Beaded Frame Fridgie

This fridgie pattern is easy to make and uses a lid from the dry powder drink mix that I use the container to make my pencil cups from.

Materials Needed
Size 5 crochet cotton in white.
Size 4 Steel crochet hook
18 4mm white pearl beads
Fine tapestry needle
Picture or copy of picture
Scissors
Double faced tape
Magnet Piece
Pencil

Yarn Thickness: 2mm
Gauge: 2nd round is 1½""diam
Finished Size: 3" diam
Skill Level: Beginner

Instructions
RND 1: String all beads on thread. Ch6. Join w/slst to first ch to form ring. Ch3. 17dc in ring. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 2: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. 2dc in each st around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 3: Ch3, dc in same st as slst. Dc in next st. (2dc in next dc. Dc in next dc.) Rep bet () 6 times more. Dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc 8 times. Dc in each of the last 3 dc. Join w/slst to top of ch3. (52 dc.)

RND 4: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. *2dc in next dc. Dc in each of the next 2 dc. Rep from * around. Dc in last dc. Join w/slst to top of ch3. (69 dc)

RND 5: Ch3. Dc in same st as slst. Dc in each of the next 22 dc. *2dc in next st. Dc in each of the next 22 dc. Rep from * one more time. Join w/slst to top of ch3. (72dc)

RND 6: Ch3, dc in each dc around. Join w/slst to top of ch3.

RND 7: Ch1. Sc in same st as slst and in each of the next 3 dc. Pull up a bead. Ch1. *Sc in each of the next 4 dc. Pull up a bead, ch1. Rep from * around. Join w/slst to first sc. Fasten off leaving a 24" end. Weave beginning end into work. Weave ending end through the last round to gather up. Set aside.

Finishing : Cut picture into circle to fit into lid. Place picture into lid with the double faced tape. Turn the crochet work inside out so that the wrong side is facing out, this is now the side you want to see. Place the lid into the crochet work. Gather up the last round and secure so it will not come undone. Weave end into work and trim. Glue magnet to back. Enjoy!! You can also use it as an ornament by attaching a hanger to the top.

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Random Quick Tip!

Glue Basting Quilt As You Go Blocks
Here is another way to baste a quilt block when making your quilt sandwiches. I have done this and it works very well! Instead of using spray or fusible batting, you can put dots of liquid Elmer's School glue where you would normally put your safety pins. I would actually put the dots closer together. Think of this, when we use spray basting or fusible batting, there is glue, why not just use the least expensive option. Little dots of Elmer's school glue. You cannot feel the dots when you are quilting and they do not interfere with the needle in the machine. Just use little dots. The action of pressing the glued layers together flattens the glue dots and as long as they are tiny, you will not feel them. Also, the Elmer's school glue will wash out of clothing even after it is set with an iron. Plus you don't have to worry about overspray or breathing in the glue into your lungs. I have also made a glue/water mixture and brushed it on with a sponge brush. That works well also.