Thursday, December 23, 2010

Corner Bookmark Pattern

Yesterday, Teara and I gave out these Corner Bookmarks to all the ladies in our Crochet and Kitting group at church. They were easy to make! And they went over rather well!  I added charms on them with and without the tassels!

They make a great last minute gift too!

Hope you enjoy!~Melissa

Saturday, December 18, 2010

2 more completed! Woo Hoo!!!


I was able to complete both of these scarfs in 3 days.The top one I did first. The fringe is a  little short in my opinion, but I still like how it turned out. On the bottom one, I made it wider on accident. I also added the border/edging to it as well, and I chained the Blue before I weaved it in. I think they both look great! ~Melissa


Crochet/Weave Scarves Pattern 

Ok this one I got the ideal from Lion Brand pattern finder when searching for scarves. This pattern. I didn't add the border on the top one, the bottom I did and of course no flowers added. Then I took the opposite color yarn and just wove it in and out of the squares. The top had 2 strands of yarn and the bottom I chained a long strand and then wove it.  Once done I added the fringe and trimmed it up!

Hope that's simple enough to understand! =) Please contact if you have any problems. ~Melissa

Thursday, December 16, 2010

Chain-Link 2011 Special Olymics Scarf Pattern

Chain- link scarf for Special Olympics

Chain- Link Scarf

Size 6" x 58"

Red Heart Super Saver Blue 886, 512 Turqua




1st "Link"
  1. Starting with J hook
  2. Chain 30, join with slip stitch
  3. Chain 2 , sc in each chain til end, sl st to top of chain 2,
  4. Change to I hook
  5. Chain 3, dc in each chain til end, sl st to top of chain 3 (repeat 6 x's for total of 8 rows)
  6. Switch Back to J hook
  7. Chain 2, sc in each chain til end, sl st to top of chain 2,
  8. Finish ends, weave in



2nd and additional "Links"
  1. Starting with J hook
  2. With Alternate Color, Chain 30, join with slip stitch INSIDE of previous "Link"
  3. Chain 2 , sc in each chain til end, sl st to top of chain 2,
  4. Change to I hook
  5. Chain 3, dc in each chain til end, sl st to top of chain 3 (repeat 6 x's for total of 8 rows)
  6. Switch Back to J hook
  7. Chain 2, sc in each chain til end, sl st to top of chain 2,
  8. Finish ends, weave in

8 Blue, 7 Turqua  Links made for total of 15 Links

* I tucked the sides in of link to form loops all around. But it does it on its own when you stretch the scarf out.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Quick Update

Melissa here- I'm almost done with my next Special Olympics Scarf.. Pictures and Pattern will be posted soon!

I also picked up an afghan hook with the extender cord... I hope I can learn how to do Tunisian in the Round quickly!

Good things coming soon! 

Saturday, December 4, 2010

Scarves for Special Olympics 2011 (not much time left!)

Scarves for Special Olympics 2011 project:
Handmade scarves donated as a result of the 2011 Special Olympics USA Scarf Project will be a symbol of unity, support, compassion and empowerment, as the Special Olympics athletes, coaches, families, volunteers and supporters wear them with pride in knowing they have become part of the Special Olympics family.


Yesterday, December 3rd, one of my scarfs was featured on the Fan page on FaceBook! I am amazed! This was my first attempt on doing Tunisian 2 color crochet. You can find the post here or you can just go to their fan page on FaceBook here

This is the first pattern I've written so please feel free to ask any questions. It should be easy to understand though.













Tunisian 2 Color Scarf (Special Olympics)


Size hook- J Afghan Hook 10”

Color A= Red Heart #886 Blue - 1 skein
Color B= Red Heart #512 Turqua - 1 skein

Finished size= 6” x 58”


Foundation Row- Chain 15 with color A work first half of row as normal

Drop color A and pick up color B and work the return half of the row.
Continue by working the first half of the next row with color B

At the end of the row, drop color B and pick up color A.

Repeat until desired length.

The first 2 full rows and the Last 2 rows are Tunisian Purl Stitch
The remaining rows are Tunisian Simple Stitch

Edging- Color A- single crochet all around

Finish off - weave in ends.