Free Crochet Wishcloth

Loves me Knot ©2009 Angelictoo
This wish cloth is designed to have raised “knots” for excellent exfoliation.
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Hooks: one size J and one size K
Yarn: any 100% cotton will work great! If you want a “scrubbie” you can carry along strips of tulle with yarn. This makes an excellent “loofa” type scrubber.
Terms:
fl = front loop
st = stitch
yo = Yarn over
There is no set number of stitches so it can be made any size. (I will demo with 30) Sample is worked with less

With K Hook, chain 30.
Change to J hook from here on out

Special stitches:
begHLK: insert hook under both loops of first sc yo draw up loop. Insert hook into fl only of next st and draw up loop, yo draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook.
HLK (Hite Love Knot) in last stitched worked, insert hook under both loops. Yo draw yarn through st. Insert yarn into fl only of next stitch, yo draw up loop yo draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook. 1st stitch made. 2nd stitch, insert hook into last st worked (under both loops) yo draw up loop. In next st, insert hook into fl only yo & draw up loop now yo and draw yarn through all 3 loops on hook. Each stitch will be worked twice.

Row 1: only this row is worked off pattern. sc in second loop from hoop. Sc in each st across. (29 sc)

Row 2: begHLK in first sc of row. HLK to the last sc. Sc in last sc of row. Ch 1 and turn.

Continue Row 2 until cloth is as tall as you like. This can make a great back scrubber too if you make it long enough. Weave in all loose ends. Enjoy!
If anyone finds a mistake in the pattern, please let me know & I will fix it asap!
Be Well, & Be Blessed.

This is a close up of the "KNOTS"

Felted Bag --- First Group Project

The first group project for Non-Bitchy Knitters did not go off as well as hoped. Only two friends were able to be there and only one person had their project finished besides me. the Felted Bag was a great test of new knitted stitches and felting processes. (Click on link for free pattern) I dressed min eup with glass beads, 2 silver buttons and Moonlight Mohair (that felted nicely). I also made it my own (part of the group project instructions) by crocheting a Romanian Cord handle. Remember you can click on the pictures for a larger view.
I have carried my wallet, cell phones, eyeglasses etc in my bag for a long time. I get a lot of compliments and people always comment on the colors and pattern the Lattice made. The colors were not highly contrasting, but I like the subtle hint of colors.
Enjoy! Be well & be blessed.

Living room Paint choice

Ok so the living room has been painted and the colors look great to us. We feel cozy and happy in there. I have yet to hang artwork or pictures in there but that day is coming. Remember to click on the picture for a larger view. Of course, the computer will not give you the exact colors, but I hope you can figure it out. It is a warm gold with a spicey trim. Almost orange but deeper than that. Enjoy!!! We are!


The photo above was my inspiration piece and I have a pillow on the sofa that I used to get the colors as well. My tea pot is the spicey color & the artwork has both colors in it. I love that piece!

New flowers and a dog tale

I first must tell of my horrible experience with a dog last night. Actually it was a puppy. He ran out in front of me and hit my car head on while not being supervised by his owners. When we left him, he seemed to be beaten up and scraped, but would be okay. My daughter told me he could have a concussion and internal injuries not visible to us at the time. I hope the little guy lived. I really do. The stupid owners need to either chain them up or put up a fence! My heart was broken and my nerves shot! I dreamed about hitting him over and over again. This made me wonder why things like this happen. Was I being slowed down to avoid a tragedy of my own? Or a wake up call to the owners? Who was supposed to receive this message? I have a dog of my own and I try very hard to protect her like a child. I hope their child did not die over night.
Now to happier things. My flowers. I hope you enjoy the pictures as much as I enjoy them in my garden. They will always bloom in pictures and bring me great joy in my garden.Don't forget that you can click on the thumbnails and see the bigger picture!

I am finishing up a present for a dishcloth/towel exchange. I hope to have pictures soon. I have one knitted cloth, a knitted & crocheted towel and a crocheted cloth. I am so excited. I am on the last one and it goes fast so maybe the next day or so I can post them. I am finishing up a hat and several bags to photograph to share. I have so many places I share pictures, that I forget to leave them in some places. I will try harder.
Ed's brother is here visiting and we have had some laughs. I took his Mother to see the angels while she was here & last night we took him. That is a great sight for anyone visiting Fort Worth. Of course I have a picture to post & will maybe tomorrow!

