Testers Found - Fox's Just Peachy Blossom Square 6x6

UPDATE - TESTERS ARE: ANNIKA, JEWEL, LAVINA, DENA, KAREN, DOTTIE, VIOLA, LEAH, JOAN

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.

There are TWO patterns in this one pattern.  One with a one color flower and one with a tri-colored flower.  Please be prepared to do BOTH squares.

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 May 29th.

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 of 3 ply medium worsted you'd like. If you decide to use 4 ply instead, please let me know what size of square you get and what size hook you used.  If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 5 or so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox's Brain Dead Easy Short Row Hat

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

USE A VERY STRETCHY YARN
Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 ply Medium Worsted yarn
Color A: Red Sparkle

Hook Size: H - 8 - 5.0 MM
Size: Youth to adult
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-brain-dead-easy-short-row-hat

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:

Row 1: Ch 36, turn, sc in back loop (BL) of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 29 sts leaving last 5 chains un-touched. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc) INSERT STITCH MARKER TO ANY ST TO SHOW RIGHT SIDE.

Row 2: WS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 29 sts. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)

Row 3: RS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 29 sts, sc in BL of next 5 unused chains from Row 1. Ch 1, turn. (35 sc)

Row 4: WS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 34 sts. Ch 1, turn. (35 sc)

Repeats start here –

Row 5: RS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 29 sts leaving last 5 sts un-touched. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)

Row 6: WS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 29 sts. Ch 1, turn. (30 sc)

Row 7: RS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 29 sts, sc in BL of next 5 unused sts from 2 rows below. Ch 1, turn. (35 sc)

Row 8: WS Sc in BL of 2nd ch from hook, sc in BL of next 34 sts. Ch 1, turn. (35 sc)

Repeat rows 5, 6, 7, 8, until hat fits around the head approximately 15” to 17” for a youth – approximately 19” or more for an adult. Finish off leaving about an 18” tail to be used in “FINISHING” below.

FINISHING
Fold the hat in half with WRONG SIDE OUT. Matching stitch to stitch, using a yarn needle and the 18” yarn tail, whip stitch last row to first row (do this at least two times for the first stitch and last stitch at top). Continue to whip stitch up the side of the hat to the top forming a tube. When you reach the top of the hat, put extra whip stitches in the last stitch up the side, work a running stitch along the side rows of one edge of the tube (top of hat). Pull yarn taught to secure the yarn. If adding a pom-pom do not cut yarn tail yet.

OPTIONAL POM-POM
Use a large pom-pom maker or cut a piece of cardboard about 4” square. Wrap Yarn around square about 100 to 125 times. Slip yarn off square and firmly tie a 12” piece of yarn around the middle. Leave the tie ends long to attach the pom-pom. Cut loops at each end and trim to a smooth ball.

Turn hat right side out, thread yarn tail of pom-pom into the Yarn Needle and with Pom-Pom attached insert yarn needle through small opening at top of hat. Working inside of the hat on the wrong side, using the long tail ends from whip stitching the hat and the pom-pom yarn tail, tie together both sets of yarn tails together many times. Cut yarn tails very short or weave in all ends.

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 from Barbara and Anissa

Anissa and Barbara sent me a couple of pictures of items made from my designed patterns. I thought I'd show everyone. Thanks so very much for sharing!

Donna

Anissa's Fox's Rainbow Heart Round Ripple

Barbara's Fox's Round Ripple 12 to 24 points

Barbara's Fox's Flower Petal Doily

Barbara Fox's Daisy Round Ripple

Testers Pictures of Brain Dead Easy Short Row Hat

Here are some of the pictures from the testers of this hat pattern.

Tina

  

Rhonda A.

Lindsay

Cute child wearing Lindsay's hat

  

Viola

Karin

Aisha

Leah

When I get more pictures in I'll post them here on the blog.  Thanks everyone!

Donna

Note to new followers

When you want to test one of the patterns open for testing, posting a comment that you want to test won't work. 

You must send an email to me at SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

When you post the comment there is no email address for me to send you the pattern to.

Thanks everyone.

