Testers Found - Fox's Amethyst Square 12x12

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE          JEWEL, PATRICIA L, LAURIE L., PAMELA R., VIOLA

It's rare for me to create squares that are all one color.  I always tend to want to add a lot of color.  This square is called Amethyst because that is the color of yarn I used.  I hope you like this design. 

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 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 Thuarday July 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 colors of the ply of yarn that the pattern calls for.

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.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

Pictures

As people have been sending me pictures of their items, my computer has been filling up.  I'd like some input from some of you who might be able to help me figure this out.

If I create a group on Flickr - people can join the group and then send their pictures of completed items there and I can then link to show them here on the blog?  Right?  That seems to be what Flickr is implying. 

If I create the Flickr group - there are 3 options and I'm not sure which would be the best option.  Any help would be appreciated in choosing which is the best for this situation.

Also, since I have tons of pictures from Followers on the blog, can I upload all of their pictures to Flickr and then delete them from my computer?  Would they still show on the blog or be like little red X's because the pictures have moved?  Would I have to go to Flickr and get each of the pictures and re-load them here to avoid the little red X's with blank pictures showing?

Is there a different option out there for a place that have people put their pictures in one place to be used on the blog? 

Please send me emails with advice.

Donna
SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

My sister Kathy's a wino

I'm just kidding with that title.  Kathy does love her wine though and she gets to drink on the job.  The reason for this posting is that she has a blog and I wanted to give any of you wine drinkers a heads up.  She's pretty darn good at blogging about wine.  She makes even me, a non-drinker want to try some of those bottles of reasonably priced wines. 

Here's her profile: Wine Buyer, Wine Lover, Wine Geek, Wine Educator. I have been awarded the post-nominal of CSW ~ Certified Specialist of Wine by the Society of Wine Educators in Washington DC. I guess I just love wine and everything about wine! Wine was Jesus'first miracle and I think it still is! I'm married to a terrific guy, have a beautiful and brilliant daughter ~ Life is GOOD! If you want to chat wine, learn about wine, or ask a wine question - just email me: WineOnWednesday@aol.com 

Here's the link  http://wineadvisornorthdallas.blogspot.com/   If you become a follower or a subscriber, please give a shout out that her big sister Donna sent ya!

Her daughter Lyndsay, goes to college at Baylor in Waco, TX and just flew to Nairobi, Africa.  She left on Thursday and arrived sometime on Friday.  I believe she is digging dinosaur bones up. She'll be living out at the dig.  I'm going to post pictures if or when I ever receive them.

Donna
P.S.  Kathy got all the looks but I got all the crocheting talent LOL
Oh and Kathy if you're reading this...........Love you MORE sistah!!!!!

SmoothFox’s Little Flower Square 6”x6” - Free Pattern

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

Bernat Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted
Color A: Mint
Color B: Lilac
Color C: White

Hook Size: G - 6 - 4.25 MM
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: 6” x 6”
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:
Beginning Cluster (Beg CL)
Ch 2, *YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * once more, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Cluster (CL)
* YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 times more, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Adjustable ring
Make a slip knot with your yarn leaving 3" long tail, leaving center loop open. Insert hook in top loop. Yarn over and draw up loop. This is your Chain 1. (Do not count this as your first st). Crochet over center loop and the yarn tail for the designated # of stitches in the first round. When finished, pull the tail to close the ring.

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-little-flower-square-6x6

INSTRUCTIONS:

Round 1: Using color A, ch 6 counts as treble crochet plus ch-1 plus a chain to crochet all stitches in this round into, *tr in first ch, ch 1, repeat from * 11 total times, join with slip st in 5th ch of beg ch-6 or use the Adjustable Ring Method above. Finish off. (12 tr, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Join color B in any st with a slip st, Beg CL, ch 2, * CL in next st, ch 2, repeat from * around, join with slip st in top of beg cluster. Finish off. (12 clusters, 12 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Join color C in any ch-2 sp with a slip st, ch 8, counts as dc plus ch-5, dc in same sp, *(dc in top of next petal, 3 dc in next ch-2 sp) 2 total times, dc in top of next petal ** (dc, ch 5, dc) in next ch-2 sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-8. (44 dc. 4 ch-5 sps)

Round 4: Slip st to ch-5 cormer sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-5 sp corner made, *(ch 3, sk 2 sts, sc in next st) 3 total times, ch 3, sk 2 sts, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 12 sc, 20 ch-3 sps)

Round 5: Join color A with slip st any ch-3 corner sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-3 sp, dc in next 3 sts, (3 dc in ch-3 sp) 4 total times, dc in next 3 sts, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner * repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (96 dc, 4 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.

