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I Had A Dream I Was Falling Through A Hole In The Ozone Layer Infant Afghan

Name

I Had A Dream I Was Falling Through A Hole In The Ozone Layer by Deee-Lite

The song is very dreamy, like looking into a ecologic spiral that can lull you to sleep with its softness.

I Had A Dream I Was Falling Through A Hole In The Ozone Layer Infant Afghan

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I Had A Dream I Was Falling Through A Hole In The Ozone Layer Baby Afghan &Hat

The Afghan / Hat

On da Hook: November 22, 2014
Off da Hook: November 22, 2014
Pattern: Improvised by Hooker Leo
Hook: US K
Finished Size: 28-inch diameter (afghan)
Price: USD $75.00

Almost done with my bulky weight yarn stash, this afghan was made with one skein of each color. I really love the blue and green together.

2018-08-14: removed from inventory; donated to charity

2014-11-27: I did have enough yarn to make a hat, though after reading the pattern carefully, I discovered that the hat I made is for 9-12 months old versus newborn. Grrr!

Designer Notes

Construction of this afghan began with a magic loop with yarn A, chain 1, 2 single crochets, 2 half double crochets, 2 double crochets. Yarn B was attached and instructions were repeated.

For row two and onward, I simply worked a crochet circle formula in double crochet, increasing every row to the end, alternating between working yarn A and yarn B.

The last row of each color (20 stitches) was worked in 20 half double crochets, 20 single crochets, and 20 slip stitches.

Yarn

Yarn A: Lion Brand Homespun

Fiber Content: 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester
Yarn Color: 368 Montana Sky
Yarn Weight: 5, Bulky

Yarn B: Lion Brand Homespun

Fiber Content: 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester
Yarn Color: 369 Florida Keys Green
Yarn Weight: 5, Bulky

I am not sure if I have enough for a matching hat, but am pretty sure I have enough for an infant hat in the same colors.

Cousins Lapghan

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Cast On: August 16, 2014
Cast Off: November 1, 2014
Pattern: Cousins Lapghan by Hooker Leo
Needle: US 10.5
Yarn A: Lion Brand Homespun (Fiber Content: 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester; Yarn Color: 392 Cotton Candy; Yarn Weight: 5, Bulky)
Yarn B: Lion Brand Homespun (Fiber Content: 98% Acrylic, 2% Polyester; Yarn Color: 334 Gothic; Yarn Weight: 5, Bulky)
Yarn C: Red Heart Baby Clouds (Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic; Yarn Color: 9074 Pale Pink; Yarn Weight: 6, Super Bulky)
Yarn D: Unknown (Fiber Content: Unknown; Yarn Color: [White]; Yarn Weight: [5, Bulky])
Finished Size: 48 x 54 inches

So let’s get the next chapter started with a lapghan I knitted for my mom’s cousin – and therefore, my cousin as well. The name – Cousins by Vampire Weekend – should be self evident. I designed this based on the gauge swatch information. Unfortunately, I did not record my desired finished size, but I think I’m close.

I cast on 126 stitches. The pattern is 10 rows of garter, 2 rows of YO, P2TOG, 20 rows of garter in each color, slipping the first stitch in ever row and KBL the last stitch. The exception is the middle section where I alternated every two rows between the Red Heart Baby Clouds and unknown white yarn.

I did not have an payment agreement in place for this afghan, but did keep track of my time. I took me approximately 52.5 hours to make this. At the time I was charging $10.00/hour. The yarn was a mix of yard sale yarn, stash yarn of an unknown source and purchase of a second Homespun Gothic because my design sensibilities could not allow me to use the blue that was picked from my stash. Total yarn amount: $8.98.

I just found out my cousin is visiting from Texas again and is expected to arrive Monday, November 3. Perfect timing, which just goes to show bad things are not necessarily bad.

Rosy Wedding Favor

My boss at The Knitting Tree, L A had already put me on notice that she would pay me to help her make some favors for her upcoming wedding. Yesterday, she showed me the pattern and I tried to make one. OMG! The pattern she found was just so complicated, especially when you are working on such a small gauge and if I was forced to use that pattern, payment would have been greatly appreciated for all the associated frustration. So I did what I do best: simplified the pattern, which she likes and now that the pattern has been simplified, I must refuse payment. After all they are called favors, right?

I even took my contribution one step further and published the pattern on her invitation design, so that if she wants to, she can distribute the pattern at the wedding. I am even suggesting an impromptu class at the store so that anyone who crochets may assist – the more the merrier and the faster the task can be completed.

My pattern which is as easy as 1-2-3 rounds and does not involve front post crochet. The pattern calls for

Universal Uptown Worsted (Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic; Yarn Color: 312 Race Car Red; Yarn Weight: 4, Worsted)
US 8/H – 5 mm hook

The finished object measures approximately 2.5 inches square. This pattern will only be available for free until August 23, 2014, the day of the wedding, so that any friends of the bride may download the pattern and assist with making the favors. The pattern is available on my patterns page. or in my Ravelry store.

PROVISO

I condone any realized profit from selling your finished project
If you are on Ravelry, I would appreciate your linking your project to this pattern/recipe, so I can send a request to feature your finished object

2014-08-07 ADDENDUM

Having just finished this project, I realized I needed to update this blog post with the second yarn used:

Cascade Hollywood (Fiber Content: 87% Superwash Wool, 10% Acrylic, 3% Polyester; Yarn Color: 11 Ruby; Yarn Weight: 4, Worsted)

We had run out of Universal Uptown Worsted in Race Car Red, so this was the alternate. Out of two skeins of Universal and three skeins of Cascade, I made about 160 Rosy Wedding Favors, approximately 10 more than requested.

Note: I used the same hook for both yarns.

