Square 7 -- Spiral Granny

The next Square I made is a spiral granny from SmoothFox Crochet.

 Donna gives excellent instructions and I followed them exactly, until I completed 6 rows of the granny square.

Please go to her page for instructions with illustrations if your interested in making this square.





Here's my square

 

 

I also used a H hook

 

Row 7:   I did 2 SC,  2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and a SC in each stitch BL of each DC of Row 6 and in each ch space. (27 SC on each side)  

 

Row 8:  Repeat Row 7 (31 SC on each side)

 

Row 9:  Repeat Row 8 except do not do the SC in the BL. (35 SC on each side)

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me. 

 

Square 6 -- Daffodil Square

My next square was inspired by Linda from

Linda N's Ravelry Store

 

 

Here is Linda's square...I like her colors better than mine,
but
I went with my color scheme
and this is what I got.
 

 

 

 

I followed Linda's downloadable free pattern and followed it through row 10

 except I used and H hook.

 

 

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.

 

 

Row 11:  (yellow) 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner and then a V-Stitch in each V-Stitch of the previous row until you reach the end of each row I just used 1 DC for the last stitch.  So each side has 6 V-Stitches and 5 DC.

 

Row 12:  (white)  2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner, 1 SC in each the back loop of each DC of the previous row and a SC in each V-Stitch of the previous row.  (27 SC)

 

Row 13:  2 HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC in each corner and a HDC in each SC of the previous row. (31 HDC in each row)

 

Row 13:  2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and a SC in each HDC of the previous row. (35 SC in each row)

Square 5 -- Flower Burst

Square 5 is going really smoothly and I love the flower in the middle.

 

I found this pattern on Ravelry and it's another one of Melinda Millers.

 

 

This one is called Princess and I did have to alter the square to fit my squares.

 

I can't get her pattern to copy so you'll have to go to the link above to get this one.

 

I followed the pattern for the first 3 rows except that I changed colors for Row 3.

 

 

 

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.

 

My version to fit my square size is:

 

Row 1-2 Melinda Millers Princess Square except for color change on Row 3.

Row 3:  (turquoise) 3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC in each corner (the point of any flower) then ch 4 and sk 4 SC of the previous row over to the next point , 2 SC in the next point and repeat around. (8 SC, 40 ch, 24 HDC)
 

Row 4:  (green) 2 HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC in each corner and then 1 HDC in the next 3 DC of the previous row, ch 4, 2 SC in the 2 SC of the previous row and repeat.  (40 ch, 40HDC, 8 SC)
 

Row 5:  (purple)  2  HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC in each corner and then 1 HDC in the next 5 HDC of the previous row, ch 4, 2 SC in the 2 SC of the previous row and repeat. (40 ch, 56 HDC, 8 SC)

 

Row 6:  (pink)   2 HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC in each corner and then 1 HDC in the next 7 HDC of the previous row, ch 4, 2 TC in the 2 SC of the previous row and repeat. {8 TC, 40 ch, 72 HDC)

Row 7:  (white)  2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and 1 SC in the next 9 SC in the next 9 HDC of the previous row, 2 SC in the ch space, 1 SC in the middle of the 2 TC of the previous row and then continue the other half of the row to match the first half.  (27 SC in each row for a total of 108)

Row 8:  (light blue)  2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and 1 SC each of the SC of the previous row. (31 SC on each side 124 total)

Row 9:  (darker blue)  2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and 1 SC each of the SC of the previous row. (35 SC on each side 132 total)



 My squares are 7 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 35 SC on each side.

 



Square 4 -- Snowflake Square

This square took a little time to get it to the right size. 

 

I started off with a circle this time.

 

 

 

I borrowed the center of the circle from DragonFlyMomof2 Designs Snowfall Square.

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.
 

 

I followed Dragon Fly Mom of 2 Designs for row 1-7 except I changed colors for row 7.  I also use an H hook.

 

Here's where I started making my own changes.

 

Row 8:  To make the corners you need to make 2 DC in any SC that is at the top of the point of one of the snowflakes tips then ch 2, 2 DC and then 1 DC in the next 19 SC of previous row.  Then make next corner with 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner and continue with the 19 DC and then repeat corners and sides. 

 

Row 9:  3 DC, ch 2,  3 DC in each corner.  A FLDC in the first stitch after the corner stitch, 5 DC, 1 FLDC and repeat across and all on sides.  (31 DC)

 

Row 10:  2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and SC in the top of each DC of the previous row. (35 SC)



 My squares are7 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 35 SC on each side .

 



A Super Cute Baby Set

I finally finished making this baby set

and I love it!!

