April Emails Post #2

Another day more emails. I am motivated and as long as I have one computer to use for a little while, I plan on doing some work emptying and sorting. I did notice that the last few nights, I have been unable to sleep well. Last night it was because I had grilled out again and someone else was burning and the smell kept me awake. I may need a nap to get through the day and stay up to work on other things competently, but we will see what the day brings.

I forgot that I had saved some other little things to my FB page, as well. The one I am most interested in is the Famous Book for every US State. I own some of these books already, but I think that next year, I might try to read all those books (even borrowing from our local libraries). I will see if I can get the girls to read them, too.

I found a great article that shows how knitting and/or crochet help girls with math.

I also discovered a place where I can track books I read, a little more than others...It is called BookLites.

I also have parks that are in Ohio and that are considered under-appreciated. I love taking the girls to parks to explore and see what we can learn. I have an expedition to plan! I also found where a city in Ohio has a "Potterfest" every year. That sounds like so much fun! It is near the Kent State University. This year they are going to have a 5K "Run Like You Stole From Gringotts."

Also, I am not a big drinker of alcoholic drinks, but every now and then I stumble across one that I would love to try....Bunny Shots in one.

Afghans:
Ocean Waves from the Crochet Crowd. Great site with fabulous tutorials. Check them out!
Spider Stitch Afghan
Many Mitered Baby Blanket

Amigurumi:
Stip en Haak lots of free patterns in German and English.
Crochetopus
Rainbow Teddy Bear

Baby:
Bohemian Baby Bib

Bags:
Chroma Bag
CAL Granny Tote
Mesh Knit Market Bag
Wild Strawberries Market Bag
Slant Pocket Bag
Boredom Buster Bag

CAL/KAL:
2014 Mystery CAL from The Crochet Crowd - giraffe (perfect for all those who were watching April)
2015 Mystery CAL Afghan
2015 Mystery CAL Afghan - Amigurumi
Mike the Monster
Scarf CAL

Cowls/Scarves:
Gallatin Scarf - I really need to make this one.
Seashells Scarf

Hats:
Balmy Breezes Hat
Meagan's Rainbow Hat
Arctic Sunset Cable Hat

Kitchen/Cleaning:
Praying Hands Dishcloth
Angel of Welcome Dishcloth
Blooming Flower Dishcloths
Aunt May Dishcloth
Follow the Yellow Knit Road Dishcloth
Angel of Welcome Dishcloth
Tea Cup Pot Holder
Fruity Trivets and Pot Holders

Shawls/Wraps:
Angel Shawl
Southern Sky Shawl
Peaches and Cream Lacy Shawlette
Allegro Shawl
Amazing Mitered Shawl - Love this shawl, too.
Belize Wrap

Slippers/Socks:
Peppermintoes Socks
Alpha Socks
Tulip Socks

Spa Kits:
Knit Spa Kit
Crochet Spa Kit

Dishcloths/Hotpads/Trivets Oh My

I love making dishcloths and hotpads/trivets. They are quick, easy and portable. I can work on them anywhere and if the pattern is simple enough I can work on them without having the pattern with me.

1. Nana's Favorite Dishcloth Pattern
2. Learn to Knit with a Dishcloth - 10 learner patterns -Wow!
3. Grandma's Favorite Dishcloth 
4. Seed Stitch Dishcloth Pattern
5. Traditional Garter Stitch Dishcloth
6. Log Cabin Washcloths -Fave!
7. Double Seed Stitch Dishcloth 
8. Granny's Best Dishcloth 
9. Stained Glass Dishcloth -Pretty!
10. Easy Everyday Dishcloth
11. 3 Last Minute Dishcloths
12. Easy Everyday Dishcloth
13. Seed Stitch Pear Dishcloth Pattern
14. Heirloom Washcloths
15. 4th of July BBQ Dishcloth
16. Summer Lighthouse Dishcloth
17. Sunflower Dishcloth Pattern
18. Citrus Slice Dishcloths
19. Vintage Hankie Washcloth
20. Hanging Kitchen Towels
21. Pineapple Dishcloth
22. Stained Glass Dishcloth
23. Flowerburst Dishcloth
24. Flip Flop Dishcloth
25. Darling Daisy Dishcloth
26. Navajo Ripples Dishcloth - I had to use the wayback machine to get this pattern. 
27. Sweet Somethings 
28. Lip Service 

Another Week Finished

Another week has gone by and I haven't looked at this blog, only at my mom's recipe blog. I added some more recipes to her blog. Friday, is grocery shopping day and since the Lebanon Kroger has become so bad at keeping items stocked, I will have to go to another store. This means shopping at more than one place. This makes for a very long day. This week, I did start teaching my youngest how to purl. She has been practicing her knitting for awhile and finished a scarf and has been making blocks for an afghan that she wants to make for herself. I had bought several skeins of kitchen cotton from the store (big sale...97 cents vs 2 dollars). I explained to her that learning new techniques on dish cloths was a good way to go, because if you mess up on it, it won't matter, it will still clean the dishes. I have also been trying to read more, but that comes and goes according to what I have to get finished.

As we head into the middle of March, it seems strange to have Christmas items on the patterns list, but in truth anyone making gifts for Christmas actually starts collecting the patterns and making things back in January. I do know that my list has decreased a lot and I don't intend to add anyone to fill in the gaps, especially since one person put in print on her blog (that you can still find if you know how) that she hates what I make and throws it away as she walks out of the parents house. My mom won't be replaced, because there is no replacement, but she also didn't like the things I made, she stuffed them in the bottoms of boxes and backs of drawers. Instead, I will continue to make for my kids, my friends and husband. My mother-in-law loved getting things. I made her two prayer shawls, she would keep them on her all the time. When she passed, my sisters-in-law each took one, to remember her by.

