tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70472735401664736252024-03-15T20:09:54.460-05:00A Girl and her NeedleCharmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-46991406780631339292019-08-31T18:04:00.000-05:002019-08-31T18:04:43.828-05:00Lace Baby Blanket #AGNlaceblanket<div class="p1" style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; color: #454545; font-family: ".SF UI Display"; font-size: 21px; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;">
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">I love making baby blankets. That rhythmic flow of repeated stitches is so therapeutic</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">, (like meditation for yarn artists)</span>. I've made a million of these Lace Baby Blankets (okay maybe a few less) for so many darling babes. </span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">The repeat on this pattern is so simple, it requires almost no stitch counting.</span> It's simple and one you'll want to make over and over again. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Yarn: @michaelsstores Loops & Threads, Snuggly Wuggly Big! in Soft Lilac, White (14 oz/947 yards each) </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Hook: @BoyeYarnCrafts Aluminum Size G-4.25MM</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">*note: Baby Sport Weight yarn (3-Light) with a G</span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">-4.25MM</span> Hook works best, however, a Worsted Medium yarn (4-Medium) with an H-5.00MM Hook will work well too, the finished product is a little chunkier and slightly larger.</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Ch - chain</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Sc - single crochet </span><br />
<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Dc - double crochet </span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Finished size about 35x38 inches</span><br />
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<b><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Row 1</span></b><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Row 1: Double Crochet (dc) in 4th chain from hook. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Dc in the next chain. </span><br />
<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">*</span>Skip 2 chains.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">In the next chain - dc 3, chain 1, dc 3 (all in the same chain). </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Skip 2 chains.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Dc in each of the next three chains.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Repeat from the * ending the row with three dc in each of the last three chains.</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Double Crochet (dc) in next two stitches. </span><br />
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3dc (in the ch space of the 6 dc in previous row). </span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"> </span></span><br />
<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Dc in each of the next three stitches.</span> </span><br />
<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Repeat from the * to finish row.</span></span><br /><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">Chain </span><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"> (ch)</span>2, turn. </span></span></span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;">*If you’d like stripes, change colors every 5 rows. See chart below.</span><br />
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><b>Row 66</b> (top border): Chain (ch) 1, turn. Single Crochet (sc) in next two stitches. 7 dc (in the ch space of the 6 dc in previous row). Sc in next three stitches. Repeat across. Tie off at the end of row.</span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: 21pt;"><b>Row 0 </b>(bottom border): Attach yarn to foundation chain tail. Pull through to make starting loop. Chain (ch) 1 Single Crochet (sc) in next two stitches. 7 dc (in the ch space of the 6 dc in previous row). Sc in next three stitches. Repeat across. Tie off at the end of row. Weave in ends.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">After years of crochet and knit projects, I found myself with a HUGE stash of remnant yarn. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">So many balls of yarn.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">This striped herringbone blanket was a great way to whittle down the excess yarn I had hanging around. The Herringbone Double Crochet stitch is a simple variation on a double crochet and adds a nice texture. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">See the simple blanket pattern and stitch tutorial below. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: large;">Written instructions for the Herringbone Double Crochet: Yarn over, insert hook into next stitch, yarn over and pull through the stitch ( you should have three loops on your hook) pull the first loop through the second loop, yarn over, pull through second loop, yarn over, pull through two remaining loops. </span></div>
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<span class="s1" style="font-family: ".sfuidisplay"; font-size: large;">Hbdc - herringbone double crochet </span></div>
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Early in the year a friend of mine called and asked for some advice on what to do with her mother's yarn stash. Her mother recently had a series of strokes and was no longer able to crochet. </div>
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EIGHT large storage boxes later, we sorted and returned a huge portion of her nearly untouched stash. The miscellaneous balls and half used skeins, she generously left with me. It was mostly baby yarn - I didn't have a CLUE what to do with all of it. </div>
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Two of my kiddos bring notes home explaining they need 20 stocking stuffers each for their class Christmas parties. </div>
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"Kids! Grab all the white yarn! I'll get the scissors and pom-pom maker!"<br />
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We used the largest of the <a href="https://amzn.to/2L1wln8" target="_blank">Clover Pom-Pom Maker</a>s.
Because I had mismatched yarn, I wrapped two strands of completely
different yarn at a time. For example a chunky white and a flecked
white. It helped make them each unique and slightly more uniform.
