Happy Fall Y'all!

 Isn't it wonderful, the trees are changing color and the crisp clean air feels cool and refreshing. I love summer but give me fall all year long and I'd be a happy camper.  

My post today will be to share some insight from a book I am presently reading by Joyce Meyer titled "Living a Life You Love".  Now the title caught my attention, because don't we all want to live that kind of life? At least I do.  In this book she clearly encourages us to live out God's promises in our lives.  Instead of living in the past and being stuck there, like we often do, God's hope for a bright future is waiting for us for the taking, but all we have to do is look forward and not backwards.  I have started to do some of the things that she suggests in this book and I am seeing God's amazing role play out in my daily everyday life. I find myself not thinking of my past hurts, or even what others have done or said about me, which I used to do frequently.  I am more focused on today and the present and the amazing things God is doing thru me.

She goes on to say, that when we focus on the good things God has done for us, instead of the trouble or trials we maybe facing, nothing on this earth can steal our joy.  This book is a reminder to all of us to be thankful, and not to complain, even though the flesh will want to.  Also to focus on the positive things not the negative events of the day, and there will be times when there will be more negative then positive, do not be weary and faint not, but hold steadfast, God always gives us a way out. 

I would like God to use me more to bless others, and as long as I am stuck in the past and having pity parties, I am useless.  So, my future is bright, and I am looking forward to what He has in store for me.  This book is a wonderful refresher course and reminder of spiritual basics for us all.

Check out her book at any library, I use the Libby app on my phone, it's great.  I can check out books from my local library without physically doing so.  Then you have about 3 weeks in which to read the book then return it to the shelf.  I love it.  

Now, to the crafty part of my blog.  I am going to share my crochet "Fingerless Gloves" pattern with you. So grab some coffee or tea and lets get started.  

 

 

My Crochet Fingerless Gloves Pattern

Materials: 1 skein 100% acrylic sports yarn or yarn of choice ( I used Caron Party Yarn)

Size "I" or 5.5 mm crochet hook

Plastic sewing needle

Half Pearl or white buttons (2)

Single crochet = sc

Slip stitch = slst

Half Double Crochet = hdc

Double Crochet = dc

Treble Crochet = trc

Woman's size:

• Chain 30 - leaving a long tail for sewing together the gloves
• Row 1: Sc to end, chain 1 turn - 28 sc made
• Continue row 1 until piece measures 6-1/2" or 13 single crochet rows.  This will be the width of the gloves.  Sew the sides together leaving a 1-1/2" opening for the thumb.  Be sure to weave yarn securely through each stitch, then tie and cut off yarn.
• Make 2 - Crochet flower (see instructions below)

Teen's size:

• Chain 28 leaving a tail
• Row 1: Sc to end, chain 1 turn - 26 sc made
• Continue row 1 until piece measures 5-1/2". 
• Sew up sides leaving 1" opening
• Make 2

Child's size:

• Chain 26 leaving a tail
• Row 1: Sc to end, chain 1 turn - 24 sc made
• Continue row 1 until piece measures 5"
• Sew up sides leaving 3/4" opening
• Make 2

Crochet Flower:  Chain 3, slp st to 1st sc.  Make 10 sc in center.  Slst to first sc. (Chain 3, skip sc then slst into next chain, chain 3) do this until you have completed 5 loops, these are the petals. Slst in 1st loop, then hdc, dc, trc, dc,hdc,slst. Continue this in each loop until you have completed the 5 loops, then tie off.  Sew onto gloves at the location of your choice.  Place the pearl button in the center of the flower.  Your done! Easy and fast to crochet.  These make wonderful gifts for family or friends during our chilly winter months. If you want the pattern in PDF format, just click below the picture to my Etsy Shop. 

Well, until next time, be safe and keep God first place in your life and you cannot go wrong - ever!

Blessings

Mary