Tuesday, June 26, 2012

Beginner Traditional Granny Square Pattern 2 Yarns

The blanket this Granny Square is in is found at


This is a Traditional Granny Square. I believe that this square is perfect for beginners because you are only going into spaces not stitches. That way you don't have to worry about going into the correct stitch.

Also, I wrote the instructions out without repeats. So it doesn't get to confusing.


Yarn: Caron 1 Pound, blue and tan


Abbreviations:
  • Corner” = Do [3dc, chain 3, 3dc] in the next ch3sp
  • Ch1sp or Ch3sp = chain-1 space or chain-3 space
  • ch = chain
  • DC – Double Crochet
  • TCH – join with slip stitch in the Top Of  the beginning ch3

Rows: 6
Size: 8 in square
Hook Size: H / 8 / 5.00MM


PATTERN:  Chain 4 and join. All beginning chain 3's count as the 1st DC


Yarn A: 
Round 1: chain 3, 2dc in the ring, ch3, 3dc in the ring, ch3, 3dc in the ring, ch3, 3dc in the ring, ch3 and join TOC
Round 2: chain 4 (counts as 1st DC and chain 1)

Do 1 Corner in next ch3sp, ch1,
Do 1 Corner in next ch3sp, ch1,
Do 1 Corner in next ch3sp, ch1,
Do [3dc, ch3, 2dc] in next ch3sp, join in the 3rd ch of beg ch4, cut your yarn and pull it through

Yarn B: Round 3: join your yarn in any chain-1 space and chain 3
Do 2dc in the same space then ch1

Do 1 CORNER and ch1, in next ch3sp.
 Do 3 dc in next ch1sp, ch 1

Do 1 CORNER and ch1 in next ch3sp, 
Do 3 dc in next ch1sp, ch 1

Do 1 CORNER and ch1, in next ch3sp, 
Do 3 dc in next ch1sp, ch 1

Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp join with slip st in top of beg ch 3



Round 4: ch4 (counts as 1DC and chain 1)
Do 3 hdc in next ch1sp, ch1,
 Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

[Do 3 hdc in next ch1sp, ch1 ] x 2      
 Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

[Do 3 hdc in next ch1sp, ch1 ] x 2      
Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

[Do 3 hdc in next ch1sp, ch1 ] x 2      
Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

Do 2 hdc in final ch1sp, join with a slip stitch in the 3rd chain of the beg ch4.  Cut yarn and pull through loop



Yarn A: 
Round 5: join new yarn in any corner ch3sp and chain 3
Do [2dc, ch3, 3dc] in same space, chain 1
Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x3 
Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x3
 Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x3 
.Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1

Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x3 , join with a slip st in the top of the beg ch3


Round 6: chain 4 (counts as 1DC and chain 1)
Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1
Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x4, 

 Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1
Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x4, 

 Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1
Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x4, 

 Do 1 CORNER in next ch3sp, ch1
Do [3dc in the next ch1sp, chain 1] x3

Do 2dc in next ch1sp, join with a slip stitch in the top of the beginning chain 3


If you have any questions please let me know by comment
Heather Gibbs


Saturday, June 16, 2012

Super Easy Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern





This is the only Crochet Teddy Bear Pattern that worked for me. I went through at least 8 patterns to find one that worked for me. I like easy patterns and I'm very much a beginner and I love easy patterns. This is one of them.

Some quick notes: The head and body are made in 1 piece but you're making a front and a back. Nothing is made in the round. A front and back are made for everything except the ears.

IMPORTANT INFO:
She doesn't list this in the instructions and since this was my first bear I wanted to mention it in case it's also your first. You have to attach the eyes and nose BEFORE sewing them on. Also do the mouth first. I have 2 teddys that have no mouth because I keep forgetting that part.  I learned the hard way.

The reason I won't make these toys in the round is because every time I do this happens.....when it comes to the decrease rows the yarn stretches to make up for the decrease in size and it leave gaps where you can see the stuffing. It looks awful.  It took a long time to find a good pattern.

HER RAVELRY LINK:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/super-easy-teddy-bear

It used to be free but I just noticed just today (8/9/14) that it costs $2.00 now

Thanks for visiting!
Heather

Thursday, June 7, 2012

"Knit-a-Square" Charity



Hi, I hope you are doing well today. Last week I decided to find a second charity to knit and crochet for and I stumbled upon Knit-A-Square, based in South Africa.  They accept 8 inch squares, that they make into blankets. You can make vests (AKA Go-Overs), which the kids put over their shirts to keep warm. Hats and Pull overs type of sweaters are also something they accept.

There's a ton of information on their website and I have many links below. I can't believe what those children have been through. They cater to orphaned children with HIV/AIDS.  They hand out blankets, hats, vests, toys to children like the ones in the photo to the left. That way they have something to lay on except the floor and something to keep them warm in the cold months. 
 Some pictures break your heart but others put a smile on your face when you see them receiving their gifts. In their newsletters they show photos of the kids receiving their items. 




"by 2010 it is estimated that orphans will constitute between 9 and 12% of the South African population" that's millions of kids.


If you or someone you know is looking for a charity to knit or crochet for....check them out sometime.

Have a great day!
Heather
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