tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-56437145011299157752024-03-09T21:46:52.109-05:00Jaime D. DesignsJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-3452856389456168182014-01-21T21:41:00.000-05:002014-01-21T21:42:56.931-05:00Nater Tater Charity DonationMy newest pattern to be released is called the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nater-tater-criss-cross-beanie" target="_blank">Nater Tater Criss Cross Beanie</a>! <br />
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I wrote this pattern in honor of my son Nate as he was going in for
his 3rd cranial surgery. I wanted to write a pattern and donate the
proceeds for the first full month to a charity called <a href="http://www.craniocarebears.org/" target="_blank">Cranio Care Bears</a>.
They send care packages to children that are having surgery for
craniosynostosis, the condition my son was born with.<br />
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Craniosynostosis is a birth defect that occurs in about 1 in 2000
births. It is when the plates of the skull, which should remain open to
allow for growth of the brain, fuses early and causes cranial pressure,
which could lead to learning difficulties, brain damage, and other
problems. Surgery is the only answer. It requires both a Neurosurgeon
and a Plastic Surgeon. It requires the doctors to make an incision in
the scalp from one ear to the other, cutting and removing his skull
bones and repositioning them with room to grow. They use screws that
dissolve over time to secure everything in its place. Then they stitch
it back together. <br />
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On January 22nd, Nate is going back in for his 3rd cranio surgery.<br />
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From January 21-February 21, I will be donating all proceeds from this hat pattern to Cranio Care Bears. <br />
<a href="http://craniocarebears.org/">http://craniocarebears.org/</a><br />
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This pattern is named after him and is designed to resemble the
stitches used to stitch up the ear to ear incision. This pattern means
more to me than any other that I have written to date.<br />
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The pattern is written in size newborn to adult. It also includes instructions for making an ear warmer! The possibilities are
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Get your copy of the Nater Tater Criss Cross Beanie on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/nater-tater-criss-cross-beanie" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> and <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/accessory/nater-tater-criss-cross-beanie/83123" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>.<br /><br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-53489021604883754842014-01-07T00:00:00.000-05:002014-01-07T00:00:00.390-05:00Book Review: Crochet Wraps Every Which Way by Tammy Hildebrand<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I am so honored to be the next stop on the blog tour to promote the new book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Wraps-Every-Which-Way/dp/0811711838/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388893201&sr=8-1&keywords=crochet+wraps+every+which+way" target="_blank"><i>Crochet Wraps Every Which Way</i></a> by Tammy Hildebrand.<br /><br />Tammy is the vice president of the <a href="http://www.crochet.org/" target="_blank">Crochet Guild of America</a>. (That means she knows what she is talking about when it comes to all things crochet!) She is also the designer behind <a href="http://hotlavacrochet.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Hot Lava Designs</a>.<br /><br />This book includes 18 patterns using 6 different crochet techniques with patterns ranging from easy to experienced. Whether you are new or have been crocheting for years, you will find something of interest in this book. The 6 different techniques are traditional crochet, motifs, hairpin lace, broomstick lace, Tunisian crochet and double-ended crochet. I am very anxious to work one of the Tunisian and double ended crochet patterns! She also includes a photo tutorial at the back of the book to help you with the various stitch techniques.<br /><br />I love that all of the designs are very unique! There are light weight, lacy wraps as well as warm, cozy shawls. Such a great variety!<br /><br />Another thing that I love is the pattern index at the back of the book. It's something so simple, but it really makes it easier when I am deciding on my next project.<br />
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<br />You can purchase this book on Amazon <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Crochet-Wraps-Every-Which-Way/dp/0811711838/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388893201&sr=8-1&keywords=crochet+wraps+every+which+way" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />To get a full look at all of the patterns in the book, check out the Look Book <a href="http://media.stackpolebooks.com/promotions/11838/crochetwrapslookbook.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>!<br /><br />Want to get to know Tammy more? You can visit her Facebook page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hot-Lava-Crochet/260649393965228" target="_blank">here</a>.<br /><br />
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Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-6446705526447260872014-01-05T22:57:00.001-05:002014-01-05T22:57:27.452-05:00ListsDay 5's <a href="http://luanded.blogspot.com/2014/01/creative-daily-month-long-photo.html" target="_blank">creative daily photo prompt</a> is Lists.<br />
I don't have a running list of things to do craft wise, but I do have my schedule where I write down all the things I need to and want to do.<br />
this month is full of not many craft things, but much more family things. Family activities, birthday's, parties, dr. appointments, creative daily topics, project due dates, Surgery for the little one, his pre surgery head shave, photos and then some! Busy busy month!<br />
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Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-87571416269303011302014-01-04T22:18:00.001-05:002014-01-04T22:18:28.991-05:00Favorite ColorDay 3's #CreativeDaily prompt was favorite color. (I'm a day behind) Well I have lots of those. I love the jewel tones. Turquoise, aqua, deep purple. Pretty much all the colors that make up my logo. <br /><br />This is a picture from our coldest day of the year. Wind chill of 11. Cold for Virginia!<br />