Testers Pictures of Foxs Little Flower Square 6x6

Vims

Viola

Vims

Marion

Katy

Leah

Jewel

Dena C.

I'll post more pictures as I get them

Testers Found - Fox's Little Flower Square 6x6

UPDATE - TESTERS ARE LEAH, MARION, DENA, KATY, JOAN, LAVINA

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 Thuarday June 17th.

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 colors of the ply of yarn that the pattern calls for. 

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.

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

E-Books of patterns

I've been mulling around the idea of creating a few E-books.  The round ripple collection is up and running on Ravelry now so it has instant downloading of the patterns in a 38 page e-book.  I'm still working on getting the second book up on Ravelry.  Right now it is about 74 pages.  They are both available on ETSY also. 

Here they are.  I hope you like them. 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoothfoxs-round-ripple-collection-one

http://www.etsy.com/listing/48846142/twelve-12x12-smoothfox-crochet-patterns

Testers Pictures of Scrapity Scrap - Don't Talk Back

SMOOTHFOX

THIS PATTERN IS AVAILABLE ON RAVELRY AND ETSY FOR $3.25

RAVELRY LINK: 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/foxs-scrapity-scrap---dont-talk-back-12x12

ETSY LINK IS:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/57844854/foxs-scrapity-srap-dont-talk-back-12x12

Vims

Paula square 1

Barbara G

Paula square 2

Molly

Jewel

Viola

Viola

Viola

I'll post more pictures as I receive them from the testers.Thanks ladies,Donna

Edith's Beautiful Star Baby Blankie

Flipped picture to show the star in the upright position (I know the picture looks "strange") flipped

Edith S. sent me this wonderful picture of a blanket she made using one of my patterns.  I think it's just so darned beautiful!  She used the Fox's Star Square.  Once again everyone, if you make a blanket using any of my patterns, I'd love to show it on the blog so please feel free to send me pictures.

Edith's email said - I used your star square pattern to make a baby blanket for a little boy. I finished it a while ago but I am only now sending a photo as my computer whiz son is nearby and will help me attach the photo so that you can see the blankie. The recipients loved the blankie.

Donna

Testers Found: Scrapity Scrap - Don't Talk Back 12x12

UPDATE:  TESTERS ARE - JEWEL, CASEY D, MOLLY, CAROLYN S, MARY BETH, PAULA, MARION, VIOLA, DENA, VIMS

I was going to call this my "Fugly" Scrapity Scrap because I can never pick colors for a "scrap" anything. I always end up co-ordinating everything.  So, I asked my hubby to just go pull me some different skeins of yarn without my influence and this is what it turned out to be.  Personally I don't like the colors he pulled from the piles. So sorry if you think this is "Fugly."  Hopefully you will pick some better color combinations. 

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.  Oh and don't be alarmed if I don't get back to you with the pattern really quickly.  We are having a lightening storm here in Walton, KY and I may need to turn the computer off for a while.

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 Sunday June 6th.

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 colors of 4 ply medium worsted yarn that you'd like.

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.

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

SmoothFox Just Peachy Blossom Squares 6x6

THERE ARE TWO PATTERNS INCLUDED BELOW

TRI-COLOR SQUARE

SOLID COLOR SQUARE

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

Bernat Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted
Color A: Soft Yellow
Color B: White
Color C: Peach Blossom
Color D: Mint
Color E: Light Lilac
Color F: Pink

Hook Size: G - 6 - 4.25 MM square size: 6” x 6”


FOR A 7” X 7” SQUARE USE 4 PLY MEDIUM WORSTED YARN AND
Hook Size: H – 8 - 5.00 MM square size: 7” x 7”

Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:
Basic stitch guide used in crochet:

Adjustable ring
Make a slip knot with your yarn leaving 3" long tail, leaving center loop open. Insert hook in top loop. Yarn over and draw up loop. This is your Chain 1. (Do not count this as your first sc). Crochet over center loop and the yarn tail for the designated # of stitches in the first round. When finished, pull the tail to close the ring.

