SmoothFox Crochet and Knit: August 2011

August 25, 2011

Clue 6 - YouTube video

I apologize ahead of time for the final video within Clue 6. It took 8 or 9 video's cut together to create the one video in the pattern. I was crocheting the final rounds and was pausing the video camera and unknown to me, my husband or maybe my SmoothFox terrier somehow moved the tri-pod that was holding the camera just slightly between different pauses in the video. Once I had finished crocheting and the final video was complete, I pasted them all together. Created one long video and sat down to watch it. I had no idea that in some of the video's that I was off frame to the right. I am not going to go back and remake the video. The instructions are in the pattern and if you listen to the video, I'm explaining what I did while I am slightly off screen.

Please do not send me emails asking me to remake the video nor send me mean emails telling me the video is horrible. I am apologizing ahead of time and also apologized in the video before you begin watching it.

Donna

Clue Number 6 - Mystery Baby Blankie

SmoothFox’s Mystery Baby Blankie – Clue 6

I am making my blankie for a baby boy so I am using yarn colors of a beautiful lime green, turquoise, and white. I will list the yarn I am using but feel free to select your own colors.

Michaels - Loops and Threads – “Snuggly Wuggly” Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted 446 yds

Color A: Silly Sprite - 1 skein

Color B: Cool Baby - 1 skein

Color C: White - 2 skeins

Hook Size: I/8-5.50 mm

Size: ?

Skill level: Advanced beginner / Intermediate

Notions: Yarn needle

Special Stitches:

Shell: 2 dc in ch or between indicated sts

Popcorn: 5 dc in indicated sp between sts, drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, place dropped yarn loop back on hook, pull yarn through the stitch)

Reverse Popcorn: 5 dc in indicated sp between sts, DO NOT drop loop from hook, insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the first double crochet of the group, Yarn Over, pull yarn through the stitch

How to change yarn colors

Work 1^st dc of the shell, yarn over, insert your hook into same space, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through two loops, drop the current color yarn and finish the stitch with the new color by working a yarn over then draw through the remaining two loops.

Please watch this video to learn how the yarn color changes are worked.

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-mystery-crochet-a-long-baby-blankie

INSTRUCTIONS:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BEGINNING

Before working future rounds, be sure to watch the video for Popcorn Stitches and Reverse Popcorn Stitches. When working stitches into a Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitch remember whatever kind of stitch you are making must be worked into the closed portion of the popcorn (the area where you did your final yarn over when you completed the final pull through to finish off the Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn).

If you are a beginner to crochet and don’t feel comfortable doing Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitches, please substitute a SHELL whenever you encounter the Popcorn or Reverse Popcorn stitch from this point forward.

Please watch this video to learn how to work Popcorn stitches and Reverse Popcorn stitches.

Row 52: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 23 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 25 shells or popcorns changing color to color B in last shell, shell in next 9 shells. (58 shells) (24 color A shells, 9 color B shells, 25 color C shells)

Row 53: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 10 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 22 shells changing colors in last shell to color A, shell in next 25 shells. (58 shells) (25 color A shells, 11 color B shells, 22 color C shells)

Row 54: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 25 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 18 shells changing color to color B in last shell, shell in next 14 shells. (58 shells) (26 color A shells, 14 color B shells, 18 color C shells)

Row 55: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 15 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 14 shells changing colors in last shell to color A, shell in next 28 shells. FINISH OFF COLOR B AND C. (58 shells) (28 color A shells, 16 color B shells, 14 color C shells)

Row 56: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 28 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 29 shells. (58 shells) (29 color A shells, 29 color B shells)

Row 57: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 28 shells changing colors in last shell to color A, shell in next 29 shells. (58 shells) (29 color A shells, 29 color B shells)

Row 58: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 28 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 29 shells. FINISH OFF COLOR A AND B (58 shells) (29 color A shells, 29 color B shells)

Please watch the video before working the border rounds.

