"Childrens Hospital Donation"

"Childrens Hospital Donation"
This is the load of Baby Hats, Blankies, Teddy's Bears & Dolls we took to
Childrens Hospital In Little Rock today.. There are over 400 Baby hats...

Friday, December 30, 2011

Christmas Gifts

Made this for Jesse for Christmas, It turned out so awesome,

Pattern can be found @  http://www.redheart.com/free-patterns/calypso-cardigan


                                          Made this for Sydney

                                         Made these for Gavin & Katlin

                                         Made this set for Thomas

                                         Made these for TOPS AR55 gift basket

                                         Made this set for Brea

                                         Made this set for Jan

                                                   Made this set for Rhonda

                                         Made this for Stephanie (our neighbor)



                                          Made for Jesse to go with her Calypso


ALL patterns are here in my files on the right hand side of the screen FREE for you to enjoy

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Stephanie's Christmas Gift


Finished this set last evening, It's for the girl that lives across the street (Stephanie) that is 13 or 14 yrs of age. The hat & scarf patterns can be found below in my patterns (on the right side of the screen). The gloves, well I bought these at Wal-Mart and last night I sat down and crocheted a scalloped trim around each of them so this would be a complete set, keeping her head, neck & hands warm... Merry Christmas Stephanie

Now to surprise her with my fun time "Secret Santa surprise", I'll wrap it up and sneak over there and leave it on her door step for her to find with the sticker to read,  To: Stephanie   -    From: Santa's Helper

Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Fun Fur Scarf & Hat Set

                               {In Honor of our Precious Rhonda}
                                 "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. © 2011


                                ~~~~ Hat Pattern ~~~
Redheart WW yarn 
J & F Hook's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Sts Used: sc, sl st, dc, ch,  & BL's = Back Loop's Only, FL's = Front Loop's Only)

SPECIAL X Sts:
skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st just made. Each X st
takes 2 sts to complete

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
 With J hook

Row 1: ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. (12 sts)
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3.

Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. (24 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3 (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - (36 sts)

Row 4: Ch 3 (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - (48 sts)

Row 5: ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of
next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join (60 sts)


NOTE:
You now have 2 options for this hat, I worked this green hat with
Option #2, but you decide which is best for you.


OPTION #1:
Row 6-10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join.


OPTION #2:
Row 6: ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, join

Row 7: ch 3, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st
just made, work X sts around to end, 1 dc in last at


Row 8: Repeat row 6
Row 9: Repeat row 7
Row 10: Repeat row 6
  

Row 11-14: ch 1, 1 sc in BL's around, join, finish off after row 14

~~~~~~~~~~~~
FUN FUR TRIM: Change to F Hook

Row 1: in front row of row 14, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 2: in front row of row 12, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 3: in front row of row 10, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off


             ~~~~~~~~~ SCARF PATTERN~~~~~~~~~~~~
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPECIAL STS:
BL's = make st in back st only
FL's = make st in front st only
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

H & F hook's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
H hook
Row 1: ch 16, dc in second ch from hook and in each st across, turn (15 dc)

Row 2-6: ch 3, 1 dc in each st across, turn (16 dc)


Row 7: ch 3, 1 dc (BL's only) in each st across, turn
Row 8: ch 3, 1 dc (FL's only) in each st across, turn
Row 9: ch 3, 1 dc (BL's Only) in each st across, turn


Row's 10-90 : ch 3, 1 dc in each st across, turn (16 sts)

Row 91: Repeat row 7
Row 92: Repeat row 8
Row 93: Repeat row 9                    

Row's 94-99 : Repeat row 10
Finish off after row 99


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FUN FUR TRIM: Change to F Hook

Row 1: in front st of row 7, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 2: in front st of row 8, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 3: in front st of row 9, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

REPEAT on other side of scarf:

Fun Fur Scarf

                           {In Honor of our Precious Rhonda}
                            "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. © 2011


~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPECIAL STS:
BL's = make st in back st only
FL's = make st in front st only
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
H & F hook's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

H hook
Row 1: ch 16, dc in second ch from hook and in each st across, turn (15 dc)

Row 2-6: ch 3, 1 dc in each st across, turn (16 dc)

Row 7: ch 3, 1 dc (BL's only) in each st across, turn
Row 8: ch 3, 1 dc (FL's only) in each st across, turn
Row 9: ch 3, 1 dc (BL's Only) in each st across, turn

Row's 10-90 : ch 3, 1 dc in each st across, turn (16 sts)

Row 91: Repeat row 7
Row 92: Repeat row 8
Row 93: Repeat row 9                    

Row's 94-99 : Repeat row 10
Finish off after row 99

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FUN FUR TRIM: Change to F Hook

Row 1: in front st of row 7, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 2: in front st of row 8, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 3: in front st of row 9, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

REPEAT on other side of scarf:

Monday, November 28, 2011

Camilla's Faith Scarf

                                    "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. © 2011
                        
                                      This Scarf is a Prayer Scarf

Named after 2 books I've recently read By: Allison Pittman.
Book 1: For Time and Eternity; By: Allison Pittman
Book 2: Forsaking All Others : By: Allison Pittman

This scarf looks like train tracks to me, "One's life journey";
And thus the name came to be, "Camilla's Faith",
on Side One A her journey to Utah with her new husband,
On Side One B, her trip home to MO. where she reunites
with her parents, On side Two A Camilla's return to Utah
to re-claim her children, on side Two B her return trip home
to Mo.. This story is about "Sister Wife's". Excelent reading
and highly reccomended.


10 1/2 Needles

CO 16
Row's 1-4 knit across

Row's 5 - 240 : knit 4, k2tog, yo, knit 4, k2tog, yo, knit last 4

Row's 241 - 244 : knit & Bind off after row 244
Add fringe to end.

NOTE:
white scarf is done with same pattern only with sports yarn,
long enough to run along top of my blouces, sewn together and
folded in half, soft around my neck... "Love it"

Camilla's Faith Set

                                "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. © 2011

Redheart WW yarn  -  Adult Hat
J & F Hook's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Sts Used: sc, sl st, dc, ch,  & BL's = Back Loop's Only, FL's = Front Loop's Only)
SPECIAL X Sts:
skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st just made. Each X st
takes 2 sts to complete
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

With J hook
Row 1: ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. (12 sts)
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3.

Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. (24 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3 (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - (36 sts)

Row 4: Ch 3 (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - (48 sts)

Row 5: ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of
next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join (60 sts)

NOTE:
You now have 2 options for this hat, I worked this green hat with
Option #2, but you decide which is best for you.

OPTION #1:
Row 6-10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join.

OPTION #2:
Row 6: ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, join
Row 7: ch 3, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st
just made, work X sts around to end, 1 dc in last at
Row 8: Repeat row 6
Row 9: Repeat row 7
Row 10: Repeat row 6
  

Row 11-14: ch 1, 1 sc in BL's around, join, finish off after row 14


FUN FUR TRIM: Change to F Hook
Row 1: in front row of row 14, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 2: in front row of row 12, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 3: in front row of row 10, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
                              CAMILLA's FAITH SCARF
                        
                             This Scarf is a Prayer Scarf

Named after 2 books I've recently read By: Allison Pittman.
Book 1: For Time and Eternity; By: Allison Pittman
Book 2: Forsaking All Others : By: Allison Pittman

This scarf looks like train tracks to me, "One's life journey";
And thus the name came to be, "Camilla's Faith",
on Side One A her journey to Utah with her new husband,
On Side One B, her trip home to MO. where she reunites
with her parents, On side Two A Camilla's return to Utah
to re-claim her children, on side Two B her return trip home
to Mo.. This story is about "Sister Wife's". Excelent reading
and highly reccomended.

10 1/2 Needles

CO 16
Row's 1-4 knit across

Row's 5 - 240 : knit 4, k2tog, yo, knit 4, k2tog, yo, knit last 4

Row's 241 - 244 : knit & Bind off after row 244
Add fringe to end.

Ribbed Slippers

This is my all time favorite slipper pattern. It is NOT one of my patterns, but my all time favorite, These are slippers I make for Christmas each year.

This is the original site this pattern could be found at, HOWEVER, it is closed down now, so I'm sharing from my printed copy...
http://web.archive.org/web/20071017070947/http://www.marloscrochetcorner.com/ribbed+slipper.html

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These slippers fit my feet with sock on and I wear a size 9. (Read not at bottom of page) If you wear a different size (as I JMSQ do)  you will need to either decrease or increase the number of rows on round 4-17. These slippers are very warm and the ribbing at the top keeps your ankles warm too. Enjoy.

