Manner's Crochet and Craft

tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32093709166700729372012-02-11T20:03:26.233-08:00Manner's Crochet and CraftFree crochet patterns and ideas. Items posted here are my designs. Any resemblance to other designs is purely coincidental. If I alter a known design I will give credit to the original designer. Happy Crocheting!Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.comBlogger151100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-11004086767588274602012-01-07T20:59:00.001-08:002012-01-07T21:07:03.814-08:00Crazy Stash Hat<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mN2Mds4bcUY/TwkjAUIdAMI/AAAAAAAAAF4/UPp9uxpcKcw/s1600/S6303093.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mN2Mds4bcUY/TwkjAUIdAMI/AAAAAAAAAF4/UPp9uxpcKcw/s320/S6303093.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5695121692097839298" /></a>This is a simple single crochet hat modified from the Men's Beanie Hat in my previous post. I used 35 different colors, a different color for every round! <div><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal">Crazy Stash Hat</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Various Worsted weight yarns (mostly Red Heart)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">H hook</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Body: Ch2</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 1: work 6 sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> chain from hook, sl st in first sc to join (6 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 2 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join (12 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (18 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (24 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (30 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (36 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (42 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (48 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (54 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (60 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 11: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (66 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 12: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (72 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 13: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 11 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (78 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 14: ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc to join (78 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnds 15-35: Rep Rnd 14. Finish off. Hide ends.</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-1100408676758827460?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-86350168639057223602011-11-06T08:22:00.000-08:002011-11-06T08:26:52.575-08:00Simple Men's Beanie Hat<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h0D9tNE95o0/Tra0ewhhCKI/AAAAAAAAAFs/G7mTLcQ8BQE/s1600/S6303076.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-h0D9tNE95o0/Tra0ewhhCKI/AAAAAAAAAFs/G7mTLcQ8BQE/s320/S6303076.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5671919221234272418" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Simple Men’s Beanie Hat</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Worsted weight Yarn </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">I used Red Heart Super Saver Yarns in Grey Heather (for the main color) and Royal (on rounds 16, 17, 21, 22, and 36 for stripes). </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Length: 8.5 inches</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Hooks: H & G</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Body: With H hook, ch2</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 1: work 6 sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> chain from hook, sl st in first sc to join (6 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 2 sc in each st around, sl st in first sc to join (12 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 3: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (18 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 4: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 2 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (24 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 5: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 3 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 3 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (30 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 6: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 4 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 4 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (36 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 7: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 5 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (42 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 8: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 6 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 6 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (48 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 9: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 7 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 7 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (54 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 10: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 8 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 