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Thursday, July 07, 2005
Here's a preview of coming attractions.
Posted at 01:43 pm by Dot
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Friday, July 01, 2005
HAPPY HOLIDAY!
HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!
Posted at 08:21 pm by Dot
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Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Both Ebay listings have ended and neither poncho sold. I've been told I might do better to wait until colder weather or closer to Christmas, so instead of just giving up completely, I'm going to post them again as soon as it turns cold. Told you I'm a glutton for punishment.
Posted at 12:11 pm by Dot
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Tuesday, June 28, 2005
Guess who shouldn't be allowed to use anything sharper than a crochet hook! Me that's who!
I'm working on a deadline for a hat that I'm hoping to have published and what do I do but whack my pinkie finger with a knife while cutting french fries. It's a real bleeder and it hurts like crazy. The only consolation is the hat's red, so maybe my blood won't show up on it. Just kidding. I bandaged the finger and it's not bleeding now, but it sure hurts.
Sorry to gross you out. OK, I'm off to finish this hat, hopefully.
Posted at 07:43 pm by Dot
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Thursday, June 23, 2005
I must truly be a glutton for punishment. My first experience on Ebay was a bust. Got a few bids and even had a winner, but the sale fell through. Even with that, I decided to try it one more time and then I'll quit.
I've listed Gentle Ripples and Elegant Lace both this time.
I'm a lousy salesman! Oh, well, I had to test the waters.
Posted at 02:40 pm by Dot
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Tuesday, June 21, 2005
REFLECTIONS PONCHO
copyright © Dot Matthews 6/15/05
 
Special thanks to SWAPNA for testing this pattern. The corrections she suggested are done in red. Great job, Swapna!
Size: Adult up to 2x. Measures 23" from neckline to hemline
Skill level: easy to intermediate
Materials:
Yarn, Bernat Baby Coordinates, sport weight, white, 2 full 6 oz. skeins and a scant amount of a 3rd skein. (1020 yds)
K hook for beginning chain (optional)
J hook
scissors
blunt needle
stitch marker.
Gauge: 9 dc = 3" and 4 rows dc = almost 3" (2 7/8")
Stitches/abbreviations used: ch=chain; dc=double crochet; sl st=slip stitch; sc=single crochet; hdc=half double crouchet; dec=decrease; beg=beginning; st=stitch; sts=stitches; sp=space; sk=skip; ea=each
Special instructions: Decrease – yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru st, (3 loops on hook) insert hook in next st, yo, pull thru st (4 loops on hook), yo and pull thru all 4 loops on hook. Decrease complete.
INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: with K hook, ch 80, join in first ch to form a circle, ch 1, sc in same st as join, *sc in next st. Repeat from * around. join in first st. (80 sc) Switch to J hook.
ROUND 2: ch 3, (beg ch counts as st) dcin same st as join, ch 2, *sk 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (54 dc)
ROUND 3: ch 3, dc in next st, *2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, ending with 1 dc in last ch-2 sp. Join in top of beg ch. (120 dc)
ROUND 4: ch 3, dc in same st as join, ch 2, *sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (80 dc)
ROUND 5: ch 3, dc in next st, *2 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, end with 3 dc in last ch-2 sp. Join in top of beg ch. (180 dc)
ROUND 6: ch 3, dc in same st as join, ch 2, *sk next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (120 dc)
ROUND 7: ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (240 dc)
ROUND 8: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 4, *sk next 4 sts, 3 dc in next st, ch 4, sk next 4 sts, sc in next st, ch 4, Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 dc)
ROUND 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (120 dc)
ROUND 10: ch 5 (counts as first dc and ch-2), 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ea of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, *1 dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ea of next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (192 dc)
ROUND 11: sl st in next 2 chs, sl st in next dc, ch 3, dc in same dc as beg ch, 1 dc in ea of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, *sk next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in ea of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next st, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (216 dc)
ROUND 12: sl st in next 4 dc, ch 1, sc in same dc as ch 1, ch 4, *sk next 4 dc, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 4, sk next 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 4. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 dc)
ROUND 13 thru ROUND 28: (repeat round 9, 10, 11, 12) 4 times.
ROUND 29 thru 31: repeat round 9, 10, 11.
