~ 'merry-go-round' square ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- J hook

Size:  6"

Notes: 
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 1 & 2 do not count as a st.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st ch a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.  (12 dc)

Rnd 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining.  2 dc in each dc around.  Join as before.  (24 dc)

Rnd 3:  Ch 3, dc in same st as joining, ch 1, skip next dc.  *2 dc in next dc, ch 1, skip next dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, sc in next dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 space.  *sc in each of next 2 dc, 2 sc in next ch-1 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 2, skip next sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 2, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 6:  Sl st into ch-2 space, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 space, ch 3.  *sc in next ch-2 space, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 7:  Sl st into ch-3 space, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, {2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1} 2 times, 2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space, {2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 1} 2 times, 2 sc in next ch-3 space, ch 2, skip next ch-3 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 8:  Sl st over to corner ch-2 space, (ch3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same corner ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch-2 space, {hdc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1} 2 times, hdc in each of next 2 sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next corner ch-2 space, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch-2 space, {hdc in each of next 2 sc, ch 1} 2 times, hdc in each of next 2 sc, 2 hdc in next ch-2 space, ch 2.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Join as before.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***

~ 3 simple steps to clean out a used candle jar ~

Step 1:  Buy a small pan from the Dollar Tree.  Put a toothpick in the pan and then place the jar on the toothpick.  This keeps the jar from bouncing when the water boils.  Pour water in pan.  Bring the water to a soft boil.  Wait patiently until the candle wax melts.

Step 2:  Put a glove on your hand so you don't get burned.  Pick up candle jar and pour melted wax into a can.

 

 

Step 3:  Wipe out candle jar with paper towels.

 

 

And there you have it - a quick, simple way to clean out those nasty jars so you can use them to store your crafts supplies.  :)

 

 

 

 

p.s. besides candle jars, I use all kinds of other jars too.

 

 

~ p c crochet hook bookmark ~

If you crochet, read and work plastic - then this is the bookmark for you.

The bookmark on the right is worked with continental stitch, and the one on the left is blank with a round of sc worked around the edges - which was a little tricky to do.  I used size 3 cotton and a size B crochet hook, but I think I should of used size 10 cotton - it would of been a little easier to get the thread through the holes.  If I make another one, I will go with the size 10.

For the crochet edge bookmark:  put a sl st on your (real) crochet hook, insert hook into any hole, yarn over, pull through and complete as a sc.  Sc in each hole on the straight lines, and 2 sc in each corner square around the piece.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc and end off.  Tie the ends into a knot and then weave the tails through the sc stitches.

For the solid bookmark:  using worsted weight yarn, work the piece using the continental stitch.  Whipstitch around the edge and you're done.

Here's the graph for the crochet hook bookmark:

I count holes when I cut the plastic canvas - this one is 6 holes across and 55 holes top to bottom.

Thanks for dropping by - I hope you're enjoying your day.  :)

~ bow wrist cuff ~

 

I was looking around Pinterest a couple of days ago, and came across a black leather wrist cuff.  It looked very pretty so I decided to crochet one.  I think maybe that these are for the younger ladies - I don't think this Grandma could pull off this look.  :)

 

  (this is my mannequins arm, not mine)

Materials:

- small amount 4-ply worsted weight acrylic

- J hook

- two 4mm beads or shank buttons

- small amount size 10 thread

 

Size:  my wrist measures 6", but the wrist cuff measures 8" long and it fits

 

Note:  I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook

 

Directions:

Row 1:  Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each remaining ch.  Ch 1, turn.  (9 sc)

 

Row 2:  Sc in each sc across.  Ch 1, turn.

 

Row 3:  (sc, dc) in 1st sc.  *skip next sc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  Turn.

 

Rows 4 - 24:  Skip 1st dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  *skip next dc, (sc, dc) in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Turn.

 

Row 25:  Ch 1, skip 1st dc.  Sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, sc in last 2 sts.  Ch 1, turn.

 

Row 26:  Sc in each sc and ch-1 space across.  End off.

 

Gather the sides of Rows 13 & 14 together and wrap a long length of yarn around tightly.  Tie ends together in a knot and weave the end in.

 

With the size 10 thread, sew the beads or buttons between Rows 1 & 2 to match up with the ch-1 spaces of Row 25.

