tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52515705716929163652024-02-06T19:23:37.933-08:00Claude's Craft CollectionWelcome! My name is Claude. When I was young I experienced an illness and was confined to my bed for six weeks. My grandmother pulled her wheelchair up beside the bed and kept me company, in the process teaching me how to knit, crochet, tat and some basic hand sewing. The process of turning a piece of insubstantial string into a definite object fascinated me then, and this has followed me throughout my life.
. Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251570571692916365.post-69169702050137629252014-12-09T06:19:00.001-08:002014-12-09T06:28:05.677-08:00Kitty cats...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are kitty cats... made into a collar for a commission. Ill be posting the pattern for the motifs as soon as i proofread it, but i pretty much made up the actual collar lace as I went and i dont know if Im that fond of it actially... i could come up with something better if I tried. Overall, I'm happy with it, come back in a week for the cat head pattern. 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My grandmother taught it to me, and I have no idea where she learned it... </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've never seen any others, but I suppose there could be an actual designer somewhere, I just have no idea where to begin looking for it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The rose is made in two pieces, then attached the side of a hat or whatever by putting a button in the middle and sewing it onto your project. (I didn't have a button handy, so I just sat a dime in the milddle so you'd get the idea.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is made with regilar old knitting worsted, but any yarn can be used to achieve different sizes, just use the proper size hook. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Actually, several of these in crochet cotton with pearl buttons in the center would look very nice around the collar of a dress or blouse. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Flj7KlJojmJLO1GmtXzyp11_GBl8uFyZ8dkLjyHFp9FTSncbdqBw6LidbeSgUByqrZttLnqttMVJ_avKHBmBv4uNX5lD8vqff7vFaH9blXDvoWAYAWWxvzEEcXaBMPbgxY103BOzg30/s1600/CAM00684.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3Flj7KlJojmJLO1GmtXzyp11_GBl8uFyZ8dkLjyHFp9FTSncbdqBw6LidbeSgUByqrZttLnqttMVJ_avKHBmBv4uNX5lD8vqff7vFaH9blXDvoWAYAWWxvzEEcXaBMPbgxY103BOzg30/s640/CAM00684.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; ">Large element:</span><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; ">* chain 5, in first chain work 4 trbl, ch 4, sl st into same st as trbls. Repeat from * 5 more times. 6 petals made, Close ring by attaching to base of first petal with sl st. </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; ">Tie off</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; ">Small element.</span><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="clear: both; "><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">#Ch 4. In first st, work 4 dc, ch 3, sl st in same st as the dc. Repeat from # 4 more times. 5 petals made, finish by closing with slst on base if first petal. Tie off</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stack Elements, attach to.project with a button in center.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Simple, huh?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251570571692916365.post-53308517038004512572014-10-05T11:26:00.001-07:002014-10-05T11:26:10.213-07:00More skulls<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKle1yxZDz_S3BRvm5LGGE3E-2aL_qx7A0sxehHztrPVTdGHNAyoVN5S5aLCmf2Dt1Q7SHVdNTtI502kyvdApJV_H6kKAybFAtW6OZAu39UfNtmYM9LUcV30EBoGp9uSJpkJBcgcOIMiE/s1600/CAM00641.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKle1yxZDz_S3BRvm5LGGE3E-2aL_qx7A0sxehHztrPVTdGHNAyoVN5S5aLCmf2Dt1Q7SHVdNTtI502kyvdApJV_H6kKAybFAtW6OZAu39UfNtmYM9LUcV30EBoGp9uSJpkJBcgcOIMiE/s640/CAM00641.jpg"> </a> </div>Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251570571692916365.post-42761753985800913982014-09-21T05:45:00.001-07:002014-09-21T05:45:20.558-07:00Another skull<p dir="ltr">This pattern is one I found last March. Its a free pattern from Lion Brand wool, pattern # 70464A. Im only copying it here because the link in my old email keeps going wonky. </p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">It was originally meant to be made with a double strand of wool and a size P hook. </p><p dir="ltr">I made it with a single strand of worsted and a size H. And it turned out fine... </p><p dir="ltr"><br></p><p dir="ltr">Felted Skull<br>
Lion Brand<sup>®</sup> Lion<sup><sup>®</sup></sup> Wool</p>
