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Laces and Waves Crochet Edge Pattern

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

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1st Row – SC in each hole, SS to join
2nd Row – CH 5, (this is 1 DC and 2 CH), DC in the same stitch.  Skip 2 stitches and *DC in third stitch, CH 2, DC in the same stitch** Repeat *to**, SS to join (This makes a row of triangles, every other one inverted)
3rd Row – (You will only be working in the upper flat part of the triangles)
*First upper triangle – 3 SC
Second upper triangle – 3 DC
Third upper triangle – 4 TR
Fourth upper triangle – 3 DC**
Repeat *to**.  Finish off
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Simple Edge Crochet Edge Pattern

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Price3 Comments

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Simple Edge Pattern~
1st Row – 1SC in each hole, SS to join
2nd Row – CH 2, 1 SC in each stitch, SS to join. Finish off.
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Triangles and Arches Crochet Edge Pattern

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

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Triangles and Arches Pattern~
1st Row – SC in each hole, SS to join
2nd Row – CH 5, (this counts as 1 DC and 2 CH), DC in the same stitch.  Skip 2 stitches and *DC in third stitch, CH 2, DC in the same stitch**, repeat *to**, SS to join (this makes a row of triangles, every other one inverted).
3rd Row – *3 DC in the upper flat part of the first (inverted) triangle, then 1 SC in the point of the second (upright) triangle**, repeat from *to**, SS to join.  Finish off.
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Triangles Crochet Edge Pattern

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

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1st Row – SC in each hole, SS to join
2nd Row – CH 5, (this is 1DC and 2 CH), DC in the same stitch.  Skip 2 stitches and *DC in third stitch, CH 2, DC in the same stitch**  Repeat *to**, SS to join.
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Basic Shell Crocheted Edge Pattern

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Price2 Comments

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Basic Shell~
1st Row – 1SC in each hole, SS to join
2nd Row – CH 2, 1 SC in first stitch, skip 2 stitches, *6 DC in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches, 1SC in the next stitch, skip 2 stitches**, repeat *to** SS to join.
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This tends to be my ” go to” pattern.  I just love how it looks on a little girls baby blanket and it is fun and easy to do!

Two Tone Loop Crochet Edge Pattern

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

I used a variegated pink and a variegated turqoise crochet thread to create this look.
Two Tone Loop Pattern~
1st Row – 1 SC in each hold, SS to join
2nd Row – *CH 8, SC in the fourth hole** Repeat *to** all the way around (You may need to adjust at the end). Finish off.
3rd Row – With your 2nd color; SC in the middle stitch of the 3 stitches between the loops from the 2nd row. *CH 8, SC in the middle stitch, alternating front and back over the loops of the 2nd row**.  Repeat *to** around.  Finish off.

Double Crochet Afghan with Scallop Edging

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

 

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This is the simplest afghan there is to make! I bought a variegated yarn where the color is varied in large chunks to create this striped effect. There is no actual pattern for the afghan – the whole thing is made with double crochet stitches.  Here is basically what I did:

I made the blanket 36×36 inches square.  I started with a chain that was 36 inches long.  Then dc in the 2nd stitch from the hook and dc in every stitch until the end.  Chain 3 and repeat.  The striped pattern is created by the type of yarn I used.  I then added the scalloped edge to “fancy” up the blanket a bit!

For the Scallop Edging~
To Begin: Join yarn or thread in the edge stitch of the piece to which you are adding this edging.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc in first st, * ch 5, skip 4 sts, sc in next st **, repeat from * to ** as many times as needed to complete a row or round.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sl st in first sc, ch 3, sl st in first ch-5 space, * ch 3, work (2 dc, ch 4, 2 dc) in next ch-5 sp, ch 3, sl st in next ch-5 sp **, repeat from * to **, until you reach the end of the row or round.

End of Row 2 (If row 2 ended with the shell): After making the shell, add a ch 3, sl st in end sc, to finish the row.

