scrubbie tutorial

This is not my own pattern. It is only a picture tutorial on how to crochet this pattern for a tawashi/dish scrubbie.

with an H hook and cotton yarn, Chain 21 

in the second chain from the hook, single crochet 2 times in the same stitch. this is an increase.

single crochet in each stitch across, stopping with the last 2 stitches unworked.

single crochet the last 2 stitches together. this is a decrease.

first row complete
ch 21, sc2x ss, sc across, sc2tog in last 2 stitches.

chain 1, turn. decrease over the next 2 sc.
in the previous row, this is the last decrease and one more sc together.

single crochet in each stitch across, leaving the last stitch unworked.

work 2 single crochet in the last stitch.

chain 1 and turn.

work 2 single crochet in the first stitch.

continue to sc in each stitch, decrease over the last 2 stitches.

I added stitch markers on the starting chain. You can see how its shape is slanted.
This is because of the decreases are only on one side and the increases on the opposite side.

after row 5.
Just keep repeating rows 1 and 2 for 22 rows total.

after row 10.
I switched one of the white stitch markers with a blue one.
now I can see on the blue side is the increases and the white side is the decreases.

during row 13, now the slanting is really taking shape.

finished with the crocheting.

the pattern calls to slip stitch the ends together; I whip stitched  mine.

after the ends are sewn together, it creates a tunnel.

with the same strand of yarn that it used to sew the sides together with, weave it in and out around the top of the tunnel. GENTLY pull to snug it tight. I say GENTLY because I have broken the yarn many times.

drop the threaded needle through to the other side.

turn over the scrubbie.
Using the same strand,  weave it in and out around the other side to close in the same way. 

the scrubbie should flatten as you scrunch the ends inward.

I make a few stitches through the scrubbie from side to side.

Add a chain loop to hang your scrubbie:
insert hook into a loop at the desired location for a loop.  yarn over and begin the chain.

Since I broke my yarn, my chain loop is too small to use and that is ok, I just wanted to be able to show you how, in case you want them on yours. 

This scrubbie looks different because I used both loops..
For the dish scrubbies, I prefer crocheting the entire pattern in the BACK LOOPS only. this creates  good cleaning ridges for scrubbing. I would not suggest the ridges for facial scrubbies and they can be 2 rows less than the tawashi pattern for a smaller size.

Amazing technicolor clutch*

Our local high school has recently performed Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. To say thanks to the choir director and choreographer, I made them each a small clutch bag. I used cotton worsted weight yarn in a rainbow hue with an H hook. I added a liner and a zipper. It measures about 6 ½ “ wide and 4” tall. It is just large enough to hold some pencils or pens and if you crochet, it will hold hooks.

 

Technicolor color clutch

I started with a single crochet foundation row of 24. The first 4 shells are worked normal; the other 4 are on the backside of the starting chain.

Row1: ch3, 2dc in same stitch, *skip two spaces, sc, skip two spaces, 5dc ss, repeat from* 6 times, sk two sp, sc, sk two sp, 2dc ss in the very first chain with the beg. chain and 2dc. Slip stitch to top of ch3. (8shells/8sc)

Row2: sk two st, 5dc ss, sk two st, sc, repeat around.

Rows3-8: repeat rows 1 and 2.

Row9: sc ss as joining, sc in each st around. Fasten off and weave in ends.

I added a liner and a zipper.

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Nana's blanket part1

I went to help my grandma move on Feb. 27. I noticed a colorful afghan in the corner. I thought it must be Nana’s, but didn’t say anything since we were busy. A little later, when we, were taking a break, I picked it up and started to inspect it. It is made completely of circles sewn together. There must be over a thousand I thought. When she noticed my interest she let me know that I could take it home.  It was not in the best condition. Strands of yarn were loose; some circles had “exploded” when the center ring broke free. There is no way it will survive the washing machine. I started to pull at the loose yarn. Some circles broke entirely free. This blanket needed restoration. The sentimental value behind it prompted me to fix it. What!?! Am I crazy? I must be, because I had several circles loose before I even left her house. 

