Knitting Love

New Blog

2012-01-08T17:47:00.000-05:00

This blog will remain open, however I will be posting all of my new crafts, patterns, recipes and DIY crafts to my new site: knittinglove4u.blogspot.com

Please redirect all traffic here. Thank You!

Whoopie Pies

2011-10-03T21:44:00.003-04:00

To purchase Whoopie Pies:

Step 1 – Choose your Whoopie:

Pumpkin

Chocolate

Red Velvet

Step 2 – Choose your filling:

Cream Cheese

Regular Vanilla

Peanut Butter

Mint

Step 3 – Email your request to:

amjblondie_27@hotmail.com and for payment arrangements.

Step 4 – Make payment

Online with PayPal (invoice will be emailed), personal check or cash. (Make checks payable to Alicia Taubin)

Step 5 – Enjoy!

Price per

½ Dozen

(Same Flavor)

Price per

Dozen

(Same Flavor)

Add-Ins

$1 per ½ Dozen

$12.00

$20.00

Chocolate Chips

Crushed Mints

Coconut

Please allow a minimum of 72 hours for your order to be processed. Local orders only.

2011-09-24T19:22:00.004-04:00

We have received a great response for the Mike Wazowski hat. If you would like to pre-order please, go to the top right of this page and pay a small deposit of $10.00. The remaining balance will be due whenever you decide!! The hat(s) will ship at no additional cost once the balance is paid.

Mike Wazowski Crochet Hat

2011-09-22T12:16:00.009-04:00

Here is my latest item for sale.

Do you have a little monster in your closet? The loveable Mike Wazowski from Monsters Inc can come home with you today!

This is a thick winter earflap hat. The material is slightly stretchy, but will hold its shape. I am selling these $30.00 for one and $50.00 for two. This price includes supplies and shipping (free shipping in US only). All sizes available. Please specify age and gender in the checkout convo.

This item is "made to order". Please allow two to three weeks for completion and delivery.

Grub Scrub Dishcloths

2011-01-08T00:59:00.003-05:00

The new "Grub Scrub" dishcloths have been posted to my Etsy site and will be available soon on Soap & Cotton. You can find my Etsy storefront on the right side panel. I have also posted some soaps on Etsy as well.

I've been rather busy over the last few weeks. I started back at school on Tuesday. I've been working on multiple projects on CAD and am especially enjoying the features of my new MacBook Pro. I'm taking a "Rapid Visualization" class which is teaching us how to visualize and sketch quickly. So far I'm doing alright, but I have to "shut" my brain off or I over-concentrate and do poorly.

This week I taught my mom how to Skype. After a few tries we got it working and I've been enjoying video conferences with Mom, Dad, Josh, Auntie Gail & Hunny. Next week my grandmothers dog Q.T. is staying over, so I guess I'll have a chat with her too!!

African Flower Laptop Case (Construction)

2010-09-14T14:21:00.007-04:00

The African Flower Laptop Case (Construction) PDF is now available for free download.

Here is the link: download now

This is for the construction of the bag only, the motif is not my design

Be sure to also visit Heidi Bears blog for a tutorial on the "African Flower Hexagon Motif"

African Flower Crochet Laptop Case

2010-09-13T20:30:00.003-04:00

A few days ago, I found this gorgeous motif and just had to try it out. Saturday afternoon, James and I trekked into Kennesaw and picked up my choices of yarn - hot pink, lime green, bright yellow, and orange. The entire bag is made of 17 hexagons, each measuring about 5" across the flats. Hopefully, I will be able to post the "production" photos soon as the seaming is rather difficult to figure out. The clasps are Velcro dots.

My cotton stock has also been replenished. I have a few cones coming from my mom in Maine, and have 3 full balls of leftover cotton from the bag. I will also purchase some holiday colored ombre cotton to get started on my Christmas gifts.

