The square I didn't make!

Saturday night my boyfriend asked me if I wanted to go to Michaels and or Joann's before we watch a movie together.... Generally I would jump at the chance but just this past week I got a LOVELY shipment from Lion Brand and more yarn would just be distractions! He then said well I want to help you with your granny square inspriation blanket but I will not use a pink hook....
So off to the craft store we week! My first thought was lets get him a Crochet Dude Hook... those are manly right? He went for one of my favorites A soft touch by Clover. ( pattern is at the bottom )
We picked out a size J since that is what I start most of my students on, it's easier to see the stitches and not crochet tooo tight! He also picked the color Autumn Print in the Vanna's Choice line from Lion Brand. He said it reminds him of Iron Man almost... I found this art of Iron Man by Pulse Graphiks

Super heros are how i eased my youngest into sitting still long enough to learn finger crochet.. I had him make webs ( finger chains) in different colors to represent different powers!

He comes to my looming and crochet group that meets 1-3 times a month depending on our schedules and he normally reads comics on his tablet. However I have caught him paying attention....... Check out the end of this video to see him surprise me by helping of of the new loomers in my group!

I did round 1 and 5 for him, I think he deserves some kudos for his first EVER crochet anything! comment and leave him so love so maybe he will crochet with me more!!! Tell me if For those that are wondering this is a 6 round hdc granny.

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Basic HDC Square use Vanna's choice by Lionbrand and a J hook to got the IRON MAN version

make a magic circle

Round 1 ch3, 2dc,ch2,3dc,ch2,3dc,ch2,3dc,ch2 sl to beginning ch3

Round 2 sl to ch2, ch3 ( in ch2 sp) 2dc,ch2,3dc, ch1,, *in next ch2, 3dc,ch2,3dc,ch1* repeat 2 more times sl to beginning ch3.

Round 3 sl to ch2 ch3,2dc,ch2,3dc,ch1, in ch1 space dc3, ch1, *in ch2 sp, 3dc,2ch,3dc,ch1, in ch1 sp, 3dc,ch1* repeat 2 more times sli to beginning ch3

Round 4 sl to ch2 ch3,2dc,ch2,3dc,ch1, in ch1 space dc3, ch1, in next ch 1 space dc3, ch1,**in ch2 sp, 3dc,2ch,3dc,ch1, in ch1 sp, 3dc,ch1 in next ch1 space 3dc ch1* repeat 2 times sl to beginning ch3.

Continue on with this pattern until you have the size you want!

Cross Bangle

I wanted to crochet a sideways cross bracelet for some time now but it wasn't until I received this lovely STARDUST( by Red Heart yarn ) that I actually sat down to make it! This project will fly by you will want to make one for everyone at church :) Stardust - any color you like I used #1303 Brown * this requires very little yarn, so make a lot!* E crochet hook Skill - Advanced Beginner (* HINT this is basically a vertical row or a shell*) First stitch*** Ch3, hdc 3rd ch from hook, ch1, 2 hdc ( all in the same space) Every other one*** *turn, slip stitch until you and in the ch1 space, ch2,1hdc,ch1,2hdc* repeat until you have the length desired, * it should stretch slightly to slide on and off your wrist.. ** suggested lengths _ Woman's s/m ~18 shells l/xl ~20 shells Mans~ 23 shells child~ 11-15 ( 11 fits most five year olds) sew the 2 ends together and weave in your tail at least 4 inches worth so it will not come undone. ***Add the ...

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Thread Cross Bookmark

I used Aunt Lydia's Crochet thread and a size D hook. Make a magic circle Round 1 Ch3, 2dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2, 3dc, ch2 and join. Sides and top of cross Ch3 2dc, ch2, dc3 in any ch2 sp. Turn and *sl to ch2, ch3,2dc, ch2,3dc. *Turn and repeat * repeat everything in this step 3 more times. Cut thread and weave in ends at the ends of the sides. Bottom of the cross When you get to the last side repeat the * section 2 more times for a total of 4 shells for the bottom and 2 shells for the sides not including the center. On the top of the cross attach yarn and chain 26, skip the first 5 and sl to the first chain. Then I added a tassel. If thread isn't your thing check out this great bookmark Stitch 11 made from my Cross Bangle pattern! Check out the Stitch 11 post here

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Easy simple no shaping stocking ornament

Step 1 This is the star stitch but you can make these any size and any stitch just make it in this shape. The above sample has 19 star stiches on the bottom ( 2 rows plus beginning hdc row)and reduces to 10 star stiches ( 3 rows) step 2 turn so the right sides are facing each other, and sew them together like the above picture,. isdsjfklajlkdsjc step three turn right side out! attach a chain 5 if desires so you can hang it. I am making about 30 of these for my 6 year old to hand out as Christmas gifts at school with mini candy canes in them! Below is a crochet chart for a basic hdc stocking but you can use any stitch. * turn at the end of every row, * ch1 and hdc in the first stitch of every row Row 1 ( starts from the bottom up) chain 38 Row 2 38 hdc Row3-6 repeat row 2 Row 7 starting 11 stitches over ( you can do this my sl or if you alternate colors just attach the yarn on the 11th stitch) hdc in the next 18 stitch R...

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Comments

Granny MemeApril 15, 2014 at 9:45 AM
Absopositively gorgeous! Wish my first had been this gorgeous! <3
UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 3:03 PM
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UnknownApril 24, 2014 at 3:05 PM
Wonderful job!. My middle Granddaughter would love an afghan out of this yarn. Will have to try to find it on line. Again wonderful job. Kudos!
AnonymousApril 24, 2014 at 3:58 PM
I like the colors, only I'd use a darker red, blue, and light blue, gold. I think I do have those colors. OOO...a new project! :)
msjenniferwilliams@hotmail.comApril 28, 2014 at 8:20 PM
He did great! It looks like he has a natural talent for it. Great job!

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