SmoothFox Crochet and Knit: February 2011

February 28, 2011

SmoothFox's Starburst Flower Square 12x12 - Free Pattern

Picture courtesy of Gaby Mayer

SmoothFox’s Starburst Flower Square 12x12

Schachenmayr Catania, 100% cotton, 4 ply worsted yarn
Color A – Turquoise - exact color not known
Color B - White - exact color not known
Color C - Pale Green – exact color not known

Hook Size: H - 8 - 5.00 MM
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 12” x 12”
Stitch Marker: 0
Yarn Needle: 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 make this item or want a pdf copy – please click on this 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.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-starburst-flower-square

INSTRUCTIONS:

Round 1: Using color A ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hook, join with slip st to top of beg ch-4. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, *2 dc in next st, repeat from * around, join with slip st to beg dc. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in remaining 2 ch’s, 4 dc point made *(dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, ch 6, dc in 4th ch from hook, dc in remaining 2 ch’s),* repeat around * to * around; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (84 dc)

Round 4: Using color B slip st in 2nd ch of point, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, tr in 2nd dc from round 3 below between the points, ch 1, tr in same st, ch 1, *(sc in 2nd ch of point, ch 1, tr in 2nd dc from round 3 below between the points, ch 1, tr in same st, ch 1)* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (24 tr, 12 sc, 36 ch-1)

Round 5: Using color C join with a slip st in any sc, ch 1, sc in same st, sk ch-1 sp, sk tr, 5 tr in ch-1 sp, sk tr, sk ch-1 sp, *(sc in next sc, sk ch-1 sp, sk next tr, 5 tr in ch-1 sp, sk next tr, sk ch-1 sp)*, repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (60 tr, 12 sc)

Round 6: Join color B with a slip st in any sc, ch 6, dc in same st, *(ch 3, sk 2 tr’s, sc in horizontal ridge behind back loop of center tr, ch 3, sk 2 tr’s, hdc in next sc) repeat 1 time, ch 3, sk 2 tr’s, sc in horizontal ridge behind back loop of center tr, ch 3, sk 2 tr’s, ** (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (8 dc, 8 hdc, 12 sc, 28 ch-3 sps)

Round 7: Slip st to corner sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner sp, *3 dc in next ch sp, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 3 sc in next two ch sps, 3 hdc in next ch sp, 3 dc in next ch sp ** (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in corner sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (40 dc, 24 hdc, 24 sc, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 8: Slip st to corner sp, ch 3, 4 dc in corner sp, *dc in next 22 sts, **5 dc in corner sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (108 dc)

Round 9: Using color C join with a slip st in 3rd dc of any five dc corner grouping, ch 3, 2 dc in same st corner made, *dc in next 26 sts, **(3 dc in center dc of five dc corner grouping)* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (116 dc)

Round 10: Slip st in next st, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, (dc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk 1 st) repeat between ( ) 9 total times, **(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next st,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. (88 dc, 40 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-3 sps)

Round 11: Slip st to corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner sp, *dc in each st or ch-1 sp to next corner, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in next st,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st to top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (152 dc, 4 ch-3 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 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 Starburst Flower Square

Below are the tester pictures. This square has been tested. Testers please click on the link below the pictures to post your projects.

ANN

AURORA

BARBARA

BRENDA

CINDY

DARLEAN

DENA

ELAINE

GAYLE

JACEY

JENNY

STEPHANIE

TRACIE

VIOLA

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below

2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-starburst-flower-square

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4

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

5. 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: Bubba'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.

6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.

7. If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.

It's really kind of easy.

February 27, 2011

SmoothFox YouTube Video - Spiral Granny Square Blanket

Hi everyone,

Here are two links to my latest YouTube video's. UPDATE: Pattern is in testing right now.

PART ONE IS ABOVE

PART TWO IS ABOVE

I believe that the pattern can be worked without a written pattern if you follow along with the video. I will however, create a written pattern so that it will teach you how to finish off. Oh and PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to my video's so I know that people are actually watching and interested. The more subscribers, the more video's I'll do.

