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These charts can also be found on the Original Patterns Links on Crochetville.
With only one skein of worsted cotton, you can make 4 different items for the bridal shower wishing well. I make mine in the order written and just had a few inches of yarn left.Bridal Shower Sink Set
Peaches & Crème 4 ply worsted weight yarn 100% cotton 2oz/56.7g
One skein #205 Gumdrops
Hook size: G/4.25mm
Yarn Needle
1 round plastic mesh scrubber about 4 inches across
1 7 1/2 inch by 3 inch, 12.6oz/375ml bottle of liquid dish detergent
Plate Scrubber
Note: Piece is worked in a continuous spiral without joining.
Rnd 1: Starting at the top edge of the mesh scrubber, and inserting hook somewhat horizontally and catching several plastic threads, ch 1, sc in same place, ch 3, now working evenly around scrubber (sc in scrubber, ch 3) 32 times.
Rnd 2: Working toward the center in a spiral, , evenly work, (sc in scrubber, ch3) 24 times.
Rnds 3-7: Continuing in pattern and working evenly, continue in the (sc in scrubber, ch3) pattern. Work front side only. Fasten off. Leave reverse side unworked.
Glass Washer
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 10 sc in 2 nd ch from the hook. Do not join. (10)
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each sc. (20)
Rnd 3 -14: Sc in each sc First pouch completed. Do not end off but continue for second pouch
Rnd 15: Ch 10, skip each of next 10 sc, sc in each of 10 rem sc, sc in each of next 10 chs. (20 sc). You will now be working second pouch.
Rnd 16- 27: Sc in each sc. (20)
Rnd 28: 2 sc tog around. (10) . Fasten off with a 4 inch length. With yarn needle, weave yarn length over and under stitches, pull tight to close and stitch shut.
To use, insert thumb in one pouch and fingers in the other. Place finger side of pouch inside glass and thumb side of pouch outside glass.
Fork Scraper
Row 1: Ch 21, dc in 3rd ch from hook, (ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch), across. (10 dc). Ch 1, Turn.
Row 2: Sc in each dc and in each ch-1 sp. ( 19 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Dc in the first sc, (ch 1, skip next sc, dc in next sc), across. (10 dc). Ch 1, Turn.
Row 4-14: Repeat row 2 and row 3, alternately, with row 14 a sc row and not turning at end of row but continuing with the edging.
Edging: Rnd 1: Now working down side of piece, (2 sc around stem of dc, sc in side of sc) to bottom edge, (sc in ch-1 sp, sc in sc) across, working up side of piece, (2 sc around stem of dc, sc in side of sc) to top edge, (sc in ch-1 sp, sc in sc) across. Join with a sl st to first sc. Fasten off.
Soap Bottle Apron
Rnd 1: Ch 4, dc in 4 th ch from the hook, ch 2, ( counts as first shell), in same sp work,
(2 dc, ch2) 4 times. Join with a sl st to top of beg ch-4. (5 shells).
Rnd 2: Sl st across to ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc), in each of next four ch-2 sps, work, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), join to top of beg ch-3.
Rnd 3: Sl St across to ch-2 sp, (ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc), in the skip next two dc, *in the sp before the next two dc, work, 2 dc, in the ch 2 sp work, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc), rep from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beg ch-3.
Row 4: (Bib) Sl St across to ch-2 sp, ch 4 (counts as a dc, ch 1), dc in ch-2 sp, ch 1, skip next dc, dc in next dc. (3 dcs separated by 2 ch-1 sps) Turn.
Row 5-6: Ch 4, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in last dc. Turn.
Row 7: Ch 12, join with a sl st to first dc to form a ring. Fasten off.
Tie: With rem yarn, chain a length of 18 inches. Fasten off.
Weave through spaces below bib. Slip 12-ch ring around detergent bottle cap and tie a bow around the bottle.
I have also posted this set on Crochetville
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Lupus, the Latin word for wolf, is the name of a condition called systematic lupus erythmatosus or SLE. Why name a disease after a wolf, you ask? Well, in 1851, a doctor discovered red rashes on a woman's face that resembled wolf bites.

The Butterfly is a powerful symbol in myth and religion. For early Christians, it represented the soul itself. Many pre-European populations called upon the butterfly for guidance in change, temperament, and happiness.
If you are going through changes or transitions in your life right now, study the butterfly to make these changes beneficial, joyful, and rewarding. Change is what life is made of and is necessary for spiritual growth, and accomplishment.
