Winter Rose Sampler Square Pattern - Free

Hi all,
Most of you have seen this pattern for sale in my etsy shop so your probably wondering why I'm just giving it away now. Well, I'll tell you why..... 'Cause I've only sold a few and none recently (probably thanks to this economy) and I really want my patterns to be used even if it means I have to put one up for free once in a while.

So please enjoy this free pattern and have a VERY MERRY CHRISTmas!!!

Julee



Winter Rose 12" Sampler Square
Finished Size: 12" X 12"

Materials:
Size “G” hook (or size “F” if you crochet loose)
Approx. 4 ounces worsted weight yarn of choice
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends.

Gauge:4 Sc and 4 Sc Rows= 1" Square

Special Stitches:
Popcorn: Dc in indicated space 5 times, take hook out of loop and insert into first dc made,then back into the dropped loop. Pull the loop through the first dc.

Shell: (2 dc, ch2, 2 dc) into indicated space.

Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC): Yarn over, insert hook behind post of stitch (insert hook from front to back of stitch), Yarn over, pull through, Yarn over, (pull through 2 loops) 2X’s. That will complete the FPDC.

Front Post Double Crochet Two Together: (This is worked almost completely the same as the FPDC- Around the posts and counts as one Dc) *Yarn over, insert hook behind post of first Dc,(insert hook from front to back of stitch), Yarn over, pull through, Yarn over, pull through 2 loops.* Repeat from * to * in next Dc. You will have 3 loops on hook. Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops on hook. This stitch is worked over the 2 FPDC’s right by each other in Rnd 11. Basically a DC 2 Tog just
around the post of a stitch instead.

Cluster: *Yo, insert hook in st indicated, Yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; Repeat from * 2 more times, Yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook. Cluster completed.

V st: (dc, ch1, dc) in space indicated in pattern.

Yo: Yarn over.

Note: If you’d like to make the center a different color fasten off yarn at end of Rnd 2 and join your main color in any Ch2 space and start off with Rnd 3 on through the rest of the pattern. Also, it’s possible you might be close to 12" or very close to 12" when you’re a few rows from being done with the pattern. If that’s the case, just omit the last few rows. The design will still hold itself. The last few rnds just helped me to get up to 12 inches. I’m a fairly tight crocheter.


