Friday Funny

Actually, this would have been funnier on Halloween, but even then, I'm not sure I would be laughing if it had happened to me!!!

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I Saw Red

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Wordless Wednesday

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The Wave of Inspiration

I'd set calendar reminders through the winter for the monthly drawing for The Wave. But I don't have to apply now. We were drawn last month! Now we just have to wait patiently, if that's at all possible, for our magic day. I'm still doing my happy dance!

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Snowflake Monday

Being so busy for most of the spring and summer left me hungry for snowflakes. After finishing my 2013 calendar of organized rides, I unwound by making a new snowflake aboard the commuter train every day for five straight days.

When I presented this one to The Lizard (because he ooohs and aaahs over them just like I do, and that gives me all kinds of warm fuzzies), he asked how I keep from designing the same snowflake over and over again. He wondered if I ever duplicate patterns when I'm making up a new one.

I sure hope not! Hopefully they are all unique. I don't remember all the snowflakes I've designed, and I don't study my directory often enough to be able to visualize all 200 or so designs off the top of my head. But I do have favorites and very favorites, and I have yet to duplicate them.

I hope each snowflake stands out, even though that silly little thing called age sometimes gets the best of my memory bank.

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: 4 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

Stand Out Snowflake Instructions

Make magic ring.

Round 1: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc); 1 dc in ring, * ch 6, 2 dc in ring; repeat from * around 4 times; ch 3, 1 tr in 2nd ch of starting ch 2 to form final ch 6 sp of Round. Pull magic circle tight, but leave opening big enough to allow stitches inside it to lay flat.

Round 2: 5 sc over post of tr just worked, * ch 1, 9 sc in next ch 6 sp; repeat from * around 4 times; ch 1, 4 sc in next ch 6 sp; st st in starting sc.
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 3: Ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and ch 3), 1 dc in same st as sl st, * ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook (picot made), ch 3, 1 dc in middle (5th/top) sc of next 9/sc group, ch 3, 1 dc in same st, ch 5, 1 dc in same st, ch 3, 1 dc in same st; repeat from * around 4 times; ch 5, 1 sc in 2nd ch from hook, ch 3, 1 dc in same ch as starting dc, ch 3, 1 dc in same ch, ch 2, 1 tr in 3rd ch of starting ch 6 to form final ch 5 sp of Round.

Round 4: Ch 2 (counts as 1 dc), 4 dc over post of tr just worked, * ch 10, sl st in 3rd ch from hook, 1 sc in next ch, 1 hdc in next ch, 1 dc in next ch (pointy tip made), ch 4, 9 dc in next ch 5 sp; repeat from * around 5 times, omitting last 5 dc of final repeat; st 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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