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<br />The cowl is available for purchase in my Storenvy shop here: http://jaimeddesigns.storenvy.com/products/4208237-thick-warm-cowl<br /><br /><br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-32859217008901333132014-01-02T20:08:00.003-05:002014-01-02T20:08:57.472-05:00OldToday's <a href="http://luanded.blogspot.com/2014/01/creative-daily-month-long-photo.html" target="_blank">#creativedaily</a> photo prompt is OLD<br /><br />So I'm showing you my old old old knit and crochet tools that I received after my Great-Granny passed.<br /><br />I use most of the hooks that I got (not pictures), including the reddish pink one in the photo below to the left. You can see how much she used it because the color is worn off. <br />
<br />The blue hook next to it sold for 30 cents at one point. I love seeing the price tags on vintage items. :)<br />
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The item in the background is an old set of circular knitting needles that Sears sold many years ago.<br />
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I'm going to attempt to do the Creative Daily photo challenge hosted by <a href="http://luanded.blogspot.com/2014/01/creative-daily-month-long-photo.html" target="_blank">Lu & Ed</a>.<br /><br />Today's theme is New.<br /><br />I got this and 2 other books for Christmas from my Grandma!<br />
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<br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-90560090355144209902013-10-27T21:10:00.001-04:002014-05-10T11:47:14.356-04:00Red Dye 40 Safe Candy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is a general list of Red Dye 40 free commercial candy. Everything on this list had no red dye 40 in it! I made it mostly for myself because one of my children is sensitive to the artificial coloring. It causes his behavior to spiral out of control. I made this list to have on hand, especially around Halloween. But I also noticed that there is a lack in lists of what is safe. I will add on to this list as time goes on, it's just for reference.<br />
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Just remember, just because it isn't red colored, it does NOT make it safe. They can sneak red into any color just to make it more appealing. Even brown M&M's have red dye 40 in them.<br />
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Your best bet is to read the labels, but sometimes the label just isn't available to you such as at a function, or at Halloween.<br />
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If you know of any other candies that do not contain Red Dye 40, leave me a comment and I will update the list.<br />
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Disclaimer: While I have checked the ingredients from the company websites as well as package labels, they do occasionally change their ingredients. For example, online Laffy Taffy says the Strawberry ones are made with Red 3, not Red 40, but the label on the candy itself says Red 40. When in doubt, don't give it. <br />
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3 Musketeers<br />
Almond Joy<br />
Baby Ruth<br />
Charleston Chew<br />
Crunch<br />
Dum Dums<br />
• Blueberry<br />
• Blue Raspberry<br />
• Cotton Candy<br />
• Cream Soda<br />
• Sour Apple<br />
Haribo Happy Cola (submitted by Kylie L.)<br />
Heath Bar<br />
Hershey's Cookies and Cream Chocolate<br />
Hershey Kisses<br />
• with almonds<br />
• Dark Chocolate<br />
• with caramel<br />
• Hugs<br />
• Pumpkin<br />
• Kit Kat<br />
Fun Dip<br />
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Laffy taffy<br />
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<li>Banana</li>
<li>Grape- Red 3</li>
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Laffy Taffy Rope<br />
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<li>Apple</li>
<li>Banana</li>
<li>Wild Blue Raspberry </li>
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Milky Way<br />
Milk Duds<br />
Mounds<br />
Reese's<br />
Snickers<br />
Tootsie Rolls<br />
• Chocolate<br />
• Vanilla in blue wrapper<br />
• Lemon Flavored yellow and brown wrapper<br />
• Lime in green wrapper<br />
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Tootsie Pops<br />
• Brown<br />
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Twix<br />
Whoppers<br />
Willy Wonka Gummies<br />
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<li>Sluggles</li>
<li>Puckerooms</li>
<li>Splashberries </li>
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York<br />
Yummy Earth Lollipops<br />
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<br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-71358986579812035722013-10-27T14:55:00.000-04:002013-10-27T14:55:14.275-04:00Drop in the Pond Afghan!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I've been working on this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drop-in-the-pond-lap-blanket" target="_blank">Drop in the Pond</a> afghan, by Elizabeth Ham, on and off for awhile now. It's been my evening wind down project so it took longer than if I was only working on this. This one fits on top of my Queen size bed!<br />
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The pattern is free and available on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/drop-in-the-pond-lap-blanket" target="_blank">Ravelry</a>. She has a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL60AAC215A8C2D487&feature=view_all" target="_blank">video</a> and <a href="http://www.freewebs.com/bethintx/apps/photos/album?albumid=14630571" target="_blank">photo tutorial</a> on her website.<br /><br />The pattern calls for just 3 colors but I adapted mine to 5 colors.<br /><br />I used <a href="http://www.redheart.com/yarn/soft-yarn" target="_blank">Red Heart Soft </a>in White, Berry, Grape, Lilac and Pink. I love using Red Heart Soft because it's affordable and sooo sooo soft!<br />
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If you would like a Drop in the Pond Afghan for yourself, feel free to email me at jaimeddesigns at hotmail.com!<br />