Ch2,
Rnd 1: 8 Sc in second Ch from Hk; join with Sl St in first Sc. (8 Sc)
Rnd 2: Ch3, Dc 4 times in same St as Sl St (base of Ch3), take hook out of loop and insert into first Dc made (top of Ch3), then back into the dropped loop. Pull the loop through the first Dc, Ch2, *Popcorn in next sc, Ch2*; Repeat from * to * 7 times. Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl st to next Ch2 space.
(8 popcorn Sts, 8 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 3: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St, Ch5, Sc in same Sp, *Ch4, Sc in next Ch2 Sp,Ch4, Sc in next Ch2 Sp, Ch5, Sc in same Sp.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. Ch4, Sc in next Ch2 Sp, Ch4, Sl St in first Sc and in next Ch5 Sp. ( 8 Ch4 Sps, 4 Ch5 Sps)
Rnd 4: Ch1, Sc in same Sp as Sl St 7 times, * (4 Sc in next Ch4 Sp) 2 times, 7 Sc in next Ch5 Sp.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. (4 Sc in next Ch4 Sp) 2 times, Sl St in first Sc. ( 60 Sc)
Rnd 5: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St, Ch3, Skip next 2 Sc, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Sc, * (Ch3, skip next 2 Sc, Sc in next Sc) 4 times, Ch3, Skip next 2 Sc, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Sc.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. (Ch3, skip next 2 Sc, Sc in next Sc) 3 times, Ch3, Sl St in first Sc and in next Ch3 Sp. ( 24 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 6: Ch1, Sc in same Sp as Sl St, Ch3, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner), * (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 5 times, Ch3, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 4 times, Ch3, Sl St in first Sc and in next Ch3 Sp. (28 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 7: Ch1, Sc in same Sp as Sl St, Ch3, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner),*(Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 6 times, Ch3, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner).*Repeat from * to * 3 times,(Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 5 times, Ch3, Sl St in first Sc and in next Ch3 Sp. ( 32 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 8: Ch1, Sc in same Sp as Sl st, Ch2, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner),*(Ch2, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 7 times,Ch2, (Sc,Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times,(Ch2, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 6 times, Ch2, Sl St in first Sc and in next Ch2 Sp.(4 Ch3 Sps, 32 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 9: Ch1, 3 Sc in same Sp as Sl St, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner),
*(3 Sc in nextCh2 Sp) 8 times, (Sc, Ch3, Sc) in next Ch3 Sp (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times, (3 Sc in next Ch2 Sp) 7 times, Sl St in first Sc and in next Sc.
(104 Sc, 4 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 10: Ch4, Dc in same St as Sl St, skip next 2 Sc, Shell in next Ch3 Sp (corner), *(skip next 2 sc, V-St in next Sc) 8 times, skip next 2 Sc, Shell in next Ch3 Sp (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times, (skip next 2 Sc, V-St in next Sc) 7 times, skip next 2 sc, Sl St in 3rd Ch of the 4 at beg of rnd and in next Ch1 Sp(in middle of V-St). (32 V-Sts, 4 Shells)
Rnd 11:Ch3, FPDC around next Dc, skip next 2 Dc, Shell in Shell (corner), *skip next 2 Dc,(FPDC around Next Dc, Dc in next Ch1 Sp, FPDC around next Dc) 8 times (repeat parenthesis 1 time for each V-St), skip next 2 Dc, Shell in Shell (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times, skip next 2 Dc, (FPDC around next Dc, Dc in next Ch1 Sp, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, FPDC around next Dc, Sl St in in top of Ch3.
(32 Dc, 64 FPDC, 4 Shells. Dcs in Shells is not included in count)
Rnd 12: Ch3, Dc in same St as Sl St, FPDC around next Dc, Dc in next 2 Dc, Shell in Shell (corner), * Dc in next 2 Dc, FPDC around next Dc, (2 Dc in next Dc, FPDC 2 Tog) 7 times, 2 Dc in next Dc, FPDC around next Dc, Dc in next 2 Dc, Shell in Shell (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times, Dc in next 2 Dc, FPDC around next Dc, (2 Dc in next Dc, FPDC 2 Tog) 7 times, Sl St in top of Ch3. ( 80 Dc, 28 FPDC2Tog, 8 FPDC,4 Shells. Dcs in Shells is not included in count )
Rnd 13: Ch3, Dc in next Dc, FPDC around next Dc, Dc in next 4 Dc, Shell in Shell (corner), *Dc in next 4 Dc, (FPDC around next Dc, Dc in next 2 Dc)9 times, Dc in next 2 Dc, Shell in Shell (corner).* Repeat from * to * 3 times, Dc in next 4 Dc, (FPDC around next Dc, Dc in next 2 Dc) 7 times, FPDC around next Dc, Sl St in top of Ch3. (96 Dc, 36 FPDC, 4 Shells. Dcs in Shells is not included in count)
Rnd 14: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St, and in next 8 Dc, (Sc in next Ch, Ch2, Sc in next Ch) for corner,*Sc in next 37 Dc, (Sc in next Ch, Ch2, Sc in next Ch) for corner.* Repeat from * to *3 times, Sc in next 28 Dc, Sl St in first Sc.(156 Sc including Sc in corners)
Rnd 15: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St and in next 9 Sc, (Sc in next Ch, Ch2, Sc in next Ch) for corner, *Sc in next 39 Dc, (Sc in next Ch, Ch2, Sc in next Ch) for corner.* Repeat from * to * 3 times, Sc in next 29 Sc, Sl St in first Sc and in next Sc. (164 Sc including Sc in corners, 4 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 16: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St, (Ch2, skip next Sc, Sc in next Sc)4 times,
Ch2, (Sc, Ch2,Sc) in next Ch2 Sp (corner), *(Ch2, skip next Sc, Sc in next Sc) 20 times, Ch2, (Sc, Ch2, Sc)in next Ch2 Sp (corner).* Repeat from * to *3 times,
(Ch2, skip next Sc, Sc in next Sc)15 times, Ch2, Sl St in next sc and in next Ch2 Sp.(88 Ch2 Sps including Corner Ch2 Sps)
Note: Beg. Cluster is used only once (at the beginning of Rnd 17.).
Rnd 17: Ch2, Yo and insert hook in same Sp as Sl St, Yo and pull up a loop, Yo and draw through 2 loops on hook; Repeat 1 more time. Yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook (Beg Cluster),(Ch1, Cluster in next Ch2 Sp) 4 times, Ch1, (Cluster, Ch3, Cluster) in next Ch2 Sp (corner), *(Ch1, Cluster in next Ch2 Sp) 21 times, Ch1,(Cluster, Ch3, Cluster) in next Ch2 Sp (corner)*.Repeat from * to * 3 times, (Ch1, Cluster in next Ch2 Sp) 16 times, Ch1, Sl St in top of Cluster.
(92 Clusters including corner Clusters, 4 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 18: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St, and in next 10 Sts, 5 Sc in corner Ch3 Sp, *Sc in next 45 Sts, 5 Sc in corner Ch3 Sp.* Repeat from * to * 3 times, Sc in next 34 Sts, Sl St in last Sc.(200 Sc)
Rnd 19: Ch1, Sc in same St as Sl St, and in next 12 Sc, (Hdc, Ch2, Hdc) in next Sc (middle Sc of 5 Sc in corner), *Sc in next 49 Sc, (Hdc, Ch2, Hdc) in next Sc (middle Sc of 5 Sc in corner).* Repeat from * to *3 times,Sc in next 36 Sc,Sl St in last Sc. Fasten Off Yarn and
Weave in ends.

