Cora

How to use Excel to Design your Basic Picture Dishcloth

2009-10-10T21:25:28Z

How to use Excel to Design your Basic Picture Dishcloth

Step 1: Choose you Sample Picture (In my case I choose a simple picture-The Triangle with a circle)

Then enlarge the picture:

Step 2: You will need to open up a Microsoft Excel Workbook, then you will need to adjust the Columns.

Adjust Columns to 2.00 (19 Pixels)

Continue adjusting the columns so that it is bigger than your intended picture.

Step 4: Now you will choose the background so you can fill in the cells with color.

Now put your picture in that you want to use as a chart.

Step 5: Now you will start to fill in with the highlight color in the cell. Click on the paint pot in the tool bar

Continue Filling in the colors.

Step 7: You will want to check to see how the design is coming along.

I found the line at the bottom of the triangle to be too thick once I removed the background picture.

So I removed the second line and continued to fill in the rest of the color.

Step 10: This is how the chart will look with the background still on.

Step 11: This is what it looks like without the background picture.

Step12: You will need to adjust the amount of color to get the final chart.

Final Chart:

Now you are ready to put the Chart into a Document. IF you have any question please feel free to contact me at Cora.Shaw@shaw.ca.

Abby Normal? Nope: Psychiatrist knits anatomically correct brain: Scientific American Blog

2009-01-20T18:37:30Z

Abby Normal? Nope: Psychiatrist knits anatomically correct brain: Scientific American Blog

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An AA Christmas

2008-11-09T06:25:28Z

Greed filled their minds and envy their hearts

Then someone said, "Time for the meeting to start!

Does anyone have a topic for discussion tonight?"

Every face in the place turned a wintry white!

They lost all self-seeking, self-pity and self-will

When down through the chimney came the ghost of St. Bill!

He chuckled and said as he sat himself down

"I love it when there's lots of newcomers around."

Then he looked through a Big Book and said with a tear,

"Wow! No one rewrote this after many a year!

Clean house, help your neighbor, be loving and kind,

And don't take the first drink - one day at a time.

"How could a message as simple as this

Be over-analyzed and intellectually dismissed?

Therein lies the reason this ghost has arrived:

to re-give a gift that has saved all your lives!"

Then he set up a big screen and a DVD

So every lost soul in the meeting could see.

He played a movie of drunks, at their best and their worst,

What is and what was, when blessed and when cursed.

There were scenes of a housewife passed out at a bar,

A respectable businessman wrecking his car,

A fight in a kitchen, a fight in bed,

A fight at a reception between newlyweds.

An empty bottle, a desperate man

Alone in a motel with a gun in his hands.

He puts down the gun and picks up the phone

And whimpers and blubbers, "Honey, let me come home."

She hangs up as she tells him, "Don't call anymore."

He reaches for the phone book and falls to the floor.

Somehow that phone book seems to capture his gaze:

It's open to a number under the A's.

Then all of the people in the movie converged

On the poor side of town in the basement of a church.

Driven together in a willing herd

To hear of hope and deliver the word.

The ghost of Bill W. turned off the TV

And said, "The first word of the first step is 'We'.

I suggest you start there and see where you go.

Be thorough and fearless, and please learn to let go!

"Let faith set the tone, let love make the mood

And as for a topic...how about gratitude?

Just don't drink, go to meetings and pray

And be glad you're alive and sober today.

"Be a good woman, be a good man

And be of service whenever you can.

Be a good mother, be a good dad

Be good to your kids, when they're good and they're bad.

"Be a good husband, be a good wife...

Happy Holidays to all, and to all a good life!

An AA 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

2008-11-09T06:22:29Z

'Twas the night before Christmas, we were all in the club,
Enjoying a meeting, instead of the pub.
The ashtrays were clean, and the coffee was made,
The Big Books were out and we all had prayed.
When out in the lot, there arose such a clatter,
We all jumped up to see what was the matter.
The Chair with his Big Book, and I with my smokes,
Headed outside to find these two blokes.
They came on inside and sat at the table;
And said that they'd chair, as soon as they're able.
To start with, they said, "It's more than not drinking;
It's doing your best to fix your sick thinking."
"Think, Think, Think!" and the slogans we used,
Help keep the newcomer from getting confused.
Step 1 is a start, they said we should know,
But after Step 2, we'll be all aglow.
We make a decision when we got to Step 3;
Step 4 was real tough, we all could agree.
Step 5 is the one where we let it all out,
And after Steps 6 and 7, we're left with no doubt.
When we got to Step 8, we made our list;
And then with Step 9, we have to persist.
After Step 9, the promises ring true;
We didn't just make that up, right out of the blue.
After that, it's on with the rest;
The things we must do, to be our best.
They put on their coats and got ready to leave;
A pretty good end, for this Christmas Eve.
As to their names, we only could guess;
Must have been Bill W. and Dr. Bob S.
The two men hopped into a '35 Ford,
And as they pulled out, one of them roared:
"We leave this message, for our sisters & brothers:
trust God, clean house, and be of service to others.
And for all of you people, I just want to say:
have a nice holiday, but don't drink today!"
Today I know that the light at the end of the
tunnel is an old-timer walking ahead of me
with a lantern.

Happy Birthday Snuffykins!

2008-03-25T16:56:35Z

Hope it is a good one....

Cora

Adult Content** Now with a Pattern and Pictures!

2008-01-27T20:52:03Z

Vagina Pad Holder
Copywrite January 27, 2008
Cora Shaw

This was crocheted to fit, both a bottle of Pamprin (get killer cramps) and Stayfree Prima overnight pads. You may want to measure and adjust the chain accordingly.

Materials:

Yarn
- Sport weight yarn: skin color (I used Patons Astra-apricot)
- Eyelash Yarn- hair color (I used Patons Cha-Cha-Chocolate –appears to be discontinued.)
Crochet hooks
- US B/2.75 mm-to be used with the sport weight yarn
- US C/3.00 mm to be used with the eyelash yarn

Chain 27
Foundation Round: Working through the bump of the chain, 2 sc in the second chain from hook, sc in the next 23 bumps, 2 sc in the next bump, 3 sc in the end chain, DO NOT TURN, continuing working in the chains of the row just made, 2 sc in the next chain, sc in the next 23 chains, 3 sc in the end chain, join to first sc, chain 1.
Round 1: Sc in the next 25 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc in the end sc, 2 sc in the next chain, sc in the next 25 sc, 3 sc in the end sc, join to first sc, chain 1
Round 2: Sc in the next 27 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, 3 sc in the end sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next 27 sc, 3 sc in the end sc, join to first sc, chain 1
Round 3: sc in the back loops around, join, chain 1.
Rounds 4- 13: sc around, join, chain 1.
Round 14: sc in the next 34 sc, sc in the back loops of the next 36 sc, sc in the next 8 sc, join, chain 1
Round 15: sc in the next 34 sc, chain 36 and skip the next 36 sc, sc in the next 8 sc, join, chain 1
Round 16: sc in the next 34 sc, sc in the back bumps of the next 36 sc, sc in the next 8 sc, join, chain 1
Round 18: sc around, join, chain 1.
Round 19: sc in the next 34 sc, sc in the back loops of the next 36 sc, sc in the next 8 sc, join, chain 1
Rounds 20-24: sc around, join, chain 1.
Round 25: Sc in the next 27 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, sc dec over the next sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, sc in the next 27 sc, 3 sc in the end sc, join to first sc, chain 1
Round 26: Sc in the next 25 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, sc dec over the next sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, sc in the next 25 sc, 3 sc in the end sc, join to first sc, chain 1
Round 27: Sc in the next 23 sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, sc dec over the next sc, sc dec over the next 2 sc, sc in the next 23 sc, 3 sc in the end sc, join to first sc, chain 1
Turn the top inside out and slipstitch round 27 stitches together.