~~~~~~~~~~
H hook
FPDC = means Fron Post Double Crochet
BPDC = means Back Post Double Crochet
~~~~~~~~~

Directions:
ch 4, join with a sl st  to for  ring

Round 1: ch 2, work 11 hdc in ring, (12) join with a sl st to top of ch 2, NOTE: Beginning ch 2 counts as first hdc here and throughout

Row 2: ch 2, hdc in same st as joining, work 2 hdc in each st around (24), join with a sl st to top of ch 2

Row 3: ch 2, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *repeat *around, join with a sl st to top of ch 2

Row 4-17: ch 2, hdc in each st around, join with a sl st to top of ch 2 (30)

NOTE: you are now working in rows, you will ch 2 and turn at the end of each row

Row 18: ch 2, hdc in next 25 sts, DO NOT work anything in the last 4 sts, ch 2 turn (26 sts)

Row 19-25: HDC IN EACH ST ACROSS, CH 2 TURN (26)
HDC DECREASE (HDC DEC): - yo hook, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo hook and pull through all 4 loops and on hook

Row 26: hdc in next 10 sts, (hdc dec in next 2 sts)2 times, hdc in next 11 sts, ch 2 turn

Row 27: hdc in next 9 sts, (hdc dec in next 2 sts) 2 times, hdc in next 10 sts, ch 2 turn
Row 28: hdc in each st across

RIBBING:
Row 29: join first st to last st of round 28 together with a slip st, ch 3 evenly around the top of the opening of
the slipper, join with a sl st to top of ch 3

Row 30: ch 3, *FPDC in next st, BPDC in next st, *continue around, join to top of ch 3

Row 31-32: ch 3, Repeat row 30

Fasten off, leaving a length of yarn long enought to sew up back of slipper.

NOTE: add a couple extra rows of ribbing for higher ribs around your ankle for warmth


NOTE:I use a H hook for the men in our home & I use a G hook for the ladies in our home. Also I work 4 rows less of row 17 for one of the ladies in our home

Tuesday, November 15, 2011

Christmas Cocoon Set

                                      "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. © 2011
                                               (13" w X 20"long)

J & F hook      (3 mo - 12 mo)
Red color A, Christmas Ombre color B, white color C
~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOTE:
Work ALL sts in space between sts where indicated.
Ch 2 at beginning of each round does not count as a st.
BL's = Back Loops Only; FL's = Front Loops Only
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPECIAL ST: - Popcorn St:
1.Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch.
2.Drop the loop from your hook.
3.Insert your hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first
double crochet of the group.
4.Grab the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through the stitch.
ch 1, skip next st,
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPECIAL ST: - Fun Fur St:
in front row of row 22 (sc row), join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st,
ch 10, *sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around,
join & finish off
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SPECIAL St:  - X St
skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st just made. Each X st
takes 2 sts to complete
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

                                               COCOON BODY - J Hook
ch 4, join to form ring.

Row 1: Ch 2, work 10 dc in ring, slip stitch to top of ch 2.
(10 sts) *Reminder, the ch 2 does NOT count as a st

Row 2: Ch 2, dc in first dc, dc in next space between
dcs, *dc in next dc, dc in next space between dcs; repeat
from * around, join to top of ch 2. (20 sts)

Row 3: Ch 2, *dc in next space, 2 dc in next space;
repeat from * around, join to top of ch 2.(30 sts)

Row 4: Ch 2, *dc in next 2 spaces, 2 dc in next space;
repeat from * around, join to top of ch 2. (40 sts)

Row 5: Ch 2, *dc in next 3 spaces, 2 dc in next space;
repeat from * around, join to top of ch 2. (50 sts)

Row 6:  Ch 2, *dc in next 4 spaces, 2 dc in next space;
repeat from * around, join to top of ch 2. (60 sts)

Row 7: Ch 2, dc in each space around, join to top of
ch 2. (60 sts)

Row's 8-20: Repeat Round 7

Join color B,
Row 21: Repeat row 7
Row 22: Repeat row 7 ONLY with SC instead of dc in BL's Only
Row 23: Repeat row 7

NOTE: Change to F Hook
NOW it is easier to work Fun Fur (Pattern Above in Special Sts) Now
without the weight of the rest of this cocoon, so in FL's of row 22
Only work Fun Fur around, join & finish off

Change to J Hook
Join Color A
Row's 24-37: Repeat row 7

Join Color C  -  BORDER:
Row 38: ch 1, sc in space between sts around, join

Row 39: ch 2, *skip next st, work popcorn st (Pattern above in Special
Sts) in next st, ch 1, *Repeat around, Join & fasten off


                                     Christmas Gnome/Elf Hat Pattern:

Red Colar A, Christmas Ombre Color B, White Color C
H Hook

With color C
Row 1:Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a ring.ch 2, 8 dc in ring, join
to top of ch 2 (9 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in BL's each st around, join to top of ch 3 (9 sts)
With Color A
Row 3: ch 2, dc in 1 dc, *2 dc in 1 dc, dc in next 2 dc, rep from *,
join to top of ch 2 (12 sts)

Row's 4, 6, 8, & 10, : ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join

Row 5: Repeat row 3.(16 sts)

Row 7: Repeat row 3. (21 sts)

Row 9: Repeat row 3. (28 sts)

Row 11: Repeat row 11. (37 sts)

Row 12: Repeat row 3: (49 sts)  13

Row's 13, 15, & 17 : ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join (49 sts)

Row 14: ch 2, Work X st as above in Special Sts.  

Row 16: ch 2, Work X st as above in Special Sts.  

change to color B,
Row 18:  1 sc in BL's only around; fasten off

change to F hook Color B
In FL's only, *sl st into any st, ch 3, sl st in next st,
*Repeat around, join & fasten off

Change to F hook & color C,
attach to FL's only of row 2, sl st, ch 2 in each st around,
fasten off

Ear Flaps:
Fold hat in half with seam in middle of back of hat, from the
"inside of hat" count 10 sys, join  with sl st, ch 2, 1 dc in
same st, *2 dc in next st,, *Repeat 2 more time (8 sts), skip
2 sts, sl st in next st, turn, 2 dc in each st across, skip 2
sts, sl st in next st, fasten off (16 sts)

Repeat for other ear flap

TIE's:
with 3 ft. of yarn, in the middle of ear flap, (8th st)
fold yarn in half, slip loop through st, hook your crochet hook in loop and begin chaining both strings together, finish off

Repeat for second tie

Saturday, November 5, 2011

Fun Fur Hat


                                  "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. 4, © 2011

                         {In Honor of my Sister-In-Love Deolores = Deo}

Red -Heart WW yarn  -  Adult Hat

J & F Hook's
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Sts Used: sc, sl st, dc, ch,)  
(BL's = Back Loop's Only, & FL's = Front Loop's Only)

SPECIAL X Sts:
skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st just made. Each
X st takes 2 sts to complete
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

With J hook
Row 1: ch 4, sl st in first ch to form ring. Ch 3, 11 dc in ring. (12 sts)
Join with a sl st in top of ch 3.

Row 2: Ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. (24 sts)

Row 3: Ch 3 (dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - (36 sts)

Row 4: Ch 3 (dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc) 12 times - (48 sts)

Row 5: ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in each of
next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join (60 sts)


NOTE:
You now have 2 options for this hat, I worked this green hat with
Option #2, but you decide which is best for you.

OPTION #1:
Row 6-10: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join.

OPTION #2:
Row 6: ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, join

Row 7: ch 3, skip next st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped X st
just made, work X sts around to end, 1 dc in last at

Row 8: Repeat row 6

Row 9: Repeat row 7

Row 10: Repeat row 6
  

Row 11-14: ch 1, 1 sc in BL's around, join, finish off after row 14


FUN FUR TRIM: Change to F Hook
Row 1: in front row of row 14, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 2: in front row of row 12, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Row 3: in front row of row 10, join with a sl st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10,
*sl st in next st, ch 10, sl st in same st, ch 10, *Repeat around, join & finish off

Friday, November 4, 2011

Granny Baby Hat

                        "JMSQ "Copyright Nov. © 2011
              {In Honor of my Sister-In-Love Christine - Chrissy}

Fits 3-9 Months

H & F Hooks

(Stitches Used: SC, DC, FL's = FRONT LOOPS ONLY)

With H hook
Row 1: Ch 4, join to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join (12 sts)

Row 2: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (24 sts)

Row 3: ch 3, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st,
*Repeat around, join (36 sts)

Row 4: ch 3, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in nsxt st, * 1 dc in each next
2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around (48 sts)

Row 5: ch 3, *1 dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, (*repeat 5 more times),
join (54 sts)

Row 6: 1 hdc in each st around, join

Row 7: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, ch 1, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 1 *skip 2 sts,
2 dc in next st, ch 1,  *Repeat around, join

Row 8-10:, sl st into ch 1 space, ch 3, 1 dc in same space, ch 1, *(2 dc, ch 1)
in each ch 1 space around, *Repeat, join to top of ch 3

Row 11: ch 1, 1 sc in each st & ch 1 space around, join & fasten off (54 sts)

Change to F Hook - WORKING IN FL's ONLY

Row 12: join with sl st, ch 3, skip 1 st, sl st into next st, *ch 3, skip next st,
sl st into next st, *Repeat around, join and finish off

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Ozark Trinket Box

 "JMSQ "Copyright Oct. © 2011
{In Memory of Aunt "Tante" Lois}
Aunt Lois went home to Glory Oct.15th, 2011

    
WW Yarn         E & G Hook's

Materials:
1 - 8oz. cool whip bowl
1 - 6" cardboard circle (Optional) Read NOTES
1 - 11" Fashion doll w/ legs removed
15 pearl beads (optional)
Darning Needle

St's. Used:
Sc, Hdc, Dc, [BL = back loops only, FL = Front Loops only]
2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc (shell made)
~~~~~~~~~~~~
NOTE's:
It is easier to work ruffles on outside of trinket box bottom & Ruffles
BEFORE constructing them together 

