tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-45440606491599237562024-03-04T21:46:40.304-07:00Taraduff's crochet and other stuffAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-33084520162098321922016-12-31T20:26:00.000-07:002017-01-01T20:56:04.203-07:00Circle in a Square Motif Squares #23 & 24We're just about to 2017! And I think that 2016 has been hard on a great many of us. Fortunately, I remember plenty of good things that happened through the year. I am always grateful to feel like I have a new year to work with, to change and make things different - or better. Truthfully though, I feel like each day is a gift where we get to start new. I hope for better things for all of us. I often feel though that the opportunity for betterment lies in our perspective on what life serves up to us rather than what we actually find on our plates. <br />
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As for our pattern for the last two squares of the year, it's a lovely circle in a square motif. It's a beautiful motif for scarves or shawls, or even a unique sweater or blanket. Not too tricky, but a fun change from the traditional granny square.<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 1: Ch 3, make 15 dc in ring, sl st to top of beginning ch to join. (16 dc, beginning ch-3 counts as dc).</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 2: Sl st between beginning ch-3 and next dc from previous rnd. Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), [dc in between next 2 dc, ch 2] 15 times. Sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch-5 to join. (16 ch-2 spaces)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 3: Sl st in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp. [Ch 1, skip next dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp] 15 times. Ch 1, skip next dc, sl st to top of beginning ch to join. Fasten off and weave in ends. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 4: Join new color in any ch-1 sp, sc in same space. *[ch 3, skip next 3 dc, sc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, ch 5 (corner loop made), sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * 3 times, omitting final sc of last repeat. Sl st to beginning sc to join. (12 ch-3 spaces 7 & 4 ch-5 corner spaces)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 5: Sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, [ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp] twice, ch 1, [5 dc, ch 2, 5 dc] in next ch-5 sp, *[ch 1, skip next sc, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp] 3 times, ch 1, [5 dc ch 2, 5 dc] in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. Ch 1, skip next sc. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 6: Sl st in next 2 dc, sl st in ch-1 sp. Ch 1, sc in same ch-1 sp. (Ch 3, sc in next ch-1 sp) twice. *Ch 5, sc in corner ch-2 sp, ch 5, sc in same corner sp. Ch 5**. (Sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3) 3 times. Sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * 3 times ending last repeat at **. Sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, sl st to beginning sc to join. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 7: Sl st to next ch-3 sp. Ch 3, make 2 dc in same ch-3 sp. Make 3 dc in next ch-3 sp. *5 dc in next ch-5 sp. (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in corner ch-5 sp. 5 dc in next ch-5 sp**. (3 dc in ch-3 sp) 3 times. Repeat from * 3 times, ending last repeat at **. Make 3 dc in next ch-3 sp. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 8: Ch 3 (counts as dc), *dc in each dc to corner ch-1 sp. Dc, ch 1, dc in corner ch-1 sp. Repeat from * 3 times. Dc in each remaining dc. Sl st to top of beginning ch-3 to join. </span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Note on the color variations: Square #23 is done with one color on the first 3 rounds, and another color for the rest of the rounds. For square #24, a different color is used for round 1, round 2, and round 3, and the color chosen for round 4 will finish out the motif.</span></div>
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Happy New Year friends!</div>
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XOXO - Taralee</div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-38346099477145716382016-11-30T13:24:00.000-07:002016-11-30T13:24:16.901-07:00Double Crochet Squares #21 & 22November has certainly been eventful! Saying the election season has been interesting would be an understatement. Plus, my little girl had her first dance recital! This was a big deal for me too (like last month's piano recital). We tried ballet with her a couple of years ago, but it just wasn't the right place/atmosphere for her. I was delighted to find a creative dance class for special needs kids that has truly more than exceeded my expectations. Plus - Thanksgiving! Still working on the leftover turkey here, which I think is going to end up in the freezer for later use. It sure was yummy though!<br />
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With November's squares, we are going back to the basics. And by basics, I mean very basic. This is a simple double crochet square. I did add some flowers as embellishment when they were finished, but this is optional. You could have plain double crochet squares, double crochet squares with multi-color yarn, or use a few yarns and make them striped! We often don't give this humble stitch enough credit in the crochet world. I worked up this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/495608399/crochet-quilt-pattern-amazing-one-stitch?ref=shop_home_active_19" target="_blank">Amazing One-Stitch Afghan</a> with only chain and double crochet stitches. This stitch is truly versatile if you put a little creativity into it! (Be sure to notice the sweet pug photobombing the pic, she follows me everywhere!)<br />
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Double Crochet Square #21<br />
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Begin with magic loop. Make 8 sc into magic loop. Sl st to beginning sc to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc). Make 15 dc in ring. (16 dc) Sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 3: *Ch 8. Skip one stitch, sl st to next stitch. Repeat from * 7 times. (8 petals formed)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 4: Ch 1. Make 12 sc in each ch-8 sp. Sl st to beginning sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-60734457942011322016-10-31T19:59:00.001-06:002016-11-08T22:40:30.051-07:00Italian Motif Squares #19 & 20My sweet 9 yr old with autism spectrum disorder had her first piano recital last week! This was a big deal for me. She did a great job on her piece, and I think she really enjoyed it. She just started taking lessons about a month and a half ago - so this is all new for us. <br />
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I was out with my husband yesterday, and as we were finishing up dinner, we talked about what it's like to be a special needs parent. We feel separated from most of society. That may not make much sense if you don't fall into the special needs parent category, but if you do - I expect you will more than understand. We have different concerns that we deal with on a daily basis. We often have different responsibilities than the average parent. There are extra expenses - and often less ability to earn since we are home caring for our child. The achievements that make us super excited for our children seem insignificant to the parent of typical child. </div>
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My point being - this piano recital, it really was a big deal! It was such a happy thing for this mommy to witness. I had wanted to start her in piano lessons years ago - but the few teachers that I talked to discouraged it - and I knew I couldn't trust just anyone with this little angel. I was lucky enough to find a teacher who is a trained music therapist and has taught children with autism before. A most happy moment for us! </div>
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This month's squares come from what is commonly know as an Italian square motif. It's in the family of granny squares - although not a traditional granny. It has a lovely cross formed with a strategic placement of puff stitches. I used it in my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/475531068/girls-crochet-poncho-pattern-sweet?ref=shop_home_active_12" target="_blank">sweet nostalgia poncho</a> along the bottom to add some interest to the chevron pattern. If you look closely in the leaves - you even get to see our sweet little pug named Waddles. She blends into the scenery quite well! </div>
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Italian Motif Square #20</div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Begin with magic loop. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), make 11 dc in ring. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join. (12 dc)</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 2: Ch 3. 3 strand puff stitch in same stitch as sl st from previous rnd. Ch 1. (4 strand puff stitch in next dc, ch 1) twice. Ch 4. *(4 strand puff stitch in next dc, ch 1) 3 times. Ch 4. Repeat from * 2 times. Sl st to top of first puff stitch to join. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 3: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 3 strand puff stitch in same ch-1 sp, ch 1. 4 strand puff stitch in next ch-1 sp. Ch 2. Make 5 dc in ch-4 sp. Ch 2. *(4 strand puff stitch in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) twice. Ch 2. Make 5 dc in ch-4 sp. Ch 2. Repeat from * twice. sl st to top of puff stitch.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 4: Sl st in first ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 3 strand puff stitch in same ch-1 sp. *Ch 3. Skip puff stitch and ch-2 sp, *(dc in dc, ch 1) 2 times. Dc, ch 1, dc, ch 1, dc ch 1 in next dc. (dc in dc, ch 1) 2 times. Ch 2. Skip ch-2 sp and puff stitch. **4 strand puff stitch in ch-1 sp. Repeat from * 3 times ending last repeat at **. Sl st to top of puff stitch to join. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 5: Sl st in first ch-3 sp. Ch 3 (counts as first dc) Make 2 dc in ch-2 sp. *Dc in next 6 dc. Make 3 dc in next dc. Dc in next 6 dc.** (Make 3 dc in next ch-2 sp) twice. Repeat from * 3 times ending last repeat at Make 3 dc in next ch-2 sp. Sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 6: Ch 3. Dc in each dc, making 3 dc in each corner stitch. Sl st to top of beginning ch 3 to join. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Rows 7-9: Repeat row 6.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Variation: Use color A for row 1, color B for 2-4, and color C for 5-9.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">I hope you all had a lovely October! I'm afraid I overdid it on the sweets - so I may be paying for it tomorrow LOL!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-12668422610663317672016-09-30T23:50:00.000-06:002016-11-01T10:24:39.502-06:00Popsicle Spike Stitch Squares #17 & 18September - I don't even know what to say about it. We had good and exciting things happen, but we also were touched by tragedy and so much sadness.... A friend of one of my children took his own life. The boy was 15 yrs old. This has been such a shock to all of us, especially my son. We have felt powerless to help him as he wades through the grief and confusion of the situation. We don't know really know why - there are a lot of questions. And it has made my husband and I as parents hold our kids tighter and try harder to connect with them - to understand what they are struggling with and feeling. This seemed to come as a total shock for the young man's family. I pray that they might somehow, somewhere find peace and comfort.<br />
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So, getting on with things, this month's squares feature a fun version of a spike stitch. It's called the popsicle spike stitch. It reminds me of stained glass when the right colors are used. It makes a tight, sturdy fabric. I used it in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/482256735/christmas-stocking-crochet-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Jubilee Christmas Stocking</a>. We like our Christmas stockings stuffed rather full - so this was the perfect stitch to use. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/482256735/christmas-stocking-crochet-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Jubilee Christmas Stocking</a> taraduff 2016</td></tr>
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Popsicle Spike Square #17</div>
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Popsicle Spike Square #18</div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Color changes: Work rows 1, 4, 5, 8 & 9 in main color. All other rows are worked with another color. In square #17, I used only two yarns, a solid color as the main color and a multi-color self-patterning yarn as the second color. On square #16, I used a main color and alternated two colors for the other stripes. </span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><b>Special Stitch </b></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;"><i>Lsc: Insert hook into next stitch 3 rows below and pull up a loop. Yo and pull through both loops.</i></span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Foundation Ch & Row 1: Ch 35. Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. (34 sc) Change colors. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 3: Repeat row 2. Change colors at end of row.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in first stitch. *Lsc over next 2 stitches. Sc in next 4 stitches. Repeat from * to last 3 stitches. Lsc over next 2 stitches. Sc in last stitch. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 5: Repeat row 2. Change colors at end of row.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Rows 6,7: Repeat row 2. Change colors and end of row 7.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in first 4 stitches. *Lsc over next 2 stitches. Sc in next 4 stitches. Repeat from * to end of row. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none;">Row 9: Repeat row 2. Change colors at end of row.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-19252142678466458022016-08-26T13:52:00.000-06:002016-08-26T13:52:50.244-06:00Bow Tie Squares #15 & 16This summer truly seemed like a whirlwind going by dotted with vacation, camps, visitors, and lots of zucchini! I'm not doing well at keeping up on the zucchini part, but seem to have made it through the rest. I did find a recipe that my family really likes to use up some of the harvest. Just in case you need it, here's a link to the yummy <a href="http://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/zucchini-cupcakes" target="_blank">zucchini cupcake recipe</a>. My lunch today was zucchini and snow peas sautéed in bacon drippings. I've still got so much though, I'll be looking to give some away. I always hate to see fresh garden produce go to waste.<br />