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<blockquote><p dir="ltr">1) Work with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout. Wind yarn into 2 separate balls before beginning.<br>
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With 2 strands of yarn held together, ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.<br>
<b>Rnd 1:</b> Work 6 sc in ring.<br>
<b>Rnd 2:</b> Work 2 sc in each st around - 12 sc.<br>
<b>Rnd 3:</b> (Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st) around - 18 sc.<br>
<b>Rnd 4:</b> (Hdc in each of next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st) around - 24 hdc.<br>
<b>Rnd 5:</b> Hdc in each of next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st (temple), hdc in each of next 6 sts, 2 hdc in next st (temple), hdc in each of last 8 sts - 26 sts.<br>
<b>Rnd 6 (Eye sockets):</b> Work 2 hdc in next st, dc in next 10 sts, ch 9 (eye socket), sk 2 sts, sl st in next st, turn, sl st in last ch of ch-9 sp, turn, ch 9 (eye socket), sk 2 sts, dc in last 10 sts. <br>
<b>Rnd 7 (Nose):</b> Dc in next 11 sts, sl st in 3rd ch of next ch-9 sp, sl st in next 2 ch, ch 7 (nose), sl st in 5th ch of next ch-9 sp, sl st in next 2 ch, sk first dc after ch-9 sp, dc in next 4 sts, sk next st, dc in last 4 sts.<br>
<b>Rnd 8:</b> (Sk next st, dc in next 4 sts) twice, sk next st, sl st in next st (first sl st of eye socket), sk next 2 sl sts, sl st in each ch of ch-7 sp, sk next 2 sl sts, sl st in next st (last sl st of next eye socket), hdc in next 5 sts, sk next st, hdc in next 2 sts.<br>
<b>Rnd 9 (Upper teeth):</b> Hdc in next st, sk next st, hdc in next 5 sts, sk next st, sl st in next 2 sts; you are now at face of Skull; (ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sk next st, sl st in next 2 sts) twice, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sk next st, sc in next 4 sts, sk next st, sc in next 2 sts - 3 teeth made.<br>
<b>Rnd 10 (Lower jaw and teeth):</b> Sc in next 2 sts, sk next st, sc in next 4 sts, ch 16, sk sts of upper jaw and sl st in 2nd sc after last upper tooth, turn, sc in st between last ch of ch-16 of lower jaw and tooth; working across ch-16 sp, sc in next 3 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 2 ch, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sk next 2 ch, sc in next 3 ch, sl st in next st between ch-16 sp and top tooth.<br>
Fasten off, leaving a long end.</p>
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From WS, weave end around nose, pull to tighten and end off. Weave in ends.</p>
<p dir="ltr"><b>Felting</b> Wash by machine on a hot wash/cold rinse cycle with detergent and several pieces of clothing to agitate. Pull into shape and allow to dry.</p>
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ch(s) = chain(s)<br>
dc = double crochet<br>
hdc = half double crochet<br>
rep = repeat(s)(ing)<br>
rnd(s) = round(s)<br>
sc = single crochet<br>
sk = skip<br>
sl = slip<br>
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Last day making cotton candy. Give me strength. Ive been good so far... </div>
Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251570571692916365.post-27437629188407476182014-08-14T05:13:00.001-07:002014-08-14T05:13:32.746-07:00Tatted skull<p dir=ltr>Not too thrilled with this pattern. Its a first try, free hand, making it up as I go. A combo of crochet and tatting. I was trying for one of those Mexican, Dia de los Muertos sugar skulls, and I kind of pulled off.</p>
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<p dir=ltr>seeing as I'm not as good at tatting as crochet, and I don't do that much shuttle and ball tatting anyway, I did pretty good. But there are about 5 mistakes (at least)</p>
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<p dir="ltr">Using thin scissors. Or a razor knife, trim around the edges. </p>
<p dir="ltr">To crochet the setting, wrap a loop of thread around your finger, pull a loop through and ch 3. 11 dc in loop, pull loop tight. Sl st in top of ch 3 to close ring. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Rnd 2: ch 3, 1dc in same st, 2 dc in every st around, end with a sl st in top of begining ch 3. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Rnd 3: ch 2, working in back loops entire row, hdc in every st around, working.2 or 3 decreases evenly spaced. Close and tie off. </p>
<p dir="ltr">Place more glue on bottom of stone. Pushing ends of thread top inside center, force glued stone into cup, stretching sides over edges.</p>
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The daffodil actually looks ok. I put on the mesh simply because I was trying to figure out how it was going to attach to my project... that's not how I'm gonna use it though, the pansy... well I went through about a dozen patterns before I came up with one that finished up pansy-ish enough for me, and this one will look better when it's got a yellow knot in the center sewing it to the project. </div>
