Testers Found - Fox's Hooded Diagonal Baby Blanket

TESTERS ARE: DENA, KARIN, CINDY, LEAH, LAVINA, VIOLA, SHARON, AISHA, GAYLE, CHRISTINE, SHANNON, DENISE

I created the hooded baby blanket with a co-worker in mind who was at that time pregnant.  Now her baby has been born and I plan to give her the blanket soon,  She had a baby girl but I jokingly swore she was having a baby boy and made this using a varigated baby yarn of blues, greens and white.  I believe that she'll like it just because she likes anything free LOL.  She's an under-paid Public Defender where I work and a great person.  This pattern uses the Diagonal Box Stitch that testers just completed testing last week. 

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 November 12th.

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 3 ply medium worsted.  It took all of one skein of over 890 yards of the color and part of another skein of white for the hood.  Don't think of starting this afghan without at least 1 skein that is over 890 yards just for 3/4ths of the blanket.  If you prefer your blanket in one color, purchase 2 skeins.  Please don't ask me exactly how much it will take for one blanket with all one color.  I have no idea. 

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. 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.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Fox's Avant-garde Square 12x12

 TESTERS ARE:  STEPHANIE, KATY, LUCILLE, MARY, CINDY, AISHA, VIOLA

When I created this pattern I couldn't for the life of me come up with a name for the pattern.  I kept saying to myself it was Avant-garde and that I needed to come up with a name.  I finally said screw it.  That's what I'll call this square.  So I looked up the definition and it fits to me.

Avant-garde represents a pushing of the boundaries of what is accepted as the norm or the status quo, primarily in the cultural realm. The notion of the existence of the avant-garde is considered by some to be a hallmark of modernism, as distinct from postmodernism. Many artists have aligned themselves with the avant-garde movement and still continue to do so, tracing a history from Dada through the Situationists to postmodern artists such as the Language poets around 1981

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 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 October 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(s) you want of 4 ply medium worsted. I'd like to see a variety of colorful squares.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 7 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. 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.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox's Diagonal Box Stitch Square 6x6

This is a free pattern. Click on the link below:

SmoothFox's Diagonal Box Stitch Square 6x6

Happy Crocheting!
Donna

There are pictures and graphics that are available in the version with the link above.

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply Medium Worsted
Color A: Ivory
Michaels – Impeccable – “Loops & Threads”
Color B: Fern

Hook Size: G - 6 - 4.25 MM
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 6” x 6”
Stitch marker - 2
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:
Beginning Shell – Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in next 2 ch
Shell – Slip st in indicated ch-3 sp, Ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp from previous row

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

Please read before beginning the pattern.
The Diagonal Box Stitch is not my original creation. I found this wonderful link for knitted squares but I wanted a crochet version. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pathways-blanket

NOTE: IF YOU ARE UNFAMILIAR WITH THE DIAGONAL BOX STITCH - HERE IS A VIDEO LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=atWgB88WDjw

IF YOU WANT TO SEE MORE PICTURES YOU CAN LOOK AT THIS LINK – THERE ARE SEVERAL PAGES WITH STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: http://www.crochetcabana.com/stitches/diag-box-st.htm

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-diagonal-box-stitch-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:

Row 1: (Right Side): Using color A, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, insert 1st stitch marker between the ch-3 sp and dc just made, dc in next 2 ch. Beginning shell made (1 shell)

Row 2: Ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, insert 2ND stitch marker between the ch-3 sp and dc just made, dc in next 2 ch beginning shell made, turn row 1 beg shell and flip beg shell upward, (slip st in first marked st, ch 3, 3 dc) all in first marked ch-3 sp of previous row, shell made. Remove 1st st marker. (2 shells)

Row 3: Beginning shell, turn previous row, *shell; repeat from * across changing to color B in last dc. Remove 2nd st marker. (3 shells)

Row 4: Beginning shell, turn previous row, * shell; repeat from * across. (4 shells)

Rows 5 thru 9: Repeat Row 4 increasing 1 shell each row in the following color sequence:
2 more rows color B, 3 rows color A. At the end of row 9 you will have 9 shells.

Decrease rows begin
Row 10: Ch 1, turn, slip st in first 3 dc, *slip st into ch-3 sp, shell, repeat from * across shells, slip st in last shell. (8 shells)

Rows 11 thru 16: Repeat Row 10 decreasing 1 shell each row, in the following color sequence: one more row color A, 3 rows color B, 3 rows color A. Finish off.