September 11

2010-09-10T23:55:00.006-04:00

Today is the 9 year anniversary of the terrible tragedy of September 11, 2001. I still remember exactly where I was sitting and what I was doing in my small classroom in northern Maine- hundreds of miles away from the World Trade Centers and Pentagon. The nation was quiet as everyone watched the first tower burning. We thought, "What a horrible accident" then all went still as the second tower was hit. Fear filled our veins -- it tore at our hearts. Even though I was only 11 years old, I remember feeling afraid. I asked myself, "How could people do something this horrible to other people?"

As I grew older and began to understand politics, motives, and world religion. I felt grieved as I realized the terrorists committed this act out of religious devotion. Questions such as, "Why would someone follow a religion which promotes and encourages shedding innocent blood?" then arose.

In my sophomore year of high school, I was required in my Honors English II class to read a biography. In the library I looked through all the usual choices - actors, musicians, presidents - then I saw a modest sized book tucked in among the others. "Let's Roll -- a biography of Todd Beamer." I'd never heard this name before, but was intrigued by the cover and blurb on the back.

After approving Todd Beamer's biography with my teacher, I dove into the text. It was so moving. Todd was a very active member in his church and was involved in the youth ministry. He had a family -- a wife, two boys, and a little girl who was born after the tragedy. On the morning of September 11, 2001 he boarded US Flight 93 oblivious (as all were) to the peril ahead. Todd and other passengers worked together to overcome the terrorists who commandeered their plane. Before the crash, Todd is recorded speaking with a 911 representative. He is said to have recited Psalm 23 with her and then said, "Let's Roll" before the passengers began their heroic actions to act against the terrorists. T

heir actions potentially saved hundreds and possibly thousands of lives!

On this anniversary, I ask myself a new question, "Are we to bring ourselves as Americans down a level and physically lash out against those who caused us so much hurt and anger"? In my humble opinion, the answer is absolutely not. We are not showing a good example by burning the Koran or discriminating against middle-eastern people. It is not our "mission" to hurt these people because they hurt us. We call ourselves "Christians," but are we truly living up to that name - or - are we justifying our "religious" choices with the Christian name?

After the attacks people across the United States came together to pray and grieve. Even though the person standing next to you was a stranger or a different race, there was a feeling of

connection - a desire to help pick someone up out of the dust and lend a helping hand.

Memorials sprung up across the nation, songs were sung, prayers were prayed, and tears were shed. Lets come back to this mindset of togetherness. We should use the foundation our country was built upon to show the world that we are proud to be Americans and we care about each other; regardless of our difference in race or values.

I say "Let's Roll". Let's come together as a nation; not to lower ourselves to a state of violence and anger, but to discover a Christ likeness and rekindle bonds between different peoples, values, and countries.

Out of the Rubble Comes New Life

2010-09-10T02:56:00.006-04:00

Yesterday I was pretty bummed about my lack of cotton yarn to keep me sane between large projects. While waiting for my baking to cool - at 1AM again, I had an amazing epiphany. I only had small remnants of Red & Green Cotton, but not enough to make a full project… until now. Out of my cheerlessness over my lack of cotton came this absolutely adorable Yarn Eating Apple. Hooraaay!! To make this apple I used Peaches & Creme 100% Cotton for the apple (brick red) and leaf (light green) and Red Heart Super Saver for the stem (buff) because it dries faster. Used up all of my red and some of my green remnant.

Stay away Snow White -- this apple looks good enough to eat!

I'm still looking forward to the weekend when I can get out to the stores to purchase more cotton (I've already created a huuuuggggeeee queue of projects I want to work once I can build up my stash).

(Yes the Apple is on my Dell laptop. One can dream of a magnificent Apple computer!)

Here is the pattern titled, "Snow White, Beware". Click the image below to purchase.

For more patterns check out the sidebar -->

Scrub Me

2010-09-01T18:02:00.006-04:00

Here is my latest pattern available for a Ravelry purchase. It costs $2.00. Each project only takes about 45 minutes to work up and uses very little yarn. I managed to make three cloths out of one ball of Peaches & Creme cotton.