So grab 4 colors of contrasting yarn and a size "H-8- 5.00 mm" hook and follow along.

Happy Crocheting!
Donna

February 26, 2011

SmoothFox's Tranquil Lace Yarn Doily - Free Pattern

Picture courtesy of Elaine Morgan

SmoothFox’s Tranquil Lace Yarn Doily

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn!” 4 ply Medium Worsted
Color A: Ivory
Michaels "Loops and Thread Impeccable" 4 ply Medium Worsted
Color B: Cadet

Hook Size: H - 8 - 5.00 MM
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: Approx 11.5” x 11.5”
Yarn Needle

Special Stitches:

Small Faux Picot – (sc in 3rd ch of ch-5 sp, ch 3, sc in sc just made)

Large Faux Picot – (sc in 4th ch of ch-7 sp, ch 4, sc in sc just made)

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 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.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-tranquil-lace-yarn-doily

INSTRUCTIONS:

Using color A ch 5, join with slip st to first ch to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 4 counts as dc plus ch-1 sp, *dc in ring, ch 1, repeat from * 8 times; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (10 dc, 10 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 2, *2 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (20 dc, 10 ch-2 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, dc in next st, ch 5, sk ch-2 sp, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 5, sk ch-2 sp, repeat from * around; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (30 dc, 10 ch-5 sps)

Round 4: Join color B in center dc of any 3 dc grouping with a slip st, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, Small Faux Picot see special stitches, ch 2, *sk 1st st, sc in next st, sk last st, ch 2, Small Faux Picot, ch 2,* repeat from * to * around; sk 1 st, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (10 sc, 20 ch-2 sps, 10 Small Faux Picot)

Round 5: Using color A join with a slip st in beg sc from Round 4, ch 4, 2 tr in same st, ch 2, sc in BL of 2nd ch of next ch-3 sp, ch 2, *(3 tr in next sc, ch 2, sc in BL of 2nd ch of next ch-3 sp, ch 2,* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-4. (30 tr, 10 sc, 20 ch-2 sps)

Round 6: Slip st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sk last st, *3 dc in next sc, ch 2, sk 1st st, 3 dc in next st, sk last st, ch 2,* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (60 dc, 20 ch-2 sps)

Round 7: Slip st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, sk last st, sk ch-2 sp, ch 7, *sk 1st st, 3 dc in next st, sk last st, sk ch-2 sp, ch 7,* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (60 dc, 20 ch-7 sps)

Round 8: Join color B in center dc of any 3 dc grouping with a slip st, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, Large Faux Picot see special stitches, ch 3, *sk 1st st, sc in next st, sk last st, ch 3, Large Faux Picot, ch 3,* repeat from * to * around; sk 1 st, join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (20 sc, 40 ch-3 sps, 20 Large Faux Picot)

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 Tranquil Lace Yarn Doily

Below are the tester pictures. This square has been tested. Originally called Purple Yarn Doily. Testers please click on the link below the pictures to post your projects.

CINDY

DARLEAN

DENA

GABY

JACEY

JENNY

VAL

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below

2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-tranquil-lace-yarn-doily

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4

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

5. 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: Bubba'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.

6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.

7. If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.

It's really kind of easy.

February 24, 2011

Testers Pictures of Fox's Charity Square Nbr 3

Below are the tester pictures. This square has been tested. Originally called Show Your True Colors. Testers please click on the link below the pictures to post your projects.

ANN

AURORA

BRENDA

DARLEAN

DENA

DOTTIE

ELAINE

GABY

GAYLE

JACEY

JENNY

MARY

STEPHANIE

TRACIE

VAL

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below

2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-charity-square-nbr-3

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4

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

5. 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: Vivians’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.

6. 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.

Please crochet some charity squares

PLEASE CROCHET SOME 6X6 or 12x12 SQUARES FOR CHARITY AFGHANS. (Pictures below) ALL SQUARES TO BE DONATED TO A WONDERFUL CHARITY CALLED ONLINE ANGELS.

