Stitch of the Week #6- Heart Stitch

A Mother's Heart Dishcloth

Stitch of the Week #6- Heart Stitch

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Materials Needed:

 2oz total- #4/Worsted Weight Cotton (used I Love This Cotton by Hobby Lobby)

#7/4.5 mm Hook
Lg eye needle for weaving ends
Scissors

Colors: You will want the Main Color (MC) and Heart Colors (HC)

Finished size: 9” W x 9” H

Abbreviations- US terms:

Ch- chain
cts- counts
dc- double crochet
sc- single crochet
sk- skip
sp- spacest- stitch
yo- yarn over

Special Stitches:

2dc Bobble- (yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops) 2x, yo, pull through all loops on hook.

3dc Bobble- (yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 2 loops) 3x, yo, pull through all loops on hook. 

 Pattern:

R1- with Main Color (MC) ch 38, dc in the fourth ch from the hook and the remaining chains. (36 dc) Cut MC

R2- turn your piece, with Heart Color (HC), join into the first dc with a ch3 (cts as a dc), 2dc Bobble in the first dc, [ch3, sk 6, (3dc Bobble, ch2, 3dc Bobble) in the next st] across to the last, 3dc Bobble in the last st. (4 full heart motifs and 2 singles) Cut HC

R3- turn your piece, with MC, join into the first bobble with a ch1, [sc in the bobble, (ch2, sk 2 dc from R1, dc into the next 2 dc, ch2, sk 2dc from R1, sc in the next ch2 sp) across, ch2, sk 2dc from R1, dc in the next 2, ch2, sk 2dc from R1, sc in the last bobble. (16 st, 10 ch2 sp) DO NOT Cut MC

R4- ch3, turn, put 2 dc in each ch2 sp, each dc, and each sc across. (36 dc)

R5-19- Repeat R2-4

EDGE:

R1- ch1, turn, sc in each dc across the top, ch2, turn to the side, put 2sc in each dc row end and 1 sc in each sc row end, ch2, turn to the bottom, sc in each foundation ch to the opposite corner, ch2, turn on the second side- repeat as for firs side. Sc in the same space as the first sc, ch2, join. (36 sc across the top and bottom, 32 sc on each side)

R2- ch1, sc in each sc around, putting sc, ch2, sc in each corner ch2 space. (38 sc across the top and bottom, 34 sc on each side)

Stitch of the Week #5- Basketweave

Basketweave Dishcloth

Stitch of the Week #5- Basketweave

YouTube Video Tutorial

Materials:

2oz total- #4/Worsted Weight Cotton (used Paintbox Aran Cotton)

#7/4.5 mm Hook
Lg eye needle for weaving ends
Scissors

Finished size: 7.5” W x 7.5” H

Abbreviations- US terms: 

ch- chain
dc- double crochet
fpdc- front post double crochet
bpdc- back post double crochet
sk- skip
sp- space
yo- yarn over

 Pattern: If you choose to stripe- make your color change on an even row.

R1- ch 37, dc in the fourth ch from the hook and the remaining chains. (35 dc)

R2- ch2, turn, sk the first dc (fpdc around 3 dc, bpdc around 3dc) across to last 4, fpdc around 3dc, dc in the turning ch from the original starting ch. (35 st)

R3- ch2, turn, sk the first dc, (bpdc around 3, fpdc around 3) across, bpdc around 3, dc in ch2 turning ch. (35 st)

R4- ch2, turn, sk the first dc, (bpdc around 3, fpdc around 3) across, bpdc around 3, dc in ch2 turning ch. (35 st)

R5- ch2, turn, sk the first dc, (fpdc around 3, bpdc around 3) across, fpdc around 3, dc in ch2 turning ch. (35 st)

R6- ch2, turn, sk the first dc (fpdc around 3, bpdc around 3) across, fpdc around 3dc, dc in ch2 turning ch. (35 st)

R7- ch2, turn, sk the first dc, (bpdc around 3, fpdc around 3) across, bpdc around 3dc, dc in ch2 turning ch. (35 st)

R8-21- Repeat R4-R7.

Cut yarn and tuck in ends.

