't mind a slight difference in measurements, gauge isn't essential. You could even go up a hook size, and use super bulky yarn for a larger blanket.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: blue;"> Yarn Alternative/s</span> (if using the worsted weight): Red Heart's <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/love" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">With Love</span></a>.</span></div>
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This blanket works up in just over 11 hours.</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Measurements:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Before Border, 37.13 (1/8") Wide by 43.5" Tall;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> With Border, 42.25" Wide by 47.75" Tall</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>With I Love This Yarn, and M13/9mm Hook - 5" x 4.5"</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 13, DC in the 4th chain from the hook and each stitch across. (11)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> R2-R6: Chain 2, turn. DC in the 2nd DC and each DC across.</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Abbreviations:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> DC - Double Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> SC - Single Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC - Half Double Crochet</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pattern Notes:</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> This blanket grows from the bottom left corner up to the top right corner.</span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Beginning chain 2 counts as a double crochet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A box is comprised of four double crochet’s.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: black; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The “space under the same chain joined to” is defined as the space between the last two double crochets of the previous rows box.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Working the final double crochet into the top of the chain from the previous row helps to keep the edge more even. After completing the first box, you may also need to lightly tug on it to keep it even as well.</span></div>
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">I highly recommend weaving in your ends as you go. It will be easier to access the spots while you are near them. While there technically isn't a right or wrong side with corner to corner as it is worked turned the whole time, I still view it as odd rows being the right side, and even rows being the wrong side. I suggest using a smaller crochet hook to bring all of your ends to the wrong side, and weave in on this side only. Also by weaving in one end (of the two from doubling your strands) at a time, and the second in a different spot, you eliminate extra bulk. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">In Border, chain 1 does not count as a stitch, and join to the first stitch.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Pattern: </u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 6. DC into the 4th chain, and into each of the next 2. (1 Box)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 2:</b> Chain 6, and turn. DC into the 4th chain, and into each of the next 2, slip stitch into the top of the next chain 2. Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, DC into the top of the last stitch. (2 Boxes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 3: </b>(I) Chain 6, and turn. DC into the 4th chain and into each of the next 2, slip stitch into the top of the next chain 2; </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(II) Chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(III) Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, DC into the top of the last stitch. (3 Boxes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Rows 4 - 38:</b> Using Row 3 as a base, you will continue working in the same manner repeating (II) one extra time each row to increase the number of boxes by one each row. At the end of Row 38, you will have 38 Boxes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>*At this point, if you want a wider blanket, you can easily continue increasing until you have reached your desired width. Keep in mind, that given border will also add a little over 4" to the width and height.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 39:</b> Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd stitch, and each of the next 2. Chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain) 36x;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, DC into the top of the last stitch. (38 Boxes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 40:</b> Chain 6, and turn. DC into the 4th chain, and into each of the next 2, slip stitch into the top of the next chain 2;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain) 36x;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, DC into the top of the last stitch. (38 Boxes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Rows 41 - 42:</b> Repeat Rows 39 + 40.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>*At this point, if wanted a taller blanket, you could continue repeating Rows 39 and 40 until you've reached your desired length. Keep border in mind.</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 43: </b>Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd stitch, and each of the next 2. Chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">(IV) (chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain) 35x;</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the last stitch. (37 Boxes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 44 - 77:</b> Using Row 43 as a base, you will continue working in the same manner repeating (IV) one less time each row to decrease the number of boxes by one each row. At the end of Row 77, you will have 3 boxes. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 78:</b> Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd stitch, and each of the next 2. Chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the next chain, chain 2, work 2 DC into the space under the same chain joined to, skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the last stitch. (2 Boxes)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Row 79:</b> Turn. Slip stitch into the 2nd stitch, and each of the next 2. Chain 2, work 3 DC into the space under the same chain joined to. Skip the next 3 DC, slip stitch into the top of the last stitch. (1 Box)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Border:</b> Chain 1. SC into the space between the boxes just behind your current place, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 36x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 41x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 37x, SC into the corner stitch, chain 2, (SC into the space in between the next 2 boxes, chain 2) 41x, SC into the next corner stitch, chain 2. Join. (160 SC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 2:</b> Slip stitch over into the next chain space, chain 1. Work 2 HDC into this chain space, and into each of the next 36 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 41 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 37 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 41 chain spaces, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next corner stitch, 2 HDC into the next chain space. Join. (322 HDC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 3:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, and into the next 72, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 84 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 76 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 84 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the last 3 HDC. Join. (328 HDC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 4:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, and into the next 73, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 86 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 78 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 86 HDC, (HDC, chain 3, HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the last 4 HDC. Join. (336 HDC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Round 5:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, and into the next 74, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 88 HDC, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 80 HDC, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the next 88 HDC, (2 HDC, chain 1, 2 HDC) into the next chain space, HDC into the last 5 HDC. Join. (352 HDC)</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-47263807489495553012018-04-21T04:00:00.000-07:002018-05-03T19:01:06.084-07:00Pi & Pippi the Octopi - Free Crochet Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Before I get started, can I share my <a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/04/super-crafty-sunday-link-up-4-cotton.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Super Crafty Sunday Link Up #4</span></a>? I have been sharing it in my newsletters, but if you haven't visited, please stop by. See what our most clicked projects were from last month, enter the giveaway for some Cotton Fair Yarn (open worldwide, sponsored by Helena of Crochet n Crafts), and share what you've been working on - AND you don't have to be a blogger to share in the link up!</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last week I received a custom order in my <a href="http://eyeloveknots.etsy.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">EyeLoveKnots Etsy</span></a> shop for a small Octopus plush. The order included a basic photo of one that she already had at home, and a few basic measurements. I pulled some yarn out of my stash, and got to work on Pi, the dusty blue octopus. I was so excited with how well this cute little octopus came out, especially the tight tentacles, which I managed to evenly get 8 on the first try. Yes! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I sent pictures of Pi to my guest, and she sent back that she wanted looser tentacles, and longer eyes. I grabbed a different color out of my stash, and got to work on Pippi, the bright blue octopus. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Originally, I figured I would just post instructions for the first octopus I made, but then I started thinking that maybe you guys would like to have the other instructions too, in case you preferred one or the other differences, and so I got the idea to add a bow to what seems like the smaller octopus (just because the tentacles are softer), and make this a his and her duo. Such a cute little set!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">And aside from a plush, you could attach a string around the top of the head, and the make the octopus into an ornament for an under the sea/nautical themed party or Christmas tree.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shop </span><a href="http://eyeloveknots.etsy.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">EyeLoveKnots Etsy</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> -</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/595278356/crochet-pattern-pi-pippi-the-octopi" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pi & Pippi the Octopi</span></a>; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/4677528/pattern-store" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">EyeLoveKnots Craftsy</span></a> - <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/patterns/pi-pippi-the-octopi/586767" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Pi & Pippi the Octopi</span></a>.</span></div>
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 40 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/super-saver-economy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Red Heart's Super Saver</span></a> in Turqua and Country Blue found at my local JoAnn's</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Small Amount of Black for Eyes - I also used Red Heart's Super Saver</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Bow: Small Amount of #10 Crochet Cotton Thread - I used <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Crochet/Crochet-Thread/Green-Artiste-Cotton-Crochet-Thread/p/80842296" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Artiste's #10 Crochet Thread</span></a> in the Country Rose colorway from my local Hobby Lobby</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - H8/5mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Bow: 2mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Small Amount of PolyFil</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Material Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Yarn Alternatives:</b> Caron's One Pound, Bernat's Super Value, Crafter's Secret Yarn from Hobby Lobby</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I was able to work up one in about an hour.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><u><b>Measurements:</b></u></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 3" Wide by 3" Tall. 4" if Standing on Tentacles (Pi). Legs extend out 1.5"</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Gauge:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> With H8/5mm and Red Heart Super Saver: 20 SC by 14 Rows = 6 1/8" wide by 3 7/8" tall</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Abbreviations:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC - Half Double Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC2tog - Half Double Crochet Decrease Over Two Stitches</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> SC - Single Crochet</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pattern Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> You will be working in a continuous round, meaning, no joining after rounds. To help with the gap at the end of Round 1, there is a decrease worked as the first stitch of the next round.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the title image, you may notice the black strand in between the eyes of my bright blue, Pippi. This was because I left the strand loose inside. To ensure you don't end up with a visible strand, you can weave in under some stitches over to the other spot, and begin the second eye.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 4. Join ring. 8 HDC into the ring. Yarn over, insert hook into the ring, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook)... (8 HDC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> ...insert hook into the first stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through all four loops (counts as first stitch of the round), HDC into the same first stitch, 2 HDC into each of the next 7 HDCs. (16 HDC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3:</b> (2 HDC into the next HDC, HDC into the next HDC) 8x. (24 HDC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*Weave in initial tail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4 - 8:</b> HDC into each HDC around. (24 HDC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R9:</b> (HDC2tog, HDC into the next HDC) 8x. (16 HDC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Eyes:</b> There are two options for the eyes, Pi has small, 0.38" long eyes, while Pippa has 1" long eyes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shorter eyes are worked out of Round 6 and into Round 7, while the longer eyes are worked out of Round 5 and into Round 8. From the wrong side, weave in and out nearby the entry point three times to secure, then bring the needle out of the middle of the indicated stitch (middle to secure), and repeat to thicken eye. Measure six stitch to the right (or 1.75"), and repeat the process, keeping in mind that the stitches for the second eye will not be exactly directly across because the octopi is worked in a spiral.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*Stuff body.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R10:</b> (HDC2tog) 8x. (8 HDC) Fasten Off with a Long Tail.