Joyful Song

Encouraging young ladies to be joyful in the life God has given them.

Crocheting

I enjoy crocheting and I have made this page for those who like to crochet also.

Would you like to know how to crochet a hot pad?  Well, I have decided to put instructions for a crocheted hot pad on here so that you can make one (or two, or three... ) if you want.  The hot pad at left is one that I made.  In fact, it is the first that I have made for my hopechest. 

The instructions below are probably more for people who already know how to crochet, so it might be a little harder to understand if you've never crocheted before.

 I've never written out a "pattern" like this before, so I hope you can understand it!

  • Stitches used: chain stitch and single crochet.
  • minimum 2 1/2 ounces 100 % cotton yarn
  • Needle size: H
  • blunt needle large enough to put yarn through the needle eye

Chain stitch 40.  This chain will be the length from one corner to another corner.

Crochet around the chain with single crochet stitches.  Eventually, the two ends will start to fold in toward each other (this will happen once you've been around several times).  When the two ends meet in the center, then join the two ends with a blunted needle by sewing it up (which will close up the hot pad).  You can also single crochet it closed, but that would leave a bump, instead of it being flat.  Finish it off by cutting the yarn and knotting it. 

→ Optional:  You can also make a loop on one corner, but you don't have to. 


You can also make a trivet by crocheting two granny squares, back to back.  Size I crochet hook is good and 7 rounds makes a trivet that's about 8x8 inches.


I hope that these instructions have been clear enough to follow!  If you had trouble following it, or do not know how to do the stitches, just do a search on the web and I'm sure you'll find something!

♥Happy Crocheting!♥

 Crocheting Websites:
How to crochet a granny square http://www.crochetcabana.com/tutorials/granny_square.htm

 http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/ Free patterns and there are also instructions for how to crochet!

 

This is a washcloth that I crocheted for my hopechest.

Psalm 5:11

But let all those rejoice who put their trust in You; let them ever shout for joy, because You defend them; let those also who love Your name be joyful in You.

Recent Updates

I will put recent updates on here instead of a page "recent updates".  If you have any comments concerning any updates, please comment here.

Here are the most recent updates:

June 29, 2009

I added a post to the Question of the Week blog, added a new catagory and some links to the links page, took off one of the sidebars, edited the guestbook page, edited the About page, etc.

May 15, 2009

Edited/updated My Pets page.

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