Because most of the yarn I used was baby weight yarn I wrapped the
pom-pom maker extra thick. I also made sure to wrap and tie each center
2-3 times to secure. (TIP: some people put a dab of hot glue in the
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<span style="font-size: small;">You can find the Clover Pom-Pom Maker <a href="https://amzn.to/2L1wln8" target="_blank">HERE </a>(affiliate link)</span></div>
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Once we had all our Poms trimmed, we stuffed and bagged each individually. You can find the cello bags <a href="https://amzn.to/2Qjc0zz" target="_blank">HERE</a> (affiliate link). </div>
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I created a little tag to finish it off. The kiddos are BESIDE themselves excited that the possibility that a "snowball" fight might erupt in the classroom (sorry teachers!). Y'all, we live in Texas, this is the closest thing to snow my kids will likely see this year.</div>
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Are you wondering what we did with the leftover Snowballs? In total we made about 78 pom-poms. </div>
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So. Many. Pom-Poms.</div>
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The rest found a nice resting place where they're sure to spark a little indoor fun!</div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Size K/6.5 mm crochet hook<br />Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - Delft Blue (1 Skein)</span></div>
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Size G/4.5 mm crochet hook<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br />Red Heart Super Saver Yarn - White (less than 1 Skein)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Black Doll Eyes 18mm (2 eyes)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Poly Fiber Fill </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">ch - chain<br />sc - single crochet<br />ls - loop stitch<br />rnd - round<br />inc - increase (two stitches into the same stitch)</span></div>
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dec - decrease (combine two stitches)</div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>Rnd 1:</b> ch 2, 8 sc in second ch from hook; no need to join, we will be working in a spiral.<br /><br /><b>Rnd 2:</b> two loop stitches (ls) in first chain from previous round, (we are now working in a spiral). Two ls in each stitch around (inc). (16 total)<br /><br /><b>Rnd 3:</b> </span>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">inc in every other stitch around (24 total)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><b>Rnd 4:</b> </span>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round,<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> ls inc in every 3rd stitch around (32 total)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><b>Rnd 5:</b> </span>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls <span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">inc in every 4th stitch around (40 total)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><b>Rnd 6: </b></span>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 5th stitch around (48 total)</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><b>Rnd 7:</b> </span>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 6th stitch around (56 total)</span><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br /><br /><b>Rnd 8: </b></span>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 7th stitch around (64 total)</span></div>
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<b>Rnd 9: </b>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 8th stitch around (72 total)</span></div>
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<b>Rnd 10: </b>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 9th stitch around (80 total)</span></div>
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<b>Rnd 11: </b>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 10th stitch around (88 total)</span></div>
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<b>Rnd 12: </b>two loop stitches (ls) in first ls from previous round, ls<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"> in every 11th stitch around (96 total)</span></div>
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<b>Rnd 13</b><span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><b>-35:</b> ls in each stitch around (keep working in a spiral) (96 total each round) </span></div>
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<b>Rnd 2:</b> sc in each stitch around (inc) (12 total)<br />
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<b>Rnd 3:</b> 2 sc in first stitch from previous round, (we are now working in a spiral), sc inc in every other stitch around (18 total)</div>
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> 2 sc in first stitch from previous round, sc inc in every 3rd stitch around (24 total)</div>
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<b>Rnd 5: </b>2 sc in first stitch from previous round, sc inc in every 4th stitch around (30 total)</div>
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<b>Rnd 6: </b>2 sc in first stitch from previous round, sc inc in every 5th stitch around (36 total)<br />
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<b>Rnd 8-11:</b> sc in each stitch around (42 total each round)</div>
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<b>Attach Black Doll Eyes through magic ring center. Stuff eyes with fiberfill as you work.</b> </div>
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<b>Rnd 14: </b>sc around, dec in every 3rd stitch around (24 total)</div>
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<b>Rnd 15: </b>sc around, dec in every 2nd stitch around (18 total)</div>
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With yarn needle, attach eyes to hat. Weave in any loose ends. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">It seems this little blanket has been on my hook for the better part of a year, and I'm glad to finally have it, and the pattern finished. I'd spotted this diamond eyelet floating around the interwebs in the form of scarfs, baby dresses, table runners, you name it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">I LOVED it. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">So I grabbed some graph paper and mapped it out. Then took a ball of gray bargain bin yarn and a plastic hook to keep me company on a three hour flight. It took a few starts and lots of frogging to get the spacing just right. Once you get started, the pattern is easy to follow and addictive to watch grow. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Diamond Eyelet Baby Blanket</span></span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Finished size: 34 x 34 inches</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Yarn: Caron Simply Soft - Red</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">@MichaelsStores Bargain Bin Worsted-Weight - Gray, White</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Hook: @boyeyarncrafts Vintage Aluminum Size G</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">Gauge: dc 20 for 8 rows = 4x4 inches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;"><span style="color: #454545;">Chain 142</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R1
- dc in third chain from hook, dc in the next 6 stitches, *chain one,
skip stitch, dc in next 13 stitches repeat from * 8 more times, chain
one, skip stitch, dc in next 7 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R2
- chain 2, dc in next 5 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next
stitch (this is the space from the chain stitch in the previous row),
chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 11 stitches, repeat from * 8 more
times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next stitch, chain one, dc in next 6
stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R3
- chain 2, dc in next 4 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 3
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 9 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 3, chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 5 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R4
- chain 2, dc in next 3 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 5
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 7 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 5, chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 4 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R5