<br /><br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-44546089981134078282013-10-23T00:00:00.000-04:002013-10-23T10:10:49.142-04:00Sweet & Simple Baby Crochet Book Review and Giveaway!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had an opportunity to review the new book, <a href="http://rakjpatterns.com/Sweet-and-Simple-Baby-Crochet-paperback-book-by-Kristi-Simpson-SSBC.htm" target="_blank">Sweet and Simple Baby Crochet</a>, by Kristi Simpson of RAKJ Patterns!!<br />
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Sweet and Simple Baby Crochet is PACKED with 35 patterns for babies up to 12 months as well as a detailed stitch guide in the back. Inside, is not only hats, but also diaper covers, footwear, sweaters, and more. You can also <a href="http://media.stackpolebooks.com/promotions/sweetsimplebabycrochet/sweetsimpl%20ebabycrochetlookbook.pdf" target="_blank">check out the "look book"</a> online to see everything included in the book.<br />
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I wanted to try out one of the patterns to check for gauge and accuracy. I am happy to report that everything was spot on! The photos are gorgeous, it's easy to read, and follow along.<br />
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My favorite one in the book is the Fruit Punch Hat. It is so cute and I had the perfect yarn for it. Kristi suggests yarns to use and they are all affordable and easy to find in stores.<br />
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<br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-55515729699101184942013-07-12T09:30:00.000-04:002013-07-12T09:30:01.996-04:00Popsicle stick Bracelets- Pintester MovementI participated in the first <a href="http://clicks.aweber.com/y/ct/?l=7cRLg&m=3kkcgnalEpd4JMS&b=1mdvU0bF7egnHb3b20bbGw" target="_blank">Pintester Movement</a> and had fun, so I am back to do the next Pintester Movement 2.0! Unlike last time, this time I had to re-do one of the Pintester's previously done pins. (Is it just me or does this post already have a lot of "P" words?!)<br />
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I chose her attempt at the <a href="http://pintester.com/2012/05/popsicle-stick-bracelets/" target="_blank">Popsicle Stick Bracelets</a>. <br />
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The original pin is by <a href="http://www.craftaffection.com/2011/06/super-cute-bracelets.html" target="_blank">Craft Affection</a>. Aren't her bracelets beautiful?!<br />
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Well, anyone who knows me knows that in my mind I am pretty decent at crafty stuff. I figured it can't be too hard. I read the comments and tips on both blogs, I felt worried because many were unsuccessful. But I still had high hopes and lots of confidence.<br />
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Off to the craft room I went to find some popsicle sticks (ok, craft sticks, 500 to a box), while looking for those, I found a literal popsicle stick. As in the ones from last nights dessert!! Score! Now I can "compare" the brands. <br />
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Soaked in water for a few hours as suggested. After soaking some were bendy some were not. The ones from actual popsicles didn't bend very well. They are actually the only ones to break. The fat ones were craft sticks and they bent relatively easily. The trick was to not bend them with thumbs pressed in the middle, but pressing evenly along the whole stick, with most of the pressure near the end of the sticks.<br />
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They've sat in the cups overnight to dry. Now it's time to whip out the mod podge! In true fashion, I couldn't find any of my bottles. But I had remembered seeing the <a href="http://pintester.com/2012/01/homemade-modpodge/" target="_blank">Pintesters take on homemade mod podge</a> and figured I'd just go with that. I already knew this homemade mod podge wasn't going to work very well because I'm not exactly a stranger to MP. I've used a half dozen bottles over the years. But it's whatev. I coated my now very nicely curved popsicle stick and gave it a nice coat of glue. At this point I felt fairly (When I first typed "fairly" I typed "faily" maybe it's a sign of things to come?!) confident in this pin. Up to this point it's actually working! Then I stuck it back in the cup so it would keep it's shape.<br />
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Move on with my day. Wait for it to dry....<br />
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Finally it was dry, I couldn't find any red paper that I had planned to use. But there was a nice sheet of tissue paper laying on the floor. Works for me! Glued that on. Coated both sides with my fake mod podge. Made a mess. Stuck to my fingers. Didn't turn out so pretty. Whatever. I didn't really care at this point. Back in the cup to dry. <br />
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Fast forward again. My 5 year old spilled the entire bottle of fake Mod Podge all over the floor. But he cleaned it up... with a towel that my Aunt embroidered for him when he was a baby. Sigh. Laundry time while the bracelet dries...<br />
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I pull them back out of the cup and wouldn't you know, it was a circle... mostly. The ends almost touched. A few centimeters apart. It stayed on my wrist which was the goal. But as you can see, they didn't stay that way. Whomp Whomp Whomp.<br />
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The red one still fits (for now, we'll see come morning). One of the white ones actually fits better, and clearly the other one will never fit. I don't know why one stayed so small and the other practically went back to its starting shape. They were all in the same size glass and were closest to the bottom of the cup, ends were touching. Anyways. Pinterst Success or Fail? Ummmm We'll go with Plausible.Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-33432622527242376942013-05-30T11:25:00.003-04:002013-05-30T11:25:53.008-04:00Twilight Princess Shield<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I was commissioned to make a set up for a Link and Zelda photo shoot. One of the items requested was a Twilight Princess shield. The image below is what I had to go off of.<br />
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This is the result many hours of embroidery later! I love it. It's probably my most detailed piece of work to date.<br />
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I'd say I nailed it. Patting myself on the back and doing a little happy dance!! <br />
