"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...

Saturday, March 26, 2011

Tortilla Warming Bags



Heat in microwave, serve and keep warm for up to 25 minutes with this new tortilla warmer. Place tortillas inside the pocket and microwave according to directions on microwave, (about 30 seconds). Reheat tacos, burritos, Muffins, waffles, bread, pancakes, cookies, Sandwiches. Food will not turn soggy or hard. Fresh, soft and hot throughout the entire meal!

Insert one to 12 tortillas at one time and follow microwave instructions for warming.
The tortilla warmer is microwave safe and made of the highest quality materials.

Easy clean up, just throw into your washer & dryer.

A great gift idea and you'll want to keep one for yourself!
Fabric is available in a variety of novelty prints, Also, all my Warming bags come
with ahanger for hanging on your wall

Prices:
10" $10.00   -   12" $12.00

$2.95 postage & Handling

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Tortilla  & Roll Warming Bags
http://jeanariespatterns.blogspot.com/2011/03/tw.html

http://simplyjeanarie.blogspot.com/2011/03/tw.html

Friday, March 25, 2011

May Day Hanging Basket


{In Honor of Tracy Ann}
"JMSQ "Copyright March © 2000-2011

Years ago, when my Mother was a girl, they would make some cute baskets out of colored paper and pick some fresh wild flowers that had bloomed and place the flowers in their May Day Basket, then "quietly" put their May Day Flowers on someones doorstep and leave, Giving the reciever a Special Surprise when they arrived home or happened to come out doors. This was always done on May 1st of each year, and in secret. {Random Act of Kindness & Love}

Now I thought about this over the years from time to time, and I've come up with a sweet Crocheted Hanging Basket that you can have a normal hanger (for displaying on your wall) or a Large Hanger (for hanging over the recievers door knob). Either case you the creater will have fun making and designing these fun May Day Hanging Baskets.


You can choose the square design of your choice, or use the one I've shared below. The square  MUST be SQUARE (same size on all 4 sides) for this to work.

The Orange one was worked with a J hook, the others were worked with a H hook.. (same pattern  was used however)


                                   "JMSQ "Copyright March © 2000-2011
                                    {Happy Birthday MOM J.Sampson}
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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
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Rwo 1: ch 32, 1 dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each st across, ch 2 turn (29  sts)

Row 2: skip 1st st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped [X st completed],  *skip next  st, 1 dc in next st, 1 dc in stitch just skipped, *Repeat across, 1 dc in last st, ch 2 turn (30 sts, = 14 X sts, 2 dc)

Row 3: 1 dc in each st across, ch 2, turn (30 sts)
Repeat row's 2 & 3:  6 more times ending after last row being a dc across.
Sc around cloth, , fasten off.

Change colors for trim, sc around, 3 sc in each corner, don't forget to add hanging loop on 2nd corner from trim beginning as below.

*Hanging Loop: sc down one side, and along another side, in center corner work, 1 sc, ch 10 for  normal hanger, [ch 35 for Lg. Hanger,] 1 sc all in same center st of this corner, then sc along  the rest of row, and sc down last row., finish off and leave a LONG TAIL for whip stitching  together take 2 opposite corners and put together matching sts, whip st to top of and tuck in tails

Now you can add a bow in the center , go through both layers [front & back] of cloth for stability (I do, it helps hold the weight of flowers)

Make a lovely card or note, add some fresh flowers or nice artificial flowers, pick out that special neighbor and go Bless them by leaving a love gift on their door.

Don't forget to make one for yourself, they are so simple and fun to make.


