For the Love of Cherries w/o Edge

How about making a couple of cherry embellished dishcloths

to celebrate this cherry season?

Wanna' join the celebration?

Then start with a couple of mitered dishcloths

can be found here:

Be sure to work in both loops in order to create a flat surface.

Then crochet around the two raw edges alternating

1 sc with 1 ch.

I found this makes a smoother edge.

Make a couple crocheted cherry embellishments.

Now, play with the cherries a bit:

Introduce them to real cherries,

and heart bowls,

and both at the same time with a rose plate.

Now it's time to stitch them onto your dishcloths: 

 They are fun just like this or...

 that's probably not all of it...

I'm thinking there's something else to come...

Stay tuned!

Red, White and Blue Crochet

Happy Independence Day USA!

 I made you a gift:

I will wash your fruit dishes with it

after we are done partaking in the patriotic celebration fruit.

Oh, you would like to make one by tomorrow, too?

Here's how you do it.

Crochet a blue mitered dishcloth from the

pattern that can be purchased here.

This yarn is a 100% cotton worsted weight.

The hook is a "H" or 5 mm hook.

Work in both loops just like a regular sc.

This will create a flat surface for your star.

 With a red cotton worsted weight yarn,

crochet along edge alternating 1 sc and 1 ch.

sc along the loop.

Then add a picot edge.

Use any edge pattern or

a "how to make" a picot edge is included in the same pattern that

can be purchased here.

Make a white cotton star.

Then sew it on your dishcloth.

 And celebrate with a
patriotic dishcloth and fruit.

Mmmmmm...us American Norwegians love berries!

Have a Happy 4th of July!!!

Wherever in the world you may be!

 Oh and cherries are on their way...

another patriotic fruit to be celebrated with a dishcloth.

Red and White Polka Dots

Red and white polka dots never fail to make me smile.

In light of this happiness, a red and white polka dot dishcloth

was a must make!

BIG smile!

The design goes well with red and white polka dishes,

rose and gingham dishes,

 European inspired canisters and tea towels,

and just plain ol' red and white polka dot stool covers.

(This stool was covered from a twin duvet set purchased at IKEA,

the fabric can be found in the most curious places in our home.)

But most of all it's practical and functional.

I love it's germ-resistant qualities.

The loop on the cloth hangs over the faucet for quick drying time.

Stays clean and smelling fresh!

(Looks happy too!)

Here's how you can make your own:

Dishcloth:

First, make a mitered dishcloth from the pattern 

found by clicking here.

With red cotton yarn (I used worsted weight), follow the pattern; 

however, do not work in the back or front loops only-

work in both loops. Just like a regular sc.

This will create a flatter surface for your dots to rest on.

Switch to white cotton yarn, on the last two rows.

Then crochet along the edge to the other side with one row.

Cut yarn and weave in ends:

Dots:

Make 7-14 dots based on your preference.

(Mine has 14.)

Like this:

With a lighter white cotton yarn (this is dk.)

Start with a magic circle:

Then ch 3 (this will count as your first dc.)

dc 11 into circle.

(check total for 12 including that first 3 h.)

sl st into the third ch of your beg 3 ch to close circle.

 Or you can do an invisible join here, if preferred:

Weave in that end,

and leave the other end for sewing onto dishcloth.

Place dots,

 I pinned mine in place (sorry no photo.)

Sew into place with leftover end,

taking care not to go all the way through the red,

 so the white yarn does not show through the back:

And there you have it...

The front:

The back:

You can also make two and crochet them together for a potholder, if you would like.

This one was a stashbuster.

(That's why there is only one.)

But I have some light blue, green and a little red and white left.

I'm thinking maybe a cherry dishcloth???
Cherries are happy too!

Stay tuned!

WEEK 6 - Granny Rose CAL: REVEAL

TADA!

Granny Rose CAL Reveal:

 All done and I'm thinking all the time put into it,

was worth it!

The pattern can be purchased by clicking here.

 

A rare shot of the Granny Rose Afghan from the back:

I hope you all had fun!

It was so good to have you!

WEEK 5 - Granny Rose CAL: The Edge/Border

WEEK 5

The Edging/Border

We are very close to the "TADA" finish line.

Are you ready for the final step?

This pattern is now available by clicking here.

(Those are rose petals leftover from a Mother's Day arrangement -
rose petals...rose afghan, it fits, huh?)



That's it and you are done!

Next week I will reveal the finished afghan!


Have a rosy week!