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

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

"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

"Never to Pretty to Work" Dish Cloth Pattern- Now Available

This pattern is now available on Ravelry and Etsy or you can:

"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.

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

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.