NOTE:
I made my first May Day Hanging Basket for my Mother back in March 2000 and she still has it hanging on her fireplace mantle. Brought back some lovely memories, so I decided to do this again for all my sourounding neighbors.. .. JMSQ

Corrections added 4/12/2011

Friday, March 18, 2011

Orange Beret / Slouch

                                     "JMSQ "Copyright March © 2011
                                    {In Honor of our Neice Sandra Ann}


SPECIAL STITCHES:
Sm V shell: 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in same st

Lg. V Shell: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1 in same st. *unless otherwise noted. On a couple rows,
there will be a ch 2 and clearly noted

H Hook

ch 3 Counts as a stitch

Row 1: ch 6, join to form ring, ch 3, 19 dc in ring, join (20 dc)

Row 2: ch 4, 1 dc, ch 1 in same st, [Sm V shell made] *skip 1 st, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1 in next st, [NO ch 1 in last shell] *Repeat around, join (10 sm. V Shells made)

Row 3: sl into ch 1 space of sm shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, *work lg. shell in each ch 1 space of sm shell around, join

Row 4: slip into ch 1 space of shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 2 *2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 2, *in each ch 1 space of lg shell around, join

Row 5: slip into ch 1 space of shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch 2 space, & in each ch 1 space around, join (20 Lg. V Shells)

Row 6: Repeat row 3

Row 7: Repeat row 4

Row 8: slip into ch 1 space of shell, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in same space, ch 1, **2 dc,in next ch 2 space, ch 1, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in each ch 1 space of shell **REPEAT around, join (20 Lg. V Shells & 20 2 dc's)

Row 9: ch 3, 1 dc in each dc around, join


STARTING DECREASE:
Row 10:ch 3, 1 dc in 6, decrease over next 2 sts, 1 dc in next 7 sts, decrease over next 2, *Repeat around, 1 dc in last 2 sts, join

Row 11: ch 3, 1 dc in 5, decrease over next 2 sts, *1 dc in 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *Repeat around, join

Row 12: ch 3, 1 dc in next 4 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *1 dc in next 5 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *Repeat around, join (80 sts)


STARTING SC:
Row 13: Repeat row 12 only with sc instead of dc (69 sts)

Row 14: ch 3, 1 sc in next 5 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *1 sc in next 6 sts, decrease over next 2 sts, *repeat 3 more times, (5 total decreases in this row), 1 sc in each remaining st around. Join (64 sts)

Row's 15-18: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join (64 sts) Fasten off after row 18 and tuck in tails

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Ear-Warmers

This is NOT one of my patterns. It was given to me several years ago, can't even remember who gave it to me as it has been in my files, so I'm sharing it with you. They are QUICK, EASY and FUN to make, give away or sell at craft fairs. ($1.00 per pair)..

They stay on your ears, you can twist, turn, bend over and they will stay in place without messing up your hair. Slip a pair in your purse, glove box in your car, and your ready anytime of year. This will easily become your favorite pattern and clothing item to keep on hand.. Enjoy...JMSQ

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H Hook

Beginning:  Chain 3 loosely, join with sl st to form ring.
Round 1:  Ch 3(counts as first dc); 9 more dc in ring; join with sl st
to top of ch3; 10 dc.

Round 2:  *In NEXT dc, dc 5 times; sc in next dc; repeat from *
around; DO NOT JOIN. 5 sc and 5 5-dc groups.  Notice that it looks
like a flower.

Round 3:  *Chain 5, sl st in sc after first 5-dc group; repeat from *
around; DO NOT JOIN. Do not pull sl st too tight. This is to make the
back row.

Round 4:  Flip each ch-5 BEHIND its 5dc group.  6 dc around each ch-5;
sl st in each sl st; DO NOT JOIN.  Your flower part is now complete.
Finishing:  Chain 6; turn "flower" over; attach ch-6 with sl st to the
sl st directly across from it.  This will make the ear warmer cup a
bit.  You will have 2 "petals" above the ch-6 and 3 "petals" below the
ch-6.  End off and weave in ends.  

You wear them by hooking the chain-6 over your ears.

Tuesday, March 15, 2011

X st. Headband - EarWarmer

                                      {In Honor of Dawn Marie}
                              
G hook

Special stitches:
(X-st): skip next dc, dc in next dc, dc in skipped st (taking hook
to right in front of st just completed)

Headband
Row 1 (RS): Ch 12, dc in 4th ch from hk, dc in ea ch across, turn (10 dc)
Row 2 (WS): Ch 2, dc in ea dc across, turn (10 dc)
Rows 3-7: Rep Row 2.