This Pattern is copyrighted to Julee Reeves, September 10th, 2008. Pattern is for personal (gifts and that sort of thing) and charity use only. If you are interested in selling any of the items made from this pattern please contact me. Permission is required before selling any items made from any of my patterns.If permission to sell the finished item is granted it may not be sold online (only at craft fairs, farmers markets, Etc. ) and it may not be sold in Idaho or Montana (without my express permission).
Copies of this and any of my other patterns MAY NOT be sold under any conditions.
Thank you
Julee Reeves (J.R. Designs)

Newest Wrist Warmer Design

Hi All,
Here's a pic of my NEWEST wrist warmer design. I'm not sure if I'm gonna submit it to a crochet mag or just sell it in my etsy shop. We'll see.

Thanks for looking!!

Julee

What a wonderful day!!!

Hi all, Long time no post. I know. I'm sorry. But I'm back though.

Ok, today WAS really great. Crocheted a little while this morning while I listened to Rush in my tent. Then later on I went out and prepped my hay stack for another 3 tons of hay coming soon for my horse. Then I took a couple pics of my moms dog and my amazing horse.

First Picture:


Precious is my amazingly awesome, over 25 year old horse. She's been my best buddy for over 5 years now. I don't know what I would have done without her these past 5 years. She's been my sanity (If that makes sense).


Second Picture:


Griz (aka grizzly bear) is my moms dog. He loves her and really is like a big lap dog. We all love him and I always feel safe whens he's around. I know that he'd die for me or any of us if he had too.

Angel Wings Shawl Pattern

Angel Wings Shawl
By Julee Reeves

You can download the pattern in PDF format HERE!!

Materials:
Approx. 16 ounces of yarn of choice
Size "H" crochet hook
Tapestry needle

Special Stitches and Abbreviations:
shell: (2dc, ch2, 2dc) in indicated space.
V-st: (dc, ch1, dc) in indicated space.
Sp= Space


Make loop (magic loop or ch3, sl st in first ch to make loop)
Row 1: Ch4 (counts as dc, ch1), Dc, (Ch1, Dc) 4 times, turn. (5- ch1 spaces, 6 dc)

Row 2: Ch3, (dc, ch2, 2 dc) in next ch1 sp, ch1, V st in next ch1 sp, ch1, shell in next ch1 sp, ch1, V st in next ch1 sp, ch1, (2 dc, ch2, dc) in next ch1 sp, dc in top of ch3, turn. ( 3-shell, 2-V sts, 6-ch1 sps {including ch1 in V Sts})

Row 3: Ch3, shell in next ch2 sp, *ch1, dc in next ch1 sp, ch1, V st in next V st, ch1, dc in next ch1 sp, ch1, shell in next ch2 Sp*. Repeat from *to*. Dc in top of beg ch3, turn. (3- Shells, 2- V sts, 10- ch1 sps {including ch1 in V sts})

Row 4: Ch3, shell in next ch2 sp, *(ch1, dc in next ch1 sp) 2 times, ch1, V st in next V st, (ch1, dc in next ch1 sp) 2 times, ch1, Shell in next ch2 Sp*. Repeat from *to*. Dc in top of beg ch3, turn.
(3-Shells, 2- V sts, 14- ch1 sps {including ch1 in V sts})

Row 5: Ch3, shell in next ch2 sp, * ch1, dc in each ch1 sp to next V st, ch1, V st in V st, ch1, dc in each ch1 sp to next shell, ch1, shell in next ch2 Sp*. Repeat from *to*. Dc in top of beg ch3, turn.
(3- Shells, 2- V sts, 18- ch1 sps {including ch1 in V sts})

Repeat Row 5 until desired size. For edging you’ll want to end with an even number of rows so shell edge will work out correctly.

