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Sunday, November 27, 2005
HAPPINESS IS A HERRSCHNER'S GIFT CERTIFICATE
The day before Thanksgiving, I opened my email to find a message from Herrschner's telling me that someone had purchased a gift certificate for me in the amount of... well let's just say it's huge. I didn't believe it was real at first, but later I got an email from the person who purchased it for me assuring me that it was real. Skeptic that I am, it took a couple more emails to convince me. OK, I'm convinced! Today, I spent several hours picking out goodies to buy, and as soon as it all gets here, I'll post pictures.
THANK YOU to a most generous online crochet buddy.
You are an angel and I can't thank you enough.
Posted at 03:56 pm by Dot
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Tuesday, November 22, 2005
PUTTING OUT FIRES started by my copyright post
If you are signed up to be automatically notified when I update my site, then you were sent the information I posted about my copyright. I didn't realize that was going to be taken as a direct assault on the individuals who received the notice. I am truly sorry if you were upset when you got it.
I'm not declaring war on anyone. This is definitely not aimed at any individual at all. Just setting a policy so you know how I feel.
I love you all, so take a deep breath, calm down and relax. This is the season for stress I don't want to add to it.
Happy holidays to everyone.
Posted at 03:16 pm by Dot
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I get a lot (ok a few) requests to sell items made from my patterns. I have mixed feelings on the subject. I know that what you make is yours and you should be able to do what you want with what you make, but, I feel like I'm being asked if it's OK to sell one of my children. I've thought about it for a long time and decided that I should have some written policies to clarify what my copyright means to me. So, the post titled COPYRIGHT INFORMATION is what I came up with. Please read the post before you sell anything made from my patterns.
Thank you, everyone, for visiting my site.
Posted at 08:25 am by Dot
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The PATTERNS are mine, copyright to Dot Matthews. They are intended for your personal use only.
do not post them on any other site (a link back to the pattern is fine)
do not claim them as your own
do not sell them
The PROJECTS made from my patterns are yours. Other than the following restrictions, you may do what you want with what you make, as long as you give me credit as the designer.
do not sell to retail or wholesale stores
do not sell at any website, including online stores with out asking permission for each item you sale
Posted at 08:09 am by Dot
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Sunday, November 20, 2005
GRACIE'S HOODED SCARF
copyright © 11/17/05 Dot Matthews
 
SIZE: will fit most adults
Child size instructions are listed at end of pattern
SKILL: intermediate
YOU WILL NEED: Hook size: K/10 1/2–6.50MM
Approx. 10oz/556yds Red Heart Super Saver Yarn (worsted/medium/4)
this project made with Red Heart Super Saver Multicolor in 0317 Reef Stripe
STITCH LIST:
single crochet (sc); double crochet (dc); chain (ch); foundation single crochet (foundation sc); loop stitch. Instructions for doing the foundation sc and the loop stitch are at the end of the pattern.
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS:
each (ea); skip (sk); yarn over (yo); stitch (st)
GAUGE: 3 patterns (sc, dc, sk 1) = 2", 5 rows = 2"
INSTRUCTIONS
185 foundation sc, ch 1, turn.
Note: you can substitute ch 186, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch to end, ch 1, turn, for the foundations sc's.
ROW 1: (sc, dc) in first st,
*sk next st,
(sc, dc) in next st. Repeat from * to last 2 sts,
sk next st, sc in last st. ch 1, turn. (185 sts)
ROW 2 thru 17: Repeat row 1 – you will be skipping the dc's and placing stitches in the sc's.
At end of row 17, count 74 stitches from one end of scarf, place a marker in the 74th stitch. Do the same on the other end. The marked stitches and the stitches in between is where the looped stitches will go.
ROW 18: Repeat row 1 to the first marker.
insert hook in next st (with the marker),
with index finger of hand holding yarn, pull up a long loop about 1".
Keep your finger in the loop and place the hook behind the yarn and grab both strands of loop and pull thru st (you will have 3 loops on hook and your finger stuck in the loop), now slip your finger out of the loop and hold it (the loop, not your finger) down out of your way, yo pull yarn thru the 3 loops on hook. (loop st made) – move marker up to the loop st. Make a loop stitch in each stitch from marker to marker. move marker up to the last loop st made.
*sk next dc, (sc dc) in next st. Repeat from * to last 2 sts, sk next st, sc in last st.
