RANDI K DESIGNS giveaway

Knitting with Sandra Singh  (if you would like to see some absolutely beautiful work and get your name in for some wonderful giveaways...go visit this site...she has a link to RANDI K DESIGNS...they're wonderfully done. ;)

Announcing the 2010 Bernat Knit & Crochet for Breast Cancer collection

Some  patterns for Breast Cancer awareness month.  The chemo cap patterns were sent with the previous email.  Let me know if you need any others.  If you want to get a pattern from the pictures just point your cursor to the picture and click.  It takes you directly to a downloadable version of the information  Or…if all else fails…call me!!  Think pink!

Dana

Member's Newsletter | September 2010

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Bernat is Proud to Present the
Knit & Crochet for Breast Cancer Collection for 2010

We are extremely proud to present the 2010 Knit & Crochet for Breast Cancer collection, available at participating retailers while quantities last. AC Moore, JoAnns, Michaels, Walmart Canada and Zellers are just a few of the participating retailers that have joined us in our efforts to raise awareness and funds to fight this terrible disease.

Bernat is contributing $30,000 to Susan G. Komen for the Cure® through the purchase of the yarn in the Knit & Crochet for Breast Cancer collection from August 15, 2010 through November 15, 2010. For more information about Susan G. Komen for the Cure, breast health or breast cancer, visit www.komen.org or call 1-877 GO KOMEN. A portion of the Bernat® contribution will be directed to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation.

The Knit & Crochet for Breast Cancer collection includes four limited edition pink yarns, all easy-care and wonderfully soft to the touch, along with coordinating project ideas that make thoughtful, comforting gifts or whimsical statements.

To give you a good start on your next knit or crochet project, check out our coupon in the Halloween issue of Woman's Day magazine - on newsstands now. Present the coupon at your favorite retailer for $1.00 off any pink Bernat yarn.

New Free Patterns in the Limited-Time-Only shades
of the Knit & Crochet for Breast Cancer collection

Greetings from Bernat®

When my Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer, our family felt helpless. The woman who brought us chicken soup when we were under the weather now had to deal with a serious disease and there was little we could do to help. Prior to Mum's mastectomy, I did some research and discovered that women recovering from the operation often benefited from having a small pillow placed under their arm to ease any pressure on their recovering side. My Mum taught me to knit and crochet and sew, so I put some of those skills to use making her a little pillow. I was thrilled to find something I could do, however small to comfort her. 5 years later, I'm proud to announce Mum is fully recovered and cancer free!

I designed this Comfort Pillow covered in hearts to allow all of you to show a little love and support for those recuperating from breast cancer surgery. Knit the pillow with Bernat Satin's "Flamingo" and you can contribute even more knowing a portion of your purchase will go toward breast cancer research.

Happy to have a healthy Mum;
Julia
Bernat Designer

The 2010 Bernat Mystery Afghan Crochet-Along begins!

It begins! It's time for our very first Mystery Afghan Crochet-Along.

You're officially invited to join the fans, employees and bloggers as we crochet our way, clue by clue, to a fantastic new afghan out of Bernat Softee Chunky.

You can download Clue #1 now on the Bernat Blog. Keep us posted on your progress through the comments, and come back each Wednesday for a new Clue. The final clue will be released December 7th.

How it works

The Bernat Crochet-Along is a sampler afghan crocheted in five colors of Bernat Softee Chunky. What the final afghan will look like is a mystery - you'll have to crochet each clue as it comes out and gradually discover the final result.

Who should join

Anyone who loves crochet or wants to learn is welcome. The first clues are at an Easy level, and the clues gradually get harder. Don't worry - we've got tutorials along the way to keep you learning. If you're an experienced crocheter, you'll love watching the clues unfold.

Have questions?

We've got answers! Check out our official detail page with answers to all of your questions.

Thank you,
The Bernat® Design Team

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The Weekly Yarn

From Our Honorary Member: Carolyn is our new member from Greer, SC who has completed several helmet liners, prayer shawls, and prayer cloths for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Note from our newest member:

     Martha also sent me a copy of your newsletter and I want you to know that I am extremely happy to be considered as an out-of-state Honorary member of your group.  I have never enjoyed knitting as much as I enjoy making the prayer shawls.  I told my husband that it was a real pleasure to just knit and not have to worry about whether or not it would fit. 

     I just thank God that I can knit something that will hopefully bring comfort and maybe a ray of sunshine into someone's life.  It is such a joy to be able to share these prayer shawls with someone in need.  No one will ever receive the blessing from the items that I receive in making and giving them.  If my knitting is a talent, then I praise God for giving it to me.  