8 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (60 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 11: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 9 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 9 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (66 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 12: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 10 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 10 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (72 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 13: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 11 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 11 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (78 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 14: ch 1, 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 12 sc, *2 sc in next sc, sc in next 12 sc, rep from * around, sl st in first sc to join (84 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 15: ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc to join (84 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnds 16-33: rep Rnd 15</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Brim: With G hook</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 34: ch 1, TURN, sc in the BACK LOOPS ONLY in each sc around, sl st in first sc to join</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnd 35: ch 1, sc in each sc around, sl st in first sc to join</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;">Rnds 36-38: rep Rnd 35. Break off yarn. Hide any ends.</p></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-8635016863905722360?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-84032343419210525252011-08-21T13:28:00.000-07:002011-08-21T13:35:52.385-07:00Catherine Wheel Bag<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LdDX-lv6hI0/TlFq-_3UZiI/AAAAAAAAAFc/T8nNZJA_lho/s1600/S6302977.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LdDX-lv6hI0/TlFq-_3UZiI/AAAAAAAAAFc/T8nNZJA_lho/s320/S6302977.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643409438599833122" /></a><p class="MsoNormal">Catherine Wheel Bag</p><p class="MsoNormal">Size: 8.5 in w X 10 in h</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Worsted Weight Yarn (Red Heart Super Saver)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Size H 8 hook</p> <p class="MsoNormal">A: Turqua <span> </span>(rows 1, 10, 11, 20, 21)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">B:<span> </span>Spring Green (rows 2, 3, 12, 13)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">C:<span> </span>Shocking pink (rows 4, 5, 14, 15)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">D:<span> </span>Dark Orchid (rows 6, 7, 16, 17)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">E: <span> </span>Bright Yellow (rows 8, 9, 18, 19)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Special Abbreviation: CL (cluster) = work [yo, insert hook, yo, draw loop through, yo, draw through 2 loops] over the number of sts indicated, yo, draw through all loops on hook.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Make base chain and work first row in color A, then work 2 rows in each color following the stripe pattern.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Body: (Make 2)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Chain 37</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Row 1 (Wrong side): With A, 1 sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook, 1 sc into next ch, *sk 3ch, 7dc into next ch, sk 3 ch, 1 sc into each of next 3 ch; rep from * to last 4 ch, sk 3 ch, 4 dc in last ch, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Row 2: ch1, 1 sc in first st, 1 sc in next st, *ch 3, 1 CL over next 7 sts, ch 3, 1 sc into each of next 3 sts; rep from * to last 4 sts, ch 3, 1 CL over last 4 sts, sk tch, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Row 3: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), 3 dc into first st, *sk 3 ch, 1 sc into each of next 3 sc, sk 3 ch, 7 dc into loop that closed next CL; rep from * to end finishing with sk 3 ch, I sc into each of last 2 sc, sk tch, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Row 4: ch 3 (count as 1 dc), sk first st, 1 CL over next 3 st, *ch 3, 1 sc into each of next 3 sts, ch 3, 1 CL over next 7 sts, rep from* finishing with ch 3, 1 sc into next st, 1 sc into top of tch, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Row 5: ch 1, 1 sc into each of first 2 sc, *sk 3 ch, 7 dc into loop that closed next CL, sk 3 ch, 1 sc into each of next 3 sc; rep from * ending sk 3 ch, 4 dc into top of tch, turn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rep Rows 2-5 for 20 rows.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Row 21: sc evenly across the top to make a straight edge. Break off yarn.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hide all ends</p> <p class="MsoNormal">With right sides facing together, whipstitch along the sides and bottom to form bag. Turn right side out. Join A at any st and sc evenly around the opening, join with sl st, break off yarn.</p><p class="MsoNormal"> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n4kLAJN36Ew/TlFrhO8BTRI/AAAAAAAAAFk/hCrMrlKwy_A/s1600/S6302973.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-n4kLAJN36Ew/TlFrhO8BTRI/AAAAAAAAAFk/hCrMrlKwy_A/s320/S6302973.