Edging: ch1, turn, sc in first dc, 5 dc in shell, sl st in next ch1 sp,* (3 dc in next ch1 sp, sl st in next ch1 sp) to V st, 5 dc in V st, sl st in next ch1 sp, Repeat from ( to) 1 time, 7 dc in shell, sl st in next ch1 sp, Repeat from (to) 2 times, 5 dc in shell, sc in top of beg ch3. Fasten off yarn. Weave in ends.

Optional: If you’d like you can sc across the end of the rows.


This pattern is for personal and charity use only. Please contact me if you are interested in selling the finished product.
Thanks!!

Julee
julee_reeves@yahoo.com

Things That Sell Well At Farmers Markets

Heres a list of things that sell well at our Farmers Market:

1. Hats
Some hats that are beanie style (made with cotton or acrylic) and also some hats made of fancier yarns like Chennile and homespun. I make those types of hat with a rolled brim. Very cute and VERY popular here.

2. Little bags for cellphones and for little girls. I have sold quite a few of my ice cream cone purses at our market. They have become quite popular for almost any age girl.

3. Cotton potholders also sell well. I usually make then between 6" and 8" square.
I can get one larger sized potholder out of one little cotton skein of yarn (peaches and cream I believe. You can purchase it at walmart).

4. Dish scrubbers and dishcloths sell pretty well. Not as good as everything else though. Scrubbers are by far the best sellers. I make them with nylon tulle off of a six inch roll (cut the tulle in half though and it's easier to work with and you get a lot more for your money), and then make one that matches its size in cotton and crochet the two together. Dishcloths take longer to make so it's harder to make your moneys worth with them but it doesn't hurt to have a few.

5. Scarves are a good asset to have. Use all types of yarn and make all types of lengths and widths although skinnier ones do sell better. I have noticed that people don't like having bulky scarves around there necks. They want something a little more compact.

6. I have found that a fancier style of wrist warmers sell well. Specificly my Cabled wrist warmers. I use simply soft and they turn out pretty nice and they can be made bigger or smaller just by changing the hook size.


Ok, that's about everything I make to sell. Here's what I charge for them now. I have found the following prices to work great around this area while still allowing me to make plenty of money off of them:

Beanies: $8-$10 depending on cost of materials
Fancy Rolled Brimmed Hats: $12-$15 depending on cost of materials
Little bags and Ice Cream Cone Purses: $3-$5 depending on size of bag and cost of materials
Cotton pot holders in various sizes: $5-$7
Dish Scrubbers/ Dish Cloths: $2-$3 depending on size
Scarves: $15-$20 depending on size and cost of materials
Wrist Warmers: $12 and up depending on style and cost of materials

That's pretty much it on pricing. If I've forgotten an item or a price I'll edit it but I don't think I've forgotten anything.

I hope this helps ya'll.

Julee

Farmers Market Today (June 21st)

Howdy Everyone,
Well, today is saturday and for me that means the Farmers Market.
On Farmers Market day I wake up about 6:00 AM (which is actually pretty nice compared to the times that some of the market folks get up) and get ready for the day then I start the fun part..... Packing the van.
Packing the van takes about 10 minutes but it's no easy 10 minutes. I have to load 4- 40-50 pound cement blocks into the back of the van along with my two tables, my big tub of product (crochet), my pop-up tent thing (for lack of a better explanation), table cloths and of course a chair.

After it's all been loaded it's time to hit the road (about 7:20). The drive isn't long, about 10 minutes if you drive speed limit all the way.

Once I get there it's time to set up (yay, my second favorite part)!! Pretty basic really!! Just set up the tent, set up the tables, cover the tables, set out the product, get out my latest crochet project and wait for the people to start showing so that I can SELL.

Selling isn't always easy. Sometimes there alot of people interested and sometimes people just say "oh, that's cute" and walk by.