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I can't wait to see this is the photo shoot set up!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-32011400799279872022013-05-30T01:00:00.000-04:002013-05-30T05:40:54.165-04:00Pintest- Screenprinting with PantyhoseI love watching the <a href="http://pintester.com/" target="_blank">Pintester</a> try out all the various pins on <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>! Everything look so easy, beautiful, and perfect on Pinterest. For me, nothing I do ever looks as good as it does on Pinterest and a lot of times, it works that way for The Pintester as well.<br />
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Then I saw that she was doing a <a href="http://pintester.com/2013/05/the-pintester-movement-craft-all-the-things" target="_blank">Pintester Movement</a>! She invited anyone with a blog to try out a pin, write a blog post about it and submit it to her.<br />
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I thought and thought, then resorted to my Fan Page to see what you all wanted done! Martha A. from <a href="https://www.facebook.com/CraftymomsCreations?fref=ts" target="_blank">Craftymom's Creations</a> shared with me a link to a <a href="http://mycalicoskies.blogspot.co.uk/2012/04/52-week-challenge-10-diy-screenprint.html" target="_blank">tutorial by Calico skies</a> to doing a screen print with an embroidery hoop, mod podge and panty hose. That sounds pretty easy and I had all the supplies! SCORE!<br />
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In true Pinterest fashion, it looked easy (and the photography was beautiful!) <br />
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First of all, in my mind, I can do all things crafty and can succeed the first time. Yea, that doesn't usually happen. In reality, I try all things crafty, and many times I realize I should leave it to other people to do instead. I rarely start with something easy. I just do whatever I want, and learn on the way.<br />
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Why should this be any different? Let's gets on with the Pin Test shall we?<br />
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<li>Mod Podge. Any kind works. I happen to have the glass kind near by, but any kind will do.</li>
<li>Fabric Paint. Acrylic will work too, but I find it's a little rougher and in time it cracks. If you mix your acrylic with a fabric medium, that will work too. </li>
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<li>Permanent marker to trace your design on to the panty hose.</li>
<li>A drawing/print out of the design you want.</li>
<li>T-shirt. Or whatever you want to screen print on to.</li>
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To start, cut open the leg of your panty hose and stretch it tight across the embroidery hoop. TIGHT!!!!<br />
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With the pantyhose side down, trace your image with the permanent marker. <b>*Tip*</b> You don't have to press down hard, just swipe your marker over the design.<br />
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Next is the Mod Podge step. It's an important step! don't rush this part! You want it perfect if you want the paint to stay in your design and not all over the outside. <b>*Tip*</b> Make sure you flip it over so that the panty hose are not touching the paper. Mod Podge dries relatively quickly, it will stick to your paper and really mess you up. Lesson learned.<br />
You'll notice that the rest of the photos aren't a yarn ball. Remember how I said I don't start with easy projects... Yep, the yarn ball was really difficult, I decided to scrap the other one and do something easier.<br />
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You will paint the part of the design that you do NOT want painted. In this example I painted outside of the heart and hook because I wanted the heart and hook on my shirt. Make sure you paint all the way to the edge. Really glob it on there. If there are any tiny holes left open, paint will seep through.<br />
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You can hold it up to the light and if you see holes, cover them up. Let dry.<br />
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After you let it dry (a couple of hours), check again for holes. I found a few, covered them with more Mod Podge and let it dry again.<br />
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Now, put some cardboard under your shirt so the paint doesn't seep through. Center your design on your shirt or whatever you are painting. Squirt a big ol' glob of paint and with your cardboard, spread it around.<br />
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When it is all spread, CAREFULLY lift it up. In theory you are left with a beautiful, clean edged picture. As you can see below, that is not what happened for me.<br />
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I followed all of the directions. I'm going to say for me, it's a pinterest fail. Bummer. Well, I didn't want to waste the shirt, so my only option left was to attempt to freehand the edges and try to salvage it.<br />
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Turns out I'm not so terrible at that! <br />
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What do you think, Pinterest fail or success?<br />
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This post has been linked up to <a href="http://pintester.com/2013/05/the-pintester-movement-craft-all-the-things" target="_blank">The Pintester Movement</a>. Go check out all the other pins!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-48473967058021530292013-04-09T18:49:00.004-04:002013-04-09T18:49:56.897-04:00Yummy Yarn Cakes! <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I ordered my new Knit Picks Yarn Ball Winder way back in early March, but it was on back order until April 5th. Boooooo! But finally April 5th came and a few days later, so did my new yarn ball winder. <br />
I did a lot of research trying to figure out which one I wanted to get. I had a few things I knew I wanted.<br />
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My requirements:<br />
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wind yarn in a hurricane if the power is out with an electric one and
there isn't much else to do them. :)</li>
