tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50290647895789588892023-11-16T00:33:19.904-06:00Love In The StitchesHi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-40300379141107941772012-06-12T23:12:00.002-05:002012-07-17T00:30:21.491-05:00Lovely Lace Pattern Stitch<br />
I saw a beautiful cardigan on a lady at church on Sunday and thought, I need to try to make a stitch that is similar to that! The fabric of her cardigan was crocheted pentagons which was beautiful and definitely doable, but this is the first pattern that came to me, and I think it's really pretty and worth sharing!<br />
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I worked my swatch in Sinfonia thread with a size F hook, but it will work up beautifully in whatever thread you love...so as I always say, use what you love to make something you love for someone you love and love every stitch!<br />
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">Row 1: hdc in 3<sup>rd</sup></span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;"> </span><span style="color: #222222; font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt;">ch from hook, hdc across<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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When working something that will have a border, you may opt not to do the foundation row of hdc or the finishing row of hdc. On the swatch that I made while creating this pattern I found that it helped to keep everything aligned better.<br />
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An extra special thank you goes out to my dear friend <a href="http://engineeredcrochet.blogspot.com/">Sarah </a>for taking my convoluted gibberish and simplifying it into a much easier pattern!<br />
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As always, I can't wait to hear from you! Comment or message me if you have questions.<br />
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Happy Hooking,<br />
Mama NettieHi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-61503156959023299892012-04-23T18:12:00.001-05:002012-04-28T01:09:01.756-05:00Abrupt Increase<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br /></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Let's talk about Abrupt Increases - AbInc. I'm not sure if this is the correct term for this technique or if anyone on earth uses it, other than myself, but it really makes my life easier and I think it's worth sharing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Most of the time in crochet increases and decreases are done gradually. You add a stitch periodically to increase and connect 2 stitches, essentially losing one stitch periodically in order to decrease, but there are those times when you need to increase or decrease dramatically and instantly. There are cases where gradual just doesn't cut it. This technique is for those moments.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;"> I'm using HDC's on this piece. Notice in the picture above. YO, go into the last stitch of the previous row, pull up a loop. 3 loops on hook. Now notice in the picture below....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">YO and pull through 1. (This creates the appearance that you had a chain there to begin with...DON'T FREAK OUT IF YOU DON'T SEE IT IMMEDIATELY...it takes a few stitches for it to be obvious) Then pull through all three to complete your HDC. YO, go into the chain that you just created, pull up a lp, pull through 1, pull through 3 to complete your HDC. (this can be done with SC, or DC or any stitch variation that doesn't require skipping stitches...and some that do.) See the completed stitch in the photo below.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Decreasing is easy, you just slip stitch back down your row until you are at the place where you want to begin stitching again. Then chain the height of the stitch of your choice (HDC in this case) and carry on.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This technique is great for making button holes without having to chain or leave extra large gaps. It's great for making sleeve openings for cardigans, sweaters and vests. The possibilities are endless! If you try it out let me know! As always, if you have problem, message me, I'm here to help! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Times, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's a <a href="http://mamanettiescrochet.blogspot.com/2012/04/classy-clutch.html" target="_blank">link </a>to a fun project using the AbInc! Let me know what you think!</span></div>
