I have enough testers for the Baby Love Blankie.
Thank you,
Donna
April 30, 2011
April 29, 2011
Testers Found - Fox's Baby Love Blankie
UPDATE - TESTERS ARE: CASEY, ALIDA, GLORIA, JENNIFER, DEBORAH, SANDRA, GENEVIEVE, JANET, KATY, ANGEL, DENISE, DEBI, CINDY, VIOLA, ALEDRIA, JANET, SANDY, CATHIE, EDITH, SARI, SHIRLEY, STEPHANIE, NELL
About a year ago, if not more, I made a blanket resembling the one above and posted it on the blog. I received many emails regarding the pattern. I hadn't written it down. Viola, one of my faithful testers finally convinced me that she wanted to make the blanket and wanted the pattern. So I finally wrote it down over the past weeks. The original was a nice light green and white. As I was working the pattern I can not tell you how many times I got ahead of myself while watching tv and had to rip out rounds left and right. So, having said that, if you have a lot of distractions, you will be ripping out many times. If you have a lot going on, you will be ripping out many times. The stitch counts must match exactly or the pattern will not work. You really have to pay attention so I'd say this is an Intermediate pattern. Beginners - don't ask to test the pattern.
About a year ago, if not more, I made a blanket resembling the one above and posted it on the blog. I received many emails regarding the pattern. I hadn't written it down. Viola, one of my faithful testers finally convinced me that she wanted to make the blanket and wanted the pattern. So I finally wrote it down over the past weeks. The original was a nice light green and white. As I was working the pattern I can not tell you how many times I got ahead of myself while watching tv and had to rip out rounds left and right. So, having said that, if you have a lot of distractions, you will be ripping out many times. If you have a lot going on, you will be ripping out many times. The stitch counts must match exactly or the pattern will not work. You really have to pay attention so I'd say this is an Intermediate pattern. Beginners - don't ask to test the pattern.
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 as you can not ask to test this item.
1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber.
2. Must be able to finish testing by Friday May 20, 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 or not posting on Ravelry 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 after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.
6. You can use whatever colors of yarn you'd like but the yarns should be 4 ply medium worsted weight. If you prefer a 3ply yarn, you will need to change the hook and your blanket will be a lot smaller. You will need 2 7oz skeins for the center color, 2 7oz skeins of the white and about 50 yards of a contrasting color. You will not use the entire amount of both skeins of each color but you will go over 1 skein and need partial amounts of the 2nd skeins. Don't ask to test if you want to use varigated or stripped yarn as it will distract and not show how pretty this blanket really is. I AM SERIOUS.
If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first people emailing me will receive the pattern to test. I respond to all requests. If you don't receive a response, send another email as your original email may have gone into spam.
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
April 28, 2011
To the testers of the Spiral Round Granny Blanket
Hi to all of you wonderful testers:
We are quickly approaching the deadline of April 30th. Please send me your pictures of your project and the size of your blankie. Once I have the majority of the pictures, I'll post your pictures on the blog along with the link to the Ravelry pattern.
Thanks,
Donna
We are quickly approaching the deadline of April 30th. Please send me your pictures of your project and the size of your blankie. Once I have the majority of the pictures, I'll post your pictures on the blog along with the link to the Ravelry pattern.