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*Stuff again if necessary. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Close Bottom</b>: Pull out last loop, and thread needle. Weave in and out of stitches along the last round. Pull tight, and weave in to secure.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Tentacles:</b> These are worked into the stitches of Round 10. Essentially, I worked into the actual stitches as if I were working around posts. After slip stitching, I skipped a "post". </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pi has tighter tentacles, while Pippa has looser ones. Pi's instructions are in parenthesis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Attach yarn into a stitch of Round 10. [Chain 9 (12). Work 2 (3) SC into the 2nd chain, and each of the next 7 (10) chains. Slip stitch into the next stitch of Round 10.] 8x for 8 tentacles</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off, and Weave in Remaining Ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pippi's Bow:</b> Use a 2mm Crochet Hook and Crochet Thread</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 4. Join to form ring. [Chain 4. 4 TR into the ring, chain 4, slip stitch into the ring] 2x. Fasten Off with long tail for wrapping and sewing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Pull initial tail tight to close up the hole from the beginning chain 4, and sew closed like you would on a beanie. On end tail, pull loop all the way out. Begin wrapping the tail around the center of the bow until desired look is achieved. Thread tapestry needle, take thread to wrong side, and weave in and out of center wrapping. Place bow - I did so at an angle just above eye. Weave in thread behind bow so not visible. Fasten Off.</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-67869205635558746692018-04-14T05:00:00.000-07:002018-05-03T19:01:16.627-07:00Lakeshore Tank Top - Crochet Pattern Review - A Crocheted Simplicity<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last week, I received a notification on Facebook from A Crocheted Simplicity linked to the Lakeshore Tank Top, and I was hooked. I have been looking for something to do with the three skeins of Modern Cotton yarn that I've had sitting in my stash, and being that this top was made of worsted weight yarn, I knew it'd be perfect. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 450 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used two and some skeins of <a href="https://www.fourpurls.com/shop/yarn/berroco-modern-cotton/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Berroco's Modern Cotton</span></a> from my local yarn shop (linked)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - K10.5/6.5mm Crochet Hook (larger than recommended)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends, and Sewing Straps</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-lakeshore-womens-tank-top" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lakeshore Tank Top</span></a>, Paid Crochet Pattern from A Crocheted Simplicity</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Hobby Lobby's I Love This Cotton used in original. Caron's Simply Soft recommended by designer as an alternative. My personal thoughts... I Love This Cotton is 100% cotton, and Simply Soft is 100% acrylic. The best option is a yarn that is a cotton/acrylic or cotton/rayon blend. Cotton yarn by itself has no bounce back - it will stretch, and not stretch back, and will continue to "grow". Acrylic yarn does not absorb moisture well, so if you are planning on wearing this as a warm weather top, you want something that won't irritate your skin, and help keep you cool, and the way to get that, is by a getting a blend. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Berroco's Modern Cotton Review:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This yarn has been sitting in my stash for about a year now. I purchased it a while back with intentions of working up a little girl's dress, but the pattern did not work out for me. This yarn is 60% pima cotton, and 40% modal rayon. It is very soft, with a good stretch. My only complaint is that the yarn splits very easily, especially if you rip back. I did wash this top, and the yarn washes up beautifully! Care instructions are to machine wash in cold water on the delicate cycle, and lay flat to dry. I laid my top out on top of the washer afterwards, shaped a bit, and left to dry. No shrinkage experienced.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I worked this top up in a few settings, for a total of just over six and a half hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Sizes Small through 3X included in pattern. I worked up the size Medium. See my Pattern Notes for more details. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Pattern Gauge: 5" by 2"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> In Pattern, with J Hook: 4.5" Wide by 2" Tall</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> In Pattern, with K Hook: 4.75" Wide by 2 1/8" Tall</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wear a size large, and have a 39" bust. The measurements provided in the pattern are a size large - the medium is actually sized to fit like a large. This was so the top would fit comfortably over a cami, and for the banded version, you would want a top that is oversized anyway to puff out a little. My take on the medium size was that it was made to fit a 40" bust (to take other clothes into consideration), but would actually measure 42" around (or 21" wide) when finished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I went up to a K10.5/6.5mm crochet hook to try and meet gauge, but even so, I was a little short, I did not want to go up to an L11/8mm hook though. I figured I would still be alright being a little short...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Originally, I wanted to make the version of the tank top that has the band at the bottom. I have a tank top made similarly that I wear alll the time, and I was looking forward to having another. They are great to hide the unwanted love handles. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I was 17 rows in when I decided to measure the width of my top, which came to be 17.25". I put it up to myself, and noticed that it would still fit me just fine, just wouldn't be oversized like I wanted, so that meant, no band. Sad face. I had already come so far though, so I just continued on. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the end, the top fit comfortably. The yarn had a very nice stretch to it, the top fit over a cami, and still had more give to it, however... it hugged my love handles. So, this top will be going to a new home, but! I did realize that as is, the top I made would fit a medium or large.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The pattern was so easy to follow, and created such a pretty lacy pattern, that I haven't used before, but I really like it. The pattern took a little to memorize with the four pattern repeat, but once I got the hang of it, I just sat back in my recliner, and worked away while watching TV.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I really love the idea of braided chain strips for the sleeves. It came out prettier than I thought it would, and strong with little stretch. It's a great option that I will definitely be keeping in mind for future designs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To attach the straps, I whipstitched them into the stitch just under the slip stitch from the previous round. The finished three strand braid ended up measuring 1" wide. Personally, I prefer wider straps, so if I worked up another top, I would go with a wider braid.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The one thing I realized too late was the foundation. I don't know why I didn't think of the foundation chain when I first started, but what it needs is a foundation single crochet. Foundation stitches add flexibility when needed - perfect for tops, pants, cowls, hats, etc. After I worked the final round, and put the top on, I realized how tight the last round was. I tried a bunch of ways to work this round - 1) as written with smaller hook size; 2) as written with same hook size; 3) as written into chain spaces, instead of actual chains; 4) in half double crochet with three stitches per chain space. After I finished working in half double crochet, I settled. It is still tight, but unfortunately, there is nothing I can do without redoing the foundation, which is a no. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Even though this top did not fit the way I wanted, I really enjoyed working it up. It was so nice to work a new stitch combination, work up a garment, and get to use the Modern Cotton that's been sitting in my stash. The pattern is written so well, and I look forward to working up another.</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-58028419635921002242018-04-06T20:50:00.001-07:002018-04-30T09:32:19.370-07:00Ila's Table Runner - Free Crochet Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This table runner was a fun challenge. I will say that my favorite part is the web-like center. I am feeling inspired by it, and the wheels are turning on what else I could make similar to this. If you have any ideas, share them with me below!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Two weeks ago, one of my cousins sent me this picture she received from a family member, and asked if I could make it to gift to said family member. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The color request was "to match the dining room set", and I received a few more pictures of the table, and chair cushions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I pulled out some yarn I had in my stash, and worked a bit. Once I established the design, I went to my local JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby, in search of colors to match the table set. I really wanted a solid olive green, but I couldn't find one in either store. Other colors of the set included light yellow, cranberry, brown and dark purple. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The closest I got was at Hobby Lobby with Yellow, and Olive Branch. Olive Branch is a variegated yarn to include olive green, light brown, light yellow, and copper.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Shop </span><a href="http://eyeloveknots.etsy.com/" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">EyeLoveKnots Etsy</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> -</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/605897363/crochet-pattern-ilas-table-runner-table" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ila's Table Runner</span></a>; </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">or <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/4677528/pattern-store" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">EyeLoveKnots Craftsy</span></a> - <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/patterns/ila-s-table-runner/582227" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Ila's Table Runner</span></a>.</span></div>
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 550 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn - I used Crafter's Secret Yarn. 5 Skeins in the Olive Branch colorway, and about half of one skein of the Yellow colorway</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - I9/5.5mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Material Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> You could use Lily Sugar n Cream in place of Crafter's Secret Yarn, but use with an H8/5mm crochet hook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Really, you can use any yarn to create this runner. Only thing I will stress is the purpose of your runner. As decoration, any yarn will work just fine. If you will be using this on a table that you will be eating and drinking on too, I recommend cotton or wool with no synthetic yarn (acrylic, polyamide, nylon...) within it. Why? Synthetic's could melt if something hot were placed on top of, and don't hold up as well to moisture.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I worked this runner is a few seatings, but in total, just under five hours.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Measurements:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Measured as photographed, 40.75" tall by 32" wide across the center</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Gauge:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 15 DC by 7 Rows = 4" by 3.75"</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Abbreviations:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC - Half Double Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> DC - Double Crochet</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pattern Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Join to the beginning chain.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Brackets will show what the beginning chain counts as.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 5. Join to form a ring. Chain 1. Work 10 HDC into the ring. Join.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 5 [counts as a DC + chain 2]. (DC into the next HDC, chain 2) 9x. Join. (10 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3:</b> Chain 5 [DC + chain 2]. (2 DC into the next DC, chain 2) 9x, DC into the 1st stitch. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4:</b> Chain 6 [DC + chain 3]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 3) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R5:</b> Chain 8 [DC + chain 5]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 5) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R6:</b> Chain 9 [DC + chain 6]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 6) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R7:</b> Chain 10 [DC + chain 7]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 7) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R8:</b> Chain 12 [DC + chain 9]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 9) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R9:</b> Chain 13 [DC + chain 10]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 10) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R10:</b> Chain 14 [DC + chain 11]. (DC into each of the next 2 DC, chain 11) 9x, DC into the next DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R11:</b> Chain 2 (counts as a DC here, and throughout), turn. 12 DC into the next chain space, (DC into each of the next 2 DC, 12 DC into the next chain space) 11x, DC into the next DC. Join. (168 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R12, 1: </b></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2, turn. DC into the next DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 2 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 13x.