Nadine's Afghan

Thanks for sharing this picture of your afghan Nadine. I can definately see some patterns of squares that I created. Great job!

I'd love to hear from those of you who are making scarves or afghans from patterns I've created. Feel free to email me and send in those pictures.

I'm taking a vacation for a short period from crocheting to try to learn how to knit. I know that I'll get frustrated very shortly with my knitting skill level and will go back to crocheting. Knitting is so slow for me LOL that I know I'll get back to crocheting rather quickly.

Happy Crocheting my friends!

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Linie and Ironstone Christmas Hats

I am very new to knitting and last year I sat with Lyndsay my niece in Texas and learned how to knit a hat. I went to my first "yarn" store, "The Woolie Ewe" in Plano Texas and had freaked out about all the wonderful yarn that I had access to.

The hat above was made with Linie 195 Candida which I was told is a German yarn . I wasn't happy with it because by looking at the outside of the small 50g ball, you couldn't see the black stripe that was in the middle of the hat. All I saw was the purplish color. I had no idea there would be orange and black in it. That taught me to look further inside the balls of yarn if I ever go back to another yarn store.

On that same trip to the yarn store, I purchased some Ironstone colorway 180 and the yarn was made in Italy. The pattern didn't state what size yarn needles to use so I used the only needles I had which were circular 16" Nbr 10 6mm. Here is the pattern link http://www.knittingonthenet.com/patterns/hatgarter.htm

I have to laugh when I look at the picture above because I have this tiny 4 ft tree and laid the hat at the top of it and took this picture. I made this hat thinking that I needed to fit a large head and just figured it was my imagination that it was as big as it turned out. When I put it on it fits loosely, not tight and I love it. My husband thinks that it should be tighter so the next time I attempt the pattern I hope I have a smaller set of circular needles.

I have about 5 more 50g 100 yard balls of this colorway so I'll figure some more items I'm going to make. Maybe another hat.

So whats on your needles or hooks right now?

Donna

Testers Found - Fox's Flower Petal Doily

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE - CARMEN, LORA, CRISTAL, MELANI, JEWEL, CAPRICE, RHONDA, BARBARA, JOAN


I created this yarn doily this past spring and completely forgot to put it out there for testing. It will fit very nicely on a round end table or night stand. It's approximately 20" across and really quite pretty.

Testing for this pattern must be done with yarn, not thread and you can use whatever 3 different colors you'd like. This pattern is not for a beginner to crocheting. It is more of the an Intermediate level so please don't ask to test it if you are a beginner.

If you'd like to test, please send me your FOLLOWER name and read below:

1. You must be willing to send me a picture of your completed doily as an attachment in an email.

2. Send me error's or corrections in emails as you find them.

3. Must be an intermediate crocheter.

4. Complete the project by December 11th and send me revisions and your picture by then.

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Christmas Mitten and Peace Sign

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE SANDRA, CAPRICE, MISTI, TARA, DOTTIE

TESTERS ARE: MELANE, NORMA, MARIE, SANDRA, JEWEL

Once again, testers are wanted for 2 more Christmas patterns. You can use whatever colors of yarn you want to test the patterns.

So now we have the:

Christmas tree
Candy Cane
Christmas Wreath
Christmas Bell
Chrstmas Heart
Christmas Mitten
Christmas Peace Sign

Just a few more to go after this and it would be a cool Christmas afghan. I'd prefer not to send both patterns to any one tester so that we give other's a chance to be a tester. Of course, if I don't get enough people to test the patterns, you can always ask to test the other pattern.

1. Must be a follower.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday night.

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Backloop Scarf - Free Pattern

SCARVES FOR SENIORS PROJECT
A good friend of mine works at a rest home in Massachusetts and he has started a project called "Scarves for Seniors." One of my favorite patterns is just a simple scarf that I know is so simple it can't be claimed as an original pattern so I make no claims to it being my pattern. I'll just type up the pattern below for those who might be interested in using it.

Please crochet or knit a scarf (use whatever pattern you'd like) for a less fortunate, deserving senior citizen, many of whom will have no one and receive nothing for the holidays. When your scarf is complete, email Lee at Distinctives123@verizon.net for the address. He works the night shift and will sort the scarves into male and female scarves and pass them out. Let's bring some cheer to others in need this year.

UPDATE: LEE WROTE ME THE FOLLOWING:

I am not looking for any certain colors or patterns only that the scarf be long and wide enough for resident to double over ( it gets very windy). IF the person making the scarf felt led to include a little note to resident that is also welcomed as they do not get much mail. Also include their email addy so I can email that scarf arrived and thank them too. Like I had said after I will sit with residents and help to write out thank you notes - residents will enjoy this! Thanks Donna. I will keep you informed of how it is going.

