SmoothFox's Granny Loves A Baby 6x6 - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Granny Loves A Baby 6x6

PICTURE COURTESY OF CINDY PIPPINS

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 1.0

Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply medium worsted

Color A - Petal Pink

Color B - White

Color C - Mist Green

Hook Size: H / 8 - 5.00 MM

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Size: 6”x6”

Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:

None

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-granny-loves-a-baby

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A ch 4, join with a slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 counts as dc plus ch-1, (dc in ring, ch 1) repeat 10 times, join with a slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp, *sk 1 st, dc in ch-1 sp, hdc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, sk 1 st, **(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 4 hdc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 3: Using color B join in any corner with a slip st, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner, * ch 1 sk 1 st, dc in next 5 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, **(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (36 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Slip st to corner, ch 4 counts as dc plus ch-1, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in corner, *(ch 1, sk 2 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st, dc in next 2 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk last 2 sts, ** (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Finish off. (40 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 20 ch-1 sps)

Round 5: Using color C join in any corner ch-2 corner sp with a slip st, ch 4 counts as dc plus ch-1, (dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in corner, *sk 1 st, dc in next 13 sts or ch-1 sps across to last st before corner, sk last st, ** (dc, ch 1, dc, ch 2, dc, ch 1, dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Finish off. (68 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

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 Ravelry store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog at http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/  Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

Testers Pictures of Granny Loves A Baby

Testers - Here is the link to the pattern.  Please be sure to post a project.  Instructions are below all of the pictures.

ALEDRIA

ANGEL

BRENDA

CINDY

DAWN

GAYLE

ISOLDE

JENNY

MARIE ANNE

SERENE

SERENE

SERENE

STEPHANIE

TRACIE

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry


1. Click on the link

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-granny-loves-a-baby

2. It takes you to the pattern page

3. Click on the "Hook it" icon in the top right area

4. It will let you fill in the blanks, name your own name for the piece you worked. You can name it whatever you want. Example: Donna’s blah blah blah. It will let you rate the pattern also. So you enter all the information about your "project" like, did you like it, did you have to add a round of sc's to make it the right size, what yarn you used etc and then you save that. General notes for other people who will see it.

5. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern. It's really kind of easy.

Testers Found - Fox's Stained Glass

UPDATE TESTERS ARE:
SHAW, JACEY, CATHY, DALLAS, CHERI, BRENDA, DENA, DAWN, CINDY, GAYLE, GLORIA, LINDA

Hello all,

Please, don't ask to test this pattern without reading the information below.  There are changes and you should make sure that you can comply. 

This pattern is not for a beginner. 

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.

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 are currently testing an item and I haven't received your picture yet, you can not ask to test this item.
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 January 30, 2011

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished item attached to an email. People not following through and sending me a picture will no longer be able to test future patterns.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

5. It is mandatory as of January 23, 2011 that all testers add their test projects on Ravelry when they are complete. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern.  Believe me, I will be checking.  If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.

6. You can use whatever color(s) of yarn you'd like but you will need two colors that contrast each other.  I used 4 ply medium worsted yarn.

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. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox's Spiral Baby Blanket Number 1 - Free Pattern

Picture Courtesy of Deborah Armstrong

SmoothFox’s Spiral Baby Blanket Nbr 1

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox Copyright 2011 Version 2.0

Red Heart Super Saver 4 ply medium worsted, 7 oz, 364 yards per skein

2 skeins of each color

Color A – Country Blue

Color B - Light Raspberry

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Hook Size I - 9 - 5.50 MM

Size: 55” across

Yarn needle

Stitch Marker -1

Stitch Holder - 1

Special Stitches:

Group – For the purposes of this pattern a group is all stitches between two ch-2 spaces.

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 (PICTURES INCLUDED) 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-spiral-baby-blanket-nbr-1

INSTRUCTIONS:
Blanket is worked in a spiral. Do not join rounds. Do not crochet over unused yarn.