</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (56 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R13:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 3 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 4 DC) 12x. (76 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R14:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 2 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 3 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 12x. (65 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R15:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 4 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 5 DC) 11x. (82 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R16:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 3 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 4 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 11x. (72 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R17:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 5 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 6 DC) 10x. (86 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R18:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 4 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 5 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 10x. (77 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R19:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 6 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 7 DC) 9x. (88 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R20:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 5 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 6 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 9x. (80 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R21:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 7 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 8 DC) 8x. (88 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R22:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 6 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 7 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 8x. (81 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R23:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 8 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 9 DC) 7x. (86 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R24:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 7 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 8 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 7x. (80 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R25:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 9 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 10 DC) 6x. (82 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R26:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 8 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 9 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 6x. (77 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R27:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 10 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 11 DC) 5x. (76 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R28:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 9 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 10 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 5x. (71 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R29:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 11 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 12 DC) 4x. (68 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R30:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 10 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 11 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 4x. (65 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R31:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 12 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 13 DC) 3x. (58 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R32:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 11 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 12 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 3x. (56 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R33:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 13 DC, (2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 14 DC) 2x. (46 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R34:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 12 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 13 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 2x. (45 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R35:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 14 DC, 2 DC into the next chain space, DC into the next 15 DC. (32 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R36:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 13 DC, 2 DC into the next DC, chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 14 DC, 2 DC into the next DC. (32 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R37:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 15 DC. (16 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R38:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the next 14 DC. (15 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R12, 2:</b> From the wrong side, skip 2 DC, and join yarn to the next DC. Chain 2. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DC into the next DC, 2 DC into the next DC, (chain 2, skip the next 2 DC, DC into each of the next 2 DC, 2 DC into the next DC) 13x. (56 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R13 - 38:</b> Repeat Side 1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off, and Weave in Remaining Ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Welcome to the 4th Super Crafty Sunday Link Up!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Since last month's party, <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">here's what I've been up to (A LOT!)</span></b>:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Top:</b> <a href="https://marie-lucienne.blogspot.com/2018/03/lucy-lace.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lucy Lace Shawl from Atelier Marie-Lucienne</span></a> - Crochet Inspiration. This shawl is just stunning! And by the looks of the number of clicks, many of you agree with me! As stunning, and elegant as it is, I find it not to imagine cherries when I look at the lace pattern, hehe. Nonetheless, she who requested this shawl is one lucky lady!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Isn't this teething ring toy the cutest?! And working up so quickly and using scrap yarn, you could easily work up a ton of these to make as a gift set, or for your little one. I have a new cousin on the way, and I can't wait to share some of these!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Wash your yarn in a lingerie bag before working this up, or hand wash the toy afterwards before gifting or giving to baby. You will want to make sure you get anything used to coat yarn off, plus imagine all the hands and surfaces that may have touched your yarn before and after purchasing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This week, I received my first package from </span><a href="http://happyyarnmail.com/" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Happy Yarn Mail</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">! I have been feeling quite a bit uninspired and unmotivated lately, so this package couldn't have come at a better time. I was so excited to see what was in my package, I couldn't even wait to get home to open. I got back into my car from the post office, and opened it right then, and there.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Everything was package up so nice! I found two skeins of yarn - the Touch of Alpaca Yarn, and some DIYarn, a button that says, "You're Cute as a Button", a Yarn Party sticker, and the pattern printed on some glossy paper, folded like a pamphlet, and covered in a pretty floral print all wrapped up in a bright pink tissue paper. This definitely brought me lots of happiness and excitement. I came home and got right to work.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Less than One Skein of Lion Brand's <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/touch-of-alpaca.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Touch of Alpaca Yarn</span></a> in the Purple Aster colorway</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - K10.5/6.5mm Crochet Hook - larger than recommended</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Yarn Alternatives:</b> Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice, Lion Brand's Wool Ease.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was my first time using Touch of Alpaca Yarn. I have used alpaca yarn before, and sometimes, it can be itchy, but this one was soooooo soft, and a bit squishy. This yarn looks like and feels like Lion Brand's Vanna's Choice Yarn, which if you've ever worked with it, is soft and squishy, and kind of feels like wool. I worked with Vanna's Choice quite a few times in the past. The last time I used it, I washed a pair of slippers that I was so happy with, and they came out so fuzzy. I was so disappointed, and tossed the slippers after. My fear is that this yarn may do the same thing. I haven't tried washing my hat to test yet, but keep this in mind if you do wash a project, and please drop me a line with your finds if you do. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I will say, I had to rip back my work in the body because I worked single crochets first before realizing it was supposed to be half double crochets, and in the first round to get even stitches, and with my ripping back and reworking, the yarn held up great. I attribute this to the acrylic. This yarn is comprised of 90% acrylic, and 10% alpaca, which means this yarn will have a good bounce back and stretch from both of these fibers, but it will also be more durable because of the acrylic, and feel better against the skin because of the alpaca, as long as the wearer isn't allergic.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Overall, it was a really nice yarn to work with. I have plenty left over to work up some swatches to test out in the wash for fuzz and shrinkage, and if all goes well, then I can't wait to use this yarn so more! It would be perfect for a scarf, cowl, coat, mittens or simply another hat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Without adding the heart, I was able to work up my beret in just over two hours.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This beret is designed to fit the average teen/woman.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 12 HDC = 3 7/8" Wide (or 2 HDC = 5/8"), 10 Rows = 4 3/16" Tall</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">First things, first. The pattern gauge is 3 half double crochets by 2 rows equals 1". As you can tell by my gauge above, mine is smaller than the patterns. Originally, the pattern suggests to use a J10/6mm crochet hook, but I did not meet gauge with a J hook. I tried the K hook next, and even tried an L11/8mm hook. Why I went with 12 half double crochets as my gauge base? I had to find a common multiple so that I could compare my gauge with that of the patterns. The width is very close, and that's why I picked the K hook. It's much easier to adjust the height, than the width.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To help with the gauge being a little off, I added one chain to the foundation chain of the band. At the end of the band, mine measured 17.5". Given that ribbing usually stretches about 4", I added two more rows to give me 18" long, to fit my 21.5" head. My band came out perfect, with room.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To work evenly into the band, if the rows are worked as written (66 rows), work single crochet into the first stitch, single crochet into the next stitch, skip the next stitch, and repeat the pattern around. In my case, I worked a single crochet decrease first, then continued in pattern until about half way, worked another decrease, and then finished in pattern. I also worked the next round with one single half double crochet in the first, and last stitches to be on track with the 90 stitches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Going back to my gauge, my height was 4 3/16 after 10 rows, when it should have been 5". With a little math, I found that I would have needed to add two more rows to be closer to the 5" mark, so I added two rows to the body of my hat to better reach the height.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I also added another round after Round 17 of the crown, but of half double crochet all the way around, then I continued in pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To close up the hat, you will weave your needle in and out of the last round, then pull tight, and weave in your end on the wrong side of the hat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To add the stem, I first laid my beret flat, and positioned it so the back (joined part of the band) was on the top, then I placed the stem with the curved part towards the top, and point towards the bottom, with the base at an angle - about 10am and 4pm, if you know what I mean. I looked at the picture for some guidance, but it was a little hard to tell. You could position it any way you think is best. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After the position was to my liking, I used my crochet hook to pull the ends down through the center round, tied the two ends in a square knot on the wrong side of the beret, then weaved in my ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Besides my trouble meeting gauge, this hat pattern was very straight forward, and easy to follow. There aren't any how to photos, but there is a video available if extra help is needed working up the beret.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I love that I was able to try a different yarn, one that I probably wouldn't have otherwise purchased. Even if I had tried this beret, I probably would have just used some of Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn out of my stash, so this was great.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This beret is so cute, and sweet. I love how it puckers from the decreases, and the fun little stem on top. This beret fits so wonderfully, and feels great against the skin. It would be an excellent gift, or make for yourself. It could easily be worked with, or without the cross stitch heart, depending on the look you are going for. I opted not to add the cross stitch heart to my beret only because I wanted to gift the beret, and I don't know how the heart would have gone over, but I <i>knew</i> the color was perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you do add the heart to yours, you may also like to work up a pair of my <a href="http://thestitchinmommy.com/2016/02/cross-stitch-heart-earrings-eyeloveknots.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cross Stitch Heart Earrings</span></a> to match.</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-16967496961027812322018-03-27T08:00:00.000-07:002018-05-03T19:00:16.958-07:00Bacon, Onion & Pepper Pizza - My Favorite!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Last night, Todd was out of town working, and I was craving pizza. After a trip to the post office, I stopped at Publix to get some of the goodies found in the photo below, and came home to make my favorite pizza - Bacon, Onion and Green Peppers! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Todd doesn't like onions or green peppers so I don't get to enjoy my favorite very often, unless we are making pizzas at home like this because then we can do half and half pizza.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This pizza cost about $10 to make, comes together very quickly and is sooooo delicious, plus, there are endless possibilities!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">Serves:</span></u></b> 3 - 4 or 8 Slices</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u><span style="color: #cc0000;">Time:</span></u></b> 25 Minutes</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Ingredients:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 11 oz Refrigerated Pizza Dough - I used Pillsbury's Thin Crust Pizza Dough</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 12 oz of Pizza/Pasta Sauce - I used half a jar of Ragu's Chunky Garden Combo</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 2 - 3 Cups of Shredded Mozzarella Cheese - I used Publix 2% Milk Shredded Low-Moisture Part-Skim Shredded Mozzarella</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 1/2 to 3/4 Cup of Bacon Crumbs - I used Homel's Real Crumbled Bacon Original Flavor</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 1/2 Cup Chopped Green Peppers</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 1/4 Cup Chopped Onions</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>You'll Also Need:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Aluminum Foil for Lining Pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Large Cookie Pan</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Pam</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Knife for Cutting</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Optional, Measuring Cup</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Ingredient Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Sauce:</b> You can easily change up the flavor a little by using different flavor sauce, such as a Mushroom one</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Cheese:</b> 2 cups is one bag. If you like a lot of cheese, you may want to pick up two bags while you are out at the store.