SO sad that these people have no one. We have 22 residents - will be getting a new lady tomorrow she is 95. Only three of them have family that call or come by and then not often enough. The home can hold up to 29. My mailing address is:

Lee Imbriani / 5 Daniels Hgts #8/ Fitchburg, MA 01420

Thanks again, Lee

Hobby Lobby – I Love This Yarn! medium worsted 4 ply
Color A: Medium Blue

Hook size: J/10 6.0 mm

Width: 4” x 72”


My ETSY shop for patterns: http://SmoothFox.etsy.com
My Blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/
My email: SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com
My crochet merchandise: http://www.zazzle.com/smoothfox*

THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE AS A .PDF BY GOING BACK TO MY MAIN PAGE OF THIS BLOG AND LOOKING DOWN THE RIGHT COLUMN. YOU WILL FIND ALL PATTERNS AS .PDF VERSIONS. http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

Instructions:

Row 1: Ch 17, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook and each ch across. (15 dc)

Row 2: Turn, ch 3, (counts as first dc), dc in Back Loop of next 14 sts. (15 dc)

Repeat row 2 until scarf measures 72” long.


Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2009

This pattern has not been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern.

Testers Found - Christmas Bell and Wreath squares

UPDATE TESTERS ARE: JOAN, MISTI, MARION, MARIE, DOTTIE, AURORA

UPDATE TESTERS ARE: AURORA, CAPRICE, SANDY, TARA

I've been so busy I completely forgot I have some more Christmas square patterns finished and ready for testing. I figure with the Christmas tree and the Candy Cane pattern that was posted a while back, these two patterns and a few other's I'm working on, it would be a cool Christmas afghan. I'd prefer not to send both patterns at once to a tester. Test one then request the other and if I don't have enough testers, I'll send the second pattern.

1. Must be a follower.


2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday night.


3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.


4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.


So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna

SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox Beads & Ripple Skinny Scarf - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Beads and Ripple Skinny Scarf

Original design by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox
Copyright 2009

Red Heart Soft 4 ply medium worsted
Color A Antique White

Beads: 100 approx.
Width: 3"
Hook size: I/9 5.50 mm

Special Instructions:
Small Shell: Dc, ch 2, Dc in indicated ch-2 sp.

Bead-DC: YO, insert hook into indicated stitch, YO, pull through 2 loops, slide bead next to hook, YO, pull through 2 loops.

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

IF YOU CROCHET THIS ITEM - PLEASE CLICK ON THIS LINK AND ADD YOUR OWN PICTURES AS A PROJECT ON RAVELRY.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-beads--ripple-skinny-scarf---free-pattern

JUST CLICK ON THE CROCHET HOOK WITH THE WORDS “HOOK IT” NEAR THE TOP RIGHT SIDE AND THIS WILL ADD YOUR ITEM AS A PROJECT. THEN YOU CAN ADD THE PICTURES WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR PROJECT.

HELPFUL HINT: I used transparent beads so this required that I use a white or off white color of yarn. I don’t suggest using transparent beads with a colored yarn.

When working with beads, they get very heavy on your strand of yarn and can become very awkward until they are all used within the piece you are crocheting. I put approximately 100 beads on the strand before I began crocheting. You can put half that amount and work the scarf until you run out of beads, cut yarn and finish off the tail, then add the remaining 50 beads to the fresh yarn end and begin crocheting where you left off. Make sure you always skip the first stitch on the edge of each row. I wouldn’t suggest cutting the yarn and adding the remaining beads UNLESS when you tie the two pieces of yarn together, your beads can slide over the knot.

When your un-used string of beads get close to the scarf, pull more yarn from your skein and slide the string away from the piece you are crocheting.

Instructions:

THREAD ONTO YOUR YARN 2 BEADS FOR EACH ROW THAT YOU WANT BEADS ON. BEAD STITCHES ARE WORKED ON WRONG SIDE OF SCARF SO THEY WILL APPEAR ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCARF.

Row 1: RS: Ch 15, turn, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 5 ch, sk 1 st, ch 2, dc in last 6 sts. (12 dc)

Row 2: WS: Turn, sl st into next st, ch 3, dc in next st, Bead-dc in next st [see special instructions], dc in next 2 sts, small shell in ch-2 st, dc in next 2 sts, Bead-dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, sk last st. (12 dc)

Row 3: RS: Turn, sl st into next st, ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, small shell in ch-2 st, dc in next 5 sts, sk last st. (12 dc)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for the length of the scarf.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2009

This pattern has not been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

Email address

I've had several people request the Free Pattern for the Peace Sign but when I try to respond to their email addresses, it kicks back and says that the email address is bad.