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In my search I had only found one that really fit all of my needs. That was a <a href="http://www.joann.com/yarn-ball-winder/prd36107/" target="_blank">Lasic Yarn Ball Winder</a>. Then my friend Kendall over at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/UpInStitchesCreations" target="_blank">Up in Stitches</a> clued my into one that <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/tools/knitting-yarn-ball-winder.html" target="_blank">Knit Picks</a> sells. It met all my requirements, got decent reviews, came recommended, was inexpensive and seemed perfect! So I go it! YAY! <br />
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I love that I can clamp it on to a table top or attach the handle to use it. The only struggle I had was getting the beginning tail to stay on, but really I think that will work out once I get some experience using it. It's relatively easy to work. My kids are 4 and 5 and both had no problems cranking it once I got it started.<br />
(Just a disclaimer, I am no way affiliated or attached or getting paid for this review, I just love it, but Knit Picks, feel free to email me and we can talk! Hehe)<br />
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Look at that pretty wind! So orderly and neat! So much better than the half used skeins all flopping around in my <a href="http://jaimeddesigns.blogspot.com/2013/04/how-i-organize-my-yarn-stash.html" target="_blank">yarn storage</a>! Is it just me or do all skeins of yarn just look so much better all wound up?!<br />
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So that's my super pretty yarn cakes. Now I just have to figure out if I want to store them differently then in the tubs that I usually store them in. I saw a really cool yarn wall that used peg board. That would be awesome, but I think keeping it out of sight from my husband might be a better idea. :)<br />
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Do you have a yarn ball winder? Do you like it? Which one do you have? Feel fee to leave me some comments letting me know!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-25348793573066265642013-04-07T18:58:00.002-04:002013-04-07T18:58:41.453-04:00How I organize my yarn stash<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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If you crochet or knit you will already know that yarn multiplies while you sleep. First you have just a little grocery bag, then you upgrade to a basket, then a tub and before you know it you have 16 tubs and some bags and a basket or two! So how do you organize and sort all of this multiplying yarn?! This is how I do it!<br />
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My yarn collection started small and has grown to over 774 skeins (last time I counted). That number has and will change from that as I use and buy more, but that's a whole lot of yarn!!! I even weighed each of my tubs! Combined, it is over 188 pounds!<br />
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I sort my yarn by weight, color and brand. All of my worsted weight yarn
is sorted by similar or very contrasting color. For example I have reds
and oranges in one box, but yellows and greys/black in another and so
on. I have 1 tub that has all Lion's Brand Hometown USA. I got a lot of
it on sale during Black Friday. Until I use it all, it will just stay in
it's own tub because there is so much of it. I have a tub for all Bulky
#5 yarn and another for Super Bulky #6 yarn. Also the novelty fun fur yarns get their own box. There are also tubs for
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The front of each of my storage tubs is a label letting me know what's inside. I find it helpful for the boxes that have the Bulky and Super Bulky yarn inside.<br />
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Finally I have 2 of these large glass containers. I like putting my small balls of yarn it in for a little pop of fun color. :)<br />
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So that's it! That's how I organize and store my yarn! Not necessarily pretty, but very functional for me!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-62227435953759337412013-03-21T19:20:00.004-04:002013-03-21T19:20:52.742-04:00Do the Bunny Hop!!<br />
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You all should be proud of me. Why? Because for the first time in I don't know how long, I didn't procrastinate on making a holiday gift. I almost always wait until the night before to make a holiday item for my kids. But not this time! Here we are 11 or so days away from Easter and I have already finished my kid's Easter basket item. Whooo hooo!<br />
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I got the pattern from <a href="http://thegreendragonfly.wordpress.com/2013/03/05/nibble-nibble-hop-hop/" target="_blank">The Green Dragonfly</a>. It's free too! It was so easy to work up! You should head over to her blog and get the pattern!<br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Have you seen all the really cool graph patterns that Nicole of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boomer-Beanies/205080936227423?ref=ts&fref=ts" target="_blank">Boomer Beanies</a> has been drawing up?! Aren’t they awesome? If you haven't seen them yet, click <a href="https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.435791833156331.87515.205080936227423&type=3" target="_blank">here</a> to go check out the album of graphs! </span><br />
<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I love the Lego ones, the Denver Bronco one, and the cute owl! You could do so much with these graphs! Hats, scarves, washcloths, and even room decor. I could definitely see an owl made up in the colors to match a little girls room, then framed and hung on the wall. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When she started releasing all these free graphs, there was a ton of interest on her fan page! But so many didn’t know how to even work the graph into a hat. They liked them, but were lost. Nicole would comment under the photos with quick directions, but I felt there needed to be more. I messaged her and asked her if I could do a tutorial to help some of her fans use these really cool graphs. Together we came up with this simple tutorial for both a beanie version and a slouchy hat version. If you don’t know how to crochet a graph hat or change colors, the following tutorial should help!</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When you work this hat, instead of working in a circle, you are working a rectangular panel. When you finish the panel, it should be as long as the circumference of the head it should fit. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Approximate Circumference (Or Hat Length from Row 1 to last Row):</span></u></b></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">14 inches for Newborn</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">15 inches for 0-3 Months</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">16 inches for 3-6 months</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">17 inches for 6-12 months</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">18 inches for 1-2 years</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">19-20 inches for child</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">21 inches for Teen</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">22 inches for average adult</span></span></div>
