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ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.comBlogger314125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-21385880242434823102020-09-04T02:39:00.000+02:002020-09-04T02:39:35.699+02:00The day before my father went to Alcoholics Anonymos<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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</div><div><br></div>Early January 1982 we went with my mommy to drop my father Jacob Johannes Kruger off at work. He was a belligerent functional alcoholic. <div><br></div><div>The night before had been particularly horrible. He had been drinking most of the night, throwing stuff and hitting my mom. For a change I hadn't had a beating (he got my mom pregnant before she was 18 and apparently it was my fault that he was such a failure). I was just short of fifteen and for what I can remember of those fifteen years mommy and I had been abused every day. </div><div><br></div><div>For the first seven years we lived next door to my beloved grandparents and it was just emotional abuse and fear, having a gun stuck in my face and being told to shut up about what he did to my mom. </div><div><br></div><div>After we moved away the physical abuse started. He always beat us where no one could see it.<br></div><div><br></div><div>Most of the time he was out of steam when it came to my sister Tania who was five years younger than me. She has the same selfish nature as our father and loves to play the victim. I think that is why he left her alone for the most part. My nature is the exact opposite. </div><div><br></div><div>On the way to Krugersdorp where he was manager at Stern's Jewellers, my sister was as usual whining about something. He stopped the car just by the railway in Wentworth Park. Got out of the car, went into the bush and cut a branch off a tree. He always was armed and had a lead pipe and a massive bush knife in the car. He pulled me out of the car and beat me actross my back, legs and shoulders. Then made me get back in the car telling me to shut up or he would give me something to tjank about (whine in Afrikaans).</div><div><br></div><div>He had beaten me so badly that my skin split open and haematoma started forming ( I have permanent nerve damage in my shoulders, back and legs). Mom had tried to shield me and he had for the first time hit her where it could be seen splitting her arms open. </div><div><br></div><div>Mom had to take me to my Nanna's doctor as she could not afford the doctors fee because my father drank out all the money. The doctor phoned my Grandparents. They came to the rooms. The doctor phoned my father and told him he had a record of the abuse. My Oupa went to my father's work and told him if he ever touched me again he would have him jailed, and if he didn't get sober he and my Nanna would have us taken away. That was the first time my grandparents found out about this as mom and I had hidden it so well.</div><div><br></div><div>That night Mon fetched him. We stayed home and found a place to hide. He just dropped mom off and went straight to the bar. </div><div><br></div><div>He came home drunk out of his mind after the bar closed. Having already lost control of his bodily functions he threw his soiled clothes in the passage and started raging around naked. Hurling glass and pots out of the cupboards looking for more booze. He was so off his face he drank methylated spirits. Which he vomited up all over the kitchen. </div><div><br></div><div>I locked myself and my sister in the sitting room which was the only door with a key and we hiid under the furniture. We could hear him hitting mom with a police belt he called "Sloegem". His favourite was beating us with the buckle end.</div><div><br></div><div>The next day was the first day of my second year of high school. I patted baby powder over my face to cover up the redness from crying most of the night. Put on my uniform and went to school as if nothing had happened.</div><div><br></div><div>When we got home there was an intervention from Alcoholics Anonymous. That was the last day he drank.</div><div><br></div><div>He got sober. Got the badges and the pats on the shoulder for beating his addiction. He got to be the hero. </div><div><br></div><div>The fact that my father had broken me in every way possible was conveniently forgotten. He remained an emotional abuser and gas lighter.</div><div><br></div><div>My grandfather got cancer and died February 1983.</div><div><br></div><div><div>The thing that enrages me the most was that his sanctimonious eldest sister, Kitty, knew about the abuse and did nothing. If my brother abused his family I sure as hell wouldn't turn a blind eye.</div></div><div><br></div><div>The first time I tried to commit suicide was just after I left school. I had been interviewing for a bursary and he told me I was too stupid to get it and would remain a nothing for the rest of my life. I have an IQ of 145 which by no means makes me a genius but I'm far from stupid.</div><div><br></div><div>Luckily I knew nothing about meds back then and took just enough paracetamol to make me violently ill. I had to be hospitalised for two weeks.</div><div><br></div><div>I did get the bursary, came first in my class and got a brilliant job. I had to work for two years at the company to repay my bursary. </div><div><br></div><div>I hope this helps give others a voice to speak out and find healing.</div><div><br></div><div>Name THEM and shame THEM </div>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com14tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-47742693904294279372019-02-08T09:54:00.000+02:002019-02-08T09:54:16.251+02:00Project Yarn De-Stash Part 2<a href="https://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2018/11/project-yarn-de-stash-part-1.html"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">....... continued</span></span></a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><a href="https://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/09/cosmos-fields-shawl-pattern.html">This pattern</a> was written especially for "novice" crocheters and for those wanting a bit of therapeutic, repetitive hooking. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">It was designed specifically for easily accessible (and super to work with) yarns like Elle and Stylecraft Special DK, but works up fantastically in a more luxurious yarn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The repeat rows of double crochet are perfect for using up oddments of yarn, and the simplicity of the pattern allows for incorporation of various types of yarn of the same thickness. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The turquoise Rustica compliments the Family DK print perfectly in this gift for a very kind and special lady</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This scarf was designed for the <a href="https://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2017/10/stylecraft-blogtour-17.html">2017 Stylecraft Blogtour</a> using Stylecraft Batik DK and Stylecraft Batik Elements DK. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Repeat rows of granny clusters (3dc) make it easy to add different edging designs, although I think the original edging is too pretty for words!.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This is also a great pattern for using up small quantities of yarn. Here I have experimented using two different variegated yarns. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I have been working on a set of three quick and easy patterns worked in a DK stripe, one of which is an asymmetrical shawl.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The uncomplicated increases and repetitive stripe allow you to go to town with your colours!</span></span><br />
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ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-1825505150510260182018-11-21T13:04:00.002+02:002019-02-08T09:36:34.723+02:00Project Yarn De-Stash Part 1<h2>
<span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Baby Blankets</span></span></span></span></span></h2>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The past few months have been very unproductive for me. Projects have been started and then discarded. Yarns have been rolled or wound up with the intention of starting projects, and then just been abandoned to a basket somewhere in my craft room.</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">At the beginning of October I decided to sort through these (many, many) baskets and start working my way through the yarns. The goal was to just make something! Anything!! The yarn just HAD to be used!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I started off with a basket full of Elle Family DK, Elle Pullskein and Lollipop DK (about 22 x 100g) and decided to use that for granny square baby blankets.</span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I succeeded in making four 75cm x 75cm, and one 65cm x 65cm blanket in six days. Amazing what little gems were hidden in those baskets!</span></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div>
<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "arial" , "helvetica" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Next up</span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"> w</span>as a basket with a few cones of 4ply intended for blankets and clothes for grandbaby, which turned out to be too thin for me to comfortably work with. There was a pretty pink variegated cone and two shades of solid pink, which were wound together to form an 8ply strand. I added in some Pullskein in the colour "Snowmoon" left over from the granny square blankets to make a striped rectangular v-stitch baby blanket with a frilly border. </span></span></span></span></span><br />
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4ply was purchased before I knew whether grandbaby was going to be a
boy or girl and so I bought pink and blue. The blues have been double
stranded and there is enough to make a smallish C2C baby blanket and a <a href="https://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2018/05/swirling-shells-baby-blanket.html">SWIRLING SHELLS BABY SHAWL</a>. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span><br />
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and a blues and greens granny square blanket
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I am quite over the moon with the number of completed projects. In my next post I will share photos of all the "project de-stash" scarves and shawls made.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">What are your de-stashing tricks and tips? How do you conquer a creative slump?? I would love to hear your thoughts on this!!</span></span>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-41211763996510522552018-11-10T11:55:00.000+02:002018-11-10T11:59:56.982+02:00Life Changes<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My favourite Stylecraft yarns are definitely the wool / acrylic
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was ridiculously happy when Stylecraft added <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Life+Changes+DK+/0_caea525_CAFA183.htm">LIFE CHANGES</a> to the Life family. Life Changes is a range of 8 totally gorgeous, rich, semi solid shades in a a luxurious mix of 25% wool and 75% Acrylic. To add to this they released five fabulous new shades of <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Life+DK/0_caea525_CAFA001.htm">LIFE DK</a> (Silver Nepp, Black Nepp, Mustard, Hyacinth & Deep Purple).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For starters I wanted to make something with a very simple stitch composition to truly appreciate the colour variations in the Life Changes. My <a href="https://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/09/cosmos-fields-shawl-pattern.html">COSMOS FIELDS SHAWL</a> was just the right pattern for this. I crocheted 40 rows (15 less than the shawl) before starting the border. This makes for a very generous size triangle scarf.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For this one I used Life Changes "Ashes", Life DK "Mustard" and "Black Nepp".</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was a ball of Life DK "Denim" lying on my table next to the leftover Mustard. I really liked the combination of those two colours and so I made a second scarf using Life DK "Denim", "Stone Nepp" and what was left of the 100g of Mustard and Black Nepp.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Mustard is too divine with the Denim and the Black Nepp just makes the colours "pop",</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I have been a bit "hooked" on making this scarf. Over the next few posts I will share some lovely combos I have made using various mixes of Stylecraft.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Until then ...... Happy hooking!</span></span>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-45253619800223533342018-10-13T10:08:00.000+02:002018-10-13T11:00:59.649+02:00Stylecraft Blogtour: Kerchief and ToteIn late July his year I once again had the privilege of participating
(via Skype) in my third Blogstar Meet Up! Stylecraft very generously
sent a huge box containing their new yarns for Autumn and Winter
2018. Besides all this yarny yumminess we got to choose from two
gorgeous colour packs for this year's Stylecraft Blog Tour. <br />