- chain 2, dc in next 2 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 7
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 5 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 7, chain one skip
stitch, dc in next 3 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R6
- chain 2, dc in next 1 stitch, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 9
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 3 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 9 , chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 2 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R7
- chain 3, skip stitch, *dc in next 11 stitches, chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 1 stitch, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 11
stitches, repeat from * 9 more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R8
- chain 2, dc in next 13 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next
13 stitches, repeat from * 7 more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in
next 14 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R9
- chain 3, skip next stitch, dc in next 11 stitches, *chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 1 stitch, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 11
stitches, repeat from * 8 more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R10
- chain 2, dc in next 1 stitch, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 9
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 3 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 9 , chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 2 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R11
- chain 2, dc in next 2 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 7
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 5 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 7, chain one skip
stitch, dc in next 3 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R12
- chain 2, dc in next 3 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 5
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 7 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 5, chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 4 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R13
- chain 2, dc in next 4 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 3
stitches, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 9 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 3, chain one, skip
stitch, dc in next 5 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R14
- chain 2, dc in next 5 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in next
stitch, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next 11 stitches, repeat from * 8
more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc in next stitch, chain one, dc in
next 6 stitches</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "georgia" , "times new roman" , serif;">R15
- chain 2, dc in the next 6 stitches, *chain one, skip stitch, dc in
next 13 stitches repeat from * 8 more times, chain one, skip stitch, dc
in next 7 stitches</span></span></div>
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Size G/4.0 mm crochet hook<br />
Lily Sugar n’ Cream cotton yarn<br />
yarn needle<br />
scissors<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #7f6000;">Stitch Guide:</span></span></h2>
ch - chain<br />
sc - single crochet<br />
dc - double crochet<br />
rnd - round<br />
inc - increase (two stitches into the same stitch)<br />
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<b>Rnd 1:</b> ch 2, 12 sc in second ch from hook; join with slip stitch. <br />
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<b>Rnd 2:</b> ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc inc in every stitch around (24 total); join w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 3:</b> ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc inc in every other stitch around (36 total); join w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 4:</b> ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc inc in every 3rd stitch around(48 total); join w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 5:</b> ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc inc in every 4th stitch around (60 total); join w/ slip stitch. <br />
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<b>Rnd 6: </b>ch 3, dc in same stitch, dc in in every 5th stitch around (72 total); join w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 7:</b> ch 3, dc in every stitch around (72 total); join w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 8-11:</b> ch 3, sc, dc, repeat alternating sc, dc, in each stitch around (72 total, each rnd): join each row w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 12:</b> sc around (72 total): join w/ slip stitch.<br />
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<b>Rnd 13: </b>sc 23, ch 14, skip 13 stitches, sc 23, ch 14, skip 13 (74 total); join with slip stitch. <br />
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<b>Rnd 14: </b>sc around (74 total)<br />
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Join, tie off, and use yarn needle to weave in ends. <br />
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A lifetime ago, before kids, The Hubby and I used to spend a portion of our free time browsing antique shops. It's amazing how much free time you have BEFORE you have kids.<br />
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At first he wasn't really into antiquing with me. He tolerated it because I enjoyed it. That changed when he discovered there is a whole world of political and social historical paraphernalia out there! I think we were in Washington DC when he found his first vintage political campaign pin. It was a purple volunteer ribbon for the Nixon campaign. Since then he's been more than willing to venture into over-cluttered, musty smelling, time capsules called antique stores.<br />
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I digress...<br />
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Before we had kids we'd wander into antique stores and follow our noses. One trip I discovered two vintage mid-century peacock wall hangings. I. Loved. Them. He however, did not. He rolled his eyes when I pointed them out to him. But, since we were moving soon for graduate school, and I was having a baby in a few weeks, we (well, really he) figured maybe we should save the money for something more important, like, say, diapers.<br />
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For three months I pined over these two wall hangings. <br />
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Finally, after having a new baby, visiting family out of state, packing our stuff and putting it in storage, I talked The Hubby into going back to that antique store to see if those two ah-mazing peacocks were still there. <br />
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They weren't.<br />
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Someone else had seen the glory of these two mid-century beauties. I should have gotten them when I first saw them.<br />
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Since then, I see peacock stuff EVERYWHERE. I never noticed it before.<br />
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While in Hobby Lobby a few weeks ago, I discovered these little darlings....<br />
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And, I purchased them. <br />
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The Hubby didn't even roll his eyes this time. He just laughed. He knew. He even said "they're cute" which basically means he's totally indifferent to them and really has no opinion other than to make me happy.<br />
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I'm not gonna lie, every time I walk into an antique store, a little part of me hopes those peacocks are hanging somewhere, just waiting for me to take them home. Maybe next time.<br />
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<br />Charmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-2639583309453938072012-09-11T01:59:00.000-05:002014-09-11T09:47:58.407-05:00September 11, 2001 - I Will Never Forget<div style="text-align: center;">
<b><i>This is a re-post of my September 11 experience. </i></b><br />
<a href="http://agirlandherneedle.blogspot.com/2011/09/remembering-my-911-experience.html" target="_blank">(original post) </a><br />
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This week I've found myself spending
brief moments reflecting on the unfolding events of September 11.