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<span class="uficommentbody"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">23 inches for Large Adult</span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Gauge:</span></u></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Using “H” hook and SC with Worsted Weight Yarn </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">10sc = 3 inches.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">To obtain gauge:</span></u></b></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Make a chain a little over 3 inches. Do 1 SC in 2<sup>nd</sup> CH from hook and across. CH1 turn and SC across until your swatch is a little over 3 inches. Then with your ruler count how many stitches you have in 3 inches. Adjust hook if needed to obtain my gauge above. If you need more help, see this <a href="http://jaimeddesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/crochet-101-how-to-check-gauge.html" target="_blank">post</a>.</span></div>
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<u><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Beginning Chains:</span></b></u></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Newborn & 0-3 Months-</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ch 22</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">3-6 months-</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ch 25</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">6-12 months-</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ch 26</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">1-2 years- </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ch 27 (35 for slouchy hat)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Child-</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> Ch 28 (36 for slouchy hat)</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Teen- XL Adult-</b> Ch 30 (38 for the slouchy hat)</div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Chain according to size above, if you want a slouchy hat, chain the number in parentheses. </span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Row 1: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>SC in the 2<sup>nd</sup> CH from hook, and in each CH across. CH 1, turn.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Row 2: </span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">1 SC in each ST across, CH 1, Turn </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">NOTE:</span></b><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">You can work in BOTH LOOPS - or – in BACK LOOP ONLY</b></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Difference in Back Loop and Both Loops:</span></b></b></div>
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><b>IF DOING BACK LOOP, FOR GRAPH DESIGN ONLY WORK EVERY OTHER ROW IN FRONT LOOP AND BACK LOOP TO KEEP THE TEXTURE OF THE HAT</b></span></u><br />
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<u><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Repeat row 2 until you are about 1/3 of the way to the desired length (Shown above)</span></u><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">With the right side (or outside) of the hat facing you, start the graph. You will need to rotate the graph on its side (See Photo Below). If you need help with changing colors, jump down to the bottom for a photo tutorial. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">I decided to do the LEGO mini-figure head for my 5 year old. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Start at the far right side (For Right Handers) or the left side (For Lefties) of the graph. We’ll be working from the bottom of the picture to the top. </span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">You can either <u>c</u>arry your yarn or cut and weave. Either way is fine it's just a matter of what you prefer. When you get to the end of the row, finish off (tie off), cut the yarn and join to the first stitch of the row you just did. Yes, it will make a lot of tails, but if you crochet over them as you go, it’s not a big deal. The reason for this is to keep the backs of the stitches to the inside. It will create a more uniform look and better outcome. If you want to turn and carry you can, but that’s a little more advanced.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Bring the two shorter sides together with the right sides (outside) facing each other, SL ST through the last and first row of sc that you did all the way to the top (crown); Tie off and weave in all tails. Thread 2 strands of yarn through your yarn needle, and weave up and down around the top of the hat in every other row; pull tails tight to cinch it closed. Tie a knot with the tails and weave them in.</span></div>
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FOR GRAPH DESIGN ONLY WORK EVERY OTHER ROW IN FRONT LOOP AND BACK LOOP TO KEEP THE TEXTURE OF THE HATJaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-71593586579430696492013-02-23T15:05:00.002-05:002013-02-23T15:10:06.311-05:00Crocheted Home Decor?<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6m0SVNgbmSo/USkgDvsFf1I/AAAAAAAACJI/jBgnfWcuX28/s1600/wall+decor+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="313" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6m0SVNgbmSo/USkgDvsFf1I/AAAAAAAACJI/jBgnfWcuX28/s320/wall+decor+1.jpg" width="320" /></a>Why not?! <br />
I've gotten the urge to re-do my living room decor. Well I take that back. Re-do implies that I once did. I did not. It's got the basic "decor", you know, curtains. That's about it. I'm so indecisive that I'm afraid as soon as I do something, I'll change my mind and want to do something different. But I'm sucking it up and just doing it!<br />
