tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4854201662141086722024-03-03T19:25:32.388-05:00Ideal DelusionsResearching Insanity as an Alternate Lifestyle (Crochet Crazy)Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.comBlogger56125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-89801795150699417312018-09-11T21:01:00.001-04:002020-07-05T09:02:12.259-04:00The Best Way to Hand Wind a Ball of Yarn<span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: xx-medium;">The new yarn winders are creating quite a stir and I love mine however not everyone has one or even has need for one. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-medium;"> <span style="font-family: "segoe print";">With the advance to “Center Pull Skeins” the art of winding a hank or even a skein of yarn into a ball is no longer a priority for many and appears to have become a lost art.. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-size: x-medium;">When yarn is wound at the mill the machines maintain a preadjusted tension to create a smooth even Skein. With a yarn winder it is easy to control your tension and mimic that smooth wind into a lovely cake. <span style="font-family: "segoe print";">But winding by hand is a whole different craft and m<span style="font-family: "segoe print";">any new artists today do not realize part of the Art of Crochet is learning how to correctly roll a ball of yarn.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "segoe print";">This post is not to discuss the reason we wish to hand wind our yarn into a ball nor the preparation required in order to be able to do so. This is strictly on how to correctly hand wind your yarn to maintain the quality for future use.</span><span style="font-size: x-medium;"></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">Yarn is flexible and resilient, it stretches and snaps back. Pull it hard and see how skinny it gets before it breaks. Many yarn’s today are treated with sizing chemicals to help them hold their shape. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">Even if you do not need or want to pre-wind your yarn, at some point in time a center pull skein may eventually collapse into itself or you will finish your project, creating a need to wind the remainder, perhaps into a ball.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">I searched the internet looking to see the recommended method for winding a ball of yarn and I did not agree with what I found. All of the methods are similar but I did not see one I considered correct in regard to maintaining the viability of the yarn. </span><span style="font-family: "segoe print";">So this is the way I do it when I am not where I can access my yarn winder.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-size: x-medium;">I am right handed so I start to wind on the fingertips of my left hand. <span style="font-family: "segoe print";">When I have about 20 wraps, I pulled the wrapped yarn from my fingertips and lay it on my extended fingers. </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;"> Using my thumb to hold it in place, repeat the wrap, over the yarn and my fingertips. After about 20 wraps I gently slide my fingers out and repeat the process.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-size: x-medium;"> <span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";">It does not matter if you wrap over 1, 2 or 3 fingers, the ideas is to create some “snap back” space so your yarn will not be drawn to its full potential and have to stay that way for long periods of time. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-size: x-medium;"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><br />
</span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">I continue to repeat the turn, wrap and reposition of the now growing ball on my fingers, always wrapping around both the yarn and my fingertips, until the loose yarn is exhausted. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";"><span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">Then taking a crochet hook I slide it under a few strands of yarn and pull the working end of the yarn under and though to keep it from coming undone.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> <span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">The end result should be a soft squishy ball of yarn that will flex in your hand if you squeeze it. If your ball of yarn is hard, you have wound it too tightly, stretched it too much and if stored for a long time, you may find it has lost its resilience and will not preform the way you expected. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "segoe print"; font-size: x-medium;">Many of us maintain a rather large stash and I believe it is worth the time and the money to store our yarn in the best way to keep its viability intact .</span><br />
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<br />Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-39744692695591330332018-07-13T13:40:00.001-04:002018-11-23T22:33:38.857-05:00PYJAMA PARTY<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br />
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This is a plain pattern. No sequence of fancy stitches outstanding unique tedious features. This is my review about the yarn I chose “Bernat Baby Coordinates.” <br />
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I fell in love with the texture at first touch. The silky feel, the glow, the softness and I purchased a huge amount in all colors. I have made many afghans, hats and shawls with it, some you will find on my blog, but now I am coming to the end of my supply. Yes, I still love it and will still use it but with So many new yarns out there, I am afraid my wants expand but my available storage does not. So these next few afghans will be using the last of it. I’m dedicating it’s former space to something different but at this point I am not sure what. <br />
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My only complaint about this yarn is, most color options are too pale for my taste. Parents always seem to like Pastels but Babies like Bright. I myself need some bright colors or I lose interest. I use baby yarn for many projects, not just babies and I sometimes find where the yarn itself may be perfect the color is all wrong.<br />
In fact the very hardest part of getting this pattern posted was trying to get the true colors to show on the computer. <br />
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I really love the color “Pyjama Party” but, where I shop, I only found it at one time and I got 2 skeins but then I could never find any coordinating color. So this little afghan is named for its inspirational colors.</span><br />
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<b>Materials</b><br />
2 skeins Lemon Custard <br />
2 skeins Pyjama Party or colors of your choice.<br />
Susan Bates size I-9 hook<br />
Written in US terms<br />
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Follow Basic Round Ripple Pattern applying the color sequence and variations as listed below. <br />
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The entire afghan is worked in double crochet however, I added the option of turning the last 3 rounds into a simple border. Instructions on this page.<br />
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Pattern Link here: <a href="https://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html" target="_blank">Basic Round Ripple Afghan </a><br />
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Finished size as written is about 52 inches from point to point depending on your tension. What I call toddler to teen size this is a quick answer for that baby shower gift.<br />
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Border Alternate detail<br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NxIUPDr_EyI/W0k9wN-bc1I/AAAAAAAAGh0/mLusQEiYgIwZtgYhR6NQS1lWDiBaL-DhACHMYCw/s1600-h/%2521cid_06ACD9817AC84071AF537962E568D9F6%2540Desk222%255B5%255D"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-f5QfmCfRcoo/W0k9wnS4k0I/AAAAAAAAGh4/OSfLJ2yXj8gICAJYDWp7PDjuI2CCAEQEACHMYCw/%2521cid_06ACD9817AC84071AF537962E568D9F6%2540Desk222_thumb%255B3%255D?imgmax=800" /></a>Round 32: Round 32: Worked in alternating double crochet and popcorn stitches, count from the point to the valley to determine which of the two stitches to start with to be sure to have popcorn stitches in the point. Point is worked (popcorn, ch 1, popcorn, ch 1. Popcorn) <br />
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I used 4 double crochet to create each popcorn stitch. It makes it fuller than a puff stitch but I like it a bit less puffy that a 5 double Crochet popcorn. You may of course work it however you wish. <br />
Round 33: Double crochet in each double Crochet and popcorn stitch around, point work (dc, ch 1,dc) in each of the chain one spaces in the point<br />
Round 34: Double crochet in each stitch, working an increase shell in the points.</span><br />
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</span></span> <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I believe the Border is a gender friendly design and you can use the colors of your choice.<br />
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</span>Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-21732140712564872352018-06-28T19:20:00.001-04:002021-06-22T08:50:50.093-04:00AMERICANA <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">One thing on my bucket list was to do a patriotic afghan. I love the USA and I love red, white and blue but everybody does flags don’t they ?? America is so much more than that. This is my expression of freedom. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span style="font-size: small;">For this project I used the basic Round Ripple Afghan Pattern</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;">Red Heart Super Saver </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;">This pattern has two endings…so you may wish to read it over before you purchase your yarn. </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;">Size as is displayed measures about 58 inches point to point.</span></span><br />
<span>Please read notes after round 30 <strong>before</strong> you buy your yarn</span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;">3943 Americana 3 or 4 (5oz.) (<strong>check dye lot</strong>)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> 387 Soft navy 1 or 2 (7 oz.) skeins</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">??? WW unidentified 1 (7 oz.) Gold color from my stash, your choice. </span><br />
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<span><span style="font-size: small;">Everyone who crochets has their own personal tension level and due to the fluctuation of the variegated yarn I cannot promise you that projects made from these same materials and the same pattern will be identical in appearance.</span></span></span><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Note: </strong></span><br />
<span><strong><span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>M</strong>aintain the increase/even rounds basic pattern format throughout except for exceptions noted.</span></span></strong></span><br />
<span><strong><span style="font-size: small;">Join all rounds</span></strong></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><strong><span style="font-size: small;"></span></strong></span><b><br /></b>
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><u>Rounds 1- 15:</u> </strong> Following the Basic Round Ripple Pattern, on this blog, the first 15 full rounds will use up <strong>almost all of the first skein of Americana.</strong> </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u><br /></u></span></strong></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u>Round 16:</u></span></strong> Change to gold, work in Single Crochet stitches, following the increase/even rounds format. <strong>NOTE:</strong> If this happens to be a round where you DO NOT increase, work (1 sc, <u>ch3,</u> 1 sc) in all) points so it will not be too tight. </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u><br /></u></span></strong></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u>Round 17:</u></span> </strong>Change to Soft navy, Work in double crochet maintaining pattern increase/even rounds format</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: red;"><u><br /></u></span></strong></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: red;"><u>Round 18:</u></span> </strong>Your option, you can work a solid round or a skipped stitch round. I did a skipped stitch round and to do a skipped stitch round you must first determine your starting stitch. This requires starting from the point and counting to the bottom, because you don’t want your skipped stitch to fall in the point You can place your skips where you like them. I worked a Repeat *(1 dc, 1 dc, ch1, sk 1 st, ) across to the point. In the point work (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) the second side of the point should mirror image the first side so you end in the correct stitch.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><u>Round 19:</u> Work in double crochet, maintain pattern increase/even rounds format, work 1 double crochet in each stitch and also in each chain one space if you chose to skip stitches on your last round.</span><br />
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<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><em>Round 20:</em> </strong>Repeat round 16 Gold</span></span><br />
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<span><span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong>Rounds 21 - 25</strong>:</u> Change to Americana work pattern format in double crochet. <strong>This will use most of the second skein of Americana</strong> </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u><br /></u></span></strong></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u>Round 26:</u></span> </strong> Repeat round 16 Gold</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong><br /></strong></u></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong>Round</strong> <strong>27:</strong></u> Repeat round 17 Navy</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><u><strong><br /></strong></u></span></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><u><strong>Round</strong> <strong>28:</strong></u></span> Repeat round 18 (your option) Navy</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong><br /></strong></u></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><u><strong>Round</strong> <strong>29:</strong></u> Repeat round 19 Navy</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u><br /></u></span></strong></span></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong><span style="color: black;"><u>Round 30:</u></span> </strong> Repeat round 16 Gold</span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>NOTE:</strong> At this point some of you may wish to stop here as your project is now approximately 40 to 42 inches point to point. You can leave it as it is, skip down to work the border I created or use any border you like. </span></span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;">If you are ending here and decide to do the crab stitch edge I would suggest you work it with the Gold as round 30.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">For those who wish to venture further follow me</span><br />
<span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Rounds 31-32–33:</strong> Change to Americana, work in double crochet increase/even rounds pattern sequence. <strong>These three rounds will use most of your third skein of Americana</strong></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong><u>Round 34:</u> </strong>Repeat round 16 Gold</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong><u>Round 35-36-37</u></strong> Repeat Rounds 16-17-18 </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong><u>Round 35</u> </strong>Attach Navy. If you followed the pattern exactly as I made mine, this round is where your first skein of Navy will run out. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">Count from the point down to <span style="color: black;">determine which will be your stating stitch. Alternating stitch pattern your option. Because Popcorn stitches are labor intensive, </span><span style="color: black;">I worked 2 dc between them..*(1 dc, 1 dc, 1 popcorn st) making sure to start so I will have popcorn stitches in the points. You may chose to alternate one for one or even put 3 dc between popcorn…your choice. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana;">Points are worked (1 popcorn st. ch 2, 1 popcorn stitch) For this round, you may have to disregard the pattern sequence, to keep the points crisp, work the popcorn stitches in the points and be sure to always mirror image the second side to match the first.<br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong>NOTE: I always use 4 double crochet not 5 when I create my popcorn stitches for blankets but they did not have a symbol for 4 stitch popcorns. Your choice. Popcorn stitches are labor intensive. </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong>Round 36- 37-38:</strong> This is your last skein of Americana. The rounds are worked in double crochet following the basic pattern sequence. I hate knots in my work so you may notice I did not carry part of any of the variegated skeins to the next round. I don’t like the way it looks with a variegated yarn as it breaks up the color run and is to hard to blend. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;">So I just completed as many full rounds as I could, in this case it was 3. but if I were almost to the end of a round and I did not have my Crochet obsessions I would probably tie on the remainder of another skein instead of frogging a whole round. A bit of tweaking and you could surely match it up. But knowing my habits, I don’t play yarn chicken and I quit when I am ahead. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana;"><strong>Border:</strong> chose any you like, or create your own. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: black; font-family: verdana;">I wanted a braid look to the border and worked all 3 rounds in Single crochet </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><span style="color: black;"><strong>Round 39:</strong> Repeat round 16</span> Gold</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong>Round 40:</strong> Using Navy, repeat round 16 <strong><span style="color: red;">OR</span></strong><span style="color: black;"> <u>Second option: follow pattern sequence. but work double crochet instead of single</u></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: verdana; font-size: small;"><strong>Round 41:</strong> Using Gold, repeat round 16 in Single Crochet</span></div>