All of this post was typed while the cat was on my desk annoying me because he can. I hope something makes sense as I had to erase all that he typed. LOL! Dan says hi to everyone even though he spelled it "8yrhen739502[x."

Be well & be blessed every day!

Another rose blooms

This is the next rose to bloom in my series of rose pictures. This morning it was yellow & orange. I just love this rose bush. I cannot wait for it to mature and produce a lot of blooms at a time.
Update on my tree "Hope". It is as tall as me!!!! I need a new picture of it and that will be coming soon. For now enjoy the rose!
Be well & be Blessed!

My friendghan is finished!

Okay so I did not cuy out my boyfriend's belly in the background but it makes me giggle so it is all good. I love this beautiful afghan. My friend Sheree & Elanor made these squares & sent them to me & I made mine & sent to them. Fun huh? Look at the beautiful colors. We all used one pattern and just randomly chose colors. I love this so much, I gave it a place of honor on my Grandmother's sewing maching (an old Singer treddle) in my living room. In the winter I may swap it out and use it over my lap while at the computer. Everytime I look at it, I think of the hard work those ladies put into every stitch. All I did was add a simple scallop border. Ladies...I love you all so much! Thank you!
Be Well & Be Blessed!

Croknie Thursday night

Today was some better. My living room is almost finished with a mild amount of touch up work to be done. I am not sure the furniture placement is pleasing to me, but I will work on that tomorrow. It will be a busy day tomorrow as I have a lot of prep work cleaning & organizing for upcoming visits from family. I still need to do a lot of laundry because I am way behind and then the basics. I dont know where I will find time to craft! Shame on me!!! It was a great night around Jenn's table sharing gossip and laughs. God knows I needed to laugh. laughter really is good medicine. I am still working on 2 baby blankets and they are going slow. One of them will be featured here with a pattern for free. Now to just get the pattern written. The free pattern for the scrubbie is on it's way as well. Writing patterns takes a lot of patience that I do not seem to have.
Today's picture is my hunnie bear & me taken a few weekends ago. I don't take a good picture, but isn't he cute? *wink* Love you Ed!
Everyone be blessed & be well!

Heidi's gifts

Pattern for face scrubbie to come soon!

Flowers

In looking for reasons to smile and be happy today, I decided to capture my flowers forever in pictures. I am so excited to share them. I am not much of a gardener, but women in my family have had green thumbs before me and I hope to add a little plant life to this earth and help cool it down & provide oxygen. As I plant my trees, shrubs, and flowers, I reflect on life and its meaning. I doubt any of us ever know our true purpose or when/where/how our journey will end. I wonder sometimes if I want to know or do I just want to have fun along the "Yellow Brick Road". Isn't that what Dorothy learned so long ago? Experience life along the way, make friends you can depend upon and know that home is where you can return and feel safe and warm. My flowers anchor my personal roots. My soul does not live in Texas. It stays here with me because I still have part of my journey here. I know my soul flies over the mountains to breathe in the cool crisp air then comes back to me refreshed. Look at my beautiful flowers and reflect on their beauty and connect them to your life. Let them make you happy and refresh your soul. My cousin's funeral was today. I could not be there. My sadness is very deep and still hurts more than words can say, but she loved to have flowers and vegetables etc, and I know she understands I found some peace in my flowers....with her there blessing my efforts.
Please enjoy!
Be blessed & be well.

Type of rose moss above & next few pictures

Marigolds above

I dont know what the flowers above are, but I love their beautiful color. They seem to like a lot of water and I need to give them some Miracle Grow. Maybe that will make them happy too!

Angel Wing Begonias above

Dahlias above and below

Loss

Today my dear friend and cousin passed away. All I can say or think is I will miss her always. I loved & adored her and know I will hug her again some day. My family's sadness is heavy today but I know our burdens can be lifted through faith. Prayers go up for her children, grandchildren and her precious husband. I wish I were there to hug them all.
God bless us one and all.