North Star 12" Square

I have been on a kick of designing my own patterns lately so I was making a square for someone and I just kept on doing this and that and I came up with this pattern.

Materials:
Light Blue (color A)
Neon Blue (color B)
Dark Blue (Color C)
Size H (5.00mm) hook

With color A Ch. 5 and join with a Slst to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch.1, *3 Sc. into ring, Ch.3* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc

Rnd 2: Slst to next Ch.3. Ch.1, *(3 Sc, Ch.3, 3 Sc) in Ch.3 space, Ch.1* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc

Rnd 3: Slst to next Ch.3. Ch.1, *(3 Sc, Ch.3, 3 Sc) in Ch.3 space, Ch.1, 3 Sc in Ch.1 space,Ch.1* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc. Finish off color A and join color B to any corner space.

Rnd 4 & 5: (Ch.1, Sc) in Ch.3 space, Hdc in the next two Sc, Dc in next two Sc, Tc in next 3 Sc, Dc in next two Sc, Hdc in next two Sc, *Sc in next Ch.3 space, Hdc in the next two Sc, Dc in next two Sc, Tc in next 3 Sc, Dc in next two Sc, Hdc in next two Sc* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc

Rnd 6 & 7: Ch.1, Sc in same space as joining, Sc in every stitch across, *(Sc, Ch.3, Sc), Sc in every stitch across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc

Rnd 8: Ch.3, Dc in next Sc, Dc in every Sc to next Ch.3 space, *(Dc, Ch.2, Dc) in Ch.3 space, Dc in every Sc across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Ch.3. Finish off color B and Join Color C to any corner space.

Rnd 9: (Ch.3, 2 Dc, Ch.3, 3 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Ch.1,{ skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, Ch.1} across to next Ch.2 space, *(3 Dc, Ch.3, 3 Dc) in Ch.2 space, {repeat}* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Ch.3

Rnd 10: Slst to next Ch.3 space. (Ch.3, 2 Dc, Ch.3, 3 Dc) in Ch.3 space, Ch.1, {Dc in first Ch.1 space, Ch.1, Dc in next Ch.1 space, Ch.1} repeat from {to} across to next Ch.3 space, *(3 Dc, Ch.3, 3 Dc), {repeat}* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Ch.3

Rnd 11: Ch.1, Sc in same space as joining,* Sc in every Dc and space across, (3 Sc) in every Ch.3 space * repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc

Rnd 12: Ch.1, Sc in same space as joining,* Sc in every Sc across, (Sc, Ch.1, Sc) in every 3rd Sc of every 3 Sc group. * repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Sc. Finish off color C and join Color B to any corner Ch.1 space.

Rnd 13: (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.1 space, Ch.1, {TcSpst in next from rnd 10, Ch.1, skip next Sc, TcSpst in next Dc from rnd 10, Ch.1} across to next Ch.1 space, *(2Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch. 1 space, {repeat} across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Ch.3

Rnd 14: Slst to next Ch.2 space. (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Ch.1, {skip next 2 Dc, Cluster stitch in first Ch.1 space, Ch.1, skip next Dc, Cluster stitch in next Ch.1 space, Ch.1} across, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, {repeat} across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beg. Ch.3. Finish off and weave in ends.

Scrubby dishcloth/potholder

I say dishcloth/potholder because it's thick enough to be a potholder but I originally made it to be a dishcloth. I decided to start making dishcloths because i was tired of having to replace sponges so frequently.

Dishcloth Pattern:

Materials:
1 skein (roughly 2 ounces) of cotton yarn
Size H (5.00 mm) Hook

Begin by chaining 26

Row 1: Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and every Sc across Ch 1 and turn
Row 2: Dc in back loops only across Ch 1 and turn Dc in the other loops of the Sc that you did not Ch 1 and turn
Row 4: Slst Both Dc of the previous row together Ch 1 and turn
Rep Rows 1-4 until it is the size you want it to be.

Stitches Aplenty 12" Square

I was inspired to make this square because of the Stitch sampler afghan I am trying out atm. I thought maybe a square that has several different stitches and methods would be kinda fun.

Materials:
Roughly about 3 ounces of WW or cotton yarn
Size I (5.50 mm) hook

Special Stitches:
Popcorn Stitch: Do 5 Dc in stitch indicated then remove hook and insert in beginning 5 Dc cluster and back into last then Yo and pull through both loops on the hook.

Cluster Stitch: *Yo insert hook into stitch indicated, Yo and pull up a loop, Yo and pull through two loops on hook* repeat from *to* twice more then Yo and pull through all 4 loops on hook. In stitch indicated.

V Stitch: (Dc, Ch.1, Dc) in stitch indicated.

Cross Stitch: Skip two stitches Dc in third stitch then Dc in previous stitch.

Begin with a Ch.5 and Slst to form a ring

Rnd 1: Ch.3, 15 Dc into ring, Join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3.

Rnd 2: (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) all in same space as joining. Dc in next three Dc, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in next Dc, Dc in next three Dc* repeat from *to * around and join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3.