The reason the row's are made in BL's is so you can get creative and
use these rounds to attach your ruffles. [WORK RUFFLES BEFORE COMPLETING PATTERN]

Using cardboard gives you a flat bottom, not using cardboard makes a nice pillow
bottom, both work nicely with Trinket Box.
~~~~~~~~~~~
ALL Trim ROW's:
ALL trim is worked with an "E hook":
join with a sl st, ch 3, *skip next st, sl st into next st, ch 3
*Repeat around, join and fasten off
~~~~~~~~~~~
With G hook

BOTTOM - "Outside" OF TRINKET Box:
ch 4, join to form ring, ch 3

Row 1: 12 dc in ring, join ch 2

Row 2: 1 hdc in same st as joining, 2 hdc in each st around, join,
ch 3 (26 sts)

Row 3: 2 dc in next st, *[1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] *Repeat
around, join, ch 2 (39 sts)

Row 4: *[hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st] *Repeat around, join,
ch 3 (58 sts)
*WORK REMAINDER ROW'S IN BL ONLY

Row's 5, 7, 9 & 11: 1 dc in each st around, join, ch 2
Fasten off after row 11

Row's 6, 8, & 10: 1 hdc in each st around, join, ch 3

~~~~~~
BOTTOM - "Inside" OF TRINKET Box:
Repeat row's 1-9 above, only do "NOT" work BL only on rows 5-9
**
with wrong sides facing eachother, place cool whip bowl into center
of outside piece,  now place inside piece inside the bowl, match tops
and sl st along edge in BL's Only, join & fasten off.

~~~~~~~~
RUFFLES:
Bottom Ruffle #1
Row 1: With inside of trinket chest facing you, Attach yarn to Front Loop of
row 7, ch 3, skip 1 st, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next st (shell made),
*[ skip  1 st, 1 dc in next st, skip 1 st, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next st]
*Repeat this around, join to top of ch 3

Row 2: ch 3, repeat row 1 of Ruffle

Bottom Ruffle #2
Row 1: Attach yarn to Front Loop of row 10, ch 3, skip 1 st, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in
next st (shell made), *[ skip  1 st, 1 dc in next st, skip 1 st, 2 dc,
ch 1, 2 dc in next st] *Repeat this around, join to top of ch 3

Row 2: ch 3, repeat row 1 of Ruffle

Row 3: ch 3, *skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc shell made), in
next st, 1 dc in next st, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join and
fasten off

ALL trim is worked with an "E hook":
join with a sl st, ch 3, *skip next st, sl st into next st, ch 3
*Repeat around, join and fasten off

~~~~~~
Lid Top:  Change to  E Hook

Bodice:
Row 1: ch 15, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st across,
turn (14 sc) (right side)

Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in 1 st, in each st across to end, 2 sc in last st, turn (16 sc)

Row 3: ch 1, sc in first 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,  sc in next 6 sts,
2 sc in next st, sc in last 4 sts, turn ( 18 sts)

Row 4: ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in
next st, sc in last 6 sts, turn (20 sts)

Row 5: ch 1, sc in next 6 sts, (2 sc in next st, sc in next 6 sts) 2 times,
 turn (22 sts)

Row 6: ch 1, sc in first 6 sts, hdc in next, 2dc in next 8 sts, hdc in next,
sc in last 6 sts , turn, (30 sts)

Row 7: ch 1, sc in first 7 sts, (sc next 2 tog) 8 times, sc in last 7 sts,
turn (22 sts)

Row 8: ch 1, sc in first 5 sts, ch 8 (armhole) skip next 2 sts, sc in next
8 sts, ch 8 (for armhole), skip next 2 sts, sc in last 5 sts, turn, Fasten
Off (34 sts and chains)

Row 9: working in BL's, join contrasting color,ch 3, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc
in next st *Repeat across, Fasten Off

Row 10: Join yarn, *ch 3, skip next st, sl st into next st, *Repeat Across,
Fasten Off

Work Trim in FL's sts on rows above:
ALL trim is worked with an "E hook":
join with a sl st, ch 3, *skip next st, sl st into next st, ch 3
*Repeat around, join and fasten off

~~~
Skirt: Change back to G Hook
Row 1: with right side of Bodice facing you, join with sc in
first st, 1 sc in each st across, join to 1 st to form a ROUND
** WORKING IN BL's until I tell you otherwise

Row 2: ch 3, 2 dc in first st, 3 dc in each st around, join

Row 3: ch 3, 1 hdc in each st around, join

Row 4: ch 3, 2 dc in next st, *[dc in next st, 2 dc in next st]
*Repeat around, join

Row 5: ch 3, hdc in first st, hdc in next 2 sts, [2 hdc in next st, hdc
in next 2 sts] *Repeat around, join

No longer working in BL's, Now using normal stitches.

