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Friday was a busy day around the house and I made only this progress on my 

crocheted sampler square Block 17.

This may not look like much but is an important step.

I started yesterday with my 6mm Crochet Hook J to make the first of my blocks for

Pattern 9 ~ Cable Stitch Square @ The Inspired Wren

Then I realized something was amiss and I set it aside to think overnight.

When I measured my block it was much too long. 

My blocks have all be finishing at 12" square.

This one would work up to be at least 14 ...

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I Like Thursday @ Not Afraid of Color

I am working on block 17 of 20 for my 

 Squares Sampler Afghan ~ Started Here

Pattern 9 ~ Cable Stitch Square @ The Inspired Wren

There is an option for a one sided block.

I really want to make the more challenging block.

Someday I would love to make the 

Cable Throw by Michele Maks

which inspired this block.

When I was in my twenties I aspired to knit a cable sweater in an 

Aran Isles Pattern Sweater ...

is done.

For this block I started and ended with the light gray yarn

 and also use this to frame the center of the block.

I am planning to use the light gray for the border 

and consider it the main color of the afghan.

I am loving this color.

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This is the first of two blocks in this wave stitch pattern:

Squares Crochet ~ Wave Stitch ~ The Inspired Wren

My first of these two blocks is in the dark pink yarn. 

and am using the light pink and the two grays to make a  striped block

that will be bordered in the light gray.

A video tutorial for this block may be found in the link below:

Crocheting in my happy place! 

Block 14 worked up quickly for my

 Squares Sampler Crochet Blocks  

This the second block in this bobble stitch pattern for 

7th Pattern Stitch @ The Inspired Wren Crochet Along.

It measured very close to 12" but I block all my blocks so they will 

stitch together well when it comes tome to assemble my afghan.

In my last post I said I would talk a little about the adjustments I have made because I am using

It was bound to happen.

As I have regained my confidence in my crochet skills,

it is time to get creative.

I am playing with the color and pattern.

I made Block 11 with no variation from the pattern instructions: 

Well, I did find my sides were straighter and my turns crisper by

crocheting 3 chains, rather than two, when turning my moss stitch rows.

I do not consider this being creative.

I consider it making the pattern work better for me.

You can see the squareness of my turns in this ...

Block 11 for my Squares Sampler Afghan is in progress. 

Today was another "spring is coming" day in the scrapatch and I opened the window for awhile this afternoon, which helped to clear the paint fumes. We are putting a new coat of paint on the bedroom walls.  Home improvement photos soon. Today was a rare Monday holiday for Mr. Scrapatch so we also spent some time out and about and cooking and just enjoying the day.

Pattern Stitch 6 ~ Moss Stitch/Single Crochet Stripes

I have done the moss stitch before ...

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When I made my Our Favorite Peasant Bread ~ Recipe Link Here

Welcome to Stitch Sew & Show ~ 2022 ~ Week 7

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I have been stitching little by little on a few projects. 

I have been continuing to work of my two crochet projects.

Here I am working on the the first of the two blocks for my 

Sampler Squares Afghan

The 4th pattern is this two-sided texture pattern called "Vertical Ribs."

The free pattern stitch may be found in the link below

Squares Sampler SAL ~ Pattern 4 ~ Vertical Ribs

@ The Inspired Wren

It took me a few tries and pulling out stitches to get the Front Post Double Crochet (FPDC) stitches that form ...

Welcome to Stitch Sew & Show ~  2022 ~ Week 4

 Squares Sampler Crochet Afghan

The next two squares will be stitched in the

Bubble Baby Blanket Stitch ~ Free Pattern Here

I am still deciding on the colors.  So far I am using only the two pinks and the two grays.  The sample afghan is stitched in only three colors so I will be changing up the color order of the squares in the layout.

I am off to the cardiology department to get my Holter monitor and have a stress test.  Has anyone ...

 Two Basket Weave Crochet Squares

for my version of the 

Block Design 2 ~ Basket Weave Blocks

I have this block pinned to my blocking board to square it to size.

Cick Here for info on How to Block

I am looking forward to starting my 5th square tomorrow.

Happy Stitching and Sewing! 

I am slowly working on Basketweave Block #2 for my 

 Squares Sampler Afghan ~ Started Here. 

I have not made much progress with the second block as I am having a day when my health issues are troubling and I have been resting when I have not been sitting with Mr Scrapatch. and watching the football playoffs.  I will get it done when I get it done.  This is a no-stress activity for me.

 

Crochet Squares Sampler ~ Block 1 Pattern 

for the 

 Here is the main page for this crochet sampler: 

Crochet Sampler Crochet Along @ The Inspired Wren

I crochet much faster than I sew. 

This is also a pattern stitch that I have done long ago.

It is called the "Rib Crochet Stitch."

Monday Morning ~ Cold, Sunny, Windy ~ Yarn!

I am on the second block in the

 Crochet Squares Sampler ~ Block 1 Pattern

and I have chosen this dusty gray yarn. This was not in my yarn bag as that was for pastel granny squares,  I had a few more odd skeins in my small yarn stash. 

I have decided I want to make a pink and gray

 Squares Sampler Afghan ~ Started Here.

As it is bitterly cold outside, it is a good day to stay in and sit and crochet.

I've got my yarn (and my long underwear and thermal knee ...

 Here is the main page for this crochet sampler: 

Crochet Sampler Crochet Along @ The Inspired Wren

As you can see this crochet-along is from 2015. 

The individual block pages are still available for free or you may purchase the whole pattern for only $4.99. 

Here ...