MOD FREEDOM 250 PATRIOTIC BUNTING PLANT POT COVER; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Patriotic Bunting Plant Pot Cover

Just 2 more plant pots to cover - and I'm doing 1, today.

My design today, was crafted to fit a 15-oz. Butter Tub:

15-oz. Butter Tub for plant pot.

Materials: Worsted yarn in Chamois, Red, White & Blue; size #G hook; scissors; tapestry needle; Sewing Needle; White Sewing Thread; Plastic grocery bag (for lining); 8 ct. little white resin Star Buttons;  

Terms Used:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

EO = end off

Bottom: With Chamois, ch 9 - dc in 3rd ch from hook, make 2 dc in same sp; dc in next 5 ch, 3 dc in end ch, dc in next 6 ch; jn with a sl st.

Row 2: Ch 3; make make 2 dc in same sp, dc in next st, 3 dc next st, dc x 7, 3 dc next st, 1 dc next st, 3 dc next st, dc x 8; jn with a sl st.

Row 3: Ch 3, make 2 dc in same st, hdc x4, 3 dc next st, hdc x 9, 3 dc next st, hdc x4, 3 dc next st, hdc x 9; jn with a sl st.

Side Pattern: Ch 3 - Wrap yarn around hook, place hook around backside of ch 3 & draw yarn up, wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up, draw another long loop up in same sp  & draw yarn through 4 loops, then again through last 3 loops.

Wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up.

Draw another long loop up in same sp  & draw yarn through 4 loops.

Then draw yarn through last 3 loops.

Work this pattern in the same sp, pattern x6 across the row & 2 patterns in end st (inc), pattern x11, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x6, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x11, & 1 pattern in beginning pattern sp - for an inc in that st.

Inc in corner st.

Row 3: Ch 3 - Wrap yarn around hook, place hook around backside of ch 3 & draw yarn up, wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up, draw another long loop up in same sp & draw yarn through 4 loops, then again through last 3 loops - repeat this pattern in the same sp; work 1 pattern x8, 2 patterns in end st (inc), pattern x12, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x8, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x12, & 1 pattern in beginning pattern sp - for an inc in that st.

Row 4: Ch 1 & sc around (48 sc); jn with a sl st.

Row 5: Ch 3 - Wrap yarn around hook, place hook around backside of ch 3 & draw yarn up, wrap yarn around hook & working in next st draw a long loop up, draw another long loop up in same sp & draw yarn through 4 loops, then again through last 3 loops - repeat this pattern in the same sp; work 1 pattern x10, 2 patterns in end st (inc), pattern x13, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x10, 2 patterns in end st, pattern x13, & 1 pattern in beginning pattern sp - for an inc in that st.

Row 6: Ch 1 & sc around (52 sc); jn with a sl st. EO  Chamois; attach Gray.

Row 7: With Gray, ch 1 & work 1 row sc around top sts (52 sc); join with a sl st, & Turn.

Row 8 & 9: Repeat row 7.

Row 10: Work a row of sl at across top sts (52). EO

Bunting Trim:

Internet Bunting design, I crafted my trim around.

Row 1: With Red, ch 2 & work 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook (7 dc). EO

Row 2: Attach White at right-side right edge; ch 3, & work as follows - 2 dc in first st - *2 dc in back loop of next st, 2 dc in next st*; rpt * thru * across row for a ripple-like effect (14 dc). EO

Row 3: Attach Blue at right-side right edge; ch 3, & work as follows - 1 dc in first st - 2 dc in back loop of next st, *2 dc in next st, 2 dc in back loop of next st*; rpt * thru * across row for a ripple-like effect - ending with 1 dc in last st (28 dc). EO

Row 4: Attach White at right-side right edge; ch 1, & *1 sc in back loop of next st, 2 sc in next st*; rpt * thru * across row for a ripple-like effect - ending with 1 sc in last st (42 sc). EO

Row 5: Attach Red at right-side right edge; ch 1, & alternate 1 sc in back loop, 1 sc in front loop across row (42 sc). EO

Finishing:  Weave in all loose ends. Sew button in place, evenly spaced; & tack bunting to front of pot cover, as shown.