SKIRT:
Row 6:Working in FL's of row 5, ch 3, skip next st, 
[2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc all in same st] skip next st, * 1 dc in next, skip 1 st,
[2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next st] skip 1 st, *Repeat around, join to top of ch 3
Working in rounds now

Row 7: ch 3, Repeat row 6

Row 8: ch 3, skip next st, [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next st], skip next st,
*1 dc in next st, skip next st, [3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next st], skip next st,
*Repeat around, finish off

TRIM:
ALL trim is worked with an "E hook":
join with a sl st, ch 3, *skip next st, sl st into next st, ch 3
*Repeat around, join and fasten off

~~~~~~~~
Bodice / Pillow Bottom  - G Hook
Row 1: ch 4, join to form ring, ch 2, 11 dc in ring, join (12 sts)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as ch, 2 hdc in each st aroung, join (24 sts)

Row 3: ch 2, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join

Row 4: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st as ch, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join

Row 5: ch 2, 1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, * 1 dc in next 3 sts,
2 dc in next st.*Repeat around, join

Row 6: ch 1, 1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 4 sts,
2 sc in next st, *Repeat around, Join, (DO NOT FASTEN OFF)


Construction:
place wrong sides together with Bodice top, sl st BL's of row 5, 1/2 around,
slip in cardboard, sl st another 1/4 way around and firmly stuff, sl st to
end, join and tuck in tail

~~~~~~~~~~~
Hat:   E Hook
Row 1: ch 4, join to form ring, 11 dc in ring, join (12 dc)

Tow 2: ch 3, dc in first st, 2 dc in each st around, join (24 dc)

Row 3: [BL's] ch 2, hdc in each st around, join (24 hdc's)

Row 4: [BL's} [ch 3, sl st in ext st], around,

Row 5 & 6: ch 3, *sl st in next ch space, ch 3, *Repeat around, join
Fasten off after row 6

TRIM:
ALL trim is worked with an "E hook":
join with a sl st, ch 3, *skip next st, sl st into next st, ch 3
*Repeat around, join and fasten off

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Linda's Christmas Stocking

   These are some of the Stockings I've made from this pattern over the years. Stocking on right is smaller, perfect for Headstart

   This is NOT one of my {"JMSQ"} original patterns, This is an older pattern, my copy is dated back to 03... and I am un-able to get it to open from the archives of Riverly.
   This is a perfect stocking pattern and I want to share with you. 2 sizes, one large and the smaller one (right side of photo)  perfect for headstart program

                       My "JMSQ"s changes in this pattern are noted in (  )


This pattern works up quickly and looks great. I like to use the same
color for the toe and heel and then do stripes through out as the need
or want arises. It makes the stocking look more interesting and uses
up a lot of scrap Christmas yarn.

MATERIALS:
Assorted Christmas colors of WW Yarn

G hook (I use an H hook)

Note: The toe color could be changed after row 4 to the body color of stocking.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 4, join with sl st to form ring. ch 3

Row 1: 12 dc in ring, join with sl st to top of ch 3

Row 2: 2 dc in each dc around, join with sl st to top of ch 3

Row 3: 2 dc in 1st dc, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, *repeat around
ending with 1 dc in last dc and join as before. Ch 3

Row 4-12: 1 dc in each dc around. Join as before and ch 3
**(change color for heel after row 4)


Change For Heel:

Rwo 13: 1 dc in each dc to within last 12 dc.. ch 3 and turn

Row 14-19: Repeat row 13 by doing 1 dc in each dc of heel row. Fasten off,
fold heel in half right sides together and sew up the back of heel for the
seam.

Change for body:
Attach yarn to heel at seam line, ch 3

Row 1: 1 dc in joining and 13 more evenly spaced around heel rows to 1st
free dc of in steep, dc in each in step dc; 14 dc evenly spaced around heel
rows. Join with a sl st to 1st dc. ch 3

Row 2-21:
1 dc in each dc. Join as before and ch 3 making sure to do a ch 10 for
hanging in the position you want it in the last row. Fasten off and weave
in the ends.