Here is a link to their site http://onlineangels.myftp.org/ so you can learn more about their charity. Just click on the large angel. Here is a list of the number of boxes they sent out in the past to needy families.

They started this wonderful project of love in May 19th Of 2000.
In 2000 we sent out or hand delivered 18 boxes!
In 2001 we have sent out or hand delivered 116 boxes!
In 2002 we have sent out or hand delivered 956 boxes!
In 2003 we have sent out or hand delivered 1,212 boxes!
In 2004 we have sent out or hand delivered 2,649 boxes!
In 2005 we have sent out or hand delivered 3,608 boxes!
In 2006 we have sent out or hand delivered 4,779 boxes!
In 2007 we have sent out or hand delivered 5,716 boxes!
In 2008 we have sent out or hand delivered 5,004 boxes!
In 2009 we have sent out or hand delivered 6,132 boxes!
In 2010 we have sent out or hand delivered 13,073 boxes!

Our goal is 500 squares by April 30th, 2011. Our start date is 02/25/2011. As of ________ we've received or crocheted _________squares.

If you would like to help us reach our goal, please read the instructions below for details. I thank each and everyone of you for helping.

CHARITY SQUARE PATTERN NUMBER ONE

CHARITY SQUARE PATTERN NUMBER TWO

CHARITY SQUARE PATTERN NUMBER THREE

CHARITY SQUARE PATTERN NUMBER FOUR

To receive any or all of these four charity square patterns you must agree to send at least one square per pattern requested. You will need to send an email to a brand new email address:

SmoothFoxCharityPatterns@yahoo.com

SmoothFox Helper Cindy is standing by to receive all of your pattern requests.

February 19, 2011

SmoothFox's Jubilee Square 6x6 - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Jubilee Square 6x6

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Cotton!” 4 ply medium worsted cotton
Color A: Aqua
Color B: White
Lily “Sugar ‘n Creme” 4 ply worsted weight cotton
Color C: Hot Blue

Hook Size: I - 9 - 5.50 MM
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: 6”x6”
Yarn Needle

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

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 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.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-jubilee-square-6x6

INSTRUCTIONS

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

Round 1: Ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 3, sc in same st, *(dc in next st, sc in same st) repeat 10 times; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-3. Finish off. (12 dc, 12 sc)

Round 3: Using color B join with a slip st in any sc from round 2, ch 1, sc in same st, ch 3, sk 2 sts, *sc in next st, ch 3, sk 2 sts,* repeat around; join with a slip st in beg sc. (8 sc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same st, shell made, sk ch-3 sp, *shell in next sc, sk ch-3 sp,* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (32 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)

Round 5: Using color A join with slip st in first dc of any shell, ch 1, sc in same st, sk 1 st, 5 dc in ch-2 sp, sk 1 st, sc in next st, *sc in next st, sk 1 st, 5 dc in ch-2 sp, sk 1 st, sc in next st) rep 6 times; join with slip st in beg sc. Finish off. (40 dc, 16 sc)

Round 6: Using color C join with slip st in first sc after a 5 dc grouping from Round 5, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3) in same st, 3 dc in next sc, *ch 3, sk 5 dc, sc in next 2 sts, ch 3, sk 5 dc, **(3 dc in next st, ch 3, 3 dc in next st)* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (24 dc, 8 sc, 12 ch-3 sps)

Round 7: Using color B join with a slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, *sk 1 st, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp, dc in next 2 sts, sk last st, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (72 dc, 4 ch-3 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 or ETSY 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.

Tester Pictures of Jubilee Square

Below are the tester pictures. Testers please click on the link below the pictures to post your projects.

ANITA

ANN

AURORA

BRENDA

CINDY

DAWN

GAYLE

GLORIA

JENNY

LINDA

MARCUS

SHAW

STEPHANIE

TERI

TRACIE

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below
2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-jubilee-square-6x6
3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4
4. Click on the "Hook it" icon in the top right area
5. 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: Nana’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.
6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.
7. If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.

It's really kind of easy.