I keep a notebook of all the items I design and make during the year and looking back on 2005, it's no wonder that I can't get motivated to post another pattern. lol Here's most of what I did in the year 2005. I say most because I forgot to write down some things. HAPPY NEW YEAR

D = designed and M = made

JANUARY
D - Baby Perky Puffs Hat
M - 4 8" squares for comfortghan
M - 12 UBW hats
D - Eastwoodly Poncho
D - Eastwoodly Hat
D - Lovely in Lace Hat (broomstick lace)
M - Lizzy Hat
D - Hascarf (hat with scarf attached)
M - Hascarf (for my son)
M - Arm warmers (for my son)
D - Ribbed Ski Hat
D - Ribbed Neck Warmer

FEBRUARY
D - Ribbed Beret
D - Giddyup Go (red hat)
M - Giddyup Go (blue hat)
M - 4 potholders
D - Honeycomb Hat
D - Sweetnes Hat
M - Water Bottle Carrier

MARCH
D - Pretty as a Peacock Stole
M - UBW Hats

APRIL
D - Diamonds and Lace Poncho
D - Gentle Ripples Poncho

MAY
D - Elegant Lace Poncho
M - Sweetness (in cotton)
M - Sassy

JUNE
M - dishcloths
D - Peeks and Valleys Poncho
M - UBW Hats
D - Cowboy style hat (for D. Stoller to publish)
D - Reflections Poncho

JULY
M - UBW Hats
D - Bows and Arrows Poncho
D - Bows and Arrows Hat
M - Bows and Arrows Hat
D - Dot's Little Ditty Bag
M - Bows and Arrows Hat
D - Dot's Extenda Bag
M - Dot's Little Ditty Bag
M - Dot's Extenda Bag
D - Pleasing Pineapples Poncho
D - Cluster Craze Scarf
D - Cluster Craze Hat

AUGUST
D - Baytree Poncho (didn't write it up)
D - Diamond Trellis Poncho
D - Scrap Happy Scarf
M - 7 Scrap Happy Scarves
D - Lil' Darlin' Baby Sweater

SEPTEMBER
M - 2 Lil' Darlin Baby Sweaters
D - Lil' Darlin' Baby Hat
M - Lil' Darlin' Baby Hat
M - Scrap Happy Scarves
M - UBW Hats
D - Baby Bows and Arrows Poncho
D - Cuddle Me Hooded Baby Sweater
M - Cuddle Me Hooded Baby Sweater
M - Baby Blanket

OCTOBER
M - Owata Hat (for publication Lark Books)
M - Bubble Eshus Hat (for publication Lark Books) 
M - Sweetness Hat (for publication Lark Books)
M - Puff N Stuff Hat (for publication Lark Books)
M - Wimple (for publication Lark Books)
D - Baby Knee Highs Booties
D - On Safari Hat
M - On Safari Hat
D - My Cardigan Sweater
M - Baby Knee Highs Booties

NOVEMBER
D - Gracie's Hooded Scarf (adult)
D - Gracie's Hooded Scarf (child)
D - Elegant Lace Stole
M - 12 UBW Hats (for Christmas)
M - 12 Scarves (for Christmas)

DECEMBER
D - E L Brimmed Hat
D - Lacy Leg Warmers
D - Basket Weave Baby Blanket
D - Light and Lacy Stole
D - Ruffled Baby Bonnet
M - Mittens for Gracie
D - Gracie's Mittens (not written up yet)
D - Taylor's Mittens (not written up yet)
D - Basket Weave Hat (not written up yet)

 

I work for compliments. Payment for my patterns has always been the pleasure they give to others. I love knowing how a pattern turned out for you. I get comments and emails from time to time, telling me how much you enjoyed using the pattern and how much someone loved it when you gave it to them. So I decided to give myself a raise and start posting them here where I can read them whenever I need a boost. Oh, you can read them too, if you want.

If you have a story you want to share, email me at "by the hook 7647(no spaces) at yahoo dot com". Pictures are always nice too. Don't forget I have a hall of fame and I'd love to hang your picture there.

SUCCESS STORIES

Lisa says (about Sassy Child hat)...Dear Dot, I've had trouble finding a hat pattern small enough for my petite head, but not looking childish. This one's terrific! I added a few rows for depth of crown & finished with a wire woven in the brim so I can shape it. Thank you for your creative patterns & generosity of sharing. --Lisa

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Jean says...My 9 year old Granddaughter requested a poncho for Christmas. I got on the net and found your site. I saw Bows and Arrows and fell in love with it. Your patterns are really beautiful! I used a H hook and the poncho came out great. My Granddaughter loved it and it looked so cute on her. Thank you so much.

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Barbara says...Hi Dot, I just made my first UBW hat. I gave it to my grandson and he kept it on all evening. Only taking it off when his mom said he couldn't sleep in it LOL.. thank you very much!!