Now, as I have noticed today, it's good to have all kinds of products. Hats and scarves included. Yes I said Hats and scarves. People aren't just thinking summer all summer long. Alot of people start getting ready for winter early and today I really noticed that. I'll tell ya how I noticed. It's really pretty easy to tell what people are thinking when they're buying heavy winter hats when it's around 80 degrees or warmer outside. Of course, I do live in North Idaho and you just never know what the weather will be like. Just last week we were getting snow. Pretty incredible.

Anyways, after you've sold about all you can, and your pretty sure you could just go home and drop, you pack up your all your stuff again and get ready to unpack it (again). Break down starts at 1:00 pm. That's when the market ends.

Sometimes when the weather's bad you pack up your stuff as quick and you can and then help everyone else pack up there stuff. It's kind of a neighbors helping neighbors sorta thing. Every one helps one another. Very rare if you ask me.

Well, that's about all for a typical Farmers Market day. It's always the same. Get up early, get home around 1:30 or 2:00.



Here's my brief Farmers Market history.

For those of you who don't know me, I've been doing the Farmers Market in Bonners Ferry, Idaho for 5-6 years. I started when I was 14 when an older crocheting friend of mine asked if I'd like to have a booth with her. Of course I said yes cause I didn't have anything better to do and I can't really say I regret it.
The first thing I ever sold was a hat, and it was sold to a lady who had a booth at the market (and still does). After that I sold a lot of dishcloths and did some custom hat orders.

I have met so many neat people over the past few years and made alot of really great friends. It is also so nice to be able to make people smile when they are having a rough day.

If you have any questions about the Farmers Market at all feel free to leave a comment with your question(s) and I'll get back to you asap.

Thanks for reading this!!

Julee

Oh yeah, just in case everyone is wondering I made about $72.00 today in the first 3-4 hours and to think I almost stayed home today.

The Little Something Bag Pattern

$2.50

The perfect little bag for cell phones, chap stick, pocket change, or a little gift. The possibilities are really quite endless. This would also be perfect for the little girl in your life.
The Little Something Bag can be made up quickly so you can make lots for your friends and family

This little bag measures 4 inches wide X 4 ½ inches Deep and can be made with your favorite fiber (cotton, acrylic, wool, or anything really!!)

This pattern is in PDF format and will be emailed within 24 hours of purchase

The Little Something Bag pattern comes with pattern support. If you have any problems with the pattern you will be able to contact me and we will work it out.

Ice Cream Cone Purse Pattern

$4.00

This pattern is perfect for scrap busting and for quick gifts and would be a little girls favorite purse in no time at all. But you better be ready because you know all her friends will want one when they see hers.
This pattern comes with free pattern support (if you have a problem in some part of the pattern, I'll help ya.).
The materials you need for this project are as follows:
Yarn of choice for coneFlavor
Yarn of choice for Ice Cream
The thing about this pattern that makes it great stash busting is that it takes not much more than an ounce total of yarn. That's a little over a half ounce of each color.It also works up quickly (less than an hour), that also makes it the perfect last minute gift.Pattern will be emailed to buyer within 24 hours of receiving payment.


All patterns are copy righted to Julee Reeves.You may sell the finished item but selling the pattern is prohibited.

Shawl Naming Contest

Hi all, Ok, I need help finding a name for this shawl:

It's original name was The Thurday Night Shawl because I made it on thurday night
but I'm just not happy with that name now. It just doesn't really explain it well enough.

So, here's the deal. For the next week I'll be accepting name suggestions for this shawl and at the end of that 7 days. I will make a poll with the top names that I like and then everyone will vote for the name that they like (that will last a few days). The person whos Shawl Name has the most votes will win a prize from me and their shawl name will replace "The Thursday Night Shawl" title!!

You can leave a comment with a name for a shawl. Limit 5 shawl name suggestions per person!!

Thanks!!

Julee

Heading To Montana

Hey all,
Well, i'm heading to montana this weekend to spend some time with my GrandMa and Aunts and Uncles!! It should be fun.
I'll be working on a quilt my Grandma's mom started, and possibly working on fencin' some ground with my aunt, uncle and cousins (that should be a blast. I'm so excited. And I'm dead serious too!).
I think I'll bring all of the afghans I've started and work on them over there.

If I like it enough over there I'm thinking of just moving over there. I really love montana.
Anyways, time to get some stuff done today.
God Bless ya'll!!!

