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Loopy Shells Blankie

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The original version of this pattern was given to me by a friend as a hand written pattern. I lost that pattern for years, but continued to make the blanket, and when I finally found the pattern again, I realized I’d modified it significantly from the original version as I’d tried to work from memory. Oops!

Another name for this blanket could be “stash eater” because it loves yarn! It’s a very simple pattern that makes a squishy, thick and snuggly blanket.

The one pictured will be donated to The Linus Connection.

The blanket works up to be approximately 36″ wide. It looks great with wide or thin stripes, in variegated yarn or solid!

You’ll need:

Worsted Weight Yarn (I used “I Love This Yarn” and a few other random greens I had on hand) – approximately 30 oz.
J Hook

Shell = (sc in next sc, ch 3, dc) in same st

Ch 130

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook, skip next 2 ch, (sc in next ch, ch 3, dc) in same st. [sk next 2 ch ( )] to end of base ch, sc in last ch.

Row 2: ch 3, dc in same st, sk ch 3, (shell) in each sc across, sc in last ch 3 sp.

Repeat Row 2 for desired length.

For edging, continue pattern around by working (shell) in ch 3 spaces along sides and back of foundation row. Finish off.

I donated this one to Linus in April of 2005

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Candy Corn Hat

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As seen on Talk To Me Tuesday, September 29, 2009.

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As I walked around my local craft store last week, I noticed little Halloween displays all over the store. Almost all of them had candy corn.

I spent the rest of that trip repeating to myself, “You do not need candy corn! You do not need candy corn!”

I guess you can see why I jokingly refer to candy corn as Halloween Crack!

Mellowcreme pumpkins?

One bag of those + me = sugar coma. Danger, danger, danger!

I created an homage to those last year with my Mellowcreme Pumpkin Earrings.

To continue the homage to my favorite Halloween candies, how about a candy corn hat? It’s easier on your teeth, works up in a jiffy and isn’t particularly hard on your yarn stash, either!

It sure as heck is easier than taking candy from a crafter baby!

You’ll need:

small amounts of worsted yarn in bright orange, white and bright yellow (Red Heart used in example)
J hook

Round 1: With white, ch 4, 11 dc in fourth ch from hook. Join with sl st at top of beg ch 3. (12 dc)

Round 2: sl st to the sp between the next two dc , ch 3, dc in same sp (cluster). (2 dc) in between each dc around. (12 clusters)

Round 3: sl st to the sp between the next cluster , ch 3, 2 dc in same sp. (3 dc) in between each cluster around. Finish off white. (12 clusters)

Round 4: With orange, join with sl st between any cluster. ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, (4 dc, ch1) in between each cluster around. (12 clusters)

Round 5 – 10: sl st to ch 1 space, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, (4 dc, ch1) in between each cluster around. (12 clusters), finish off orange at end of round 10.

Round 11: join yellow in any stitch, ch 1, hdc in same st and each st around, including ch 1 sps.

Round 12: ch 1, hdc in same st and each st around.

Round 13: ch 1, hdc in same st , (2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st), repeat ( ) around. Finish off.

Easy as candy!

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Strings Attached Shoulder Bag

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This fun little bag was a way for me to use up all those odds and ends of yarn that were too small for much else. Because of the random nature of the yarn colors, it’s very forgiving. I used two different base colors because I ran out of the first, and it still worked out perfectly!

The best part? No ends to weave in!

First thing’s first, take your tiny, mismatched yarn bits and tie them end to end, making one big random yarn ball.

You’ll Need:

Odds & Ends Yarn Ball (see above)
Dark worsted yarn
K Hook

Notes:

work with two strands throughout, one of the dark worsted yarn and one of the Odds & Ends
try to keep all the yarn ends on the outside of the bag
Ch 3 = first DC throughout

Ch 24 (chain more or less for a bigger or smaller bag)

Round 1: dc into the 3rd chain from hook 7 times, dc in each ch across, dc in last ch 8 times, working on the back side of the foundation ch, dc in each loop across. sl st to the top of the first st. Mark the center of each end (between the 8 dc) with a stitch marker or piece of yarn.

