SmoothFox Crochet and Knit

Testers Found for Stir Up A Smile Round Ripple 18 points

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 16:52:00 +0000

I have enough testers now for the blanket project. If you missed out, there will be plenty of opportunities very soon.

Donna

Testers Wanted: Stir Up A Smile Round Ripple 18 Points Blanket

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 15:55:00 +0000

For those of you that enjoy testing new blankets, this is the first of 3 blankets that I'm going to open for teseting. If you are currently testing a project for me, please do not ask to test this item. There will be another project very soon.

1. Must be a member of Ravelry, a follower of this blog and a subscriber to this blog.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Friday February 24, 2011

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished item attached to an email. People not following through and sending me a picture or not posting on Ravelry will no longer be able to test future patterns.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

5. It is mandatory as of January 23, 2011 that all testers add their test projects on Ravelry after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.

6. You can use whatever brand of 4 ply yarn you'd like to use. Please do not use variegated or striped yarn. The pattern will give you the specific's of what I used but you can use use whatever colors of yarn you'd like to use. I used a lot of different colors of yarn, you can use less but must use more than one.
If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first people emailing me will receive the pattern to test. I respond to all requests. If you don't receive a response, send another email as your original email may have gone into spam. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Testers Found for Cherry Lime-Aide

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:18:00 +0000

Thank you everyone! I have enough testers for the Cherry Lime-Aide square. There will be another opportunity this weekend for other people to volunteer to test.

Donna

Comment from SmoothFoxHelper Lori

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:50:00 +0000

Congratulations to all the Winners! Wow! I am impressed that we were all shooting for a 1500 square goal and we knocked it out of the Park!!! Thank you to all that participated and went that extra mile! You are all wonderful and caring people! Thank you again!

UPDATE on Baby Jacob: He came home right before Christmas and guess what??? The last blankie the OnLine Angels provided to him was one from the Charity Drive! I just wish I could thank that person that sent in those beautiful squares. He is doing great. And now DRUMROLL.....he is 7lbs and eating like a horse. There are some cardiological leaps we all must get through as this is normal for every preemie. Hopefully he will grow out of it in next month and he won't have to undergo surgery to repair hole in his
heart. These holes in a normal newborn close on their own when they take their first breath. But a preemie doesn't get that option. And its a wait & see thing. FINGERS CROSSED! Thank you all for rising to the occassion with squares and thank you from this Grandma for all your prayers!

((((((HUGS)))))) to all!
Lori Cheney
Naches, WA

Testers Wanted: Cherry Lime-Aide 12 x 12 square

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 23:46:00 +0000

As I've had so many new people asking to test a pattern recently, I thought I'd better get off my butt and post a square for testing so here we go. First square of the new year! Testing is open for this new pattern.

I had asked some people if they wanted to pre-test this square and I found that my prior tests didn't come up to the correct size so I had to go back and add a round. If anyone pre-tested this square for me, please send me an email and I'll send you the new pattern so that you have a version with the correct number of rounds.

1. Must be a member of Ravelry, a follower of this blog and a subscriber to this blog.
2. Must be able to finish testing by Friday February 3, 2011
3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished item attached to an email. People not following through and sending me a picture or not posting on Ravelry will no longer be able to test future patterns.
4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.
5. It is mandatory as of January 23, 2011 that all testers add their test projects on Ravelry after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.
6. You can use whatever brand of 4 ply yarn you'd like to use. Please do not use variegated or striped yarn. The pattern will give you the specific's. Use whatever colors of yarn you'd like to use.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first people emailing me will receive the pattern to test. I respond to all requests. If you don't receive a response, send another email as your original email may have gone into spam. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Are ya ready for some testing?

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 02:18:00 +0000

I have quite a few items ready for testing so get your hooks and yarn ready! I'll be opening testing Friday when I get home from work. Please don't start sending me emails yet. Wait for the posting to open up Friday afternoon/evening.

Donna

WINNERS - SmoothFox - Online Angels Charity Square Drive

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 01:36:00 +0000

$100.00 INDIVIDUAL WINNER -
KITTY JOHNSON -
SHE SENT 1,276 SQUARES AND EARNED 2,392 TOTAL POINTS

Hi Everyone!