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<br /></div>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-36655373504283337342012-04-19T00:39:00.001-05:002012-04-19T00:48:34.062-05:00Crossed TC's<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There are a variety of crossed stitches that you can master and enjoy and they each create a unique texture and pattern that is very beautiful. I have been using the Crossed Treble Crochet in a lot of projects lately and thought it would be fun to teach it to you all. From here forward I will abbreviate it XTC just to simplify.<br />
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XTC's tend to increase the width of the fabric a bit so I prefer to use them in trims or on pieces that I am intentionally increasing. You can alter the pattern to make them not increase the width, but in my opinion, they also don't stand out or have as dramatic of an effect as they do otherwise.<br />
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To begin, chain the length that you want the project to be (# should be divisible by 3). at this point I like to do a base row. In the pictures you'll see that I did a base row of HDC's. The first photo picks up after that row. Chain 2,<br />
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Chain 2, then holding the first TC out of your way, TC in the second st BACK from the hook. </div>
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It's a little difficult to see, but this is how I hold the first stitch out of the way while doing the second stitch. </div>
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Here's the effect that you get! Isn't it gorgeous!? </div>
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Here are some fun instructions for how to do this stitch when working on something like a skirt or sleeve. Again, remember that it will increase in size on the outer edge, so use it with that in mind.<br />
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Chain the length that you'd like, and join. Chain 2, HDC around and sl st to join. </div>
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When working on something round, you chain 5 to begin your round. This chain serves as the first TC and chain 2.<br />
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In this photo the hook is pointing at the stitch that you'll go into to make your second TC.<br />
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Can you see the chain (first TC and ch2) held behind the hook out of the way while I'm doing the second TC?<br />
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<br /></div>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-75322193942751819082010-08-10T21:28:00.003-05:002010-08-10T21:31:44.163-05:00A Fun Twist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-FdXz195UXm8400ASB7ZnO32KPudE-csbJOK0ppKi6I-kaTzBbPZND74_uFyrCiFyLCziSiIZedLDOdjVPTSlNLgdYIc3MFhwc4GIqHolHFyzFMqULynTDAtusmWd989tja5JsRBJEQ/s1600/Crochet+002.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 166px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503973968149953490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw-FdXz195UXm8400ASB7ZnO32KPudE-csbJOK0ppKi6I-kaTzBbPZND74_uFyrCiFyLCziSiIZedLDOdjVPTSlNLgdYIc3MFhwc4GIqHolHFyzFMqULynTDAtusmWd989tja5JsRBJEQ/s400/Crochet+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Try using a different yarn to wrap your single crochet!!! Just tie on at the beginning of the row and sc with your main color, and wrap with your accent color!!! Super Cute!</div><div> </div><div>Imagine if you had chocolate brown with pink or blue accents!!!</div><div> </div><div>Happy Hooking!</div><div>Mama Nettie</div>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-23237525424210326312010-08-05T00:16:00.005-05:002012-05-03T00:16:06.507-05:00So...a few days ago, I was<div>