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5643410026761637138" /></a></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Handle: With A, Ch for desired length (leave a long tail for sewing)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 1: sc in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook and in each ch across to last ch, 3 sc in last chain, turn work over and sc in the bottom of each ch across to last ch, 2 sc in last ch, join with sl st to first sc. Break off yarn (leave a long tail for sewing.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sew the handle to the inside of the bag. Hide any ends. Line bag with fabric if desired.</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <br /><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-8403234341921052525?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-44973078423346506692011-08-14T09:16:00.000-07:002011-08-14T09:22:10.992-07:00Circle in a Hexagon<div>Circle in a Hexagon Motif</div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><div> <br /></div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3aHFvfxgHe8/Tkf1iBa-NLI/AAAAAAAAAFU/hQpObL35ixU/s1600/S6302940.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3aHFvfxgHe8/Tkf1iBa-NLI/AAAAAAAAAFU/hQpObL35ixU/s320/S6302940.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640747023150757042" /></a> <br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ac0DbQBtDqY/Tkf1R5970sI/AAAAAAAAAFM/oLGWzjp89rk/s1600/S6302938.JPG" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ac0DbQBtDqY/Tkf1R5970sI/AAAAAAAAAFM/oLGWzjp89rk/s320/S6302938.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5640746746272010946" /></a><div><p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 1: With MC, ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout) dc 11 times in 3<sup>rd</sup> ch from hook, join with sl st to top of starting ch 3. (12 dc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 2: ch 3, dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of beg ch 3. (24 dc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 3: ch 3, dc in same st as joining, *dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc*, rep from * to * 10 more times, dc in last dc, join to top of beg ch 3. (36 dc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 4: ch 3, dc in same st as joining, *dc in next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc*, rep from * to * 10 more times, dc in last 2 dc, join to top of beg ch 3. (break off MC)(48 dc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 5: With CC, ch 3, 2 dc in same st as joining, *hdc in next 2 dc, sc in next 3 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next dc*, rep from * to * four more times, hdc in next 2 dc, sc in next 3 dc, hdc in next 2 dc, join to top of beg ch 3. (60 sts)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, *3 sc in next dc, sc in next 9 sts*, rep from * to * four more times, 3 sc in next dc, sc in last 8 st, join with sl st to first sc. Break off yarn. (72 sc)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hide all ends.</p><p class="MsoNormal">In my example I used an I hook and worsted weight yarn (Red Heart super saver).</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Size: 7 in (18 cm) side to side, 7¾ in (20 cm) point to point</p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-4497307842334650669?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-90081481554156442922011-03-18T17:28:00.000-07:002011-03-18T20:25:14.392-07:00Easy Flowered Headband<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CqDVQHhRsYs/TYP5bvgxUnI/AAAAAAAAAFA/N35FtDXlo_A/s1600/S6302782.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CqDVQHhRsYs/TYP5bvgxUnI/AAAAAAAAAFA/N35FtDXlo_A/s320/S6302782.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5585582217875247730" /></a><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><br /></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Easy flowered headband</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Small amount ww yarn (I used Peaches and Crème cotton yarn)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">G/6 (4.25mm) hook<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Instructions:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Headband:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Chain 152<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Row 1: sl st in 2<sup>nd</sup> ch from hook and in next 49 ch, hdc in next 50 ch, sl st in next 50 ch. Finish off. Hide ends<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Flower:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Round 1: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Ch 2. Work 5 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st to first sc.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-bidi-font-weight:bold"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height: normal;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Round 2: </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">(Ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, sl st) in the same sc, sl st to the next sc. Repeat 4 more times, making 5 petals. Do not hide ends.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif"">Using ends, sew the flower to the side of headband. <o:p></o:p></span></p><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-9008148155415644292?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-40729378143922944702011-01-25T10:23:00.000-08:002011-01-25T11:01:37.645-08:00Lullaby Blocks Afghan<img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TT8Vd5WuSwI/AAAAAAAAAEU/7bqIuJw4kOs/s320/S6302768.