Buy this collection now and you will SAVE $2.00 and get my newest Ear Flap Hat Design for free.
You can purchase the collection on and download it right away:
Ear Flap Hat Pattern Collection
Thanks for looking!!
Julee (JR Designs)
Sunday, December 25, 2011
Ear Flap Hat Pattern Collection- Save $2.00 Plus Bonus Pattern
Buy this collection now and you will SAVE $2.00 and get my newest Ear Flap Hat Design for free.
You can purchase the collection on and download it right away:
Ear Flap Hat Pattern Collection
Thanks for looking!!
Julee (JR Designs)
Thursday, December 15, 2011
2 New Designs just in time for Christmas
Hi All,
It's been a while since I've posted. Between work and being exhausted thanks to pregnancy, I haven't had much get up and go for designing and writing up my designs. Thanks to going on leave a week early though, I finally got some mojo back SOOOOOOOO here's what I've been up to in the past couple of weeks:
First, I'd like to introduce my newest hat design: Easy Peasy Ear Flap Hat
It's super quick and is so easy to work up. The way the ear flaps are built into the hat makes for less ends to weave in and makes for a very cute (or handsome) looking hat. All it needs is for you to pick out your favorite colors.
The Easy Peasy Ear Flap Hat pattern is available in:
My Etsy Shop OR My Ravelry Shop
Next up: Scrubbin' Octopus
You've seen this one before. It's taken me a while, but I finally got the pattern written up. This little guy is one of the hardest, most handsome, little workers you'll ever meet. He can scrub when you need him too and when he's not cleaning your dishes he's being adorable.
The Scrubbin' Octopus pattern is available in:
My Etsy Shop OR My Ravelry Shop
It's been a while since I've posted. Between work and being exhausted thanks to pregnancy, I haven't had much get up and go for designing and writing up my designs. Thanks to going on leave a week early though, I finally got some mojo back SOOOOOOOO here's what I've been up to in the past couple of weeks:
First, I'd like to introduce my newest hat design: Easy Peasy Ear Flap Hat
It's super quick and is so easy to work up. The way the ear flaps are built into the hat makes for less ends to weave in and makes for a very cute (or handsome) looking hat. All it needs is for you to pick out your favorite colors.
The Easy Peasy Ear Flap Hat pattern is available in:
My Etsy Shop OR My Ravelry Shop
Next up: Scrubbin' Octopus
You've seen this one before. It's taken me a while, but I finally got the pattern written up. This little guy is one of the hardest, most handsome, little workers you'll ever meet. He can scrub when you need him too and when he's not cleaning your dishes he's being adorable.
The Scrubbin' Octopus pattern is available in:
My Etsy Shop OR My Ravelry Shop
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Granny RR Dish Cloth- Pattern Now Available
Hi All,
Here is a picture my newest design. It's a Granny Round Ripple Dish Cloth. :-D It can be turned into a full blown afghan too. This dish cloth seriously works up so quick. You'll fall in love. It's perfect for quick gifts too. Make a bunch up and you're good to go for the Holiday Season. We all know how stressful it can be thinking of even the smallest gift for a neighbor or acquaintance. Well, tie a ribbon around a couple of these and include a cute little gift tag and you're good to go.
This pattern can be bought on RAVELRY or from my ETSY SHOP.
Thanks so much for looking!! Happy Crocheting!!
Julee
Here is a picture my newest design. It's a Granny Round Ripple Dish Cloth. :-D It can be turned into a full blown afghan too. This dish cloth seriously works up so quick. You'll fall in love. It's perfect for quick gifts too. Make a bunch up and you're good to go for the Holiday Season. We all know how stressful it can be thinking of even the smallest gift for a neighbor or acquaintance. Well, tie a ribbon around a couple of these and include a cute little gift tag and you're good to go.
This pattern can be bought on RAVELRY or from my ETSY SHOP.
Thanks so much for looking!! Happy Crocheting!!
Julee
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Drum Roll Please............
We just found out about 2 hours ago that we are gonna have a little baby boy. He weighs about a pound right now and is 20 weeks, 6 days old. :-) My goodness, he's quite the mover. He never stays still!!! I love our little guy so much.
Next step is to start making some cute little baby boy clothes and blankets and stuff!!! Yay!!
Anyways, off to get ready for work!!
Julee
Next step is to start making some cute little baby boy clothes and blankets and stuff!!! Yay!!
