I am feeling much better today, though I still am not quite myself.

The best thing about being sick is how it makes you appreciate those days when you do have energy, can get chores completed…and be creative!

I am pleased to share a pattern with you today. I hope you like it.

Here is a picture of the motif:

Here are the pictures:

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Materials:

Small amounts worsted weight yarn in yellow and white

Size H crochet hook

Size: 4″ tall

Basket

Rnd 1: With yellow, ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in 1st dc (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: (Work this round in back loops only). Ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 4: Working in both loops again now and throughout, ch 3, dc in each dc around, join as before, fasten off (24 dc).

Rnd 5: Join white w sl st in 1st dc of Rnd 4, ch 1, sc in same dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, * sk next dc, sc in next dc, sk next dc, 5 dc in next dc, rep from * around, sk last dc, join w sl st in 1st sc, fasten off (6 scallops).

Handle

Row 1: With yellow, ch 3, sc in 2nd ch from hk and in next ch (2 sc).

Rows 2-31: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across (2 sc), fasten off after Row 31.

Weave in ends.

Sew handles to inside of basket as shown.

Make a small bow at each side by tacking a length of white yarn through bottom of basket handle and tying into bow.

Enjoy!

Here are the pictures:

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This pattern is recommended for those with VHS tape crocheting experience.

Materials:

Small amount VHS tape

Size K crochet hook

Small red bow

Size: 3″ tall

Rnd1: Ch4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in 1st dc (12 dc).

1st ear: Ch 7, join w sl st in same dc, fasten off.

2nd ear: Sk 1 dc to left of 1st ear, attach tape in next dc, ch 7, join w sl st in same dc, fasten off.

Weave in ends.

Glue bow between ears as shown.

Let dry.

Enjoy!

Let me know if you have any trouble with the pattern. Also, let me know if you like the pattern or dislike it, and why or why not.

Happy Recycling!

Today, I’d like to let everyone know about my friend, veryirie’s, great article on ehow. This article shows you, step-by-step, how to make ugly doll hair clips. I am going to make the dolls without the hair clips when I find time.

Here is a link to the article:

http://www.ehow.com/how_4867924_own-ugly-dolls-hair-clips.html

What do you think of the project? Is it something that you will make? I saw a pile of similar ugly dolls at my local mall and they were very expensive. I am so grateful to veryirie for posting these instructions for all of us to enjoy!

I hope all of my readers are well today…I know the weather is crazy everywhere. I am busily cleaning the house this Sunday, but I hope to find some time to relax and do some crafting later. Of course, the reason that I am cleaning is because I can’t find any supplies to craft with!

Take care, everyone. I hope to see you soon with more crafty news!!

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This afghan would louden up any room, wouldn’t it? Of course, nowadays they make bandannas in pretty pinks, purples and yellows. I really like the idea. Do any of you like it?

I bought a huge stack of craft magazines at the thrift store, which I am busy leafing through. I have found a few cute projects I’d like to make, or remake. There is another interesting crocheted afghan pattern I’ll post a picture of soon.

Nowadays, there are so many free patterns and projects on the internet that one really doesn’t need to purchase patterns. Still, I do! What about you? Has the internet slowed your pattern-buying down any?

I love the fact that we now can purchase e-patterns and have them within minutes. I have bought many e-patterns and there are many more I plan on buying.

I also love the Lion Brand Yarn site. They always have some great free patterns, and are constantly adding more. I do confess, however, to printing out quite a few patterns and making very few of them.

I hope all of my readers are well. Let me know what you think of the bandannaghan. Too out-of-date…or not?

I wanted to let all of you crafters know about http://www.madeitmyself.com/ . Madeitmyself is a site where you can sell your crafts online. I was looking over the terms and conditions and saw that all fees for the site are currently waived, which means you can sell online for free!

So, if you’ve crocheted, knitted, tatted or painted something you’d like to sell, why not list it on madeitmyself?

Or, if you would like a fun place to shop, the site has some very nice items for sale.

I don’t currently have anything for sale on madeitmyself, which means I need to get busy! The site has pages and pages of crocheted items.

I hope you all have a lovely day, and check out madeitmyself. I love to support other artists (when I can!). Perhaps you’ll see something on the site that you would like to purchase (I did!).

I’ll see you soon with more crafty news. Let me know what you think of madeitmyself. Would you buy or sell on the site? Do you see any flaws with the site? I am always interested in my reader’s opinions!

Let me know if you like the pot. What will you use it for?

Here are the pictures:

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Here is the pattern:

Materials:

Small amount green worsted weight yarn

Size H crochet hook

Size: 1 1/2″ tall

Rnd 1: Ch 4, join w sl st in 1st ch to form ring, ch 3, 11 dc in ring, join w sl st in 1st dc (12 dc).

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same dc, 2 dc in next dc and in each dc around, join as before (24 dc).

Rnd 3: Ch 3, * sk 1 dc, hdc in next dc, ch 1, * rep from * around, join w sl st in 2nd ch of beg ch 3 (12 hdc plus 12 ch 1 sp).

Rnd 4: Sl st in 1st ch 1 sp, ch 3, * hdc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join as before, fasten off (12 hdc plus 12 ch 1 sp).

Weave in ends.

Enjoy!

I hope everyone has a good day today! We are experiencing some rain today here in NC, so I’ll have to carry my umbrella with me on my daily walk. But, all of this rain is good, as the new type of daffodils I planted last year are about to open. I can’t wait to see what they look. I’ve waited impatiently all winter long!

Today, I’d like to let everyone know about a site I found yesterday called http://cross-stitchers-club.com/ . This site offers a nice variety of cross stitch patterns for your enjoyment.

Cross stitchers club works on a points basis. You get points automatically for signing up, and can earn more by referring friends, adding the site to your favorites, uploading pictures of your completed cross stitch projects, etc.

There are patterns offered daily for free, and the site claims to add new patterns regularly. I adore some of the designs there and have already spent some of my points printing out a chart. I’ll share a picture of the work in progress soon.

I especially love the fairy charts cross stitchers club has to offer!

Check out the site and let me know what you think of it. If you know of anyplace else that offers free cross stitch patterns, let me know.

I hope everyone is doing well today. I was completely exhausted all day. I told my daughter I was going to lay down for a few minutes and the minutes turned into hours. Now, I am wide awake at eleven p.m. and will probably be up half the night. I admit the sleep felt good, though. I rarely get more than a couple of hours of sleep a night.

Take care, everyone! Thanks for stopping into my blog. I hope you enjoy the cross stitch patterns at cross stitchers club as much as I do!