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Veritable V-Stitch 12″ Block

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Veritable V-Stitch, finished pattern, swap block #6

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We’ve been undergoing a test of mettle in our household the last few days.  Our a/c unit has stopped functioning…and it’s been hovering around 105F, making it approximately 90F in parts of our house.

We’ve been seeking shelter of cooler places, which has, for the most part not included anywhere near a computer or sewing machine.  While we wait for Sears to come perform the warrantied services they’ve promised, I’ve been working on small things to try and stay cool and keep my mind off of bigger stresses.

Combine the above with a 12″ knit/crochet block swap that I’m participating in, and the Veritable V-Stitch 12″ Block was born.  It’s easy to work up and was made (intentionally!) in icy colors to remind me of cooler days.

You’ll need:

  • Worsted Weight Yarn in colors A (main), B (accent) & C (coordinating)
  • H/I hook to obtain gauge (1.5″ across first round)

Special Stitches:

  • v-stitch = dc, ch 1, dc
  • beg v-stitch = ch 4, dc
  • v-st corner = v-stitch, ch 2, v-stitch

With color A, ch 4, sl st in beg ch to form ring

Round 1:  ch 3, 2 dc, (ch 2, 3 dc) three times, ch 2, join with sl st to top of ch 3.  Check gauge.

Round 2: sl st to center dc, beg v-stitch in center dc, v-st corner, (sk 1 dc, v-stitch, v-st corner) three times, join with sl st at third ch in beg v-stitch.

Rounds 3&4: sl st to first ch sp, beg v-stitch, (v-stitch in ch sp of each v-stitch, v-st corner) repeat ( )around.  Join with sl st at third ch in beg v-stitch.  At the end of round 4, join color B at the sl st.

Round 5: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, sk ch sp, sc in next 2 dc [(ch 1, sk ch sp, sc in next dc) to corner (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner] repeat [ ] around.  Join with a sl st at beg sc.  Finish off.

Round 6: join color A in any ch 1 sp.  Ch 5, sk next 2 sc, [(dc in ch sp, ch 2, sk next 2 sc) to corner (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner], repeat [ ] around.  Join with sl st in third ch in beg ch 5, finish off.

Round 7: join color B in any ch sp.  Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, sc in ch sp [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner (sc in ch sp, ch 2, sc in ch sp)] around.  Join with a sl st to first sc.  Finish off.

Round 8: join color C in any ch sp.  Beg v-stitch, (v-stitch in each ch sp, corner v-stitch in corners), rep ( ) around, finish off.

Round 9: join color A, rep row 8.

Round 10: join color B in any ch 1 sp.  Ch 5, [(dc in next ch sp, ch 2, dc in next ch sp) (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in corners], rep [ ]  around, join with sl st to third ch of beg ch 5.

Round 11: sl st to ch sp, (ch 1, 3 sc in each ch sp) around.  Join with sl st to first sc.  Finish off.

Veritable V-Stitch, version one, swap block #5
Version 1 of Veritable V-stitch had slightly different corners

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Crochet: Motif Blocking Template

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blocking Supernova

I’m a bit surprised at myself for not sharing this before!

When I’m working on  a crochet project that requires blocking, which, let’s face it, if I’m working on it, it’s most likely a blanket of some sort or another, I like to keep a size template handy to check my motif by.  I discovered that using foam core for my template also gives me a super easy way to block my motifs so they come out perfectly!

I’m currently working on some 12″ blocks for a swap I’m participating in.  I’m using the pattern Supernova by Chris Simon in my example.

You’ll need:

  • piece of foam core board larger than your motif
  • ruler (quilting rulers work great!)
  • cutting surface
  • box cutter or Exacto

Measure the size you need on the foam core board (12″ board shown).  If you have a quilter’s square ruler, now is  a great time to break it out.  If not, just measure carefully, being sure to mark the measurement you need several times to get the right size.

Use the box cutter to cut the foam core board to the right size.

That’s it! Now you have the perfect size template that you can both check your size against and block the motif (shown above) if needed!

blocking board

Supernova 12"Supernova, pattern by Chris Simon

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crochet: Mystery CAL

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caitirin's Mystery CAL - first instructions

What can it be now?

I’m participating in caitirin’s Mystery Crochet Along (you remember caitirin of Baby Mandrake fame?)

How on earth could I resist a CAL that includes eyes and stuffing?!

Above you see part one made from the first set of instructions.

Yarn for caitirin's Mystery CALcollected scrappy yarn for my CAL

I can’t wait for the next step to see what we’ll be making out of these lovely yo-yos!

crochet: Starknuts June Challenge

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Meet Crookshanks.

Yesterday, the Harry Potter knit & crochet community starknuts posted a new challenge for June.  I loved the idea so much, I, ehem, am done.

What?! I had a spare hour and just the right yarn so…

Crook is made with Nimoe’s Miuku The Cat pattern and Yarn Bee Cameo yarn and has a DMC scarf.

He’s a clever kitteh, but is also a very brave Gryffindor.

I added a join, ch 1 at the end of each round, which I found easiest to work with because of the fuzz factor.