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The daffodil was originally part of a trio of patterns to be used as refrigerator magnets. published in the April 1998 issue of Crochet With Heart (basically its a red heart yarn pattern) and designed by Terry Kimbrough. (She had a pansy pattern also that is definitely acceptable, but I prefer the other one I found. don't ask me why. I'm just picky.)</div>
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Originally she recommended South Maid Cotton Thread, Lemon Peel. I don't know that it's manufactured anymore. I used Aunt Lydias Bedspread Cotton in a pale yellow, I don't know the actual name of the color as the label is long gone... it's a size 10 thread though. The designer used a size 6 hook, I used a size 7, as I tend to crochet a little loose. Whichever you're comfortable with. </div>
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Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, (sc in next dc, ch 2 ) around; join with slip st to first sc, finish off. </div>
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Rnd 1 (right side): *ch 11 loosely, working in back ridge of each ch, sc in second ch from hook and in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 6 chs, sc in last ch; repeat from * 5 rimes more; join with slip st to free loops of first ch on first ch-11: 6 petals.</div>
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The Pansy was originally worked in knitting worsted, with a size G hook. Again I executed it with Aunt Lydias Bedspread Cotton, and a size 7 hook. each flower uses less than a yard of black thread, and a small amount of the color of your choice, </div>
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I pulled this pattern from Liesure Arts, leaflet 2938 published in 1997, and Titled A Year of afghans, book eight... this is the March afghan. (side note... I don't know if Leisure arts still does this Year of Afghans series, but they definitely should. There's some very interesting patterns and techniques in these books, and very clear directions) The March design is credited to Carol Alexander and Brenda Stratton. I don't know which actually came up with the pansy, but it's an interesting afghan altogether, although I didn't much care for the tweedy colors that were in style at the time... regardless, lets get on with it... </div>
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Rnd 1: with right side facing, join color with slip st in beginning ring: (ch 5, 4 tr tr, ch 5 slip st) twice in ring, ch 4, 4 tr in each of next 2 tr on foundation Row, ch 4, (slip st in next slip st, ch 4, 4 tr in each of nest 2 tr, ch 4) twice (bottom petals completed): join with slip st to first slip st. </div>
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Rnd 2: Ch 2 # (slip st in next ch, ch 2 ) 5 times, working in Back loops only (slip st in next tr tr, ch 2) 4 times, (slip st in next tr tr, ch 2 ) 4 times, (slip st in next ch, ch 2 ) 5 times #, sk next slip st, repeat from # to # once (top petals completed) slip st in next slip st, leave remaining sts unworked: finish off leaving a long end for sewing. </div>
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With Yellow, add 5 straight stitches to Black on center bottom Petal of Foundation Row. (note : not pictured, as I'll use those to sew to my project later.) </div>
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This will be a good patch for St. Patricks day... The four leaf clover is a traditional symbol for good luck. The shamrock, or regular 3 leaf clover is the traditional symbol for the Irish St. Patrick, and is supposed to represent the Catholic trinity. I placed it on an orange background, because Irish Protestants wore orange to commemorate the Protestant William of Orange. In America at least, these rules have relaxed on the holiday, and people who are proud of their Irish heritage will wear green, and possibly both colors, to display their pride. The shamrock would look just as good on a white or black background. </div>
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stem... work a sc in the nest ch of the beginning ch, then sc in remaining ch, ending with 2 hdc. Tie off</div>
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The crochet skull pattern is one I came up with just before Halloween, and a lot of interest has been expressed in it. </div>
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I'll admit that not entirely happy with it, But out does get the point across, and I do like it a bit better than those I see on etsy.</div>
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Before we begin... I am in no way selling my original patterns... at least not as the moment. I am however retaining the copyright. Please don't claim them as your own and sell them. That's just tacky. </div>
