Trolls

So. I haven't been on the blog lately, and hadn't realized that I have my very own troll who has nothing better to do than to read and presume to know something about my life-and then pass judgement.

This person obviously isn't aware that her identity is readily available (as if I didn't know who it was already) to anyone with a rudimentary knowledge of internet and computer technology.

This blog is written for family members and friends, and for people with similar interests in health, craft, or lifestyle. It's not for negative judgemental assholes who have such pitiful and pathetic lives that they need to trash talk other people.

So-if your only intent is to come here and judge me or my family, then you can screw right off. I am doing what is best for my daughter and my family at this point in our lives. My decisions and actions are of no concern of yours, and perhaps you should concentrate on your own messed up family life instead of mine.

Oh, and comments are now on moderation.

Simple Crochet Wristwarmers

I searched for a couple days online trying to find a simple and easy crochet pattern for wristwarmers. I didn't end up finding one for worsted weight that I liked, so I took the pattern from "Family of Mittens" by Lionbrand and chopped and experimented and finally made it so that I liked it. These wristwarmers will fit a small to medium sized hand. In any case, here is the pattern. Please excuse my terrible pattern-writing skills, as this is my first one.

I used a 5.5 mm hook. I crochet quite tightly, so if you may have to alter your hook size. The upside is that it only takes an hour or so to make each one. These warmers are NOT done in the round.

CUFF

Leaving a 10" tail for sewing, ch 20.

SC in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. 19 sts. TURN

RIBBING

Ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc across; turn.

Repeat 23 more rows. On last row, DO NOT TURN.

PALM

Working across top (long side) of ribbing, sc 21 stitches evenly spaced across (picking up anywhere you can); turn.

CH 1, sc in each sc across and increase by working 2 sc into each of 6 stitches evenly spaced; turn. There should be 27 stitches.

CH 1, sc in each st, turn.

Repeat for 7 more rows.

FINISH

This lacy edge is optional, you could do any type of edging you wanted, of course. Another nice one is the scallop ch1, (5 HDC in next st, skip one) repeat across.

CH 1, (CH 4, skip 1 stitch, sc in next) repeat to end.

Fold in half length-wise, and sew up from bottom ribbing, leaving space for thumb-approx 1.5-2 rows up from beginning of ribbing. Leave 3.5-4 rows unsewn to accommodate thumb.

I also finished the wrist end with sc.

The pair shown was completed as a gift for a friend, made from Patons Classic 100% wool. Each warmer weighs approx .65 oz.