Update on those Chair Socks, and I Hope My Floor doesn't Look Dirty because I Swept and Washed it!

Here they are.

On the Chairs.

12 made

and

12 more to go!

Whew!

Floor looks okay!

Ever Heard of These! Well, now I have 8 of them! Only 16 more to go!

No, they're not booties. 

Now, I have eight of them, with only 16 more to go!

What do you think they are?

I'll tell you.

They are chair socks.  

Two chairs are finished.

Four chairs to go.

Yes!

More pictures to follow when the sock are all finished.

Easy Peasy Crochet Necklace Tutorial

Would you like to make this crochet necklace?  You can do it.  All you need to know how to do is a simple chain stitch.

Here's what you need.

Nylon crochet cord size 3
Crochet hook Size H/8
Seed Beads
Assorted Beads
(I used some of my orphan lampwork beads for this necklace.)














Here's what you do:

1) String one yard of beads on your cord.  I left the cord on the spool.  I did not cut it until the necklace was finished.   The pattern I used was 8-15 seed beads, one orphan bead.  I did this until I had one yard of beads strung on the spool.

 

2) I began the necklace with 5 chains, then I added a bead.  The pattern I used was 5 chains, crochet one bead.

3) At times, I would crochet two seed beads together, rather than just one, for visual interest.

4) I chained until all of the seed beads were crocheted on to the cord.  

5) I joined the ends together with a single crochet.  I then knotted the end, adding a drop of glue to secure the knot.

At this point, you can trim the ends.  I had about 6 yards of chain in this necklace.  When the knot is dried, stretch the crochet.  Fold and wear.

 

Fun and easy to do!!

 

When it comes to Wrist Warmers, What do you think?

When it comes to wrist warmers, which style do you like best?  Do you like the fingerless glove or do you like wrist warmers in this style, without the hole for the thumb?  I'm getting ready for a show in December, and I want to feature a line of crocheted wrist warmers.  I use them from fall into late spring.  I know I'm not the only person in the world who has cold hands.  I think they have the potential of being good sellers.  If you were to buy wrist warmers, would you first choose the fingerless gloves or would you choose a style similar to the ones I show in the photo.  I'd love your feedback on this.  Thanks.

Easy Peasy Tutorial - Swiffer Cloth aka dishcloth aka bath and beauty cloth - crocheted

If you read my blog yesterday, 

you saw this photo of my new Swiffer cover cloth aka dishcloth aka bath and beauty cloth.

If you have basic crochet skills,

you can make it in an afternoon.

Here's how you do it, and here's what you need.

First of all, you will need a crochet hook.

I used a size N only because it was the only one I could find at the time.

You can use other sizes, you just have to adjust the length and number of rows you use to make your cloth.

You will also need 100% cotton yarn - one skein.

Begin by making a slip knot on your crochet hook.

Chain 31 chains.

Skip the first chain.  Make one single crochet stitch in each chain until you reach the end.

It should look something like this photo, but not necessarily exactly.

Chain one.  Turn.  Make one single crochet in each single crochet until you get to the end of the row.

Chain one.  Turn.  Repeat until you have, approximately, 35 rows.

Rather than rely on my numbers, check to see if your cloth will fit your Swiffer. 

It should be a little bit big to allow for shrinkage when you wash it.

If you are not making a Swiffer cover, simply make your cloth as big or as small as you would like it.

That's it!

Here's the final cloth.

Another Swiffer cover/dishcloth/bath and beauty cloth!

Notice how little I had left of the skein. 

Save your scraps to make another Swiffer cover with the leftovers.

Now, wasn't that easy peasy?

Enjoy!