Today, the person it kicked back on was Michelle Robinson. So if you are Michelle Robinson, or anyone who requested the pattern but haven't received it, please email me again with an alternative email address.

Thanks!

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox's Christmas Granny - Free Pattern

Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Medium Worsted 4 ply
Color A: Forest Green
Color B: Cranberry
Color C: White
Hook Size: I - 9 -5.50 MM

Size: 6” x 6” (approximate)
Skill level: Advanced beginner

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you crochet this item – please click on this link and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-christmas-granny

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A ch 4, join with a slip st to form a ring or use the Magic Adjustable Ring (see www.crochetpatterncentral.com under tutorials).

Round 1: Ch 3, 2 dc in ring, (ch 2, 3 dc in ring) repeat 3 times, ch 1, join with a hdc in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc, in same sp, * ch 1, sk 3 sts, in next ch-2 sp (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc), * repeat from * to * 3 times, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in beg corner, ch 1, join with a hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 1, sc in same sp, * ch 1, sk 3 sts, in next ch-1 sp (tr, ch 1) 6 total times, sk 3 sts, sc in next ch-2 sp. * Repeat * to * 2 times, ch 1, sk 3 sts, in next ch-1 sp (tr, ch 1) repeat 6 times, sk 3 sts, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish Off. (24 tr, 4 sc)

Round 4: Join color B with a slip st in the ch 1 sp between any 3rd and 4th tr. Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, * (sk 1 st, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) repeat 6 total times, sk 1 st, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp. * Repeat from * to * 3 total times, (sk 1 st, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) repeat 6 total times, sk last st; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish Off. (64 dc)

Round 5: Join color C with a slip st in any ch-2 corner, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same corner, * (sk 2 sts, 2 dc in sp between sts) repeat 7 total times, sk 2 sts, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner. * Repeat from * to * 3 times, (sk 2 sts, 2 dc in sp between sts) repeat 7 total times, sk 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish Off. (72 dc)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2009

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Any resemblance between this pattern and any other pattern is purely co-incidental. This pattern is my original design so please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the Internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

SmoothFox's Christmas Tree Skirt - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Christmas Tree Skirt

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox Copyright 2009 version 2.0

Hobby Lobby - I Love This Yarn! 4 ply Worsted Weight
Color A – Cranberry – 1 skein, 7oz, 364 yards
Color B – White - 2 skeins, 7oz, 364 yards
Color C – Forest - 1 skein, 7oz, 364 yards

Hook Size I 5.50 MM
Stitch Marker – One

Approximate size- 45” across point to point

SPECIAL STITCHES:
SDC - Standing Double Crochet: Place a slip knot on hook, YO, insert hook into designated stitch or space and pull up a loop, (YO, pull through two loops) two times.

V-Stitch: (dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated ch sp or between 2 stitches indicated.

Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated ch sp.

Double Crochet: DC
Back Loop: BL
Slip Stitch: SL ST

My Ravelry shop: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My ETSY shop for patterns: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/
My Email: SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com
My knit and crochet merchandise: http://www.zazzle.com/smoothfox*

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

SmoothFox Christmas Tree Skirt  Printable version link

INSTRUCTIONS:

(Note- first three chains of each ch-5 are considered a ch-3 sp to be used in Row 2.  Also note that there is no long beginning chain to start the project. It starts with the first ch-5 and keeps adding length with each ch-5)

Row  1:  Using color A, *[ch 5, dc in 4^th ch from hook, dc in 5th ch from hook] 12 times. Mark any st as right side.  Finish off.   (24 dc, 12 ch-3 sps)

Row  2:  RS - Join color B with a SDC see special stitches in 2^nd ch of first ch-3 sp, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch, shell see special stitches in the 2^nd ch of each of the next 11 ch-3 sps.  Turn (48 dc)

Row  3:  WS - Sl st in next st, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, [sk 2 sts, dc in next st, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next st] 11 times, sk last st.  Turn (72 dc)

Row  4:  RS - Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next st, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Finish Off. (96 dc)

NOTE: When you encounter the ch-2 sp, work as normal. Don’t work in BL of the ch-2 sp.

Row  5:  RS -  Sk 1^st st, join color C with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 2 sts, V-st see special stitches in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 3 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Finish Off.  (96 dc)

Row  6:  RS -  Sk 1^st st, join color A with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 2 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 3 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 3 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Finish Off.  (120 dc)

NOTE: In this and all Rows you wish to change yarn colors, always start fresh color on RS, skip 1st st and join new color with a SDC stitch in the BL of the next st. Work remaining stitches of the first row of a new color in the BL only.