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<br /></div>Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-55788361340943551502018-06-13T23:45:00.000-04:002018-08-17T11:28:32.615-04:00Monet and Lace<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0W-swYERJLY/WyHjS9ml5yI/AAAAAAAAGWs/tCcrKwfLmjE69uXvuxhsGNmxZDIsDGIGQCHMYCw/s1600-h/19667747_1545997162118149_1790995992%255B1%255D"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print;"><img alt="19667747_1545997162118149_1790995992701580616_o" border="0" height="484" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ORTxwmcoVlQ/WyHjT39r_4I/AAAAAAAAGWw/gaF4M_EJY1Au_8WpYV88AMdV_XTFmxvlACHMYCw/19667747_1545997162118149_1790995992?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; display: inline;" title="19667747_1545997162118149_1790995992701580616_o" width="644" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">This post is not just about this afghan but more so for the border but since it is here I will start with the information for making it. First of all it is made from my Basic Round Ripple Afghan Pattern which you can find on this blog<u> </u><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html"><u>here</u></a></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">This one was made with a size I-9 Susan Bates hook and Red H<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">eart Super Saver yarn in the following colors and amounts: <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">Monet (4 – 5 OZ skeins), Light Periwinkle (1 – 7 OZ skein) and Medium Purple (2 – 7 OZ skeins) </span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">As written it measures about 66 inches point to point</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Tip: </strong> I make my afghans with a NO DYE LOT yarn so I do <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">not have to worry about getting more if I run out or decide to make a matching pillow.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">Rounds 1 through 5 Monet</span></div>
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">Rounds 6 & 7 Medium Purple</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">for the rest <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">I worked the variegated color rounds in groups of 6 and the solid color rounds in groups of 3 till I got the size I wanted. You may choose your own color sequence. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">When your project is as large as you planned it is time to decided on the border you want. For this afghan I could not decide on a “V” stitch border or a shell stitch border so why not have both ?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">Border <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">Stitches used are</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"> <strong>“V” stitch: </strong> <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">(dc in stitch, ch 1, dc in same stitch).</span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Shell Stitch: </strong><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc all in same stitch). </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Wide Shell Stitch</strong> (<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">2dc, ch 2, 2dc, ch 2, 2 dc) <strong>all in the same stitch Total 6 dc and two ch 2 spaces)</strong></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Rnd 1.</strong> </span><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">The first round work. (“V” stitch in the starting st, sk 2 sts, “V” stitch in the next st) around. Select your starting stitch so you will be sure to have a “V” st in each point. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>NOTES: </strong><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">To determine which is your starting stitch, c<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">ount from the point to the valley. The valley at the bottom of the point is the place to make any adjustments. </span></span></span></span><br />
This example <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print;"><span style="font-size: small;">shows 8 stitches at the valley. 1’s & 2’s are all skipped stitches, but if you try to add a “V” stitch in the designated spot it will be too wide and not lay flat. So we use double crochet instead. That is one half on each side. /\ This is just a method of tweaking your stitches to make them fit. The center 1/2 are the stitches you always skip at the bottom of the point.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">The second round is where you set up the alternate pattern of stitches. On this round all points all must have a <strong>*Wide shell stitch.</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Rnd 2:</strong> Count from the point to the valley to determine if you need to start with a “V” stitch or a shell stitch. Working in the existing “V” stitches, alternating 1 shell st with 1 “V” st to the point. At the point work a <strong>Wide Shell Stitch (</strong><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>2dc, ch 2, 2dc, ch 2, 2 dc)</strong> then continue alternating “V” sts and Shell Stitches around </span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">This means if you have a <strong>“V” stitch</strong> as the last stitch before the point, and a <strong>wide shell stitch</strong> in the point, you will have a<strong> “V” stitch</strong> as the first stitch after the point.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Rnd 3: </strong>Work alternate stitch pattern to the point, </span><span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">In each point you will work a (shell stitch in the first 2ch space, ch 2, then work a shell stitch in the next 2ch space), then continuing around as per established pattern.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><strong>Rnd 4:</strong> Work in established pattern (“V” stitch over “V” st and Shell over Shell) to the point. In the point w<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">ork a shell in each of the three 2 ch spaces. (shell in shell, shell between shells and <span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">shell in the 2nd shell. Continue pattern sequence around.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;">Working in pattern sequence work final round with “V” st over each “V”st and shell over each shell. I like to work my final round of “V” and Shell stitches with a picot stitch.<br />Another option is to work them plain. Your choice. </span><br />
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I keep a dedicated size I-9 Susan Bates hook and a small scissors, in an old sewing basket where I toss all orphan yarn such as discontinued colors and/or otherwise random odds and ends. What do I mean by a dedicated hook ? It is your favorite size hook, your "go to" size hook and always stays with the squares. I have many. <br>
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</font><font size="3"> I was never huge fan of granny squares but when I only have a few minutes or if I am bored with my current project, I make granny squares. Oh we "love" making them but most of us really, really, really hate joining them. I make many styles of grannies, the only rule is<i> "never mix</i> <i>different weights of yarn" </i>then if a dedicated hook is used, all the squares, with the same number of rounds, automatically become the same size. Completed squares get tossed back in the basket. I did not realize how quickly they accumulate as I don’t usually pay that much attention to the basket. But now I am taking a closer look at them because you can make so many different things with them. I find I can create 6 or 8 extra afghans a year this way and who does not want to have an accidental afghan or two around just for donations or impromptu gifts ?</font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3">Assuming you already have a collection of granny squares, there is no material list for this item because much of it came straight from the odds and ends basket. The amount of additional yarn that you need would depend upon how large you wish to make your afghan. </font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3"> As always with your project it's your choice of colors. I searched the basket for matching or identical, 4 round granny squares. To create this afghan I needed squares of a neutral color yarn so I selected Red Heart Super Saver yarn in an off white color. Always choose a "NO DYE LOT YARN" when the amount needed is unknown. Then you can buy one skein at a time if you run out. When buying no dye lot yarn, I found the yarn I bought in another state perfectly matched the yarn I brought from home. I love no dye lot yarn.</font><br><font size="3">
</font><br><font size="3">To create this afghan you must have the same number of a plain color squares as you have of the multi-colored squares. While creating the off white, squares, I attached the matching squares to them, diagonal to each other, in the “Join as you go" method. This turned the 4 individual small squares into one large square block. I felt joining fewer large blocks would be easier than joining many small blocks.</font><font size="3"> </font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3"> <a href="http://www.redheart.com/learn/articles/ultimate-guide-to-join-as-you-go-crochet" target="_blank">Learn Join As You Go</a> this is an off site link.<br>
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</font><font size="3"> When all the blocks are finished I always lay them out before I begin to join. When I get an arrangement I like I take a digital photo of that layout.Then I stack the blocks in the order in which they will be joined so can check the photo as I work to be sure I am following the pattern. For this afghan you can see I alternated the large blocks so each multi-color block would be surrounded by 4 plain blocks.</font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3">To join this particular afghan I used a 5 chain flat braid join. Again I chose a neutral color of Red Heart Super Saver No Dye Lot yarn. I call Green neutral because if you look in your garden you will see every color blends with green. There are many videos on how to do a 5 chain flat braid join on your tube as well as written tutorials on the internet so I will not cover that here. As always in my patterns, you may chose the join you like.</font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3"> </font><a href="http://www.knotyournanascrochet.com/2013/04/10-different-ways-to-join-granny-squares.html" target="_blank"><font size="3">10 different ways to join granny squares</font></a><font size="3"> this is an off site link</font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3"> After I created this afghan I discovered the continuous join method. The best part about the continuous join is I can join a whole afghan in one night. The other best part is after you join a whole afghan in one night you only have two (2) yarn ends to work in, 1 where you started and 1 where you ended. I highly recommend it. </font><br><font size="3">
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</font><font size="3"> Part 1 <a title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoBG9W9rpog&t=9s" href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoBG9W9rpog&t=9s">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoBG9W9rpog&t=9s</a></font><br><font size="3">
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are free apps you can download to watermark your photos but this is
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Open your pictures folder and locate the photo you want to watermark, right click on the photo and choose “open with” from the drop down menu. Then Choose “Paint” from the list of options.</span></span><br />
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When Paint opens, the photo will probably be huge, so open the view tab and click on zoom tab to get your photo to a usable size.</span></span><br />
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On the “Home” screen, you can rotate your photo, or not, before you place your watermark. Click on the “<strong>A</strong>” in the tool bar to activate a text box. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "segoe print";">Choose where you want to place your watermark. Drag the cursor across the photo and down to create a text box. It will have a dotted line around it. You can resize it by dragging it more. You can make it the size of the whole photo, or you can just start over. When the text box is open you see a new tab with “text tools”. Choose your font style, font size and font color. I suggest you choose a contrasting color for your font. Light gray or white on dark photos and a darker shade on light photos. Also be sure to choose “transparent” in the background box so you will not have a white background bar across your photo when finished.</span></span><br />
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Once you have your tool selections made, click inside the text box, that you have drawn. This is where you write the information you want to use for your watermark. This is your choice. I use my blog URL (internet address), you can use your name, the URL of your Etsy Store or Blog page. Anything you choose. Just don’t make it too long as it needs to fit on the face of the photo. While working in the text box you can still change the color of the text or the size by highlighting that text and select the new color or text size. That way you can judge what looks best.<br />
Once you have typed what you want for your watermark, click anywhere outside the text box. The box lines will disappear and your watermark is set. But if you don’t like it you can go to the little blue “redo" arrow and keep starting over until you get it how you want it. <br />
I suggest you give it a bit of thought, and create your watermark with a plan for long term usage. By watermarking all of your photos with the same watermark, you are marking your property and style. <br />
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This method is also excellent for writing names and/or dates on old family photos for the next generation or even events, awards or vacation photos. <br />
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Once the photo is marked the way you like it, choose “File” then choose “save as” and click on JPEG Picture. Be sure to choose a <u>“different name”</u> for your photo before you save it. That way your original photo will still be intact. <br />
You can change your photo as long as it is active in Paint. Once you close paint there is no way to undo your watermark.<br />
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I suggest you use only watermarked photos on the internet unless you don’t mind if someone steals them. <br /><br />
PS: This is the link for the pattern used in this tutorial.<br />
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This afghan and all other round ripple afghans, that are posted here, are made with basic round ripple afghan pattern found on this blog. It was written so anyone could become a designer. Each pictured afghan has its own “Personality Profile Page” where you will find the detailed schematics needed to create a duplicate. <br />
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The Basic Round Ripple Afghan Pattern is here</div>
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html</a></div>
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For those new to the Round Ripple concept, this page is to explain what to expect before you begin. </div>
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks-of-round-ripple-afghan.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks-of-round-ripple-afghan.html</a></div>
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<b>Materials: </b></div>
I crochet snug, to allow for those don't I choose no dye lot yarns but that is not possible with the variegated yarns. <b><span style="color: red;">*</span></b>Check your dye lot.<br />
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Red Heart Super Saver Yarn, <br />
Size I – 9 or 5.5 mm Susan Bates Silvalume hook.<br />
Finished Size Approximately 70 inches point tip to tip<br />
E300 3955<span style="color: red;">*</span> Wildflower (4) 5 oz. skeins <br />
E300 358 Lavender (1) 7 oz. skein<br />
E 300 385 Royal Blue (1) 7 oz. skein<br />
E300 672 Spring Green (2) 7 oz. skeins<br />
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Once the points are established this pattern is a three (3) round repeat. In order to keep your project flat you will be working one (1) round with even shells, in the point, followed by two (2) rounds with increase shells.<br />
All rounds are worked face up and all rounds are Joined.<br />
All rounds skip two stitches at the bottom of the points, they are always the last stitch of the point you are on and the first stitch of the new point. <br />
Join every round<br />
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<b>Special Stitch Patterns:</b> <br />
<b>Even shell</b> = (dc, ch 2, dc) in two chain space of each point. <br />
<b>Increase shell</b> = (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in two chain space of each point. <br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Red indicates a round with even shells</b> </span></div>
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Note: Always skip the 2 stitches at the bottom of the points.<br />
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<b>CHANGING COLORS *</b> When changing colors always rotate your project one (1) point clockwise to avoid a pronounced joining line. Starting in the valley between points, skip the first stitch and join new color in the second stitch, on the right hand side of your beginning point. Work designated pattern stitch around. <br />
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<b> Pattern: </b> Start with a "magic circle" or Ch 4 using Wildflower<br />
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<b> Round 1:</b> Ch 2, counts as first dc throughout pattern, work 11 dc in ring, join with sl st in top of ch 2 throughout pattern. (12 dc)<br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><b><span style="color: red;"> Round 2:</span></b> C</span>h 4, dc in same st, in next dc work, (*1 dc ch 2, 1 dc) repeat around, join to the second chain of the beginning 3 chain. Creates 12 even shells.<br />
<b> Round 3:</b> Sl st in first ch 2 sp, Ch 2, counts as first dc, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, all in same space, increase shell made, work (*2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, in each chain 1 space). (12 increase shells) <br />
<b> Round 4:</b> Sl st in first st, ch 2, counts as first dc, in ch 2 space work, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), dc in next st, sk 2 sts, dc in next st , repeat around, ending sk 2 sts. 6 dc each point<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"> Round 5: </span></b> Ch 2, dc in next dc, in ch 2 space work , (*1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) dc in next 2 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in next 2 sts.) Repeat from * around, sk last st, join to top of ch 2. Each point should now have ((2 dc, an “even shell”, 2 dc )) for a total of 6 dc each point<br />
<b> Round 6:</b> Ch 2, dc in next st, (*work an increase shell in ch 2 space, dc in each of next 2 dc, skip the next 2 sts, dc in each of next 2 dc.) Repeat from * around, ending with skip last st. (Each point now has 8 stitches (2 on each side of the increase shell)<br />
<b> Round 7:</b> Ch 2, dc in next 2 dc to point, work increase shell in point, dc in next 3 dc, working in established pattern, always skipping 2 sts in the valley, Repeat from * around, ending with skip 1 st. (each point has 10 sts)<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"> Round 8:</span></b> ch 2, dc in next 2 sts, * work even shell in ch 2 space, dc in next 3 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around, ending with skip last st. Each point now has 4 dc, an even shell, 4 dc for a total of 10 stitches <br />