thinking about what I was going to do for this week and I had a wild idea. I thought...what if I took a single crochet and wrapped my yarn around the loop??? Wonder what that would look like... Well, it's awesome. I'm sure that I'm not the first to ever have that idea, but it's not one that I'd heard before. It's really pretty! Would make a great dish cloth pattern or a great accent for an afghan...etc...etc.. To get started, chain an odd number (very important), sc 1 row to begin.( You wouldn't <strong><em>have </em></strong>to do that...but I think that it makes working this stitch a whole lot easier.) Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, wrap your yarn around the loop from the SC 3 times. See picture below. Skip next sc, sc in next sc, *wrap yarn (3X) around lp from sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc. * Repeat from * across.<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501794275522805890" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoKei7cslQh8DCCzst1IYFZ8IVkcEAv9pI5SuIbdCPo1zMksGnTmZR6X8OCIc8pSuh2AXLy2hagCxLKBMU17dvw4OUt4ymB-aCMzglsiHqbFPwAEXmZZaxdhaeyMcvUW6LFF1EOreL1CA/s400/124.JPG" style="cursor: hand; display: block; height: 400px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 372px;" /></div>
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See Video: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pfe1b9IE5u4">Wrapped Single Crochet Video</a></div>
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Below is a picture of this stitch used as an accent. </div>
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Row 1: SC in each ch across, ch 1, turn</div>
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Row 2: SC in first SC, *wrap yarn (3x)around lp from sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc.* Repeat from * across, ch1, turn</div>
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Row 3: SC in first SC, *ch 1, skip the wrapped part, sc in next sc.* repeat from * across, ch1, turn</div>
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Row 4: SC in each stitch across.</div>
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Below is a picture of this stitch used as the majority of the project. It will begin the same way...</div>
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1.) *ch 1, skip the wrapped part, sc in next sc, ch 1, skip the wrapped part, sc in next sc* Repeat from * across, ch 1, turn</div>
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Looking for another fun way to use the wrapped single crochet? <a href="http://loveinthestitches.blogspot.com/2010/08/fun-twist.html">Click here!</a>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-10535857438215607932010-07-29T13:58:00.005-05:002010-08-05T01:22:39.674-05:00Single DoubleHere is a very extra simple pattern that I'd like to share. I have a close friend (Sarah) whom I taught to crochet a few months ago and she found this pattern and shared it with me. I didn't use the flash in these pictures because I wanted you to be able to see the bumpy texture of the pattern. I am just keeping it extra simple this week because my kiddos have been sick.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaGzUvp3KAupU6C0YZUThZas7UCrpB4IfHKB5utqeWiMkQWHcmMvja-8Cqgt0bnyAPp3jhe-HDfqmyuxZt4WNjFSD_wrNKP8Bjwvl4LCFlw7ZN9USdJo0h_SR_9MRF7Fg_r_15fw1cS8/s1600/030.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499405259110113154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpaGzUvp3KAupU6C0YZUThZas7UCrpB4IfHKB5utqeWiMkQWHcmMvja-8Cqgt0bnyAPp3jhe-HDfqmyuxZt4WNjFSD_wrNKP8Bjwvl4LCFlw7ZN9USdJo0h_SR_9MRF7Fg_r_15fw1cS8/s400/030.JPG" /></a> Ok, chain to start as usual. Sc in 4th ch from hook. DC in nex ch, *1 sc, 1 dc, 1 sc, 1 dc* all the way across. When you reach the end of your chain, if you end with a dc: ch1, turn, sc in 1st dc, and basically repeat row 1 across. If you end with a sc: ch 3, skip 1st sc and sc in 1st dc, and repeat row 1 across.