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Monday, March 19, 2012
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Happy Birthday, Holy Needles!
In March, 2009, Holy Needles was formed when 8 women came together and shared their talents and their creative desires. Some learned to crochet for the first time.
After 3 years, Holy Needles has created and distributed over 8000 items to those in need; especially newborn items.
Thank you, to everyone who has supported Holy Needles in so many ways. Many have been blessed by your generosity, and we are all grateful!
After 3 years, Holy Needles has created and distributed over 8000 items to those in need; especially newborn items.
Thank you, to everyone who has supported Holy Needles in so many ways. Many have been blessed by your generosity, and we are all grateful!
Happy Birthday, Holy Needles!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
HOLY NEEDLES Meets at Casas in NW Tucson!
…for YOU, to help others!
Our current Mission…
to prayerfully, generously create blankets, beanies,
and booties for needy children in our community,
and to meet other needs as resources allow.
Let the little children come to me… Matt 19:14
Holy Needles meets the 3rd Monday of each month, 1- 4pm and the Last Saturday of each month, 9am-Noon
in the Ocotillo bldg @ Casas 10801 N La Cholla Blvd, Tucson AZ 85742
and the Prayer Shawl group meets the third Thursday, 1-3pm, in Cholla room 101
Please come join us, to share your time, your talent, and yourself as we reach out to those who desperately need what we can create and give.
Come with your needles &/or hooks…to crochet, knit, sew, quilt, or with your scissors, to cut or knot a yard of fleece! Bring your talent, bring your knowledge… don’t know how? We’ll teach you! Come relax and create.
Can’t join us? Create items from home and we’ll get them donated for you!
Donations of fleece, flannel, quilt batting, and soft yarn are welcome.
Cash donations are welcome… make your check out to “Casas Church - Holy Needles” with account 1-000-2759 on the memo line (tax deductible 501c3)
Further information is available via email holyneedles@gmail.com
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Sunday, January 29, 2012
Bear Ears for Baby Beanie
Cute little bear ears to make. Create a bear beanie (hat)!
Round 2: Ch 1 or 2, turn.12 hdc (atop dc’s of round 1).
Round 3: Ch 1, turn. 12 sc (atop hdc’s of round 2)
Leave a long tail to attach ears to beanie Be sure to place ears are symmetrically on sides of beanie, by using the rows as measurement for placement. Weave in the yarn tail.
© Copyright 2012, Donna Bishop. All Rights Reserved.
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Materials:-
Crochet hook size G, H, or I
worsted yarn to match or contrast hat
Large eye needle to attach ears to hat.
Directions: (Make two ears.)
Round 1: Chain 2, 11 dc into the 3rd chain from hook.
Pull the yarn tail tight to
close the ring, or weave end in with needle.Crochet hook size G, H, or I
worsted yarn to match or contrast hat
Large eye needle to attach ears to hat.
Directions: (Make two ears.)
Round 1: Chain 2, 11 dc into the 3rd chain from hook.
Round 2: Ch 1 or 2, turn.12 hdc (atop dc’s of round 1).
Round 3: Ch 1, turn. 12 sc (atop hdc’s of round 2)
Leave a long tail to attach ears to beanie Be sure to place ears are symmetrically on sides of beanie, by using the rows as measurement for placement. Weave in the yarn tail.
© Copyright 2012, Donna Bishop. All Rights Reserved.
Hat (beanie) Toppers, Decor, Extras
Twirlies (curly-q) topper
Chain 10-15 (not too tight), leaving a 10" tail. *Work 3 sc in 1st
chain from hook. Work 4 sc in each of the next 9-14 chains. Slip stitch in last
chain (do not finish off).
Chain 10-15. Repeat from * above, slip stitching into 1st chain of 1st twirlie. This makes 2nd twirly. Repeat to create a 3rd twirlie. Finish off, leaving a 10" tail.
To attach: Take the 2 tails, tie them in a square knot (knot twice, left over right and pull, right over left and pull). Attach to your hat using a yarn needle. Thread 1 tail through top of hat, then thread the other tail through the top of the hat across from each other (not through the same hole). From inside the hat, weave in ends.