Row  7:  RS -  Sk 1^st st, join color C with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 3 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 4 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 4 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 4 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Finish Off.  (144 dc)

Row  8:  RS - Sk 1^st st, join color B with a SDC in BL of next st, dc in BL of next 4 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 5 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 5 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in BL of next 5 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Turn (144 dc)

Row  9:  WS -  Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 5 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sts] 11  times, sk last st. Turn  (168 dc)

Row  10:  RS -  Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 5 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 6 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 6 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Turn  (192 dc)

Row  11:  WS - Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, V-st in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts] 11 times, sk last st. Turn (192 dc)

Row  12:  RS -  Sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 6 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts, [sk 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, Shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next 7 sts] 11 times, sk last st.  Finish Off.  (216 dc)

Pattern has been established. In all rows you wish to change yarn colors, always start fresh color on RS, skip 1st st and join new color with a SDC stitch in the BL of the next st. Work remaining stitches of the first row of a new color in the BL only. When you encounter the ch-2 sp, work as normal. Don’t work in BL of the ch-2 sp. You should be able to work the afghan using the following information now. The number of DC will increase on each row as you work stitches in the ch-2 spaces.

Row 13: RS Cranberry - Use BL and Shell
Row 14: RS Forest - Use BL and V-St
Row 15: RS Cranberry - Use BL and Shell
Row 16: RS White - Use BL and Shell
Row 17: WS White - Use both loops and V-St
Row 18: RS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 19: WS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 20: RS White - Use both loops and V-St
Row 21: RS Forest - Use BL and Shell
Row 22: WS Forest - Use both loops and Shell
Row 23: RS Forest - Use both loops and V-St
Row 24: RS White - Use BL and Shell
Row 25: WS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 26: RS White - Use both loops and V-St
Row 27: WS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 28: RS White - Use both loops and Shell
Row 29: RS Cranberry - Use BL and V-St
Row 30: WS Cranberry - Use both loops and Shell
Row 31: RS Cranberry - Use both loops and Shell

If you’d like, you can make a chain, any length you’d like, using any color yarn and weave in and out of the gaps in round one and use this as a tie.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2009

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. Please do not give it away, make copies or items for sale with this pattern. You may make items as gifts and for charity though.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and only with my express permission may you post pictures of items made from my pattern on a website. If you post items you make using this pattern on your blog or website, there must be a link back to my ETSY store where the pattern is sold and my name listed as the designer. 

Testers Found - Fox's Christmas Tree Skirt

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE - Barbara, Shirley, Diana D., Molly, Mary Beth, Tara, Vanessa, Joan, Denise

Can you believe that Christmas is fast approaching? It sneaks up on me every single year. This year I decided I wanted to make a Christmas Tree Skirt for my sister Kathy in Texas. Figured I might as well write up the pattern. It's going to be a free one on the blog and I want to make sure there are no errors. I'll send out the pattern tomorrow night after to work to the first 5 or 6 people who want to test the pattern.

If you want to be a tester, read the instructions below and let's get started! You can make the skirt as large as you want. Everyone has their own preference for size of Christmas trees.

1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber. Not a follower yet? Sign up. Let me know your follower name.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Sunday October 18th.

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished skirt attached to an email.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Peace Sign Charity Square 12x12

UPDATE:  THE PATTERN HAS BEEN UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE NAME OF A WONDERFUL CHARITY TO MAIL YOUR SQUARE(S) TO.  THE CHARITY IS ONLINE ANGELS.

Hi everyone,

I wanted to show you the squares I've received so far. As a reminder, all squares received will be used for charity blankets. Remember, this is a CHARITY pattern. Just promise to make one square to be sent for charity blankets.


Donna

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you crochet this item – please click on this link and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-peace-sign-12-x-12

Sandra - Gold and Baby Blue

Jessica - Baby Pink


Barbara - Bright Blue and Salmon



Karen - Raspberry, Rose and Green

Testers Found - Fox's A Christmas Granny 6"

UPDATE: TESTERS SO FAR - Molly, Carol, Mary Beth, Tara, Jessica, Melanie, Luana, Joan & Maggie

I took a break from watching golf and tennis today to finish writing up this pattern I had created a month ago. If you would like to be a tester, feel free to follow the instructions below.

1. Must be a follower.
2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday night.
3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.
4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna

SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Christine D's Peace Out Afghan for Renee

UPDATE: I had requests to know what the yarns were. Yarns used were: Redheart kids Cruise Blue. Red Heart Kids Bikini and Red Heart Super Saver Black. Thanks for that info Christine!

About a month or so ago, I received the letter below from Christine D. aka Wyldbutterfly. She had just purchased the Peace Out pattern. Above is a picture of her completed afghan she sent me today. You did a great job Christine. It's groovy!