Alternative Gardening Ideas:
Hay Bale Gardening

Homeschooling:
Dumbo Octopus

Afghans:
Setting Sunset or DROPS 99-31
Crochet Hexagon
Prairie Afghan
Galaxy Afghan
Always Pointing North Blanket

Amigurumi:
Cinderella
Owl Stuffy
Crochet Finger Puppets Goes with the Castle
Whimsical Castle
Rainbow Crochet Unicorn
Caped Crusader Doll

Baby:
Lemon Drops Baby Booties
Crocodile Stitch Booties

Bags:
Grab N Go Bag
Large and Medium Bags
Crochet Crocodile Clutch
Crocodile Stitch Beach Bag - this is on Crochet Crowd and Mikey does an awesome tutorial.
Owl Pouch

Basket:
Foxy Yarn Basket

Cats:
Cat Toy
Cat Bed

Christmas:
Mr and Mrs Snowman
Crochet Christmas Trees
Simple Stripe Santa Stockings
Crochet Nativity
Elf Stocking Ornament
Pinwheel Garland
Angel Ornament
Huggable Happy Colors Penguin
Crochet Heart Ornament
Crochet Frosty Snowman
Holly Stocking
Angel Tree Topper
Festive Bird Ornament
Christmas Tissue Box Cover
Reindeer Ornament
Cute Crochet Santa Ornament
Cute Kitty Ornament
Crochet Penguin Ornament
Crochet Christmas Wreath

Dishcloths:
Water Lily Dish Cloth
Dishcloth Overflow Blog What is this? This is from a group that makes dish cloths monthly as a KAL/CAL. Some of these are dishcloths I had not seen before and I want to try them. Great way to break them up.

Easter:
Panorama Egg I remember years ago getting sugar eggs with panorama in them. Loved getting these as gifts at Easter. But one out of crochet could be even better.
Monster Egg - I always have problems with the eggs not staying closed, these are so adorable.
How to Make a Palm Cross I made these last year with the girls. I want to do that again this year....always a good thing to save.
Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs
Peep Houses
Bunny Basket
Crochet Spring Bunny

Flowers:
Wagon Wheel Flower with a tutorial
Flower Cup Holder Liner
5 Petal Flower
Crocodile Stitch Flower

Gloves/Mittens:
Fox in the Snow Mittens colorwork!
Fair Isle Gloves

Golf:
All American Golf Club Covers

Hats:
Random Factor Hat
Sandy Winter Cable Hat another with tutorial
Popstar Slouch Hat
Spinning Summer Slouch Hat
Shine On Sun Hat
Hadley Hat
Snowstorm Crochet Hat
Fair Isle Ear Flap Hat Fair Isle (colorwork)

Just for Fun:
Pinwheel comes with a tutorial and they use it as a piece of art. But then isn't all yarn craft art?
Crochet IPhone Cozy

Kitchen:
Sunny Skies Hot Pad

Scarf:
Foxy Loxy
Caribbean Dream Scarf
Lovely Leaf Lace Scarf

Shawls:
Lavender Blooms Shawl

St. Patrick's Day:
Lucky Crochet Top Hat

Tutorial:
Crocodile Stitch Tutorial is on this page

Back to the Email

So, after taking a few days off from looking at the blog, the emails or too much else, time to get back to work. Today, I am starting at 2147! It is a good number, especially as this is about 500 less than where I started! I now have the goal of getting it below 2000 by the end of this week. I have also made 2 dishcloths, while I was off the computer. One was just a plain, use up the left over from the Halloween Cat dishcloth. It was a really pretty yarn and smelled so nice while I was using it. But you couldn't see the pattern. Have to remember that for future dishcloths. But right now, I had a friend give me some ends that she wanted used up. So that is what I will do and then I will give the final product to Dawn's Light. This is a great group of women who knit or crochet or sew. Things are made and given to people in need, through groups that the church supports.

Afghans - Autumn Leaves
Afghans - Baby Giggles - for babies
Afghans - Color Block Crochet
Afghans - Christmas Tree
Afghans - Christmas Noel

Bags - Summer Clutch
Bags - 30 minute purse
Bags - Asthore

Christmas - Star Ornament
Christmas - Snowman

Dish Cloths - Leafy
Dish Cloth - Little Garden Boy
Dish Cloth - Purl the Phoenix
Dishcloth - Awareness  - listed as breast cancer, but can change colors to make for other types.
Dishcloths - Links for Dishcloths
Dishcloths - States!