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LIGHT AND LACY HAT
copyright © Dot Matthews 12/22/05
  

SIZE: Fits most adult heads
SKILL: Easy
HOOK: J/10-6.00mm - I used a Susan Bates Hook
YARN: Bernat Baby Coordinates, sport weight, color Peach; approx. 1 oz/80 yds
GAUGE: 7 dc=2" and 3 dc rows=2"
STITCHES: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); double crochet (dc); slip stitch (sl st)
ABBREVIATIONS: ea = each; sk = skip; sp = space; sps = spaces

INSTRUCTIONS

ROUND 1: ch 3(counts as 1 dc), 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc, place marker in join. (12 dc)

ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in join of previous round. Remove marker. Join in first dc. (24 dc)

ROUND 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first dc. (36 dc)

ROUND 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in last st. Join in first dc. (48 dc)

ROUND 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join in first dc. (60 dc)

ROUND 6: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *ch 5, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (15 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 7: sl st in next ch-5 sp, ch 2 (counts as first dc) 6 dc in same ch-5 sp, sk next sc, *sc in next ch-5 sp, ch 5, sk next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp, sk next sc, ** 7 dc in next ch-5 sp, sk next sc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in beg ch. (5 groups of dc)

ROUND 8: sl st in next st, ch 1, sc in same st, *ch 5, sk next 3 sts, sc in next st ch 5, sk next dc and sk next sc sc in next ch-5 sp ch 5, sk next sc and sk next dc, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (15 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 9: Repeat round 7

ROUND 10: Repeat round 8

ROUND 11: Repeat round 7

ROUND 12: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 6 dc, *sc in next sc, 5 sc in next ch-5 sp, sc in next sc, ** sc in next 7 dc. Repeat from * around. End last repeat at **. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

LIGHT AND LACY STOLE
copyright © Dot Matthews 12/19/05

  
 

SIZE: Approx. 72" x 16" one size fits most
SKILL: Easy
HOOK: K-10.5/6.50mm - I used a Susan Bates Hook
YARN: Bernat Baby Coordinates, sport weight, color Peach; approx. 9oz/707yds
GAUGE: 1 pattern repeat = 4" (measured on the dc row), 8 rows = 4"
STITCHES: chain (ch); single crochet (sc); double crochet (dc); treble crochet (tr); slip stitch (sl st)
ABBREVIATIONS: ea = each; sk = skip; sp = space; sps = spaces

INSTRUCTIONS pattern worked in multiple of 12

Ch 204

ROW 1:  sc in 2nd ch from hook,
*ch 5, sk next 3 chs, sc in next ch. Repeat from * across to last 2 chs, ch 2, sk next ch, dc in last ch. Turn. (50 ch-5 sps) 

ROW 2: ch 1, sc in first st, sk ch-2 sp, sk next sc,
*7 dc in next ch-5 sp, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp **
ch 5, sk next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp, sk next sc. Repeat from * across. End last repeat at **, then ch 2, 1 tr in last sc. Turn (17 dc groups)

ROW 3: ch 1, sc in first st,
*ch 5, sk next sc and sk next dc.
sc in next dc,
ch 5, sk next 3 dc,
sc in next dc **
ch 5, sk next dc and sk next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * across. End last repeat at **, then ch 2, 1 tr in last sc. Turn (50 ch-5 sps)

ROW 4 thru ROW 29: Repeat rows 2 and 3

ROW 30: Repeat row 2. do not turn at end of row 30

EDGING worked around the stole

ROUND 1: ch 1, sc evenly along short side, 3 sc in corner
5 sc in ea ch-5 sp across long side
3 sc in corner
sc evenly along short side
3 sc in corner
sc in ea dc and ea sc and 5 sc in ea ch-5 sp across long side. End with 2 sc in last st. Join to first sc. Do not turn

ROUND 2: sl st in ea st around. Join in first st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

I received a surprise in my email a few days ago in the form of another gift certificate to Herrshner's. I sent a thank you email right away, but I just realized I hadn't thanked my angel here. So, let me tell you how much I was touched by your act of kindness. I am overwhelmed with your generous gift and will put it to good use, you can be sure. Thank you so much. You truly are an angel.  
 
MERRY CHRISTMAS

I finally got my order from Herrschner's yesterday and I was so excited I couldn't wait to open the box and have a look at what I got. It took a lot longer to receive this order this time due to some problem with my order. Apparently they got the order but didn't fill it for some reason. It's like it just got lost on someone's desk. Not complaining because I've always had good service with them before and the customer service people were very nice and got my order filled and sent right away as soon as I contacted them. Want to see what I got? Good, here's a picture.

The picture doesn't really do that pile of yarn justice. This is the inventory of what's there:

4 skeins of Red Heart Fiesta - black with a gold thread
2 skeins Rainbow Tones - natural
4 skeins Patons Fresco - ocean
1 skein Red Heart Giant Pounder - black
1 skein Red Heart Giant Pounder - Toddlerprint
1 skein Red Heart Giant Pounder - Meadowprint
2 Skeins Red Heart Kids - crayon
4 skeins Patons Astra - denim mix
2 skeins Patons Canadiana - walnut brown
1 skein Bernat Softee Baby - His Jeans
1 Luxite Crochet Hook set
1 Silvalume Crochet Hook set

That's 22 skeins of yarn! Oh, happy stash!

Thank you again to the wonderful person who sent me this gift certificate. You truly are a special angel.

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.

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.