C’est Si Bon Blocking/Yoga Mat & Carrier

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Price: USD $60.00 ($54.00: Yarn + $6.00: Mat) + applicable shipping

So while I was trying to overcome my cough last week, I decided I was feeling bettah and decided to – at least – organize my room. While I was organizing, I found a yoga mat that I had purchased at a yard sale to use for blocking my projects. Needless to say, I am not about to start yoga-ing and I really don’t like blocking. In conjunction with my game plan to attack my stash, I set to creating this carrier. When I tried it on, I slung it over one shoulder, and as you can see in the picture above, Mergatroid was able to drape it across her chest.

Yarn A: Caron Simply Soft (Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic, Yarn Color: 0001 White; Yarn Weight: 3), double-stranded with
Yarn B: Lion Brand Fun Fur Prints (Fiber Content: 100% Polyester; Yarn Color: 206 Confetti; Yarn Weight: 5)
Yarn C: Unknown Eyelash
Yarn D: Unknown Eyelash
Yarn E: Unknown Eyelash
Hook: US J/10 – 6.0 mm
Mat Dimensions: 68 (length) x 24 (width) x .25 inches (height)
Carrier Dimensions: 21.5 (height) x 5.5 (diameter) inches.

Dislcaimer: The carrier opening has been cinched to prevent stretching, so the mat must be rolled snuggly for insertion.

Any Man of Mine Wrap

On da Hook: Don’t Remember
Off da Hook: April 29, 2014
Pattern: Inspired Design by Hooker Leo
Yarn A: Unknown; Fiber Content: Acrylic; Yarn Color: Unknown [White]; Yarn Weight: 4
Yarn B: Unknown; Fiber Content: Unknown; Yarn Color: Unknown [White]; Yarn Weight: 0
Yarn C: Super Yarn Mart Superlon; Fiber Content: Acrylic; Yarn Color: 100 Black; Yarn Weight: 4
Hook: Boye US J/10 – 6.0 mm
Dimensions: 76 x 6.5 inches

Price: USD $30.00 + applicable shipping

This was my practice attempt at a design inspired by something I saw on Pinterest. It provided an opportunity for me to finish the cone of eyelash yarn I had, though I still have a smidgen of it left. I stopped working on this to work on Halcyon + On + On Wrap because my decision to be precise with the eyelash yarn and avoid looping was becoming very tedious. Not visible in the image above are some iridescent fibers the reflect prismatic color.

Instant Karma Dog Sweater

On da Hook: April 22, 2014
Off da Hook: April 25, 2014
Pattern: Basic Crochet in Leisure Arts Dog Sweaters to Knit & Crochet by Carol Carvalho
Yarn A: Universal Uptown Worsted; Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic; Yarn Color: Pumpkin; Yarn Weight: 4
Yarn B: Feza Zara; Fiber Content: 65% Acrylic, 35% Wool; Yarn Color: 134; Yarn Weight: 4
Hook A: US G
Hook B: US H8 – 5.0 mm

I made this sweater for Mojo so Jacqui would not have to crochet it alone. Based on the perfect fit of the first one I made – The Look of Love Dog Sweater – I did not do a gauge swatch for this one and it came out way bigger than the first one I made for Mojo. I hope Jacqui’s dog sweater fits Kiki.

I must express my dismay with the non-standardization of crochet hooks. The pattern calls for a F (4.0 mm); all my Fs are 3.75 mm. I do own a G hook so I assumed it was a 4.0 mm, but according to Karp Styles a G equals 4.25 mm and a 6 equals 4.0 mm. Very confusing. I wonder how one would go about standardizing this.

I just received an email from Jacqui, who informs me that the sweater fit perfectly!

Halcyon + On + On Wrap

On da Hook: March 30, 2014
Off da Hook: April 16, 2014
Pattern: Halcyon + On + On Wrap by Hooker Leo
Yarn A: Cascade Ultra Pima (Yarn Color: 3734 Turquoise; Fiber Content: 100% Pima Cotton; Yarn Weight: 3, DK)
Yarn B: Cascade Ultra Pima (Yarn Color: 3757 Zen Garden; Fiber Content: 100% Pima Cotton; Yarn Weight: 3, DK)
Yarn C: Cascade Ultra Pima (Yarn Color: 3742 Pale Green; Fiber Content: 100% Pima Cotton; Yarn Weight: 3, DK)
Hook: Bates US G/6 – 4 mm
Dimensions: 66 x 16 inches

Ellen S. had just gifted me with two skeins of Cascade Ultra Pima Cotton when I came across the design on Pinterest, as a result of a Google search for “latest in crochet design.” Of course my first thought was “I can make that!” So I found a third color and set to designing.

This a very simple pattern for beginners, though tedium could be attributed to the fact that you must double crochet into each chain for structure stability versus over the chains. Each row begins and ends with a flower. I changed color every row, but you may choose to do something different. When the pattern is coming out of your head you have small mistakes: some of mine are flowers that are not staggered, as desired; flowers hanging at different lengths due to lapses in counting; and while I wanted my double crochets to be five across the whole piece, somehow, I ended up with a five/four design.

Aside from those small mistakes, I am in love with the color scheme, as are most of the crocheters/knitters I hang with. This piece can be worn as a wrap/shawl or scrunch it up to be worn as a scarf. The open mesh style makes it perfect for summer days/nights.

The project name – Halcyon + On + On by Orbital – comes from my music library.

Pattern Proviso

As with all my patterns:

I condone any realized profit from selling your finished project
I ask that you do not duplicate or copy the pattern for dissemination among your friends. I have no way to police this, so you are on your honor, but I don’t think USD $5.00 is an exorbitant cost, considering all the work that went into writing the pattern
If you are Ravelry, I would appreciate your linking your project to this recipe, so I can send a request to feature your finished object

Price: USD $117.00