CROCHET BROOM HANDLE COBWEB DUSTER; Castle Rock-WA

Crochet Broom Handle Cobweb Buster

Holland was gone for a couple hours today ,,, so, I took that time to clean Independence's surfaces 🧼, and every corner 🧹: the spiders have been making little artistic appearances - it was time to serve them an eviction notice 📝🕷 with the yarn covered 🧶 end of my broomstick 😉

Dropping the trusty crocheted 20-year-old (yes, it really is that old, but still useable) dusty, web-swathed duster, into the laundry hamper 🧺 … I thought a second web duster might come in handy; so, I went online 💻 and found a pattern 😊

This pattern is for the most part posted in the original pattern layout - then only addition I've made, is the explanation of pattern terms.

Approximate Time: 30 minutes max

Supplies: 1 oz worsted weight yarn either cotton or acrylic * US H crochet hook * tapestry needle

Terms:

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

blo = back loop only

Size: Approximately 6 inches tall

Tube Instructions:

Rnd 1: Starting at top, ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook (6 sc)

Note 1: Do not join rounds. Mark first stitch of each round if necessary.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in blo of each stitch around (12sc)

Rnds 3-5: Sc in blo of each stitch around (12sc)

Note 2: At this point try it on a broom handle. It should fit fairly snug. If it fits too loose, switch to a smaller hook for the remainder of the tube.

Rnds 6-19: Sc in each st around. Tube should be approximately 6 inches long. Slip stitch in next 2 sc.

Break off and weave in end.

Loops:

Join yarn with a slipstitch in first unworked loop of round 1. Chain 12, slip stitch in next unworked loop. Continue working chain 12 and slipstitch in next unused loop until you reach the start of round 6. (40 loops)

Break off and weave in end.

Place on broom handle and dust those cobwebs away. Shake and wash.

~Pattern By Suzie from Bellingham, WA: 

(http://suzies-yarnie-stuff.blogspot.com/2006/08/broom-handle-duster-pattern.html)

MOD MOSAIC PATTERN PAPERBACK COVER~Pattern; Castle Rock-WA

MOD MOSAIC PATTERN PAPERBACK COVER

I'm on a roll this month with designing paperback covers ✂️📏🧶📚

I've mentioned before - in previous posts - how I get bored quickly; well, I also get bored with the same-ole', same ole' … I need constant change: habits, scenery, tasty delights, patterns, ect. Right now, I'm kinds focused on switching out book covers.

I'm reading borrowed books from a friend, and the goal is to get them back to him without cover damages, hence the cover turnovers.

This cover will fit a paperback = 7-1/2" L x 4" W

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Materials: Worsted Yarn, in color of choice; small amount of scrap yarn for a length of marker yarn; Sock Yarn, small amount in matching color (or contrast color if desired) #I-9 & #1 aluminum crochet hooks; scissors; tapestry needle; trim of choice (if trim is desired)

Terms used:

MC = main color

CC = contrast color

FR LP = frnt loop

BK LP = back loop

ch = chain

EA = each

EO = end off

rem'g = remaining

rpt = repeat

RS = right side

r = row

sc = single crochet

st = stitch

T = turn

WS = wrong side

x = repeat

With yarn & crochet hook, make a chain of 56

Row 1: T & sc in 9 ch, place marker yarn, sc in next 37 ch, place marker yarn, sc in rem'g 9 sc; ch 1 & T

Row 2: Sc in 9 ch, slide marker up row, sc in next 37 ch, slide marker up row, sc in rem'g 9 sc; ch 1 & T

Row 3: With MC sc in 9 ch, slide marker up row, drop MC & attach CC, carrying MC along backside of work - work this CC pattern *dc in front loop of sc of previous row & sc in back loop of next st*; rpt * to * across 23 sts, place marker yarn, drop CC & pick up MC to sc in rem'g 24 sts … and continue to slide marker up row to mark cover flap 9 sc; ch 1 & T

Row 3 pattern - dc in front loop of sc of previous row …

Row 3 pattern - sc in back loop of next st

Row 3 pattern - rpt dc & sc pattern a TL of x23 sts, M, sc x24; slide markers up row~Front-facing view.

Row 3 pattern - carrying MC along backside of work; WS view.

Row 4: With MC, sc across row - carrying CC along frontside of work, & slide markers up row as you come to them (55)

Carrying CC along backside of work; RS view.

Rows 5 thru 31: Rpt rows 4 & 5 for pattern; for a length of 7"; checking now and then for length (every book is sized differently, even if quoted measurements are the same). EO

Row 5~Work Row 3 dc, sc pattern.