Round 9: Sl st into next st, Ch 2, dc in each stitch to point, work “increase shell: in point, dc in each st to valley, sk 2 sts. Repeat from * around, ending with skip last st. <br />
Round 10: Sl st into next st, ch 2, *dc to point, work increase shell in ch 2 space of point, dc in each stitch to valley, skip 2 sts, Repeat from * around, ending with skip 2 sts. .<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"> Round 11:</span></b> Join Lavender as per *color change, ch 2, working in established pattern sequence complete this round as an even round. <b>Round 12:</b> Work double crochet in pattern sequence, as an increase round, <br />
<b>Round 13:</b> Join Spring Green, Single Crochet (instead of double crochet) in each stitch to point, working (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) in point, continue around. </div>
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<b><span style="color: red;">Round 14: </span></b> Join Royal Blue, chain 2, double crochet in each stitch to the point (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 3 space of point continue around, working as an even shell round.</div>
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<b> Round 15: </b> Join Spring Green with a single crochet in the valley between the points. Chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet between the next 2 double crochet, repeat to point, work (sc, ch 3, sc) to creates a loop in point, continue pattern sequence to valley, sc in valley between points.<br />
<b>Round 16: </b>Join Royal Blue in the first 3 chain loop, chain 2, 2 dc in same space, work 3 dc in each 3 chain space to point, work ( 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in point, follow pattern stitch around. <br />
<b><span style="color: red;"> Round 17:</span></b> Join Spring Green, working pattern sequence for even round, Single Crochet instead of double crochet, sc in each stitch to point, working (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc) in point, continue around. <br />
<b>Round 18:</b> Join Lavender, in double crochet, work as increase round<br />
<b> Round 19: </b>With Lavender, in double crochet, work as increase round<br />
<b><span style="color: red;"> Round 20</span></b> Join Wildflower, work rounds 20 through 29 in double crochet following pattern sequence. <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b> Red indicates even rounds: </b></span><br />
<b> Rounds 21, 22, <span style="color: red;">23</span>, 24, 25, <span style="color: red;">26</span>, 27, 28, <span style="color: red;">29</span></b><br />
<b>Round 30:</b> Join Lavender as per *color change, increase round<br />
<b>Round 31:</b> Work double crochet, work as increase round <br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Round 32:</span></b> Join Spring Green, Single Crochet (instead of double crochet) in each stitch to point, working (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc) in point, continue pattern sequence around. <br />
<b> Round 33:</b> Join Royal Blue, double crochet in each stitch to the point (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 3 space of point continue around, working as an increase shell round. <br />
<b>Round 34: </b> Join Spring Green with a Single Crochet in first working stitch, chain 3, skip 3 stitches, single crochet between the next 2 double crochet, repeat to point, work (2 sc, ch 3, 2 sc) to creates a loop in point, continue pattern sequence as an increase around. <br />
<b>Round 35: </b>Join Royal Blue in the first 3 chain loop, chain 2, 2 dc in same space, work 3 dc in each 3 chain space to point, work ( 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc ) in point, follow pattern stitch around. <br />
<b><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: red;">Round 36:</span></span> </b>Join Spring Green, working pattern sequence for even round, Single Crochet instead of double crochet, sc in each stitch to point, working (1 sc, ch 3, 1 sc) in point, continue around. <br />
<b>Round 37: </b>Join Lavender double crochet per pattern sequence<br />
<b>Round 38:</b> Work double crochet in pattern sequence, <br />
<b><span style="color: red;">Round 39:</span> </b>Join Wildflower work double crochet per pattern sequence, <br />
Round 40: Work in double crochet <br />
Round 41: Work in double crochet <br />
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<b> Border Pattern Stitch</b> = (dc, ch 1, dc, in same space) “V” stitch made. </div>
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You will be working (“V” stitch, ch 3, “V” stitch) in the points. <br />
Count backward from the point to the bottom to determine your starting stitch. You will be skipping the 2 stitches at the bottom as the basic pattern requires. </div>
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<b>Note: </b>here the number of stitches worked out that I would have to miss 4 stitches in the valley which would be too many. To fix this I worked 1 dc, and skipped 1 stitch, before starting the "V" stitch pattern, ending each point with sk 1 stitch, 1 dc in the last stitch. This creates an inverted "V" over the 2 skipped stitches in the valley.</div>
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<b>Round 1 </b>Join spring green in the designated stitch, ch 4, dc in same space, first “V” st, (*sk 2 stitches, “V” st in next st to point* ) Work “V” st, chain 3 “V” st in point, work pattern stitch to bottom of point and skip number of stitches needed to keep sides even. Work around, join to third chain of beginning chain 4. (You will need the extra stitches in the points to keep the pattern flat)<br />
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<b>Round 2:</b> Sl st into center of the “V” stitch, ch 4, dc in same space, “V” st in the center of each “V” st to the point, For the point work “V” st, in the first “V” ; “V” st in the 3 chain space, “V” st in the 2nd existing “V” st all in the same point, work around. <br />
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Repeat Round 2 till border is the width you want up to the last round. <br />
<b><br /> Final Round Picot stitch:</b> Double crochet, chain 3, slip st in first chain, dc in same stitch = "V" st with picot. <br />
Final Round Work "V" st with picot st, in the center of each “V” st of the previous row, working (dc, picot, dc, picot, dc, picot, dc) in the center 3 chain space of each point.</div>
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Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-3038385616390550512017-02-24T12:46:00.007-05:002022-12-15T12:41:31.612-05:00What I Learned About Yarn Winders<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RLUmH9I1Q8E/WLBl-amlSJI/AAAAAAAAF-8/Zt-WUD0SVac/s1600-h/00%252520%252520HEADER%25255B3%25255D.jpg" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CtXY5XBGhXA/WLBl-2F6zrI/AAAAAAAAF_A/LQCZw-EpwRw/00%252520%252520HEADER_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" /></a>I love my winders. If you have not purchased one yet, and you use a lot of yarn, I suggest you buy the largest winder your budget will afford. I now have 2 because when I bought the first one, which was the only one I could find at the time, I got one that will only wind 4 ounces. I soon realized I needed a larger one. So, in this day and age of center pull yarn skeins, why do I wind my yarn ? Simply ease of use and ease of storage. Also I like to check it, before I begin, to be sure there are no knots or caterpillars in it. What is a caterpillar ? That is what I call those fat snagged areas where the yarn has bunched up and they just look like a fat furry caterpillars to me. Cute but annoying.<br />
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Before winding I place the yarn in a clean container on the floor. If it is a center pull skein I place it standing up with the center end on top and pull from the center. If it is not center pull I alternate pulling a few yards of yarn from the skein, then wind and pull a little more. Always winding at a steady pace holding onto the yarn to control the tension.<br />
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</tbody></table>When your cake is ready to remove, loosely roll the label and hold it atop the spindle so as you lift the yarn from the spindle you are sliding the label inside the cake. A quick squeeze of the cake and your yarn label will stay put.<div><br /><div>
Next, thread a yarn needle with the loose end and run it through the side and out the top of the “cake”, at an angle, creating a *"top edge tail" or yarn end, sticking out the top. Giving a slight tug, on that yarn tail, will tighten and accent the strand you must pull to draw it back out.<br />
<br />Yarn winders do not readily accommodate very small amounts of yarn. You need a fair amount of yarn for the “cake” to be solid enough to hold its shape. To resolve this issue you will need two (2) empty toilet tissue rolls. I chose those because most of us have a steady supply of them.<br />
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The roll will probably be too big. Flatten the second roll then fold it in half lengthwise into quarters. Slide the flattened, quartered roll between the spindle and the roll. This makes a “shim” and tightens the first roll to keep it from sliding around.<br />
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<b><span style="color: red;">CAUTION: Please read.</span></b><br />
<a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7RIfWkHErEY/WLBw5SOkWkI/AAAAAAAAGAs/tid_lnWnUKw/5_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="clear: right; display: inline; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7RIfWkHErEY/WLBw5SOkWkI/AAAAAAAAGAs/tid_lnWnUKw/5_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="172" /></a>When using a shim, please wind slower because winding rapidly actually creates centrifugal force. Centrifugal force will cause any shim to pull up and away from the center which can then become an airborne flying hazard.<br />
In my haste to try my idea I jammed a crochet hook between the spindle and the roll and started winding furiously. Yep, the hook flew out the top, and shot across the room narrowing missing my TV.<br />
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Last thread the yarn strand through the yarn guides and slowly wind guiding the yarn to control tension. Then secure the end using a * "top edge tail", as noted above, and write the yarn "info" on the roll or roll up the label and insert it into the center of the roll or perhaps secure it with a bit of tape.<br />
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If the amount was small enough, and since the yarn winds at the bottom of the roll, you can turn the roll over and use the same method to wind another color on the other end.<br />
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I always work from the outside of my yarn cake. The reason for center pull skeins was for convenience over yarn "hanks" ending the need to wind or "ball" your yarn. The skeins do not roll around when working with them but the disadvantage to center pulls skeins is they collapse and tangle as you deplete the yarn.<br />
You can see how the center hole widens and this one is on the verge of collapse. I hate yarn barf. I do not mind untangling it, I do mind losing the time it takes to untangle it. Since the yarn winder creates “cakes” which will stand in one place and do not roll around, I pull from the outside of the cake. I never work from the center of the “cake” as that will cause it to collapse into itself the same as a center pull skein. Yes it is fun to rewind but constant rewinding, of collapsed yarn, will cause it to twist and curl and the more often you rewind the tighter the twist and the more it will curl when you try to use it.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b> Winding 7 oz. on a 4 oz. winder, of course you can.</b></span><br />
This is a method for winding a 7 oz., “center pull” skein, on a 4 oz. winder, without cutting the yarn. Wind from both ends toward the middle. Wind from the outside first, to prevent the center collapse, until half the yarn is wound or the winder is as full as possible. Winding the spindle as full as possible will result in one cake larger than the other. Slide your label inside, while lifting off the cake, <u>without cutting the yarn</u>, place it beside the winder. Start again but this time wind from the "center pull" strand to the middle. You finish with two cakes side by side, the outside strand is connected and running between the two cakes. Don’t cut it so there will be no knot.<br />
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Winding this way puts both ends of the yarn into the center of the resulting cakes. Therefore, when you start a project, the only option is to pull from the center of a cake. I always start with the smallest cake since there is no worry about measuring as the whole skein is still intact. When that cake is expended the yarn automatically pulls from the outside of the second cake. If your cakes are different in size, my suggestion would be to start your project by pulling from the center of the smallest cake first, leaving the larger cake, or the one with label intact as long as possible.<br />
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However if you are working duel projects, like socks or booties, from the same yarn, you can pull from the center of both cakes which will still leave the center uncut and you can still rewind the remainder to store. This method also works for winding those One Pounder or 14 oz. skeins on an 8 oz. winder.<br />
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Another reason for keeping the original skein uncut and intact is color. I had multiple small balls of yarn in my stash, heaven only knows how old, and I have no idea what they are the remains of. They are the result of my habit of abandoning balls of yarn that are about to run out rather than have a knot in the center of my row or round. This results in many small and some not so small balls of orphan yarn. I have a really good eye for color and sometimes I take the box outside and try to match the colors. But not cutting large skeins into smaller ones all but eliminates the question.<br />
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To store conjoined cakes I slip them into quart or gallon size plastic bag. If you have a dollar store such as "Dollar Tree" close by you can stock up on different sizes of plastic bags. I tried other ways to store conjoined cakes but found the reusable plastic bags work best for me.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This is a stash buster so the exact amount of yarn required is unknown. But since this yarn is usually readily available Pattern can be made larger if desired or I have added a link for a round ripple pillow</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;">Red Heart Super Saver Yarn</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">14 oz Aran E300 0313 (color A)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">07 oz Honeydew E300 0668 (color B)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">14 oz Paddy Green E300 0368 (color C)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are new to round ripple afghans this is a link for tips before you start.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks-of-round-ripple-afghan.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks-of-round-ripple-afghan.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tricks-of-round-ripple-afghan.html</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Following direction for the Basic Round Ripple Afghan</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This pattern is worked mainly with Double Crochet stitches and </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">single random Popcorn stitches as desired for effect.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On Round 5 I inserted the first of the random popcorn stitches in the points of the round as follows working basic pattern (* double crochet to point, work Popcorn, ch 2, Popcorn, double crochet to bottom, continue around,) join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Starting on row 13 I worked the random popcorn stitches in every third round and I did balance the popcorn stitches so each point would look the same. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you double click the photo on the blog it will enlarge on a new tab so you can examine it closely</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Work Rounds 1 through 10 with color A</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rounds 11-12-13 with color B</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rounds 14-15-16 color C</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rounds 17 though 27 with color A</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rounds 28-29-30 with color C</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rounds 31-32-33 with color B</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Round 34 work in Single Crochet with Color A</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Rounds 35 through 40 with Color C</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">When your afghan is as large as you want a simple “V” stitch border can be worked</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This afghan has 4 rounds of “V” stitches with the last round topped with a picot stitch </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Border Pattern Stitch</strong> double crochet, chain 1, dc in same space. “V” stitch made</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Final Round Picot stitch:</strong> Double crochet, chain 3, slip st in first chain, dc in same stitch = "V" st with picot.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will be working (“V” stitch, ch 3, “V” stitch) in the points so you should count backward from the point to the bottom to determine your starting stitch. You will be skipping at least 2 stitches as the bottom as the basic pattern requires. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Round 2: </strong>Sl st into center of the “V” stitch, ch 4, dc in same space, “V” st in the center of each “V” st to the point, For the point work “V” st, in the existing “V” ; “V” st chain 3, “V” st in the 3 chain space, “V” st in the 2nd existing “V” st all in the same point, work around, join </span><br />
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</span> <strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">Repeat Round 2 till you have the width you want <em>up to the last round</em> .</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Final round</b> Work "V" st with picot st, in the center of each “V” st of the previous row, working (dc, picot, dc, picot, dc, picot, dc) in the center 3 chain space of each point.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Retro Round Ripple Pillow Pattern</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/retro-round-ripple-pillow.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/retro-round-ripple-pillow.html</a></span><br />
