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Saturday, December 17, 2005
BASKET WEAVE BABY BLANKET
BASKET WEAVE BABY BLANKET
copyright © 12/16/05 Dot Matthews
 
SIZE: approximately 45" x 45" – don't stress over the size it's a square baby blanket. I could have stretched it to about 60" or scooched it up to 35". Just make it the size you like it.
SKILL: intermediate – because of the front post and back post double crochets
HOOK SIZE: L-11/8mm (M optional for foundation chain)
YARN: 2 skeins Caron One Pound Sky Blue – 28 oz/1428 yds. 100% Acrylic worsted weight, 4 ply
GAUGE: 5 dc and 3 rows = 2"
STITCHES USED: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); double crochet (dc); front post double crochet (fpdc); back post double crochet (bpdc); reverse half double crochet (reverse hdc)
ABBREVIATIONS: st = stitch; ea = each
Here's a link to the front post, back post stitches.
Pattern stitch is a multiple of 8 + 4
INSTRUCTIONS
Foundation row: ch 116, (switch to L hook if you used the optional M hook for the chain) Work in the "hump" on the back of the chains
sk 3 ch, (counts as 1 dc) dc in next ch and ea ch across to end. Turn
ROW 1: ch 2 (counds as 1 dc), sk first st,
*fpdc around posts of next 4 sts,
bpdc around posts of next 4 sts. Repeat from * across, end with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
ROW 2 thru 4: Repeat row 1.
ROW 5: ch 2, (counts as 1 dc), sk first st.
*bpdc around post of next 4 sts,
fpdc around post of next 4 sts. Repeat from * across, end with 1 dc in top of turning ch. Turn.
ROW 6 thru 8: Repeat row 5.
Rows 9 thru 68: repeat rows 1 thru 8.
EDGING
ch 1, working in ends of rows and ea stitch, sc evenly around. Place 3 sc in the corners. Join in first sc.
ch 2, reverse hdc in ea single crochet around. Join in first st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Posted at 07:23 pm by Dot
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Tuesday, December 06, 2005
LACY LEG WARMERS
copyright © 12/05/05 Dot Matthews
SIZE: Adult large, Measurements: 18" long x 13" around
Size adjustments follow at end of pattern
SKILL: intermediate
You will need:
Hook size: I/9-5.50mm; I used a Boye
Yarn, Red Heart Super Saver/0381 Light Blue, medium weight, approximately 6 oz/342yds
STITCHES: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); slip stitch (sl st)
ABBREVIATIONS I might have used: ounce (oz); yards (yds); stitch (st); stitches
(sts); skip (sk); space (sp); spaces (sps); each (ea)
GAUGE: 8 sc and 8 rows = 2"
INSTRUCTIONS
Make 2
TOP RIBBING (worked in rows)
ROW 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 7 chs. (8 sc) turn
Work all rows of ribbing in BACK LOOPS ONLY
ROW 2: ch 1, sc in back loops of ea sc across. (8 sc) turn
ROWS 3 thru 48: Repeat row 2.
ROW 49: ch 1, sl st narrow ends of ribbing together to close seam. Work in back
loop of row 48 and free loops on beginning ch.
LEG (worked in rounds)
ROUND 1: ch 1, sc in end of ea row around. Join in first sc. (48 sc) Do Not Turn
ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next 4 sc,
*ch 5, sk next 3 sc, ** (the ** shows where the last repeat of the round will end)
sc in next 5 sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (6 ch-
5 sps)
ROUND 3: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 2 sc, sk next sc,
*ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc **
sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc. Repeat from * around. end last repeat at **. Join in
first sc. (12 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 4: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st.
*ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc. **
sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (12 ch-3
sps)
ROUND 5: sl st in next 2 chs, ch 1, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next ch-3
sp,
*ch 5, sk next sc **,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next 3 sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (6
ch-5 sps)
ROUND 6: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 2 sc,
*ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc, **
sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (12
ch-3 sps)
ROUNDS 7 thru 39: Repeat rounds 4, 5, and 6.