We will now be working around the blanket however, first we will make the blanket wider

Row 1: With RS facing, using color C join with a slip st in-between the bottom right shell from first row. (see video) Ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in each shell across. (58 shells)

Row 2: Turn, WS, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell across. (58 shells)

Row 3: Turn, RS, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell across. (58 shells)

Row 4: RS, Ch 3, working across the top of blankie, dc around last dc of row 3, shell in each shell across. (61 shells)

Row 5: RS, Ch 3, working down the left side of the blankie, dc around last dc of row 4, shell in the color B shell, shell in each shell across. (59 shells)

Row 6: Turn, WS, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell across. (59 shells)

Row 7: Turn, RS, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell across. (59 shells)

Row 8: RS, Ch 3, working across the bottom of blanket, dc around last dc of row 7, shell in each shell across. Finish off. (64 shells)

Round 1: Join color A in any corner with a slip st, ch 3, dc in same sp, * shell across to last shell corner, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in shell corner, * repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg corner, join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (248 shells)

Round 2: Join color B in any corner with a slip st, ch 3, dc in same sp, *shell across to last shell corner, ** (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in shell corner, * repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once, 2 dc in beg corner, join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (256 shells)

Repeat round 2 as many times as you’d like for the border rounds.

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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 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.

August 21, 2011

Clue Number 5 - Mystery Baby Blankie

SmoothFox’s Mystery Baby Blankie – Clue 5

I am making my blankie for a baby boy so I am using yarn colors of a beautiful lime green, turquoise, and white. I will list the yarn I am using but feel free to select your own colors.

Michaels - Loops and Threads – “Snuggly Wuggly” Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted 446 yds

Color A: Silly Sprite - 1 skein

Color B: Cool Baby - 1 skein

Color C: White - 2 skeins

Hook Size: I/8-5.50 mm

Size: ?

Skill level: Advanced beginner / Intermediate

Notions: Yarn needle

Special Stitches:

Shell: 2 dc in ch or between indicated sts

How to change yarn colors

Please watch this video to learn how the yarn color changes are worked.

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/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-mystery-crochet-a-long-baby-blankie

INSTRUCTIONS:

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING BEFORE BEGINNING

Please watch this video to learn how to work Popcorn stitches and Reverse Popcorn stitches.

Row 43: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 40 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 15 shells. (58 shells) (15 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 40 color C shells)

Row 44: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 15 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 16 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next shell, shell in next 22 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 3 shells. (57 shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn) (16 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 38 color C shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 45: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 23 shells or popcorns, Popcorn in next shell, shell in next 14 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 17 shells. (57 shells, 1 Popcorn) (17 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 37 color C shells, 1 Popcorn)

Row 46: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 17 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 13 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 22 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 4 shells. (57 shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn) (18 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 35 color C shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 47: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 21 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 12 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 19 shells. (57 shells, 1 Popcorn) (19 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 33 color C shells, 1 Popcorn)

Row 48: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 19 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 11 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 20 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 6 shells. (57 shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn) (20 color A shells, 6 color B shells, 31 color C shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 49: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 5 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 9 shells, Popcorn in next 12 shells or popcorns, shell in next 10 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 21 shells. (46 shells, 12 Popcorn) (21 color A shells, 6 color B shells, 19 color C shells, 12 Popcorn)

Row 50: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 21 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 20 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 8 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 7 shells. (57 shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn) (22 color A shells, 7 color B shells, 28 color C shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 51: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 6 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 9 shells or popcorns, Popcorn in next shell, shell in next 18 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 23 shells. (57 shells, 1 Popcorn) (23 color A shells, 7 color B shells, 27 color C shells, 1 Popcorn)

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SmoothFox's Tea For Two - Free Pattern

SmoothFox’s Tea For Two

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

Color A: Light Taupe, Pistache

Square Size: 5” x5”

Hook Size: I/9-5.0 mm

Skill level: Advanced beginner

Notions: Yarn needle

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/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-tea-for-two

INSTRUCTIONS Version 1:

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

Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc)

Round 2: Ch 5 counts as hdc plus ch-3, [skip next st, hdc in next st, ch 3] 7 times; join with slip st in 2^nd ch of beg ch-5. (8 hdc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, *2 sc in next ch-3 space, sc in next st, 2 sc in next ch-3 sp, **(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next st,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** once; 2 dc in same st as beg ch-3; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc, 20 sc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same sp, *dc in next 9 sts **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time; 2 dc in same st as beg ch-3, join with ch-1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (52 dc, 4 ch-2 sp)

Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] repeat between [ ] across to corner, **(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, 2 dc in beg corner; join with ch-1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (40 dc, 28 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps)

INSTRUCTIONS Version 2:

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

Round 1: Ch 3, 15 dc in ring; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (16 dc)

Round 2: Ch 5, counts as hdc plus ch-3, [skip next st, hdc in next st, ch 3] 7 times; join with slip st in 2^nd ch of beg ch-5. (8 hdc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, [dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] repeat between [ ] across to corner, **(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch-2 sp,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to ** 1 time, 2 dc in beg corner; join with ch-1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (32 dc, 20 ch-1 sps, 4 ch-2 sps).

Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same sp, *dc in each st or ch-1 sp across **, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space,* repeat from * to * 2 times and from * to * 1 time; 2 dc in same st as beg ch-3, join with ch-1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish off. (68 dc, 4 ch-2 sp)

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.

Testers Pictures of Tea For Two

TESTERS PLEASE ADD YOUR PROJECTS TO RAVELRY - INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW.

AMANDA

ANITA

ANNA

BETHANY

DENA

GAYLE

GINGER

HEATHER

JAN

LAVINA

MARY

SONJA

STEPHANIE

TRACIE

Testers 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-tea-for-two

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you will 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: Dena’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.

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.

August 17, 2011

Clue Number 4 - Mystery Baby Blankie

SmoothFox’s Mystery Baby Blankie – Clue 4

I am making my blankie for a baby boy so I am using yarn colors of a beautiful lime green, turquoise, and white. I will list the yarn I am using but feel free to select your own colors.

Michaels - Loops and Threads – “Snuggly Wuggly” Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted 446 yds

Color A: Silly Sprite - 1 skein

Color B: Cool Baby - 1 skein

Color C: White - 2 skeins

Hook Size: I/8-5.50 mm

Size: ?

Skill level: Advanced beginner / Intermediate

Notions: Yarn needle

Special Stitches:

Shell: 2 dc in ch or between indicated sts

How to change yarn colors

Please watch this video to learn how the yarn color changes are worked.

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/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-mystery-crochet-a-long-baby-blankie

INSTRUCTIONS:

Please watch the video to learn how to do Popcorn's or Reverse Popcorns

Don’t cut yarn unless told to. Do not work over yarn tails more than 2 or 3 shells worth when you are joining new colors together when adding new shells. Untangle yarns at the end of each row.

Row 31: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 7 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 8 color B shells, 47 color C shells)

Row 32: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 3 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 7 shells. (58 shells) (4 color A shells, 7 color B shells, 47 color C shells)

Row 33: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 5 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 5 shells. (58 shells) (5 color A shells, 6 color B shells, 47 color C shells)

Row 34: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 5 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 26 shells, Reverse Popcorns in next 10 shells, shell in next 11 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 5 shells. (48 shells, 10 Reverse Popcorn) (6 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 37 color C shells, 10 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 35: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 10 shells, Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorn, shell in next 8 popcorns, Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorns, shell in next 24 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 7 shells. (54 shells, 4 Popcorn) (7 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 42 color C shells, 4 Popcorn)

Row 36: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 7 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 23 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 10 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 11 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 4 shells. (56 shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn) (8 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 44 color C shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 37: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 3 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 11 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 10 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 22 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 9 shells. (56 shells, 2 Popcorn) (9 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 43 color C shells, 2 Popcorn)

Row 38: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 9 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 21 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorns, shell in next 8 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next 2 shells or popcorns, shell in next 12 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (54 shells, 4 Reverse Popcorn) (10 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 41 color C shells, 4 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 39: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 13 shells, Popcorn in next 10 shells or popcorns, shell in next 21 shells or popcorns changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 11 shells. (48 shells, 10 Popcorn) (11 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 34 color C shells, 10 Popcorn)

Row 40: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 11 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 43 shells or popcorns changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (12 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 43 color C shells)

Row 41: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 42 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 13 shells. (58 shells) (13 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 42 color C shells)

Row 42: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 13 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 41 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (14 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 41 color C shells)

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August 13, 2011

Clue Number 3 - Mystery Baby Blankie may not have been sent

Once again, Google or Feedburner may not have sent out the entire posting for Clue 3 of the Mystery Baby Blankie. I for one did not receive it in my email and another person said all they received was the name and no information.