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Pattern/Photos copyrighted ©Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-89930191983629519942014-07-25T17:51:00.000-04:002019-05-23T11:01:17.377-04:00Spiral Shawl<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">This is one of my favorite shawls. I found my pattern in a magazine in the early 80’s and made my ‘first Spiral Shawl. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">The original shawl in the magazine was made with Bernat Berella yarn and a size F-4 hook. I made the shawl with Red Heart yarn, in white like the photo, using Red Heart WW yarn and a size I-9 Susan Bates hook. Even after all these years and many bouts with the washer and dryer it is still in service. <br /><br />This spring I decided it was time to make something for myself and I recreated the shawl in Red Heart Super Saver “Honeydew” also with a Susan Bates size I-9 hook. <br /><br /> Each time I wear it it draws a lot of attention and many ask me where they can get the pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> This shawl requires about 20 oz of Worsted Weight yarn, perhaps less if you opt for a different border and is very easy to make.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">There are only 3 large spiral motif’s. They are joined on each side, with a short almost invisible overcast seam, to form the shoulders. The way it is designed the shawl curves slightly so it is not constantly slipping off.<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"> <span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">When I wash a shawl with fringe, instead of putting it in the dryer, I hang it over the shower curtain rod to dry. Then while it is still damp, I use an ordinary hair pic to comb out the fringe.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><span style="color: red;">Ufortunately this is NOT my pattern so the pattern is not on</span> <span style="color: red;">this blog. BUT……..</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">I also know the magazine where I found my pattern must be out of print by now and although many have asked me for the pattern I cannot share my copy because of the copyright laws. <br />I have no idea how the current owner of the pattern acquired permission to post it but I decided to post her link for those who wish to make this shawl.<br />As of this writing her pattern is being offered for free. The source for this pattern is here: </span></span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">BASIC HAT PATTERN</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Size US I – 9 Susan Bates hook</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">approximate size 21/22 inches </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">use larger or smaller hook and yarn weights to change size</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Special instructions:</strong> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If making a solid color hat follow the pattern as written. If making a </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">striped hat, join each round to avoid a color step. W</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">ork in rounds, do not turn unless directed.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 1:</strong> make 1 slip st, 1 hdc, 10 dc in ring, (12 sts) do not join rounds. Insert yarn marker, moving it up with each new row </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 2:</strong> 2 dc in each st, (24 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 3:</strong> 2 dc in next st, (1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st), around (36 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 4:</strong> 2 dc in next same st, (1 dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. (48 sts)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 5:</strong> 2 dc in same st, (1 dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) around. (60 sts) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Rnds 6-10</strong> 1 in each dc around, to last 2 sts, 1 half double crochet in next st, slip st in last stitch, turn.</span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></strong></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>NOTE:</strong> </span><br />
<em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are making a Character or Animal type hat, skip the rounds for the </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Fold up cuff and go directly to the neckband.</span></em><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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FOLD UP Cuff</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Round 1. At the end of the 10th round of hat, Chain 3, Working in the back loops only, DC around the helmet, Join<br />
Round 2. Ch 3, working through both loops, sc around, join. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Round 3 Ch 3 dc in each st, join, end off. Fold up flap. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Now working on hat in free stitches (front loops)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Place markers 18 stitches either side of center back. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join yarn on "wrong side" of hat at first marker </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Row 1 sc in each st to second marker. ch 1, Turn. (36 sc).</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Row 2 & 3 repeat row 1, turn ch 1, turn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Row 1</strong> Sc2Tog, sc in next 10 sc, Sc2Tog, Chain 1, Turn. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Repeat row 1 working first and last 2 sc together until only 2 st remain, end off.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Second Earflap</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On opposite side of hat, starting on the wrong side (inside of hat) count back 14 stitches from the end, join yarn, ch 1, sc first 2 st tog, sc in next 10 sts, sc last 2 st tog, ch 1 turn, Repeat row working first and last 2 sc together until only 2 st remain end off.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using color of choice join yarn at back seam, chain 1, sc to flap, sc up side of flapthe top 2 stitches of flap. Sc in first st, Chain 40 and slip stitch back 39 chains, Sc in second top st continue down other side of flap, sc in each stitch between flaps. Sc up side of second flap to the top stitches, Sc in first st, Chain 40 and slip stitch back 39 chains, Sc in second top st continue down other side of flap, sc in each stitch to back seam. Join end off. Work in ends.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cuff Pattern: White Hat</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 1</span> At the end of the 10th round of hat, Attach new color (Green) Ch 3, turn. Working in </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">the back loops only, dc in each stitch around the helmet, Join, end off. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 2</span> Working through both loops, attach new color (Pink) ch 4, 2 dc in same stitch, *(skip 2 stitches, sc, chain 3, 2 dc in same stitch) around. Join, end off. Turn</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 3</span> Attach new color (Lavender) in first chain 3 loop of previous row, *(work sc, ch 3, 2 dc,) in each ch 3 loop around. Join, end off, Turn.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Round 4</span> Attach, new color (Green) work 3 sc in each chain 3 loop around. Join, end off.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cuff Pattern for Light PINK hat:</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 1</strong> Attach Color A, Chain 3 Double Crochet in each stitch around. End off </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 2</strong> Attach Color B, chain 1, Single Crochet in each stitch around. End off</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 3</strong> Attach Color A, chain 3, Double Crochet in each stitch around. End off</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong>Round 4</strong> Attach Color B, *(sc, in first st, sc with picot in next st, sc in next st) around. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Cuff Pattern for Hot Pink hat:</span></strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Round 1 Attach Color A, Chain 3 Double Crochet in each stitch around. End off </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> Round 2 Change to Color B, chain 1, Single Crochet in each stitch around. End off<br />
Round 3 Attach Color A, chain 3, Double Crochet in each stitch around. End off<br />
Round 4 Attach Color B, *(chain 3, dc in same stitch, skip 2 stitches, slip stitch in next stitch, ch 3, dc in same stitch) around. <br />
End off work in all ends. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Using color of choice, make 1 ½ inch Pom-Pom. Leave long yarn tails. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">At top of hat, working on outside of hat, thread the yarn tails, of the completed Pom-Pom in opposite directions, under stitches at center top round of hat and pull each back to right side. Pull ends tightly under the Pom-Pom at the back of the hat, and tie knot as close to the hat as possible, ''knot several times. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trim ends the same length as the width of the Pom-</span></span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pom</span><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aTW_0P4rpdo/Uq4jsbjv0tI/AAAAAAAAENM/-plPbOewOO0/s1600/7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a></span></span></div>
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Small amounts of worsted weight yarn, Black, White, Gray <br />
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Size I – 9 US hook <br />
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<b>Special Stitches</b> <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>*</b>How to Tambour Crochet</span> <br />
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Before selecting/adding the number and size of the eye(s) consider
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<b>LARGE EYE - Hat with 1 eye: </b> <br />
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<strong>Rnd 1</strong>. With black, 11 hd in ring, join. End off. <br />
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<strong>Rnd 2.</strong> Change to white, 2 dc in each stitch around, Join. (22 dc) <br />
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<strong>Rnd 3.</strong> Change to gray, working as overlay <span style="color: #cc0000;">*(Tambour Crochet)</span>, through both loop of double crochet, slip stitch in each stitch around two times, the second round on top of the first, to give the needed height to represent the depth of the Goggles. <br />
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<b>SMALLER EYE - Hat with 2 eyes,</b> <br />
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Start with magic loop <br />
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Rnd 1. With black, 11 single crochet in ring, join, end off. <br />
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<strong>Rnd 2.</strong> Change to white, 2 hd in each stitch around (22 dc) join, End off <br />
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<strong>Rnd 3.</strong> Change to gray, working as overlay <span style="color: #cc0000;">*<b>(</b>Tambour Crochet)</span>, through both loop of double crochet, slip stitch in each stitch around two times, the second round on top of the first, to give the needed height to represent the depth of the Goggles. <br />
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<u><span style="color: #38761d;"><b>Rnd *</b><b>4.</b></span></u> To end gray, cut one strand of gray yarn at 2 inches. Leave the second strand of gray yarn long enough to sew eye in place on hat. <br />
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<b>T</b><b>o </b><b>Create/A</b><b>ssemble hat:</b> <br />
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Use any hat pattern you like, with or without earflaps. Use Yellow for the beginning rounds, work up until the last 6 rounds. Change to Black, work the next 2 rounds in half double crochet. Change back to yellow and complete hat pattern. <br />
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Sew eye(s) in place, <br />
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Use <span style="color: #cc0000;">*(Tamboru Crochet)</span> to add mouth. <br />
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Add wisps of black yarn for hair if desired. <br />
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Pair with Yellow Scarf and Yellow Mittens on which you have sewn "eye(s)" or not. </div>
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I saw one of these in the 1960's, thought it was cute, went home and made a bunch of them from memory. I have often been asked for this pattern and since I never had a pattern I have decided to share the way I always make mine. They are now considered Retro or perhaps tacky but, cute in any color, I still love mine. </div>
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<b>Materials</b> Roll of Toilet Tissue<br />
Worsted weight yarn and Yarn Needle <br />
Size I (9) crochet hook <br />
Small amount fiber fill for head<br />
20 MM Oval Wiggle eyes or Buttons or Felt<br />
Small piece of Colored felt for nose<br />
Glue for nose and eyes<br />
Pom Pom makers sizes "1-3/8", and "2 1/2" <br />
(I used Clover Pom Pom Makers) <br />
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* Magic circle or ring or loop all the same thing. Video and Photo links</div>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE" title="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLUaywX0-WE</a></div>
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<a href="http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-the-Magic-Circle" title="http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-the-Magic-Circle">http://www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-the-Magic-Circle</a></div>
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<b>Body</b><br />
Start with magic circle.<br />
<strong>Rnd 1</strong> ch 3, (always counts as first dc) 11 dc in ring, join with Slipstitch.<br />
<strong>Rnd 2</strong> ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join (24 stitches)<br />
<strong>Rnd 3</strong> ch 3, dc in same st, *(dc in next st, 2 dc in next st ) around, join (36 stitches)<br />
<strong>Rnd 4</strong> ch 3, dc in same st, *(dc in next 2 stitches, 2 dc in next st) around (48 stitches)<br />
<strong>Rnd 5</strong> Begin side, ch 3, working in back loop only, dc in each dc around, join.<br />
<strong>Rnd 6 (thru 12)</strong> ch 3, working in both loops double crochet in each stitch around, join, ch 3.<br />
<strong>Rnd 13</strong> sc in each stitch around, join, fasten off, work in yarn end.<br />
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<b>Head (part one)</b><br />
Start with Magic Circle, work 12 sc in circle, do not join. Continue working a single crochet in each stitch around, until tube measures 2 1/2 inches in height. End and leave a long tail for sewing. Draw the beginning magic circle tightly closed, secure and draw end to inside of tube. Stuff tube as full as you can to ensure head will be very firm and stand upright. Leave 16 inch tail for sewing<br />
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<b>(part two)</b>Start with Magic Circle, work 12 sc in circle. End off. Matching sitch to stitch sew disk to bottom of head piece to secure stuffing in place. Next, matching 12 stitches of starting ring on body with the 12 stitches of the end of tube, sew head tube to center of body so it stands upright like a post.<br />
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<b>Pom-Poms</b> Leaving 6 inch long tails on all Pom-poms<br />
size "2 1/2" make 3 for head, 4 for legs and 1 for the tail (total 8)<br />
size "1-3/8" make 1 for nose<br />
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Place cover on roll and using photo for a guide tie pom-poms onto cover to create appearance and shape of poodle.<br />
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Add tail first at the exact back of poodle body on the joining line, high enough so it is not touching the table beneath. Working on right side of cover use yarn needle to draw yarn end under several stitches to hold pom-pom in place and keep it from flopping. Knot several times and trim ends the length of the pom-pom yarn.<br />
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Turn poodle to front and to maintain head balance use the same method to add top pom-pom to exact center top of head.<br />
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The side pom-poms should be on the exact opposite side of the head, both on the exact same level, high enough to touch the top pom-pom but not so high as to merge with it.<br />
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Add nose before gluing the eyes in place. Place the nose just low enough to leave room for the eyes. Here may I add, contrary to popular belief, the eyes are located in the center of the head, not the nose. The nose is located in the center of the face. Trust me on this one.<br />
Glue eyes in place and glue small felt heart or oval in place for nose.<br />
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If desired you can make one more pom-pom and tie to back of head level with the side pom-poms to make head appear more round. You may ask why do this as this poodle is designed to be viewed from the front but it will offset the weight of the nose pom-pom so your head will stay straight. Yes, I do add a tail. It marks the exact center back and I just like it to have a tail.<br />
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<b>Collar:</b> Crochet a strip of 12 dc. Place around poodle's neck, sew ends together. <br />
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<b>NOTES:</b><br />
Gold braid, ribbon or felt also make a nice collar.<br />
Add small bell or yarn bow at neck.<br />
Ribbon or yarn Bows in hair and/or small flowers are also cute. <br />
Rhinestones or broken bits from old jewelry can be used for glitz.<br />
Just remember the trim should be as washable as your poodle.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Size: about 6 inches in diameter</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This little pocket purse was designed only to hold small toys or treasures. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">If it is to be used to carry monies, small change etc, </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I suggest a simple lining be inserted.</span></div>
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<strong>Materials</strong><br />
Written in U.S. crochet terms <br />
Size I 9 - 5.50 Susan Bates Crochet Hook <br />
Small hook (if making heart nose) size F <br />
large yarn needle <br />
Red Heart Super Saver - Color of choice (Less than 4 ounces) <br />
Small amounts of black for eyes and whiskers <br />
color of choice for nose, handle and bow <br />
White button if desired<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"></span></span></span></span></span></span></span> </div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>NOTE:</strong></span> <span style="font-weight: normal;"><em>Leave long tails on all pieces for sewing.</em></span> </span></div>
