SmoothFox's Off The Top Of My Head Square or Scarf - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Off The Top of My Head Square or Scarf

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2010 Version 1.0

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply medium worsted
Color A: Turqouise

Hook Size: H / 8 - 5.00 MM
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: 6”x6” square or 4” wide for scarf
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:
None

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/

This pattern is also available on YouTube as my first tutorial videos.

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”  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-off-the-top-of-my-head

INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1: Ch 18, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 14 ch’s. (16 dc)

Row 2: Ch 4, turn, 3 dc around the ch 4, sk 2 sts, sc in next st, *(ch 4, 3 dc around the ch-4, sk 2 sts, sc in next st) repeat across. Ch 3, turn. (16 dc, 5 sc, 5 ch-4 sps)

Row 3: Sc in tip of ch-4 sp, *(ch 3, sc in next tip of ch-4) repeat across. Ch 3, turn. (4 ch-3 sps, 5 sc)

Row 4: *(3 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in sc) repeat across to last ch-3 sp, 2 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in last sc. (16 dc)

FOR A SCARF REPEAT ROW 2, 3, 4 UNTIL SCARF IS ABOUT 60” LONG.

FOR SQUARE – CONTINUE BELOW

Row 5: Repeat row 2

Row 6: Repeat row 3

Row 7: Repeat row 4

Now we will work around the entire square to create a 16 st dc border around it.

Round 1: Ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in top of first st, working across the side of the square – 14 dc across the side of the square, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in top of first st across the bottom of square, sk 1st st, dc in next 14 sts across bottom of square, sk next st, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in top of next st, working up the side of the square – 14 dc across the side of the square, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in top of the ch-3, sk 1st st, dc in next 14 sts, slip st in top of beg ch-3. (64 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2010

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 Ravelry 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 - YouTube Video - Off The Top Of My Head

I have a new handheld camcorder.  I still don't know how to use it other than to press the record button.  Today I decided that I've got to learn how to use this and what better way to do that than to sit down with yarn and just create something off the top of my head.  Hence the name of this pattern. 

I can tell you honestly that I had no idea what I was going to crochet.  I had crocheted like 18 ch's and did some dc's across when I turned on the video camera.  I seriously hope that I don't get a bunch of bad comments on the video.  I'd love to see a lot of comments and hopefully they are positive.  Hopefully.

Please subscribe to my video's if you'd like.  I see the YouTube has some kind of a drop down that you can click that you want to be notified by email when new video's come out. 

I've been uploading the 2 part video for the past hour or so to YouTube.  I never knew it took so long to upload a video of any length to YouTube.  Once they are uploaded it takes them awhile to do the processing so I'll give you the links and you can keep checking back to see if you can be the first to view the video.

So, what you need to do is grab some yarn, a size H - 8 - 5.00 mm hook and crochet along with me in the video's.

I'm still in the process of writing the pattern and getting it up on Ravelry.
Part One of the video

Part two of the video

Donna

SmoothFox's Baby Bubbles Knit Hat - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2010 Version 2.0

Lion Brand Yarn “Vanna’s Choice” 4 ply Medium Worsted, 1 skein of each color, 7oz, 355 yds
Color A: Silver Blue
Color B: Pearl Mist

Needle Size: US 8 – 5 mm 16” circular needle
1 set of double-pointed needles, size US 8 – 5mm

Skill level: Intermediate
Gauge: 4 stitches and 5 Rounds to an inch
Size: 3 to 6 months
Yarn Needle

SPECIAL STITCHES:
For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project. This is not my video. Here is a YouTube video with the instructions:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33SUeSwubE&feature=related

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 knit this item – please click on this link and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the icon with 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-baby-bubbles-knit-hat

INSTRUCTIONS:
The chart is only available if you download this pattern through the above link.

Cast on 64 sts using color A, place marker to mark beginning of Round, join stitches.

Round 1 thru 6:  K2, P2 ribbing for 6 Rounds.
Round 7 thru 8: (color B) Knit

Insert markers every 8 stitches on round 10

Round 9 thru 10: (color A) Knit

Round 11:  *(color A) K3, (color B) K2, (color A) K3* repeat from * around

Round 12 thru 14:  *(color A) K2, (color B) K4, (color A) K2* repeat from * around

Round 15:   *(color A) K3, (color B) K2, (color A) K3* repeat from * around

Round 16: (color A) Knit

Round 17:  *(color B) K1, (color A) K6, (color B) K1* repeat from *around

Round 18 thru 20:  *(color B) K2, (color A) K4, (color B) K2* repeat around

Round 21:   *(color B) K1, (color A) K6, (color B) K1* repeat from *around

Round 22 thru 23: (color A) Knit

Round 24 thru 25: (color B) Knit

DECREASE ROUNDS – move to dpn’s when knitting becomes tight

Round 1:  (K6, K2tog) repeat around (56 sts remaining)

