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Stitch n’ Chicks June-Aug 2011
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Yarn Matters
Stitch n’ Chicks Newsletter
Website:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/s
titchnchicks/
Blog:
http://stitchnchicks.blogspot.com
Email:
Volume 2011
Issue 4 & 5
A Word from your Chattering Chick
stitchnchicks@yahoogroups.com
Hello … WOW “Holy Sassafras” [see meaning on last page] as my mom always said am I
Group Leader: Debb
Asst leader: Denise
Treasurer: Patricia
Website Updates: Open
Hospitality: Denise
Communications: Pat
Historian: Open
behind
ehind on newsletters
newsletters! This past summer has been a real busy one for me with vacations,
Red Hat events, and family obligations, but I am back on track and this newsletter will
cover June
June-Aug.. I will then get back on track with the rest of this year. Phew….
Meetings are held 2x a month on the 1st and
3rd Thursday’s of each month at Hof’s Hut on
the patio 6:30-9:00 p.m. Call or email Debb:
calcrochetnut@msn.com [562]7561556
Yarn Matters is published bi- monthly, the
1st meeting of the following month. Contact
stitchnchicks@msn.com if you have an
article you wish to have published.
Articles presented in Yarn Matters reflect
the opinion of the authors, not necessarily the
views of the entire group. SnC seek to publish
accurate articles and information but do not
assume responsibility in the event of a claim
for loss or damages resulting from any
publication.
Highlights:
Chattering Chick
1
Meeting Recaps
2
Tips & Ideas
Share a Pattern
7
10
5
Hook n Needle Chatter
3
7,8
Stitch n’ Cluck
4
Munchies Corner
11
Ads & Sponsors &Answers
12
Yarn Tips and Ideas
6
Calendar & Events
10
Extra Patterns:
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Newsletter Editor: Debb
Denise was our SnC of the Year, and her regular award she received a chef’s hat and 2 storage bags,
her title “The Stash Gobbler Mogul” lol….
Patricia received yarn, lips to put a smile on her face, and a puzzle to keep her calm, her title,
“Smiling in the Face of Adversity”… she also was noted for having the most stitches on her body in
the past year…lol…
Donna received “deadly” knitting needles,to protect her stash and a key chain, to proudly show off
her award, she was given the, “Go Get Um Lady” award…lol….
Lauren our excuse gal got an “excuse jar” filled with excuses, and a handmade book of granny
squares, to give more afghan ideas, her award, “The Mad Afghaner Excuse Maker”…lol…
M
Pat received a collage with all her costumes of the past, a bumper sticker with “The Best Theme
Participate” and some chocolate for fuel to think up more costume ideas, her award, “The Best
Theme Participate”…lol…
Debb received a gavel to call order at meetings, and a camera “gabby” bag to carry her camera, her
award “The Big Kahuna
Kahuna-Gabby Photographer” …lol..
Colleen
Colleen,, who got her award at the next meeting, received a wig, mask, and “Just Say No” booklet,
the wig and mask to disguise herself and the booklet to give her info on saying no…her award, “The
Escape Artist” …lol
Be sure not to miss out on the fun and plan to be at next year’s
year’ anniversary luncheon!!
Book Reviews and Yarn
Pictures
We had our Anniversary Awards Luncheon at Marie Calendars’ and it was really nice.
There were 6 of us there, Colleen we hope you will join us next year! The lunch was
excellent; the patio dining was private with our own very attentive waitress. Everyone
had a fun time with the awards this year. Instead of serious we had “fun” awards.
If you think you might want to go on a Yarn crawl be sure to let me know and I can
schedule
hedule a field trip. The Santa Monica yarn crawl is all planned out when we are ready to
go???? Remember the Norco Craft Fair and the Christmas Lights Walk is coming up. This
year we are going to “Candy Lane” in Palo Verdes. It is a fantastic neighbor so be sure to
come and have some fun. The house that is always on the Internet with the lights that
dance to the music is there. [a not to be missed site]
Finally no more construction at Hof’s so the traffic should be much lighter. ☺
Halloween poem:
“When witches go riding,
and black cats are seen,
the moon laughs and whispers,
‘tis near Halloween.”
~Author Unknown~
As always ladies, remember that;
“Life is a stitch of happiness, so try
ry not to drop one.”
Some True and Funny Labels on
Products: Sears’s hairdryer: “On the
tag of a reversible jacket: "Wash inside
insideout" (w
(which way would that be??...). ☺
Crochetoholic Debb
Monthly Funny:
What do you get when you add
monsters and ghosts,
ghost and witches and
broomst
sticks? ☺ [ans last pg]
~Meeting Minutes~
Minutes~
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The group has 7 members. We have openings
for 4-5 new members
members. If you know of anyone
that might be interested in joining us
us, invite
them to a meeting.
If you would like to host a party or help
please let Debb know!! Or if you would like
to do a field trip let Debb know and just plan
it out and let the group know when and
where!