Thanks,
Donna
April 25, 2011
Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friends Knit Hat - Free Pattern
SmoothFox's Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friend - Knit Hat
Picture courtesy of MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel on Ravelry
Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 2.0
Bernat Super Value, 4ply Medium Worsted
Color A: Yellow
Color B: Light Damson
Needle Size:
Needle Size:
US 7 – 4.5 mm 16” or 20” circular needle
US 7 – 4.5 mm 1 set of double-pointed needles
US 6 – 4 mm 16” or 20” circular needle
Skill level: Intermediate
Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to an inch of stockinette stitch
Hat sizes: Baby, Toddler, Child, Woman, Man
Skill level: Intermediate
Gauge: 5 stitches and 5 Rounds to an inch of stockinette stitch
Hat sizes: Baby, Toddler, Child, Woman, Man
Baby hat circumference– 14.5” - CO is 72
Toddler hat circumference – 16” - CO is 80
Child hat circumference – 17.5 CO is 88
Woman hat circumference – 19” CO is 96
Man hat circumference – 22.5” CO is 112
Notions: Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS:
Notions: Stitch Markers, Yarn Needle
ABBREVIATIONS:
CO: Cast on
K2tog: Knit two stitches together
K: Knit
My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
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/diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friends-knit-hat
Thank you to Marion, a.k.a. “thehatlady” on Ravelry for all of her help. Her help has been invaluable. Marion has supplied the chart below which is a cool way of reading charts. Each square when read from right to left tells you how many of each color stitch to knit. I think it’s a cool way of doing a chart. This chart is only available in the .pdf version.
My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Knit and Crochet merchandise: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friends-knit-hat
Thank you to Marion, a.k.a. “thehatlady” on Ravelry for all of her help. Her help has been invaluable. Marion has supplied the chart below which is a cool way of reading charts. Each square when read from right to left tells you how many of each color stitch to knit. I think it’s a cool way of doing a chart. This chart is only available in the .pdf version.
Additional thanks are sent out to all of the testers of this project. I want to give special thanks to MarieAnge Brouillard a.ka. MariAngel on Ravelry as she was invaluable in helping me to pull together all the information the wonderful testers supplied. She’s definitely a special lady in my book and I appreciate all of her help very much.
INSTRUCTIONS for size changes are within ( )
With smaller needles US 6 – 4 mm and color A and using the long-tail method, CO on for 72(80, 88, 96, 112)sts, place marker and join in the round, being careful not to twist.
Round 1 thru 6: Work 6 rounds of K2, P2 ribbing
Insert markers every 8 sts on round 8 - Switch to larger needles US 7 – 4.5 mm
Round 7 thru 8: (color A) K72 (80, 88, 96, 112)
CHART IS READ FROM BOTTOM TO TOP RIGHT TO LEFT
Round 30: (color A) knit
Measure hat to see if it is the approximate length you’d like. Smaller size hats are approx 5” before decreasing, larger hats can be from 6” depending on your preferences. Hat pictured is 6” before beginning decrease rounds. Follow decrease rounds if your hat is the proper length. Repeat round 30 as many times as needed before your decrease rounds begin.
DECREASE ROUNDS - Use color A for all decrease rounds and change to dpn’s when sts get tight to knit.
Round 1: *(K6, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 2 and all even Rounds: Knit
Round 3: *(K5, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 5: *(K4, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 7: *(K3, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 9: *(K2, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 11: *(K1, K2tog) repeat from *
Round 13: *(K2tog) repeat from *
Small hats stop here. Larger hats, continue with Round 14 and 15
Round 15: *(K2tog) repeat from *
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.
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 Diamonds Are A Girls Best Friends Knit Hat
Below are the tester pictures. Testers please click on the link below the pictures to post your projects.
Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry
1. Click on the link below
2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friends-knit-hat
3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “CAST ON” icon in step 4
4. Click on the "CAST ON" 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: Stars’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.
ANGEL
DAWN
ELLEN
FRANCES
JANICE
JANICE
KELLY
KELLY
KELLY
LORI
MIA
THELMA
1. Click on the link below
2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diamonds-are-a-girls-best-friends-knit-hat
3. It takes you to the pattern page – you may need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “CAST ON” icon in step 4
4. Click on the "CAST ON" 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: Stars’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.
Testers Found - Kids Hats
UPDATE - TESTERS ARE: GENEVIEVE, KAREN, ASHIA, VALERIE, DENA, ALEDRIA, GLORIA, ANGEL, STEPHANIE, MELISSA, CHERI, LORI, CAROLYN, DARLEAN, KATY, LAVINA, JANICE, ANGIE, DAWN, GINGER, VIOLA, CINDY
I am opening up the testing now but as it is after midnight, I'll be headed off to bed however, feel free to read below and if you want to test, email me at the email address below. I probably won't be sending out the pattern or notifying testers regarding their testing status until tomorrow afternoon when I get home from work.