Round 2:  Knit this and all even numbered rounds

Round 3:  (K5, K2tog) repeat around (48 sts remaining)

Round 5:  (K4, K2tog) repeat around (40 sts remaining)

Round 7:  (K3, K2tog) repeat around (32 sts remaining)

Round 9:  (K2, K2tog) repeat around (24 sts remaining)

Round 11: (K1, K2tog) repeat around (16 sts remaining)

Round 13: K2tog, repeat around (8 sts remaining)

Cut yarn leaving a 8" tail. Using large eyed yarn needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2010

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 Ravelry 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 - Glad To Know You Square 6x6

UPDATE:  TESTERS ARE - MARIE ANNE, CINDY, DENISE, ISOLDE, TAMMY, LINDA, SHAW, JENNY

I had some requests for some 6"x6" squares so decided I'd post a square today and another in a couple of days.

When I find enough testers I go back and change the title of this posting from Testers Wanted to Testers Found. Before emailing me, please go back and check this link to see if the title has been changed. If the title has been changed, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not email me asking to test.

If you want to be a tester, read the instructions below and let's get started! Remember, everyone who tests any of the patterns will have their picture of the completed tested item shown in the blog next to their name as a tester. So show off your talents. I'd really like it if when I put the pattern up on Ravelry, if each tester or person who works this pattern would add it as a project there so I can post a link to everyone who makes this items pictures.

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 Saturday January 1st..

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

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

5. It'd be a plus but is not mandatory, if you were a member of Ravelry so you can add the project when the pattern opens up to everyone.

6. You can use whatever color(s) of yarn you'd like. I used 4 ply medium worsted varigated yarn.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Fox's Granny's Skinny Scarf

UPDATE - TESTERS ARE: FAITHY, CASEY, BARBARA, DENISE, TERI, KATY, JANET, RENEE, KARLY, JEREE, GABY, CAPRICE, MARTINA, VIOLA, VALERIE, ASHIA, LINDA, VICKIE

Well I was wanting a quick scarf pattern and decided I'd make a Granny scarf.  This one is very easy and quick to work up so it fit the bill.

If you are currently testing a pattern for me, please don't ask to test this pattern.

When I find enough testers I go back and change the title of this posting from Testers Wanted to Testers Found. Before emailing me, please go back and check this link to see if the title has been changed. If the title has been changed, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not email me asking to test.

If you want to be a tester, read the instructions below and let's get started! Remember, everyone who tests any of the patterns will have their picture of the completed tested item shown in the blog next to their name as a tester. So show off your talents. I'd really like it if when I put the pattern up on Ravelry, if each tester or person who works this pattern would add it as a project there so I can post a link to everyone who makes this items pictures.

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 Friday December 31st.

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

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

5. It'd be a plus but is not mandatory, if you were a member of Ravelry so you can add the project when the pattern opens up to everyone.

6. You can use whatever color(s) of yarn you'd like. I used 4 ply medium worsted varigated yarn.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Day two of my vacation

Tuesday- Day two of my vacation:

I created a chart using Excel for a skull and decided I would try super hard to try to get my tension the same when using both hands to knit.  I designed it thinking I could put two sets of skulls across the hat but apparently I did too much of the stripes plus I used a fluffy yarn.

I work for the Public Defenders office and I designed this hat with a special Attorney in mind who I call the Devil's Pawn sometimes.  He really is a cool Attorney who always has me in stitches laughing but he has a dark side sometimes when he comes back from court.  He'll walk past me and sorta growl because of the hard day he's had. I call the hat Skull Hat For A Cool Guy.  The more I stare at those skulls all I needed to do was put two horns on each skull and it would definately have been the devil.

I wasn't sure how many stitches around a hat for a man should be.  This hat is going to be a tight squeeze for him.  If he can't wear it, I'll give it to a teenage kid son of one of my co-workers who will love it I'll bet.

I learned the following:

1. Each of my hands knits with a different tension.

2.  I can design a chart that can be used to knit a hat.

3. I have never used alternating colors when doing the decreases in the top of a hat.  I still haven't mastered how to make it look pretty.  When you K2tog and there are 2 colors of yarns, I didn't know which I should work the stitch with

If anyone is interested, I wrote the pattern down and you can test it by sending me an email for the pattern called Skull Hat For A Cool Guy.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Day one of my vacation

Monday - Day one of my vacation:

Ahhh... I wanted to do some Fair Isle knitting in more than just one color for the chart.  So this is my first real trial of following someone's chart and doing Fair Isle knitting to create more of a picture on something.  I did alter the chart slightly and learned a couple of things.  