Stitch n’ Chick of the Year”
“ News:
Old News ~ New
Happy “B” Day Patricia and raffle winner
s
,
Birthdays
• Sept 10th-Lauren
Oct 19th- Donna
Anniversaries
• Luncheon
7/2012
Announcements:
o Dec 15th-Thurs -6pmChristmas Lights Walk in
“candy Lane” in PV
o Dec 4th-Sun- Christmas
Fair in Norco
Sharing a Funny Story
An extremely modest man was in the
hospital for a series of tests, the last of
which had left his system upset. Upon
making several false-alarm trips to the
bathroom he decided the latest was
another and stayed put. He suddenly
filled his bed with diarrhea and was
embarrassed beyond his ability to
remain rational. Losing his presence of
mind, he jumped up, gathered up the
bed sheets, and threw them out the
hospital window. A drunk was walking
by the hospital when the sheets landed
on him. He started yelling, cursing, and
swinging his arms wildly, which left the
soiled sheets in a tangled pile at his feet. As
the drunk stood there staring down at the
sheets, a security guard who had watched
the whole incident walked up and asked,
"What the heck was that all about?" Still
staring down, the drunk replied: "I think I
just beat the heck out of a ghost!"
LoL ☺
Pat won, Lauren won, Patricia
won
Debb’s computer was down so
newsletter is late and will be for
4 months June
June-Sept
Picnic at El Dorado Park was fun
KFC was the food of choice, Pat,
Patricia, and Debb
LA Fair Pat Patricia and Debb
went
Debb and Pat both won ribbons..
Rainbow skein still due Oct
Halloween
alloween Party
Check out our website
www.stitchnchicks.weebly.com
Does not look like we can actually
talk on the website, there is a
forum but it is difficult for some
members to talk on it and it does
not
ot notify you when an email
comes in…so yahoo will have to
stay our way of posting for now..
The website though can be used
to read other info that was hard
to access on the yahoo site…
Discussed craft fairs coming up
over the next few months
Our Retreat was a blast photos in
the next newsletter
Reminded about upcoming
Christmas light walk
walk…
Happy September “B” day Lauren
Our Guests:
None this month…
Find the yarn ball hidden in
each issue and the location to be
found on tthe last page of the
following month! ☺
• No new Members
• But we did get a treat and
had a meeting at Colleen’s
lovely home.
Who’ss under that hat??? [ans last page]
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Let’s Help Our Hands with Simple Exercises
This exercise ball has a crochet
carrying handle… cute!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/7347529
7@N00/316357188
What is this? [ans last pg]
These two hats are too
cute..sorry no patterns
More cool hats
http://whatthecool.com/post/34647
22256
Keeping our hands and wrists pain
pain-free
free can be hard with working on the computer
and knitting/ crocheting all day or crafting. Try these exercises or stretches to keep
your hands from cramping up and feeling stiff. Berroco also has a great Handeze
warm up
up, which you can print PDF directions: Download the Hand Stretch
Excercise PDF Another great way to relieve the Carpel Tunnel Syndrome is with
Yoga. www.handhealth.com Has is a terrific and informative site with free videos
demonstrating basic hand exercises to increase strength and flexibility of your
hands and fingers. One of the biggest challenges is to take breaks and rest
re your
hands. We all get on a roll with our projects and it becomes hard to put it down
giving our hands the proper rest they crave. It’s a good lesson in moderation – one
we should always remind ourselves to do.
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome is a repetitive stress
s
injury, or an RSI, where tingling, numbness or a
pins and needles sensation is felt in the wrist and
hand. It is common with those who perform
repetitive, daily tasks with their fingers or hands.
Some common activities that can trigger carpal
tunnel syndrome include: knitting, sewing,
crocheting, computer typing and using a computer
mouse to point and click, house cleaning, playing a
stringed instrument and using hand tools,
especially those for turning or twisting, like a
screwdriver or wrench.
If no
nott properly treated, carpal tunnel syndrome can cause irreversible
nerve damage and permanent disability in various degrees. Typically, the
chiropractic treatment includes manipulation of the affected wrist and
elbow, as well as manipulation of the upper sp
spine.
ine. Ice packs may also be
used, as well as heat, hand exercises, ultra sound therapy and even
acupuncture.
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“The most wasted day is one in which we have not laughed.”
This is actually a crochet dog
toy…too cute..
http://puprwear.com/item_738/DogToy--Ice-Cream-Cone-Squeaks.htm
** You know you crochet too much when…..
“When you can’t go with your friend to lunch before the mail comes because your new
“Crochet” magazine is due in the mail! ☺
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~Did
Did you know that
that~ Barbie's measurements if she were life size: 39-23-33!
39
Wow!
~Ever
ver wondered why~ stores sell hot dogs in packs of 10 and buns in packages of 8? How about
people who order double cheeseburgers,
rs, fries and then a Diet coke! ☺
~Ever wondered why~ if airports are so safe then why the airports are called “terminals?” ☺
~Ever wonder why~ we leave our cars worth thousands in the drive
drive-way
way and then put our useless junk in the
garage. ☺ And why is it the time of day with the slowest is called the “rush hour?” ☺
~ Did you know~ that most lipstick contains fish scales…yuck!!
~Did you know~.85%
85% of plant life is found in Oceans…wow…and look at all the green around you.
~Did you know~ the names of all cont
continents
inents both start and end with the same letter, think about it…Europe, America,
Asia,
~Did you know~ how BOOB(s) got Their Name
Name? ☺
A. Why do ghosts have so much trouble
dating?.
B. How do witches keep their hair in
place while flying?
.
Monthly Riddle????
*Arnold Schwarzenegger has a
big one.
*Michael J. Fox has a small
one.
*Madonna doesn't have one.
*The Pope has one but doesn't
use it.
*Clinton uses his all the time.
*Obama is one.
*Mickey Mouse has an unusual
one.
*Liberace never used his on
women.
*Jerry Seinfeld is very, very
proud of his.
