Testers Found for the SmoothFox Picot Of The Day

Thank you everyone who responded.  I have found my testers.  They are:

Enjoli, Stephanie B, Sandy Townsend, Grace Ann, Gina, Jacey, Libbie, Aisha, Janet, Stephanie S, Cathie, Sandhya

Testers Wanted: SmoothFox Picot Of The Day

Testing is open for this simple pattern. I'd like to ask for two types of testers.  One to do just the square and one to do a scarf using this square. In the video, which is included for you to watch and crochet with, I have shown how to attach the squares together in a join as you go method.  When you email me to ask if I need testers, please tell me if you just want to do one square or a scarf. 


1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber.

2. Must be able to finish testing by FridayNovember 25, 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 brand of 3 or 4 ply yarn you'd like to use. Please do not use variegated or striped yarn. The pattern will give you the specific's.  Use whatever colors of 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

Begin sending in your November squares for the charity square drive

If you need an entry form to include with your square or squares, email Cindy at SmoothFoxHelperCindy@yahoo.com    and she will email the free pattern and the form.


Please send in your November knit or crochet squares for the charity square drive now.  So far, we are really running low on squares.  It looks like we have only have about 20 entries into the drawing.  Those 20 entries have pretty good odd's of winning the random prize drawing.  It would be nice to get a larger participation as the charity really needs your help.

Maybe people aren't aware that each month the square totals for your participation are added together to form your grand total to decide the winners of the larger prizes.  Remember however, that just sending in a couple of squares also enters you into the random prize.  The more entries you send in, the more times your name goes in the drawing. 

If you need an entry form to include with your square or squares, please email Cindy at SmoothFoxHelperCindy@yahoo.com and she will email the free pattern and the form. 

Donna

SmoothFox Another Variation Of A Granny Square

SmoothFox’s Another Variation of a Granny Square

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

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 ply medium worsted yarn
Color A: Amethyst

Hook Size: I/9 5.50 mm
Size: 6” x 6”

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/

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-another-variation-of-a-granny-square

INSTRUCTIONS:

Some rounds end with either a ch-1 plus a double crochet or a ch-1 plus a half double crochet in the top of the beginning ch-3 to position the hook in the proper position for the following round. This joining will be referred to as a ch-3 sp or a ch-2 sp when counting your stitches.

Here is a video above for this project.  Please subscribe to my video's so I'll know you want me to create moe video's.

Round 1: Using Color A ch 4, join with a slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 2 times, 3 dc in ring; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 3 sts, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp* repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** 1 time, 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, working in front of ch-1 sp 3 trc in center dc from round 1 below, ch 1, sk 3 dc, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner*, repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** one time, 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (12 trc, 24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, working in front of ch-1 sp 3 trc in center dc from round 2 below, ch 1, sk 3 trc, working in front of ch-1 sp 3 trc in center dc from round 2 below, ch 1, sk 3 dc, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner*, repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** one time, 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 tr, 24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, sk 2 dc, [dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] 3 times, sk last st, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner*, repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** one time; 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish Off. (60 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 16 ch-1 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara a.k.a. 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 Another Variation Of A Granny Square

Testers please follow the instructions below to post your project pictures.

Lavina

JENNY

JENNY

KARIN

DENA

ENJOLI

ENJOLI

GAYLE

JACEY

JANET

NANCY

RACHEL

REBECCA

ROXANNE

SANDY

SHIRLEY

STEPHANIE B

STEPHANIE S

THELMA

STEPHANIE B

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-another-variation-of-a-granny-square

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

DONNA

Testers Found; Another Variation Of A Granny Square

UPDATE:  TESTERS ARE - STEPHANIE S., DENA, THELMA, STEPHANIE B., KARIN, JANET, JACEY, ENJOLI, CHRISTINE, SHIRLEY, GAYLE, CINDY, VIOLA, REBECCA, ELLAMAY, LAVINA, SANDY, JENNY, DAWN, ROXANNE, NANCY, RACHEL

Testing is open for this simple pattern.  There is also a video included for you to watch and crochet with.