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566191267809741570" /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TT8VwkGnatI/AAAAAAAAAEc/MQqodGllIYc/s320/S6302766.JPG" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566191588522552018" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Lullaby Blocks Afghan<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Finished size 35 in X 35 in<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Hook:<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>I/9 (5.5 mm)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Yarn: Worsted weight yarn (#4)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">1 skein each: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">-Pink (I Love This Yarn in “Pink”)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">-Yellow (I Love this Yarn in “Buttercup”)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">-Green (Red Heart in “Melon”)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">-Blue (I Love this Yarn in “Soft Blue”)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">-Purple (I Love this Yarn in “Orchid”)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">2 skeins :<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">-White (I Love this Yarn in “White”)<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Square<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Ch 5, sl st to first ch to form a ring.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts a first dc, now and throughout), 2 dc in ring, *ch 3, 3 dc in ring*, rep twice from * to *, ch3, join with sl st to top of first dc. (four ch-3 spaces)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *shell in ch-3 space (shell = 2dc, ch 3, 2dc), dc in next 3 dc* rep twice from * to *, shell in last ch-3 space, join with sl st to top of first dc.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Rnd 3: Ch 3, dc in next 4 dc, *shell in ch-3 space, dc in next 7 dc* rep twice from * to *, shell in last ch-3 space, dc in next 2 dc, join with sl st to top of first dc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each dc around with 3 sc in each ch-3 space, join with sl st to first sc, break off yarn.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Make 5 squares of each: pink, yellow, green, blue, and purple.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Make 24 squares of white.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Total = 49 squares<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Construction:<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Whipstitch squares together <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>with white yarn into seven strips according to chart.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Then whipstitch the strips together according to the chart.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TT8dPQGGYsI/AAAAAAAAAE0/3S1YKSEmejw/s320/chart.bmp" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 105px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5566199812309017282" /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"">Border: <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span class="apple-style-span"><span style="font-size:12.0pt; line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif";color:#333333">Rd 1: Join white in any stitch on the edge, ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>around with 5 sc <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>in the corners. Join with sl st to top of first sc.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";color:#333333"><br /><span class="apple-style-span">Rd 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining and in each st <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>around with 5 sc <span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>in the corners. Join with sl st to top of first sc, finish off.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Hide all ends.</span></span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Times New Roman","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family: "Times New Roman","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-4072937814392294470?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-89972335851619332992010-07-11T10:14:00.000-07:002010-07-11T10:45:02.528-07:00Newborn Cocoon<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TDn_4ymRDmI/AAAAAAAAAEA/te4SgyHW4D0/s1600/S6302493.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TDn_4ymRDmI/AAAAAAAAAEA/te4SgyHW4D0/s320/S6302493.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492702571675061858" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TDn_mI4LQyI/AAAAAAAAAD4/FTqPcYQuzx4/s1600/S6302494.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TDn_mI4LQyI/AAAAAAAAAD4/FTqPcYQuzx4/s320/S6302494.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492702251238245154" /></a><br /><br /><br />A pregnant friend of mine saw a picture of a baby cocoon and asked if I could make her one, so here is my interpretation. I didn't have a baby to test it on so I'm not 100% sure about the size, but if the average newborn is 20 inches long it should be okay.