*Cher claims that she took on
3.
*We never saw Lucy use
Desi's.
C. Why was the skeleton afraid to cross
the road?
Look closely what do you see in this photo?
[ans last page]
What is a cow
co in knit socks? ☺
Cute Halloween Costume
What is it?
☺ [ans last pg]
• Monthly Trivia: Ann Orr, one of America's most popular and prolific crochet
designers of the early 20th century, became the principal editor and designer
for Coats & Clark's needlework publications while still only a teenager.
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What animal is this? [Ans on last
Pg to this strange animal]
knit flu mask or Dr Halloween mask
http://www.etsy.com/shop/stellasknits
These both came from “What not to Crochet” blog all crocheted - Wow!
New Book Review
“The Girl in the Cellar”
A knit “Spirals French” bag on Rivalry
http://hueanddye.blogspot.com/2011/04/newpatterns-available-to-download.html
Guess what this is? [ans last pg]
Cover of The Girl in the Cellar by Patricia
Wentworth. This was the last Mill Silver
book and was originally published in 1961.
(Courtesy Ulverscrot Late Print Books)
By Patricia Wentworth
http://www.amazon.com/Girl-Cellar-IsisMystery/dp/0753181274/ref=ntt_at_ep_dpt_5
“
Pokemon” character http://wolfdreameroth.blogspot.com/2009/09/natu-plushie.html
I discovered “Miss Silver” in the 1980s when many of the “Miss
Miss Silver”
Silver novels were
being reprin
reprinted
ted in the United States. I liked them so much that I bought all thirty-two
thirty
of
them, some as lucky finds in secondhand bookshops. You will want to reread them
many times. You’ll enjoy them for many reasons, but a delightful bonus will be that
“Miss
Miss Silver
Silver” knits. Knitting is not that common in literature, and it usually serves as a
sort of stage prop, like a style of dress, to indicate something about the character of the
knitter: that she is old
old-fashioned,
fashioned, or industrious, or a harmless old lady. While “Miss
Silver
Silver” is both old-fashioned
fashioned and industrious, she is not a harmless old lady. She is
aware that her knitting conveys an impression that helps her in her profession. She
takes advantage of that, but her knitting is not a prop. She is a real knitter and takes her
knitting wherever she goes. In a given book, we may watch her cast on a garment,
finish it, assemble and trim it, and immediately cast on for the next one.
Patricia Wentworth wrote a series of 32 crime novels (classic
(classic-style
style whodunits) many featuring
featu
“Miss Silver,” the first of which was published in 1928, and the last of which was published in
the year of her death. “Miss Silver” is sometimes compared to Jane Marple,
Marple the elderly detective
created by Agatha Christie. “Miss Silver” is a retired gov
governess
erness who becomes a private detective.
She works closely with Scotland Yard, especially Inspector Frank Abbott. She is fond of quoting
the poet Tennyson.
Cost: paperback used….$15.99
Crochet and padded earrings
http://stylebyjasmine.blogspot.com/2011/06/ etsy-pickof-day-fudumudu.html
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------“Those Naughty Bad Words”
“You never really learn to swear, until you
ou can’t find the yarn for your
next chosen project!”
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Some Helpful Hints!!
For the man in your life???
Part One: How do you attach afghan squares?
A knit turkey
http://iitki.blogspot.com/2010/11/pr
esent-day.html
There are several sites to see "
"ABCs of Knitting"
" is excellent for knitting ideas and
"know hows". http://tata-tatao.to/knit/e-index.html Also try "Free
"
Crochet" for all
the abbreviation explanations, videos, and free patterns. My favorite for learning
"Crochet
Crochet 911 & Knit 911
911"
" A few options to connect are: sewing with a whip stitch,
cross stitch, running stitch, back stitch or another variation, crocheted slip stitch,
single crochet, knitted 3
3-needle bind-off. There are dozens of choices!To
choices
sc them
together; you start with square A in the 1st st and sc, ch 1, then sc in square B, in
the 1st st, ch 1, sc, next st in square A, ch 1, sc in the 2nd stitch of square B, and so
on around, when you get to the corners sc in both A and B in the corner stitch then
ch 1 and sc in the next stitch back and forth between square A and square B....like a
“W”.
The overcast seam, as illustrated in Weave
Weave-It
It manuals, is easy
e
to execute and
challenging to make look decent
decent—at
at least for me. I tend to get either a hard, ugly
ridge, or one that’s full of holes. If you choose to use it, take your time in
experimenting with seam yarn, which doesn’t have to be the same yarn that you
y
weave with.
Nasty looking pumpkin
The lacy stitch seam is just a variation of an overcast seam, going through fewer
loops. I do like this seam for felted items because it’s quick and the seams pretty
much disappear in the felting process. (However, I stitch having all pieces in the
same orientation, not mirrored as pictured below.)
It Cross Stitch Seam
Weave-It
What tool is this?
[ans last pg]
What is this? [ans last pg]
If you want your seam to be highly decorative and visible, the cross stitch seam
has much to recommend it. Be aware that the method illustrated in Weave-It
We
and
Weavette booklets only crosses in the front. My cross stitch seam is crossed on
both sides and is completely reversible.
Next month: Part Two July 2011
Ever Ponder WHY ???
•
They're che
“The man who invests all your money is called a broker?”
Halloween Jokes:
A. What is a vampire's favorite
sport?
B. How do monsters tell
their future?
What does the old word “” mean???
