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Red Heart’s Gift to Me!

June 2, 2015 by Kathy Lashley 2 Comments

There is nothing like coming in the house from a long day at work to see a box sitting in “my spot” on the sofa. It just brings a smile to my face especially when it’s from Red Heart! I quickly opened it up to see the wonderful goodies. There were two skeins of yarn (which I’ve never used before), a nifty bag with all kinds of pockets and a cute little device to keep track of my row count. It will even go around my finger if I want it too! I will definitely use it but think many others could too. I see pictures posted in groups often with the question, “Can you tell me how many rows I have?”

Did you see the announcement a few weeks ago about the Christmas Present Crochet-A-Long coming up in July! I’ll definitely be giving more details later this month, but I feel these two skeins of yarn would be perfect for the CAL because they use a large hook! I’m thinking one skein cowls/scarves….what do you think?

Have any of you ever used this yarn? What did you think about it? I love to hear from you so let me know your thoughts! Be on the look out for upcoming announcements about the Christmas Present Crochet-A-Long! You won’t get behind this year!

Kathy

Making it thru Monday” Crochet Review #89

May 25, 2015 by Kathy Lashley Leave a Comment

Hello all! I’ve done some thinking on how I could jazz up “Making it thru Monday”, and I wanted to make some changes. You can see the “new rules” below.

You will have 2 weeks to add your project to the latest “Making it thru Monday”.
The top 5 in most clicks will be featured on the blog and other social media sites!

I hope this will spark some interest and get you to “link up” your projects! My original intent of “Making it thru Monday” was to give us some inspiration to get us through the day. Mondays can be so blah with going back to work, etc., and if you get a break from it…..who wouldn’t want to see some beautiful crochet to brighten your day?

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Stay Strong Beanie!

May 17, 2015 by Kathy Lashley 11 Comments

For any of you that follow me, you know that giving my hats away for charity or to someone in need is very important to me. I have a friend whose brother is going through chemotherapy right now and while there isn’t much I can do for him…..the Stay Strong Beanie will hopefully put a little smile on his face!

Guy hats are not easy to come by anyway (unless you are on the ELK Studio FREE Hat Patterns of course….)and when we are crocheting chemo hats, let’s remember the fellas! I hope if you come across this hat pattern on your crochet searches, you’ll pay it forward and give someone a hat!

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Pattern Instructions

Supplies:
1. Red Heart Soft or equivalent. 256 yds 5oz/141grams You will need approximately 150-180 yards Colorway: Charcoal, Light Gray, and White
2. Crochet Hook Size – I
3. Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge:
8 stitches and 4 Rows = approximately 2 inches.

Will fit average size adult approximately 22″

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
Reverse SC – Also known as the crab stitch, is made by doing a single crochet stitch but in the opposite direction. Right-handed people work from left to right and left-handed people from right to left. Moogly has a tutorial if you need help. Click HERE.
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip st
sp – space

Color Sequence:
Color A – Charcoal
Color B – Light Gray
Color C – White

Using Color A, ch 4, sl st into first ch to make a ring.

Round 1: ch 2, 12 dc in ring, join by sl st in first dc. (12 st)

Round 2: ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join by sl st in first dc. (24 st)

Round 3: ch 2 and dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc. (36 st)

Round 4: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc. (48 st)

Round 5: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 3 st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Round 6: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st and around, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Round 7: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st and around, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Change to Color B

Round 8: ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st and around, join by sl st in first hdc. (60 st)

Change to Color C

Round 9: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc in next st and around, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)

Change to Color B

Round 10: ch 1 and hdc in first st, hdc in next st and around, join by sl st in first hdc. (60 st)

Change to Color A

Round 11: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc in next st and around, join by sl st in first dc. (60 st)

Round 12-15: Repeat Rounds 8-11 (once)

Change to Color A

Rounds 16-20: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc in next st and around, join by sl st in first sc (60 st)

Change to Color B

Round 21: Reverse sc in previous st and reverse st in each st around, join by sl st in first reverse sc. (see above in the abbreviations and link for help with the Reverse sc).

Fasten off and sew in loose ends.

I hope you enjoy the pattern! Have a great day. Be Blessed!

Kathy

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