It has been 10 days since my last post, so I thought I should sit down and write something to put on my blog. I’ve been sitting here for much too long, and not really coming up with anything to say…am I getting out of practice? OH NO!

Anyhow, the past few weeks I’ve been busy crocheting washcloths. My aunt has been coming over a couple times a week for “crochet pattern reading lessons”, and we’ve started quite a few projects: bookmarks, afghans, washcloths, pot holders…anyhow, we’ve been having fun, though we’ve got so many projects going I must admit to feeling a tad bit overwhelmed. The pressure is building to finish something….and so today, I completed a set of matching washcloths, tied them up with ribbon, and put them in a box ready and waiting for Christmas gift giving. (AHHHHH….”so much time so little to do. Strike that, reverse it” ha ha)

My aunt came up with this simple pattern on her own…and I absolutely love it. It makes for a nice scrubbing washcloth, that isn’t too thick, and in my opinion is just the right size.

The pattern:

SC: Single Crochet

BLO: Back Loop Only

Chain 30 (or more if you like big washcloths). turn.  *In the 2nd chain from hook SC in BLO, continue to SC in BLO in each stitch across. Ch 1. Turn and repeat from * until you have achieved your desired length. Finish off.

happy crocheting!

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This past week I have been having a lot of fun learning how to crochet these vintage ribbon bookmarks. I had never crocheted using thread before…so it was kind of exciting to try something new. When I first started I felt like I had these huge monster fingers because it was so hard to not drop my {itty bitty} project…but a few bookmarks later and I think I’ve {mostly} got the hang of it.

These patterns are the actual property of my great-aunt,  she didn’t include a hook size with her pattern, but I suppose it doesn’t really matter since the pattern would work with any “thread” sized needle. I ended up using a hook size 1.90MM —but anything around that range would work, it just depends if you like a tight or loose look.

SHELL (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc – in same sp)

BEGINNING SHELL (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same sp)

ch 12, turn, sc in second st from hook,
sc in each st (to hide the tail of the beginning thread include it in the sc)
turn, sl st to third sc, ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc in same st,
*skip three sc, shell in next sc (repeat from *)
Turn, sl st in dc, st st in ch sp, work beg shell, shell in each ch 2 space.
Repeat rows to desired length (about 21 rows)
Turn, sl st to ch 2 space, ch 5, shell in middle sp, ch 5 and finish off.
Thread ribbon.

Ch 12, turn, sc in second st from hook, sc in 4 sc, ch 3, sk 2 sc, sc in 4 sc, turn,
Row 1: Ch 5, 5 tr, ch 3, 5 tr in sp, tr in last st, turn,
Rep row 1 until desired length.
Last Row: turn and ch 6, sc in sp, ch 6, sl st in end tr.
Sc all around.
Finish off and thread ribbon.

ENJOY!

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Just Something I Whipped Up
Motivate Me Monday
Making the World Cuter Monday
Get Your Craft on
Vintage Things Thursday
Made by You Monday

So, my flower fetish continues! And this time I thought I would share with you a simple crocheted version.

I’ve never written a crochet pattern down before—so make sure to let me know if it doesn’t make any sense.  I thought that this one was simple enough that I could hopefully write it down without confusing you. So here is my crochet pattern writing debut (and seriously let me know if I should give up my pattern writing right now, or if I did okay ):

Small Crocheted Flower Pattern:

Yarn: Medium worsted weight yarn (I recommend Caron Simply Soft)
Hook Size: G

Form a magic circle, and work all stitches into the center of the circle.

* ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, slip stitch. (Repeat from * 4 more times, you will have 5 petals). Tighten magic circle and finish off.

Hot glue a button of your choice to the center of your flower.

After you make your crocheted flower, it is really easy to turn it into a cute little hair clip! Using hot glue simply cover a double prong clip (which can be purchased at a beauty supply store) with ribbon. The flat part of the clip should be the part that will be against your head, and I like to leave this side “ribbon free” so it will stay in baby fine hair. If you are worried about the ribbon fraying just use a little fray check on the ends or a little clear nail polish…

Then hot glue the clip to the back of your crocheted flower.

And Voila. Now you’ve got an aesthetically pleasing hair clip that the humans will go nuts over!

Happy Crocheting!

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Made by You @ Skip to My Lou
Just Something I Whipped Up @ The Girl Creative
Motivate Me Monday @ Keeping it Simple
Market Yourself Monday @ Sumo’s Sweet Stuff