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So, Augusts's squares feature a bow tie stitch pattern. The base of the square is made of simple single crochet. Some chain spaces are added in with a single crochet stitching them all together to make the 'bow tie' look. It's a fun little stitch pattern that can be added to a basic project to change it up a bit. I put it in these<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/461336796/fingerless-mitts-crochet-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank"> fingerless gloves</a> just on the front side. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/461336796/fingerless-mitts-crochet-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Symphony Fingerless Gloves</a> by taraduff 2016</td></tr>
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Square #15 Bow Ties<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">taraduff cal 2016 bow tie square #15</td></tr>
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Square #16 Bow Tie Stripe<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">taraduff cal 2016 bow tie stripe square #16</td></tr>
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Pattern</h4>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Foundation Ch: Ch 40</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. (39 sc) Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 2: Sc in first 3 sc. *Ch 7. Skip next 7 sc. Sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * one time. Ch 7. Skip next 7 sc. Sc in last 3 sc. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 3: Sc in first 3 sc. *Ch 7. Skip next ch-7 sp. Sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * one time. Ch 7. Skip next ch-7 sp. Sc in last 3 sc. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 4: Repeat row 3.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 5: Sc in first 3 sc. *Ch 3. Make 1 sc over all 3 ch-7 spaces from previous 3 rows, ch 3 (bow tie made). Sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * one time. Ch 3. make 1 sc over all 3 ch-7 spaces from previous 3 rows, ch 3 (bow tie made). Sc in last 3 sc. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 6: Sc in first 3 sc. *Ch 7. Skip next bow tie. Sc in next 6 sc. Repeat from * one time. Ch 7, skip next bow tie. Sc in last 3 sc. Turn.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-68794016450894289302016-07-30T08:55:00.000-06:002016-07-30T08:55:24.640-06:00Triangle Lace Squares #13 & 14<br />
Hi friends! July has been HOT! I am grateful for air-conditioning! I think our sweet little pug is too. They have a harder time cooling off than most dogs since they have the smushed in noses. We have to wait until it's later in the evening and has cooled off some to take her out for walks. It's been a nice addition to our summer though, both Syd and Waddles (the pug) seem to enjoy it.<br />
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July's squares feature a triangle lace stitch pattern. This is one of the more unique stitch patterns out of all of the blocks this year. It's not particularly challenging, but pay close attention to the beginnings and endings of rows 5 & 6. In the picture below, triangle lace is combined with a basic trellis stitch in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/469173177/lace-infinity-scarf-pattern-saffron-lace?ref=shop_home_active_6" target="_blank">Saffron Lace Infinity Scarf</a>. <br />
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Square #13 Triangle Lace Square</div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 4: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sc. *Skip next 3 sc, ch 3, sc in next sc. Repeat from * until 1 sc remains. Sc in last sc. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 5: Ch 2. Skip first 2 sc. Sl st in next ch-3 sp. *Ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 1, work 3 sc around the post of dc just made, sl st in next ch-3 loop. Repeat from * across to last ch-3 loop. Ch 3, dc in next sc, work 3 sc around the post of dc just made, sl st in last sc, turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 6: Ch 4. *Sc in next ch-3 loop, ch 3. Repeat from * across. Make 2 dc in ch-2 sp. Turn. (Beginning ch 4, 8 sc, 8 ch-3 sp, 2 dc)</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 7: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 dc. *Ch 3, skip next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Sc in last ch-4 sp. Turn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Row 8: Ch 1. Sc in first 2 sc. *Make 3 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc. Repeat from * to end of row. Sc in last sc. (35 sc) Turn.</span></div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-30919514800855842392016-06-29T17:59:00.000-06:002016-06-29T17:59:43.088-06:00Granny Squares 11 & 12Well my friends, June is practically over. This post is well overdue, but I do have some rather good excuses for being late on this one. <br />
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Excuse #1: Family trip to Maui. <br />
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My sweet parents-in-law took their whole family (kids, grandkids, etc) to Maui to celebrate their 50th anniversary. It was a great time with lots of beaches and much needed relaxation.<br />
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Excuse #2: New puppy.<br />
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Would you look at that face? Well, I never in a million years thought I would be getting a house pet (my mother didn't like them, and admittedly I am not the best housekeeper) - but we did. After some deliberation with an old friend (my daughter's aide from a few years back when she was in kindergarten - who is now a dog trainer), we concluded to get a family dog. The intent is to train her as a therapy and service dog for my girl. She wanders occasionally - and although the family cat does sometimes follow her around the neighborhood, we can train the dog to actually alert us when she is going and help us find her. I have never owned a dog - so I went to the library last week and checked out a whole stack of books on dogs. I still don't know what I'm doing, but am happy to report that so far she has gone to the bathroom outside only and doesn't bark or whine much at all. Beyond that, I have no idea what I am doing. I think our friend will come to visit sometime next week to give us some tips and instruction on what to do.<br />
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The basic granny square. This was truly one of the first things I learned to make when I started crocheting as a child. My sweet step-grandmother that lived next door taught me to crochet. I would visit her in the evening (my grandfather had passed on years before, so she was alone) and while she watched her evening soaps (Dallas and Dynasty) I would work on my crochet skills. We made granny squares out of all of her scraps and odds and ends. I am definitely fond of granny squares - especially the traditional ones. Square #11 is the most basic granny square. You can make it all the same color - or change colors on some of the rounds as is often done. Square #12 is a definite twist on the traditional granny square, I call it a diagonal granny. It uses two colors, but instead of switching the colors on certain rounds, it's actually worked back and forth turning at the end of each round if that makes sense. Below is a picture of <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/449735844/easy-crochet-afghan-pattern-granny-star?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">one pattern</a> that combines these two squares. The possibilities are absolutely endless - just check out google or pinterest for half-triangle square quilts for some fantastic inspiration.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/449735844/easy-crochet-afghan-pattern-granny-star?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Granny Star Afghan</a> by taraduff 2016</td></tr>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc in this and all other rnds). Make 2 dc in ring. *Ch 3. Make 3 dc in ring. Repeat from * 2 times. Ch 1. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 2: Ch 3. *Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 3: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 4: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 5: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 3 times. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) three times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 6: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 4 times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 7: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 5 times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 8: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 6 times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 9: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. *(Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * 2 times. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) 7 times. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Note - when changing colors, do not cut previous color, just drop the previous color and pick up the new color. Turn at the end of each rnd to work the next rnd in the opposite direction.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">With A, ch 4, sl st to beginning ch to make a ring.</span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc in this and all other rnds). Make 2 dc in ring. *Ch 3. Make 3 dc in ring. Ch 3. Switch to color B. With B, 3 dc in ring, ch 3, 3 dc in ring, ch 1, hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join. <i>Turn to work Rnd 2 in opposite direction.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 2: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3) in next ch-3 sp. Pick up color A. With A, make 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join. <i>Turn to work Rnd 3 in opposite direction.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 3: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3) in next ch-3 sp. Pick up color B. With B, make 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join. <i>Turn to work Rnd 4 in opposite direction.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Rnd 4: Ch 3. Make 2 dc around post of hdc from previous rnd. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 3) in next ch-3 sp. Pick up color A. With A, make 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1. (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-3 sp. (Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp) twice. Ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in next ch sp. Hdc in top of beginning ch 3 to join. <i>Turn to work Rnd 5 in opposite direction.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-kerning: none;">Continue working in this manner until square measures 10 inches.</span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-39656755355712437842016-05-14T13:20:00.000-06:002016-05-14T13:23:05.339-06:00Padded Clusters Squares 9 & 10It's now May - we're almost halfway through the year already and I can hardly believe it. I remember as a child thinking that time passed so slowly - but the older I get, the faster it seems to go by.<br />
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May's squares feature a stitch pattern called 'padded clusters'. This is a fantastic stitch with lots of great texture and thickness. Post stitches are the key in creating this stitch pattern. It's a great option for anything where you need a thick and sturdy fabric. Once you get this stitch pattern down, you could try it out in the<a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/293700873/crochet-pattern-crochet-newsboy-hat?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank"> Bonnie winter hat</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/280192230/crochet-pattern-crochet-neckwarmer?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Bonnie neckwarmer</a>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/293700873/crochet-pattern-crochet-newsboy-hat?ref=shop_home_active_2" target="_blank">Bonnie Winter Bonnet</a> and <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/280192230/crochet-pattern-crochet-neckwarmer?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Neckwarmer</a></td></tr>
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Square #9 Padded Clusters (solid)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Padded Clusters square #9</td></tr>
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Square #10 Padded Clusters (self-patterning yarn)<br />
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Pattern</h3>
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Foundation ch & row 1: Ch 44. Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (43 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 2 ( counts as hdc now and throughout), skip first stitch, hdc in next stitch. *Skip next stitch, sc in next stitch. Skip next stitch,** 3 dc in next stitch. Repeat from * across, anding last repeat at **. Hdc in next stitch, hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Row 3: Ch 2, skip first stitch, hdc in next stitch. *Make 3 fpdc around the post of next sc,** skip next stitch, sc in next dc. Skip next stitch. Repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **. Hdc in next stitch, hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Row 4: Ch 2, skip first stitch. Hdc in next stitch, *skip next stitch, sc in next dc. Skip next stitch,** make 3 fpdc around the post of next sc. Repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **. Hdc in next stitch. Hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Rows 5-30: Repeat rows 3 and 4.<br />
Row 31: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<b>Variation</b>: On block #10, I simply used a self-patterning yarn following the pattern above.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-10613525246750439192016-04-19T15:13:00.000-06:002016-04-19T15:16:20.894-06:00Simple Crochet Cables Squares 7 & 8It's been so nice to see the sun shining this month! Spring always seems to bring new hope and energy for me after the long cold winter months. I especially love seeing the spring bulbs blooming adding that splendid color to the landscape. My favorite are tulips! Sadly though, we have many deer that reside in the area that LOVE tulips - so I have none of my own, but when I pass a garden with a sea of tulips - I always stop to admire them. I have been enjoying our yellow and white daffodils though, luckily the deer leave those alone. <br />