Hats - Happy
Hats - Embrace the Waves
Hats - Pumpkin Pixie for Toddlers
Hats - Tilting Block
Hats - Jovie the Elf
Hat Scarf Mittens - Cable Set
Hat - Chemo Cap

Hot Pads: Woven Circles Trivet
Hot Pads - Fanciful Flowers
Hot Pad - 10 Point
Hot Pad - Starburst
Hot Pad - Pinwheel
Hot Pad - Crochet Flower
Hot Pad - Christmas Bulb - Can use this with a Christmas Tree accent or maybe this Tree which is a free download on Ravelry.
Hot Pad - Octagon
Pot Holder - Hexagon
Hot Pads - Links for Pot Holders

Mitts - Texting Mitts
Mitts - Entrelac
Mitts - Links for Knit Mittens
Mitts - Alethiometer

Red Heart: Christmas: Free Patterns Links
Red Heart: Free Pattern Links
Red Heart: Christmas: Bear Ornament
Red Heart: Christmas: Nordic Holiday Balls
Red Heart: Christmas: Wise Owl Ornament
Red Heart: Christmas: Keepsake Stocking
Red Heart: Christmas: Yule Tree Throw and Pillow

Scarf - Winter Snowflake
Scarf - Poinsettia
Scarf - Winter Family
Scarf - Football - free Ravelry download! I can't wait to make some of these for my husband and his brothers.
Scarf - Reversible Cable
Scarf - Hooded

Shawl - Escapist
Shawl - Starstruck
Shawl - Icelandic Sunrise
Shawl - Oaklet

Socks - Fireside

Stitch Pattern - Serpentine Can be used for most anything, but think more likely for scarf.
Stitch Pattern - Irish Trace Cable

Sugar N Cream: Links for Patterns

TV Shows - Dr. Who - Jelly Baby

Woohoo! The email is now below 2000! It is now 1998! I have found some more patterns and lots of duplicates (you'll see that happens on few times on here, as well, but it is my blog and I must really like some of those patterns). Have a great night!

1st Wednesday of January and the New Year

I am still working on cleaning out the email. On a positive note, it is moving along nicely and it is at 2180. I will work on it as much as I can today, but today is Wednesday and there are things to do and places to go. I had my thyroid removed because I had Grave's Disease (overactive thyroid production), they found Hashimoto's Disease (underactive thyroid production) and Cancer. I was lucky, I was very lucky. It was found small and had not spread, but I do have to take medication for the rest of my life and I have to have blood work (depending on the doctor) every 6 months (right now). So I went and had blood drawn and now I get wait for the results and then I can get my medication refilled. I am meeting up with a friend. She has been taking care of a colony of feral cats (dumped and terrified and not trusting humans). She buys food and feeds them. She captures and gets them fixed so that they don't continue to produce. Recently, some people dumped more cats into her colony. This is a major financial hardship on her and her family. So she started a Go-Fund Me Account to raise money to continue fixing, feeding and finding homes for the cats. She has even put up shelter for the cats to try and protect them from the weather (especially the cold). She is a good woman and, like me, she gets really upset with people dumping cats. I get them dumped in my back yard and the cats just need a little love and they end up making the best pet/fur baby. Pets are a forever, not an until. I get if an older person has an animal and then they die, not keeping it. But when you take in an animal, it is forever, not until you move, or until your boyfriend/girlfriend gives an ultimatum. I wish more people would get that. Also, today being Wednesday, is early release for the kids who go to a building. It is also Teen Club and I am playing chauffeur. But for me that means I get to wonder through the stacks and look at books or read or knit or crochet or something while they have their away from mom time and I have my away from kids time. I am grateful that the libraries near us have so many things to do and things for the kids to do to learn something new (like computer programming or 3D printers or book clubs just for them or even a safe place to come and enjoy).


Afghan - Crayon Colored

Bags - Chinese Waves - What is interesting to me is that purses (with long straps) tend to be a dump style back and when you start dumping stuff into your purse, it becomes harder to find things. Have you ever noticed how much stuff you put into your purse and how much we end up carrying daily (especially when you have children)? I noticed that the quantity went up. I carry first aid supplies, I carry a wallet and then there are the cards. Cards for libraries (in my case I have about 8 just for me and until recently, I carried cards for each of my children, too.

Bookmark - Teacup
Bookmark - Knitting Needle - perfect for a knitter who loves to read.

Christmas - Penguin Ornament
Christmas - Cute Kitty
Christmas - Wreath Ornament
Christmas - Crochet Stocking
Christmas - Thick Cables Knit Stocking
Christmas - Knit Stocking
Christmas - Stocking Ornament
Christmas - Simple Striped Santa Stocking
Christmas - John Stocking - looks like an old fashioned stocking.
Christmas- Sean Stocking - nicely striped in greens
Christmas - Mary Lou Stocking - multiple colored stripes
Christmas - Colleen Stocking
Christmas - Traditional Stocking - can put a tiny mitten on it
Christmas - Holiday Harlequin Stocking
Christmas - Striped Stocking
Christmas - Elf Stocking Ornament, but I don't know why you can't put tiny gifts in them and give them as a favor.
Christmas - Holly Stocking
Christmas - Snowman Stocking

Cleaning - Reusable Duster Uses Tarn (T-shirt Yarn)
Cleaning - Toilet Paper Cover Band - This was how my parents and grandparents stored TP when we were little. It was the THING, to put a roll on the back of the Toilet (in plain sight) and then put something over it, so that it looked pretty.

Coaster - Apple

Dishcloths

Gloves - Thumbs Up
Gloves - Pumpkin
Gloves - Handwarmers
Gloves - Rolling Thunder
Gloves - Fingerless Cable Hand Warmers - Beautiful!
Gloves - Fingerless Pieces of Eight - Gorgeous with a new way to make these mitts.
Gloves - Alice's Fingerless Gloves

Hat - Colorful Crochet Hat

Hot Pad - Tea Cup

Links to Easy Beginner Crochet Patterns
Links for Knit Christmas Items/Gifts
Links for Christmas Stockings
Links for Fingerless Mitts or Gloves I keep seeing a link for a Dragon Scale Fingerless Mitts, but every time I click on it, but the link is gone. But it takes me to this grouping. I keep hoping to find time to search through all the links, but right now, I just want to get the links in my emails really down from 2162 to less than a hundred!