CROCHET TERMINOLOGY
UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL

slip stitch (slip st) = single crochet (sc)
single crochet (sc) = double crochet (dc)
half double crochet (hdc) = half treble crochet (htr)
double crochet (dc) = treble crochet (tr)
treble crochet (tr) = double treble crochet (dtr)
double treble crochet (dtr) = triple treble crochet (ttr)
triple treble crochet (tr tr) = quadruple treble crochet (qtr)
skip = miss

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-just-peachy-blossom-6x6

INSTRUCTIONS for tri-color flower square:

Round 1: Using color A, ch 4, 11 dc’s in first ch, join with slip st to top of beg ch 4 or use the Adjustable Ring Method above and work 12 dc’s in ring. Finish off. (12 dc)

Round 2: Join color B in any st with a slip st, ch 3, counts as dc now and throughout, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 1 st, * (3 dc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 1 st) repeat from * around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Join color C in any ch-2 sp with a slip st, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, 5 dc in same ch-2 sp, sc in same ch-2 sp, petal made *(sc in next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in same ch-2 sp, sc in same ch-2 sp), repeat from * around, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (40 dc, 16 sc)

Round 4: Join color B in the first sc of any petal with a slip st, ch 8, counts as dc plus ch-5, dc in same st, *ch 4, sk petal, hdc in first sc of next petal, ch 4, skip petal ** (dc, ch 5, dc) in first sc of next petal,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-8. (8 dc, 4 hdc, 5 ch-5 sps, 8 ch-4 sps)

Round 5: Slip st to ch-5 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-5 sp corner made, *(5 dc in next ch-4 sp) twice, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (64 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 6: Join color D with a slip st in any corner sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner sp, *sc in next 16 dc’s, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (64 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 7: Join color E with slip st any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk sc in corner sp, *dc in backloop of next 16 sc’s, sk last sc in corner sp, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk last sc in corner sp* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (88 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

INSTRUCTIONS for single color flower:

Round 1: Using color C, ch 4, 11 dc’s in first ch, join with slip st to top of beg ch 4 or use the Adjustable Ring Method above and work 12 dc’s in ring. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, counts as dc now and throughout, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 1 st, * (3 dc in next st, ch 2, 3 dc in next st, ch 2, sk 1 st) repeat from * around, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Slip st to ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in ch-2 sp, 5 dc in same ch-2 sp, sc in same ch-2 sp, petal made *(sc in next ch-2 sp, 5 dc in same ch-2 sp, sc in same ch-2 sp), repeat from * around, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (40 dc, 16 sc)

Round 4: Join color B in the first sc of any petal with a slip st, ch 8, counts as dc plus ch-5, dc in same st, *ch 4, sk petal, hdc in first sc of next petal, ch 4, skip petal ** (dc, ch 5, dc) in first sc of next petal,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-8. (8 dc, 4 hdc, 5 ch-5 sps, 8 ch-4 sps)

Round 5: Slip st to ch-5 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in ch-5 sp corner made, *(5 dc in next ch-4 sp) twice, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (64 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 6: Join color F with a slip st in any corner sp, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner sp, *sc in next 16 dc’s, ** (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (64 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 7: Join color E with slip st any ch-2 corner sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk sc in corner sp, *dc in backloop of next 16 sc’s, sk last sc in corner sp, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in ch-2 sp, sk last sc in corner sp* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (88 dc, 4 ch-2 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 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.

Testers Pictures of Foxs Just Peachy Square

THANKS LADIES  FOR SENDING IN YOUR PICTURES OF YOUR COMPLETED SQUARES.

THEY ARE LOVELY!

DONNA

Barbara

Jewel

Jewel

Viola

Lavina

Lavina

Karen

Karen

Joan

Dena

Dena