There are two hats to be tested in the same pattern. One for preemies and one for babies up to toddlers. You will be given 1 of 4 versions to work. You are free to work more than one but your input will be expected on the version that you will be asked to work. ie... preemie hat without roll brim, preemie 2 color hat with brim. Get the drift? Start thinking of embellishments as currently in the pattern there is a pompom and a bow. I'm going to probably include a small flower also. If you have a suggestion, email it to me also.
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 as you can not ask to test this item.
1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber.
2. Must be able to finish testing by Friday April 29, 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 or not posting on Ravelry 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 after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.
6. You can use whatever colors of yarn you'd like but the yarns should be 4 ply medium worsted weight.
If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first people emailing me will receive the pattern to test. I respond to all requests. If you don't receive a response, send another email as your original email may have gone into spam.
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
April 23, 2011
New Goal 1,000 squares
I'm pleased to report that we met the original goal of 500 squares and also the next level goal I set of 800. The new goal is 1,000 squares by April 30th. We are around 800 now which will make about 10 blankets. Let's try to reach the 1,000 goal which will make 12 afghans for those in need. I'm praying we will make it. If we make the goal, we'll be doing a new charity drive in the future.
Please get your squares, booties, blankets etc. mailed into Online Angels as soon as you can. I'll keep adding to the count as they are received. Remember you MUST put a note in with your items with your email address if you expect to be emailed that your squares were received. Don't forget the Presidential Awards you can earn but you must let Mary know you are interested in having her track your donations towards a Presidential Award.
MAIL YOUR SQUARE(S) TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901
Please include your email address so that Mary can let you know your squares have been received. Her email is the only notice you will receive.
onlineangels@verizon.net is Mary's email address
SmoothFoxCharityPatterns@yahoo.com is the email address to send correspondence regarding the charity patterns. SmoothFox Helper Cindy is standing by if you have any questions.
Please get your squares, booties, blankets etc. mailed into Online Angels as soon as you can. I'll keep adding to the count as they are received. Remember you MUST put a note in with your items with your email address if you expect to be emailed that your squares were received. Don't forget the Presidential Awards you can earn but you must let Mary know you are interested in having her track your donations towards a Presidential Award.
MAIL YOUR SQUARE(S) TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901
Please include your email address so that Mary can let you know your squares have been received. Her email is the only notice you will receive.
onlineangels@verizon.net is Mary's email address
SmoothFoxCharityPatterns@yahoo.com is the email address to send correspondence regarding the charity patterns. SmoothFox Helper Cindy is standing by if you have any questions.
April 17, 2011
Update: Do you want to test knitted hats?
I put out a request about a week ago and someone pointed out to me that they thought they were already on "the list". Well, the original list was written in a steno pad months ago. The stenopad eventually filled up and somehow was discarded by my husband.
I have the following people on the new list, which I have put into a spreadsheet on the old computer so I won't lose it. Remember you are not under any obligation to test, you will never be forced to do any pattern you aren't interested in. There are various sizes of the hats and you can pick your own colors and size that you want to work your project in.
I'll just send an email when your name comes up and if you want to opt in, you just email me that you are interested. If you don't want to participate in a specific hat, that's okay too. I'll just go on down the list of until I find enough people to test the hat.
REMEMBER - you must have a RAVELRY ACCOUNT so that you can post your project pictures to after you have completed testing.
If you don't see your name and you are interested in joining the NEW list to test knitted hats (mostly FairIsle stranded or Intarsia) please send me an email. SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com In your email I need your first and last name along you telling me that you do have a Ravelry account and it would be nice to know what your experience level is with knitting FairIsle and Intarsia.
I have the following people on the new list, which I have put into a spreadsheet on the old computer so I won't lose it. Remember you are not under any obligation to test, you will never be forced to do any pattern you aren't interested in. There are various sizes of the hats and you can pick your own colors and size that you want to work your project in.