(*NOTE:)
Because I use an H hook, I "JMSQ" work this same pattern to row 12,
THEN I change colors the last 4 rows for trim Plus 1 row for ruffle

~~~~~~~~~
* {SMALLER PATTERN FOR HEADSTART STOCKING}
*HERE IS THE SAME PATTERN BUT EDITED TO MAKE IT SMALLER
AND MORE MANAGABLE STOCKING FOR HEAD START

Phyllis' Christmas Stocking

Materials:
Assorted Christmas colors of WW yarn

H hook

Note: the toe color could be changed after row 4 tot he body color.

ch 4, join with a sl st to form ring. ch 3

Row 1:8 dc in ring (I make 10 dc), join with a sl st to top of ch 3

Row 2: 2 dc in each dc around, join as before. ch 3

Row 3: 2 dc in 1st dc, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, *Repeat
around ending with 1 dc in last dc and join as before. ch 3

Row 4-11: 1 dc in each dc. Join as before and ch 3 (24 dc + 1 ch 3)

change for heel:
Row 12: 1 dc in each dc to with last 10 dc (11 dc). ch 3 and turn

Row 13-16 (17): Repeat fir 12 by doing 1 dc in each dc of heel row.
Fasten off and fold heel in half right sides together and sew up the
back of heel for the seam

change for body:

attach yarn to heel at seam line. ch 3
Row 1: 1 dc in joining and 28 more evenly spaced around. Join with
sl st to 1 dc . ch 3

Row 2-15 (12): 1 dc in each dc. Join as before and ch 3 making sure
to do a ch 10 for hanging in the position you want it in the last
row. Fasten off and weave in ends.
(*Note: I work trim after row 12)
Last few rows you can change to personalize the stocking by doing
a popcorn stitch or even a loopy stitch or even sc so that you can
embroider a name on the stocking

*Note
Row 3: I ("JMSQ") add my X's & O's around


Original Stocking  © Created By: Linda Bohrn
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lindas-?christmas-stocking

Monday, October 3, 2011

Baby Dress 1

                             "JMSQ "Copyright Sept. © 2011

I made a dress for 5 of our 6 granddaughters years ago from this pattern of sorts, only their dress'es were big enough for 5 yrs old.. We took them to church in their new dress'es and Pastor Jake noticed the dress'es and just loved them. Our youngest granddaaughter, I made a pinnapple dress out of thread and it was also georgous,,, JMSQ
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Bernat baby yarn  2 buttons 1/2 "
Size 3-9 months
G hook

Instructions:

Dress Bodice :
Row 1: Ch 56, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, (corner made )
* sc in next 13 ch, 3 sc in next ch ( corner made ); rep from * 2 more times, sc in
last 6 ch, turn (63 sts).

Rows 2 - 7: Ch 2, *hdc in each st across with 3 hdc in each centre corner st,
*Repeat to end turn,

Row 8: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st to center of corner st, 1 hdc in center st,
ch 1, skip 29 sts, 1 hdc in next st (center of corner st), 1 hdc in eact st to
next center st of corner, ch 1, skip 29 sts, 1 hdc in next center st of corner,
1 hdc in each st to end, ch 1 JOIN to 2nd st of ch 2 with sl st.

Row 9: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across including ch 1 space , join (58 sts) 

Row's 10 - 12: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, join

Row 13: ch 3, *sk 1 st, [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in next st (shell made), skip 1 st,
1 dc in next st, *Repeat around, ending with dc in last st, join to top of ch 3

Row's 14 - 16: Repeat row 13

Row 17: ch 2, *skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next st, [shell in shell EXCUPT CH 2 INSTEAD OF 1],
1 dc in next st, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next st, *Repeat around, join to top of ch 3

NOTE:
Repeat this row if you want your dress longer [I would have added 2, 3 or 4 more rows,
but ran short of yarn], then finish with Broder row

BORDER:
ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc's, [ 1 dc, 3 trdc, 1 dc all in ch 2 space of shell],
1 dc in each of next 3 dc's, sl st in next st, **1 dc in each of next 3 dc's,
[1 dc, 3 trdc, 1 dc in center ch 2 space of shell], 1 dc in each of next
3 dc's, sl st in next st, **REPEAT AROUND, join to top of ch 3, fasten off

Arm Trim:
Attach yarn, sc around arms, join & fasten off

Neck Trim:
Ataach yarn in 1 st of back neck, sc to corner, 3 sc in corner,* sc to next corner,
 3 sc in corner *REPEAT to back of neck, DO NOT FASTEN OFF, going along back opening
sc in first st, ch 2 (button holes), sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts, ch 2 (button holes), sc in remaining sts,
and up opposite side of dress, join & fasten off

Sew bottons on opposite side of dress

Friday, September 23, 2011

Butterfly Balloon Blankie w/Cross

                           "JMSQ "Copyright Sept. © 2011
                                          18" x 25"

Bernat Baby Sport Yarn    10 Needles
4 St Markers

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PM = Place Marker
RM = Remove Marker
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

CO 70

Row's 1-10: Knit across

Row 11: k5, PM, k60, PM, k5 (70 sts, & 2 markers)
Row 12: k5, p60, k5

Row's 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39, 41, 43:
Knit across

Row 14: Repeat row 12

Row 16: K5, p29, k2, p29, k5

Row's 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34, 36, 38, 40, 42:
Repeat row 16

Row 44: k5, p24, k3, p2, k2, p2, k3, p24, k5 (70 sts)

Row's 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79: KNIT ACROSS

Row 46: k5, p23, k5, p1, k2, p1, k5, p23, k5 (70 sts)

Row 48: k5, p23, k15, p22, k5 (70 sts)

Row 50: k5, p23, k6, p1, k1, p1, k6, p22, k5

Row 52: k5, p23, k7, p1, k7, p22, k5

Row 54: k5, p24, k13, p23, k5

Row 56: k5, p23, k15, p22, k5

Row 58: k5, p21, k19, p20, k5

Row 60: k5, p20, k21, p19, k5

Row 62: k5, p19, k23, p19, k5

Row 64: k5, p19, k23, p18, k5

Row 66: k5, p18, k25, p17, k5

Row 68: k5, p18, k25, p17, k5

Row 70: k5, p18, k9, p2, k1, p1, k1, p2, k9, p17, k5

Row 72: k5, p18, k8, p2, k1, p3, k1, p2, k8, p17, k5

Row 74: k5, p18, k6, p3, k1, p5, k1, p3, k6, p17, k5

Row 76: k5, p18, k5, p3, k1, p7, k1, p3, k5, p17, k5

Row 78: k5, p19, k2, p4, k1, p9, k1, p4, k2, p18, k5

Row 80: k5, p24, k1, p11, k1, p23, k5 

Row's 81, 83, & 85: knit across
Row's 82, 84, & 86: k5, p60, k5

Row 87: k26, PM, k17, PM, K27
(2 st markers added, you now have a total of 4 st  markers on your blankie)

Row 88: k5, p22, k17, p21, k5

Row's 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107,
109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119, & 121:  KNIT ACROSS

Row 90: k5, p22, k17, p21, k5

Row 92: k5, p22, k2, p13, k2, p21, k5

Row 94: k5, p22, k2, p5, k3, p5, k2, p21, k5

Row's  96, 98, 100, 102: Repeat row 94

Row 104: k5, p22, k2, p2, k9, p2, k2, p21, k5

Row 106: Repeat row 104

Row 108: k5, p22, k2, p5, k3, p5, k2, p21, k5

Row 110: k5, p22, k2, p5, k3, p5, k2, p21, k5

Row 112: k5, p22, k2, p13, k2, p21, k5

Row 114: k5, p22, k17, p21, k5

Row 116: k5, p22, RM, k17, RM, p21, k5
(RM = Remove Markers, 2 st markers removed,2 remain)

Row's 118, 120, & 122: k5, p60, k5

Row 123: k5, RM, k60, RM, k5,  (RM = Remove Markers)

Row's 124 - 131: KNIT ACROSS

Row 132: Knit and Bind off this row

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Bun Covers

                           {Dedicate as your "Headcovering" unto God}

                            {1 Corinthians 11:3-5 NIV}

3 Now I want you to realize that the head of every man is Christ, and the head of the woman is man, and the head of Christ is God. 4 Every man who prays or prophesies with his head covered dishonors his head. 5 And every woman who prays or prophesies with her head uncovered dishonors her head—it is just as though her head were shaved.

I realise these "Bun Covers" are not "full head covers" (your hair is not down, lose. sexy, and flowing, drawing attention unto yourself), but I also believe God honors our hearts as daughters wanting to be obedient unto His Word, so dedicate your bun covers unto God as your Headcovering and He will Bless you for your obidence. God recieves "ALL" Glory while your being obident unto His Word by covering your hair (your hair is your glory) and by covering your giving HIM "ALL" the Glory

                                            ~ ~ ~ "JESUS is LORD" ~ ~ ~

Materials:
*Worsted Weight yarn, small amount,