Cut plastic bag open and trim to fit pot cover - with enough overhang to fold under and tack loosely into place along the gray edging, inside of pot cover.

Slip your plant inside the cover and enjoy your patriotic vibe 👍

THAT'S THE WAY WE LIKE IT; Castle Rock-WA

Weekends are so relaxing, we often roll out of bed most Mondays, already feeling the weight of responsibilities before our eyes fully open.

But every brand new week arrives carrying fresh possibilities with it.

A new week means new mercies, little joys waiting to be discovered, opportunities to begin again, and simple moments that can make our hearts smile.

Thank the good Lord for a new week, with a new outlook!

Adding whimsy (doing something just because you want to; a spontaneous action; playful; cheerful & joyous) to your days is the secret to finding a little more joy in the ordinary moments; it doesn’t have to be anything grand. Sometimes it’s drinking from the humorous - or thought provoking mug, taking the scenic route, a purposeful DIY design, a relaxing handcraft, or simply noticing the little things that make you smile. Life begins to feels a bit softer, seems brighter, and more heart-warming-magical when we give ourselves permission to enjoy it.

I'm so glad that my husband is realizing that a beautiful life isn’t measured by how much $$$$ we have, or how much stuff we can stuff  into it; it’s measured by whether we have the time, energy, and peace to enjoy the blessings we already have.

Today's whimsy.

MOD RED, WHITE & BLUE STRIPED FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA: 

(https://roadgypsiesvalandholland.blogspot.com/2026/06/mod-red-white-blue-striped-freedom-250.html)

The rainfall today has been intense at times - the raindrops are falling like machine gun bullets, overhead. It felt like a liver & onions kind of Day … so, that's what we had for supper, tonight:

Liver & Onions w-Milk Gravy for supper; baked potatoes & peas, on the side.

It has been a comfortable, slow Day, today.

And that's the way we like it 😁

KC & The Sunshine Band 1975 - 'That's the Way I like it': (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UWkrEb_i-s&list=RD7UWkrEb_i-s&start_radio=1)

MOD RED, WHITE & BLUE STRIPED FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Red, White & Blue Striped FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover

Continuing with my Freedom 250 plant pot covers, I worked this one up, today. This pattern is not that difficult to do - the stitches used are simple and the design is basic … but it perfectly fits the holiday vibe.

As soon as I saw the patriotic internet picture above, I knew instantly the pattern I would use to cover the plastic store pot:

Internet Pic that I based my design  on.

The ugly store pot that is an eyesore, was colorfully covered today.

Materials: Plastic Plant Pot - 6" tall x 6" diameter; Worsted yarn in Red, White, Blue & Yellow; #I crochet hook; scissors, tapestry needle.

Terms Used:

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

EO = end off

Bottom Piece:

Rnd 1: Ch 3 - make 9 dc in beginning ch; jn with sl st.

Rnd 2: Ch 3 & inc 1 dc in 1st st, and in EA following st; jn with sl st. 20 dc

Rnd 3: Ch 3 & inc 1 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next st - repeat this sequence around; jn with sl st. 30 dc

Rnd 4: Ch 3 & inc 1 dc in 1st st, 1 dc in next 2 sts - repeat this sequence around; jn with sl st. 40 dc

Rnd 5: Ch 1 & inc in 1st st, 1 sc in next 3 sts - repeat this sequence around; jn with a sl st - EO 48 sc

Pot Cover bottom.

Cut yarn, leaving a 44" length for affixing main piece to bottom piece.

Main Piece: With White, ch 26  for a foundation chain; turn work & sc in EA ch (25 sts) - drop White after last st & attach Red. DO NOT CUT YARN … you will carry MC yarn along the backside of your work, and pick it up to be worked with each alternating new color. When changing colors, always draw the new color through the last loop on hook before turning work.