I am thrilled to have won the SmoothFox - Online Angels Charity Contest. I didn't learn to crochet until I was 30. After making everyone I knew blankets I found a charity to send blankets to and also gave some to the church for their fund raiser. I stopped crocheting for several years. Having a break between careers I decided to pick up my crochet hook again. That's when I stumbled onto this blog and became totally "hooked" on Donna's patterns. Crocheting for Online Angels really helped me in between jobs. I'm so glad I could give back.

So, thank you Donna for your beautiful patterns that keep me crocheting and Mary for your great Charity Organization!

Kitty

$100.00 WINNING TEAM -
THREE STRANDS TOGETHER

THEY SENT IN 376 SQUARES AND EARNED 1,062 TOTAL POINTS

Our family has a number of talented crafters so last year we decided to start an Etsy store called Three Strands Together (http://www.etsy.com/shop/ThreeStrandsTogether) that would showcase lots of our hand-crafted items. Originally we were three strong, Donna, Kelly and Dawn and were lucky enough to have Stephanie join a few weeks later. Combined we have close to 75 years of crochet and knitting experience. We are geographically scattered, so we really enjoy being able to bond and admire each other’s work through our Etsy store. Initially we sent a lot of emails back and forth but soon decided maybe a blog would let us share some of what we were doing with the rest of the world. We launched our blog - http://threestrandstogether.blogspot.com/ on April 23, 2011. We post a lot about the projects we’re working on, book and product reviews, needlework events, or anything else we’re doing at the moment. It’s proven to be a great way to stay updated and share tips, tricks or discoveries with everyone.

Charity drives have always been part of our crafting and we’ve been donating hand-made hats, scarves and mittens to our local community for a couple of years now. As a family, we also make a large food donation to an area food bank and were able to do that a number of times last year. The Smooth Fox Charity Squares drive seemed like the perfect way to continue giving back our time and talents to a very worthy cause. We are proud to have been named the Team Winners.

Random Drawing Winners -
SHARON BUSCHETTE - $25.00 GIFT CARD

My mom taught me the basics of crochet when I was a teenager. Over the years I picked it up and put it down to one degree or another, but about 3 years ago, I picked it up again and it suddenly became a passion for me. My favorite thing to make is afghans, and I usually have a couple of those on the hook at any one time. Although I occasionally make something for a family member, nearly everything I make gets donated to the local county hospital - from there it goes to the homeless, people in need, shelters for abused women, or wherever they think it will be of most use. The thing I am most grateful for regarding crochet though is that it has given me a closer relationship with my mom - we go yarn shopping together all the time and can sit and talk about about projects and patterns for hours at a time. Crocheting has really been a blessing in my life.

CHRISTINE CLYBURN - Web Cam for chatting (donated by Lori Cheney)

I first learned how to crochet by my grandmother when I was 4 years old. Crocheting is a part of my life now and I find time every day, whether early in the morning or in the evening, to crochet for at least one hour. I only crochet for charity which I find very satisfying. I wish I had more time, and hands to make more hats, scarves, blankets, etc. for those in need.

Thank you,
Christine Clyburn

GLORIA SCOTT - Assortment of 5 skeins of a recent new line of yarn from Red Heart called "With Love" or a gift card. She chose the Gift Card from Hobby Lobby

My name is Gloria Scott. I have been crocheting for the past 40 years on and off. I love to crochet for charities and just for fun. I have taught many people of all ages to crochet and hopefully we will have more charity squares to do this year. I can't wait to see. The photo is of me and my grand daughter and my son..

Thank you .

Lavina Chaffin - Susan Bates crocheted tote bag, "F" hook, 3 Skeins of Fun Fur (donated by Lori Cheney)
I have notified Lavina that she is a random winner but have not heard from her yet. She is dealing with a very difficult situation in her family and my prayers go out to her.

UPDATE: FROM LAVINA

I have been crocheting since I was a teenager. My sister taught me and we were the only ones who did any crafts. I learned to knit in the 1960 when a co-worker taught some of us during the lunch hour. I also sew, do bead work and try to quilt.