Anyways, off to get ready for work!!
Julee
Sunday, July 24, 2011
Free Pattern- "Winters Dream" Dish Cloth
“Winters Dream” Dish Cloth
By Julee A. Reeves
Finished Size: 10” from point to point
Materials:
Approx. 1.5 ozs Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
“H” crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
A little bit of time.
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) in indicated space.
Large Shell: (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in indicated space.
Picot Shell: (4 Dc,Ch2, Sl St in 2nd Ch from Hk, 4 Dc) in indicated space.
Gauge:
First 3 Rnds of pattern= 3"
Rnd 1: Ch2, 6 Sc in second Ch from Hk; Join with Sl St in first Sc. (6 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 *
4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Popcorn
Sts, 6 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 3: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp,
Ch1) 5 times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next Dc and in next Ch2
Sp. (6 Shells, 6 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 4: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, Ch3, Sc in next Ch1 Sp,
Ch3, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch3, Sc in next Ch1 Sp, Ch3) 5 times, Join with Sl
St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 6 Sc,12 Ch3
Sps)
Rnd 5: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 2
times, Ch3, *Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Ch3*;
Repeat from * to * 4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next
Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 12 Sc, 18 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 6: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 3
times, Ch3, *Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 3 times, Ch3*,
Repeat from * to * 4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next
Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 18 Sc, 24 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 7: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 4
times, Ch3, *Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 4 times, Ch3*,
Repeat from * to * 4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next
Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 24 Sc, 30 Ch3 Sps)
Edging:
Option 1:
Rnd 8: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Sc in
next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in next Ch3 Sp, *Large Shell in
next Ch2 Sp, (Sc in next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in next Ch3
Sp*, Repeat from * to * 5 times total, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in
next Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Large Shells, 12 Shells, 18 Sc)
Option 2: Ch3, (3 Dc, Ch2, Sl St in 2nd Ch from Hk, 4 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St,
(Sc in next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in next Ch3 Sp, *Picot
Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Sc in next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in
next Ch3 Sp*, Repeat from * to * 5 times total, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3.
Sl St in next Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Picot Shells, 12 Shells, 18 Sc)
This Pattern is copyrighted to Julee A. Reeves, July, 2011. Pattern is for
personal (gifts and that sort of thing) and charity use only. If you would like to
sell the finished item please contact me for permission. If permission to sell the
finished item is granted it may not be sold online without extra consent from me.
Thank you!
Julee Reeves (JR Designs)
By Julee A. Reeves
Finished Size: 10” from point to point
Materials:
Approx. 1.5 ozs Worsted Weight Cotton Yarn
“H” crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
A little bit of time.
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) in indicated space.
Large Shell: (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in indicated space.
Picot Shell: (4 Dc,Ch2, Sl St in 2nd Ch from Hk, 4 Dc) in indicated space.
Gauge:
First 3 Rnds of pattern= 3"
Rnd 1: Ch2, 6 Sc in second Ch from Hk; Join with Sl St in first Sc. (6 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 *
4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Popcorn
Sts, 6 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 3: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp,
Ch1) 5 times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next Dc and in next Ch2
Sp. (6 Shells, 6 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 4: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, Ch3, Sc in next Ch1 Sp,
Ch3, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch3, Sc in next Ch1 Sp, Ch3) 5 times, Join with Sl
St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 6 Sc,12 Ch3
Sps)
Rnd 5: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 2
times, Ch3, *Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Ch3*;
Repeat from * to * 4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next
Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 12 Sc, 18 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 6: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 3
times, Ch3, *Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 3 times, Ch3*,
Repeat from * to * 4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next
Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 18 Sc, 24 Ch3 Sps)
Rnd 7: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 4
times, Ch3, *Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Ch3, Sc in next Ch3 Sp) 4 times, Ch3*,
Repeat from * to * 4 more times, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in next
Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 24 Sc, 30 Ch3 Sps)
Edging:
Option 1:
Rnd 8: Ch3, (1 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St, (Sc in
next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in next Ch3 Sp, *Large Shell in
next Ch2 Sp, (Sc in next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in next Ch3
Sp*, Repeat from * to * 5 times total, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3. Sl St in
next Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Large Shells, 12 Shells, 18 Sc)
Option 2: Ch3, (3 Dc, Ch2, Sl St in 2nd Ch from Hk, 4 Dc) in same Sp as Sl St,
(Sc in next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in next Ch3 Sp, *Picot
Shell in next Ch2 Sp, (Sc in next Ch3 Sp, Shell in next Ch3 Sp) 2 times, Sc in
next Ch3 Sp*, Repeat from * to * 5 times total, Join with Sl St in top of beg Ch3.