???
What do you call a cat with eight legs that likes to go swimming?
[Ans. Last pg]
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Halloween Projects
[Click photos for website or click “Ctrl + click]
I love Halloween:
This is a cute Halloween bag This is a free pattern
Halloween afghan
Here is another cute afghan
For Halloween buy pattern This spider hat is spooky
use this pattern with bulky yarn
And attach it with glue to a headband
http://handmadebymother.blogspot.com
/2009/10/along
/2009/10/along-came-spider.html
Yuck this one looks real… Thought for the day - "We are cups, constantly and quietly
uietly being
filled with patterns and yarn
yarn. The trick is knowing how to tip
ourselves over and let the beautiful projects flow out." ☺
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Pet Corner:
Granny Square “Halloween Dog Sweater”
from the new issue of “Crochet Today”
http://www.crochettoday.com
All meetings at Hof’s Hut
4 annual pot-lucks/parties
lucks/parties at Debb’s house;
Oct
27th
Halloween Party-pot-luck
luck [costume]
Dec
1st
Christmas Party [wear Christmas colors]
March 2012
Spring Pot Luck
June
2012
Summer Fun
If you have an idea for an event or party or want to help
or host one just let Debb know!
A special thank you to member Patricia, for bringing the
goodie bags to our get togethers!
together
Club Events
Skull Scarf cute
1. Oct 27th- Halloween Costume Party-Pot
Pot luck @ Debb’s househouse
wear any costume-games-prizes-fun
2. Nov 3rd & 17th- meetings @ Hof’s Hut
3. Dec 1st-Christmas Party-wear
wear your Christmas colors-bring
colors
a gift
to exchange-food provided by club-songs--fun
4. Dec 4th- Norco Fair- Yummy Gingerbread cookies-lunch
cookies
at Bob’s
Big Boy
5. Dec 15th- 5:30 pm-9pm- Christmas Lights WalkWalk at “Candy
Lane” in Palos Verdes-hot
hot choc and pie @
Non-Club Events:
Free instructions Tiger costume
easy http://family.go.com/halloween-costumecontest/easy-homemade-costumes-3/tiger--girlcostume--easy-homemade-costume-1844
6. Oct 6th-9th-Sugar Plum Fest- OC Fairgrounds, bldg 11, FREE $5
parking fee [Thurs-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am--5pm]
7. Nov 5th- Craft Fair- United Methodist Church-Woodruff
Church
&
Willow-FREE-lots of goodies [10am-??]
8. Nov 10th -12th—Sugar Plum Fest-OC Fairgrounds, FREE $5
parking fee [Thurs-Fri-9am-9pm,
9pm, Sat 9am-5pm]
9am
9. Dec 9th-11th –Gem Faire-OC Fairgrounds, Bldg 10-$7- $5 parking
fee[fri-noon-7pm, Sat- 10am-6pm,
6pm, Sun 10am-5pm]
10am
What was the most popular TV show in the 1990s?
1990s
Wrap yourself up in foam and be an
Alien for Halloween
[Ans. see last pg]
What year was the movie “2001: Space Odyssey” released?
[Ans: see last pg]
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A Halloween Costume
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“Man
in the Casket”
An easy Halloween
alloween costume. First create a fake
casket out of cardboard and cut a hole in the bottom. Next make a set of fake
legs and place them in the coffin. Use newspaper or packing chips to stuff legs
of an old pair of jogging pants with socks and tennis shoes. Then make a fake
monster head with wig and connect it to the top of the coffin. The cape is the
part that hides the hole and where you will enter the box. Slip into a sweatshirt
and pull it over the fake body in the box.
The fake hands can be handmade al
also
so but you can find monster hands that
would look much better. Place them so it looks as though they are carrying the
coffin. This should look like a monster is carrying a coffin with a man in it. You
are the head and hands in the coffin. The cape is attached
attac
to the sides of the
coffin along with the fake hands. The monster can be anything, an alien,
animal, wolf man, whatever you like. Sitting might be a bit awkward but this is
too funny.
Spider Hat
This one is cute…All you need to make this spider hat are
a a $1 store black plastic
hat, two large sheets of black construction paper or even better use black foam
piping wrap from the hardware store, and a pair of self-adhesive
self
extra large wiggle
eyes. Simply fold each sheet of construction paper lengthwise into
in four strips (for a
total of eight legs). Cut the strips apart. Each strip should be folded twice -- once in
the middle and once near the end -- and then unfolded again to make the legs
appear segmented. Next, attach the strips to the hat. We didn't even have to use
glue -- we simply tucked them into the hat band. Stick on the eyes et voilà! A
spider hat. A black sweatshirt and black pants, draped with spider webs
would complete the look. If you are using the foam cut 8 legs the same
length and then sew them
hem onto the hat or onto the tee’s sleeves…be sure to
dress all in black, and then put a large red spot on your back if you want to
be a Black Widow…
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Whoa those “girls” are busting out!!!
.
Snake hat
Here's an easy little project you can turn around in a couple hours if you
need a costume hat in a hurry
you will need:
• Little vinyl snakes (two bags)
• Old baseball cap
• black thread
• hot melt glue
The only things needed to buy for this project are
a the bags of
snakes. Get them online at the link above or check out the $1
store. Glue on and sew together the snakes onto hat.
