A SINGLE DRAGONFLY 6" SQ

 

“Single Dragonfly” Designer: Aurora Suominen/DragonFlyMomof2 Designs©2010 Hook: H/5.0mm | Yarn: Worsted Weight 0.63oz | Finished Size: 6” ___________________________________________________________ Abbreviations/Stitches Used                      Beg=Beginning Ch=Chain       Slst=Slip Stitch       Sp(s)=Spac(es) Sk=Skip W/=With       St(s)=Stitch(es)       Sc=Single Crochet Dc=Double Crochet    Dec=Decrease     Fp=Front post             Pc=Popcorn: (5dc)   __________________________________________________________________ ~Notes: Join: W/slst in beg st. Instructions between the [to] are repeated around.

Round 1: Ch4, 15dc in 4th ch from hook,  join in top of ch4.  (16dc)

Round 2: (Ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc) in same st, (beg corner made). [Dc in next st, fpdc, dc in next st, (in next st, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) (corner made).  Dc in 3sts, corner in next st, dc in next st, in the fp st you did previously, work fptcdec as follows: (yarn over hook 2x, insert hook around fp st and draw up a loop, yo and draw through 2 loops on hook 2x,  yo hook and inset hook in the top two loops of the next dc of current work, draw up a lp, yo hook draw through 2 loops, yo draw last 3 lps), Dc in next st, corner in next st, dc in last 3 sts, join.  (28sts)

Rnd 3: Slst over to ch1sp, ch1, 3sc in same sp.  Sc in 3sts, ch10, slst in top of sc just made, sc in same st, ch14, slst in top of sc just made, sc in next 2sts, ch14, slst in top of sc just made, sc in same st, ch10, slst in top of sc just made, sc in next 2sts, 3sc in next sp, sc in 7sts, 3sc in next sp, sc in 3sts, hdc in next st, sc in 3sts, 3sc in next sp, sc in last 7sts, join. (44sts)

Rnd 4: Slst in next st, beg corner.  Dc in 3sts, dc in between wings, pc in next st, dc in between wings, dc in 3sts (first dc will look as if its sharing a st with the wing). [Corner in next st, dc in next st, (ch1, sk, dc) 4x.] 3x, join.  

Rnd 5: Slst into next st, (grabbing the ch10 wing, slst into sp & beg corner. Dc in 13sts, in next sp, (work corner, grabbing the ch10 wing on last dc of corner). [Dc in 3sts, (dc in sp, fpdc in fpst) 3x, dc in sp & next 3sts, corner in next sp] 3x, minus last corner, join. (68sts) 

Rnd 6: Slst in 2sts & beg corner, [catch ch14 wing & dc in next st), dc in 15sts, (catch ch14 wing & dc in next st), corner in next sp. Dc in 6sts, (fpdc in next fpst, dc in next dc)3x, dc in 5sts, corner in sp] 2x, minus last corner, join & fasten on. (82sts)

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A SIMPLE WISH 6" SQ

 

“Simple Wish” Designer: Aurora Suominen/DragonFlyMomof2 Designs©2009 Hook: H/5.0mmYarn: Worsted Weight in 2colors,  Finished Size: 6”SQ (Size depends on your hook, yarn, & tension.)    ______________________________________________________________ Abbreviations/Stitches Used                      Beg=Beginning Ch=Chain Slst=Slip Stitch Sp(s)=Space(s) Sk=Skip W/=With St(s)=Stitch(es) Sc=Single Crochet Dc=Double Crochet    Fp=Front Post Dec=Decrease  _______________________________________________________________          ~Notes: Join: W/slst in beg st.