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Video tutorial for how to make a “magic circle” can be found here”</div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Body of purse:</strong></span> can be worked in joined rounds or as a spiral. If you make it as a spiral, you can avoid the telltale joining line but it will not be perfectly round. However when finished I have found the slight difference is not obvious.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><strong>To work in rounds: </strong></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Back:</strong> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Work face up do not turn. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Start with magic circle, ch 3, 11 dc in circle, (join all rounds with sl st,)</span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnd 1: </span>Ch 2, dc in joining (*2 dc in each st) around. (24 dc) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnd 2:</span> Ch 2 dc in joining (*1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st,*) around (36 dc) </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnd 3: </span>Ch 2 dc in joining (*1 dc each next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st,) around (48 dc</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnd 4: <span style="font-weight: normal;">Ch 2 dc in joining (</span></span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">*1 dc in each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st</span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">) around, (56 sts) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial";"> </span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">leave last 15 stitches unworked.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnds 1 - 3</span> Work same as<span style="font-weight: bold;"> </span>Back. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnd: 4 <span style="font-weight: normal;">Work same as back</span></span> to last 15 sts.,</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> ch 2, sl st in same st, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">sl st in next 8 stitches, ch 10, sl st in same st, sl st in next 7 sts, join work in end. </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">(Button loop complete) </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">(Sl st, 1 sc, 1 hd , 10 dc in circle,) place marker and move it up at end of each row, do not turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rnd 1:<span style="font-weight: normal;"> work (*2 dc in each st ) around. (24 dc) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rnd 2:<span style="font-weight: normal;"> work *(2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) around (36 dc) </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Rnd 3:</span> </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">work *(2 dc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 sts,) around (48 sts)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Rnd 4:<span style="font-weight: normal;"> work *(1 dc each of next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st,) around, leave last 15 stitches unworked. (56 sts) </span></span></span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">End off. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Rnds</strong> 1 <strong>– 3:</strong> <span style="font-weight: normal;">Work same as front up to last round</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Start with a magic circle, 6 sc in </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">circle. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">Join, end off. </span></span></div>
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ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across, ch 1, turn. Repeat till 4 rows are complete. End off.<br />
Using a length of yarn in the same color, tightly wrap center of strip to form bow shape.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Start with magic circle. Holding back last loops on hook, 10 dc in ring. Yarn over draw through all 10 loops on hook, ch 1. End of f . Draw up magic circle and tie ends together to f orm bobble type button. Sew to back section of purse.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">For safety with </span><span style="color: red;">young children, handle</span></span></span><span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"> should be</span> too short to fit over child's head</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Handle Ideas: </strong> You can make a single or double handle.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Use a Knitting Spool, or crochet a standard " I " cord to </span></span><span style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">create a 25 inch length to use as a shoulder strap. You might prefer to use a twisted cord or a braided cord if preferred or single crochet a length </span></span><span style="font-family: "arial";">of flat braid about 4 or 5 stitches wide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">You could also chain the desired length, then working on back side of the chain, slip stitch in each little hump on the back of the chain, end off.</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">Sew features in place before putting the front and back together.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Please refer to diagram for placement:</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Matching check points, (Red ) fold front of purse left to right to determine exact middle of purse. Working on the right side, counting the center as beginning row 1, stitch nose in 3rd row at center of front<br />
Stitch eyes in 2nd row at center of purse, about 1 inch apart<br />
Stitch kitty whiskers as desired.<br />
Stitch ears in place (purple line on diagram)<br />
Stitch bow in place as desired</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Joined Rounds</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-size: small;">Once features and embellishments are attached join front and back of purse.</span></div>
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Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-86918809039996227802013-07-11T09:54:00.000-04:002020-06-28T10:50:05.132-04:00So Simple Box Stitch Shawl<h4 align="justify">
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> <span style="font-size: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">This is a simple shawl pattern, similar to the popular Granny Square Triangle Shawl. Made with the Box Stitch Pattern it does not display all of the holes of a true Granny Square Stitch. </span></span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: normal;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">is worked with worsted weight yarn and it is what I would consider a very generous size shawl for those of us who dislike bare arms and want lots of coverage. </span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">16 oz any soft worsted Weight yarn color of your choice</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> <span style="font-size: small;">Susan Bates U.S. Size I – 9 crochet hook</span></span></h4>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> Size approximately 80" wide by 40" deep including border</span></h4>
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Row 1: </strong>chain 6, sl st in first st to form ring. Or start with Adjustable Loop</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Row 2: </strong>chain 3, 3 dc, ch 2, 4 dc in ring, ch 1, turn ( 8 dc)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Row 3: </strong>sc in space between first 2 dc, chain 3, sc in ch 2 space, ch 3, sc in same space, (point made) ch 3, sc between last 2 dc, turn.</span><br />
<a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2rr-m3Z0c38/Ud63Xeg0psI/AAAAAAAADuQ/ctGl-CDeUlQ/s1600-h/Box-Stitch-Shawl3.jpg"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Box Stitch Shawl" border="0" height="217" src="https://lh5.ggpht.com/-ZdNXevZr6lw/Ud63X7aT8WI/AAAAAAAADuY/8T6yNB9YyDs/Box-Stitch-Shawl_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Box Stitch Shawl" width="644" /></span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Row 4: </strong>ch 3, 3 dc in first single crochet, (<em>this adds a new cluster to the beginning of each dc row</em>) 3 dc in ch 3 space across row to the 3 chain loop<em> (point<strong>)</strong></em> work 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in loop, 3 dc in next 3 ch sp, across row ending with <u>4 dc</u> in last single crochet, turn. <em>Your shawl will gradually form a natural curve at the ends as double crochet rows are added.</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Row 5: </strong>ch 1, sc between first 2 dc, chain 3, skipping 3 dc, work a sc between the dc stitches forming groups of 3 dc clusters, to the point. In the point work sc, ch 3, sc all in the same space, ch 3, continuing to form 3 dc clusters to end of row, ending with ch 3, sc between last 2 dc, turn.</span><br />
<a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-tDNfQiuWlCg/Ud63Yn8yxEI/AAAAAAAADug/MwcKg11fTwg/s1600-h/Box-Stitch-Shawl-23.jpg"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img alt="Box Stitch Shawl 2" border="0" height="217" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/-3I9iK5ym2F8/Ud63ZAcXcnI/AAAAAAAADuo/AckpwKvYL4Q/Box-Stitch-Shawl-2_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-image: none; border-width: 0px; display: inline; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;" title="Box Stitch Shawl 2" width="644" /></span></a><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Repeat:</strong> rows 4 and 5 until you have 28 double crochet rows. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">For additional Photo tutorial on how to get started:</span><br />
<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/for-this-tutorial-i-changed-colors-only.html"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/for-this-tutorial-i-changed-colors-only.html</span></a><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">Depending on your choice of border you may wish to work row 5 one more time to take advantage of the 3 ch loops as a base for the border.</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love a basic fringe for a border; of course, as always, you may add the border of your choice or none at all. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On this shawl I wanted to make it a bit more fancy so I adapted the border from Doris Chan’s “All Shawl” which can be found in her free pattern on Ravelry. </span><br />
<strong><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-shawl" title="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-shawl"><span style="font-family: inherit;">http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/all-shawl</span></a><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></strong><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">If you wish to add the same border I did, you need the All Shawl pattern by Doris Chan.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">If you observe the pattern you will notice it alternates shell patterns with pineapples. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">I ended my shawl on a single crochet row so I would have the chain 3 loops to work in, instead of the double crochet stitches. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I wanted a pineapple stitch to be at the center of the point, so starting at the point, instead of counting as 1, 2, 3, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">I counted the point loop as a pineapple, space, shell, space, pineapple, space, shell, space pineapple, etc.. until I got to the beginning of the row.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It so happened on my shawl the first loop would be a shell. I then began </span><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>on the second row of the border</u> (</span><em><span style="font-weight: normal;">see the mark for row 2 on the left side of the graph on the top of page 9 on the All Shall Pattern</span></em><span style="font-weight: normal;">)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">I followed that graph and I chained 3, <span style="font-weight: bold;">((but I worked a double crochet in the same stitch (<span style="color: red;">see red arrow</span>) on my photo below because I wanted a solid edge)) </span></span><span style="font-weight: normal;">then I worked chain 1, double crochet shell, ch 1, skipped a loop, triple crochet set, (to start pineapple) skipped a loop, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">worked a dc shell, skipped a loop...repeat to the point.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">In the point I worked the triple crochet set for the pineapple, then starting up the other side I skipped the next ch 3 loop and worked a shell, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">skip a loop, start triple crochets for the pineapple. </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">When I got to the end of the row I chained 1 and worked 2 double crochet in the last stitch. There you have the base for the border. <strong>NOTE:</strong> If the the base for the border seems a bit tight for your shawl, try putting 2 chain stitches between each shell and pineapple stitch instead of just 1 as you work across each row.</span></span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;"> Follow the graph rows 3 – 6 working shell in shell stitches and pineapple stitches required for each pineapple to complete your border.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif; font-weight: normal;">Page 8 gives a close up detail of how the finished pattern should look. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I received an email that said, in part: “I finally got it worked out but not starting with a shell but a space. I am glad I counted the pattern back to the start and not assumed mine was the same as yours. I took advantage and made my edging border begin with ch 3,dc,dc, in the first 3 stitches. Then did a shell in the next loop. It worked out great and the pineapple hit the point loop. I finished the row with 3 dc in the last 3 stitches. That really gave me a nice straight edge for the border all the way through. I found the graph a bit confusing as well. How you applied it to your pattern made perfect sense to me. </span><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eAo26wJXBF4/Uh6foC6Pe4I/AAAAAAAAD4Q/t1AJITdqOdQ/s1600/IMG_4486b2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eAo26wJXBF4/Uh6foC6Pe4I/AAAAAAAAD4Q/t1AJITdqOdQ/s640/IMG_4486b2.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the same shawl worked in Red Heart Super Saver. 14 oz brown, 7 oz black, with a bit of both left over. I used U.S. size I-9 Susan Bates Hook (my favorite size)</span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is what I consider a heavy duty working shawl. The shy fellow here is my dear heart and he is the one who puts up with all my antics and supports me in all my endeavors even when that means holding up my latest project for the camera.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I love a deep swishy fringe so I cut 18 inch lengths and used 2 strands in each stitch, alternating the brown and black.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">The ends can be pushed through the larger spaces in the front of the shawl to hold it closed. <span style="font-weight: normal;">If your stitch is tight enough you can just poke the ends through on each side like a button. I</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">f your stitch is loose you can tie it or run it through twice. Or if you prefer you can make it much longer and use it to "lace up" the front of your shawl (like a shoelace) giving a poncho effect. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">This is the same shawl and the third and last view for this post. I selected what I thought was a 16 ounce “mill end” bag of powder blue sports weight yarn, that I purchased at A. C. Moore for this version of the shawl. I used a simple “V” stitch border with a picot in the last round to soften the edge and it was worked with a size “J” Susan Bates hook. I like to use a large hook with a light yarn for a softer, flexible feel to the finished item. I do have to crochet slower as it is more difficult to maintain an even tension with an oversized hook..</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">I am delighted how it came out and also surprised. I expected it to be smaller than the others because of a lighter weight yarn but it is in fact larger. Why ? I didn’t know so I weighed the shawl. It would appear I acquired a very generous mill end bag that was actually 18 ounces and not the expected 16. The shawl is about 47 inches from the shoulder to the point and it is about 94 inches wide. I do not have a place where I can spread it out flat and take a photo of it but I did get a few photos and close-ups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">To make the border on this shawl, I stopped the basic shawl pattern on a single crochet and chain stitch row, reference (row 5), turn.. </span><br />
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</span> <span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><strong>Row 1</strong> Ch 3, dc in first stitch (for a solid edge) dc, ch 2, dc in the next 3 chain loop (counts as first “V” st,) work 1 “V” st in each 3 chain space to point. Work (“V” st, chain 3, “V” st) in the 3 chain loop at the point, continue, working 1 “V” stitch in each 3 chain loop to end, work 2 dc in last stitch. Turn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"> To help you plan ahead, this shawl had 35 double crochet rows, 35 sc / chain stitch rows and 5 rows “V” stitches for the border. When I finished this shawl I had only about 7 inches of yarn left, it was that close. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;">On this shawl I put my space row after each set of 5 double crochet rows. To do this I inserted the row of double crochet and chain 3 stitches instead of single crochet and chain 3, then resume the pattern. The height of the double crochet stitches are what make the spaces. You can put the spaces rows anywhere you want them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Afghan Schematics are for those who already have some experience in crochet.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The Star Afghans were all made using a Basic Round Ripple afghan pattern.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The variations of each afghan is listed in the "Afghan Schematics"</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">found on the individual photo page of each afghan.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This post show the photos and lists the materials used for this afghan and </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">also a description or "Schematic" of how it was created.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">If you are new to this style afghan please read my page</span></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Tips and Tricks of the Round Ripple Afghan.</span></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><strong><span style="font-size: 12pt;">The basic Round Ripple Afghan pattern</span></strong></span></div>
