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Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Hearts and More Hearts.....


Here's a quick pattern you can use to create ornaments, coasters or afghans, embellish jeans,handbags and more.

I used sz. 10 crochet thread and #7 hook in this example, but you can experiment with other yarns and hooks for more versatility.;)

This one starts with a traditional Granny Square.
1) With burgundy thread ch4, join to form ring.
2) ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, join. Break off or carry.
3) With sage green attach in ch2 space, ch3-2dc- ch2- 3dc (all in ch2 space) ch1, 3dc-ch2-3dc in nxt ch2 space. ch1 3dc-ch2-3dc in nxt ch2 space. ch1 3dc-ch2-3dc in nxt ch2 space. ch1 and join. Break off .
4) Attach or pick up Burgundy thread (sl st into ch2 space if necessary). ch3-2dc-ch2-3dc (all in same ch2 space). ch1 3dc (in nxt ch1 space) ch1. 3dc-ch2-3dc ( in nxt ch2 space). ch1, 3dc (in nxt ch1 space), ch1 3dc-ch2-3dc (all in same ch2 space) ch1, 3dc (in same ch1 space) ch1 3dc-ch2-3dc (all in same ch2 space) ch1, 3dc, ch1 and join.
5) sl st to corner ch2 space. Find the center stitch in the side of the square (for me it was the middle dc in the center of the middle 3dc group) 7 treble crochet stitch into center stitch (forms half of the heart's curve) sl st into nxt corner ch2 space and 7treble crochet into next center of the side. Second curve is made. break off.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

Crochet and Rain

Sewing Link for Today: How to Machine Piece Crazy Quilts (clickable) :D
Crochet Link for Today: Rectangular Granny Square pattern (clickable) :D
Image for Today:


Anytime is a good time to Crochet, but the gentle murmur of the rain, the silent journey of fluttering snow, or the tinkle of icy branches moving in the breeze is a perfect backdrop for reflection and introspection that melds my heart with the yarns ....... spinning memories and dreams.

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Spinning Snow

Sewing Link for Today: Crazy Quilt Block (clickable) :D
Crochet Link for today: Mariner's Snowflake (clickable) :D
Photo for the Day

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My very favorite pictures over the years are the ones of the snow. Maybe its because we so seldom get any here in Georgia, or the peace and quietude (:P) in the wunnderful world of white or because it is so ghastly hot and humid in August I'd love to bury my face in the coldness for a refreshing moment.
As DH sleeps peacefully in the cold & wet a.m. of southeast US I will crank down the heat, cuddle up in my rocker facing the fireplace hole of shyly winking Christmas lights and greenery and happily crochet. :D