This hat is for a baby just over 3 months old.

1.  I should try to stick close to the chart colors because my green is too pale.  It doesn't show the cute flowers with the white petals.

2.  I altered the chart up by the eye area.  The chart called for 2 colors, yellow and black.  I didn't want black where the sky should go so I used 3 colors of yarn to do the Fair Isle.  That was a first for me.

3.  I taught myself to do two handed color knitting.

If anyone is interested, I used US 8MM circular needles, US 8MM dpn's, CO was 63 stitches.  I created the hat pattern and have used the basic hat pattern several times now.  If I get enough feedback, I'll post the basic pattern.

I hope the picture is clickable.

Here is the link to the free chart that I used:  Sheep Chart

Donna

Were you a fan of the old Western Genre?

My son, Bill Proctor a.k.a Billy to me, has just started college and he did a presentation on Western Genre with a group of fellow students.  I thought it was pretty good, although I noted spelling errors LMAO. It was enjoyable seeing some of the pictures of my favorite western actors.  Hearing my son narrate the film was cool.  His wife is from Italy and everytime he pronounced a certain Italian director I had to grin because he said it with an Italian accent.  Please take a few minutes to watch his YouTube video. He complained only 4 people had seen it and says it was probably him checking on it 4 times LOL

Here is the link to the YouTube Video:  Western Genre

Donna

Don't forget the Christmas Cheer Sampler Patterns

I received this picture of Teri's great Christmas CheerSampler blanket and immediately slapped my forehead because I had forgotten to remind everyone that the patterns below would make a great blanket for someone on your Christmas list. 

Thanks for your beautiful picture Teri!!!

Christmas Cheer Bell Pattern

Christmas Cheer Candy Cane Pattern

Christmas Cheer Heart Pattern

Christmas Cheer Mitten Pattern

Christmas Cheer Peace Sign Pattern

Christmas Cheer Tree Pattern

Christmas Cheer Wreath Pattern

Casey's Daisy Blanket

I received an email from Casey regarding her Daisy Blanket and after seeing the picture of her blanket on the project page at Ravelry I just had to show everyone.  You did a great job Casey and bravo on the color choices.  I believe Casey was one of the testers of this pattern as was Elaine in the previous posting.  Once again, here's the link for the free pattern called SmoothFox's Daisy Four Patch 12x12

Now what little girl or even a big girl like me wouldn't want to have this blanket on their bed!! I think it is so pretty and looks like it will be a big hit no matter what time of year you made this blanket. Thanks for sharing your picture Casey.

Remember to send me pictures of your large finished projects like these wonderful afghans and I'll post them on the blog.

Donna

Elaine's Blanket

I received an email from Elaine with a picture of her beautiful afghan.  Elaine was one of the testers of this pattern.   She used the free pattern called SmoothFox's Daisy Four Patch 12x12

I think it is so pretty and looks like it will be very warm this winter.  Thanks for sharing your picture with us Elaine. 

Remember to send me pictures of your finished projects and I'll post them on the blog.

Donna

Re-testers found for Mulberry Bush Square

UPDATE: TESTERS FOUND - DENISE, JENNY AND STEPHANIE

I need to ask if I can get a couple of people to re-test this pattern.  You can email me for the pattern or look for the pattern as a free pattern on my blog down the right-hand side.

Email me if you will volunteer to re-test it.

Donna

Knitting added

You may notice I changed the name of the blog to include the word "Knit"

I've been interested in knitting for years and have no one around me to get advice from or to help me learn to knit so it's been a slow process for me.  I've decided that as I learn something new, (old to you experienced knitters) and if I create my own pattern, I'll be posting for "testers wanted" just like I do with crocheting.

Maybe some of you brave souls will be interested also in delving into knitting, as well as crocheting.  We can learn together.  Or maybe some of you very experienced knitters who can whip up a project in a day could test a pattern or two and supply information on what the cast-on stitch count would be for a larger hat.  Right now I'm into knitting hats for two babies that my co-workers have both just had within the past 3 months.  So if I have a pattern for a newborn baby, you might have a toddler or an adult that you want to work the pattern for and we can fill in the information to adjust the sizes.

I hope some of you will respond in comments if you are interested in participating!!!