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I chose the "Autumn Leaves" yarn pack which consists of 1 x 100g ball each of 5 fabulous colours: Sugar Snap; Mellow Yellow; Single Cream; Ash Rose and Rio Red. Bellissima is the "grown up" version of the super soft and squishy 100% Acrylic Bambino and it comes in 14 "to die for" colours!<br />
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Yesterday we visited the lovely Angela at <a href="https://getknottedyarncraft.blogspot.com/">GET KNOTTED</a>, tomorrow we will visit Charlotte <a href="https://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/">Stylecraft's Inhouse Designer</a> and today is my turn!!<br />
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learnt how to crochet some 48 years ago, I am a huge fan of the granny
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I made a granny stripe tote<br />
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and a C2C kerchief from my yarn pack.<br />
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The bag is embellished with pretty chain loop daisies and <a href="https://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com/2014/06/road-trip-scarves-pattern.html">BRAIDS</a>.<br />
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The Kerchief has a button on either end, making it easy to fasten around any size neck.<br />
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The pattern is available as a <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/granny-kerchief--scarf">FREE download on RAVELRY</a>.<br />
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My great granny was a very clever lady! She had a natural mathematical ability and a near photographic memory. She would see a crocheted item somewhere, fathom the pattern and remember it until she could write it down. I inherited all her crochet paraphernalia when she passed away many many moons ago. Once in a while when I need a bit of inspiration I will go through the box with her crochet notes, which are more like cryptic clues than pattern notes. Obviously granny intended them as a memory prompt and not as an actual chart or pattern. I recently came across a "Circular Baby Shawl" note. I have never been a fan of circular blankets but this looked really promising (what do you think of circular blankets?). It took quite a few attempts to get the increases just right - so that the circle is perfectly flat.<br />
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Once I had it figured out I just knew that Stylecraft Candy Swirl was the perfect yarn for the pattern! I used Strawberry Taffy and I am soo in love with the colours!<br />
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I made quite a few of these for baby in different colourways, as this is a delightfully light little shawl perfect over a swaddled newborn!<br />
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When I was packing my case (ready to fly up to JHB as soon as we got the call to say baby is on her way) I laid Swirling Shells Shawl out on my big craft table and it hit me that, hooked in Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK, it would make a FAN-tastic tablecloth! Once you have the hang of the increases you can just keep going and make the shawl (cloth) as big as you like. The pattern can be found in my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/swirling-shells-baby-shawl">RAVELRY STORE</a><br />
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ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-72457617588727695432018-03-31T19:29:00.000+02:002018-03-31T19:31:41.217+02:00Stardust Crochet<div>
<span style="font-size: large;">At the beginning of February when we had our Stylecraft Blogstars Meetup (with the non UK girls on Skype), Stylecraft gave us some gorgeous new baby yarns. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have been itching to use the <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Wondersoft+Stardust+/0_caea526_CAFA175.htm">WONDERSOFT STARDUST</a> which comes in six oh-so-pretty pastel colours, with an opalescent thread adding a hint of sparkle! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Our beautiful granddaughter, Madison, arrived on 22 February, weighing in at a teeny 2.8kg and measuring 48cm. Her birth measurements were almost an exact match to those of her mommy (my daughter). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Winter is fast approaching here in the Southern Hemisphere and the "Stardust" was just begging to be turned into a little cardigan for my favourite teeny human!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I came up with a quick and easy little cardigan pattern <i><b>(one size only - 3-6 months)</b></i> - worked in dc rows from the yoke down, with a sweet braid detail. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wrecked the yarn for the first one a bit (pulling out rows to adjust stitch counts etc) - but once I had that sorted churning out the next one was a breeze! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Stardust is soft and super to work with, giving really neat stitch definition, and......... I had the perfect matching Owl Buttons!!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Warning</b> - pattern is addictive. I have made FIFTEEN so far!! 7 for Madison, 1 for a friend's little girl, and 7 to be donated (more pics in my next post).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I wrote the pattern up in record time (for me) and my dear friend Pat from <a href="http://sunshineandasewingbasket.blogspot.co.za/">SUNSHINE AND A SEWING BASKET</a> tested it for me! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you would like to make one (or a few) you can find the pattern <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2018/03/quick-and-easy-baby-cardigan.html">HERE</a>!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Skill Level</i></b>: Beginner / Easy<br />
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<b><i>Approximate Time</i></b>: 3 - 6 hours<br />
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<b><i>Yarn</i></b>: DK (8 ply / Light Worsted Weight)
Acrylic; Courtelle; Acrylic / Wool; Acrylic / Wool / Tweed <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Yarn suggestions: <o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stylecraft Wondersoft
Stardust DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stylecraft Wondersoft<b><i>
</i></b>DK<span style="mso-bidi-font-style: italic; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stylecraft
Special DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Stylecraft
Merry-go-round DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Elle
Family Knit Print DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Elle
Family Knit DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Elle
Pullskein DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Elle
Pullskein Print, DK<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Amount Required</i></b>: 300m / 330y (approximately 100g depending
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Hook Size</i></b>: 4.00mm
(Use whatever hook size suits your choice of yarn and your tension)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Size:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3 – 6 months<br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">3 Small
Buttons<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">This
little cardi is worked in rows from the yoke down.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The last dc of each row is worked into the
third chain of the beginning stitch of the previous row – since the beginning
3ch counts as 1dc, I count it as such in the pattern.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The front panels and the back are worked in
one piece after the armholes have been made.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The sleeves are crocheted onto the armholes and are worked in the round.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Decorate
the Eyelet Row according to your preference with either a crochet braid, or a
length of threaded ribbon;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Or leave it
as is!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">NOTE:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Odd number rows are worked on the right side (RS).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Even number rows are worked on the wrong
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b><i>Foundation</i></b>: 46ch<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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4<sup>th</sup> ch from hook (counts as 2dc); *2dc into next dc, 1dc into each
of next 2dc* repeat *to* 13 times more.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into next dc; *2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next
3dc* repeat *to* 13 times more.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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3:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 2dc; *2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 4dc* repeat *to* 12 times more;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2dc
into next dc, 1dc into each of next 3dc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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4:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 2dc;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>*2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 5dc* repeat *to* 12 times
more;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 4dc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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5:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 3dc;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>*2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 6dc* repeat *to* 12 times
more;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next 5dc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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6:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 4dc;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>*2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 7dc* repeat *to*12 times more;
2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 5dc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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7:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 4dc;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>*2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of next 8dc* repeat *to*12 times
more;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2dc into next dc, 1dc into each of
next dc.<o:p></o:p></span>
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Eyelet Row:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into next dc;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>*1ch,
1dc into next dc* repeat *to* 69 times more (70 x 1ch spaces).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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repeat *to* 4 times more (2dc + 25dc over 10 x 1ch spaces);<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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15 x 1ch spaces (1<sup>st</sup> armhole)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">*2dc
into next 1ch sp, 3dc into next 1ch sp* repeat *to* 9 times more (50dc over 20
x 1ch spaces)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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15 x 1ch spaces (2<sup>nd</sup> armhole)<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">*2dc
into next 1ch sp, 3dc into next 1ch sp* repeat *to* 4 times more, 1dc into 3<sup>rd</sup>
of beginning ch (start of previous row);<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>(25dc over 10ch spaces + 1dc). </span><span style="font-family: verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">(103dc)</span><br />
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10:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 102dc.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rows 11 –
24:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Repeat <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
10.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i><o:p></o:p></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fasten
off.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Left Sleeve</u>:</i></b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>With RS
back panel of the cardigan facing you, working into the armhole ........<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round
1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Join yarn
around post of last dc of the back panel (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 9)</i></b>;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2ch, 1dc around the post of the first dc of
the left front panel (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 9) </i></b>(counts as 2dc tog = 1dc);
2dc into each of next 15 x 1ch spaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sl st into top of 2dc tog to close (31dc).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round
2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>3ch
(counts as 1dc), 1dc into each of next 30dc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sl st into 3<sup>rd</sup> of beginning 3ch to close.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rounds 3
– 13:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Repeat <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round
2</i></b><o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round
14:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>1ch
(counts as 1sc), 1sc into each of next 30sc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sl st into beginning 1ch to close.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rounds 15
& 16:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Repeat <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round
14<o:p></o:p></i></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fasten
off.<o:p></o:p></span></i></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Right
Sleeve</u>:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>with RS
right front panel facing you, working into the armhole<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Round
1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Join yarn
around post of last dc of the right front panel (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 9)</i></b>;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>2ch, 1dc around the post of the first dc of
the back panel (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 9) </i></b>(counts as 2dc tog = 1dc); 2dc into each of next 15 x
1ch spaces.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sl st into top of 2dc tog
to close (31dc).<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rounds 2
– 16:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>Repeat <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rounds
2 – 16</i></b> as for left sleeve.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Edging
& Buttonholes</u>: </i></b>Worked with RS facing throughout.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Do not turn work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Rows referred to correspond to the row
number in the pattern – not to row count.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
1:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>With RS
facing, join yarn in any dc along bottom edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>1ch (counts as 1sc), 1sc in each dc to corner, 3sc around dc post, 2sc
around each dc post along right front panel to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 1</i></b>;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>3sc around dc post of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 1</i></b>;<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>1sc into each space between dc along
neck edge to last dc, 3sc around dc post, 2sc around each dc post along left
front panel to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 16</i></b>;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1sc into each dc
along bottom edge to beginning 1ch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Sl
st into 1ch to close<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
2:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>1ch, 1sc
into each sc to corner, 3sc into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 1</i></b> corner 3sc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>1sc into each sc along right front panel to
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
12</i></b>; 2ch, skip 2sc (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row 11)</i></b>, 2sc into each of next 6sc (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rows
10, 9 &8)</i></b>, 2ch, <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>skip 2sc (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
7)</i></b>; 1sc into each of next 6sc (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rows 6, 5 &4)</i></b>. 2ch, skip 2sc (<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
3)</i></b> 1sc into each of next 3sc, 3sc into next sc (corner), 1sc into each
sc around neck edge, 3sc into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of 3sc corner, 1sc into each sc
along side edge, 3sc into into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of 3sc corner, 1sc into each
sc along bottom edge to beginning ch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sl st into 1ch to close<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Row
3:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></i></b>1ch, 1sc
into each sc to corner, 3sc into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of corner, 1sc into each sc
along side;<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">working 3sc into each 2ch
buttonhole</i></b>, 3sc into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of 3sc corner, 1sc into each sc
along neck edge, 3sc into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of 3sc corner, 1sc into each sc
along side edge to corner, 3sc into 2<sup>nd</sup> sc of 2sc corner, 1sc into
each sc along bottom edge to beginning ch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Sl st into 1ch to close.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Fasten
off. </span><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Work
in yarn tails. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;">Sew
buttons on to left side of jersey corresponding to <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Rows 11, 7 and 3.<o:p></o:p></i></b></span><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b>
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif; font-size: large;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><u>Row 8 Eyelet Braid</u>: </i></b>With
RS of left front panel facing, join yarn with a sl st between 2sc of 1<sup>st </sup>edging
row. 4ch, remove hook from loop, insert
hook under 1<sup>st</sup> dc post, return loop to hook; *4ch, remove hook from loop, insert hook
under next dc post, return loop to hook* repeat *to* end of eyelet row. Sl st between 2sc of 1<sup>st</sup> edging
row on right front panel. Fasten off</span>
ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-2741695149347232022018-01-18T15:44:00.000+02:002018-01-18T15:44:40.229+02:00Tea for TwoFor Valentine's Day this year I am going to make a pretty little Tea for Two. <br />
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Red Velvet cupcakes, mini custard slices, teeny sausage rolls and "<a href="https://maroelamedia.co.za/resepte/voorgeregte/resep-wasgoedbondeltjies/">WASGOEDBONDELTJIES</a>" (translates to "laundry bundles - a square of pastry with a savoury filling, the corners of the pastry are then folded to the centre of the "pie" and secured with a whole clove - like an envelope).<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo Credit: Ina Paarman</td></tr>
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The tea table will be adorned with a simple fuschia pink square linen cloth, and a 50cm x 50cm granny square overlay made with Stylecraft Classique Cotton DK. <br />
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I love the mix of pinks and purples with the pop of yellow in between. <br />
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<b><u>Colour Recipe</u></b>: White; Shell Pink; Wisteria; Mauve; Poppy; Shrimp; Busy Lizzie; Hot Pink; Sunflower<br />
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I made a few <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2015/02/granny-hearts.html">GRANNY HEARTS</a> which I intend to use to decorate a very plain white three tier cake stand. <br />
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The hearts are very easy to make and are a fun way to use up scraps from bigger projects. The Poppy, Shell Pink, Mauve and Shrimp heart is my favourite!<br />
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What colour combinations would you choose to make the hearts?ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-86495784470273937552018-01-11T14:55:00.002+02:002018-01-12T15:43:50.973+02:00This is a kind of Magic<span style="font-size: large;">A few years ago I started making "<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2015/06/a-magic-blanket.html">MAGIC BLANKETS</a>" in order to keep my yarn stash / scraps under control. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WsG1_6wp-rk/WlYi7Ymsi7I/AAAAAAAAJF0/gAgMZHvSok0bfeeQoj8_fLW3Agll-yzZwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN2526%2B%25281%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Double Strand Crochet" border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="523" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WsG1_6wp-rk/WlYi7Ymsi7I/AAAAAAAAJF0/gAgMZHvSok0bfeeQoj8_fLW3Agll-yzZwCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN2526%2B%25281%2529.JPG" title="Multi Strand Crochet" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The Magic Blanket concept is a combination of two techniques: "Multi Stranding" and "Magic Knotting".</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cEZ446mjCZA/WldqG__oNUI/AAAAAAAAJIw/brzRURMkwJEDaQYiFp1csoaOSL0s0ycewCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN1856.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="479" data-original-width="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cEZ446mjCZA/WldqG__oNUI/AAAAAAAAJIw/brzRURMkwJEDaQYiFp1csoaOSL0s0ycewCLcBGAs/s1600/DSCN1856.JPG" /></a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Multi stranding is a clever way to rid your stash of those "what was I thinking?" and/or "why did I buy so much of this?" yarns, by toning down brights with a pastel or neutral; or brightening dull and/or dark colours with something fun and splashy.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you have never crocheted with two or more strands before, Red Heart Yarn's <a href="http://www.redheart.com/how-to/articles/guide-multi-strand-crochet">GUIDE TO MULTI STRAND CROCHET</a> is a good read to acquaint yourself with the technique.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Combine the Multi Strand Technique with the <a href="https://www.google.com/search?q=magic+knot&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8">MAGIC KNOT</a> and you have THE perfect solution to the yarn scrap problem. Knot together small lengths of yarn and then wind the "new" yarn into balls or cakes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>IMPORTANT!!</b>: Be sure to check each knot properly before and after you snip the threads. I have been using this technique for years and every now and then I botch a knot (especially when I am a bit tired). If the knot is done correctly it will hold as long as the yarn holds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These soft and squishy Magic Blankets are robust and very, very warm. They are ideal donations for newborn babies of underprivileged mommies, the homeless and patients with dementia. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Knot together cotton scraps. Use a single strand of Magic Yarn to make wash cloths. These little cloths are wonderfully soft. I add a pretty printed note, roll them up and slip them into a cellophane bag, before I donate them to be added to the gift packs for the new mommies at the provincial hospital.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">There is a good chance that my friend Kim Ryan from Australia loves making Magic Blankets even more than I do. She has made so many for the homeless that an Estate Agent in her hometown has undertaken to sponsor her yarn!! These are just a few of gorgeous blankets Kim has made and donated to the Salvation Army for distribution to the homeless. For more photos visit <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1668110840157597/">KIM'S FACEBOOK GROUP</a> where Kim and fellow MB-ers share their colourful makes.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b><u>SOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:</u></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Should I wash the blanket before I donate it?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">That is a matter of preference. I always wash mine since I mostly make blankets for Hospice and Babies born to underprivileged mommy's. A freshly laundered blanket is just an added personal touch.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How do I wash the Magic Blanket?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">An acrylic blanket (or blanket made from yarns with no more than 30% natural fibre content) can be washed in the washing machine on a "gentle" cycle, using a gentle washing agent. Liquid laundry detergent works the best, as powders often adhere to the fibres and leave them a bit scratchy. A cold water wash is best (you can use the warm cycle as long as the water is not hotter than 30 degrees celcius). Put the blanket in with other soft washing such as towels and t-shirts. Be careful not to put anything in the wash that has hooks, buttons or zips. I always add Fabric Softner to the rinse. Spin on gentle cycle. Fold the blanket over the line so that the weight is distributed equally. Once dry I like to give it a short spin in the tumbledryer with an anti-static sheet (such as Cherubs) for 20 - 30 minutes on high.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Tip</b>: </i>If the blankets are intended for a healthy baby, I then give them a spray with some gently fragranced baby linen spray before packing them in plastic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><i style="font-weight: bold;">Note: </i>This method of washing is for healthy, full term babies. Always check with your local NICU what their requirements are for preemie blankets or for babies with special needs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What yarn can I use<i>?</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Yarns with less than 30% natural fibre content are preferable to avoid shrinkage and to limit special laundry requirements. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I have mixed acrylic / cotton; acrylic / wool and acrylic yarns together with great success.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>What weight of yarn can I use<i>?</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Any weight as long as the combined weight of the strands worked together is equal throughout.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">16ply is my go to weight. This can be made up of 2 strands of 4 ply plus 1 strand of 8ply (DK); or 1 strand of chunky (12 ply) and 1 strand of 4ply, or 2 strands of 8ply (DK), etc.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Do I work with one combined "Magic Ball" or two separate balls?</b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Once again, a matter of preference. I find it more convenient to roll the strands together into one ball. This makes the project much easier to carry along with you.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>How do I get the sides to look neat<i>?</i></b></span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">In order to get an even side edge ch 2, insert hook in second ch from hook, pull a loop up (2 loops on hook), insert hook where 1st stitch should be, pull a loop up (3 loops on hook) now complete your dc. This works a charm but I don't use it for my patterns as a lot of people struggle with where to put the border stitches.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I would say YES! A blanket with a border around looks finished and is much neater.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Using only 1 strand of DK in a solid colour and a 4.mm hook. Join yarn into the top of any dc along side (the same space into which your 1st or last dc from the next row has been worked). 4ch (counts as 1sc, 1ch) , 1sc into top of next dc, 3ch, sc into top of next dc,</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">2nd row 3dc into each 3ch, corner 3dc, 3ch, 3dc. 3rd row, into each sp between 3dc groups, 3ch, 2dc, sl st into next sp, repeat along all sides.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">These two rows give you a neat foundation with which to work. You can either add a simple edge after the second row, or work more border rounds.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Again a matter of preference. I prefer to use something very simple. My top choice is the double crochet stripe. No matter how colourful your yarn, the dc stripe always turns out lovely!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The "v-stitch" stripe is also suitable. I use this when I have longer colour changes in my Magic Yarn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">A <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2018/01/keeping-it-simple.html">SOLID CONTINUOUS SQUARE</a> is just the ticket when you are not sure "how much" blanket you are going to get for your Magic Yarn. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The solid continuous square is also suitable for making wash cloths from Magic Cotton Yarn.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I hope this answers most of your questions. If you would like to know anything more, please leave me a comment or hop on over to Kim's Group and join in the fun!</span><br />
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My theme for this year is to "Keep it Simple" - from cooking and baking, to decor and clothing and (most importantly) crafting!<br />
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In keeping with this I kicked off the year by making some new washcloths for the bathrooms. The beauty of a neutral room is that you can really go to town with colourful accessories, and this is what I did with the first set of Continuous Solid Square washcloths.<br />
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These little cloths are super easy to make. They are worked in the round and are therefore much easier to edge than cloths worked in rows (deciding where to put your stitches is always a bit of a bother).<br />
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Walking on the beach one morning after a storm, hubby spotted this lovely big shell. It was a sickly shade of green and covered in barnacles. I cleaned it up over a few days and now occasionally use it as a soap dish!<br />
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Working in a spiral (for whatever shape) is particularly useful for crocheting with variegated / colour change yarns. When working a motif where you end each round and then begin a new one, you will notice that your colour changes do not match up. Instead of the colour flowing throughout the motif, each round ends with an abrupt colour change, which then starts again a row higher...... so you have a definite division (or stepping) of colours.<br />
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Dedri Uys (Look At What I Made) has made a brilliant tutorial for this technique <a href="http://www.lookatwhatimade.net/crafts/yarn/crochet/crochet-tutorials/how-to-crochet-continuous-solid-square/">HERE</a>.<br />
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I have made quite a few blankets exactly as Dedri instructs, but because the cloths where such a small project, the shape of the centre bothered me a bit.......<br />
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<b><i>Foundation</i></b>: 4ch, sl sl into 1st ch to form circle OR make a magic circle<br />
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<b><i>Round 1</i></b>: 6ch, [(3dc, 3ch) x 3, 3dc into circle], 2sc into 6ch...... and then follow Dedri's tutorial for the next 9 rounds (ten rounds in total).<br />
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I used a simple 2 round "ribbed stitch" for the edging. This makes for a sturdy edging that helps the cloth keep its shape. <br />
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Crocheting washcloths has become a bit of an "end of old - / start of new year" tradition for me (<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/01/along-way-crochet.html">2016</a> and <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2016/01/diamond-stitch-face-cloths.html">2015</a> ). I love being able to start the new year with a tidy stash and a heap of neat little washcloths to use or gift. <br />
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I hope that you will enjoy making these as much as I did!ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-81699912622633428762017-11-27T13:09:00.001+02:002017-11-27T13:11:36.659+02:00Crochet Book ReviewIt is finally my turn to review Round and Round the Crochet Hook: Patterns to Inspire and Admire (by Emily Littlefair aka The Loopy Stitch)<br />
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The book includes 19 gorgeous patterns, all worked in the round. There is something for everybody - from the quick and easy "Lazy Daisy Shoulder Bag" to the stunningly intricate "Winnie's Wonderland Blanket" - and everything from coasters to cushions, runners and mats in between.<br />
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The photos of each project are colourful and beautifully styled, while the patterns are well written and easy to follow. In addition to the written pattern each project is accompanied by a neat chart.<br />
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My favourite project is the Winnie's Wonderland Blanket!! A colour chart is provided for both the Pink and Blue blankets - I would love to make the pink one for my granddaughter who is due next year.<br />
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I chose Stylecraft Batik and Stylecraft Life DK with a 3.50mm hook for my project. <br />
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The "mandala" portion of the blanket is perfect for a round cushion, which will sit just right on a vintage occasional chair!<br />
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UPS managed to "misplace" my copy of the book and so I did not have enough time to complete my cushion, but ......... I love how it is shaping up so far!<br />
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There are still a few stops to make on this blog tour - so be sure to follow along. Visit Emily @ <a href="https://theloopystitch.com/">The Loopy Stitch</a> for a chance to win one of two signed copies of this inspiring book!<br />
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Tomorrow you’ll be visiting Emily Carter <a href="https://www.instagram.com/carter_and_brown/">@ Carter and Brown</a>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-63254021115594261492017-11-13T15:10:00.000+02:002017-11-13T15:10:14.761+02:00Cake ObsessionNot the kind that sits on your hips......... the one that changes colour magically as it glides across your hook!!<br />
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My obsession began in 2016 when I first saw the Caron Cakes. The craze had not quite caught on here in SA at the time and the Caron Cakes were pretty insanely priced (R520 for a 200g ball of Acrylic Yarn is just CRAZY!!).<br />
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Early in May this year I had a little accident and fractured the index
finger on my right hand. It took ages to heal, and when it finally did
my finger was rather twisted. This has really messed with my <i>crojo - </i>intricate overlay
stitches and working in tails is torture. To add insult to injury I have been struggling to get my tension right! Good old granny squares and double crochet stripes have been my go to for exercising my finger and getting my daily
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I was totally over the moon when Stylecraft introduced the <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Special+Candy+Swirl/0_caea175_CAFA165.htm">Special Candy Swirl DK</a>. There are 8
gorgeous 150g balls to choose from. 1 x 150g cake is perfect
for the granny square of the Gorgeous Granny Bag. For the handles, flowers and bag top you could either use a second cake of Candy Swirl or use one or two
solid Stylecraft Special colours to make the handles (which is what I did). <br />
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The unusual combination of the "Apple Sours" was just the right colour fix for one of my colour obsessed friends.<br />
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"Blueberry Gum" was the right choice for a Gorgeous Granny Bag for a less whacky friend.<br />
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"Gorgeous Granny" is more structured and slightly less casual than the popular "Fat Bottom Granny". The lining is made separately and is worked into the bag without having to sew through the crochet fabric. The handles are neat and sturdy and the collar keeps the contents of your bag safe and secure.<br />
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The lovely generous size of the bag makes it a great gift for friends who (like me) carry their life around with them in their handbags! The pattern requires just under 300g of yarn and a small piece of fabric for the lining, making it a very economical "wow" gift.<br />
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This is my favourite take-a-long project as one yarn cake and a
bamboo hook for the granny square base fit nicely into the "Gorgeous Granny" - perfect for plane,
train, bus or car journeys. On my recent trip to Johannesburg to visit my daughters I tried out a few locally stocked yarns and have made quite a lot of granny squares which will eventually become bags. Although the Candy Swirl is still my favourite, Elle "Alula" and "Colour Crush" compare very favourably and as a bonus are very reasonably priced. <br />
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<a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/gorgeous-granny-bag-2">THE PATTERN FOR MY GORGEOUS GRANNY BAG CAN BE FOUND IN MY RAVELRY STORE</a><br />
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It is now 15h00 here on the Hibiscus Coast and I have not yet picked up hook and yarn......... starting to go into withdrawal........ must go and get my daily fix.<br />