I have an idea what direction I want to go in. I decided I am going to make some wall pictures. Here is the first one!<br />
I'm thinking a series of 4, all the same colors, just worked up differently. Maybe mounted to some canvas boards and hung on the wall. I'm not sure how just yet, but I like it so far!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-5040025104857114002013-01-20T14:20:00.000-05:002013-01-20T14:20:19.914-05:00Crochet 101: How to check Gauge<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Crochet 101: How to check your Gauge</b></span></div>
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You might be wondering, "<span style="font-size: small;">W</span>hat do these pattern writers mean when they say, 'Check your gauge!'?". Gauge is oh so very important!!! It might seem like a waste of time. Who really wants to crochet rows then rip it out when there is a really cool pattern you just can't wait to complete sitting right in front of you? I know when I first started, I didn't want to wait. Then I learned that spending the 5 minutes (or less) needed to check gauge was much better than spending an hour on your project then having to rip it out because it's too 2 sizes too small to fit on the <strike>pestering</strike> anxiously waiting 3 year old.<br />
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So what is gauge? Your gauge is how tight or loose you crochet. Gauge varies from person to person and it may vary for you from day to day. If I am really frustrated, I crochet tighter. So make sure you check before you start any pattern.<br />
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Let's say the pattern says the following:<br />
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That means that with your H hook, in 3 inches you should have 10 SC.</div>
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Chain a length at least 2-4 stitches longer than the gauge indicates with the hook and yarn recommended. In this case I would Chain 13 with my H hook and worsted weight yarn.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chain 13</td></tr>
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<br />Single crochet in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across. Chain 1, turn your work. (12 sc total)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The second ch is not the one closest to the hook, but 1 more over.</td></tr>
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Single Crochet in each stitch across. Chain 1, Turn. (12 sc total) Repeat this row 1 or 2 more times.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Chain 1, turn.</td></tr>
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Take your tape measure and measure 3 inches. If there are 10 stitches and only 10 stitches, you have the correct gauge!<br />
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If you have more, go up a hook size and repeat the checking process.<br />
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If you have less, go down a hook size and repeat the process.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Way less than 10 stitches. WRONG!</td></tr>
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When you get your gauge right, you are done! Now rip it out and start your really cool pattern! <br />
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Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-85071112449830335472013-01-14T13:59:00.003-05:002013-05-19T20:05:45.051-04:00Crochet 101, Making a Basic Hat with photos<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"> </span><b><span style="font-size: large;">Crochet 101- Making a basic hat</span></b></div>
<span style="font-size: small;">In th<span style="font-size: small;">is post <span style="font-size: small;">I am going to show you how to make a basic hat. If you have any <span style="font-size: small;">q</span>uestions, please email me at jaimeddesigns at hotm<span style="font-size: small;">ail.com</span></span></span></span><br />
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<b>Ch- Chain</b><br />
<b>SC- Single Crochet</b><br />
<b>HDC- Half Double Crochet </b><br />
<b>Slst- Slip Stitch</b><br />
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<b>Materials:</b><br />
<b>I hook<br />Yarn Needle</b><br />
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Before you begin, make sure your gauge matches the gauge given in the pattern. To learn about checking you gauge, refer to this <a href="http://jaimeddesigns.blogspot.com/2013/01/crochet-101-how-to-check-gauge.html" target="_blank">post</a> written specifically for it.<br />
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<b>Gauge:</b><br />
12 HDC = 4 inches.<br />
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The first few rounds of most hat patterns are called increase rounds. You are increasing your number of stitches so that it will be the diameter you need to fit the size head you want. At the end of your increase rounds you will have a flat circle. Not until you get to the lengthening rounds will it start looking like a hat. <br />
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<b>Increase Rounds:</b><br />
Chain 4 and slst to join. If you know how to do a Magic Circle, start with that. I will try to add a video tutorial of this at a later date.<br />
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Round 1: Ch 1, 6 HDC inside the ring, (not each chain, but inside the circle that the chain makes), slst to the first HDC to join. (6)<br />
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Round 2: Ch 1, 2 HDC in joining space and in each stitch around, slst to the first HDC to join. (12)<br />
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Round 3: Ch1, HDC in joining space, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next stitch, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (18)<br />
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Round 4: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 2 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (24)<br />
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Round 5: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next 2, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 3 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (30) <b>Stop here for Newborn Size. Skip down to lengthening rounds.</b><br />
