Sunny Side Up Scarflet

It is a joy to wear something cheerful and happy in the dead of winter. So you can be looking forward to wearing this when the weather is really bad, the day is gray, and you want some color on you!
Materials:
Read Heart worsted weight variegated yarn Bikini (scraps)
Read Heart worsted weight yarn turqua (scraps)
Read Heart worsted weight yarn Bright Yellow (scraps)
Read Heart worsted weight yarn Pumpkin
Read Heart worsted weight yarn Pretty 'N Pink
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in ends)

Side #1-

With Bikini, ch 30.
Row 1- 1 sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts (tilted square made). Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts. Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, continue this way across until you have completed 4 tilted squares, end row as follows: skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 2- Skip first 3 sc of first tilted square, 1 sc in next sc of tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip first 3 sc of next tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn and work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next
sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 4- Rep row 2.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Continue repeating these two rows alternately, until you have completed 6 rows of tilted squares pattern, a total of 12 rows.
Row 13- Rep row 3 one more time. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14- Work 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. (36 sc) Ch 1 turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (27 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (22 sc) Fasten off Bikini, weave in tail.
Row 17- Join Turqua. Work 1 tr in each sc across, ch 1, turn. (22 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 18- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr of next row).
Row 19- 1 tr in each of next 4 sc, ch 12, skip 12 sc, 1 tr in each of last 5 sc. (Keyhole made) (22 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 20- 1 sc in each tr and in each ch across. (22 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 21- 1 tr in each sc across. (22 tr)
Rows 22 to 34- Alternate 1 tr and 1 sc row, ending with 1 sc row. Fasten off turqua, weave in tail.
Row 35- Join Bright Yellow. Work 1 tr in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 tr)
Row 36- 1 sc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. (22 sc)
Row 37- 1 tr in each sc across. Ch 1, turn. (22 tr)
Row 38- 1 sc in each tr across. Fasten off Bright Yellow, leaving long tail to sew with.

Side #2-

With Bikini, ch 30.
Row 1- 1 sc in 9th ch from hook, ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each of next 3 ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts (tilted square made). Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *ch 1, turn, 1 sc in each stitch across, including in top of ch 1 (4 sc), ch 1, turn,
rep from * until you have completed 4 rows of sc across 4 sts. Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next ch. Ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, continue this way across until you have completed 4 tilted squares, end row as follows: skip 2 ch, 1 dc in last ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 2- Skip first 3 sc of first tilted square, 1 sc in next sc of tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 2, skip first 3 sc of next tilted square, ch 2, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. End row as follows: ch 2, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 3- 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 ch, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn and work 1 tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 sc in next
sc, ch 1, turn, work another tilted square, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 6, turn.
Row 4- Rep row 2.
Row 5- Rep row 3.
Continue repeating these two rows alternately, until you have completed 6 rows of tilted squares pattern, a total of 12 rows.
Row 13- Rep row 3 one more time. Ch 1, turn.
Row 14- Work 1 sc in each stitch and in each ch across. (36 sc) Ch 1 turn.
Row 15- 1 sc in each of first 2 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (27 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 16- 1 sc in each of first 3 sc, sc2tog over next 2 sc, rep across. (22 sc) Fasten off Bikini, weave in tail.
Row 17- Join Pumpkin, work 1 sc in each ch and in each dc across. (24 sc) Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr in every row.)
Row 18- 1 tr in next sc, yo twice to prepare for next tr, insert hook in next sc, pull up loop, begin tr, leave unfinished, repeat in next sc, yo and finish both tr together (tr2tog made), work 1 tr in each of next 15 sc, tr2tog over next 2 sc,
1 tr in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1 turn.(22 tr)
Row 19- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Ch 4, turn.
Row 20- 1 tr in each sc across. (22 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 21- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc) Fasten off Pumpkin, weave in tails.
Row 22- Join Pretty 'N Pink, work 1 tr in each sc across. (22 tr) Ch 1, turn.
Row 23- 1 sc in each tr across. (22 sc)
Rows 24 to 36- Continue alternating, 1 tr row and 1 sc row. (22 sts) Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread blunt needle with tail leftover on first side and sew the two pieces together. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

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The Wonderful Love of God!

Girly Girl Cell Phone or I-Pod Case

I don't know about you, but I love pretty and girly stuff. Even if it's simple and to the point, daily-wear-and-tear items, if I can make them cute, I will. So here's my take on a no-nonsense, daily use I-pod or cell phone case.

Materials:

Worsted weight cotton (color of your choice)
Crochet hook size F
Blunt needle
Scissors
Shirt-size button, color of your choice
Sewing needle
Sewing thread


Ch 26.
Row 1- 1 sc in second ch from hk and in each ch across. (25 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 2- 1 hdc in each sc across. (25 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Rows 3 to 4- 1 hdc in each sc across. (25 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each hdc across.
Rows 6 to 15- Continue repeating 3 hdc rows and 1 sc row. Ch 1, turn corner to work on side of piece.
Rows 16 to 17- Work on the side of piece, work 21 sc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

Working on Wrong Side, thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew side and bottom of case. Turn case inside out.