Sl St in next Dc and in next Ch2 Sp. (6 Picot Shells, 12 Shells, 18 Sc)
This Pattern is copyrighted to Julee A. Reeves, July, 2011. Pattern is for
personal (gifts and that sort of thing) and charity use only. If you would like to
sell the finished item please contact me for permission. If permission to sell the
finished item is granted it may not be sold online without extra consent from me.
Thank you!
Julee Reeves (JR Designs)
Thursday, July 14, 2011
My Recent FO's
Here are some things I've made within the last week (give or take a day):
Each corner of the pic shows the back side of my scrubbers and the one in the middle shows the scrubby side of my scrubbers. These worked up in under 20 minutes each and were fun and relaxing.
The items pictured above are Octopus Scrubbers. They are reversible. At first they look like Octopus Toys then when you turn them inside out you can see they have scrubbers built in. The left and right Octopus Scrubbers in the first picture are a little different. The left one is twice the size as the one on the left. All three of the Octopus Scrubbers were made with Cotton Yarn and Nylon Netting cut into strips and then crocheted into scrubbers. This is my own design and has not been written up yet.
All those Octopus Scrubbers I made really prompted me to make some Octopus stuffed toys. These were all made within the last few days. I've really enjoyed working them up and I can't wait to make more in other fun colors. Again, this is my own design and has not been written up yet.
These pot holders were made within the last week as well. The blue variegated one was worked in the round so the back looks just like the front. I love that pattern and have made quite a few of them. They work up very quickly.
The 4 potholders all in the same photo are made from the infamous magic square method. My grandma taught me that one MANY, MANY years ago and it's one I'll never forget. They are virtually unbeatable.
All the items above were made to sell. 2 of the Octopus Toys are sold already (just waiting to be picked up), the other one was just for fun. Everything else has been put into some plastic tubs and will be sold at a craft show later this year. All the proceeds from that will be going to Babies Savings (for anything we might need before or after baby is born).
Thanks for looking ya'll!!! Happy Knitting and Crocheting!!
Julee
Each corner of the pic shows the back side of my scrubbers and the one in the middle shows the scrubby side of my scrubbers. These worked up in under 20 minutes each and were fun and relaxing.
The items pictured above are Octopus Scrubbers. They are reversible. At first they look like Octopus Toys then when you turn them inside out you can see they have scrubbers built in. The left and right Octopus Scrubbers in the first picture are a little different. The left one is twice the size as the one on the left. All three of the Octopus Scrubbers were made with Cotton Yarn and Nylon Netting cut into strips and then crocheted into scrubbers. This is my own design and has not been written up yet.
All those Octopus Scrubbers I made really prompted me to make some Octopus stuffed toys. These were all made within the last few days. I've really enjoyed working them up and I can't wait to make more in other fun colors. Again, this is my own design and has not been written up yet.
These pot holders were made within the last week as well. The blue variegated one was worked in the round so the back looks just like the front. I love that pattern and have made quite a few of them. They work up very quickly.
The 4 potholders all in the same photo are made from the infamous magic square method. My grandma taught me that one MANY, MANY years ago and it's one I'll never forget. They are virtually unbeatable.
All the items above were made to sell. 2 of the Octopus Toys are sold already (just waiting to be picked up), the other one was just for fun. Everything else has been put into some plastic tubs and will be sold at a craft show later this year. All the proceeds from that will be going to Babies Savings (for anything we might need before or after baby is born).
Thanks for looking ya'll!!! Happy Knitting and Crocheting!!
Julee
An update on what's been going on in my life!!!
Ok, I owe ya'll an update. It's been a while.
Well, I am now into my second trimester (just a 2 weeks in) and thank goodness some of the morning sickness has lightened up a bit. I'm still having trouble eating and I've lost a little more weight but I'm feeling much better. I am learning my limits as a pregnant woman and learning more about the changes my body is going through.
My fiancee, Andrew, is being very supportive and is VERY excited about being a daddy just as I am VERY excited about being a mommy. I know it's gonna be a challenge and our lives are in the process of changing forever but we are both ready and willing to be the best parents we can possibly be.