Mittens - Tannenbaum

Pin Cushion - Apple
Pin Cushion - Cactus

Scarf - knit Sushi - the only kind of sushi I can have. What I like is that when it is rolled up it looks like a sushi roll, but it is scarf.

Socks - Basic
Socks - Quick

Tea Cozy - Pumpkin
Tea Cozy - Autumn
Tea Cozy - Beginner
Tea Cozy - Mr. Puffy
Tea Cosy

Toys - Rainbow Teddy Bear
Toys - Knit Elephant for Hospice - Hospice is becoming a very common word and organization. My mother-in-law was in hospice at the end of her life. They took really good care of her, but she hung on longer than they thought and just as they were getting ready to send her back to the nursing home, she died. My mother was in hospice and passed within hours of being signed into it. My cousin spent the last days of his life at home, but cared for by hospice. If you can make one or many, why not give it a try. They do great work and the people who work in hospice have a hard job.
Toys - Little Black Owl


As I finished this post, it is now Thursday. My day started okay, we did a science experiment, using things I already had in the home. I love when it is bitterly cold as there are so many things we can experiment with and the kids love what they learn this way. But by 11 a.m. we have no water and we are abandoning the house and going to the library (so they can work on Rapberry Pi or Tinker Cad) and then to McDonald's for lunch (can't cook lunch without water) and then we will take a walk around a very pretty area. I am grateful we have so many things to do and places to go and things that we can do. I am grateful that I am able to keep my kids at home for schooling and that they love learning. I just want them to start picking up things on their own and not having to be directed to learning. I know this comes with time and it will happen. Oh, for anyone who wonders why we have no water....There is a water main break near our house and they have turned off all the water to our area. But they are fixing it and it will soon be back on, but for now, I will celebrate getting out of the house. Have a great day!

As for the emails, I have now reduced to 2157! Any progress is better than no progress. Later, I will put more of my mom's recipes into the blog that I started to hold her recipes.

4th of January, 1st day of School in the New Year

The New Year began on Friday, but we didn't start back to school until today. The news weather people kept up their harbinger of doom (snow, ice and cold) and I know some who were waiting for a delay of school or even a cancellation. But we homeschool and so there is not a cancellation. We started the day off at 9 a.m. with a discussion of science and scientific method and Pavlov's experiment with dogs. We discussed that even the cats can have a Pavlovian reaction. Then we did demonstrations of how even though I was not trying to create a Pavlov experiment or even experience for the animals, I have created one. Now the children have to read the books from the library that focus on scientific method and Pavlov. Love the library!

I have a friend who posted a challenge to her knitter/crocheter friends. I accepted the challenge. Knitting and crochet (and even cross stitch) are relaxing and enjoyable activities for me. Knowing that my family (meaning my siblings) do not appreciate or like many of the things that I created, I don't plan on creating things for them. But I will learn how to make things using new techniques. I will make things for my children and husband (who do enjoy what I make, wearing them proudly). I want to learn entrelac. I have watched videos and read some books and I think this will be the year that I will try to make them.

What I love about dishcloth patterns, is that they are all about the same square size and you can use them to make squares for afghans, so you could make an afghan out of the states (you would need to use the wayback machine to get these) and have a state afghan. I could make an afghan out of the states that I have visited in one color and another color for those I haven't visited and another for those I want to visit. The same goes for any dishcloth pattern.

What I love about Afghan patterns is that when they are large and cover you, they are perfect for winter work. As they grow, they cover you and keep you warm while you work. They also tend to repeat so at some point you will have the pattern memorized and can work anywhere in the house (yeah, you don't want to haul them around). But when summer comes, you need to switch to the squares. These can be hauled around and after you have made about 5 to 10 you will again have the pattern memorized. Afghans can be good as gifts and my family (my children and husband) love afghans. They spend a lot of time wrapped up in them. The cats and dog also like blankets. But you want to be careful what you make with the animals as their claws can get caught in some yarns.

Afghan - Stained Glass Ripple
Afghan - Tiffany Lace - for baby, but could be made bigger.
Afghan - Southern Cross
Afghan - Wreath
Afghan - Noel
Afghan - Christmas Split Shell Ripple
Afghan - Christmas Glitter
Afghan - Red Crochet
Afghan - With Sleeves
Afghan - Christmas Tree
Afghan - Christmas Striped Throw
Afghan - Blue Throw
Afghan - Christmas ZigZag
Afghan - Corner to Corner
Afghan - Winter Skies
Afghan - Christmas Throw and Pillow
Afghan - Christmas Granny Squares Afghan and Pillow
Afghan - Holiday Snowflake
Afghan - Blue and White (KY)
Afghan - Circles to Squares - I like how this one looks.
Afghan - Bright Ripple Throw
Afghan - Spellbinding Crochet Ripple Throw
Afghan - Mountain Mist Afghan
Afghan - Falling Leaves (CT)
Afghan - Prairie State Afghan  (IL)
Afghan - Carolina Yellow Baby Blanket (NC or SC)
Afghan - Southern Cross Throw (SD)
Afghan - Spiderman
Afghan - Lizard Ridge
Afghan - Dutch Tile