ROW 19: Repeat row 2 to first marker
sc in st with marker – move marker up, sc in ea st to next marker, sc in st with marker – move marker up,
*sk next dc, (sc dc) in next st. Repeat from * to last 2 sts, sk next st, sc in last st.
ROW 20: Repeat row 18 (loop st row)
ROW 21: Repeat row 19
ROW 22: Repeat row 18
ROW 23: Repeat row 19
ROW 24: Repeat row 18
ROW 25: Repeat row 19
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fold scarf in half with narrow ends together and right sides facing (loops are the right side of scarf). Starting at the fold, whip stitch a seam on the back of the scarf (side opposite of loops) about 10" or whatever is comfortable for you.
GRACIE'S SCARF - CHILD VERSION:
With J Hook, make 121 foundation sc.
or ch 122, sc in 2nd st from hook and in ea st across to end. (121 sts)
Follow pattern for adult scarf for 18 rows.
Fasten off
Place markers in the 40th st from ea end of scarf and make loop stitches in the spaces between the markers moving markers up as you go.
Follow pattern for adult scarf until you have 25 rows or scarf is as wide as you want.
fasten off and weave in ends.
FOUNDATION SC = ch 2, insert hook in first ch made, yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook)
yo and pull yarn thru ONE loop on hook (you just made a chain and there are still 2 loops left on hook, place a marker in that chain you just made so you will be able to see where to make the next foundation sc)
yo and pull yarn thru both remaining loops on hook (you just made a sc and have now completed your first foundation sc)
to make the next (and subsequent) foundation sc
insert hook in chain (stitch you placed the marker)
yo, pull yarn thru stitch, (2 loops on hook)
yo and pull yarn thru ONE loop on hook (chain made – place marker in chain)
yo, pull yarn thru 2 remaining loops on hook (sc made)
LOOP STITCH = insert hook in next stitch. With index finger of hand holding yarn, pull up a long loop (about 1"), keep your finger in the loop, put hook behind the loop and grab both strands of loop with hook and pull thru stitch (3 loops on hook) slip finger out of loop and hold the loop down against the scarf, yo and pull yarn thru the 3 loops on hook. (loop stitch made)
Links that might be helpful:
FOUNDATION SC
LOOP STITCH
I used the 2nd version of the loop stitch for this project.
Posted at 06:14 pm by Dot
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Monday, November 14, 2005
UPDATE: I'm working on writing up a pattern for this scarf right now and hope to have it ready to post by the end of the week.
How about just a show and tell for a change. I made this scarf yesterday for my granddaughter, Gracie, for Christmas. I'm not sure I'll write up a pattern for it. I don't know how to explain the loop stitch so I'm stumped on how to write the pattern.
It's made with Red Heart Super Saver, color 0317 Reef Stripe. Took just slightly more than a 6 oz skein.
Posted at 06:01 pm by Dot
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Thursday, November 10, 2005
DOT'S HALL OF FAME
I love getting pictures from people showing me projects they made from my patterns and I want to share them with everyone else. I decided to set up another blog just for show and tell. If you have pictures you'd like to share email me at bythehook7647 at yahoo dot com (no spaces of course) and attach your pictures and tell me a little something about your project. Be sure to tell me you want to share your picture in Dot's Hall of Fame. I moved some of the show and tell from this blog to the new blog. I decided to start with the pictures I've received in the last few weeks. If you've sent pictures before and would like to have them included in the new Dot's Hall of Fame, please send them again and I'll be sure to post them. Thanks everyone, I love hearing from you. Happy hookin'!
Posted at 09:38 am by Dot
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Sunday, October 30, 2005
MY CARDIGAN
copyright © Dot Matthews 10/27/05
SIZE: Large to 2X SKILL: intermediate
YOU WILL NEED:
HOOKS: J/10-6.00mm; I/9-5.50mm; H/8-5.00mm
YARN: 4 8oz skeins Red Heart Super Saver – 4 ply worsted weight yarn; color
0380 Windsor Blue; 100% acrylic – project used approx 1469yds (3 1/2 skeins)
Blunt yarn needle, scissors and stitch markers
GAUGE: with J hook, 5 hdc and 4 rows = 2"
STITCHES USED: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); half double crochet (hdc);
double crochet (dc)
shell = (sc, ch3, 4 dc) all in the same stitch
double crochet 2 together (dc2tog) = (yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo and pull thru 2 loops) twice, yo and pull thru 3 loops
half double crochet 2 together (hdc2tog) = *yo, insert hook in next st, pull up a
loop, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru 4 loops
foundation single crochet (see pictures at end of pattern) = ch 2, insert hook in 2nd ch from hook; yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook); yo and pull yarn thru 1 loop on hook – chain made – (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru remaining 2 loops on hook – sc completed; Second and subsequent foundation single crochets - insert hook in chain; yo and pull thru chain (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru 1 loop on hook -- chain made – (2 loops on hook); yo and pull thru 2 loops on hook – single crochet made.