     You are indeed doing a wonderful service in reaching out to others and I would like to say a heartfelt thank you.

                        Sincerely,

                        Carolyn

 

What Is A Prayer Shawl? 

(From Annie’s Attic/Crochet Prayer Shawls 2 Pattern Book)

“Prayer is the practice of communicating with God, a request or a petition.  In John 17, Jesus set the example for us to pray for one another.  Now imagine a gift that is handcrafted with prayers, wrapped in love in order to bring comfort to the recipient and blessings to the donor.  Now, think prayer shawls.  When we stitch prayer shawls for those we love and care about, we are following Jesus’ example, for as we stitch, we also pray for the person for whom we are creating the shawl.  A prayer shawl can be a way to reach out to others who are hurting or simply a way to let someone know we are thinking of them.  When stitching a prayer shawl, we petition God with every stitch on behalf of the person who will receive the shawl.  The petitions are continued throughout the creation of the shawl.  Upon completion, a final blessing is offered before the shawl is given.”

The final blessing is offered on each completed item at the Prayer Shawl Ministry Wednesday evening meetings.  The item is then stored in the Prayer Shawl cabinet until it is selected for delivery to the person God has chosen to receive that particular item.  When it’s delivered, it goes out with a card that includes a blessing for that individual.  God’s ministry of making Prayer Shawls blesses not only the recipient, but the person doing the stitching as well.  Give thanks that you have been blessed with the time and the talent to make a gift that will give another person such comfort and joy.

Communion Sunday:  May 23^rd is the next Communion Sunday.  Please mark your calendar to arrange the Prayer Shawls at 9:15 for the 9:30 service, at 10:45 for the 11:00 service, and fold and put away at 12:15.

New Patterns:  Follow the link provided for the Lion Brand patterns and then do a search for the pattern number and you can then download the PDF for the pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern
Lion Brand ® Vanna's Choice®
Corner Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 90545AD

Free Knitting Pattern
Lion Brand ® Homespun®
Heartfelt Shawl
Pattern Number: 81040AD

Azani Shawl

One Skein Summer Wrap

 

 

“This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you.”  - John 15:12

The Weekly Yarn - March 3rd

 

Meeting Notes:  The Prayer Shawl meeting was busy as usual with the chairs full, and the needles and hooks going, as well as stories, requests for prayers, and laughter. 

 

Our youngest (9 weeks old), newest member, Leah Kae, was in attendance – although she really ate and slept most of the time!  She hasn’t decided whether she’ll knit or crochet yet.

 

Three Prayer Shawls, three scarves, and many Prayer Cloths were prayed over.  God already had individuals selected for the three Prayer Shawls, as well as for several of the ten remaining Prayer Shawls in the cabinet.  Needless to say, the cabinet is looking pretty empty.

 

Many of the Prayer Shawls were given away during Communion Sunday on the 28^th when they were on the altar rail.  God has selected so many individuals lately to receive the items we make, and He has a list of several more individuals ready for upcoming items.

He blesses us and loves us so much.  He shows it by allowing us to be His hands and feet with this task He has given us.  Thank you for all you do for the Prayer Shawl Ministry. 

 

Patterns:  Here is the pattern for the Granny Square afghan. 

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand® Vanna's Choice®
4-Square Granny Afghan
Pattern Number: 90352AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
About 48 x 48 in. (122 x 122 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None as of Feb 23, 2010. To check for later updates, click here.
MATERIALS
• 860-174 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Olive
3 Balls (A)
• 860-099 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Linen
2 Balls (B)
• 860-135 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Rust
2 Balls (C)
• 860-140 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Dusty Rose
3 Balls (D)
• 860-125 Lion Brand Vanna's Choice Yarn: Taupe
2 Balls (E)
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10
• Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

GAUGE:
Small Square = 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (24 x 24 cm).

BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.

When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
NOTES:
1. Four identical Small Squares are crocheted, then sewed together to make center square of Afghan. Outer portion of Afghan is worked around the center square.
2. To keep the Afghan square, join new color in a different corner on each rnd.
3. Beginning ch 3 counts as a dc.
4. Beginning ch 4 counts as dc, ch-1.

AFGHAN Small Square (make 4)

With A, ch 4. Join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, join with sl st in top of beg ch. Fasten off.

Rnd 2: Join B with sl st in any ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-2 sp (beg corner made), ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp (corner made), ch 1; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 3: With B, ch 4 (counts as dc, ch 1 here and throughout), * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, 2 dc in next sp; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 4: Join C with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 5: With C, ch 4, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1,(3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in next ch-1 sp. join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4.Fasten off.