Amigurumi - Snowman and Friend (AK)
Amigurumi - Year of the Lion (MI)

Baby - Booties
Baby - Pumpkin Beanie

Bag - Entrelac Messenger Bag
Bag - Kiss Kiss  - a bag to put Hershey Kisses in and give on Valentine's Day

Basket - Crochet Hanging Basket
Basket - Scrap Basket
Basket - Mega Bulky Crochet Baskets
Basket - Color block Crochet Basket
Basket - DIY Crochet Basket
Basket - Crochet Apple Trinket Bowl

Christmas - Mini Mittens Ornaments
Christmas - Angel
Christmas - Snowflake
Christmas - Snowflake Table Runner
Christmas - Christmas Tree Dishcloth
Christmas - Elf Dishcloth
Christmas - Polka Dot Mushroom Ornament
Christmas - Santa Gift Tag - This is shown in the typical colors, but I think it would be fun to assign colors to each person (pink, blue, purple - my kids fav colors) and then make them in those colors.
Christmas - Bird Ornament - My first impression....that's cute.
Christmas - Pinwheel Garland
Christmas - Snowman Stocking
Cupcake Christmas Ornament

Cowl - Winter Waves Chevron Cowl

Dishcloths - Log Cabin
Dishcloth - Garden Boy
Dishcloth - Baked with Love
Dishcloth - Lattice Hearts
Dishcloth - Lacy 4 Leaf Clover
Dishcloth - Quilted Hearts
Dishcloth - Valentine
Dishcloth - Bikini
Dishcloth - Love
Dishcloth - Blooming Flower
Dishcloth - Gingerbread Man
Dishcloth - Christmas Snowflake
Dishcloth - Christmas Stocking
Dishcloth - Santa Claus
Dishcloth - Festive Owl
Dishcloth - Elf
Dishcloth - Football

Earwarmer - Colors of the Night

Flower - Black Eyed Susan (MD)
Flower - Carnation (OH)

Hats - Stylish Tiles
Hats - Arctic Sunset Cable Hat
Hats - Burgundy Breeze Cable Hat
Hats - Pink Quick Knit Beanie
Hats - Irish Bloom Bonnet
Hats - Varsity Stripes Hat & Scarf
Hat - Denver  (CO)
Hat - Starbuck's Mandala Hat

Hotpad - Flower

Kitchen - Mop or Sweeper Cover - I have made one of these and it works well. My kids love using it.

Links - Feral Knitter Fair Isle Free Patterns - Fair Isle Knitting is another technique I want to learn this year.

Mittens - Oyster
Mittens - Beginner - for all sizes
Mittens - Seed Stitch

Scarf - Ripple Infinity Scarf
Scarf - Diagonal Batkus Lace (DE)
Scarf - Potato Chip (ID)
Scarf - Arrowhead Lace

Shawl - Magic Chevrons - need to sign into Lion Brand to see this pattern.
Shawl - Ella's Rhythm Shawl
Shawl - Northern Lights Very pretty shawl. Free Ravelry Download.
Shawl - Aeolian Shawl

Slippers - Rudolph

Socks - Anastasia
Socks - Lace Heart
Socks - Lazy Day
Sock - Staggered Stripe
Socks - Serendipity

Toys - Huggable Happy Colors Penguin Yeah, I have saved this one a lot. I really like it. I think it would be fun to have a few around.

Travel - Travel Blooms - These can be used to mark baggage making it easier to identify your luggage.
Travel - Knitted Luggage Tags - I like these better, but I think a couple of my kids might like the others.

Painted Rocks - Not crochet or knitting, but fun project for the kids

Valentine's Day - Be Mine Garland 
Counts on the email cleanup project: Starting at 2214 Ending at 2198 on 1/4/2016. Began at 2200 and Ending at 2179 on 1/5/2016. 

More and More and More from the emails.

I had to delete some of the emails, because the links no longer worked. Not sure why they no longer worked, but that is okay. I think I got the links I wanted before they stopped. Christmas has come and gone. I had a good time with my in-laws. My nephew said he had a good time at our house again. My father-in-law's only complaint was there wasn't dessert, but he has been having trouble with falling and I worry that he hasn't been eating well, so I didn't have anything that would irritate his condition. But he did stay longer than usual. I think he had a good time.

Afghan - July 4th Throw
Afghan - American Flag Throw
Afghan - Crossed Panel
Afghan - Ripple
Afghan - Autumn Throw - This appears to be another Granny Square, but the color combos make it an autumn colored afghan.
Afghan - Country Throw
Afghan - Comfort Throw
Afghan - Traditional Cable Knit Afghan
Afghan - Star Shell Afghan

American Girl - Western Skirt

Baby - Diamond Trellis Baby Hat
Baby - Cabled Baby Hats
Baby - Elongated Stitches Baby Hat

Bags - Patriotic Ripple Tote Bag
Bags - Waves Tote
Bags- M'Lady MP3 Bag - I actually look at this as something that my girls would carry for fun.
Bags- Stash 'N Go
Bags- Knitting Tote

CAL - 2016 Afghan CAL  - begins Jan 13! I really want to try and do this. I like afghans and so do my children. They carry blankets all over the house in the winter months, so this could be a really good plan. Also, it might use up some of my old yarn.

