WIP progress...or not...

I have been productively working on my WIPs...until now! I had a rather large order that I had to start working on (though the deadline isn't until Christmas) so my death star throw pillow has gone unembellished and my knit shawl is wadded up in a bunch at the bottom of my projects tote. I've filled the part of the order that has been paid for and started a "pay it forward" gift. Throughout the year I will be mailing hand made gifts to people with the direction that they pay it forward and give something to somebody else. I've made one Green Bay hat and started an autism awareness scarf. The scarf is done in sc (you can see it  here)so is taking longer than any other scarf I've made. All those color changes slow things down, too. I'm playing with the idea of making individual puzzle pieces and sewing then together, but I don't like that kind of work as well.

So, now that the interruptions are out of the way, or will be as soon as I finish that scarf, I can get back to my WIP pile. But will I?

Free Snoopy graph

Anyone need a hug?  Make this throw and you'll always have one handy!  Using a J hook and 1 sc per square, you'll get approximately a 5 x 6 throw.  Enjoy!

thank you for the photo of your completed afghan, Antje! It looks wonderful!

Here is the information she sent me regarding yarn amounts:

 For the Snoopy blanket I used a hook 5 and a yarn that was made of 75% acrylic and 25% wool. I put a link in which gives you all the detail. Each ball of yarn was 50g and 105 m long. It was a DREAM to work, very easy on the hook. The result is a strong, warm blanket. 

I didn't know how much material I would need, so I ordered some balls of blue yarn (as I had decided to make the background of the picture blue). I started work and found out that one ball of yarn is enough to get me through 10 rows. 10 rows = 15 squares of 10 x 10 stiches. 

Once I had figured that out, I sat down and counted how many fields each colour covered. In total I used the following number of balls: 

blue: 12 (=600gr, 1260m)
yellow: 1 (=50gr, 105m)
white: 7 (=350gr, 735m)
black: 2 (=100gr, 210m)

Wow, this adds up to 1.1 kg and 2.3 km. This was a generous amount and I've got a little left of everything. It wasn't a cheap blanket either.... But I think it's going to last. 

If you'd like to make your own, the graph can now be found at kendrascrochetedcreations.com where you can download or print right from your browser!

Autism awareness

Autism Awareness scarf. Puzzle pieces are tres chic!

I have been sitting at my sewing machine for the past week or so instead of finishing the scarf from last week I've made a few other things!  Rest assured, the pattern is complete and listed in my Ravelry store.

From this piece (my favorite dress in the 90s but is now a bit young for me)

I tore off the sleeves to make this headband

Very comfy!

and this tank top

or should I say "crop top"? Rats! Too short for me.

Bonjour!

I cut a big circle out of the skirt portion that was hacked off and made this hat for myself! Very soft, very confy, and hopefully warm enough for Michigan winter!

Oh yeah, and I made this for my cousin to give to her husband for their anniversary!  She said he loved it! Email me if you'd like the graph I used for it.  I'd be happy to share it.

Scarf

I'm looking forward to coming to a repeat in this pattern. Counting stitches and typing the pattern up line by line is very time consuming! when completed the pattern will be listed in ravelry.

Hat ideas

 I'm working on an order of hats and scarves that isn't due till Christmas so I get to play around with them a bit, embellishing them as I wish.  This child size hat sports a pink rose (pattern for the rose found at Planet June (I use it all the time!) and "surface crochet" for the vine.  I am thinking of sewing a small bunch of ribbon roses I purchased at Walmart near it.  Perhaps also a lady bug button on it too?

Steelers throw

I was this far on my Steelers throw when my part of Michigan came under a travel ban due to snow accumulations so I was happy to put off my other obligations (taking my son to school, getting groceries, etc.) and finish it today!







I was happy to watch my newly recorded (on the dvr) Pride and Prejudice (my favorite story of all time, possibly). I hadn't seen the Kiera Knightley version yet so curling up with it and a project to finish sounded like a perfect day to me!

214 × 317 - imdb.com

I think it turned out really well.  I hope my cousin, who commissioned this for her husband for their upcoming anniversary, likes this as much as I do.  What do you think?









If you'd like to try it yourself, email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com and ask for the Steelers graph.  It took me (57 double crochet stitches more than ) 2 black, about 1 and a half white, about 1 grey(I used 2 at once; 1 on each side of the circle) and a small amount of gold, blue, and red. I used a G hook and 2 dc per graph square. Final product has yet to be measured because my measuring tape walked off again, but it looks to my eyeballs about 4 ft x 4.5 ft.

hooded scarf

I'm sorry I don't have a photo of the finished product, but the fabric would look a lot like the photo here.  This is a photo of a mobius scarf made with the same stitch pattern.