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The above pic is the same pattern worked in standard crochet cotton, with a size 6 hook. This one was sewn onto a black crocheted circle, but it could also be sewn onto a denim patch, an iron on patch, or used as a patch without any backing. </div>
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These smaller pieces can also be sized with white glue to use as a component to hair bows, jewelry, etc. You could also glue on a small pink bow, as that seems popular now... </div>
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Row one: Ch 3 (counts as first dc) 6 dc in circle. Do not close ring with sl st. ch3, turn {7 st total}</div>
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Row 4: ch 3, turn, 1 dc in first st. 1 dc in each of next 2 st, *2 dc in next st, 1dc in each of next 2 st. Repeat from * across, ending with a dc in turning ch of prev. row. {28 dc total} ch 1, do not turn.</div>
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Row 5: working across flat side of semi-circle, * 2 sc in bar of dc across. repeat from star 4 times total. 1 sc in center of beginning circle. repeat from * 4 more times. ch 1 turn.</div>
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Row 6: 1 sc in first st. 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in next st. Ch 8, skip next 4 sc, 1 sc in next 3 sc, ch 8, skip next 4 sc, 1 dc in next st, 1 hdc in next stitch, 1 sc in next st, ch 1, turn.</div>
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Row 8: 1 sc into 3rd st from hook, (that's the 1sc in ring) 1 sc into next 6 sc, ch 2, skip 3 st, 1 trblc into next st, ch 2, skip next 3 st, sc into next 7 st, sl st into end of row. ch1, turn.</div>
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Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5251570571692916365.post-30192508862840528802013-12-04T19:23:00.001-08:002013-12-05T04:08:04.197-08:00Crocheted stars<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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These small crocheted stars are great when made in crochet cotton, and can be used as small patches across the back of denim jackets, or possibly on the brim of a stocking cap. </div>
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They're not my original pattern. I found them as an embellishment for an Afghan, made of knitted worsted. (McCalls Big Book of Afghans, 1976 edition. ) </div>
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I have since found the pattern in several other places, even in books dating back to the 1950's, and these small stars are very popular as appliques on Etsy, Zibbet, eBay, etc. I strongly suspect that it would be impossible to trace the actual creator of this pattern. </div>
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Here is the pattern as i found it. My notes and changes are in (parenthesis)</div>
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Work in knitting worsted and size G hook. (Or crochet cotton and size 5 hook.)</div>
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Ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form ring. (I use a magic circle to give a solid center.)</div>
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Rnd 1; ch 2, work 14 hdc in ring. Join with sl st in top of ch 2. (Works just as well with dc)</div>
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Rnd 2: { points } *Ch 7, Turn; Sl st In 2nd ch from hook. Sc </div>
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in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in each of next 2 ch, tr in next ch, skip 2 hdc of rnd 1, sl st inn next hdc; repeat from * 4 Times. End off. </div>
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That's it.</div>
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To make them easier to applique, hit them with spray starch and iron them, face down, on a soft cotton towel. </div>
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To give them a permanent sizing, wet them with white glue, the kind school children use is fine, then stretch them out on a piece of cardboard covered with tin foil. Use straight pins to pierce the points and push the pins through the foil into the cardboard. After the glue dries, you'll have a permanently stiffened piece that will hold its shape and can be used for earrings, hair bows or Christmas tree ornaments. </div>
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Enjoy</div>
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Just a simple little place to collect patterns, ideas, etc... so I don't have to keep track of a hundred little pieces of paper...</div>
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