Donna
 

Advice needed

I participated in a contest and my prize I chose was a small handheld Camcorder.  The kind that is small and flat like a cell phone.   I have no idea how to set it up so that I can make some video tutorials.  I mean, there is no one to hold it for me to tape myself from the view of the crocheter.  The only thing I can think of is to somehow hang it from my neck, hold very still and create the video. 

Anyone have any ideas?  Plus how can I have it around my neck when there is no strap.

I was also thinking maybe if I could get a tshirt with a pocket, cut the pocket down a bit so that it is below the lense and then with it in my pocket possibly I could create a video?

All comments or suggestions would be great!

Donna


 

Testers Found - Fox's Crazy Box Stitch Scarf

UPDATE - TESTERS ARE:  JACEY, JANET, CHERIE, SHAW, KARIN, LAVINA, MELISSA, LEAH, MINDY, ELAINE

Do you ever find that you purchased some yarn you thought was so darned pretty in the store but couldn't ever use it because once you got it home it seemed ugly? Well maybe not ugly but you just couldn't find anything that seemed it would look great in crocheted with the oh so pretty yarn you just brought home?  Well this scarf is perfect for those varigated yarns.  Since it's the holidays maybe you have some varigated holiday colors of yarn you'd like to use up? 

If you are currently testing a pattern for me, please don't ask to test this pattern.

When I find enough testers I go back and change the title of this posting from Testers Wanted to Testers Found. Before emailing me, please go back and check this link to see if the title has been changed. If the title has been changed, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not email me asking to test.

If you want to be a tester, read the instructions below and let's get started! Remember, everyone who tests any of the patterns will have their picture of the completed tested item shown in the blog next to their name as a tester. So show off your talents. I'd really like it if when I put the pattern up on Ravelry, if each tester or person who works this pattern would add it as a project there so I can post a link to everyone who makes this items pictures.

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 Friday December 31st.

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

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

5. It'd be a plus but is not mandatory, if you were a member of Ravelry so you can add the project when the pattern opens up to everyone.

6. You can use whatever color(s) of yarn you'd like. I used 4 ply medium worsted varigated yarn.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test.  You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Snow in Walton Kentucky

How is this snow storm that is going across the United States affecting you? 

I tried to go to work today and couldn't make it out of the subdivision.  My truck was stuck in the street. I also may have ruined my SUV 4 wheel drive according to my husband or the 4 wheel drive isn't working like we thought when we bought the vehicle.  Boy I hope not.

So it looks like I'll be sitting at home and knitting today.  Anyone else having a snow day today?

Donna

Testers Found - Fox's Double Heart Knit Illusion Scarf

UPDATE TESTERS ARE: Thelma, Emanuela, Lavina, Aisha, Angel

YES I SAID KNIT !!!

I have never in my life created a knit pattern.  In fact, when I have tried using people's charts to do knit illusion I can't do it.  I can follow a written pattern but not their charts.  They were too confusing.  This made me sit down and create a chart pattern I felt that just about anyone can understand.  So I have applied the science of a taking a drawing on graph paper I designed of two staggered hearts and made it into a chart for knitting what I call a double heart illusion scarf pattern.  If you are unfamiliar with Illusion Knitting, you will be working the scarf using two contrasting colors of yarn which will just look like you are knitting a striped scarf however when you view the scarf at an angle you will see the true pattern of the double hearts.

So... I'm looking for some brave people who knit.  Right now, I'd like people that are familar with Knit Illusions and who knit at a steady speed who know for sure they can get the testing of this pattern for a scarf completed in the time frame allowed below. HOWEVER, if you feel you are comfortable doing this pattern from a chart, email me doing simple Knit and Purl stitches from a chart, feel free to email me.  I will be knitting the scarf at the same time as the testers so this will be quite interesting for me.

If you are currently testing a pattern for me, please don't ask to test this pattern.

When I find enough testers I go back and change the title of this posting from Testers Wanted to Testers Found. Before emailing me, please go back and check this link to see if the title has been changed. If the title has been changed, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE do not email me asking to test.

If you want to be a tester, read the instructions below and let's get started! Remember, everyone who tests any of the patterns will have their picture of the completed tested item shown in the blog next to their name as a tester. So show off your talents. I'd really like it if when I put the pattern up on Ravelry, if each tester or person who works this pattern would add it as a project there so I can post a link to everyone who makes this items pictures.

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 Saturday January 8th. (this is a guess. If the majority of testers finish early, I'll post the pattern and pictures earlier)

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

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

5. It'd be a plus but is not mandatory, if you were a member of Ravelry so you can add the project when the pattern opens up to everyone.