The Vulva Opening

Join sport weight yarn in one of the ends of the front loops on Round 16, chain 1, *sc in the next 5 front loops, hdc in the next 4 front loops, dc in the next 3 front loops, trc in the next 10 loops, dc in the next 3 front loops, hdc in the next 4 front loops, sc in the next 5 front loops, repeat from * once, join, fasten off.

The Pubic Hair

Join eyelash yarn and using the US C/3.00 mm hook in one of the ends of the front loops on Round 14, chain 1, *sc in the next 5 front loops, hdc in the next 4 front loops, dc in the next 3 front loops, trc in the next 10 loops, dc in the next 3 front loops, hdc in the next 4 front loops, sc in the next 5 front loops, repeat from * once, join, fasten off.

Joining the Pubic Hair and the Vulva Opening

Join sport weight yarn in one of the ends of the pubic hair, sc the hair and vulva together, when you get to the end you will form the clitoris and clitoral hood, the clitoral hood is formed doing sc, hdc, dc, trc, dc, hdc, sc in the back loop of the vulva lips, the clitoris is formed using a bobble stitch, yarn over hook, start the hdc, repeat 3 times until you have 5 loops on stitch, yarn over and complete the stitch, all in the front loop of the vulva stitch, continue with sc the hair and vulva together. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Adult Content

2008-01-27T03:26:46Z

Crocheted Vagina Pad Holder

I will have to reconfigure how I crocheted this. I was busy just with the challenge of it. I used Patons Astra with a 2.75 mm hook and Cha-Cha with a 3.00 mm hook. I hope you like it.

I don't mean to offend anyone, this was a challenge from when I was on craftster.org on this thread.

Cora

I have decided that I would like a place to post just my patterns.

2008-01-27T01:04:20Z

I have a main blog craftygal1965@blogspot.com. I want a place just to post patterns. So I will post here as well as my main blog.

Cora

LITTLE JACK SKELLINGTON SNOWMAN

2008-01-27T01:00:17Z

LITTLE JACK SKELLINGTON SNOWMAN

LITTLE JACK SKELLINGTON SNOWMAN
Copyright Cora Shaw
December 11, 2007

Size: About 3 inches tall.

Smokey woth Jack and the Little Snowman

Jack Skellington 1

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn
Small amount white and black for eyes and vest
G crochet hook
B crochet Hook (for eyes and vest)
Fiberfill
Yarn needle.

Note:
Scfp-single crochet in the front post of next sc
Scbp-single crochet in the back post of next sc

Starting at bottom with white, ch 2
Rnd 1: 6 Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join, mark beg of rnds.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12.
Rnd 3: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around: 18.
Rnds 4-6: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 7: * Sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 9.
Rnd 8: Sc in each sc around.
Stuff firmly
Rnd 9: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around: 6
Rnd 10: 2 Sc in each sc around: 3.
Rnds 11: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 12: 2 Sc in each sc around: 6
Rnd 13: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around: 9.
Rnd 14: * Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around: 14.
Rnd 15: * 2 sc in next sc; Sc in next 5 sc, rep from * around: 16.
Rnd 16: Sc in each sc around: 16
Rnd 17: * Sc next 2 sc together; sc in the next 5 sc, sc next 2 sc together: rep from * around: 14
Rnd 18: * Sc in the next 2 sc, sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 9.
Rnd 19: * Sc in the next sc, sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 6.
Rnd 20: * Sc in the next 2 sc, rep from * around: 3.
Fasten off white and sew in ends.

Vest:
With black, Chain 21
Row 1: Sc across: 20
Row 2: Sc in the next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in the next 8 sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc to the end: 22
Row 3: Sc in the next 5 sc, scfp, sc in the next 10 sc, scfp, sc to the end
Row 4: Sc in the next 5 sc, scbp, sc in the next 10 sc, scbp, sc to the end
Row 5: Sc in the next 5 sc, scfp, sc in the next 10 sc, scfp, sc to the end
Row 6: Sc in the next 5 sc, scbp, sc in the next 10 sc, scbp, sc to the end

Eyes:
With smaller hook and black, chain 2.
Rnd 1: 8 Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slip stitch, fasten off.

Collar
Row 1: With smaller hook, attach yarn in the back loop of the foundation chain, chain 3, slip stitch in the chains just made, slip stitch in the stitch that yarn was attached; slip stitch in the next stitch, chain 3, slip stitch in the chains just made, slip stitch in the stitch that yarn was attached; continue along the foundation chain adjusting the length of chains along the way.

Finishing:
With black, embroider Jack’s mouth. Attach a hanger to top of hat for hanging snowman on tree.

Based on the little snowman found here: http://www.crochetville.or

Grandmother’s Favorite Snowman

2008-01-27T00:58:44Z

Grandmother’s Favorite Snowman

Grandmother' favorite snowman

Materials:
100 % Cotton
US 6/4.00 mm Knitting needles

Cast on 3 stitches
Row 1: Knit across
Rows 2-22: K1, yo, knit across (24 stitches)
Row 23: K1, yo, K8, P7, Knit across
Row 24: K1, yo, Knit across until Row 40
Row 25: K1, yo, K8, P9, Knit across
Row 27: K1, yo, K8, P11, Knit across
Row 29: K1, yo, K8, P13, Knit across
Row 31: K1, yo, K9, P13, Knit across
Row 33: K1, yo, K10, P13, Knit across
Row 35: K1, yo, K12, P11, Knit across
Row 37: K1, yo, K14, P9, Knit across
Row 39: K1, yo, K16, P7, Knit across
Row 41: K1, yo, K18, P5, Knit across
Row 43: K1, yo, K17, P7, Knit across
Row 44: Knit across
Row 45: K19, P3, K3, P3, Knit across
Row 46 and all even rows: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, Knit across
Row 47: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K15, P3, K1, P3, Knit across
Row 49: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K13, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, Knit across
Row 51: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K12, P5, K1, P5, Knit across
Row 53: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K11, P11, Knit across
Row 55: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K10, P3, K1, P1, K1, P3, Knit across
Row 57: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K11, P7, Knit across

Row 59: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K11, P5, Knit across
Row 61: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K9, P7, Knit across
Row 63: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K8, P7, Knit across
Row 65: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K8, P5, Knit across
Row 67: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K7, P5, Knit across
Row 69: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K6, P5, Knit across
Row 71: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog, K8, P5, Knit across
Rows 73-93: k1, k2tog, yo, k2tog,knit across (3 stitches
Row 94: K3
Bind off

Heart Shaped Rosary Cloth.

2008-01-27T00:56:25Z

Rosary Cloth knit by Katie Oldakowski

Thank you Katie Oldakowski for the picture of her knitted Heart Shaped Rosary Cloth.

The chart, which is click able.

Based on this design:

Rosary-of-Mary-1

Cora Shaw August 2007

Materials:
100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn
US 6/4.00 mm