We decided 2-3 weeks ago to postpone the wedding till next year. After the decision was made I was extremely relieved. I had been so sick that I knew planning a wedding would make things even worse and I really don't need any more stress than I already have right now.
On to my crochet life as of late........ I have some wonderful news for ya'll. One of my designs has been accepted for Crochet Worlds Dec Issue and I also just found out a week ago that this design will also be featured in the winners circle. I am soooo ecstatic. This has fulfilled a life long dream of mine.
Speaking with my dad yesterday I was reminded of exactly how long I had been dreaming about becoming a published designer. Apparently I had been dreaming about it since I was approximately 10 years old (13 years ago). It took a long time to achieve my goal but I'm so glad I stuck with it.
This post is already really long and I still have pictures to post so I'm gonna finish this post off and get some pictures up of all the things I've been working on.
Well, I am now into my second trimester (just a 2 weeks in) and thank goodness some of the morning sickness has lightened up a bit. I'm still having trouble eating and I've lost a little more weight but I'm feeling much better. I am learning my limits as a pregnant woman and learning more about the changes my body is going through.
My fiancee, Andrew, is being very supportive and is VERY excited about being a daddy just as I am VERY excited about being a mommy. I know it's gonna be a challenge and our lives are in the process of changing forever but we are both ready and willing to be the best parents we can possibly be.
We decided 2-3 weeks ago to postpone the wedding till next year. After the decision was made I was extremely relieved. I had been so sick that I knew planning a wedding would make things even worse and I really don't need any more stress than I already have right now.
On to my crochet life as of late........ I have some wonderful news for ya'll. One of my designs has been accepted for Crochet Worlds Dec Issue and I also just found out a week ago that this design will also be featured in the winners circle. I am soooo ecstatic. This has fulfilled a life long dream of mine.
Speaking with my dad yesterday I was reminded of exactly how long I had been dreaming about becoming a published designer. Apparently I had been dreaming about it since I was approximately 10 years old (13 years ago). It took a long time to achieve my goal but I'm so glad I stuck with it.
This post is already really long and I still have pictures to post so I'm gonna finish this post off and get some pictures up of all the things I've been working on.
Wednesday, July 6, 2011
Where has the class gone in this world?
Recently on Ravelry I had to remind a gal that a particular pattern can be used for charity and personal use only. I had written this at the bottom of the pattern she used yet she chose to ignore it and post openly that her shawl will bring a pretty penny when she sold it. Well, I just found out that she posted a new paragraph on the project page for this shawl saying some very rude things and I'd like to address them.
If you are gonna use someones pattern for the express reason of selling the finished item please email the designer first and get permission. We put a lot of time into our designs and we have our reasons for any policies we may have regarding our patterns.
If you have a problem with our policies just remember: We are the ones who put the time and effort into designing and writing up our patterns. We have more than earned the right to choose how our patterns can be used.
If you have an opinion about a designer and choose to disregard policies, keep it to yourself. It's not very classy to demean someone publicly just because they politely reminded you of something you were trying to ignore.
This one is to the person who decided to show there complete lack of class:
I am luckily very young and will not be dieing anytime soon (Lord willing) but many years down the road when I do pass away the rules will remain the same.
I did not rob this world of anything by reminding you of something that others have willingly complied with. What makes you better than them?
I really do think you're shawl is beautiful. It was very well made and the colors are wonderful.
I'm sorry you felt you had to lash out at me in public after I left a VERY polite comment on your project page.
If you really want to sell things you make you might think about designing your own shawls and such. Then you can sell them without issue. That's something that got me designing. It's really quite freeing.
If you have any more opinions you can message me privately on Ravelry.
If you are gonna use someones pattern for the express reason of selling the finished item please email the designer first and get permission. We put a lot of time into our designs and we have our reasons for any policies we may have regarding our patterns.
If you have a problem with our policies just remember: We are the ones who put the time and effort into designing and writing up our patterns. We have more than earned the right to choose how our patterns can be used.
If you have an opinion about a designer and choose to disregard policies, keep it to yourself. It's not very classy to demean someone publicly just because they politely reminded you of something you were trying to ignore.
This one is to the person who decided to show there complete lack of class:
I am luckily very young and will not be dieing anytime soon (Lord willing) but many years down the road when I do pass away the rules will remain the same.
I did not rob this world of anything by reminding you of something that others have willingly complied with. What makes you better than them?
I really do think you're shawl is beautiful. It was very well made and the colors are wonderful.