Donna

Testers Found - Fox's Brain Dead Easy Short Row Hat

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE - RHONDA, KARIN, AISHA, LEAH, LINDSEY, TINA, VIOLA, PAULA

I created the pattern for this hat when I was a teenager (alright that makes it ancient) and it may be simular to pictures I've seen but trust me. It's my version from about 1969.

When a Grandmother asked me to create 4 hats for her two cute grandchildren whose father was stationed in Afghanistan a couple of months ago, I went back in my memory to this pattern. It took me hours and hours and many ripping out of stitches to get it right.  Hence, brain dead was the name because my brain was simply fried when I finally got it just right.  Oh and this pattern makes it less full at the top so it is not as bunched when forming the top.   

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 Monday May 24th.

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 of 4 ply medium worsted you'd like. MUST BE A STRETCHY YARN. So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 5 or so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Pictures of Foxs Holiday Duo

I'm probably going to split this into two different patterns instead of keeping them in one pattern.  I couldn't make up my mind from the suggestions as to what the new name of the two together should be.  Almost all of the testers said to call it them snowflake and blossom so I'll probably call them Holiday Snowflake and Holiday Blossom. Thanks for testing ladies and I'll upload any further pictures I receive to the blog.

Donna

Viola

Viola

Sheri

Sandra

Sandra

Nancy

Nancy

Molly

Jewel

Erin

Erin

Erin

Testers Pictures of Foxs Daisy Round Ripple and Foxs Big Flower Round Ripple

THIS PATTERN IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH RAVELRY (INSTANT DOWNLOAD) AND ON ETSY.

Dottie - Daisy Ripple

Lavina - Big Flower Round Ripple

Molly W - Daisy Ripple

VaughndeLee - Daisy Ripple

Lori - Big Flower Ripple

Jewel - - Big Flower Ripple

Aisha - Big Flower Ripple

Thank you everyone for testing.  I'll add pictures of other completed afghans when I receive them.

SmoothFox

SmoothFox's Heart Square 12x12

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply medium worsted

Color A: Red Sparkle

Color B: White

Hook Size: H/8 5.00 MM

Size: 12” x 12” approximately
Skill level: Advanced beginner

Special Stitches:
Crossed Double Crochet - crdc: Here is a link to learn about the stitch. http://crochet.about.com/library/blcrosseddc.htm
The Crossed Double Crochet is worked over 2 stitches. Here is how it works. Skip 1 st, dc in next st, working in front of dc just made, YO, insert hook in skipped st, work a dc as normal in the skipped st

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-heart-square-12x12

INSTRUCTIONS:

Chain 40 loosely.

Row 1: RS Dc in fourth ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3 (counts as first dc, now and throughout), turn. INSERT STITCH MARKER TO MARK RIGHT SIDE. (38 dc)

Row 2: WS Dc in next dc and in each dc across, ch 3, turn. (38 dc)

Row 3: RS Dc in next 17 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 18 sts, ch 3, turn. (36 dc)

Row 4: WS Dc in next 15 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 16 sts, ch 3, turn. (34 dc)

Row 5: RS Dc in next 13 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts. 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, crdc (see special instructions), 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 14 sts, ch 3, turn. (32 dc, 1 crdc)

Row 6: WS Dc in next 11 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 3 crdc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 12 sts, ch 3, turn. (28 dc, 3 crdc)

Row 7: RS Dc in next 9 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 5 crdc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 10 sts, ch 3, turn. (24 dc, 5 crdc)

Row 8: WS Dc in next 7 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 7 crdc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 8 sts, ch 3, turn. (20 dc, 7 crdc)

Row 9: RS Dc in next 5 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 9 crdc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 6 sts, ch 3, turn. (16 dc, 9 crdc)

Row 10: WS Dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, 11 crdc, 2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 dc, dc in last 4 sts, ch 3, turn. (12 dc, 11 crdc)

Rows 11 and 12 and 13: Dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 13 crdc, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in last 4 sts, ch 3, turn. (8 dc, 13 crdc)

Row 14: WS Dc in next 3 sts, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, 6 crdc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 6 crdc, ch 2, skip ch-2 sp, dc in last 4 sts, ch 3, turn. (8 dc, 12 crdc)