Other abbreviations: ea = each; sk = skip; sl st = slip stitch
PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS
YOKE
With J hook, 48 foundation sc. ch 1, turn
ROW 1: sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made, place marker in center st)
sc in next 8 sts. Ch 1, turn (56 sc)
ROW 2: sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 18, sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 9 sts. ch 2, turn (64 sc)
ROW 3: hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 10 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 10 sts, ch 2 turn. (72 hdc)
ROW 4: hdc in next 11 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 11 sts, ch 2 turn. (80 hdc)
ROW 5: hdc in next 12 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 14, sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24, sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 14, sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 12, sts, ch 2 turn. (88 hdc)
ROW 6: hdc in next 13 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 13 sts, ch 2 turn. (96 hdc)
ROW 7: hdc in next 14 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 14 sts, ch 2 turn. (104 hdc)
ROW 8: hdc in next 15 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 15 sts, ch 2 turn. (112 hdc)
ROW 9: hdc in next 16 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 16 sts, ch 2 turn. (120 hdc)
ROW 10: hdc in next 17 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 17 sts, ch 2 turn. (128 hdcs)
ROW 11: hdc in next 18 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 26 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 18 sts, ch 2 turn. (136 hdc)
ROW 12: hdc in next 19 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 28 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 19 sts, ch 2 turn. (144 hdc)
ROW 13: hdc in next 20 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 40 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 30 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 20 sts, ch 2 turn. (152 hdc)
ROW 14: hdc in next 21 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 42 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 32 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 21 sts, ch 2 turn. (160 hdc)
ROW 15: hdc in next 22 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 44 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 34 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 22 sts, ch 2 turn. (168 hdc)
ROW 16: hdc in next 23 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 46 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 36 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 23 sts, ch 2 turn. (176 hdc)
ROW 17: hdc in next 24 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 48 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 38 sts, 3 hdc in next st,
hdc in next 24 sts, ch 2 turn. (184 hdcs) Remove markers
SLEEVE SHAPING
ROW 18: hdc in next 26 sts,
ch 9, sk next 40 sts, hdc in next 52 sts,
ch 9, sk next 40 sts,
hdc in next 26 sts, ch 2, turn. (104 hdc)
ROW 19: hdc in ea hdc and ea ch around. ch 2, turn. (122 hdc)
BODY
ROW 20: *hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * across. ch 1, turn. (162 hdc)
shell = (sc, ch 3, 4 dc) in same st
ROW 21: shell in next st, *sk 3 sts, shell in next st. Repeat from * across, ending
with sc in last st. ch 2, turn. (40 shells)
ROW 22: dc in next sc,
*sk next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc
sk next dc, ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * across. ch 1, turn (40 ch-3
sps)
ROW 23: shell in first st,
*sk ch-3 and 1 st, shell in next sc. Repeat from * across, end with sk ch-3 and
next st, sc in last st. ch 2, turn. (40 shells)
ROW 24 thru 42: Repeat rows 22 and 23
EDGING
ROW 43: Repeat row 23, ending with 2 shells in last sc. turn work so you can continue up the side edge.
shell evenly up side,
shell evenly around neck,
shell evenly down the other side, end with shell in last st. Join in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SLEEVES
Attach yarn in center chain at under arm.
ROUND 1: ch 2, hdc in same st where yarn was attached,
hdc in next 4 chs,
hdc in next 2 sps (they're not really stitches)
hdc in next 40 hdc,
hdc in next 2 sps
hdc in next 4 chs. join in first hdc. (53 hdc)
ROUND 2: ch 1, hdc in next st. (do not hdc in same st as join)
hdc in ea st around, end with hdc in joining st of previous round. Join in first hdc. (53 hdc) Doing the round this way will eliminate that awful seam that usually winds it's way up your garment.
