Credits:
Image: messageslove.blogspot.com
Quote: BrainyQuest.com
Thursday, March 31, 2016
Wednesday, March 30, 2016
"Resource -- Afghan Sizes Reference Table"
Afghan Sizes
SOURCE:
www.planetshoup.com/easy/tips/afghsize.shtml
"A handy reference from information collected over the years from
the internet, various publications, patterns, first hand knowledge, etc.
The sizes given are intended to just cover the top of the intended
item or recipient, plus a couple of inches extra. You'll need to make it larger
be adding extra squares on three of the four sides, or go up a size, to allow
extra for hanging over the side, tucking in, etc.
I've also added a quick reference for the number of knitted or
crocheted squares in the most common sizes for each size afghan. Where the
number of squares does not work out exactly, the number given will make a
slightly larger item than given under Measurements.
In brackets is the arrangement of the squares, ie 48 (6x8) means that
particular size takes 48 squares, and they should be assembled 6 columns across
(in width) by 8 rows down (in length).
Note: The bed sizes are based on Canadian measurements. Elsewhere
in the world, they may be somewhat different."
The Most
Common Afghan Sizes and How Many Squares They Take
|
Item and Actual Size in Inches
|
Afghan Measurements in Inches
|
Number of 6x6 in (15x15cm) Squares
Needed
|
Number of 8x8 in (20x20cm) Squares
Needed
|
Number of 12x12 in (30x30cm) Squares
Needed
|
|
Preemie
/ Pet
|
15-24
square
|
9
(3x3) OR
16 (4x4) |
8
(2x2) OR
9 (3x3) |
4
(2x2)
|
|
Isolette
(Hospital) / Large Pet
|
36
square
|
36
(6x6)
|
25
(5x5)
|
9
(3x3)
|
|
Bassinet
14x33 |
16
x 36
|
18
(3x6)
|
10
(2x5)
|
N/A
|
|
Cradle
18x36 |
20
x 36
|
24
(4x6)
|
15
(3x5)
|
6
(2x3)
|
|
Crib
27x52 |
30
x 54
|
45
(5x9)
|
28
(4x7)
|
15
(3x5)
|
|
Toddler
/ Lapghan (Wheelchair)
|
36
x 48
|
48
(6x8)
|
30
(5x6)
|
12
(3x4)
|
|
Child
|
42
x 48
|
56
(7x8)
|
36
(6x6)
|
16
(4x4)
|
|
Twin
Bed / Adult
39x75 |
48
x 78
|
104
(8x13)
|
60
(6x10)
|
28
(4x7)
|
|
Long
Twin Bed
39x80 |
48
x 84
|
112
(8x14)
|
66
(6x11)
|
28
(4x7)
|
|
3/4
Size Bed
48x75 |
54
x 78
|
117
(9x13)
|
70
(7x10)
|
35
(5x7)
|
|
Double
Bed / Large Adult
54x75 |
60
x 78
|
130
(10x13)
|
80
(8x10)
|
35
(5x7)
|
|
Long
Double Bed
54x80 |
60
x 84
|
140
(10x14)
|
88
(8x11)
|
35
(5x7)
|
|
Queen
Bed
60x80 |
66
x 84
|
154
(11x14)
|
99
(9x11)
|
42
(6x7)
|
|
King
Bed
76x80 |
80
x 84
|
196
(14x14)
|
110
(10x11)
|
49
(7x7)
|
- If finished size
of your squares does not quite work out, you can adjust the overall
finished size of the afghan by adding / selecting an appropriate border,
or by changing the method used to join the squares together.
"Fabulous Find & Resource -- Lion Brand Yarns"
 Lion Brand Yarns |
Visit this website is to enhance your enjoyment of knitting, crocheting and crafting with yarn. On this award-winning website, you'll find:
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Tuesday, March 29, 2016
Monday, March 28, 2016
"Crochet -- March: National Crochet Month"
Credits:
"Duck Lovely and Amigurumi" -- oneandtwocompany.com
"Crochet Hook and Yarn" -- mylittlecitygirl.com
"Collection of Crochet Hooks" -- thisiscrochet.com
"Mary of Magdelene -- John 20:10-18"
Then the disciples went back to their homes, but Mary stood outside the tomb crying… she turned around and saw Jesus standing there, but she did not realize that it was Jesus. “Woman,” he said, “why are you crying? Who is it you are looking for?” Thinking he was the gardener, she said, “Sir, if you have carried him away, tell me where you have put him, and I will get him.” Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned to him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means Teacher).
Jesus said, “Do not hold on to me, for I have not yet returned to the Father. Go instead to my brothers and tell them, ‘I am returning to my Father and your Father, to my God and your God.’” Mary Magdalene went to the disciples with the news: “I have seen the Lord!”
Visit "The Commissioning of Mary Magdalene" by Heide Strate for a beautiful description of Marry Magdalene being called to spread the news of Jesus' resurrection.
Can you solve this mystery for me? Who is the sculptor of this beautiful image? Background information? Was the piece commissioned? If so, when, by who?