Abbreviations:
BS-Border Stitch ( use garter or moss stitch)
K-Knit
P-Purl

Cast on 49 stitches
Rows 1-4: BS
Row 5: BS4, K41, BS4
Row 6: BS4, P41, BS4
Row 7: BS4, K41, BS4
Row 8: BS4, P41, BS4
Row 9: BS4, K20, P1, K20, BS4
Row 10: BS4, P19, K1, P1, K1, P19, BS4
Row 11: BS4, K18, P1, K3, P1, K18, BS4
Row 12: BS4, P17, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P17, BS4
Row 13: BS4, K16, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K16, BS4
Row 14: BS4, P15, K1, P4, K1, P4, K1, P15, BS4
Row 15: BS4, K13, P2, K5, P1, K5, P2, K13, BS4
Row 16: BS4, P13, K2, P5, K1, P5, K2, P13, BS4
Row 17: BS4, K12, P1, K7, P1, K7, P1, K12, BS4
Row 18: BS4, P11, K1, P8, K1, P8, K1, P11, BS4
Row 19: BS4, K10, P1, K8, P3, K8, P1, K10, BS4
Row 20: BS4, P9, K1, P8, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P8, K1, P9, BS4
Row 21: BS4, K8, P1, K7, P9, K7, P1, K10, BS4
Row 22: BS4, P7, K1, P8, K9, P8, K1, P7, BS4
Row 23: BS4, K6, P1, K11, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K11, P1, K6, BS4
Row 24: BS4, P5, K1, P13, K3, P13, K1, P5, BS4
Row 25: BS4, K4, P1, K15, P1, K15, P1, K4, BS4
Row 26: BS4, P4, K1, P14, K3, P14, K1, P4, BS4
Row 27: BS4, K4, P1, K14, P3, K14, P1, K4, BS4
Row 28: BS4, P4, K1, P15, K1, P15, K1, P4, BS4
Row 29: BS4, K4, P1, K15, P1, K15, P1, K4, BS4
Row 30: BS4, P4, K1, P15, K1, P15, K1, P4, BS4
Row 31: BS4, K4, P1, K15, P1, K15, P1, K4, BS4
Row 32: BS4, P4, K1, P14, K3, P14, K1, P4, BS4
Row 33: BS4, K4, P1, K14, P3, K14, P1, K4, BS4
Row 34: BS4, P4, K1, P15, K1, P15, K1, P4, BS4
Row 35: BS4, K5, P2, K12, P3, K12, P2, K5, BS4
Row 36: BS4, P5, K1, P12, K1, P1, K1, P12, K1, P5, BS4
Row 37: BS4, K7, P1, K10, P1, K3, P1, K10, P1, K7, BS4
Row 38: BS4, P8, K1, P8, K1, P5, K1, P9, K1, P8, BS4
Row 39: BS4, K9, P1, K6, P1, K7, P1, K9, BS4
Row 40: BS4, P10, K6, P9, K6, P10, BS4
Row 41: BS 4, K 41, BS 4
Row 42: BS4, P8, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P3, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P9, BS4
Row 43: BS4, K9, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, BS4
Row 44: BS4, P8, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P9, BS4
Row 45: BS4, K9, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P2, K3, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, BS4
Row 46: BS4, P8, K2, P2, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P4, K3, P1, K2, P4, K1, P9, BS4
Row 47: BS4, K8, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K1, P1, K8, BS4
Row 48: BS4, P8, K2, P3, K1, P3, K2, P3, K1, P2, K2, P2, K1, P3, K1, P7, BS4
Row 49: BS 4, P 41, BS 4
Row 50: BS 4, K 41, BS 4
Row 51: BS 4, P 41, BS 4
Row 52: BS 4, K 41, BS 4
Rows 53-56: BS3
Bind off all stitches

Comedy and Tragedy Mask Set

2008-01-27T00:54:15Z

I have not had time to knit this set up. If anyone knits this please send pictures. If I get time I will post the pictures. The charts are click able.

Cora

Comedy Mask

Material:
100% Worsted Weight Cotton
Size US 6/4.00 mm knitting needle

Cast on 35 stitches
Row 1: Moss Stitch
Row 2: Moss Stitch
Row 3: Moss Stitch
Row 4: Moss Stitch
Row 5: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 6: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 7: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 8: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 9: (K1, P1) 2 times, K13, P2, K12, MS to end of row.
Row 10: (K1, P1) 2 times, P10, K2, P2, K1, P12, MS to end of row.
Row 11: (K1, P1) 2 times, K11, P1, K5, P1, K9, MS to end of row.
Row 12: (K1, P1) 2 times, P8, K1, P3, K2, P2, K1, P10, MS to end of row.
Row 13: (K1, P1) 2 times, K9, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K2, P1, K8, MS to end of row.
Row 14: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K1, P10, K1, P8, MS to end of row.
Row 15: (K1, P1) 2 times, K7, P1, K4, P4, K4, P1, K6, MS to end of row.
Row 16: (K1, P1) 2 times, P6, K1, P1, K1, P7, K1, P1, K1, P6, MS to end of row.
Row 17: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K3, P8, K3, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 18: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P2, K9, P3, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 19: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K3, P10, K3, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 20: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P3, K3, P4, K4, P3, K1, P4 MS to end of row.
Row 21: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K2, P1, K10, P1, K3, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 22: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P2, K1, P4, K2, P8, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 23: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K7, P4, K6, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 24: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P7, K2, P8, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 25: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K17, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 26: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P16, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 27: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K15, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 28: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 29: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K1, P5, K3, P5, K1, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 30: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P2, K3, P5, K3, P2, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 31: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K15, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 32: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P10, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 33: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K2, P2, K6, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 34: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P2, K2, P12, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 35: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K16, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 36: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P16, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 37: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P19, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 38: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K2, P2, K1, P8, K1, P3, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 39: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P4, K8, P1, K8, P1, K2, P2, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 40: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K3, P8, K1, P7 MS to end of row.
Row 41: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 42: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 43: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 44: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 45: Moss Stitch
Row 46 Moss Stitch
Row 47 Moss Stitch
Row 48: Moss Stitch
Row 49: Moss Stitch
Bind off

Tragedy Mask

Materials:
Worsted Weight Cotton
Size US 6/4.00 mm needles

Cast on 35 stitches
Row 1: Moss Stitch
Row 2: Moss Stitch
Row 3: Moss Stitch
Row 4: Moss Stitch
Row 5: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 6: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 7: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 8: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 9: (K1, P1) 2 times, K9, P2, K13, MS to end of row.
Row 10: (K1, P1) 2 times, P11, K2, P2, K1, P11, MS to end of row.
Row 11: (K1, P1) 2 times, K10, P1, K5, P1, K10, MS to end of row.
Row 12: (K1, P1) 2 times, P9, K1, P7, K1, P9, MS to end of row.
Row 13: (K1, P1) 2 times, K8, P1, K9, P, K8, MS to end of row.
Row 14: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P7, MS to end of row.
Row 15: (K1, P1) 2 times, K7, P1, K4, P3, K6, P1, K6, MS to end of row.
Row 16: (K1, P1) 2 times, P6, K1, P1, K1, P9, K1, P1, K1, P6, MS to end of row.
Row 17: (K1, P1) 2 times, K6, P1, K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K2, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 18: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P2, K11, P2, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 19: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K3, P9, K4, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 20: (K1, P1) 2 times, P2, K2, P5, K7, P5, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 21: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K6, P5, K7, P1, K3, MS to end of row.
Row 22: (K1, P1) 2 times, P2, K1, P8, K3, P7, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 23: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K6, P1, K3, P1, K7, P1, K3, MS to end of row.
Row 24: (K1, P1) 2 times, P3, K1, P8, K3, P7, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 25: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K7, P3, K8, P1, K3, MS to end of row.
Row 26: (K1, P1) 2 times, P2, K1, P17, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 27: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K15, P1, K1, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 28: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P2, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 29: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K1, P5, K3, P5, K1, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 30: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, K2, K3, P5, K4, P2, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 31: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K3, P2, K11, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 32: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P4, K1, PP, K1, P1, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 33: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K2, P3, K6, P3, K2, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 34: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P16, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 35: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K17, P1, K3, MS to end of row.
Row 36: (K1, P1) 2 times, P3, K1, P17, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 37: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P16, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 38: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P3, K1, P8, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 39: K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P2, K3, P1, K8, P4, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 40: K1, P1) 2 times, P8, K1, P8, K5, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 41: K1, P1) 2 times, K9, P1, K17, MS to end of row.
Row 42: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 43: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 44: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 45: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 46 Moss Stitch
Row 47 Moss Stitch
Row 48: Moss Stitch
Row 49: Moss Stitch
Bind off