ROUND 3 thru 5: repeat round 2
ROUND 6: ch 1 hdc in next 5 sts,
hdc2tog over next 2 sts
*hdc in next 5 sts, hdc2tog over next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. End with hdc in last 3 sts, hdc in joining of previous round. Join in first hdc. (46 hdc)
ROUND 7 thru 15: Repeat round 2 (46 hdc)
SWITCH TO I hook
ROUND 16 thru 20: Repeat round 2 using I hook
SWITCH TO H hook
ROUND 21 thru 31: Repeat round 2 using H hook
ROUND 32: ch 1, *shell in next st, sk next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in
first sc.
FASTEN OFF – WEAVE IN ENDS.
Make 2nd sleeve same as first.
FOUNDATION SINGLE CROCHET
Posted at 01:29 am by Dot
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Saturday, October 22, 2005
ON SAFARI
copyright © Dot matthews 10/21/05
 
J/10-6.00mm
SIZE: 21" - 23"
GAUGE: 3 rows, 6 sts = 2"
SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Camo, 100% acrylic, 2.5oz/142yds
blunt needle
Stitches Used
chain (ch); double crochet (dc); crossed bar stitch (cbs); cluster; reverse half
double crochet (reverse hdc);
CROSSED BAR STITCH (cbs): yo, pull up a loop in designated stitch
sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in the stitch after the skipped stitch,
yo, draw thru all 5 loops on hook, *ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in st where previous
cbs ended, sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in the stitch after the skipped stitch, yo,
draw thru all 5 loops on hook*
Work the second and subsequent rounds in the spaces made by the ch-1 of the
previous round.
CLUSTER: (yo, insert hook in same ch-1 sp, yo, pull up a loop) 2 times,
yo, pull thru all 5 loops on hook.
REVERSE HDC (worked from left to right): yo, insert hook in st to the right, yo,
pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all 3 loops on hook.
Pattern Notes: beginning chain counts as a stitch, but do not join in it.
ROUND 1: ch 3, 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc. Place a marker where round is
joined. (11 dc, 1 ch-2)
ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. 1
dc in joining st of round 1. Remove marker. Join in first dc. (23 dc, 1 ch-2)
ROUND 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. End with 2 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (35 dc, 1 ch-2)
ROUND 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. End with 1 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (47 dc, 1 ch-2)
ROUND 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. End with 1 dc in next 2 sts. Join in first dc.
(59 dc, 1 ch-2)
ROUND 6: ch 2, yo, pull up a loop in same st as join, sk next st, yo, pull up a loop
in next st, yo, pull thru all 5 loops on hook.
*ch 1, yo, pull up a loop in same st as last st, sk next st, yo, pull up a loop in next
st, yo, pull thru all 5 loops (cbs made). Repeat from * around. End last cbs in
same sp as first st of round, ch 1. Join in top of first cbs. (30 cbs)
ROUND 7: sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2,
*cbs in same ch-1 sp and next ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. End last cbs
in same sp as first cbs started. (30 cbs)
Tip: when you get to the space with the beginning ch of the previous round, insert hook between ch and cbs, then complete the stitch. That will pull the ch-2 up and
hide it.
ROUND 8: repeat round 7
ROUND 9: repeat round 7
ROUND 10: repeat round 7
ROUND 11: sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2,
*(cbs in same ch-1 sp and next ch-1 sp) 2 times,
(yo, insert hook in same ch-1 sp, yo, pull up a loop) 2 times,
yo, pull thru all 5 loops on hook – cluster made.
ch 1, Repeat from * around. Join in first cbs. (30 cbs and 15 clusters)
ROUND 12: sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 2,
*(cbs in same ch-1 sp and next ch-1 sp) 3 times,
cluster in same ch-1 sp, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in first cbs. (45 cbs and 15 clusters)
ROUND 13: Repeat round 7. (60 cbs)
ROUND 14: ch 2, reverse hdc in ea ch-1 sp around. Join in first st.
Reverse hdc = yo, insert hook in st to the right, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all 3 loops on hook.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 09:48 pm by Dot
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Wednesday, October 12, 2005
Now I can finally say I've been published. I received my copy of The New Crochet by Terry Taylor today and I was thrilled, to say the least. I was so excited when Terry first contacted me about publishing one of my patterns and totally amazed by his choice of patterns to publish.
Does anyone remember this...
Terry wanted it done in another color and yarn, so here's what I submitted to him...
He put it in his book...
on page 32, and here it is...
Hats look so much better on people than on foam heads.
Now, if only my 2006 Pattern a Day Calendar would arrive.
Posted at 12:58 pm by Dot
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