tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19970004255423522402024-03-13T17:03:02.804-05:00Swirls and SprinklesSwirls and Sprinkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05762877064911497393noreply@blogger.comBlogger105125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997000425542352240.post-24618732618510215032022-03-30T16:46:00.001-05:002022-03-30T18:13:25.161-05:00My Happy Little Pill<p>This project was so much fun to make. It took a few tries to come up with a design that I liked, but it was worth the struggle</p><p>The first time I made My Happy Little Pill I made two separate pieces and I sewed them together in the center. The second time I made My Happy Little Pill I made it all in one piece. I feel like the second option made for a much smoother finished project.</p><p>I hope you enjoy this little guy as much as I do!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyp4oBQWX_WGhZqjDoW2g3R9gF5ze7L-sYW2iDwU6QveUKedF9d94ORepK_Ufom_olONgTXoL4avp4Uh4m0Ul909VCXlb4PE4vSNtgtsM-26tc1RH6JWI07vwOkz4yoO6tmnkq_EsgvhS4kGb3hx5XhruNXft4tGsifafAtuWn0IdcGJLdhFuhYSE9GA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1082" data-original-width="526" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhyp4oBQWX_WGhZqjDoW2g3R9gF5ze7L-sYW2iDwU6QveUKedF9d94ORepK_Ufom_olONgTXoL4avp4Uh4m0Ul909VCXlb4PE4vSNtgtsM-26tc1RH6JWI07vwOkz4yoO6tmnkq_EsgvhS4kGb3hx5XhruNXft4tGsifafAtuWn0IdcGJLdhFuhYSE9GA=w156-h320" width="156"></a></div><br><br><p></p><p>What you will need</p><p>G hook<br>Worsted weight yarn (2 colors)<br>Safety eyes<br>polyfill, or fiberfill<br>Yarn needle<br>Scrap black yarn (optional)</p><p>You may not copy, change, or sell my patterns in part, or in whole. You may sell you finished product, but I ask that you give credit for the pattern by linking back to me. Thank you.</p><p><br></p><span></span><a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/my-happy-little-pill.html#more">Read more »</a>Swirls and Sprinkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05762877064911497393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997000425542352240.post-2577889928744002252022-02-19T20:10:00.001-06:002022-02-19T20:10:16.333-06:00New projects are in the works!<p> I have been keeping busy with writing up some new patterns! I have worked up a new Market Bag and a mushroom pouch. Which would you like to see first?</p><p>These market back use up a standard skein of yarn. They take a couple hours, but the time flies! The size is perfect for a day at the farmers market. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhILPArU1q_pqYt8pTvqb1Q331t2N9oCmzldkS0oWLnix7d1uumEAF6rMUz4x-cQGAoYgBHday6RQvJM9mbcamFGIPmcrd8WuccsJG6iN0rQ2togKCqdt_Izl21afOAfDbaxdTWwIVOc2WAmi5qDa6unsui7KYt5qLOpXeA4HEv6Kfu8WWdHamvn6-3BA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="1316" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhILPArU1q_pqYt8pTvqb1Q331t2N9oCmzldkS0oWLnix7d1uumEAF6rMUz4x-cQGAoYgBHday6RQvJM9mbcamFGIPmcrd8WuccsJG6iN0rQ2togKCqdt_Izl21afOAfDbaxdTWwIVOc2WAmi5qDa6unsui7KYt5qLOpXeA4HEv6Kfu8WWdHamvn6-3BA" width="320" /></a></div><br />This little mushroom pouch is great for hikes. You can fit a phone inside along with your keys to keep your hands free!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR0pPyX75qhDNcfDfMcWMSKNm197It28YCapkYyHmA7oMI6qu1FyovSXORlWyWF1CvuZobFN3KH_ItxoRl-_VyU1x3eH1-6OeBRn_taiRTuZcA9umUkKu4_F6UhUr899hKbNlU5n5yl_N7p4Nt1ezNa6IS9b1qNK2ZKykK3U75a_iNSHw5oEnAcyZaBA" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="1316" data-original-width="640" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgR0pPyX75qhDNcfDfMcWMSKNm197It28YCapkYyHmA7oMI6qu1FyovSXORlWyWF1CvuZobFN3KH_ItxoRl-_VyU1x3eH1-6OeBRn_taiRTuZcA9umUkKu4_F6UhUr899hKbNlU5n5yl_N7p4Nt1ezNa6IS9b1qNK2ZKykK3U75a_iNSHw5oEnAcyZaBA" width="117" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>I am super excited to have new patterns in the works!</p><p><br /></p>Swirls and Sprinkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05762877064911497393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997000425542352240.post-22965617880724883342022-02-11T20:44:00.001-06:002022-02-11T20:46:29.004-06:00Popular Crochet Abbreviations<p>Have you ever been reading a crochet article, blog, or pattern and wondered what WIP, SC, or DC meant? There are a lot of abbreviations and acronyms in the world of crochet. It can be a little confusing until you get used to the lingo. Here are is a list I have created over the years to help keep them all straight, until I started to get a little more fluent in the language of crochet.</p><p>What are some abbreviations or acronyms you use or have seen? What is your favorite of the list? Mine is "frog" That one had me stumped for quite some time. "Frog", the action of ripping a portion (or a whole project) apart...."rip it, rip it" (ribbit, ribbit). Get it? Ha! It's still funny to me!</p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">Common Crochet Abbreviations </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">r=round or row, depending on the type of project</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">st=stitch </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap; white-space: pre;">sl-st=slip stitch </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="background-color: white; line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span></span></p><a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2022/02/popular-crochet-abbreviations.html#more">Read more »</a>Swirls and Sprinkleshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05762877064911497393noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1997000425542352240.post-44701378531743709312013-12-10T10:37:00.001-06:002013-12-10T11:17:20.548-06:00Winterberry Headwrap.I love this headwrap. It works up in about 30 minutes (depending on how fast you crochet). It is made with Homespun yarn, so it feels nice and warm. For this pattern I dropped a couple hook sizes, from what I usually work with for this yarn, to give a bit of a warmer/tighter stitch.<br>