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The April squares feature a basic cable pattern. While the stitch pattern consists mainly of single crochet stitches, it is the front post double crochet stitches that are used to create the cable pattern. This stitch pattern produces a sturdy and solid fabric. You can see it featured in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/duchess-cabled-towel/202167?fresh=true&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Duchess Cabled Towel</a> below.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/duchess-cabled-towel/202167?fresh=true&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Duchess Cabled crochet towel by taraduff</a></td></tr>
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Square # 7 Basic Cabled Square<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">basic cabled square #7</td></tr>
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Square #8 Basic Cabled Square (graduated colors)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">basic cabled square #8 with graduated colors</td></tr>
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Pattern </h3>
<i>Note: When a post stitch is worked in to one of the rows below, the corresponding stitch on the previous row is left unworked and will be behind the stitch just completed.</i><br />
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Foundation ch & row 1: Ch 36. Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. (35 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. Turn.<br />
Row 3: Sc in next 4 sc. *Fpdc around the post of the next sc 2 rows below. Sc in next stitch. Fpdc around the post of next sc 2 rows below. Sc in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last sc. Turn.<br />
Row 4: Repeat row 2.<br />
Row 5: Sc in next 4 sc. *Fpdc around the post of the next fpdc 2 rows below. Sc in next stitch. Fpdc around the post of next fpdc 2 rows below. Sc in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last sc. Turn.<br />
Row 6: Repeat row 2.<br />
Row 7: Sc in next 4 sc. *Skipping the next fpdc from 2 rows below, fpdc around the post of the next fpdc 2 rows below. Sc in next stitch. Fpdc around the post of skipped fpdc 2 rows below (cable cross formed) Sc in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last sc. Turn.<br />
Row 8: Repeat row 2.<br />
Row 9: Repeat row 5.<br />
Repeat rows 4-9 until block measures 10 inches square.<br />
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<b>Variation for graduated colors square</b>: This square is worked in the same manner as the solid square, you just change to a lighter or darker shade of the same color you are working with a few times as you go. I had 3 shades I wanted to use, so I worked the square about 1/3 of the way and then switched, and then after about 2/3 was finished, I switched to the last color.<br />
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<i>Thanks for stopping by! XOXO</i><br />
<i>-Taralee</i><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-33371481286516354462016-03-10T14:32:00.001-07:002016-03-10T15:31:10.246-07:00Picot Shells Crochet Squares 5 & 6<br />
So friends, this is my crochet blog. It is also an outlet for my musings and epiphanies about life and keeping it real. So if you're just here for the crochet patterns, feel free to skip down a few paragraphs. If, however, you'd like some glimpses into my messy and very blessed life, read the post in it's entirety. I'll love you and be so glad you stopped by either way! <br />
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Our oldest son just turned 15. Kids grow up so fast! As I watch my children, my younger two in particular, I realize how important it is to be in the moment and enjoy the moment. My youngest is on the autism spectrum. She often asks us to 'turn dance music on the speakers' for her. When her favorite songs come on, she thoroughly feels the music and dances to her heart's content. It doesn't matter who might be around to watch, she dances like there's no tomorrow!<br />
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Now if you don't know, there exists this idea in the autism community that intervention must happen early, and that if the child surpasses a certain age like 5 or 7 yrs - there is no longer any hope for them to get better. I have come to realize that there is so much wrong with this idea on so many levels. To parents - it instills panic and urgency, and to the child, it indicates a state of hopelessness and also the idea that they are defective. <br />
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I have been in a such a rush for so many years, never truly being
present for the life granted me each day because I had been told that if I didn't do everything soon enough, it would be too late. Society also would have us believe that our children must fit into this box that is deemed as 'normal'. Perhaps we should ask why these special children behave and perceive the world differently instead of labeling it as wrong and trying to change it. Why not try to step into their world to better understand them? The way we see things is just the way we see them, it's not necessarily right or wrong, it just is. <br />
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We currently run a son-rise program in our home for our daughter. We look for volunteers to come in and learn to love and interact with our sweet daughter, to reach out and connect with her on <i>her</i> level. As much as her life is blessed and touched by them, I would say that their lives are equally or more blessed and changed by experiencing <i>her</i>. I know that mine is. I missed out on so much while she was younger by being in such a hurry and worrying if I was following the right path to help her in the right ways fast enough. I was going through some of our old videos recently and was struck with such a
longing to go back and shake the girl I saw (me) and tell her to stop and
look at those precious babies and enjoy every second of it. My kids are
now 15, 12, and 9 yrs old and I can hardly believe it. <br />
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Now for the crochet part! Our squares for March feature a picot shells stitch pattern. It reminds me a bit of the crocodile stitch, although it most definitely is not the crocodile stitch. This stitch pattern has a delicious texture. I used it in this <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238297667/crochet-pattern-crochet-infinity-scarf?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">classic crochet neckwarmer pattern</a>.<br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmOOGxaDsWUmZQGQ5ZrDkd16O6hPfKjXHVrTZ26cf74fLLTHoqXjSaLlf_mM60MIpREP1QKCIgfHZ7ZaVnIbx2oGC05hqLR2ch9lqmXfslJWZkXYE6Da3e99H9knA9tOPE04j-ne27gsV/s1600/IMG_3258.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivmOOGxaDsWUmZQGQ5ZrDkd16O6hPfKjXHVrTZ26cf74fLLTHoqXjSaLlf_mM60MIpREP1QKCIgfHZ7ZaVnIbx2oGC05hqLR2ch9lqmXfslJWZkXYE6Da3e99H9knA9tOPE04j-ne27gsV/s320/IMG_3258.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/238297667/crochet-pattern-crochet-infinity-scarf?ref=shop_home_active_3" target="_blank">classic crochet neckwarmer pattern</a></td></tr>
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Square #5 - Picot Shells<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picot shells square #5</td></tr>
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Square #6 - Picot Shells with center band<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">picot shells with center band square #6</td></tr>
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Pattern</h3>
<i>Please note - when working the stitches, the picots from the preceding row should be kept to the back of the fabric.</i><br />
<i><u>Special Stitches:</u></i><br />
<i> Picot: Ch 5, sl st in 5th chain from hook</i><br />
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<b>Foundation Ch & Row 1</b>: Ch 33. (2dc, picot, 2dc) in 6th chain from hook for shell, *skip next 3 ch, (2dc, picot, 2dc) in next ch for shell; repeat from * across to within last 3 ch. Skip next 2 ch, dc in last ch, turn. <br />
<b>Row 2</b>: Ch 3, (counts as dc), 2 dc in first dc *skip next shell, (2dc, pico, 2 dc) between last skipped and next shell; repeat from * across to within last shell, skip next shell. make 3 dc in ch space, turn.<br />
<b>Row 3</b>: Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip first 3 dc, *(2dc, pico, 2 dc) between last skipped dc and next shell, skip next shell; repeat from * across to within last 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, dc in 3rd ch of turning ch. Turn.<br />
<b>Rows 4-21</b>: Repeat rows 2 & 3.<br />
<b>Row 22</b>: Ch 2. hdc in each stitch across, skipping picots. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<i>Variation with Center band</i></h4>
<u><b><i>Center Band</i></b></u><br />
<b>Foundation Chain and Row 1</b>: With A, ch 32. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. (31 hdc)<br />
<b>Row 2</b>: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc). Skip first stitch, hdc in each remaining stitch and in top of turning ch.<br />
<b>Row 3</b>: Repeat row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<u><b><i>Picot Shells section</i></b></u><br />
<b>Row 1</b>: With color B, attach yarn to end of row. Ch 3 (counts as dc), skip 2 hdc, (2dc, pico, 2 dc) in next stitch. *Skip next 3 stitches, (2 dc, picot, 2 dc) in next stitch. Repeat from * to within last 3 stitches. Skip next 2 stitches, dc in last stitch. Turn.<br />
<b>Rows 2-8</b>: Repeat rows 2&3 from picot shells block<br />
<b>Row 9</b>: Repeat row 22 from picot shells block. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
<i>Repeat picot section on other side of center band.</i><br />
<i>Optional: Add 3 buttons as shown in the photo. </i><br />
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Much love to you this month crochet friends! Enjoy your St Paddy's day :-)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/adjustable-neck-warmer/28457" target="_blank">Classic Adjustable Neckwarmer </a>in pink</td></tr>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-64836659879421591342016-02-11T08:52:00.002-07:002016-02-11T08:55:18.198-07:00Bobble Stitch Squares 3 & 4Wow, it's been super cold and the smog has settled in over my little town nestled in Cache Valley. While it is cold and dreary, a lovely blanket of white covers everything outside. I like spring the most when everything turns green and bunches of tulips and dandelions grace us, but there is something to enjoy in every season. <br />
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I am feeling much better these days. I felt like I had one foot in the grave for such a long time without really realizing it. It's funny how you don't realize how awful you feel until you start to feel better. I still have a ways to go, but that's part of the journey I suppose. I am still working on learning to bring much needed balance to my life, but I think that is a challenge many can relate to.<br />
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For the month of February, we are crocheting a bobble stitch block. I kind of love bobble stitches! There are lots of things that make me happy in crochet - and bobble stitches happen to be one of them. This block is simple, it's a lot of half double crochet stitches with bobble stitches scattered evenly - giving the fabric a polka-dot effect. I always loved polka-dots. Unfortunately my husband does not, so I currently have nothing polka-dotted in my wardrobe. I should probably remedy that situation....<br />
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Here is a peek of a project that I made for my nephew's wedding a few years ago. The entire <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/customizable-keepsake-afghan/97843" target="_blank">blanket </a>features the stitch pattern from this month's blocks. I added the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/236894087/crochet-afghan-pattern-customizable?ref=shop_home_active_4" target="_blank">tunisian crocheted heart</a> with the couple's names and wedding date cross-stitched on to hopefully make it something special for them. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/customizable-keepsake-afghan/97843" target="_blank">Customizable Keepsake Afghan </a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr>
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Square # 3 - Bobble Stitch Solid Square<br />
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Square #4 - Bobble Stitch Polka-dot Square<br />
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Pattern </h3>
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<i><u>Special stitches</u></i><br />
<i>bobble: (Yo, insert hook in indicated st or sp, yo, draw yarn through st and up to level of work) 5 times in same st, yo, draw yarn through 11 loops on hook.</i><br />
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Foundation ch and Row 1: Ch 34. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each stitch across. Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc here and throughout). Skip first hdc. Hdc in each stitch across. Make 1 hdc in top of turning chain. (33 hdc) Turn.<br />
Row 3: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. Hdc in next 3 stitches. *Ch 1, skip next stitch. Hdc in next 7 stitches. Repeat from * until within last 5 stitches. Ch 1. Skip next stitch. Hdc in last 3 stitches. Hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Row 4: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. Hdc in next 3 hdc. *Bobble (see Special Stitches) in ch-1 sp. Hdc in next 7 stitches. Repeat from *to last ch-1 sp. Bobble in last ch-1 sp. Hdc in last 3 hdc. Hdc in top of turning ch.<br />
Rows 5 and 6: Repeat row 2.<br />
Row 7: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. *Hdc in next 7 stitches. Ch 1, skip next stitch. Repeat from * until within last 8 stitches. Hdc in last 7 stitches. Hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Row 8: Ch 2. Skip first hdc. *Hdc in next 7 stitches. Bobble in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * until within last 8 stitches. Hdc in last 7 stitches. Hdc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Rows 9 and 10: Repeat row 2.<br />
Repeat rows 3-10 for pattern.<br />
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Variation for polka-dot square: On bobble stitch rows (rows 4 & 8), carry another color along through the row and switch to it for bobble stitches only (then switch back to main color) to make a polka-dot fabric.<br />
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I'm sharing one more photo of the stitch pattern in a self-patterning yarn. It's always interesting for me to see how the same stitch pattern looks when you change up yarn types and colors. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">bobble stitch pattern in self-patterning yarn</td></tr>
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Remember to share your progress on instagram, twitter, or whatever your preferred social media is! #taraduff2016calAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-55936778517268924252016-01-25T13:00:00.002-07:002016-01-25T14:40:43.293-07:00Seersucker Crochet Squares #1 & 2It's an overcast, dreary, cold day today. Sounds typical for this time of year - at least where I live :-) If you find yourself somewhere warm and sunny - send some my way!<br />