Tragedy and Comedy Masks

Materials:
100% Worsted Weight yarn-2 colors: light/dark

Cast on 55 stitches
Row 1: Moss Stitch
Row 2: Moss Stitch
Row 3: Moss Stitch
Row 4: Moss Stitch
Row 5: (K1, P1) 2 times, K47, MS to end of row.
Row 6: (K1, P1) 2 times, P47, MS to end of row.
Row 7: (K1, P1) 2 times, K47, MS to end of row.
Row 8: (K1, P1) 2 times, P47, MS to end of row.
Row 9: (K1, P1) 2 times, K12, P2, K33, MS to end of row.
Row 10: (K1, P1) 2 times, P12, K2, P17, K2, P2, K1, P11, MS to end of row.
Row 11: (K1, P1) 2 times, K10, P1, K5, P1, K15, P2, K2, P1, K10, MS to end of row.
Row 12: (K1, P1) 2 times, P9, K1, P5, K1, P13, K1, P7, K1, P9, MS to end of row.
Row 13: (K1, P1) 2 times, K8, P1, K9, P1, K11, P1, K2, P1, K2, P2, K3, P1, K8, MS to end of row.
Row 14: (K1, P1) 2 times, P8, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P2, K1, P9, K1, P3, K1, P7, MS to end of row.
Row 15: (K1, P1) 2 times, K7, P1, K4, P3, K6, P1, K7, P1, K10, P1, K7, MS to end of row.
Row 16: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K1, P4, K4, K1, P6, K1, P1, K1, P10, K1, P6, MS to end of row.
Row 17: (K1, P1) 2 times, K6, P1, K1, P2, K2, P3, K2, P2, K2, P1, K5, P7, K3, P1, K6, MS to end of row.
Row 18: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P2, K9, P3, K1, P4, K1, P2, K11, P2, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 19: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K3, P9, K4, P1, K2, P1, K3, P9, K3, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 20: (K1, P1) 2 times, P1, K2, P1, K10, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K2, P5, K7, P5, K1, P4, MS to end of row
Row 21: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K6, P5, K7, P2, K3, P4, K4, P3, K3, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 22: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P2, K1, P10, K1, P3, K2, P8, K3, P7, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 23: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K6, P1, K3, P1, K7, P2, K8, P2, K4, P1, K2, P1, K4, MS to end of row
Row 24: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P6, K4, P7, K2, P8, K4, P7, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 25: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K7, P3, K8, P1, K3, P2, K7, P2, K4, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 26: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P17, K1, P1, K1, P17, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 27: (K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P1, K15, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K16, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 28: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P2, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P2, K1, P1, K2, P2, K1, P3, K1, P4, K1, P1, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 29: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K1, P5, K3, P5, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K1, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 30: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P1, K5, P3, K5, P1, K1, P2, K1, K2, K3, P5, K4, P2, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 31: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K2, P3, K5, P3, K2, P1, K2, P1, K11, P3, K3, P1, K4, MS to end of row.
Row 32: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P15, K1, P2, K1, P1, K1, P3, K1, P4, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 33: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K2, P3, K6, P3, K2, P1, K2, P1, K15, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 34: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K1, P2, K1, P6, P3, K1, P1, P16, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 35: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P1, K17, P1, K3, P2, K12, P2, K2, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 36: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K1, P16, K2, P17, K1, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 37: (K1, P1) 2 times, K5, P16, K4, P1, K16, P1, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 38: (K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K19, P5, K1, P3, K1, P8, K1, P1, K2, P1, K1, P4, MS to end of row.
Row 39: K1, P1) 2 times, K4, P2, K3, P1, K8, P4, K2, P1, K3, P1, K8, P1, K2, P2, K5, MS to end of row.
Row 40: K1, P1) 2 times, P5, K2, P2, K1, P8, K4, P6, K1, P8, K5, P5, MS to end of row.
Row 41: K1, P1) 2 times, K9, P1, K18, P1, K8, P3, K7, MS to end of row.
Row 42: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 43: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 44: (K1, P1) 2 times, P28, MS to end of row.
Row 45: (K1, P1) 2 times, K28, MS to end of row.
Row 46 Moss Stitch
Row 47 Moss Stitch
Row 48: Moss Stitch
Row 49: Moss Stitch
Bind off.

Kitty Yin Yang Cloth- Original and Version 2

2008-01-27T00:45:25Z

Kitty Yin Yang Cloth

The graph is click able.

Cora

Yin Yang Kitty Cloth
July 16, 2007 Copyright
Designed by Cora Shaw

Cast on 46 stitches
Rows 1-4: Moss Stitch
Row 5: (K1, P1) 9 times, P8, MS to end of row
Row 6: (P1, K1) 9 times, P1, K10, MS to end of row
Row 7: (K1, P1) 7 times, K1, P14, MS to end of row
Row 8: (P1, K1) 7 times, P10, K8, MS to end of row
Row 9: (K1, P1) 6 times, P7, K16, MS to end of row
Row 10: (P1, K1) 6 times, P16, K7, MS to end of row
Row 11: (K1, P1) 5 times, P7, K18, MS to end of row
Row 12: (P1, K1) 5 times, P19, K8, MS to end of row
Row 13: (K1, P1) 4 times, P8, K21, MS to end of row
Row 14: (P1, K1) 4 times, P23, K8, MS to end of row
Row 15: (K1, P1) 3 times, P6, K25, MS to end of row
Row 16: (P1, K1) 3 times, P29, K6, MS to end of row
Row 17: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P6, K30, MS to end of row
Row 18: (P1, K1) 3 times, P24, K2, P3, K6 MS to end of row
Row 19: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P5, K3, P2, K27, MS to end of row
Row 20: (P1, K1) 2 times, P12, K1, P7, K1, P12, K4 MS to end of row
Row 21: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K12, P3, K5, P2, K11, MS to end of row
Row 22: (P1, K1) 2 times, P12, K3, P4, K2, P12, K5 MS to end of row
Row 23: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K7, P1, K3, P1, K3, P5, K11, MS to end of row
Row 24: (P1, K1) 2 times, P10, K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P7, K7 MS to end of row
Row 25: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K8, P1, K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P6, K9, MS to end of row
Row 26: (P1, K1) 2 times, P8, K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P7, K7 MS to end of row
Row 27: (K1, P1) 2 times, P8, K9, P2, K1, P3, K1, P6, K8, MS to end of row
Row 28: (P1, K1) 2 times, P9, K9, P1, K2, P8, K9, MS to end of row
Row 29: (K1, P1) 2 times, P10, K6, P3, K1, P11, K8, MS to end of row
Row 30: (P1, K1) 2 times, P7, K11, P1, K2, P5, K11, MS to end of row
Row 31: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P11, K3, P3, K3, P12, K5, MS to end of row
Row 32: (P1, K1) 2 times, P4, K6, P2, K6, P3, K3, P1, K12, MS to end of row
Row 33: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P17, K1, P8, K2, P3, K5, MS to end of row
Row 34: (P1, K1) 2 times, P7, K30, MS to end of row
Row 35: (K1, P1) 3 times, P29, K6, MS to end of row
Row 36: (P1, K1) 3 times, P6, K28, MS to end of row
Row 37: (K1, P1) 3 times, K1, P26, K6, MS to end of row
Row 38: (P1, K1) 4 times, P8, K23, MS to end of row
Row 39: (K1, P1) 4 times, P22, K7, MS to end of row
Row 40: (P1, K1) 4 times, P7, K22, MS to end of row
Row 41: (K1, P1) 5 times, P19, K9, MS to end of row
Row 42: (P1, K1) 5 times, P8, K17, MS to end of row
Row 43: (K1, P1) 6 times, P14, K9, MS to end of row
Row 44: (P1, K1) 6 times, P9, K13, MS to end of row
Row 45: (K1, P1) 7 times, K17, MS to end of row
Row 46: (P1, K1) 8 times, P13, MS to end of row
Row 47: (K1, P1) 9 times, K9, MS to end of row
Rows 48-51: Moss Stitch

Kitty Yin Yang version 2

Picture knit by Janet H.
Kitty Yin Yang version 2
Copy Right September 1, 2007
Cora Shaw.

