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