Rnds 6 and 7: With D, rep Rnds 4 and 5. Fasten off. Sew squares together in pairs, sew pairs together to make
Center Square.

Outer Portion of Afghan Color Sequence For Outer Portion of Afghan
Work 2 rnds each with E, A, B, C, D.

Rnd 1: Join E with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp of Center Square. Ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-sp, ch 1, *(3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to joined ch-2 sps between Small Squares, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 2 times, (3 dc in next ch-1, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1; rep from * twice more, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to joined ch-2 sps between Small Squares, (3 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1) 2 times, (3 dc in next ch-1, ch 1) to last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in ch-1 sp; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnd 2: With E, ch 4, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * 2 more times, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to last ch-1 sp, 2 dc in ch-1
sp; join with sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch-4. Fasten off.

Rnd 3: Join A with sl st in any corner ch-2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same ch-sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner ch-2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1) to next corner ch-2 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.

Rnds 4-20: Changing color following Color Sequence as established, rep Rnds 2 and 3 until entire Color Sequence has been worked twice.

Rnds 21 and 22: With E, rep Rnds 2 and 3.
Rnds 23 and 24: With A, rep Rnds 2 and 3.
FINISHING
Weave in ends.
ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
Click for explanation and illustration
beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
ch-space = space previously made dc = double crochet
rnd(s) = round(s) sl st = slip stitch
sp(s) = space(s) st(s) = stitch(es)
tog = together

 

We have many granny squares already crocheted that are in our yarn closet which can be used for the base of this afghan, if anyone wants to start that way, as well as quite a bit of new worsted yarn to work around the squares.  It would allow us to make lap robes or afghans and have a base with which to begin to fill our cabinet.

Jane has also donated many pattern books with simple knit and crochet patterns that work up quickly.  If you need ideas, you can check our storage closet and go through the Red Heart pattern books.  We appreciate the books, Jane. 

 

 

Just a note:  I and several members of the Prayer Shawl Ministry are in a Women’s Bible Study by Beth Moore called “Breaking Free”.  In a recent week’s lesson, the message Beth gave was so appropriate I wanted to share a portion of it.

Beth talked about the “captivity of activity” which leads to being overstressed and overtired.  I think we can all relate to that.  She also made the point that we become servants of those whose approval we are trying to win.  This led to her saying that if we don’t have a plan for our lives or our time, someone else always does.  When we feel overwhelmed and out of control, it’s possibly because we confuse activity with accomplishment.

Be on your guard; stand firm in the faith; be of courage; be strong. Do everything in love.” 1 Corinthians 13-14

Love and blessings,

Beverly

The Weekly Yarn - January 20th

There was a full house again on Wednesday evening…and dare I say, the usual noise and laughter.  This is the most joyous meeting I’ve ever been involved in.  We hope to see those of you who are missing out on the joy next Wednesday!

Jane blessed us with new patterns for knitting and crocheting, and plans to bring in many more in the next few weeks.  Be sure to check the pattern files for new patterns if you are looking for something different.

Helon wrote a moving story of one of the experiences she had while delivering a Prayer Shawl.  Once again, if you haven’t been blessed with the opportunity to make a delivery, step forward now!  You’ll volunteer over and over once you make one delivery.

The Prayer Cloth inventory for World Communion Sunday in October continues to grow.  You’ll receive a count by the end of this month so we can stay on track to achieve our goal of 1500.  Compliments of Loretta Pena, attached are two new Prayer Cloth patterns to crochet.

Communion Sunday:  January 31^st is the next Communion Sunday.  Please let me know if you can arrange the Prayer Shawls at 9:15 for the 9:30 service, at 10:45 for the 11:00 service, and fold and put away at 12:15.  Thanks for your help.

More Yarn: Ellen picked up more full skeins of blue, purple, pink, and red, as well as smaller amounts of other colors from Goodwill on Thursday morning!  Our supply continues to meet our needs.  Thanks, Ellen.  And if you need help putting colors together, Zena has a great way of combining the hues!

New Members:  Two new members joined us this month.  Please welcome Laurel and DeShawn.  Laurel is a knitter and DeShawn is a crocheter.  Both are active in Bible Study.

As we look at what we do each day in the Prayer Shawl Ministry, it often seems overwhelming as new opportunities open up. 

On January 14^th, in the Upper Room devotional, the verse reads “The Lord says “See, I am doing a new thing!” – Isaiah 43:19. 

The Thought for the Day reads “God does not call the prepared; God prepares the called.” 