*Hook size G,
*One large elastic ponytail band.

Stitches used: Sc, dc, trc, picot and dc dec.
(A picot is made by ch 3 and sl st into first ch.)
(A dc dec is made by yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull through stitch, yo pull through 2 loops on hook, yo insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull through stitch, yo pull through 2 loops, yo pull through all loops on hook.)


Directions: Ch 4, sl st to first ch to make ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 4 (counts as first dc, ch 1), In ring (dc, ch 1) 7 times. join with sl st to third ch of beg ch. Do not turn. (Makes 8 dcs and 8 sps)

Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), (2 dc in sp, dc in dc) 7 times, 2 dc in sp, join with sl st to top of beg ch. Do not turn. (Makes 24 dcs)

Rnd 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in next dc, ch 1, (dc in next 2 dc, ch 1) 11 times, join with sl st to top of beg ch. Do not turn. (Makes 24 dcs and 12 sps)

Rnd 4: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in each dc and sp around, join with sl st to top of beg ch-3. Do not turn. (makes 36 dcs)

Rnd 5: Ch 3, dc in next dc, sk next dc, (dc in next 2 dc, sk next dc) around, join with sl st in top of beg dec. Do not turn. (makes 24 dc)

Rnd 6: Note: In this round you will be crocheting around the elastic band. Hold the band behind your work. (Pretend it is a part of the rnd you just finished.) Ch 1, sc in same place as sl st and around the band, sc in each stitch around, join with sl st to top of first sc. Do not turn. (Makes 24 scs)

Rnd 7: Note: In this round only you will be crocheting in the front loop only of the stitches in the previous round. Ch 1, 2 sc in same place as sl st, 2 sc in each sc around, join with sl st to top of first sc. Do not turn. (Makes 48 scs)

Rnd 8: Ch 7, sl st in third stitch from hook (first trc and picot made), ch 1, in same stitch trc, picot, ch 1, (trc, picot,ch 1) 2 times in each sc around, sl st in 4th ch of beg ch. Finish off. (Makes 96 trcs and picots)
Weave in ends.

                                           ~ ~ 2002 - 2011 ~ ~
This pattern is intended for charity and personal use only. Neither the pattern nor items made from it are to be sold. This notice must be attached to the pattern when downloading or printing it out.

Monday, September 12, 2011

10 Idea's to keep you thinking

Here are ten ideas to get you thinking.

10. Teach someone to knit or crochet.

9. Yarn bomb a co-worker's cubicle. Or your spouse's car.
Or your kid's lunchbox.

8. Vow to bust your stash. mine is ever growing

7. Make a hat. Give it away.

6. Pray for the reciever of all your handmade items.

5. Get started on your holiday gift list.

4. Crochet or knit a flower or two. Give them away at random to
people you haven't met yet.

3. Share other idea's on how YOU share your crochet or knitting talents

2. Crochet or knit in public.

1. Crochet or knit in your favorite spot for as long as you like. (I do all the time)

"Handwork & Prayers go Hand-N-Hand"

Friday, September 2, 2011

Miriam's Heart Blankie

                        "JMSQ Blankie "Copyright Sept. © 2011
                                 Measure 18" x 25"


Bernat Baby Yarn                  10 Needles

6 St. Markers
(PM = place st marker)



CO 70
Row's 1-10: Knit Across

Row 11: knit across
Row 12: k5, (PM), p60, (PM), knit 5 (2 st markers)

Row's - 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33,
Repeat Row 11

Row's - 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34,
Knit 5, p60, k5 (70 sts)

Row 35: knit across
Row 36: k5, p11, k38, p11, k5

Row's: 37, 39, & 41, Repeat row 35
Row's: 38. 40, & 42, Repeat row 36 

** Row's ** 43, 45, 47, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69,
71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, : KNIT ACROSS

Row 44:  k5, p11,(PM), k4, (PM), p30, (PM) k4, (PM), p11, k5,
(total of 6 st markers "now" placed - 2 on row 12, & 4 on row 44)

Row 46: Repeat row 44

Row 48: k5, p11, k4, p14, k2, p14, k4, p11, k5

Row 50: k5, p11, k4, p12m k6, p12, k4, p11, k5

Row 52: k5, p11, k4, p11, k8, p11, k4, p11, k5

Row 54: k5, p11, k4, p10, k4, p2, k4, p10, k4, p11, k5

Row 56: k5, p11, k4, p8, k4, p6, k4, p8, k4, p11, k5

Row 58: k5, p11, k4, p7, k4, p8, k4, p7, k4, p11, k5

Row 60: k5, p11, k4, p6, k4, p10, k4, p6, k4, p11, k5

Row 62: k5, p11, k4, p5, k4, p12, k4, p5, k4, p11, k5

Row 64: k5, p11, k4. p4, k4, p14, k4, p4, k4, p11, k5

Row 66: k5, p11, k4, p3, k4, p16, k4, p3, k4, p11, k5

Row 68: k5, p11, k4, p2, k4, p18, k4, p2, k4, p11, k5

Row 70: k5, p11, k4, p2, k4, p18, k4, p2, k4, p11, k5

Row 72: k5, p11, k4, p2, k4, p8, k2, p8, k4, p2, k4, p11, k5

Row 74: k5, p11, k4, p2, k4, p7, k4, p7, k4, p2, k4, p11, k5

Row 76: k5, p11, k4, p2, k4, p6, k6, p6, k4, p2, k4, p11, k5

Row 78: K5, p11, k4, p2, k4, p5, k8, p5, k4, p2, k4, p11, k5

Row 80: k5, p11, k4, p3, k4, p3, k4, p2, k4, p3, k4, p3, k4, p11, k5

Row 82: k5m p11, k4, p4, k9, p4, k9, p4, k4, p11, k5

Row 84: k5, p11, (remove st marker) k4, (remove st marker) p6, k5,
p8, k5, p6, (remove st marker) k4, (remove st marker) p11, k5
(2 st markers in place until last 10 rows as noted)

Row 86: k5, p11, k4, p30, k4, p11, k5

Row 88: k5, p11, k4, p30, k4, p11, k5

Row 90: k5, p11, k38, p11, k5

Row's 92, 94, 96, Repeat row 90

Row 97: knit across
Row 98: k5, p60, k5

** Row's 99, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117, 119,
Repeat row 97

** Row's 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118, 120,
Repeat row 98


Row 121: K 5, (remove st marker), knit  60 sts, (remove st marker),
knit last 5 sts
Row's 122-131: Knit across
Bind off


~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Original Heart Dishcloth Pattern
Designed by Emily Jagos
http://www.designs-by-emily.com/

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Hannah's Summerset

                                  "JMSQ "Copyright August © 2011

                 Perfect for Preemie's size baby - Bernat Baby sport yarn

H hook

Color A - main color
Color B - Matching ombre


DRESS:  "ALL STS WORKED IN BACK LOOPS ONLY"
Row 1: ch 16, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 1 turn

Row's 2 - 10: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (15 sts)

Row 11: 1 sc in first 2 sts, ch 8, skip 8 sts, sc in remaining 5 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 12: 1 sc in each st and ch across, ch 1, turn (15 sts)

Row's 13-30 : 1 sc in each st across, ch 1 turn

Row 31: 1 sc in first 2 sts, ch 8, skip 8 sts, sc in remaining 5 sts, ch 1, turn

Row 32: 1 sc in each st and ch across, ch 1, turn (15 sts)

Row 33 - 40 -: 1 sc in each st across, ch 1 turn (15 sts)
DO NOT FASTEN OFF

Top Side:
Working down left side, sc in end of last row,
(sc in space between next 2 rows) 19 times. Fasten off


Bottom Trim:
Attach color B on bottom of dresswith sc, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1 *1 sc
in next st, ch 1 *Repeat across, ch 1 turn
Repeat this row until desired length, I did 8 times for this pattern

** (You can do the same kind of trim to top of dress if desired, only 1 row across)

TIES: attach color B to one end of top of dress, ch 25, fasten off,
Repeat for other side



PANTIES:
Row 1: ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 1 turn (4 sc)

Row 2: sc in each st across, ch 1 turn

Row 3-10: 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across to last st, 2 sc in last st, ch 1 turn
(20 sts at end of row 10)

Row's 11-20: 1 sc in each st around, join, ch 1,
Fasten off after row 20

SECOND SIDE:
Working in remaining loops of row 1 of first side, sc in each of 4 sts across, ch 1, turn

Row's 2-10: Repeat rows 2-10 of first side

Row's 11-20: Repeat row's 11-20 as above DO NOT FASTEN OFF after row 20,
join with sl st to first sc on other side, sc in each st down to leg opening, fasten off

Attach yarn with sc to opposite side, sc down both pieces together to let opening, fasten off

With color B, 1 sc around each st in leg opening on both sides.


BONNET: [For doll use a G hook, for newborn use H hook]
Ch 4, join to form ring, ch 3, 14 dc in ring, join to top of ch 3 (14 dc, Plus ch 3)

Row 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, ch 3 turn (28 sts, plus ch 3)

