Thứ Ba, 8 tháng 2, 2011

Crochet Loopy Granny Square and Flower




Loopy Granny Square and Flower

Pattern by Teresa Richardson

Crochet Video Tutorial:



Size G crochet Hook
4-Ply Worsted Weight Yarn

Loopy Flower

Chain 6, join

Round 1: CH 1, 16 SC in loop, join

Round 2: CH 3, 3 DC in same SP, CH 3, SL ST in same SP. SL ST over next 2 spaces. Continue around for 8 petals.

Round 3: CH 1, SC in same SP, CH 5, SK 2 Petals, SC in next SC; Continue around.
SL ST in BEG SC. (4 - CH 5 Loops)

Round 4: CH 4, 5 TC in loop, CH 4, SL ST in loop, repeat twice in each loop. SL ST to next loop. (8 Petals)

Loopy Granny Square

Round 5: Attach new color. * SC around the post of SC on the flower, CH 7, Repeat 4 times total from *. Join in beg SC. (There will be 4, chain 7 loops)

Round 6: SL ST in CH LP CH 3, 4 DC, CH 2, 5 DC in same loop. *5 DC, CH 2 5 DC, Repeat 3 time total from *, join

Round 7: SL ST back 1 stitch, CH 2 for the beginning HDC, QC in the next st. HDC, In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 4 Sts. *2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in the next CH 2 SP (corner). In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC in the next st, QC in the next st, 10 stitches total. Repeat from * 3 times total. In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC, QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 4 sts, join.

Round 8: CH 2 for the beginning HDC, QC in the next st. HDC, In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 6 Sts. *2 HDC, CH 2, 2 HDC in the next CH 2 SP (corner). In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC in the next st, QC in the next st, 14 stitches total. Repeat from * 3 times total. In this order, ea stitch will be worked in an individual stitch. HDC, QC, HDC, QC in ea of the next 6 sts, join.

Round 9: CH 1, *SC in ea ST around. 3 SC in corner CH 2 SP. Continue around from *, join. This is just an edging of single crochet stitches.










Crochet Hearts for Valentines Day

Count Your Blessings Tuesdays

Today I am grateful for:

  • a healthy husband-- glad he's not sick anymore!
  • a smooth start to grad school. I was freaking out about taking two classes but I still think it'll be ok.  Ask me in a couple of months when I have a major project due in each class.
  • a pretty nice kid.  I must say that T is a good kid (not biased or anything).  He says his please and thank yous without being prompted and he loves striking up conversations with everyone.
  • um... my lens.  Yeah... it's pretty awesome and I'm glad it lived up to all the hype.  
Speaking of lens.  I've been asked what this lens can do that my other lenses can't.  Well, all my lenses can take pictures but this lens allows me to focus in on the subject while completely obliterating the background into a soft...almost painted landscape.  I can also focus in on everything should I want that too.  The lens allows me to get closer to my subjects and also to back up a bit and take it all in.  It's wider than my other lenses so it takes in more of the scene.  I took some photos of C to show him the difference:

Look at the townhouses behind C.  I still was trying to make it "blurry" but did not set the camera to the max "blurry" setting. (9.0)


Look at the houses behind C now.  This is max "blurry"....(2.8)

"max blurry" (2.8)

Medium "blur" (3.5)

Tried to explain it without all the technical stuff.  I hope it helps!  Now, isn't C a great model?  ;)

Thứ Hai, 7 tháng 2, 2011

Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine















Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine


If you are a beginner, you can find a playlist for the basic crochet stitches by clicking on this link.  Beginner Crochet Stitches

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial:  Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine

Video Tutorial:  Easy Crochet Heart - Valentine Left Hand

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
DC - Double Crochet
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

SC - Single Crochet

Materials
Size I/5.5 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Attach a slip knot to the crochet hook.



Chain 4


Row 1: Work 4 double crochet in the first chain, turn

Row 2: Chain 3, work 3 DC in the next stitch,  1 DC in the next ST, work 2 DC in the next stitch, work a DC in the beginning chain.
  There will be a total of 7 double crochet. Turn.



Row 3: Skip the first DC, work 7 DC in the next stitch. Skip one double crochet, work a SL ST in the next. Skip the next double crochet, work 7 double crochet in the next stitch. Work a slip stitch in the beginning chain. Cut the yarn, pull it through the last stitch to secure and give it a tug.


Edging:  Attach a new color yarn, chain 1, work a single crochet around the heart. Since we are working in the side of the stitches, find the best place you can to work your stitch between the various strands of yarn.  When you get to the valley between the top of the heart, curved section,  skip one stitch, work a slip stitch between, skip one stitch, continue with single crochet.  When you get to the point, work 3 single crochet. To finish the round, join with the beginning stitch. Cut the yarn, secure and sew in all tails.


Thứ Bảy, 5 tháng 2, 2011

Hello, Love

Meet my new member of the family... my 24-70mm lens.  I have to find a good name for him.  Here are the first few shots I've taken with it :)  (all shots are SOOTC--straight out of the camera-- so no editing has been done!)
 Look at how beautiful it is...
 Hello! I think I look like a real photographer now ;)
 Check out the beautiful bokeh.
 Silly kid with a cold sore.
 Stuff on my floor.
 C trying to get attention.
 My cluttered fridge.
 Simon the fish.
 Pretty flowers.
 Sparkly twigs... love that you can't even see the vase they're in.
 Solar flower on my windowsill.  Colors are spot on.
Look how sharp Deuce's nose is compared to the rest of him.

I'm in love.  And I think my upper arms are going to get a workout... this lens is a beast.

Thứ Tư, 2 tháng 2, 2011

Count Your Blessings Tuesday: Wednesday Edition

Today I am grateful for:

  • awesome birthday (I know, a bit late)
  • clean living room
  • C being the bestest husband ever by taking care of me, letting me sleep in, bringing me breakfast in bed and making me feel loved
  • taxes being done!   Can't wait for our $$ because I think I may be getting my long awaited, wished for and admired lens with it!  Hello 24-70mm lens!!
  • grad work turned in.  I think I'll be OK this semester.
  • an awesome lesson planned today.  I can't wait to see the outcome!

Thứ Ba, 1 tháng 2, 2011

Estou voltando aos poucos...com muita saudade..............

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