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Happy hooking lovelies! Hope to see you again soon!ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-89691597754517514332017-10-22T10:27:00.000+02:002017-10-22T12:02:33.841+02:00Stylecraft Blogtour 17<h2>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Besides being gifted with a huge box containing a selection of Stylecraft's new yarn for Autumn and Winter 2017, we got to choose from four BEAUTIFUL colour packs containing 10 x 50g balls of the super soft, divine to work with 80% Acrylic / 20% wool blend <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Batik+DK+/0_caea447_CAFA130.htm">Batik</a> & the new <a href="https://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Batik+Elements+/0_caea447_CAFA168.htm">Batik Elements</a>!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The packs are all too GORGEOUS for words!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">I chose the "Desert" yarn pack which consists of 4 x 50g balls of Batik Elements and 6 x 50g balls of Batik. 500g of yarn in colours Iron, Heather, Graphite, Rose, Cherry, Coral and Old Gold is enough for an autumn (winter) bag <b>and </b>scarf!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">The soft and drapey scarf has a clever little design feature making it suitable for all neck sizes </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">....... the quirky "bib" ......</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">...... or the shoulder wrap .....</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">........ the possibilities are endless!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Colour Composition: Bag</b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Two rows of each -</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Graphite; Iron; Rose: Iron; Heather; Iron; Cherry; Iron; Graphite; Iron; Rose; Iron; Heather; Iron; Cherry</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Iron for the collar and handles; </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Inner collar: 4 rows Coral, 1 row Iron</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Small Flower: Coral, Old Gold, Coral & Iron</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">1st Large Flower: Old Gold, Coral, Old Gold & Heather</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">2nd Large Flower: Coral, Old Gold, Coral & Cherry</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Colour Composition: Scarf</b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i>Rows indicated in brackets</i></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Heather (4); Iron (1); Cherry (4); Iron (1); Graphite (4); Iron (1); Rose (4); Iron (1); Heather (4); Iron (1); Cherry (3); Iron (1); Graphite (3); Iron (1); Rose (2); Iron (3); Old Gold (2).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yarn left over from project (approximate): 15g Old Gold; 15g Iron; 30g Coral.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>The pattern combo (two patterns, one price) is available in my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/hibiscus-coast-collection">RAVELRY STORE</a> with a 30% discount until 30 October 2017.</b></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b><span style="color: black;">WIN!!! WIN!! Win </span> </b></span><span style="font-size: large;">your very own "Desert" Yarn Pack from Stylecraft, The giveaway is open from 10h00 GMT on 22 October to 10h00 GMT on 23 October. Stylecraft with announce the WINNER around 14h00 GMT on 23 October I will post the name of the winner on my. <a href="https://www.facebook.com/ZootyOwl/">ZOOTY OWL</a> FACEBOOK PAGE. The winner will <b>also </b>receive a copy of the "Hibiscus Coast Granny" pattern combo.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yesterday Lucia of <a href="http://luciasfigtree.com/">LUCIA'S FIG TREE </a> shared a beautiful lacy scarf pattern with us, using the "Lagoon" yarn pack.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow we are on tour with Lucy of <a href="http://www.attic24.typepad.com/">ATTIC 24</a> and I cannot wait to see what she has come up with!!</span></span><br />
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<script src="https://widget-prime.rafflecopter.com/launch.js"></script>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-76239193405363874982017-09-05T16:53:00.000+02:002017-09-05T16:56:08.832+02:00RAR Blanket CAL: Part 9<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Hello Rainbow CAL-ers and welcome to the 9th and FINAL part of the Over the Rainbow Blanketj-CAL which I am hosting alongside Andrea of Kokopelli (Link to Andrea's Post: <a href="https://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/09/rainbows-after-rain-part-9.html">PART 9)</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">This week we will be crocheting a neat little border around our blankets.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>PREVIOUS POSTS:</b></u></span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/rainbows-after-rain-blanket-and-poncho.html">Introduction</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/rar-blanket-layout.html">Layout</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/rar-blanket-cal-part-1.html">Part 1</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Traditional Granny Squares</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/rar-blanket-cal-part-2.html">Part 2</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Wheel of Time Squares</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/rar-blanket-poncho-part-3_13.html">Part 3</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Over the Rainbow Squares</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/rar-blanket-cal-part-4.html">Part 4</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Bring Me Flowers Squares</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rar-blanket-cal-part-5.html">Part 5</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Some Days are Diamonds Squares</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rar-blanket-cal-part-6.html">Part 6</a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ribbons of Hope Vertical Stripe</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/08/rar-blanket-cal-part-7.html">Part 7 </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cobbled Pathways Vertical Stripe</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/08/rar-blanket-cal-part-8_22.html">Part 8 </a></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Horizontal Stripes</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: Links to all CAL-related posts can be found in the "Files" on the Zooty Owl Crochet-a-long <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1786119394956461/?ref=bookmarks">FACEBOOK GROUP</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Please join the Crochet-a-long Facebook Group if you are participating in my CALS. Share your photos, ask questions, help fellow CAL-ers and make some new crochet friends!)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is not too late to join in - the patterns will remain on my blog.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Happy hooking!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>BORDER AND EDGING</b></u></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>ZOOTY’S TIP</b></i>: I use a hook 1 size smaller (5.00mm; H/8 US or 6 CANADIAN) to work my border and edging. Individual tension may affect the “straightness” of the border. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Border and Edging</b></i> is worked on the RS of your work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red; font-size: large;"><b>IMPORTANT</b>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet. </span></span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>SPECIAL STITCHES</b></i>:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Rsc</b></i> - reverse single crochet or Crab stitch: with right side facing, insert the hook, from front to back, in the next stitch to the right, grab yarn and draw through under the first loop, yo and draw the yarn through the 2 loops on the hook</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Dc Spike</b></i> – double crochet spike<a href="http://www.jessyandmelissa.com/wp/crochet/crochet-stitch-dictionary/how-to-crochet-the-spike-double-crochet-aka-the-long-stitch"> "Explanation and How to"</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>STITCH COUNTS</b></i></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch. Each join counts as 1 stitch.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">It is essential that you have an even number stitch count at the end of Border Round 1.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stitch counts must match for the right side and left side. Stitch counts must match for the top and the bottom.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">After you have worked the border along the top of the blanket, lay your work flat. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">If you have any “wave” you will need to reduce your stitch count (remove an even number of stitches by removing evenly spaced stitches worked into joins). If you find your work is “puckering” you will need to increase your stitch count (increase by an even number of stitches by working an additional stitch into evenly spaced joins).</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure you duplicate any increase or decrease of sts when working along the bottom of the blanket, as top and bottom stitch count should be the same.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Repeat the process after you have worked along the left side of the blanket. Make sure you duplicate any increase or decrease along the right side of the blanket, as stitch count for each side should be the same.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Round 1</b></i>: With <b>RS</b> facing, work a standing dc into the top right hand corner 2ch of the blanket, work (1dc, 2ch, 2dc) into same 2ch sp, working along the top of the blanket, first square 1dc into every st, 1dc into corner, vertical stripes, 1dc around post of sc row, *2 dc around next dc post, 1 around next dc post* rep from *to* around posts of all edge stitches ending with 1dc in last row, 1trc into loop of join, second square 1dc into corner, 1dc into every st, 1dc into corner, 1trc into loop of join, center panel, 1dc into each stitch, 1trc into loop of join, third square, 1dc into corner, 1dc into each st, 1dc in corner, 1trc into loop of join;</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Continue down left side of the blanket, work 1dc into the top of each st, when you reach a corner on a square 1dc into corner, 1trc into loop of join, 1dc into corner on next square. Repeat across all squares. (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) into bottom left hand corner.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Work along the bottom repeating instructions as for top.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Work up right side repeating instructions as for left side and end with a sl st into standing dc, fasten off.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Round 4</b></i>:. Work a standing dc in top right hand corner 2ch sp. (1dc spike, 2ch, 1dc spike) into corner 2ch of <i><b>Round 2</b></i>, 1dc into corner 2ch *skip 2dc, 1dc into space between 2dc group, 1dc spike into sp between dc of <i><b>Round 2</b></i>* repeat *to* to next corner, 1dc into 2ch corner, (1dc spike, 2ch, 1dc spike) into corner space of <i><b>Round 2</b></i>, 1dc into 2ch corner. Repeat along all four sides omiting last corner. Sl st into standing dc. Fasten off yarn.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Round 5</b></i>: Join yarn in any dc, ch 1, work a rsc into each dc. Into each corner 2ch space work 3rsc. Sl st into first rsc. Fasten off yarn.</span></span>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-80516515149186932302017-08-22T17:34:00.000+02:002017-09-05T14:40:19.875+02:00RAR Blanket CAL: Part 8Hello Rainbow CAL-ers and welcome to Part 8 of the Rainbows After the Rain Blanket CAL (which I am hosting with Andrea of Kokopelli.<br />
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While reorganizing my craft room two weeks ago I pulled out a few odds of DK blended yarns to make a blanket based on the RAR layout.<br />
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Yarns used: Stylecraft Batik, Stylecraft Life; Elle Rustica; Stylecraft Alpaca Tweed and Elle Classic Wool (acrylic / wool blends) and Elle Cotton Fleck (acrylic / cotton blend)<br />
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Hook size 4mm.<br />
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Colours: Reds, Browns, Camel, Teals, Black, Grey, and Blues <br />
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I replaced the Some Days Are Diamonds squares with 4 round traditional granny squares; the Bring Me Flowers Squares with 4 round solid grannies; and the Over the Rainbow squares with large granny squares.<br />
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As long as the replacement squares are the same size and have the same end stitch count it is very easy to fit them into the design.<br />
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Part 8 is the penultimate instalment of the Rainbows After the Rain Blanket CAL. This week we will be completing the centre panel (Over the Rainbow Squares and stripes) and joining all the panels together. <br />
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Link to Andrea's Post: <a href="http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/08/rainbows-after-rain-cal-part-8.html">PART 8</a><br />
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Still to follow: Part 9 (Final) - 5 September 2017. Border and edging.<br />
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<u><b>HORIZONTAL STRIPES & JOINING</b></u><br />
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<i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US<br />
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<i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.<br />
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<i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)<br />
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<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project. <br />
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<i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.<br />
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<i><b>STRIPES</b></i> are worked alternating right side and wrong side of your work.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>IMPORTANT</b>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet. </span> <br />
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<u><b>Step 1</b></u>:<br />