Hood:

ch 34.
1.  sc in 2nd ch from hook. (ch 1, skip 1, sc in next) to end, ch 1, turn.
2. sc in ch 1 sp. (ch 1, sk sc, sc in ch sp) to end. End with sc in turning ch.
repeat row 2 to desired length. Fasten off.( I crocheted 60 rows before fastening off; when folded in half this should form a square)

Fold in half and sew up one edge.

Scarf:

ch 20 (or desired width for scarf, using multiples of 2) make scarf same way as hood, repeating row 2 to desired length.

fold scarf in half and line up crease with midpoint on hood. Sew together.

swirl hat free pattern.

Skills needed: chain, double crochet, front post triple crochet, sl st join, magic circle

With WW yarn and H hook
magic ring, ch 3 (counts as 1st dc) 11 more dc in ring, join. pull tight (12 dc)
2. ch 3, fptr in dc before join(see note at bottom), dc in next dc, fptr in beg ch 3, (dc in next dc, fptr in dc in st before) rep around, join to beg ch 3 (12 dc and 12 fptr)
*note: to cover the tail, dc over it when making your dc stitches, but not when making the fptr.

3. ch 3, dc in same st, fptr around fptr from prev row's join. sk next fptr, (2 dc in next dc, fptr around prev fptr) rep around join (24 dc and 12 fptr)
4. ch 3 dc in same st, fptr around fptr dc in next dc. (sk next fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr around skipped fptr, dc in next dc) rep around, join (36 dc, 12 fptr)
5. ch 3, dc in next dc, (sk fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr around skipped fptr, dc in next 2 dc) rep around to lat 2 st.  sk fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr in skipped fptr, join. (48 dc, 12 fptr)
6.  ch 3, dc in same st. fptr around fptr in join from prev row. dc in next 3 dc. (sk fptr, 2 dc in next dc, fptr in skipped fptr, dc in next 3 dc) join (60 dc, 12 fptr)
7. ch 3, dc in next dc. (sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc. fptr around fptr just skipped. dc in next 3 dc) rep to last 4 stitches. sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around skipped fptr, dc in next dc, join. (60 dc, 12 fptr)
8. ch 3, fptr around fptr to the right of join. (dc in next 3 dc, sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc. fptr around skipped fptr) rep to end, dc in last 4 st. join
9. ch 3, (sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around fptr just skipped, dc in next 3) to last 5 stitches. sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around fptr just skipped, dc in next 2 dc. join
10. ch 3, dc in next 2 dc. (sk fptr, dc in next 2 fptr around fptr just skipped. dc in next 3 dc) to last 3 st. skip fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr in skipped fptr, join
11. ch 3, dc in next. fptr around fptr from join. (dc in next 3, sk fptr, dc in next 2 dc, fptr around skipped fptr) to last 3 stitches. dc in last 3 st, join.
12.-15.  rep 7-10
16.-17 ch 1, sc in next 71, join.
18. ch 1, sc in next 19,  sl in next 2, turn
19. do not ch! (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 4 times, sc in next, sl in next 2, turn
20. (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 5 times, sc in next, sl in next 2, turn
21. (sc in next 5, 2 sc) 6 times, sc in next 2, sl in next 2
22. (sc in nex 4, 2 sc) 9 times, sc in next sl in next 2 turn
23. sc in next 56, sl in next 2, turn
24. sc in next 58, sl in next 2 fasten off

*note: putting the fptr before the dc just made is what causes the swirl pattern to appear.  You will always need to cross over dcs just made to make your fptr throughout the pattern

Graduate afghan graph for sale

Time to start planning for your graduates this year! I made this  2013 graduation afghan from the graph shown before it was modified for 2015. If you'd like a copy, email your request for the graph to kendrascrochet@gmail.com and I'll email you the invoice for $5. If you'd like me to make it for you, I can do that too!

Patriots graph

I haven't made this pattern, the graph was a request. I do not have yarn amounts but it is designed to make a twin sized bedspread when using an H hook and 2 dc per square.  I'd suggest working it from the side to avoid so many color changes happening at once. If this doesn't print out properly, I can send you a pdf if you send your request for it to kendrascrochet@gmail.com

Good luck and enjoy!