Click this link to be directed to PayPal to purchase the pattern:

For more patterns, please check the sidebar --->

Taco Dip

2010-08-18T23:46:00.003-04:00

Since I have been home during the days this week, I have been creating lots of new dinner dishes for James and myself. Tuesday I tried my old-favorite creation, "Pizza-roni". James was a pretty big fan!! Today, (Wednesday) I planned to make tacos, however when I went through our cupboards searching for shells, I found none -- only nacho chips! Sooooo, I improvised and came up with a delicious Taco Dip!

In the process of making the dip, I happened to check the nutrition facts on the taco seasoning packet. There are 560mg of sodium per serving 24% of recommended intake. WOW! But wait -- there are ***6*** servings per PACKAGE!! Next time, I'll be sure to purchase the "low-sodium" version.

Taco Dip Recipe

1lb Hamburger

1 Package of Seasoning (low sodium)

1/2 Package Lettuce

1/2 Package Baby Spinach

1 Cup Sour Cream (I only did half of the pan and used about 1/2 cup)

1 Cup Mozzarella Cheese

El Paso Taco Sauce (to taste)

1/2 Green Pepper

2 Roma Tomatos

1 Bag of Favorite Nacho Chips

1. Cook hamburger until brown and mix in seasoning according to package.

2. Layer in a pan -- hamburger, 1/2 of cheese, sour cream, taco sauce, lettuce, spinach, green pepper, tomato, and 1/2 of cheese. Drizzle with taco sauce.

3. Place in oven at 300F for 5-10 minutes until cheese on top begins to melt.

4. Gather around the dinner table and enjoy!

I made mine in a standard cake pan, there was enough to feed 3-4 people!! We're having left overs for lunch tomorrow!

The Story Behind Knitting Love

2010-07-22T14:08:00.007-04:00

Knitting Love is an idea my husband and I came up with in January 2010. It stems from our compassions for mission work, giving, helping and serving others.

Psalm 139:13 in the New Living Translation says;

"You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb."

Also in the NLT, Colossians 1:15-17 states;

"He (Jesus) is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by him and for him. He is before all things, and in him (in Jesus) all things hold together."

God loves us so much that He knit us together before we were born. He loves us intimately and knows everything about us. "All things were created by him and for him." We were created for God: for Jesus, and thusly are called to be His servants and do His work until death take us, or He returns.

KNITTING LOVE Items now available on ETSY!!

In my Etsy shop you will see some items labeled "Knitting Love". These products are very special because when you purchase one of these items, you can choose to make a matching donation (for the price of the product). I will then make a hat (or two) to give to our local hospital nursery. This hat will make a very special gift for a newborn baby!

Check out Louie Giglio's sermon "How Great is Our God". <--- The first part is linked here on youtube.com, make sure to watch each of the five parts. This is an amazing sermon detailing that even though God is so big he cares enough about us to be intimately acquainted with each and every person on this planet! This completely changed my perception of the God we serve!

If you would like more information or you would like to assist our vision for Knitting Love please feel free to contact me at anytime.

It's Been ONE Year Already

2010-07-18T23:23:00.013-04:00

As of Tuesday, July 13th my husband James and I have been married one whole year! This year has gone by so very fast and we are hoping for many more years to come! Our anniversary week started out with a wonderful date to our local Panera Bread, then we exchanged our gifts we made for each other. I made James a collage with many photographs of the memories we've made through our engagement period and our first year of marriage. After a quick scavenger hunt, James found his surprise hidden in our exterior storage closet. He made me a box which he filled with sand from our honeymoon trip to Jamaica. On top of the box it said, "Alicia you are my treasure." I then had to dig for my treasures in the sand and I found tickets to PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, some cash and a small box with a "bed" inside. We were finally going to have a real bed!! There were also roses scattered around the apartment which eventually led to my surprise. James is SOOOO romantic!! <3

Saturday we ventured into Atlanta to go to the IKEA store!! This is now my new favorite place in the city. I absolutely love picking out furniture, matching colors and designing new things for our apartment. We picked out a new bed, mattress, and a few other little things for our apartment. After some tricky situations loading the mattress and fancy cart maneuvers we were able to head home, with a scheduled arrival of our new bedroom set on Monday! (Oh, and the chocolate cake in the IKEA cafe is FANTASTIC!) Then for a very special anniversary dinner, James took me to the Bahama Breeze!! If there had been ocean and a salty breeze at the outdoor pavilion we were seated on, we would have felt as if we were visiting Jamaica again!! Such a wonderful experience.