Flap-
Row 1- Join chosen yarn to back of case, skip the first sc row worked on the side of the case. Make 1 sc in each of next 11 hdc. Ch 2, turn. (11 sc)
Rows 2 to 4- 1 hdc in each sc across. (11 hdc) Ch 1, turn.
Row 5- 1 sc in each of first 2 hdc, sc2tog over next 2 hdc, ch 1, skip 2 hdc, 1 sc in next hdc, sc2tog over next 2 hdc, 1 sc in last hdc (buttonhole made). Ch 1, tun.
Row 6- 1 sc in each stitch across. (8 sc) Ch 2, turn.

Scallop Edge-
Row 1- 3 hdc in same spot as ch 2, skip 1 sc, 1 sc in next sc, skip 1 sc, 4 hdc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc, 4 hdc innext sc, sl st in last sc.
Fasten off, weave in tail.

Thread sewing needle with sewing thread and sew button in place. Fasten off.

Optional- (Some people like their cell phone cases to have handles, to make it easier for them to grab them and put them where they go in tote bags or purses.)

Handle-
Join yarn to side of case and ch 16. Ch 1, turn.
Row 1- 1 sc in each ch across. (16 sc)
Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

Size: Approx. 5-1/2 x 3- 1/2" (loosely!)

Note- If you have written me an email or sent me a message, please have patience, I get tons of mail and have heaps of work, so please bear with me. I will get back to you, but give me some time. Thank you!









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Heaven, Is It For Real?

JoyAnn's Bowl Coaster

A pretty and happy, generously large coaster, you can make it in the suggested color, or to coordinate with what you have.
It is meant to be used under small bowls. If you serve to your guests bowls of soup, bowls of salad, etc., this is the coaster that will make them look pretty!

Materials:
Red Heart pretty 'N Pink (1 skein if you are going to make many of these, if only a few, scraps will do)
Crochet hook size G

Note- I used acrylic yarn because you can throw it in the wash and it does not shrink, but if you prefer cotton, use that instead.
With Pretty'N Pink and G hook, ch 6.
Rnd 1- 1 tr in 6th ch from hook, ch 1 [1 tr, ch 1 in same stitch] rep 14 times. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in next ch-sp and in next tr, ch 1, [1 dc in next ch-sp, 1 dc in next tr, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 1 ] rep around, sl st at beg ch-3 to join rnd.
Rnd 3- Ch 3, 2 sc in same spot as ch 3, ch 6, skip next 2 dc plus ch-sp, [3 dc in next dc, ch 6, skip next 2 dc plus ch-sp] rep around, sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 4- Sl st till you reach first ch-6 loop, sl st and ch 3 in first ch of that loop, 2 dc in next ch, ch 4, skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch, ch 2, skip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2,
[1 dc in first ch of next ch-6 loop, 2 dc in next ch, ch 4, skip next ch, 2 dc in next ch, 1 dc in last ch, ch 2, skip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2] rep around. Sl st to join rnd.
Rnd 5- Sl st till you reach first ch of ch-4 space, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in that loop, ch 3, [1 sl st in each of next 3 dc, 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in next ch-4 loop, 1 sl st in each of next 3 dc, ch 3,] rep around.
End rnd as follows: Ch 3, sl st to last st of rnd. Fasten off, weave in tail.











In God's Workshop

Earth Tones Scarflet

Many of you have told me how much you like my keyhole scarflets. I want to thank you for your nice comments! This one is very simple and fast to make but it looks really pretty. And because of its earthy tones, it goes well with a whole lot of clothes!

Materials:
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Woodsy (variegated)
Red Heart (Classic) worsted weight yarn Sea Coral
Blunt needle
Scissors
Crochet hook size H
Note- Ch 3 counts as 1 dc throughout.