Dr. Who Tardis Hat pattern

 Materials:Less than 1 skein Red Heart Royal Blue
Less than one skein white and small amount of black
Size H crochet hook.
 yarn needle

You will need to know single crochet, back stitching (for the lettering) reverse single crochet (optional), slip stitch (to join rows), Magic circle (see link below)




*Start with magic circle (go to www.allfreecrochet.com/Tutorials/How-to-Crochet-the-Magic-Circle)
*starting ch 1 counts as first sc throughout.
Instructions are given for size small. Size medium changes are in parentheses.
*Change colors by pulling new color through 2 loops that make the previous stitch (pull up a loop, yarn over with new color and pull through both loops on hook)

1. 6 sc in magic circle, join.
2. Ch 1, turn. Sc in same sc. 2 sc in each stitch around) (12 sc). Join.
3. Ch 1, turn. 2 sc in next sc (sc in next, 2 sc in next) 5 times (18 sc) Join.
4. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next, 2 sc in next (sc in next 2, 2 sc in next) 5 times(24 sc) Join.
5. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 2, 2 sc in next (sc in next 3, 2 sc in next) 5 times (30 sc) Join.
6. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 3, 2 sc in next (sc in next 4, 2 sc  in next) 5 times (36 sc) Join.
7. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 4, 2 sc in next (sc in next 5, 2 sc in next) 5 times (42 sc) Join.
8. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 5, 2 sc in next (sc in next 6, 2 sc in next ) 5 times (48 sc) Join.
9. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 6, 2 sc in next (sc in next 7, 2 sc in next) 5 times (54 sc) Join.
10. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 7, 2 sc in next (sc in next 8, 2 sc in next) 5 times (60) sc Join.
11. Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 8, 2 sc in next (sc in next 9, 2 sc in next ) 5 times (66 sc) Join.
12. (size medium only)Ch 1,turn. Sc in next 9, 2 sc in next (sc in next 10, 2 sc in next) 5 times (72 sc) Join.
13. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc around 66 (72) sc with black, join with sl st.
14. ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc around. 66 (72) sc join.
15-18. repeat row 14
19. (start windows)ch 1, sc in next changing to white (see notes at top){(sc in next 4, change to blue, sc in next, change to white) 2 times, sc in next 4, change to blue,} sc in next 3 (4), change to white, repeat {} sc in next 2 (4), change to white, repeat {}, sc in next 3 (4), change to white , repeat {} sc in next 1 (3)   Join.
20.  Ch 1, turn, (size small only) sc in next 2, (both sizes) changing to white {(sc in next 4, change to blue, sc, change to white) 2 times, sc in next 4, change to blue,} 2 sc (4), change to white, repeat {}, 3 sc (4) repeat {} again, 2 sc (4), repeat {}, (both sizes) 2 sc, join
21. Repeat row 19
22. repeat row 20
23. ch 1, sc in each sc around, join.
24. Repeat row 20
25. repeat row 19
26. repeat row 23
27. repeat row 23
28. do not turn, reverse sc around, join. Fasten off.
29. Back stitch lettering onto black band as shown.

If you  have any questions, email me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com and I will do my best to help!

Thank you  Beth, for testing this pattern for me! I appreciate it!

small hat diagram

medium hat diagram

Penn State Nittany Lion graph

Using an H hook and 2 dc per square should give you a throw that's nearly twin sized. If you'd like a twin sized afghan,  put a border around it! Enjoy!

Harley graph

Opinions please?

knit pattern tester

I'm working on a knit hat for my aunt and I like how it's coming out so I am attempting to write up a pattern for it. Since I have very limited experience knitting, let alone writing up patterns, I need help!  I have it written up the way I think it should be written, but the pattern needs to be tested. Any takers?

Super Bulky throw

Materials: 4 skeins Lion Brand Hometown USA, Raspberry, Super Bulky
Size N Crochet hook

1.  Ch 98, sc in 2nd ch from hook.(ch 1 skip next ch. Sc in next ch) rep to end, ending with a sc in last st. ch 1, turn (to make a wider throw, increase starting chain to desired length, keeping it an even number of stitches)
2.  (Sc in ch 1 sp, ch1, skip sc) repeat to end, end with Sc in turning CH.

repeat row 2 until desired length. do not fasten off

*putting the sc over the ch instead of through a single loop of the chain uses more yarn, and gives you a thicker, denser fabric that is a bit stiffer, but warm enough to keep you cozy in a blizzard ;-)

For border:
ch 1,  sc in same corner space, ch 1, turn corner. sc first row end, (sc in next row end, ch 1) repeat down entire side. For corner; sc, ch 1, sc in same corner space and continue in like fashion around to beginning of border row.  sc, ch 1 in corner sp, join.

repeat border row as many times as you like, remembering to ch 1 and turn each time. Put a sc, ch 1, sc in each corner and sc in previous row's ch 1 and ch 1 over previous row's sc. 