Sunday was very exciting for me. James managed to land us two tickets to see Phantom of the Opera at the FOX Theatre in ATL! I took four years of French in high school and had wanted to see this play since I was a freshman. This desire was only exemplified when I purchased the movie starring Emmy Rossum and Gerard Butler sometime during my sophomore year. I fell in love with the story, the characters, the setting, and of course the MUSIC; even watching the movie repeatedly in both English & French!! Needless to say I was most definitely NOT disappointed by the performance. It was absolutely phenomenal and I would love to see the show again (and again, and again;etc). James was a pretty good sport to put up with me, about three weeks before the show I popped in my Phantom DVD and watched it about 3 or 4 times. He's a sweetie).

Monday was a pretty relaxed day as we anxiously awaited the arrival of our brand new bed!! After its arrival we went to work putting it together, which proved to be slightly more difficult than originally thought, however we persevered and eventually completed the task!!

Tuesday was the day of our actual anniversary, although we had already been celebrating for half a week! We decided to visit Six Flags Over Georgia. Our day mostly consisted of hurtling through many loops and dives as we climbed to the peaks of nearly all the parks roller coasters!! Our favorites are "The Goliath" and "Superman". Goliath climbs nearly 200ft then drops you at speeds of about 70MPH down a nearly vertical incline with only a simple lap restraint. I still cannot believe the amount of "air-time" on this ride! I was rather apprehensive of the Superman and tried to avoid it for a little while. I do not have a fear of heights and I absolutely adore roller coasters, however the thought of being able to see the ground as the cart hurtles and loops around the track frightened me. (This ride has seats that tilt 90 degrees so instead of facing forward, you are facing the ground as if you were flying). After a bit of stalling (on my part), James and I ventured to the line. I grew more nervous as we approached the loading deck, and once we were seated and on-board my stomach was in knots. Once we were strapped in and reached the top of the lift, I knew there was absolutely no going back. As it turned out, Superman was my favorite ride of the day!! The experience was absolutely exhilarating.

Wednesday served as a "recovery" day for the both of us, apparently being out in the sun all day really wears one out. Thursday we had ticket reservations to attend "Dialog in the Dark" and "Bodies: the Exhibition". Both experiences were very educational, but also entertaining. These were the most interesting exhibits I have ever attended. We began our day with Dialog -- this is a simulation of blindness.

We were led through many different "obstacles" someone who is blind or visually impaired would encounter in everyday situations. Equipped with nothing more than our senses (other than sight) and a walking stick we set out into the forest. James managed to become lost in this room but was thankfully rescued by our guide. Here we were asked to explore with our hearing and sense of touch. At first it was difficult to detect where the guides voice was coming from. Next he led us to a supermarket and we navigated through aisles and cash out identifying items along the way. Another interesting experience was finding the boat, which was then driven by our "blind" captain in complete darkness. After a rather bumpy trip, we landed on at a pier, and had to navigate through the city (complete with obstacles including traffic, curbs and a construction zone) to complete our journey to the Jazz hall. This was definitely an experience which makes you feel truly grateful for the blessing of sight!

After Dialog in the Dark, we crossed the hall to "Bodies: the Exhibition". This is an absolutely incredible exhibit, and if they make it to your city I would give a 100% recommendation to attend. Even though all the bodies are real, the way in which they are displayed creates no feeling of disgust. In each section of the exhibit, the body is broken down into different internal structures such as skeletal, muscular, nervous system; etc. Each section has a unique presentation and are explained in a way which makes them understandable to everyone, not just anatomy students or medical scholars.

After a wonderful lunch at "The Atlantic Grill", we ventured back to IKEA! On this trip we picked up two end tables, a new coffee table, some bedding and pillows, and two very unique lamps for our tables. Once again we spent our evening assembling our new furniture.