I just wanted to thank you for creating this pattern. I've been looking all over the stores for a peace sign pattern and couldn't find any. I decided to come home and check on line and came across a link and picture of your pattern. I was completely ecstatic as I am not good at creating patterns.I really needed this pattern as when I am finished making the afghan it is being donated to a very worthy cause.

On June 8th of this year a friend of mines daughter was brutally murdered while working. She was beaten to death by two teenagers in the group home she worked for. Anyone who knew Renee, knew that she absolutely loved peace signs, tie died, karaoke, dolphins and so much more. The afghan will be raffled off at an event they are having in her honor on what would have been her 25'th birthday. All monies collected will go towards a scholarship fund to a local student who will be going into the human services field. Once again thank you so much for creating this pattern.

If you feel like it you can go to http://www.reneegreco.com/ That is a web site about Renee and her benefit. Thank you once again for your wonderful pattern.

Please go check out the web-site she mentions above. I wish I could have known Renee. Such a tragic thing to happen to a great person.

Donna

Testers Found - Christmas Tree and Candy Cane -squares 8x8

UPDATE: Tester's so far are Molly, Barbara, Aurora, Sandra, Beverly and Caprice.

I've been busy trying to get a few Christmas square patterns together. The pictures make them look different sizes but they are the same size. I figure with the heart that was posted a few days ago, these two patterns and a few other's I'm working on, it would be a cool Christmas afghan. If you want to test both or just one of these two patterns, read below.

1. Must be a follower.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday night.

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

DonnaSmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Foxs Heart - 8x8 (approx.)

UPDATE: Testers so far are Aurora, Tina, Karen, Barbara, Rhonda, Sandra, Liz and Jeree

I know there are different versions of the heart pattern out there but this is my version. If you want to test this pattern, read below.

1. Must be a follower.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Monday night.

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished square attached to an email.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Foxs Rainbow Heart Round Ripple 15 Points

UPDATE:

TESTERS ARE RHONDA, NADINE, MARIE, MOLLY, CAROLNE, VIMS AND LINDSAY

I had several emails wanting to know when the pattern would be ready to test of the Heart Round Ripple. Well I believe it's done and ready for testing.

If you are a follower with a picture on this blog, email me your follower name and read below.

1. Must be able to complete the afghan by next Monday night.

2. Must be able to send me a picture of your masterpiece laid out with all ends weaved in. If I haven't received your pictures of recent test patterns, send those to me when you request to test this pattern.

3. Must email me pattern corrections as you find them.

4. Use whatever colors of yarn you'd like.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Foxs Peace Symbol 12 x 12

Donald Bruce "Brucey" Mason - DOD 1969

UPDATE: TESTERS SO FAR ARE CAPRICE, JESSICA, BARBARA, LUANA, JEREE

I created this pattern with a square done in my least favorite color. Grey. It's the cancer awareness color for brain cancer. Most people know someone who has lost their life, or is going through cancer treatment or is a survivor of cancer.

The picture above is of my brother, Donald Bruce Mason who we called Brucey, who passed away when he was 10 years old from a brain tumor at Travis Air Force Base in California. I was 12 years old at the time and only remember bits and pieces of the tragic 2 years that he suffered. My parents were really good at hiding things from us other than when he had his first surgery to try to remove the tumor. We children were told that they had gotten all of it. Little did I know, it was a lie that parents do to protect the young minds of the other kids. Within 2 years, Brucey had passed away. At the time we were told that he was one of the youngest people to have ever gotten his type of brain tumor or his type of cancer. To this day, I have no idea exactly what kind of tumor or cancer it was.

This pattern is offered to a few testers who are "FOLLOWERS" just to work out the errors. After that, it will only be available to people who send me an email requesting the pattern but who promise to make and mail a square to me so that I can make some charity afghans for different charity organizations. If however you make a complete afghan that you are donating to a charity, I'd appreciate a picture and a square mailed to me. I'll post them within this posting or in a fresh one of everyone's blankets.

So if you want to be a tester, please read below

1. Must be a FOLLOWER. Send me an email with your FOLLOWER name.

2. You must agree to email me any errors you find in the pattern as you find them.

3. You must agree to send me a picture of your completed square laid out nice and flat with all ends weaved in..

4. Use whatever color of yarn you'd like but please check this web-site for all the colors and what they signify. http://www.trinitylondon.com/awareness-ribbon-meanings.asp One of them might jump out at you.

5. If any testers want to test the pattern AND send me a square let me know that you will be sending a square so I can give instructions about the border edging color. Some of you know that I'm almost blind and it is very difficult for me to sew blankets together unless they have a light colored edging.