Thoughts that leave me as overcome with emotion as they have every year
for the past 10 years. You see, my ordinary life almost wasn't.</div>
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My
trip to New York started out like most other adventures I took at that
time in my life. I was 25, single, and had enough disposable income
that when someone suggested a trip, I didn't hesitate. A friend of mine
was accompanying some of her family members to the City and I decided
to join them at the last minute.</div>
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We had a fabulous
trip. We saw show after show after show. We ate great food; acted like
goofy tourists; visited and took pictures at every landmark; even posed
with a sleeping man on the subway; you name it, this family made
EVERYTHING fun.</div>
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After nearly a week, enjoying everything New York had to offer, we were scheduled to fly home Tuesday, September 11, 2001.</div>
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Because
our flight wasn't leaving until that evening, our plans were to take
all nine of us on a double-decker bus tour through the city - heaven
help the rest of the tourists on that bus!</div>
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Late
Saturday night, I'd heard the news that Suzie, the matriarch of the
group, had changed our reservation. She felt strongly about switching
this bus tour from Tuesday morning to Sunday morning.</div>
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<span style="font-style: italic;">This small prompting made my quiet, ordinary life possible.</span></div>
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You
see, at 7:00 am Sunday, September 9, 2001 we were on a big red bus,
playing every bit the part of lighthearted tourists enjoying the sights
and sounds of the City.</div>
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By 8:15 am we were walking up to this building:</div>
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I was awe struck by it's height, and snapped this photo just as we entered the building.</div>
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By 8:40 that morning, we were up in the observation deck viewing the curvature of the earth.</div>
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And looking at a tiny Statue of Liberty (it's in the lower right of the photograph).</div>
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After
our visit to the World Trade Center - Twin Towers, we hopped on a ferry
and headed to Liberty Island to visit the Statue of Liberty.</div>
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The Manhattan skyline was magnificent from Liberty Island.</div>
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We finished out tour of the City, in good spirits - none the wiser that the choice we made was so significant.</div>
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Monday,
September 10, 2001 my friend and I caught an early train to visit my sister
living in Queens, NY. The 45 minute train ride was uneventful and, in
hindsight, the last possible opportunity I'd have to get off the island
of Manhattan for the next week.</div>
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Tuesday, September 11, 2001<br />
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I
woke up in my hotel room at the Marriott Marquis in the middle of Times
Square. I was sharing a room with my friend and two of her sisters.