 

***Debi Y's pattern***

 

  

~ Springtime placemat ~

This is the matching placemat to the 'Springtime coasters' posted here:
http://hooksandyarns.blogspot.com/2013/02/spring-time-coasters.html

Materials:
- 2 1/2 oz. 4-ply worsted weight acrylic (you can use cotton if you'd prefer)
- J hook

Size:  13 1/2" across

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your hook
- the ch 2 at the beginning of Rnds 5 - 10, do not count as a stitch
- beginning cluster: ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
- cluster: yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st chain a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 2.  (sc, ch 2) in next dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 3:  Sl st into the ch-2 space, beginning cluster in same ch-2 space, ch 2.  (cluster, ch 2) in next ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining.  2 sc in each cluster and ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5:  Ch 2, dc in same st as joining.  Dc in each sc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 6:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 3 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 3 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 7:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 4 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 8:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 5 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 5 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 9:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 6 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 6 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 10:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 7 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 7 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 11:  Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as joining, dc in next 8 dc.  *2 dc in next dc, dc in next 8 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.

Rnd 12:  Beginning cluster in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next 2 dc.  *cluster in next dc, ch 3, skip next 2 dc.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.

Rnd 13:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, 3 sc in ch-3 space.  *sc in top of cluster, 3 sc in ch-3 space.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 14:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 3, skip next sc.  *sc in next sc, ch 3, skip next sc.  Repeat from * around.  Join as before.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern*** 

~ Springtime coasters ~

I've been thinking of Spring weather lately, so I crocheted these cute little coasters with pretty pastel variegated colors.

Materials:
- worsted weight cotton yarn
- J hook

Size:  4 3/4" 

Notes:
- I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook
- the extra 2 chains at the beginning of Rnd 1 does not count as a stitch
- beginning cluster: ch 2, yo, insert hook in space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 3 loops.
- cluster: yo, insert hook in space, yo, pullthru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pull thru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same space, yo, pullthru, yo, pull thru 2 loops, yo, pull thru last 4 loops.

Directions:
Rnd 1:  Ch 3 (make the 1st chain a little loose), 12 dc in 3rd ch from hook.  Join with a sl st to 1st dc.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the same st as joining, ch 2.  (sc, ch 2) in next dc around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  

Rnd 3:  Sl st into the ch-2 space, beginning cluster in same ch-2 space, ch 2.  (cluster, ch 2) in next ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning cluster.  

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as joining.  2 sc in each cluster and ch-2 space around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in same st as joining, ch 3.  *skip next sc, sc in next sc, ch 3.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a sl st to 1st sc.  End off.

***Debi Y's pattern***    

~ simply pretty ~

Materials:
- 4-ply worsted weight acrylic
- I hook

Size:  6" square

Note:  I crochet tight, so you may need to adjust the size of your crochet hook.

Directions:

Rnd 1:  Ch 4 (make your 1st ch a little looser), 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2.  (3 dc, ch 2) in the same ch 3 more times.  Join with a sl st to the top of the beginning ch 4.

Rnd 2:  Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st.  Sc in each dc around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space.  *(ch 3, skip next sc, sc in next sc) 2 times, ch 3, skip next sc, (sc, ch 3, sc) in corner ch-2 space.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 3, skip next sc, join with a sc to 1st sc.

Rnd 4:  Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2 dc) in same loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop.  *ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1, skip next ch-3 loop, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-3 loop.  Repeat from * 2 more times.  Ch 1, join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3. 

Rnd 5:  Ch 1, sc in the same ch as the joining st.  Sc in each dc and ch-1 space around with (sc, ch 2, sc) in each corner ch-2 space.  Join with a sl st to the 1st sc.  

Rnd 6:  Ch 1, sc in the same sc as the joining st, ch 3.  *(skip next sc, sc in the next sc, ch 3) across side.  (sc, ch 3, sc) in the corner ch-2 space, ch 3.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  (ch 3, skip next sc, sc in the next sc) across side to beginning.  Ch 3, join with a sl st to the 1st sc.

Rnd 7:  Sl st into the 1st ch-3 loop, (ch 3, 2dc) in same ch-3 loop, ch 1.  *(skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across side.  (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in the corner ch-3 loop, ch 1.  Repeat from * 3 more times.  (skip next ch-3 loop, 3 dc in next ch-3 loop, ch 1) across to beginning.  Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 3.

Rnd 8:  Repeat Rnd 5.

Rnd 9:  Repeat Rnd 6.  

***Debi Y's pattern***

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This square can be made into a large square for a blankie - just continue to repeat Rnds 7, 5 and 6 of the pattern.  This is one I'm working on now.  :)

       
I've made a video for a rectangle 'simply pretty'.