I've re-discovered my love of crochet. It is so soothing to sit down and unwind with a ball of yarn and a crochet hook. I've recently tried some more difficult patterns, but I've decided that I don't like to count. I like pretty stitches that are basically mindless. This one I'm using for an afghan is called the "Bushy Stitch". Here are the instructions:
Determine how big you want your finished product to be. Then make a chain that length using a multiple of 3 + 1. (For example, for my afghan I am using a size J hook and I chained 151).
ROW 1 (Right side): (DC, ch 2, sc) in fourth ch from hook, *skip next 2 chs, (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in next ch; repeat from * across.
ROW 2: Ch 2, turn; (2 dc, ch 2, sc) in first ch-2 sp and in each ch-2 sp across.
Repeat Row 2 until piece is your desired length. Tie off and enjoy! (or work an edging pattern).
About Me
- Jessi
- Mom of five lovely daughters, wife of one dashing man. Born in Utah, grew up in Oregon, live in Georgia.
Wednesday, July 02, 2008
Stress release
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5 comments:
ooo, I only know a single stitch and i have a blanket that took forever to make too! Maybe we should do that for one of our crafty lessons.
Wow! Your are talented! That is one thing I cannot do! Grandma P tried showing me once, but I just couldn't do it! I wish now I had tried harder and payed closer attention! We need to do some pattern swapping!
I am eager to try this pattern. Thanks for sharing another way to turn resting time into productive time. I'll be calling you if I have questions.
Woops. That comment from Abbi is really from me. I didn't know the computer was signed in on Abbi's account. Abbi's not eager to try that pattern, I am!
Man, your talent amazes me!!!!!
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