Thanks for listening,

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFoxs Cute as a Button 12 x 12 Square - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2009 Version 1.0

4 ply Medium Worsted yarn
Color A: Turquoise
Color B: Peacock
Color C: White

Hook Size: I 5.50 MM

Skill level: Advanced Beginner


Size: 12" x 12"

Special Stitches:
V-st: (dc, ch 1, dc) in indicated sp between stitches
Shell: 3 dc in indicated sp between stitches
Small Shell: (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc)
Large Shell: (3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in indicated ch sp.
Corner Shell: (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc)

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you crochet this item – please click on this link and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-cute-as-a-button-12-x-12-square
 
INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A, ch 5 and join to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 5, (sc in ring, ch 5) 3 times; join to beginning sc with a sl st. (4 ch-5 sps, 4 sc)


Round 2: Sl st into next ch sp, ch 3, (in same ch-5 sp 2 dc, ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, see special stitches shell), ch 4, sl st in 1st ch of ch-4, * (in next ch-5 sp shell, ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, shell, sl st in 1st ch of ch-4). * Repeat from * to * 3 total times. Join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off. (24 dc, 8 ch-4 sps)

Round 3: Join color B in top right corner ch-4 sp with a sl st, Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same ch sp), see special stitches large shell in next ch-4 sp, * see special stitches corner shell in next ch-4 sp, large shell in next ch-4 sp. * Repeat from * to * around; join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off. (56 dc)

Round 4: Join color A with a sl st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in same sp), * (sk 3 sts, shell in sp between next 2 sts, sk 3 sts, 3 sc in ch-1 sp, sk 3 sts, shell in sp between next 2 sts, sk 3 sts ** (corner shell in next corner). * Repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once. Join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off. (48 dc, 12 sc)

Round 5: Join color C with a sl st in any corner, ch-3, 2 dc in same sp, sk 3 sts, *(shell in sp between next 2 sts, sk 3 sts) rep 4 times ** (corner shell in next corner). * Repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once, shell in beginning corner, ch 1, hdc to join in top of beginning ch-3. (72 dc)

Round 6: Ch 3, 2 dc in corner space, ch 1, sk 3 sts, * (V-st in sp between next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 3 sts) 5 times, ** (corner shell in next corner), ch 1, sk 3 sts. * Repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once, 3 dc in beginning corner, ch 1, hdc to join in top of beginning ch-3. (72 dc, 24 ch-1 sps)

Round 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in corner sp, * ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, sk 3 sts, shell in ch-1 sp, (ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, sk V-st, shell in ch-1 sp) 5 times, sk last 3 sts, ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, ** in corner (shell, ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, shell). * Repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Shell in beginning corner, ch 4, sl st in back rib of 1st ch of ch-4, join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off. (96 dc, 32 ch-4 sps)

Round 8: Join color B with a sl st in any ch-4 corner sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, * see special instructions small shell in each ch-4 sp across to next corner, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner ch-4 sp). * Repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to * once. 2 dc in beginning corner, ch 1, hdc in top of beginning ch-3 to join. (128 dc)

Round 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in corner sp, ch 1, sk 4 sts, * (small shell in next shell, sk 4 sts) repeat across to corner, ch 1, ** (corner shell in corner) sk 4 sts, ch 1. * Repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. 3 dc in beginning corner, ch 1, hdc in top of beginning ch-3 to join. Finish off. (136 dc)

Round 10: Join color C in any corner with a sl st, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in corner sp), sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st of shell below, sk ch-1 sp, sk 2 sts, (shell in ch-1 sp of next 7 shell’s), sk 2 sts, sk ch-1 sp, shell in first st of shell below, sk 2 sts, ** (corner shell in corner) sk 2 sts, shell in last st of shell below. * Repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off. (132 dc)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2009

This pattern has not been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

TESTERS FOUND for Flower Round Ripple

UPDATE:

TESTERS: DIANA, STACEY, JESSICA, MOLLY, CHRISTINE, NADINE, GINA



Testers wanted for this pretty Round Ripple. Use whatever colors you want of yarn. Make it as large as you want.

If you are a FOLLOWER and would like to test, email me your FOLLOWER name and make sure you read the information below.

1. You must be able to complete testing by Sunday August 2nd.

2. You must be able to send me any errors in the pattern or stitch counts you may find.

3. You must be able to send me an attached picture of your completed round ripple laid out nicely with all ends tucked in.