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Round 6: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next 3, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 4 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (36) <b>Stop here for 3-6 Month Size. Skip down to lengthening rounds.</b><br />
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Round 7: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next 4, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 5 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (42)<b> Stop here for 6-12 Month Size. Skip down to lengthening rounds.</b><br />
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Round 8: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next 5, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 6 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (48) <b>Stop here for Toddler Size. Skip down to lengthening rounds.</b><br />
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Round 9: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next 6, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 7 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (54) <b>Stop here for Child Size. Skip down to lengthening rounds.</b><br />
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Round 10: Ch1, HDC in joining space, HDC in next 7, 2 HDC in next. *HDC in next 8 stitches, 2HDC in next.** Repeat from * to **, slst to the first HDC to join. (60) <b>Stop here for Adult Size. Skip down to lengthening rounds.</b><br />
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OPTIONAL! From this point you could measure across your circle. Now you have to use MATH! Take the measurement across the middle (diameter) of your hat, in this example it is 4 inches, multiply that number by 3.14.<br />
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You can stop after you get to the target length or you can put a nice single crochet border around the edge to finish it off. If you would like to do this, continue on to the border round. Measure the height of your hat by laying it flat, starting at the top measuring down to the bottom.<br />
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To finish off your project, cut the yarn about 4 inches from your hook and pull the loop until your yarn is released and you are just left with a tail. The photo below shows what it will look like when you pull the tail tight.<br />
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With your yearn needle, thread the yarn in through the eye of the needle, and weave in the end of your yarn up towards the top of the hat. I find that when I weave sideways it can pull out becasue the hats do stretch, so I thread up.<br />
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And there you have it! A basic hat! Congratulations!<br />
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<br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-26121629458937882122013-01-03T13:21:00.001-05:002013-02-17T12:46:18.244-05:00Knit-Not Poof Beanie pre-sale and GIVEAWAY!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UABTSZQemy4/UOXLxawE6gI/AAAAAAAACAA/Jvls1tfKbPs/s1600/knit+not+collage.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UABTSZQemy4/UOXLxawE6gI/AAAAAAAACAA/Jvls1tfKbPs/s320/knit+not+collage.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<script src="//d12vno17mo87cx.cloudfront.net/embed/rafl/cptr.js"></script>Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-57379222652622183062012-12-25T19:34:00.001-05:002012-12-25T19:34:45.376-05:00Stained Glass Afghan Completed!<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wG0HpzZZmw8/UNpDO-XOOYI/AAAAAAAAB_o/Ixnzr2Il4hc/s1600/esmallDSC_0168.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="305" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wG0HpzZZmw8/UNpDO-XOOYI/AAAAAAAAB_o/Ixnzr2Il4hc/s320/esmallDSC_0168.jpg" width="320" /></a> I had 14 days to finish the Stained Glass Afghan, I DID IT and I lost 2 days because of birthday parties!!! I'd estimate about 75 hours of work over 12 days. Approximately 6+ hours of crocheting a day. My hands need a rest! <br />
<br />To see the progress from the beginning and to find out more about the yarns used, click over to the <a href="http://jaimeddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/stained-glass-afghan-wip.html" target="_blank">first post here</a>.<br />
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This was the progress up until last night on the<a href="http://jaimeddesigns.blogspot.com/2012/12/stained-glass-afghan-wip.html" target="_blank"> Stained Glass Afghan</a>.<br />
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<br />Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-86503983825052287112012-12-21T19:14:00.000-05:002012-12-21T19:14:11.308-05:00Stained Glass Afghan Day 8<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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All I am going to say today is that the corners are done and I am moving on to the border to make the circles squares. I won't say more because right now I want to say a few choice words about the first border row that I have been trying to figure out only to learn that there are many errors in it. If I go on I will end up in a rant and off on a tangent. You don't want that. LOL. :)<br />
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Santa came to preschool today!!! He's an awesome Santa and is so patient with all of the kids! Today my kids had their Christmas Party at school. Food, Santa, presents, singing and candy! They had so much fun!<br />
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Now for progress on the Stained Glass Afghan. Today I finished the last round of the circles!<br />
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4 days left to finish it!!!! It's crunch time!!!Jaimehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04240917307025551675noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5643714501129915775.post-68488696775208604672012-12-18T15:29:00.002-05:002012-12-20T18:14:50.625-05:00Stained Glass Afghan WIP Day 6I had to take 2 days off from working on the afghan. Sunday we had a birthday party for my now 5 year old and Monday was his actual birthday, so we celebrated that day as well. :) He had a LEGO gold mining cake. See the "gold" in the cake? The digger is digging it all up. lol<br />
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