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28 FEBRUARY 2011
WELCOME!
Snowflake Monday
This is where you'll find me when I'm not wishing upon stars, chasing stars, stepping on stars or making stars...
ON THE ROAD TO 3,000+ MILES
Give your eyes and hands a rest and put away your tiny hooks and thread this week. We're going to make an Ice Mountain Snowflake Rug!
Miles so far in 2011: 3,614
I pulled out all the white yarn leftovers in my stash from at least the last 20 or 30 years because I decided instead of buying a
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space rug for my wood floors, I wanted something unique. What I made has eight strands of yarn, including one that is off-white, which I believe adds a little bit of depth to the project.
My "handspun" includes at least two but possibly three skeins of Red Heart Super Saver (in various assorted balls leftover from
THOUGHT FOR THE DAY
To qualify for mountain rescue work, you have to pass our test. The doctor holds a flashlight
multiple projects), two skeins of Aunt Lydia's rug yarn (does that
to your ear. If he can
date me or what?), one skein of an unknown brand with a little
see light coming out the
bit of sheen, one skein of Christmas yarn with an iridescent
other one, you qualify.
strand, two skeins of baby pompadour (from Super Yarn Mart... how old is that?!?) and one unmarked skein of boucle. Ends are
Willi Pfisterer
extremely easy to weave in on this project, so I used up every small white ball I could find, joining new balls to whatever ran out, taking no thought to matching strands when tying knots. If you don't have any white Christmas yarn and are unable to get your hands on some, consider using a strand of metallic thread to add a touch of sparkle.
Ideally, this project is made with no new purchases, just busting the white stash. During the final row of my project, I ran out of yarn three times. I pulled some yarn off the biggest remaining skein each time and was able to finish up. At the very end, I was within inches of running out of two more skeins. Mission accomplished! Stash busted!
This is a very soft rug and suitable for cuddling if you decide it's
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too nice to
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put on the floor. If you use lots of
acrylic yarn, it is weather proof and will take quite a feet beating. You don't have to block it, you don't have to stiffen it, and you don't have to glitter it.
The top 20 snowflake patterns from this website are available all in one PDF booklet through about the middle of December 2011. Read about it here. Or simply make a tax-deductible contribution here or here, and we'll email the booklet to you.
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Ice Mountain is the middle of the Three Apostles, a trio of 13,000plus-foot rugged peaks in the heart of the Sawatch Range. At 13,951 feet, Ice Mountain is the third highest point along the Continental Divide (behind 14ers Grays and Torreys Peaks), is one of Colorado's Centennial Peaks (highest hundred) and is considered one of the most challenging in the state to climb. One of the most popular routes for climbing Ice Mountain has a great name: Refrigerator Couloir. A day climb of all three peaks, North Apostle, Ice and West Apostle, is called Ice Squared, another awesome name. I have no desire whatsoever to climb Ice
Goal: $2,000.00 Achieved: $3,475.00
Mountain, but I'd sure like to get a sunset shot of it reflecting in Lake Ann at the base of West Apostle. The picture above shows the Three Apostles from beaver ponds at the base of 14er Huron Peak. Ice Mountain is the middle peak. The photo below is Lake Ann from the top of Huron Peak. Oh, and Sawatch is a Ute term meaning "blue earth" or "water at blue earth." See why this picturesque valley is called by that name?
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You may do whatever you'd like with snowflakes you make from this pattern, but you may not sell the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!
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Finished Size: 49 inches from point to point
brands, topics and/or
Materials: White yarn leftovers, size Q crochet hook or desired
products mentioned herein. I
size for number of yarn strands being used (I used eight strands
have no monetary interest in
and approximately 6 skeins of yarn)
products or services I write about, photograph or use,
Instructions
although I do sell my own photography and crafts. I
Ch 4, sl st into 1st ch OR make magic ring. I made the magic ring,
like what I write about and
and I wrapped it around all my fingers instead of just one!
shoot, and I enjoy sharing my thoughts, photos and
Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc in ring, *ch 3, 2 dc in ring;
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repeat from * around4 more times; ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of starting
takes the time to peruse my
ch 3 (ch 1 and 1 dc count as final ch 3, and you will be working
websites.
over the post of the dc on the next round). Pull magic circle tight. Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc around post of final dc of Round 1, *ch 1, 1 sc between next 2 dc and pull tight, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, [ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 3 sp]; repeat from * around
COOL STUFF
5 more times, ending with ch 1, dc in 3rd ch of starting ch 3 in
I've been playing with
stead of [ ] on final repeat.
my photos again...
Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 1 dc around post of final dc of Round 2, *ch 2, 1 sc in next sc and pull tight, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, [ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 3 sp]; repeat from * around 5 times, ending with ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of starting ch 3 instead of [ ] on final repeat. Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc around post of final dc of Round 3, *ch 1, 1 dc in next ch 2 sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp, 1 sc in next ch 2 sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, [ch 3, 3 dc in same sp]; repeat from * around 5 times, ending with ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of starting ch 3 instead of [ ] on final repeat. Round 5: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc around post of final dc of
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Round 4, *ch 1, 1 hdc in next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 tr in same sp, 1 tr in next ch 1 sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 hdc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, [ch 3, 3 dc in same ch 3 sp]; repeat from * around 5 times, ending with ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of starting ch 3 instead of [ ] on final repeat. Round 6: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc around post of final dc of Round 5, *ch 2, 1 sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, 1 dc between next 2 tr, ch 3, 1 dc in same sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next ch 1 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, [ch 3, 3 dc in same ch 3 sp]; repeat from * around 5 times, ending with ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of starting ch 3 instead of [ ] on final repeat. Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc around post of final dc of Round 6, * ch 2, 1 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, ch 2, sk next ch 2 sp, 1 sc in next ch 2 sp, ch
Just make sure to
2, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, [ch 3, 3 dc in same ch 3 sp]; repeat from *
change it back
around 5 times, ending with ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch of starting ch 3
after you finish.
instead of [ ] on final repeat.
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Or, use printfriendly.com. Learned that from Ravelry.
GREAT GIFTS!
Internet Explorer can
What you can try:
Round 8: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), 1 tr around post of final dc of
Diagnose Connection Probl
Round 7, 1 dc in same sp, *[1 dc in each of next 2 st, 1 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next sp, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch 3
More information
sp, ch 3, sl st in top of dc just made, 1 dc in same sp, 1 tr in same sp, ch 4, sl st in top of tr just made, 1 tr in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, ch 3, sl st in top of dc just made, 1 dc in same sp, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, 1 hdc in next sp, 1 hdc in next st, 1 dc in each of next 2 st, 1 dc in next ch 3 sp, 2 tr in same sp, ch 4, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch], 2 tr in same sp as previous 2 tr, 1 dc in same sp; repeat from * around 4 times;.repeat [ ] 1 time; sl st in 4th ch of starting ch 4; bind off. Weave in ends.
Finish: Weave in any ends still showing. Throw snowflake on the floor and finger shape. Treat your feet by standing on it, walking on it, dancing on it, or curl up on it and get the feel of Ice Mountain all over. You're done! Welcome to the exploded snowflake club!
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yulianknits said... Omgosh, that is AWESOME! Makes me want to make a gigantic snowflake out of some white acrylic and hang it in my window, but it's cold enough here. I love the idea of a snowflake rug! 28 FEBRUARY, 2011 08:20
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Patty said... Wow, that rug is something! What did you use for knitting
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needles...fence posts? It's amazing!
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I hope you get that shot of the peaks...they're truly
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A Hungry Soul Yvonne said... This is awesome. I have been digging out my office/craft room, and I was just thinking I could use a nice area rug in there.
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jayayceeblog said...
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Stash busting is always so satisfying and that snowflake rug
3 days ago
is fantastic!!!
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Thanks for sharing this pattern and I will definitely try it. I
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Crochet Galore Anonymous said...
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I am crocheting this pattern out of some old bed sheets cut into strips. It's looking pretty good so far, but am
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wondering if in round 7, should there maybe be a chain 2
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chain 3, 3dc? Please advise. Thank you.
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Old bed sheets sound like a perfect fabric for this,
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Anonymous. I hope you will share photos when you are done! You are right about the missing ch 2, and the pattern has been corrected. Thanks for the head's up! 03 MAY, 2011 13:28
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I love this. I'm thinking of making this as a rug under my
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Christmas tree. Thanks for the pattern.
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grandmajeanine said...
My Life Ain't Always Beautiful Hello Friends!
Your patterns are AWESOME!!!!! There are not enough
1 month ago
explanation marks to emphasis!!!! I have several people on
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my Christmas list who will be getting this snowflake rug
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this year. I always add a gift strickly in the Christmas
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theme among my gifts to my loved ones. Great idea for making this out of bed sheets and also I love the idea of placing this under the Christmas tree. Not only patterns, but great people sharing great ideas!!!! Here I go again
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with the explanation points!!!! WHEW!!!! Also, the pics of
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the mountains bring back fond memories of when I was a
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Holidays to you and your family and all my fellow crocheters out there. Grandma Jeanine 19 OCTOBER, 2011 17:15
Anonymous said... I am not very good at crochet, so I am going to ask this question. When the pattern says "working OVER the post" and "dc AROUND the post, are these directions the same,
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or do I go opposite directions around the post? I saw this pattern and really want to make it for winter this year. Any help would be apppreciated.
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acknowledge all your wonderful exclamation points. I think
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this would be great beneath the Christmas tree, too. And I, too, love when people pool their ideas and suggestions. It makes for great learning for all of us. Including me!
Anonymous, yes, over and around the post are identical. There is a photo tutorial on the sidebar, and I'll add the link here, too. Just beware comment on blogger don't allow me to link it to open in a new page, so the link I just typed in is going to take you away from this page. The link on the sidebar opens in a new page. 06 NOVEMBER, 2011 11:45
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