Thanks,

Donna SmoothFoxLover at yahoo.com

TESTERS FOUND for two 12 x 12 squares

UPDATE: TESTERS FOUND

Testers Top Square: Carmen, Jeree, Jessica, Meg, Luana, Carol, Caprice, Lacey

Testers Bottom Square: Debby, Christine, Molly, Vims, Jessica, Charlene, Sandra

I've got two patterns ready to be tested. Don't be afraid to volunteer to test the squares. I had several emails from people who thought you have to be super experienced, or have to have tested for someone before. That's not the case. Just be willing to read the pattern, find errors and as you find the errors (if any) you email me the errors so I can correct it before I send the pattern out to the next tester.

The pictures above show two squares. Neither square was laid out very well when I took the pictures but as you can see if you look closely, the square on the top has Pink, light pink and white. I think it would look prettier if it was worked in the reverse order of colors than I worked it but you can use white and two shades of yellow or two shades of purple or whatever, it's up to you. The square on the bottom started out with me creating another ripple pattern but I thought why not make a ripple flower square or a ripple square. I don't think either one would look very good in a varigated yarn though.

If you are a FOLLOWER and would like to test, email me your FOLLOWER name and make sure you read the information below.

1. You must be able to complete testing by Sunday night.

2. You can only test one of the squares at a time. If you want to test both patterns, that's great but only request one at a time. After sending me the completed info I requested on the completed square, I'll send you the second pattern to test if you'd like.

3. You must be able to send me any errors in the pattern or stitch counts you may find.

4. You must be able to send me an attached picture of your completed square laid out nicely with all ends tucked in.

5. Oh and one more thing, you must know how to crochet and have fun. LOL!!!!!

Thanks,

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Hippy Lapghan by Loren G - Twisted1

I couldn't wait to show you all this wonderful picture of a Lapghan completed by Loren G aka Twisted1 (Ravelry). I fell in love with it immediately. This is just the coolest!! When I was growing up we would say...........Groovy!!!

Loren used one of the free patterns on this site of the Smiley Face and a few of my other designs, Fox's Heart of a Child Square, Fox's Flower Power 1, Fox's Peace Out 7 x 7.

I absolutely love it. WTG Loren! Job well done and I appreciate you letting me share your creation!

Thanks,
Donna

Testers FOUND - Round Ripple 12 to 24 Point

TESTERS FOUND - THANK YOU TO KARIN, DENISE, RHONDA, CAROLINE, JANICE AND STACEY FOR VOLUNTEERING TO BE PATTERN TESTERS.

DON'T BE DISAPPOINTED IF YOU MISSED OUT. I'VE GOT MORE PATTERNS ALMOST READY AND WILL POST THEM OPEN FOR TESTING SOON.

Any followers up for testing a Round Ripple??? I'd like about 5 Followers who would like to test the pattern. Hopefully someone who is unfamiliar with making a round ripple will want to try it. If you're like me, you can do a round ripple in your sleep and I don't want someone wanting to test who is like me in that sense. You will end up working the pattern without reading it carefully enough so you might miss pattern errors. However, if you're interested, read on and then email me at SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

1. Be willing to complete the project before July 20th.

2. Be willing to email me any pattern corrections and verify round stitch counts.

3. Be willing to email me a picture of your completed afghan.



4. Blanket requires two entire skeins of yarn, each must be 7 ounce's with 355 yards of medium 4ply yarn.

5. Only someone looking for a project to start this weekend and who plans to complete the afghan pattern entirely need respond. You can add additional rounds to make it larger but I need to make sure that the pattern is accurate.

Thanks,

Donna

Suggestions and ideas needed

UPDATE:

I RECEIVED ABOUT 15 REPLIES WITH SOME GREAT ADVICE. THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR ALL OF YOUR INPUT. I'VE FORWARDED THE EMAILS ONTO BRIDGET. RIGHT NOW SHE IS IN THE "I'M DEFEATED MODE." I'M HOPING SHE TAKES ALL OF THIS ADVICE AND GETS BUSY ACTUALLY TAKING THE INITIATIVE. SHE IS GETTING A 2ND OPINION ON THE 20TH. HOPEFULLY SHE GETS GOOD NEWS.

DONNA

Please put on your thinking caps and don't be embarrassed to pitch in with ideas, suggestions or any knowledge you might be able to give us. I know that some of you out there must have dealt with the situation I'm getting ready to ask about. Any and all information that you think would be helpful is appreciated. Some of you may have already gone through what she is getting ready to go through. Neither my friend nor I have had any dealings with social or state agencies that can help with short term care that is needed. She lives here in Northern Kentucky in the area of Ft. Thomas. I wish I could remember exactly which city it is. I do know it is in Kenton County Kentucky.

My friend Bridget has already had one knee replaced years ago when she was married. Now she is single, lives far enough away from me that I wouldn't be much help though. Anyway, she is having the other knee replaced in about a month. She is mid-40's and lives alone with her elderly dog. Her finances are horrible so when you're thinking about advice to help with this situation, please keep that in mind.