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 Wednesday November 16, 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 brand of 3 or 4 ply yarn you'd like to use. Please do not use variegated or striped yarn.  The pattern will give you the specific's.

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

Learn to make continuous Granny Daughters

Please check out my latest video below.  You can make scarves and blankets with the continuous method by just sewing together the long strips.  No need to join individual squares as they are crocheted as a strip

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SmoothFox Whimsical and Stained Glass Round Ripple 6 to 24 Points

These two patterns are now available.  For information regarding the two patterns, click on the pictures.

STAINED GLASS ROUND RIPPLE 6 TO 24 POINTS

A VERY LARGE ADULT SIZED BLANKET

WHIMSICAL ROUND RIPPLE 6 TO 24 POINTS

PERFECT FOR A BABY UP TO A TODDLER

HAPPY CROCHETING!

Donna

Tester Pictures of the Stained Glass and Whimsical Round Ripple 6 to 24 points blankets

TESTERS PLEASE ADD YOUR PROJECTS TO RAVELRY - INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW.  TESTERS PLEASE NOTE - EVEN IF YOU SEE YOU PICTURE ALREADY OVER ON RAVELY, PLEASE ADD YOUR PROJECTS UNDER THE CORRECT PATTERN.  I MAY HAVE PUT YOUR PICTUE WITH THE WRONG PATTERN.  PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I DID SO I CAN CORRECT IT.

BETHANY

CATHIE

TIARA

TIARA'S PICTURE OF HER FRIEND LAYING ON HER BLANKET

CHRISTINA

DENISE

GAYLE

GAYLE

JANET

JANET

JUDE

KAREN

MARY

RHONDA (HER PICTURE IS IN THE PATTERN)

SALLY

STEPH

THELMA

CAROL

Testers here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry


1. Click on the link below

IF YOU WORKED THE WHIMSICAL BLANKET - USE THIS LINK:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoothfoxs-whimsical-round-ripple-6-to-24-points

IF YOU WOKED THE STAINED GLASS BLANKET - USE THIS LINK

 http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoothfoxs-stained-glass-round-ripple-6-to-24-points

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.

Computers drive me nuts

Just because I accidentally dumped Iced Tea into my laptop it has decided to not work.  I started having trouble keeping the computer on for more than 5 minutes at a time to try to retrieve all the pictures that everyone has recently sent me and the patterns that I've created.

The fried computer is at the doctor right now and I have major doubts it can be fixed.   If I need anyone to re-email me a picture of their latest test items, I'll send out an email or a blog post.  Don't send them yet.

Happy Crocheting!
Donna

Winners of the Great Pumpkin Debate Are -

I want to thank all of you who participated by entering a comment.  I decided to mix it up a bit by selecting the people randomly by using the date 10/31/2011 and having 4 winners instead of 3 winners.  So I split 2011 into two numbers, a 20 and an 11.  Some are counted frm the top of the list down and others from the bottom up.

Those four of you listed below should head on over to my Ravelry Store using the link below and browse my patterns that are for sale.  E-books excluded - send me an email with the link to the pattern you'd like to have or send me the exact name of the pattern.  Send the email to SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com
My RavelryStore: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs


Counting from the Bottom up:
10 from the bottom up is:



Old school here :-) Happy Halloween!

De'Anna Unique2wh0 at aol dot com...sorry to do it like this as anon. but will not let me says I have no access.


Counting from the Top down is:
31 from the top is:

Kim sent me an email with her comment:
The "new school" pumpkin is adorable!
Thanks for sharing the photos! Hugs, Kim DeMoise

Counting from the Top down is:
20 from the top is:

Sarah in NC said...
I love the new school. All the faces and scenes to chose from are fantastic

Counting 11 from the Bottom up is:
11 from the bottom is:

I have to admit that I love the new school carvings! So exciting and creative!

Bethany (yarnorgy)