End of Row 2 (If row 2 ended with the ch 3, sl st in ch-5 sp): Add a ch 3, sl st in end sc, to finish the row.

Row 3 (If row 2 ended with the shell): Ch 3, * skip 2 dc of shell, 10 dc in the ch-4 sp (in the center of the shell), skip 2 dc of shell, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 4, sl st in next ch-3 sp **, repeat * to **.

Row 3 (If row 2 ended with the ch 3, sl st in ch-3 sp): Sl st in first ch-3 sp, * Ch 4, sl st in next ch-3 sp, skip 2 dc of shell, 10 dc in the ch-4 sp (in the center of the shell), skip 2 dc of shell, sl st in next ch-3 sp **, repeat * to **.

End of Row 3 (If row 3 ended with the sl st in next ch-3 sp): Add a ch 3, then sl st in last ch-3 sp, to reach the end of the row or round.

End of Row 3 (If row 3 ended with the 10 dc in ch-4 sp): Leave off the 10th dc and, instead, do a ch 3, sl st in last dc of previous row.

To finish: End off, leaving a strand to weave in.

 

Practicing Crochet Patterns on Washclothes

June 16, 2009 By: Deena Pricecomment

Whenever I want to try a new crocheted afghan pattern, I usually start by making a washcloth. It is a quick and easy way to figure out if I like the pattern, what size hook to use and what my tension should be.

This is a pattern that I am planning on making an afghan with. It turned out to be a pretty cute washcloth.

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Lacy Afghan Pattern~

The stitch pattern in this baby blanket moves along quickly. It’s an easy pattern to crochet and easy enough even for beginners. If you’re looking for the pattern for a larger afghan in this stitch combination, click here for that larger free afghan pattern. 

Materials:
For a small afghan (sized for a baby blanket, afghan for a small child or for a lap robe): About 21 oz. Worsted weight yarn
Size G crochet hook
Finished size: about 31 1/2″ x 42″
Gauge: a group of 3 dc stitches = 3/4″ wide; 2 pattern repeat rows (rows 3 and 4) = 1″

Directions:
Chain 134.
Row 1: Working in back loops only for this row, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across.
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 sc, * skip 3 sc of previous row, then (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in back loop of next sc, skip 3 sc of previous row, dc in both loops of each of next 3 sc **, repeat from * to ** as many times as needed across row.
Row 3: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 dc, * ch 3, skip next 3 dc, in chain-1 space work 3 sc, ch 3, skip next 3 dc, dc in both loops of each of next 3 dc ** repeat from * to ** across row.
Row 4: ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), dc in both loops of each of next 2 dc, * skip the ch-3, skip next sc, then (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) all in back loop of next sc, skip next sc, skip the next ch-3, dc in both loops of each of next 3 dc ** repeat from * to ** across row.
Additional Rows: Repeat rows 3 and 4 until the piece measures about 41″.
Next to the Last Row: Repeat row 3.
Last Row: ch 1, sc in first dc, sc in each of next 2 dc * 2 sc in ch-3 space, sc in both loops of each of next 3 sts ** repeat from * to ** across row, end row with 2 sc in last ch-3 space, sc in each of last 3 dc.
End off.

I used a basic shell border stitch (tutorial link) to finish off the washcloth. I like how it turned out and I think I will use the same border for the afghan.

Easter Bagalope Tutorial

March 4, 2009 By: Deena Price1 Comment

I found this idea on-line and I thought that this Easter bunny was so cute!  This project is so simple that it would be great for making multiple items or a great project to do with kids!  We made these for my kids school teachers gift.

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Easter Bagalope Tutorial~

Supplies: Legal Size Envelope, Stamp Set, Ink, Ribbon, Craft Glue, 3-D Dots, Black Marker, White Marker, Scissors, Pom Pom and a Tape Runner.