Round 2: Ch 3, working in the back loop only of each stitch, dc in each stitch around, sl st to the top of ch 3 to join.

Round 3 – 14: Ch 3, dc in each stitch around, sl st to the top of ch 3 to join. Do not finish off.

Strap:

Use the stitch markers on Round 1 to find the centers on either side of the top of the bag. Starting three stitches to the right of center, join yarn with a sl st.

Row 1 – 37 : Ch 3, dc in each of the next five stitches.

Cut yarn, leaving about 15″. Starting three inches from center, whipstitch strap in place, knotting the yarn at the end.

Optional Pocket:

ch 15

Row 1: dc in 3rd chain from hook and each ch across.

Row 2 – 8: ch 3, dc in each stitch across.

Cut yarn, leave about 1 yard attached to pocket. Position where desired (inside or out) and whipstitch three sides of the pocket. Knot off yarn.

Finishing:

Making sure all yarn joins are securely knotted, trim to approximately 1″, leaving ends visible.

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vlog: TTMT – Nine Minute Tour

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Okay, so the video is almost 10 minutes, but that’s because there’s an intro! See my completed 12″ Block Swap-ghan and then take a tour of my recently (and mostly!) cleaned and reorganized sewing/craft room.

Completed 12″ Block Swap-ghan

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BD Chessboard 6″ Square

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This was written for the Twilight Crafts Black & Red Swap. It’s a basic pattern and there are a million and one variations on this theme. This is written to be 6″ with a simple sc edge. It’s super-duper easy and, I think, makes a fun black & red square!

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Color A – Black (worsted weight)
Color B – Red (worsted weight)
Size H Hook
Gauge – 4dc = 1″

Notes:

Throughout the pattern, you will be working across the strand of yarn that you are not using. This means you’ll only have ends to weave in at the beginning and end.

When changing colors, pull the new color through the top of the last dc. Do not cut the last color worked with (see above).

With Color A, ch 22

Row 1: dc in 4th ch from hook and in the next 3 st, change to Color B, working 1 dc in each of the next 4 st, change to Color A at the top of the fourth st, rep the pattern of 4 dc, change colors at the top of the fourth st, across, joining Color B at the top of the last dc, ch 3 turn.

Row 2: continuing to work Color B across Color A, dc in the next 3 st, change to Color B, continue pattern (4 dc, change color) across, joining Color A at the top of the last dc, ch 3 turn.

Row 3: continuing to work Color A across Color B dc in the next 3 st, change to Color A, continue pattern (4 dc, change color) across, joining Color B at the top of the last dc, ch 3 turn.

Row 4-9: Repeat 2-3, finish off

Finishing: join Color A in any st. Sc in each sc, and in the back loops of the first row, 3 sc in the sides of each dc and two in each corner, around. Finish off.

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Eye of the Vampire 6″ Square

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Maybe I just have a silly imagination, but I swear there’s a red vampire eye in this block. Do you see it? I think if I do another, I will make the last two rounds solid black and then it will definitely look like an eye!

This particular block was made for the Twilight Crafts Black & Red Swap, hence the vampiric name! I hope to have a few more new patterns to offer up as I go along during the swap.

You Need:

Size G hook
Small amounts of two colors of yarn (A & B), I Love This Yarn used in sample.

Makes a 6″ square

With Color A, Ch 8, join with sl st into ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc into ring, joining Color B in top of first ch 3.

Round 2: Ch 4, (dc in next dc, ch1) 15x, joining with a sl st in 3rd ch of ch4. Finish off.

Round 3: Join Color A with a sl st in any sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch sp around; join Color B with a sl st in top of ch-3.

Round 4: * ch 5, (sc in next sp, ch 3) 3x, sc in next sp; repeat from * 3x, sl st in 1st ch. Finish Off

Round 5: Join Color A with a sl st in any ch 5 corner. ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same spc. [3dc in ea of the next 3 sps (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in corner)] 3x. Join Color B with a sl st to top of ch 3.

Round 6: ch 1, sc in same sp, and each st across, (1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in corners) around. Join with a sl st to first sc. Finish off.

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