We weren't in any rush to get packed, and before I even got out of bed,
we got a call from someone in our group in the adjacent room telling us to
turn on the news. A plane had just crashed into the World Trade Center.</div>
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Watching
the news footage replay the first plane plow right into the building,
all I could think was "how could that pilot have POSSIBLY missed seeing
that building?!" The Twin Towers extended so far above every other
building it seemed hard to fathom it was an accident.</div>
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Still
bewildered, watching the live footage, a chilling image shot across the
screen and slammed right into the second Tower. My heart sank. There
was no way this was a random accident. I sat up in bed and thought to
myself, "If I need to evacuate, I need to get my stuff together and be
ready." I jumped in the shower, dressed and very methodically started
packing my bags.</div>
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It's funny, you never really know how
you will react in a crisis. As a child my dad would take us on survival
camping trips in the wilderness. We learned things like - pack only
what you need, I.D., cash, etc.; layer your clothing, you can use your
jacket as a pillow, blanket, etc.; most of all, don't panic.</div>
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So,
I did just that. I packed a small bag of essentials in case we needed
to evacuate and I couldn't take anything with me. I packed a bigger bag
with other items that would be nice to have (assuming I could take it
with me), and finally my large suitcase was filled with souvenirs and
non-essential items.</div>
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At some point my friend grabbed me
by my shoulders, shook me and asked, "why aren't you freaking out? Why
are you so calm?!" To the contrary, I was scared. I was worried. I
didn't know what was happening, and suddenly I realized I was stuck in a
city unfamiliar to me and I was a long way from home.</div>
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There
was a lot of confusion about what had just happened. The news hadn't
confirmed a terrorist attack, so a couple of us headed down to the
street to see what was happening. People were standing in Times Square
watching the news coverage, talking to each other trying to figure out
what was going on.</div>
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We headed South on Broadway in the
direction of the Trade Towers. Our hotel was about 3.5 miles from
Ground Zero. At first things didn't seem too out of the ordinary, most
likely because Times Square is filled with so many tourists. As we got
closer to Ground Zero, things started to change a bit. All the foot
Traffic was only moving in one direction. The opposite of ours. In the
days prior, the roads appeared to be in a perpetual traffic jam, and
there was an abundance of yellow taxi's. This morning, the roads were
quite empty, and there wasn't a taxi to be found (I'm not sure I saw one
again for about 3-4 more days).</div>
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As we got closer we
noticed a HUGE plume of smoke appear above the buildings ahead of us.
We, of course had no idea what was happening. It was the first tower
falling.</div>
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By the time we reached Duane Street (about 1/2 mile from Ground Zero) this is what we saw:</div>
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The
ash started settling and accumulating on everything. It was falling
like snow flurries. Reams of loose paper twisted and tumbled as the breeze blew them through the streets.</div>
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At
this point, I decided to turn back. The streets were vacant, the
stench in the air was horrendous, and I really didn't "need" to go any
closer to see what was happening. A few blocks back city buses were
picking people up and dropping them off in Midtown around 52nd Street.
Then they'd circle around and pick up another load of passengers and
repeat the process of moving people out of the Downtown area.</div>
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I
hopped on one of these buses and for the first time realized the
magnitude of what had just happened. Looking around, the bus was filled
with businessmen and women. Some were quiet, crying, and covered in
ash. Others were frantically dialing friends and family to see if they
were "ok" or if they'd "made it out." One man broke down and started to
quietly sob as he couldn't get through to whomever he was dialing. In
that moment, I realized I was just a tourist. This was their <span style="font-style: italic;">life</span>. They had been attacked in their city, in their place of work, in their own backyard.</div>
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It was on this bus that I learned the first tower had fallen.</div>
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Stepping
off the bus was sensory overload. The stench in the air was stifling.
I had a hard time catching my breath. The air smelled as if I was
caught in a huge chemical campfire. Ash was floating in the air like
snow flurries. The sounds of the city had been replaced with sirens.
Lots and lots of sirens. Shops were closed and people were no longer
jovial. Their faces were filled with expressions of confusion, anger,
anxiousness, you name it.</div>
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I made my way back to the
hotel. By this time, US Marshals had taken over securing the building.
There was a line to enter the hotel. They had closed all but one
entrance into and out of the building. We were not allowed back in
unless we had a room key, photo identification, and our names matched
the list of hotel guests.</div>
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My friend's mom had the
forethought to call and let the front desk know we wouldn't be checking
out that day. We were lucky. So many people were without a place to
stay. The Island was blocked off. No one was allowed to leave and no
one was allowed on the Island.</div>
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Back in my room, I was
glued to the news coverage. By this time both towers had fallen, and it
was confirmed as a terrorist attack. Everyone was on edge. The hotel
emptied the parking garage for fear of a car bomb. Precautions were
being taken all over the City for the same reason.</div>
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Planes were grounded. We had no idea when we were going home.</div>
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That night, US Marshals knocked on our hotel door, checked out our room, names, and identification. We gladly obliged.</div>
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At
some point that afternoon my friend pulled a receipt from her purchase
at "The Top of the World" in the gift shop at the World Trade Center.
There was a time stamp.</div>
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9:01 a.m.</div>
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Had
we taken our bus tour on Tuesday like we'd originally planned, we would
have been in the observation deck at the time of the attack on the Twin
Towers.</div>
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We were instantly humbled and grateful to be alive.</div>
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The
next morning, Wednesday, September 12, 2001 we were still in shock from
the horror of the previous day. We ventured out to the street.