Is the sculpture in a museum? Are reproductions available? Any information
would be appreciated. -- MEW
Can you solve this mystery for me? Who is the sculptor of this beautiful image? Background information? Was the piece commissioned? If so, when, by who?
Is the sculpture in a museum? Are reproductions available? Any information
would be appreciated. -- MEW
"Fabulous Finds -- Amazing Grace Prayer Shawl, Hat & Headband -- FREE Crochet Patterns"
Amazing Grace Prayer Shawl
by Beatrice Ryan Designs
.
The Amazing Grace Prayer Shawl is the third design in Beatrice Ryan’s Amazing Grace Series.
These Free Patterns are dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness in memory of Sandra Kay Gilb.
Patterns are also available for the Amazing Grace Hat and the Amazing Grace Headband.
Please “Pay it Forward” by donating one of
your projects to help someone who is suffering or recovering from Breast Cancer.
Sunday, March 27, 2016
Saturday, March 26, 2016
Friday, March 25, 2016
Thursday, March 24, 2016
"Thursday; March 24, 2016"
Credits:
"White Lilies" -- zh.wikipedia.org
"Pink Tulips" -- mydealoftheday.blogspot.com
"Pink Azaleas" -- www.flickr.com
"Purple Hyacinth" -- www.flickr.com
"Field of Daffodils" -- commons.wikimedia.org
Wednesday, March 23, 2016
Tuesday, March 22, 2016
"Crochet -- Bavarian Crochet ... Sharon's Wheel ... Wool Eater"
Give "Bavarian Crochet" a whirl. The unique raised diamond effect is enchanting. Play with color to develop an original look.
Bavarian Crochet features the "Back-Post Double Crochet" -- a stitch that is easy to master.
The two books cited below will be available at the LFBC GWM "Kick-Off" session in April for anyone interested in this intriguing stitch.
A tutorial can be found at:
NOTE: "Hot" or "Clickable" Links are Shown in Red.
Many times the images also have embedded links and are "Hot."
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Bavarian Crochet, also Known as Wool Eater and Sharon's Wheel  Leisure Arts: Learn to do Bavarian Crochet -- Nine Projects to Create Using this Unique Two-round Stitch Technique.-- Leisure Arts: Bavarian Crochet On-the-Go -- The Diamonds Accent Everything from Household Wares to Fashion for Adults -- |
Monday, March 21, 2016
Sunday, March 20, 2016
Saturday, March 19, 2016
Friday, March 18, 2016
Thursday, March 17, 2016
Wednesday, March 16, 2016
"Wednesday; March 16, 2016"
Image Credit: "Claddagh Ring" -- bridalguide.com
Claddagh Ring
"The claddagh ring is one of the most well-known Irish wedding traditions. Typically passed down from mother to daughter or grandmother to granddaughter, the ring represents love, friendship, and loyalty. Single ladies wear the ring on their right hand with the point of the heart facing the fingertip. When in a relationship, the ring is flipped around so that the point faces the wrist, symbolizing that her heart has been captured. And when the woman becomes engaged, the ring is moved over to her left hand, with the point of the heart facing the fingertips. The ring is flipped around at the wedding."
Quote Credit: bridalguide.com
Tuesday, March 15, 2016
Monday, March 14, 2016
Sunday, March 13, 2016
Saturday, March 12, 2016
Friday, March 11, 2016
Thursday, March 10, 2016
"Fabulous Finds... Crochet Slang -- The Crochet Crowd"
"The Crochet Crowd" is a fabulous resource for crocheters. The site offers advice, tutorials, patterns, projects, challenges, a newsletter, inspiration and more. TCC can be found at www.thecrochetcrowd.com and on Facebook.
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Most crocheters are familiar with the “Abbreviation Guides” published with most patterns. “Slang,” however, is omitted from the guides. “The Crochet Crowd” compiled the following guide to “Crochet Slang” in their “Keeping Up with the Crowd! A Hooker’s Journal.” Some of these terms are just plain fun …
C2C -- Corner to Corner (A crochet stitch pattern.)
De-Stash -- Cleaning out your “Stash” of yarn of the stuff you had to have but will never use
Free Hand -- Crocheting something without a pattern
Frogging -- “Rippit, Rippit, Rippit!” Rip it out baby! For whatever reason you find yourself undoing your hard work, it is the art of Frogging.
Hooker -- A term of endearment for a crocheter. One who “hooks” for enjoyment or compensation.
HOTH -- Hot Off the Hook
Stash -- Your collection of yarn, most often stashed in nooks and crannies around the house.
UFO -- Un-Finished Object
WIP -- Work in Progress
Wednesday, March 9, 2016
Tuesday, March 8, 2016
Color & Design -- Red Heart's "Multi-Color Coordinate List"
The list provides the article type (i.e., Super Saver, Classic, etc.), color name and suggested coordinates.
Combine three color families of purple, blue and green in 17 actual different colors of yarn, to crochet this gorgeous throw! It will add texture, color and beauty to any room.
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