We need to keep in mind that God provides us with what we need to complete the task he calls us to perform.  We just need to step out in faith.  He will be with us.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

Okay – maybe it’s not this cold right now!

 

Sandie's Filet Prayer Cloth

Size: depends on hook, but try to make pocket cloths no larger than 4” x 5”

Materials: G or H hook (or whatever size goes with the yarn you chose), smallish ball of yarn, worsted weight gives the size listed but you can actually use any weight if size doesn't matter (check with coordinator for the requirements for their charity effort)

Time commitment: about 20 minutes

Note: If you prefer to have all the “holes” the same size, ch one less and do (ch 1, sk 1) instead of (ch 2, sk 2)

ch 16 (or 15 - see note above)
Row 1: dc in fourth chain from hook and in ea chain across. ch 2, turn. (14 dc)
Row 2: dc in ea of next 5 dc, ch 2, sk 2 dc, dc in ea of next 6 dc (including tch), ch 2, turn
Row 3-5: repeat row 2
Row 6: dc, (ch 1, sk 1, dc) twice, ch 2, sk 2, dc, (ch 1, sk 1, dc) twice, dc in tch, ch 2, turn
Row 7: (dc in next dc and in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in next dc, ch 2, sk 2 chains, (dc in  next dc and in next ch-1 sp) twice, dc in last two stitches, ch 2, turn.
Row 8: repeat row 2
Row 9: dc in each st across, working 2 dc in ch-2 sp
You will end on right side. With either same yarn, or contrasting color, work border on this side.
Border: ch 1, sc around, working (sc, hdc, sc) OR (sc, ch 2, sc) in corners (whatever keeps your corners from curling). Work 2 sc in post of each dc along side and 1 sc in each stitch along top and bottom. If your work does not lie flat, try using a hook one size smaller for border.

 

Sandie's Puff Stitch Prayer Cloth

Materials: same as filet
Size: depends on hk
Special Stitch:
Puff Stitch: yo, insert hk in next sc, yo,pull through (3 lps on hk), yo, insert hk in same sc, yo and pull through (5 lps on hk), yo, insert hk in same sc, yo and pull through (7 lps on hk), yo and pull through all 7 loops.
Note: The puffy part will be on the wrong side. That's okay. Work your border on that side.
Instructions:
ch 14
Row 1: sc in second chain from hk and in ea chain across. ch 1, turn. (13 sc)
Row 2: sc in ea of next 6 sc, puff st in next sc, sc in ea of next 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 3: sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 4-9: repeat rows 2 and 3
Row 10: sc in ea of first 2 scs, (puff, sc) 5 times, sc in last sc, ch 1, turn
Row 11: sc across, ch 1, turn
Row 12-15: repeat rows 2 and 3
You will end on wrong side. That is where you want to work your border.
Border: ch 1, sc around, working (sc, hdc, sc) OR (sc, ch 2, sc) in corners (whatever keeps your corners from curling). Work 2 sc in post of each dc along side and 1 sc in each stitch along top and bottom. If your work does not lie flat, try using a hook one size smaller for border.

The Weekly Yarn - November 11th

God is so generous in his blessings and peace.  We had a fairly full house, but we were unusually quiet!  In fact, everyone commented on how quiet we were.  Maybe we were contemplating the hues of the yarn or the Holy Spirit was talking to each and every one of us as our needles and hooks clicked away.  Who knows…it was a peaceful time with our patterns, yarn, and each other.

Two beautiful prayer shawls were turned in – one brilliant gold and one silky deep blue, along with a blond chemo cap, a pink baby cap, 3 more helmet liners, wool scarves, and several prayer cloths. 

This is a  picture of one of the prayer cloths.  

Here is the pattern:

Crocheted Cross Prayer Cloth

Materials Needed:

MC = Main Color, size 4 yarn Color B, size 4 yarn Size F crochet hook

Completed size: 5”x5” The gauge can be changed by selecting a different size yarn or hook.

Changing colors: Pull new color through last loop of old color.

Carrying colors: Lay old color on top of row and crochet over it.

Instructions:

Chain 24. Row 1: With MC, in the second chain from the hook, sc and sc in each remaining chain. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 2: Sc in top of each sc in row 1. Chain 1 and turn. Rows 3 – 4: Repeat Row 2.

Row 5: Sc in the first 9 sc. Join color B to MC. With color B, sc in next 5 sc. Carry MC under 5 color B sc. Change to MC in last loop of 5^th sc and sc to end of row with MC. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 6 through 17: Repeat Row 5.