Lace Half Rounds (Make 2)- With Sea Coral, ch 5. Sl st to join rnd.
Row 1- Ch 3, 10 dc in ring (11 dc made.) Ch 5, turn. Row 2- Skip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, *ch 5, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc, rep from * across. Row 3- Ch 3, 8 dc in 1st loop, 1 sc in next loop, 9 dc in next loop, 1 sc in next loop, 9 dc in last loop. Row 4- Picking up sts across the top of the motif by inserting the hook into the various dc sts, make 10 sc across. Fasten off Sea Coral and weave in tail. Join Woodsy.
Scarflet: (Side #1) Row 1- Count the dc in first loop at the top of motif (skip the first 6 dc in loop), work 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sc. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in same spot as ch 3, 1 dc in each sc till last sc, 2 dc in last sc. Ch 3, turn. (20 sc) Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc till end of row (22 dc) Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across row. (22 dc) Ch 3, turn. Row 5- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. (22 dc) Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 4, turn. (24 dc) Keyhole: Row 7- 1 tr in each of next 4 dc, ch 14, skip 14 dc, 1 tr in each of last 5 dc. Ch 3, turn. (keyhole made.) Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 4 tr, 1 dc in each of next 14 ch, 1 dc in each tr to end of row. (24 sts) Row 9- 1 tr in each dc across. (24 sts) Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each of next 4 tr, 2 dc in next tr, 1 dc in each of next 12 tr, 2 dc in next tr, 1 dc in each of last 5 tr. (26 dc) Ch 4, turn. Row 11- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 3, turn. Row 12- 1 dc in each tr across. (26 dc ) Ch 4, turn. Row 13- 1 tr in each dc across. (26 tr) Ch 3, turn. Row 14- 1 dc in each tr across. (26 tr) Ch 4, turn. Row 15 to 20- Continue to alternate 1 tr and 1 dc row, ending with a dc row. Ch 2, turn. Row 21- 1 hdc in each dc across. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Side # 2- Repeat first 6 rows as for Side #1. Row 7- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each tr across. Ch 4, turn. Row 9- 1 tr in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Rows 10 to 20- Rep rows 10 to 20 as per Side # 1, ending with a tr row. Row 21- 1 hdc in each tr across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with. With both wrong sides facing, sew the two pieces together, being careful that the stitches are even and the result will be flat and not wrinkled. Fasten off.

Weave in tail.

Done!

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From STRESS to JOY

Shell-Adorned Lacy Neck Warmer

Materials:

Worsted weight yarn of your choice of colors (about half of a skein for each color) Size E crochet hook Ch 110.

Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in every ch across.

Row 12: Ch 3, 1 d in next dc and in every dc across.

Row 3: Rep Row 2. If you have chosen to make the scarf of various colors, (this is a great scrap yarn buster), fasten off. Join new color with a sl st.

Row 4: Ch 1, 1 sc in each dc across.

Row 5: Ch 2, skip 1 ch, sc in next sc, ch 1, *sc in next ch, ch 1, skip 1 sc and sc in next sc. Rep from * across.

Row 6 (Right side or nice lacy shell pattern will be lost): 1 sc in 1st sc, c

h 1, 2 sc in ch 1 space, skip next sc, 2 sc in next ch 1 space, rep across. Fasten off (if you have chosen to make the scarf in different colors). Change color.

Row 7: Join new color. 1 sc in 1sc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, skipping 1 sc in between, repeat across.

Row 8: (Right Side) Rep row 5.

Row 9: Rep row 6. Rep rows 5 and 6 until you have the width you want. (I made 2 repeats in total because I wanted a neck warmer that didn't let any wind through, because I am making these for charity). Let's suppose you want to finish it after just a couple of repeats:

Row 10: Ch 2, 1 sc in each st across.

Row 11: Ch 3, 1 dc in each sc across.

Rows 12-13: Rep row 11. Fasten off. With contrasting color, join with sl st and sc all around scarf.

Strap: Using a contrasting color in harmony with the ones used for the scarf, ch 21, sc in 3rd ch from hook. Ch 3, 4 dc in 1 st sc, skip 3 sc, *5 dc in next sc, skip 3 sc, 1next sc, rep across. Going around the strap (working in the bottom loops of the foundation row ): 1 sc, skip 3 loops, 5 dc in next loop, sk 3 loops, 1 sc, 5 dc in next loop, rep across, join with sl st. fasten off. Sew strap to the scarf at the height of your choice. Fasten off. Clean up threads. Join the same contrasting color to one of the corners of the sides of the scarf, and sc all around the scarf, going also over the edges of the strap to anchor it well. As you reach the bottom of each edge of the scarf, if you want to you can just sc straight across or work 5 dc in one space, skip a space, 1 sc, repeat, then continue with sc until you reach the other edge and repeat the shells across. Fasten off. Clean up threads. You can also make this scarf longer and thicker and close it into a tube and use it as a shoulder warmer. If you want to use it a s a mini-stole, you can make the scarf thicker and when you do the edging, you can make it longer so that the little shoulderette stole will fit around your shoulders. You can leave the strap as a form of closure, but of course, you will have to make it wider and thicker so that it will widstand use.

Pattern has been corrected!

This pattern is mine. DO NOT post it in your site without my permission and without giving me credit for it and DO NOT sell it. It is for personal use or charity use only.

The Mountain Climb with Him

"Not blindly do I grope through misty years, But with my hand in His to vanquish fears, Up through the mists I see diffused though dim, The halo of the glory circling Him. I know He leads me o'er rocky way Up to the light of endless day; And oft I seem to hear close passing by The wings of guardian angles ever nigh. Sometimes the lightnings flash and thunders peal, The closer do I cling His strength to feel; Sometimes the mists have almost cleared away That I might catch a glimmer of His day. I cannot falter for I trust my Guide, And death awaits me if I leave His side; He bids me haste to hear heaven's choir sing Their halleluiahs to the coming King."

Worthie Harris Holden

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