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Following the <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/rar-blanket-layout.html">Rainbows After the Rain Blanket Layout</a> decide on the placement of your two Over the Rainbow Squares. We will refer to the two squares as “top square” (TS) and “bottom square” (BS). This distinction is particularly important where you have a specific colour placement.<br />
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2 sets of stripes are crocheted onto each Over the Rainbow Square, giving you two short panels which are then joined together to form the centre panel.<br />
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To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch<br />
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Stitch Count : (1ch, 2dc) corner + 33dc (side) + (2dc, 1ch) corner = 39sts<br />
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Onto the top and bottom of each square work Rows 1 to 8 in your own colourway<br />
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<i><b>Row 1</b></i>: Join yarn in 2ch corner of WS with a standing dc. 1dc into each of next 37sts; 1dc into corner 2ch. Fasten off. Turn work<br />
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Stitch Count: 39dc<br />
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<i><b>Row 2</b></i>: Join yarn in 1st dc on RS with a standing dc. 1dc into each of next 38sts. Fasten off. Turn work.<br />
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<i><b>Rows 3 – 8</b></i>: Repeat Row 2 (continuing to alternate between RS and WS).<br />
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<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: If you are not changing colour do not fasten off but use 3ch to count as 1st dc at beg of next row<br />
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<u><b>Step 2:</b></u><br />
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JOINING: We will be using my VISIBLE JOIN METHOD which is explained in more detail <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2014/02/visible-join.html">HERE</a>. The VISIBLE JOIN is a very forgiving joining method, which gives you a pretty “stitched” look on the right side of your work. (This join is especially useful when joining squares with uneven stitch counts or for crocheters with uneven tension). <br />
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With RS of panels facing inward and working on WS join Row 8 of top stripe of BS to Row 8 of bottom stripe of TS (i.e join the middle stripes)<br />
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Join yarn with a standing sc through the first dc of both panels. 3ch; skip next 2dc, 1sc into next sp between dc, 3ch; *skip 3dc posts, 1sc into next sp between dc, 3ch* repeat *to* 10 times more; skip 2dc, working final sc into last dc of both panels of 8th row.<br />
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<u><b>Step 3:</b></u><br />
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It is important to ensure that your centre panel lines up exactly as follows:<br />
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1st 8 horizontal stripes – line up with 1st 10cm square<br />
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Over the Rainbow Square (BS) – lines up with 10cm squares 2, 3 and 4<br />
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8 top horizontal stripes on BS – line up with 10cm square 5<br />
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8 bottom horizontal stripes on TS – line up with 10cm square 6<br />
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Over the Rainbow Square (TS) – lines up with 10cm squares 7, 8 and 9<br />
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Last 8 horizontal stripes – line up with 10cm square 10.<br />
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To obtain a stitch count equal to that of the side panels, we will crochet a single crochet foundation row along both sides of the centre panel.<br />
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<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: In the foundation row as well as working into the sts of the “Over the Rainbow Squares” you will also be working along the sides of the horizontal stripes panels. The sc will be worked around the “dc post” stitches at the end of each row.<br />
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<i><b>Foundation Row</b></i>: Join yarn with a standing sc around dc post of 1st horizotal row. *2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more; 1sc around next dc post; *2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more (14sts)<br />
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1sc into each of next 39 stitches<br />
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1sc around dc post of next horizontal row. *2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more; 1sc around next dc post; *2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more (14sts)<br />
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*2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more; 1sc around next dc post; *2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more; 1sc around next dc post (14sts)<br />
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1 sc into each of next 39 stitches<br />
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*2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more; 1sc around next dc post; *2sc around next dc post* repeat *to* twice more; 1sc around next dc post (14sts)<br />
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Stitch count: 14 + 39 + 14 + 14 + 39 + 14 = 134<br />
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*Repeat on opposite side<br />
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With RS of panels facing inward join the Some Days are Diamonds Panel to the centre panel, Join yarn in 1st sc of foundation row with a standing sc through both panels. *2ch; skip next sc, 1sc into next sc* repeat *to* to end, working final sc into last sc of foundation row.<br />
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With RS of panels facing inward join the Bring Me Flowers Panel to the centre panel, Join yarn in 1st sc of foundation row with a standing sc through both panels. *2ch; skip next sc, 1sc into next sc* repeat *to* to end, working final sc into last sc of foundation row.<br />
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<u><b>Step 6: </b></u><br />
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With RS of Panels facing inward join the foundation row of the Vertical Granny Strip to the foundation row of the Some Days Are Diamonds strip. Join yarn in 1st sc of foundation row with a standing sc through both panels. *2ch; skip next sc, 1sc into next sc* repeat *to* to end, working final sc into last sc of foundation row.<br />
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With RS of Panels facing inward join the foundation row of the Vertical Cobbled Pathways Stripe to the foundation row of the Bring Me Flowers strip. Join yarn in 1st sc of foundation row with a standing sc through both panels. *2ch; skip next sc, 1sc into next sc* repeat *to* to end, working final sc into last sc of foundation row.ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-90477540473434331112017-08-08T16:36:00.000+02:002017-08-08T16:50:23.797+02:00RAR Blanket CAL: Part 7<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hello Rainbow CAL-ers and welcome to Part 7 of the Rainbows After the Rain Blanket CAL (which I am hosting with Andrea of Kokopelli.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Part 6 was the final "instalment" of the Poncho CAL, but we have quite a bit of work to still complete on the Blanket.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This week we will be joining the Traditional Granny Squares, the Some Days are Diamond Squares and the Bring Me Flowers Squares, as well as crocheting a striped panel onto the joined granny square strip. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span> <span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Link to Andrea's Post: <a href="http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/08/rainbows-after-rain-cal-part-7.html">Part 7</a></span></span><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><br /></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b>Still to follow</b></i>:</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Part 8: 22 August 2017 - Over the Rainbow Centre Panel. Join panels from Part 6 and Part 7 together.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Part 9 (Final): 5 September 2017. Border and edging.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><i><b><span style="color: red;">NOTE: </span></b></i><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">Links to all CAL-related posts can be found in the "Files" on the Zooty Owl Crochet-a-long <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/1786119394956461/">FACEBOOK GROUP</a></span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">(Please join the Crochet-a-long Facebook Group if you are participating in the CAL. Share your photos, ask questions, help fellow CAL-ers and make some new crochet friends!)</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="color: black;">It is not too late to join in - the patterns will remain on my blog.</span></span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Happy hooking!!!</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>COBBLED PATHWAYS: VERTICAL STRIPE</b></u><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>STRIPES</b></i> are worked alternating right side and wrong side of your work.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>IMPORTANT</b></i>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet. </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Joining</b></i>: We will be using my VISIBLE JOIN METHOD which is explained in more detail <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2014/02/visible-join.html">HERE</a>. The VISIBLE JOIN is a very forgiving joining method, which gives you a pretty “stitched” look on the right side of your work. (This join is especially useful when joining squares with uneven stitch counts or for crocheters with uneven tension).</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><u><b>STEP 1</b></u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Join the 5 Traditional Granny Squares into a strip</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Granny Strip = 5 x Traditional Granny Squares (20cm x 20cm)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Stitch Coun</b></i>t: (1ch + 3dc) corner + 18dc (side) + (3dc + 1ch) corner = 26sts per square</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />When joining these squares, crochet the sc of the join between your 3dc “granny” groups; <br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: 1 Foundation row of sc and 8 x rows of Cobbled Pathways Stripes are worked along the Right Side of the Grannies Strip (this is especially important if you have a specific colour order!!)<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>COBBLED PATHWAYS STRIPE</b></i><br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><i><b>Foundation Row</b></i>: With RS facing work a standing sc into the corner 2ch of the first square in the strip; sk first st, *work 1sc into the top of each st to next corner, 1sc into corner, 1dc into loop of join, 1sc into corner on next square,* repeat from *to* across all squares, ending with sc in last 2ch corner. Fasten off yarn.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Stitch Count: 129sc and 4dc = 133sts</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Row 1</b></i>: With RS facing join yarn with a standing dc in beginning sc; 1dc into same sc; skip 1st, 2dc into next sc; *skip 1st, 2dc into next sc* repeat *to* 64 times more. Fasten off yarn. Turn work.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stitch Count: 67 x 2dc groups</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Row 2</b></i>: With WS facing join yarn in beginning dc; 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch); *2dc into next space between 2dc groups* repeat *to* 65 times more; 1ch, skip 1dc, 1dc into last dc. Fasten off yarn. Turn work.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stitch count: 1dc, 1ch; 66 x 2dc groups; 1ch, 1dc (134dc and 2 x 1ch spaces)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Row 3</b></i>: With RS facing work a standing dc in beginning dc of previous row; 1dc into same st as join, skip 1ch space, *2dc into next space between 2dc groups* repeat *to* 64 times more, skip 1ch sp, work 2dc into the top of the 3ch (or standing dc). Fasten off yarn. Turn work.<br /> </span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;">Stitch count: 67 x 2dc groups (134dc)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Row 4</b></i>: Repeat Row 2<br /><i><b>Row 5</b></i>: Repeat Row 3<br /><i><b>Row 6</b></i>: Repeat Row 2<br /><i><b>Row 7</b></i>: Repeat Row 3<br /><i><b>Row 8</b></i>: Repeat Row 2</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><u><b>STEP 2</b></u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Join the 10 “Bring Me Flowers” Squares into a strip</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Flowers Strip = 10 x Bring Me Flowers Squares (10cm x 10cm)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Stitch Count</b></i> : (1ch + 3trc) corner + 6dc (side) + (3trc + 1ch) corner = 14 stitches</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />When joining these squares, crochet the sc of the join between your 3dc “granny” groups.