Row 1: With Red, ch 1 & 1 sc in back loop of EA st down the entire length of foundation chain; ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Work 1 sc in back loop of each of EA st - drop Red after last st & attach White. DO NOT CUT YARN … carry it along the backside of your work.

Row 3: With White, work 1 sc in the back loop of EA st; ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Work 1 sc in back loop of each of EA st - drop White after last st & attach Blue. DO NOT CUT YARN … carry it along the backside of your work.

Row 5: With Blue, work 1 sc in the back loop of EA st; ch 1, turn.

Row 6: Work 1 sc in back loop of each of EA st - drop Blue after last st & attach White. DO NOT CUT YARN … carry it along the backside of your work.

Row 7: With White, work 1 sc in the back loop of EA st; ch 1, turn.

Row 8: Work 1 sc in back loop of each of EA st - drop White after last st & attach Red. DO NOT CUT YARN … carry it along the backside of your work.

Row 9: With Red, work 1 sc in the back loop of EA st; ch 1, turn.

Row 10: Work 1 sc in back loop of each of EA st - drop Red after last st & attach White. DO NOT CUT YARN … carry it along the backside of your work.

Striped Pattern sequence.

Repeat rows 3 thru 10, x -7 - then repeat rows 5 thru 7.

Back of work.

Front of work.

EO, leaving a long white tail to whipstitch the beginning foundation ch's together with the last row worked. You should have 18 White stripes - 9 Red stripes - 9 Blue stripes.

Finishing: Sew the bottom piece to the main piece, loosely gathering the edges of the main piece along the bottom edge & sewing it into place along the edges of the bottom piece - space the gathering edges as evenly as you can so the pot cover finishes nicely:

Sew the bottom piece to the main piece, loosely gathering the edges.

Trim: With Yellow, make 70 sc across top edge - drop Yellow after last st & attach Red. With Red, work 1 row of sc on back loop of EA st; ch 1 & turn. Work 1 row of sl st across top and EO.

MOD GRAND OLD FLAG FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Grand Old Flag Freedom 250 Plant Pot Cover

I am a military brat.

My bio-father was involved in the postwar cleanup activities of Europe during the WW2 era - specifically in Germany (that's how my oldest sister came into being), heavily involved in the Korean War (he suffered a bullet wound to his upper thigh in the groin crease & an execution shot behind his ear that did not kill him - but left him with life-long brain damage as the bullet was lodged in his brain and could not safely be extracted), he was in every branch of the military & also involved in special ops operations (he had training in advanced martial arts & his hands were documented lethal weapons) wherever American soldiers had a foothold in Europe, up to the Vietnam War - he left the military, then. My stepfather was a Vietnam POW. My blood runs Red-White-& Blue, and my attitude is "FAFO"

I love America 😊🗽🦅 - I love what our Flag stands for ☝️ ✝️✡️⚓️❤️

I cry with national pride when the Military Colors Parade, winds it's way through our local town streets.

Sometimes I hum 🎵 the Marines Hymn, while cleaning house (well, sometimes housecleaning can feel like an uphill battle, that can leave one feeling sweaty and like you just won a skirmish) 🤭

Marines' Hymn - 'The Halls of Montezuma' /w lyrics: (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwS6OkgUXKE&t=1s)

I don't know exactly what Holland & I will be doing this 4th of July … but I KNOW we're fully embracing the Freedom 250 vibe 🗽🦅❤️; and shame on those who hold themselves too politically lofty to celebrate our Great Nation with our chosen President, honestly and enthusiastically voted into Office to work for the American People: they side with hate-filled freeloaders who want the milk & honey, without the sacrifice, or the "please" & "thank you" courtesies that go with the full meal deal.

In this country, we honor Old Glory.

In this home, our Patriotic fervor runs high - no shame felt or allowed to be forced on us, and no apologies given for our stance.

We are Americans.

We are Patriots.

We do not silence or hide our pride.

And with this mindset, I designed this textured pot cover 🌱🧶🧵✂️ - it's a Crochet Pattern stitch from a reel 🎞️ that popped up on my FB newsfeed 💻 a few weeks ago; and I think it fits my design, very well.

