Printing Problems on Page 2

A  person tried to print my Mother's Rose Dishcloth pattern a few days ago.  It seems that there is a problem with page 2 and the printer. I am guessing that this is in the PDF file format of the patterns.  I have run into this a couple of times with a few of the patterns as well.  I am trying to rework them so that they print off easier.  I am also combining all these patterns into a Kindle (and maybe a Mobli} format; so that the patterns may be read on the reading devices. I am also considering placing the instructions in accessible MP3 file formats for those who have devices and would rather have the instructions read to them.  Just some of my ideas  and what I am currently working on.

 I love my Kindle!  It has been so much easier to take what I need and go.  The new larger screen version is also very good for people with Low Eyesight.  The Kindle talks to you (on books that are speech enabled) so that you can listen to the words as well.  If you are mostly or totally blind you would need someone to assist you in the initial set up; after that a simple key combination would turn the sound off and on. It also plays MP3 files so you can listen to music, instructions or other things.

Simple Basket Weave Afghan, Scarf or Dishcloth

Simple Basket Weave Afghan, Scarf or Dishcloth

(with or without boarder)

This pattern is done in multiples of 12 stitches for the afghan, multiples of 4 stitches for the dishcloth or scarf.

You will need:

Afghan:  US sized 10 needles, Stitch Markers, Four to Six skeins of Worsted Weight yarn.  (Two or Three in a light color and Two or three in a dark color - do not use variegated).  Makes a Twin size but you can altar that once you get the hang of it, just add more multiples = 24 stitches per addition (12 k and 12 p or vice versa).

Dishcloth, Scarf:  US sized 5 or 8 needles (depending on what you are comfortable with and how wide you want the finished items to be); a skein of cotton yarn (Sugar & Cream, or Lily type) for the Dishcloth; a skein of whatever color Worsted Weight you desire for the scarf.

I will list the instructions for the Scarf and Dishcloth first, then the Afghan:

There is no border on these, you can add your favorite boarder by adding in the additional stitches (i.e. Moss Stitch:  Add 8 stitches more to each row. 

Row 1:  You would k 1, p 1, across. 

Row 2:  Turn, p 1, k 1 across. Turn.

Row 3:  k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1, then follow row 3 instructions DO NOT TURN yet, k 1, p 1, k 1, p 1. Turn.

Row 4:  p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1, then follow row 4 instructions DO NOT TURN yet, p 1, k 1, p 1, k 1. Turn.

Continue in this manner until it is the size you want.  Then Repeat Rows 1 and bind/cast off p1, k1 across. )

 

K=Knit

P=Purl

MM= Move the marker

Dishcloth OR Scarf

Foundation:  Cast on 12 stitches in whatever manner you are comfortable with. 

Row 1:   Knit across. (12 stitches total) Turn

Row 2:  Purl across. (12 stitches total)   Turn

Row 3:  knit 4, place a marker, purl 4, place a marker, knit 4. (12 stitches total)   Turn

Row 4:  purl 4, move marker onto needle (mm), knit 4, (mm), purl 4. (12 stitches total)   Turn

Row 5:  k 4, mm, p 4, mm, k 4, (12 stitches total).  Turn

Row 6:  p 4, mm, k 4, mm, p 4, (12 stitches total) Turn

Row 7 - End:  continue pattern until the piece is the size you desire for either a dishcloth or scarf.

Bind off knitwise.

Afghan:  Hold the two colors of yarn together, pulling one string from each skein color.

Foundation:  cast on 60 stitches (more in groups of 24 stitches if you want a bigger afghan).

Row 1:   Knit across. (60 stitches total -or the number you added for your size requirement) Turn

Row 2:  Purl across.  (60 stitches total+) Turn

Row 3:  knit 12 place marker, purl 12, place a marker, knit 12, place marker, purl 12, place marker, knit 12.  (60 stitches total+) Turn

Row 4:  purl 12, move marker onto needle (mm), knit 12, (mm), purl 12, (mm), knit 12, (mm), purl 12, (mm).  (60 stitches total+)   Turn

Row 5:  knit 12 (mm), purl 12, (mm), knit 12, (mm), purl 12, (mm), knit 12.  (60 stitches total+) Turn

Row 6:  purl 12, (mm), knit 12, (mm), purl 12, (mm), knit 12, (mm), purl 12, (mm).  (60 stitches total+)   Turn

Row 7 - End:  continue pattern until the piece is the size you desire for your afghan.

Bind off knitwise.

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Husband's New Friend

My husband decided to gift me with a new challenge for the New Year...like I need any more? = )

We welcomed a new puppy into our home. Her name is Foxy and she is a nine month old Miniature German Shepard. She is fully grown at only 14 lbs. She stands as high as my Boston Terrier, Sassy.

So, we are trying to train and re-train this puppy. She is learning well but I still miss my Loki. The challenge of training has fallen to me because I am the one at home. At least we don't have a house training problem with her.

Shots, chip and fixing comes next. Foxy is another shelter dog, she was so scared and shy when we got her that she just sat and shook for about six hours. She took to my husband right off and did not want to leave his lap. We still have to take care how we train and discipline her. It makes me wonder just what the poor thing has been through. She is a lover though and a good addition to the family, even though I didn't think I was ready yet for another.

No animal can ever take the place of my Loki but as we live day to day we learn that the heart can not stay solid. It is nice to know that my heart has softened enough to like the company of my husband's new friend. She is a good addition to our home. Maybe, in about 15 years, I will be ready for another guide dog and companion, until then Sassy is my companion and we will miss Loki together.

New Year, New Goals

Well, I have been doing a lot of studying recently and also I have come to the realization that I need to organize my life better. There are a lot of things that I want to do with my time and so I need to budget my time better. I would still like to design but I have no time to knit or crochet. I sculpt, make candles, sew, paint, make soap, take care of my family, clean house, garden and still study too...lol Where is all the time to come from?

Budgeting my time is the first step. Finding a good amount of time to dedicate to each project is the next. Do I allot a certain amount of time each day for each category or do set aside one or two days a week for a certain to-do item? Oh decisions, decisions!

The Rheumatoid Arthritis is getting worse again this season as well. So trying to schedule around RA Flair-ups has been difficult.

Well, as I taught my children when they were growing up..."How do you eat an elephant? You eat him one bite at a time!" So I will start with simple timing and budgeting my time; and then I go on from there.

1. Pattern Design

2. Pattern Woring

3. Beading

4. Candles

5. Soap Making

6. Painting

7. Leather Work

8. Wood Burning

9. Sewing

10. Sculpting

11. Gardening

12. Cooking (my Recipe Book)

13. Study/Lessons

Wow! So much to do! Okay, balance is the key. Now I need to work it into a daily time table that includes house cleaning and taking care of my family...well, off to work.