I'll just send an email when your name comes up and if you want to opt in, you just email me that you are interested. If you don't want to participate in a specific hat, that's okay too. I'll just go on down the list of until I find enough people to test the hat.
REMEMBER - you must have a RAVELRY ACCOUNT so that you can post your project pictures to after you have completed testing.
If you don't see your name and you are interested in joining the NEW list to test knitted hats (mostly FairIsle stranded or Intarsia) please send me an email. SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com In your email I need your first and last name along you telling me that you do have a Ravelry account and it would be nice to know what your experience level is with knitting FairIsle and Intarsia.
Albrecht, K
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Coy, A
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April 10, 2011
Lisa's beautiful afghan
I received these great pictures from Lisa Wilson who wrote me an email regarding the pictures of her beautiful afghan. She used one of my free patterns. Click here for the pattern: SmoothFox's Granny Loves A Baby Great job Lisa and I'm sure she will love it.
Here is her letter:
I made this afghan for a co-workers Aunt who was diagnosed with breast cancer. I loved the look of the squares and the color changes, and thought....hey I could just put bc ribbons on the four corners. I love the square pattern, it not only looks nice but its not hard at all ,to do... Thanks Donna for all your lovely patterns~
Lisa in Wisconsin
April 9, 2011
Do you want to test knit items
Please send me an email if you'd like to be on the list to test knitted hats etc. Most of the patterns will be for stranded knit hats. Maybe once I get more confidence, I'll branch out more but for now, it's strictly knit hats.
I won't be posting an open call for knitted items, at this time, as they are so few and far between. However, I'm going to create a list from those that want to be included that I can draw from.
When I have a pattern to test as I do now, I'll email a few of the people on the list and ask if they'd like to test the item. If they aren't up to the challenge, are busy or aren't interested, I'll work my way down the list until I have enough testers.
You will also be required to have a Ravelry account and be expected to post your project once I have posted the pattern.
So if you are interested, please send me an email and give me your first and last, experience level in knitting and the email address you want me to contact you at.
Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com
I won't be posting an open call for knitted items, at this time, as they are so few and far between. However, I'm going to create a list from those that want to be included that I can draw from.
When I have a pattern to test as I do now, I'll email a few of the people on the list and ask if they'd like to test the item. If they aren't up to the challenge, are busy or aren't interested, I'll work my way down the list until I have enough testers.
You will also be required to have a Ravelry account and be expected to post your project once I have posted the pattern.
So if you are interested, please send me an email and give me your first and last, experience level in knitting and the email address you want me to contact you at.
Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com
Testers Found - Spiral Round Granny Blanket
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE POSTING BEFORE EMAILING ME TO TEST.
This blanket caused me so many headache's when I was designing it. I know, it looks so simple that it should have been the easiest of blankets to design. I was trying to reinvent the wheel so to say and that never works. I'll bet I had to rip it out and restart it about 15 times even when I had gotten it to be 2 feet wide. However, now the pattern works like a charm.
2. Must be able to finish testing by Saturday April 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 or not posting on Ravelry 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 after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.
6. You can use whatever colors of yarn you'd like but this time you MUST use 3 skeins of one color and 1 skein of a contrasting color.
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
How high can we go!
I'm so excited to tell everyone that our goal of 500 squares has been met and we still have time left. Let's see how high we can go! It takes 80 6"x6" squares or 20 12"x12" squares to make one blanket for donation. This said, I'm going to raise our goal to 800 squares. That sounds like a nice round number. We have 2 weeks or so left to get those squares in. before the end of April. Will you please help us we meet the new higher goal?
Many people have asked for and received the patterns and said they will send in charity squares. Won't you please set aside the time to get your squares to the Post Office? Please help us make the angels smile at Online Angels to make even more blankets.
MAIL YOUR SQUARE(S) TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901
Please include your email address so that Mary can let you know your squares have been received.
