Granny Square Dishcloth and Tea

Sent this to my partner for the March 2009 exchange:


She likes burgandy and I have never seen cotton yarn for dishcloths in burgandy. Since funds are limited due to me not working right now I had to find something to match burgandy.
I also added some tea. I love tea. I wanted to share it with someone!

Crochet Kitty Cozy #2

Here is the finished Kitty Cozy according to the pattern instructions. I am adding a few more rows to the sides (so my fur baby will climb in it).

These are another couple pictures ... she knew this item was for her.

Crochet Kitty Cozy

So, do you remember two posts ago where I said I was starting a recycled bag pattern? It is still on hold.

And do you remember how I said I wanted to finish the Voodoo Rug that is in progress? It is on hold too.

One reason is that I wrote up and posted the Soap Pocket pattern. But that is done. So what is the other excuse?

Well, I like to do small projects. Things that don't take forever to complete. I need instant gratification. And cutting up all those bags and rolling them up just doesn't sound appealing right now.

So, even though this next project is not really "small" ~more like "medium"~ I want to do it.

This is the pattern: Crochet Kitty Cozy.

I have a bed for my kitty now. But she doesn't sleep in it. But she always wants to curl up in my crocheting stuff. So I figured, if I make her something she will probably lay in it. She always likes to climb into EVERYTHING. I will probably make the sides a little higher since she likes that.

Here are a couple of pictures of my pretty prissy princess.

Soap Pockets©

Here is my version!

H hook
Worsted weight cotton yarn (here I used Peaches & Cream Potpourri)

Chain 26.

Row 1: sk 1st ch, sc across (25 st).

Row 2: ch 1, sc in each front loop across, turn (25 st).

Row 3-22: Repeat row 2.

Finish off.

Sc around 2 sides to make a pocket. When you reach the end of the second side, ch approximately 65-70 st, depending on how long you want the loop to be. Leave a long tail to pick up at the end.

Weave the ch through the open spaces of the top row that is open. attach the ch row to the corner of the pocket. Fasten off.

To use, put soap in the pocket and pull the opening closed.

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Projects to do next....

I am starting a recycled bag pattern. That is kind of on hold for now. I want to finish the Voodoo Rug I have in progress...try to get that yarn out of my stash and the rug on the floor.
After that, I want to create a soap holder for the shower. Then it will be back to the recycled bag pattern. I am sure it won't really go that way, but one can hope.

On a lighter note, below is a copy of the cover of Rolling Stone Magazine, March 2007. I know it is not current. Who cares? As you can see, Fall Out Boy is on the front. All I have to say is Pete Wentz is HOT.
What? Am I wrong?

Fan Edged Armwarmers ©

I made these to match the Fan Edged Hat. You may need to use a smaller hook to get a smaller armwarmer. These came out a bit larger than I expected (but they are not tight).






Fan Edged Armwarmers

H Hook
Any worsted weight yarn (here I used the lavender to match the hat in previous post)


Ch 33.

Row 1: Dc in 3rd st from hook, dc in each st across, ch 2, turn.

Rows 2-7: Repeat row 1, ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Sc in 2nd st from hook, sc in next st, *ch 3, skip 2 st, 1 sc in next 3 st. Repeat from * to end omitting 1 sc at end, turn.

Row 9: Ch 1, sc into 1st sc st, *5 dc in ch 3 arch, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * to end, turn.

Row 10: Ch 3, skip 1st 2 st, 1 sc in next 3 dc, *ch 3, skip next 3 st, 1 sc into next 3 dc. Repeat from * to last 2 st, 1 dtr in last sc, turn.

Row 11: Ch 3, 2 dc into 1st ch sp, skip 1 st, 1 sc into next st, *5 dc into ch 3 arch, skip 1 st, 1 sc into next st. Repeat from * to last sp, 2 dc in last sp, 1 dc into 2nd of 3 ch at beginning of previous row, turn.

Row 12: Ch1, 1 sc into each of 1st 2 dc. *Ch 3, skip 3 st, 1 sc into next 3 dc. Repeat from * to end, omitting 1 sc and placing last sc into 3rd st of ch 3 at beginning of previous row, turn.

Row 13: Repeat row 9.

Row 14: Ch 3, skip 1st 2 st, 1 sc in next 2 st, ch 7, sk next 5 st, sc in next 2 st. *Ch 3, skip next 3 st, 1 sc into next 3 dc. Repeat from * to last 2 st, 1 dtr in last dc, turn.

Row 15: Ch 3, 2 dc in 1st ch sp. Skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next st. *5 dc into ch 3 arch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * 3 more times. Skip 1 st, sc in next st. 8 dc in ch 7 arch, sk 1 st, 1 sc in next st. 2 dc in last sp, 1 dc in 2nd ch of 3 ch at beginning of previous row, turn.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in next 2 dc, ch 3, sk 4 st, 1 sc into next 5 st. *Ch 3, sk 3 st, sc in next 3 st. Repeat from * to end. Sc in last 2 st, 1 sc into 3rd ch at beginning of previous row, turn.

Row 17: Ch1, 1 sc into 1 sc st, 5 dc into ch 3 arch, sk 1 st, *1 sc in next st, 5 dc into ch 3 arch. Repeat from * 4 more times. Skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next st, skip 2 ch, 5 dc in ch 3 arch, skip 1 st, 1 sc in last st, turn.

Row 18: Repeat row 10.

Leave a long tail to sew edges together. Whipstitch the edges together.

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February 2009 Crochetlist Dishcloth Exchange

Here is the dishcloth I received for February 2009. I am afraid to use it! I did have to put it up though, my dog seems to think it belongs to him! Thank you Theresa!

Update to Fan Edged Armwarmers

Ok, so I have been working on making the Fan Edged Armwarmers to go with the hat. I have been working out the pattern...and working...and working.

I made one, then the other, but messed up on the second one. Short by a dc row. So I have to undo it. Which means I can test the pattern a third time to be sure it is what I want.

Dragon Coasters©

You will need:

H Hook
3-4 oz. yarn (here I used Aunt Lydia's Caress Microfiber in Light Yellow Green and Paton's Cotton Perle, 100% mercerised in cream.

Note: Use two strands of yarn throughout pattern.

Ch 4. Sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 8 sc in ring, join with a sl st to previous round (8 st).

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with a sl st to previous round (16 st).

Round 3: 2 sc in next st, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around, join with a sl st to previous round (24 st).

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in st, ch 3, skip next st. *Sc in next st, ch 3, skip next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st to previous round. Fasten off (if you choose to use another color).

Round 5: Join with a sc in any ch sp. Dc, ch 1, dc, sc in same sp. *Sc, dc, ch 1, dc, sc. Repeat from * around. Join to previous round. Finish off.

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Dishcloth and Coasters

I recently joined a dishcloth exchange. This is the first exchange I have been in. This is for the February 2009 exchange.
Along with the dishcloth above, I sent these coasters.
The coaster pattern is copyright Dragonfaeriee Crochets! 2009. It will be in an upcoming post.