Punches: 3/4 x 1 1/2″  Oval, 1 1/4×2″ Oval, 1 1/2″ Circle, 3/4″ Circle, 1/4″ Circle, 1/8″ Circle and a Small Flower.

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Seal the envelope and then stamp the front of the envelope.  I used Old Olive ink.

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Make a template that is 1″x4 1/2″ .  Trace around it on the top right and top left corner to make the handle of the Easter basket.

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Cut a piece of green (I used old olive) 1″x4 1/8″, then cut grass strips about 3/4 ” deep.

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Punch out the following shapes:

4 Lt. Pink 3/4″ x 1 1/2 ” ovals – I used Pretty in Pink

2 Lt. Brown 3/4″ x 1 1/2″ ovals – I used Creamy Carmel

4 Lt. Brown 1 1/4″ x 2″ ovals – I used Creamy Carmel

1 Lt. Brown 1 1/2″ Circle – I used Creamy Carmel

2 White 3/4″ Circles – I used white card stock

2 Black 1/4″ Circles – I used Basic Black

1 Pink 1/4″ Circles – I used Pretty in Pink

6 Pink 1/8″ Circles – I used Pretty in Pink

3 small Flowers – I used Barely Banana

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Adhere grass strip to bottom of envelope.  Draw “paws” on 2 of the small Lt. Brown ovals and adhere them to the envelope.  Adhere the 6 1/8″ Lt. Pink Circles and the 4 Lt. Pink Ovals on the 4 Lg. Lt. Brown Ovals.  Put together the bunny’s face.  Draw the whiskers and eye details on.

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Adhere the 2 large bunny paws and the 2 bunny ears to the envelope.

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Adhere the bunny’s head with pop up dots.  Tie a ribbon around the base of the handle – I used lt. pink organza ribbon.  I did not have an Easter stamp, so I printed “Hoppy Easter” on my computer and punched it out with the large (1 1/4″ x 2″ oval) and sponged the edges with lt. pink – I used ().  Adhere the small lt. yellow flowers and small pink rhinestones in the center of the flowers.  Adhere the pom pom for the bunny’s tail.

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Altered Wooden Alphabet Tutorial

March 3, 2009 By: Deena Price1 Comment

Both of my daughters have birthdays in the Spring and when I saw these fun alphabets, I just had to make them each one!  My daughters are sharing a room while we are living in Boston, so I wanted both of them to match but also to incorporate both of their favorite colors which are pink and blue. 

 

Altered Wooden Alphabet Tutorial~

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Supplies:

Wooden Alphabet Letter(s) from Michael’s, Patterned Paper, Mod Podge, Paint Brush, Scissors, Pencil and Decorations.

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Put your letter right side down on the patterned paper.  Trace around the letter and cut it out.

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I like to paint the edges of the letter so that it has a finished edge.

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Put a generous coat of Mod Podge on the top of the letter.

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Adhere the patterned paper to the letter and then put a layer of Mod Podge on the patterned paper.

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Once the Mod Podge has dried you can decorate the letter.  I used the supplies pictured below.  K&Company Stickers, Prima Flowers, Joann’s Essentials Word Tile and Black Dress Designs Paper Ribbon.

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Finished Product~

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I am a stay-at-home-mom of 12 wonderful kids! My two oldest sons live on their own. And my 10 youngest (ages, 3, 4, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 17 & 18) live at home! We have been fortunate enough to be foster parents for the last 5 years. We have adopted 7 kiddos out of foster care and currently have one foster daughter - life is crazy and busy, but we LOVE it! I have been crafting for about 20 years. I started with stamping and crocheting and my hobby has grown from there! I always say, "I haven't met a craft I didn't like!" At this time, I spend the majority of my craft time crocheting because I can crochet in the family room while the kids play! Although I am an extremely busy mom, I spend my evenings creating! I love to make gifts for my family and friends. Feel free to leave a comment and tell me what you like or what you don't like or what you would like to see more of!

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