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Kaffe Fassett Collective Tribute to Queen Elizabeth, 8 Sept 2022

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A Blaze of Glory

Best. BikeMS. Post. EVER. !!!!!!!!!!

UPDATE: This post was supposed to be for Friday, but I forgot to set the date. Oh, well. Two posts in one day! (The official post for today is here.)

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Snowflake Monday

This is one of the most beautiful and yet tear-jerking military salutes I've ever read. Very fitting tribute this Veteran's Day.

You may do whatever you'd like with snowflakes you make from this pattern, but you may not sell or republish the pattern. Thanks, and enjoy!


Finished Size: 5.5 inches from point to point
Materials: Size 10 crochet thread, size 8 crochet hook, empty pizza box, wax paper or plastic wrap, cellophane tape, water soluble school glue or desired stiffener, water, glitter, small container for glue/water mixture, paintbrush, stick pins that won't be used later for sewing, clear thread or fishing line

Tribute Snowflake Instructions

Make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 11 dc in ring; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2. Pull magic circle tight.

Round 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr), * sk next 3 dc, 1 tr in next dc, ch 10, 1 tr in same dc, sk next 3 dc, 1 tr in next dc, ch 10, 1 tr in same dc, sk next 3 dc, 1 tr in same ch as sl st at end of Round 1, ch 5, 1 trtr in 4th ch of starting ch 4 to form final ch 10 sp of Round.

Round 3: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc over post of trtr, 3 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp, * 1 sc in next ch 10 sp, 3 hdc in same sp, 5 dc in same sp, ch 3, 5 dc in same sp, 3 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp; repeat from * around 1 time; 1 sc in next ch 10 sp, 3 hdc in same sp, 5 dc in same sp, ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form final ch 3 sp of Round.

Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 5, 1 dc over Round 3 into upside-down V sp between 2 tr of Round 2, ch 5, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 5, 1 dc over Round 3 into upside-down V sp between 2 tr of Round 2, ch 5, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in same sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 5, 1 dc over Round 3 into upside-down V sp between 2 tr of Round 2, ch 5, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form final ch 3 sp of Round.

Round 5: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, * ch 6, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 4, sk next ch 5 sp, 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, sk next ch 5 sp, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp; repeat from * around 2 times, omitting last 3 dc and ch 3 of final repeat; ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form final ch 3 sp of Round.

Round 6: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc over post of dc directly below, * ch 8, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, ch 4, sk next ch 4 sp, 1 sc in next sc, ch 4, sk next ch 4 sp, 3 dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp; repeat from * around 2 times, omitting last 3 dc and ch 3 of final repeat; ch 1, 1 dc in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form final ch 3 sp of Round.
If you're not reading this pattern on Snowcatcher, you're not reading the designer's blog. Please go here to see the original.

Round 7: Ch 3 (counts as 1 tr), 1 dc over post of dc directly below, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp, * ch 5, 1 sc over ch sp of Round 6 and Round 5 into ch 1 sp of Round 4, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 tr in same sp, ch 3, 1 tr in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp, ch 5,1 sc in next sc, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 tr in same sp, ch 3, 1 tr in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp; repeat from * around 1 time; ch 5, 1 sc over ch sp of Round 6 and Round 5 into ch 1 sp of Round 4, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 tr in same sp, ch 3, 1 tr in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 sc in same sp, ch 5,1 sc in next sc, ch 5, 1 sc in next ch 3 sp, 1 hdc in same sp, 1 dc in same sp, 1 tr in same sp, 1 tr in 3rd ch of starting ch 3 to form final ch 3 sp of Round.

Round 8: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc),1 dc over post of tr directly below, * [ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), 2 dc in same sp] 5 times, ch 4, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook (dc picot made), ch 1, sk next ch sp, 2 dc in next sc, ch 4, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot made), ch 1, 2 dc in same sc, ch 4, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook, ch 1, 1 dc in 3rd ch from hook (dc picot made), ch 1, 2 dc in next ch 3 sp; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last 2 dc of final repeat; sl st in 2nd ch of starting ch 2; bind off. Weave in ends.

Finish: Tape wax paper or plastic wrap to top of empty pizza box. Pin snowflake to box on top of wax paper or plastic wrap.

If using glue, mix a few drops of water with a teaspoon of glue in small washable container. Paint snowflake with glue mixture or desired stiffener. Sprinkle lightly with glitter. Wash paintbrush and container thoroughly. Allow snowflake to dry at least 24 hours. Remove pins. Gently peel snowflake from wax paper or plastic wrap. Attach 10-inch clear thread to one spoke, weaving in end. Wrap fishing line around tree branch (or tape to ceiling or any overhead surface) and watch the snowflake twirl freely whenever you walk by! Snowflake also may be taped to window or tied to doorknob or cabinet handle.

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With love,

Dolls by Shonna Antonio
May 15, 1945 - January 20, 2011

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Ride, Captain, Ride

I rode 22 miles to get this picture. That's right, 44 miles roundtrip to shoot a pair of socks in a flowerbed!

The next day, I rode 17 miles to get this shot. 34 roundtrip miles of gorgeous red and orange trees beneath heavenly blue skies, all to see roses thriving in the middle of October and in the midst of autumn gold.

This second ride also was an opportunity to remember what veterans have done for me. I've been wondering what lies behind the "War Memorial Rose Garden" sign all summer long. I finally investigated, and I was amazed at the beauty and tranquility I found within the garden. I shared more photos in yesterday's Wordless Wednesday.

May I never take my freedom for granted.

Why ride? Why drive when the weather is so perfect and the scenery so picturesque? I wouldn't mind if this lovely prelude to winter continues long into November!

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Wordless Wednesday

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