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: 1 Foundation row of sc is worked along both sides of the Flowers Strip. This is done to even your stitch count to match the 20cm x 2cm squares strips</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Foundation Row</b></i>: With RS facing work a standing sc into the corner 3ch of the first square in the strip, 1sc into each of next 12 stitches, 1sc into corner, *1dc into loop of join, 1sc into corner on next square, sk 1st, 1sc into each of next 10st, skip next st, 1sc into corner* repeat *to* 7 times more working 1sc more into corner on last repeat; 1dc into loop of join, 1sc into corner on next square, 1sc into each of next 12 sts, 1sc into corner</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Stitch Count: 125sc and 9dc = 134sts</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><u><b>STEP 3</b></u>:</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Join the 10 “Some Days are Diamonds” Squares into a strip</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Diamonds Strip = 10 x Some Days Are Diamonds Squares (10cm x 10cm)</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Stitch <i><b>Count </b></i>: (1ch + 3dc) corner + 6dc (side) + (3dc + 1ch) corner = 14 stitches</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />When joining these squares, crochet the sc of the join between your 3dc “granny” groups.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: 1 Foundation row of sc is worked along both sides of the Diamonds Strip. This is done to even your stitch count to match the 20cm x 2cm squares strips.</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /><i><b>Foundation Row</b></i>: With RS facing work a standing sc into the corner 3ch of the first square in the strip, 1sc into each of next 12 stitches, 1sc into corner, *1dc into loop of join, 1sc into corner on next square, sk 1st, 1sc into each of next 10st, skip next st, 1sc into corner* repeat *to* 7 times more working 1sc more into corner on last repeat; 1dc into loop of join, 1sc into corner on next square, 1sc into each of next 12 sts, 1sc into corner</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />Stitch Count: 125sc and 9dc = 134sts</span></span><br />
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ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-17801395504716537072017-07-25T13:37:00.001+02:002017-07-25T13:37:51.498+02:00RAR PONCHO CAL: PART 6Hi there Zooty Owl CAL-ers and welcome to Part 6 of the Rainbows Over the Rain Poncho CAL. This week we will be crocheting the neckline and completing our Ponchos.<br />
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Kokopelli's post can be found <a href="https://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rainbows-after-rain-cal-part-6.html">HERE</a> <br />
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<br /><u><b>NECKLINE</b></u><br />
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<i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US<br />
<br /><i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.<br />
<br /><i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)<br />
<br /><i><b>NOTE</b></i>: The final measurements of the poncho if you have worked according to the layout is 82cm (neck to front / back bottom point; armspan 110cm.<br />
<br /><i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.<br />
<br /><span style="color: red;"><b>IMPORTANT</b>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet. </span><br />
<span style="color: red;"> </span> <br /><u><i><b>Neck Border</b></i></u>: Worked in the round with right side facing throughout. There are 2 “Intersecting Joins” one at the front and one at the back. There are 2 “Side Panels” one on the left and one on the right.<br />
<br /><i><b>Round 1</b></i>: Join yarn with a standing dc in any dc on Side Panel. 1dc into each dc along every st on both Side Panels. When reaching the two intersecting joins dc3tog over the 3 x 2ch spaces. Sl st into top of beginning st to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<br /><i><b>NOTE:</b></i> From Round 2 you will be working 3sts tog over the 3sts across the Intersecting Joins front and back. These 3sts are the dc3tog (or on Round 3 the bpdc3tog) and one stitch either side.<br />
<br /><i><b>Round 2</b></i>: Join yarn with a standing BPdc in any dc post on Side Panel. 1BPdc into each dc along both Side Panels. When reaching the two intersecting joins work bpdc3tog over the 3sts. Sl st into top of beginning st to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<br /><i><b>Round 3</b></i>: Join yarn with a standing dc in any bpdc on Side Panel. 1dc into each dc along both Side Panels. When reaching the two intersecting joins dc3tog over the 3sts. Sl st into top of beginning st to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<br /><i><b>Round 4</b></i>: Repeat Round 3<br /><i><b>Round 5</b></i>: Repeat Round 2<br />
<br /><i><b>Note</b></i>: If neck needs to be smaller repeat rounds 3 and 2 until neck is required size then work round 6.<br />Round 6: Join yarn with a standing sc in any bpdc on Side Panel. 1sc into each bpdc along both Side Panels. When reaching the intersecting joins work sc3tog over the 3sts. Sl st into top of beginning st to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
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<br />ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-81788765752031711242017-07-25T13:28:00.001+02:002017-07-25T13:39:15.062+02:00RAR Blanket CAL: Part 6Hi Zooty Owl CAL-ers. Welcome to Part 6 of the RAR Blanket CAL.<br />
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This week we will be joining the Wheel of Time Squares and crocheting our first vertical stripes.<br />
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This week we will be joining the Wheel of Time Squares and crocheting our first vertical stripes.<br />
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<b>RIBBONS OF HOPE: VERTICAL STRIPES</b><br />
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<i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US<br />
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<i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.<br />
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<b><i>HOOK SIZE</i></b>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)<br />
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<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project. <br />
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<i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.<br />
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<i><b>STRIPES</b></i> are worked alternating right side and wrong side of your work, so turn work at the end of every row.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>IMPORTANT</b>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet</span><br />
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<u><b>Joining</b></u>: We will be using my <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2014/02/visible-join.html"><b><i>VISIBLE JOIN METHOD</i></b></a>. The VISIBLE JOIN is a very forgiving joining method, which gives you a pretty “stitched” look on the right side of your work. (This join is especially useful when joining squares with uneven stitches or for crocheters with an uneven tension).<br />
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Begin by joining the 5 Wheel of Time squares into a strip:<br />
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<u><b>Wheels Strip</b></u> = 5 x Wheel of Time Squares (20cm x 20cm)<br />
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To obtain a straight border each corner space counts as 1 stitch<br />
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(1ch + 2dc) corner + 9dc, 2fptrc, 9dc (side,) + (2dc + 1ch) corner = 26sts per square<br />
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When joining the Wheel of Time Squares, crochet the sc of the join in every 2nd space between dc posts (i.e skip 2dc posts) with 2ch between each sc. (The Visible Join on my blog is demonstrated joining granny squares together – in that case you will join in the spaces between 3dc groupings)<br />
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<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: 1 Foundation row of sc and 8 x rows of Granny Stripes worked along the Left Side of the Wheels Strip (this is especially important if you have a specific colour order!!)<br />
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<b>RIBBONS OF HOPE GRANNY STRIPE</b><br />
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<i><b>Foundation Row</b></i>: With RS facing work a standing sc into the corner 2ch of the first square in the strip; work 1sc into the top of each st, when you reach a corner on a square 1sc into corner, 1dc into loop of join, 1sc into corner on next square. Repeat across all squares, ending with sc in last 2ch corner. Fasten off yarn.<br />
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Stitch Count: 130sc and 4dc = 134sts<br />
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<i><b>Row 1</b></i>: With RS facing join yarn with a standing dc in beginning sc; 2dc into same sc; skip 3 sc, 3dc into next sc; *skip 2sc, 3dc into next sc* repeat *to* 44 times. Fasten off yarn. Turn work.<br />
Stitch Count: 45 x 3dc groups<br />
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<i><b>Row 2</b></i>: With WS facing join yarn in beginning dc; 4ch (counts as 1dc, 1ch) (or in new colour work a standing dc, ch1); *3dc into next space between 3dc groups* repeat *to* 43 times more; 1ch, skip 2dc, 1dc into last dc. Fasten off yarn. Turn work.<br />
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Stitch count: 1dc, 1ch; 44 x 3dc groups; 1ch, 1dc (134dc and 2 x 1ch spaces)<br />
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<i><b>Row 3</b></i>: With RS facing work a standing dc in beginning dc of previous row; 2dc into same st as join, skip 1ch space, *3dc into next space between 3dc groups* repeat *to* 42 times more, skip 1ch sp, work 3dc into the top of the 3ch (or standing dc). Fasten off yarn. Turn work.<br />
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Stitch count: 45 x 3dc groups (135dc)<br />
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<i><b>Row 4</b></i>: Repeat Row 2<br />
<i><b>Row 5</b></i>: Repeat Row 3<br />
<i><b>Row 6</b></i>: Repeat Row 2<br />
<i><b>Row 7</b></i>: Repeat Row 3<br />
<i><b>Row 8</b></i>: Repeat Row 2<br />
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You can find Kokopelli's post <a href="https://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rainbows-after-rain-cal-part-6.html">HERE</a> <br />
<br />ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-91048607737743641222017-07-11T18:38:00.003+02:002017-07-11T18:38:43.213+02:00RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 5Hello Rainbow CAL-ers and welcome to Part 5 of our Rainbows After the Rain (RAR) CAL, which I am hosting along with Andrea of KOKOPELLI<br />
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Last Monday marked the 2nd Anniversary of my Mom's passing. I have been overwhelmed by melancholy and seem to have lost my crojo a bit.<br />
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My mom was a gentle, caring soul and the world is a poorer place with her gone. (You can read a bit about the lovely lady Mom was <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2015/07/until-we-meet-again.html">HERE</a> <br />
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After having assembled our Ponchos in Part 4 - we will be adding the bottom border this week In Part 6 (25 July 2017) we will be crocheting the necline and completing our Ponchos.<br />
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We still have quite a way to go with our Blankets. This week we will be making the Some Days are Diamonds Square which is named after a John Denver song. This song echos how we often feel when a loved one is no longer with us.<br />
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"When you asked how I've been here without you<br />
I'd like to say I've been fine and I do<br />
But we both know the truth is hard to come by<br />
And if I told the truth that's not quite true<br />
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Some days are diamonds some days are stones<br />
Sometimes the hard times won't leave me alone<br />
Sometimes a cold wind blows a chill in my bones<br />
Some days are diamonds some days are stones<br />
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John Denver - Some Days Are Diamonds"<br />
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<u><b>LINKS:</b></u><br />
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<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rar-poncho-cal-part-5.html">Poncho Part 5</a><br />
<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rar-blanket-cal-part-5.html">Blanket Part 5</a><br />
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<a href="http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/07/rainbows-after-rain-part-5.html">Kokopelli's Post</a>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-44262555125647633052017-07-11T18:32:00.001+02:002017-07-11T18:32:10.701+02:00RAR PONCHO CAL: PART 5<b>BOTTOM BORDER</b><br />
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<i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US<br />
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<i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.<br />