6. You can use 2 SOLID colors of yarn you'd like. They must be the same brand so that when you launder the scarf it will not warp from different yarn brands. 

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Kay's Star Blanket for Project Linus

Kay sent me these pictures of her blanket that she crocheted using my Fox's Star Square pattern.  The above pictures are clickable to get a better view. She said that the edging pattern is from Edie Eckman's book, Around the Corner Crochet Borders.

She is donating the blanket to Project Linus.  Such a very worthwhile cause and I know that whoever receives the blanket will love it. 

I applaud you Kay, for crocheting with charity in mind.

Donna

SmoothFox's Sugar Scarf - Free Pattern

PICTURE COURTESY OF AISHA OAKTREE

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox Copyright 2010 Version 1.0

Red Heart Classic 4 ply medium worsted. 3.5 oz, 190 yard skein

Color A – New Berry

Hook Size H - 8 - 5.00 MM

Size: 4.5” width x 63” length

Yarn needle

Special Stitches: None

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs

My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/

Crochet and Knit Gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*

My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

My Email: SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

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-sugar-scarf

INSTRUCTIONS:

First Motif – Make 1

Using color A, ch 5, join with a slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with slip st one st to the left of beg ch-3. (16 dc)

Round 2: Ch 8, counts as dc plus ch-5 sp, dc in same st, sk 1 st, *(dc in next st, ch 5, dc in same st, sk 1 st) repeat from * around, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-8. (16 dc, 8 ch-5 sps)

Round 3: Slip st in ch-5 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-5 sp, repeat from * around, join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (48 dc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Additional Motif – Make 14

Round 1 and 2: Repeat Rounds 1 and 2 of first motif

Round 3: Slip st in ch-5 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-5 sp,* repeat from * to * 5 total times, **(3 dc in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, with right sides together you will join two motifs together, refer to picture of scarf, join with slip st in ch-3 sp of prior crocheted motif, ch 1, 3 dc in current motif) repeat from ** once, join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (48 dc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2010

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.

Tester pictures of Fox's Sugar Scarf

BARBARA

VIOLA

ANGEL

JANET

CHERIE

DENISE

JACEY

LAUREL

STACEY

TINA

SmoothFox's Holiday Star - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2010 Version 2.0

Lily Sugar ‘n Cream – Cotton 4 ply

Color A: Red

Hook Size: H - 8 - 5.00 MM

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Size: 7” x 7”

Yarn Needle

Special Instructions:

None

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs

My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/

My Crochet merchandise: 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. 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-holiday-star

INSTRUCTIONS:

Ch 6, slip st in first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 2, *(2 dc in ring, ch 2) repeat from * 6 times, join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (16 dc)

Round 2: Slip st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp, *(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * 6 times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (32 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Slip st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, *(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, repeat from * 6 times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Slip st to ch-3 sp, ch 3, (3 dc, ch 5, 4 dc) in ch-3 sp, *(4 dc, ch 5, 4 dc) in next ch-3 sp, repeat from * 6 times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (64 dc, 8 ch-5 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2010

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.

Testers pictures of Fox's Holiday Star

SMOOTHFOX

AISHA

GAYLE

JENNY

MINDY

SANDHYA

SHAW

SHIRLEY

VIOLA

VIOLA

SmoothFox's Granny for Christmas Square - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox Copyright 2010 Version 2.0
Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply medium worsted
Color A - Cherry Red
Michael’s Loops & Threads, “Impeccable” 4 ply worsted
Color B - Forest
Color C - White

Hook Size H - 8 - 5.00 MM
Yarn needle
Size: Approx 4.75” x 4.75”

Special Stitches:
Crossed Double Crochet: Crdc – This stitch is worked over 3 stitches:
(sk 2 sts, dc in next st, dc in 1st sk st) over indicated stitches

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
Crochet and Knit Gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/
My email: SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

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-granny-for-christmas

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

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

Round 2: Using color B join with a slip st in any corner, ch 6, dc in same corner, *sk 1 st, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next st, sk 1 st, **(dc, ch 3, dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (16 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Slip st into ch-3 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, *sk 2 sts, 3 hdc in ch-2 sp, sk 2 sts, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner sp,* repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 12 hdc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Using color C join with a slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same corner, *(Crdc over next 3 sts, ch 1) repeat once, Crdc over next 3 sts, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner sp,* repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (48 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2010

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.

Testers pictures of Fox's Granny for Christmas Square

AISHA

GAYLE

JENNY

MINDY

SANDHYA

SHAW

SHIRLEY

VIOLA