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Ok - so lets get going on these squares, shall we?<br />
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We'll start off our afghan with the seersucker squares. This is a super simple pattern that utilizes basic increases and decreases to create a seersucker effect. It's a rather unexpected twist for crochet, not something seen too often. I love unexpected things in crochet - they make life more exciting - in a good way!<br />
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Here is the solid version of the square.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">seersucker crochet square #1</td></tr>
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And here it is striped, using a different color on the increase and decrease rows to accent the ripples created with this stitch pattern.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">seersucker crochet square #2</td></tr>
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Once you learn the pattern - it's very versatile and makes the fabric super interesting. I used a self-patterning yarn in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/seersucker-crochet-baby-blanket/85714" target="_blank">seersucker baby blanket</a> below. This is an awesome project if you or someone you know has a baby coming in the near future.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/seersucker-crochet-baby-blanket/85714" target="_blank">seersucker crochet baby blanket</a> </td></tr>
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Seersucker Crochet Squares Pattern</h4>
<a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2016/01/2016-crochet-long-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank"><i>Yarn and Gauge Information here</i></a><br />
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<i>Note: Turning chains DO NOT count as stitches in this pattern. Stitch counts at ends of rows do not include the ch 2 or ch 3, only the specified stitches are counted. </i><br />
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<i>Special stitch:</i><br />
<i>dc2tog (double crochet 2 together): </i><i>Yarn over (YO), insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop (3 loops
on hook). YO hook, pull through 2 loops. YO hook insert in next st,
pull up a loop (4 loops on hook). YO, pull through 2 loops (3 loops on
hook). YO pull through last 3 loops. </i><br />
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Foundation Ch & Row 1: Ch 33. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each remaining ch. Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 2. Hdc in each hdc from previous row. (31 hdc) Turn. <br />
Row 3: Repeat row 2.<br />
Row 4: Ch 3. Dc in first hdc. Make 2 dc in each remaining hdc. (61 dc) Turn. <br />
Row 5: Ch 2. *Dc2tog in next 2 dc. Repeat from * until one dc remains. Dc in last dc. (31 stitches) Turn. <br />
Row 6: Ch 2. Hdc in each stitch across. (31 hdc). Turn. <br />
Row 7, 8: Repeat row 2. <br />
Rows 9-23: Repeat rows 4-8<br />
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<b><i>For 2 color striped variation:</i></b><br />
Rows 4 & 5 use color B. All other rows use A.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-85282684988298244792016-01-22T22:10:00.000-07:002016-01-22T22:10:33.026-07:002016 Crochet-A-Long Sampler Afghan IntroductionJanuary brings birthdays for us - one is my sweet baby girl (I know she's 9, but she will always be my baby girl), and the other is my 11 yr old (soon to be 12). My girlie's b-day was on Saturday. It's a fine line to walk with a child with autism on their birthday. How to celebrate in a way that is going to work for them is the dilemma. Making peer friends is challenging for her - plus all of the hullaballoo of a big party would be a bit much for her. This year she asked to go to the local trampoline park, and was happy with a cake (which she asks for but never touches), some organic gfcf homemade rice crispy treats (that she happily ate) and opening presents. One January birthday down and one to go. My 11 yr old really does enjoy a party, lots of friends, a true birthday cake and ice cream. So that's in store next week.<br />
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Well friends, are you ready to see our crochet-a-long project for 2016? I'm keeping with the theme of 10 inch squares, so these will be totally interchangeable with the squares from our 2015 project. <br />
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Some folks like sampler afghans, some don't. I happen to fall into the 'love' sampler afghans category. I have a pretty large stash of yarn - and love putting it to use. My parents were the type to pick up yarn whenever they would find it at a yard sale and bring it to me. So - when they brought me yarn, it was typically by the box, and often pretty random colors and types. So, instead of purchasing yarn to make sure this project was all matchy matchy, I just pulled various yarns from my stash to use. One thing I have found, is that as a general rule, a border will go a long way in tying randomness together. So, while I really did use just whatever I had around for the blocks, I picked one yarn to border all of the blocks with, join them together, and put a final border around the entire thing. In our 2015 project, the blocks were all whipstitched together at the end. This one is a join-as-you-go (jaygo) project. This means that as you add the finishing border to the blocks, you'll actually be joining the blocks in the final round. If you've never done a jaygo project, it's a great technique to learn!<br />
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Here is a photo of my finished afghan, but remember yours will look different depending on the yarn you use!<br />
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This afghan is essentially made of only 12 different squares - however, each square has a variation so all 24 squares are different. Some of the variations are simple color changes and others are a little more complex. For example, the granny square block on the 4th row down, 3rd block from the left and the granny square block on the bottom right hand corner are the same pattern. One has color changes in rounds, and the other features the color change on the diagonal. The exact same stitches produce a very different look with a simple change. So - we'll be doing one block each month and one variation to that block.<br />
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Things you will need: <br />
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Yarn: #4 yarns (worsted) from your stash (some yarns featured in mine are caron simply soft, red heart soft and Deborah Norville Everyday Worsted) For the border, I used 3-4 skeins Caron Simply Soft in Dark Grey Heather<br />
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Hook size: US H8/5.00mm (or size needed to obtain gauge)<br />
Gauge: In double crochet 13 stitches x 10 rows = 4 inches square<br />
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This is the only gauge I will give for this project. Each square is a different stitch pattern, so watch your blocks that they all turn out approximately the same size (10 inches square)<br />
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And here's one more pic of the afghan. <br />
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Anywho - the first two blocks are coming soon. I promise I'll have them posted early next week.<br />
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-83695054374733356392016-01-08T19:23:00.006-07:002016-01-08T19:26:47.865-07:00Finishing Your Sampler AfghanHello friends, I hope the first week of 2016 has treated you fantastically well! I have enjoyed having the hustle and bustle of the holidays over and some time to regroup. I'm typically not one to set New Years Resolutions. I do however take a look at my life and assess how the previous year went. What things worked? What things didn't? Then I look at doing more of what worked and abandon the things that didn't. I'm still in the assessment of 2015 phase. <br />
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For the last 3 months I've been going to a functional medicine clinic to see about improving my health and uncovering and resolving the underlying issues that led to the health crisis I experienced this last year. The specialist I see treats autoimmune disease patients in particular. The first time I went to see him - we went over a lot of things from my labs and history. He told me a lot of things, but there is one thing that stuck out that I will always remember. He said that from what he has seen, autoimmune disease seems to be the disease of '<b><i>overwhelm'</i></b>. ----------------- That hit me like a ton of bricks. I have a lot on my plate. And unfortunately, I tend to add more to it quite often. There are many responsibilities that I have that are mine to bear - and others that I take on voluntarily in an effort to ease the burdens of others - or supposedly enrich mine or someone's life in some way. Sound familiar to anyone? <br />
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As I assess, I have been making an honest effort to look at what is on my plate and decide which things are and are not going to get done. The hardest part I think is making that decision and then being OK with it. I feel like I should be able to do everything, right? I can't. And if I kept trying, I would end up back in the hospital and significantly decrease my quality and span of life. It's ironic isn't it? My efforts to love and serve the people I care for could in the long run shorten my life. As a special needs parent, there is almost not a day that goes by that don't I wonder about the future of my child. Will she be alright? If she outlives me (which she almost certainly will), will she be at a point where she can take care of and provide for herself? Is it fair to put that responsibility on my other children? Can we realistically make enough $$ to put away to provide for her forever? And find someone trustworthy to love and care for her and help her manage things?<br />
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So reality check, I don't know what the future holds. My sweet daughter may very well learn and grow and progress and be able to care for herself and those around her better than I can. She certainly is able to enjoy life more than I do. I often look at her in amazement and realize I really need to learn from her. She lives in the moment. She enjoys the moment. I watched the movie 'The Legend of Bagger Vance' a few days ago. I had seen it before, but it had been a long time and I didn't remember much about it except that there was golf involved. It was much better than I remembered. There was a phrase in the movie that really spoke to me. Bagger Vance is a golf caddy who is caddying for a young man (Mr Junuh) who had been an excellent golfer before he served in the war. He came home from his service a broken man. Some years later, he agreed to play in a golf tournament and was performing terribly. As he begam to confront his demons - his game improved. As he was struggling with one particular shot - Bagger explained to him that golf is a game to be PLAYED, not won. It was obvious that he was also talking about life. Life is here to be lived and enjoyed, not won. It is an unfortunate habit of many to focus on what's on the other side of the fence, not allowing room for enjoyment or fulfillment until that unreachable goal is met. I think I do need a resolution this year - to play and enjoy life more. That's a bit too general for me to have any success though. I need to break it down into small things that are specific and more measurable for it to actually work for me. This will take some thinking on my part....<br />
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OK - so back to the subject at hand. Did you finish your squares? Are you ready to assemble them into a lovely finished blanket? First things first now. Prepare the blocks to be stitched together. Do you have ends that still need to be woven in? It's easier to weave in the ends on the individual blocks than after you've stitched it all together - so if it's not already done, put that as #1 on your to do list. #2 is to check the size of your blocks. They should all measure close to 10 inches square. Now don't panic if some of them came out slightly different. Blocking can solve a lot of problems - so try blocking the squares to the right measurement. If you have one that is too small, feel free to add a row of sc or hdc around the edge to add extra length and height needed. After those steps are complete, find a place where there is enough space to lay out all of the squares. Start by arranging them how I did in the one pictured below. Feel free to move things around until you have an arrangement that you like, The main rule to follow is for every other square to be a solid one - like a checkerboard.<br />
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My preferred method of joining these is to use a whipstitch. Use the color you chose for the solid squares. If you chose to do a scrappy blanket instead - pick a color you plan on using to make the border and use that to stitch your squares together. Stitching them together is pretty self-explanatory. The only word of caution is to be sure the ends are all secure after stitching. The stitching should be permanent - sturdy enough to hold through use and washings, so take your time with this part.<br />
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One more thing to note - be sure to catch all of the yarns that were drawn up the side of the blocks from color changes in your stitching. The whipstitch will hide them perfectly. One such block is the diagonal stripe block. You can see the yarns drawn up the sides in the photo below. Those are the strands that you want to be sure to catch in your stitching.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Notice the yarn strands drawn up the top and right sides of this block. These strands need to be caught in the whipstitching to be hidden.</td></tr>
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OK, so once you have them all stitched together, it's time to add the border.<br />
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Border Pattern</h3>
<i>Special Stitches: </i><br />
<i>2 double crochet cluster (2 dc cluster)</i>: <i> Yarn over, insert hook in designated stitch, yarn over,
draw yarn through the stitch, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, leaving last loop of
this dc on the hook. Yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over,
draw yarn through the stitch, yarn over, draw through 2 loops on hook, leaving last loop of
this dc on the hook (there are now 3 loops on the hook).