Row 18: Sc in the first 9 sc. Join color B to MC. With color B, sc in next 5 sc. Carry MC under 5 color B sc. Change to MC in last loop of 5^th sc, but continue to carry color B along top of row for 4 more stitches. Sc to end of row with MC. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 19: Sc in the first 5 stitches. Change to color B in the last loop of the 5^th sc. Carry MC along top of row as you sc in the next 12 sc in color B. Pull up MC in last loop of 12^th sc and sc in MC to end of row. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 21 through 23: Sc in the first 5 stitches. Change to color B in the last loop of the 5^th sc. Carry MC along top of row as you sc in the next 12 sc in color B. Pull up MC in last loop of 12^th sc and sc in MC to end of row. Chain 1 and turn.

Row 24 through 27: Repeat row 5. Row 28 through 29: Repeat row 2. Do not cut off.

Edging: 3 sc in each corner stitch, in each sc across top, sc in each edge row, sc in each chain along the bottom. Join with a slip stitch to first sc. Cut off and weave in.

 

If you have a problem with the pattern – yes, it’s one I made up and I’ve never written out a pattern I made up before please contact me.

Help Needed, November 17th:  Tuesday morning at 10:00 a short work time will take place to put each helmet liner and wool scarf in a plastic bag with washing instructions and a card that says it is from the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  The prayer cloths are already in plastic bags with cards, but we’ll verify they are ready to go too.  This should take an hour or less to prepare for the Prayer Service on the 18^th in the Upper Room at 6:30. 

Any donations we want to make of hard candies, other food items, Beanie Babies, cards or letters, can be brought then and stored in our closet to be taken up at the same time on the 18^th.  We will meet at the storage closet at 10:00 AM on the 17^th.

November 18^th Meeting:  It will begin in Rooms 308 and 309 at 5:30, and at 6:20 we’ll go to the Upper Room to pray over the helmet liners, scarves, and prayer cloths that will be sent to the members of the Armed Services who are stationed overseas.  They will be included in Care Packages along with other items being sent to these individuals. 

In addition to the items we have to contribute to the Care Packages, donations are being accepted from the congregation for hard candies, granola bars, and other commercially packaged treats (no peanut butter, or anything that can melt or be crushed in shipping).  Beanie Babies will be included to be given to local children as a goodwill gesture.  Most importantly, cards and letters will be appreciated to let the soldiers know they are loved and remembered.  Soldiers are prohibited from accepting homemade foods.

There will not be a meeting on November 25^th.  Enjoy Thanksgiving with your families. 

November 29^th is Communion Sunday.  Please let me know if you can help arrange the shawls prior to the 9:30 service, add shawls if needed prior to the 11:00 service, and fold and put the shawls away at noon.  So far I’m the only one signed up for this project.

Prayer Cloth Bowl: A crystal bowl holds the Prayer Cloths in the Upper Room.  One of the members of the congregation has volunteered to etch a Bible verse on the bowl and we have the opportunity to suggest the verse we would like to have on the bowl.  Please pray about it and send suggestions.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness. Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me.” – 2 Corinthians 12: 9

This is too cute!!!

Free Crochet Pattern
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
Amigurumi Candy Corn
Pattern Number: 80763AD

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
Amigurumi Candy Corn
Pattern Number: 80763AD
SKILL LEVEL: Easy
SIZE: One Size
About 3 in. (7.5 cm)
CORRECTIONS: None
MATERIALS
• 620-301 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: White/Multi
1 Ball (A)
• 620-171 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: Gold
1 Ball (B)
• 620-157 Lion Brand Wool-Ease® Yarn: Pastel Yellow
1 Ball (C)
• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size G-6
• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles
NOTES:
1) Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
2) Yarn is sufficient for multiple Candy Corn.
CANDY CORN
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is
completed.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 8 sts.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 4: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * around – 12 sts.
Rnd 5: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 6: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 2 sts, rep from * around – 16 sts.
Change to B.
Rnd 7: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 8: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 3 sts, rep from * around – 20 sts.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 10: *2 sc in next st, sc in each of next 4 sts, rep from * around – 24 sts.
Rnd 11: Sc in each st around.
Change to C.
Rnds 12-16: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Lightly stuff Candy Corn and sew lower edge closed.
Weave in ends.