Julee

Child's Cabled Wrist Warmer Pics

Here are a few different pics of the same item. I'm trying to decide what pic I like better.

Pink Cabled Wrist Warmer

Ok, Here's a wrist warmer I worked up today. The pattern is in the works.
It's a childs wrist warmer in Red Heart economy pink, sparkly yarn stuff (not to vague I hope. Lol).
As soon as the pattern has been written and tested I plan on posting it in my etsy shop along with my other patterns.


Thanks for looking!!

Ok, sorry I haven't posted here for a while. Been kinda busy lately. I do have something to show for all the no post days. I'll just post one thing right now. A pic of a wristwarmer I wrote the pattern for:

Reversible Afghan Pattern

Ok, Here's the pattern for that afghan I'm working on right now. I promised quite a few people on crochetville I'd write out the pattern.
There are some parts of the pattern that were really hard to write so they are probably harder to understand so if ya'll have trouble just leave a comment with the question and I'll help ya out.
Hope you all enjoy the pattern.







Supplies: A lighter color for MC (main color),
a darker color or color for CC ( contrasting color).
A "K" crochet hook works well but it really depends on the yarn you are using and your personal preferences.
Note: All stitches are worked in BL except when instructed to dc in fl of said row.
Always go back to begging of row to start new row.
Chain a multiple of 8 + 6 sts in MC, then fasten off and go back to begginning of ch.
Row1: Attach MC in first ch, ch1, sc in each ch across. Fasten off, leaving approx 3 inch tail.
Row2-4: Attach MC in BL of first sc, ch1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving approx 3 inch tail.
Row5:Attach CC in BL of first sc, ch1, sc in each sc across. Fasten off, leaving approx 3 inch tail.
Row6: Attach MC in first sc, ch1, sc in first sc, skip 1st FL of MC row below, * Dc in the next 4 FLs of MC row below, Sc in BLs of next 4 Sc; Repeat from * across. Dc in the next 4 FL’s of MC row below, sc in BL of las sc. Fasten off leaving approx 3 inch tail.
Row7: Repeat row 5.
Row8: Attach MC in BL of first sc, ch1, sc in Bl of next 5 sc, *skip next 4 FL’s of mc row, Dc in next 4 FLs 2 rows below, sc in next 4 sc; Repeat from * across. Sc in BL of last st.
Repeat rows 5-8 for pattern.
End pattern with 4 rows with MC, in BL’s. In Same manner as Row 2.

A Little Sad

Well ya'll!! I'm a little bummed. A very good friend of mine joined the National Guard a few months ago and just shipped off to bootcamp early yesterday morning. I'm really gonna miss him!!! We've had so many good times together!! Working on worship music for church. Hanging out in town. He's been the most amazing friend I've ever had. I really care about him!!!!
Ya'll are probably thinking that I'm boo hooing about nothing!! He'll be home in a few months and then he'll be home to stay!!! Wrong!! He chose to go Active!! ACTIVE for eight years. Way to long in my book. Yeah, I might see him every once in while. But that won't be soon enough.
Anywho. Enough on that!! I've had my full day of cryin' my eyes out, and now it's time to start back up on my crocheting!! Hmm, I should make him a helmet liner!! I shall.

Take care ya'lll!!!
Have a great day and happy crocheting and REMEMBER TO PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS!!!!

Julee

Elegant Wrist Warmers

Elegant Wrist Warmers
By Julee A. Reeves

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Materials:
2-3 ounces of Simply soft
"H" hook

Special Stitches:
V-Stitch: (Dc, Ch 1, Dc) in specified space or stitch.

Left hand:
Row 1: Ch 35, Dc in 6th Ch from hook, Ch1, Dc in same Ch as last Dc, *skip 2 Ch, V-St in next Ch; Repeat from * to end. Skip 1 Ch, Dc in next Ch, Ch 3 turn. (10 V-Sts, 2 Dc)

Row 2-3: V-St in each Ch 1 Sp across, Dc in top of Ch 3, Ch 3 turn. (10 V-sts, 2 Dc)

Row 4: V-St in next 6 V-Sts, Ch 5, skip next 2 Ch1 Sps, Sc in last 8 Sts (Ch1 Sps and Dc’s), Ch 3 turn. (6 V-Sts, 5 Ch, 8 Sc, 1 Dc)

Row 5: *Skip next 2 Sts, V-St in next St; Repeat from * to end, Dc in top of Ch 3, turn. (10 V-Sts, 2 Dc)

Row 6-16: Repeat row 2. Fasten off.