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_bTZyEJBGcOxU2KAWaO5XUZoX9K6pyQDHYueGyJpvEzPzvnly4uNeaMenfqm0wEHa1s1PoHdib-vZr3flxA2nbzWsMH0yB52LAC-60vuDVieGubF6wYFRFdV0PxmQ_FYWQdUpkwDgXE/s1600/025.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499405253986139378" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb_bTZyEJBGcOxU2KAWaO5XUZoX9K6pyQDHYueGyJpvEzPzvnly4uNeaMenfqm0wEHa1s1PoHdib-vZr3flxA2nbzWsMH0yB52LAC-60vuDVieGubF6wYFRFdV0PxmQ_FYWQdUpkwDgXE/s400/025.JPG" /></a> Here is a quick headband idea. All it is, is one row of dc, sc, dc, sc! Isn't it pretty??! Simple Simple Simple, but so cute too!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499405248193015810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0xL2-KTCfb0CRLG7xSTBiBIupXrSpX1wCJzPytrWdhCcgIVPQW9OMr9n214pbPVNcETVIFyOzIDkYtd3xvNWvc_aQTm7lTUOpNC44eNP2L38g75VPZjH6MusHIp23EkUKQYBGT13T5g/s400/021.JPG" /></div><div>Happy Hooking! </div><div>Love,</div><div>Mama Nettie<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjp0xL2-KTCfb0CRLG7xSTBiBIupXrSpX1wCJzPytrWdhCcgIVPQW9OMr9n214pbPVNcETVIFyOzIDkYtd3xvNWvc_aQTm7lTUOpNC44eNP2L38g75VPZjH6MusHIp23EkUKQYBGT13T5g/s1600/021.JPG"></a></div>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-59566359142763235392010-07-19T13:32:00.006-05:002010-07-29T14:10:06.946-05:00Mama Mia's Star StitchOne of my all time favorite stitches is the one that my mom always called the Star Stitch! So we'll call it "Mama Mia's Star Stitch"!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBO0Sh7WlM8ZgqA3aKGBbFm4GP9yHnPBW1Ih5isPkvAzxUbVF1RF-SNMv68HPljOJVP8JCEfMh764N3S_vmWQoknuew0Jb9ZhvsyWnwiDZKnA0-kOpBlaJ5fsXIBeWE8EWE2X2C0qXzc/s1600/039.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495690388167468130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtBO0Sh7WlM8ZgqA3aKGBbFm4GP9yHnPBW1Ih5isPkvAzxUbVF1RF-SNMv68HPljOJVP8JCEfMh764N3S_vmWQoknuew0Jb9ZhvsyWnwiDZKnA0-kOpBlaJ5fsXIBeWE8EWE2X2C0qXzc/s400/039.JPG" /></a> Isn't it gorgeous??! I think it's lacey and beautiful and still tight enough to be really cozy and warm! So...here's how you get started. Chain the length that you want the project to be...it needs to be an odd # of stitches. (make your chain a little looser than usual, because this stitch will stretch it to its limit. If you find that your edges do not stay straight, you may want to go back and make your chain with a hook that is 1 or 2 sizes bigger than the one that you do your stitches with.) Ok...here we go! When you get your chain made, ch 3 more for first DC, turn, begin DC in 4th ch from hook. See picture...<br /><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 313px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495687888504212338" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid3kJMtkld3bG_0hfOKwHPw0mW9SLDZUGJ-b8MSk32LL2bRSLFMBDmn-MzGRHGr6M3zZ1UkYxFBvISfM1ahS8v0tDNQ_JmyozlXoM6HBELhybruGMbOmSSdS7hwUc-HODZvVSmX3Y4zlg/s400/030.JPG" /> You are not going to finish this DC. Just yo, pull it through chain, yo, and pull through 2 lps leaving 2 lps on your hook. See picture...<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 350px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495687898165005810" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi17Ys0MMiiTT54O1AOSoX8xKeHcD2v8iuEAHjAUzfwdb163a9qdIbVvC2NB3FFLqUxcJKgP20C2jVd0VklVyxWFkmsAX8-WtQcbU8TR89lK-mPxTZXAX7ZJH0_UMGQ2S30UPrYIw5EM2I/s400/031.JPG" />*YO, Begin DC in second ch from hk...see picture below. Notice that there are 3 lps on hook, On this DC you will pull thru 2, then pull thru 3(this connects this star to the previous star) DC in same stitch, begin dc in same stitch, pull thru 2 and leave 2 lps on hook...* repeat from * across.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 391px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495687907871974290" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcqFfFXzKGRJ7F0YziRUNrF36MtjdagVrutY9jIEDFGxU1na0OfOTGMgYZEwyqx-HmAYKz0e98aHqSHDroA1mI_5pWsQX39XZu-lw5s0xIxCRuCnrKa3itQwwahvntbcu6ba0M8fxesaQ/s400/032.JPG" /></div><div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 229px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495687916584051394" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOhEMbtleEco7RUxKdcSuDHX6Oi9Wyv469fRg75p0vMtWa4adB9lpcetZA32XsykTJgjtSDvgd_BxagVBrOeBpwd1DNX9I-tATjcywH5DUFxPR6U3UsBmcpsosFysWhKZewMHS_9JFNyU/s400/034.JPG" /> <div>When you get to the end, there will be 2 stitches left that you could go in. Continue with pattern by skipping 1 and start DC in last st.