Enjoli Pruden-Roberts - Mystery Yarn Assortment grab bag or a
Gift Card

My name is Enjoli. I currently reside in St Petersburg, FL. I am a wife and a mother to two wonderful, crazy kids. I learned to crochet when I was in High School. I’ve crocheted on and off ever since but just recently got back into crocheting with a vengeance. Due to circumstances beyond my control, I have a lot of free time on my hands and have turned to crocheting as a therapeutic hobby. In my search for new patterns to try, I came across Donna’s blog and saw that she was hosting a Squares for Charity drive. I have always thought about doing it but didn’t know how to get the information, so finding this was a wonderful discovery. Each square I have made, I made with love. I hope whomever was blessed to receive the blanket built with some of my squares likes them as much as I enjoyed making them. I look forward to doing future Squares for Charity

Last push to get your squares in

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:39:00 +0000

There is still a chance you can be a random winner in the drawing for $25.00. All it takes is one square sent in with an entry form. To receive an entry form, email SmoothFoxHelperCindy@yahoo.com

The SmoothFox - Online Angels charity square drive contest ends on the 15th. All squares must be in Mary's hands before midnight on the 15th to be counted towards the contest. So please get those squares mailed in. Mary sent me a few more entries today that she has received recently but I haven't updated the listing on the blog yet.

Thank you so much for your generosity everyone.

Donna

Did you earn a Presidential Award with your charity work?

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 01:25:00 +0000

If you would like to know if your donations to the Online Angels charity drives earned you a Presidential Award, it is time to email Mary with Online Angels. She will let you know what level you've earned.

Mary's email address is: onlineangels@verizon.net

To get your award, you will need to follow Mary's directions below:

If you want to order your award, they have raised the price. The award is $4.75 and shipping will be 3.00. All monies are due by the first of March, this way it gives everyone a chance to be able to get one if they so choose too.

They take 4-6 weeks to come in, when they come in, if they are correct with no errors I will send them to you.

My PayPal is:

Funds4oa@verizon.net

Or you can send a check or money order to me.

Email me if you want to get one so that I can tell you if you have enough hours and for which award.

Mary

Sergio my Smooth Fox terrier

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:56:00 +0000

Sergio over the years.

(another bad hair day)

My blog is named after Sergio, my Smooth Fox terrier. Just in case you didn't know.

I received sad news about a week ago today I believe. The sad news is that Sergio, my Smooth Fox terrier, who is about 11 years old now, has been diagnosed with Lymphocarsonoma. I may have misspelled that long dreadful word. I'm still in shock but thought I'd share that information with my wonderful friends I've met and talked with through our love of yarn.

Daily it is a struggle to look him in the eyes knowing that he will leave me so soon. I love him dearly and will be dealing with him being gone sooner than I want. The vet told me without medicine he would be gone within 6 weeks (that was a week ago). With high doses of Prednisone he could live 6 weeks to 6 months. She also offered a version of Chemo but I didn't want to put him through weekly injections and things like that. .

So my dear friends, I'd rather not chat about what is going on with Sergio but I wanted to share this news with my followers.

Donna

Do you Skype?

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 19:31:00 +0000

My Skype name is SmoothFox_Donna

My name is Donna Mason-Svara if that is needed to find me.

Add me as a contact on Skype, it's free. You just need a web-cam with a microphone. If you'd like, grab your yarn and let's sit and chat while knitting or crocheting our projects. The more the merrier. I'm new to Skype but I believe we can have multiple people all just sitting around with our yarn projects talking or working silently. I have no one locally to chat with about yarn projects and am relatively new to knitting so if I'm knitting, it will be my favorite projects which are hats.

I have to warn ya though, you're going to catch me at my worst as I'm very casual, smoke, crochet and knit, stop and start projects left and right and everyday is a bad hair day.

Go ahead. Try it. It's free.

Donna

I couldn't have said it better Lori

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 04:11:00 +0000

Lori posted the following comment and I thought I'd share it with all of you incase you don't read the individual comments on the blog.