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

Round 1: Ch 3 place stitch marker around the ch-3, 9 dc in ring, ch 1; pull up loop of yarn, insert st holder, drop color A. (10 dc)

REMINDER - DO NOT JOIN ROUNDS

Round 2: Using color B join with a slip st in top of ch-3 from round 1, ch 3, dc in same st, ch 1, group made *(2 dc in next st, ch 1), repeat from * 9 total times; pull up loop, insert st holder in loop, drop current yarn. (20 dc, 10 ch-1 sps) (10 total groups, 2 sts in each group)

Round 3: Pick up color A, tighten yarn slightly, 1 tr around marked ch-3 from round 1, 1 dc in top of first color B st, dc in next st, ch 2, first group made, *(sk ch sp, dc in first st of next group, 2 dc in next st, ch 2) group made, repeat from * around; pull up loop, insert st holder in loop, drop current yarn. (1 tr, 29 dc, 9 ch-2 sps) (10 total groups, 3 sts in each group)

Round 4: Pick up next color yarn, tighten yarn slightly, *(sk ch sp, dc in each st to last st of group, 2 dc in last st of group, ch 2) group made, repeat from * around; pull up loop, insert st holder in loop, drop current yarn. (40 dc, 10 ch-2 sps) (10 total groups, 4 sts in each group)

Round 5 thru completion of blanket - Repeat round 4 alternating between the two yarn colors. Continue with pattern until blanket reaches desired size then follow instructions for finishing.

NOTE: OUTER ROUND WILL CUP OR ROLL INWARD SLIGHTLY. IF YOUR BLANKET SEEMS TO CUP TOO MUCH, USE THE OPTIONAL ROUND BELOW. DON’T USE THE ROUND TOO OFTEN OR YOUR BLANKET MAY WARP.  Most testers did not need to use the optional round

OPTIONAL ROUND: Pick up next color yarn, tighten yarn slightly, *(sk ch sp, dc in each st of group across to last st 2 sts, 2 dc in each of the last 2 sts of group, ch 2) group made, repeat from * around; pull up loop, insert st holder in loop, drop current yarn.

Finishing:
On final round of color A continue pattern until you have 3 stitches left before the last ch-2 sp, (hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last st, slip st in ch-2 sp). Finish off.

On final round of color B continue pattern until you have 3 stitches left before the last ch-2 sp, (hdc in next 2 sts, sc in last st, slip st in ch-2 sp). Finish off.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

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 Spiral Baby Blanket Number 1

I'm sorry - I completely forgot to post the pictures and pattern for the Spiral Blanket.  As soon as I get these pictures posted to the blog, I'll put the pattern up.

ANGEL

BONNIE

CHERIE

DENISE

FAITH

;HILLARY

JANET

JENNIE

KATY

SANDHYA

Jacey's Flower Button Baby Blanket

Jacey sent me this wonderful picture of a baby blanket she made for her cousin.  I love it.  I really think the yarn colors and variety of the ways she applied the variations of changing colors on different rounds worked out great!

Here is the link to the free pattern:

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-flower-button-granny-square-6x6

Donna

Testers Found - Granny Loves A Baby 6x6

UPDATE:  TRACIE, ISOLDE, SERENE, ANGEL, MARIE ANNE, STEPHANIE, GAYLE, BRENDA

Hi everyone,

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.

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. One additional thing, as blankets take a long time to test, you will not be able to test any other item while you are testing this blanket.

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 January 28, 2011

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished item attached to an email.  People not following through and sending me a picture will no longer be able to test future patterns.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

5. It is mandatory as of January 23, 2011  that all testers add their test projects on Ravelry when they are complete.  Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern.

6. You can use whatever color(s) of yarn you'd like.  I used 4 ply medium worsted yarn. 

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. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers for knit hat patterns

I'd really like to have testers for my knit hat patterns just as I do for the crochet patterns.  I'm trying to find out if there is any interest.  I see it two ways.  I could make a list of all those interested in knitting the hats or I could open each item for testing as I do with crochet patterns.