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Bacon: </b>You could cook bacon and crumble, but I cheated with the precooked crumbled bag found in the aisle with the salad dressings.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Onions & Peppers:</b> I keep bags of chopped onions and peppers found in the frozen vegetables aisle as they are perfect for adding to pizzas, among others, and since I don't use them a whole lot, it is better than fresh ones going bad.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 1:</b> Pre-Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Add foil to pan, and spray with Pam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 2:</b> Unroll and press pizza dough as desired.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 3:</b> Bake for 8 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 4:</b> Spread sauce, keeping in mind that you need a small crust around the pizza to grab the slices later.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 5:</b> Sprinkle cheese.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 6:</b> Add toppings - I did bacon first, then green peppers and then onions.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 7:</b> Bake for 8 more minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Cut. I cut mine four slices wide, by two slices.</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-13152889324183702842018-03-24T13:26:00.004-07:002018-04-05T13:33:42.659-07:00Lightweight V-Stitch Preemie Beanies - Free Crochet Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This time last year (2017), I shared free crochet patterns for the <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2017/03/chunky-like-preemie-baby-beanies-4.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chunky-Like Preemie Baby Beanies</span></a>, and the <a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2017/02/chunky-like-preemie-granny-square.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chunky-Like Preemie Granny Square Beanie</span></a>. Around this time, I worked up two of these Lightweight V-Stitch Preemie Beanies, but never got around to completing the set. I figured with Spring upon us now, what better to share than a lightweight, lacy hat pattern with you, especially some as cute as these?!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Small Amounts of Lightweight (#3) Yarn - I used <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Yarn/Violet-Sweet-Delight-Yarn/p/80672666" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Baby Bee's Sweet Delight</span></a> from my local Hobby <span id="docs-internal-guid-08b79e1e-5994-343d-6133-2e652cafa6f2"><span style="font-family: "verdana"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Lobby in the Sugarplum (Lavender), Sand Castle (Tan), Mint Charm (Pale Green), and Splash (Bright Blue) colorways</span></span> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - H8/5mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Material Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Yarn Alternatives:</b> Red Heart's Anne Geddes Baby Yarn, Hobby Lobby's I Love This Sport Yarn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When choosing your yarn, make sure to choose </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">something that you know can withstand being machine washed and dried multiple times, because it most likely will be. Also, you'll want something that won't irritate babies skin, so either an acrylic, polyamide, or nylon blend, or any of these in combination with cotton. No wool, and I do not suggest a 100% cotton as these tend to grow a lot, and don't have any other fiber to help it bounce back.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Spring can also make us think of yellow, but hospitals do not like to put yellow hats on babies because it can make them appear jaundice. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I had the 1-1 1/2 lb and 2-3 lb sizes done in just under 15 minutes each, the 3-5 lb done in just under 20 minutes and the 6-8 lb hat done in just under 30 minutes. That's less than an hour and a half for all four!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Measurements:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The 1 - 1 1/2 lb size has a crown of 2 1/2" in diameter, a circumference of nearly 7 7/8" to fit a head size of 8" - 9 1/4", and is 3" in length.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The 2 - 3 lb size has a crown of 3" in diameter, a circumference of nearly 9 1/2" to fit a head size of 9 3/4" - 11", and is also 3 1/2" in length.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The 3 - 5 lb size has a crown of 3 1/2" in diameter, a circumference of nearly 11" to fit a head size of 11 1/4" - 12 3/4", and is 4 3/8" in length.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The 6 - 8 lb size has a crown of 4" in diameter, a circumference of nearly 12 1/2" to fit a head size of 13" - 14", and is 5 3/8" in length.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*Stretch depends on your yarn brand selected. I feel Sweet Delight has a little more than the usual two inches worth of stretch. Typically, I work my hats two inches smaller than needed to account for the stretch, but following the Preemie Project guidelines, they would like each hat to be just one inch smaller than the given sizes and so I have worked this pattern accordingly.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Gauge:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 15 HDC by 11 Rows = 4" by 3.5"</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - HDC - Half Double Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - DC - Double Crochet</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Special Stitch:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - V-Stitch - (DC, chain 1, DC)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pattern Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Beginning chain 2 does not count as a stitch in the crown, but does in the body of the hat, which will be marked with "counts as a ... here and throughout).</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Join to the first stitch of each round, unless otherwise stated.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Crown is worked (and written) in a non-traditional manner to help keep seam straight. You will work the last stitch of the round into the same place as the first stitch, however, it will be on the right side of the beginning chain.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>1 - 1 1/2 lbs:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 4. Join to form a ring. Chain 1. Work 9 HDC into the ring. Join. (9 HDC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 2. DC into the first HDC, 2 DC into each of the next 8 HDCs around, DC into the first HDC. Join. (18 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3: </b>Chain 2. DC into the first 2 DCs, (2 DC into the next DC, DC into the next DC) 8x, DC into the first DC. Join. (27 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4:</b> Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet here, and throughout). DC into the 2nd DC, and the next 25. Join. (27 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R5:</b> Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet plus chain 1 here, and throughout). DC into the 1st DC, [skip the next 2 DC, (DC, chain 1, DC) into the next DC] 8x. Join to the 2nd chain. (9 V-Stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R6:</b> Slip stitch into the next chain space. Chain 3. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DC into the same chain space, [(DC, chain 1, DC) into the next chain space of the previous v-stitch] 8x. Join to the 2nd chain. (9 V-Stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R7:</b> Chain 2. DC into each chain space, and DC around. Join. (27 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off and Weave in Ends.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>2 - 3 lbs:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 5. Join to form a ring. Chain 2. Work 10 DC into the ring. Join. (10 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 2. DC into the first DC, 2 DC into each of the next 9 DCs around, DC into the first DC. Join. (20 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3: </b>Chain 2. DC into the first 2 DCs, (2 DC into the next DC, DC into the next DC) 9x, DC into the first DC. Join. (30 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet here, and throughout). DC into the 2nd DC, and the next 28. Join. (30 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R5:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet plus chain 1 here, and throughout). DC into the 1st DC, [skip the next 2 DC, (DC, chain 1, DC) into the next DC] 9x. Join to the 2nd chain. (10 V-Stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R6:</b> Slip stitch into the next chain space. Chain 3. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DC into the same chain space, [(DC, chain 1, DC) into the next chain space of the previous v-stitch] 9x. Join to the 2nd chain. (10 V-Stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R7:</b> Chain 1 (doesn't count as a stitch). HDC into the 1st DC, and into each chain space, and DC around. (30 HDC)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>3 - 5 lbs:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 4. Join to form a ring. Chain 1. Work 9 HDC into the ring. Join. (9 HDC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 2. DC into the first HDC, 2 DC into each of the next 8 HDCs around, DC into the first HDC. Join. (18 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3: </b>Chain 2. DC into the first 2 DCs, (2 DC into the next DC, DC into the next DC) 8x, DC into the first DC. Join. (27 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4:</b> Chain </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. DC into the first 3 DCs, (2 DC into the next DC, DC into each of the next 2 DC) 8x, DC into the first DC. Join. (36 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R5:</b> Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet here, and throughout). DC into the 2nd DC, and the next 34. Join. (36 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R6:</b> Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet plus chain 1 here, and throughout). DC into the 1st DC, [skip the next 2 DC, (DC, chain 1, DC) into the next DC] 11x. Join to the 2nd chain. (12 V-Stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R7 - 9:</b> Slip stitch into the next chain space. Chain 3. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DC into the same chain space, [(DC, chain 1, DC) into the next chain space of the previous v-stitch] 11x. Join to the 2nd chain. (12 V-Stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R10:</b> Chain 2. DC into each chain space, and DC around. Join. (36 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off and Weave in Ends.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>6 - 8 lbs:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 5. Join to form a ring. Chain 2. Work 11 DC into the ring. Join. (11 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 2. DC into the first DC, 2 DC into each of the next 10 DCs around, DC into the first DC. Join. (22 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3: </b>Chain 2. DC into the first 2 DCs, (2 DC into the next DC, DC into the next DC) 10x, DC into the first DC. Join. (33 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4:</b> Chain </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2. DC into the first 3 DCs, (2 DC into the next DC, DC into each of the next 2 DC) 10x, DC into the first DC. Join. (44 DC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R5:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 2 (counts as a double crochet here, and throughout). DC into the 2nd DC, and the next 43 (which includes one into the first stitch to count as an increase). Join. (45 DC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R6:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 3 (counts as a double crochet plus chain 1 here, and throughout). DC into the 1st DC, [skip the next 2 DC, (DC, chain 1, DC) into the next DC] 14x. Join to the 2nd chain. (15 V-Stitches)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R7 - 11:</b> Slip stitch into the next chain space. Chain 3. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">DC into the same chain space, [(DC, chain 1, DC) into the next chain space of the previous v-stitch] 14x. Join to the 2nd chain. (15 V-Stitches)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R8:</b> </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Chain 1 (doesn't count as a stitch). HDC into the 1st DC, and into each chain space, and DC around. (45 HDC)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off and Weave in Ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: purple;">A set of these hats work up in less than an hour and a half, and don't take much yarn. Please take time to work up at least a set, and send in to either</span> <a href="http://www.thepreemieproject.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Preemie Project</span></a> <span style="color: purple;">or your local baby hospital.</span></b></span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-56630964444539562822018-03-17T18:34:00.000-07:002018-04-10T08:02:42.495-07:00Corner to Corner Poncho and the Pattern Pack Pro, Issue 42<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/corner-to-corner-poncho-2" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Corner to Corner Poncho</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> can be found in </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/pattern-pack-pro--42--march-2018--ponchos" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">March 2018, Issue 42</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> of the Pattern Pack Pro. This issues theme was "Ponchos" to include mine and five other ponchos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Originally, I designed this poncho with the theme "Cakes Yarn" in mind for another issue, but upon completion, Emily wanted it for this poncho issue. I happily agreed. In my designing process though, I wanted something different. Most of the Cakes projects I see are blankets and scarves, and I wanted to do something different, so I went with this Corner to Corner Poncho.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Though I didn't add into this design, you could always add some buttons down the sides to keep closed. And with this poncho being a one size fits most, the neckline is too. I wear a size large top, and after I put this on, I think if I were to make another, I would make my neck opening 12". With a larger opening, the poncho would lay better, and not pull up as much on the backside.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To complete your own Corner to Corner Poncho, you will need 1,532 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn - I used four skeins of Caron's Cakes in the Banana Bread colorway. Found mine at my local Michaels. You'll also need an I9/5.5mm crochet hook. It would also be fun in a variegated color on one side, and a solid on the other, or all in one solid color.</span><br />