Christmas - Santa Ornament
Christmas - Heart Ornament
Christmas - Mermaid Ornament
Christmas - Mitten Ornament
Christmas - Striped Stocking
Christmas - Bear Ornament
Christmas - Snowflake Dishcloth

Dishcloth - Posy
Dishcloth - Knit with Friends - I need to make a few of these and give them to my friends.
Dishcloth - Catch a Wave - Crochet
Dishcloth - Links
Dishcloth - Patchwork
Dishcloth - Lacy Butterfly
Dishcloth - Lake Ariel
Dishcloth - Follow the Yellow Knit Road Illusion
Dishcloth
Dishcloth - Angel of Welcome
Dishcloth - Flower
Dishcloth - Feathered
Dishcloth - Round
Dishcloth - Petal
Dishcloth - Meow
Dishcloth - Dr. Who Logo
Dishcloth - Dr. Who TARDIS
Dishcloth - Dr. Who Don't Blink
Dishcloth - Halloween Cat
Dishcloth - Caduceus Staff
Dishcloth - Censored....F**k
Dishcloth - St Hubertus - Patron saint of hunters.
Dishcloth - Springtime
Dishcloth - Dahlia
Dishcloth - Starfish
Dishcloth - Aunt May
Dishcloth - Snowflake

Gloves - 2 Hour Fingerless Gloves

Golf - Knit Covers
Golf - Knit Covers

Hat - Running Beanie
Hat - Dragon Hat - Kids
Hat - Waffel Hat - has a tutorial
Hat - Sugar Twist Hat
Hat - 14 Cable Hat
Hat - American Flag Spiral Hat
Hat - Top Down Chullo

Kindle - Cover Using Sock Yarn

Knit Pick Links

Mitts - Super Easy Fingerless Mitts
Mitts - Dragon Scale

Nightcap - 1840's style

Potholder - Americana

These puzzle balls made by crochet are so fun! I want to make them because I think they would be fun for the kids.
Puzzle Crochet - Olive the Octopus
Puzzle Crochet - Amish Puzzle Ball
Puzzle Crochet - Mini Puzzle Ball Love the colors
Puzzle Crochet - Tutorial - they suggest as a pet toy and I think my cats would love it.
Puzzle Crochet - Flower Ball
Puzzle Crochet - Kiwi Bird
Puzzle Crochet - Pumpkin

Scarf - Breast Cancer Awareness - I have 2 friends who have been battling breast cancer. I want to make this for them. Shhhh, don't tell.
Scarf - ZigZag
Scarf - Dragon Scale Keyhole Scarf
Scarf - Tomato Palindrome
Scarf - Golden Wheat
Scarf - Makin' Bacon
Scarf - Diagonal Baktus Lace Scarf
Scarf - Art Deco

Slippers - Monster Eye  - These are so cool, that I may have them on this blog many times. I really want to make these about 5 times (one for everyone in my house, I know that they will be worn here).

Socks - Bumpy Ribbed Sock
Socks - Black Hearted
Socks - 52 Stitch Ribbed
Socks - Toe Up Diamond Pattern
Socks - Blueberry Waffle
Socks - Basic Pattern
Socks - Staggered Stripe
Socks - Heartland
Socks - 2 Needle Lace
Socks - Tiny Tulips
Socks - Toe Up Raggi

Swiffer Cover - I made one and we use it a lot and they are really easy to wash.

Tea Cozy - Mr Puffy

Toys - Chubby Chirps
Toys - Bluebird
Toys - Olaf Snowman
Toys - Penguin
Toys - Spock Ears

Wreath - Halloween
Wreath - Candy Cane
Wreath - Christmas Bells
Wreath - Autumn Leaves

New Year's is here and I am continuing to work on clearing out the email. The good thing is that I have removed enough that I don't get a nasty gram any longer, but I still have over 2200 emails. But the emails are slowly being removed and I am saving those pattern links that I really want to use.

Still working on the Email

Yeah, I am still clearing out the email. I know that this is continuing, but there are really that many. I have patterns that I want to make for myself, my children, my husband, my nieces (from MD). My one sister says that she really likes the dishcloths that I made her and that due to use they need to be replaced. I guess I should get to work on that as Christmas is right around the corner. So many things to make and save. I am also working on my mom's recipe blog. My mom passed in August and there are recipes that we all want, so this way they are available to all of us. My brother wants a vegetable recipe, but I haven't found the one he wants yet, so I have to keep working on that. I also have 3 children who want to work on Tinkercad. It is a way for them to make something and then use a 3D printer to print what they made. But in order for the younger two to use it, I have to print a permission form and then send it back...yep, like that will happen. It is just easier to open one account (mine) and the let them work on it. We are fortunate that we have access to a 3D computer and there are people who can teach them how to use the different sites (safely) and print with the printer. They have learned how to write programs, also. Our library system is that good.

2 of my nieces have American Girl dolls and so patterns to make the dolls clothes are prime! I even have 1 niece who wants to knit so she can make things for her doll. I do love my nieces.