<br /><br />Newborn Cocoon<br /><br />Yarn: 1 skein Lion Brand Homespun (I used "Barley")(Or you could use any similar chunky weight boucle)<br />Hook: K<br />Dimensions: Circumference = 26 in, length 15 in <br /><br />Instructions:<br />Ch 4<br />rd 1: 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with slst in top of ch 4 (12dc)<br /><br />rd 2: ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), 2 dc in each st around , join(24dc)<br /><br />rd 3: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as joining, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from* until end, join (36dc)<br /><br />rd 4: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as joining, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from* until end, join (48dc)<br /><br />rd 5: ch 3, 1 dc in same st as joining, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from* until end, join (60dc)<br /><br />rds 6-21: ch 3, dc in each dc around, join.<br /><br />rd 22: work 1 round reverse sc, finish.<br /><br />Hide any ends.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-8997233585161933299?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-38864760031063313472010-06-30T14:30:00.000-07:002010-06-30T14:45:00.871-07:00Hexagon Baby Blanket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TCu6tMDgCJI/AAAAAAAAADw/HndYWxM4gmM/s1600/S6302454.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TCu6tMDgCJI/AAAAAAAAADw/HndYWxM4gmM/s320/S6302454.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488685856373868690" border="0" /></a> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TCu6iEybhMI/AAAAAAAAADo/Spp66hNkJGQ/s1600/S6302456.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TCu6iEybhMI/AAAAAAAAADo/Spp66hNkJGQ/s320/S6302456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488685665444660418" border="0" /></a> <br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TCu6W3vkiRI/AAAAAAAAADg/_n3fmK3WraI/s1600/S6302457.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/TCu6W3vkiRI/AAAAAAAAADg/_n3fmK3WraI/s320/S6302457.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5488685472964446482" border="0" /></a> <br /><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CManner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CManner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CManner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style><meta equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><meta name="ProgId" content="Word.Document"><meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><meta name="Originator" content="Microsoft Word 12"><link rel="File-List" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CManner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_filelist.xml"><link rel="themeData" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CManner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_themedata.thmx"><link rel="colorSchemeMapping" href="file:///C:%5CDOCUME%7E1%5CManner%5CLOCALS%7E1%5CTemp%5Cmsohtmlclip1%5C01%5Cclip_colorschememapping.xml"><style>  </style> <p class="MsoNormal"> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal"> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">My mother always says that baby blankets should not have holes in them (lacy).<span style=""> </span>So here is a hole-less baby blanket that I hope will make her proud!</p> <p class="MsoNormal"> <br /></p><p class="MsoNormal">Hexagon Baby<span style=""> </span>Blanket</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Hook:<span style=""> </span>H</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Yarn used:<span style=""> </span>Red Heart Baby Econo (#4) 1 skein each Light Pink and Carousel Print</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Size:<span style=""> </span>32 in</p> <p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Ch 4, join with first ch to form a ring</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 1:<span style=""> </span>ch 1, 11 sc into ring, sl st into first ch to join</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 2:<span style=""> </span>ch 3, *3 dc into next sc, 1 dc in next sc* (rep four more times), 3 dc in next sc , join to top of ch 3</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 3:<span style=""> </span>ch 3, dc in next dc, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc* (rep four more times), 3 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, join to top of ch 3</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 4:<span style=""> </span>ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *3 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc* (rep four more times), 3 dc in next dc, dc in next 2 dc, join to top ch 3</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rnd 5 +:<span style=""> </span>continue increasing in this manner until reaching the desired size.<span style=""> </span>The easiest way to do this is to dc in each dc and make a 3 dc cluster in the center stitch of every 3 dc cluster. <span style=""> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal">Final edging round:<span style=""> </span>ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in each dc around with 3 sc in center st of each 3 dc cluster, join and break off yarn.<span style=""> </span>Hide any ends.</p> <p class="MsoNormal">In my example, I did 31 total rounds (30 dc rounds and 1 sc edging round).</p> <div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-3886476003106331347?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-38383033551039941122010-01-03T13:33:00.000-08:002010-01-03T13:45:00.231-08:00Basic Baby HatBasic Baby Hat<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/S0EN8L26VNI/AAAAAAAAACQ/9rxn49mblyc/s1600-h/S6302092.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/S0EN8L26VNI/AAAAAAAAACQ/9rxn49mblyc/s320/S6302092.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422630753957205202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/S0ENudZiPOI/AAAAAAAAACI/BPz03F2ml0Q/s1600-h/S6302088.