On Friday, we relaxed some more and enjoyed each others company at home. Later in the evening we decided to acquiesce to our curiosity of Monster Mini Golf. It is a super cute indoor mini golf course with semi-spooky creatures and black lights. I even managed to get a hole-in-one, eventually beating James by one stroke!! After picking up some groceries, it was back home for a relaxing evening.

As Saturday came around, we began to dread the end of our vacation. It is so nice to be able to spend un-adulterated time with the one you love for an extended period to remind you of your vows and unending love. We decided to take a drive in the evening and wound up finding a quaint section of Marietta with some old shops and a lovely park. We greatly enjoyed walking through the park, enjoying the company and talk. By following our noses, we found a wonderful coffee shop which has its own roaster so the coffee is always very fresh! I had an AMAZING caramel frappe (which was loaded with caffeine and kept me up all night, but was none the less... AMAZING!)

This morning we attended a new church -- NorthStar and really enjoyed the contemporary service and the expository message. After a very filling lunch of chicken-spinach cannelloni for me and seafood cannelloni for James, we headed home to enjoy a nice cup of coffee and listen to the thunderstorms. Soon after we ventured to Wal*Mart again (we're lucky if we only need to go twice a week), then drove around to find the new college I will be attending next quarter. James and I are very excited for me to embark on this new journey as I prepare to take CAD Drafting and Design in pursuit of my Associates degree. Tomorrow we have our first campus visit, then it's back to work. This week has been absolutely amazing and has allowed James and I to deepen our relationship even further. I love you, James!

Star Blanket

2010-07-07T13:37:00.003-04:00

It is finished, the custom star blanket for Maddy is FINISHED!! Put the final touches on it at about 1:00 AM this morning!! :) The blanket is super cute and soft. It measures about 38" from point to "V" and about 46" around!! :)

The project took me a lot longer than expected due to our two week early move, but I'm glad it's finished and is going to be sent off soon!! I hope Maddy likes it!

New Items on Etsy for Sale

2010-06-30T23:25:00.005-04:00

Check out my Etsy site for lots of new items including the unique Mermaid Scarf. There are many cute dishcloths, bath poufs, and face scrubbies!! Enjoy!

Cornrow Dishcloth -- New Ravelry Pattern

2010-06-27T21:42:00.004-04:00

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Hey everyone!! This is my new pattern posted on Ravelry! I call it "The Cornrow Dishcloth" The Cornrow Dishcloth pattern is very easy and is useful for fine tuning knitting and purling skills. It can be completed using any color yarn and looks great in both solid and ombre.

This is my first pattern. After some careful thought, my husband and I came up with the name “Cornrow Dishcloth”. The unique stitching in this cloth creates a look mimicking cornrows. During our honeymoon trip to Jamaica I got cornrows, thusly spurring the idea for this unique cloth.

The cloth has a garter stitch border to help keep it from curling with a nice scrunched center to really scrub your dishes. It can be made in any size by manipulating the number of stitches in the “Cast On” row.

I do not mind if you make this pattern and sell it, but PLEASE do not mass produce your product. Also please do not sell this pattern or re-produce to post on other media. If you wish to link, please refer back to the “Ravelry” page.

Rummaging

2010-06-24T14:05:00.005-04:00

Today whilst unpacking and then organizing at the new apartment, I stumbled upon some projects long forgotten. Back in January on a Georgia "snow day" -- (I'm originally from Maine and the 1/4" snow accumulation here made me laugh, as did the 2 days off from work/school!!) I made a few baby hats. I then made a few smaller hats which fit wonderfully on baby dolls.

This item is available on my Etsy for $4.00.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50002558/baby-doll-hats?ref=v1_other_2

Soon after this discovery, I found a flower pouch I made and really had no use for. I was about to toss it into my "frogged" pile, but then realized that my iPod Nano Video fit perfectly inside it. Hooraaaaay, for rummaging!!

This item is available on my Etsy for 3.00.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/50054378/flower-ipod-case

As always, I am happy to create custom orders for you! Just leave me a message!

Moving...