Work in established pattern for a length of 7-in; checking now and then for length.

Go back to the beginning of the last row & attach MC … work 1 row of sc. EO

Finishing: With RS facing, fold 10 sts of the flap backward & whipstitch EA end closed - weave in loose ends. Turn flap inward to make a pocket to slip cover edge into. Rpt with other cover flap, in same manner.

Turn flap inward to make a pocket to slip cover edge into.

Page Marker: With #1 hook & sock yarn; attach yarn in center top of Book Cover, & make a ch of chosen length - attach trim (or not) & back chain to beginning ch. EO and weave in loose ends.

Button trim page marker.

MOD HOLD THE LINE FREEDOM 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

MOD Hold The Line Freedom 250 Plant Pot Cover; Castle Rock-WA

I worked my last Freedom 250 plant pot cover, today 🌱🧶✂️

My design is worked using a crochet linen st design - like it for it's simple st work, as well as it's fitting design for what I envisioned; I would be working my design around the 1776 Patriots' clothing.

Materials: Worsted yarn in Brown, Chamois, Red, White & Blue; size #I regular crochet hook; size #I Double Ended Crochet Hook; scissors; tapestry needle; Sewing Needle; White Sewing Thread; Plastic Container (7" tall x 24" diameter, x 7-12" across top)

My husband likes Red Licorice - so, when the last rope was taken out, I snagged the tub container 😉

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

yo = put yarn over the hook

EO = end off

BOTTOM Piece: With Brown & regular crochet hook, ch 2 - make 9 dc in 2nd ch from hook (10 dc): jn with a sl st. DO NOT TURN, you will be working in rounds for this piece.

Row 2: Ch 3 & working in back loops only, work 2 dc in EA st (20 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 3: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work as follows - *2 dc same sp, 1 dc next st*; repeat around (30 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 4: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x2* - rpt around (40 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 5: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x3* - rpt around (50 dc); jn with a sl st.

Row 6: Ch 3 & & working in back loops only, work *2 dc in same sp, 1 dc x4* - rpt around (60 dc); jn with a sl st. EO

Bottom piece finished.

SIDE Piece: With Chamois & double-headed crochet hook, ch 73 & work 2 rows of the afghan st, as shown in the illustration:

Afghan st.

Staggered St Pattern~Row 3: *Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st), slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row - left to right by hooking under the bar from the left side and giving the bar a light twist to the right - then put yarn over hook to make a loop (Tunisian twisted st)*; rpt from * to * across row.

Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st)

Slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row; hooking from L to R & giving the bar a light twist to the right - then yo (Tunisian twisted st)

Slip hook under next 1st vertical bar of previous row; hooking from L to R & giving the bar a light twist to the right - then yo (Tunisian twisted st)

When you reach the last st at the end of the row, insert hook under the end vertical bar & at the same time into the the back of the end st also.

Row 4: Hold yarn at back of work, yo & draw hook through 1st loop *yo & draw hook through 2 loops* - repeat from * to * to end of row.

Row 5: Start by working first vertical bar *left to right by hooking under the bar from the left side and giving the bar a light twist to the right - then put yarn over hook to make a loop (Tunisian twisted st), then work the following vertical bar Slip hook under 1st vertical bar of previous row - right to left, put yarn over hook & make a st (Tunisian simple st)*; rpt from * to * across row. When you reach the last st at the end of the row, insert hook under the end vertical bar & at the same time into the the back of the end st also. You should at this stage begin to see the [staggered inverted V st] pattern.

Repeat rows 4 & 5 for a length of 7" (or desired length considering the trim you choose to use) EO.

With tapestry needle, sew edges together, to form a textured tube - try to match st pattern for a neat finish.

Loosely gather along lower edge, aiming for a tidy, evenly spaced gather, & sew bottom in place.

Repeat rows 4 & 5 for a length of 7-inches; secure edges for a tubular shape.

Loosely gather along lower edge & sew bottom in place.

TRIM: With Chamois & regular crochet hook, make 1 sc in each st as follows: slip hook under vertical bar, draw loop up & make a sc. Repeat around (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 2: With Blue, make 1 sl st in each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 3: With White, make 1 sl st in each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Row 4: With Red, make 1 sl st each st (73 sc); jn with a sl st. EO

Slip your plant into your patriotic pot cover & celebrate the 250th year of America!

Slip your plant into your pot cover; celebrate the 250th year of America 🗽🦅

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