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/S0ENudZiPOI/AAAAAAAAACI/BPz03F2ml0Q/s320/S6302088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5422630518147661026" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />1.5 ounces of any worsted weight yarn (#4)<br />Hook size: H<br />Sized to fit 14 inch circumference (about newborn size)<br /><br />Instructions:<br />Ch 3<br />rd 1: 11 dc in 3rd ch from hook, join with slst in top of ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout)(12dc)<br /><br />rd 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st around , join(24dc)<br /><br />rd 3: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as joining, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, rep from* until end, join (36dc)<br /><br />rd 4: ch 2, 1 dc in same st as joining, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, rep from* until end, join (48dc)<br /><br />rd 5-10: ch2, dc in each st around, join<br /><br />rd 11: ch 1, turn, sc in each st, back loops only, join<br /><br />rd 12-13: sc in each st around, join, finish off.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-3838303355103994112?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-79593079119936982292009-06-27T05:55:00.000-07:002009-06-27T06:18:54.259-07:00Lap Throw<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/SkYX7pZegaI/AAAAAAAAACA/UGKe4xcNI_0/s1600-h/S6301657.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/SkYX7pZegaI/AAAAAAAAACA/UGKe4xcNI_0/s320/S6301657.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351991520668844450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/SkYXW9jq90I/AAAAAAAAAB4/gIJuk9AOY-0/s1600-h/S6301660.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/SkYXW9jq90I/AAAAAAAAAB4/gIJuk9AOY-0/s320/S6301660.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5351990890425153346" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I made this throw from a pattern in Vanna White's <span style="font-style: italic;">Color it Beautiful Afghans</span> (pg 32). I changed the colors and the striping sequence to suit my own taste! This is such an easy pattern to follow. I used I Love This Yarn from Hobby Lobby in "Navajo Ombre" and "Dark Country Blue". It is made using 2 strands of yarn held together and an "N" hook so it works up quickly!<br /><br />Vanna's book can be purchased <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/6030/PictPage/1922241378.html">here</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-7959307911993698229?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-69412579206076353932009-03-29T08:03:00.000-07:002009-03-29T08:18:48.218-07:00Moonlight Mohair Scarf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sc-OW7k3Z4I/AAAAAAAAABo/B6bObxQmgNA/s1600-h/S6301541.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sc-OW7k3Z4I/AAAAAAAAABo/B6bObxQmgNA/s320/S6301541.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318626209548429186" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sc-OV0XDxTI/AAAAAAAAABg/M30XgdXMogs/s1600-h/S6301530.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sc-OV0XDxTI/AAAAAAAAABg/M30XgdXMogs/s320/S6301530.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5318626190431601970" border="0" /></a><br />I found this awesome yarn at Big Lots for $1.50 a skein and I thought that it would make a beautiful scarf and I was right!<br /><br />Finished size for this project: 7 in (18cm) x 55 in (140 cm)<br /><br /><br />Moonlight Mohair Scarf pattern:<br /><br /><br />3 balls Lion Brand Yarn Moonlight Mohair in "Rainbow Falls" (or any #5 bulky yarn)<br />Size "K" crochet hook<br /><br />Chain 21<br /><br />Row 1: sk 2 ch (count as 1 hdc), 1 hdc into next and each ch to end, turn. (20 hdc).<br /><br />Row 2: 2 ch (count as 1 hdc), sk first st, 1 hdc into next and each st to end working last st into top of turning ch, turn<br /><br />Repeat row 2 until all 3 balls are used (or to desired length). Finish off. Hide any loose ends.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-6941257920607635393?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-6195816355859046152009-03-15T07:38:00.000-07:002009-03-15T07:59:33.776-07:00Baby StuffHere are a couple of my favorite baby sweaters. I did not design them so I will show where the patterns can be found.<br /><br />This first one I have made several times because it is so adorable. This one was made with Red Heart Soft Baby in "Kitten" and "Powder Yellow".<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sb0Ux_mHBSI/AAAAAAAAABI/AwgXz-VWm6A/s1600-h/S6301522.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sb0Ux_mHBSI/AAAAAAAAABI/AwgXz-VWm6A/s320/S6301522.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313425984484476194" border="0" /></a><br /><br />It can be found in this publication leaflet by Coats and Clark:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sb0VQpb0LmI/AAAAAAAAABQ/gteo3GwzQek/s1600-h/S6301523.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sb0VQpb0LmI/AAAAAAAAABQ/gteo3GwzQek/s320/S6301523.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313426511111663202" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />My other favorite was designed by Kelly at Bella Bambina. I have also made this several times. This one was made with Caron Simply Soft Shadows in "Soft Merino". I love the self-striping effect. This sweater buttons in the back which makes it easier to put over baby's head.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sb0WzJO9k6I/AAAAAAAAABY/bJCnK0ZeTh8/s1600-h/S6301525.