Everything was closed. Not a moving vehicle to be seen. It was a ghost
town. Pigeons were j-walking.</div>
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Make-shift signs had
gone up all over the city. These were hanging in Times Square. They
read "Pray for Family and Victims" "God Bless America" "Freedom Will
Be Defended."</div>
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By
that evening food places started opening up again, and people took to
the streets. A number of people staked out street corners calling
everyone to repentance and preaching the impending apocalypse. I think
most of us just wanted to feel some sort of connection to humanity.
We'd been attacked, locked down in our hotels, and isolated.</div>
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As
a testament to New York, there wasn't any looting. No violence.
People were courteous and considerate of others. By nightfall Times
Square was as sea of little American flags. I wish I had taken a
picture. The scene will forever be burned in my memory.</div>
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We
were a country in mourning. Yet, united we stood. Regardless how you
feel about George W. Bush, his remarks that day were what we needed and
longed to hear. He remained calm and resolved. Like a father ready to
stand and defend his American family.</div>
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The
rest of the week was filled with unknowns. When would we be able to go
home? How are we going to get there? We'd looked into Amtrak or
renting a car, moving van, anything to get us closer to our loved ones,
but nothing was available.</div>
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Late
Saturday (early Sunday morning) we were "wheels up" on one of the first
flights out of New York. It was quite possibly the most frightening
flight I've ever taken. Everyone was on edge.</div>
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Through
the entire ordeal, I felt a calming inner peace. It wasn't until I got
home and fell into my bed did I finally break down. My life had been
spared. It was divine intervention that I, along with my travel
companions, were not in those Towers that morning.</div>
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As
my life has unfolded these past 10 years, I've often thought about the
things that never would have been. I met and married the love of my
life. I have two (almost three) beautiful babies. I've lived in a
number of different states and cities. I've traveled. I've worked.</div>
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I've lived.</div>
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I'm
so grateful for the "tender mercies" of the Lord. I'm grateful for my
ordinary life. I'm grateful Suzie was in tune with, and acted upon her
"prompting" to change our plans. The saying "what a difference a day
makes" was never more true.</div>
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I will NEVER forget.</div>
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God Bless America!</div>
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I grew up nestled beneath the majesty of Mount Timpanogos in the Wasatch Mountains. My father, grew up on the other side of that same mountain in a little farming town called Midway. As a little girl we would spend weekends taking the 30 minute drive up the canyon to visit family and friends. My dad would tell stories of the canyon, small towns, and the <a href="http://www.timpfest.org/background/mount-timpanogos-legends/23-the-legend-of-timpanogos" target="_blank">Legend of Timpanogos</a> to help pass the "loooong" drive through the beautiful waterfall filled canyon. <br />
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Every Labor Day Weekend, however, we'd make the trip for something special - <a href="http://www.midwayswissdays.com/history.htm" target="_blank">Midway Swiss Days</a>.<br />
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My maiden name is "Probst" - an unmistakable Swiss name. The Probst's along with a handful of other Swiss families settled in the Heber Valley more than 125 years ago. Swiss Days is a way to pay homage to their Swiss heritage.<br />
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I have such fond memories of Swiss Days. The yodelers in Lederhosen. The sound of the <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MiT32Y2EBGg&feature=related" target="_blank">Alphorn</a> in the parade. And, spending hours in the tennis courts filled with kids games and prizes.<br />
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However, the one thing that stands out the most to me are the Swiss Bratzeli's and Scones. It's worth making the trip, searching for a parking spot, and fighting the crowds for these two items ALONE!<br />
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Since I couldn't be in Midway for Swiss Days this year, I figured I'd make up a batch of Utah Scones to celebrate here in Texas.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>Utah Scones/Swiss Taco</b></u></span></div>
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<li>First start with your favorite basic bread recipe (<a href="http://agirlandherneedle.blogspot.com/2011/05/moms-homeade-bread.html" target="_blank">here's one to get you started</a>). </li>
<li>Roll out dough, cut or shape and fry in vegetable oil until golden on both sides.</li>
<li>Serve with honey-butter and cinnamon/sugar. So good! </li>
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In addition to the food and entertainment, the town square is filled to the brim with booths
loaded with charming merchandise. I haven't been to Swiss Days for a couple of years now, but I thought I'd include a few pictures of some of the booths and merchandise from my last visit.<br />
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This is my cute dad standing by the white gazebo in the middle of town square. The bulk of the entertainment is
performed in this little gazebo. It was originally built on wheels for my grandfather's band - The Midway Swiss Band - and for years they would play as the gazebo was pulled in the Swiss Days Parade. <br />
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There is never a shortage of beautifully handcrafted items. This booth was selling tutu's wrapped like cotton candy.<br />