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Extra Pattern
Ruffle Scarf
This ruffle scarf is very simple and easy to crochet. All you need to do is make a nice l
approximately the length of the scarf and keep doubling the number of crochet stitches
scarf. You can even alternate colors or add a small edging for the last row to make a ni
fashion statement with this fun and vibrant crocheted scarf.
Finished Size: 58” (137 cm) long, 5 ½” (14 cm) wide
Materials:
Medium Weight Yarn
Crochet Hook H (5.00 mm)
Yarn Needle
Gauge: not really important Crochet Pattern: Ruffle Scarf, Row 1: ch 203, tr in third ch from hook, tr in each row
ch across, Row 2 – 4: ch 3, turn, 2 tr in each tr across, Row 5: ch 1, turn, sc in each tr across, finish off, For a thinner
scarf, simply make fewer rows that indicated in the pattern.
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Doggie Scarf
Head (make 14), Row 1: with A ch 12, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc in each ch across, turn. (11), Row
2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc across to last st, 2 sc, turn. (13), Row 3: rep row 2. (15), Row 4: ch 1, sc
across, turn., Row 5: ch 1, dec sc over first 2 sts, sc across to last 2 sts, dec sc, turn. (13), Row 6: rep
row 5. (11) ,Row 7: rep row 5. (9), Row 8-12: ch 1, sc across, turn., Row 13: rep row 5. (7), Row 14:
rep row 5. (5), Rnd 15: ch 1, sc across now continue down side of head with sc in each row end and
then across with sc in each st, sc up other side with sc in each row end, join in beg sc. Fasten off.,
Dog Ears (make 14 left and 14 right), Left Ear, Row 1: with D ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc
across, turn. (3) Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (5) Row 3-8: ch 1, sc
across, turn. Row 9: ch 1, dec sc over first 2 sts, sc across, turn. (4) Row 10: ch 1, sc across to last 2
sts, dec sc, turn. (3) Row 11: rep row 9. (2) Row 12: ch 1, dec sc, turn. (1) Rnd 13: ch 1, sc in same
st, sc in each row end and sc around ear like you did for the head. Fasten off and stitch to head.
Right Ear Row 1: with D ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hk, sc across, turn. (3) Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st,
sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn. (5) Row 3-8: ch 1, sc across, turn. Row 9: ch 1, sc across to last 2 sts, dec sc, turn. (4) Row 10: ch 1, dec sc
over first 2 sts, sc across, turn. (3) Row 11: rep row 9. (2) Row 12: ch 1, dec sc, turn. (1) Rnd 13: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each row end and
sc around ear like you did for the head. Fasten off and stitch to head. Nose (make 14) Row 1: with B ch 2, 3 sc in 2nd ch from hk, turn. (3)
Row 2: ch 1, 2 sc in first st, 3 dc in next st, 2 sc in last st, fasten off. Stitch nose to face. Bone (make 2) Rnd 1: with C ch 9, sc in 2nd ch
from hk, sc in 7 ch, ch 1, (sc, 3 dc, 2 sc, 3 dc, sc) in side of sc just made, sc in each of next 6 sc across bottom, ch 1, (sc, 3 dc, 2 sc, 3 dc, sc)
in bottom of last sc, working across top sc in 6 sts, join bot first sc of end group. Fasten off.
Finishing Stitch dog heads together with 2 halves of 7, stitch the 2 halves together. Stitch the bones to the nose of each dog on the ends.
Lightly Block scarf before adding eyes
Blocking scarf – To block scarves use hot iron and kitchen size towel wet. Lay scarf on iron board or hard surface and place wet towel
over scarf, lightly press iron on towel, do not move but just quick press. This steams the scarf and flattens it out so it lays nice. Repeat for full
length of scarf. As you steam press be sure you shape if needed. Let dry for at least 15 minutes. If you leave iron on to long or press hard you
can ruin scarf. Glue eyes to heads and let dry
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Extra Pattern & Stitch :
Free Red Hat Patterns http://www.redheart.com/freepatterns/mad-willy-hat
Here is a Black Cat Ears
Headband. Just switch
up the ears for other
characters, like a devil,
bear, bunny, or a puppy.
You get the idea. This
takes about 30 minutes
to do.
Kitty Cat Headband
1.
2.
3.
One plastic headband
Bulky weight yarn Patons Shetland Chunky, in charcoal.
Size G crochet hook
4. Scissors
5. Yarn Needle
Start out by chaining 40. Make chain long enough to cover the teeth on the headband. The teeth
prevent the yarn from shifting and sliding.
Now you're going to single crochet in each chain enclosing the headband as you go. When you've
worked all the chain stitches, fasten off. Next skip eight sc, join yarn with a slipstitch into 9th sc.
*Single crochet in next seven sc. Chain one and turn. Skip first sc, single crochet in next 6 sc. Chain
one and turn. Skip first sc, single crochet in next five sc. Chain one and turn. Continue this way
until you have one single crochet left, and fasten off.* For second ear, skip next six single crochet and join yarn with slip stitch in
seventh sc. Repeat from * to *. Fasten off and work in yarn ends.
sc = single crochet
You are done! This doesn't have to be just for Halloween either. It would be fun for dress up play anytime of the year, for little
people and big people. http://debrascreativeramblings.blogspot.com
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Q:
How do you do the Crazy Stitch, (a/k/a Brick Stitch, a/k/a Crazy Shell Stitch)?
A:
. Starting Chain: Crochet a chain of length needed.
Row 1: 3 double crochet in 4th chain from hook, * skip 3 chains, single crochet in next chain, chain 3, 3
double crochet in same chain. The photo at left shows the first of these 3 double crochet in progress.