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sb0WzJO9k6I/AAAAAAAAABY/bJCnK0ZeTh8/s320/S6301525.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5313428203274867618" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This pattern can be found at <a href="http://bellabambinaknits.blogspot.com/2007/04/pullover-sweater-for-babies.html">Bella Bambina</a>.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-619581635585904615?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-64431710662555762932009-03-14T09:37:00.000-07:002009-03-14T09:53:21.714-07:00My Favorite Crochet LinksHere are some links to some of my favorite crochet websites.<br /><br /><br /><a href="http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory.php">Crochet Pattern Central</a> - Has numerous patterns that are well-organized<br /><br /><a href="http://bellabambinaknits.blogspot.com/">Bella Bambina</a> - She has patterns for the cutest baby sweaters (and are very easy!)<br /><br /><a href="https://www.ravelry.com/account/login">Ravelry</a> - Has loads of patterns and other helpful things<br /><a href="http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/patterns.html"><br />Bev's Country Cottage</a> - Has lots of great baby patterns<br /><a href="http://www.coatsandclark.com/Crafts/Crochet/Projects/"><br />Coats and Clark</a> - The makers of Red Heart yarn have awesome free patterns<br /><a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/"><br />Lion Brand Yarn</a> - They have a lot of free patterns that I love<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-6443171066255576293?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-25742279387662310452009-03-13T08:35:00.000-07:002009-03-13T09:00:18.141-07:00Gingham Baby Blanket<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sbp9nAiBHoI/AAAAAAAAABA/W5JCveBa1EY/s1600-h/S6301505.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sbp9nAiBHoI/AAAAAAAAABA/W5JCveBa1EY/s320/S6301505.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312696819547971202" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sbp9mj03yUI/AAAAAAAAAA4/n1sRrce7UC8/s1600-h/S6301503.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/Sbp9mj03yUI/AAAAAAAAAA4/n1sRrce7UC8/s320/S6301503.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312696811842423106" border="0" /></a>Gingham Baby Blanket<br /><br />I forgot to measure it before I gave it away as a present but it's a perfectly sized square baby blanket. I used "I Love This Yarn" from Hobby Lobby which made it perfectly soft!<br /><br />Yarn: worsted weight yarn<br />Color A: Hot Rose<br />Color B: Pink<br />Color C: White<br /><br />Size "I" crochet hook<br /><br />Stripe sequence, Strip1 (make 4): 12 rows A, 12 rows B, 12 rows A, 12 rows B, 12 rows A, 12 rows B, 12 rows A.<br /><br />Stripe sequence, Strip2 (make 3): 12 rows B, 12 rows C, 12 rows B, 12 rows C, 12 rows B, 12 rows C, 12 rows B.<br /><br />Strip ins:<br />Ch 16<br /><br />Row 1: sk 2 ch (count as 1 hdc), 1 hdc into next and each ch to end, turn. (15 hdc).<br /><br />Row 2: 2 ch (count as 1 hdc), sk first st, 1 hdc into next and each st to end working last st into top of turning ch, turn<br /><br />Repeat row 2 for a total of 12 rows. Change color according to stripe sequence.<br /><br />Finishing:<br /><br />Whipstitch strips together alternating strips 1 and 2 using color B. <br />Rd 1: Join color B in any stitch on the edge, ch 2, hdc in next st and evenly around with 3 hdc in the corners. Join with sl st to top of ch 2.<br />Rd 2: Ch 2, hdc in next st and in each hdc around with 3 hdc in the corners. Join with sl st to top of ch 2, finish off. Hide all ends.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-2574227938766231045?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3209370916670072937.post-46441415525019546542009-03-12T08:48:00.001-07:002009-03-12T09:29:41.749-07:00Circle in a Square Block<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/SbkvGxstpwI/AAAAAAAAAAM/-n0izq8kufU/s1600-h/S6301521.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_3XBLwJIJOV8/SbkvGxstpwI/AAAAAAAAAAM/-n0izq8kufU/s320/S6301521.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5312329028926809858" border="0" /></a><span style=";font-family:arial;font-size:100%;" >Circle in a Square Block<br /><br />Small version: using H hook and 1 strand worsted weight yarn = 4 inches (10 cm)<br />Large version: using N hook and 2 strands worsted weight yarn = 6 inches (15 cm)<br /><br />With color A, ch 4 join with slst in first st to form a ring. <br /><br />Rd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc) dc 15 st in ring (16 dc), join to top st of beg ch 3.<br /><br />Rd2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same st as joining, 2 dc in each st around (32 dc), join to top st of beg ch 3. Change to color B<br /><br />Rd3: ch 2, hdc in next 2 st, dc in next st, shell in next st (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc), dc in next st, hdc in next 5 st, dc in next st, shell in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next 5 st, dc in next st, shell in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next 5 st, dc in next st, shell in next st, dc in next st, hdc in next 2 st, join to top of ch 2, finish off.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/3209370916670072937-4644141552501954654?l=mannerscrochetandcraft.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Mannerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03103815485873843988noreply@blogger.com1