Please email me with your opinions so I'll know if I should just make a list of faithful people who are interested in being on an exclusive list or if there are many people who would be interested and I should just open each item up for testers to respond to me on a pattern by pattern basis.

At this time I only plan on creating knit hats, most will be using fair isle stranded knitting.  There will be different sizes of the hats ranging from newborn to large adult sizes.  I have several hat patterns right now that I need some testers to knit and I just don't know which way to go with this.  Experienced knitters only please respond.  I'd rather not have beginners or inexperienced knitters who would not be able to give me great input and suggestions.  You would be required to be a member of Ravelry and able to post your projects.

Send your responses to me at the email below and or leave a comment through Blogger. Don't post a comment through GOOGLE.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox's Got Milk? Baby Knit Hat - Free Pattern

THIS ENTIRE PATTERN HAS BEEN REWRITTEN TO INCLUDE TWO DIFFERENT CHARTS.  THERE IS NOW A PATTERN FOR PREEMIE'S, NEWBORNS AND TODDLERS.  PLEASE CLICK THE LINK BELOW TO GET A FRESH COPY.

SmoothFox’s Got Milk? Knit Hat

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 2.0

SUGGESTED YARN

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply Medium Worsted
Preemie, Newborn Hat - Color A: Soft Green   
Preemie, Newborn Hat - Color B: Ivory
Toddler Hat - Color A: Ivory
Toddler Hat - Color B: Light Taupe

NEEDLE SIZE
Preemie: US 6 - 4.0 mm 16” circular, 1 set of double-pointed needles US 6 4.0 mm
Newborn to 12 months, Toddler: US 8 - 5.0 mm 16” circular needle, 1 set of double-pointed needles, size US 8 – 5.0 mm

Gauge:
Preemie: 6 sts and 8 rounds to an inch
Newborn / Toddler: 4 stitches and 6 rounds to an inch

Notions: Stitch markers, Yarn Needle

SIZING
Preemie (5 ½ - 6 lbs) – Circumference 12”, Hat height 5”
Newborn – 6 Months – Circumference 14”, Hat height 6”
Toddler - Circumference 18", Hat height = 8”

SPECIAL STITCHES
For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project. This is not my video. Here is a YouTube video with the instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33SUeSwubE&feature=related

RELATED WEBSITES
Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
Etsy: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
Blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern (Charts included) 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-got-milk-knit-pattern

I wish to give a special thank you to Jennifer Stover for all of her knitting insight, suggestions and beautiful pictures. She helped me so very much and I appreciated her help more than she knew. She is one special lady!

These patterns have 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, give away 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.

These patterns are 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 Ravelry store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my Blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/  Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

Preemie and Newborn Got Milk? Hat

Cast on 60 sts (US 6 - 4.0 mm for Preemie and US 8 - 5.0 mm for Newborn) using color A on circular needle, place marker to mark beginning of round, join stitches.

Rounds 1 thru 6: * K2, P2, repeat for ribbing *
Rounds 7 thru 11: Knit
Begin chart:

Round 26: Knit
Repeat Round 26 until hat is 5” (preemie), 6” (newborn) from cuff (est. 6-8 more rows)

DECREASE ROUNDS - Use color A for all decrease rounds and change to dpn’s when sts get tight to knit.

Round 1: * K4, K2tog, repeat from * (50 sts)
Round 2 and all even rows: Knit
Round 3: * K3, K2tog, repeat from * (40 sts)
Round 5: * K2, K2tog, repeat from * (30 sts)
Round 7: * K1, K2tog, repeat from * (20 sts)
Round 9: * K2tog, repeat * (10 sts)
Round 11: * K2tog, repeat * (5 sts)

Cut yarn leaving an 8" tail. Using yarn needle, run yarn through remaining stitches. Weave in ends and cut tails.

Toddler Got Milk? Hat

Cast on 72 sts using color A on circular needle, place marker to mark beginning of round, join stitches.

