De'Anna's afghans for Mended Little Hearts

I received an email from De'Anna who recently made some afghans for a charity called Mended Little Hearts.  I really love how they turned out.  The top picture is my pattern called Christmas Heart and is part of the Christmas Cheer Afghan patterns which is a free set of patterns.  It looks so pretty!  The ripple pattern is my Rainbow Heart Round Ripple pattern.  She did a great job and I believe they will be cherished!

Here is her email.

Hi Donna,


I thought you would like to see the afghans I made so far with the patterns I got from you. They went to a program called Mended Little Hearts to go with the care packages they put together <3 Thank you very much for offering such fun and easy to read patterns.

De'Anna~

Kay's Peace Out Blanket

I received an email from Kay and she made this awesome afghan from my Peace Out pattern.  She has made this child size afghan for Project Linus.  Some lucky child is going to have such a big smile when he or she receives it.   I think it is so darned cute!  I love it.

Way to go Kay!  I just love seeing what everyone does with my patterns.  Please feel free to send me pictures of items you've made anytime!

Donna

Testers Found - Fox's A Whole Lotta Holes 12x12

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE BARBARA M, MOLLY, MARION, CAPRICE AND CATHY

 

I have about 5 large one pound skeins of 3 ply baby sport weight yarn and thought to myself, what can I design that is something I can watch tv and crochet while making and not have to refer to a pattern.  I also wanted something that once you get the hang of it, is so easy you can continue and make it into a blanket or just stop at 12 x 12.  Well, this was what I came up with.  I'd love to see someone make a baby blanket out of the pattern.  Myself, I plan to continue from the point above and make it a blanket after I finish a few more projects I'm working on.  You can also make a lot of the squares and just alternate turning the center up and down or as above, side to side once each one is completed and ready to be stitched together..

Oh and if you don't have 3 ply baby weight yarn, let me know what round you make it to when it hits 12x12 and I'll note it within the pattern.  Or what size hook you needed to use with 4ply yarn to make it 12x12.  Size is important. 

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 March 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

Thank you for sending your charity squares for the Peace Sign Afghan

I received an email from Mary who operates the charity called Online Angels.  She sent me this wonderful picture of Peace Sign squares received and made into the Peace afghan.  We both want to thank all of you who have requested the free pattern and followed through sending squares.  There is still a need for more squares for more afghans though so keep them coming.  Remember, they accept all kinds of squares.  6" x 6" and 12" x 12" along with many other items.  If you don't crochet or knit, they have other ways you can help.

Here is the link for their new blog:  http://craftingforonlineangels.blogspot.com/ and they also have a Yahoo Group that is very active.  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Online-Angels/

If you’d like to see their website here is the link. Just click on the large angel. http://onlineangels.myftp.org/

Contact info: Mary Reinhart  onlineangels@verizon.net

I found the information below on their website and find it fascinating.  I hope they don't mind that I cut and pasted it here.

We started this wonderful project of love in May 19th Of 2000.


In 2000 we sent out or hand delivered 18 boxes!
In 2001 we have sent out or hand delivered 116 boxes!
In 2002 we have sent out or hand delivered 956 boxes!
In 2003 we have sent out or hand delivered 1212 boxes!
In 2004 we have sent out or hand delivered 2649 boxes!
In 2005 we have sent out or hand delivered 3608 boxes!
In 2006 we have sent out or hand delivered 4779 boxes!
In 2007 we have sent out or hand delivered 5716 boxes!
In 2008 we have sent out or hand delivered 5004 boxes!
In 2009 we have sent out or hand delivered 6132 boxes!
In 2010 we have sent out or hand delivered 2082 boxes and counting!

Help them out please!