Yarn over, pull loop through all 3 loops on hook (this completes one cluster). </i><br />
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Row 1: With same color used for solid squares, make 1 row of sc around the edge of the blanket. Begin with one sc in any corner. *Make 28 more sc in the side of the corner square. Make 27 sc in the side each other square until the next corner square is reached. Make 28 sc in the side of the corner square**, then 3 sc directly in each corner. Repeat from * 3 more times ending last repeat at **. Make 2 more sc in same space as beginning sc. Sl st to beginning sc to join. Do not turn.<br />
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Row 2: Ch 5 (counts as hdc, ch 3). 2 dc-cl in 3rd ch from hook. Skip next 2 sc. Hdc in next sc. *Ch 3, 2 dc-cl in 3rd ch from hook, skip 2 sc, hdc in next sc. Repeat from * across to corner. Ch 3, 2 dc-cl in 3rd ch from hook. Skip 1 sc, hdc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Sl st to 2nd ch of beginning ch 5. Do not turn.<br />
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Row 3: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in next hdc, *ch 2, dc in next hdc. Repeat from * to corner. Ch 7**, dc in next hdc. Repeat from * around ending last repeat at ** Sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 5. Do not turn.<br />
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Row 4: Ch 1. Make 3 sc in each ch-2 sp. Make 9 sc in each corner space. Sl st to beginning sc to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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Optional row 5: With contrasting color, working in the back loops only, sc in each sc around the edge working 3 sc in each corner sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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This version of the blanket with the white squares has the last row made in the darkest color from the colored blocks. Feel free to modify things any way you wish. One reason I love to crochet is because it is versatile, easy to change things up to get them just how you like them :-)<br />
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I am currently working on finishing the sampler afghan for the 2016 CAL and will continue to post new square patterns each month. I hope you join me :-)<br />
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Please feel free to comment here with any questions you run into when assembling and bordering your afghan. I'd love to hear from you! And I'd be over the moon to see photos of your finished blankets!<br />
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Much love,<br />
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-TaraleeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-66718239729930573562015-12-31T13:05:00.000-07:002015-12-31T14:16:21.063-07:00 Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #24Well well, here we are. It's December 31st, 2015, the last day of the year. Are you ready to close the book on 2015? Ready or not, it's coming to a close. I remember thinking last year how glad I was for the year to be over. I had lost my mother and a baby that year. And do you know I thought the same thing the year before after losing another baby. Trials come, whether we are ready for them or not. It makes me super sad to think of how glad I have been to say goodbye to the last few years. Can I hope to make 2016 the best year ever? Who knows what is coming our way, but does it really matter? I have certainly learned that there are events that occur in life over which we have little to no control. I can choose to more fully enjoy the gifts that am blessed with each day. I can choose to alter my perspective to look for the silver lining in all things - regardless of whether they appear to be good or bad. I am hoping that 2016 will be filled with sunshine and roses, but more than that I hope that I will be successful in <i>seeing</i> the sunshine and roses that undoubtedly will be there.<br />
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So here we are, on our last square of the project. Do you have the other squares all finished? No worries whether you do or do not, the patterns are there for whenever you get to them. Here are the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> links to all of the other squares for this project :</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-4.html" target="_blank">Square #4</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-5.html" target="_blank"> Square #5</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-crochet-long-square-6.html" target="_blank">Square #6</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-7.html" target="_blank">Square #7</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-8.html" target="_blank">Square #8</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-afghan-square-9.html" target="_blank">Square #9</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-square-10.html" target="_blank">Square #10</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#11</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_27.html" target="_blank">#12</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#13</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank">#14</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#15</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#16,</a> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_17.html" target="_blank">#17</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#18</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif;">,</span> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/10/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#19</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/10/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#20</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/11/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank"># 2<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif;">1</span></span></a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/11/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif;">#22</span></a>. and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/12/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#23</a>. If you are a pinner, you can find them on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And I'd love for you to join me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a>, and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taraleeduffin/" target="_blank">instagram</a>!<br />
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I'm calling square #24 my puff stitch combo square. It doesn't have an official name that I know of, but it does have puff stitches combined with other stitches - so puff stitch combo sounds great to me :-) Anywho, this is a fairly solid stitch pattern with lots of texture and interest. I used it in the Harvest Poncho to add some fun color and texture.<br />
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Block #24 Puff Stitch Combo</h3>
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<i><u>Special stitch</u></i> <br />
<i>Puff Stitch: (Yo, draw up a loop in designated stitch) 3 times. Yo, pull through all 7 loops.</i><br />
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<i>Begin this square with C. Work 1 row with C, then work 2 rows with B. Next work 2 rows with C. Continue by alternating colors every 2 rows for remaining squares. Do not cut the yarn when switching colors, just drop it and pick up the next color.</i><br />
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Foundation ch and Row 1: Ch 30. Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. (29 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout). *Skip 2 stitches. (Puff stitch, ch 2, puff stitch) in next stitch. Repeat from * until 2 stitches remain. Skip one stitch. Dc in last stitch. Turn.<br />
Row 3: Ch 1. Sc in first stitch. *(Sc, dc, sc) in next ch-2 sp. Repeat from * until all ch-2 spaces are worked. Sc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Row 4: Ch 1. Scblo in each stitch across. (29 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 5: Ch 1. Sc in each sc. Turn <br />
Rows 6-24: Repeat rows 2-5, ending with row 4.<br />
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In the next week or so I'll post tips on stitching the squares together and also post the pattern for the lovely border. And - there will be another crochet-a-long afghan project for 2016. I'll continue with 10 inch blocks since that's what we've been doing. I like having a stack of 10 inch blocks around to put together for an whenever I need an afghan for something.<br />
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Much love to you crochet friends - enjoy the holiday we'll get to assembling our blocks soon!!! <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-63111988332551247452015-12-22T17:05:00.000-07:002015-12-22T22:38:09.466-07:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #23Well, I meant to have this posted a week ago. So much for that! I could list all my excuses, but I will spare you the details. Most of us have pretty busy lives this time of year ;-)<br />
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So this square is our last solid square for this project. Just one more to go and you'll have all 24 squares and we'll be ready to assemble the afghan! Remember, you can go to the <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">following links for all of the previous squares :</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-4.html" target="_blank">Square #4</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-5.html" target="_blank"> Square #5</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-crochet-long-square-6.html" target="_blank">Square #6</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-7.html" target="_blank">Square #7</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-8.html" target="_blank">Square #8</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-afghan-square-9.html" target="_blank">Square #9</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-square-10.html" target="_blank">Square #10</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#11</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_27.html" target="_blank">#12</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#13</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank">#14</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#15</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#16,</a> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_17.html" target="_blank">#17</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#18</a><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif;">,</span> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/10/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#19</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/10/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#20</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/11/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank"># 2<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif;">1</span></span></a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/11/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif;">#22</span></a>. They are on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And how about joining me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a> too!<br />
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The stitch for this square is a 'cross stitch pattern'. It is called this because one double crochet actually crosses over another one leaving an 'X' look to the stitch pattern. This is a super versatile pattern that could be used in all sorts of things from scarves to blankets. I used it in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/perfect-pineapples-placemat/182220?rceId=1450849012705~e8kfbw3d" target="_blank">placemat </a>below in the pineapple motif since the little x's reminded me of the texture on a pineapple. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/perfect-pineapples-placemat/182220?rceId=1450849012705~e8kfbw3d" target="_blank">Perfect Pineapples Crochet Placemat pattern</a> Taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Block #23 Cross Stitch</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #23 Cross Stitch </td></tr>
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Pattern </h4>
Foundation ch and row 1: Ch 27. Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining ch. Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 3. Skip first stitch. *Skip next stitch, dc in next st. Working around dc just made, dc in skipped stitch. Repeat from * across to last stitch. Dc in last stitch. Turn.<br />
Rows 3-14: Repeat row 2.<br />
Row 15: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch across. (26 sc) Fasten off and weave in ends. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #23 Cross Stitch pattern close-up </td></tr>
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Merry Christmas to you! Here's wishing you time to relax and enjoy the season with your loved ones!</td></tr>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-40446163146282894142015-11-28T15:47:00.000-07:002015-12-22T17:05:58.808-07:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #22Hi friends! Did you have a stellar Thanksgiving? Hopefully you got to have your very favorite kind of pie! Besides crocheting - cooking is my other love. So if you didn't, and want to come for a visit, let me know beforehand and I'll gladly whip up your favorite pie! Mine happens to be apple - and I will readily admit I am a total apple pie snob. I have yet to try an apple pie that I LOVE as much as my own. I don't use a fancy recipe - seriously, just the basic apple pie recipe from Betty Crocker or Better Homes and Gardens. It's about the method. A traditional well-made pastry crust (nice and flakey), and thinly sliced apples that meld together when cooked. Yum! Do you follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/taraleeduffin/" target="_blank">instagram</a>? I posted a picture the day before Thanksgiving of my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/-h7O5-y96i/?taken-by=taraleeduffin" target="_blank">beloved pie</a>. If only pictures captured divine aromas.......<br />
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Alright then. We are on square # 22 my friends! So close to being done and ready to assemble!!! Wahoo!<br />
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If you're just joining me, WELCOME! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Following are links to this crochet-a-long project and all of the previous squares :</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; 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Find them all on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And I'd love to have you follow me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a> too to get updated when a new square pattern is published.<br />