ABBREVIATIONS / REFERENCES
beg = begin(s)(ning) ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing) rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet st(s) = stitch(es)
Free Crochet Pattern: Wool-Ease® Amigurumi Candy

 

Blessings

Robin

October 14th with the Prayer Shawl Ministry

God is good always.  He brought us new members, new Prayer Shawls, Prayer Cloths, Helmet Liners and Scarves for the Armed Services Care Packages, and an abundance of donated yarn and knitting needles!  The table in the room was stacked high with new yarn!  Thank you Kathi, Linda, Dee, and Ellen for the yarn donations.  God has big plans for the Prayer Shawl Ministry.   

Davis dropped in for a few minutes to say hello.  We offered to let him use some of the new yarn and needles.  He graciously declined saying, “he didn’t knit, and he didn’t inspect our work, but certainly did respect it.”  Ellen told him we could “keep him in stitches.”  He said he had to leave because “he had been needled enough!” 

Oh well, so much for puns.

New Members:  Ernestine, Anne, and Cindi joined us for the first time on Wednesday evening.  Welcome to the Prayer Shawl Ministry.  We are very happy to have you as members.  These three ladies are knitters.  A few months ago the crocheters outnumbered the knitters.  Now it’s the other way around.  There were only 4 or 5 crocheters at the meeting on the 14^th, so crocheters, if you’re taking a vacation – we need you back.

Knit Chemo Cap: There have been several requests for the knit chemo cap pattern, so here it is.

Skill Level: Beginner
SIZE
S (L)
Circumference 13 (16)" [33 (40.5) cm]
Note Hat is very stretchy.
Materials
• LION BRAND Fancy Fur
1 (2) ball(s) #213 Rainbow Red
or color of your choice
• LION BRAND size 13 (9 mm) knitting needles (double-pointed or straight needles)
• LION BRAND large-eyed, blunt needle to sew seam
GAUGE
10 stitches + 12 rows = 4” (10 cm) in stockinette stitch (straight needles: knit on right
side, purl on wrong side) (double-pointed needles: knit every round).
BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
Double-Pointed Needle Hat
Cast on 32 (40) stitches onto 3 or 4 needles. Join and knit every round (stockinette stitch)
until hat measures 6 (7)” from beginning.
Begin crown shaping as follows:
Round 1 *Knit 6 (8), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 28 (36) stitches.
Round 2 Knit.
Round 3 *Knit 5 (7), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 24 (32) stitches.
Round 4 Knit.
Round 5 *Knit 4 (6), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 20 (28) stitches.
Round 6 *Knit 3 (5), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 16 (24) stitches.
Round 7 *Knit 2 (4), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 12 (20) stitches.
Round 8 *Knit 1 (3), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 8 (16) stitches.
(Large size only) Next Round *Knit 2, knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 12
stitches.
Next Round *Knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 4 (6) stitches.
Next Round *Knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 2 (3) stitches.
Knit 2 (3) together. Fasten off.
Cut yarn. Draw yarn tail through last remaining stitch using large-eyed, blunt needle and
tighten. Weave in ends.
Straight needle Hat
Cast on 32 (40) stitches. Knit 1 row, then purl 1 row (stockinette stitch), until Hat
measures 6 (7)” from beginning.
Begin crown shaping as follows:
Row 1 *Knit 6 (8), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 28 (36) stitches.
Row 2 Purl.
Row 3 *Knit 5 (7), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 24 (32) stitches.
Row 4 Purl.
Row 5 *Knit 4 (6), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 20 (28) stitches.
Row 6 *Purl 2 together, purl 3 (5); repeat from the * to end – 16 (24) stitches.
Row 7 *Knit 2 (4), knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 12 (20) stitches.
Row 8 *Purl 2 together, purl 1 (3); repeat from the * to end – 8 (16) stitches.
(Large size only) Next Row *Knit 2, knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 12
stitches. Purl 1 row.
Next Row *Knit 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 4 (6) stitches.
Next Row *Purl 2 together; repeat from the * to end – 2 (3) stitches.
Knit 2 (3) together. Fasten off.
Cut yarn. Draw yarn tail through last remaining stitch using large-eyed, blunt needle and
tighten. Cut yarn. Sew back Hat seam. Weave in ends.

Remaining 2009 Calendar:  These are the scheduled meeting dates for the remainder of 2009 and the beginning of 2010 (yes, that is next year!).  Given that the holidays are fast approaching, this may help us in our planning.

· October 21^st and 28^th – Regular meeting times

· November 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th – Regular meeting times

November 25^th – No meeting

· December 2^nd and 9^th – Regular meeting times

December 16^th, 23^rd, and 30^th – No meeting

· January 6^th, 2010 – No meeting

January 13^th and beyond (as they say in Toy Story)! – Regular meeting times

Next Communion Date:  As on October 4^th, we will have Prayer Shawls, Afghans, and Blankets on the altar rail on November 29^th.  Please let me know if you can help with set-up at 9:15, add items at 10:45, and remove the items at 12:15.  This is really an easy task and it offers so much to our congregation.  Thank you for your help and support.