My finished product with about 3 or 4 border rows, was around a 3 ft x 5 ft throw.  After washing it was so incredibly super soft, my 8 year old son won't give it back when he's watching cartoons! It's very cozy and warm and luxuriously soft!

Ruffled bottom diaper cover

Mossy oak

My big brother has been wheedling, cajoling, and downright nagging me to make him a blanket for years now. It's not that I didn't want to or didn't see it as important, but it did get pushed to the back burner several times. I designed this mossy oak blanket for him and he expressed approval. It still didn't get made, though.  When he informed me he was selling his Dukes of Hazzard dvd collection -the entire series! -I almost had a tantrum. The dvds I'd been borrowing  from him for years. How could he do this to me? "We-ell," he says. "How much will it cost you to make me a blanket?" I knew at that moment I was at his mercy.

If you'd like the graph from which I made this, contact me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com and I'll send you the paypal address or mailing address where you can send $4.

Snoopy graph for sale

Using a J hook and 1 sc for each square, this graph will yield approximately a 4.5 ft throw.  send an email to kendrascrochet@gmail.com to inquire about ordering this graph for $3.25 and I will send you the PayPal email to send payment to, or an address to send cash or check to.

Free graph

Anyone need a hug?  Make this throw and you'll always have one handy!  Using a J hook and 1 sc per square, you'll get approximately a 5 x 6 throw.  Enjoy!

68 Camaro graph for sale

Who doesn't love classic cars?  Contact me at kendrascrochet@gmail.com to get this graph for $5. Customizable in any color you wish, just ask!

Personalized afghans

Personalized afghans seem to be gaining popularity.  I have several graphs for other special requested names stored on my computer. Any name can be graphed out, any color scheme used.  I'm working on one right now for "Zoey" where the O is a heart and flowers are along the bottom. (finished and photographed as seen above)  Have you done personalized afghans or other items? 

New York Giants afghan pattern graph

This is a graph of an afghan I made for a customer per special request.  I've made a New York afghan before but this one has more detailed work and a bit more skill involved.  It's all done in DC, but the color changes get tedious.  This graph is for a full size blanket.  To get a twin size blanket, don't work the top or bottom ten rows.  To decrease the color changes, I would work it sideways. Email me if you want the full size graph (blogger always shrinks my graphs and they print out blurry).

Yarn lover mug giveaway

http://www.allfreecrochet.com/sweeps/Pawley-Studios-Yarn-Mug

I never win anything but I really want this!

Kaylara's moebius scarf

Warm and fashionable infinity scarf  commissioned by a friend's daughter.  I don't know if there's a name for this stitch, so I named the scarf after the girl!  This is the Kaylara scarf.

Using N Hook and ww yarn (I used red heart grey Heather):
Ch 24 sc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (23 sc)
2. Ch 1, turn. (Sc in next st, ch 1, SK 1) 11 x. Sc in last 2 Sc.
Repeat row 2, placing Sc over Sc and ch over ch, to desired length. *see notes
Twist one end one time before whipstitching edges together.

*Sc through both loops, splitting the vertical bars on both sides of scarf.

project requests

I love when people give me a picture and say "can you make this?"  I always respond with "absolutely!" but sometimes it's rather difficult to tell form the picture what stitch was used on the scarf, or what color was used on the amigurumi, so I get as close as I can.  I got another such request yesterday from a teenager with an affinity to scarves.  I was sent a picture of the scarf, and a picture of her wearing a scarf "so I knew how she liked to wear them" Her mother rolled her eyes at this exchange, but I appreciated it.  If I get more details, I can come closer to giving her what she wants.  When she came to pay for it, I asked for special instructions.  She was happy to tell me how she liked to wear them (again) and how wide she wanted it, as well as what color was acceptable.  After several failed attempts yesterday I put it aside and will start fresh today.  How often do you crochet/knit/craft form a picture for customers?