Rnd 1: W/A Ch4, work 14dc in 4th ch from hook, join in top of beg ch4. (15dc)

Rnd 2: Ch2, work a dcdec over next 2sts, [Ch6, work a dcdec over next 3sts] Repeat around ending with a ch6, join in 1st star point, fasten off color A.  (5points, 5ch6)

 

Rnd 3: W/B join w/slst in any ch6sp & ch1  [In ch6sp work (2sc, fpdc in dc 2 rows below, (Between star pts), 2sc), fpsc in next star point]5x, join to first sc. (20sc, 5fpdc, 5ch3)

Rnd 4: Ch3, dc in next 4sts, [2dc in sc, dc in next 5sts)4x. 3dc in last sc, join. (36dc)

Rnd 5: Ch3, dc in next 2dc,  [2dc, ch1, 2dc in next st, (corner made), dc in next 8dc.]3x.  Corner in next st, dc in last 5sts, join & fasten off color B. (48dc)

Rnd 6: W/A join in any corner ch1sp & ch1. [3sc in ch1sp, sc in next st, (ch1, sk a st, sc,)2x, sc in 3sts, (ch1, sk a st, sc)2x] Repeat around, join & fasten off color A.(44sc)

Rnd 7: W/B join in the 2nd sc of any 3sc corner & beg corner. [Dc in 2sts, (dc in skipped st (working over ch1), dc)2x, dc in 3sts, (dc in skipped st (working over ch1), dc)2x, dc in next st, work corner in next sc] Repeat around omitting last corner, join & fasten off.

 

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SHELLS AROUND 6" SQ

 

“Shells Around” Designer: Aurora Suominen/DragonFlyMomof2 Designs©2009 Hook: H/5.0mm | Yarn: Worsted Weight | Finished Size: 6” Sq (Size depends on your hook, yarn, & tension.)    ______________________________________________________________ Abbreviations/Stitches Used                      Beg=Beginning Ch=Chain Slst=Slip Stitch Sp=Spaces Sk=Skip W/=With St(s)=Stitch(es) Sc=Single Crochet Dc=Double Crochet  _______________________________________________________________          ~Notes: Join: W/slst in beg st. Instructions between the [to] are repeated around.

Rnd 1: W/A, Ch4, 15dc in 4th ch from hook, join in top of beg ch4 (16dc)

Rnd 2: (Ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc) in the same st, beg corner made.  [Dc in the next 3dc, in the next st (2dc, ch1, 2dc), corner made] Repeat around omitting the last corner, join. (28dc) 

Rnd 3: Slst into 2sts & beg corner.  [Sc in next dc, sk 2dc, 5dc in next dc (Shell made), sk 2dc, sc in next dc, corner in ch1sp.] Repeat around omitting the last corner, join.  (36dc, 8sc) 

Rnd 4: Slst into 2sts, beg corner.  [Sc in next dc, sk 1dc, shell in next sc, ch1, sc in 3rd dc of next shell, ch1, shell in next sc, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, corner in ch1sp] Repeat around omitting the last corner, join (56dc, 12sc)  

Rnd 5: Slst in next 2sts, ch1, 3sc in same sp. [Sc in next 3sts, (ch2, sc in 3rd dc of shell, ch2, sc in next sc)2x. Sc in next 2dc, 3sc in next sp] Repeat around omitting the last corner, join, if using another color, fasten off color A.  (48sc, 16ch2)

Rnd 6: W/B, join in any corner ch1sp & beg corner  [Dc in 4sts, (2dc in chsp, fpdc in sc)3x, 2dc in next sp, dc in 4sts, corner in ch1sp] Repeat around omitting the last corner, join. Fasten off (94dc)

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HELLO!!

It's been awhile since I last updated my blog.   A lot has happened.  Most of you know that I took care of my mother who was not in very good health.  On Father's day last year she had a stroke and ended up in a nursing home where she passed away in November.  It was heart wrenching, she was my best friend!  I know they say to never become "friends" with your parent/child, but she was not only my mom, but one of my best friends, she is the one I would run to to tell her my troubles, my happiness, my vents!!


 I have decided to remove my written patterns from my blog,  but will be making some updates on how you can get them.  I am trying to minimize the amount of work I do online in hopes that I will be able to stay caught up on everything.   I will continue to post pictures and information on my designs, however, if you wish to have a download of the pattern, you can find them on Ravelry at the following link: https://www.ravelry.com/people/Dragonflymomof2.