I'm sorry you felt you had to lash out at me in public after I left a VERY polite comment on your project page.
If you really want to sell things you make you might think about designing your own shawls and such. Then you can sell them without issue. That's something that got me designing. It's really quite freeing.
If you have any more opinions you can message me privately on Ravelry.
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Extra, Extra, Read all about it!!!!
Hey All,
I have some huge news I would LOVE to share with ya'll!!!
First, I'm pregnant. YAY!! I found out a couple of weeks ago that my Fiancee and I are going to have a baby. I am 8 weeks along. It's so exciting. I've already started making things for baby. It has been tough so far. I've lost quite a bit of weight thanks to my complete lack in appetite. I've tried to eat things but they just make me sick and sometimes things that don't make me sick immediately will have there revenge on me later. Example: A banana I ate this morning. I thought it was something I could safely eat. Well, 5 minutes after I ate it, it went right into our kitchen trash can. Man, that was not a fun time. Andrew was right on the floor with me though. He's a great guy.
Second, I'm getting married (hence, the word "Fiancee"). My Fiancee Andrew and I will be tying the knot July 23rd. It will not be a big wedding. Instead of spending big bucks on a fancy wedding we are gonna be frugal and put the rest of the money into baby's savings. :-D Baby's first after all. I'll have quite a bit of help though and I know I can make our wedding beautiful by using my creativity.
Well everybody, time to sign off and get a working on the baby blanket.
Julee
I have some huge news I would LOVE to share with ya'll!!!
First, I'm pregnant. YAY!! I found out a couple of weeks ago that my Fiancee and I are going to have a baby. I am 8 weeks along. It's so exciting. I've already started making things for baby. It has been tough so far. I've lost quite a bit of weight thanks to my complete lack in appetite. I've tried to eat things but they just make me sick and sometimes things that don't make me sick immediately will have there revenge on me later. Example: A banana I ate this morning. I thought it was something I could safely eat. Well, 5 minutes after I ate it, it went right into our kitchen trash can. Man, that was not a fun time. Andrew was right on the floor with me though. He's a great guy.
Second, I'm getting married (hence, the word "Fiancee"). My Fiancee Andrew and I will be tying the knot July 23rd. It will not be a big wedding. Instead of spending big bucks on a fancy wedding we are gonna be frugal and put the rest of the money into baby's savings. :-D Baby's first after all. I'll have quite a bit of help though and I know I can make our wedding beautiful by using my creativity.
Well everybody, time to sign off and get a working on the baby blanket.
Julee
Monday, April 11, 2011
3 Shapes, 1 Square
I'd love to hear what you all think of this: 
I came up with it this morning after seeing THIS post on crochetville. It took a lot of frogging (rip it, rip it) and reworking the stitches to get the results that I wanted. I'm still not 100% happy with the results but it turned out a whole lot better then the first one I made this morning: 
So, what do ya'll think? Should I write up the pattern for the square at the beginning of this post? If I did I would post it here as a free pattern. Please feel free to leave a comment telling what you think of the square.
Happy Crocheting!!
Julee
I came up with it this morning after seeing THIS post on crochetville. It took a lot of frogging (rip it, rip it) and reworking the stitches to get the results that I wanted. I'm still not 100% happy with the results but it turned out a whole lot better then the first one I made this morning: 
So, what do ya'll think? Should I write up the pattern for the square at the beginning of this post? If I did I would post it here as a free pattern. Please feel free to leave a comment telling what you think of the square.Happy Crocheting!!
Julee
Sunday, April 10, 2011
"Simple and Elegant Charm" Afghan
Finally finished this afghan. Hooray!!! I started it about a year ago and for some reason quit working on it just 10 Squares and a border short of being done.
I used RH Fleck in Claret, Black and Aran. The edging is a V-St finished off with Stitch that I cannot remember the name of. The edging took about 2 hours to complete. For each little hill there is 6 sts so you can imagine how many stitches are just in the edging alone...... A LOT!!!
Oh my goodness. There were SOOOOOOO many ends to weave in. I used a tapestry needle on each end to make sure that my afghan would last forever. Can't even tell where I wove the ends in at. I'm a perfectionist in crochet and especially in the finishing of an item.
The afghan measures approx. 64" Long and 50" wide. It's so cuddly and warm. I LOVE IT!!!
I used my "Simple and Elegant Charm" Square Pattern and the Flat Braid Joining Method to join all the squares together as they were made.