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</b></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>These Crochet Patterns:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Mammoth Poncho by Michele Costa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Leisure Poncho by Jonna Ventura</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tweed Pullover Poncho by Hannah Cross</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Victoria Poncho by Laura Fanelli</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Vintage Sunrise Poncho by Shelley Moore</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - And FIVE FREE Poncho Patterns from Around the Web</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A couple of my favorites include the Tweed Pullover Poncho </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">by Hannah Cross,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mammoth-poncho" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Mammoth Poncho</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> by Michele Costa</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You may remember back in April of last year (2017), I shared a little blurb about my <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2017/04/chicken-coasters-happily-hooked.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Chicken Coasters that were featured in Happily Hooked Magazines Issue 36</span></a>. Now, I am able to share this pattern with you, and I thought, what better time than Spring time, especially with Easter right around the corner? These coasters were be perfect on the table at an Easter gathering, or any Spring party. You could even work them up in fun, bright colors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Originally, I made this along with a hen coaster as a birthday gift for my boyfriend's mom. I settled on the hen coasters, which you'll see here soon! My inspiration for these Chicken Coasters were my <a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/08/cat-face-coasters-free-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cat Face Coasters</span></a>, but after working up one, everyone laughed at them saying they looked like a chicken's butt. I wanted to put a beak on the front, but it was a little too bulky so I guess they could pass as a chicken's butt, and that's why I added that into the name.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 35 Yards of Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn Each Coaster - I used <a href="http://www.yarnspirations.com/yarn/lily-sugar-n-cream.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Lily Sugar n Cream</span></a> in Ecru [Cream], Red, and Yellow</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - I9/5.5mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Optional: Jewelry Pliers</span><br />
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<span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Material Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Cotton yarn can sometimes be difficult to pull a tapestry needle though. I like to use a pair of jewelry pliers to act as my fingers in pulling the needle through. Be careful not to pull to hard and break your needle.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I worked up one coaster in just under half an hour.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Measurements:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 5.5" Wide by 6" Tall</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Gauge:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 15 DC by 7 Rows = 4" by 3.75"</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Abbreviations:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC - Half Double Crochet </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> SC - Single Crochet</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Pattern Notes:</span></b> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Beginning chain does not count towards final stitch count.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Join to the first stitch, not the beginning chain.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Crown is worked with split first and last stitches to help maintain a straight seam.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In Round 5, work over Ecru throughout color change.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For a more seamless color change, I like to work the last stitch of the color as normal, then pull my new color through, and pull the initial color tight. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you want more space in between your chicken's feet, you can change the seven single crochets after and before the comb to six each, and then add an extra two single crochet in between the feet.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Pattern:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 5. Join to form a ring. Chain 1. Work 10 HDC into the ring. Join. (10 HDC)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st HDC, 2 HDC into each of the next 9 HDC, HDC into the 1st HDC. (20 HDC)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st 2 HDC, (2 HDC into the next HDC, HDC into the next HDC) 9x, HDC into the 1st HDC. (30 HDC)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R4:</b> Chain 1. HDC into the 1st 3 HDC, (2 HDC into the next HDC, HDC into the next 2 HDC) 9x, HDC into the 1st HDC. (40 HDC)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R5:</b> With Red, chain 5. Slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 7, slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 5, slip stitch into the same stitch - switch to Ecru, SC into the next 7 HDC, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 5, slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 7, slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 5, slip stitch into the same stitch, SC into the next 7 HDC - switch to Yellow, chain 6, slip stitch into the 4th chain from the hook, chain 4, slip stitch into the 4th chain, chain 4, slip stitch into the 4th chain and the remaining 2 chains, slip stitch into the initial stitch, SC into the next 2 HDC, slip stitch in the next HDC, chain 6, slip stitch into the 4th chain from the hook, chain 4, slip stitch into the 4th chain and the remaining 2 chains, slip stitch into the initial stitch - switch to Ecru, SC into the next 7 HDC, slip stitch into the next HDC, chain 5, slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 7, slip stitch into the same stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch, chain 5, slip stitch into the same stitch, SC into the last 7 HDC. Join. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-34574787235845533902018-03-06T05:00:00.000-08:002018-03-24T22:18:12.811-07:00Green Frosted Thin Mint Brownie Cake - Perfect for St. Patty's Day!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I wanted to do a little baking for St. Patrick's Day. My thought started out as a one layered brownie cake with mint chocolate chips covered in green frosting. I set out to my local Winn Dixie in search of some ingredients, but when I got there I couldn't find any mint chocolate chips anymore - I guess because the Winter season is over, and they don't regularly stock it. I did, however, find some Thin Mint Brownie mix on sale - buy one, get one! And so this Green Frosted Thin Mint Brownie Cake was born :)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Feeds:</span></b> 8-12 (Depending on your cut sizes)</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cook Time:</span></b> 30 Minutes * 2 Batches</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Prep & Frosting:</span></b> 30 Minutes</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Cooling Time:</span></b> 2 Hours</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: #cc0000;">Total Time:</span></b> 3.5 Hours</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Ingredients:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 2 boxes of Thin Mint Brownie Mix by Pillsbury</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 2 Eggs (as called for on the box)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 6 tbsp of Water (as called for on the box)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 2/3 cup of Vegetable Oil (as called for on the box)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 1 container of Vanilla Frosting - I used Pillsbury brand</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 1 small tube of Green Gel Food Coloring</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>You'll Also Need:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 1-2 8" x 8" Baking Pan/s</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Medium Sized Mixing Bowl</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Spatula</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Measuring Cup & Teaspoon</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Pam</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Aluminum Foil</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Cooling Rack</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Butter Knife & Tablespoon (for frosting)</span><br />
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</span><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">**All ingredients found at my local Winn Dixie - not a sponsored post.</span></i><br />
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</span></i><span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Ingredient Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <b>Brownie Mix:</b> Alternatively, you can use a regular box of brownie mix and add in some mint chocolate chips, as I had originally planned.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <b>Food Coloring:</b> I couldn't find any food coloring in the form of drops at my local Winn Dixie so I bought the gel coloring ones they had - though the drops will work too. I used nearly a whole small tube to get my desired color.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <b>Foil:</b> I put this down first to make it easier to get the brownie out when it was done, and for less clean up later.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Recipe:</b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 1:</b> PreHeat oven to 350, as directed on the box. Line pan/s with foil, spray down with Pam and set aside.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 2:</b> Combine the eggs, vegetable oil, water and brownie mix as instructed on the box, then stick in the oven and bake as indicated on the box - I did mine for 30 minutes, and baked mine one layer at a time.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 3:</b> When the brownies were done, I lifted them out of the dish and placed on the cooling rack to cool completely - I left mine overnight because I ran out of time to finish them up. If you have the extra time, they probably need about two hours to cool completely.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 4:</b> I mixed the coloring into the frosting using the frosting container. I grabbed a spoon and scooped out a quarter of the frosting or so [2] and set aside so I would have more room to work at first. I squeezed in the gel food coloring a bit at a time [3], and mixed well [4]. I added back the scoop I took out after two good mixings, and mixed well to combine. I really wanted a darker emerald color, but the little tube I had just wasn't going to get there. I tried a small squeeze of blue, but I didn't add anymore because I was afraid it would turn teal. I used almost the whole tube of coloring.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Step 5:</b> Frosting! I used a butter knife to spread the frosting. First, I laid down one brownie layer onto my serving plate - top up, and frosted the top of it. Then, I laid the other brownie layer on top of the first - top down so the top of the 'cake' would be smoother, and frosted the whole thing. I didn't end up using the whole container of frosting, so I stuck the left-overs in my fridge. It's good up to two weeks.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Now, Enjoy! I finished the frosting around dinner time, after I got off of work. I made a cup of coffee, and then walked over to Todd's parent's house, and shared some with them. It was their dessert, and my pre-dinner - hehe.</span><br />
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Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-92002195627864774712018-03-05T12:42:00.000-08:002018-04-03T08:37:01.230-07:00Super Crafty Sunday Link Up #3 - Etsy Gift Card Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/02/whirlpool-coin-purse-and-pattern-pack.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Whirlpool Coin Purse and the Pattern Pack Pro, Issue 41</span></a>.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/02/womens-ripple-fingerless-gloves-free.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Women's Ripple Fingerless Gloves</span></a> - Free Crochet Pattern</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/03/rectangle-shawl-and-happily-hooked.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rectangle Shawl and Happily Hooked Magazine, Issue 48</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Top:</b> <a href="https://marie-lucienne.blogspot.com/2018/02/bright-retro-granny-square-coat.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Retro Granny Square Coat from Atelier Marie-Lucienne</span></a> - Crochet Inspiration with Basic Chart. Do you follow Marjan on Instagram? I have been following her through the process of making this coat. Though I did not know what she was working on through the follow along, I was so intrigued, especially with all the beautiful colors and patterns. This post shows the finished coat, and shows a drawing of the initial interpretation - a great technique! I think my favorite part about this coat is the pleat in the center back of the coat - don't see things like this very often in crochet. The zipper is also an excellent addition, especially to avoid additional stretching from putting on and taking off. This is such a beautiful project! Awesome job, Marjan!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rectangle-shawl-4" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rectangle Shawl</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> can be found in </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/happily-hooked-magazine-issue-48-march-2018/patterns" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">March 2018, Issue 48</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> of Happily Hooked Magazine. This issues theme was "Go Green" to include designs featuring earth friendly yarns, or showcasing gorgeous green hues, or eco-friendly products.</span><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you don't already subscribe to Happily Hooked Magazine, it's a great monthly crochet magazine that focuses on a theme - like this month being "green". <a href="http://www.happilyhooked.com/alexandrarichardshhm" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Use this link</span></a> to subscribe now - this contains an affiliate link, meaning if you subscribe using it, I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you!</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Originally, I designed this rectangle shawl for another magazine, which was going to feature shawls, but I didn't finish it in time to propose before the issue filled up, so I proposed it to Emily, editor of Happily Hooked Magazine, with the idea of remaking it in Baby Bee's Sweet Delight Baby Sage colorway. She loved the shawl, and offered to send me some earth friendly yarn to try out. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This was my first time using Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport Yarn, or any Knit Picks yarn for that matter. It was really fun to try out. I am a huge fan of the look of cotton yarn and projects produced with them, though I will admit, I am not as big a fan of the fiber characteristics, and feel, and therefore, stray from most cotton yarns that do not contain a secondary fiber (like acrylic, nylon, wool, etc). Though not a favorite, this yarn is soft, and a good economic option. I am intrigued on how well it will hold up to dying, and washing. I might suggest it be used for projects like coasters, placemats, doilies, or a table runner - something that will lay flat, so it doesn't grow.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To complete your own Rectangle Shawl, you will need eight skeins (or 1,312 yards) of sport weight #2 yarn - I used Knit Picks Simply Cotton Sport Yarn, and an H8/5mm crochet hook. Alternatively to the Artiste brand, I met gauge with Baby Bee's Sweet Delight from Hobby Lobby.</span><br />