2010-06-23T20:52:00.002-04:00

We are officially settled in our new apartment. Last Friday we packed up the moving truck and made the 1.5 hour drive south to our new place. Yes, ladies and gentleman -- I helped move a washer, dryer (from upstair) and a couch. It was hard work, and I could barely move the next day... but we are so glad to be here. My knitting/crocheting has been put on hold for a bit, but I've still managed a few small projects (mostly completed while commuting).

However, on my trip to Maine I was able to complete many more squares for my Granny Square Afghan, 2 fish motifs, a double thick potholder, and three granny square potholders. I also got a start on a custom order for a Starghan.

During the next few weeks (other than sorting through boxes for the apartment) I hope to get more done on the Starghan and work on some pot holders and dishcloths for the new apartment. I also have a Mermaid Scarf about 25% completed. Lots of projects to finish before I start anything new.

Airplane Crochet

2010-06-05T14:04:00.002-04:00

On my recent trip up to Maine from Georgia, I crocheted at least fifteen 5"x5" blocks for my granny square afghan. Only 25 left in the blue and another 40 in the purple (plus the edging and seaming...) Lots more work, but it's keeping me busy on the plane. I was psyched when I discovered you could bring crochet projects on airplanes!! Pictures soon!

Auburn University Sun Hat

2010-05-31T20:04:00.004-04:00

Here's my latest project!! A sun hat for an Auburn University baby. Made of 100% cotton in Navy and Sunburst Orange, this hat will shield the baby's face from the harmful sun rays. Sized to fit a 6-9 month old (head circumference 16").

I'm pretty excited about this project, it's super adorable and went up in less than 2 hours!! :)

Available on my Etsy site for $8.00.

End of the School Year

2010-05-30T12:16:00.002-04:00

It came -- the end of my tenure at Northside. Our original class had 9 and over the year we lost a few, but gained many more. The year finished with a class role of 16!! Each and every one is special and has touched my heart in a way I will never forget. I am so very sad to have to leave my little ones, so I can return to University in July. The children have grown immensely over this school year, and I am so very proud of them and cannot wait to see what they will do in the future!

Even though this has been an extremely busy week, I still have managed to bust out a few knitting/crochet projects (and a few others on the side).

On Monday, the chaos began. I began to design certificates for the 27 little graduates!! Each child received a personalized certificate with their own special graphic. This is also when I decided to make a slideshow complied of many of the pictures the other teachers and I took over this school year. Tuesday, was the night of the dance recital. On this night, I also realized I had a dilemma. My husband and I had too many eggs at our house. What did we do to remedy this, you may ask? Bake three large pizza sized M&M cookie cakes, complete with a luscious butter creme frosting!! Wednesday was the "due date" for the certificates and the last bit of time I had to work on the slideshow. Late Wednesday night, I finally put the finishing touches on the slideshow, the songs "One Small Voice" and "Fingerprints" really gave it the extra emotional boost. On Thursday morning, everything was in order and it was time to set up for the ceremony. The ceremony was beautiful and the kids were ready for their summer adventures. Friday was less busy, but just as stressful and emotional as this was my last day as the afternoon teacher in Classroom L. Once again, I am so very sad to be leaving my little ones, but am also super excited to see where they will go and what they will do when they grow up!

Ok, so now for my projects (unrelated to daycare).

During this crazy chaotic week, I finished an Auburn University potholder (C), a stuffed fish toy (K), a few flower hair bows (C), and about 90% of an apple shaped potholder (C). It surely has been a busy week, but I squeezed out the time to work on a few small projects. I think working with yarn relaxes me :)

Mothers Day Surprise Gift

2010-05-16T11:17:00.004-04:00

On my last post, I mentioned a project which was a surprise for my mom. She has finally received it in the mail, so I can now post pictures -- its a Boston Terrier dishcloth! I found the pattern on Ravelry, "Boston Terrier Portrait Dishcloth, by Evelyn A. Clark". It was a fast and easy knit, I very much enjoyed this project.