Rounds 1 thru 5: *K2, P2 * repeat for ribbing.
Rounds 6 thru 7: Knit
Begin Chart:

Round 30: (color A) Knit
Repeat Round 30 until hat measures 6”

DECREASE ROUNDS - Use color A for all decrease rounds and change to dpn’s when sts get tight to knit.

Round 1: * K7, K2tog repeat from * (64 sts)
Round 2 and all even Rounds: Knit
Round 3: * K6, K2tog repeat from * (56 sts)
Round 5: * K5, K2tog repeat from * (48 sts)
Round 7: * K4, K2tog, repeat from * (40 sts)
Round 9: * K3, K2tog, repeat from * (32 sts)
Round 11: * K2, K2tog, repeat from * (24 sts)
Round 13: * K1, K2tog, repeat from * (16 sts)
Round 15: * K2tog, repeat from * (8 sts)
Round 17: * K2tog, repeat from * (4 sts)
Cut yarn leaving a 8" tail. Using yarn needle, run yarn through remaining stitches and fasten. Weave in ends and cut tails.

Testers Found - Spring Circle of Life Baby Blanket

TESTERS FOUND:  MARJORIE, BRENDA, LAVINA, AISHA, JANET, NANCY
I created this pattern a couple of years ago and never got around to posting it anywhere for testing.  There is actually a border of shell's around it.  I haven't gotten a chance to take a picture that include the border  because there have been so few days with sunshine this winter.  I used 3 ply medium worsted yarn for the blanket.  I have no idea how it will turn out using 4ply yarn.  However, you can use whatever colors and weight yarn you'd like.  You don't have to use white as the seperater colors as I did.

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.

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.  One additional thing, as blankets take a long time to test, you will not be able to test any other item while you are testing this blanket.



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 February 4th, 2011

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 and whatever weight of yarn you'd like. I used 3 ply medium worsted yarn.

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. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

SmoothFox's Optical Illusion Square 7x7 - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Optical Illusion 7” x 7”

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2008 Version 2.0

Lion Brand Vanna’s Choice Heathers 4 ply medium worsted

Color A: Purple

Color B: Blue

Hook Size: I/9 5.50 MM

Size: 7” x 7”

Stitch marker: 1

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 (which includes step by step pictures) 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/foxs-optical-illusion

INSTRUCTIONS:

Row 1: Using color A, ch 10, dc in 4th ch from hook and in each st across. Turn (8 dc)

Row 2: Ch 3, dc in each st across. Turn (8 dc)

Rows : 3 thru 4: Repeat row 2. DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Round 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook this is the top of the last dc from previous row, mark this sc, sc in next 7 sts, * (turn motif 90* to the right to work on the next side) work a total of 8 sc across the side of the motif, * repeat from * to * 2 more times; join with slip st in beg marked sc. Remove stitch marker. Finish off. (32 sc)

Round 2: Using color B join with slip st in first sc on any side, *ch 4, tr in same st, tr in next st, dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, **turn motif 90* - slip st in next st,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with a slip st to bottom ch of beg ch-4. Finish off. (12 tr, 8 dc, 8 hdc, 8 sc, 4 slip st)

Round 3: Using color A join with slip st in top of any ch-4, mark this slip st *ch 4, tr in same st, tr in next 2 sts, dc in next 7 sts, hdc in back loops of next 3 ch’s, **sc in top of ch-4,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, hdc in back loops of next 3 ch’s, slip st in marked st. Finish off. (16 tr, 28 dc, 12 hdc, 3 sc)

Round 4: Using color B join with slip st in top of any ch-4, ch 3 (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, *sk 1 st, dc in next 13 sts, dc in back loop of next 2 ch’s, sk last ch, **(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (76 dc)

Round 5: Slip st to corner, *(2 sc, ch 1, 2 sc) in corner, sc in next 19 sts,* repeat from * to *3 times; join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (92 sc, 4 ch-1 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2008

This pattern has not 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 Ravelry 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 Double Heart Knit Illusion Scarf - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Double Heart Knit Illusion Scarf

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 1.0

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply Medium Worsted, 1 skein of each color, 7oz, 355 yds
Color A: Soft Blue (darker contrasting color)
Color B: White (lighter contrasting color)

Needle Size: 6 – 4 mm
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: 7” wide x 64”
Gauge: 4.5 sts and 8 rows equal 1 inch
Yarn Needle
Row Counter

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 the link below 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.