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<i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)<br />
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<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: The final measurements of the poncho if you have worked according to the layout is 82cm (neck to front / back bottom point; armspan 110cm.<br />
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<i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b>IMPORTANT</b></i>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet. </span><br />
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<i><b>Bottom Border</b></i>: Worked in the round with right side facing throughout. There will only be 2 corners one at the front point and one at the back point<br />
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<i><b>Round 1</b></i>: Join yarn in any dc. 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each dc along the sides, 1dc into space before join, 1tr into each join, 1dc into space after join, (2dc, 3ch, 2dc) into each of the two corner 2ch sps. Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
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<i><b>Round 2</b></i>: Join yarn in any dc. 3ch (counts as 1dc), 1dc into each dc and tr along the sides, (2dc, 3ch, 2dc) into each of the two corner 3ch sps. Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<i><b>NOTE</b></i>: In the next round along the sides you will be working into the spaces between the dc by skipping one space and working into the next so there are 2dc posts in between<br />
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<i><b>Round 3</b></i>: Join yarn in either of the 3ch corner sps. 3ch (counts as 1dc), (1dc, 3ch, 2dc) into same 3ch sp, *skip 1sp between dc 2dc into next sp between dc (2dc group)* repeat *to* along side; (2dc, 3ch, 2dc) into next corner; *skip 1sp between dc, 2dc into next sp between dc* repeat *to* along side. Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
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<i><b>Round 4</b></i>: Join yarn in 3ch corner sp. 3ch (counts as 1dc), (1dc, 3ch, 2dc) into same 3ch sp, *2dc into sp between each 2dc group* repeat *to* along side; (2dc, 3ch, 2dc) into next corner; *2dc into sp between each 2dc group* repeat *to* along side. Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
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<b>Round 5</b>: Repeat Round 4<br />
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<br />ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-36897761856299431162017-07-11T18:32:00.000+02:002017-07-11T18:32:01.115+02:00RAR BLANKET CAL: PART 5<i><b>SOME DAYS ARE DIAMONDS SQUARE</b></i><br />
<i><b> </b></i><br />MAKE 10<br />
<br /><i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US<br />
<br />YARN: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.<br />
<br /><i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)<br />
<br /><i><b>SQUARE SIZE</b></i>: The Layout Measurement of 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) for this square is based on the above yarn and hook size. This measurement is also based on the Designer’s tension. You may need to adjust your hook size up if you hook tightly or down if you hook loosely<br />
<br /><i><b>NOTE:</b></i> The size of your square will depend on your choice of yarn thickness and hook size. Should you choose to work exactly according to the RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN BLANKET layout, simply repeat the final round of the pattern until the square measures 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches). Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project. <br />
<br /><i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.<br />
<br /><i><b>SQUARES</b></i> are worked in the round with Right Side Facing throughout.<br />
<br /><span style="color: red;"><i><b>IMPORTANT</b></i>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet.</span> <br />
<br /><i><b>Foundation</b></i>: Make a MAGIC RING or crochet 3ch, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form a ring)<br />
<br /><i><b>Round 1</b></i>: 7ch (counts as 1dc, 4ch); *3dc into ring, 4ch* repeat *to* twice more; 2dc into ring. Sl st into 3rd of beginning chain to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<br />Stitch count: 3dc each side and 4ch in each corner <br />
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<br /><i><b>Round 2</b></i>: Join yarn in any 4ch sp; 1ch (does not count as a stitch); *1sc into 4ch sp; 1dc into next dc, (2dc, 2ch, 2dc) into next dc, 1dc into next dc* repeat *to* 3 x more. Sl st into top of beginning sc to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<br />Stitch count: 3dc, 1sc, 3dc each side and 2ch in each corner<br />
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<br /><i><b>Round 3</b></i>: Join yarn in any 2ch sp; 1ch (does not count as a stitch); *3sc into 2ch sp, 1ch, (3dc, 2ch, 3dc) into top of sc, 1ch* repeat *to* 3 x more. Sl st into top of beginning sc to close. Fasten off yarn.<br />
<br />Stitch count: 3dc, 1ch, 3sc, 1ch, 3dc each side and 2ch in each corner.<br />
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<br /><i><b>Round 4</b></i>: Join yarn in any 2ch sp; 3ch (counts as 1dc), (2dc, 2ch, 3dc) into same 2ch sp; (3dc into next 1ch sp) twice; *(3dc, 2ch, 3dc) into 2ch sp; (3dc into 1ch sp) twice* repeat *to* twice more. Sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. Fasten off yarn<br />
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<br />Stitch count: 12dc each side and 2ch in each corner.<br /><br />ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-83651594972360042052017-06-30T15:42:00.000+02:002017-06-30T15:42:27.161+02:00Poncho Part 4 (ii)<h2>
<span style="font-size: x-large;">HOW TO FOLD YOUR PONCHO</span></h2>
<span style="font-size: large;">Hello there Rainbows After the Rain CAL-ers. I noticed from the comments in the FB group that a few of you are struggling to figure out how to join the 4 panels of the poncho.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">The four granny squares in the photos represent the four panels of the poncho.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Join the four panels as indicated in Figure 1 </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">With right side facing fold side indicated as "X" in half towards the join as indicated in Figure 2.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now fold the three panels in half so that "X" and "Y" are in line with one another. Join "X" and "Y"</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span>ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-15491997084640294912017-06-27T01:05:00.001+02:002017-06-27T15:03:13.409+02:00RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 4Hello again CAL-ers and welcome to Part 4 of our Rainbows After the Rain (RAR) CAL, which I am hosting along with Andrea of <a href="http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/">KOKOPELLI</a><br />
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I must apologize for my absence during this CAL but the crochet gods just seem to have been working against me. Firstly my hand is taking forever to heal and secondly the phone cables in our suburb have deteriorated and are being replaced. Telkom has provided a temporary cable but our connection is sporadic at best.<br />
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Last week I finally got around to couriering my daughter's their ponchos. <br />
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It is bitterly cold in Johannesburg this week, so it looks like I was just in time!<br />
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If you are new to the CAL please read the following posts first:<br />
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<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/04/rainbows-after-rain-blanket-and-poncho.html">INTRODUCTION</a><br />
<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/rainbows-after-rain-1.html">RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 1</a><br />
<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/05/rainbows-after-rain-2.html">RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 2</a><br />
<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/rainbows-after-rain-3.html">RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN: 3</a><br />
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For Part 4 of the Rainbows After the Rain CAL we will be making "Bring Me Flowers" Squares for the Blanket and joining the Poncho.<br />
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This square is dedicated to my late <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2015/07/until-we-meet-again.html">MOM</a>. She loved flowers and would always say "bring me flowers from your garden" when I phoned to let her know I was on my way for a visit.<br />
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<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/rar-blanket-cal-part-4.html"><b>BLANKET PART 4</b></a> <br />
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<a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/rar-poncho-cal-part-4.html"><b>PONCHO PART 4:</b></a><br />
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<a href="http://kokopellidesign.blogspot.co.za/2017/06/rainbows-after-rain-cal-part-4.html"><b>KOKOPELLI'S POST:</b></a><br />
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<br />ZootyOwlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01887672371738262246noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6956580888802502860.post-33390126919903359662017-06-27T01:04:00.000+02:002017-06-27T01:04:01.949+02:00RAR BLANKET CAL: PART 4<u><b>BRING ME FLOWERS SQUARE</b></u><br />
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<i><b>MAKE 10</b></i><br />
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<i><b>PATTERN TERMS</b></i>: US<br />
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<i><b>YARN</b></i>: Elle Charity Chunky (12 ply). Stylecraft Special Chunky is an excellent quality / great value alternative yarn.<br />
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<i><b>HOOK SIZE</b></i>: 5.50mm (I/9 US or 5 CANADIAN)<br />
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<i><b>SQUARE SIZE</b></i>: The Layout Measurement of 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches) for this square is based on the above yarn and hook size. This measurement is also based on the Designer’s tension. You may need to adjust your hook size up if you hook tightly or down if you hook loosely<br />
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<i><b>NOTE: </b></i>The size of your square will depend on your choice of yarn thickness and hook size. Should you choose to work exactly according to the RAINBOWS AFTER THE RAIN BLANKET layout, simply repeat the final round of the pattern until the square measures 10cm x 10cm (4 inches x 4 inches). Gauge is not too important with this project. Yarn thicknesses vary somewhat from brand to brand as do the tensions of individual crocheters. The most important thing is that your tension remains even throughout the project.<br />
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<i><b>COLOURWAY</b></i>: Each crocheter may choose his / her own colour layout - colour changes / breaks are suggestions only.<br />
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<i><b>SQUARES</b></i> are worked in the round with Right Side Facing throughout.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><i><b>IMPORTANT</b></i>: Read through pattern before starting to crochet. </span><br />
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<i><b>Special Stitch</b></i>: A 2dc cluster is formed as follows - yarn over hook, work the first part of the stitch leaving 2 loops on your hook, repeat this once more (3 loops on hook) Yarn over hook and draw through the loops on the hook to form your cluster<br />
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<i><b>Foundation</b></i>: Make a MAGIC RING or crochet 3ch, sl st into 3rd chain from hook to form a ring<br />
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<i><b>Round 1</b></i>: 3ch (counts as 1dc), 11 dc into ring, sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. Break off yarn.<br />
Stitch count: 12dc<br />
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<i><b>Round 2</b></i>: Join yarn in any dc. 2ch, 1dc into same dc as join (counts as 2dc cluster), 2ch; *2dc cluster into next dc, 2ch* repeat *to* 10 x more. Sl st into top of beginning cluster to close. <br />
Stitch count: (12 x 2dc clusters) (12 x 2ch sps)<br />
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<i><b>Round 3</b></i>: Join yarn in any 2ch sp. 2ch (counts as 1hdc), 2hdc into same 2ch sp as join, 1ch; *3hdc into next 2ch sp, 1ch* repeat *to* 10 times more. Sl st into 2nd of beginning ch to close. <br />
Stitch count: (12 x 3hdc) (12 x 1ch sps)<br />
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<i><b>Round 4</b></i>: Join yarn in any 1ch sp. 3ch (counts as 1dc), 2dc into same 1ch sp as join; 3dc into next 1ch sp; (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) into next 1ch sp; *3dc into next 2x 1ch sps; (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) into next 1ch sp* repeat *to* twice more; sl st into 3rd of beginning ch to close. <br />
Stitch count: (3tr, 3ch, 3tr) into each corner; (2 x 3dc) on each side<br />
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