ROUND 40: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 sc,
*sc in next ch-3 sp
sc in next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp **,
sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (36
sc) DO NOT CUT YARN
ANKLE RIBBING (worked in rows)
ch 7,
sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 chs. That will bring you back down to the last
round worked on the leg.
sl st in same place as chain, sl st in next sc. See pic 2. Turn, DO NOT ch 1,
WORK IN BACK LOOPS for the remainder of the ribbing
*sk over the 2 sl sts, sc in next 6 sc. Ch 1, turn **
sc in next 6 sc, sl st in next 2 sc of last round of leg (see pic 4)
Turn, do not ch 1.
Repeat from * until ribbing is completely around leg. End last repeat at **
 Pic 5 shows progress of ribbing around the leg
Working in back loop of sc and back of beginning ch, sl st seam together.
 Pic 6
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Make the 2nd one just like the first one.
Or…if you're tired of this project and want to move on, make a chain and attach it
to the larger end like a loop so you can hang it up and use it as a grocery bag
keeper.
CUSTOM FIT
Measure around the leg, just below the knee.
Follow the pattern instructions for the top ribbing and stop when it's 1" shorter than that measurement. Make sure your number of rows in the ribbing is divisible by 8.
Measure the length of the leg from just below the knee to the ankle.
Follow the pattern instructions until the leg is as long as that measurement, end with a row 6.
Follow the instructions for the ankle ribbing.
You will have a leg warmer that will fit the intended leg. Remeber that if you are working from the custom fit measurements your stitch count at the end of rows will be different from what is written in my pattern.
Posted at 01:09 pm by Dot
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Monday, December 05, 2005
I use a ribbing technique in some of my designs that is hard for some people to understand. Since the project I'm working on right now uses this ribbing, I decided to take pictures of it as I make it. The stitch count in the pictures is just for the project I'm working on now, it will probably be different in any other projects, but the technique is the same. Click the picures to enlarge.
Posted at 07:36 pm by Dot
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Saturday, December 03, 2005
E L BRIMMED HAT
copyright © 12/02/05 Dot Matthews
 
SIZE: Will fit most adult heads
SKILL: Easy
YOU WILL NEED: approx 3oz/170yds, medium weight (4), Caron Simply Soft Brites color Coconut 9601
I/9-5.50mm hook; blunt needle; scissors; stitch markers (optional)
GAUGE: 8 sc and 7 rows=2"
STITCHES: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); slip stitch (sl st)
ABBREVIATIONS: ounce (oz); yards (yds); stitch (st); stitches (sts); skip (sk); space (sp); spaces (sps); each (ea)
PATTERN NOTES: This pattern was typed while watching Knot's Landing Reunion. Please let me know of any errors you find and I'll correct them.
When you see ** that is where you will end the last repeat of the round.
INSTRUCTIONS
ROUND 1: ch 2, 8 sc in first ch. Join in first sc. (8 sc)
ROUND 2: ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, 2 sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (16 sc)
ROUND 3: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next sc.
*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (24 sc)
ROUND 4: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next 2 sc.
* 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 2 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (32 sc)
ROUND 5: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next 3 sc,
*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (40 sc)
ROUND 6: ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in ea sc around. Join in first sc. (40 sc)
ROUND 7: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next 4 sc,
*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 8: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next 5 sc,
*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 5 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (56 sc)
ROUND 9: ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in ea sc around. Join in first sc. (56 sc)
ROUND 10: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next 6 sc,
*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (64 sc)
ROUND 11: ch 1, 2 sc in same sc as join, 1 sc in next 7 sc,
*2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next 7 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
ROUND 12: ch 1, sc in same sc as join and in ea sc around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
ROUND 13: ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next 4 sc,
*ch 5, sk next 3 sc, **
sc in next 5 sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (9 ch-5 sps)
ROUND 14: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 2 sc, sk next sc
*ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc, **
sc in next 3 sc,
sk next sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 15: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st,
*ch 3, sk next sc
sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc, **
sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 16: sl st in next 2 chs (to get in position for the round). ch 1, sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next 3 sc, sc in next ch-3 sp,
*ch 5, sk next sc, **
sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in in next 3 sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (9 ch-5 sps)
ROUND 17: sl st in next sc, ch 1, sc in same sc as sl st, sc in next 2 sc,
*ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp
ch 3, sk next sc, **
sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 sps)
ROUND 18 thru 20: Repeat rounds 15, 16 and 17.
ROUND 21 thru 22: Repeat rounds 15 and 16.