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Have you tried using Lion Brand Homespun? Did you find that you didn't like working with it? It is a very common complaint, not finding it easy to work with. I, too, use to avoid homespun. The secret for me was to work with a large hook. I found that working with an N hook made it easier to get use to. For me, I wasn't able to really see the top of my stitches and it would frustrate me. Now, I find myself gravitating towards Homespun more than anything else, especially in the colder weather. <br>
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I promise, it gets easier! Give it another try! <a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/cozy-cowl.html" target="_blank">My Cozy Cowl Pattern</a>
is a great easy pattern to give Homespun another go! <a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2013/10/cozy-cowl.html" target="_blank">My Cozy Cowl Pattern</a> calls for Homespun and an N hook.<br>
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Ok, now for the Winterberry Headwrap pattern. :) This headwrap is "one size fits most". It fits both me and my 4 year old very comfortably! When I finished the headwrap, I decided it needed something, so I made one of my <a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2012/09/3-layer-crochet-flower.html" target="_blank">3 layer flowers</a> to attach.<br>
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What you will need:<br>
Lion Brand Homespun Yarn<br>
I hook<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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I attached mine to a coffee Kozie, but you could even crochet a few and add them to a cute Winter hat!<br>
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sell your finished product, but I ask that you give <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">credit</span> for the
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What you will need:<br>
G hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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You can even spruce up your own morning coffee with a fun Kozie! I love making Kozies for the season or holiday. <br>
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Christmas tree and small start applique:<br>
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sell your finished product, but I ask that you give <span class="IL_AD" id="IL_AD5">credit</span> for the
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What you will need:<br>
G hook<br>
Worsted (4 weight) yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle <br>
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The stitch I used is similar to a stitch I saw on a friends baby blanket. The stitch looks like the crosshatch stitch, or diagonal box stitch, though I did mine differently. I just went from memory of what the stitch looked like and came up with a way to duplicate it. <br>Here is a close up of the stitch:<br>
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This was a lot of fun to make. I hope you enjoy it too!<br>
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Convertible Shawl<br>
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What you will need:<br>
G hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn. (4 skeins of Aurora Borealis and 1 skein of solid complementing color)<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
6 buttons<br>
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Look how little my girlie is, in this picture! Picture was taken a couple years ago.<br>
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What you will need: <br>
I hook<br>
Worsted Weigh Yarn (4 weight)<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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I actually made this for my daughter in the early spring. Going off of memory, I think it took only 1 skein of yarn. (98% sure) I love one skein wonders!<br>
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This shrug pattern is written for a child size. The arms are wide because my daughter doesn't like anything to tug on her shirt. The arm width is actually a decent size for an adult. The pattern is very easily converted to any size, just keep crocheting until the piece is the length that you need, to go across the arms and back.<br>
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What you will need:<br>
Ww yarn<br>
I hook<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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There is nothing that I love more than a super simple crochet pattern. This pattern is exactly that. <br>
I made this cowl with Homespun yarn. It is also extra wide, so when it is worn as a cowl it is super cozy and it is wide enough to pull over your head. <br>