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Stitch of the Week #4- Pineapple Cluster

Pineapple Face Cloth Pattern

Stitch of the Week #4- Pineapple Cluster

Find the YouTube video tutorial here

Materials Needed:

 1.5oz total- #4/Worsted Weight Cotton 

(used Hobby Lobby I Love This Cotton & Scheepjes Cahlista)

#7/4.5 mm Hook
Lg eye needle for weaving ends
Scissors

Finished size: 8” W x 7.5” H

Abbreviations- US terms:

Ch- chain
dc- double crochet
sk- skip
sp- space
yo- yarn over

Pineapple Cluster (Pc): (Yo, insert hook into indicated space, yo, pull up a loop) 3 times, yo, pull through all loops except the last loop, yo, pull through 2 loops.

ch3 counts as dc throughout.

 Pattern:

R1- ch 36, Pc in 4^th ch from the hook, (ch1, sk next ch, Pc in next ch) across to last 2 ch, ch1, sk 1, dc in the last ch. (16 Pc)

R2- ch3, turn, (Pc in the next ch1, ch1, sk next Pc) across, dc in the top of the ch3 from R1. (16 Pc)  

R3-12- repeat R2. (or until the desired length)

Do not cut the yarn after R12.

Edging:

Top:ch1, turn, sc in each Pc and ch1 sp across the top of the cloth, ch2 for the corner,

Side1: sc in the same sp as the last sc from the top plus one sc in the end of the first row, 2 sc in each row end down the remainder of the side-putting the last sc of the side into the first ch of the bottom, ch2 for the corner

Bottom: sc in the same sp as the last sc from the side, sc in each Pc and ch1 sp across the bottom, ch2 for the corner

Side2: sc in the same sp as the last sc from the top plus one sc in the end of the first row, 2 sc in each row end down the remainder of the side-putting the last sc of the side into the first sc from the Top, ch2, join with the first sc.

Cut yarn.



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Dripping Ice Cream Dishcloth

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Stitch of the Week #3- Mirror Stitch

 Materials Needed:

2oz total- #4 Paintbox Worsted Weight Cotton

#7/4.5 mm Hook
Lg eye needle for weaving ends
Scissors

Finished size: 8.5” W x 7.5” H

Abbreviations- US terms:

Ch- chain
dc- double crochet
sc- single crochet
sk- skip
sp- space
trc- treble crochet


ch3 counts as dc throughout.

 Pattern:

R1- ch 38, sc in the second ch from the hook, sc in next ch, ch1, sk1, (sc in 3 ch, ch1, sk1) across, sc in last 2 ch. (28sc)

R2- ch3, turn, dc in first sc, ch1, sk ch1 sp, (dc in 3sc, ch1, sk ch1 sp) across, dc in the last two sc. (28dc) Cut and join with a new color. 

R3- ch1, turn, sc in 2 dc, (keeping your stitch to the front-trc in the skipped ch1 sp from R1, sc in the next dc, ch1, sk1, sc in next) across to the last 3 stitches, trc in the skipped ch1 sp from R1, sc in the last two dc. (29 stitches)

R4- ch3, turn, (dc into next 3 stitches, ch1, sk ch1 sp) across, dc in the last 4 stitches. (29 stitches) Cut and join with a new color. 

R5- ch1, turn, sc in 2dc, ch1, sk1, (trc into the skipped dc from 3 rows below, sc in the next, ch1, sk1, sc in the next) across, sc in the last st. ( 28 st) 

R6- ch3, turn, dc in first sc, ch1, sk ch1 sp, (dc in 3 st, ch1, sk ch1 sp) across, dc in the last two sc. (28dc) Cut and join with a new color. 

R7-22- Repeat Rows 3-6 four times.

R23- Repeat R3 once.

You can easily keep going on this to create whatever length you would like for your finished dishcloth. This is a great stash buster- so it's a great opportunity to use up all the small pieces.

I hope you enjoyed this week’s stitch pattern!

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Week 3 Dripping Ice Cream Dishcloth is shown here with Week 1 Chicken Scratch Dishcloth 

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Sunburst!! (A Sun Hat Pattern for Adults)

I have had quite a few requests for an adult sun hat. I hope this is what ya'll are looking for. :) It's only 26 rows and works up in an afternoon or less, depending on speedy you are.
Thanks to my model, Riley.

