Carla's Crochet & Crafts Blog

2010 in review

misskitty1965 — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 00:23:25 +0000

The stats helper monkeys at WordPress.com mulled over how this blog did in 2010, and here’s a high level summary of its overall blog health:

The Blog-Health-o-Meter™ reads Fresher than ever.

Crunchy numbers

The average container ship can carry about 4,500 containers. This blog was viewed about 20,000 times in 2010. If each view were a shipping container, your blog would have filled about 4 fully loaded ships.

In 2010, there were 2 new posts, growing the total archive of this blog to 45 posts.

The busiest day of the year was September 11th with 184 views. The most popular post that day was Peppermint Coasters.

Where did they come from?

The top referring sites in 2010 were thriftyfun.com, myhq.com, answers.yahoo.com, bigcrafty.com, and voy.com.

Some visitors came searching, mostly for crochet cowboy booties pattern, crochet plastic bags pattern, plastic bag crochet patterns, crochet patterns plastic bags, and crochet baby cowboy boots pattern.

Attractions in 2010

These are the posts and pages that got the most views in 2010.

Peppermint Coasters March 2007

Cowboy “Boot”ies August 2007
19 comments

Recycling Plastic Bags, ect… April 2007
6 comments

Wheelchair – Walker Tote Bag October 2007
4 comments

Purse#1 March 2007

High End Crochet sightings

misskitty1965 — Sun, 12 Dec 2010 03:05:46 +0000

WOW check out these tables. I believe i would whip some up myself. If i could sell them for that price LOL

http://www.yliving.com/moooi-crochet-tables.html?productid=moooi-crochet-tables&channelid=NEXTA

2011 Crochet Exchanges

misskitty1965 — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 22:30:09 +0000

AMH EXCHANGES

Crochet_Swaps_Galore Exchanges

CSG Square swaps

CrochetSwaps_R_US Swaps

Jan 2011 VALENTINES ROUND ROBIN

Jan 2011 Member of the month.

Wishes granting-Angie Bailes Set 3 Triangle Shawl – your choice of color and yarn (no wool)

Crochet Soiree

misskitty1965 — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:32:31 +0000

Crochet Soiree

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New Pattern Finds

misskitty1965 — Mon, 25 May 2009 16:56:52 +0000

Crochet Baby High Top Booties

Video Tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-KyPb38_Rs

Written Instructions
http://crochet-mania.blogspot.com/2009/05/baby-high-top-booties.html

2009 Crochet Exchanges

misskitty1965 — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 18:21:03 +0000

June 2009 Crochet_Swaps_Galore Exchanges

POT HOLDER (1to partner)SENDERS CHOICE -Sandy Main SENT 6/25/2009

SECRET SISTER SUMMER BLAST-BEACH PACKAGE

SECRET SISTER SUMMER BLAST-BAR-B-Q PACKAGE

CSG 2009 WISH LIST SWAPS

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June 2009 Crochet Swap Buddies

12″ R/W/G Sq To Partner (Victorian) Rec Choice -Jo Phillips SENT 6/25/2009

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May 2009 Crochet_Swaps_Galore Exchanges

ALL SENT 5/20

12″ Square- Senders choice ( 1 to partner) Sissie Moore

LARGE DOILY(any size over 10″) (1 to partner) Teresa M rec 6/4

May 2009 CSG 2009 WISH LIST SWAPS

Carol Williams #5 Crocheted baby girl bibs

May 2009 Crochet Swap Buddies

Hotpad 1 to Partner Send to Margaret, Rec from Jessica 5/8

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AMH EXCHANGES

March 2009 AMH 12″ SQUARE EXCHANGE

Jan Austin Sent:3/28 Rec:

Feb 2009 AMH 12″ SQUARE EXCHANGE

Mary Stevenson rec=2/14 Sent= 2/20

Jan 2009 AMH 12″ SQUARE EXCHANGE

Becky Copley -sends to and receives from CARLA

rec 1/21? sent 1/26

Crochet_Swaps_Galore Exchanges

CSG 2009 WISH LIST SWAPS

Angelica Van Norman #1 #3 3/4 emailed etsy pattern

Angelica Van Norman #2 #1 3/4 emailed etsy pattern

Jenny Northern #1 Wish#2 : Passion heart square pink&purple hearts. sent 2/20

CSG Square swaps

Apr 2009 7″ SQUARE SENDERS CHOICE (2 to partner):