It has been a month so far and I am only half finished, but it is very rewarding. I have implemented an assembly line system that is very helpful to keep all the different circles separated.
The first step is to take apart the old afghan. Then I take the ends and weave them in. The next step, logically, would be to sew the circles back together, but with what? The strands were too short to begin with. I decided to add black yarn single crocheted around each circle. I did this to help support the older yarn and give me long strands to work with. I am very happy with the results. Once I get many outlined circles finished, I whip stitch them together. Sounds easy enough!
As far as I can tell, there are around 600 circles. Today, I have 280 sewn together. I consider I am half finished, I need the encouragement. This is the longest project I have ever started. I have to let you know, I enjoy the small quick items I can finish in less than a week. My attention span must be getting bigger, I have only stopped a few times for other WIPs (checkbook cover and cake).  I have no plans on giving up on this blanket. My goal to have it finished before Easter may not be achieved, but I know I can be finished before May.

The fringe from the ends. I am not sure if I want to put them back on?

each circle is made up of 20 dc in a ring.
I would use a magic ring, but you can chain 6 and slip stitch to form a ring.
that's it for each yo-yo!

I am using an H hook to single crochet black yarn around each yo-yo, leaving long tails to sew together later.

a great shot of my "assembly line".
I use the plastic bags from new curtains to keep organized.

the first set of redone circles, I'm really liking it!

getting bigger

2 of the square panels together.
I've been making them 5x7 for easy handling, then sewing them together. So far it has worked for me.

1 panel complete=140 circles

1 panel is the top, the other is the bottom.
You can't see very well in this photo, but there are four crosses made , one in each corner.

the girly beanie*

Any worsted weight yarn in two colors

6.5mm/K hook and 6mm/J hook

Measures 21 ½”, lying flat.     Chain 3 counts as a double crochet. Do not turn your work.

Using the K hook and first color, in a magic ring, ch3, 9dc, slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. Do not turn. (10st)

Row1: dc in joining st, 2dc in each st,  slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (20st)

Row2: dc in joining st, *dc, 2dc ss, repeat around,  slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (30st)

Row3: dc in joining st, *dc 2x, 2dc ss, repeat around,  slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (40st)

Row4: dc in joining st, *dc 3x, 2dc ss, repeat around,  slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (50st)

Row5: dc in joining st, *dc 4x, 2dc ss, repeat around, slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (60st)

Switching to the J hook:

Row6-11: dc in ea dc, slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (60st) Switch colors.

Row12-14: dc in ea dc around,  slst to top of ch3 to join, ch3. (60st) DO NOT ch3 on row 14.

Row15: ch1 and sc ss, *skip 2 dc, 5dc ss, skip 2 dc, sc, repeat around, ending with a slst to first sc. (10 shells)

Row16: ch 3 and 2dc ss (this is 2 dc short for the first shell), *skip 2 dc, sc, skip 2 dc, 5dc ss, skip 2 dc, sc, repeat 8x,  2dc in same stitch as joining (this will make a total of five dc in the first shell), slst to top of ch 3. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Use a flower pattern of your choice, or use this same link as I did. I used a G hook for mine. Sew the flower onto the beanie and the button onto the flower.



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my check's in the mail*

My husband and I, both, ran out of checks recently.  I didn’t notice how many checks I write, until I was without. I thought I would treat my new set of books to a new cozy.  I really needed a holder to keep both the checks and the register together and a cover to protect them from everything else I carry in my bag. I didn’t search for a pattern; the concept appeared to be simple enough.

What I used: Sugar and Cream yarn in 2 colors and an H hook.

MC- master color  AC- accent color

How I did it: starting with a single crochet foundation row of 22sc using MC.

Row1: ch3, dc in ea st.  (22dc)

Row2: using AC; ch1, sc in ss, sc in ea st. (22sc)

Repeat rows 1 and 2, 3 times. Use MC for dc rows, use AC for sc rows.

Rows9-18: ch3, dc in ea st. (22dc)

Rows19-22: using AC; ch1, sc in ss, sc in ea st. (22sc) fasten off and weave in ends.

Rows23-25: using the backside of the beginning chain; attach AC and ch3, dc in ea st across. (22dc)

Rows26-29: MC; ch1, sc in ss, sc in ea st. (22sc) fasten off and weave in ends.

Fold the ends of your work toward the center on the third row of dcs from the ends. Sew each side together to form the pockets. On the crease or fold of one side you can attach a chain of your desired length for a loop. This will go around a button on the opposite side.

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