Chain 10-15. Repeat from * above, slip stitching into 1st chain of 1st twirlie. This makes 2nd twirly. Repeat to create a 3rd twirlie. Finish off, leaving a 10" tail.
To attach: Take the 2 tails, tie them in a square knot (knot twice, left over right and pull, right over left and pull). Attach to your hat using a yarn needle. Thread 1 tail through top of hat, then thread the other tail through the top of the hat across from each other (not through the same hole). From inside the hat, weave in ends.
Flowers topper
Chain 10 (first chain is "starter" chain), leaving a 10"
tail.
1st Flower:Slip stitch in 4th chain from hook to create a loop. Chain 1, slip stitch in loop, *3 DC, slip stitch in loop. Repeat from *, 3 times. Slip stitch back down the chain to the "starter" chain.
2nd Flower: Chain 10. Slip stitch in 4th chain from hook to create a loop. Chain 1, slip stitch in loop, *3 DC, slip stitch in loop. Repeat from *, 3 times. Slip stitch back down the chain, slip stitch in "starter" chain.
Repeat 2nd flower directions for 3 or more flowers. Finish off, leaving a 10" tail.
To attach: Take the 2 tails, tie them in a square knot (knot twice, left over right and pull, right over left and pull). Attach to your hat using a yarn needle. Thread 1 tail through top of hat, then thread the other tail through the top of the hat across from each other (not through the same hole). From inside the hat, weave in ends.
1st Flower:Slip stitch in 4th chain from hook to create a loop. Chain 1, slip stitch in loop, *3 DC, slip stitch in loop. Repeat from *, 3 times. Slip stitch back down the chain to the "starter" chain.
2nd Flower: Chain 10. Slip stitch in 4th chain from hook to create a loop. Chain 1, slip stitch in loop, *3 DC, slip stitch in loop. Repeat from *, 3 times. Slip stitch back down the chain, slip stitch in "starter" chain.
Repeat 2nd flower directions for 3 or more flowers. Finish off, leaving a 10" tail.
To attach: Take the 2 tails, tie them in a square knot (knot twice, left over right and pull, right over left and pull). Attach to your hat using a yarn needle. Thread 1 tail through top of hat, then thread the other tail through the top of the hat across from each other (not through the same hole). From inside the hat, weave in ends.
Pom-Pom
1. Cut two cardboard circles the size you wish the finished pompom to
be, then cut a small hole about the size of a dime in the center of each one.
2. Measure off approximately 6 strands of yarn, 2 yards long; hold the two cardboard discs together in your left hand and wind the strands of yarn through the hole and around the rim as shown below. The quantity of yarn used will determine the fullness of the pompom.
3. Insert sharp scissors carefully between the two cardboard discs and cut the yarn all around.
4. Separate the discs slightly, take a strand of yarn 12 inches long and wind around the cut strands (between the discs) twice and tie tightly.
5. Remove the discs and trim any stray ends.
2. Measure off approximately 6 strands of yarn, 2 yards long; hold the two cardboard discs together in your left hand and wind the strands of yarn through the hole and around the rim as shown below. The quantity of yarn used will determine the fullness of the pompom.
3. Insert sharp scissors carefully between the two cardboard discs and cut the yarn all around.
4. Separate the discs slightly, take a strand of yarn 12 inches long and wind around the cut strands (between the discs) twice and tie tightly.
5. Remove the discs and trim any stray ends.
Tassel
To make a tassel, cut a piece of cardboard 1/2" longer than you want the tassel to be. Wrap the yarn around the cardboard until it's a full as you like (remember that you see only half the tassel on one side of the cardboard; it'll be twice as thick when you're finished).
Thread a piece of yarn (at least 6" long) between the cardboard and the loops and tie a knot. This will be the hanging thread for the tassel. Slip the loops off the cardboard carefully.