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</b></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>These Crochet Patterns:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Leafy Boughs Shawl by Heather Gibbs</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Bandana Cowl by Natalia Johnson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Button Up Cup Cozy by Elizabeth Glenday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Mop Cover by Elizabeth Glenday</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Islander Top by Michele Costa</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Puffy Dishcloth Trio by Emily Truman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Blue Whale Baby Blanket by Mary Lanni</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Sweet Pea Beanie by Ashley Leither</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Conan's Cardigan by Lee Sartori</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - AND! A Bonus Pattern - the Seed Stitch Scarf by Kathryn Vercillo</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>These Articles:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Knit Picks Comfy Fingering Yarn Review</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Stitch of the Month: Seed Stitch</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Wool and the Gang Tina Tape Yarn Review</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A couple of my favorites include the </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/leafy-boughs" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Leafy Boughs Shawl</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (top) by Heather Gibbs,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-islander-top" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Islander Top</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (bottom) by Michele Costa!</span></span><br />
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</script>Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-57998746516820243632018-02-15T13:32:00.000-08:002018-05-02T09:03:09.328-07:00Women's Ripple Fingerless Gloves - Free Crochet Pattern<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This pattern first appeared on The Stitchin' Mommy where I was a contributor.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 100 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used <a href="https://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Yarn/I-Love-this-Yarn/p/YN20120" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn</span></a> in the Yellow, Hot Rose, Ivory and Light Sage colorways</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> <b>To DC2tog:</b> Yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all 3 loops on hook</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> <b>To DC3tog:</b> </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Yarn over, insert hook into the first stitch, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through (4 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, insert hook into the next stitch, yarn over, pull through (5 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through all 4 loops on hook</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> The beginning chain counts in all rounds except the thumb hole.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I chose to carry up my yarn using my <a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2015/12/how-to-carry-up-yarn-in-round.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">How to Carry Up Yarn in the Round</span></a> method so there were minimal ends to weave in.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I worked two different color sequences. The first (with pink and yellow) was worked every two rounds, beginning and ending with pink. The second (with sage and ivory) was worked as seven rounds in sage, two rounds in ivory, two rounds in sage, seven rounds in ivory.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">At the end of the rounds, it's instructed to double crochet into the 1st chain. This double crochet will be to the right of the beginning chain.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">If you need a larger thumb hole, work one more round with no join.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">If you need a larger glove, to better fit around your knuckles, try going up a hook size. You can always drop down a hook size somewhere through the pattern if you need it tighter in certain spots.</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana";"><b><u>Pattern - Make 2:</u></b></span></span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"> Chain 24. Join to form a ring. Chain 2. DC into the 1st chain and the next 4 chains, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 chains, 3 DC into the next chain, DC into the next 4 chains, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 chains, DC into the 1st chain. Join. (24 DC)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>R2:</b> Chain 2. DC into the 1st DC and the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, 3 DC into the next DC, DC into the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, DC into the 1st DC. Join. (24 DC)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>R3, Thumb Hole: </b>Chain 2. DC into the 1st DC and the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 3 DCs, 3 DC into the next DC, DC into the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, 2 DC into the 1st DC. <b>DON'T JOIN.</b> (25 DC)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>R4 - 5, Thumb Hole: </b>Chain 2, turn. DC into the 1st DC and the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, 3 DC into the next DC, DC into the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, 2 DC into the 1st DC. <b>DON'T JOIN.</b> (25 DC)</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";"><b>R7:</b> Chain 2, turn. DC into the 1st DC and the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, 3 DC into the next DC, DC into the next 4 DCs, DC3tog, DC into the next 4 DCs, DC2tog. Join. (24 DC)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/01/an-introduction-how-to-turn-hobby-that.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">An Introduction: How to Turn a Hobby That You Love Into an Actual Business</span></a>.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/01/henrietta-rug-crochet-pattern-hack.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Henrietta Rug - Crochet Pattern Review</span></a>.</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/01/broken-heart-applique-crochet-pattern.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Broken Heart Applique - Crochet Pattern Review</span></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Left:</b> <a href="https://katkatkatoen.blogspot.be/2018/01/123-gehaakte-mandjes.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">1,2,3 gehaakte mandjes / 1,2,3 crocheted baskets</span></a> - Crochet Inspiration from Kat Kat Katoen. I love the use of the different materials than traditional yarn. I have had a few home projects in mind with the use of jute, t-shirts and rope, but haven't gotten to them yet. I think I might be adding these cute baskets to my list!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://crochetncrafts.com/baby-teething-ring/" style="color: #cc0000;" target="_blank">Baby Teething Ring - Free Crochet Pattern</a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This is a quick and easy project that is a perfect make for a baby shower gift, or for your little one during that terrible time of teething. Make sure the ring is safe for teething!</span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><a href="https://crochetncrafts.com/easy-cheesy-hamburger-macaroni/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Easy Cheesy Hamburger Macaroni</span></a> - Helena's First Recipe!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">It is just before dinner as I sit here and write this, and man my mouth is watering looking and reading about this macaroni dinner! We love the simplicity and ease of boxed dinners, but more than that, I love being able to recreate it with similar items I already have at home. The taste is so much better, and it's healthier (so they say) and I can make more, which is great because I love having the leftovers for lunch.</span></div>
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<!-- end InLinkz script -->Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-51423329714449332662018-02-04T12:43:00.000-08:002018-02-14T12:19:31.170-08:00Whirlpool Coin Purse and the Pattern Pack Pro Issue 41<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/whirlpool-coin-purse" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Whirlpool Coin Purse</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> can be found in </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/pattern-pack-pro--41--february-2018--coin-purses" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">February 2018, Issue 41</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> of the Pattern Pack Pro. This issue features "Coin Purses", this one and five others!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When I first saw the theme for the February Pattern Pack Pro was going to be Coin Purses, I was really excited. I have been wanting to try my hand at a cute little coin purse for a while now. I will even admit, that the idea of using a purse frame kind of intimidated me a little. As you can see in this Whirlpool Coin Purse that I conquered that intimidation! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I combined a fun pattern I have been playing with in my mind. Front post stitches are used to achieve the texture. On a hat and such, the pattern twists an awful lot, making it a little difficult to keep straight if you are planning on adding something like a monogram to a hat, but I knew in this purse, it would be perfect! And the name came to me when I saw the swirl of the pattern in combination with the name of the colorway, "Cool Waters". I did not buy the thread with the thought that it would work out that way. Win - win!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I also worked up a sweet little flower coin purse that didn't make it into this issue as there was only one spot open, but you may see it in a future issue or here on the blog. <b><span style="color: purple;">Would you like to see more coin purses here on the blog? What kinds? Drop me a line below!</span></b></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To complete your own Whirlpool Coin Purse, you will need three skeins (or 45 yards) of #5 Cotton Pearl Floss - I used Artiste brand from my local Hobby Lobby in the Cool Waters colorway, a D3/3.25mm crochet hook, and a 3.35" coin purse frame, which I also found at my local Hobby Lobby right next to the floss. Alternatively to the Artiste brand, I did work a small sample with DMC #5 thread, and achieved similar results.</span><br />
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</b></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>These Crochet Patterns:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Star Coin Purse by Emily Truman</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Jade & Gold Coin by Lee Sartori</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Birdie Purses by Maxine Velasco</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Lavender Pouch by Natalia Johnson</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Chroma Coin Purse by Ashley Leither</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - And FIVE FREE Coin Purse Patterns from Around the Web</span><br />
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</span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>These Articles:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Coin Purse Tools</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Curio #10 Crochet Thread Review</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">A couple of my favorites include the </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jade--gold-coin-purse" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Jade & Gold Coin Purse</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (top) by Lee Sartori of CoCo Crochet Lee,</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> and the </span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-coin-purse" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Star Coin Purse</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (bottom) by Emily Truman of Em's Corner!</span></span><br />
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</script>Alexandra EyeLoveKnotshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06182444696068705573noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1258217055936798894.post-70569083076443531522018-01-27T19:14:00.000-08:002018-02-14T12:19:47.947-08:00Broken Heart Applique - Crochet Pattern Review - Rebeckah's Treasures <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I pattern tested this for my friend Rebeckah of </span><a href="https://www.rebeckahstreasures.com/blog/" style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Rebeckah's Treasures</span></a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">. The thing that drew me to this pattern was the fact that it touched on using sewing thread to create a small pendant, which I have been thinking of trying so I volunteered for this project. Though I did not work it in sewing thread, now I am even more excited about trying it.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This sweet heart is really fun and different than the usual. I love the idea of joining the heart sides to show broken hearts can be mended, or making separate sides to share with your BFF.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Rebeckah shows a doll pillow sized heart with the use of sport weight yarn, but I think with Super Bulky yarn it would make a cute little throw pillow to decorate your couch or bed for the upcoming love season.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">You can read more about why Rebeckah chose the design, each yarn weight, and each finished project in her <a href="https://www.rebeckahstreasures.com/blog/broken-hearts-publication-for-get-stuffed" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Broken Hearts post</span></a>.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Are you a raveler? If so, make sure to favorite this </b></span><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/broken-hearts" style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Broken Hearts</b></span></a><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: #222222;"> </span><b><span style="color: purple;">and link up your project to it!</span></b></span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have a project with a different take on this applique coming to you soon! I hope to have it worked up to share before Valentine's.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - </span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Small Amount of </span><a href="http://www.hobbylobby.com/Yarn-Needle-Art/Crochet/Crochet-Thread/Artiste-10-Cotton-Crochet-Thread/p/YN20106" style="background-color: white; font-family: verdana, sans-serif;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Artiste #10 Cotton Crochet Thread</span></a><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> (Hobby Lobby)</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> in the Poppy Red colorway</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 2mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - #20 Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/broken-hearts" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Broken Hearts</span></a>, Paid Crochet Pattern by Rebeckah's Treasures</span><br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Yarn Alternatives: Aunt Lydia's Classic #10 Thread. </span><br />