(Increase Row's)
Row 8 (inc row): Ch 2, dc in same dc at base of beg ch, dc in ea dc across to
last st, 2 dc in last st, turn (12 dc)
Row 9 (inc row): Rep Row 8 (14 dc)
Row 10 (inc row): Rep Row 8 (16 dc)
Row 11 (inc row): Rep Row 8 (18 dc)

Begin X stitch:
Row 12: Ch 2, sk next dc, dc in next dc, dc in skipped st (X-st completed), Xst
across to last st, dc in last st, turn (8 X-sts, plus 1 dc at ea end of row)
Row 13 - 15: Repeat row 12
Row 16: 1 dc in each st across (18 sts)
Row 17-20: Repeat row 12
Row 21: Repeat row 16
Row's 22-25: Repeat row 12
Row 26: Repeat row 16
Row's 27-30: Repeat row 12
Row 31: Repeat row 16 (DO NOT fasten off)

                                    "JMSQ "Copyright March © 2011

(Decrease Row's)
Row 32: Ch 2, dc next 2 dc tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in
last st, turn (16 dc)
Row 33: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st,
turn (14 dc)
Row 33: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st,
turn (12 dc)
Row 35: Ch 2, dc2tog, dc in ea dc across to last 3 sts, dc2tog, dc in last st,
turn (10 dc)

Row 36: Ch 2, dc in ea dc across, turn (10 dc)
Rows 37-42: Rep Row 36. At end of Row 42, do not cut yarn.

Finishing: Fold piece in half with right sides together, holding foundation
chain together with last row worked. Ch 1, sl st in ea st across through both
thicknesses. Fasten off and weave in tails.

Child's Slouch Hat

                                     Fits children 5-9 yrs of age.
                                        ( In Honor of Dianna)
                                   
I & H hook's:

Start with I hook:
Row 1: ch 4, join to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, Join (12 dc)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc, join :(24 sts)
Row 3: ch 2, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (36 sts)
Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (48 sts)
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  (60 sts)
Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (72 sts)

                                   "JMSQ "Copyright March © 2011


Switch to H hook
Row 7-14: ch 2, 1 dc in each st around, join to top of ch 2 (60 sts)

Row 15:ch 1, 1 sc in next 4 stsm 1 sc 2tog, 1 sc in next 5 sts, 1 sc 2 tog, *Repeat around, join
Row 16-18: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join 

Finish Off & tuck in tail

Friday, March 11, 2011

Comforting Special Angels - Pre-Mature Babies

                               "Comforting Babies, One Stitch At A Time."

  This Ministry is in "HONOR" of our 3 children, Rhonda, Ron Jr. & Lance who were all born prematurly (1970's) and are here by the Grace of God, & the millions of babies that have gone through the doors & into the hands of these wonderful Dr's & Nurses everyday..

         WE THANK YOU for the LOVE & CARE you give to "all" the babies!



"SPECIAL NEEDS BABIES"

  This Ministry is about PRAYING for babies. It is also about Providing LOVING Comfort for Preemie "Special Needs Babies"- LOVE and PRAYER!

               Preemie born babies are in a fight for their lives.
Their struggles just to breathe daily can be more of a fight then a serious illness. Their lungs, kidneys, liver, brain etc. arn't fully developed, so just breathing (something we take for granted) is a life & death struggle. Most wind up on life support until their organs develope.

Won't you prayerfully consider making a Baby Blankie, Hat & Booties for these special needs babies.

When making a Baby Blanket, Hats & Booties for a Special Needs Baby, be PRAYERFUL as you make it, and PRAY for a Special Blessing for the Baby that receives it.

  Pattern of your choice always welcome, For those who would enjoy some of our patterns, I've added some in our Pattern Links listed below. Feel free to use them for our Comforting Special Angels Love Outreach.


Your responsibility is to ensure that the Baby Gift is given with Love!