Row 3: 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *Repeat around LEAVING LAST 5 STS UN-WORKED, ch 1 turn

Row 4: Working in Back Loops only for this row, sc in first 3 sts, hdc in next 3 sts,
1 dc in next 3 sts, tr in next 19 sts, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 1 hdc in next 3 sts,
1 sc in last 3 sts, ch 1 turn

Row 5-6: 1 dc in each st across, ch 2 turn
(If using this pattern for a newborn, repeat this row 3 more times)
Fasten off


TOP RUFFEL:
Working on un-worked loops from row 4, front of bonnet facing you, join with sc to
first loop, ch 2, *sc in next loop, ch 2, *Repeat across and fasten off


TRIM:
With color B, attach to side of bonnet, sc around back, 2 in corners and up
opposite side to frond of bonnet, sc in each st across front of bonnet to side,
ch 2, 1 dc in each st across side, back and opposite side, fasten off


TIES:
Ch 60, weave through sc on side of bonnet and around back and opposite side

Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Marian Carolyn's Blankie (Baby Blocks)

                              
                In Honor of my Grandmother Nana (Marian Carolyn)
                               "JMSQ "Copyright Aug.© 2011    

                                      Measures 18"  X 25"
                                   7 Blocks  By: 13 blocks 

Bernat Baby Sport yarn
2 stitch markers

10 Needles

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Group #1
Row 1:k 5, place marker, P9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, place marker, k5
Row 2: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 3: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 4: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 5: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 6: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 7: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 8: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 9: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5

Group #2
Row 1: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 2: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 3: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 4: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 5: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 6: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 7: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
Row 8: k5, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, k5
Row 9: k5, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k9, p9, k5
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CO 73 sts

Row's 1-10: Knit across

Row's 11 - 19: Work Group #1

Row's 20 - 27: Work Group #2

Row's 28 - 36: Work Group #1

Row's 37 - 45: Work Group #2

Row's 46 - 54: Work Group #1

Row's 55 - 63: Work Group #2

Row's 64 - 72: Work Group #1

Row's 73 - 81: Work Group #2

Row's 82 - 90: Work Group #1

Row's 91 - 99: Work Group #2

Row's 100 - 109: Work Group #1

Row's 110 - 118: Work Group #2

Row's 119 - 127: Work Group #1


Row's 128 - 138: Knit across and bind off

Friday, July 22, 2011

Josiah's Blankie

                                           "JMSQ "Copyright © 2011

                           Josiah is Hebrew - meaning - "The Lord saves"

This blankie is perfect for covering your baby in their car seat, or over your baby in their bassinett. These are also perfect for giving to the elderly to cover their legs when sitting in chairs just relaxing.
I like to lay them over my chest while reading, I feel both the warmth as well as the many prayers being said while knitting away...JMSQ

Measures 18" x 25"

Made with Bernat Baby Yarn

6 st markers

10 Needles


CO 69
Rows 1-10: Knit Across

{next 24 rows}
Row 11: k 5, place marker, k 59, place marker, k 5
Row 12: k 5, p 59, k 5
Row's 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33:
Knit across
Row's 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28, 30, 32, 34:
Repeat row 12

{Cross insert}
Row 36: k 5, p 11, k 7, place marker, k 29, place marker, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row 37: K across
Row 38: k 5, p 11, k 4, k 29, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row's 39, 41 & 43: Repeat row 37
Row's 40, 42, & 44:  Repeat row 38
Row 45: Repeat row 36
Row 46: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 29, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row 47: Repeat row 37
Row 48: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 13, k 3, p 13, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row's: 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 63, 65, 67, 69:
Repeat row 37 (knit across)
Row's: 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68, 70:
Repeat row 48
Row 71: Knit across
Row 72: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 8, k 13, p 8, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row's 73 & 75: Knit across
Row's 74 & 76: Repeat row 72
Row 77: Knit across
Row 78: Repeat row 48
Row's 79 & 81: Knit across
Row's 80 & 82: Repeat row 48
Row 83: Knit across
Row 84: k 5, p 11, k 4, p 29, k 4, p 11, k 5
Row 85: Knit across
Row 86: Repeat row 84
Row 87: Knit across
Row 88: k 5, p 11, k 37, p 11, k 5,
Row's 89, 91, 93: Knit across
Row's 90, 92, 94: Repeat row 88

(next 24 rows)
Row 95: Knit across
Row 96: k 5, p 59, k 5
Row's 97, 99, 101, 103, 105, 107, 109, 111, 113, 115, 117:
Knit across
Row's 98, 100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118:
Repeat row 96

(last 10 rows)
Row's 119-128: Knit across

Bind off and tuck in tails

Friday, July 1, 2011

Baby Bibs - Both Crochet & Knitted Patterns

{(L) Crochet Bib - (R) Knitted Bib}

This is the same pattern done both in crochet and knitted. Either way they are quick & easy to make and use for that little extra gift you were just looking for.


 "JMSQ" Copyright June 17th © 2011

{ch 2 DOES count as a st made}

H hook
WW yarn
Row 1: ch 23, 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. 1 hdc in each st across

Row 2-18: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across, turn

Row 19: ch 1, sl st across to last 5 sts, 1 hdc in each of last 5 sts (5 hdc's)

Row 20: ch 2, 1 hdc in next 4 sts

Repeat row 20 until neck strap measures 8" (About 21 rows)

Row 21: ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, ch 1 skip 1, 1 hdc in last 2 sts (4 sts PLUS 1 ch 1 space)

Row 22 - 23: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st across (5 sts)

Row 24: Repeat row 21

Row 25 - 26: Repeat row 22

Row 27: Repeat row 21

Row 28-29: Repeat row 22
Fasten off and tuck in tail

Securly sew on button



Size 10 needles
WW yarn
1 1/2 inch button (attach Securly)


Cast on 25 stitches
Knit every row until bib is square (about 7 inches wide)
Cast off/bind off 20 stitches (5 sts remaining)

Knit every row until strap is 8 inches long from cast off edge

Buttonhole row: Knit two stitches, yarn over, knit two together, knit one
Knit until 3 ridges show after buttonhole (5 rows)
Repeat buttonhole row
Knit until 3 ridges show after buttonhole (5 rows)
Repeat buttonhole row
Knit until 3 ridges show after buttonhole (5 rows)

Bind off remaining stitches
Sew button on the base of the bib on the side opposite the strap


Sometimes I am in need of a "last minute" baby shower gift, or just
a special gift to take to the hospital when visiting a new mommy.
It's also very easy, so it makes a good project to practice
your knitting skills on.

Thursday, June 30, 2011

Curly Q's

                                            "JMSQ "Copyright © 2011
                                       {In Honor our daughter Rhonda}

Now this is another OLD pattern of our's, Our Daughter is now 39 and she wore these in her hair when she was 6-10 yrs old. Only difference was she liked the curl's longer and she like to wear them loose hanging freely instead of tied into a bow at the top of her little pigtails. She had them in every color to match her clothing... I'll have Ron scan a photo of her and add it to this page..

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NOTE:
I slip one end of Curly Q  into an elastic band, then wrap the band around the hair as usual, then tie the Curly Q into a bow, this way if it comes un-tied it won't fall off and get lost


H hook