<span style="color: #222222; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Any size yarn and respective hook size will work though!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My heart applique was finished in about half an hour. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">*If you are working a two sided pendant, it will be double the time.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My heart measures 3 3/8" at widest point by 3 3/8" from highest point to lowest point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> On the Top Half, with a beginning chain of 6 and working into the second chain, this leaves five stitches to be worked across and four on the opposite side of the foundation chain. Instructions state to work into the first available stitch, but I think it should be to work 4 single crochet into the last stitch (combine), otherwise you won't have enough stitches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I chose to only work one of each applique, rather than two, because instead of creating a pendant, I have another idea in mind. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For this, I did not fasten off at the end of half, but rather chained 1, and continued onto the edging/joining. The Bottom Half worked out great, but the second half seemed a little off. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the pictures it looks like the first stitch is worked into the top of the curve, not where the last stitch was worked - my half finished near the bottom point. Step 3 seems to support this. I ended up beginning at the stitch before the point where my last stitch was worked, chained 1 and then worked Step 4 (2 single crochet), Step 5 (2 single crochet into point), Step 6, Step 7, Step 8, Step 9, Step 10 as 2 single crochet's to account for and Step 2, Step 3A (40 single crochet) and then joined and fastened off.</span><br />
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Such a fun project! Stayed tuned to see what I turn this into!</b></span></div>
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<span style="color: purple; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>What size would you make? Or would you turn it into a small pillow, necklace, key fob or tiny locket sized pendant? Or perhaps you have another idea in mind to?!</b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Back in September of 2017, I pattern tested the <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/henrietta-square" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Henrietta Square</span></a> crochet pattern for my friend Marjan of <a href="https://marie-lucienne.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Atelier Marie-Lucienne</span></a>. In her original design, she used the basic pattern to work up a dreamcatcher (the point where I stopped on my rug), a pillow, and a blanket. I wanted to do something different with my test, and so I decided on a rug for my home. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">With a rug, you want a durable yarn - something that can be walked all over, feet rubbed on, pets laying on and playing under, in my case, and handle machine washing and drying well. My go to durable home project yarn is Red Heart's Super Saver. It is that yarn that everyone says is scratchy, but with one wash, it softens up nicely, and can handle wear well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I had a gift card from my birthday for Michaels, so I went out with my friend Vee to lunch, and then to our local Michaels for some yarn. Together we put different color combinations together, and ultimately, it was decided on the Delft Blue, Grey Heather and Charcoal colors. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Below you'll find my review on the Henrietta pattern up to the end of the round portion. I have not gone on to work up a square project yet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 12 Skeins (4 each) of <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/super-saver" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Red Heart's Super Saver</span></a> in Country Blue, Grey Heather (Lighter) and Charcoal (Darker)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - P/11.5mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - #18 Tapestry Needle for Weaving in Ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/566952811/pdf-download-crochet-pattern-henrietta" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Henrietta Square</span></a>, Paid Crochet Pattern from Atelier Marie-Lucienne</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Optional, a box to hold your yarn while you work</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> <b>Yarn Alternatives:</b> 4 strands each of Caron's One Pound, Bernat's Super Value or Big Twist Collection Value Worsted Yarn, or 1 strand of T-Shirt or Rag Yarn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In the original pattern, Marjan uses a dk weight yarn to create all of her projects (a blanket, a pillow and a dreamcatcher), but because I wanted to create a rug, I used four strands of a heavy weight worsted weight yarn held together. I really like Red Heart's Super Saver for projects that need added durability, and machine wash and dry well. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I worked on my rug in a few seatings, for a total of about six hours, 15 minutes.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Measurements:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My rug measures 32.25" across.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: blue; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Pattern Notes:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> This pattern is written in UK terms. If you follow US terms, I recommend crossing out and replacing the UK terms with it's respective US term. Example, a UK treble crochet is actually a US double crochet. This can be confusing to try and transpose in your mind if you are not used to it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Before I began, I wrote out what my color scheme would be, and decided on Blue as Color A, Light Grey as Color B and Dark Grey as Color C. You could work your rounds randomly, but I do better with structure. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I fastened off at the end of every round, and took time to weave in my ends after every few rounds so I didn't have a billion ends to weave in at the end, plus it's easier to weave in when you are closer to the points, rather than trying to work into a whole piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This pattern is written in a little different than most, but is very easy to follow with the help of photos for each round. AND! There are even photo tutorials showing how to work the different stitches used at the very end of the pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">When joining to a popcorn stitch, I did so in the back loop of the first stitch. I also recommend after completing a round following a popcorn stitch round, to take time to pop all the popcorn stitches out to the right side.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">To make my rug, I worked the pattern through Round 15, and then I added an extra round of single crochets (US term) to give it a nice finish. I will say though, my rug puckered a little bit, and I did not realize it until I had already sewn in the ends for Round 15. If I were to redo it, I would try to work Round 15 with one v-stitch followed by one double crochet (US term) in place of the second v-stitch. I can't say for sure that this would fix the issue, I these are my thoughts.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I have been having so much fun making wreaths over the last year, experimenting with different crocheted bases and embellishments. I know you are thinking, "I haven't seen any on the blog", and you are so right! I have been slacking a little on sharing my wreaths, but I plan on sharing more with you this year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">In preparation for the upcoming Spring, I thought the Turqua colorway from the Super Saver line would be perfect! And paired with it, I chose a trendy gray colorway from the same line, Soapstone.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I oogle over the beautiful Hydrangea wreaths all over Pinterest and Etsy, and I have really wanted to create my own version. This <a href="https://www.elkstudiohandcraftedcrochetdesigns.com/2018-make-projects/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Make it for Me Event hosted by Kathy of Elk Studio</span></a> was exactly what I needed to get my butt in gear, and work up my own Hydrangea wreath, and I am soooo happy with it! It came out perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">If you aren't familiar with the <a href="https://www.elkstudiohandcraftedcrochetdesigns.com/2018-make-projects/" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Make it for Me Event</span></a>, it is basically a time when we stop, and take some time to crochet something for ourselves to wear or display, and enjoy. I don't know about you, but I received a few orders right at Christmas time, plus was finishing up last minute Christmas gifts, and I was just non-stop on-the-go crocheting and creating (and stressing a little bit) for others. It is nice when you have a break, to spend a little time on something special for you! This wreath was my special make for myself to place on my front door.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There are so many possibilities for this wreath - changing up the base color or flowers to match any occasion, holiday or color theme, adding a fun pennant banner diagonal from the flowers of instead of the monogram, how about a bird cut out or a "Welcome" sign? These are just a few ideas. Drop me a line below if you'd like to see a specific design.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After spending all your time crocheting the base and embellishments, save yourself some time, by using your hot glue gun to secure the flowers and leaves. I am not sure if you've used a glue gun with yarn before, but it is very, VERY secure. I have even washed items made that hot glue was used on, and they hold up extremely well.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Materials:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 275 Yards of Worsted Weight Yarn - I used <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/super-saver-economy" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Red Heart's Super Saver</span></a>, 185 Yards in the Soapstone [Gray] colorway for the wreath base, about 55 Yards in the Turqua [Blue] colorway for the frilly flowers, and 25 Yards in the Tea Leaf [Green] colorway for the leaves</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - H8/5mm Crochet Hook</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - #18 Tapestry Needle for Sewing and Weaving in Ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 12" Styrofoam Wreath Form - I used a white Floracraft brand found at my local JoAnn's</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2016/12/basic-12-wreath-form-cover-free-crochet.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Basic 12" Wreath Form Cover</span></a>, an EyeLoveKnots Free Crochet Pattern</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <a href="http://www.joann.com/6-inch-white-wood-letter-ampersand/13334149.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">6" White Wood Letter</span></a> (JoAnn's) - "K"</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - Hot Glue Gun and Sticks</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><span style="color: blue;">Material Notes:</span></b><br /> <b>Yarn Alternatives:</b> Caron's One Pound, Bernat's Super Value, Big Twist Collection Value Worsted Yarn, Hobby Lobby's Crafters Secret Yarn</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Time Spent:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I had my wreath ready to go in just over three and a half hours.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Measurements:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 12" Wreath</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Gauge:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 20 SC by 14 Rows = 6 1/8" Wide by 3 7/8" Tall</span><br />
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</span> <span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b><u>Abbreviations:</u></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> SC - Single Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> DC - Double Crochet</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> TR - Triple/Treble Crochet - Yarn over 3 times</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> DTR - Double Triple/Treble Crochet - Yarn over 4 times</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> HDC - Half Double Crochet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Wreath Base:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> First things first, you will need to work up a <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2016/12/basic-12-wreath-form-cover-free-crochet.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Basic 12" Wreath Form Cover</span></a>, a free crochet pattern found here on the EyeLoveKnots blog!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Wreath Hanger - Optional:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 43. SC into the 2nd chain, and each chain across. (42 SC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R2:</b> Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 4 SCs, chain 4, skip the next 4 SC, SC into the next 26 SC, chain 4, skip the next 4 SC, SC into the last 4 SC. (34 SC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>R3:</b> Chain 1, turn. SC into the 1st 4 SCs, work 4 SC into the chain space, SC into the next 26 SC, work 4 SC into the next chain space, SC into the last 4 SC. (42 SC)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Border:</b> Chain 1, but don't turn. SC into the side of Row 2 (this is the same stitch as the last), and into the side of Row 1, work 3 SC into the next stitch - corner, working into the opposite side of the foundation chain, SC into the next 40 stitches, work 3 SC into the next stitch - corner, SC 2 into the next side, work 3 SC into the next stitch - corner, SC across into the next 40 stitches, work 3 SC into the next stitch - corner. Join to the first SC. (90 SC) </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Weave in ends, and set aside. This wreath hanger is used to hang on a wreath hanger. The open ends will be at the top, and the slit is where the loop of the wreath hanger will be placed through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Frilly Flowers - Make 3:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 79. SC into the 5th chain, (chain 4, SC into the next foundation chain) 74x. (75 loops)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">After working last single crochet, fasten off with a long tail and pull up last stitch to break loop. Starting at the end that does not have the yarn tails, you will begin rolling up the piece. The loopy part will form the "petals" of the flower. After flower is completely rolled, turn to the bottom, and use your yarn tail to secure the flower. Make long strides from one side of the flower to the other, making sure to work through all layers. Weave in final end.