Rnd 3: Slst to next Ch.2 space. (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Dc in next Dc, Ch.1, Skip next Dc, Popcorn stitch in next Dc, Ch.1 skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Dc in next Dc, Ch.1, skip next Dc, Popcorn stitch in next Dc, Ch.1, skip next Dc, Dc in next Dc* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3.

Rnd 4: Slst to next Ch.2 space. Ch.1 *(3 Sc) in Ch.2 space, Sc in next 3 Dc, Sc in Ch.1 space, Sc in Popcorn stitch, Sc in Ch.1 space, Sc in next 3 Dc* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beginning Sc.

Rnd 5: Slst 2nd Sc of the three Sc corner area. Ch.1 *(Sc, Ch.3, Sc) all in same Sc, Sc in every Sc across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beginning Sc.

Rnd 6: Slst to next Ch.3 space, (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.3 space, IN BACK LOOPS ONLY Dc in every Sc across, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.3 space, IN BACK LOOPS ONLY Dc in every Sc across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3.

Rnd 7: Slst to next Ch.2 space. (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, {Dc in next Dc, Ch.1, skip next Dc, Cluster stitch in next Dc, Ch.1} across to next Ch.2 space *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Dc in next Dc, Ch.1, skip next Dc, Cluster stitch in next Dc, Ch.1* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3

Rnd 8: Slst to next Ch.2 space. (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Dc in next three Dc, Dc in first Ch.1 space, Ch.1, {Dc, Ch.1} in every Ch.1 space across except for last, Dc in last Ch.1 space, Dc in next three Dc, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.2 space, Dc in next three Dc, Dc in first Ch.1 space, Ch.1, {Dc, Ch.1} in every Ch.1 space across except for last, Dc in last Ch.1 space, Dc in next three Dc* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3.

Rnd 9: Slst to next ch.2 space. Ch.1, *(Sc, Ch.3, Sc) in Ch.2 space, Sc in every Dc and Ch.1 space across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to beginning Sc.

Rnd 10: Slst to next Ch.3 space. (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.3 space, Ch.1, {skip next 3 Sc, V stitch in next Sc, Ch.1} across, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.3 space, Ch.1, Skip next 3 Sc, V stitch in next Sc, Ch.1* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to 3rd Ch. of beginning Ch.3.

Rnd 11: Slst to next Ch.2 space. (Ch.4, 2 Tc, Ch.3, 3 Tc) in Ch.2 space, Tc in every Ch.1 space and Dc across, *(3 Tc, Ch.3, 3 Tc) in Ch.2 space, Tc in every Ch.1 space and Dc across* repeat from *to* around and join with a Slst to 4th Ch. of beginning Ch.4.

Rnd 12: Slst to next Ch. 3 space. (Ch.3, Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.3 space, Cross stitch, {Ch.1, Cross stitch, Ch.1} across, *(2 Dc, Ch.2, 2 Dc) in Ch.3 space, Cross stitch, Ch.1, Cross stitch, Ch.1* repeat from *to* around. Finish off and weave in ends.

Just some pics of what I have done.

In the last little while I have been going crazy with crochet. Not a bad thing at all but I have started so many things that I have yet to finish (it's one of my crochet downfalls). Here are some pics of stuff I have done recently. None of these things are patterns I came up with on my own I am not trying to claim I did. I just want to show off some projects I have finished in the last little while. And actually the first pic is my stitch sampler afghan and I have a ways to go on it still but just proud of how that one is coming out.

Ok so finally!

I have not finished the Gay/Bi pride blanket yet due to the fact that my kids keep getting a hold of my squares and losing them sooo.......... I decided to take a picture of the graph I made for it to follow and there for you will get an idea of what you will end up with when you are done! If there is actually anyone out there who reads my blog that is :P hehe. The pattern for it is quite simple.

Gay/Bi pride blanket

Materials:

size H (5.00 mm) hook
RHSS yarn in colors:

Red
Orange
Yellow
Green
Blue
Purple
Pink
Light purple
Light Blue (I have forgotten the actual names to all these but the best part is rainbow colors are very easy and the pink, lt. Purple and lt. Blue are fairly easy as long as the blue and purple are lighter than the blue and purple in the rainbow areas)
Black

For every square (just follow the graph above)
do three rounds of a traditional granny of what ever color is required and then one round of a traditional granny in black (so for the black squares just 4 rounds of a traditional granny in black).

Ok so...

here are some pics of my books and some things I have done from them........

New square

I just got my new crochet books and I have been trying all kinds of things from them. Here is a pic of a square I made earlier from 200 crochet blocks. I had to add a border to it to make it somewhat larger for what I need it for. I love my new books so much I even made a motif from my beyond the square crochet motifs book. I don't have a pic of it yet but I'm absolutely in love with all my crochet books. The collection of books stands at 7 so far but I'm hoping to get even more soon.