PS - Online Angels currently has a need for baby booties. If you have a pair laying around or can crochet or knit a few pairs before the deadline, toss them into your package before mailing it. Any pattern of baby booties will work.
Many people have asked for and received the patterns and said they will send in charity squares. Won't you please set aside the time to get your squares to the Post Office? Please help us make the angels smile at Online Angels to make even more blankets.
MAIL YOUR SQUARE(S) TO THE ADDRESS BELOW:
Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901
Please include your email address so that Mary can let you know your squares have been received.
PS - Online Angels currently has a need for baby booties. If you have a pair laying around or can crochet or knit a few pairs before the deadline, toss them into your package before mailing it. Any pattern of baby booties will work.
April 5, 2011
BOOTIE CALL
BOOTIE CALL
BOOTIES AS IN BABY BOOTIES --- LOL
Mary over at Online Angels notified me of a need right now for Booties. All sizes would be appreciated, Preemies, Newborns and 3 to 6 months size or 6 to 12 months. I'd say that the newborns and larger sizes would be in greatest need however, that is just my opinion.
Both knit and crochet booties are great, however, don't use wool or cotton. If you're in a position to help by making a pair or two or more, Online Angels would greatly appreciate it. There are a lot of needy babies out in the world!
Once you're ready to mail them - please send them to
Online Angels: Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901
Here is the link to CrochetPatternCentral under their bootie category:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_booties_mittens.php
For all you knitters out there - here is the link to KnittingPatternCentral under their bootie category:
http://knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_booties_mittens.php
Here are a few sites that have free easy bootie patterns.
http://glowcanpick.tripod.com/caddy8.html
http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/18DC34D7-C8DC-40E5-B711-558CA075659D/147067/LW1822.pdf
Here is Ravelry's link to some cute Booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/crochet/popular/booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bevs-very-easy-newborn-booties
YOUR NAME WILL BE MENTIONED IN THE SPECIAL KUDO'S AWARDS SECTION IF YOU CROCHET AT LEAST 10 PAIRS OF BOOTIES OR KNIT AT LEAST 5 PAIRS OF BOOTIES
BOOTIES AS IN BABY BOOTIES --- LOL
Mary over at Online Angels notified me of a need right now for Booties. All sizes would be appreciated, Preemies, Newborns and 3 to 6 months size or 6 to 12 months. I'd say that the newborns and larger sizes would be in greatest need however, that is just my opinion.
Both knit and crochet booties are great, however, don't use wool or cotton. If you're in a position to help by making a pair or two or more, Online Angels would greatly appreciate it. There are a lot of needy babies out in the world!
Once you're ready to mail them - please send them to
Online Angels: Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901
Here is the link to CrochetPatternCentral under their bootie category:
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_booties_mittens.php
For all you knitters out there - here is the link to KnittingPatternCentral under their bootie category:
http://knittingpatterncentral.com/directory/baby_booties_mittens.php
Here are a few sites that have free easy bootie patterns.
http://glowcanpick.tripod.com/caddy8.html
http://www.coatsandclark.com/NR/rdonlyres/18DC34D7-C8DC-40E5-B711-558CA075659D/147067/LW1822.pdf
Here is Ravelry's link to some cute Booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/crochet/popular/booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-booties
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bevs-very-easy-newborn-booties
YOUR NAME WILL BE MENTIONED IN THE SPECIAL KUDO'S AWARDS SECTION IF YOU CROCHET AT LEAST 10 PAIRS OF BOOTIES OR KNIT AT LEAST 5 PAIRS OF BOOTIES
April 2, 2011
SmoothFox's Friends Square 12x12 - Free crochet pattern
SmoothFox’s – Friends Square - 12”x12”
Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFox ©2011 Version 2.0
Red Heart Super Saver - 4ply medium worsted yarn
Color A: Amethyst
Color B: Dark Teal
Hook Size: H - 8 - 5.00 MM
Skill level: Advanced Beginner
Size: 12”x12”
Yarn Needle
Special Stitches:
Ldc: Yarn over, insert hook in the indicated chain space below the round you are working on, work a double crochet bringing your loop up to same height as current round stitches
Dc2tog: *Yarn over, insert hook in next indicated ch sp, yarn over, draw yarn through, yarn over, pull thru 2 loops,* repeat once, yarn over, pull yarn through 3 loops on hook.