[pull thru 2, pull thru 3, same as above]. Finish by doing 1 full DC in same stitch. Chain 3 to turn and repeat row 1, over and over until you reach your desired length.<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 269px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495687919600784546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjrS03to1e_HT-C-rP73MG-Okrbt55duoD3_032CNOtgJhIHjA3kpd4jN_uivfAsEwIVXFp7MmFYfu0RkJnJ8LP00m_HGuUyUE-I0dzu7LgH-pcfwQyE1E2EqhXs0jS1fbPAOsU3wvyyg/s400/038.JPG" /></div></div>Please fee free to comment if you get lost in here or find this a bit confusing. I'll be checking often and am glad to help! <p>Happy Hooking!</p><p>Mama Nettie</p>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-66817397920654405042010-07-15T08:04:00.000-05:002010-07-15T08:10:31.306-05:00Another Awesome Idea using the<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEohgR5GLpB-I-A5Ph69mBFCyib-9AMltKA0_VXMK_TEruH1BUep08lUsewULTVjRkpnXAu7bsAVeAV88v1qV_CG8kJfW7VVdbXKBE3rjyIGkx5Jzfs4ZguR5c8Fdo3VtU4c4JWQWdVVU/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 97px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494118671345431618" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEohgR5GLpB-I-A5Ph69mBFCyib-9AMltKA0_VXMK_TEruH1BUep08lUsewULTVjRkpnXAu7bsAVeAV88v1qV_CG8kJfW7VVdbXKBE3rjyIGkx5Jzfs4ZguR5c8Fdo3VtU4c4JWQWdVVU/s400/004.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Shell stitch is making a headband or possibly a belt!!! Check out this look!! The generall idea of what I did here is, Chain the length that you want the product to be, slip st on the chain (the length that you want the tie to be, and begin shell stitch(sc 1, skip 2, dc5, sk 2, sc 1...etc...) continue until you only have the length that you want the tie to be remaining at the end, sl st to end, round corner and repeat working down the bottom of your chain!!! Isn't it a cool look??!!!</div><div> </div><div>This one is done with tiny thread and makes a beautiful headband for an infant!! Try with a bulky yarn, twine, or a wide polyester thread for a really cute belt!!!</div><div> </div><div>Happy Hooking!!</div><div>Mama Nettie</div>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-35495601401453833972010-07-12T11:44:00.001-05:002010-07-19T13:32:23.897-05:00Simple Shell StitchIt is absolutely unbelieveable that I've gone this long without knowing the simple shell stitch!!! I love it! It is the most forgiving stitch that I've ever done and it is gorgeous in variegated, stripes, or solid!! The blanket that I'm making right now is solid and usually that gets a bit boring to me, but with this stitch, I feel the love every time I pick it up!!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493093311713105794" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBcwEvduHfftbtLothERuYG71bfmmhA32kJd06NVaY2DMhrY1D5n9Z5u_ovGEaGlPTA_eeStR40qt-tRBcxLom0blpY0zwkTvCHy6mbe484CI-2bQCoq_Gm2nane5jKVs8fgFV4yktGoY/s400/029.JPG" /> So here's how to get started. Make a chain(of course!). Most things that you crochet will stretch out, so it is common to make the chain a bit shorter than you want the item to turn out,<strong><em> </em></strong>but<em><strong> NOT ON THIS STITCH. Make the chain the length that you want the item to be.