Row 1, cont. Repeat from * across row. End with: single crochet in next chain.
Row 2: Chain 3 to turn. 3 double crochet in single crochet of previous row single crochet in
next chain-3 space of previous row, chain 3, 3 double crochet in same chain-3 space. Repeat
from * across row. End with single crochet in last chain-3 of previous row. Repeat row 2 until
desired length is reached. http://crochet.about.com/library/blcrazyst.htm
What is???
[Ans. Last pg]
How many zeros are in a Trillion dollars?
[See the last page for ans]
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Extra Pattern:
Making T
T-shirt Yarn:
T-shirt
shirt yarn can only be made from the stretchy fabric of normal tt-shirts.
shirts. Any shirts with embellishments like
screen-printing,
printing, embroidery, decals, or textured designs cannot be used. T-shirts
T
with breast pockets can only be
used up to the pocket level. Both adult and children's t-shirts
shirts can be used to create t-shirt
t
yarn. Of course, kid's tshirts will only yield small amounts of this yarn. They are great for small crafts and accents for larger
la
projects.
Creating the T
T-Shirt Yarn Creating the t-shirt
shirt yarn is simple to do. Start at the bottom of the t-shirt
t
and cut off the
sewn hem. Then, use your sharp scissor to cut into the tt-shirt
shirt at an angle. Cut a strip of the fabric about one inch
wide.
e. Continue cutting around the whole tt-shirt
shirt at a slight angle. You will have a continuous strip of t-shirt
t
yarn
starting to form. After the entire t-shirt
shirt is cut from hem to just under the arms, snip the end and get ready to form
the yarn. This works best with t-shirts
shirts that are actually woven knit pattern. Most of them are, so do not worry. Grab the end of the t-shirt
t
yarn and pull it gently. It
will automatically wind itself into a tube of fabric with the cut ends inside. Wind this into a ball just as yo
you
u would regular yarn. Your t-shirt
t
yarn is ready to use.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/stiglice/4440524074
Crochet a Baby Blanket with “Curl
“Curlique
ique” edging.. Start with a
foundation row of s
sc, After finishing your foundation row, make 1ch
and turn. Work 1sc into each of first 2 sts *Make 10ch, Work 3sc
into 2nd chain from hook, Work 3sc into each of remaining 8ch**
From * to ** is one curl, Next: *** Work 1sc into each of next 4
sts of your ffoundation
oundation row. Make 1 curl**** Repeat from *** to
**** until edging is finished, ending with 1sc into each of last 2
stitches of foundation row
http://www.how
http://www.how-to-crochet-instructions.com/curlicue.html
Great plant hanger crochet
http://crochetnuts
http://crochetnuts-place.blogspot.com/2011/01/crochet-plant-hangers.html
hangers.html
Crochet your pet a sweater to keep them warm
this winter
This sweater can be used for a smaller dog or
cat.. http://www.crochetnmore.com/dogsweater.htm
Sweater on the kitty….
This knit market bag is so nice the pattern is free
on Ravelry http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/letsgo-shopping- --market-bag
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Extra
xtra Pretty Knit and Crochet Projects:
A different Beaded Fish. Cute free
pattern
http://gnathalie2.wordpress.com/2008/05/01/great-use-ofyuck-yarn
Crochet button Collar Scarf
Download free pattern
http://mylittlecitygirl.com/2008/11/pineapple-scarf-free-pattern
Scary Green Halloween “Dino” hats free pattern
http://blog.madebytelaine.com/2009/10/rawr.html
These crochet felted kitty bags are adorable it’s a
free Lyon Brand pattern
http://www.americaskn
http://www.americasknitting.com/project_archive/Fall2008.htm
Knit bag free pattern
http://craftstew.com/knit/free
http://craftstew.com/knit/free-knitpurse
purse-pattern
This is beautiful and great for the fall
http://lifebyhook.blogspot.com/2010/1
1/monster
1/monster-crochet-blog.html
“Hold on, man. We don't go anywhere with
"Scary," "Spooky," "Haunted," or "Forbidden"
orbidden"
in the title.”
~From Scooby-Doo
Doo~
What is the most common used letter in the alphabet?
[Ans see last page]
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Extra Recipe an Easy Snack:
Garlic Pumpkin Seeds
What you’ll need: 1 tablespoon canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon celery salt , 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder , 1/2 teaspoon
seasoned salt , 2 cups fresh pumpkin seeds
Directions: In a small bowl, combine the oil, celery salt, garlic powder and seasoned salt. Add pumpkin seeds; toss to coat. Spread a quarter
of the seeds in a single layer on a microwave-safe
safe plate. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1 minute; stir. Microwave 2-3 minutes longer or
until seeds are crunchy and lightly browned, stirring after each m
minute.
inute. Repeat with remaining pumpkin seeds. Serve warm, or cool before
storing in an airtight container. Yield: 2 cups.
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Decorate Spooky Cup Cakes
This eight
eight-legged cupcake cutie sports a friendly grin for any festive occasion.
Licorice pieces help create the lengthy legs and sweet smirk.
1. Cover a cup
cupcake with chocolate icing and sprinkles.
2. Attach sourball halves to circle mints using icing.
3. Place the eyes and a chocolate
chocolate-candy
candy nose onto the cupcake.
4. Form a smile with a s
small piece of red licorice.