Pen Holder

My fiance has been wanting me to make him something crocheted for him to put on his desk at work. So I made him a pen holder because I figured it would be useful. So here is a pic of the finished product.


The pattern is fairly simple.

Materials:
Two contrasting colors in WW RHSS
One size H 5.00mm hook
One aluminum can
Hot glue gun and glue sticks

To start this project CAREFULLY cut the top and bottom of the can off. Then set this aside out of reach of children and pets until you have it covered.

With your main color
Ch. 36
Row 1: Sc in every ch. across Ch. 1 and turn
Row 2: Sc in every Sc across
finish off.
Row 3: With second color *Sc in next Sc, Sc in next Sc from the previous row (spike stitch)* repeat from *to* until the end Ch. 1 and turn
Row 4: Sc in every Sc across
finish off.
Row 5: With main color repeat row 3
Row 6: Sc in every Sc across
finish off.
Row 7: With second color repeat row 3
Row 8: Sc in every Sc across
finish off.
Row 9: With main color repeat row 3
Row 10: Sc in every Sc across
finish off.
Row 11: With second color repeat row 3
Row 12: Sc in every Sc across
finish off.
Row 13: With main color repeat row 3
Row 14: Sc in every Sc across
Rows 15 and 16: Dc in every Dc across
finish off.

Bottom part

With main color Ch.2
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in Second Ch. from hook (6 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in every Sc around (12 sc)
Rnd 3: *Sc in next Sc, 2 Sc in next Sc* repeat from *to* around (18 sc)
Rnd 4: *Sc in next two Sc, 2 Sc in next Sc* repeat from *to* around (24 sc)
Rnd 5: 2 Sc in every Sc around (48 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in every Sc around (48 sc)
finish off.

Attach your bottom to the can with your hot glue gun and let it cool, attach your main piece to the can with your hot glue gun and let it cool, put hot glue around the inside of the top of the can and fold down the top. Viola you have a pen holder or a crochet hook holder maybe?

Spongebob Pillow Pal pattern.

since I don't have much crochet stuff on here I figure I'll post some pics of things I have done in the past. I made this for my son because he loves spongebob but there are no patterns as far as I know so I made this one up all on my own.

Spongebob Pillow Pal Pattern :

Materials:
1 skein each of ww RHSS in each of the following colors,
Yellow
Black
Brown
White
Blue

Size I 5.50 mm. Hook
Stuffing

Top and sides make three total:

With yellow
Ch. 11
Row 1: Sc across (10 sc) ch.1 and turn
Rows 2-22: Sc across (10 sc) ch.1 and turn
Finish off.

Front and Back make two total:

With yellow
Ch. 20
Row 1: Sc across (19 sc) ch.1 and turn
Rows 2-23: Sc across (19 sc) ch.1 and turn
Finish off.

Shirt:

With white
Join white to front (do the same for the back
Rows 1-4: Sc in every Sc across (19 sc)
Finish off.
Join white to side (do the same for the other side)
Rows 1-4: Sc in every Sc across (10 sc)
Finish off.

Pants:

With brown
Join brown to front (do the same for the back)
Rows 1-8: Sc in every Sc across (19 sc)
Finish off.
Join brown to side (do the same for the other side)
Rows 1-8: Sc in every Sc across (10 sc)
Finish off.

Bottom:
Same as sides and top only in brown.

Eyes (make two total):

With black
Ch. 2
Rnd 1: 4 Sc in second ch. from hook (4 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in every Sc around (8 sc)
Finish off and join the blue.
Rnd 3: Sc in every Sc around (8 sc)
Rnd 4: 2 Sc in every Sc around (16 sc)
Finish off and join the white.
Rnd 5: *1 Sc in next Sc, 2 Sc in next Sc* repeat from *to* around (24 sc)
Rnd 6: Sc in every Sc around
Finish off.

Nose:

With yellow
Ch. 2
Rnd 1: 4 Sc in second ch. from hook (4 sc)
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in every Sc around (8 sc)
Rnds 3-5: Sc in every Sc around (8 sc)
Rnd 6: Dec. once then Sc in every Sc around (7 sc)
Rnd 7: Sc in every Sc around (7 sc)
Rnd 8: Dec. once and then Sc in every Sc around (6 sc)
Rnds 9 & 10: Sc in every Sc around (6 sc)
Finish off and stuff nose.

Teeth (make two total)

With white
Ch. 3
Row 1: Sc in second ch, from hook and Sc once more
Ch. 1 and turn
Row 2: Sc in the two Sc
Finish off.

To attach Front, Back, Sides, Top and bottom together just Sc together with the coordinating colors. Add facial features and you're done.

This was my first ever Pattern made by me so if it doesn't make sense let me know and I will try and correct the problem.

Pattern for a gay/bi pride blanket coming soon.

It's not really a full blanket yet because it's not done but once I get it done I will post a pic and the pattern for anyone who may want it. I am hoping to have it done by this coming monday but not sure how well that will work since I have three young boys running around all the time and this blanket is comprised of lots of little granny squares.