I think you'll like it, too.

It sounds complicated, but it's really very simple to do & once your establish your rhythm - the pot cover makes up quickly.

Materials: Worsted weight yarn in Red, White, & Blue; a Dollar Store plastic oblong catch-all container, 10-1/4" L x 3" W x 2-1/2" T; size #I hook; scissors; tapestry needle; medium Star resin button.

Terms: 

ch = chain

dc = double crochet

hdc = half double crochet

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

sl st = slip stitch

EA = each

x = times (repeat)

jn = join

rpt = repeat

EO = end off

Plastic oblong container: 10-1/4" L x 3" W x 2-1/2" T

Bottom: With red, make a chain of 29 sts, & dc in 3rd ch from hook.

(1) Make 2 dc in same ch - then work 1 dc in EA of the next 23 ch, 3 dc in end ch, 1 dc in EA of the next 24 ch; jn with a sl st.

(2) Ch 3 & make 2 dc in same sp - then work 1 dc, 3 dc in next st, dc x 25, 3 dc in next st, 1 dc, 3 dc in next st, dc x24; jn with a sl st.

(3) Ch 3 & make 2 dc in same st - then work 1 sc in next 4 sts, 1 hdc next st, 1 sc in next st, sl st x 20, 1 sc, 1hdc, 3 dc in next st, sc x4, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl st x 21, 1 sc, 1 hdc; jn with a sl st. DO NOT CUT YARN.

Pot Cover bottom.

Lower Stripe Pattern: (4) Continuing with red, ch 1, pull up a loop in same space & in next st, then yarn over hook and draw yarn through both loops: repeat this process around bottom piece. Jn with a sl st.

(5) Ch 1 & turn work; pull up a loop in same space & in next st, then yarn over hook and draw yarn through both loops: repeat this process around bottom piece. Jn with a sl st. (2 rows red)

Ch 1, pull up a loop in same space.

Pull up a loop in next st, then yarn over hook.

And draw yarn through both loops: repeat this process around bottom piece.

(6) Drop red & attach white; then ch 1 & turn work; pull up a loop in same space & in next st, then yarn over hook and draw yarn through both loops: repeat this process around bottom piece. Jn with a sl st.

(7) Ch 1 & turn work; pull up a loop in same space & in next st, then yarn over hook and draw yarn through both loops: repeat this process around bottom piece. Jn with a sl st. (2 rows white)

Textured stripe design.

(8) Blue Patch & Upper Stripes: Drop white & attach red; work established pattern over the next 26 sts - attach blue, and carrying red behind work, work pattern in blue across 10 sts, drop blue and pick up red to finish the last 39 sts of row. Jn with a sl st.

Starting the blue patch.

Carrying yarn across the back of work.

(9) Ch 1 & turn work; work established pattern over 39 sts, drop red and pick up blue to work across 10 sts - then drop blue and pick up red to finish the last 26 sts of row. Jn with a sl st. (2 rows red)

(10) Drop red & attach white; work established pattern over the next 26 sts - attach blue, and carrying white behind work, work pattern in blue across 10 sts, drop blue and pick up white to finish the last 39 sts of row. Jn with a sl st.

(11) Ch 1 & turn work; work established pattern over 39 sts, drop white and pick up blue to work across 10 sts - then drop blue and pick up white to finish the last 26 sts of row. Jn with a sl st. (2 rows white)

Repeat rows 8 thru 11 once more; the repeat rows 8 & 9: EO

*With the blue patch, there should be 3 red stripes & 2 white stripes. Weave in loose ends. With tapestry needle & a length of white yarn, sew the white star button in the center of the blue patch.

Slip your plant into your patriotic pot cover & smile. We are celebrating the 250th birth of the greatest nation on earth - and that's something to smile about!

Nice, textured pot cover & appropriate for a Patriotic Holiday.

"You're A Grand Old Flag" lyrics: 

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nEmNVG6ErJA)