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His scarf has stripes (and gave me a cramp in my right hand…)



Bottlebrush tail and slightly cocky ears.  Love him!

Meeting some of the family…

Tiny Crookshanks
Crookshanks with Merlin, who kept knocking the poor wee thing over.

Tiny Crookshanks
Crookshanks, being embraced by Button, diva from birth and always a fabulous cat.

A HUGE thanks to my lovely daughter, for her creative input.

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Strawberry Ice Cream Baby Blanket

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Strawberry Ice Cream Crochet Blanket for Linus March 2009

Mmm, luscious pink strawberry ice cream.  Soft pink with bits of brighter yumminess.  That’s what I had in mind when working up this baby blanket pattern.

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You’ll need:

  • 6 ounces Caron Simply Soft Watermelon (Color A)
  • 8 ounces Caron Simply Soft Soft Pink (Color B)
  • 8 ounces Caron Simply Soft Raspberry (Color C)
  • H  hook

Finishes approximately 36″

Note: Ch 3 counts as first dc throughout

strawberry ice cream

hole-free center made using magic loop technique

Instructions:

Row 1: With Color A, use the magic loop* (also called magic ring) technique.  [3 dc, 2 ch] four times on loop, join at the top of first dc with a sl st.  Pull loop tight.

*you can also start this like a traditional granny square: ch 3 , 2dc, [ch 2, 3 dc], rep [ to ] 2 times, ch 2, join to the top of ch 3 with a sl st.

Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner], continue to dc across, repeating [ ] for corners, join with a sl st in the top of ch 3.

Row 3: Repeat row 2, join Color B at sl st.

Rows 4-6: Repeat Row 2, join Color C at sl st, end of row 6.

Rows 7-9: Repeat Row 2, join Color A at sl st, end of row 9.

Row 10 – 31:  Repeat pattern (1 row of Color A, 3 rows of Color B, 3 colors of C) through row 31 (the last row will be Color A).  At the end of row 31, join Color B in sl st.  ch 1.

Note: Do not turn ch 32 or 33

Row 32: ch 1, sc in back loop of each dc.  3 sc in corner ch.  Repeat around, joining Color C in sl st.

Row 33: ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc, in corner [sc, 2 sc, sc].  Continue sc in back loop around,  repeating [ ] in corners, join with a sl st and finish off.

strawberry ice cream (7)

back loop sc edging

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Oh Wavy Baby!

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oh wavy baby

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This is yet another baby blanket I designed specifically with charity blankets in mind.  A local charity receives the great majority of my crochet efforts and because crochet is so portable, I get a lot done.  I crochet in the carpool line, when I watch telly or when I have to wait for an appointment.  If my hands are busy, I tend to be happy!

Use up your scraps, go solid, variegated or ombre.  Each works brilliantly with a wavy ‘ghan!

For the scrappy version, you’ll need:

  • odds and ends of a worsted weight yarn (sample made in Red Heart)
  • K hook

Finished size is approximately 40″, depending on your gauge.   This is a homey pattern and I don’t fuss about the gauge, as long as it’s crocheting up nicely.

Note:  When changing colors, join new color with a sl just before you ch 3 for a new row.

ch 132

Row 1: 1 dc into third ch from hook and in the next three ch, *skip 2 ch, 1 dc into next 4 ch, ch 2, 1 dc in next 4 ch*.  Repeat * to * until the last six ch.  Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch.  Ch 3, turn.

Row 2: 1 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 st, *sk 2 st, 1 dc in next 3 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) into ch 2 sp.  1 dc in next 3 st*.  Repeat * to * until the last six ch.  Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in top of last dc.  Ch 3, turn.

Pattern: Repeat row 2 until blanket is approximately 40″ long.  Finish off.

For a more delicate pattern, try a lighter-weight yarn with a smaller hook.

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Monique Baby Blanket

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Monique baby blanket

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Monique is one of my favorite blanket patterns to make for The Linus Connection.

It’s easy, relatively fast, works well with just about any yarn and can be adapted to be a smaller or larger size.   Make it with all one color or use up your leftovers!

I’m not including yarn amounts here because it really varies on what size you’d like to make and what kind of yarn you choose.  The one shown is made with Caron Simply Soft.

  • You’ll need:
    The yarn of your choice, I prefer a soft worsted, like Caron Simply Soft. Please note that the amount will vary
    depending on your brand choice
    I hook – this is my preference, but it works with any size hook from G up to about a J, depending on yarn weight.

Ch 122 (or any multiple of 3 + 2)
Row 1: 1 hdc into third ch from hook, skip 1 st *(1sc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next st, sk 2 sts*, rep *to*, end of row, 1 sc in last st, ch 2,
turn.
Row 2: 1 hdc in first st, (1 sc, ch 1, 1dc) in ch sp of the previous row. 1 sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, turn.
Rep until blanket is approximately square or slightly rectangular.
For edging, continue pattern in ch sp around remaining 3 sides. Join with sl stitch and finish off.

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Monique

edging detail

Monique

completed blanket

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