Afghan - Earth Toned Afghan
Afghan - Wavy Shell Blanket
Afghan - Summer Fence Baby Blanket
Afghan - Race Flag/Checkerboard
Afghan - Sherbert Surprise
Afghan - Rainbow Lace
Afghan - Bramble Cable Afghan
Afghan - Colorful Knit Throw
Afghan - Coffee And Cream
Afghan - Lacy Fan Throw
Afghan - Shell and Post Stitch Ripple
Afghan - Crochet Log Cabin Squares
Afghan - Cabin in the Woods
Afghan - Log Cabin Afghan  - 2
Afghan - for Baby Lacy Leaves You have to scroll to bottom to for the English version.
Afghan - Arrow Stitch
Afghan - Dutch Tile Squares
Afghan - Beginner Granny Square - I have been making granny squares for a long time. But for those who don't know and want a simple version....this one is pretty and simple.
Afghan - Country Flowers Throw
Afghan - Country Cozy Afghan
Afghan - Candy Swirls - for baby
Afghan - Retro Rainbow - for baby
Afghan - Contemporary Stash Buster Throw
Afghan - Colors of Sunshine

American Girl - Poncho
American Girl - Scarf

Baby - Mitts 

Bags - Summer Day Beach Bag
Bags - Beach Bag
Bags - Hexagonal Market Bag
Bags - Easy Coin Purse

Beach - Colorful Mat
Beach - Souvenir Jar

Christmas - Angel Topper
Christmas - Knit Candy Cane  - Uses yarn scraps

Dishcloth - Moms Rule - love this cloth! I made it as a gift for my sister one year.
Dishcloth - Dads Rule  - I made this cloth for my bil as a gift the same year I made the other for my sister.
Daffodils Dishcloth
Dishcloth - Starfish

Draft Dodger - Broom Handle
Draft Dodger - Essential

Hanging Luminaries

Hat - Men's Cabled Hat
Hats - Hot Air Balloon Hats - Baby hats.
Hats - Jester Baby Hat
Hats - Butterfly Beret
Hats - Lazy River Beanie
Hat - Cladach
Hats - Jingle Bells for Family
Hat - Crochet Santa
Hat - Bostonian Hat and Scarf (MA)
Hat - Snowstorm Crochet Hat

Hooded Towel - Monster's Inc.

Hotpads - Flower
Hotpads - Fruity - has a tutorial with it.

Links - for Mittens

Mittens - Wicked Knit

Phone Cozy - Olivia the Owl

Pin Cushion - Cactus
Pin Cushion - Posey

Place Holder - Apple

Pouch - Crochet Owl

Scarf - Biased Opinion Scarf
Scarf - Katydid Drop Scarf
Scarf - Jubilee
Scarf - Allegras
Scarf - Makin' Bacon Scarf
Scarf - Hooded
Scarf - Silver Dollar Skinny
Scarf - Crochet Poinsettia
Scarf - Celtic Cable - After I made my first cable scarf, I was hooked. I loved making the cables and learning the new technique.
Scarf - Party
Scarf - Scrap Love

Shawl - Beloved
Shawl - Bluebell
Shawl - Autumn
Shawl - Summer
Shawl - Downton Abbey
Shawl - Crochet
Shawl - Valentine
Shawl - Oak Leaves
Shawl - Mystic Forest - Beautiful, very lacy.
Shawl - Popcorn
Shawl - Aeolian
Shawl - Summer Morning

Socks - Heart Lace Socks
Socks - 2 Needle Lace Socks
Socks - Diamond Pattern
Socks - Summer

Tiny Knits - Mittens
Tiny Knits - Glove
Tiny Knits - Toys
Tiny Knits - Knitting Bag

Towel - Don't Panic
Towel - Kitchen Hangers - these are made using part of a kitchen towel and the top is knitted and a button added so it can hang from handles.

Toys - Dino the Dinosaur
Toys - Little Black Owl
Toys - Knit Monkey
Toys - Snakes and Adders
Toys - Tuck the Turtle
Toys - Soccer Ball - this is knit and would be good for indoors, but not out.
Toys - Tiny Seal

Vest - Unique Shell Vest

More from the Email

Yes, I am still working on cleaning out my email. I have been busy running the girls to their various activities and this means I spend a lot of time on the road and then when I am finished I have things that I have to do around the house. I am also making cookies for Christmas this year. I don't plan on giving any to certain people, and for the diabetic family, I will make some special sugar free cookies after Christmas. By then I should be able to get the items I need to make sugar - free cookies without using sugar or Splenda or things like that. I have noticed that our local Kroger has been out of items that I usually purchase and I have to go back more often than I would like. But I can handle it, but I didn't like the new manager's attitude that it was because of our location rather than order foul ups or low amounts available. I think I will be talking to the general manager and see what can be accomplished there instead. Let's start with the count (keeping in mind that it increases with new emails, but I am trying to clear those as they come in, rather than accumulating like I did with the old emails), it is 2360 (and it is Saturday). When posted (Wednesday), the count is 2314! Yay! I am slowly getting there! I also found some of my favorite designers, I remembered the pattern, but forgot their names.

I am saving this whole site, because she has so much on it that I have made and loved to make. RaAnn is very talented and I am grateful for her site Wicket Stitch Handcrafts.


Afghan - Ocean Ripple Baby Afghan
Afghan - Summer Fence Baby Blanket
Afghan - Seed Stitch Checkerboard Afghan
Afghan - Stripes and Waves Afghan
Afghan - Foolproof Crochet Afghan
Afghan - Sherbert Surprise Afghan
Afghan - In a Pinch
Afghan - Traditional Cable Knit Afghan
Afghan - Lizard Ridge - wow so pretty!
Afghan - Blue and White
Afghan - Rhythm in Cables

Baby - Seven Stripe Baby Afghan
Baby - Textured Baby Hat
Baby - Baby Cable Hat - newborns or preemies
Baby - Simple Lines Afghan
Baby - Dreamcatcher Afghan
Baby - Tiffany Lace Blanket - It can be made from small for baby to extra large for adults. Very pretty.
Baby - Block Baby Blanket
Baby - Radiating Squares Baby Blanket
Baby - Tricolor Squares Blanket

Bag - Gardening Bag
Bag- Trio Knit Bag
Bag - Hippie Purse
Bag - Hobo Bag
Bag - Beginner Tote
Bag - Lightweight Shopping Bag
Bag - Waves Tote Bag
Bag - Green Grocery Bag
Bag - Tote made from plastic bags
Bag - Shopping Bag
Bag - Market Bag
Bag - Hexagonal Market Bag
Bag - Water Bottle Bag - another that I will have to print soon. I drink a lot of water and this would be nice for when I am out with the kids.

