Basketweave Stitch

Basketweave Stitch (Crochet)

I am now working on a basketweave stitch throw. The look of the basketweave stitch is very nice. It is a wool eater. I like Red Heart, my absolute favorite brand of yarn to use. Red Heart, or at least the super saver line, does not have any dye lot numbers so running out of yarn is not a big deal. However, you use a yarn that has dye lots you need to buy at least double or triple the amount you have used on a previous afghan you have done that has many double crochet (DC) stitches.

The basketweave stitch is very simple. You will be a pro at front and back post stitches by the end of making your project. The basketweave stitch is just that...front and back post stitches. A simple patter is to alternate sets of 3 front post stitches and back post stitches. So you chain will be a mutiple of 3 plus 2. DC in 3rd chain from hook and continue to DC in every chain til the end. Turn your work, chain 2, front post in the next 3 stitches, then back post in the next 3, continue in this fashion until you come to the chain 2, you want to go into the chain and do a half DC. Turn work and ch 2 and repeat what is in front of you. So if you turn your work and you have front post stitches on the previous row this is the stitch you need to start with. Turn work and repeat one more time. On your fourth row you want to reverse the stitches. So now if front post DC was on the previous row you want to start with back post stitches, then front, then back and so on. Therefore you alternate stitch pattern every fourth row.

I will post picture of my throw along with how much yarn it took and how long it took to complete. And maybe even a better pattern to follow.

Crochet Throw

Crochet Throws

WOW...it's been a long time since I have posted anything. I saw this picture and just had to post it. The color of the throw grabbed me right away. It has inspired me to pick up my hooks and finally make a throw for myself.

the picture is from LivingEtc

Little Lady Baby Dress in Lilac

Little Lady Baby Dress in Lilac $25
pattern by Annette Sanko

you can find the pattern here

Made from 100% crochet cotton thread this dress will fit 0 to 3 months. This can also be made to fit different sizes and colors. To order click the link on the side to any one of my online stores. Or post a comment here if you have a question.

I love how it turn out!

Rosie Greer Needlework

Rosie Grier

He was drafted by the NY Giants and won quite a few championship with them. He also went to the Pro Bowl and named All-Pro several times. In 1963 he was traded to the L.A. Rams where he was a part of the Fearsome Four. The Fearsome Four is consider one of the best defensive lines in football history. Rosie career ended because of a torn Achilles tendon. On a personal note he is also the cousin of actress Pam Grier.

Rosie started needlework and a way to relax. I would imagine that the stress of having to tackle very in shape and heavy men every day would tax the body as well as the mind. So any men out there who are ashamed to pick up a needle and thread or hook/sticks and yarn should remember Rosie Greer.

Sweet Memories Baby Blanket

Special Memories

pattern by Terry Kimbrough

$50

Heirloom baby blanket. Beautiful shell stitching. Lace type edging. Blanket is made in worsted weight yarn so it is very warm. Size is approximately 33" x 43". Perfect blanket for a newborn or small child.

Navajo Blanket

Navajo Blanket/Southwest Afghan

$160 60"x60"

Easy pattern. This afghan was easy to understand. You do it line by line, that's how you get the fringe. It took me a long time to complete this as it can be a tedious project. However, I love the finished blanket. I used 5 colors of Red Heart Super Saver yarn. The afghan is heavy and pretty warm. I name my blanket Southwest Afghan as it is not a Navajo design.

Knitting on Grey's Anatomy

Knitting on Grey's Anatomy

I love Grey's Anatomy. I never paid it much attention until the re-runs. Lifetime shows 3 episodes back to back every weekday and I am hooked. I also like how they have incorporated knitting on a couple of episodes. Once again knitting (as well as crochet) is used like the stress reliever it most certainly is. And you got to love that!

Who is crocheting and/or knitting?

I haven't been posting but I have been crocheting. I love the craft. I am know learning how to knit. I love to look at other people's blogs and see what they are creating as well. It makes me wonder...who else crochet or knit? What do he or she think about while they stitching? A whole host of questions coming to me. Hopefully, you will find the info and tidbits interesting.