Crochet Chiq

I would like to start by saying I know not all of my readers ( Thank you to the 56,000 that have visited this month so far) are christian and I just ask that you not leave any debating posts about faith on this entry. I respect everyone's right to their own beliefs and in no way think one belief is any better than another. I pray this post touches at least one reader :)  I have been debating on sharing my thoughts and feelings on this for a few weeks and since Sunday I feel God has been SCREAMING at me to share my thoughts! Some of you maybe thinking WHAT does CROCHET have to do with GOD?? As many of you know I and a certified crochet ( I also teach looming) instructor at a national craft store and I do demonstrations all the time.   Fairly often someone comes in and asks what I am making or asks for a suggestion for yarn or a pattern, pretty much anything fiber related, some want to sign up for classes and some have been crocheti...

It's Holy week so I thought I would come up with a simple cross that is a great introduction to tapestry crochet. The color changes are simple :) Do this up in cotton and it's a cute wash/ dish cloth. Or use just about any yarn and make a scarf, or blanket by making lots of these and attaching them. Try out a variety of colors. Before starting this pattern I recommend you do a square of 16 by 16 sc. If your stitches aren't even I wouldn't recommend this pattern just yet. Supplies I used green, pink and off white. and a size "H" crochet hook ** it doesn't matter which yarn you use but use the same brand because different brands are not always the same size*** Skill level is Intermediate   Before beginning here is a helpful link on what tapestry crochet is at http://www.tapestrycrochet.com/   * every stitch is single crochet , chain 1 and turn at the beginning of every round. Starting at the bottom. I will wr...