Thanks for looking everybody!! Happy Crocheting!!!!
Julee (CroJulee)
I used RH Fleck in Claret, Black and Aran. The edging is a V-St finished off with Stitch that I cannot remember the name of. The edging took about 2 hours to complete. For each little hill there is 6 sts so you can imagine how many stitches are just in the edging alone...... A LOT!!!
Oh my goodness. There were SOOOOOOO many ends to weave in. I used a tapestry needle on each end to make sure that my afghan would last forever. Can't even tell where I wove the ends in at. I'm a perfectionist in crochet and especially in the finishing of an item.
The afghan measures approx. 64" Long and 50" wide. It's so cuddly and warm. I LOVE IT!!!
I used my "Simple and Elegant Charm" Square Pattern and the Flat Braid Joining Method to join all the squares together as they were made.
Thanks for looking everybody!! Happy Crocheting!!!!
Julee (CroJulee)
Friday, April 1, 2011
Sun Flower Dish Cloth w/ Scrubber Pattern Now Available
Just listed this pattern both on ETSY and RAVELRY a little while ago.
Here is where you can find it:
Sun Flower Dish Cloth on Etsy
Sun Flower Dish Cloth on Ravelry
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Free- "Down in the Valley" RR Afghan Pattern
"Down in the Valley"
By Julee A. Reeves
Materials:
32-48 Ozs of Worsted Weight yarn in your choice of color
“I” Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
Special Stitches:
Shell- (2Dc, Ch2, 2Dc) in specified space or stitch.
V-St- (Dc, Ch2, Dc) in specified space or stitch.
Rnd 1: Ch5, (Dc, Ch1)7 times in 5th chain from hook, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3 (counts as first Dc).(8 Dc, 8 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 2: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (V-St in next Ch1 Sp, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, V-St in next Ch1 Sp, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 FPDC, V-St Shells)
Rnd 3: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (Skip next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Skip next Dc, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, Skip next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 Shells, 8 FPDC)
Rnd 4: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (Skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Dc in next Dc, Skip next Dc, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Dc in next Dc, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 Shells, 16Dc, 8 FPDC)
Rnd 5: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (Skip next Dc, Dc in each Dc to Ch2 Sp, Shell in Ch2 Sp, Dc in each Dc across to 1 St before next FPDC, FPDC around next Dc) 7 Times, Skip next Dc, Dc in each Dc to Ch2 Sp, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Dc in each Dc across to 1 St before next FPDC, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 Shells, 8 FPDC, 32 Dc- Each rnd after this one the Dc count will increase by 16)
Repeat Rnd 5 until you reach the size needed. Work desired edging then weave
in ends.
I don't have an edging at this time (since I have not finished my BF's 'Ghan)
but I will update this pattern with one as soon as his 'Ghan is done
By Julee A. Reeves
Materials:
32-48 Ozs of Worsted Weight yarn in your choice of color
“I” Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle for weaving in ends
Special Stitches:
Shell- (2Dc, Ch2, 2Dc) in specified space or stitch.
V-St- (Dc, Ch2, Dc) in specified space or stitch.
Rnd 1: Ch5, (Dc, Ch1)7 times in 5th chain from hook, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3 (counts as first Dc).(8 Dc, 8 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 2: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (V-St in next Ch1 Sp, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, V-St in next Ch1 Sp, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 FPDC, V-St Shells)
Rnd 3: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (Skip next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Skip next Dc, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, Skip next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 Shells, 8 FPDC)
Rnd 4: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (Skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Dc in next Dc, Skip next Dc, FPDC around next Dc) 7 times, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Dc in next Dc, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 Shells, 16Dc, 8 FPDC)
Rnd 5: Sl St around post of beginning Ch3 of previous Rnd, Ch3, (Skip next Dc, Dc in each Dc to Ch2 Sp, Shell in Ch2 Sp, Dc in each Dc across to 1 St before next FPDC, FPDC around next Dc) 7 Times, Skip next Dc, Dc in each Dc to Ch2 Sp, Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Dc in each Dc across to 1 St before next FPDC, Sl St in top of beginning Ch3. (8 Shells, 8 FPDC, 32 Dc- Each rnd after this one the Dc count will increase by 16)
Repeat Rnd 5 until you reach the size needed. Work desired edging then weave
in ends.
