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.

SmoothFox's Beginner's Round Ripple - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2009Version 5.



Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply Worsted Weight
Color A - Turqua (1 skein, 7 oz, 364 yards)
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice
Color B - White (1 skein, 7 oz, 364 yards)
Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply Worsted Weight
Color C - Light Teal (1 skein, 7 oz, 364 yards)


Skill level – Advanced Beginner
Size I - 8 - 5.50 MM
Yarn Needle

SPECIAL STITCHES:
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.

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-beginners-round-ripple

Note: Color changes are an individual’s preferences. I only list the changes in color in this pattern up to round 6. After round 6, I don’t tell you where I changed colors. Use your own discretion and preferences, just enjoy playing around with different color combinations.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A ch 4, join with a slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 2, *(2 dc, ch 2) repeat from * 4 more times in ring; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish Off. (12 dc, 6 ch-2)

Round 2: Using color B join with slip st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, ch 1, *(shell, ch 1) in ch-2 sp, repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 6 ch-1 sps, 6 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Using color C join with a slip st in any ch sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same ch sp, *shell in next ch sp, repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (48 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 4: Using color B join with a slip st in 2nd dc of any shell, ch 3, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, *dc in next st, shell in ch-2 sp, dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (72 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 5: Slip st into next st, ch 3, dc in next st, *V-st in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, repeat from * around, sk last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (72 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

NOTE: In this and all rounds you wish to change yarn colors, join new color with a slip stitch ONE stitch to the left of the slip stitch you just completed which joined the last round together and then you finished off.

UPDATE: As you start a new color of yarn, work the round in back loops throughout the round. After this initial yarn color change, work the rounds using both loops until you change yarn colors again.

Round 6: Using color A join with a slip st ONE stitch to the left of the slip st that you just completed when you joined the last round together, working in back loops throughout the round, ch 3, dc in BL of next st, *shell in next ch-2 space, dc in BL of next 2 sts, sk 2 sts, dc in BL of next 2 sts, repeat from * around, sk last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (96 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 7: Slip st into next st, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, *shell in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, skip 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, repeat from * around, sk last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (120 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 8: Slip st into next st, ch 3, dc in the next 3 sts, *V-st in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 sts, sk 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, repeat from * around, sk last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (120 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 9: Slip st into next st, ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *shell in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 4 sts, sk 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, repeat from * around, sk last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (144 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 10: Slip st into next st, ch 3, dc in next 4 sts, *shell in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 5 sts, sk 2 sts, dc in next 5 sts, repeat from * around, sk last 2 sts; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (168 dc, 12 ch-2 sps)

Pattern continues repeating rounds as pattern established always working 1 round with V-st, and 2 rounds with a shell. Continue repeating rounds 8, 9 and then 10. This will allow your blanket to lay smoother and not increase so quickly.

The number of DC will increase on each round as you work stitches in the ch-2 spaces.

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. 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.

Charity Afghans by Joyce aka Lady_n_Thread

Hi all,

I was checking out Ravelry the other day and found where Joyce aka Lady_n_Thread had used several patterns I created to make these wonderful afghans for a great cause. I just had to show you all the pictures. She was one of the wonderful testers of both of these squares when the patterns were in the testing stage.

Fox's Little Boxes

Patterns were Fox's Little Boxes on the left and Fox's Revised Heart of a Child on the right

Here's the links to her blog and her information about Victory Junction and the afghans. The pictures are clickable for a larger view of the afghans.

http://ladynthread.blogspot.com/2009/05/victory-junction-afghan-4.html

http://ladynthread.blogspot.com/2008/08/victory-junction-afghan-3.html

Thanks Joyce for letting me show off your wonderful charity afghans.

Donna

SmoothFox's Easy as ABC - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2009 Version 3.0

Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply medium worsted
Color A: Dark Orchid
Color B: Light Blue

Hook Size: J/10 6.0 MM
Square Size: 7” x 7”

Special Stitches:
Spike Stitch: Working in back of ch-sp, long tr in indicated stitch below.
V-Stitch: (dc, ch 2, dc) in indicated corner.

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-easy-as-abc

Instructions:

Using color A, ch 4 and; join to make a ring or use the Magic Adjustable Ring (see www.crochetpatterncentral.com under tutorials).

Round 1: In ring ch 3 (counts as dc), 9 dc’s in ring; join with sl st to top of beg ch-3 with a slip st. (10 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, *2 dc in each st around; join to top of beg ch 3 with a slip st. (20 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 dc’s in next st, ch 2, sk 1 st, *(2 dc in next st, 2 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 1 st) 3 total times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc, 16 hdc)

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, *(ch 2, V-st, ch 2) in the ch-2 corner, **(dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc)

Round 5: Join color B with a slip st in any V-st corner, ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3 dc), *dc in next ch-2 sp, dc in next 3 sts, working behind ch-2 sp - spike st in next 2 sts below, dc in next 3 sts, dc in next ch-2 sp, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the V-st corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (8 tr, 56 dc)

Round 6: Join color A with a slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner, *sk 1 st, dc in next 6 sts, 2 spike sts in un-used ch-2 sp below, sk 2 sts behind the spike stitches just created, dc in next 6 sts, sk last st, ** (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (8 tr, 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. 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.

Blankets I've been working on

Someone commissioned me to make 8 baby blankets for them. I can't imagine a single person knowing 8 people who have recently had babies. Can you?

Too bad I didn't get pictures of a few of the blankets I completed and gave to him already. Those of you who know me, know that I love hearts. I decided to try out the idea of using my own heart center and doing a ripple pattern and it worked out perfect. I just love it. I'll work on the pattern soon. Now that I'm done with all 8 of the baby blankets, I'll have time to devote to patterns again.

The Bear blankets are for a set of twins and the pattern was a Leisure Arts pattern. The yellow heart blanket was a cross stitch pattern I saw and liked so I just did it in filet instead.


Anyways, I thought I'd share some of the pictures of the baby blanket's I've been working on.

My own creation around a large pineapple square - personal pattern

Pattern for sale at http://www.leisureartslibrary.com/

Cross stitch pattern available for free at Cyberstitchers.com
It's called Baby Love

My own creation of a Heart center round ripple
It's called Fox's Rainbow Heart Round Ripple
You can find it on my Ravelry site or on my Etsy site. 

Pattern for sale at http://www.leisureartslibrary.com/

http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/angelcrafts/patterns/roundripple.html

http://www.angelfire.com/tx5/angelcrafts/patterns/roundripple.html