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 Diagonal Box Stitch Square

ANGEL

ANN

CHRISTINE

CINDY

DEBORAH

DENA

GAYLE

GLORIA

JENNIE

JOSEPH

KARIN

LEAH

MARY

STEPHANIE

SmoothFox's Bambino Square 7x7

Picture courtesy of Cindy Pippins

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

Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply medium worsted yarn

Color A: Pretty 'N Pink

Color B: Petal Pink

Color C: White

Hook Size: H - 8 - 5.0 MM

Square Size: 7” x 7”

Special Stitches:

Long Double Crochet – LDC

YO, insert your hook on the row below the row you are working on, and work a double crochet, bringing your loop up to same height as previous stitches

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-bambino-square-7x7

Instructions:

Using color A, ch 4, slip st to join to make a ring.

Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc’s in ring; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3 with a sl st. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in next 2 sts, ch 3, *(2 dc in next 3 sts, ch 3) repeat 3 total times, join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in next st, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner, *dc in next 2 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 more times, join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off (24 dc, 4 ch-3 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 4: Using color B join with slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same corner, *dc in next 3 sts, working in front of ch-2 sp tr in next 2 skipped sts, dc in next 3 sts, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 8 tr, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 5: Slip st to corner, ch 3, 2 dc in same corner (cluster made), *sk 2 sts, sl st in next st or ch sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same st or sp (cluster made), repeat from * around, join with slip st to 1st ch of beg ch-3. (64 dc)

Round 6: Ch 6, dc in same st, *(ch 3, sk cluster, dc in next sl st), repeat 4 total times, ch 3, ** (dc, ch 3, dc) in corner slip st,* repeat from * to * 2 more times and from * to ** once, join with slip st to 3rd ch of beg ch-6. Finish off. (24 dc, 24 ch-3 sps)

Round 7: Using color C join with a slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same corner, *(dc in next ch-3 sp, Ldc (see special stitches) between the 1st and 2nd st of the cluster 2 rows below, dc in current ch-3 sp) repeat to corner, ** (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once. Join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (64 dc, 24 Ldc, 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 Fox's Bambino Square

AISHA

ANN

CHERIE

CINDY

DENA

GAYLE

GLORIA

JANET

JANET

JOSEPH

KATY

LAVINA

LEAH

LUCILLE

MARY

SHANNON

STEPHANIE

SMOOTHFOX

VIOLA

Testers Found - Fox's Diagonal Box Stitch 6x6

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE - MARY BETH, MARY R, GAYLE, EIRIAN, DENA, DEBORAH, MARIE ANGEL, CINDY, CASEY, LEAH, JENNIE, DEEDEE, GLORIA, STEPHANIE, KARIN

I saw this knit pattern on Ravelry and decided I just had to have it in crochet. 
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pathways-blanket

When I found the knit pattern I didn't know what kind of a stitch in crochet would make the same look.  After a lot of tries, working things my own way I found there was a real stitch that could accomplish it in crochet. I tried to learn the Diagonal Box Stitch and other people may find that it is easy but I sure didn't. Once you get beyond the first three rows it is super easy.  This is my version and is not an original pattern.  I wrote it down on paper but there are a lot of people with the pattern for different sizes of squares etc.

I've included a link to a video and a link to step by step pictures if you are interested in testing this pattern.  I have created a hooded blanket pattern using this stitch but you have to master this stitch before you can complete the blanket. 

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 October 22nd.

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) you want of 4 ply medium worsted. I'd like to see a variety of colorful squares.  You can even use striping or varigated colors for the stripes.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 7 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. 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.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found - Fox's Bambino Square 7x7

UPDATE:  TESTERS ARE - LEAH, DENA, CHERIE, KATY, LAVINA, JANET, SHANNON, ANN, AISHA, MARY, GLORIA, STEPHANIE

This adorable square needs testing.  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 Thursday October 21st.

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) you want of 4 ply medium worsted. I'd like to see a variety of colorful squares.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first 7 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. 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.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 

SmoothFox's Vino Square 12x12

This pattern is now available on Ravelry for $3.25: 

SmoothFox Vino Square 12x12     

This pattern is now available on ETSY for $3.25

Here is the link:  SmootFox Vino Square 12x12

Testers Pictures of Foxs Vino Square 12X12

ADRIAN

CAROLANNE

CAROLANNE

CHERIE

CHRISTINE

CHRISTINE

CINDY

EIRIAN

GAYLE

GLORIA

LAVINA

MARION

MELISSA

STEPHANIE

VIOLA

VIOLA

VIOLA

Aisha