Please Send completed Baby items to:
 
1.) Pennsylvania. Hospital
800 Spruce St.
Phila. Pa. 19107
Att. NICU
 
2.)Arkansas Children's Hospital
800 Marshall St.
Little Rock, AR 72202-3591
Att. NICU

3.) UAMS
4301 W. Markham St
Little Rock AR. 72205
Att. NICU
 
4.) ~or~ contact me OzarkPs_91@yahoo.com for my mailing address 
 
5.) Your "local Childrens Hospital"
Att. NICU= Neonational Intensive Care Unit

                       You are really doing it for Jesus!

Matthew 25:40 - The King will reply, 'I tell you the Truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me."

                      {Serving Christ By Serving Others}


Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

On 7/4/2004 God has spoken to my heart to start this Ministry "Comforting Special Angels" Love Outreach. Please share your talents with God's Special Angels, they are patiently waiting for you. (JMSQ 7/4/04).
Aug. 20th, 2004

I recieved a wonderful box filled with "Pastel colored Baby yarn" today from Coats & Clark for our Comforting Special Angels Out-reach.
So many babies will truly be Blessed by to gracious gift of yarn donation.. We thank You for your generous gift (JMSQ 8/20/2004)

            Patterns can be found right here on the right side of this page

Happy Hats & Lapghans - Lids For Kids w/Cancer

                            "Comforting Children, One Stitch At A Time."
                                                   Lids For Kids

Cancer & Treatment is frightening regardless of how old you are.

  Making Happy Colored Hats & LapGhans for cancer patients is a small way of bringing some sunshine an comfort into the lives of both young and old.

In my book, those fighting cancer are hero's, they have no choice but to fight this desease.You can bring a little sunshine into there lives by making some Happy Colored Hats (Lids For Kids) (or) LapGhans to show them that they're not forgotten or alone.

Please make your Happy Hats (or) LapGhans with Lively Colors to help lift their spirits, you may label them and share a little something about yourself if you'd like as well.

They must be SOFT as their Heads & Bodies are sensitive from treatment.All Sizes will be greatly appreacheted.

 Knit or Crocheted hats always welcome.Please feel free to use a pattern of your choice
              (Jeanarie's Basic Crochet Cap © Copyrighted )

Use H & I hooks for sm. Childrens caps, and J & K hooks for lg.children/adult caps.

Rnd 1) Ch. 5 and sl st. in first ch to form ring., ch3 counts as first dc from now on, do 11 more dc in ring; join
Rnd 2) ch 3, 2 dc in each st, join
Rnd 3) ch 3, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join
Rnd4 ) ch 3, (dc in 2 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around, join
(NOTE) I make 2 rows of Rnd 4 to make cap a little longer.
Rnd 5 - 12 ) ch 3, dc in each st.around, join
Rnd 13-15) ch 1, sc in each st, join
Rnd 16) ch 3, dc in each st around. join and finish off.
(NOTE) Turn last 5 rows up for cuff

                                             Basic Knit Hat Instructions

Needle Sizes 4 and 8 (3 and 5mm)

With small needles and solid, cast on 76 (82, 90, 96) sts. Work 1" in kl, pl rib. Change to larger needles. Work in St st (k on RS, p on WS) until piece measures 7 (7-3/4, 8-1/2, 9)" from beg. Whipstitch up the side, to join into hat base. With a needle and doubled yarn, work needle through the top row of stitches to gather the top; pull tight and tie into knot to secure.
Tie it off and weave in ends. Add PomPom

                           Stacy's Preemie Cap © Copyrighted

Using an F or G hook and Baby Fingering or Baby Sprot weight yarn, ch45; sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, and in each ch across row. Ch 1, turn; sc across the row. Continue until there are about 14 rows back & forth. Fasten off. Whipstitch up the side, to join into hat base. With a needle and doubled yarn, work needle through the top row of stitches to gather the top; pull tight and tie into knot to secure. Tie it off and weave in ends.

