Drop in the Pond Afghan!

I've been working on this Drop in the Pond 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!

The pattern is free and available on Ravelry. She has a video and photo tutorial on her website.

The pattern calls for just 3 colors but I adapted mine to 5 colors.

I used Red Heart Soft in White, Berry, Grape, Lilac and Pink. I love using Red Heart Soft because it's affordable and sooo sooo soft!

 If you would like a Drop in the Pond Afghan for yourself, feel free to email me at jaimeddesigns at hotmail.com!

Crocheted Teething Necklace

Crocheted Teething Necklace

By Jaime DeVries of Jaime D. Designs

Materials

Size 3 Crochet Cotton Thread
Size 6 Steel Hook. 1.8MM

5 Round 5/8 in. beads (15.9mm) Unpainted, unstained, untreated
10 Rounds ½ in. beads (12.7mm) Unpainted, unstained, untreated
40-50 inches of ribbon
Yarn Needle

Stitch marker

Notes:

You will be crocheting around the 5/8 inch beads. It is also done in the round. You could use a stitch marker or just count. In the photos I am using a larger hook to make it easier to see.

Round 1:  Using a Magic Circle, ch1 6sc in the circle. (6)  DO NOT JOIN Pull circle closed a LITTLE. If you pull it all the way closed you will have a hard time getting the ribbon through at the end. Trust me. Learn from my mistake! :)

Round 2: 2sc in back loop of each sc around (12)

My hook is in the back loop, the hole isn't closed all the way, I did not join.

Round 3-6: Sc in back loop of each sc around. (12)

Now you should put your wooden bead in because you will be decreasing next. I like to take the end of the thread from the beginning and weave it up through the hole too. I don’t know if it helps, but I like to think it does. You can also put it in before you do round 6 and work around it. Sometimes that is easier.

Round 7: sc2tog in back loops of each sc around. (6)

Finish off and weave around the circle to close it up some if you need to. Remember, don’t close it all the way as you still need to put ribbon through it. I also like to pull the end through the bead and back out the bottom (round 1) and then cut them both. You should now have a completed bead!
Repeat as many times as needed.

Assembly
Take your yarn needle and thread it with the ribbon. Put the beads on in order that you like. I did a small bead, large bead small bead repeat. When you get them all on, tie a knot at each end of the beads. I gave it a little wiggle room, but not much.

Closure

 Thread each side of the ribbon through 1 bead each. Then thread it through the bead on the other side. Tie a knot at the end of the ribbons and CAREFULLY burn each end of the ribbon with a lighter so that it doesn’t become frayed.

There you have it! A teething necklace!

PLEASE do not leave baby unattended with this piece of jewelry and check the beads often!

2012 Jaime D. Designs  www.jaimeddesigns.com  Please do not copy, re-write, or sell, or this pattern. Finished items may be sold, but please credit Jaime D. Designs as the pattern designer.  Come visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jaimeddesigns. Help is available at jaimeddesigns@hotmail.com

Granny Remix Dishcloth

Granny Remix Dishcloth

I wrote this pattern as a challenge to make something with 25 yards of yarn. I succeeded! I love mine in it’s rainbow colors, but it would look great your kitchen’s colors or as a housewarming gift!  Enjoy!

Materials:
Worsted Weight Yarn- Approximately 25 yards total, in at least 2 colors.
H Hook
Yarn Needle
Row 1: Ch25 Cut accent color.
Row 2: Slst first main to the last chain. Ch2, 2dc in same chain. *ch1, sk 2 chains, 3dc* Repeat to end. Ch1 Cut yarn and pull through.
Row 3: Turn. Slst accent color in top of first DC. Ch3, sc in ch1 space.  *Ch2, sc in ch1 space* repeat to end. Sl in top of ch2. Cut white, pull through.
Row 4: Turn. Slst main color in ch2 space.  Ch2, 2dc in ch2 space. *Ch 1, 3dc in ch2 space* Repeat to end.  Ch1, Cut yarn and pull through.
Row 5-12: Repeat Row 3 and 4, 4 times.
Row 13: Repeat Row 3.
You can add more rows now if you want to make it bigger.
Trim: Turn 90 degrees and SC evenly down the short side. SC and HDC in the corner. HDC evenly down long side. HDC and SC in the corner.  SC evenly down the short side again. SC and HDC in the corner.  HDC evenly down the long side again. HDC and SC in the corner.   Slst to the first SC. Cut yarn and pull through.

©2012 Jaime D. Designs  www.jaimeddesigns.com  Please do not copy, re-write,  re-sell, or distribute this pattern. Finished items may be sold, but please credit Jaime D. Designs as the pattern designer.  Come visit us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/jaimeddesigns. Help is available at jaimeddesigns@hotmail.com

Pop Tab Bracelet

Pop Tab Bracelet

By: Jaime D. Designs

Materials:
Crochet thread, embroidery floss, DMC 5 or similar sized thread.
16 pop tabs for adult size. The amount will vary depending on the size.
Beads (optional) I like the Glass beads
D hook
Stitches used and abbreviations:
Slst: Slipstitch
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet

Gauge is not important. Use a hook that feels right.
Take your two pop tabs and overlap them, I like to put the rough, scratchy part on top of the other one so that it isn’t against the skin.
If you are doing two different colors, string your beads right before you start round two. If you are doing just one color, string your beads before round 1.
Round 1: Slipstitch in the hole that overlaps the two pop tabs. Ch1. SC 3 in the hole. *Add your next pop tab and SC 3 in the hole. *You will be SC through 2 tabs each time. Repeat from * to * until you’ve used all 16 pop tabs or till the desired length. After you’ve used them all overlap the first and last one and SC 3. Slst to the first SC. Cut it if you plan to use a different color for trim..
Repeat for the other side.
Round 2:   If you didn’t add beads in the beginning, string 16 beads on to your thread. Slipstitch in a SC, ch 1. HDC in the same stitch, HDC in the next, pull up 1 bead, HDC in the next 2 sc. * HDC in next sc, pull up a bead, HDC in the next 2sc.* Continue around until you get back to the beginning. Slst in the first HDC
Repeat for the other side.
Weave in all ends.

If you have any questions, feel free to email me at jaimeddesigns@hotmail.com
Please don’t copy this pattern or try to pass it as your own. If you could include the link to the pattern or link to my shop in your listing that would be great!
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