I hope you enjoy making this shawl. I usually work my filet charts with the extended double crochet stitch, but since this is worked vertically, and is a narrow chart, the normal dc stitch works quite well.
Size : Length 118 inches Width: 28 inches
Yarn amount 21 oz worsted weight such as Red Heart Caron Pounder or Bernat
Crochet Hooks: J(6mm) and I(5.5mm)
Gauge 10 squares x 10 rows = 9 inches
Pattern Notes:
Open Block : dc, ch2, skip 2 sts, dc in next st. Each open block is made up of (dc, ch 2, dc).
Open Blocks that are next to each other share the center st. For example:
2 open blocks = dc, ch2, dc (shared), ch 2, dc.
Solid Block : 4 dc. Each solid block is made up of 4 dcs.
Blocks that are next to each other share the center stitch. For example:
2 Blocks = 7 dc
3 Blocks= 10 dc
To figure out, this is the simple math : number of blocks x 3 plus 1
Example: For 5 blocks 3x5=15 + 1= 16 dc
Read chart this way: Odd rows read right to leftEven rows read left to right
Begin each row with ch 5 to stand as a dc and ch 2
(counts as the first open square) *ch 2, skip 2 chs, dc in next ch*, rep between the *’s across. Turn. You will have 30 open squares.
Row 2: Ch 5 ( counts as the first dc and ch 2 now and throughout), *dc in the next dc, ch 2*, rep between the *'s across. Turn ( 30 open squares)
Row 3: Ch 5, (dc in the next dc, ch 2) 5 times, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch 2 sp, dc in next sp----at this point you will have 6 open squares and 2 solid squares--- *ch 2 dc in next dc*, rep between the *'s across. Turn.
Row 5-130: Following chart, work remainder of chart.
At this point I will let you decide how to finish the shawl. The simplest way is just to work an edging of sc around the shawl by placing 2 sc in each open square, and a sc in each dc and 5 sc in each corner. Other simple edgings are shells, picots, or reverse sc.

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My lawyer has 2 Corgis in her office, Emmet and his son, Fitzpatrick. They like climbing up on her conference desk and are generally a very comical duo. The short little legs fascinate me!
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a long, low dog with large erect ears, a broad flat skull and a fox-like head. The tail is almost non-existent. Although there is a variety called the Cardigan that has a long tail.
The breed is hardy, highly intelligent, obedient, protective and devoted. Corgis are usually good with considerate children. They make fine guards, and excellent show and obedience dogs.
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One of my friends over at Crochetville asked me to make a graph of her Corgi. This is my take on it.The graph is 100 squares wide x 90 squares high. Use Red Heart Super Saver or Caron Pounder with an H hook. If you use the single crochet stitch, you'll get a squarish piece. The double crochet or extended double crochet stitch will yield an afghan sized blanket.
I sincerely hope you enjoy the chart, but please respect my copyright. I retain all my rights. The graph is for your own personal use and may never be sold nor may any item made with it be sold. You may not profit from my work.

For my next graph, I present to you the strikingly beautiful, Siberian Husky.Ripple Sweater with Matching Dog Sweater
Size: Fits a small to a medium, but using a larger hook will give you a bigger size.
Materials Required: KNITTING WORSTED WEIGHT YARN
16 ounces Antique Gold 12 ounces each Opal Blue and Sand
Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
Also, you will need a K hook just for the beginning chain
GAUGE: 3sts = l inch
Row 1: With K hook, starting at neck edge with Opal Blue ch 160, switch to J hook, s c in 2nd st from hook, s c in next st, 3 s c in next st, s c in each of the next 2 sts, * skip 2 sts, sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next st, s c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * across ch ending to correspond, ch 1, turn.
2nd ROW: Working in back loop of sts throughout dec 1 st (to dec: insert hook in st, pull yarn through, insert hook in next st, pull yarn through, Y 0 and work off all loops at one time), s c in next s c, * 3 s c in next s c, s c in each of the next 2 s c, skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 2 s c, repeat from * across row ending to correspond dec 1 st at end of row, drop Opal Blue ((when changing color always complete last half of st with next color), attach Sand, ch 1, turn.
Repeat 2nd row throughout working in following color scheme: next 2 rows Sand, next 2 rows Antique Gold and next 2 rows Opal Blue increasing in 1st row of each 4th stripe until there are 3 increase stripes. (Inc. Row: work in same manner but work 2 s c in s c before the center st of point,
3 s c in point and 2 s c in next s c after point).