2 hair electic bands (for pig tails or pony tails)

ch 101, count 21 stitches from  HOOK, PLACE MARKER, now count 20 sts
from other end and place another marker

Work: 1 dc in 2nd st from hook, 4 more dc in same st, *(5 dc in each
of the next 19 sts), (to first marker), sl st in each st to next marker,
5 dc in each of next 20 sts, finish off.

Wednesday, June 15, 2011

Snood

{In Honor of Our Daughter Rhonda Lynn}
             
 "JMSQ "Copyright May 13 © 2011


H hook

WW yarn

24” cord elastic

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Special Sts:
V st:
1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in same st

ALL STS are worked 1 dc, ch 1 unless stated
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NOTE:
ch 3 on row 1 & ch 4 on remainder rows count as a st.


Row 1: Ch 5, join to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring (12 dc)

Row 2: ch 4, 1 dc, ch 1 in same st, *[1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in next st] *Repeat around, join (24 dc's, & 24 ch 1's)

Row 3: ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st,*repeat 1 more time, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st [V st just made], **1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *repeat 2 more times, V st in next st,**Repeat around, join

Row 4: ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st,*repeat 2 more time, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st [V st just made], **1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *repeat 3 more times, V st in next st,**Repeat around, join 

Row 5: ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st,*repeat 3 more time, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st [V st just made], **1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *repeat 4 more times, V st in next st,**Repeat around, join

Row 6: ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st,*repeat 4 more time, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st [V st just made], **1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *repeat 5 more times, V st in next st,**Repeat around, join

Row 7: ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st,*repeat 5 more time, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st [V st just made], **1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *repeat 6 more times, V st in next st,**Repeat around, join

Row 8: ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st,*repeat 6 more time, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next st [V st just made], **1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *repeat 7 more times, V st in next st,**Repeat around, join

(End of increase's) (No more V sts)

Row 9 - 13 : Ch 4, *1 dc, ch 1 in next st, *Repeat around, join

Tie knot in elastic

Row 14: ch 1. with elastic in hand, sc over elastic in each st, Join & finish off

tuck in tail

Monday, June 13, 2011

Bows

                                            "JMSQ "Copyright June © 2011

Great for using in your hair, on head bands, on hats,  use for that extra lil gift for your special lil lady, attach a bobbie pin and put in hair, attach to berrette, etc. The possibilities are endless... enjoy...JMSQ

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F & G Hook's
WW Yarn

D & E Hook's: For baby's
Also use baby weight yarn

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Blue Bow was made with the G hook, measuring 5 1/2"
Rest were made with the F hook, measuring 4 3/4"
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Bow:
Ch 20, hdc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across, turn.
Row 1: ch2, hdc in next st and in each across, turn.
Rows 2-7: repeat row 1, finish off.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.


Bow:
Ch 10,  hdc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across.


Finishing:
Sew bow center around bow, gathering the middle of the bow
and joining edges of bow center.

Wednesday, June 1, 2011

Round Granny Coaster

                                             {In honor of Rhonda Lynn}
                                         "JMSQ "Copyright © June 2011

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SPECIAL STS:
Beg.  V st:
slip into space designated, ch 4, 1 dc in same st, ch 1

V st:
1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in same st, ch 1

{CH 1 after all sts made; EXAMPLE: 2 dc, ch 1, -  v st, ch 1}
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#10 thread
Size 7 steel hook
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Row 1:) Ch 6, join to form ring, ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join (16 dc's)

Row 2:) ch 3, 2 dc in same st as join, ch 1, *skip next st, 3 dc in
next st,  ch 1 *Repeat around, join

Row 3:) sl st into next 2 sts and into ch 1 sp, ch 4, 1 dc in same st
[beginning V st made], ch 1; * 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch 1 space
[V st made], ch 1, *Repeat around, join

Row 4: sl st into next ch 1 space, ch 4, 1 dc in same st [beg. v st made],
 *2 dc, ch 1, in next ch 1 space, V st, ch 1 in next ch 1 space *Repeat
around, join

Row 5:) sl st into next ch 1 space, ch 4, 1 dc in same st [beg. v st made],
*2 dc, ch 1, in next ch 1 space, 2 dc, ch 1 in next ch 1 space, V st, ch 1
in next ch 1 space *Repeat around, join

Row 6:) sl st into  ch 1 space, ch 4, 1 dc in same space, ch 1 *skip next
ch 1 space, work V st, ch 1 in next ch 1 space, skip next ch 1 space, work
V st, ch 1 in next ch 1 sp,*Repeat around, join (16 V st's)

Row 7: sl st into ch 1 space, *5 dc in ch 1 space of V st, sc in in next ch 1
space,*repeat around, join & finish off:

Friday, May 13, 2011

Baby Poncho

                                      {In Honor of my Mom Carol Lane}
                                     "JMSQ "Copyright May 12, © 2011
NOTE:
This is a size 0 - 3 but I think you could use it for up to size 6 months,
this goes down to just below the knee's

WW yarn

Button ~or~ tie to close securly - I use a tie weaved in and out of row 1
(Poncho tie's in back).. The tie's you see in photo are from bonnet

[ch 100 for tie]

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Special Sts
Sm. V St: 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in same st
Lg. V St: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st
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H hook

Beginning at neck, loosely ch 36 sts.

Row 1 (right side):   Work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc in each of next 7 ch, *Sm V st in next st, , 1 dc in each of next 7 ch,  *repeat from * twice, 2 dc in last ch. (3 Sm V Sts)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), turn, work 2 dc in 1st st, dc to center of V st, sm V st in V st,  dc next V st, work 1 Lg V st in center of V st, 1 dc in each st to next V St, work sm V st in V st, dc to last st, 3 dc in top of ch 3. (2 Sm V sts, & 1 Lg V St)

Row 3: [Joining Row]  Ch 3, turn, work 1 dc in 1st st, * 1 dc in each st to to center of V St, 1 sm V st in center of V st, *repeat from * twice, dc to last st, 2 dc in top of ch 3, sl st in top of beg ch3 to join. (3 sm V sts)

Row 4: ch 3, 1 dc in each st to center of V st, 1 sm V st in center of V st, 1 dc in each st to next V st, 1 Lg V st in center of V st, 1 dc in each st tonext V st, 1 Sm V st in center of V st, 1 dc to last st, make pronounced Lg. V st in st, join.  (2 Sm V sts, & 2 Lg V sts)

Row 5: ch 3, *1 dc in each st across to V st, work sm V st in each V st. *Repeat around

Row 6: ch 3, 1 dc in each st to center of V st, 1 sm V st in center of V st, 1 dc in each st to next V st, 1 Lg V st in center of V st, 1 dc in each st to next V st, 1 Sm V st in center of V st, 1 dc to center of V st, Lg. V st in st, join.  (2 Sm V sts, & 2 Lg V sts)

Row 7-10: Repeat row 5

Row 11: *1 HDC in each st to V st, work sm V st using hdc instead of dc in this st, *Repeat around, join, DO NOT FINISH OFF

Edging:  You decide which edging you desire, as you can see I have choosen to work the shell border around, making sure that in each V st there are 5 dc to fillin that space

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Bonnet can be found here:
Lily of the Vally Love Bonnet
http://jeanariespatterns.blogspot.com/2011/05/lv.html