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Wednesday, November 30, 2005

Some X-mas gifts done!

Finally got some of my gifts done for
Christmas! Here are the pictures I took.
Had to get new batteries for the camera.

The yellow and white scarf is for my
grandaughter, the maroon scarf and
hat are for my daughter and the hooded
scarf for my other grandaughter. I think it needs
a nice pin on it.





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Monday, November 14, 2005

Broke my Toe

I broke my toe on Veterans Day tripping
over a toy in my grandaughter's room.
OUCH! So trying to sit here and do any-
thing is beyond impossible. The blood just
seems to rush to it in the down position.
So I won't be posting for a bit, till it gets
better. Hopefully my Blog partner will do some-
thing while I am gone. So it is off to elevate my foot.
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Wednesday, November 02, 2005

Neatest Crochet Pattern
For A "Changes Every Time"
Crocheted Hooded Scarf


Crochet Hooded Scarf

This pattern is unique in that nothing is 'required' except for the measurements and that will insure the hooded scarf will fit anyone. The crocheter has the choice of hook size, yarn type, stitches, gauge and closure method (if any). This pattern also does not care if you are right or left handed. As long as the measurements are followed, size will fit the individual regardless of the type of yarn used (baby, sport weight, worsted weight, bulky, etc) or the hook size. Using different yarns and hooks will give an entirely different look each time the item is made.
The pattern for a Ladies small was made using Caron Simply Soft 100% Acrylic Worsted Weight Yarn #9703 Bone and used approximately 12 ounces.
Suggested Stitches: Single Crochet (SC);
Half Double Crochet (HDC);
Double Crochet (DC);
Triple Crochet (TC);
Suggested Closures for the front of the scarf: None, Ties, Buttons, Zipper, Velcro, Hook & Eye; Snaps.
Pattern Choice:
SC Pattern: SC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
HDC Pattern: HDC in each stitch across, chain 1, turn
DC Pattern: DC in each stitch across, chain 2, turn
TC Pattern: TC in each stitch across, chain 3, turn


Before starting write down the following measurements:
CROWN LENGTH: Measure from the bottom of the earlobe on one side of the head, up and over the crown to the bottom of the other earlobe =___
FOREHEAD LENGTH; Measure from the top front of the forehead to the crown at the back of the head and add 2" for the fold at the front of the hood =___
SHOULDER
LENGTH
; Measure from the center of the breastbone to the shoulder edge = ___
FRONT LENGTH; Measure from the collarbone down the front of the body for as long as you want the scarf to be =___


Start: Make a chain as long as the CROWN LENGTH –( ) crochet in each stitch across using your selected pattern. Continue in pattern until piece measures FOREHEAD LENGTH, then fasten off.
For Back Seam: Thread a needle with the yarn and fold the piece in half (from earlobe to earlobe), wrong sides facing. Attach yarn at neck edge and going under all 4 loops, whip stitch through all stitches. Fasten Off.
Using the hook, attach yarn in a corner stitch at neck edge with a SC. SC in each stitch around neck edge and the front of the hood. Fasten Off.
Fold the front edge of the hood 1 ½" toward the back and on the outside of the hood. Tack in place at each corner and once or twice across the top.
For the scarf: Make a chain as long as the FRONT LENGTH ( ), SC in the first corner stitch and each stitch around, then chain as long as the FRONT LENGTH, turn. Follow your pattern until piece measures the SHOULDER LENGTH( ). Fasten off.
Starting at the neck edge of the scarf, with the right side facing, SC in first stitch and each stitch around with 3 SC in each corner.
If you have chosen a Closure Method, the first closure should be at the neck, with the rest of the closures evenly spaced down the front of the scarf. If you have chosen to use Ties, make a chain 7" long and join with a SC in the stitch.
This Hooded Scarf can be worn either under or over the coat.
Please enjoy
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