Dorothee's Trick O' Treat Afghan

I'm always checking out Ravelry and other sites to see what everyone is working on. I came across Dorothee's afghan and was WOW'ed by her Halloween theme. I was so happy to see she had used my free pattern: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/2009/06/free-smoothfoxs-beginners-round-ripple.html

Dorothee agreed to let me show her pictures of the completed afghan on my blog here. She used Red Heart Super Saver in the colors of Black, Bright Orange, Bright Green and Purple and created a very beautiful Halloween version that she calls Trick O' Treat. I just love it. If you plan to try it out in the colors she used, be sure to get enough yarn. She used two skeins of each color. I'm not sure how much yarn she had left though over but her comments on Ravelry stated two skeins in each color. It looks very large so she added a lot more rounds than the original pattern shows.

She has additional pictures over on Ravelry. Here is the link if you are a Ravelry member: http://www.ravelry.com/projects/tricotteavecNinie/foxs-beginners-round-ripple-2

Thanks for letting me share what you've done Dorothee! WTG and Happy Crocheting!

Donna

Testers Found for Flower Child Square 6x6

UPDATE: LOTS OF PEOPLE WANTED TO BE TESTERS AGAIN SO I DECIDED TO THAT I'D LET MORE PEOPLE THAN USUAL BE TESTERS

TESTERS ARE: GHOST, AMANDA, VIMS, CAPRICE, KELLY, SANDRA MARIA, VAUGHNDELEE, PAMELA, MOLLY AND KRISTELLE


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.

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

2. Must be able to finish testing by Sunday February 28th.

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's Flower Button Granny Square - Free Pattern

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2010 Version 3.0

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 ply Medium Worsted yarn
Color A: Peach
Color B: Buttercup
Color C: White

Hook Size: I 5.50 MM
Size: 6” x 6”
Stitch Marker: 1
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 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-flower-button-granny-square-6x6

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.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A, ch 4 and join in first ch to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (2 dc, ch 2 in ring), (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 5 dc in corner, (dc in next 3 sts, 5 dc in ch-2 sp) 3 times, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc)

Round 3: Join color B in the center dc of any 5 dc corner with sl st, ch 3, dc in same st, ch 1, sk next st, insert stitch marker in ch-1 sp just created, (2 dc in next st, sk next st, ch 1) repeat around, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc)

Round 4: Join color C with sl st in marked ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sk 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1) repeat once, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, * ch 3, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, (sk 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1) repeat once, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp,* repeat from * to * twice, ch 3, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3. (40 dc)

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in next 2 sts, ch 1, (sk ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 sts, ch 1) 2 times, hdc in next 3 sts, (3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc in corner), * hdc in next 3 sts, ch 1, (sk ch-1 sp, sc in next 2 sts, ch 1) 2 times, hdc in next 3 sts, (3 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc in corner), * repeat from * to * three times, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-2. Finish off. (48 hdc, 16 sc)

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

This pattern 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.

Pictures of Flower Button Granny testers squares

SHERI

SANDRA

JEWEL

DOTIE

GHOST

CAPRICE

SMOOTHFOX

Thanks everyone for sending in pictures of your squares. I'm sure there are still a couple of people who haven't sent in the pictures yet but I'll put them up when I receIve them.

A few different names were suggested but with all the different looks of the squares, all I can see is what I call a button in the center so the name stays the same.

The pattern is now ready and I'll post it soon.
Happy Crocheting!
Donna