1. When she has her knee replaced, she has no one to care for her elderly dog during her hospital and rehabilitation hospital stay. She will be in the hospital about 5 days then in a rehab faclity about a week. So to be on the safe side I'd say it would be 2 weeks away from home. I can't volunteer my place because of my own 2 terriers who haven't been socialized enough to have manners and don't always play well with other dogs.

2. When she get's home, she has no one to bring her meal's for a short time.

3. She has no one to assist with transportation to and from doctor visits, grocery shopping, medication refills etc. She's had the worst luck lately. She had a very small gas efficient car and the engine blew. From the divorce she was given a very old and very large diesel truck that had been sitting for years that she's been driving lately and it has mechanical problems starting. So everytime she wants to go somewhere she has to put a large container next to the tire and stand on top of the container and do something to the wires in the truck engine to get it to start. Then she has to climb up and into the very high diesel truck. She defnately needs input on assistance in transportation to the doctor, grocery or whatever other errands that someone might need while doing rehablitation.

Any and all suggestions would be appreciated. You can make comments or emal me suggestions that I can pass on to her as she prepares for the surgery.

Thanks,

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Thanks to two Special Ladies

Loren G aka Twisted1 worked up this double sided Hippy Bag. I think it's groovy! She used my Fox's 12x12 Peace Granny and altered the Free Pattern on this blog of the Smiley Face to be a 12x12. Loren is certainly one talented lady! Thanks for letting me share.

Fox's Hearts All Around

Fox's I Love You Hearts

I saw on Ravelry that Jessica G. aka Jessika on Ravelry had made some of my square patterns using Christmas colors and I thought they turned out so great. She used the Fox's I Love You Hearts and the Fox's Hearts All Around. She has also tested more patterns than I can remember for me and is a very special lady. Thanks for letting me show off your work Jessica.

Jessica also did a square in what I call Autumn colors.

Heavenly Angels In Need

Hi everyone,

I've received the letter below from Diana who's charity needs some help from some fellow crocheters. Anyone wanting to help them out is definately a Heavenly Angel. I love it when they need squares and this charity accepts 6x6 and 12x12 so hopefully some of you are looking to help other's in need.

Donna

Hello

I was checking out your blog and noticed this spot for charities and I wanted to submit some information on a childrens charity that I am involved with. Our donations are currently down so any extra help would be nice. If you need any other information please let me know, and thanks for helping bring awareness to these charities.

Heavenly Angels In Need offers many different kinds of help to babies, children and their families in need.

For babies we offer hats, booties, blankets, clothing and sadly when the need arises we offer burial garments. And for children we could also use hats, blankets, stuffed toys, and also 6x6 or 12x12 inch squares to use for blankets and tote bags.

For more information you can visit our website http://www.heavenlyangelsinneed.com/

Heavenly Angels in Need Headquarters

41300 Upper Calapooia Dr.

Sweet Home, OR 97386

You can use any of the following for contact information
Mary Glynn, HAIN Founder, info@heavenlyangelsinneed.com
Pauline Hale, Childrens Division President, pauline@heavenlyangelsinneed.com
Diana Richie, Regions Coordinator, diana@heavenlyangelsinneed.com


Thank You,
Diana

SmoothFox's Beginner's Bib - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2009 Version 2.0

4 ply Medium Worsted yarn
Color A: Varigated White, pink, yellow, blue and green combination
Color B: Light Blue or Light Pink

Hook Size: J 6.00 MM

Size: 7” x 7”

Skill level: Beginner

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-beginners-bib

INSTRUCTIONS:Using color A, ch 4 and join to make a ring or use the Magic Adjustable Ring tutorial

Round 1: Ch 3, (counts as first dc here and throughout) 11 dc’s in ring; join to top of beginning ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each dc around; join to top of beginning ch-3. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, * (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st); rep from * around; join to top of beginning ch-3. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next 2 sts, * (2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts); rep from * around. Finish off. (48 dc)

Round 5: Join color B in any st wth a sl st, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, * dc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 5 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next st, ** 5 dc in next st. * Repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once. Join to top of beginning ch-3. (28 dc, 16 hdc, 20 sc)

On round 6 you will not be completing the final side of the bib as this will be the neckline area. See picture above.

Round 6: Ch 3, dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, * dc in next 15 sts, 5 dc in next st; * repeat 2 times, dc in next 2 sts, leave last 11 sts unfinished. Ch 60 or as long as you want your tie for the bib. Finish off. Join color B on the opposite side in the beginning ch-3 of this round with a sl st, ch 60 or the same amount you did for the opposite side of the bib for the final tie. Finish off.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2009

This pattern has not been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.