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Wednesday, January 22, 2025

Vision Board Side and Chair

 Almost 1 year ago I moved into my very own Tiny House after my husband past. 


I am enjoying creating my own space. 

I am now ready to buy a sofa and comfy chair.  I think it will be a challenge finding what I what on my budget. 


Take a look . . 








Thursday, December 26, 2024

Crunch Stitch Cal #7

 



PART 7 – CRUNCH STITCH (make 2)

Ch 31 (any odd number)

Row 1: sl st in 3rd ch from the hook, *hdc in next, sl st in next* repeat from * to * across (30)

Row 2: ch 2, turn, *sl st in next stitch, hdc in next* repeat from * to * across, ending with sl st in turning ch (30)

Row 3 – 34: repeat row 2

Monday, December 23, 2024

Christmas Photo Dump

 





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.



Tuesday, October 15, 2024

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.








Monday, October 14, 2024

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