Armed Services Care Package Update:  There are approximately 10 Helmet Liners and 10 scarves ready to go into the Care Packages.  Twelve Prayer Cloths are in bags with the special Prayer Cloth card.  These items have been set aside in the gray bin for the Care Packages to be prayed over.  The only thing that needs to be added are the care instructions to the Helmet Liners and Scarves since they are wool.

There will be 10 packages sent out from our church to members in Iraq and Afghanistan.  The items will be prayed over at the November 2^nd Conversations with God service at 8:00 AM in The Upper Room.  Please be there if you can.  Sheri Smith and Nancy Ford have also requested help packing the Care Packages if anyone is interested.  They will let us know the date and time.

Prayer Cloths:  Prayer Cloths are spreading like wild fire.  So many of you have taken the idea of the Prayer Cloths and run with them.  I hear so many stories about sharing them with the women in your Circle, your bridge club, or other groups, and then those members making them for their friends.  It’s wonderful to see this little piece of cloth mean so much to each of us.

Starting in January, I am going to suggest that each of us make one extra Prayer Cloth a week and that we store them until World Communion Sunday which is the first Sunday in October I believe.  On that day, we should have enough to give one to everyone who wants one who attends any of the three services on that day.  Let me know if you think that is a worthwhile goal.

I will not be in attendance on the 21^st or the 28^th due to cataract surgery, but will be with you in thought and spirit.  I will still be crocheting though!  And when I return I’ll be able to see all of you better.

Love and blessings,

Beverly

“We ourselves feel that what we are doing is just a drop in the ocean.  But the ocean would be less because of that missing drop.” – Mother Teresa

Waffle Stitch Crochet Scarf

Zena told me that she didn’t receive the instructions, just page one, on the attachment for the crocheted scarf for the Armed Services project.  This is page two of the pattern.

I worked on the pattern this afternoon and found the 6” width recommended was too slim from my point of view so I “uncrocheted” a couple of times until I was comfortable with a wider scarf.  I started with 38 chains and then followed the instructions for the foundation row and rows 1 and 2.  The scarf will be about 10” wide.  I don’t know yet if more than two balls of yarn will be required.  However, you can follow the instructions as written.

Free Crochet Pattern from Lion Brand Yarn

Wool Yarn

Waffle Stitch Crochet Scarf

Pattern Number: 80986AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy +

SIZE: One Size

6 x 57 in. (15 x 145 cm)

CORRECTIONS: None

MATERIALS

• Wool ® Yarn:

2 Balls

• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size I-9

• Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size J-10

• Large-Eyed Blunt Needles

GAUGE:

16 sts + 9 rows = 4 in. (10 cm) over Waffle Pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR

GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified

in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes

you less stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size

hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

FPDC (front post double crochet) Yo, insert hook from front to back then to front, going

around the dc post, draw up a loop, (yo and draw through 2 loops on hook) twice. Skip st

behind the FPDC.

STITCH PATTERN

Waffle Pattern

Foundation Row: Dc in 4th ch from hook (beg ch counts as 1 dc), dc in each ch across.

Row 1 (WS): Ch 3 (counts as dc here and throughout), turn. Skip first st, dc in next st,

*FPDC in each of next 2 sts, dc in next st; rep from * across, end dc in last st, dc in top of

turning ch.

Row 2 (RS): Ch 3, turn. Skip first st, *FPDC in next st, dc in each of next 2 sts; rep from *

across, end with FPDC in last dc, dc in top of turning ch.

Rep rows 1 and 2 for Waffle Pattern.

SCARF

With larger hook, ch 26.

Work Foundation Row of Waffle Pattern, then rep Rows 1 and 2 of Waffle Pattern until piece measures about

56 in. (142 cm) from beg, end with a Row 1 of Waffle Pattern.

Next Row (RS): Change to smaller hook. Ch 3, turn. Dc in each st to end.

Fasten off.

FINISHING

Weave in ends.

Knitted Helmet Liner

This is the helmet liner pattern noted in the weekly e-mail.

Materials:

Cascade 220 or any soft wool yarn that will knit to gauge. Approx. 175 yards. (5 hanks of 220 will make 6 hats). NOTE: PLEASE USE ONLY WOOL YARN. Helmet liners made of synthetic fibers cannot be worn by Marines in combat areas. Colors allowed by the military are black, charcoal, brown, tan, olive drab. Size 8 - 16” circular needle, or size to get gauge and same size double point needles. Size 6 -16” circular needles for the ribbings One stitch marker. Gauge: 4.5 st./in. in st. st.

