Moving on

Could not get the pictures posted for the two flower patterns. Will try again with some thing else. This is my first blog need I say more.
I have been busy with my blanket and a friend.... I started making some things for myself and then she told me she likes yellow so I grabbed a skein of Sunshine by Caron and took off hooking. So far I have a scarf, kitchen hand towel. Next is my mystery... will figure out soon. I will post once I am done with all her gifts. I am trying to learn how to post the pictures. Another friend knows how and has been helping me so now it is up to me.. bare with me okay!
My other problem has been my depression. Has any one else have depression? Well it is a big hassle. Right now I am waiting for one medicine to start working and believe me it feels like it is for ever. One thing that really kills me is when someone asks you what you are depressed about? Dumb, dumb and dumb. It is depression. I did not pick this it picked me. Understand this, it is something we have no control over it just comes on in your brain. I choose to use medicine to help me so now I am waiting for it to work. Any questions please feel free to ask. I am no pro but have been fighting with this all my life. Ending on a better note I will try to post some pictures soon. Just have to figure this out. Hummm

Primrose Dishcloth

(Note ch2 at beg of each rnd does not count as dc.)
1st rnd- 10 dc into 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first dc.
2nd rnd- Ch2. 2 dc in each of next 10 dc. Join 2nd color with sl st to first dc. 20dc.
3rd rnd- With 2nd color, ch2. *1 dc in next dc. 2dc in next 2dc in next dc. Rep from * around, Join with sl st to first dc. 30dc
4th rnd- ch 2. *1 dc in next dc. 2 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1 dc in next dc. 1 sc in next dc. rep from * around. Join with sl st to first dc. 42sts.
5th rnd- ch 2 *1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2dc in each of next 2dc. 1 dc in each of next 2dc 1 sc in next sc. Rep from *around. . Join with sl st to first dc 54 sts.
6th rnd- Ch 2. * 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc in each of next 2 dc. 1dc in each of next 3 dc. 1sc in next scl Rep from*around. Join 1st color with sl sl to first dc. 66sts
7thrnd- With fst color, ch 2. *1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 2 dc in each of next 4dc. 1 dc in dach of next 3 dc. 1 sc in next sc. Rep from * around. Join ;with sl st to first dc. 78 sts.
MAKE A LOOP-Sl st in each of next 6 dc. Ch 8 for loop. Join with sl st in same sp as last sl st  FASTEN OFF

Daisy Wheel Dishclothe

With 1st color, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd:Ch3 ( counts as dc). 9 dc ing ring. Join with sl st to top of ch 3. 10 dc
2nd rd- Ch 3 ( counts as dc ). 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *2dc in next dc, Rep from * around. Join next color with sl st to first dc. 20dc
3rd round- With 2nd color, ch 3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in same sp as sl st. *2 dc in next dc. Rep from*around. Join with st st to top of ch3. 40dc
4th rnd- Ch3 (counts as dc). 1 dc in each of next 2 dc. 2dc in next dc *1 dc in each of next 3dc 2 dc in next dc. Rep from * around. Join 1st color withsl st to top of ch3. 50dc
5th rd-With 1st color, ch3 ( counts as dc). 1 dc in each dc around. Join with sl st to top of ch 3.
6th rd. Ch3. 1 dc in each of next 3 dc. 2 dc in next dc * 1 dc in each of next 4 dc. 2 dc into top of ch 3. 60dc
7th rd- with 2nd color, ch1. 1 sc in same sp as sl st. *Miss next dc. 8 tr in next dc. Miss next dc. Rep from*to last 3 dc. Miss next dc 8 tr in next dc. Miss last dc. Join with sl st to first sc. Fasten off.

Cafe Curtains

I have been busy with 2 projects. One is my blanket that you see at bottom of page. And my second project is; cafe curtains, which I am making pot holders and using cafe clips to make it all work. This has been a fun project. I got 2 of the patterns from Michaels craft store. And the other is a granny square. Which I think will look good in the mix. I will let you be the judge. I will post pictures and patterns this week. Can you hang on till then? Until then keep those hooks a moving.....Don't you love crochet!

My Headbands

This is a great pattern... I got it from that same blog  The Royal Sisters. They have nice patterns check
them out. You will be happy.
You can make them for summer or winter use. These are every day use and I used 4 ply yarn. I think
 I will make some cotton ones for the summer. The pattern is beginner friendly. Takes a little time and
it looks good on. Enjoy the pattern at : The Royal Sisters.

Headbands

Rainbow Stripe Blanket

Puff Tissue Cover

I am crocheting a tissue cover. I got the pattern from The Royal Sisters blog so it you like the cover you can get their pattern their. I first used their terms which are not like ours and used peaches and cream yarn. So it is a little different from their pattern. But I am still going to finish it to see how it turns out. Will post when finished.

Sunflower

July’s Sunflower in Crochet

Designed by Maggie Petsch

SIZE: 2-1/2 inches x 3-1/4 inches

SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate

MATERIALS:

• Kreinik's Blending Filament (50m per spool): 1

spool each brown #022 (BFA), citron #028 (BFB)

and chartreuse #015 (BFC)

• South Maid crochet cotton size 10 (350 yds per

ball): Small amounts each: cappuccino #434 (A),

soft yellow #143 (B) and spruce #479 (C)

• Size 7 steel crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge

• 1-inch pin back

• Sewing needle, green sewing thread and brown sewing thread

• Starch

• Paper towels or sponge

GAUGE: Check gauge to save time.

