Quilted coasters

I made these based on a tutorial from Martha Stewart.  The only thing I did differently was to use free hand quilting.  I figured this was a great size project to get in some practice machine quilting before working on wall hangings or quilts.  I love how quick they were to put together, how it used up some scraps, and how easy they are to toss in the washer when they get covered in coffee stains!

Infinity scarf

This was my first try at an infinity scarf, as modeled by Abigail.  I used "brick" crochet stitch, using a K hook, and an entire skein of soft, white yarn.  (I tossed the label, but it was just regular worsted weight yarn.)  The brick stitch reminds me of a granny square, and is super quick to put together.  I did this entire scarf while barely watching Madagascar 3 with my kids. :)

I found the "brick" pattern in a book called "Crochet Stitches: Visual Encyclopedia."



Infinity scarf directions:

Chain 18

Foundation row:
SC in 2nd ch from hook. *Ch 3, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch; rep from * to end

Row 1:
Ch 3 (counts as dc), 3 dc in each ch-3 sp across, dc in last sc, turn.

Row 2:
Ch 1, sc in 1st dc, ch 3, sk 3 dc, *sc between prev and next dc, ch 3, sk 3 dc; rep from * across to turning chain, sc in top of turning chain, turn.

Repeat rows 1 and 2 until desired length (or near end of the skein.)

Place ends together and slip stitch across.  Tie off and weave in ends.