Materials:
100% Worsted Weight Cotton (solid would be the best)
US 6/4.00 mm knitting needles

Cast on 46 stitches
Row 1-10: Moss Stitch
Row 11: (K1, P1) 9 times, P8, MS to end of row
Row 12: (P1, K1) 9 times, P1, K10, MS to end of row
Row 13: (K1, P1) 7 times, K1, P14, MS to end of row
Row 14: (P1, K1) 7 times, P10, K8, MS to end
Row 15: (K1, P1) 6 times, P7, K16, MS to end of row
Row 16: (P1, K1) 6 times, P16, K7, MS to end of row
Row 17: (K1, P1) 5 times, P7, K18, MS to end of row
Row 18: (P1, K1) 5 times, P19, K8, MS to end of row
Row 19: (K1, P1) 4 times, P8, K21, MS to end of row
Row 20: (P1, K1) 4 times, P23, K8, MS to end of row
Row 21: (K1, P1) 3 times, P6, K25, MS to end of row
Row 22: (P1, K1) 3 times, P29, K6, MS to end of row
Row 23: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P6, K30, MS to end of row
Row 24: (P1, K1) 3 times, P24, K2, P3, K6 MS to end of row
Row 25: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P5, K3, P2, K27, MS to end of row
Row 26: (P1, K1) 42 times, P12, K1, P7, K1, P12, K4 MS to end of row
Row 27: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K12, P3, K5, P2, K11, MS to end of row
Row 28: (P1, K1) 2 times, P12, K3, P4, K2, P12, K5 MS to end of row
Row 29: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K7, P1, K3, P1, K3, P5, K11, MS to end of row
Row 26: (P1, K1) 42 times, P12, K1, P7, K1, P12, K4 MS to end of row
Row 27: (K1, P1) 2 times, P4, K12, P3, K5, P2, K11, MS to end of row
Row 28: (P1, K1) 2 times, P12, K3, P4, K2, P12, K5 MS to end of row
Row 29: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K7, P1, K3, P1, K3, P5, K11, MS to end of row
Row 30: (P1, K1) 2 times, P10, K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P7, K7 MS to end of row
Row 31: (K1, P1) 2 times, P7, K8, P1, K2, P1, K1, P2, K1, P6, K9, MS to end of row
Row 32: (P1, K1) 2 times, P8, K7, P2, K1, P2, K2, P7, K7 MS to end of row
Row 33: (K1, P1) 2 times, P8, K9, P2, K1, P3, K1, P6, K8, MS to end of row
Row 34: (P1, K1) 2 times, P9, K9, P1, K2, P8, K9, MS to end of row
Row 35: (K1, P1) 2 times, P10, K6, P3, K1, P11, K8, MS to end of row
Row 36: (P1, K1) 2 times, P7, K11, P1, K2, P5, K11, MS to end of row
Row 37: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P11, K3, P3, K3, P12, K5, MS to end of row
Row 38: (P1, K1) 2 times, P4, K6, P2, K6, P3, K3, P1, K12, MS to end of row
Row 39: (K1, P1) 2 times, K1, P17, K1, P8, K2, P3, K5, MS to end of row
Row 40: (P1, K1) 2 times, P7, K30, MS to end of row
Row 41: (K1, P1) 3 times, P30, K6, MS to end of row
Row 41: (P1, K1) 3 times, P6, K28, MS to end of row
Row 42: (K1, P1) 3 times, K1, P26, K6, MS to end of row
Row 43: (P1, K1) 4 times, P8, K23, MS to end of row
Row 44: (K1, P1) 4 times, P22, K7, MS to end of row
Row 45: (P1, K1) 4 times, P8, K22, MS to end of row
Row 46: (K1, P1) 5 times, P19, K9, MS to end of row
Row 47: (P1, K1) 5 times, P8, K17, MS to end of row
Row 48: (K1, P1) 6 times, P14, K9, MS to end of row
Row 49: (P1, K1) 6 times, P9, K13, MS to end of row
Row 50: (K1, P1) 7 times, K17, MS to end of row
Row 51: (P1, K1) 8 times, P13, MS to end of row
Row 52: (K1, P1) 9 times, K9, MS to end of row
Rows 53- 62: Moss Stitch

Scales of Justice Dishcloth

2008-01-27T00:39:08Z

Scales of Justice Dishcloth

A member from my Monthly Dishcloth KAL Group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/MonthlyDishcloths/, requested a cloth to give to a lawyer friend of hers. This is what I came up with.

Scales Of Justice Dishcloth-Vs. 1

Materials:
1 skein of Worsted Weight 100% Cotton
Size 6 or 7 Knitting needles

Abbreviations:
CO-cast on
BO-bind off
K-Knit
P-Purl
BS-Border Stitch (This can be garter or seed stitch, what ever you would you like)

Instructions:

CO 50
Rows 1-4: BS
Row 5: BS3, K44, BS3
Row 6: BS3, P44, BS
Row 7: BS3, P1, K42, P1, BS3
Row 8: BS3, K1, P42, K1, BS3
Row 9: BS3, P2, K40, P2, BS3
Row 10: BS3, K2, P40, K2, BS3
Row 11: BS3, P2, K40, P2, BS3
Row 12: BS3, K5, P4, K26, P4, K5, BS3
Row 13: BS3, P5, K4, P26, K4, P5, BS3
Row 14: BS3, K5, P4, K26, P4, K5, BS3
Row 15: BS3, P6, K2, P28, K2, P6, BS3
Row 16: BS3, K6, P2, K28, P2, K6, BS3
Row 17: BS3, P6, K2, P28, K2, P6, BS3
Row 18: BS3, K6, P2, K11, P6, K11, P2, K6, BS3
Row 19: BS3, P6, K2, P12, K4, P12, K2, P6, BS3
Row 20: BS3, K6, P2, K13, P2, K13, P2, K6, BS3
Row 21: BS3, P6, K2, P13, K2, P13, K2, P6, BS3
Row 22: BS3, K6, P2, K13, P2, K13, P2, K6, BS3
Row 23: BS3, P6, K2, P13, K2, P13, K2, P6, BS3
Row 24: BS3, K6, P2, K13, P2, K13, P2, K6, BS3
Row 25: BS3, P6, K2, P6, K3, P4, K2, P4, K3, P6, K2, P6, BS3
Row 26: BS3, K6, P2, K6, P3, K4, P2, K4, P3, K6, P2, K6, BS3
Row 27: BS3, P6, K2, P7, K1, P5, K2, P5, K1, P7, K2, P6, BS3
Row 28: BS3, K6, P2, K7, P1, K5, P2, K5, P1, K7, P2, K6, BS3
Row 29: BS3, P6, K2, P7, K1, P5, K2, P5, K1, P7, K2, P6, BS3
Row 30: BS3, K6, P2, K7, P1, K5, P2, K5, P1, K7, P2, K6, BS3
Row 31: BS3, P6, K2, P7, K1, P5, K2, P5, K1, P7, K2, P6, BS3
Row 32: BS3, K6, P2, K7, P14, K7, P2, K6, BS3
Row 33: BS3, P6, K2, P8, K3, P2, K2, P2, K3, P8, K2, P6, BS3
Row 34: BS3, K6, P2, K9, P2, K2, P2, K2, P2, K9, P2, K6, BS3
Row 35: BS3, P6, K2, P11, K8, P11, K2, P6, BS3
Row 36: BS3, K6, P2, K12, P4, K12, P2, K6, BS3
Row 37: BS3, P6, K2, P13, K2, P13, K2, P6, BS3
Row 38: BS3, K6, P2, K28, P2, K6, BS3
Row 39: BS3, P6, K2, P28, K2, P6, BS3
Row 40: BS3, K6, P2, K28, P2, K6, BS3
Row 41: BS3, P6, K2, P28, K2, P6, BS3
Row 42: BS3, K6, P2, K28, P2, K6, BS3
Row 43: BS3, P3, K38, P3, BS3
Row 44: BS3, K3, P38, K3, BS3
Row 45: BS3, P2, K40, P2, BS3
Row 46: BS3, K3, P38, K3, BS3
Row 47: BS3, P7, K30, P7, BS3
Row 48: BS3, K10, P24, K10, BS3P
Row 49: BS3, P14, K28, P14, BS3
Row 50: BS3, K18, P8, K18, BS3
Row 51: BS3, P20, K4, P20, BS3
Row 52: BS3, K21, P2, K21, BS3
Row 53: BS3, P44, BS
Row 54: BS3, K44, BS3
Row 55: BS3, P44, BS
Row 56: BS3, K44, BS3
Rows 57-60: BS
BO all stitches

Virginia Tech Illusion Cloth

2008-01-27T00:33:14Z

Virginia Tech Illusion Cloth

I have been learning how to do Illusion knitting and I decided to design a cloth to commemorate this senseless tragedy. My heart goes out to the families and friends of the 33 murdered victims.