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It not only fits my daughter, but it also fits me. Guess that is something else that I love, a pattern that is versatile enough to work for almost everybody!<br>
Ok, onto the pattern.<br>
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Super simple, extra wide cowl<br>
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<br>What you will need:<br>Bulky weigh yarn (5) Used homespun<br>N hook<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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I used Yarn Bee Fleece Lite in Rustica. The color is amazing and I love the feel of the yarn. It works up really well.<br>
I think I am going to have to make a second one because both me AND my daughter are going to want to wear it...once it finally cools down!<br>
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Hooded Infinity Scarf. One size fits most. <br>
What you will need:<br>
N hook<br>
Bulky weight yarn (5) I used 2 skeins of yarnbee fleece light.<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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I would call this size, one size fits most. It is good for me and my daughter, though I do have small hands. <br>
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What you will need: <br>
K hook<br>
Super Bulky Yarn (6) I used Yarn Bee Soft Illusion.<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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Something I realized while trying to learn the stitch is that there are multiple ways people make the stitch. I found youtube videos with working your piece with the RS (right side) facing at all times, working right to left, then left to right. I found vidoes with turning after each row...both give a similar look, though I prefer keeping the RS facing at all times. It gives a smoother more uniform look (IMO). Some have you work in both loops of the stitch, some have you work in the BLO (back loop only). <br>
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I found while creating this pattern that I had some choices to make. Choice one, I could work around my piece right to left, then work back left to right, or I could work my piece in a continuous round right to left. I chose the latter. I found it to feel more natural, though both ways give the same overall look. Choice two, I could work in both loops of the stitch, or I could work in the BLO, I chose both loops.<br>
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If you are familiar with the stitch, go with what you feel comfortable with. If you have never used this stitch, I would highly suggest taking a look at <a href="http://www.mooglyblog.com/broomstick-lace-crochet-video-tutorial/" target="_blank">this video tutorial</a> by Moogly, so you can at least get an idea for what each step will look. <br>
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I did take some extra photos trying to show some steps of the stitch. I hope you find them helpful!<br>
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Are you ready? Ok, here we go...<br>
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As Halloween gets closer, I am going to put a little treat in the bags for my kids and hang the bags on their doorknobs, for a little sweet surprise.<br>
Once I know how many kids are in my son's class, at school, I am going to make a bunch of the pumpkins for their Halloween party. :) <br>
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What you will need: <br>
H hook<br>
Ww yarn (orange and green for pumpkin and white and black for ghost)<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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Abbreviations:<br>
ch-chain<br>
st/st's-stitch/stitches<br>
hdc-half double crochet<br>
sc-single crochet<br>
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I'd say that this pattern size is written for 3-5 years. The pattern can be easily adjusted, though. The collar of the poncho can be made larger or smaller by adding or subtracting from your beginning chain. Of course the length is easily adjusted by adding or subtracting rounds. <br>
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Child Poncho Ages 3-5<br><br>What you will need:<br>K hook<br>Bulky Yarn (5) Lions Brand Jiffy<br>Scissors<br>Yarn needle<br>
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In celebration of Autumn's return being just around the corner, I made something pumpkin themed. :)<br>
This Tissue Box Kozie works up really quickly. It is a great item for decorating your desk without taking up any extra space.<br>
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What you will need:<br>
H hook<br>
Ww yarn (orange and green)<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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What you will need:<br>
I hook<br>
G hook<br>
2 colors of yarn I used black and purple<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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What ended up in my cart was Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis Twist in Fruit Punch. Even the name sounds fun!<br>
These pictures don't do the colors justice. It was hard to get my daughter to stay still for the pictures. She was much more interested in playing! <br>
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I wasn't sure what I was going to do with it at first, but it hit me this morning....I'll make a wrap for my daughter!<br>
I sat down with my hook and had this wrap finished in less than an hour!<br>