                            {JMSQ's Adult Hat © Pattern}
J & G hook
NOTE: for a petite/small adult, omit row 11
J Hook
ch 4, join to form circle,
Row 1: ch 3,(counts as dc throughout) 15 dc in circle, join to top of ch3 (16 dc)
Row 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each st around (32 dc)
Row 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st, *1 dc in each next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. * repeat around. Join to top of ch 3
Row 4: ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 in next st. * Repeat around, join to top of ch 3
Row's 5 to 11: ch 3, dc in each st around, join
Row 12: ch 1, 1 sc in each st around, join
Row's 13 & 14: ch 3, 1 dc in each st around, join.

{CHANGE COLORS NOW}
 
Switch to G hook
Row 15: ch 2, 1 hdc in each st around, join
Row 16: Shell Border: ch 3, 4 dc in same st, *skip next st, sc in next st, skip next st, 5 dc in next st, *Repeat around
                                             
LapGhans

Lapghans are a way to cover yourself while in your wheel-chairs. We have provided a pattern below in our link section for those of you who would like one

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Send Hats & Completed LapGhans To:

 Childrens Hospital
3020 Childrens Way
San Diego CA. 92123
(858)576-1700
ATT: "LIDS FOR KIDS"

 Ark. Childrens Hospital
800 Marshall St.
Little Rock, AR. 72202
ATT. "Lids For Kids"

~or ~ contact me at OzarkPs_91@yahoo.com for my mailing address

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I would like to Thank "Coats & Clark" for donating yarn to help us make these children hats. Your contrabution means the world to us and our children. (May 17th,2000)

I would also like to thank Patricia "Ann" Martin for all the beautiful things donated above in the photo for our children struggling with this illness..
Thank You Sis Ann for all the love you have shared. (Aug. 2004)

This Project of LOVE was started Dec. 18th, 1998. All gifts of Hats & Lap-ghans are made from love and donated to touch the life of one of God's Children.
Please give God all the Honor & Glory as He does (all) the work through me, I'm but His servant. Thank You Lord for allowing me to be an ever so small part of this Love.
                         J.M.S.Q. 12/18/1998

                           {Serving Christ By Serving Others}


 

Hebrews 6:10 (NIV)
God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown Him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

"Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world: For I was hungered, and ye gave me drink; I was a stranger and ye took me in: Naked and ye clothed me: I was in prison, and ye came unto me."
"And the King shall answer and say unto them, Verily I say unto you, "Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the "least" of these my brethren, ye have "done it unto me"."
Matthew 25:34-36;40 (KJV)
 
Psalm 118:17 (NIV)
I will not die, but live, and will proclaim what the Lord has done.
 
         Patterns & Site are © Jean Marie (JMSQ) Ps_91@yahoo.com

These pattern's are intended for charity and personal use only. Neither the pattern nor items made from it are to be sold. You may provide a direct link to this pattern, but not copy it to your web site. Copyright notice must be attached to the pattern when downloading or printing it out.

                     Please consider some Hats & Lapghans for "Charity"
                   Patterns can be found right here on the right side of this page

Thursday, March 3, 2011

Gem Bag

                                           {In Honor of Rosemary}
                                      "JMSQ "Copyright March © 2011


                                       Color A: Main bag color
                                       Color B: Ruffle & top of bag


(ch 2 counts as first st)

H hook:

Color A
Row 1: ch 2, join to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, Join (12 dc)

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

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

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

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  (60 sts)

Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (72 sts)

Row 7-16: 1 dc in each st around, join, ch 2

Row 17: (THIS ROW ONLY) 1 dc in back loop only around, join, ch 2

Row 18: 1 dc in each st around, join, ch 4

Row 19: skip next st, 1 dc in next st, ch 1, *Repeat around. Join to 3rd ch of ch 4,

Row 20: ch 2, 2 dc in ch 1 space, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in ch 1 space. *Repeat around, join (108 sts) Finish off Color A
       
Row 21: Attach Color B in same space you just finished off with color A, ch 3, *sc, ch 3 in each st around, Join