You can also join me at my group on Ravelry, where I will have information on my patterns and new designs.  https://www.ravelry.com/groups/dragonflymomof2-crochet-designs--more?s=tab



If you do not have Ravelry, please consider making a profile over there, they have a wealth of information, patterns, groups, and great people!!!  You can also message me for a PDF of the pattern, please understand I am a mother with a very hectic life at times, so bear with me as I get back to you. 


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HAPPY NEW YEAR 2017

Wow!! It sure has been awhile since my last post. Almost a year!!  Well I am hoping that changes, I have so much going on with my family, and other online stuff, mainly facebook, Ravelry and so on. 

I have been lacking in the design world, so that will change this year!!  I am hoping to design more.  If you like dishcloths, I have a group on Ravelry called, "Dishcloth times 12" we usually post a crochet and a knit dishcloth each month, well I have decided for this year, I am going to design a crochet dishcloth each month.  If you are interested, check us out.  

Some of my recent projects!!

Some more of my recent projects, the Gingerbread was done a few months back and guess what?  I forgot to display it this Christmas!!  LOL

Rewriting of my Patterns

Hello!!   it's been awhile, and many "I'm going to get it done" moments for me, but I am finally working on rewriting all my squares, I have decided to go in order that they were designed and by same types, meaning I started with all my 6" squares.  I am still working them and have some done, I will post them on my blog when I am done so you can check out the links, you can also download them on Ravelry in pdf form. 

I hope you like the "new" look to them and hopefully the patterns are written out better. 

Shells Around
Simple Wish
Single Dragonfly
Open Cross
Framing a Flower
Grace Adia Flower
Flower Love in 2D
Flower Love in 3D
Reflected Dragonfly w/color changes!
 

NOTE ON YEAR LONG CAL

I do not currently have September posted on Ravelry as a download yet, I am waiting to get a pro acct, since there are multiple designers to the squares. 

NEW CROCHET A LONG FOR 2014

"12 DESIGNS ON A HOOK" CROCHET A LONG: One 12" square designed and posted each month by members of the yahoo group, "Crochet in Common"

I have a blog at the following link: Dragonflymomof2 Designs.  Back in 2011 I did a year long crochet a long (cal) where I designed a square each month.  It was a challenge and a lot of fun at the same time.  In our yahoo group, Crochet in Common, we have a challenge we have done in the past called, "Designs on a Hook" How it worked is we would have our members sign up, and each one of us would design a square, taking turns with the rnds/rows.  You can see our past designs here.  It's been a lot of fun.  I have been trying to find some new ideas for the New Year, and this was a great one.  I think so anyway!!  Each square will be designed the month before, so it's ready to post on the blog and at Ravelry on or around the 1st or first week of each month.

Each square will be a generic design, in that it will not necessarily be month/holiday related in design.  I hope you all enjoy this upcoming crochet a long.  Please share this links below.

Materials:

~Worsted Weight yarn, but you are welcome to use whatever type you wish, but keep in mind it may alter the size of your square.

~H hook, (most commonly used for 12" squares)  Again use what you are comfortable with.

~Needle for weaving in your ends.

~Love!  We always have lots of love that goes into our work.

First square posted First week of January 2014/

Saying Goodbye to October!

I just finished this Gumball Dragon for Aiden.  It was suppose to be part of a halloween cal on a group at Ravelry, but I didn't get it done on time, then I got sick with Pneumonia.  Aiden was thrilled to see it finished.

I didn't do much in the way of Halloween crochet this year, but I did manage to get this cute monster done in candy corn colors!! 

 October was a busy month for us, actually it's the start of a very busy end of year!!  My little Aiden turned 8 in October, He was super happy with his party and his gifts too. 

Pretty sure he was very happy with this cake too!!!  Although he never eats much, which is a good thing.