Dear fellow. SmoothFox Crochet & Knit followers all 100,000+ of you: Please get your squares in NOW! Christmas depends on us! Many people could take a few min. Of their time and make a 6x6 square And send in tomorrow using a couple stamps.

OnLine Angels is a wonderful nonprofit org. That will be donating blankets for those that need warmth or a hug from one of us! You never know when you might be in a situation that you JUST MIGHT need their help....Thanksgiving morning I had a 7week premature Grandson born who as of 12/14//2011 is still in the NICU in Yakima,WA. I certainly never planned on Jacob being born so early & sick! I never gave anyone a clue; however, my Grandson receives 3 handmade hats, blankets etc. Per day! Imagine yourself as a Grandma who hasn't even seen but 2 pics of the little guy. OnLine Angels has been providing the help for my grandson and all the other babies (12) in our NICU and all over U.S.! Blankets for needy mothers

Babies, Veterans....etc. We all have a yarn stash send some love for Donna aka SmoothFox & all the Angels! One square x 100,000 plus followers = 1. You feeling good! 2. Lots of happy people & kids who may not have a warm blanket and MOST of all a BIG THANK YOU to Donna aka SmoothFox for all the free patterns etc. She has given to us all! Get those needles clickin!

Lori Cheney

Naches, WA

Here is the original posting regarding charity squares.

I'm so afraid that the charity square drive will suffer due to how long it will take the mail to be received during the holiday's. So rather than waiting until too late in December to send in your squares, please begin sending them in now. I'll add your counts together plus you'll get more entries in the random drawing. Let's get some participation going!

Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901

SmoothFox - Chicken, Owl or DoDo Bird French Cozy - Knit and Crochet used - Free Pattern

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:48:00 +0000

Years ago I was into doing ceramics and made a small chicken sitting on a basket and gave it to my sister. She loves that little ceramic dish. Anyway, last Christmas I told her I'd make her a cozy to go over her French Press a.k.a. Cafetière. I then promptly forgot her request until she reminded me a couple of weeks ago.

I set about creating what I thought was a chicken sitting in a nest cozy. My husband walks in and see's it and says "Cute Owl" so I was shocked yet laughed and looked at it closely and thought, yeah it could be an owl. However, once I was done with it I also thought it could be a DoDo Bird.

Anyway, here is the video and if you know how to knit and crochet I believe you can follow the video to make it.

ABOVE IS THE VIDEO OF THIS PROJECT.

Charity Squares for December

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:22:00 +0000

I'm so afraid that the charity square drive will suffer due to how long it will take the mail to be received during the holiday's. So rather than waiting until too late in December to send in your squares, please begin sending them in now. I'll add your counts together plus you'll get more entries in the random drawing. Let's get some participation going!

Online Angels, Attn: SmoothFox, 36B Pine Drive, Pottsville, PA 17901

SmoothFox Picot Of The Day

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 19:20:00 +0000

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 ply medium worsted yarn
Color A: Amethyst

Hook Size: I/9 5.50 mm
Size: 6” x 6” or a scarf
Skill level: Advanced beginner
Notions: Yarn needle

SPECIAL STITCHES
Ch-4 Picot – Ch 4, slip st in 4th ch from hook

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-picot-of-the-day

INSTRUCTIONS:

Here is the video for this project.

Round 1: Using Color A ch 4, join with a slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring, ch 4 counts as dc plus ch-1 sp, [dc in ring, ch 1] 7 times; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. (8 dc, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 2: Slip st to ch-1 sp, ch 6 counts as dc plus ch-3 sp, [dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3] 7 times; join with slip st in 3rd ch of beg ch-6. (8 dc, 8 ch-3 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, [sk ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next dc, ch 2] 7 times; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 8 ch-2 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 2, sk 1 st, 3 dc in last st, *ch 1, sc in next 3 dc, ch 1, **(3 dc in first dc, ch 2, sk 1 dc, 3 dc in last dc)* repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** 1 time; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 12 sc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 5: Slip st to ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch4 picot, 3 dc) in same sp, *ch-4 picot, [holding the round 4 ch-1 sp and round 3 ch-2 sps together – 3 dc around the two ch sps held together, ch-4 picot] 2 times, **(3 dc, picot, 3 dc) in corner sp* repeat from * to * 2 tmes and from * to ** 1 time; join with slip st in top of beg ch-3. (48 dc, 16 ch-4 picot)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara aka SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2011

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the Internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

Testers Pictures of Picot Of The Day

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 03 Dec 2011 18:24:00 +0000

Testers please add your projects on Ravelry.