Instructions:

Neck: With smaller circular needle, cast on 84 stitches loosely. Place marker. Join in round and knit in 2x2 rib for 6 inches. (Note: This used to read 4 inches but feedback from soldiers to Linda Swinford led to a revision. There should be 6 inches of neck ribbing. Thank you!)

To make hat portion: With larger circular needle, knit 32 stitches off smaller needle. Leave smaller circ.in rest of the stitches, cast on 59 additional stitches, place marker to mark beg of round, join in round, K even for 4”. 1st dec row: *K11, K2 tog,* repeat to end of round. Next row: Knit even. 2nd dec row: *K10, 2tog,* repeat to end. Next row: knit even. Change to DP needles when necessary. Continue decreases as established until K2, K2tog. After this, decrease every row until 7 stitches on needle. Cut yarn 8-9” long, feed through remaining stitches and weave in.

Ribbing around face: (This portion has been revised from original instructions, based upon feedback from soldiers. Please use these instructions entirely rather than any older instructions you may have. Thank you.). With smaller needle still in neck portion, PU stitches around face. Join in circle and K in 2x2 ribbing for 1 inch. On last row of ribbing, decrease in a total of 8 purl stitches by P2tog (4 sets on each side of face, i.e. 10:00, 2:00, 4:00 and 8:00). This will pull the ribbing in close to their face. BO in ribbing and work in tail. BO around face can be snug.

Don't forget to include a Washing Instruction Label and "Made For You By..." Label! It works best if you type the instructions on adhesive labels and stick and/or staple one on each completed helmet liner. Here's a sample:

WASHING INSTRUCTIONS -
WOOL. Do NOT put in washer or dryer; or it will shrink.
HAND WASH ONLY with mild soap in COLD water.
Lay flat to dry. Avoid exposure to direct sunlight.  

This helmet liner was hand-knitted for you by: [put your name here, and optionally your address].

Chicks With Sticks - May 20th

The Parlor was humming on Wednesday evening.

Melanie is back. She came bearing three beautiful, finished afghans.
Barbara had stories to tell about her travels during her first week as a retired person. She showed us her first completed shawl and has plans for more to come.
Ellen knitted a mini-shawl and put it on a checked background for us to wear so people could “check us out”. Very clever!
Becky told us how thankful Kevin’s family was with the shawls they received last week. She’s knitting a beautiful shawl in West Point colors for a special individual in need.
Shirley is determined to get crocheting mastered! I think she’s about there.
Robin has the blue square afghan getting larger every week.

We missed you!

Healing prayers were said as we opened the evening.

We pray God will continue to bless us with the skill, talent, and love to make the items He leads us to create for those individuals in need. Only He knows who the recipients will be. As always, we enjoy the fellowship and laughter with each other during our time together; however, our main purpose is to create the items that will bring joy and healing to those in need.

New information has been posted around the church. The tack lines in the hallways have updated flyers.

We have a new web page at http://www.fumclv.org/prayer-shawls.html. Watch the bulletin and The Messenger for updates also.

Participation in the Prayer Shawl Ministry can occur on many levels. If you can’t be with us in The Parlor on Wednesday evenings, you can knit or crochet at home.

Patterns can be found on the Internet, mailed or e-mailed to you. There are also patterns in the dresser in The Parlor. Free patterns can be found online at Lion Brand Yarns (http://cache.lionbrand.com/freePatterns.html ), Caron (http://www.caron.com/free.html), crochet pattern central (http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/) , and knitting pattern central (http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/ ).

We have yarn waiting to be used! Some of the yarn can be combined with other colors to make creative patterns. If you’re stuck on a stitch, we have expert knitters or crocheters who will gladly help you through a problem. Just ask.

If you have a special person who needs to be lifted up with one of the Prayer Shawls, and you have something special in mind, you can bring in the yarn and pattern you would like to have us use. We’ll get it done.


Love and blessings,

Beverly

Praise the slightest improvement and praise every improvement. Be “hearty in your approbation and lavish in your praise.” – Dale Carnegie

Free Patterns on the web!

Wednesday's in the parlor are a blessing. If anyone needs inspiration, or if you are just curious about what patterns are out there, check out Knitting Pattern Central  or Crochet Pattern Central Both of these sites have patterns listed by category: hats, scarves, shawls, baby, whatever. See everyone next week.