Crochet Therapy and a Give Away

Crochet Therapy by Betsan Corkhill is a book I contributed to awhile back. The book came out in September and I'm finally getting around to blogging about it. I came up with two patterns for the book; a ripple throw and a small hexi rug.

There are several more designs in the book, here are just a couple

If you're interested in Crochet Therapy you can find it here. I love working on projects for books and magazines, but unfortunately I just don't have the time for too much. Currently I have no commissioned projects scheduled, so I'm working on gifts. A mix of crochet and knit. I'm really liking the fur pom poms right now, so I'm working on a few hats.

 This is a short post, but I do want to offer a copy of Crochet Therapy to a fellow blogger. Since I've been away for so long I feel compelled to give something away. I have a couple extra copies and if you decide you would like to win one, then just leave me a comment. You don't have to do anything else, just comment. I'll randomly select a winner this coming Friday. Good Luck and I'll be back Friday!

Stripey Spring Rug Instructions

I've been trying to sit down and write out the instructions for the rugs...which are really easy. I still haven't finished the solid color one, but I have finished the stripey one.

It turned out smaller than I had initially envisioned, but it's so easy to make another in a larger size.

It's made using all slip stitches. I love the look of slip stitches. It gives you a knitted look. The great thing about slip stitches with crochet is the thickness that is created.

Materials

Super Bulky (6 weight) yarn (I used Lion Brand Hometown USA)
Size P crochet hook
Yarn needle

Measurements
Length
Width

Pattern

Note: Make sure you work in the back loop only for every stitch

Ch 33

Row 1: Sl st in each ch, turn. (32 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, sl st in the back loop only of each st across, turn (32 sts)

Row 3- 87: Repeat row 2, following the color sequence.

Color sequence

Light pink 4 rows
Bright pink 4 rows
Yellow 2 rows
Blue 4 rows
White 2 rows
Bright pink 2 rows
Green 4 rows

Light Pink 2 rows
Yellow 4 rows
Bright Pink 4 rows
Blue 2 rows
White 4 rows
Green 2 rows

Light Pink 4 rows
Bright Pink 2 rows
Yellow 2 rows
Blue 4 rows
White 2 rows
Bright Pink 4 rows
Green 4 rows

Light Pink 2 rows
Yellow 4 rows
Bright Pink 2 rows
Blue 2 rows
White 4 rows
Green 2 rows
Light Pink 4 rows
Bright Pink 5 rows

Take a yarn needle and carefully weave all of those ends. With sl stitches...it is a little harder to hide those ends.

If you would like a wider rug, just start with more chains...like 40 or 45 instead of 33. If you would like your rug to be longer just add more rows.

I love the back...it has an interesting look

Enjoy, and have a great week!

Long Lost Ripple and Something New

Have you forgotten about my ripple? It seems like I sure did.

Over the last couple of months it has been seriously neglected. I haven't worked on it nearly as much as I wanted to. With all of my other projects it got pushed aside, obviously:D. I have managed to add a few colors. Blues, pink, red, white, orange, yellow, and purple. I can now say that I am over half way finished with it.

Now that the weather has started to change (YaAy!!!) I have found myself making more things for the home... Like the basket. I'm not so much in the mood to make scarves or mitts now. I have several new ideas as well.

I started two new projects

I'm sure you can guess what it is...it's not the chair or the curtains...tehe.

Yes, it's a bright, spring inspired rug. It's only half finished. I want to make it longer than what you see in the photo. This is a corner in Ireland's room. She thinks this rug is for her. It may end up going in her room in front of her little chair. I'm not sure yet.

Look at the back...I love it as much as the front (right side)

I'm also making another rug in a linen color. It's a solid color and a rectangle...not a runner. I'll give you all the details in my next post. I was inspired by the one pictured below. It is the Big Stitch Knit Rug at the Purl bee

My rugs are crocheted versions

I'm feeling better now that I have posted about my ripple. I felt guilty for neglecting it for so long. Maybe I'll get it finished by the time it reaches 90 degrees here:D

I'm hoping to finish the rugs by Friday or Saturday. I'll show you lots of photos with the super easy pattern.

I'm so excited about it. Especially about the one I haven't showed you yet!