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Cr9chet block 3. MINI Basket Weave

 https://www.hookedonhomemadehappiness.com/mini-basket-weave-stitch-stitch-sampler-scrapghan-2023-part-3/

 The edges might curl. This can be fixed with some steam blocking. It won’t be noticeable after sewing.

· Each square has at least 2 rounds of border. For the last round of the border I used the same color for each square (the dark gray). This is the same color used for the sewing.

· Each square does not need the same number of stitches for the border.

· Make 2 of each square. Alternatively, you can use cotton yarn and make 1 square to use as a dishcloth.

PART 3 – BASKET WEAVE STITCH (make 2)

Ch 28 (ch any even number)

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from the hook and across (26)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *fpdc in next stitch, bpdc in next* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, sc in last stitch (26)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *bpdc in next stitch, fpdc in next* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, sc in last stitch (26)

Row 4 – 19: repeat rows 2 & 3 (or until the height matches the width)

BORDER

With the same color used for the square, work around the entire square

Round 1: ch 1, sc along the side of the square, working 1 sc in the end of each row across to the corner, ch 2, working along the bottom, sc in each stitch across to the corner, ch 2, working along the side, sc in the end of each row across to the corner, ch 2, working along the top, sc in each stitch across to corner, ch 2, join to first sc with sl st. 

Block 4

· Each square has at least 2 rounds of border. For the last round of the border I used the same color for each square (the dark gray). This is the same color used for the sewing.

· Each square does not need the same number of stitches for the border.

· Make 2 of each square. Alternatively, you can use cotton yarn and make 1 square to use as a dishcloth.

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Crochet Texture Blanket

 

PART 1 – MOSS STITCH (make 2)

Ch 30 (ch any even number)

Row 1: sc in 4th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip 1 ch, sc in next* repeat from * to * across (15 sc)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, sc in first ch-1 space, *ch 1, sc in next ch-1 space* repeat from * to * across ending with sc in turning ch space

Row 3 – 29: repeat row 2 (or until the height matches the width)

BORDER

With the same color used for the square, work around the entire square

Round 1: ch 1, sc along the side of the square, working *sc in the side of next 2 rows, then skip 1 row* repeat from * to * across to the corner, ch 2, working along the bottom, *sc in 2 stitches, then skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across to the corner, ch 2, working along the side, *sc in the side of 2 rows, then skip 1 row* repeat from * to * across to the corner, ch 2, working along the top, *sc in 2 stitches, then skip 1 stitch* repeat from * to * across the top, ch 2, join to first sc with sl st  

PART 2 – LEMON PEEL STITCH (make 2)

Ch 23 (ch any odd number)

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from the hook, dc in next ch, *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (22)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, dc in next, *sc in next, dc in next* repeat from * to * across (22)

Row 3 – 21: repeat row 2 (or until the height matches the width)

BORDER

²

With the same color used for the square, work around the entire square

Level

intermediate

Pattern notes & stitches to know

ch – chain

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

fpdc – front post double crochet

bpdc – back post double crochet

· written in US terms

· ch 1 does not count as sc

· this square is 2 sided and does not have a right side

· This stitch requires a starting ch of an even number  

Ch 28 (ch any even number)

Row 1: dc in 3rd ch from the hook and across (26)

Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *fpdc in next stitch, bpdc in next* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, sc in last stitch (26)

Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc in first stitch, *bpdc in next stitch, fpdc in next* repeat from * to * across to last stitch, sc in last stitch (26)

Row 4 – 19: repeat rows 2 & 3 (or until the height matches the width)

BORDER 

With the same color used for the square, work around the entire square

Round 1: ch 1, sc along the side of the square, working 1 sc in the end of each row across to the corner, ch 2, working along the bottom, sc in each stitch across to the corner, ch 2, working along the side, sc in the end of each row across to the corner, ch 2, working along the top, sc in each stitch across to corner, ch 2, join to first sc with sl st

Fasten off.

End of Summer Harvest. TERRY Nov 18

Inspiration 

Mid Oct. Harvest.  3rd rnd of my 3rd green bean planting.  These planted in front bed. 

Others on North Sunny side never produced. 

A couple are from 1 plant that has survived planting by Tomato on South Side just now producing. 

Todays harvest.  Handfull beans.  A couple pear shape tomatoes. Thick skin Nancy l8kes best. 

Lettuce planted under Brocolli. 

Planted Oct 9. 

Brocolli bought at Dillards. 

Brocolli  

Cozy New Releases

 

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by S.C. Merritt 

When small-town charm meets high-octane drama, anything can happen. In Sweetwater Springs, the annual Smith Lake Classic Car Show draws enthusiasts from far and wide, but this year, the show isn’t the only event revving up tension. With the town’s mayoral election just weeks away, a formerly uncontested race turns into a heated campaign when Momma decides to throw her hat in the ring—railroading a reluctant Glory into the job as campaign manager. She gets a rude awakening when it quickly becomes evident that all is fair in love and politics. Let the mudslinging begin. 

OCTOBER 15

Rockin’ Around the Chickadee

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Meg’s sister-in-law, Delaney, is pregnant. Since her due date is on or around Christmas Day, this is putting a bit of a damper on the usual holiday festivities. Meg and Michael are NOT hosting the usual house full of relatives and parties. Instead, Meg, along with her mother, her grandmother, her cousin Rose Noire, and her good friend Caroline, are militantly doing everything they can think of to keep Delaney quiet and healthy. All the relatives are farmed out to friends and neighbors; all the parties are being held somewhere else; and while Delaney is bored and mutinous, she’s doing well, and they’re managing to maintain a serene, peaceful environment for her . . . until a body is found in Meg and Michael’s yard. 

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Sarah Booth Delaney and her friends can’t help falling in love with Christmas this year, which they plan to spend celebrating the King of Rock n’ Roll at the annual Elvis Festival in Tupelo. The main attraction is an Elvis impersonator competition, drawing impersonators from all over the world to honor the king. 

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by David Rosenfelt 

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Happy National Pizza Day

 

Photo Dump Got Signal

 The garden in Fall

Rain on Saturday . . . 

It rolled in fast! 

I looked up and saw this! 

Today is Tuesday.  It rained most of night and all morning. 

Made rain coats out of trash bags for dogs. 

They were so cute.  And so good! 

Bed is ready for planting.  Been putting starts under tree for shade. 

2nd round of Yellow Squash.  These from seed. 

Hydrangeo on ground. 

Pot filled with Purple Potato Vine, Rosemary and Coleus. 

Cutting Potato vine and Coleus to proprigate. 

Egg Plant.  I choppedback because it eas just going crazy.  Did not intend but it is geowing again. 

Best garden yield. 

Least favorite.  

I guessI need recipes and learn to like. 

I hear you can make like Refried Beans. 

Hmm. 

Before they were ripe.  I think around 1st August. 

Once ripe these went into Salsa

Beautuful leaf I saw on walk to garden. 

I love the green house 

The view when I look up.

Sitting chair resting betwern dragging hoses. 

Wordless Wednesday Galveston