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Apple Bookmark

10 Oct 2009 by Peach

DSC00500Materials:
Worsted weight cotton – small amounts of red, green and brown
Hook 3.5mm

Do not join rounds unless specified.

Apple:

Rnd 1:(using red)ch 2, work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with sl st
in first st.
Rnd 2:ch 1, sc in same st as joining and 2 sc in each st around. (16)
Rnd 3:ch 1, sc in same st as joining , 2 sc in next st, *(sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) repeat from * around.(24 sts)
Rnd 4:sc in first st, hdc in next st, 2hdc in next 2 sts,hdc in
next st, work sc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st,sc in next st,
sl st in next sts, sc in next st, 2 hdc in next st,sc in next
4 sts, hdc in next st , 2 hdc in next 2 sts. ,hdc in next st, sc
in next st, sl st in last st. join with sl st to first st.

Fasten off.

Leaf:
(using green)ch 4, sc in second ch from hook, 2 hdc in next st, (sc, ch 1, sc )
in next st, working on other side of starting ch work 2 hdc
in next st and sc in last st, join with sl st to first st.

Stem:
Using brown ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook and in last st.

Fasten off.

Attach stem and leaf to top of apple.
Attach green with sl st in bottom of apple, ch 30 fasten off
Make small tassel and attach to bottom end of ch 30.

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Infectious Disease

10 Oct 2009 by Peach

HOOKINOSIS
by Ima Nutt

This disease affects women of all ages, races and religions. However, it has now started to afflict men as well. The most distressing part of having one of your loved ones catch Hookinosis, is that there is no know cure. Recently a group of men have formed the S.P.C.W. (Society of Prevention of Crocheting by Women) and have started a fund drive in hopes that, with more research, a cure may be found within the next few years.
Hookinosis has just recently come to the attention of the medical profession, since it has always been considered a hobby, but after some extensive testing, it has been found that women who crochet go through actual withdrawal symptoms, when their yarn supply has been cut off.
Some of these symptoms are:
1. Irritability.
. Nervousness.
3. Extreme craving for yarn and crochet hooks.
4. Inability to concentrate.

Since I am listing some of the withdrawal symptoms, I may as well make a list of symptoms to watch for if you feel your loved one may be catching Hookinosis:
1. Yarn and crochet hooks lying all over.
2. Sleeps with yarn under her pillow.
3. Crochets matching booties for your cat and dog.
4. Gets extremely agitated if her yarn supply runs low.

If you feel your loved one fits any of these symptoms listed above, try to get her to join Yarnaholics Anonymous. Even tho there is no cure as yet, the organization may be able to help your family cope better with this affliction. Those of you who have not yet been stricken with this disease, please keep your family safe. Crocheting is very contagious, and the best way to prevent it’s ravages is to keep your females completely away from yarn, thread and crochet hooks or anyone who already has Hookinosis.

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How to Turn a Crochet Chain

10 Oct 2009 by Peach

DSC00404The trick in reaching the end of a row of crochet, then turning the work to begin the next row, is in starting the new row in the correct stitch. With the wrong stitch, the piece becomes too wide or too narrow.

Instructions:

1. Turn the work right to left.

DSC004052. Chain once if you’re working in single crochet; twice if you’re working in half-double crochet; three times if you’re working in double crochet; and four times if you’re working in triple crochet.

DSC004973. Insert the hook in the first stitch for single or half-double crochet.

DSC004984. Insert the hook in the second stitch for double or triple crochet.

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