5. Use eight long slivers of black licorice for legs and two short slivers for
pinchers; cut into points and insert into cupcake
To make the cupcake,, follow these steps:
1. Hollow out the center of a chocolate cupcake to form a cauldron.
2. Ice around the crevice and sides
ides of the cupcake with chocolate frosting; cover in chocolate cookie crumbs.
[Oreos work well]
3. Fill the top opening with green
green-dyed
dyed vanilla pudding, and then decorate with green
gel, an array of green sprinkles, and a few pieces of small green candy.
4. Bend a small strip of licorice from one side of the cupcake to the other to form the
cauldron's handle. Add a chocolate stick stirrer, if desired
desired..
To make Cauldron Sticks
Sticks:
Put a wire rack on top of wax paper, you will need pretzel sticks and semi-sweet
semi
chocolate
pieces: melt in microwave semi
semi-sweet
sweet chocolate pieces in a small bowl dip pretzel sticks
and then lay on rack to dry. Stick in cupcakes when solid.
This frightful cupcake is sure to be a monster hit at your Halloween get-together.
get
Big eyes and spiky hair transform a plain cupcake into a special Hallow's Eve treat.
To make the cupcake, follow these steps:
1. Insert sour candy corn in the frosting for hair.
2. Cut one thin candy wafer in half and place at the top of baking cup for eyes.
3. Use frosting to stick two blue mini candy
candy-coated
d chocolates to thin candy wafer
for pupils.
Why did the Vampire get fired from the Blood Bank?
He was caught drinking on the job.
“A cat has 32 muscles in each ear.”
Stitch n’ Chicks June-Aug 2011
Stitches in Thought ☺
Crocodile Stitch- can be
stacked or alternating. Stacked: Ch 15
+3 (18) DC in 3rd chain from hook.
Ch 2, sk 3, ch 2, DC, in ch, repeat
across until you have 6, 2 DC posts.
Ch 1, 5 DC in side of 1st DC of 2 DC
post, ch 1, turn work 180 degrees,
work 5 DC in 2nd DC of 2 DC post.
Sk next set of 2DC posts, turn work
make 5 DC in side of 1st DC, ch 1,
turn work 180 degrees, work 5 DC in
2 part of DC post. Sk next 2 DC posts.
Work 3rd “Crocodile” st (5 DC, ch 1,
turn 180 degrees work, 5 DC in 2nd
DC post). SS in top of last 2 DC post.
Ch 3, (do not turn) DC in same spot.
Ch 2, 2 DC in hole of “crocodile” st.
Ch 2, 2 DC in center of 2 DC (that
was skipped) repeat across. Do not
turn. Begin 5 DC in last DC made, ch
1, turn 180 degrees, 5 DC in 2nd DC
of post. Sk next 2 DC post. 5 DC in
post directly above 2nd “crocodile” st.
Continue across (3 crocodile st). SS in
top of last DC. Ch 3, repeat rows 1
and 2 until desired size.
See video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu
CaY4mfTo4
The word of the month:
“Bumfuzzle”: \¦bəm¦fəzəl\ verb:
to confuse or fluster, as in, Pat
always gets “bumfuzzled” when
she makes her animal feet! ☺
M unchies Corner
Eye Ball Taco Salad
Ingredients
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
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2-1/2 pounds lean ground beef (90% lean)
3/4 cup water
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 envelope taco seasoning
1 package (12-1/2
1/2 ounces) nacho tortilla chips, crushed
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
2 cups (8 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
4 cups torn iceberg lettuce
1 medium red onion, finely chopped
10 slices tomato, halved
1 cup (8 ounces) sour cream
10 whole pitted ripe olives, halved
Directions
Directions: 1. In a Dutch oven, cook beef over medium heat until no longer pink; drain.
Stir in the water, tomato sauce and taco seasoning. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer,
uncovered, ffor 15 minutes. 2. Place tortilla chips in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking
pan; sprinkle with Monterey Jack cheese. Spread meat mixture over top; sprinkle with
cheddar cheese. Bake at 325° for 25
25-30
30 minutes or until bubbly. 3. Top with lettuce and
onion. Cut into ten 55-in. x 3-in.
in. pieces. On each piece, arrange two tomato slices for eyes;
top each with a dollop of sour cream and an olive half. Yields: 10 servings.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Creepy “Halloween” Salad Bar
This is called a “Crocodile” stitch
crochet “Hoodie Cowl.” Get the book
http://www.anniesattic.com/detail.html?c
ode=871123&source=CLDWED
Below is another pattern with this stitch
Turn a simple salad bar into a haunting Halloween meal when you label the
ingredients with spooky names and toss the salad with a blood-red
blood
dressing.
Dressing mix ¼ c. ketchup with 1 c. Italian salad dr
dressing,
essing, label the vegetables.
Creepiest Salad Stuff
8 cups spring mix lettuce blend (weeds and grass)
1 cup green bell pepper strips (goblin fingers)
1/2 cup shelled sunf
sunflower seeds (witch's teeth)
1 cup cherry tomatoes (vampire eyeballs)
1 cup sliced mushrooms (sliced toadstools)
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese (mummy's bandages)
1 cup bbroccoli florets (ogre curls)
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Fall is Here!
Answers:
Pg [1]: “Holy Sassafras” my mom used to
say this to show a “golly gee” type of
amazement. The word Sassafrass is
actually the name of a tree that is used as a
spice. The young leaves and twigs are
quite mucilaginous, and produce a scent
similar to lemons when crushed. More Pg [1] MF: A Monster Match! ☺
Pg [2]: Q: Who’s under the hat? A:
That’s Pat and she crocheted all the
flowers too!