Right hand:
Row 1: Ch 35, Dc in 6th ch from hook, Ch1, Dc in same Ch as last Dc, Skip 2 Ch, *V-St in next Ch; Repeat from * to end. Skip 1 Ch, Dc in next Ch, Ch 3 turn. (10 V-Sts, 2 Dc)

Row 2-3: V-St in each Ch 1 Sp across, Dc in top of Ch 3, Ch 1 turn. (10 V-Sts, 2 Dc)

Row 4: Sc in next 8 Sts, Ch 5, skip next 2 Ch 1 Sps, V-St in next 6 Ch 1 Sps, Dc in top of Ch 3, Ch 3 turn. (6 V-Sts, 5 Ch, 8 Sc)

Row 5: V- St in next 6 Ch 1 Sps, skip next 2 Sts, *V-St in next St, skip next 2 Sts; Rep from * across, Dc in last St. Ch 3 turn. (10 V-Sts, 2 Dc)

Row 6-16: Repeat row 2.Fasten off.

Left and Right Wrist Warmers:
Leave 10 inch tail, and sew 1st and last rows together. Weave in ends, and keep those hands warm. If you'd like you can do a shell edging on the cuffs.

Easy Beanie Pattern

Here is a beanie pattern that I wrote a few years ago. I hope it works out all right. It's easy enough that I had it memorized in no time flat. It's pretty basic.Enjoy, and if you have any questions, feel free to ask me.


Materials: G crochet hook if you crochet loose, H crochet hook if you crochet tight
worsted weight yarn. (Red Heart grey heather is a really popular color for alot of people all ages in this area. Looks real good made up with this beanie pattern.)

Gauge: First two rnds of hat, 2 inches, from side to side.
Ch4 and join with sl st to form ring, ch 1.
Rnd 1: 11 half double in ring, sl st to first hdc, ch 1.
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in next hdc, and in each st around, sl st in first hdc, ch 1.(22 sts)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next) repeat around, sl st to first hdc, ch 1. (33 sts.)
Rnd 4: 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around, sl st to first hdc, ch 1. (44 sts.)
Rnd 5: 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around,sl st to first hdc, ch 1. (55 sts).
Rnd 6: 2 hdc in next hdc, (hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around, sl st to first hdc, ch 1. (66 sts).
Rnd 7-22: (or till desired length)-hdc in each hdc around, sl st to first hdc, ch 1. (66 sts).Fasten off and weave in ends.



I chain one after sl stitching to first hdc because it gives a seam that is hard to see, and is straight, not a spiral thing. At least it looks that way to me. I would appreciate it if you would just use this for gifts, charity, or personal use only. Thank You!! Julee
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Baby Booties

Julee’s Easy Baby Booties Pattern
Materials- Simply Soft or equivalent yarn.
“F” hook if you crochet tight, “E” hook if you crochet loose.
A blunt plastic canvass needle
Ch 6,
Row 1: 2 sc in second chain from hook, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in last ch. Ch 1, turn. (7 sc)
Row 2: 2 sc in first sc, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 3-5: Sc in first sc and each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (9 sc)
Row 6: Sc in first sc, ( skip next sc, 3 hdc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc), repeat from ( to ) once more. Ch 1, turn. ( 3 sc, 2 groups of 3 hdc. Total of 9 sts)
Row 7-9: Repeat row 3.Row 10: Repeat row 6.
Row 11-25: Repeat row 3. Mark 18 row ( middle row).
Row 26: Repeat row 6.Row 27-29: Repeat row 3.
Row 30: Repeat row 6.
Row 31-33: Repeat row 3.
Row 34: 2 sc tog, sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (7 sts)
Row 35: 2 sc tog, sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc tog. Ch 1, turn. (5 sts)Fasten off.
Row 36: Join yarn with sl st in row 18 ( the marked row), ch 1, sc in same st as sl st, sc in end of each row (18 sc), sc in each st of first row (unworked part of ch), (5 s c), sc in end of each row ( 35 sc), Sc in each st of last row (5 sc), sc in end of remainder rows (17 sc), sl st in top of first sc, fasten off, leaving enough yarn to sew around the bootie ( I think I left about 17 inches.)
Fold bootie in half, inside out. Start by sewing the stitch on each side of the middle stitch together. Sew until you have a 2 ¼” opening ( 4 ½” around), make sure the sts are matched up, secure end. You should have 19 sts for your opening.
Options:1- For a boy bootie, instead of doing a shell rows ( row 6), just do a plain sc rows.2- An edging also looks nice. I do two rows of sc around top ( without joining), then I do a shell row. Basically row 6, but you repeat what’s between the parenthesis until your row is done. I like to do my edgings in white.
This pattern was written by Julee Reeves on Tuesday, 12/5/2006, and is copy righted. This pattern is for use only for personal and charity use.