NEXT 6 ROWS: Work even.
NEXT ROW: Start separation for Body Sections and Sleeves: Work in pattern inc over first 4 points (front), ch 15, skip next 4 points (sleeve), work inc across next 7 points (back), ch 15, skip next 4 points (sleeve), work inc over last 4 points (front).
NEXT ROW: Work even across all sts and chs (17 points).
Continue even in pattern and color scheme for 30 inches or length desired from underarm. Fasten off.
SLEEVES: Working on opposite side of underarm ch, attach yarn and work in pattern across ch and free points (5 points).
NEXT 4 ROWS: Work even in pattern and color scheme.
NEXT ROW: With same color as last row work in pattern, cut yarn. Sew sleeve seams, with matching colors.
FRONT BORDER: With Antique Gold starting at lower edge of right front work 2 s c over each stripe to top of 1st point at neck edge, 2 s c in point, then 2 s c in each remaining point, work down other edge to correspond to opposite edge, cut yarn, do not turn.
NEXT 2 ROWS: Working in back loop of sts work s c in each s c in each row, cut yarn. Work in pattern across lower edge of coat, fasten off.
Ripple Dog Sweater
Size: 14 and 19 inch length from back of neck to tail
Materials Required: Knitting Worsted Weight Yarn 2 ounces Sand, Opal Blue and Antique Gold
Crochet Hook Size J OR ANY SIZE HOOK WHICH WILL RESULT IN STITCH GAUGE BELOW
GAUGE: 3 sts = 1 inch
Directions are given for a 14 inch length. 19 inch length is given in parentheses.
Row 1-2: With Opal Blue ch 48 (69). Work first 2 rows same as Coat on this page but join all rows and ch 1 to turn each row.
NEXT 6 (8) ROWS: Repeat the 2nd row of coat following same color scheme.
9th (11th) ROW: Same as inc row of coat.
NEXT 4 (6) ROWS: Work even.
14th (18th) ROW: START LEG OPENINGS: With Opal Blue (Antique Gold) work across 1st 1 (2) points. There are 9 (18) sts, ch 1, turn.
NEXT 1 (3) ROWS: Work even dec 1 st beg and end of row, cut yarn (side section), turn. Skip next 11 s c of last long row for leg opening, attach Opal Blue (Antique Gold) in next s c, s c in same space, s c in each of the next 2 s c, * 3 s c in next s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, repeat from * once (twice), 3 s c in next s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, ch 1, turn.
NEXT 1 (3) ROWS: Work in pattern across these sts dec 1 st at beg and end of each row (back section), cut yarn, turn. Skip next 11 sts of last long row, attach yarn in next s c, work side to correspond to 1st side, cut yarn, turn.
16th (22nd) ROW: Attach Sand (Sand) in 1st s c, working across all sections dec in 1st 2 sts of 1st section, then work across 1st section ending with s c in each of the last 4 s c, ch 7, s c in 1st s c of back section, s c in each of the next 3 s c, continue in pattern across back section ending with s c in each of the last 4 sts, ch 7, s c in 1st st of other side section, s c in each of the next 3 s c, 3 s c in next s c, continue in pattern across section dec in last 2 sts, ch 1, join, turn.
NEXT 10 (14) ROWS: Working over ch in 1st row work in pa'tern following color scheme and joining each round.
27th (37th) ROW: Work even in pattern but do not join, ch 1, turn.
NEXT 5 ROWS: Repeat last row.
33rd (43rd) ROW: Dec in 1st 2 sts, dec in next 2 sts, work in pattern across row ending to correspond, ch 1, turn.
34th (44th) ROW: Dec in 1st 2 sts, dec in next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, skip next 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 3 s c in next s c, continue across row in pattern ending to correspond, ch 1, turn.
35th (45th) ROW: Dec in 1st 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next
2 s c, skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, continue across row in pattern ending to correspond, ch 1, turn.
36th (46th) ROW: Dec in 1st 2 sts, skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, continue across row in pattern ending to correspond, ch 1, turn.
37th (47th) ROW: Dec in first 2 sts, dec in next 2 sts, s c in next s c, 3 s c in next s c, continue in pattern across row ending to correspond, cut yarn. With wrong side of work toward you attach Opal Blue (Antique Gold) at separation, sl st in each row, work in pattern across the s c, sl st in each row on opposite side, join, cut yarn.