Here is the pattern:

Cora Levesque http://craftygal1965.blogspot.com/2007/04/virginia-tech-illusion-cloth.html
Reproducing or transmitting this pattern by any means for any purpose other than for personal use constitutes a violation of copyright law. Please link back to my site for the pattern.

Based on a cross stitch/plastic canvas pattern from Cherie at www.craftdesigns4you.com/free.htm .

Virginia Tech Commemorative Illusion Cloth

Materials:
· 100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn (2 colors)
o Pumpkin-Illusion Color (IC)
o Burgundy-Background Color (BC)
· US 6/4 mm Knitting needles
·
Note: For your Border Stitch (BS) use seed stitch or garter stitch.

Instructions:
Cast on 41 Stitches
Row 1: BS
Row 2: BS
Row 3: BS
Row 4: BS

Row 1: KA-IC
Row 2: BS3, P9, K3, P11, K3, P9, BS3-IC
Row 3: KA-BC
Row 4: BS3, K9, P3, K11, P3, K9, BS3-BC

Row 5: KA-IC
Row 6: BS3, P10, K3, P9, K3, P10, BS3-IC
Row 7: KA-BC
Row 8: BS3, K10, P3, K9, P3, K10, BS3-BC

Row 9: KA-IC
Row 10: BS3, P11, K3, P7, K3, P11, BS3-IC
Row 11: KA-BC
Row 12: BS3, K11, P3, K7, P3, K11, BS3-BC

Row 13: KA-IC
Row 14: BS3, P12, K3, P5, K3, P12, BS3-IC
Row 15: KA-BC
Row 16: BS3, K12, P3, K5, P3, K12, BS3-BC

Row 17: KA-IC
Row 18: BS3, P13, K3, P3, K3, P13, BS3-IC
Row 19: KA-BC
Row 20: BS3, K13, P3, K3, P3, K13, BS3-BC

Row 21: KA-IC
Row 22: BS3, P14, K3, P1, K3, P14, BS3-IC
Row 23: KA-BC
Row 24: BS3, K14, P3, K1, P3, K14, BS3-BC

Row 25: KA-IC
Row 26: BS3, P14, K7, P14, BS3-IC
Row 27: KA-BC
Row 28: BS3, K14, P7, K14, BS3-BC

Row 29: KA-IC
Row 30: BS3, P13, K4, P1, K4, P13, BS3-IC
Row 31: KA-BC
Row 32: BS3, K13, P4, K1, P4, K13, BS3-BC

Row 33: KA-IC
Row 34: BS3, P12, K4, P3, K4, P12, BS3-IC
Row 35: KA-IC
Row 36: BS3, K12, P4, K3, P4, K12, BS3-BC

Row 37: KA-BC
Row 38: BS3, P11, K4, P5, K4, P11, BS3-IC
Row 39: KA-BC
Row 40: BS3, K11, P4, K5, P4, K11, BS3-BC

Row 41: KA-IC
Row 42: BS3, P10, K3, P9, K3, P10, BS3-IC
Row 43: KA-BC
Row 44: BS3, K10, P3, K9, P3, K10, BS3-BC

Row 45: KA-IC
Row 46: BS3, P9, K3, P11, K3, P9, BS3-IC
Row 47: KA-BC
Row 48: BS3, K9, P3, K11, P3, K9, BS3-BC

Row 49: KA-IC
Row 50: BS3, P9, K3, P11, K3, P9, BS3-IC
Row 51: KA-BC
Row 52: BS3, K9, P3, K11, P3, K9, BS3-BC

Row 53: KA-IC
Row 54: BS3, P9, K3, P11, K3, P9, BS3-IC
Row 55: KA-BC
Row 56: BS3, K9, P3, K11, P3, K9, BS3-BC

Row 57: KA-IC
Row 58: BS3, P9, K3, P11, K3, P9, BS3-IC
Row 59: KA-BC
Row 60: BS3, K9, P3, K11, P3, K9, BS3-BC

Row 61: KA-IC
Row 62: BS3, P10, K3, P4, K1, P4, K3, P10, BS3-IC
Row 63: KA-BC
Row 64: BS3, K10, P3, K4, P1, K4, P3, K10, BS3-BC

Row 65: KA-IC
Row 66: BS3, P11, K3, P2, K3, P2, K3, P11, BS3-IC
Row 67: KA-BC
Row 68: BS3, K11, P3, K2, P3, K2, P3, K11, BS3-BC

Row 69: KA-IC
Row 70: BS3, P12, K11, P12, BS3-IC
Row 71: KA-BC
Row 72: BS3, K12, P11, K11, BS3-BC2

Row 73: KA-IC
Row 74: BS3, P13, K3, P3, K3, P13, BS3-IC
Row 75: BS
Row 76: BS
Row 77: BS
Row 78: BS
BO all stitches

I hope that we can take some comfort in this pattern as we pray and share the grief of the families and friends of the murdered.

Cora

I Love U with Tear Drop

2008-01-27T00:29:35Z

I Love U with Tear Drop

This was part of an Illusion Knitting Graphing class that I took with the Illusion Knitting and More group on Yahoo at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/illusionknittingandmore/ , this was a class that involved a swap that is still being shipped around the world. I wanted to design this cloth as a memorial for all the people that have lost loved ones to violence. I specifically designed this for the 27 women that lost there lives on the Pickton farm. May you rest in peace. Cora I Love U with Tear Drop

Materials: · Needles size 6 · 100% Cotton Yarn-2 colors o BC-dark o IC-light

Abbreviations and Color Index

Border Stitch row Reverse illusion row Illusion row Border Stitch (BS)-Knit these stitches K-knit P-purl

Instructions Cast on 41 stitches with the background color (BC) Row 1: k-BC Row 2: k-BC Row 3: k-BC Row 4: k-BC

Row 1: K all IC (Illusion Color) Row 2: BS3, P2, K5, P10, K1, P10, K5, P2, BS3-IC Row 3: K all BC Row 4: BS3, K2, P5, K10, P1, K10, P5, K2, BS3-BC

Row 5: K all IC Row 6: BS3, P4, K1, P11, K1, P1, K1, P9, K1 P3, K1, P2, BS3-IC Row 7: K all BC Row 8: BS3, K4, P1, K11, P1, K1, P1, K9, K1 P3, K1, P2, BS3-BC

Row 9: K all IC Row 10: BS3, P4, K1, P10, K1, P3, K1, P8, K1, P3, K1, P2, BS3, -IC Row 11: K all BC Row 12: BS3, K4, P1, K10, P1, K3, P1, K8, P5, K3, P1, K2, BS3, -BC

Row 13: K all IC Row 14: BS3, P2, K5, P7, K1, P3, K1, P8, K1, P3, K1, P2, BS3, -IC Row 15: K all BC Row 16 BS3, K2, P5, K7, P1, K3, P1, K8, P5, K3, P1, K2, BS3, -BC