I don't have an edging at this time (since I have not finished my BF's 'Ghan)
but I will update this pattern with one as soon as his 'Ghan is done
Friday, March 18, 2011
WIP: Blue and Black RR Afghan for BF
Hey All,
Here's my latest WIP. It's a blue and black RR Afghan for my BF made with Caron Pounders and measures 37" across so far.
This RR has a FPDC (front post double crochet) in each Valley. Really adds a lot to it I think. I hope to start and finish writing this pattern up on my next 2 days off then I'll have a few testers test it. After that I'll have to decide whether I should list the pattern for sale or post it here, on my blog, for free. We shall see.
Thanks for looking everyone!!
Julee
Sunday, March 13, 2011
"Flower Power" Dish Cloths w/ Scrubbers
Pattern will be coming soon!!!
I've been a busy little bee lately. Made a whole bunch of my "Never to Pretty to Work" dish cloths then I started playing around with Flowers.
I love flowers and I love making dish cloths with my own scrubbers in them so one day I pulled some pretty colors out and got busy. As you can see I used solid colors with a yellow center. I used variegated colors. I used variegated yellows with a nice brown center to make a beautiful sunflower also. I really had fun with these and made quite a few of them including a red and white one that looks amazing that has not been photographed yet.
Thanks for looking everyone!!!I hope you ALL have a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL day!!!
Julee
I've been a busy little bee lately. Made a whole bunch of my "Never to Pretty to Work" dish cloths then I started playing around with Flowers.
I love flowers and I love making dish cloths with my own scrubbers in them so one day I pulled some pretty colors out and got busy. As you can see I used solid colors with a yellow center. I used variegated colors. I used variegated yellows with a nice brown center to make a beautiful sunflower also. I really had fun with these and made quite a few of them including a red and white one that looks amazing that has not been photographed yet.
Thanks for looking everyone!!!I hope you ALL have a WONDERFUL, BEAUTIFUL day!!!
Julee
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Monday, February 28, 2011
"Never to Pretty to Work" Dish Cloth Pattern- Coming Soon
"Never to Pretty to Work" Scrubbing Dishcloth
This pattern is being tested right now. It will be listed in my etsy shop in the next few days.
Here is what you will need to complete this dishcloth:
The Tulle used in this pattern can be found HERE, HERE, or at Wal-Mart
in the Bridal Section. The selection at the Etsy Store I have linked to is much
larger though and you can get a lot of tulle for a small price not to mention there service is amazing. They ship very quickly.
Since the Tulle does come in 6” rolls and you only need it to be 3” wide just take
a sharp knife and Saw carefully right through the middle of the roll. You're tulle is now ready to be crocheted into a scrubber.
Each Scrubber takes only 8 yards.
This pattern is being tested right now. It will be listed in my etsy shop in the next few days.
Here is what you will need to complete this dishcloth:
The Tulle used in this pattern can be found HERE, HERE, or at Wal-Mart
in the Bridal Section. The selection at the Etsy Store I have linked to is much
larger though and you can get a lot of tulle for a small price not to mention there service is amazing. They ship very quickly.
Since the Tulle does come in 6” rolls and you only need it to be 3” wide just take
a sharp knife and Saw carefully right through the middle of the roll. You're tulle is now ready to be crocheted into a scrubber.
Each Scrubber takes only 8 yards.
Time sure does fly!!!
Tomorrow I'll be turning 23. I can hardly believe it. This past year has just flown by. We probably won't do anything to exciting. Probably won't even have a birthday party even though I really wanted to have my dad over. My little sister wouldn't be able to make it. She's going to her BF's sisters birthday party in Spokane that same day. My other sister is in Bible College in California and my mom is in New York. Sooooooo, I might not get to see my family on my birthday which would completely suck. My BF hasn't realized exactly how much they mean to me. I hope he does someday though.
Oh gosh. This is just terrible. It's the day before my birthday and I'm crying. Probably has something to do with the fact that once again this year my mom won't be here for my special day and also, the fact that she got married the day before yesterday, is just a little sad for me. Oh, and the fact that my horse (best friend EVER) died last year after 8 years of the most wonderful times a girl could ever ask for. I wish I could turn the clock back a year and do things differently. Maybe then, all this pain I feel when I think about those things either wouldn't exist or would be a little less.
Any who, so sorry about this sad blog post. Hopefully tomorrows will be happier. :-D Happy Birthday to any other March 1st Babies out there.
