Crochet Dryer Balls…

 

Cotton Crochet Dryer Balls…

Hello, All!!!!

The past year to year and a half has been kinda tough medically for me.  But, I’m finally back on the upswing.  I don’t return to my doctor at the cancer center until the fall and on my last visit he said my blood levels are looking really good now.  It’s been a rough roller coaster going through tests, infusions, in and out of the hospital and just everyday life.  

Thankfully, I’m on the upswing and back to crocheting and crafting.  I have my ever-so-popular cotton dryer balls listed on Etsy for anyone who would like to purchase a trio.  The tremendous support in the past has been so appreciated.  

I’m sharing the link below for anyone interested.  The reviews have been 100%.  They are wonderful to use in your dryer.  You can add essential oil, if you so decide.  

Here’s the Link:

Cotton Dryer Balls

Out of the Hospital….

 I was admitted by EMS to.my local hospital this past Tuesday.   I was at a 10-U baseball game.  I got lightheaded and weak.  The next thing I know I’m being put in an ambulance.  

Apparently, I had a seizure.  I have no memory of it.  I was told the boys on the field knelt on one knee from the time it happened until EMS left the field with me.  That act of kindness causes my heart to overflow and tears to form in my eyes.  

I was admitted and then placed in ICU.  The next day, during my MRI, I had a second seizure.  I’m now on medication for seizures and waiting for my doctor appointments next week.  Because of the seizures, I’m not allowed to drive in North Carolina for six (6) months.   

This has definitely been a rough year, medically, for me.  I sure appreciate and welcome all of your prayers right now.

Rilla

Blue and White Driver Golf Club Cover…

Blue & White Golf Club Cover

“Driver”

Blue and White Driver Golf Club Cover…

My brother needed a new cover for his Driver and asked if I could make him one.  My answer, as always, to everyone, of course!!!!

For this project, I used ILove This Yarn in blue and white  as a 5mm hook.  For the stitches, I used chains, DC, FPDC, BPDC, SC and SC stitches together.  

It took me about 2-2 1/2 hours to make.  It was made from the bottom up.

Happy Crocheting….

Cherry Stripe Hat

 Cherry Stripe Hat

I crocheted this stripey hat from the brim up.  I used a 6.0mm hook and RHSS worsted weight yarn in the color, Cherry Stripe.

I started with a chain 11 and completed 20 SC stitches.  Chain 1 and turn.  I worked all rows in the BLO (back loop only).  I completed enough rows that fit around my head.  

Once achieved, I whipstiched the short ends together.  I then worked in the round, evenly placing SC stitches around the ends.  I used a pin to keep track of beginning and ending rounds.  I chained two at the start of each round and then completed a HDC stitch in each stitch around.  Once the body portion was completed (5-6 rounds), I then started working on decrease rounds until I got down to the last round of 6 stitches   I trimmed off, left a tail and weaved in and out until I closed it up.  

That’s it to making this gorgeous and colorful hat.

Happy Crocheting!!!!

Spring Floral Arrangements

 Spring Floral Arrangements 

Each season I change out and update my mom’s front porch with new floral arrangements for the season.  She’s easy to please and never complains about what I make.  

Colorful, vibrant and beautiful artificial floral arrangements for her to enjoy throughout the spring and summer months.  

Happy Crafting!!!!

Rilla

Bottle/Can Koozie

Bottle/Can Koozie

Materials:

RHSS yarn 

5.0mm hook

Tapestry needle for weaving

U. S. Abbreviations:

St:  stitch

SC:  single crochet

HDC:  half double crochet 

MR:  magic ring

Rep:  repeat

BLO:  back loops only

FO:  fasten off

Note:  

Project is worked in the round.  Use a in to keep track of beginning and ending rounds.

Directions:

1.  6 SC into MR.  (6)

2.  2 SC in each st around.  (12)

3.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next st.  Rep around.  (18)

4.  2 SC in first st, 1 SC in next 2 st.  Rep around.  (24)

5.  BLO 1 SC in each st around.  (24)

6. In both loops, 1 HDC in each st around.  (24)

7-16.  Rep #6.  Or how many rounds in length you want yours to be.  (24)

17.  1 SC in each st around.  Sl st join to first st and FO.  Weave ends.  (24)

And, that’s it!!!  Quick and Simple Koozie   You can embellish, alternate colors, do sports or school themes   This is the basic pattern.

Happy Crocheting...

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--don't use/claim my pics as your own

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--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

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Twisted Headband

Twisted Headband

I crocheted  these two colorful Twisted Headbands for my newest granddaughter who’s almost 8 months old.  She looks so adorable doning each of of them.  

I used RHSS yarn and a 6.0mm hook.  I started with 40 FHDC and then just worked rows of 40 HDC stitches until I had my desired width.  Once I completed the last row, I left a long tail for joining the two short ends together.

As you can see in the picture below, I joined the short ends together, in a twist, and whipstitched together.  Then secured with a double knot and weaved the end of the tail.

Happy Crocheting...

Legal:

--don't use/claim my design as your own

--don't use/claim my pics as your own

--okay to make and sale your finished work

--don't share my pattern electronically or in print format (without prior consent) but provide a link to my blog

Social Media:

If you are on the following sites, let's connect and hook up...

• Pinterest:  Rilla2u
• Twitter:  Rilla2
• Instagram: Rilla2u 
• Facebook:  Rilla2u
• YouTube:  Rilla2u
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