Row 17: K all IC Row 18: BS3, P13, K1, P5, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P13, BS3, -IC Row 19: K all BC Row 20: BS3, K13, P1, K5, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K13, BS3, -BC

Row 21: K all IC Row 22: BS3, P12, K1, P3, K1, P3, K1, P12, BS3-IC Row 23: K all BC Row 24: BS3, K12, P1, K3, P1, K3, P1, K12, BS3-BC

Row 25: K all IC Row 26: BS3, P11, K1, P5, K1, P5, K1, P11, BS3-IC Row 27: K all BC Row 28: BS3, K11, P1, K5, P1, K6, P1, K11, BS3-BC

Row 29: K all IC Row 30: BS3, P10, K1, P7, K1, P6, K1, P10, BS3-IC Row 31: K all BC Row 32: BS3, K10, P1, K7, P1, K6, P1, K10, BS3-BC

Row 33: K all IC Row 34: BS3, P9, K1, P3, K9, P3, K1, P9, BS3-IC Row 35: K all BC Row 36: BS3, K8, P1, K3, P9, K3, P1, K10, BS3-BC

Row 37: K all IC Row 38: BS3, P8, K1, P5, K7, P5, K1, P8, BS3-IC Row 39: K all BC Row 40: BS3, K8, P1, K5, P7, K5, P1, K8, BS3-BC

Row 41: K all IC Row 42: BS3, P8, K1, P6, K5, P6, K1, P8, BS3-IC Row 43: K all BC Row 44: BS3, K8, P1, K6, P5, K6, P1, K8, BS3-BC

Row 45: K all IC Row 46: BS3, P8, K1, P9, K1, P9, K1, P8, BS3-IC Row 47: K all BC Row 48: BS3, K8, P1, K8, P1, K9, P1, K8, BS3-BC

Row 49: K all IC Row 50: BS3, P3, K1, P5, K1, P3, K1, P6, K3, P6, K1, P5, K1, P3, BS3-IC Row 51: K all BC Row 52: BS3, K3, P1, K5, P1, K3, P1, K6, P3, K6, P1, K5, K1, P3, BS3-BC

Row 53: K all IC Row 54: BS3, P2, K3, P5, K1, P3, K1, P6, K1, P5, K3, P2, BS3-IC Row 55: K all BC Row 56: BS3, K2, P3, K5, P1, K3, P1, K6, P1, K5, P3, K2, BS3-BC

Row 57: K all IC Row 58: BS3, P1, K5, P6, K2, P7, K2, P6, K5, P1, BS3-IC Row 59: K all BC Row 60: BS3, K2, P5, K6, P2, K7, P2, K6, P5, K1, BS3-BC

Row 61: K all IC Row 62: BS3, P2, K1, P2, K1, P25, K1, P1, K1, P2, BS3-IC Row 63: K all BC Row 64: BS3, K2, P1, K2, P1, K25, P1, K1, P1, K2, BS3-BC

Row 65: K all BC Row 66: K all BC Row 67: K all BC Row 68: K all BC

BO all stitches

Cora’s Felted Tote Bag

2008-01-27T00:22:23Z

Cora’s Felted Tote Bag

Inspired by Ari’s Felted Tote Bag and the Little Partition Bag. I loved both of these patterns. However the partitioned bag was to small for my needs and I really like to be able to organize my knitting bag as I often use it as a purse. So I used the best of both bags to make my bag. I also will be adding some pockets for my cell phone and for my wallet and other little day-to-day necessities.

I used the following for my bag:

Yarn:
Cascade 220
· #2445 Dk Green Heather-2 skeins (MC)
· Optional: #9407 lt Green Heather-1 skein (to be used with A for the pockets)
Patons Classic Wool
· #252 Tree Bark Mix -2 skeins (A)
Noro Blossom: (40Gr.Skein/70meter) 40% Wool, 30% Kid Mohair, 20% Silk Nylon 10% Nylon
· # 12 (could be 21) (B)
You will be holding both A and B together when it is time…
Option: Chunky waste yarn for adding in the holes for the pockets.
Option: 4 Decorative beads or buttons. I used 4 wooden cat beads from a Halloween necklace package.
US 11/8mm 30"/76cm circular needle
1 US 11/8mm double pointed knitting needle
4 stitch marker, 1 a different color from the other 3.

· With two strands of main color (green) cast on 20 stitches. Working back and forth to make a flat piece of knitting, work stockinette stitch for 29 rows. (Knit one row, purl the next row)
This is where it switches to add a centre partition.
· On the 30th row knit, increasing one stitch in every stitch so that you have 40 total stitches.
· On the 31st row, (K1, slip 1 to alternate needle held in front of the work)* to end of row. When the row is finished you should have 20 stitches on your primary needle and 20 stitches on the auxiliary needle.
· Switch to the new set of stitches, knit in stockinette stitch until you have reached Row 54 of the bag. Don’t bind off. This is ½ of the center partition for the bag.
· Repeat the last 3 instructions. Bind off using 3 needle bind off.
· Return to stitches on primary needle. Continue in stockinette stitch until you have 60 rows total.

With knit side facing you, place blue marker on right hand needle and pick up 27 stitches along the long side of the knitted rectangle; place another blue marker and pick up 20 stitches along the cast-on edge; place another blue marker and pick up 27 stitches along the other long edge of the piece, place red marker and the partition should be pointing up through the square formed by the needles.

Work the sides of the bag.
Begin knitting in the round; knit 55 rounds of stockinette stitch (knit every round) continuing to use two strands of yarn; at the same time increasing 4 stitches every 4 rounds placed as follows:
Increase Round: Slip red marker, increase in first stitch by knitting into the front and back of the stitch, knit to 1 stitch before first blue marker, increase in this stitch, slip blue marker, knit to second blue marker, slip marker, increase in next stitch, knit to 1 stitch before third blue marker, increase in this stitch, slip marker, knit to red marker.
At the same time: You will be attaching the partition as follows:
Knit side 20 stitches. Switch to large side. Knit 13 stitches. Increase one stitch by picking up stitch in between the first and second edge stitches in the bottom/base row of the partition. Knit the remaining stitches on the first long side.)* Repeat to * 1 time. There should now be 95 stitches on the needles.
**(Knit side 20 stitches. Switch to large side. Knit first 12 stitches. K2tog. Pick up stitch from partition as described in previous instruction line. Knit remaining stitches). Repeat process for back and second long side.)** There should now be 94 stitches on the needle. Of course this will change by 4 stitches on the increase rows.
Continue in this fashion until the partition is joined. If you are wanting pockets you will need to decide where to place them and how many you want.
Round 56: Change to main color and knit all stitches.
Round 57: Purl all stitches.
Round 58: Knit.
Round 59: Purl.
Round 60: Knit.
Bind off all stitches. Weave in ends.

Make the handles.
Using 2 strands of yarn, cast on 5 stitches and work back and forth in garter stitch (knit every row) until the strap measures about 6'/2m long. Bind off.
Or, if you're in a hurry like I was, you can crochet an alternate handle:
Using a double strand of yarn and a size K/8mm crochet hook, make a chain about 6 feet (approx 2 meters) long.
Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, single crochet in each loop of chain. Chain one, turn.
Row 2: Single crochet in each single crochet. Cut yarn and pull thru loop to fasten off.
The handle strap will be cut to length after felting.
Time to felt it.
Now throw the bag and the handle strap in the washing machine with a bit of detergent and a pair of jeans or other durable low-lint laundry items. Use the settings for high agitation, low water level, hot water wash and cold rinse. You will probably need to do this at least 2 times, depending on the machine.

It has shrunk a little bit more in height than in width. Different yarns shrink differently when felted, so the proportions of your bag may not be exactly the same.

The handle strap has shrunk to about 4'/3.25m long, but after tugging on it and stretching it out as much as it will go it ended up at about 5'/2.5m long.