 

My mom did too and she has it going to Hong Kong for a baby gift.

 

I loved the colors in the fabric so I crocheted the afghan using all the colors in the fabric

and then outlined the blocks and edged the afghan in dark brown.

I trimmed the diaper burp cloths in coordinating fabrics and then used the same

fabrics for the blocks, tissue cover and the bunting.

 

 

 

 

I really like this baby set

and now I'm working on a few more.

 

 

I'm Going to Do a DoOver on My Squares--Square 1 -- Traditional & Square 2 -- Rose and Lattice

I wasn't happy with my squares for my sampler afghan so I'm doing them over again.

 

I decided to do a 7 inch square with 35 SC on each side of each row.
I am also making 3 different afghans.
I think by just changing colors it makes the squares look so different.

 

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.

 

So Square 1 is still the traditional Granny Square,

 

but

 

I added and extra row of double crochets

and then went around the square with HDC (2 HDC, 2 ch, 2 HDC in each corner)

 to equal 31 on each row

and my final row is 35 SC on each

side with 2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner.

 

 

 

 

 

Square 2

 

I made this next square based on the pattern

by Melinda Miller that I found on Ravelry.

 

 

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ladys-rose---6-square

 

I altered it a little to make it fit the squares that I making.
So here's my square. 

 

 

 

 

 



I started off using the pattern as written on rows 1-9 but made changes on row 10 and added rows 11-13.

 

For Row 10:  I changed to color C and I put 2 DC, ch 2 , 2 DC in each corner and on the sides I crocheted 12 DC (16 DC for each side)

 

For Row 11: (White)  2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner.  1 SC in the first DC of Row 10 and then ch 4, sk 2 SC and then SC....repeat across.  (5 ch 4 spaces on each side, 10 SC on each side, 2 ch in each corner)

 

Row 12: (Pink)  2 SC, 2 ch. 2 SC in each corner.  Each side has 4 ch and then a SC in the previous rows ch 4 space (6 ch 4 spaces on each side and 10 SC on each side with a ch 2 in each corner) 

 

Row 13: (White)  2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and then 1 SC in the first  SC of the previous row and then ch 4, Sc in each ch 4 space of the previous row. (7 ch 4 spaces, 12 SC)

 

Row 14:    2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and then 3 SC in the first  3 SC of the previous row and 3 SC in each ch 4 space, sk each SC for a total of 31 SC on each side.

 

Row 15:  (Blue)  2 DC, 2 ch, 2 DC in each corner, sides have 4 DC, ch 1 and then DC in the middle stitch of each set of ch 3's of previous row. (19 DC and 8 ch on each side plus the 2 ch in each corner)

 

Row 16:  2 SC, 2 ch, 2 SC in each corner and then on each side 1 SC in each of the DC in the previous row for a total of 6 sc then 2 SC in the first ch space, 1 SC in the DC, 2 DC in the 3 ch spaces and then a SC in the next DC, 2 SC in the next 3 ch spaces, 1 SC in the next DC, 2 SC in the next ch space and then SC in the next 6 DC and then  the corner.  (35 SC per side)

 

 



 My squares are 6 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 35 SC on each side with 2 ch in each corner.

 

 

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.

 

 

 

 



Square 3 - Basket Weave Square

For Square 3 I used one of my overall favorite stitches.

 

I used a Front-Post Double-Crochet alternating on a Back-Post Double Crochet for my square.
I love the textured of this stitch.
I changed it up a little from the way I usually make this square by adding a chain 3 space in the middle of Row 4 so that the square doesn't pull so bad. 
I like the look it gives it with the little slots.

My instructions probably aren't very clear and I apologize for that in advance.

I'm writing them out in my own way mainly for me to go back and make more squares for another afghan, but I will be more than happy to try to help you understand my way of writing if you are interested in making some of these squares. 

 Just leave a comment or email me.
 

 

I started off with a ch 6 sl st to make my circle

 

Row 1:  (orange)  Start off like a traditional granny square.  ch 5, 3D C, ch 2, 3 DC, ch 2, 3 DC, ch 2, 2 DC and sl st into ch 3.

 

Row 2-3:  2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner and then alternate a FPDC and a BPDC on each of the DC of the previous row.

Row 4: 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner then on each row do an FPDC, BPDC, FPDC and BPDC in the first four from the previous row.  Ch 3, sk 3 and then continue the FPDC, BPDC sequence again for each side.  (12 DC, 3 ch in row)

Row 5:  2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner then on each row do the FPDC, BPDC until you reach the ch 3 and then put 3 DC in the ch 3 space and then continue your FPDC, BPDC for a total of 19 DC on each side.