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Leaves - Make 4:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Chain 12. DC into the 4th chain, TR into the next chain, DTR into each of the next 2 chains, TR into the next chain, DC into the next chain, HDC into the next chain, SC into the next chain, slip stitch into the next chain, chain 2, slip stitch into the same as the other slip stitch, and turn to work into the opposite side of the foundation chain. SC into the next chain, HDC into the next chain, DC into the next chain, TR into the next chain, DTR into each of the next 2 chains, TR into the next chain, DC into the next chain, chain 3, slip stitch into the same stitch as the beginning DC. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fasten Off, and Weave in Ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><b>Assembly:</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Your wreath base should already be sewn closed on the styrofoam base. Next, decide where to place your flowers, leaves and letter. To do so, lay them down on top of the wreath base, and move around until you have found the perfect spots for them. I suggest using them to cover up the seam from sewing the two ends together of the wreath form cover. The larger seam sewn lengthwise to join the two sides of the wreath cover should lay on the inside back of the wreath, and not be visible.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For mine, I knew that because the letter was a little heavier, that I wanted it to be closer to the bottom center so it wouldn't make the finished wreath tilt. I placed it slightly off centered. Keep in mind, that it is best if the letter reaches the side too, so it can be tacked down here as well for extra security. After deciding on the letter placement, I placed the first flower closest to the letter, and then the other two flowers following each other. After I had the flower placement down, I added in the leaves in between the flowers, making sure they didn't touch each other, but were sticking out a bit so they could be clearly seen over the flowers. After I was satisfied with the placement of everything, I carefully picked up one item at a time, and hot glued down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; white-space: normal;"><span style="color: purple;"><span style="color: purple;">Remember back in June when I shared </span><a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-importance-of-hobbies-for-seniors.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">The Importance Of Hobbies For Seniors: Staying Connected, Sharp, And Healthy</span></a><span style="color: purple;">? It was a contributor post by </span><b style="color: black;"><span style="color: purple;">Maria of</span> <a href="http://hobbyjr.org/"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Hobby Jr.</span></a></b><span style="color: purple;">, and she is back to share this introduction into turning a hobby into an actual business. </span></span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's everyone's dream to love their work, but it's an elusive concept for many. Instead of trying to force yourself, to love a business created by someone else, why not try to create your own business based on something that you love doing? It's not a pipe dream to turn a hobby into a successful business, but it does take hard work, vision, and persistence. Here are some tips on how to do it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Just because you are good at something, it doesn't mean you can build a successful business around it. You may carve the best wooden horse statues in the world, but is there a market for your product? Enough to sustain a business? </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial"; white-space: pre-wrap;">That's why it's important to know that there is more than one way to build a business around a hobby. Beside just doing your hobby, you can also build a business around things like designing products and accessories for enthusiasts of your hobby, teaching people how to be better at your hobby, writing or speaking about your hobby, or fixing or repairing items associated with your hobby for others.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">For example, if you are a crochet pattern designer, you might also dye your own yarns to accompany the designs, create your own crochet kits of the designs, create a line of clay ergonomic crochet hooks or custom stitch markers, or even have a line of t-shirts or tote bags with fun crochet related sayings and pictures.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></span> <span style="font-family: "arial";"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">When it comes to hobby-themed businesses, the marketing is key. You are not just selling your product or service, you are selling yourself too.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“You can be the best in the world at what you do, but if you don't market your business, you'll never get customers. Read up on small business marketing and observe how similar businesses promote themselves. Set up a website for your new business and get comfortable using social media. Start making connections online and in your community,” <a href="https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/10-tips-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-business" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">says</span></a></span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/10-tips-to-turn-your-hobby-into-a-business" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;"> LegalZoom.com</span></a>.</span><br />
<span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span> <span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A dedicated web designer or social media marketing expert may very well be your first hire, and that's okay - it's that important. The first step in your business plan should be what you want your brand to look like. Brand consistency is the number one way a new business can generate traction. Spend money designing t-shirts for your brand. Take time to design logos for stickers, business cards, and other merchandise. If you think that you can get by on the quality of your product alone, you are mistaken.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;">Whether you’re working in an office or from home,</span><a href="https://www.redfin.com/blog/how-to-run-business-from-home" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"> </span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: "arial"; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">job stress is the leading cause of stress in many people’s lives. While you may think working from home is a walk in the park, <a href="https://www.redfin.com/blog/how-to-run-business-from-home" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Redfin describes it as</span></a>, "depending on how you structure it, [it] from home will either be the most rewarding or the most stressful job you've ever had." </span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There’s no way to fully eliminate job-related stress, and in reality, you wouldn’t want to as it provides motivation in limited doses. But by doing something you truly love,</span><span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> you can reduce many of the negative aspects, and actually <a href="https://www.inc.com/laura-garnett/5-reasons-loving-your-job-helps-you-live-longer.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">live longer, according to Laura Garnett for Inc.</span></a>. Not only does doing something you love help reduce stress and anxiety, but it also gives you a better sense of satisfaction and accomplishment. Stress, as we know, is a factor in mental and physical illness. By choosing to build a business out of something you love, you can literally make yourself healthier.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span> <span style="font-family: "arial"; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not all hobbies are destined to be successful businesses, but if you can envision a market for your product and/or service, know how to market not just it, but yourself as well, and have the persistence and drive to succeed, you can definitely turn something that you love into something profitable.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Welcome to the very FIRST Super Crafty Sunday Link Up! For a few years now, I have wanted to host a fun link up party where everyone can share with me, and others. The EyeLoveKnots blog is a blog of many crafts because I personally love it all. Also, as a blogger, I participate in many link ups on a weekly basis because it is a great way to meet new people, find posts I may not have come across otherwise, and a great source of traffic. Please, please! Make sure to visit, comment, pin, share the love by visiting others who have linked up, so we can all help each other, and have fun!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">Eventually, I would like to have two (or more) link ups a month, but until the numbers are high enough to warrant, you can expect at least one a month. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif;">This week I shared my <a href="https://eyeloveknots.blogspot.com/2018/01/gradually-cowl-crochet-pattern-review.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">crochet pattern review of the Gradually Cowl</span></a>, designed by Julie of ACCROchet.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">My friend Julie of ACCROchet reached out to me last week, and asked if I'd be interested in pattern testing this Gradually Cowl for her. Naturally, I said yes! After many days of working on it, it is finished! And I feel pretty accomplished :)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I really, really love how this design combines the two stitch patterns of ribbing and the star stitch. It creates a really pretty, and fun combination. Also keep in mind the turning because it is so important to help the ribbing and star stitch rows really pop.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - 345 Yards (or half of three skeins) of Deborah Norville's <a href="http://www.joann.com/deborah-norville-serenity-sock-yarn/xprd943888.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Serenity Sock Weight</span></a> (#1) Yarn in Soft White, Navy and Black</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - G6/4mm Crochet Hook (larger than suggested)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - #20 Tapestry Needle for Sewing & Weaving in Ends</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> - <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gradually-cowl" target="_blank"><span style="color: #cc0000;">Gradually Cowl</span></a>, Crochet Pattern by ACCROchet</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Original piece worked by Julie in Artfil Color Bundle (which is a yarn that comes pre-tied together to great the perfect ombre affect), or she suggests six different colors of fingering weight yarn to create the same ombre affect. At my local JoAnn's where I bought my yarn, I found three colors that I thought would go well together, and tried to create my own ombre affect.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> I worked this cowl is several seatings, but all together, took just over six hours to complete.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> My final measurements came to be 8 1/8" wide (or 16 1/4" in circumference) by 11 1/4" tall. See <span style="color: blue;">pattern notes</span>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> 6 Stitches by 12 Rows in Ribbing = 1 1/8" by 2 1/4" (larger than in pattern)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> Though my gauge came out larger than pattern calls for, the finished width of my piece came to be smaller than pattern states measuring 8 1/8" across. I did try on the piece as I worked, and it stretches well and comfortably. I wasn't going to go for the open back at first, but being that it was measuring smaller, I decided to follow the instructions for it. Also, I tried on the piece after completing four sections, and really liked the height. If I worked up another cowl for myself, I'd finish it off there, which is a little over 7" tall (otherwise, without the open back, it bunches). I'd also jump up another hook size to get a wider finished piece.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the sewing part of the ribbing rows, I worked mine as a whipstitch, and it came out perfectly! If you choose to go this right, just keep in mind not to pull too tight or the seam with bunch and might not sit right - See my seam above! Alternately, you could slip stitch the two layers closed, but it would leave a noticeable seam that does not lay flat on the wrong side of the piece (which would be up against the neck), and creates a line that could be mistaken as another row.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For ending with open cowl, I find there is no need to finish off after Row 102, because when you turn, you will already be working on the right side.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For the last star stitch of R103, I did not chain 1 to secure, but did add a half double crochet into the last stitch to keep the end straight. The yarn over of the half double crochet creates a space equal to a chain 1.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">For Row 104, instead of chaining two, and counting as a half double crochet, I chained 1, worked two half double crochets into each eye around, followed by 1 in the last stitch.</span><br />
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<span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Upon completion of my design, I found a submission call for the Happily Hooked Magazine to the theme of Rustic Autumn and so I sent it in, and it was chosen!</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Originally I worked my design in the redish-pinkish colorway you see to the left, since that is what I had on hand, but then worked the Oatmeal colorway after chosen. Lighter and solid colors will show the cable design the best (and are easier to photograph). This being said, you can find this design in the Happily Hooked Magazine for the </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/happily-hooked-magazine-issue-30-september-2016" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: #cc4125; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Rustic Autumn, Issue #30</span></a><span style="vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, which features some gorgeous garments, accessories and home decor.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - 545 - 763 yards of Chunky/Bulky Weight Yarn - I used five skeins each of Deborah Norville’s </span><a href="http://www.joann.com/deborah-norville-serenity-chunky-yarn/xprd75453.html" style="text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #cc4125; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Serenity Chunky</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Yarn in the Oatmeal colorway. The L/XL size will require 7 skeins.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 700; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">To FDC:</span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Chain 3 (counts as a stitch here). Yo, insert hook into the first chain, yo, pull through (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through first loop (to create foundation chain), yo, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining two loops. First chain and DC created. Looking at the stitch in your hand, you should see the top of the DC to the right, and parallel on the left side, it should look like the opposite side of the beginning foundation chain. You will be working in these stitches on the left. To create the next stitch and each stitch after, yo, insert hook under both loops of the foundation chain (left side), yo, pull through (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through first loop (to create foundation chain), yo, pull through two loops (2 loops on hook), yo, pull through remaining two loops. </span></span></div>
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