Now you need to bind the tassel at the top, just below the hanging loop. A simple way to do this is to wrap the yarn around and then thread each end in a needle and "bury" it. After completing the winding, cut the other end of the loops and trim the ends so they're even. You're done! Consider the addition of beads and other items.
To make a tassel, cut a piece of cardboard 1/2" longer than you want the tassel to be. Wrap the yarn around the cardboard until it's a full as you like (remember that you see only half the tassel on one side of the cardboard; it'll be twice as thick when you're finished).
Thread a piece of yarn (at least 6" long) between the cardboard and the loops and tie a knot. This will be the hanging thread for the tassel. Slip the loops off the cardboard carefully.
Now you need to bind the tassel at the top, just below the hanging loop. A simple way to do this is to wrap the yarn around and then thread each end in a needle and "bury" it. After completing the winding, cut the other end of the loops and trim the ends so they're even. You're done! Consider the addition of beads and other items.
Loose pom-pom
wrap yarn around your 4 fingers a number of times. cut a piece of yarn about 12", and bring it up though space between ring and middle fingers, and wrap and knot around center of yarn. Pull off wrapped yarn and cut rounded ends. shake pom pom to get the loose look.
wrap yarn around your 4 fingers a number of times. cut a piece of yarn about 12", and bring it up though space between ring and middle fingers, and wrap and knot around center of yarn. Pull off wrapped yarn and cut rounded ends. shake pom pom to get the loose look.
Simple chained flower
Use any size hook, any yarn… depends on size desired.
Leaving a tail of yarn, Ch 6.
Sl st in 6th ch from hook. This forms one petal.
Repeat 4 more times (for total of 5 petals).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and stitch tails securely through back of flower, inconspicuously. Long tails make attaching flower to item possible.
Sl st in 6th ch from hook. This forms one petal.
Repeat 4 more times (for total of 5 petals).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail, and stitch tails securely through back of flower, inconspicuously. Long tails make attaching flower to item possible.
Crochet 5-Petal Flower Pattern
any hook, any yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of ch w/ sl st-- 10 sts.
Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2 sl st in next st** five times. Fasten off.
any hook, any yarn
Rnd 1: Ch 5, join into a ring w/sl st in 1st ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), work 9dc in ring, join to top of ch w/ sl st-- 10 sts.
Rnd 3: **Ch 2, work 3dc in next st, ch 2 sl st in next st** five times. Fasten off.
Crochet Small Cluster Petal flower
1st Rnd: Ch 1. 12 sc in ring. Join with sl st to first sc.
2nd Rnd: Ch 1. 1 sc in same sp. *Ch 2; 1 cluster in next sc. Ch 2. 1 sc
in next sc. Rep from * around, ending with 1 cluster in last sc. Ch 2. Join
with sl st to first sc.
Fasten off. (Cluster = Yoh and draw up a loop. *Yoh and draw through 2
loops on hook* 3 times in next sp or st. Yoh and draw through all loops on
hook)
Knit Rose
Cast on 6 Stitches
Row 1: Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Row 2: Knit across
Row 3: Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Row 4: Knit across
Row 5: Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Row 6: Knit across
Bind off all stitches.
Shape into rose and stitch.
Cast on 6 Stitches
Row 1: Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Row 2: Knit across
Row 3: Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Row 4: Knit across
Row 5: Knit into the front and back of each stitch
Row 6: Knit across
Bind off all stitches.
Shape into rose and stitch.
Crochet Daisy
---with brown or green, ch 5. sl st in first ch to form a circle.
---ch 1, work 10 sc into the loop. sl st in top of ch-1 to join. Clip yarn.
---with white or yellow, * sl st in top of next st. ch-9, sl st in top of same st.
---with brown or green, ch 5. sl st in first ch to form a circle.
---ch 1, work 10 sc into the loop. sl st in top of ch-1 to join. Clip yarn.
---with white or yellow, * sl st in top of next st. ch-9, sl st in top of same st.
---repeat from * around. sl st in top of first st to join. clip yarn.
---weave in all ends.
---weave in all ends.
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