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html"><span style="color: #22065b; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><u>http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/p/basic-round-ripple-afghan-pattern.html</u></span></span></a></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Written in American terminology </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">This was a Stash-Buster</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I used Red Heart Super Saver as I like a sturdy yarn for heavy duty items like afghans that require regular trips to the washer and dryer. I do not have the exact measurements but point to point it is the width of a standard double bed.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Susan Bates U.S. Size I - 9 </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">aluminum hook</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Four 7 ounce skeins, <u>colors of your choice</u>.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I used Off White, Honeydew, Purple, and Lavender and I had about 1 skein each. Maybe a bit more on the Off White and a bit less on the Purple. I love the no dye lot yarns and I buy my basic colors like, White, Brown, Black and Aran in the Red Heart Jumbo skeins so I will always have some on hand, because I know it will always be used.</span></span></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Rounds</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Color</span></span></strong></div>
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<strong><span style="color: #9b00d3; font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Stitch</span></span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 -15</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Off White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">16 - 17</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Honeydew</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">18 - 21 </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Off White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">22 – 23 </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Purple</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Off White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">25 - 28</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lavender</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Off White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">* Crossed double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">do not skip stitches between crosses</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">30 - 31</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Purple</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Off White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Crossed double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">33 - 36</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Honeydew</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">double crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Off White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">* Popcorn st, 1 dc, popcorn st,</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">I used 4 dc not 5 for each popcorn</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">around, working Popcorn, ch 2, popcorn, in the points</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">single crochet</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">or DC if enough yarn</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="color: red;">*</span> “V” st with picot, skip 1 st, around</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">work “V” st, ch 2, "V" st in each point.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;">*</span> “V” stitch with Picot</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;">Dc, chain 3, sl st in first chain to form picot, <u>dc in same stitch</u>, sk 1 stitch, (dc, ch 3, sl st in first ch, <u>dc</u> <u>in same st</u>, skip 1 st,) around. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: arial;">size 35 x 41</span></div>
<div style="text-align: center;"><span><span style="font-family: arial; font-size: xx-normal;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;">Susan Bates US I - 9 hook<br /></span></span>
<span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;">Bernat Baby Coordinates</span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"> 5.6 oz skeins Approx 160g/ 394 m / 431 yds</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;">Color A 1 skein pink (or color of choice)</span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"> Color B 1 skein green (or color of choice)</span><br />
<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"> Color C 1 skein white (or color of choice)</span><br />
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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-normal;">Size and yarn requirements may vary due to choice of yarn and tension. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: xx-normal;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="color: black; font-size: xx-normal;">Suggested </span>color change chart included, this pattern does </span></span><span style="font-family: arial;">not mark when to change colors </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span style="color: black;">NOTE: Those with some experience may wish to work this afghan face up </span><span style="color: black;">if they understand the stitch pattern. I find it easier to hide the joining line if each round is turned. All single crochet rounds are worked on the wrong side, all double crochet rounds on the right side. All color changes are begun with the single crochet row to preserve the appearance of the afghan. </span><span style="color: black;">You will be able to tell if the double crochet row is worked on the wrong side</span></span><br /><strong><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="color: black;"><br /></span></strong></span></div></div><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><strong><span style="color: #ff0080;"></span></strong><b>RND 1: </b>Chain 3, work tr in first chain, (first loop made) ch 3, tr in top of first tr, (second loop made) continue in same manner until you have 10 loops. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /></span><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vwiGeQ-nwmQ/UYrdfnNLswI/AAAAAAAADiY/3DvyCb0wm84/s1600-h/4672.jpg" style="color: #8766dd; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="467" border="0" height="244" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/-mS7G9YYxlRE/UYrdgFL7dTI/AAAAAAAADig/0Fc5MPGZHII/467_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; display: inline; padding: 0px 0px 5px; position: relative;" title="467" width="229" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #222222; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><strong>RND 2. </strong>Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, in first loop, (this will be your first corner); work 3 dc in each of next 8 loops, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in last loop, (this will be your next <span style="color: black;">2</span> corners) working on opposite side of loops, work 3 dc in each of next 8 loops, end with 3 dc, ch 2, join to beginning ch 3. (this completes your last corner.), Turn.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #222222;" /></span><span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white;"><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-_YI485KLENQ/UYrdhKvVv8I/AAAAAAAADio/BjjoF_ndqVw/s1600-h/4703.jpg" style="color: #8766dd; text-decoration-line: none;"><img alt="470" border="0" height="278" src="https://lh6.ggpht.com/-50jh-WyeftY/UYrdh0vEI-I/AAAAAAAADiw/3r0WVReUgY0/470_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: none; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 1px solid rgb(255, 255, 255); box-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1) 1px 1px 5px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; padding: 0px 0px 5px; position: relative;" title="470" width="644" /></a></span></span><span style="background-color: white;"><b>Note:</b> this auto separates the 2nd round into 3 dc groups. 1 dc group in each side loop and 3 dc groups in each end loop. The dc groups on the ends will have a ch 2 space between each group which is the foundation for the corners.</span><span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"><br /></span><strong style="color: #222222;"><br /></strong></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><strong style="color: #222222;">Rnd 3.</strong><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;"> </span><span face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif" style="background-color: white; color: #222222;">Ch 1, sc in 2 ch space, ch 3, sc in same sp, (to form corner loop); (*ch 3, sc between next dc group) repeat across round to next corner 2 ch space. In corner ch 2 space, work sc, ch 3, sc (form corner loop) ch 3 sc in next 2 ch space, ch 3, sc in same space, (second and third corner loop complete) ch 3, sc between next 3 dc group, across round. Ending with, sc ch 3, sc in same 2 ch sp, chain 3 join to first sc. 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<span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"><strong>Color change at your discretion, every color change </strong></span></span><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"><span face=""arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif" style="font-size: xx-normal;"><strong>begins on a Sc and Chain stitch round</strong>.</span></span><br /><br />
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="108"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rounds</span></td> <td valign="top" width="158"><span style="font-family: arial;">1 - 10</span></td> <td valign="top" width="133"><span style="font-family: arial;">A = Pink</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="108"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rounds</span></td> <td valign="top" width="158"><span style="font-family: arial;">13 - 20 </span></td><td valign="top" width="133"><span style="font-family: arial;">A = Pink</span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="108"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rounds</span></td> <td valign="top" width="158"><span style="font-family: arial;">23 - 24</span></td> <td valign="top" width="133"><span style="font-family: arial;">A = Pink</span></td></tr>
<tr> <td valign="top" width="108"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rounds</span></td> <td valign="top" width="158"><span style="font-family: arial;">25 - 30</span></td><td valign="top" width="133"><span style="font-family: arial;">B = Green </span></td></tr>
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<tr> <td valign="top" width="108"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rounds</span></td> <td valign="top" width="158"><span style="font-family: arial;">33 - 34</span></td> <td valign="top" width="133"><span style="font-family: arial;">A = Pink</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Center: </span>Start with a magic loop, work (* popcorn stitch, ch 2) in the loop 6 times, join to first popcorn st and draw the Magic loop closed. Flower center is complete. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: arial;">For other blankets using this stitch please see: </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This afghan only requires 35 squares</span></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Materials</span></strong></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">about 32 oz. WW yarn for main color</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Assorted colors of yarn from your stash </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">to make one (1) block (approximate yardage)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">square center = 2 yards</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">rounds 2 & 3 = 7 yards</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">rounds 3 & 4 = 12 yards</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">rounds 4 & 5 = 16 yards</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">as always exact yardage depends upon the yarn, your tension and hook size</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This afghan was made with Red Heart Super Saver yarn and a Susan Bates I-9 Hook</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Finished project is about 40 X 55 inches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">For this afghan I made two identical blocks of each color and one block for the middle block. You may notice I have about 5 different shades of green in this afghan and I did not want them to all end up in one corner so I laid the blocks out in a mirror image, moving the sets around until I was satisfied with the color combination. I always lay my blocks out before I begin to join, then I take a photo of the layout. Last I stack the blocks in the order in which they will be joined and I check the photo as I work to be sure I am following the pattern.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">I did use the 5 chain braid continuous join to connect the squares </span><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> however you may join them in any manner you chose.</span></div>
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</span> <span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: large;">I love the Continuous Join method and You Tube has an amazing 2 part tutorial showing exactly how to do it. Here are both links:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"><span style="color: red;">This is an “off site” link and is NOT one of mine. I cannot provide a PDF copy of the post. </span><span style="color: red;">This is a link to a written version of the continuous join, <u>for join as you go</u>, complete with photos.</span> </span></div>
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<a href="http://babylovebrand.net/2013/08/27/continuous-join-as-you-go-again/" title="http://babylovebrand.net/2013/08/27/continuous-join-as-you-go-again/">http://babylovebrand.net/2013/08/27/continuous-join-as-you-go-again/</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;"> For the border I worked the pattern stitch starting with the double crochet row in the existing loops around the outside. Then I worked the single crochet row and finished with the dc row. More rows could be added for a larger project or a lacy "V" stitch border could be added. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a 02="" 2013="" box-stitch.html="" href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/box-stitch.html" http:="" idealdelusions.blogspot.com="" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/box-stitch.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/box-stitch.html</a> </span></span></li>
<li><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html" style="font-weight: normal;" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html</span></a></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-candy-sprinkles.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-candy-sprinkles.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif; font-size: small;">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-candy-sprinkles.html</span></a></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;"><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/05/wintergreen-and-lace.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/05/wintergreen-and-lace.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/05/wintergreen-and-lace.html</a> </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html"><span style="font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">https://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html</span></a></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Do you already have a stash of basic granny square blocks you are dreading to join? Grab a 14 oz skein of yarn and enlarge those squares, using rounds 2 and 3 from this pattern, use the Continuous Join method to finish and see how quickly you can create a masterpiece.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">48 Squares with "V" st & Picot border</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">This afghan was two baby afghans, made in the tradition granny square, which I still don’t know why I made because I’ve always hated baby afghans. They seem like a waste of time to me as they stay small but babies don’t. So I removed their borders and joined them into the young lady afghan you see on the left. But still nobody seemed to notice her and she sat, a sad little plain granny all alone on the shelf for almost a year. I wanted to make her happy so I decided to give her a new dress. On the right you can see how much she loved her new outfit. Once she got her smile, she found her forever home in less than a week. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">36 Squares ~ Shell and Pineapple border from </span></b><br />
<b><span style="font-family: "times" , "times new roman" , serif; font-size: large;">Doris Chan's All Shawl Pattern on Ravelry</span></b></td></tr>
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I
love this stitch pattern however I am not a huge fan of the plain
“side to side” box stitch afghan, so I do not have one to show you. I know I am strange, my opinion only, I
don't care much for how the stitch pattern seems to flow all in one
direction. I make most of my Box Stitch patterns in rounds rather than rows. This
post is to show several ways to start the box stitch for side to side or rounds, with chain stitch and/or center start. <em>Please
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Chain
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1.</b> Sc in 1<sup>st </sup>chain from hook, *(ch 3, skip 2 ch, sc
in next ch,) across row, ending sc in last st, turn.<br />
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2. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ch 3, work </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">3
dc in each ch 3 space across row, dc in last sc, ch 1, turn.</span></span></span></div>
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<strong>Row 3. </strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Sc between first 2 </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">dc</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, ch 3, sk 3 </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">dc</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">, sc between next 2 </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">dc</span><span style="font-weight: normal;"> across </span></span></span></div>
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4. to end: </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Repeat rows 2 and 3
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you start this way you will find the finished project will have a
chain loop edge on the bottom as well as both sides and if you end
with the sc/ch st row it will be all around the project and you will be
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1. </b> Chain 4, work tr in second st, (first loop made) ch 3, tr in top of
first tr, (second loop made) continue in same manner until you have
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<b>Row
2.</b> Ch 3, (counts as first dc) work 3 dc in each loop across row, 1 dc in first chain.