LEG SECTION FOR SMALL SIZE: Work as follows: with right side of work and center seam toward you and neck edge to top, attach Opal Blue in first Sand row of leg opening to right of seam, 2 s c in same space, 2 s c in next Opal Blue row, skip next 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 3 s c, 3 s c in center st of point, s c in each of the next 3 s c, skip next 2 s c, 3 s c over side of Blue row, 3 s c in Sand row (inc point), s c in next Sand row, 1 s c at base of next 2 sts, skip next 2 sts, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, 2 s c in next st, join, ch 1 to turn each row.
NEXT ROW: With Sand 2 s c in 1st s c, s c in each of the next 2 s c, * skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, 3 s c in next s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, repeat from * once, skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 2 s c. 2 s c in next s c, ch 1, turn. Repeat last row once.
NEXT ROW: s c in each of the first 3 s c, * skip next 2 s c, s c in next s c, dec in next 2 s c, 3 s c in next s c, dec in next 2 s c, s c in next s c, repeat from * once, skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 3 sts.
NEXT ROW: S c in each of the next 2 s c, * skip next 2 s c, s c in each of the next 2 sts, 3 s c in next s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * once, skip next 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 sts.
NEXT ROW: 2 s c in 1st s c, * skip next 2 s c, 1 s c in each of the next 2 s c, 3 s c in next s c, s c in each of the next 2 s c, repeat from * once, skip next 2 s c, 2 s c in next s c.
NEXT ROW: Sl st loosely in each st, join, cut yarn. Work other leg but start at end of first row and work to beg of row. Work remainder of leg in same manner.
LEG SECTION FOR LARGE SIZE: With right side of work and center seam toward you and neck edge to top attach Antique Gold in first Sand row of leg opening to right of seam, 2 s c in same row, 2 s c in next row, 3 s c in next Opal Blue row (inc point), 2 s c in next row, s c in next s c, skip a s c, s c in each of the next 3 s c, 3 s c in center st of point, s c in each of the next
3 s c, skip s c, s c in next s c, 2 s c in next Opal Blue row, 3 s c in next row (inc point), 2 s c in next row, s c in next row, s c in base of the next 3 sts,
3 s c in next st, s c in base of next 3 sts, join in first s c.
NEXT 7 ROWS: Work in pattern.
NEXT ROW: Sl st in each st, join, cut yarn. Work other leg in same manner but start at the end of 1st row and work to beg of row. Work remainder of leg in same manner.
COLLAR: (Both sizes) With wrong side of work toward you attach Antique Gold in joining at neck edge, 3 s c in same space, working on opposite side of starting ch, * 2 s c in next st, s c in next st, ch 2, skip next st, s c in next
s c, 2 s c in next st, 3 s c over next ch 2, repeat from * all around omitting the 3 s c group in last repeat, join, ch 1, turn.
NEXT ROW: Sc in each of the next 3 s c, * skip next ch 2, s c in each of the next 4 s c, 3 s c in next s c, s c in each of the next 4 s c, repeat from * across row ending to correspond, join, cut yarn.
POMPONS: Make 1 of each color. Wind yarn 50 times over a 3/4 inch cardboard. Tie one end, cut other end. Trim into shape. Tie tog and fasten to sweater as illustrated.
CORD: Take two 1 and 1/2 yd. lengths of Opal Blue. Twist tightly, fold in half and let twist itself. Tie ends. Lace through holes of Sand row at neck edge.

The Yorkshire Terrier is a most popular breed! In my neighborhood, Yorkies live in the lap of luxury! My good friend, Lynnie, is on her third one. The each of the first two died of natural cause at ripe old ages. The second one, Rocco, had bad teeth and had to have them removed when he was 11 years old but he thrived on soft food and loved to go shopping in a big Louis Vuitton bag. One of my friends over at Crochetville requested a Yorkie graph and here it is! The size is 100 squares across x 90 squares high. Use your favorite yarn, like Red heart Super Saver or Caron Pounder and an H hook with sc, or you could do an afghan sized blanket using the dc or extended double crochet.


Here are four color varieties of the Labrador Retriever. My dog Cheech was in love with a black lab. He was a big galoot and they fetched sticks and tennis balls for hours. I wanted to do a graph for him and I got carried away with the colors when one of my friends over at Crochetville told me she had a Chocolate Lab. I did some research and discovered that there are two additional colors, Yellow and the rare Silver.