Simple Wrist Warmers

Simple Wrist Warmers

Materials
2-3 ounces of worsted weight yarn.
"H" Hook
Large Blunt Needle
Right Hand
Ch28,
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in next 26 ch. Ch 1, turn. (27 sc )
Row 2: sc in each sc across, ch , turn. (27 sc).
Row 3-8: Repeat row 2.
Row 9: sc in next 7 sc, ch 8, skip next 8 sc, Dc in last 12 sc, Ch 1, turn. ( 7sc, 8ch, 12dc=27 stitches)
Row 10: sc in next 12 dc, and each ch, and sc across, ch 1, turn. (27 sc)
Row 11-32: Repeat row 2. At end of row 32, leaving a 12 inch tail, break off yarn, and weave in all ends except for 12 inch tail.
With needle, and 12 inch tail, sew long sides of wrist warmers together with right sides facing each other. Turn right side out.

For Left Hand
Chain 28,
work rows 1-7, same as for right hand.
Row 8: sc in each sc across, chain 3, turn.
Row 9: dc in first 12 sc, chain 8, skip next 8 sc, sc in last 7 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row10: sc in next 7 sc, sc in each of the 8 chains, sc in each of the next 12 dc, chain 1, turn.
Row 11-32: work same as for right hand.At end of row 32, leaving a 12 inch tail, break off yarn, and weave in all ends except for 12 inch tail.
With needle, and 12 inch tail, sew long sides of wrist warmers together with right sides facing each other. Turn right side out.

This pattern is for your personal use only. Thankyou

Elegant Angles Beanie

Elegant Angles

Materials:
H hook
Tapestry needle
2-3 ounces of yarn of choice

Ch 4, and join with sl st to form ring, ch1.
Rnd 1: 10 hdc in ring, sl st to first hdc, ch1. (10 sts)
Rnd 2: 2 hdc in next hdc, and in each st around, sl st in first hdc, ch1. (20 sts)
Rnd 3: 2 hdc in next hdc, ( hdc in next hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around, sl st in first hdc, ch1. (30 sts)
Rnd 4: 2 hdc in next hdc, ( hdc in next 2 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around, sl st in first hdc, ch1. (40 sts)
Rnd 5: 2 hdc in next hdc, ( hdc in next 3 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around, sl st in first hdc, ch1. (50 sts)
Rnd 6: 2 hdc in next hdc, ( hdc in next 4 hdc, 2 hdc in next hdc) repeat around, sl st in first hdc, ch1. (60 sts)
Rnd 7-14: hdc in each hdc around, sl st in first hdc, ch1. (60 sts)
Rnd 15: Ch3, dc in 2nd ch from hook, and next ch, skip next 2 hdc, sl st in next hdc; repeat from *around. Sl st at bottom of ch 3, sl st to top of triangle (ch1). (20 triangles)
Rnd 16: *ch3, dc in 2nd from hook and next ch, sl st in ch1 at top of triangle; repeat from * around. Sl st at bottom of ch3, sl st to top of triangle (ch1). (20 triangles)
Repeat Rnd 16 once more (3 triangle rows)
Last Rnd: *ch3, sl st in ch1 at top of triangle, sl st in first sl st of Rnd. Fasten off, weave in ends.


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Anyways, My name is Julee and this blog will be a place of crochet and horses!!
Crochet because I love to crochet!! I've designed a few patterns ( somewhere around 10), and hope to design more and sell the designs someday!!
I've been crocheting since I was 6 years old, and I will be 20 on March 1st (yay), so 14 years. 14 wonderful years of crochet!! How exciting!

Horses because I also love them!! I love to ride them!! Smell them!! Everything!!! They are, in my opinion the most beautiful creature ever created!! Thank God for horses!!

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