You should have 1 dc, a row of loops with 3 dc in each loop and 1 dc
at the end, ch 1 turn.<br />
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<b>Row
3.</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Sc between first 2 dc, *</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">(</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ch
3, sk 3 sts, sc between next 2 sts,</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">)</span><span style="font-weight: normal;">
work across row ending sc between last 2 sts, </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">ch
3 turn.</span><br />
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<b>Row
4.</b> 3 dc in each 3 ch space across, dc in last stitch.<br />
<b>Row
5. to end </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Repeat rows </span><span style="font-weight: normal;">3
and 4 to desired length of project</span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">You
may notice this method will give you the same results as the first
method but I believe it is easier and more versatile as it is
excellent for “fluffy” yarns where it may be harder to see the
stitches, and it makes it unnecessary to count stitches for a
starting chain.</span></span></span></div>
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<b>Center
Start </b></span></span></div>
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Begin
the same as the Basic or Alternate start, work desired length or width.<br />
To
work from the center out, work side to side pattern first on
one side then rotate the project clockwise and work opposite side of loops to
match. I have changed colors to make it easier to view. When working a multi color project you may wish to coordinate your colors and stripes.<br />
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<b>Center
Start for Giant Granny or Granny Square Blocks</b></span></span></div>
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Start
with a slip loop or chain 4 join.<br />
<b>Rnd
1.</b> in ring work chain 4, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 2
dc, join to 2nd st of starting 4 ch. You should have 4 groups of 3
double crochet with a chain 2 space between each group.<br />
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<b>Rnd
2.</b> Sc in any 2 chain corner space, *(ch 3, sc in same corner,
chain 3, sc in next corner) around end, join with a slip stitch in
the first sc.<br />
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<b>Rnd
3. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">In each corner loop work 3
dc, ch 2, 3 dc, work 3 dc in each ch 3 sp between corners.</span><br />
<b>Rnd
4. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Repeat rounds, 2 and 3 for
desired size of project.</span><br />
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<b>Center
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<b>Rnd
1.</b> Use alternate start method to create 8 loops. <br />
<b>Rnd
2. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Ch 3, 2dc, ch 2, 3 dc, in first loop, (this will be your first corner) 3 dc in
each of next 6 loops, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in last loop,
(this will be your next 2 corners) working on opposite side of
loops, work 3 dc in each of next 6 loops, end with 3 dc, ch 2, join to top of ch 3 in
beginning loop. </span><br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">You
should have 3 dc groups with a ch 2 space between each group on each
end and 6 loops of 3 dc each between the ends on both sides of the
starting loops</span><br />
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<b>Rnd
3. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">Working on the end, Sc in
the first 2 ch space of corner, ch 3, sc in same sp, ch 3, skip 3 dc
group, sc in next 2 ch sp, ch 3, sc in same space, (</span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">first
& second corner loop complete</span></i><span style="font-weight: normal;">)
ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc between next 2 dc, ch 3, skip 3 dc, sc in next
space, to next corner. Work sc, ch 3, sc in 2 ch space, ch 3, skip 3
dc group, sc in next 2 ch space, ch 3, sc in same space, (</span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">third
and fourth corner</span></i><b> </b><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">loop</span></i><b>
</b><i><span style="font-weight: normal;">complete</span></i><b>) </b><span style="font-weight: normal;">ch
3 skip 3 dc, sc in sp between next 2 dc around to end. join </span><br />
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<b>Rnd
4.</b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Work 3 dc in each ch 3
space around, working 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each corner 3 ch loop.</span><br />
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<b>Rnd
5. </b><span style="font-weight: normal;"> Work sc, ch 3 between each
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Little Boy Blue</span></div>
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The center for Little Boy Blue is three small blocks, sides joined as you go on round 5. Work a round of (single crochet, chain 3,) around the outside of all 3 blocks. The next round will be the cluster round then follow the basic pattern 2 round routine to the size you like. </span></div>
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<strong>Notes for Stash-busters:<span style="font-family: Segoe Print; font-size: small;"><br />
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<strong>Width Verses Length:</strong></span></span></div>
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Working side to side, you will be turning your project at the end of each
row, it would be wise to mark the front side so your stitches don't get
reversed. (You will be able to tell when finished)</span></div>
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If you are using new skeins or larger balls of yarn from your yarn stash
you can easily work on the length and can pre-determine the finished length of
your project If working on the length you do not have to work in the beginning
and ending yarn tails as you may work them into a fringe on the ends of the
afghan. <br />
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If you are using small balls of yarn from your stash it is more prudent to
work on the width if you want the entire row to be all one color also you can
pre-determine the finished width. Working on the width will require cutting and working in yarn ends unless
you plan to fringe around the entire project. </span></div>
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<strong>Center Verses Edge:</strong></span></span></div>
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If working side to side and you have unlimited yarn you can start on one
edge and work to the end. However if you are working with limited yarn amounts
it is easier to create a balanced afghan if you start in the center and work
outward toward the edges. Advantage of a center start, working on the width,
the project can continue to grow in length as more yarn becomes available. I
often start an afghan and expand it as I acquire more compatible orphan yarn and
scraps. I usually start with a full skein of a neutral color as a base, then I
work in a row or two of that color, every so often to pull all the colors
together. </span></div>
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Disadvantage of a center start, to balanced your colors you must rotate the
working side on each color change as you proceed, unless you wish to divide your
available yarn beforehand.</span></div>
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I have divided my yarn in the past but it never seems to work out well as I
never seem to be able to exactly divide what I have and usually end up running a
shortage on the second side. If one side is already complete, well lets not
even think about that. It is easier to keep your skein intact ( I hate knots )
and alternate sides as you work. I am fortunate to have a yarn ball winder and
that allows me to pull from both the inside and the outside of the yarn
simultaneously so alternating sides is best for me. Here I will repeat, you
should always start your new color on the same side (front or back) of your
project or your double crochet stitches could get reversed. Yes, you will be
able to tell.<br />
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For all blankets using this stitch please see: </span></div>
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Everybody hates granny squares ? I know I do. Ok, well I confess, I don't really hate the squares. In fact I have a long standing affection and respect for the quick, easy, inexpensive, humble Granny Square. It is without a doubt one of, if not, the most extensively used and versatile units of crochet.<br />
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In modern crochet Granny Squares can be made in any size and a variety of, not so square, shapes have been developed that still retain the versatility of the Granny Square unit. Squares can be joined together and can be used to create a seemingly endless array of any number of unique items.<br />
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Granny Squares are probably the easiest, most wonderful, versatile way that I know to use up orphan yarn and small scraps, resulting in the creation of something useful, unique and beautiful. So what is this love / hate relationship all about? Making the squares is easy sure, but making something with the squares not so easy. Over they years I, like so very many others, have dreaded the ritual “joining of the squares” like the plague.<br />
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<br />Doris Yocum Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02292644740204088597noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-485420166214108672.post-68920441223977211742013-03-24T01:57:00.001-04:002018-07-07T08:40:08.315-04:00W.I.P.'s<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace;"><b>W.I.P's Causes and Completion</b></span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Seems like I always have a bunch of W.I.P's </span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">(works in progress) sitting around.</span></div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eBbmaLx76TU/UU6Qq-TEk8I/AAAAAAAADUI/rDiFe6dyTpk/s1600/IMG_4195.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="display: inline; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-eBbmaLx76TU/UU6Qq-TEk8I/AAAAAAAADUI/rDiFe6dyTpk/s320/IMG_4195.JPG" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: small;" width="320" /></a></div><a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2014/11/green-theme-for-melissa.html" style="font-family: "courier new", courier, monospace; font-size: small;" target="_blank">Green Theme for Melissa</a></div><div class="" style="clear: both;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;"> Some projects are "controlled" sort of, like the stacks of Granny Square's patiently waiting the accumulation of enough similar companions to be </span>joined into something useful.<br />
Sometimes I have several types of Granny Squares piling up, refusing to count the different styles as additional W.I.P's. I just classify the whole batch as one.</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zNzLi9niLqI/UU6QPXPeCgI/AAAAAAAADT4/5h5-udA0W3Y/s320/IMG_4175.JPG" width="320" /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">So the box stitch squares, the standard squares, the flower squares and the lace squares do not really have an individual identity until they're incorporated into a working project. Might be cheating a bit but it makes me feel like I am not so far behind as I thought I was.</span></div></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> <a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/35-squares-1-rectangle.html" target="_blank">35 Squares</a> </span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: xx-small;">pattern</span></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Some are because I keep a carrier of small projects handy to carry with me when I must spend time sitting, waiting to keep an appointment, traveling, baby sitting etc...........</span><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"></span></div></div><div style="margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;">Some are because, in spite of my addiction, I do occasionally develop burn out on some labor intensive projects, so they get retired until I have an attitude adjustment.</span></div><span style="font-family: "courier new" , "courier" , monospace; font-size: x-small;"> <div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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This is a fairly large blanket. I had one 7 oz. skein of Red Heart Turquoise super saver and about 30 oz. of a (no label ? ) sea green/white/turquoise variegated mix yarn. From that yarn I made the above blanket, also an earflap hat and a stroller blanket. </div>
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I would suggest you get 1 - 07 oz. background skein color of your choice and about 14 to 20 oz. of a “no dye lot” color of your choice. That way if you wish to go larger you will be able to get more yarn. If you wish to go smaller you should have more than enough. </div>
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To the best of my knowledge there are a limited number of basic crochet stitches, chain st, slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, treble crochet, double treble......</div>
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However these limited number of stitches are used in an amazing number of combinations to create stitch patterns. We then repeat those stitch patterns to shape our items. I have been practicing the art of crochet for over 56 years and I have found that over the years stitch patterns as well as the items we make from those stitch patterns come in and out of fashion and that is why I maintain the idea everything old is new again. The same basic stitches worked in the same old patterns but with new names. I constantly find “old” stitch patterns with names that are new to me. I tend to use the “old names” but always advise the stitch pattern may have several other new names.</div>
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It would seem what I refer to as the box stitch or block stitch in this pattern is not readily found on the web so I will showcase it here.</div>
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For the pattern above, start the same as a regular granny square. You can start with your chain 4 sl st in first chain to form a ring or your magic ring, slip ring, slip loop, starting ring (whatever you prefer to call it)</div>
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Start with a slip loop, chain 4, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, join to 2nd st of starting 4 ch. You should have 4 groups of 3 double crochet with a chain 2 space between each group.<br />
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Repeat rounds 2 and 3 until desired size of square is achieved and number off needed squares is completed.<br />
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If you wish to make small blocks you can stop as soon as you have the size block you want and join them in the traditional way.<br />
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I used the Continuous Join method to connect Granny squares, it is in two parts and I have included the links for those videos.</div>
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<span style="color: red;">This is an “off site” link and is NOT one of mine. I cannot provide a PDF copy.</span></div>
<span style="color: red;"> If you would like a written version of the continuous join as you go complete with photos</span> <br />
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This can be made as Granny Square blocks, a Giant Granny Square Afghan or even a Giant Rectangle.</div>
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I used a Susan Bates I - 9 hook and worsted weight yarn</div>
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The afghan above was a stash buster so I do not know the amount of yarn required.</div>
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For a giant Granny square afghan, Start the center like a granny square, so you have 4 groups of 3 dc with ch 2 space between each group. Join do not turn, <br />
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<strong>Round 2:</strong> Sl stitch into 2 ch corner space, sc, ch 3, sc in same place, ch 3, sc in next corner, ch 3, sc in same space around. Join to 1st sc. <br />
<strong>Round 3</strong>: Sl st into the ch 3 corner space, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all in corner space, 3 dc in next 3 ch space, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in next corner around. Join in the top of the ch 3. <br />
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Repeat rounds: 2 and 3 for pattern until desired size is accomplished</div>
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On each single crochet row You will be working (sc, 3 chain loop, sc) in each corner, (ch 3, single crochet,) between each 3 dc group of the previous row to the next corner, around, ending with sl st to first sc.</div>