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November's colorwork square is super interesting. The stitches are very basic, single crochet and chain stitches are all that are used. The result is fantastic though - lots of texture and interest when using various colors. I love it in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/happy-homestead-christmas-stocking/177799?rceId=1448743984630~84hiua9t" target="_blank">Happy Homestead Christmas Stocking.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/happy-homestead-christmas-stocking/177799?rceId=1448743984630~84hiua9t" target="_blank">Happy Homestead Christmas Stocking</a> designed by taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Block #22 Jacob's Ladder</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #22 Jacob's Ladder </td></tr>
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Foundation ch & row 1: With B, ch 29. Sc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch. Turn.<br />
Row 2, 3: With B, Ch 1. Sc in each sc. (28 sc). Turn.<br />
Row 4: With B, ch 1. Sc in first 4 sc. **Ch 12. Sc in next 4 sc. Repeat from * across until 4 stitches remain. Ch 12. Sc in next 4 sc. Turn.<br />
Rows 5-7: With B, repeat row 2. (Keep chain loops to the back when working row 4)<br />
Row 8: With A, repeat row 4.<br />
Rows 9-11: With A, repeat row 2. <br />
Rows 12-31: Repeat rows 4-11 ending with row 7.<br />
Before moving on to row 32, chain loops together by pulling each loop through the one below.<br />
Row 32: Continuing with B, ch 1. Sc in first 4 sc. *Inserting hook in next ch-12 loop, sc in next sc (this secures the cable loop chain in place). Sc in next 3 sc. Repeat from * until 4 stitches remain. Inserting hook in next ch-12 loop, sc in next sc. Sc in last 3 sc. Turn.<br />
Rows 33-36: With B, repeat row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #22 Jacob's Ladder close-up of stitch pattern
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If you find the part following row 31 confusing where you chain the loops together, here is a photo from a Christmas stocking with part of the chains looped together that might be helpful.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Above photo shows chain loops being looped together. Take bottom loop and pull it through the loop just above. Continue this process until all loops are looped together and only the top loops are loose. Row32 secures the top loops in place.</td></tr>
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Only two more squares to go! And I've been thinking long and hard about a 2016 CAL (crochet-a-long) project. I would love to hear from you! What things would you like to learn? Please comment below! Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-81011398581483305752015-11-16T12:15:00.000-07:002015-11-17T17:10:16.734-07:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #21This month has been much better than last thank goodness! I did get good news, and am now on my way to rebuilding my health. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers. They have been so helpful and appreciated!<br />
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The weather's turned cold here, and I find myself by the fireplace curled up with my hook and some lovely yarn whenever I can. It is that time of year - time to get working on holiday gifts, or just something warm and cozy to suit the weather. <br />
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If you're just joining in, WELCOME! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">It's not too late to start! Click on the links to get caught up:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: "verdana" , "arial" , sans-serif; 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November's solid square features a 'slant stitch' pattern. Slanted lines are created by skipping a stitch, making a few double crochet stitches and then making a double crochet stitch back into the skipped stitch working over the just made stitches. This creates a slanted line across the group of stitches which is where it gets it's name. It's featured in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/willow-flats-convertible-scarf/175338?rceId=1447695882769~qg6pdbk6" target="_blank">Willow Flats Convertible Scarf</a>. The rows of slant stitch are the small black stripes in between the blue stripes in this particular scarf. If you look at the photo, you can see the slanted lines in those rows.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/willow-flats-convertible-scarf/175338?rceId=1447695882769~qg6pdbk6" target="_blank">Willow Flats Convertible Scarf</a> modeled by Mitch, taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Block #21 Slant Stitch</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #21 Slant Stitch</td></tr>
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Foundation ch and row 1: Ch 29. Sc in second ch from hook and in each remaining chain. (28 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 3. Skip first sc. Dc in next sc. *Skip next sc, dc in next 3 sc, yarn over, insert hook in skipped sc and draw up a loop even with hook, (yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Repeat from * across. Dc in last 2 sc. Turn.<br />
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across. (28 sc) Turn.<br />
Rows 4-19: Repeat rows 2 & 3 ending with row 2. Fasten off and weave in ends.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #21 Slant Stitch close-up of stitch pattern</td></tr>
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If you need a super easy scrumptious pie to whip up for your upcoming Thanksgiving feast, try my <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2009/11/dreamy-chocolate-pie.html" target="_blank">favorite chocolate pie</a>. I've assigned it to my 14 yr old son this year, so we'll see how he does! </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-41190090135828095982015-10-29T16:52:00.000-06:002015-10-29T16:55:39.478-06:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #20Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the kings horses and all the kings men couldn't put Humpty together again.<br />
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I feel like this little rhyme describes me at the moment. Completely broken. I had a very disappointing dr's appt yesterday. I get to go back next week and hopefully make a little more progress, but we shall see. I always knew the system was broken, but I had been lucky enough to stay out of it for the most part. They unfortunately got me caught in the 'medical (full of interventions) machine' now, and I'm stuck until it spits me out to see what's left of me for ME to put back together.<br />
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Next week, I am hoping for better news and at least some progress and prediction as to when this 'machine' is going to spit me out and I can salvage what's left and work on rebuilding my health. I'm taking life one day at a time. Something good is bound to happen today, and tomorrow, and the next day. I'll be putting on my rose colored glasses looking for each one. <br />
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So, block #20! Only 4 more blocks and you will have all 24 for your soon-to-be beautiful sampler afghan!<br />
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If you're just joining in, WELCOME! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Click on the following links to get caught up:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-4.html" target="_blank">Square #4</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-5.html" target="_blank"> Square #5</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-crochet-long-square-6.html" target="_blank">Square #6</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-7.html" target="_blank">Square #7</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-8.html" target="_blank">Square #8</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-afghan-square-9.html" target="_blank">Square #9</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-square-10.html" target="_blank">Square #10</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#11</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_27.html" target="_blank">#12</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#13</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank">#14</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#15</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#16,</a> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_17.html" target="_blank">#17</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#18</a> and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/10/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#19</a>. You can find links to all of them on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And be sure to follow me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a> to get updates when a new square pattern is posted.<br />
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October's second square is our colorwork square. This is a super unique square in the way that it is worked. Each row is a different color - but the rows are not worked back and forth as you would traditionally work rows. One row is worked, then the loop dropped while another row is started with the second color working in the same direction. Once that row is worked, then the new loop is dropped and the previously dropped loop picked up - then you turn and work the other direction. It sounds confusing, but I promise it's actually pretty easy once you get it, and not many ends to work in since you aren't cutting the yarn after each color change. And I do love this stitch pattern. Here it is in the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/oxford-shells-fingerless-gloves/171626?_ctp=171626&_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-fqjjuhd&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Oxford Shells Fingerless gloves.</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/oxford-shells-fingerless-gloves/171626?_ctp=171626&_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-fqjjuhd&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Oxford Shells Fingerless Gloves by</a> taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Block #20 Interlaced Shells</h3>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #20 Interlaced Shells Square </td></tr>
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<i>Worked with A and B. Pay attention to color changes. When dropping a color, always pull up a long loop so as not to lose it. After the foundation row, you do not turn at the end of every row. Please see the photos below the pattern for further help if this isn't making sense.</i><br />
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Foundation ch and Row 1: With A, ch 34. Work 2 dc in 4th ch from hook. *Skip next 2 ch. Sc in next ch. Skip next 2 ch.** 5 dc in next ch. Repeat from * across ending last repeat at **. Make 3 dc in last ch, do not turn. Pull up long loop and drop A.<br />
Row 2: Moving back to opposite end, with B, sc in top of beginning ch-3. *Ch 2. *(Yo, draw up a loop in next st, yo, draw through 2 loops) 5 times. Yo, draw through 6 loops on hook (cluster made). Ch 2. Sc in next dc.** Ch 2. Repeat from * across ending last repeat at **. Pull up long loop and drop B. Turn.<br />
Row 3: Pick up A. Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Make 2 dc in first sc. *Sc in next cluster.** 5 dc in next sc. Repeat from * across ending last repeat at **. Make 3 dc in last sc. Pull up long loop and drop A. Do not turn.<br />
Row 4: Moving back to opposite end, with B, Ch 3. Sc in top of beginning ch-3. *Ch 2. *(Yo, draw up a loop in next st, yo, draw through 2 loops) 5 times. Yo, draw through 6 loops on hook (cluster made). Ch 2. Sc in next dc.** Ch 2. Repeat from * across ending last repeat at **. Pull up long loop and drop B. Turn.<br />
Rows 5-17: Repeat rows 3 and 4, ending with 3. Fasten off both A and B and weave in ends.<br />
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<i>Please note that the pictures below were worked left-handed. The concept of how to work the rows is the same - but your loop and end will be on the opposite side if you are working it right-handed. Please comment or message me if you run into questions. I can work up one right handed and get pics for you if needs be. You are all smart cookies though, but let me know if you need further help on this! </i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">After completing row 1 it should look something like this (this is left handed, so if you are crocheting right, just picture it going in the opposite direction). Drop the loop and pull it long.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Row 2 is worked by attaching color B to the opposite end of long loop and working in the same direction as row 1. This photo shows the piece with row 1 and some of row 2 worked. </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the end of row 2, drop the loop and pull it long. Then pick up the loop with color A from the end of row 1 and begin row 3 by turning and working in the opposite direction.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This shows the piece with rows 1-3 completed and row 4 partially done. The color and row changes will continue on in this manner to the end of the block.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #20 Interlaced Shells close up of stitch pattern</td></tr>
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Til we meet again! Much love to you crochet friends! Wishing you bliss until the next post!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-32784186787662045232015-10-16T14:39:00.001-06:002015-10-29T16:54:37.038-06:00 Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #19October is now upon us. Time to plan the Halloween costumes and carve the pumpkins! I am super glad to have September over. My son's surgery went so much better than we had hoped, so thank you from the bottom of our hearts for all of the good thoughts and wishes and prayers. It was wonderful to have some great news, we certainly needed it! And he's back up and running and ready to roll! I'm still a work in progress, but I guess I must be content with that for now. I've been to see so many Dr's and specialists in the last little while. It's never comforting to hear how anxious they are to see you, but although they've heard of what you have, they've never actually treated anyone with it before. But that's alright, I have too many blessings to stay focused on the current challenges.<br />
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October's first square is our solid square. This is a lacy square with those 'holes' that are so associated with crochet pieces. Now we now that crochet comes in all sorts of fun forms - solid, lacy, thick, thin - but the traditionally thought of crochet is the more holey granny square type of crochet. This stitch pattern fits that classic idea with the nice texture and holes. I probably would not use it for a pair of mittens or socks where I wanted great warmth and coverage - but for a scarf, vest or sweater it would work great. If you like fine yarns or thread - this is perfect for a lacey skirt or shawl. In the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/shenandoah-scoodie/168523?_ctp=168523&_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-fqjjuhd&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Shenandoah Scoodie</a> it is featured in the body of the scarf. This is one of my favorite Sunday scarves for my girl when the weather gets a bit nippy. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/shenandoah-scoodie/168523?_ctp=168523&_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-fqjjuhd&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Shenandoah Scoodie crochet hooded scarf pattern</a></td></tr>