Cluster: * Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook *, repeat from * to * 2 times, yarn over, draw yarn through all 4 loops on hook.
Beg Cluster: ch 2 * Yarn over, insert hook in next stitch, yarn over, draw yarn through, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops on hook *, repeat from * to *. Yarn over, draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook.
FPDC: Yarn over, insert hook behind post of stitch (from front to back), yarn over, draw yarn through, bring up even with last stitch completed, yarn over, draw yarn through 2 loops, (2 loops on hook), yarn over, draw yarn through remaining 2 loops to complete stitch
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http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-friends-square-12x12
INSTRUCTIONS
Using color A ch 4, join with slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring.
Round 1: Ch 3, dc in ring, ch 1, *(2 dc in ring, ch 1) repeat from * 4 times; join with a slip st in top of beg ch-3. (12 Dc, 6 Ch-1 sps)
Round 2: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 1, dc2tog) in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts, *(dc2tog, ch 1, dc2tog) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk 2 sts,* repeat from * to * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (24 Dc, 12 Ch-1 sps)
Round 3: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch-1 sp around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (36 Dc, 12 Ch-1 sps)
Round 4: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-1 sp, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) in each ch-1 sp around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (36 Dc, 12 Ch-2 sps)
Round 5: Beg cluster, ch 5, *sk ch-2 sp, cluster over next 3 sts, ch 5* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg cluster. (36 Dc, 12 Ch-5 sps)
Round 6: Slip st to ch-5 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in ch-5 sp, Ldc in Round 4 ch-2 sp below, 3 dc in current round ch-5 sp, *(3 dc in next ch-5 sp, Ldc in Round 4 ch-2 sp below, 3 dc in current round ch-5 sp,* repeat from * around; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (12 Ldc, 72 Dc)
Round 7: Using color B join with slip st in top of any Ldc, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *(ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc between 3rd and 4th st, Fpdc around cluster on Round 5, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc in Ldc) repeat between ( ) once, ch 2, sk 3 sts, sc between 3rd and 4th st, Fpdc around cluster on Round 5, ch 2, sk 3 sts **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in Ldc,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, 3 dc in same st as beg ch-3; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 Dc, 12 Fpdc, 20 Sc, 48 Ch-2 sps)
Round 8: Ch 3, 2 dc in corner, *ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, 3 hdc in next ch sp, (ch 1, 3 sc in next ch sp) repeat between ( ) once, ch 1, 3 hdc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 1, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * twice and from * to ** once, 3 dc in beg corner; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (48 Dc, 48 Hdc, 48 Sc, 28 Ch-1 sps, 4 Ch-3 sps)
Round 9: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *(ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in ch-1 sp) repeat 6 times, ch 1, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; 3 dc in beginning corner; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (108 Dc, 32 Ch-1 sps, 4 Ch-3 sps)
Round 10: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *(ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in ch-1 sp) repeat 7 times, ch 1, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; 3 dc in beginning corner; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (120 Dc, 32 Ch-1 sps, 4 Ch-3 sps)
Round 11: Using color A join with slip st in any corner, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in same sp, *(ch 1, sk 3 sts, 3 dc in ch-1 sp) repeat 8 times, ch 1, **(3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) in corner,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; 3 dc in beginning corner; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (132 Dc, 40 Ch-1 sps, 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.
Testers pictures of Fox's Friends Square
Below are the tester pictures. Testers please click on the link below the pictures to post your projects.
ANITA
ASHIA
BRENDA
CATHY
CINDY
DARLEAN
DENA
ELAINE
GABY
GAYLE
JAN
JENNY
MARCUS
SHAW
STEPHANIE
TERI
VALERIE
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-friends-square-12x12
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: Stars’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.
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