To receive the pattern click this link:  SmoothFox's Double Heart Knit Illusion Scarf

Thank you Thelma and Emanuela for testing this pattern.  Emanuela is working on an Italian translation which will be available in the future.

Happy Knitting!
Donna

SmoothFox's I Love You Hearts Knit Hat - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s I Love You Hearts Knit Hat

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 1.0

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply Medium Worsted
Color A: Pink
Color B: White

Needle Size: US 7 – 4.5 mm 16” circular needle
                    1 set of double-pointed needles, size US 7 – 4.5 mm

Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to an inch
Size: Toddler/Child
Yarn Needle
Stitch Makers plus one as a beginning of round marker of different color

SPECIAL STITCHES:
For color stranding longer than 3 sts, please familiarize yourself with this video to avoid holes in your project. This is not my video. Here is a YouTube video with the instructions:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B33SUeSwubE&feature=related

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 with charts included 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.

PATTERN LINK BELOW: 

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-i-love-you-hearts-knit-hat

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 80 sts using color A, place marker to mark beginning of round, join stitches.

Round 1 thru 6: K2, P2 ribbing for 6 Rounds.

Round 7 thru 8: (color B) K80

CHART IS ONLY VISIBLE IF YOU DOWNLOAD THE PATTERN (SEE ABOVE)

Insert markers every 10 stitches on round 10

Round 9 thru 10: (color A) K80

Round 11: *(color A) K9, (color B) K1,* repeat from * around

Round 12: *(color B) K1, (color A) K7, (color B) K2* repeat from * around

Round 13: *(color B) K2, (color A) K5, (color B) K3* repeat from * around

Round 14 thru 15: *(color B) K3, (color A) K3, (color B) K4* repeat from * around

Round 16: *(color B) K2, (color A) K5, (color B) K2, (color A) K1* repeat from * around

Move markers to every 8 stitches on round 17

Round 17 thru 18: (color A) K80

Round 19: *(color B) K1, (color A) K7, (color B)* repeat from * around

Round 20: *(color B) K2, (color A) K5, (color B) K1* repeat from * around

Round 21 thru 22: *(color B) K3, (color A) K3, (color B) K2* repeat from * around

Round 23: *(color A) K1, (color B) K1, (color A) K5, (color B) K1* repeat from * around



Move markers to every 5 stitches on round 24


Round 24 thru 25: (color A) K80


Round 26: *(color A) K4, (color B) K1* repeat from * around

Round 27: *(color B) K1, (color A) K2, (color B) K2* repeat from * around

Round 28: *(color B) K1, (color A) K2, (color B) K1, (color A) K1* repeat from * around

Move markers to every 8 stitches on round 29

Round 29 thru 30: (color A) K80

DECREASE ROUNDS

Use color A for all decrease rounds

Round 1: (K6, K2tog) repeat around (70 sts remaining)

Round 2: Knit

Round 3: (K5, K2tog) repeat around (60 sts remaining)

Round 4: Knit

Round 5: (K4, K2tog) repeat around (50 sts remaining)

Round 6: Knit

Round 7: (K3, K2tog) repeat around (40 sts remaining)

Round 8: Knit

Round 9: (K2, K2tog) repeat around (30 sts remaining)

Round 10: Knit

Round 11: (K1, K2tog) repeat around (20 sts remaining)

Round 12: Knit

Round 13: K2tog, repeat around (10 sts remaining)

Round 14: K2tog, repeat around (5 sts remaining)

Cut yarn leaving a 8" tail. Using large eyed sewing needle run thread through remaining stitches and fasten off. Weave in ends and finish off.