Donna
 

SmoothFox's Log Cabin 7 x 7

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

YARNS USED:
Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Medium Worsted 4 ply
Color A: Purple
Color C: Dusty Purple
Color D: Dusty Rose
Red Heart Super Saver Medium Worsted 4 ply
Color B: Café
Red Heart Heathers Medium Worsted 4 ply
Color E: Denim
Color F: Teal OR Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice - White

Hook Size: J 6.00 MM

Size: 7” x 7”

Skill level: Advanced beginner

My Etsy Store: http://SmoothFox.etsy.com
My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/donna-mason-svara
My Crochet merchandise: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/


INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times; join with sl st in top of beg ch. Finish off. (dc 12, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 2: Join color B with a sl st in the center dc of any 3 dc grouping, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same st – new corner made, * ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, ** (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in center dc; * repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Join with sl st in in top of beg ch 3. Finish off. (28 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

USE ROUND 3 IF YOU WANT A TWO COLOR ROUND


Round 3: Join color C with a sl st in any corner, ch 4 (counts as dc and ch-1), * sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch-1, * (dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in corner, repeat from * to * once, dc in corner (changing to color D when two loops remain on hook), ch 3, dc in corner, ch 1, repeat from * to * once, (dc, ch 3, dc, ch 1) in corner, repeat from * to * once, dc in corner, ch 3, sl st in 3rd st of beg ch-4. Finish off color C and color D. (24 dc, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps)

USE ROUND 3A IF YOU WANT A SINGLE COLOR ROUND

Round 3A: Join color C with a sl st in any corner, (ch 6, dc) in corner, * ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next sp, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next st, ch-1, ** (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner. * Repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once. Join in 3rd st of beg ch-6 with a sl st. Finish off color C. (24 dc, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Join color E in any corner, ch-3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, * (ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in sp) repeat 4 times, ch 1, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner. * Repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off color E. (36 dc, 24 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)

USE ROUND 5 IF YOU WANT A SINGLE COLOR BORDER

Round 5: Join color A in any corner, ch-3, 5 dc in same corner, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in sp, * (sk 1 st, 2 dc in sp) repeat 5 times, ch 1, sk 2 sts, ** 6 dc in corner, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in sp. * Repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off color A. (72 dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

USE ROUND 5A  IF YOU WANT A TWO COLORED COLOR BORDER

Hold square with Round 3 light colored yarn on the left and bottom of square:


Round 5A: Join color A in the top right corner with a sl st, ch-3, 2 dc in same corner, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in sp, * (sk 1 st, 2 dc in sp) repeat 5 times, ch 1, sk 2 sts, ** 6 dc in corner, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in sp. * repeat from * to ** once, 3 dc’s in corner changing to color F when 2 loops remain on hook, 3 dc in same corner, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in next sp, (sk 1 st, 2 dc in sp) repeat 5 times, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 6 dc in corner, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in next sp, (sk 1 st, 2 dc in sp) repeat 5 times, ch 1, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in corner. Join to top of beginning ch-3 with a sl st. Finish off color A and color F. (72 dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

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/

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.

SmoothFox's Shell Square 7 x 7 Free Pattern

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

Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply medium worsted
Color A: Honeydew
Color B: Black

Hook Size: US H - 8 - 5.00 MM
Square Size: 7” x 7”

Special Stitches:
Shell: (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in indicated stitch

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-shell-square

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A, ch 6, join with slip st for form a ring or use the Magic Adjustible Ring (see www.crochetpatterncentral.com under tutorials).

Round 1: In ring ch 3, dc, ch 1, (2 dc, ch 1) repeat 6 more times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp, *(dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk ch-1 sp) repeat 6 more times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (16 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Join color B with a sl st in the first dc of any 2 dc grouping, ch 3, dc in same st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st, *working behind the ch-2 sp – 2 tr in ch-1 sp from round 1, dc in each of the next 2 sts, working behind the ch-2 sp, 2 tr in ch-1 sp from round 1, ** (2 dc in next st, ch 2, 2 dc in next st) corner made,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (17 tr, 24 dc)

Round 4: Sl st to corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner, *sk 3 sts, shell between the 2 tr’s, sk 4 sts, shell between the 2 tr’s sk 3 sts, ** (3 dc ch 3, 3 dc) corner made,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (56 dc)

Round 5: Join color A with a sl st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner, * sk 3 sts, shell in gap below, (sk 2 sts, sc in ch-2 sp, sk 2 sts, shell in gap below) repeat once, sk 3 sts, (3 dc ch 3, 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. (72 dc, 8 sc)

Round 6: Join color B with a sl st in any corner, ch 2, (2 hdc, ch 2, 3 hdc) in corner, * sk 3 sts, (3 hdc in gap below, sk 2 sts, 2 sc in ch-2 sp, sk 2 sts) repeat twice, 3 hdc in gap below, sk 3 sts, (3 hdc ch 2, 3 hdc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-2. Finish off. (72 hdc, 24 sc)

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.