ROUND 23: ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in next 4 sc,
*5 sc in ch-5 sp, **
sc in next 5 sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc. (90 sc)
ROUND 24: Work in front loops only for this round. ch 1, sc in same sc as join, sc in ea sc around. Join in first sc. (90 sc)
ROUND 25 thru 30: Work in both loops for these rounds. Repeat round 24.
Fasten off and weave in ends at the end of round 30.
Posted at 09:52 pm by Dot
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PREVIEWS OF COMING ATTRACTION
 
Pattern will follow soon.
Posted at 05:09 pm by Dot
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Tuesday, November 29, 2005
ELEGANT LACE STOLE
copyright © 11/28/05 Dot Matthews
 
 
SIZE: One size fits most SKILL: Easy
MEASUREMENTS: 15 to16 1/2 " x 60"
STITCHES: single crochet (sc); chain (ch); double crochet (dc)
OTHER ABBREVIATIONS: skip (sk); space (sp); stitch (st)
YOU WILL NEED: J/10-6.00mm; K/10 ½-6.50 (optional for foundation chain)
approximately 15oz /720 medium weight yarn. Scissors and stitch markers
This project was made using Bernat Satin. A good substitute would be Caron Simply Soft.
With K hook, chain 194. Switch to J hook
ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea ch across. (193 sc) turn
ROW 2: ch 1, sc in next 3 sc,
*ch 5, sk next 3 sc,
sc in next 5 sc. Repeat from * across. End with ch 5, sk next 3 sc, sc in last 3 sc. (24 ch-5 sps, 21 scs) turn
ROW 3: ch 1, sc in next 2 sc, sk next sc,
*ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 3, sk 1 sc,
sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc. Repeat from * across. End with ch 3, sk next sc, sc in last 2 sc. (48 ch-3 sps, 97 scs) turn
ROW 4: ch 1, sc in first sc, sk next sc,
*ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next sc, sk next sc. Repeat from * across. End with ch 3, sk next sc, sc in last sc. (48 ch-3 sps, 97 scs) turn
ROW 5: ch 5 (counts as 1 dc and 2chs) sc in ch-3 sp,
sc in next 3 scs,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
*ch 5, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next 3 scs,
sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * across. End with ch 2, dc in last sc. (23 ch-5 sps; 120 scs) turn.
ROW 6: ch 1, sc in first dc,
ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next 3 scs, sk next sc,
*ch 3, sc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next 3 sc, sk next sc. Repeat from * across. End with ch 3, sc in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 5 of the previoius row. (48 ch-3 sps, 97 scs) turn.
ROW 7: ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc, sc in next sc, sk next sc,
*ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sk next sc,
sc in next sc, sk next sc. Repeat from * across. End with ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in last sc. (48 ch-3 sps, 97 scs) turn.
ROW 8: ch 1, sc in next 2 sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
*ch 5, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
sc in next 3 scs,
sc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * across. End with ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in last 2 sc. (24 ch-5 sps, 121 scs) turn.
ROW 9 THRU 50: repeat rows 3 thru 8
NOTE: I stopped at row 50 but you can make your stole as wide as you want stopping sooner or continuing for more rows. Just make sure to end with a row 8.
ROW 51: ch 1, sc in next 3 sc,
*5 sc over next ch-5 sp,
sc in next 5 scs. Repeat from * across. End with sc over next ch-5 sp, sc in last 3 sc. DO NOT TURN.
EDGING
sc evenly around all 4 sides, placing stitches in end of rows, and having 3 sc in ea corner.
FASTEN OFF AND WEAVE IN ENDS
Posted at 06:49 pm by Dot
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Monday, November 28, 2005
Sandy in cold B. C. Canada, if you see this, part of your email address is missing on the contact form you sent, so I can't reply to you by email.
She is making a Christmas afghan in a large granny square and is asking for ideas on color placement. The colors she's using are Cranberry, Hunter Green, Ecru, and a verigated with cranberry, hunter green and gold.
She has started the afghan using cranberry and now wants suggestions on placement of the other colors.
Try laying your skeins out side by side and playing with the color arrangement that way. This is what I would do cranberry, ecru, hunter green, verigated and then start over again.
Anyone else have any ideas for Sandy?
Posted at 01:20 pm by Dot
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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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