"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...

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)
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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.
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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
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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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* {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
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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