Cards for Kids

I have to say that I truly love participating in the One World One Heart (OWOH) event each year. I meet lots of lovely, talented people and get to visit places that I would love to visit but find that life gets in the way.

If you are like me, you have probably visited so many sites and looked around and followed links and ended up someplace totally unexpected. I found one such place that had tears streaming down my face and I don't know how I ended up here, but I can only imagine that I was brought here by the loving hand of God.

I found Jennifer McGuire's Cards for Kids site and I think you might want to pop on over and take a look.  She is collecting cards for eight sick children and their families, as she writes:

"We are hoping to collect a ton of cards for EIGHT sick children and their families. Cards of encouragement, love, cheer and hope. We truly feel that cards can lift spirits. And, in these rough times, it is an inexpensive way to make a difference in someone's life."

When you go to her site you can find out about the eight children and their families and make a card(s) for anyone in the family that you would like. She has information about the families and you can pick who you want to make/send cards to.

The best part is that this is ongoing, she constantly updates the list and mails out all the cards herself.  If that weren't enough, what truly brought the tears was something that one of the parents of a child who has since passed away wrote to her (I took this directly from Jennifer's site):

"Hi Jennifer. My name is Leslie Osman and I lost my 8-year-old son to adrenoleukodystrophy on October 25, 2009. Kathy Racoosin, who is a friend, submitted our information to you as part of your card drive and I just wanted to tell you just how much it meant to our entire family. Our other two kids had so much fun opening the cards. They each carry them around in a little shopping bag. We also spent a lot of time looking at all the different states and countries that sent cards. It was just amazing



Kathy (Racoosin) came over last month and spent an evening with me and my daughter - showing us how to make cards. And now, we would like to pay it forward and participate in one of your other drives. So, that's what we're going to do.


I really just wanted to take a moment to let you know just how wonderful this effort is.


- Leslie Osman (Bob, Rachel, Jacob and our sweet angel Eric)"

I am hoping that by mentioning this during OWOH that she will receive cards from many of you who are so talented and I know have generous hearts.

Love and Hugs,
Antonella  :-)

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Recycle from Clothing - Crochet Tip #58

If you have old clothing that is going to be thrown away, check it thoroughly to see what you can recycle.

• Save the buttons. They work well for eyes or decorations on your crochet projects.
• Pockets and zippers may come in handy as an embellishment.
  
• Some clothing may have unique designs that can be sewn on to a crochet hat or afghan.
  

This is a great way to stretch your crafting budget. Please share your ideas on what you recycle and use with crafting.

Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small

Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Crochet Valentine Puffy Heart - Small

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
SC - Single Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch

Single Crochet Decrease - Insert the crochet through the first stitch, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through, insert the crochet hook through the next stitch, wrap the yarn over the hook and pull it through. There will be 3 loops on the hook. Wrap the yarn and pull through all 3 loops.

Materials
Size G/4 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle
Fiberfill Stuffing to fill the heart

Make 2 Circles
Chain 3, join.
Round 1: Work 9 SC, do no join. Work in a continual round. (9 Single Crochet)
Round 2: Work 2 SC in ea stitch around ( 18 Single Crochet)
Round 3-4: Work 1 SC in each stitch around ( 18 single crochet)
On the second circle, join each of the remaining 5 SC to the stitches on the opposite circle.

Round 5: Work 1 SC in each stitch around.
Press the heart in half and eyeball the center of each side of the heart. There will be 1 decrease on each side. Mark the front center of the heart with a yarn marker.

The heart will decrease to a point on each round.

You will stuff the heart with fiberfill after round 10.

Round 6-11: Work single crochet in each stitch around to the first side, work a single crochet decrease, work 1 SC in each stitch around to the opposite side, work single crochet decrease. Work 1 SC in each stitch around to the center front.

Round 12-13: Work a single crochet decrease in each stitch around.

Thread your tapestry needle and sew the remaining stitches shut and sew the tail in to the center of the heart. Sew in any remaining tails.

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Rib Cuff Crochet Baby Bootie

Rib Cuff Crochet Baby Bootie

Written by Teresa Richardson

Video Tutorial: Rib Cuff Crochet Baby Bootie

Video Tutorial: Left Hand Rib Cuff Crochet Baby Bootie

Skill Level - Easy

Abbreviations
HDC - Half Double Crochet
CH - Chain
SL ST - Slip Stitch
EA - Each

Materials
Size G/4 mm crochet hook
4 ply yarn
Tapestry Needle

Stitch Instructions and Definitions
Front Post Half Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook from the front and to the right of the post of the stitch, wrap the hook around the post and back up the opposite side. Wrap the yarn over and pull it around. Complete the half double crochet.