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What you will need:<br>
N hook<br>
Worsted weight (4) I used Yarn Bee Aurora Borealis Twist in Fruit Punch<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
Stitch marker (optional) <br>
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Are you looking for something to make for Mother's Day? What about a "pamper yourself" gift, or "New Mommy" package? These crocheted washcloths would be a great addition! <br>
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The washcloths measure between 8-9 inches square. It will depend on your tension. The patterns are easily adjusted. If you would like them a little larger, you could increase your hook size or add a few beginning chains. <br>
Each washcloth has a different texture and stitch pattern. I really enjoyed working these up. <br>
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This first pattern is for a hdc v-stitch washcloth.<br>
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What you will need for each washcloth:<br>
H hook<br>
Worsted 100% cotton yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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These are quick and easy to crochet up and the pattern is really simple. <br>
I have been making and selling these Kozies since I first learned how to crochet. We probably have about 15-20 of them scattered though out the house. :)<br>
I have found that these Kozies fit well over a frozen go-gurt tube, too. Another Summer snack staple, around here.<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Summer colored ice pop Kozies</td></tr>
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<br>What you will need:<br>
H hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn <br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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Letters A-E can be found <a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/letters-of-day.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.<br>
I have been having a lot of fun with these. I hope you enjoy them as much I do. :)<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Letters for my son's wall hanging</td></tr>
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What you will need:<br>
H hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Adult Breath of Spring</td></tr>
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The matching Breath of Spring Scarf can be found<a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2013/01/airy-breath-of-spring-scarf.html" target="_blank"> HERE</a>. <br>
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What you will need:<br>
Worsted weight yarn<br>
K hook<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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I don't know that all the letters will actually be posted in alphabetical order, but the first batch is. :)<br>
These patters are for crochet afghan letter blocks A, B, C, D, and E. L was already posted <a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/letter-l-block.html" target="_blank">here</a>.<br>
These letter blocks work up in about 30 minutes and measure approx 6 inches (before a border). If you are making a blanket with them I would highly suggest you border them with a sc around, to make joining easier and cleaner.<br>
I can't wait to make a crochet blanket with these blocks/squares!<br>
Letter F, G, H, I, and J blocks/square patterns can be found <a href="http://swirlsandsprinklesblog.blogspot.com/2013/04/letters-f-g-h-i-and-j.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>!<br>
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Letter A<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Crochet block A</td></tr>
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I made the grids as a visual aid. White squares=sc Red squares=bobble <br>
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What you will need:<br>
H hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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Here are a couple of pictures<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Blocks in progress</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Finished blocks (Thunder Up!)</td></tr>
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Before the borders, the blocks measure 6 inches. To border my daughter's, I did a sc around and then shells. For my son's I did a sc and then rev-sc.<br>
They work up pretty quickly and the project possibilities are endless. Wall hangings, blankets, bags, banners...<br>
I am so happy with how the blocks turned out that I am going to work up patterns for the whole alphabet. :) I am going to start with the letter L. It is simple and quick. I would LOVE LOVE LOVE some feedback about the pattern and how your blocks turn out.<br>
I plan on posting about 5-6 letters at a time. I am working on the written patters for a couple more letters and should have the first batch ready this week. :)<br>
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Letter L<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Letter block L</td></tr>
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What you will need:<br>
H hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Egg Kozie</td></tr>
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What you will need: <br>
G hook<br>
Worsted weight yarn<br>
Scissors<br>
Yarn needle<br>
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