Amy B Stitched's New Pattern - Meandering Paw Prints Shawl

I just had to share this wonderful new pattern - Meandering Paw Prints Shawl by Amy B Stitched!

Be sure to check out the pattern here.

Granny Stitch Triangle Shawl

Granny Stitch Triangle Shawl

Notes:

·      Size H/5.00 mm hook 

·      14 ounces/396 g yarn of choice

·      Terms are in US terms

·      Turning ch 4 counts as a dc plus 1 ch

Ch 4 and sl st into 4^thch from hook to create a loop

Row 1:    Ch 4, 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 dc into loop.  Ch 4 and turn.

Row 2:    3 dc into ch 1 space, ch 1; 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 dc into last ch 1 sp .  Ch 4 and turn.

Row 3:    3 dc into ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1 and 1 dc in last ch 1 sp.  Ch 4 and turn.

Rows 4 – 60:    The pattern repeats itself – after turning, 3 dc and ch 1 in the first ch 1 sp; 3 dc and ch 1 in each of the ch 1 spaces across.  In the last ch 1 sp, 3 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 4 and turn.

*You can keep adding rows until you reach a desired width and length of the shawl.  Fasten off and sew in any loose ends.

The pattern pdf can be found here

This is an Original Design by Doug Speeckaert. Feel free to make and sell the finished product for profit, but remember to give credit to me, and link back to my blog https://dcspeeckaert.blogspot.com/

Thank You!!! Doug

A lot of hard work goes into writing patterns. Please feel free to share the link to this blog, but DO NOT copy and distribute this pattern by any other means.

Use of color can make a big difference

The use of color in our projects can make the biggest difference in the outcome.  When using one color or combination of colors for a project, the end product can turn out one way; and when using other colors or combination of colors, the same project can take on a whole new look.

Red Heart has a great article on the use of color and how our color choices can affect our projects.  Check out their blog post of Changing Colors for Different Looks.

Crocheting (and Knitting) For Charity

It is a wonderful thing when we can take our love of our craft and be able to share it with those in need.  One positive thing that I have picked up when I decided to participate in a Crochet-A-Long is that I am learning new patterns for items such as hats and shawls that I would have not done in the past as I thought that I didn't know of anyone who would want or need such items.

Below is a link to a charity listing from the Crochet Guild of America (CGOA) that can give you some ideas for charities to crochet for:

Crochet For Charity - Crochet Guild of America (CGOA)

Red Heart also has some charity suggestions for crocheters and knitters:

Red Heart Charity Suggestions

Lion Brand Yarns has a listing for 10 Charities for Knitters and Crocheters

Lion Brand Yarns

And one of my favorites - Out of the Parc Designs blog.  Lyn frequently has a blog post called Charity Idea OUTpost.  These articles are full of charity ideas that benefit people and our four-legged furry friends.  When you visit Out of the Parc Designs blog, be sure to check the archives for the OUTpost blog entries - you won't be disappointed at what you find and how inspired you can become from them.

Out of the Parc Designs