Back Post Half Double Crochet - Wrap the yarn over your hook, insert the hook from the back and to the right of the post of the stitch, wrap the hook around the front of the post and to the back on the opposite side. Wrap the yarn over and pull it around. Complete the half double crochet.

Sole and Sides
Round 1: Side 1:Create 8 Foundation Half Double Crochet

Round 1: Side 2: Work 4 HDC in the bottom of the last stitch that was just completed. Work 1 HDC in each of the next 6 stitches. Work 4 HDC in the last stitch. Join with the beginning stitch. ( 22 Half Double Crochet Total)
Round 2: CH 1, Work 2 HDC in the same stitch. Work 1 HDC in ea of the next 6 stitches. Work, 2 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch. 2 HDC in the next stitch. Work 1 HDC in each of the next 6 stitches. Work 2 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch, 2 HDC in the next stitch, 1 HDC in the next stitch. Join with the beginning stitch. (28 Half Double Crochet total)

Round 3-4: CH 1, Work 1 HDC in each stitch around, join. (28 Half Double Crochet total)

Toe Top
Find the center front of the bootie. Count back 7 stitches and attach the yarn.
Row 1: Count back 7 stitches from the toe center. Attach the yarn with a slip stitch, work 1 HDC in ea of the next 4 stitches, work 3 HDC DEC, work 1 HDC in each of the next 4 stitches.

Row 2: Work 1 HDC in each stitch for a total of 11 HDC.

Sew the stitches to the opposite side.

Cuff
Round 1: Attach the yarn on the right side next to the toe top. Evenly work 1 HDC in each of the next 16 stitches. Work 2 HDC DEC over the toe top. Join with the beginning stitch.

Round 2-4: CH 1, *Work a FPDC next stitch. Work a BPDC next Stitch. Continue around from *, join with the beginning stitch.

Cut the yarn and sew in the tail. Sew in any remaining tails on the bootie.

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Materiais

•2 novelos com 100 g na cor cru (8176) do fio Luisa, da Círculo

•agulha para crochê nº 9 (3,5 mm), 50 x 80 cm de tecido para forro estampado floral

•1 par de alças de couro marrom

•3 botões magnéticos

• linha

•agulha de costura

Medidas: 

38 (largura) x 34 (altura) cm

Pontos empregados

Ponto (p.)

Correntinha (corr.)

Ponto baixíssimo (p.bx.)

Ponto baixo (p.b.)

Ponto alto (p.a.)

Bola (1ª carreira: 5 pontos altos laçando o mesmo ponto de base; 2ª carreira: 5 pontos altos fechados juntos)

Fundo: faça 61 correntinhas, 1 ponto baixo laçando a 2ª correntinha a contar da agulha, 1 ponto baixo laçando cada correntinha seguinte até o final do cordão (60 pontos baixos). Trabalhe 10 carreiras de pontos baixos.

Corpo da bolsa: trabalhe circulares ao redor do fundo, para frente e costas trabalhe acompanhando o gráfico. Após concluir a 46ª carreira, arremate. Contorne os losangos com uma carreira de pontos baixíssimos

•Dobre o tecido para forro ao meio e faça a bainha ao redor da abertura.

•Aplique os botões magnéticos no forro 1,5 cm abaixo da abertura, distribuídos em intervalos regulares.

•Coloque o forro dentro da bolsa e prenda ao redor com pontos de alinhavo à mão.

•Vire 2 cm ao redor da abertura do corpo da bolsa para o avesso e prenda com pontos de alinhavo à mão.

•Usando 2 fios juntos, faça 2 cordões de correntinhas com 90 cm de comprimento.

•Passe-os em alinhavo nas laterais da bolsa 3 cm abaixo da borda da abertura.

•Faça 4 pingentes com 10 cm de comprimento e aplique-os nas pontas dos cordões.

•Prenda as alças.

Dica

A bolsa deve ser forrada com cetim, faille ou sarja. As alças podem ser de couro natural ou sintético. Para deixar o fundo da bolsa estruturado, você pode colocar uma tira de borracha não tóxica, chamada EVA.

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Como cuidar:

Por ser uma peça artesanal, não é recomendável lavar com água corrente. Se necessário, passe uma esponja com sabão de coco, depois limpe com um pano úmido e deixe secar naturalmente na sombra.