Janette Hobbs – Sent: Rec:

Apr 2009 12″ CHRISTMAS TRADITIONAL COLOR (1 to partner)

Lea Eaton – Sent: Rec:

CSG Misc swaps

Apr 2009 DISHCLOTH (1 to partner) SENDERS CHOICE

Melissa Michaux – Sent: 4/10 Rec:

Apr 2009 POTHOLDER (1 to partner) SENDERS CHOICE

Melissa Michaux – Sent:4/10 Rec:

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Mar 2009 8″ SQUARE SENDERS CHOICE (2 to partner):

Melissa M (RH SS claret, buff &/or turqua) Sent: 3/28 Rec:4/2

Mar 2009 12″ SENDERS CHOICE (1 to partner):

Debbie Cole Sent:3/28 Rec:

Mar 2009 12″ CHRISTMAS TRADITIONAL COLOR (1 to partner)

Melani M Sent:3/28 Rec:

CSG Misc swaps

Mar 2009 DISHCLOTH (1 to partner) SENDERS CHOICE

Karen Woolls Sent:3/28 Rec:4/2

Mar 2009 POTHOLDER (1 to partner) SENDERS CHOICE

Karen Woolls Sent:3/28 Rec:4/2

Mar 2009 EASTER SURPRISE PACKAGE

Karen Woolls Sent:3/28 Rec:4/2

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Feb 2009 8″ SQUARE SENDERS CHOICE (2 to partner):

Debbie T Sent 2/20

Feb 2009 8″ HAT SQUARE (2 to partner) receivers choice of background:

Carla Wallace (Jessica Phillips = black)
Sent: Sent 2/20 Rec: Rec 2/20

Feb 2009 12″ SENDERS CHOICE (1 to partner):

Carla Wallace (Jessica P)
Sent:Sent 2/20 Rec:REc 2/20

Feb 2009 12″ CHRISTMAS TRADITIONAL COLOR (1 to partner)

Sabrina Crayne REC=2/14 Sent 2/20

CSG Miscellaneous Swaps

Jan 2009 VALENTINE DAY LOVE YOUR PARTNER SURPRISE PACKAGE

Jessica phillips (Carla W) REC 1/21 sent 1/26

Jan 2009 8″ SQUARE SENDERS CHOICE (2 to partner)

Edna (Sissie) Moore (Carla W)sent 1/26
Jenny Northern (Carla W)sent 1/26

Jan 2009 12″ SENDERS CHOICE (1 to partner)

Jessica phillips (Carla W) REC 1/21 sent 1/26

FREE Pattern:Patti Girls Puppy Shaw

misskitty1965 — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:13:07 +0000

Patti-Girls Shaw#1 raindrops
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Bernat Softee Chunky: or any #5 Bulky weight yarn
(Pattern uses less than One 3.5 ounce -skein )
color used = grey heather
Crochet Hook: US J–6.0mm
Yarn needle.
Small amount of white satin ribbon.

Special Stiches:
Shell = (tr, *ch 2, tr* repeat *to* 4 times) all in same st
or sp.
Half Shell = (tr, *ch 2, tr* repeat *to *2 times) all in same
st or sp.

chain 32
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from
hook and each ch across; turn – 31 sc.
Row 2: Ch 3, skip first sc, dc in next sc and
in each sc across; turn.
Row 3: Ch 3, skip first dc, * 2 dc in next dc;
rep from * to last st; 2 dc in top of ch-3; turn– 61 sts.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first dc, * ch 1, skip next 4
dc, shell in next dc, ch 1, skip next 4 dc, sc in
next dc; rep from * across working last sc in
top of ch-3 – 6 shells; turn.
Row 5: Ch 5, * skip sc, skip tr, dc in ch-2 sp,
[ch 3, sk next tr, sc in next tr, ch 3, skip next
tr, dc in next ch-2 sp **, ch 2; rep from * to
last sc, end at **; ch 1, tr in last sc; turn.
Row 6: Ch 6, (tr, ch 2, tr) all in first tr, * ch 1,
sc in next sc, ch 1 **, shell in ch-2 sp; rep
from * to beg ch-5 sp, end at **; half shell in
4th ch of ch-5; turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in first tr, * ch 3, skip ch 2-sp,
dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 2, skip next 2 tr, dc in
next ch-2 sp, ch 3, skip next tr, sc in next tr;
rep from * across working last sc in 4th ch of
ch-6; turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, * shell in next
ch-2 sp, ch 1, sc in next sc; rep from *
across; turn.
Rep Rows 5-8 once, fasten off and weave in ends.

thread ribbon thru needles and run thru open spaces on row.2.