Jennifer's heart scarf using one of my patterns

Below is an email I received from Jennifer regarding a scarf she created that I really adore!  She used the 7" x 7" Fox's Heart of a Granny along with granny's and the colors... along with the model... are really beautiful!


Thank you so much for creating the lovely 7 x 7 Heart of a Granny Square pattern. :D I have used it to create a scarf for my nine-and-a-half-year-old niece, Samantha. She absolutely adores it, and I couldn't have done it without your help. :)


I've enclosed a photo of the project, in case you wanted to use it on your site, or even if you were just curious as to what I did with it. :D so here it is:

I really do enjoy seeing pictures of your projects using any of my patterns.  Free or purchased patterns, I would really like to see them all!  Are you doing something for charity with the squares? Send me your story and your pictures of completed items!!!

Donna

SmoothFox's Flower Child Granny Square 6x6 - 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: Pink
Color B: Peach
Color C: Periwinkle

Hook Size: I/9 5.50 MM
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 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-flower-child-granny-6x6

INSTRUCTIONS:

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

Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc plus ch-1), (dc in ring, ch 1) 11 total times, join with sl st in 3rd ch of beginning ch-4. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in ch-1 sp, sc in each st and ch-1 sp around, join with sl st in beginning sc. Finish off. (24 sc)

Round 3: Join color B in any st with sl st, ch 1, sc in same st, [sc does not count as ch 1 on ch 4, ch 4, *sk 1 st, sc in next st, ch 4, repeat from * around, join with sl st in beginning sc. Finish off. (12 sc, 12 ch-4 sp)

Round 4: With right side facing and working behind Round 3, join color C in any un-used sc with a sl st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *(ch 1, sk 1 st, 2 hdc in next un-used st) twice, ch 1, sk 1 st, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next un-used st,* repeat from * to * twice, (ch 1, sk 1 st, 2 hdc in next un-used st) twice, ch 1, sk 1 st, 3 dc in corner, ch 1, join with hdc in top of beginning ch-3. (24 dc, 16 hdc)

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, sk 3 sts, *(ch 1, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch sp,* repeat from * to * twice, sk 3 sts, (ch 1, 2 hdc in next ch-1 sp) three times, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in corner ch sp, join with dc in top of beginning ch-3. (24 dc, 24 hdc)

Round 6: Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp), sk 3 sts, *(ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) four times, ch 1, sk 3 sts, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner ch sp,* repeat from * to * twice, sk 3 sts, (ch 1, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp) four times, ch 1, sk 3 sts, join with sl st in top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. (56 dc)

Created by

Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox 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.

Pictures of Flower Child Granny 6x6 Testers Squares

VAUGHNDELEE

SANDRA F

MOLLY

KRISTELLE

GHOST

CAPRICE

AMANDA S

AMANDA S

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.

It always amazes me that everyone envisions such different colors of yarn.


The pattern is now ready and I'll post it in a few minutes
.
Happy Crocheting!
Donna

SmoothFox's Christmas Cheer Sampler - Free Patterns

Above is a picture of an afghan I made from the heart pattern below.  I believe it's so cute.  I just love it. 

Spread the word, tell your friends and crochet groups. Give them the link to this blog page. I'm sure that some of you will make a wonderful sampler afghan for someone special. I'd love to show pictures of these afghans on the blog.


I was also thinking that the heart crocheted in red and the peace sign crocheted in a pretty blue, both with white borders would make an awesome afghan for soldiers or veterans. I believe it would really make a pretty patriotic afghan.

Happy Crocheting!

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com


  The Christmas Cheer Heart Pattern

 The Christmas Cheer Wreath Pattern

  The Christmas Cheer Tree Pattern

  The Christmas Cheer Peace Sign Pattern

 The Christmas Cheer Bell Pattern

  The Christmas Cheer Mitten Pattern

  The Christmas Tree Candy Cane Pattern

This picture above is clickable to see this charming afghan close up.  The picture and the afghan were sent to me from Aurora. She was a tester of a few of the patterns and has made this cheerful afghan. Thanks for the picture. I'll add more pictures as they are sent in.