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Block #19</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #19 Lacey Square </td></tr>
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Block #19 Lacy Square</h3>
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<b>Foundation Ch row 1</b>: Ch 32. Sc in second ch from hook. Sc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 3 ch. (Sc in next 3 ch, ch 3, skip 3 ch) across. Sc in last 2 ch. Turn.<br />
<b>Row 2</b>: Ch 1. Sc in first sc. (Skip 1 sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 sp, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc) across. Turn.<br />
<b>Row 3</b>: Ch 3. Skip 2 stitches. Sc in next 3 dc. (Ch 3, skip next 3 stitches, sc in next 3 dc) across. Ch 2. Skip 1 stitch, sc in last sc.<br />
<b>Row 4</b>: Ch 2, turn. skip 1 sc, 3 dc in ch-2 space. Skip 1 sc, sc in next sc (skip 1 sc, 5 dc in next ch-3 space, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc) across. Make 3 dc in last ch-3 sp. Turn.<br />
<b>Row 5</b>: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc. (Ch 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in next 3 dc) across. Ch 3, skip 3 stitches, sc in last 2 stitches.<br />
<b>Rows 6 -21</b>: Repeat rows 2-5 four more times.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #19 Lacey Square close-up of stitch pattern</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/shenandoah-scoodie/168523?_ctp=168523&_ct=iuqhsx-kdyluhiqb-huikbj-fqjjuhd&NAVIGATION_PAGE_CONTEXT_ATTR=PATTERN" target="_blank">Shenandoah Scoodie crochet hooded scarf pattern</a></td></tr>
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One last picture to share, my sunshine girl LOVES small animals. Elephants are a favorite. She had to be sure I was getting her little elephant 'Peanut' in some of the photos. <br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-81715329051291190432015-09-30T08:15:00.002-06:002015-10-16T21:53:36.607-06:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #18Well, I finally got a diagnosis of what was causing some of the
health issues I've had going on. They tell me I have a super rare
'disease' going on that occurs in 1 in 200,000 people. It's called
retroperitoneal fibrosis. So - if you or someone you know has this -
I'd love to chat! I'm going to try the recommended treatment for it and
hope and pray for the best. This is one time that I'm not sure I love
being so unique! <br />
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If you're just joining in, WELCOME! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Click on the following links to get caught up:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-4.html" target="_blank">Square #4</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-5.html" target="_blank"> Square #5</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-crochet-long-square-6.html" target="_blank">Square #6</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-7.html" target="_blank">Square #7</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-8.html" target="_blank">Square #8</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-afghan-square-9.html" target="_blank">Square #9</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-square-10.html" target="_blank">Square #10</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#11</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_27.html" target="_blank">#12</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#13</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank">#14</a>, & <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#15</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#16,</a> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/09/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_17.html" target="_blank">#17</a>. You can find links to all of them on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And be sure to follow me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a> to get updates when a new square pattern is posted.<br />
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For
September's colorwork square - we are doing a mitered square. This
mitered square is done in a single crochet stitch and makes a solid
fabric. If you do a mitered square search on pinterest, you'll find
lots of fun possibilities. <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/grovers-corners-afghan/165650" target="_blank">Grovers Corners Afghan</a> is just one example of what you can make with mitered squares.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/grovers-corners-afghan/165650" target="_blank">Grovers Corners Afghan</a> by Taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Block #18</div>
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Block #18 Mitered Square</h3>
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Begin
this square with C. Work 2 rows with C, then work 2 rows with B.
Continue in this manner for entire square. Do not cut the yarn when
switching colors, just drop it and pick up the next color.<br />
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Special stitch</h4>
<i>sc3tog (single crochet 3 together)</i>: [Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, pull loop through stitch] 3
times (4 loops on hook). Yarn over and draw yarn through all 4 loops on
hook.<br />
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Pattern</h4>
Foundation Ch: Ch 56:<br />
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in next 25 ch. Sc3tog over next 3 ch. Sc in last 26 ch. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 2: Sc in first 25 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 25 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 3: Sc in first 24 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 24 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 4: Sc in first 23 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 23 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 5: Sc in each sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 6: Sc in first 22 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 22 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 7: Sc in first 21 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 21 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 8: Sc in first 20 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 20 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 9: Sc in first 19 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 19 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 10: Repeat row 5.<br />
Row 11: Sc in first 18 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 18 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 12: Sc in first 17 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 17 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 13: Sc in first 16 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 16 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 14: Sc in first 15 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 15 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 15: Repeat row 5.<br />
Row 16: Sc in first 14 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 14 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 17: Sc in first 13 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 13 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 18: Sc in first 12 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 12 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 19: Sc in first 11 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 11 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 20: Repeat row 5.<br />
Row 21: Sc in first 10 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 10 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 22: Sc in first 9 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 9 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 23: Sc in first 8 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 8 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 24: Sc in first 7 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 7 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 25: Repeat row 5.<br />
Row 26: Sc in first 6 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 6 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 27: Sc in first 5 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 5 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 28: Sc in first 4 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 4 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 29: Sc in first 3 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 30: Repeat row 5.<br />
Row 31: Sc in first 2 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 2 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 32: Sc in first 1 sc. Sc3tog over next 3 sc. Sc in last 1 sc. Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 33: Sc3tog over last 3 sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.<br />
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Well, I'm off to the hospital now with one of my children. I'm praying that next month is less eventful for us, we could use some down time to enjoy life more. Enjoy making your mitered square! (This is actually one of my very favorite blocks of the whole afghan!)Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-37939829483710392892015-09-17T12:08:00.001-06:002015-09-17T12:08:50.166-06:00 Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #17Life has so much beauty, but sometimes things just don't go as expected. Hard things happen. I remember delivering my stillborn babies, trying to make sense of what had just happened. I remember finally accepting the fact that my beautiful daughter had autism spectrum disorder and trying to sort out what that would mean for her and our future. I remember when my mother died unexpectedly.... After each of those experiences, I just wasn't the same person as before. I became someone new. I remember a well-meaning relative asking when I was going to get back to my happy energetic self a month or two after burying our <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2013/11/memorial-for-daisy.html" target="_blank">sweet Daisy</a>. I eventually found a new rhythm, a new 'normal' if you will. I found ways to work through my emotions. I can't go back to being who I was before, the person she wanted me to be just didn't exist anymore.<br />
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Without going into detail, I will say that this month has brought new trials for my little family. We are still in the trenches of this one sorting it all out - doing our best to trust that all will be well when we come out the other end. Sometimes things I find myself facing just don't make sense and I long to go back to who I was long ago. I often listen to my favorite Miranda Lambert Song, 'The House That Built Me'. This so eloquently captures how I, and I think all of us feel at times.<br />
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I know I started this post on a serious note. I really do believe it's important to keep things real. We often just see the idyllic photos and posts friends share on their facebook walls. If you're like me, I have to remind myself not to compare - and to recognize that there are other things happening in those people's lives that are not being shared. We all go through trials in one form or another. It's just a part of the journey. <br />
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Wherever you find yourself, I wish for you to have support and love through whatever trial you might be facing. Take time to do whatever makes you happy, whatever you do to take care of you!<br />
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Alright then, back to the regularly scheduled (albeit a few days late) post!<br />
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If you're just joining in, WELCOME! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Click on the following links to get caught up:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-4.html" target="_blank">Square #4</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-5.html" target="_blank"> Square #5</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-crochet-long-square-6.html" target="_blank">Square #6</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-7.html" target="_blank">Square #7</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-8.html" target="_blank">Square #8</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-afghan-square-9.html" target="_blank">Square #9</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-square-10.html" target="_blank">Square #10</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#11</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_27.html" target="_blank">#12</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#13</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_28.html" target="_blank">#14</a>, & <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#15</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/08/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_29.html" target="_blank">#16</a> You can find links to all of them on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And be sure to follow me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a> to get updates when a new square pattern is posted.<br />
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Our first square for September is our solid square. The stitch pattern incorporates an offset cluster stitch into a background of simple double crochet stitches. The offset cluster is a new concept from other things we've done on this project. The stitch is a pretty basic cluster stitch - but it is done by working around the post of the last double crochet stitch giving it a sideways look making it stand out from the more common cluster stitches. The <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/deer-valley-cowl/164189" target="_blank">Deer Valley Cowl</a> features this stitch pattern in a chunky yarn made with an extra large hook.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/deer-valley-cowl/164189" target="_blank">Deer Valley Cowl</a> by taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Block #17</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #17 Offset Clusters </td></tr>
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Block #17 Offset Clusters</h3>