CATHIE

ENJOLI

GINA

JACEY

JANET

LIBBIE

SANDHYA

SANDY

STEPHANIE B

STEPHANIE S

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below
2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-picot-of-the-day
3. It takes you to the pattern page – you need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4
4. Click on the "Hook it" icon in the top right area
5. It will let you fill in the blanks, name your own name for the piece you worked. You can name it whatever you want. Example: Lori's blah blah blah. It will let you rate the pattern also. So you enter all the information about your "project" like, did you like it, did you have to add a round of sc's to make it the right size, what yarn you used etc and then you save that. General notes for other people who will see it.
6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.
7. If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.

It's really kind of easy.

DONNA

Testers Found for the SmoothFox Picot Of The Day

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 18:21:00 +0000

Thank you everyone who responded. I have found my testers. They are:

Enjoli, Stephanie B, Sandy Townsend, Grace Ann, Gina, Jacey, Libbie, Aisha, Janet, Stephanie S, Cathie, Sandhya

Testers Wanted: SmoothFox Picot Of The Day

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:58:00 +0000

Testing is open for this simple pattern. I'd like to ask for two types of testers. One to do just the square and one to do a scarf using this square. In the video, which is included for you to watch and crochet with, I have shown how to attach the squares together in a join as you go method. When you email me to ask if I need testers, please tell me if you just want to do one square or a scarf.

1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber.

2. Must be able to finish testing by FridayNovember 25, 2011

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished item attached to an email. People not following through and sending me a picture or not posting on Ravelry will no longer be able to test future patterns.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

5. It is mandatory as of January 23, 2011 that all testers add their test projects on Ravelry after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.

6. You can use whatever brand of 3 or 4 ply yarn you'd like to use. Please do not use variegated or striped yarn. The pattern will give you the specific's. Use whatever colors of yarn you'd like to use.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first people emailing me will receive the pattern to test. I respond to all requests. If you don't receive a response, send another email as your original email may have gone into spam. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Begin sending in your November squares for the charity square drive

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 13:55:00 +0000

If you need an entry form to include with your square or squares, email Cindy at SmoothFoxHelperCindy@yahoo.com and she will email the free pattern and the form.

Please send in your November knit or crochet squares for the charity square drive now. So far, we are really running low on squares. It looks like we have only have about 20 entries into the drawing. Those 20 entries have pretty good odd's of winning the random prize drawing. It would be nice to get a larger participation as the charity really needs your help.

Maybe people aren't aware that each month the square totals for your participation are added together to form your grand total to decide the winners of the larger prizes. Remember however, that just sending in a couple of squares also enters you into the random prize. The more entries you send in, the more times your name goes in the drawing.

If you need an entry form to include with your square or squares, please email Cindy at SmoothFoxHelperCindy@yahoo.com and she will email the free pattern and the form.

Donna

SmoothFox Another Variation Of A Granny Square

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:52:00 +0000

SmoothFox’s Another Variation of a Granny Square

Hobby Lobby “I Love This Yarn” 4 ply medium worsted yarn
Color A: Amethyst

Hook Size: I/9 5.50 mm
Size: 6” x 6”

Skill level: Advanced beginner
Notions: Yarn needle

My Ravelry Store: http://www.ravelry.com/stores/smoothfox-crochet-designs
My Etsy Store: http://smoothfox.etsy.com/
My Crochet & Knit related gifts: http://zazzle.com/smoothfox*
My blog: http://smoothfoxlover.blogspot.com/

If you want a .pdf copy of this pattern or if you make this item – please click on this link below and add your own pictures as a project on Ravelry. Just click on the crochet hook with the words “Hook It” if this is a crochet pattern or if it is a knit pattern click on the words “Cast On” near the top right side and this will add your item as a project. Then you can add the pictures when you have completed your project.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-another-variation-of-a-granny-square

INSTRUCTIONS:

Some rounds end with either a ch-1 plus a double crochet or a ch-1 plus a half double crochet in the top of the beginning ch-3 to position the hook in the proper position for the following round. This joining will be referred to as a ch-3 sp or a ch-2 sp when counting your stitches.