Julee
Oh gosh. This is just terrible. It's the day before my birthday and I'm crying. Probably has something to do with the fact that once again this year my mom won't be here for my special day and also, the fact that she got married the day before yesterday, is just a little sad for me. Oh, and the fact that my horse (best friend EVER) died last year after 8 years of the most wonderful times a girl could ever ask for. I wish I could turn the clock back a year and do things differently. Maybe then, all this pain I feel when I think about those things either wouldn't exist or would be a little less.
Any who, so sorry about this sad blog post. Hopefully tomorrows will be happier. :-D Happy Birthday to any other March 1st Babies out there.
Julee
Friday, February 25, 2011
Quick Crochet Triangle Hot Pad Tutorial/ Pattern
This pattern has not been tested yet. If you find an error please leave a comment and I will correct it. This is the first time I've posted a tutorial so it might be a bit rough. I hope it works though. :-D
Triangle Hot Pad Tutorial
By Julee A. Reeves
Finished Size: 8 1/2" Across each Side.
Materials:
Less Than 2 ozs worsted weight cotton yarn
“H” crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Just a little bit of time.
Stitches Used: Ch, Sl St, Sc, Dc.
Special Stitches:
Shell: (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in indicated space.
Gauge:
First 2 Rnds of pattern= 2 ¾”
Rnd 1: Ch4, [Dc, Ch2, (2 Dc, Ch2) 5 times] all in 4th Ch from hook. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (12 Dc, 6 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 2: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (Shell, Ch1) 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp.
(6 Shells, 6 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 3: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, 2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp, Ch1, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, 2 Dc in next Ch1 Sp, Ch1) 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp.
(6 Shells, 12 Dc, 12 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 4: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 2 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 2 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 24 Dc, 18 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 5: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 3 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 3 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 36 Dc, 24 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 6: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 4 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 4 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 48 Dc, 30 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 7: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 5 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 5 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 60 Dc, 36 Ch1 Sps)
Finish Off leaving 20 inches. Weave yarn to next Dc. You will be using this strand to sew the triangle together. Weave in ends as you go.
Starting with the first Dc on each side of the Ch2 of the shell, Sew each Dc and Ch1 Together across to corner. You can sew through both loops or through the backloops only. You will need an additional 30 Inch piece to sew the last part of the triangle together and for making the hanging loop. When done sewing all sides together make a Chain loop of 11 with a smaller size hook ("F" is usually good). Weave in the final end and you're hot pad is ready to use.
Triangle Hot Pad Tutorial
By Julee A. Reeves
Finished Size: 8 1/2" Across each Side.Materials:
Less Than 2 ozs worsted weight cotton yarn
“H” crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Just a little bit of time.
Stitches Used: Ch, Sl St, Sc, Dc.
Special Stitches:
Shell: (2 Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in indicated space.
Gauge:
First 2 Rnds of pattern= 2 ¾”
Rnd 1: Ch4, [Dc, Ch2, (2 Dc, Ch2) 5 times] all in 4th Ch from hook. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (12 Dc, 6 Ch2 Sps)
Rnd 2: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (Shell, Ch1) 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp.
(6 Shells, 6 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 3: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, 2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp, Ch1, (Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, 2 Dc in next Ch1 Sp, Ch1) 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp.
(6 Shells, 12 Dc, 12 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 4: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 2 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 2 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 24 Dc, 18 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 5: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 3 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 3 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 36 Dc, 24 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 6: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 4 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 4 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 48 Dc, 30 Ch1 Sps)
Rnd 7: Ch3, (Dc, Ch2, 2 Dc) in same Ch2 Sp as Sl St, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 5 times, [Shell in next Ch2 Sp, Ch1, (2 Dc, Ch1 in next Ch1 Sp) 5 times] Repeat [ to ] 5 times. Sl St in top of Beg Ch3 and in next Dc and Ch2 Sp. (6 Shells, 60 Dc, 36 Ch1 Sps)
Finish Off leaving 20 inches. Weave yarn to next Dc. You will be using this strand to sew the triangle together. Weave in ends as you go.
Starting with the first Dc on each side of the Ch2 of the shell, Sew each Dc and Ch1 Together across to corner. You can sew through both loops or through the backloops only. You will need an additional 30 Inch piece to sew the last part of the triangle together and for making the hanging loop. When done sewing all sides together make a Chain loop of 11 with a smaller size hook ("F" is usually good). Weave in the final end and you're hot pad is ready to use.