Pati-girl is a toy poodle approx 10# she measures 15″ from neck to tail.
the shaw is 8 3/4″ long.

you could easily make this bigger or smaller by adding or removing (5 chain stitches).
This will ad or remove shell stitch pattern repeats to the rows.
To make longer just ad more repeats of rows 5-8.

Carla Orginal Pattern Copyright notice:
You are welcome to copy or use this pattern as long as you give credit ,
You are also welcome to sell or give any finished items from the pattern.
However you are NOT allowed to sell the pattern itself.

FREE Pattern:Patti-Girls Pumpkin Patch Coat

misskitty1965 — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 17:06:04 +0000

SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Bernat Softee Chunky: or any #5 Bulky weight yarn
(Pattern uses less than One 3.5 ounce -skein )
color used = hot orange & med sea green
Crochet Hook: US J–6.0mm
Yarn needle.

Patti-girl is a toy poodle approx 10# she measures 15″ from neck to tail.

This pattern works from the bottom up.

with green chain 44
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook, and in each ch across.
**change to orange when pulling up last loop**Ch 1, turn.

Row 2: Sc in 1st st * Skip 2 sts. In the next st work (dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc, ch1, dc) = Shell. Skip 2 sts; sc in next st. Repeat from * across.
**change to green when pulling up last loop do not fasten off orange.
leave it hanging so you can pick back up next rond of orange.
Ch 3, turn.**

Row 3: * Ch2, sc in middle ch at top of shell. Ch 2, dc in next sc between shells. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 4: Sc in each st across, including each ch st.
**break off green & pick up orange when pulling up last loop Ch1, turn.**

Row Repeat rows 2, 3, & 4 . 7 more times , ending with a row 3 green. Ch 1, turn.

decrease row: with green *sc in first stitch, decrease sc in next 2 chains,sc, sc in next 2 chains * repeat * * across.
**break off green & pick up orange when pulling up last loop Ch1, turn.**
pattern will begin to shift off center due to decrease.

Repet Row 2, break off orange. the rest of the patterns in done in green only.

change to green and Repeat Row 3 & 4 but end with ch4 turn do not break off.

skip 1st sc work dc decrease in 2nd & 3rd stitch, dc across to last 3 stitches, work dc decrease in next2 stitches dc in last stitch..
ch1 turn.

sc, chain 1 skip 1 stitch .sc in next across. ch1 turn..

sc around entire piece, (crochet over lose ends as you sc along sides.)
join with sl st fasten off.

belly strap ,
attaching green about midways down one side
sc in 5 stitches chain 3 turn.
skip turning stitch dc across, ch 3 turn
repeat for 3 more rows or length needed for your pet.
ch1 turn sc across. finish off.

neck strap: attaching green sc in stitches chain 2 turn.
skip turning stitch hdc across , ch 3 turn
skip turning stitch dc across, ch 1 turn
sc across fastern off.

attach button to opposite
edge from straps. using space between stitches on strpas for button holes.

Patti Girl gets a new Coat for halloween

misskitty1965 — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 18:57:25 +0000

Since i was in the halloween mode when making up my stuff for exchanges this month.

I decided to make patti something in the theme as well.
I have the pattern all written out.

but would like someone to test it before i release it

just so you know… Patti is extemely scared of the camera,

and being set on the freezer.

which is where i have the best lighting in the house for pics LOL
She looks terrified to… but i promnise normally she is a happy pup.

Patti-Girls Pumpkin Patch Coat

More Pics of the Fur babies

misskitty1965 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 23:35:10 +0000

Jasper is a camera hog LOL

Here is Jaspers brother Pebbles

Momma Genji

Grandpa Smootch loves the heat from electronics LOL

ShyGirl my service dog and such a sweetie!

Smootch and Jasper:

Last addition to family is Patti-Girl

Ive got more picsbut dont want page to be to slow loading LOL