Here is a video above for this project. Please subscribe to my video's so I'll know you want me to create moe video's.

Round 1: Using Color A ch 4, join with a slip st in 4th ch from hook to form a ring, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 2 times, 3 dc in ring; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (12 dc, 4 ch-2 sps)

Round 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 3 sts, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp* repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** 1 time, 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 4 ch-1 sps)

Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, working in front of ch-1 sp 3 trc in center dc from round 1 below, ch 1, sk 3 dc, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner*, repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** one time, 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (12 trc, 24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 8 ch-1 sps)

Round 4: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 3 dc, working in front of ch-1 sp 3 trc in center dc from round 2 below, ch 1, sk 3 trc, working in front of ch-1 sp 3 trc in center dc from round 2 below, ch 1, sk 3 dc, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner*, repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** one time, 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. (24 tr, 24 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 12 ch-1 sps)

Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, * ch 1, sk 2 dc, [dc in next st, dc in ch-1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, sk 1 st] 3 times, sk last st, **(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner*, repeat from * to * 2 times, repeat from * to ** one time; 3 dc in beg ch sp; join with ch 1 plus hdc in top of beg ch-3. Finish Off. (60 dc, 4 ch-2 sps, 16 ch-1 sps)

Created by Donna Mason-Svara a.k.a. SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com ©2011

This pattern has been tested. Please notify me of any pattern corrections. I will answer any and all questions you may have with the instructions. Do not plagiarize this pattern. All patterns are my original designs. Please do not re-sell my patterns or give them away for free or post my patterns on the Internet. You may sell items you make from my patterns at craft fairs, fund raisers or custom orders for friends and family but please do not sell finished items on the Internet without my written permission. Do not claim designs as your own.

This pattern is copyrighted by me and I give my permission for you to post pictures of items made from my pattern on your website if you will post a link back to my ETSY store if the pattern is for sale. If the pattern is free, please direct people to my blog. Be sure to list the name SmoothFox as the designer.

Testers Pictures of Another Variation Of A Granny Square

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:44:00 +0000

Testers please follow the instructions below to post your project pictures.

Lavina

JENNY

KARIN

DENA

ENJOLI

GAYLE

JACEY

JANET

NANCY

RACHEL

REBECCA

ROXANNE

SANDY

SHIRLEY

STEPHANIE B

STEPHANIE S

THELMA

STEPHANIE B

Here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below

2. http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/free-smoothfoxs-another-variation-of-a-granny-square

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4

4. Click on the "Hook it" icon in the top right area

5. It will let you fill in the blanks, name your own name for the piece you worked. You can name it whatever you want. Example: David’s blah blah blah. It will let you rate the pattern also. So you enter all the information about your "project" like, did you like it, did you have to add a round of sc's to make it the right size, what yarn you used etc and then you save that. General notes for other people who will see it.

6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.

7. If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.

It's really kind of easy.

DONNA

Testers Found; Another Variation Of A Granny Square

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 18:27:00 +0000

UPDATE: TESTERS ARE - STEPHANIE S., DENA, THELMA, STEPHANIE B., KARIN, JANET, JACEY, ENJOLI, CHRISTINE, SHIRLEY, GAYLE, CINDY, VIOLA, REBECCA, ELLAMAY, LAVINA, SANDY, JENNY, DAWN, ROXANNE, NANCY, RACHEL

Testing is open for this simple pattern. There is also a video included for you to watch and crochet with.

When I find enough testers I go back and change the title of this posting from Testers Wanted to Testers Found. Before emailing me, please go back and check this link to see if the title has been changed. If the title has been changed, PLEASE do not email me asking to test. If you are currently testing an item and I haven't received your picture yet from the current project, you should not ask to test this item.