Stuff both side with towels and shape. Let Dry. Hang the handle strap over your shower curtain rod to dry. Drying takes several hours. I left mine to dry overnight.

When the pieces are dry it's time to assemble the bag.
Take the long bag handle strap and trim the ends to make them square and even. Fold the strap in half to find the center and cut it in half. Now you should have 2 handle straps of the same size.

If you have made crocheted handles, you will notice that they curve. That's because the chain shrinks more than the single crochet does. This is ok, and it actually helps to pre-shape your handles for you.

Now decide where you want your handles to be attached. You will want to use the vertical line of increases as your guide for placing the ends of the handles, but how far they overlap the top edge of the bag is up to you. The shorter the overlap, the longer the finished handle. The longer the overlap, the shorter the handle and the more support for carrying heavy objects.

Once you decide exact placement of the handles, you will want to sew them in place. You may use matching yarn and a tapestry needle to do the job or you may prefer to use a sewing machine for strength and durability. Once the handles are attached, the bag is complete. At this time if you are using a button or wooden beads. You will attach them to the handle now. Enjoy!

Close up of the Decorative Bead.

Zero the Ghost Dog

2008-01-27T00:16:06Z

Zero the Ghost Dog

copywriter Cora Shaw
December 16, 2007

Materials:
· Worsted weight yarn
o Small amounts
§ Orange (A)
§ Black (B)
o White (MC)
· Crochet hook US F5/3.75 mm

Head
Starting at the pumpkin nose, with A chain 2
Rnd 1:6 Sc in second chain from hook. Do not join, mark beg of rnds.
Rnd 2: 2 Sc in each sc around: 12.
Rnds 3-4: Sc in each sc around.
Rnd 5: * Sc next 2 sc together in the back loops; rep from * around, join with slipstitch, break A: 6
Rnd 6: Attach MC in joined slipstitch, 2 Sc in each sc around: 12
Rnd 7-9: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 10: * Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around: 18
Rnd 11-13: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 14: sc in the front loops of the next 5 sc, 2 sc in the front loops next 7 sc; sc in the front loops of the next 5 sc: 25
Rnd 15-17: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 18: sc in the of the next 5 sc, *2 sc in the next sc, sc in the next sc*; rep from * 7times; sc in the of the next 5 sc: 30
Rnd 19-28: Sc in each sc around
Rnd 29: * Sc in the next 4 sc, sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 26.
Rnd 30: * Sc in the next 3 sc, sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 20.
Rnd 31: * Sc in the next 2 sc, sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 14.
Rnd 32: * Sc in the next sc, sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around: 8.
Rnd 33: * sc next 2 sc together; rep from * around, join: 4.

Body
With MC, Chain 46
Row 1: Sc in each chain, ch 1, turn
Row 2-25: Sc in each sc across, ch1, turn
Row 26: Sc in the next 22 sc, sl st in the next sc, ch1, turn
Row 27-30: First Half: Sc in each sc across, ch1, turn. At end of row 30, fasten off and weave in end.
Row 27-30: Second Half: Sc in each sc across, ch1, turn. At end of row 30, fasten off and weave in end.

Eyes:
With smaller hook and black, chain 2.
Rnd 1: 8 Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with a slip stitch, fasten off.

Embroider on facial features and you are done.

Entrelac Felted Bag

2008-01-27T00:14:33Z

Entrelac Felted Bag
January 25, 2008 Copywrite Cora Shaw

Materials:
· Paton’s Classic Wool (100% Pure New Wool) 223 yds/204 m
o Black: 2 skeins
o Retro (variegated): 2 skeins
o Peacock: 1 skein
· Crochet Hook I/5.5mm
· Circular knitting needle: 9/5.5 mm
· Stitch markers: 3 in one color or design, 1 of an alternate color or design
· D shaped hardware for the handles
· Handles of your choice. (I used 2 leather handles)
· 9 sheets of Plastic Canvas for lining. (I used black)

Abbreviations:
PM-place marker
K2tog/P2 tog- Knit or purl 2 stitches together

BOTTOM
You can knit the bottom, however I wanted to have felt more width wise than length. Crochet does this.
With crochet hook and black, chain 43.
Row 1: sc in the second chain from hook, sc across the chain (42 sc)
Rows 2-48: sc across
Pick up 42 st, pm, pick up 48 st, pm, pick up 42 st, pm, pick up 48 st, pm, join and knit one inch in k2, p2 rib.

Now to set up the entrelac:

BASE TRIANGLES:
With right side and continuing with main color, pick up 6 stitches, * P2tog, p1, turn. K2, turn. P3, turn. K3, turn... continue in this manner until you get to p6 * - don’t turn, repeat from * to * across all sts. You’ll have a bunch of weird looking things hanging on your needle.

FIRST SET:
Change to 2nd color and turn, wrong side facing, pick up 6 stitches along the edge of the triangle. Turn.
Purl the 6 stitches just picked up. Turn
Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 tog, turn

SECOND SET:
Change to 3rd color and turn, wrong side facing, pick up 6 stitches along the edge of the triangle. Turn.
Knit the 6 stitches just picked up. Turn
Purl 5 stitches, purl 2 tog, turn

THIRD SET:
Change to 2nd color and turn, wrong side facing, pick up 6 stitches along the edge of the triangle. Turn.
Purl the 6 stitches just picked up. Turn
Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 tog, turn

FOURTH SET:
Change to 3rd color and turn, wrong side facing, pick up 6 stitches along the edge of the triangle. Turn.
Knit the 6 stitches just picked up. Turn
Purl 5 stitches, purl 2 tog, turn

FIFTH SET:
Change to 2nd color and turn, wrong side facing, pick up 6 stitches along the edge of the triangle. Turn.
Purl the 6 stitches just picked up. Turn
Knit 5 stitches, knit 2 tog, turn

FINISHING TRIANGLES:
Change to Main Color, pick up 6 stitches.
Knit the 6 stitches just picked up, turn.
Purl 5 stitches, purl 2 tog, turn
Knit 5 stitches, put yarn in front, slip the last stitch, move yarn to the back, slip the stitch back on the right hand needle.
Purl 4 stitches, purl 2 tog, turn
Continue until all the stitches have been wrapped.
Continue around. You should have the same amount of stitches that you started with.

Now you will continue in the round. Work one inch in K2, P2 rib. Cast off, leaving 4 sections with 6 stitches this is where you will work 4 inches of I-Cord to put the hardware.

FELTING
You can put the bag in a pillowcase or large mesh laundry bag. I don’t as I find that it doesn’t agitate as much.
Watch the washer, as some can felt the first time around or it could take longer.
Make sure it is in a small load, on hot for the wash and cold for the rinse.

Attach that handles, and you are done.

ALTERNATE HANDLES:
I-Cord –Cast on 6 stitches, don’t turn, knit the stitches across. Continue until you have 6ft of I-cord, Cast of and felt it. Once it is felted you can cut it in half. Sew through the hardware.
Crocheted- Using a double strand of yarn and a size K/8mm crochet hook, make a chain about 6 feet (approx 2 meters) long.
Row 1: Starting in second chain from hook, single crochet in each loop of chain. Chain one, turn.
Row 2: Single crochet in each single crochet. Cut yarn and pull thru loop to fasten off.
The handle strap will be cut to length after felting.

FINISHING
After felting the bag, you will want to line it.
Cut the plastic canvas to fit the bottom and sides.
Bottom Piece: 70 holes by 78 holes (Cut 2)
End Pieces: 70 holes by 53 holes (Cut 4)
Sides: 78 holes by 53 holes (Cut 4)
Sew the pieces together to form a box. You can encase it in fabric or leave it as is, especially if it closely matched to the colors that have been used in the bag.

Writer's Block: To Shoot or Be Shot?

2008-01-09T00:30:05Z

I prefer to be behind the camera. I don't like my picture being taken.

Cora

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