ROUND 32: ch 3, dc in ea dc and ch-1 sp around. Join in top of beg ch. (240 dc)
ROUND 33: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (240 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
NECK EDGE:
With right side facing, attach yarn in any stitch at the back of the neck edge.
ROUND 1: ch 2 (does not count as a st), hdc in same st as ch, *hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first hdc. (80 hdc)
ROUND 2: ch 2, hdc in same st as join, hdc in next 2 sts, *dec, hdc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in first hdc. (60 hdc)
dec= yo, insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru st, (3 loops on hook) insert hook in next st, yo, pull thru st (4 loops on hook), yo and pull thru all 4 loops on hook. Decrease complete.
ROUND 3: ch 2, *sl st in next st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in first ch.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 09:05 am by Dot
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Sunday, June 19, 2005
NO CHAIN ON PEEKS AND VALLEYS
I've had several questions concerning the beginning chain on Peeks and Valleys, so I put a statement on the pattern and a note in the "Pattern Correctoins" page.
THERE IS NO STARTING CHAIN ON PEEKS AND VALLEYS.
If you follow the instructions on Round 1, you will end up with a long strip that you join to form your foundation row. Sorry for the confusion.
Posted at 02:20 pm by Dot
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Monday, June 13, 2005
MY FIRST CAPE - this is not my pattern
I've had several people ask me if I have a cape pattern. Well, I don't. I was curious about capes, so I did a google search and found a free pattern, the Rah Rah Cape. I didn't see any credits on the pattern, so I'm not sure who the designer is. I tried to email "Carole" but my email didn't go through. The best I can do is give you the link to the pattern and show you pictures of my completed project.
THIS IS NOT MY PATTERN, please use the link above to access the pattern if you're interested in making it for yourself.
OK, without further ado, here are pictures of my interpretation of the Rah Rah Cape.
  
This is made with Red Heart Super Saver medium sage, trimmed in black, with 2 gold buttons at the top. It took almost 2 full 6 oz skeins medium sage and a small amount of black. The third picture is to try to convey the actual green color of the cape. (darned camera). The pattern gives 2 sizes and I did the smaller version, which I'm thinking is probably a medium. Don't hold me to that, all I know is it's too small for me (2x). Geez, did I just put my size on the internet. Good grief! I better take a nap.
I enjoyed watching this pattern take shape because I had no idea how to do a cape. The arm slits were a total mystery to me until I did this pattern and then I had one of those aha! moments. It's done entirely in double crochets and trimmed with single crochet and chains. Easy pattern. I recommend this to anyone looking for a cape pattern.
Posted at 05:32 pm by Dot
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Friday, June 10, 2005
PEEKS AND VALLEYS PONCHO
 
copyright 06/10/05 © Dot Matthews
Skill level: easy to intermediate
Size: 1 size fits most up to 2X
Poncho measures 21" to 22" from neckline to hem edge.
Gauge: 1 8dc shell = 2" across and 1 ½" top of shell to bottom of shell;
2 dc/ch groups = 2"
Yarn: Bernat Baby Coordinates, color 131 Blue Bon Bon, 1 ½ 6 oz skeins, 707 yds; 75.2% acrylic, 22.2% acetate, 2.6% nylon
Materials: K hook; scissors, blunt needle, stitch marker (use a purchased stitch marker, piece of yarn, safety pin, bobby pin, or whatever you have available)
Stitches used: chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch
Special Stitches: Shell = 8 dc in ch-3 loop
dc/ch group or group = ch 3, dc in third ch from hook
sc next 2 sts tog = insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru st, insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru st, yo, pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sk = skip
sp = space
st = stitch
tog = together
Note: numbers in ( ) at end of rounds tells the number of stitches you should have for that round.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Peeks and Valleys does not have a "traditional" starting chain.