1. Must be a follower of this blog and a subscriber.

2. Must be able to finish testing by Wednesday November 16, 2011

3. Must be able to send me a picture of your finished item attached to an email. People not following through and sending me a picture or not posting on Ravelry will no longer be able to test future patterns.

4. Must be able to send me errors of any kind you find in the pattern.

5. It is mandatory as of January 23, 2011 that all testers add their test projects on Ravelry after I post the link to the pattern. Once I post the pattern, you'll need to go back to Ravelry and link it to the proper pattern. If you posted your project ahead of time, it won't be linked to the pattern without using the exact name I called the pattern once it was posted. Anyway, believe me, I will be checking. If 10 people want to test, there should be 10 projects on Ravelry.

6. You can use whatever brand of 3 or 4 ply yarn you'd like to use. Please do not use variegated or striped yarn. The pattern will give you the specific's.

If you want to test, send me an email to the address below with your Follower name. Only the first people emailing me will receive the pattern to test. I respond to all requests. If you don't receive a response, send another email as your original email may have gone into spam. Please don't post a comment that you'd like to test. I can't send a copy of the pattern to a "comment." You have to email me as it states. Don't send me a comment through the Google feed that you want to test. You must use the email address below.

Donna

SmoothFoxLover@yahoo.com

Learn to make continuous Granny Daughters

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 17:56:00 +0000

Please check out my latest video below. You can make scarves and blankets with the continuous method by just sewing together the long strips. No need to join individual squares as they are crocheted as a strip

SmoothFox Whimsical and Stained Glass Round Ripple 6 to 24 Points

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:35:00 +0000

These two patterns are now available. For information regarding the two patterns, click on the pictures.

STAINED GLASS ROUND RIPPLE 6 TO 24 POINTS

A VERY LARGE ADULT SIZED BLANKET

WHIMSICAL ROUND RIPPLE 6 TO 24 POINTS

PERFECT FOR A BABY UP TO A TODDLER

HAPPY CROCHETING!

Donna

Tester Pictures of the Stained Glass and Whimsical Round Ripple 6 to 24 points blankets

noreply@blogger.com (SmoothFox) — Sun, 13 Nov 2011 03:10:00 +0000

TESTERS PLEASE ADD YOUR PROJECTS TO RAVELRY - INSTRUCTIONS ARE BELOW. TESTERS PLEASE NOTE - EVEN IF YOU SEE YOU PICTURE ALREADY OVER ON RAVELY, PLEASE ADD YOUR PROJECTS UNDER THE CORRECT PATTERN. I MAY HAVE PUT YOUR PICTUE WITH THE WRONG PATTERN. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF I DID SO I CAN CORRECT IT.

BETHANY

CATHIE

TIARA

TIARA'S PICTURE OF HER FRIEND LAYING ON HER BLANKET

CHRISTINA

DENISE

GAYLE

JANET

JUDE

KAREN

MARY

RHONDA (HER PICTURE IS IN THE PATTERN)

SALLY

STEPH

THELMA

CAROL

Testers here are the instructions to post a project on Ravelry

1. Click on the link below

IF YOU WORKED THE WHIMSICAL BLANKET - USE THIS LINK:
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoothfoxs-whimsical-round-ripple-6-to-24-points

IF YOU WOKED THE STAINED GLASS BLANKET - USE THIS LINK

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/smoothfoxs-stained-glass-round-ripple-6-to-24-points

3. It takes you to the pattern page – you will need to log-in to Ravelry to see the “Hook it” icon in step 4

4. Click on the "Hook it" icon in the top right area

5. It will let you fill in the blanks, name your own name for the piece you worked. You can name it whatever you want. Example: Dena’s blah blah blah. It will let you rate the pattern also. So you enter all the information about your "project" like, did you like it, did you have to add a round of sc's to make it the right size, what yarn you used etc and then you save that. General notes for other people who will see it.

6. Then there is a tab so you can add your pictures of your square or blanket or multiple squares with the same pattern.

If you had already created your project on Ravelry before I posted the pattern, you will need to go to the link above – highlight and copy the BOLD name of the pattern that I named it. Then go to your project page and put in this name as the pattern name link.