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Maybe, hopefully, next year we will make it home for a visit. It's been so hot in Texas. I'm so longing for a reprieve from the heat and humidity. I'll admit I'm homesick for that cool breeze blowing out of the canyon, the soft green grass between my toes, and a chance to see a few fall leaves signaling autumn is at the doorstep. I can't wait to get a hot scone and share some memories with family while we enjoy a little of our Swiss heritage amongst the madness of the crowds and crafts.<br />
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If you ever find yourself in Utah over Labor Day weekend - head to Swiss Days, you'll love it.<br />
<br />Charmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-55291898103149582922012-08-28T14:25:00.002-05:002012-09-07T00:53:16.921-05:00Giraffe Taggie Toy<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While thumbing through some pictures, I found this little gem:<br />
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I made this little taggie giraffe for a friend's baby shower a few months ago. I fully intended to make one for my baby at the same time. But, of course, I didn't. I wish I had. He would have LOVED it, he would STILL love it.<br />
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Since my sewing machines, fabric, and every other crafty item I own is in storage right now - maybe this is a good excuse to finally get a new sewing machine.<br />
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Any suggestions? What kind of machine do you have? Do you like it?<br />
<br />Charmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-87496590253652794492012-08-10T03:00:00.000-05:002012-08-10T00:57:27.820-05:00Simple Salt Dough<br />
It's HOT.<br />
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It's so hot it's too hot to go outside.<br />
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In fact, it's so hot it might as well be winter. <br />
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We've made attempts to play outside. But, even the kids are miserable being out in this heat.<br />
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So, we play inside which forces me to find creative ways to keep two little people happy.<br />
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Today we played with Salt Dough. The kids LOVE it and it keeps them occupied for a little longer than some of their other activities.<br />
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Here's the recipe: <br />
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Today she's featuring my tutorial to <a href="http://agirlandherneedle.blogspot.com/2012/03/soften-scratchy-yarn.html" target="_blank">"Soften Scratchy Yarn."</a></div>
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Which means if I don't clean or change my filter regularly the vacuum gets that NASTY smell it throws out when using a dirty filter. Filters are expensive. The filter for my vacuum is $27 (which is 1/5 of the cots of my vacuum! Crazy).<br />
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Fed up with this stinky filter, I dumped the dust/trash out and tapped my filter a few times to get the extra dust and allergens out (sick, I know). then I tossed it all in the dishwasher with one of my dishwasher soap pods. Actually, the little mesh divider thing I washed by hand, I didn't want it to rust.</div>
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Here is how it came out! I was pretty surprised by how clean it got. And, it wasn't until I compared both pictures that I noticed just how clean <i>everything </i>came out.</div>
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I put the filter in the window sill to dry for a day or two. Then I ran my dishwasher empty to clean it once or twice - just in case, because I'm paranoid like that.<br />
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<br />Charmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.com240tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-25828332481642063912012-07-27T00:04:00.001-05:002012-07-27T01:03:48.368-05:00A Chevron BlanketI think I've mentioned <a href="http://agirlandherneedle.blogspot.com/2012/03/soften-scratchy-yarn.html" target="_blank">before</a> how much I love yarn.<br />
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Maybe it's because, usually, I wash the skeins in a lingerie bag before I using it, especially if I'm using a really cheap, <a href="http://agirlandherneedle.blogspot.com/2012/03/soften-scratchy-yarn.html" target="_blank">scratchy</a> yarn, and it kind of needs to be rolled up after it's washed. This stuff seemed soft enough that I didn't do that this time.<br />
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Chevron patterns always end up smaller than you anticipate. They rows naturally squeeze together and they make a nice and tight, thick fabric. I've made the gauge a little tight on this pattern. I plan on washing the blanket once it's finished to loosen it up - and to soften it, of course! I'm hoping by the time I pull it out of the dryer it will be the perfect texture and softness.<br />
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I don't know what it is about the label on the double pack of Gerber baby food that drives me crazy. Once you remove one from the pack, the label either flaps around and gets in the way, or you toss it and you've then got to decipher the contents of the unlabeled food by the tiny stamped info on the side.</div>
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With my last baby I figured out this little system....</div>
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This is especially helpful for baby food to go. When you're digging around in your diaper-bag, it's easy to see what food you've grabbed.</div>
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Let me say, this has been a SANITY SAVER for me! Like I said, I really hate the labels floating around in my cupboard. </div>
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I'll admit that if you like to see the labels when you open your cupboard, this is less than ideal. However, I like to sort and stack my baby food according to each day. That way The New Guy gets a variety of food to eat - and I don't have to spend any time thinking about what I have already fed him and what I'm going to feed him next.</div>