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<b><i>offset cluster stitch</i></b>: <i>offset cluster: (Yo, insert hook around post of last dc worked, yo and pull up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook ) 5 times, Yo and draw through all 6 loops on hook.</i><br />
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Foundation ch and row 1: Ch 27. Dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across (25 dc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc in this and all other rows). Skip first stitch. Dc in next stitch, ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next stitch. Work offset cluster. *Ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next stitch, dc in next stitch. Work offset cluster. Repeat from * across to last 3 stitches. ch 1, skip next dc. Dc in last dc, dc in top of beginning ch-3. Turn<br />
Row 3: Ch 3. Skip first stitch. Dc in next stitch. Dc in first ch-1 space. Dc in top of offset cluster. Dc in ch-1 space. *Dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch-1 space. Dc in top of offset luster, dc in next ch-1 space. Repeat from * across to last 2 stitches. Dc in last 2 stitches. (25 dc) Turn. <br />
Row 4-14: Repeat rows 2 and 3, ending with row 2.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #17 Offset Clusters </td></tr>
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So, tell me what you do to take care of you? I sometimes forget how important taking care of myself really is. I am working on doing better in that department :-)<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-43317008231505864292015-08-29T13:59:00.000-06:002015-09-15T16:33:06.976-06:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #16August hasn't gone at all like I'd planned. I went on a little educational trip at the beginning of the month - and when I returned home, I ended up so sick! I literally spent 2 wks of August in bed very ill. I couldn't even crochet I was that sick :-( But it has helped me be a little more greatful for the health that I typically enjoy. I am a more greatful for being able to care for my husband and children each day. I'm greatful for being able to get up and care for myself. There are so many things I seem to have taken for granted until I could no longer do them! I'm reminded of my mother - she often thought I tried to do too much. She thought I should slow down and enjoy life a bit more with all of it's wonder. I think she was right.<br />
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The second square for August is our colorwork square. It's a wave pattern. There is some similarity to the chevron pattern in that the stripes move up and down and aren't straight, but the stripes actually go thick and thin across the piece. It's one of my favorite colorwork patterns. There are lots of ways to do the striping. My favorite involves changing colors each row - having all the single crochet rows in one color. That seems to define the waves more how I like it. Once you become familiar with this stitch - you'll see lots of variations on how it can be done. I like it in this <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/easy-finish-reversible-baby-waves-afghan/118828" target="_blank">baby blanket</a>, especially since there are no ends to weave in. You knot the ends on each side and have a cute finished fringe edging with little effort. <br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/easy-finish-reversible-baby-waves-afghan/118828" target="_blank">Easy Finish Reversible Baby Blanket</a> by Taraduff</td></tr>
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So I have to put in a disclaimer here for this square. This square has lots and lots of ends to weave in. If you hate weaving ends in with a passion, then I would recommend changing up the way you do the stripes. Simply do more than one row in a color and carry the ends up the sides as you go, like we have done on past squares. I do prefer this one switching colors every row, so I think it's worth weaving in all those ends on this one square. This is your blanket though - and I highly recommend doing it however you like, and if those ends are going to drive you crazy - change the stripes and don't think another thing about it!<br />
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Block #16<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #16 Waves </td></tr>
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Block #16 Waves</h3>
With A, chain 28<br />
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch. (27 sc) (Switch to C in last sc) Ch 1, turn. (Fasten off A)<br />
Row 2: Sc in first stitch. *Hdc in next stitch. Dc in next 3 stitches. Hdc in next stitch. Sc in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * 2 more times. Hdc in next stitch. Dc in last stitch. (Switch to A in last sc.) (Fasten off C.) Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 3: Sc in each stitch across. (27 sc) (Switch to B in last sc). (Fasten off) Ch 3, turn.<br />
Row 4: Skipping first stitch, *hdc in next stitch. Sc in next 3 stitches. Hdc in next stitch. Dc in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * 2 more times. Hdc in next stitch. Sc in last stitch. (Switch to A in last dc) (Fasten off) Ch 1, turn.<br />
Row 5: Work as for row 3 only switch to C in last sc.<br />
Rows 6-27: Repeat rows 2-5 ending with row 3.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #16 Waves </td></tr>
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Remember to take time to enjoy life and all the things you love!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-7353061258287666942015-08-16T15:48:00.000-06:002015-08-16T15:48:43.003-06:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #15August - the month where my counter is filled with zucchini, cucumbers, peppers, onions - and hopefully tomatoes too soon. My garden, despite the abundance of weeds, is still producing well. We've had some strange weather though which has my tomatoes lagging behind. Let's hope they get with the program soon. Summer would not be summer without fresh garden tomatoes!!!<br />
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The first square for August is our solid color block. It's a simple
cluster stitch pattern alternating with rows of half double crochet.
This stitch pattern produces a fabric that is mostly solid - the holes
remind me of the size you might see in eyelet lace. It's not a dramatic
pattern, but has some nice texture and interest to it. The finished
project featuring this stitch pattern is the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/roxette-wristers/156210" target="_blank">Roxette Wristers</a>. I made these first in a pink version (there's a pic at the end of the post) and my young daughter put them on and said 'conceal, don't feel'. While they don't in any way resemble Elsa's gloves, it is fun to put them on with her and pretend we have ice magic!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/roxette-wristers/156210" target="_blank">Roxette Wristers</a> designed by Taraduff 2015</td></tr>
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Here's block #15</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #15 simple cluster </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr>
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Block #15 Simple Cluster </h3>
<i><u>Special Stitch</u></i><b><i> </i></b><br />
<b><i>cluster</i></b>: <i>YO, insert hook in next sc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 lps on hook, YO, insert hook in next sc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through all 4 lps on hook.</i><br />
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Pattern</h4>
Foundation ch and row 1: Ch 30. Turn. Hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. (29 hdc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as hdc plus ch 1). Skip first hdc, *work cluster over next 2 stitches, ch 1. Repeat from * across until 1 stitch remains. Hdc in last stitch. (13 clusters) Turn.<br />
Row 3: Ch 2. (Counts as first hdc) *Hdc in ch-1 sp, hdc in cluster. Repeat from * to end of row. 2 hdc in ch-3 space. (29 hdc)<br />
Rows 4-19: Repeat rows 2 and 3.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #15 simple cluster close-up</td></tr>
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So friends, I know I have mentioned this before, but crocheting really is great therapy for me. I so love picking up a hook and some yarn and mulling over the possibilities. Creating things is good for the soul, whether you crochet for yourself or others, whether you like to make big things or small things, whether you are a beginner or a long-time advanced crocheter. We all have this in common. I truly enjoy sharing what I love with people that love to crochet too. Thanks for stopping by today. And I hope the sun is shining and loving you wherever you are!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4544060649159923756.post-72124469658552913802015-07-28T20:37:00.000-06:002015-07-28T20:39:43.392-06:00Taraduff's 2015 CAL Sampler Afghan Square #14July is almost over (sigh). Back to school time is getting closer. It always brings mixed emotions for me. I get more done while my kids are in school, but I always end up missing them and having the typical 'mom' worries while they're there. And somehow they get bigger and older every year! My little ones are growing up!<br />
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Well, back to business now. If you're just joining in, WELCOME! <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">Click on the following links to get caught up:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">Introduction</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/taraduffs-crochet-long-square-1.html" target="_blank">Square #1</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-2.html" target="_blank">Square #2</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/taraduffs-sampler-afghan-crochet-long.html" target="_blank">Square #3</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/02/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-4.html" target="_blank">Square #4</a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;">,</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; font-family: Verdana, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 11px; line-height: 17px;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-afghan-crochet-long-square-5.html" target="_blank"> Square #5</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/03/sampler-crochet-long-square-6.html" target="_blank">Square #6</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-7.html" target="_blank">Square #7</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/04/sampler-afghan-square-8.html" target="_blank">Square #8</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-afghan-square-9.html" target="_blank">Square #9</a>, and <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/05/sampler-square-10.html" target="_blank">Square #10</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#11</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/06/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan_27.html" target="_blank">#12</a>, <a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/07/taraduffs-2015-cal-sampler-afghan.html" target="_blank">#13</a> You can find links to all of them on <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/taraleeduffin/my-patterns/" target="_blank">pinterest here.</a> And be sure to follow me on </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Taraduff-Hand-Crocheted-Apparel-and-Accessories/111318655567593?ref=hl" target="_blank">facebook</a> and<a href="https://twitter.com/Taraduff" target="_blank"> twitter</a> to get updates when a new square pattern is posted.<br />
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Our colorwork block for July is a chevron stitch pattern. There are many chevron stitch pattern variations, if you do a search on pinterest or google images you'll have a lovely assortment of chevron crochet eye candy for your viewing pleasure! You can see one example in the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/242056607/chevron-stripes-shoulder-bag-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">bag</a> below. The <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/242056607/chevron-stripes-shoulder-bag-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Chevron Stripes Shoulder Bag</a> uses a self-patterning yarn to highlight the striping pattern without having to switch your yarn.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/242056607/chevron-stripes-shoulder-bag-crochet?ref=shop_home_active_1" target="_blank">Chevron Stripes Shoulder Bag</a></td></tr>
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Here's block #14!</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #14 chevron stripes </td></tr>
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Block #14 Chevron Stripes <span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></h3>
<i>Do not cut the yarn when switching colors, just drop it and pick up the next color. </i><br />
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Foundation ch and row 1: With C, ch 32. Sc in second ch from hook and each remaining ch. (31 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 2: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch. (31 sc) Turn.<br />
Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as first tr). Skip first stitch. *Dc in next 2 stitches. Hdc in next 2 stitches. Sc in next stitch. Hdc in next 2 stitches. Dc in next 2 stitches. Tr in next stitch. Repeat from * 2 more times. Turn.<br />
Row 4: With A, ch 1. Make 2 sc in first stitch. *Sc in next 3 stitches. Sc3tog over next 3 stitches. Sc in next 3 stitches.** Make 3 sc in next stitch. Repeat from * 2 times ending at ** on last repeat. Make 2 sc in top of turning ch. Turn.<br />
Row 5: Repeat row 4.<br />
Row 6: With C, ch 3. (Counts as first dc). Dc in first stitch. *Dc in next 3 stitches. Dc3tog over next 3 stitches. Dc in next 3 stitches.** Make 3 dc in next stitch. Repeat from * 2 times ending at ** on last repeat. Make 2 dc in top of last stitch. Turn.<br />
Row 7: Repeat row 6.<br />
Rows 8-17: Repeat rows 4-7, ending with row 5.<br />
Row 18: With C, ch 1. Sc in first stitch. *Hdc in next 2 stitches. Dc in next 2 stitches. Tr in next stitch. Dc in next 2 stitches. Hdc in next 2 stitches. Sc in next stitch. Repeat from * 2 times. Turn.<br />
Row 19, 20: Ch 1. Sc in each stitch. (31 sc) Turn. <br />
Fasten off and weave in ends after row 20.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://taraduffstuff.blogspot.com/2015/01/2015-sampler-square-afghan-project.html" target="_blank">taraduff's 2015 CAL sampler afghan</a> square #14 chevron stripes close-up</td></tr>
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So I've been mulling around ideas for a 2016 crochet-a-long project. I enjoy doing the squares since we get to do a new stitch each time and we'll have a nice throw at the end. Shall I do another blanket? Or something else perhaps? I'd love to see your suggestions in the comments. Please, don't be shy crochet friends, tell me all your crochet-a-long dreams ;-) Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17098715527776407139noreply@blogger.com0