Here is the link in case you also had a snafu in receiving Clue 3.

http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/2011/08/clue-number-3-mystery-baby-blankie.html

Donna

Testers Found - Tea For Two

TESTERS ARE: TRACIE, SONJA, GABY, STEPHANIE, AMANDA, HEATHER, DENA, AISHA, CINDY, MARY, ANITA, LAVINA, ANGIE, JUDI, GINGER

If you would like to test this pattern you will be required to make both squares. 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 from the current project, you should 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 Thursday August 18, 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 4 ply yarn you'd like to use.

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

Clue Number 3 - Mystery Baby Blankie

SmoothFox’s Mystery Baby Blankie – Clue 3

I am making my blankie for a baby boy so I am using yarn colors of a beautiful lime green, turquoise, and white. I will list the yarn I am using but feel free to select your own colors.

Michaels - Loops and Threads – “Snuggly Wuggly” Baby Sport 3 ply medium worsted 446 yds

Color A: Silly Sprite - 1 skein

Color B: Cool Baby - 1 skein
Color C: White - 2 skeins

Hook Size: I/8-5.50 mm

Size: ?

Skill level: Advanced beginner / Intermediate

Notions: Yarn needle

Special Stitches:

Shell: 2 dc in ch or between indicated sts

How to change yarn colors

Please watch this video to learn how the yarn color changes are worked.

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/

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-mystery-crochet-a-long-baby-blankie

INSTRUCTIONS:

Don’t cut yarn unless told to. Do not work over yarn tails more than 2 or 3 shells worth when you are joining new colors together when adding new shells. Untangle yarns at the end of each row.

Please watch this video to learn how to work Popcorn stitches and Reverse Popcorn stitches.

Row 18: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 12 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 42 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 13 color B shells, 42 color C shells)

Row 19: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 43 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 12 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 12 color B shells, 43 color C shells)

Row 20: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 10 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 44 shells changing color to color A in last shell, shell in next 3 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 11 color B shells, 44 color C shells)

Row 21: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 45 shells changing colors in last shell to color B, shell in next 10 shells. (58 shells) (3 color A shells, 10 color B shells, 45 color C shells)

Row 22: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 8 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 27 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 7 shells, shell in next 11 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 4 shells. (51 shells, 7 Reverse Popcorn) (4 color A shells, 9 color B shells, 38 color C shells, 7 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 23: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 3 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 11 shells, Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 3 popcorns, Popcorn in next 5 shells or popcorns, shell in next 26 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 8 shells. (52 shells, 6 Popcorn) (4 color A shells, 8 color B shells, 40 color C shells, 6 Popcorn)

Row 24: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 6 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 26 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 3 shells or popcorns, shell in next 17 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 5 shells. (55 shells, 3 Reverse Popcorn) (5 color A shells, 7 color B shells, 43 color C shells, 3 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 25: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 19 shells or popcorns, Popcorn in next 3 shells or popcorn , shell in next 25 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 6 shells. (55 shells, 3 Popcorn) (5 color A shells, 6 color B shells, 44 color C shells, 3 Popcorn)

Row 26: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 4 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 26 shells, Reverse Popcorn in next 2 popcorns, shell in next 19 shells or popcorns changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 6 shells. (56 shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn) (6 color A shells, 5 color B shells, 45 color C shells, 2 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 27: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 6 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 8 shells, Popcorn in next 11 shells or popcorns, shell in next 28 shells or popcorns changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 4 shells. (47 shells, 11 Popcorn) (7 color A shells, 4 color B shells, 36 color C shells, 11 Popcorn)

Row 28: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 2 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 39 shells or popcorns, Reverse Popcorn in next popcorn, shell in next 7 shells changing to color A in last shell, shell in next 8 shells. (57 shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn) (8 color A shells, 3 color B shells, 46 color C shells, 1 Reverse Popcorn)

Row 29: Turn, slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next 8 shells changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 7 shells or popcorns, Popcorn in next shell, shell in next 39 shells changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 2 shells. Finish off color A and color B. (57 shells, 1 Popcorn) (9 color A shells, 2 color B shells, 46 color C shells, 1 Popcorn)

Row 30: Turn, using color A, join with a slip st between 1^st and 2^nd dc of last color B shell, ch 3, dc in same sp, shell in next shell changing colors in last shell to color C, shell in next 47 shells or popcorns changing to color B in last shell, shell in next 9 shells. (58 shells) (2 color A shells, 9 color B shells, 47 color C shells)

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