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These little plastic containers are great to re-use when they're emptied and cleaned. Perfect size for kids snacks, earrings, rings, spices, kiddo knickknacks, etc.</div>
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As I re-read the histories of my Ancestors who fought in the American Revolutionary War, I'm impressed at how willingly
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My 6th Great-Grandfather, Christian Hollinger, an immigrant from Switzerland, and his son, a first-generation American Colonist, both served in Battalions in Pennsylvania. I think of the eclectic group of men from so many different countries fighting in these
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My 5th Great-Grandfather, Daniel Hullinger fought at the battle of Germantown near Philadelphia, in October 1777. As he was petitioning for his pension he mentioned he had his age recorded in his father's (Christian) family record book, "a book prepared and kept by him for the purpose of a Family Record Book." Oh, how I wish we had access to that book now! </div>
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American history! From William Brewster on the Mayflower, to these two Revolutionary War ancestors. Not to mention those who crossed the plains to settle the West, those who fought for the North in the Civil War, others who fought in both World Wars, and those who have done and still do countless things to contribute to the American life we now enjoy!</div>
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Happy Independence Day, America!<br />
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In case you'd like to singe the Preamble...</div>
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I even keep two simple family blogs (one for each side) where I add pictures, stories, histories, or whatever I can get my hands on. You see, family history is so much more than collecting names and dates to add to a chart. It's about stories, and individuals. It's amazing how their lives become so much a part of your own when you take the time to piece together their stories.<br />
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In my life, I've been blessed with some amazingly talented friends. None more so than my friend <a href="https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFamilyHistory" target="_blank">Crista</a> a professional genealogist and Ancestry.com's "Barefoot Genealogist." I've been lucky enough to spend time learning invaluable insights from her. When I get the chance to see her, our conversations always turn to genealogy. She's helped fan that flame with new ideas - and if you've done any family history, you know that "flame" I'm talking about.<br />
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She recently wrote a short article for Ancestry.com called <a href="http://blogs.ancestry.com/ancestry/2012/06/21/seven-reasons-to-share-your-family-history/" target="_blank">"Seven Reasons To Share Your Family History"</a> It's a quick read and may even give you a jump-start to get going on your own family history! Click over, read it, and get started!<br />
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It's been a HOT month in Texas! Whew! In spite of all the hiccups we've had (the moving company lost the table legs, couch cushions, and crib mattress, among other lost and damaged items) this has been a great move.</div>
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Thursday The Hubby interviewed with the Tarrant County College system and was offered an Adjunct Faculty position teaching PoliSci. This position is ideal for him. He still keeps his very cool day job, but once or twice a week, he gets to do something he LOVES.</div>
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Well, since sewing machines and crafty stuff are in storage for the next few months, I guess its ideas and finding inspiration that will have to satisfy this crafter.</div>Charmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-42630949458388219972012-05-30T21:16:00.000-05:002012-06-04T14:53:41.477-05:00"Or so she says...""Or so she says..." has featured my Pom Pom tutorial!
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Years ago, like the mid-90's, I made a family history fan chart for my parents as a Christmas gift. I was interested in family history, and I knew our family already had extensive records so when I saw this Fan Chart in the Martha Steward Catalog, I purchased TWO of them.<br />
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Martha Stewart has long since stopped making these fan charts. Which is a shame, they were such a beautiful and simple way to view your ancestry. <br />
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As it turns out, there happens to be someone else who liked this fan chart as much as I do. She's even gone so far as to create one in a jpeg format for FREE! <br />
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It's meant to fit a 20x28 inch frame. I would have added it to this post, but blogger didn't like the size of the picture. So, if you have any trouble finding it from this link, let me know, I'll email it to you.<br />
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I'd like to see if I can add the names in photoshop and then send this off to have it printed on canvas. Wouldn't that be cool? <br />
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<br />Charmainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17295981948440904136noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7047273540166473625.post-36598692370298484692012-05-07T15:29:00.000-05:002012-06-28T00:35:39.750-05:00Featured on "Fantabuous Friday"Katie at <span style="font-size: 130%;">Little Becky <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Homecky</span></span> has featured my <a href="http://agirlandherneedle.blogspot.com/2012/03/soften-scratchy-yarn.html" style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: 130%;">Soften Scratchy Yarn</span></a> tip on her blog.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;">Click </span>on over and <span style="font-size: 130%;">check</span> it out - along with lots of other <span style="font-size: 130%;">fun </span>projects!<br />
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