Baskets - Stash Baskets

Beach - Mat and Bag

Bookmark - Rainbow Trout Bookmark

Christmas - Lily the Christmas Elf - another to print.

Dishcloth - Butterfly
Dishcloth - Starfish
Dishcloth - Waffle Knit
Dishcloth - Springtime
Dishcloth - Posy
Dishcloth - Flowerburst
Dishcloth - Airforce
Dishcloth - Army - I have made many of these as gifts for men I know who were in Iraq and Afghanistan and in the Army
Dishcloth - Eagle Attack
Dishcloth - Butterfly in Flight
Dishcloth - Navy Eagle - I have made some of these, also, but then I am a wife of a Navy man.
Dishcloth - Flutterby Fairy Cloth
Dishcloth - Caduceus Staff - I have people in my family who are doctors and nurses. Also, friends. Great gift. I am grateful to RaAnn for her talent in making these patterns.
Dishcloth - US Seabee
Dishcloth - Leprechaun and Pot of Gold - I made this one also and gave it as a gift.
Dishcloth - US Marines
Dishcloth - Witch in Flight - perfect for Halloween.
Dishcloth - Grim Reaper
Dishcloth - Rose
Dishcloth - Coast Guard
Dishcloths - by Emily

Easter - Peeps
Easter - Egg Cozies
Easter - Bunny
Easter - Bunny with Candy Pouch
Easter - Baskets
Easter - Egg Ornaments
Easter - Edmund the Easter Bunny
Easter - Fuzzy Lamb

Flowers - Anemone
Flowers - Asiatic Lily
Flowers - Balloon
Flowers - Calla Lily
Flowers - Carnations
Flowers - Columbine
Flowers - Daisy
Flowers - Impatiens
Flowers - Iris
Flowers - Kaffer Lily
Flowers - Moonbeam
Flowers - Orchids
Flowers - Roses

Gloves - Traveling Cable Hand Warmers

Hat - Slouchy
Hat - Bobcap
Hat - Cobblestone Cap
Hat - Lace Edge Chemo Caps
Hat - Two Feminine Chemo Caps
Hat - Ribbing and Lace Chemo Caps
Hat - Striped Chemo Hats
Hat - Headhuggers
Hat - Basic Adult Knitted Beanie
Hat - Free Striped Spiral Knit Hat
Hat - 14 Cable Hat
Hat - Super Pink Toddler Hat
Hat - Purple People Eater Hat - for kids.
Hat - Smurf Hat - for kids.
Hat - Garden Party Hat - small to large sizes
Hat - Butterfly Beret

Key Chains - Funny Crochet Charms

Kitchen - Spring Kitchen Set

Luggage Tags - will need to make these. I think the girls would like these on their luggage. My husband wants to get them their own luggage for future trips.

Mitts - Diamond Leaf Fingerless Mitts

Needle Vase - really cool way to store knitting needles

Poncho - Basic Summer Poncho

Potholder - Stir Me Up Potholder
Potholder - Easy Stripe Pot Holder

Scarf - Chevron Scarf
Scarf - Laure
Scarf - Papillon
Scarf - Oddball Scarf
Scarf - Zig Zag Scarf
Scarf - Month 11 - looks like a broomstick lace, but it is knit.
Scarf - Golden Wheat Scarf - month 9
Scarf - Art Deco Scarf
Scarf - Checkerboard Lace Scarf
Scarf - Hand Puppet Scarf
Scarf -Tomato Palindrome Scarf - very wide scarf and red.
Scarf - Grim Reaper Scarf - This could be a lot of fun.


Shawl - Greek Revival Shawl
Dragon Skin Wrap

Slippers - Scrap Yarn Crochet Slippers
Slippers - Easy Family Slippers
Slippers - Beginner Slippers
Slippers - Monster Eye Slippers - I will need to print this one soon. I think my kids would love them.


Socks - Best Sock Pattern
Socks - Staggered Stripe Socks
Socks - Toe Socks  - the really cool socks where each toe has it's own opening.
Socks - Summer Slice Socks

Tea Cozy - Beginners Tea Cozy

Toys - Blue Bunny
Toys - Miffed Bird - Black
Toys - Pokemon Pichu
Toys - Hello Kitty
Toys - Crochtopus
Toys - Antonio the Frog
Toys - Freddy the Froggy
Toys - Mood Doll


Plarn. What is it? It is yarn made from plastic bags you get from stores. It is fun to make and makes pretty sturdy items, like mats for homeless or bags for groceries. You can google how to make it.

While I am remembering, if you click on a link that isn't working, go to The Way Back Machine. This site is phenomenal! You can get to the site as it used to look before it was canceled. You can see what used to be posted. Remember, everything posted to the net is always there! There are ways to get it back, but this is one of my all time favorites.