Rnds 1-5 = 1 inch in diameter

PATTERN NOTE: Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.

FLOWER

Center

Rnd 1 (RS): With one strand A and one strand BFA held together, ch 2, 6

sc in second ch from hook, join in first sc. (6 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in each rem sc around, join

in first sc. (12 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 2 sc in next sc, [sc in next sc, 2 sc

in next sc] rep around, join in first sc. (18 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each of next 2 sc, [2 sc in next sc, sc

in each of next 2 sc] rep around, do not join. (24 sc)

Rnd 5: Working in back lps only this rnd, sl st in each sc around, join in

beg sl st, fasten off. (24 sl sts)

Petals

Rnd 1:With RS facing, working in front lps only around, join one strand B

and one strand BFB held tog with a sl st in any sl st, *ch 9, sc in second

ch from hook, dc in next ch, tr in each of next 5 chs, hdc in next ch**, sl

st in each of next 3 sl sts on Rnd 4, rep from * around, ending last rep at

**, sl st in each of next 2 sl sts, join in rem lp of sl st at base of beg ch-9

behind first petal. (8 petals)

Rnd 2: Working in back lps only this rnd behind petals of last rnd, sl st in

next st, *ch 10, sc in second ch from hook, dc in next ch, tr in each of

next 6 chs, dc in next ch, sk next sl st on Rnd 4**, sl st in each of next 2

sl sts, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in next sc, fasten off. (8 petals)

Pin petals of sunflower out and apply starch with paper towel or sponge. Let dry.

LEAF (make 4)

With 1 strand C and 1 strand BFC held tog, ch 16, dc in fourth ch from

hook, dc in each of next 7 chs, hdc in each of next 2 chs, sc in each of

next 2 chs, (sl st, ch 1, sl st) in last ch; working in rem lps across opposite

side of foundation ch, sc in each of next 2 chs, hdc in each of next 2

chs, dc in each of next 7 chs, 2 dc in next ch, fasten off.

FINISHING

Pin leaves out and apply starch with paper towel or sponge. Let dry.

With sewing needle and green sewing thread, using photo as a guide, sew 2 leaves at each side of

sunflower along outer edge of Center on WS , overlapping ends slightly. Sew pin back to back of

center with sewing needle and brown sewing thread.

© Copyright 2004 Kreinik. This project may be reproduced but not sold.

To purchase the Kreinik threads needed to make this project, visit the shopping mall on

www.kreinik.com.

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Scrubbies

Free Crochet Pattern

Lion Brand

Spring Cleaning Scrubbies

® Recycled Cotton

Pattern Number:

90131AD

Featured in April 2009 BK4K.

Free Crochet Pattern: Recycled Cotton Spring Cleaning Scrubbies Page 1 of 3

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Lion Brand

Spring Cleaning Scrubbies

® Recycled Cotton

Pattern Number:

90131AD

SKILL LEVEL:

Easy

SIZE:

One Size

Finished Size

About 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) diameter

CORRECTIONS:

None

MATERIALS

• 482-130 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Seagrass

1 Ball

• 482-141 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Rose Coral

1 Ball

• 482-157 Lion Brand Recycled Cotton: Sunshine

1 Ball

• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

• Lion Brand Stitch Markers

• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles

• Additional Materials

Purchased scrubbie, about 3 1/2 in. (9 cm) diameter

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not important to this project

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc dec)

through all 3 loops on hook.

Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw

SCRUBBIE

Note:

With color of your choice, ch 3. Join with sl st to form a ring. Place marker for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.

Each Scrubbie uses 2 colors. Yarn amounts are sufficient for multiple Scrubbies.?

Rnd 1:

Ch 3 (counts as dc), work 11 dc into ring – 12 sts.

Rnd 2:

Fasten off. Join color of your choice with sl st in any st of last rnd. Place marker for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is

completed.

2 sc in each st around – 24 sts.

Rnd 3:

*2 sc in next st, sc in next st; rep from * around – 36 sts. ?

Rnds 4-6:

Sc in each st around. ?

Rnd 7:

Ch 3, dc in each st around.

Rnd 8:

Rept Rnd 4.

Rnd 9:

*Sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 30 sts. ?

Rnd 10:

*Sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 24 sts. ?

Rnd 11:

Fasten off.

*Sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around – 18 sts.

HANDLE

With color of your choice, ch 26.

Row 1:

Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across.

Row 2:

Rep Row 2 until piece measures about 1 in. (2.5 cm) from beg.

Fasten off.

Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across.

FINISHING

Weave in ends. Insert scrubbie into Cover. Sew short ends of Handle to opposite sides of opening of Cover. Leave opening un-sewn for

easy replacement of scrubbie. Weave in ends.

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ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES

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beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)

dc = double crochet dec = decreas(e)(s)(ing)

rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)

sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 together

sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch(es)

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http://learnToCrochet.LionBrand.com

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