Easy Dishcloth Pattern - Crochet

Easy Dishcloth Pattern
Copyright: January 2007 by Gail E and Wendy G

1 ball of worsted weight cotton yarn (such as Sugar & Cream or Peaches & Cream)
H hook
Large eye needle for working ends in

ch 30

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. ch 1, turn

Row 2: sc in 1st st, *ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * to end of row. ch 2, turn.

NOTE: If you crochet tightly, ch 3 instead of ch 2 for your turning chain.

Row 3: dc in 2nd st, * dc in each sc and ch1 space * to end of row. ch 1, turn.

Row 4 – 17: Repeat rows 2 and 3.

Row 18: Repeat row 2. ch 1, turn.

Row 19: sc in 1st st and each st across. Finish off yarn and weave ends in before adding border.

Border Row 1 (contrast color is best): join with sl st to any corner st. 1 sc, ch 1, 1 sc in same stitch. * sc in every st to next corner. 1 sc, ch 1, 1sc in corner stitch. * Repeat from * on all sides of cloth, being careful to work 2 sc into each side of dc st on side of cloth and 1 sc in each sc st on side of cloth (both sides). Join with sl st to beginning sc st in 1st corner.

Border Row 2 : ch 2, 1 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc in ch 1 sp of corner. Ch 1, sk 1 (will actually be the other sc corner st), hdc in next st. * Ch1, sk1, hdc in next st all the way to next corner. At corner, in Ch 1 sp 2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc.* Repeat from * all the away around the cloth. Join with sl st into the 2nd chain of the 1st hdc in corner. Finish off and weave ends in.

NOTE:
The dishcloth should be close to square, so you can add more of Rows 2 & 3 or do fewer of them to get the length to match the width. It is not imperative that the dishcloth be square, so don’t get nervous about it.

Spidey-ghan AKA Superhero Dreamcatcher Afghan

I found out this morning that my Spidey-ghan pattern has been posted on Ravelry by other crafters as a Project they have made, 386 times!  What a wonderful feeling to know that at least 386 Spiderman fans have their own Spidey'ghan to snuggle with!

Whether you Crochet, by my pattern, or Knit by Anne's patern (Anne is a lovely lady in Finland who translated the pattern from crochet to knit.) you can make a Spidey'ghan for your Spiderman fan too. 

So if you know someone, young or old, who loves the Spiderman comics and movies, make the perfect Christmas gift for them, a special afghan~  The pattern is free, you just need a hook, or needles, yarn, and some time.

Create a Smile today~

Afghans and OctoGottchas

I still do not have photo downloading capabilities but hope to by next Wednesday~

I've been working on several on-going WIP's - OctoGottcha creatures for the Fall Arts & Crafts fairs, Pot & Plate Pinchers (my variation of the pattern), dishcloths, potholders, etc.  And helping Wendy G with an afghan she promised a cute little girl.  I'm making most of the squares, she is making less squares but is going to assemble the afghan.

An OctoGottcha is a creature that is very mischevious.  When it's human puts it on another person's head, it sneaks out some of that person's brains, then puts them into its person's head.  Of course the human must be very careful as to who's head they choose for their OctoGottcha so that they don't accidently have dumb-brains snuck out and placed into their head.  That would be awful!  This is what some of the OctoGottchas look like, so you can be wary of anyone with one of these little guys on their shoulder . . . . . .

You should also be alert for the Hogtopus.  They behave the same way, but look a little bit different . . . . . . .

 Photos of other WIP's that are being worked on today, will hopefully be posted next week.  And all items may be purchased through my Etsy store~

Etsy shop of Stitch 'n Frog

Re-useable Swiffer Pad Covers in my Etsy Shop

Why pay for expensive disposable pads for your sweeper when you can purchase one Reusable pad for the same price as only 16 disposable pads?

Made of 100% cotton, this pad is for a 10x4-1/2 inch sweeper and costs only $15.00 + shipping. Will make to fit the sweeper that you have for $1.00 extra, contact me for more information, cost, and color choice.

Will make in color/s of your choice, in either all Cotton or with a Cotton pad & synthetic top. PM me for colors available.

Advantages of a Reusable pad:

** Costs less - one pad will last for a long time. I have been using mine for over a year and it's still working perfectly.

** Excellent for dry or wet use. Mops as well as sweeps. Good for all types of non-carpeted floors.

** Washable - wash cold, lay fat to dry. No adding to trash dumps. You may wash cold and dry on low heat, but this may cause some shrinkage.

** You may color coordinate to your likes.  Bottom will always be 100% cotton, but top may be made of synthetic yarn and in any color of your choice.

** Less trash going to the landfill.

** Works equally well dry or wet.

** No chemicals when wet mopping if you use a mixture of White Vinegar and water. Added Benefit of vinegar & water solution are; vinegar disinfects as you mop; cleans grease and grime; And Vinegar removes odors.

** Ecologically sound. No trees killed to make this pad, and it is biodegradable when discarded after it's long usage.

Paired with my Broomstick Duster

which is in another Etsy ad, you can dust mop or wet mop, and get those pesky cobwebs that appear overnight in the ceiling corners.

Or choose the complete set of Swiffer pad, duster, and dish scrubbie set.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/StitchnFrog

Quiz: What’s Your Pain Personality? - Beliefnet.com

Quiz: What’s Your Pain Personality? - Beliefnet.com

Pumpkin Patch CAL

The Itsy Bitsy Spider has a CAL happening for her Pumpkin Patch pumpkins.  I'm working on one tonight.  This one is exactly by the pattern, tomorrow I'll start a second one that will have variations.  I already have an idea of what I want to do with it.  And it'll be fun~:o)

Want to join us?  http://itsybitsyspidercrochet.blogspot.com/2010/09/pumpkin-patch-cal-materials-list.html

Ravelry Group - Compassionate Yarn Artists

Are you suffering from constant pain, illness or other life conditions and need a little compassion or are you just passionate about yarns, fibres and fabrics? We are a group that offers both passion and compassion…. Whatever your life is like you are welcome here.

We are an all accepting group who just want to have fun and feed our yarn addictions with love, life, and laughter.

Photos of your WIP and/or FO’s may be placed in the appropriate thread. Please do it this way so that others can easily find and see the arts they wish to see.

We will chat about our various yarn arts and stashes, our other hobbies and crafts, our chronic ailments, our favorite recipes, and whatever comes to mind. We might have a swap or two for those who enjoy swaps, and will help one another with artsy problems and ideas.

The Phoenix in our Icon, is representable of each of us arising from the troubles in our lives, to live our Life to the fullest and to the best of our abilities~
 
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/compassionate-yarn-artists
 
~All Yarnies Welcome~