ROUND 1: *ch 3, dc in third ch from hook. Repeat from * 25 times. Join in space between ch and dc of first group. Be careful not to twist groups. (26 dc/ch groups)
ROUND 2: working in spaces between ch and dc of groups, ch 1, sc in same sp as join, ch 10 *sc in next group, ch 10. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (26 ch 10 loops)
ROUND 3: sl st in next ch-10 loop, ch 1, 11 sc in same ch-10 loop, *11 sc in next ch-10 loop. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (286 sc)
ROUND 4: sl st in next 5 sc, ch 1, sc in same st. Ch 8, *sk next 10 sc, sc in next st, ch 8. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (26 ch-8 loops)
ROUND 5: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 7 sc in next ch-8 loop, *sc in next st, 7 sc in next ch-8 loop. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (207 sc)
ROUND 6: ch 1, sc in same st as join, (sc next 2 sts tog) twice, sc innext 4 sts, *ch 3, sc in next 7 sts. Repeat from * around to last 9 sts. End with ch 3, (sc next 2 sts tog) twice, sc in next 5 sc, ch 3, join in first sc. (29 ch-3 loops and 203 sc)
ROUND 7: sl st in next 3 sts, ch 1, sc in same st, *sk next 3 sts, 8 dc in next ch-3 loop for shell, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (29 shells)
ROUND 8: sl st in next 4 sts, sl st in sp between 4th and 5th dc of shell, ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 6, *sc in sp between 4th and 5th dc of next shell, ch 6. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (29 ch-6 loops)
ROUND 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *(3 sc, ch 3, 3 sc) in next ch-6 loop, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (29 ch-3 loops)
ROUND 10: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *sk next 3 sts, 8 dc in next ch-3 loop, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (29 shells)
ROUND 11 thru ROUND 31: Repeat rounds 8, 9 and 10.
ROUND 32: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.
Fasten off, weave in ends
NECK EDGE
Working in spaces between ch and dc of groups, attach yarn in any space on neck edge. Ch 1, sc in same space where yarn was attached, *5 dc in next space, sc in next space. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 07:53 pm by Dot
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Thursday, June 09, 2005
SASSY A
 
 
copyright © 06/10/05 Dot Matthews
Hat size: 22 1/2" to 23"
Gauge: 6 dc rows = 4" and 13 dc sts=4" (approximately)
Materials: K hook; 3 oz ww yarn, completed hat weighs 2 oz.
Note 1: Beginning chain does NOT count as a stitch.
Note 2: Numbers in ( ) at end of rows depicts total number of stitches for that row.
Note 3: When joining rows, skip over beginning chain and join in first actual stitch.
ROW 1: ch 3, 12 dc in 1st st. Join in first dc. (12 sts)
ROW 2: ch 2, 2 dc in ea st around. Join in first dc. (24 sts)
ROW 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next st, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Repeat from * around, join in first dc. (36 sts)
ROW 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, join in first dc. (48 sts)
ROW 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around, join in first dc. (60 sts)
ROW 6: ch 2, dc in same st as join, 1 dc in st to the right of st just made - that's the last stitch of the previous row - *sk the next st, dc in next st, dc in the st just skipped. Repeat from * around, join in first dc. (30 crossed stitch groups)
ROW 7: ch 1, sc in same st as join and in ea st around, join in first sc. (60 sts)
ROW 8: ch 1, sc in same st as join and in ea st around, join in first sc. (60 sts)
ROW 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, *sk 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around, join in first sc. (15 ch-3 spaces and 15 sc's)
ROW 10: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc over the ch-3 space, *sc in next sc, 3 sc over the next ch-3 space. Repeat from * around, join in the first sc. (60 sts)
ROW 11: ch 1, sc in same st as join and in ea st around. (60 sts)
ROW 12: ch 2, dc in same st as join, 1 dc in st to the right of st just made - that's the last stitch of the previous row - *sk the next st, dc in next st, dc in the st just skipped. Repeat from * around, join in first dc. (30 crossed stitch groups)
ROW 13: ch 1, sc in same st as join and in ea st around, join in first sc. (60 sts)
ROW 14: ch 1, sc in same st as join and in ea st around, join in first sc. (60 sts)
ROW 15: WORK IN BACK LOOP ONLY FOR THIS ROUND: ch 1, TURN, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 4 sts *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around, join in first sc. (72 sts)
ROW 16: ch 1, sc in same st as join and in ea st around, join in first sc. (72 sts)
ROW 17: ch 1, TURN, 2 sc in first st, 1 sc in next 5 sts, *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around, join in first sc. (84 sts)
ROW 18: ch 1, TURN, sc in same st as join and in ea st around, join in first sc. (84 sts)
ROW 19: ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around, join in first sc. (96 sts)
ROW 20: sl st in ea st around, join in first sl st.
Posted at 12:42 pm by Dot
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