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

This pattern has not 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 Ravelry 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 May Flower - Square 6x6 or Appliqué - Free Pattern

SQUARE 6X6

APPLIQUE' 5X5 - CAN BE USED TO CREATE A SCARF

SmoothFox’s May Flower - Square 6x6 or Appliqué

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 1.0

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

Color A - Pink

Color B - Pistache

Color C - White

Color D - Soft Blue

Hook Size: H / 8 - 5.00 MM

Skill level: Advanced Beginner

Size: 6”x6” square or 5” applique’

Yarn Needle

Stitch Holder: 1

Special Stitches:

None

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-may-flower---square-6x6-or-applique

This pattern is also available on YouTube as two instructional videos so you can crochet with me.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A ch 5, join with a slip st to form a ring or use the magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring, join with a slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. PULL UP LARGE LOOP WITH YARN – INSERT A STITCH HOLDER (16 dc)

Round 2: Join color B with a slip st one st to the left that you just joined the last round together, ch 3, 3 dc in same st, sk 1 st, *(4 dc in next st, sk 1 st) repeat from * around, BEFORE JOINING - Take color A yarn and bring it all forward, (the loop and the yarn to the skein) This yarn must be in front of the piece you are crocheting before you continue, join color B with a slip st in the top of beg ch-3. Finish off color B. (32 dc)

Round 3: Using color A, ch 5, sc in ridge behind 2nd dc of 4 dc grouping, ch 2, *(dc in sk st from round 1, ch 2, sc in ridge behind 2nd dc of 4 dc grouping, ch 2)* repeat from * around; join with a slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-5. (8 dc, 8 sc, 16 ch-2 sps)

Round 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, *sk ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next sc, sk ch-2 sp, sc in next dc, petal made,* repeat from * around to last petal, sk ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next sc, sk ch-2 sp, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (48 dc, 8 ch-3 sps, 8 sc)
STOP AFTER ROUND 4 IF YOU WANT AN APPLIQUE OR TO MAKE A SCARF.

Round 5: Using color C join with slip st in sc between petals, ch 4, (2 tr, ch 3, 3 tr), *sk 3 sts, sc in back ridge of 2nd ch of ch-3 sp, ch 1, sk 3 sts, 4 hdc in sc, ch 1, sc in back ridge of 2nd ch of ch-3 sp, sk 3 sts, **(3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in sc,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-4. Finish off. (24 tr, 16 hdc, 8 sc, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 6: Using color D join with slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner, *sk 1 st, dc in next 3 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 4 sts, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 3 sts, sk last st, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (72 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

This pattern has not 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 Ravelry 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 Glad To Know You Square 6x6 - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Glad To Know You Square 6x6

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 1.0

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply medium worsted
Color A: Hyacinth
Color B: Light Taupe
Color C: Purple

Hook Size: H / 8 - 5.00 MM
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: 6”x6”
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:
None

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-glad-to-know-you-square

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A ch 4; join with a slip st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 counts as dc plus ch-1, *(dc in ring, ch 1) repeat 11 total times; join with a slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (12 dc, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Slip st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same sp, *(sk 1 st, 2 dc in ch-1 sp) repeat, sk 1 st, **(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-1 sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Using color B join in any corner with a slip st, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner, *ch 1, sk 2 sts, dc in next 4 sts, ch 1, sk 2 sts, **(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 time and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Using color C join in any corner with a slip st, ch 3, (dc, ch 3 2 dc) in corner, *ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 3, sk 4 sts, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk last 2 sts, **(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc, 8 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 5: Using color A join in any corner with a slip st, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner, *ch 1, sk 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 4 hdc in ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, **(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off (48 dc, 16 hdc, 4 ch-3 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com 2011

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 Ravelry 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 Glad To Know You Square

If you tested this pattern or if you don't see your picture (instead of emailing me your picture), please add your picture as a project once I post the pattern on Ravelry

ISOLDE

JENNY

  

LINDA

MARIE ANNE

SHAW

VIOLA