</strong></em> When you finish your chain, <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493093320707961122" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVD_NoYAIFt-lUdmWUT3InCSYN_CMRtTPJhR4TjBdK-CaE3AXX4rtqSFUPSbmFFUAM66bhcYMW6yy28GiU8CSAu1XcRnXMjga0cw-aiVtyylP6sYviaw5AHryuWczU7qZgWRc_WMWhZow/s400/020.JPG" />turn, then chain 1 more and SC in the 1st CH from hook. (See Below) <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493093328330965874" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaimR4IXI-cslC7BVl8bbcCPZ7s9kmXDUNhY6Y3wJM7ljgUtrsfK_3cALl95BNyrte4hYBPQ5anjbdx5JOpNgeUYvkRGr6ThgwDvon2_3WsoXHycLER9NQzv0Yb91wEoKvUzbQKAJg9q0/s400/021.JPG" />5 DC in 3rd CH from hook (Skipping 2 CH)<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493093333045951442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzWAe3MXe-wCv1th4zbTe1lwmdmi3jwT5iXoLq5DehgEKpShvXVjdYbqaqYnKUcMyRJIrmUGTrL3_Lg4kr8rbdrKMQcvF4nCQgA4c-jZs77QbqsO89d4rzUdXbuP-avrENMomfa8vfEhE/s400/023.JPG" /> *Skip 2, SC, Skip 2, 5 DC in 3rd Ch from hook* <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493096448684815586" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWesOKuvsyBOrGB5IEcTv72cIcIxI3yMez02ms6pw927PDdvDm2QqT8JS0RtbXB_AIvmuOfsbcEQ02XoKg7mVjdew9eKIQKEIRT0bBOrUTNXfMAR3nWJf8N9l5nJ7hyphenhyphenuP9IcKttOZeXJY/s400/024.JPG" />Repeat from * across. When you come to the end, you want to make sure that you end your row in the middle of a shell (Like you see here) So 3 DC in SC on end. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493096457637144402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX_yFNkn_j4rpHXosytBVWIuck_MxoC443BdDccaaWXgkKEaC7389Qi-x1BaZw2BbjNblEokZng-kJIodTQsd3aJ6kYJxzxWCip9xClAn8Ta4q1nj7_Fy3oQqThnwQDKM1mCkTf6wZBn8/s400/025.JPG" />Turn, CH 1. SC in 1st DC. <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493096466628587362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyyn3WWs_WKbxlKZfZiYqcAQYwMHYriwzQShlBmkKic4WJKq4VcE1vdGRFfpVTkjjYYq-6sgSZCF-zns5lC3IVLz8T0r7xKQ-O_ErMiRQK8Z7ahGFv-WQb4nOnFP5AueNgxJ89vx_ZtE4/s400/026.JPG" />*Skip 2, 5 DC in 3rd st from hook, Skip 2, 1 SC in 3rd St from hook.* Repeat from * across for every row until your item is the length that you want it! <img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 224px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493096469984116322" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY-2AshOEM13JpTr-u3QSVru9wJQyrosUAAye-ISRuxsKjM2rTl1zDPjzjqonrjSON0uJPmsatEUFAFPNy9AN6fokht0HP7fB0uSrPOpuPHuts7h119j2gubMRDYZqwj16KsK3Iy-M7kc/s400/027.JPG" /><br /><strong>Note: Every SC will be in the middle DC of the shell on the row before, and every Shell will be worked in the SC from the row before. </strong><br /><strong><span style="color:#663333;">If you have any questions, love the stitch, hate the stitch, find an error, have trouble reading the pattern, or just have something to share, Comment below!</span></strong><br /><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Happy Hooking!! </span></em></strong><br /><strong><em><span style="color:#000000;">Mama Nettie</span></em></strong>Hi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5029064789578958889.post-57133133835961023742010-07-11T11:33:00.000-05:002010-07-11T11:45:25.561-05:00I don't think there is anyway to know, when you first....pick up a crochet hook, how much love there will be in every stitch! The feeling of being able to make something beautiful for someone that you love is priceless! The time that you spend with your daughter, or a friend who wants to learn the craft is priceless! The comfort that you give to a sick friend or neighbor with a little throw blanket, or pillow, is priceless!<br /><br />There's love in the stitches, and I'm excited to share it with you!! These instructions will be directed to those who know the crochet basics (Chain =Ch, Single Crochet =SC, Double Crochet =DC, Treble Crochet = TC, Loop = LP, Slip Stitch = SlSt), but if you are a beginner, have no fear! I am excited to teach as many as possible!! Just e-mail me at <a href="mailto:mamanettiescrochet@gmail.com">mamanettiescrochet@gmail.com</a> and I'll send detailed instructions and walk you through the learning process. There will be lots of pictures to make it easy to follow along!<br /><br />We are going to work on 1 new pattern per week! I can hardly wait to get started! I'm looking forward to your comments! Feel free to post a comment if you've seen a stitch that you'd like to learn how to do!<br /><br />With Love,<br />MamaNettieHi I'm Mama Nettie!http://www.blogger.com/profile/04132191703322706580noreply@blogger.com1