Row 22: Sl into ch 3 space, 1 sc, ch 3, (1 sc plus ch 3 in each ch 3 space around.join & finish off Tuck in tails

Row 23: With bag facing you, join with Color B in any st on row 17, ch 5, skip 3 sts, *sc in next st, ch 5, skip 3 sts,  *Repeat around, join to top od 3rd ch of beginning ch 5

Row 24-28: {Beginning Shell -ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc,in ch 5 space} 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each ch 5 space around. Join to top of beginning ch 3, *** BELOW

Row 25-28: ***{Beginning of each row: sl st into next 2 sts & into ch 2 space} then follow instructions above in rows 24-28

Row 29:, sl into ch 2 space, 7 dc in ch 2 space, 1 sc inbetween  next shell, *7 dc in each ch 2 space, 1 sc inbetween next shell *Repeat around, join to top of ch 3, finish off

TIES: Make 2
ch 150, Take 1st tie & weave in and out of row 17, tie ends together. Can add pom pom to end if desired. Now make second one, and weave in & out of row 17 going in other direction, tie ends together.

Anawim Nona Throw

                                            {In Honor of Missy}
                                  "JMSQ "Copyright Feb.-March © 2011

                                Nonagon Throws: I call this my Nana Throw:
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                 Anawim = Meaning
 The word Anawim (pronounced 'on-a-whim' or An-a wheem ) is Hebrew which has been translated as meaning poor, afflicted, humble or meek. They are the “faithful remnants” who, even in the worst  of times find their security in the Creator. Indeed, the Anawim are all of us!

Use up all the left over yarn you have as you create a unique colored Throws filled with the rainbow of colors as in Joseph's coat, & filled with your beloved prayers

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

{Ch 2 DOES count as st made}

H Hook

Row 1: ch 4, join to form ring, ch 2, 8 hdc in ring, join to top of ch 2 (9 hdc)

Row 2: ch 2, 1 hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around, join to top of ch 2 (18 hdc)

Row 3: ch 2, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, *Repeat around, Join to top of ch 2 (27 sts)

Row 4: ch 2, 1 hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st, * 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join to top of ch 2

Row 5: ch 2, 1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join to top of ch 2.

Row 6: ch 2, 1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join to top of ch 2.

Row 7: ch 2, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st,
*Repeat around, join to top of ch 2.

Repeat row 7 Repeat increases as above in row 7; ALWAYS REMEMBERING to increase in the increase st which keeps your 9 sides crisp and sharp.

You can make this as big as you wish or as small as you like. I hope to make mine large enough to be a nice 9 sided rug in our guest room. I'm making mine out of scraps of yarn so it fits in the Anawim theme and nothing goes to waste.

LAST Row: After you make this as big as you desire, *sc in each st up to increase and then work 3 sc in increase st. *Repeat Around, join and finish off

Tuesday, March 1, 2011

X & O Slouch Hat

                                           {In Honor of Rhonda}
                                  "JMSQ "Copyright March © 2011


H & I   Hooks  
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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
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                                   {showing X st above when completed}
(ch 2 counts as first st)

H hook:
Row 1: ch 4, join to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, Join (12 dc)
Row 2: ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc, join :(24 sts)
Row 3: ch 2, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (36 sts)
Row 4: ch 2, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (48 sts)
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  (60 sts)
Row 6: ch 2, 1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join (72 sts)
Row 7: ch 2, 1 dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, *1 dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st* Repeat around, join  (84 sts)

Round 8 – 14: ch 2, X st around until last st, dc in last st, join. {84 sts, 21 X sts, Plus 2 dc}

Round 15: ch 2, dc in next 4 sts, *dc2tog, dc in next 5 dc *Repeat around, join. (72 sts)
Round 16: ch 2, dc in next 3 sts, *dc2tog, dc in next 4 dc *Repeat around, Join (60 sts)
Round 17: ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, *dc2tog, dc in next 3 dc *Repeat around, Join (48 sts)

Switch to I hook:
Round 18 – 19: ch 2, 1 dc in each dc around, Join (48 sts)