Cotton Sun Hat
by Elizabeth Mareno, 2011

Supplies needed:
1 ball 4 ply WW cotton kitchen yarn
I hook
Large eye needle for finishing
this awesome pattern!! :)

View from the front.
Finished brim with reverse single crochet.

Lots of breathing room for your head.

Pretty sunburst on top.

Row 1: ch2, 8sc in 2nd ch from hook, do not join. (8sc)
Row 2: 2sc in each sc around (16sc)
Row 3: ch1, sc in join sp, (ch3, sk next sc, sc in next sc) 7times, ch3, sk next sc, sl st to 1st sc of row. (8sc, 8-ch3 sp)
Row 4: ch1, sc in join, (3sc in ch3 sp, sc in next sc) 7 times, 3sc in ch3, join to 1st sc (32sc)
Row 5: ch1, sc in join, sc in 2sc, 2sc in next, (sc in 3sc, 2sc in next) 7times, sl st to 1st sc. (40sc)
Row 6: ch1, sc in join, sc in 3sc, 2sc in next, (sc in 4sc, 2sc in next) 7 times, sl st to join (48sc)
Row 7: ch1, sc in join, (ch3, sk next 2sc, sc in next) 15 times, ch3, sk last 2sc, sl st to 1st sc to join. (16sc, 16-ch3 sp)
Row 8: ch1, sc in join, (3sc in ch3 sp, sc in next sc) 15 times, 3sc in last ch3 sp, join to 1st sc. (64sc)
Row 9: ch1, sc in join, sc in 6sc, 2sc in next, (sc in 7sc, 2sc in next) 7 times, join to 1st sc. (72sc)
Row 10: ch1, sc in join, sc in 7sc, 2sc in next, (sc in 8sc, 2sc in next) 7 times, join. (80sc)
Row 11: ch1, sc in join, sc in each sc around. (80sc)
Row 12: ch1, sc in join, (ch3, sk 3sc, sc in next) 19 times, ch3, join. (20sc, 20-ch3sp)
Row 13: sl st in first ch3 sp, ch1, sc in ch3 sp, (ch3, sc in next ch3 sp) 19 times, ch3, join to 1st sc. (20 ch3 sp)
Row 14-20: Repeat Row 13
Row 21: ch1, sc in join, (3sc in ch3 sp, sc in next sc) 19 times, 3sc in last ch3 sp. join. (80 sc)
Row 22: in Front Loops Only, ch1, sc in join, sc in next 8sc, 2sc in next, (sc in 9sc, 2sc in next) 7times, join. (88sc)
Row 23: in both loops, ch1, sc in join, sc in each sc around. (88sc)
Row 24: ch1, sc in join, sc in 9sc, 2sc in next, (sc in 10sc, 2sc in next) 7 times, join. (96sc)
Row 25: ch1, sc in join, sc in each sc. (96sc)
Row 26: ch1, reverse crochet in each around. Finish off.

Cotton/Acrylic Log Cabin Afghan- WIP

Thought I'd share what I'm working on. I was making dish cloths. Thought cotton would be a good yarn to use in the new 80 degree, Florida weather I'm not yet accustomed to. I got Dish Clothed Out!! In the bottom of the box of cotton cones I found the beginnings of a cotton log cabin blanket that I had started at least 2 years ago. It was just the middle square and one round of "logs" made from left over stash yarns. I thought to myself "Yes. This is exactly what I need to be working on!"

So, I have embarked on another afghan. I found as I went along that I didn't have enough cotton colors, so I have had to throw about three acrylic logs in there. I know, I know....Integrity of the Project!! I'm just not stressing out over it. It is a scrappish afghan and I refuse to become bogged down with "rules". I needed coordinating colors and I was only going to get them from my acrylic bins, so that's what I did.

I don't know what is to become of this blanket. I know that I love how light and airy it feels, yet it keeps you so nice and toasty. As I started working on it a little, elderly woman from church named Miss Dorothy came to mind. I think I will give it to her. She wears a hat every service and she crochet's all of them. :) I asked her about her creations last Sunday and we got to talking about being cold. She said she is cold all of the time. lol. She is just a tiny thing. I know she likes bright colors based on her hats, so hopefully she will find a use for this blanket. I just want it to be a blessing to her.