Row 6:  2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner then on each row do an FPDC, BPDC, FPDC and BPDC for a total of 23 DC on each side.

 Row 7:  (white) 2 HDC, ch 2, 2 HDC in each corner and a HDC in the BL of each DC of row 6. (27 HDC)

Row 8:  (light blue) 2 DC, ch 2, 2 DC in each corner and 1 DC in the BL of each HDC across  (31 DC)

Row 9:  (darker blue) 2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and a SC in the next 31 stitches. (35 SC)

I did have to lightly steam the back of this block to make it more square shaped.



 My squares are 7 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 35 SC on each side.

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or if you are just interested in the giveaway

 

Jean's offering some great prizes for her 2000th blog post.

Square 2

I made this next square based on the pattern

by Melinda Miller that I found on Ravelry.

 

 

 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ladys-rose---6-square

 

I altered it a little to make it fit the squares that I making.
So here's my square.

 

 

 

I started off using the pattern as written on rows 1-9 but made changes on row 10 and added rows 11-13.

 

For Row 10 I changed to color C and I put 3 DC, ch 3 ,3 DC in each corner and on the sides I crocheted 6 DC, ch 1, 6 DC making each row have 18 DC with one chain in the middle.

 

For Row 11-13 I did each row in SC with 2 SC, ch 2, 2 SC in each corner and Row 11 has 23 SC on each side, Row 12 has 27 SC and Row 13 I changed to color D and crocheted 31 SC.  Each round has ch 2 in the corner.

 

 



 My squares are 6 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 31 SC on each side with 2 ch in each corner.

 

 



Crocheted Patchwork Afghan - Square 1

I saw this 365 square a day granny square afghan and fell in love.



 

 

I've seen some before but got discouraged and never made one,

but I'm going to give it a try this time...

except it's mid March and I won't have 365 squares done in time for Christmas,

 

so this one will be a "However Many Squares This Granny Can Get Done Afghan".

 

So I started off with a traditional granny square.

 

Always a great way to start and one of the first things my grandma

taught me how to make.

 

My squares are 6 inches and I use an H hook.

I'm also using Red Heart Super Saver yarn.

 

All of my squares have 31 SC on each side with 2 ch in each corner.

 

Watch for my progress.

I can't wait to see the finished product!

Bright and Colorful Crocheted Baby Blanket

I just have to finish sewing my ends in and this baby blanket will be done.

 

 

Phew!

No, it really wasn't hard.  It's just a series of 2 chains and 2 DC.

Tucking in my strings is the worst part!!!

 

Anyway, enough whining.

 

This blanket was inspired by this fabric

 

 

I used the colors in the fabric and then with all the polka dots I liked this stitch.

 

I'll show you in a couple of days the rest of the stuff

I'm making to go with the blanket to make a gift set.

 

Happy Crafting!



Free Standing Fabric Buckets

I made this fabric bucket for a friend of ours baby

 

I LOVE the fabric and the bucket is cute

but

 it didn't stand up on it's own quite as well as I wanted it to.

 

So now that I've had some more time I've been playing around

and I came up with a method that I like.

 

The buckets are free standing yet flexible.

 

 

I came up with 3 different sizes. 

 

The largest size does stand up by itself

but

it does bend easier than the smaller ones.

 

Anyway,

I really like making them and think they are cute.

I'm thinking I might do a tutorial on how I make them

because I'm planning on making LOTS more of them!!





My Attempt at a Valentines Day Dinner

I tried to make the kids a cute Valentines Dinner,

but it didn't turn out quite the way I wanted it to.

 

 

Mallory and Jace didn't seem to mind though.

We had heart shaped cinnamon rolls, bacon and eggs.

 

It's the thought the counts right?!?!?



Wowzie! I Haven't Blogged in a Long Time!

Boy how time flies!

 

Where do I begin??

 

Since I last blogged we've moved to a 2 bedroom apartment.

It's tight and we had to get rid of a lot of stuff,

but all in all I like the apartment.

 

The kids are all doing well and adjusting to the new place.

Our kids are the greatest....they are so adaptable and don't complain.

We are lucky that the kids are so easy going!

 

Here's a few photo's of our lives lately

 

 

 My balcony that I can't wait to enjoy once spring gets here.

 

 

 Ezie, Mallory and Jace sledding together

 

 

 Part of a table runner that I crocheted for my brother

 

 

 Mallory playing basketball at one of her school games

 

 

My Ezie turned 15....can you believe it?!?!? 

I can't!

 

 

Jace turned 8 and had the "best birthday party ever" at Chuck-e-Cheese

 

Just a little update and hopefully I'm on the road back to blogging!!