Row 15: RS Dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 4 crdc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 2 sts, 4 crdc, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in last 4 sts, ch 3, turn. (14 dc, 8 crdc)

Row 16: WS Dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, skip 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-2 sp, dc in last 6 sts, ch 3, turn. (26 dc)

Row 17: RS Dc in each st or 2 dc in each ch-2 sp across, ch 3, turn. (38 dc)

Row 18: WS Dc in next st and in each st across. Finish off. (38 dc)

Note: You will be working around the square with hdc’s on the sides and dc’s on the top and bottom. Work dc’s along the top and bottom if your square is about 10 to 10 ½ inches tall. Work hdc’s along the top and bottom if your square is 11 inches.

EDGING

Round 1: With right side facing - Join color B by inserting the hook under the bottom right double crochet of row 1 and work a slip st, (you will be working up the side of the square), ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in same st, 2 hdc in the same space in the side of rows 2 through row 17, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 dc) into the side of row 18, turn square , sk 1 st, (2 dc in next st, sk 1 st) repeat across top of square, sk last st, turn square, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in the side of row 17, 2 hdc in the same space in the side of rows 17 through row 2, (2 hdc, ch 2, 2 dc) in the side of row 1, turn square, sk 1 unused beginning ch loop, (2 dc in next ch loop, sk 1 st) repeat across bottom of square, sk last st and join with a sl st into the top of beginning ch-3. Finish off.

(There should be 18 groups of hdc on each side and 19 groups of 2 dc across top and bottom)

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. Any resemblance between this pattern and any other pattern is purely co-incidental. This pattern is my original design so 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 Found - Fox's Holiday Duo 6x6

UPDATE: BECAUSE THERE ARE TWO SQUARES - I LET EXTRA PEOPLE TEST THE PATTERNS THIS TIME. 

TESTERS ARE  SHERI, MOLLY, TARA, JEWEL, SANDRA, MOLLY, VIOLA, SHIRLEY, ERIN, PAMELA R, NANCY

I created these squares with the far away Holiday season in mind yet I know that with different colors, they wouldn't  be considered as "holiday."  Therefore, I NEED HELP NAMING THIS PATTERN SERIES. Please email me names you think would be good names and if I pick your series names for the squares, you can have a free pattern from my online store.  Keep in mind that these are alike yet different. 

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.  AS THERE ARE TWO PATTERNS, YOU MUST WORK BOTH PATTERNS.

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 May 14th.

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 4 ply medium worsted you'd like. No varigated or stripping yarn please. So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 5 or so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Pictures of SmoothFox's Heart 12x12

I changed the design from the picture listed below so some of the testers did the square using the original pattern.  It now looks like the last picture of the group.  Thanks to all the testers who have sent in their pictures.  Those who haven't sent in their pictures, please do it now.

Original pattern above by SmoothFox

Marion - I love her rendition of the original pattern

Aurora

Marion

Pamela

Sandra

SmoothFox

Testers Found - Fox's Daisy Round Ripple - 14 points

THIS PATTERN IS NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH RAVELRY (INSTANT DOWNLOAD) AND ON ETSY.

UPDATE - TESTERS ARE: DOTTIE, MOLLY, LEAH, CAROLYN, VAUGHNDELEE, CAPRICE

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 an email subscriber. Not a follower yet? Sign up. Let me know your follower name.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Sunday May 16th.

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 3 ply medium worsted you'd like. No varigated or stripping yarn please. So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 5 or so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - SmoothFox's Heart 12x12

UPDATE - TESTERS SO FAR ARE :  SANDRA, AURORA, MARION, PAMELA R., LEAH

This pattern is like the Christmas Cheer heart but is a 12x12 and is a companion for the charity Peace Sign pattern.  This pattern however is more complicated due to the stitch used like the Peace Sign pattern. This pattern will be a free pattern and it needs to be tested.  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 an email subscriber. Not a follower yet? Sign up. Let me know your follower name.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Tuesday May 4th.

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 4 ply medium worsted you'd like. No varigated or stripping yarn please. So if you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name.  Only the first 5 or so testers emailing me will receive the pattern to test.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com