Yay! Almost done!

Hey everybody!

I am so excited! I have almost finished my first afghan! I only have 1 and a 1/2 blocks and the trim left! It is pretty small; only about 18" by 20" not including the trim. On another note I have started Astronomy classes at my local middle school. I love it! I haven't actually been crocheting very much lately, but I will start crocheting some new projects after this is done. I have also completed my cupcake pincushion. I gave it to my mom and she loves it! I also included pictures of that.

Goodbye for now,

Becca

Cupcake Pincushion

Hello everybody!

Here is a pattern for a cupcake pincushion. Isn't it cute? Hope you enjoy!

Becca

Crocheted Cupcake

What could be sweeter? Use it as a pincushion, or place a rock inside to use it as a paperweight.

By Alicia Bergin

Materials needed
• 30 g / 55 yds white in worsted weight
• 10 g / 18 yds pink in worsted weight
• Crochet hook size G-6 (4.25 mm)
• Yarn needle
• A small amount of cotton batting

Pattern 1 (Unfrosted Cupcake)
With white, ch 5. Join with sl st to form a circle. Ch 1. Do not turn at the end of each rnd.
Rnd 1: Work 7 sc into circle. Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc into each st around (14 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 3: Work 2 sc into first st, sc into next st, *2 sc into next st, sc into next st. Repeat from * around (21 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 4: Work 2 sc into first st, sc into each of next of 2 sts, *2 sc into next st, sc into each of next 2 sts. Repeat from * around (28 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.

Build sides
Rnd 5: In the blo, sc into each st around (28 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 6: Working in both loops, sc into each st around. Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnds 7-10: Repeat rnd 6.
Rnd 11: Working in flo, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around (42 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.

Rnd 12: Working in both loops, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, *2 sc in next st, sc in next. Repeat from * around (63 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 13: In blo, sc in each of first 2 sts, dec sc, *sc in each of next 2 sts, dec st. Repeat from * around, ending with sc in each of last 3 sts (48 sc). Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 14: In both loops, sc in each of first 2 sts, dec sc, *sc in each of next 2 sts, dec sc; you may not end with a complete repeat. Repeat from * around (36 sc). Ch 1.
Rnds 15-17: *Sc in each of next 3 sts, dec sc. Repeat from * around; you may not end with a complete repeat. Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.

Firmly stuff cupcake with cotton batting before continuing on to next step.

Rnd 19: Repeat rnd 15.
Rnd 20: Dec sc in every st around, working continuously until 3 sts are left. Fasten off, weave end through the last 3 sts, and pull to close. Weave in any loose ends.

Pattern 2 (Frosted Cupcake)
Rnds 1-14: Follow directions from pattern 1. At end of 14, do not ch 1. Fasten off white.
Rnd 15: Attach pink to any st, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 2 sts, dec sc, *sc in each of next 3 sts, dec sc. Repeat from * around ending with sc in last st; you may not end with a complete repeat. Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.
Rnd 16: Working in blo for rest of the pattern (including sl st at end of rounds), *sc in each of next 3 sts, dec sc. Repeat from * around; you may not end with a complete repeat. Join with sl st to first st of rnd. Ch 1.

Firmly stuff cupcake with cotton batting before continuing on to next step.

Rnds 17-20: Repeat rnd 16.
Rnd 21: Dec sc in every st around, working in continuous rnds, until 3 sts are left. Fasten off, weave end through the last 3 sts, and pull to close. Weave in loose ends.

Finished dimensions
4 inches diameter x 3 inches high unfrosted (3-1/2 inches frosted) at widest point.

More ideas
Stuff the cupcake with cloves or potpourri to make a sachet. Attach a length of string to the top to convert the cupcake into a Christmas ornament.

Hello again!

No new patterns yet, but I will post a pattern on Friday. Until then you will just have to wait. :(
I just finished my math and got 97%. As opposed to yesterday's 66% English score I am doing better.

Til' Friday,


Becca

Star Dishcloth Pattern

Hello everybody! I have decided to post a pattern! Well, here it is:

Star Dishcloth
Designer: Unknown
Difficulty: Easy

Materials:
1 ball Sugar and Cream yarn will make 2 dishcloths,
size J crochet hook.

Directions: Round 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook, join to beginning sc.
Round 2: Ch 1,sc in same sc, (ch 1, sc in next sc) around, ending with ch 1, sl st in beginning sc.
Round 3: Sl st in ch 1 space, ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc, in same ch 1 space, (ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc in next ch 1 space) around, ending with ch 1, sl st in beginning sc.
Round 4-11: Sl st in ch 2 space, ch 1 sc, ch 2, sc, in same ch 2, space, (ch 1, sc in next ch 1 space, ch 1, sc, ch 2, sc in next ch 2 space) around, ending with sl st in beginning sc.
Continue in this manner until 11 rounds is reached. Fasten off.


Hope you enjoy!

Well I'm off to the dentist.
Bye 'til sometime,
Becca

New Blog

Hey y'all! how do like my new blog? This blog is all about crocheting! (Can you tell I'm excited?) I know some of you may be wondering, "What kind of crochet patterns will she be posting?" Well I don't know. What kind would you like? If you take the poll I will use the results to post new and old patterns!