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Tuesday, July 12, 2005
DOT'S LITTLE DITTY BAG
copyright 07/12/05 Dot Matthews
 
7/17/05: CORRECTIONS MADE IN RED - see rounds 23, 24, and 25.
Thanks to Teresa, aka Yarnlover66 from Crochetville for catching and reporting the error to me. I had left out part of a round and combined 2 rounds into 1. Thank you, Teresa, I really appreciate your input.
Bag statistics: approximatey - 4" tall; 13" around. Gauge: not important to this project.
SUPPLIES:
H hook;
Yarn: 57 yds, app 1 oz, 4 ply, worsted weight. This one is done in Red Heart Super Saver, color 0885 Delft Blue
scissors; blunt needle; stitch marker
STITCHES USED: chain, single crochet, slip stitch
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; sc - single crochet; ea - each; st(s) - stitch(es)
INSTRUCTIONS:
Pattern is worked in a spiral, do not join rounds. Place stitch marker in first st of each round and move it up from round to round.
ROUND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)
ROUND 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (12 sc)
ROUND 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sc)
ROUND 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sc)
ROUND 5: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sc)
ROUND 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sc)
ROUND 7: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sc)
ROUND 8: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sc)
ROUND 9 thru 22: 1 sc in ea st around.
ROUND 23: ch 30, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 22 sts, ch 4, sk next 2 sts, sc in next 22 sts.
ROUND 24: sc in next 30 chs, sc in next 22 sts, sc in next 4 chs, sc in next 22 sts.
ROUND 25: sl st in ea st around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 02:02 pm by Dot
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Friday, July 08, 2005
BOWS AND ARROWS PONCHO
copyright © 07/03/05 Dot Matthews
 
 
CORRECTION: Round 7 corrected. Thanks to Deborah for reporting the error.
Deborah also states... "I loved the look of this poncho, but wanted to make it for my precious princess [granddaughter] for her upcoming 8th birthday. All that I did was use an H hook instead. It is gorgeous."
Thank you, Deborah, for reporting the error and your tip for changing the size.
8/31/05 CORRECTION: Thanks to Katrina, corrections have been made to some stitch counts at the end of rounds. Thank you, Katrina, I appreciate you reporting the errors to me.
11/8/05 CORRECTION: Thanks to StitchinCindy, correction made to the beginning chain. Thank you StitchinCindy, I appreciate your feedback.
Skill: Easy
Size: one size fits most up through 2X, length = 25" from neckline to point on hemline
Hook size: J (K optional for foundation chain)
Yarn: Bernat Baby Coordinates, sports weight; color #35 Lovely Lilac, 3 6oz skeins, pattern used 1099 yards. Yarn content is 75.2% acrylic, 22.2% acetate, 2.6% nylon
Supplies used: scissors, blunt needle, tape measure, stitch marker
Gauge: 5 rows = 4" measured from center bottom of shell; 2 panels = 6" measured from center of bow across 2 panels to center of next bow
Stitches used: chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch;
Abbreviations: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch;
tog = together; ea = each; st(s) = stitch(es); sk = skip; beg = beginning; sp = space
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
Beginning chain counts a first stitch unless otherwise stated.
FOUNDATION: ch 81, join with sl st to first sc, be careful not to twist ch.
ROUND 1: ch 3, dc in ea ch around. Join in top of beg ch. (81 dc)
ROUND 2: ch 6 (counts as first dc and chain 3), dc in same st as join,
sk next 2 sts,
*(dc, ch 3, dc) in next st,
sk next 2 sts.
Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg chain. (27 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 3: sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp,
* (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch.
(27 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 4: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp. ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-3
sp, ch 1, * (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in
top of beg ch. (27 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 5: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp,
ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 2. Repeat from * around. Join in top of
beg ch. (27 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 6: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp,
ch 3, * (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp, ch 3.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (54 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 7: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next sp
ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp
*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (54 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 8: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3,
(2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same st,
*5 dc in next ch-3 sp
(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 ch-3 sps and 27 5 dc groups)
ROUND 9: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next sp, ch 3,
(2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-3 sp,
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 5, sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc
*(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc
ch 5, sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 ch-2 sps and 27 ch-5 sps)
ROUND 10: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next sp, ch 3,
(2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp,
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc
*(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc
ch 5, sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 ch-2 sps and 27 ch-5 sps.
ROUND 11: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in next sp, ch 3,
(2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp,
* sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 3, sc around chs of last 2 rounds
ch 3, dc in next dc
(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp.
Repeat from * around.
End with ch 3, sc around chs of last 2 rounds, ch 3, dc in next dc. Join in top of beg ch. (54 ch-
3 sps, 27 scs, 27 ch-2 sps) CLICK ON PICTURES FOR LARGER VIEW
 
 
 
ROUND 12: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 5, sk next sc, dc in next dc,
*(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp,
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 5, sk next sc, dc in next dc.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 ch-2 sps and 27 ch-5 sps)
ROUND 13: Repeat round 12.
ROUND 14: sl st in next 2 sts, sl st in ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp,
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc
ch 3, sc around chain of previous 2 rounds
ch 3, dc in next dc,
*(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp
sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 3, sc around chains of previous 2 rounds,
ch 3, dc in next dc.
Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch. (27 ch-2 sps and 27 ch-5 sps)
ROUNDS 15 thru 26: (Repeat rounds 12, 13, and 14) 4 times
NOTE: If poncho is too short, repeat rounds 12, 13, and 14 until your poncho is
as long as you wnt it. For a shorter poncho, do fewer repeats of rounds 12, 13, and 14.
ROUND 27: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in same st as join, hdc in next
2 sts,
(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch-2 sp,
hdc in next 4 sts,
3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp,
*hdc in next 4 sts
(hdc, ch 2, hdc) in next ch-2 sp
hdc in next 4 sts
3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around. end with 1 hdc in last st, Join in first hdc (ignore the beg
ch 2)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
NECK EDGE
Work BETWEEN the stitches and not in the loops of the stitch for round 1 only.
ROUND 1: with right side of poncho facing you, join yarn between any 2 sts at the back of the neck edge.
ch 1, sc in same place as join, sc in next 2 sps,
sc in next sp, decrease over next 2 sps,
*sc in next 3 sps, decrease over next 2 sps.
Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (64 sc)
Note: decrease = insert hook in next space, pull yarn thru, insert hook in next
space, pull yarn thru, yo pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook.
ROUND 2: working in stitches now, ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3,
*sk next st, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around. (32 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 3: *4 sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 08:30 pm by Dot
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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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