More good news, Hunny (the Boston Terrier I made the get well star blanket for) ended up not needing surgery! The bulge on her foot disappeared, just a few days before she was scheduled to have it removed -- Hooray!! ;)

Boston Terrier Galore

2010-04-24T14:13:00.013-04:00

Wow, the last few weeks have flown by. I haven't done loads of crochet or knit work, but I have managed to complete a few small projects (all Boston Terrier themed).

The first is "Hunny's After Surgery Blanket". My Boston Terrier, Hunny is going in for surgery on May 10th to remove a possibly malignant growth from between the pads on her paw. She is very active and playful, and this will set her back for a few weeks. The blanket will hopefully help to relax her while she recovers. The pattern is from "Beth's Little Star Afghan".

The second project is Hunny's "No-No Bootie". The idea came from the "no-no's" they put on babies arms after surgery to prevent them from pulling out their IV's, stitches; etc. Hunny will have stitches on her paw, and my mom was worried about her pulling them out. This little bootie just slips up over her paw and is held with a draw string. The excess stings tuck into the inside, hopefully preventing Hunny to chew on her stitches. It will also serve as some extra padding as she will probably try to walk on her sore paw.

The third and fouth projects will have to remain secrets until after Mother's Day.

Free Pattern -- Crochet Tawashi Dishtowel with Cotton Flower Scrubbies

2010-04-11T20:32:00.008-04:00

Tawashi is the name of the traditional Japanese scrubbing brush used to wash off dirt. The background on this piece is made with acrylic yarn to give extra scrubbing power for tough stuck on food, while the flower scrubbers are made of cotton for your more delicate dishes.

Crochet Tawashi Dishtowel

with Cotton Flower Scrubbies

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Tools:

- Size 7 US crochet hook (4.50mm)

- 2.5 oz ball of 100% cotton yarn for flowers - I used Peaches & Creme - Lemon Lime (I did not use nearly all of this)

- 1 to 1-1/2 oz ball of acrylic yarn - I used some Red Heart Super Saver in White, I had left from another project.

Skills:

- Chain

- Slip Stitch

- Single Crochet

- Half-Double Crochet

- Double Crochet

- Treble Crochet

- Weaving in Ends

For Flowers (make 5):

With cotton yarn, Chain 6 join to beginning chain with a slip stitch.

Round 1: Chain 1, 12 single crochet into circle, join with a slip stitch.

Round 2: In same stitch, **Chain 1, Half-Double Crochet, Double Crochet, Treble Crochet, Double Crochet, Half- Double Crochet, Chain 1, Slip Stitch. In next chain, single crochet**. In following chain, slip stitch. Repeat from ** around, end with a slip stitch into the bottom of the "petal" of the first chain.

Weave in Ends

For Background:

Chain 33

Row 1: Half-Double Crochet into 3rd chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 2: Single Crochet into 2nd chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 3, turn.

Row 3: Double Crochet into 4th chain from hook and each chain across. Chain 1, turn.

Row 4: Repeat Row 2

Repeat these four rows until piece is square, ending with Row 1. Weave in ends.

Finishing:

Pin the cotton flowers to desired place on background. With background yarn, sew around center of flowers, tie off and weave in ends.

Happy Crocheting. (Is that a word?)

Download a PDF version here: download now

(Note: I have only been doing crochet for a few months and this is the first pattern I have written. Please feel free to correct me if I have misled you. Also feel free to send/post pictures of your completed project. I am also on Ravelry and Etsy -- look me up sometime)

Laminin Cloth Pattern for Sale on Ravelry

2010-04-10T15:11:00.004-04:00

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Here is the Laminin Cloth pattern download link.

In my original pattern the Cross “t” was thinner than shown in the picture. The display picture has been photo-shopped to represent this, however the posted pattern download link will represent this new design.

Laminin is the cell-adhesion molecule. It shows that even though God is so big he still cares about us enough to be “intimately acquainted with each one and is literally holding us together,” (Louie Giglio).

Colossians 1:15-17 says: “He is the visible image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. For by him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers, rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things and in Him all things hold together.”

Psalm 139:13-14 says: “For you created my inmost being; you knit me together in my mothers womb. I praise you because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full well.”

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