On each double crochet row work (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, in each corner) and 3 dc in each 3 ch space across the row between corners.<br />
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I finished this one on a double crochet round for a crisp/solid edge. If you wanted to add a different border I would probably end on a single crochet round for more flexibility of choice.<br />
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/35-squares.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/35-squares.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/35-squares.html</a></div>
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/04/box-stitch-afghan-designs.html</a></div>
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-candy-sprinkles.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-candy-sprinkles.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/02/sweet-candy-sprinkles.html</a></div>
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<a href="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/05/wintergreen-and-lace.html" title="http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/05/wintergreen-and-lace.html">http://idealdelusions.blogspot.com/2013/05/wintergreen-and-lace.html</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> This little bit of fluff is my latest “Stash Buster”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It was made with Lion Brand, Bernat, Red Heart and Caron Baby weight Yarn </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">and a Susan Bates US size I-9 hook. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You may use the yarn brand and yarn weight of your choice and your choice of colors. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>I do not know the exact amount of yarn needed for the squares</strong> because I created and accumulated the squares one at a time as suitable yarn became available. I would estimate 20 to 30 ounces of yarn from my stash.. If I were to buy new yarn, I would choose about 3 or 4 colors of “NO DYE LOT” yarn and buy one (5 to 7 oz) skein of each because you should easily be able to get more if you need it. This afghan only requires 20 squares. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>I used Caron Simply Soft Baby yarn for the <u>joining and border,</u> you will need about two 6 oz skeins to complete both the joining and border.</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">First of all, you may have noted this is not the standard granny square. It is done in an old stitch pattern I call a “block stitch" or "box stitch” and this stitch pattern probably has several more different newer names. I like this stitch because it is easy to do, and unlike the standard granny square the finished block has none of the granny square "holes", and is more flexible than the standard granny so it gives a more fluid feel or flow to the afghan.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>To make the squares:</strong> Work in rounds, do not turn. Start the same as a regular granny square. You can start with your chain 4, sl st in first chain to form a ring or use the magic ring, slip ring, adjustable loop or (whatever you prefer to call it) I always start with an adjustable loop. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Rnd 1:</strong> In loop work Ch 4, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 2, 2 dc, join to 2nd st of starting 4 ch. You should have 4 groups of 3 double crochet with a chain 2 space between each group.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Rnd 2.</b> <strong>Color changes are always made on single crochet rounds.</strong> Sc in any 2 chain corner space, *(ch 3, sc in same corner, chain 3, sc in next corner) *repeat around ending, join with a slip stitch in the first sc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Rnd 4:</strong> Sc in 2 chain corner space, *(ch 3, sc in same corner, chain 3, sc between each of the 3 dc clusters, to corner) repeat around ending, join with a slip stitch in the first sc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Repeat rounds, 3 and 4, another three times (or </strong><strong>for desired size of Square) ending on a double crochet round. </strong><strong><em>The center square counts as 1, followed by 4 sets of rounds 3 (dc) & 4 (sc), ending on a dc round for a total of 9 rounds counting the center. ( 4 dc rounds) </em></strong><strong>Make 20 squares.</strong> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">On this afghan I decided to try the<em><strong> "Continuous join".</strong></em> I never tried it before thinking it would be too confusing and that I would not have patience enough to do it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I find the <strong>“Continuous Join”</strong> is so simple and fast, Oh, you can bet I am never, ever going back to the old way. I am a believer. I found the most wonderful tutorial but it is in two parts. If you have not used the continuous join you really, really need to try it. I have posted the links below. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PoBG9W9rpog" target="_blank">Part 1 Continuous Join</a> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=foQB6X8q2a0" target="_blank">Part 2 Continuous Join</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you don’t wish to try the continuous join, you can join your squares using your favorite method of choice or the basic 5 chain flat braid join but I hope you will try the continuous join as it is really amazing and so much faster.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For this afghan my squares were between 7 and 7 1/2 inches square, I worked 5 rows with 4 blocks on each row. If you have used the continuous join method when you get the last square attached do not end off but continue around the outside edge of the afghan as the tutorial directs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> <strong>Border: </strong>If you used a different method to join the squares, work Round 2 of the pattern for the squares around the entire afghan so you will have the sc, chain 3 row around the outside. Continue to work in rounds.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Round 1</strong> On <strong>right side</strong>, 3 dc in each 3 chain space, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in each corner, working as for round 3 of the squares. join. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>“V stitch” = 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc <u>all in same space</u>. (</strong><em>double click photo to enlarge)</em></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQNQ9IunaYc" target="_blank">Tutorial V stitch </a> </strong></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Round 2</strong> Skip 3 dc, by slip stitching to first sp between 3 dc clusters, ch 4, dc in same space, (counts as first “V” st,) work a “V” stitch between each 3 dc cluster to corner and (“V” st, chain 3, “V” st) in each corner ch 2 space, around, join to 3rd chain of beginning chain 4. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Round 3: </strong>Sl st into center of the “V” stitch, ch 4, dc in same space, (counts as first “V” st,) “V” st in center of next “V st” to corner, working ( “V” st, chain 3, “V” st ) in each corner, around, join to first “V” st. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Repeat Round 3 to make your border the width you like, always working (“V” st, ch 3, “V” st) in the center 3 chain space of each corner so it will lay flat.</strong> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This afghan border has 3 rounds of “V” stitches and 1 round of “V” st with Picot to finish. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><strong>Special Stitches: Picot stitch:</strong> Double crochet, chain 3, slip st in first chain, dc <u>in same</u> <u>stitch</u> = "V" st with picot. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExWqGvscSgE" target="_blank">Tutorial "V" st with Picot</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>Final round:</b> Work "V" st with picot st, in the center of each “V” st around, working (dc, picot, dc, picot, dc, picot, dc) in the center 3 chain space of each corner.</span> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> Ever get almost to the end of your first row and realize you miscounted your starting chain and now have too few stitches? Everyone counts their stitches as they make their starting chain. Most of us probably re-count the stitches at least once before we start row one. But it seems, to me, when I get to the end of that first row, all too often I miscounted by a stitch or two and had to find a way to fix it which usually meant doing it over. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I learned quickly how tedious it is to have to do it over and how frustrating it is to count a starting chain over and over trying to verify if I have the correct number of stitches. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I am not a fan of having to do things over so I started to miscount my starting chains deliberately. If a pattern called for 180 chains I made about 185. If the pattern said to chain 25 inches I chained 26 inches. I always make sure I have a chain that is too long for my project. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">I try to be an equal opportunity crafter but I am NOT a knitter. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">I just do not have the patience. Oh the knitting is fine, it is the trying to correct it when I make a mistake, oh so many mistakes. Yes. I make mistakes crocheting too but the fix for crochet is almost too easy, </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">just grab the working end of the yarn and yank it out then do over.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">However I do love my toys and have acquired many yarn crafting tools and gadgets over the years among them a set of round Knifty Knitter looms and I play with them from time to time. Scarves are large this year or so I have been told and I made several for Christmas Gifts and one for a birthday yet to come (shhhhhh quiet on that item I'll try to post it later)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">There are many types of patterns posted for the Knifty Knitters but I did not </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">use a pattern, I just made a simple tube. Here it is, the model is one of my </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">5 gorgeous niece's. Like any proud Auntie, I think she makes the set look </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">too cute. It is pretty, warm, fuzzy, washable, dryer friendly, and</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">very wearable so what is not to like? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">This is a list of the exact materials I used but there are several types of </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">fun fur and many brands of yarn to chose from. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">You will need a Knitting Loom and the basic knowledge of how to use it. Very easy to learn and "You Tube" has lots of knitting loom lessons.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">3 (1.5 oz) skeins Lion Brand Fun Fur</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Article: #320-300 UPC: 023032323008</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">It also comes in solids (Wal-Mart is the least expensive place to get this)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Red Heart Super Saver 1 (7 oz skein) 706 - Perfect Pink or color of your choice f</span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">or the scarf and the hat.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">Ripple Hat and Scarf Crochet Pattern Project Number: LW1471 </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Designed By: Mary Jane Protus Skill Level: Easy. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana";">A Free Pattern on the Red Heart Website </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">(I only used the hat pattern for this project.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Holding 1 strand of the Fun Fur and 1 strand of the Super Saver Yarn together attach to loom. Wrap and knit each round to form a long tube. Tie on another skein of fun fur as each skein runs out making sure the loose ends are on the inside of the tube. Work to desired length or until the fun fur is used up. End off as per Knifty Knitter directions. Gather stitches and close both ends. </span></span><span style="font-family: "verdana"; text-align: center;">Make a pom-pom for each end and stitch in place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">Use the remainder of Super Saver yarn to create the hat portion of the Red Heart Pattern. I did not use the fun fur on the hat for 2 reasons, because I was worried that what might feel cozy around my neck might feel itchy around my face. Also I wanted the hat to be a separate entity that could be used alone or with another scarf that had been worked with the coordinating colors. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana";">It is my habit to make every hat to match two different scarfs because I find, with the ladies, that scarfs seem to be worn more often than hats. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">This "Retro" pattern has been around for so long I feel Certain that it must be in the public domain by now.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">But this post is not a pattern for the infamous Granny Square Christmas Stocking. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">This post is to show a pattern for a crochet stitch I use and consider to be </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the equivalent </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">of the overcast or "blanket stitch in sewing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I do not know if this is a "real" crochet stitch or not. It is a process I worked out while trying to avoid a marked difference in appearance on the right and wrong side of a crochet joined seam. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Since I am making "stockings" I am using them for demonstration purposes </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">of this joining. Starting </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">with a standard 5 corner granny, </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">I do make one small change in the last round. </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">In one of the 5 corners I work 6 treble crochet instead of the normal 3 double crochet, ch 2, 3 dc. This 6 treble corner will become the toe of the stocking. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> W</span><span style="font-family: inherit;">ork down the side of the stocking in this same manner working </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">3 single crochet in </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">the 2 chain corner space and continue </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">across the bottom </span><span style="font-family: inherit;">to the toe of the stocking. </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>6-B</b> Looking at the edge / top of the seam your stitch will look like this.</span></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">So what have we accomplished ?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">With the blanket stitch worked as explained here both the front and back side appear almost the same. There is a large difference between the front and back side of the standard single crochet.</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: xx-small;"><b>7</b> FRONT SIDE (SC)<b> 8</b> FRONT SIDE (blanket st) <b>9</b> Reverse of both STS</span></span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>10</b> Closeup compare the difference</span></span></td></tr>
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<b><span style="font-family: inherit;">Yes it can be done in double crochet.</span></b></div>
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RizoXRqp_pQ/UNAATUYVSyI/AAAAAAAAC5g/PPtIYbkCzH4/s1600/CHRISTMAS+059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><img border="0" height="187" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RizoXRqp_pQ/UNAATUYVSyI/AAAAAAAAC5g/PPtIYbkCzH4/s320/CHRISTMAS+059.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><b>11.</b> Front side double crochet blanket stitch on the left, </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">single crochet blanket stitch on the right </span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"> <b>12. </b>Reverse side with single crochet blanket stitch on the left, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">double crochet blanket stitch on the right</span></td></tr>
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Since these stocking are small and light weight they can also double as a<br />
Christmas Brooch. In the "Jewelry Findings" of your favorite craft store<br />
you can purchase packs of small brooch pins<br />
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which you can sew or glue to the top of the back of your stocking<br />
so it can me worn like a pin. </div>
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