We also went to the Kansas Underground Salt Mines, let me tell you I was a bit freaked.  This picture was taken above ground while waiting for the next trip down.  650ft!!  The lift we went down in, was pitch black, of course!  The guide had a light on her hat, which Aiden wanted on, and he and I stayed close! 

This is one huge piece of salt!!!  This was one we could touch, they preferred you not to touch the salt walls, but there was plenty of "touchable" pieces of salt.  Not only was this one huge, but pretty thick too.

Of course we all had to wear hard hats, I think we all looked pretty cute in our hats!!! 

Just in case you were wondering where the men down in the salt mines use to "go" well wonder no more!!  Yep that is a toilet there.  If you look closely at the ground, you will see a "ton" of toilet paper and rolls from years past!!  There is a saying that what comes down tot he mines, stays in the mines!!  I will add more pics later on. 

they also had an area where a lot of movie props are stored!  This one was pretty neat.

Of course October ended with Halloween!!  I was lucky enough to have the night available to take Aiden trick or treating.  Austin stayed home to pass out candy.  This was my little Ninja, and you better believe I felt extremely safe walking around with my ninja!!!  

My OWN PERSONAL CAL!

I remember when I first learned how to crochet.........I remember the struggles in the beginning.  That was back in late 1996.  I started my first design in 2009!!  My writing style has changed over the years.  I still try to stay as unique as possible without making it too difficult to understand.  It's not just my patterns that can be difficult at times, I have come across many squares/designs that are weirdly written, or difficult......and when I am frustrated, I remind myself that they too have a right to stay as true to their style of writing.  I will be the first to admit that some of my patterns can be re-done.  I have mentioned before that I am going to start doing all my patterns and fixing them.  Well I am finally doing it, going to be my, "Re-Design Crochet a long"  Everyone is welcome to join in if you want......offer up suggestions or let me know of any corrections!  Once each one is done, I will post the pdf on Ravelry, as well as fix the pattern here.  For the squares I plan on using the following colors:

Orchid
Dark Ochid
Green, can't remember the color name, will update when I remember it.  LOL 
Border: Dark Sage

I am using these colors as these will be made into lapghans for my living room, which is mainly sage/green.  I will be working them in order that I designed this, if this helps you.  I have already started. 

Shells Around, designed this month back in 2009, so one of my first small square designs.  I remember designing this one, and it's still one my favorites.  It works best in a solid color, although I think a 2nd color for the last round would work.  If anyone works this up in a variegated, let me know.

Simple Wish, designed same month, but in 2010.  original pattern had a front post dc that extended as a "wand" for the star. 

SUMMER TEMPS ARE UPON US!!

Anyone know when the first "official" day of Summer is?  I think it came knocking early!!  I will admit that it's been a really mild spring so far, so that's good.  Last year our temps were in the triple digits in late March and April.

Austin completed his Science College course at Newman University!  He did really well, this was a dinner afterwards, I am proud of all those who were accepted and did well. 

Austin and the gentleman who made it happen for him!!!  Thank you so much!

The boys are out of school, and already it's been crazy busy.  Summer is suppose to be relaxing!!  This was at the River Festival which happens every year, it was not a very good one, seems to be going down hill every year, but mainly we go to see Aiden have fun at the Kids corner.  We did got on paddle boats which the boys enjoyed.  I love this picture of them!! 

Currently Aiden is a green belt w/blue tip in Taekwondo, he had belt testing this past Saturday, and he nailed it!!!  He did really well, so I'm sure he will be getting this blue belt sometime later this month. 

This was his group that he tested with.  some were blue belts, some were green belts.  They also did board breaking, Aiden broke two of them.  

Austin will be going to JROTC Camp this Sunday, and will be gone for the whole week, then another camp in July!  Aiden and I will miss him, but he will have fun, and gain a lot of experience and memories from both camps.  I think I will be signing up Aiden for a week long basketball camp.  It's not overnight or anything, so I think he will enjoy it.

Crochet to do list: This adorable Lego Bag for Aiden!!!!  Going to get my colors now.

You can also see some of my recent crochet projects here at my photobucket account.