http://crochetbymonica.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Crochet by Monica Kennedy en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 Mon, 04 Jan 2010 02:42:59 GMT 2010-01-04T02:42:59Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2009 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928841&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace P attern may be used and shared for free only.  Items made from pattern may be sold. Please leave a comment to let me know you are using my pattern – I . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 13:14:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928841&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-12-03T13:14:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928816&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Pattern may be used and shared for free only.  Items made from pattern may be sold. Please leave a comment to let me know you are using my pattern – I would LOVE to see pictures. . . . Thu, 03 Dec 2009 12:50:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977928816&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-12-03T12:50:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763842&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Lion Brand has created a very useful chart to give you an idea of how much yarn you need to complete a project.  It is very cool, though I would love to have more options on afghan sizes.  It . . . Wed, 05 Aug 2009 18:19:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977763842&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-08-05T18:19:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976720620&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace If you receive a gift with this tag, you have received a very special gift, but are going through a very difficult time in your life. This tag is attached to the gift boxes from a group that my sister . . . Wed, 28 Dec 2005 16:37:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976720620&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2005-12-28T16:37:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719051&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Below is the pattern for the Quick Stitch Preemie Afghan that the Crochet 101 class will be making, though anyone is free to use this pattern and share it for free with others.  I encourage . . . Tue, 23 Jun 2009 08:16:46 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977719051&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-06-23T08:16:46Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712197&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Printer Friendly Quick Stitch Preemie Afghan (Smaller pictures, no comments) Below is the pattern for the Quick Stitch Preemie Afghan that the Crochet 101 class will be making, though . . . Tue, 16 Jun 2009 01:38:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977712197&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-06-16T01:38:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704128&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Crochet 101 is a free online crochet class that anyone can take.  New classes will be added periodically - lesson one is here .  I am so excited to share this awesome hobby . . . Mon, 08 Jun 2009 04:25:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977704128&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-06-08T04:25:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697615&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Attention Crochet 101 class members:  I have the sample afghans ready (they will be donated after the class is over) and I wanted to get the class's opinion on which pattern they would like to . . . Mon, 01 Jun 2009 03:12:30 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697615&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-06-01T03:12:30Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697359&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PREVIOUS SECTION (How to Make a Slip Knot) Once you have grasped the concept of making the slip knot you are ready to start the chain stitch.   All patterns will start with a chain stitch. . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 20:37:35 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697359&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T20:37:35Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697272&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PREVIOUS LESSON (How to Make a Single Crochet) Double crochet is the most commonly used stitch in crocheting.  It is abbreviated as DC or dc.  In order to prepare to learn the . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 18:27:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697272&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T18:27:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697257&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PREVIOUS SECTION (How to Make a Chain Stitch) Now that you have a chain of chain stitches made, let's examine what it looks like and where you will be making your stitches in this chain.  . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 18:07:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977697257&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T18:07:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696936&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PREVIOUS SECTION (How to Hold the Yarn) The beginning foundation is the slip knot.  To make this knot, make sure the end on the tail is between your left hand thumb and index finger.  . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 07:50:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696936&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T07:50:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696244&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Crochet 101 is a free online crochet class that anyone can take.  New classes will be added periodically - lesson one is here .  I am so excited to share this awesome hobby . . . Sun, 31 May 2009 03:18:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977696244&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-31T03:18:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694231&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace I have several crochet patterns on Gather and have lots of people that make them.  I have asked members to post pictures of what they make when they make one of my patterns or have a question.  . . . Thu, 28 May 2009 14:58:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977694231&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-28T14:58:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690137&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION - SMALLER PICTURES & NO COMMENTS To Leave a comment, click here . Dogwood Blossom 8 to 16 Point Round Ripple Heirloom Baby Afghan Pattern may . . . Sat, 23 May 2009 22:27:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977690137&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-23T22:27:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689900&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace If you are within driving distance of Johnson City TN (north east Tennessee, @ 1 hr from Asheville, 45 minutes from Boone, 30 minutes from Bristol, and 1 1/2 from Knoxville) and you have been wanting . . . Sat, 23 May 2009 15:04:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689900&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-23T15:04:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689024&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Crochet 101 is a free online crochet class that anyone can take.  New classes will be added periodically.  I am so excited to share this awesome hobby with you.   Crocheting is fun . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 11:11:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977689024&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-22T11:11:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688842&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace MORE TO COME SOON Patterns available for free unless otherwise indicated.  Please feel free to post your own links in comments below. Round (no points): ROUND JACOB'S LADDER . . . Fri, 22 May 2009 04:03:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688842&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-22T04:03:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688297&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Dogwood Blossom 8 to 16 Point Round Ripple Heirloom Baby Afghan Pattern may be used and shared for free only.  Items made from pattern may be sold. Please leave a comment . . . Thu, 21 May 2009 15:50:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977688297&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2009-05-21T15:50:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910272&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Sunshine Round Ripple Baby Afghan Pattern    PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION (NO COMMENTS, SMALLER PICTURES) Jiffy Quick & Easy Mohair Look Yarn: 4 ½ 3 oz skeins . . . Wed, 14 Feb 2007 11:13:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976910272&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2007-02-14T11:13:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417819&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace   Girlie Flower Baby Afghan Copyright 2008 Monica Kennedy May be reprinted and shared for free only. Yarn: 1/3 3 ounce skein Jiffy Quick & . . . Sun, 10 Aug 2008 00:13:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977417819&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-08-10T00:13:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270508&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace I have had so many requests for this pattern that I have decided to go ahead and publish the pattern based on the preemie size pattern.  I worked it up for donation to a hospital after working . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:17:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977270508&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-02-28T09:17:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275501&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION (NO COMMENTS, SMALLER PICTURE) Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn *: •· 2  2.8 oz skeins 40012 Nature's Way - color A •· . . . Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:30:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275501&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-03-04T19:30:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976720718&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica's Simple Ripple Crochet Baby Blanket This is a simple ripple pattern I learned from my friends at work in California.  I came up with the color pattern myself.  I have done . . . Thu, 29 Dec 2005 14:46:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976720718&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2005-12-29T14:46:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275692&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION (NO COMMENTS, SMALLER PICTURE) The quick stitch was one of the very first stitches I learned to crochet.  It makes a great border on lots of projects, or you can . . . Tue, 04 Mar 2008 22:58:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275692&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-03-04T22:58:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332902&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Anyone interested in working on this afghan with me - I love it!  It iss on the cover of Herrschner's Blue-Ribbon Afghans :   Yarn Requirements: worsted-weight acrylic yarn: . . . Sun, 27 Apr 2008 00:18:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977332902&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-04-27T00:18:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977012999&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace I love finding a great crochet pattern on the web or new crocheting techniques.  I have a lot of bookmarked sites that others may not have found yet.  I'd like to offer this article as a . . . Thu, 28 Feb 2008 10:28:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977012999&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-02-28T10:28:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275925&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace PRINTER FRIENDLY VERSION (NO COMMENTS, SMALLER PICTURE) The quick stitch was one of the very first stitches I learned to crochet.  It makes a great border on lots of projects, or you can make . . . Wed, 05 Mar 2008 03:09:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275925&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-03-05T03:09:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275540&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Jiffy Quick & Easy Mohair Look Yarn: 4 ½ 3 oz skeins baby blue - color A 2 ½ 3 oz skeins light yellow - color B 2 ½ 3 oz skeins white - color C Hook: . . . Tue, 04 Mar 2008 20:10:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275540&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-03-04T20:10:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275520&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Bernat Softee Chunky Yarn *: 2  2.8 oz skeins 40012 Nature's Way - color A 1 3.5 oz skein 39119 Denim Heather  - color B 1 3.5 oz skein 39110 . . . Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:22:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977275520&grpId=3659174697252379&nav=Groupspace Monica Kennedy 2008-03-04T19:22:49Z