Pg [6] Q: Find the yarn ball last month:
A: it is on page 4 in the 4crocheted people
standing photo. ☺
Pg [6]:Q: What is a cat with 8 legs that
goes swimming? A: An Octopuss ☺
Pg[4] Q:What do you see in this photo?
A: it is Einstein and Marylyn MonroePg [4]: A. Women can see right through
them B. With “scare” spray. C. It had no
guts! ☺
Pg[5]: The word “blag”: Means to bluff
tell a tall story, “The yarn was spun from
the hair of 3 witches in order to get it this
black!” lol ☺
Pg[5]: Guess what this is? Ans: a crochet
beaded bracelet.
Pg [10]: What year was the movie 2001:
Space Odyssey released
released? Ans: 2001: A
Space Odyssey (1968) is a landmark, science
fiction classic - and probably the best sciencefiction film of all time about exploration of
the unknown. It was released, coincidentally,
at the he
height of the space race between the
USSR and the US. It appeared at the same
time as NASA's exploratory Apollo Project
with manned Earth orbiting missions - a
prelude to orbiting and landing on the Moon
with Apollo 11 on July 20, 1969. And it
prophetically showed the enduring influence
that computers would have in our daily lives.
Pg [1]: Sassafrass: Various parts of the tree
came to be widely used in food and medicine.
Sassafras oil, extracted from the root bark, was
used to flavor many things. Root beer was named
for the beverage’s major flavoring agents which,
were the roots combined with fermented
molasses People also ingested gallons of
sassafras tea, healthful and delicious. Leaves used
as“filè”
“filè” powder, a major Cajun seasoning
Science discovered that what made Sassafras oil
so tasty was a chemical compound “safrole”
found in at least 70 plants, Sassafrass has a high
concentration of the chemical in the root bark.
1960’s the FDA banned safrole’s it caused
liver cancer
ncer in rats, and miscarriages in
humans. 1970’s, sale of safrole-containing
safrole
sassafras tea was banned. Today, leaves,
which are low in safrole (or don’t contain it
at all), are sold as “filè” powder. It was used in
candy, beverages, perfumes, soaps, and the
like. Old safrole, products just do not have the
same aroma or flavor.
flavor So, it is true: root beer
does not taste as good as when the baby boomers
and their parents were kids.
http://www.laurelleaffarm.com/pages/linens/sewing
notions/bone-crochet-hooks.htm
http://crochetblog.blogspot.com/2007/07/beade
d-crochet-bracelet-pattern.html
Pg 6: Halloween Jokes: A: Casket-ballB: They read their horror-scope.
Pg [17]: Q: What Tool is this? A: It’s a
vintage crochet hook holder. Pg [6]: What is this? It is a crochet diaper
http://homemadebeanieblog.blogspot.com/2010/
09/crochet-diaper-cover-up.html
Pg [11]:Q: What is this? A: It’s a
Pg [11]:Q: How many zeros are in a
Trillion dollars? A: $1,000,000,000,000
that’s 12 zeros. Made you think huh? ☺
Pg [10]: What was the most popular TV
show in 1990s? Ans: Friends beat them
all, but there were several others that hit
the spotlight, “Alli McBeal” “Sex in the
City”"Party of Five," "Northern
Exposure," "The Larry Sanders Show,"
"Homicide: Life on the Streets," "Mad
About You," and "Home Improvement."
Pg[14]: Q:Why did the Vampire get fired?
A: he was caught drinking on the job! ☺
It’s Berry B Benson:
This is excellent
for the hands an “ergonomic” crochet hook
Patte
Pattern: http://itsknotart.wordpress.com/tag/turkshead/page/10
------------------------------------------------------Pg 4: What is this? Ans: It is called “Fan Fare
Cowl” from “Inside C
Crochet magazine the June
issue.
http://knitknotnorris.blogspot.com/2010_06_01_archive.ht
ml
-Bee Movie is about a bee, Barry B. Benson
(Jerry Seinfeld) who is an average honeybee.
Despite having recently received his diploma
from Bee College and being virtually guaranteed
a bright future in honey, Barry feels he has the
skills to pursue a number of different career
paths and resents the fact that his employment
opportunities are limited to honey. When he
leaves the hive, he meets a city bee and falls in
love with her and finds out the human race has
been stealing honey from the hives. He decides
to sue the humans and messes up the eco system
and all the plants begin to die.
Pg [ 16]:Q: What is the most common used
letter? A: the letter “e” is used the most
where the letter “q” is used the least.
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re to
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Bonus Section for E-mail
mail Newletter Members:
The “Berry” Stitch: Ch 3, insert hook in next st (A), yo, pull through stitch, yo, pull through 2 lps on hook (B),
continue with pattern. When working row immediately following berry st row, work as indicated across to ch-3,
ch sk ch-3,
work as indicated in next st, push ch-3
3 to RS of work (C).
Halloween Fun!!!!
The photo on the left is called, “Pumpkin War” the one on the right is creative and called,
“Aliens” and the one in the middles is just too funny! Happy Halloween All!!!
Are you a ““Yarn Snob?” The answer is “yes” if when you run into an old friend
at a restaurant you never skip a stitch during the whole conversation.”
conversation ☺
We live in a society where pizza gets to your house before the police.
LOL ☺