Friday, October 26, 2012

Big Heart Dishcloth

heart dishcloth & grandma's mixing bowl (Small)

Supplies:

1 ball of kitchen cotton (I used Sugar ‘n Cream Kitchen Cotton.)
Size US 7 straight or circular needles

Gauge—Don’t sweat it on this project. Just match your needle size with your yarn to create a fabric that has a drape you like.
Cast On 37 stitches
K 4 rows
Row 5: K4, P to last 4 st, K4
Row 6: K
Repeat Rows 5 and 6 four times.
Row 15: K4, P14, K1, P14, K4
Row 16: K17, P3, K17
Row 17: K4, P12, K5, P12, K4
Row 18: K16, P5, K16
Row 19: K4, P11, K7, P11, K4
Row 20: K14, P9, K14
Row 21: K4, P9, K11, P9, K4
Row 22: K12, P13, K12
Row 23: K4, P8, K13, P8, K4
Row 24: K11, P15, K11
Row 25: K4, P7, K15, P7, K4
Row 26: K10, P17, K10
Row 27: K4, P6, K17, P6, K4
Row 28: K10, P17, K10
Row 29: K4, P6, K17, P6, K4
Row 30: K10, P17, K10
Row 31: K4, P6, K8, P1, K8, P6, K4
Row 32: K10, P7, K3, P7, K10
Row 33: K4, P6, K6, P5, K6, P6, K4
Row 34: K11, P4, K7, P4, K11
Row 35: K4, P to last 4 st, K4
Row 36: K
Repeat Rows 35 and 36 four times.
Knit 4 rows
Bind Off
Weave in ends. Enjoy!

Waffle Knit Dishcloth

Waffle Knit Dishcloth
from Homespun Living

Materials: 1 ball Lion cotton yarn; additional yarn for colored stripe, if desired.
Size 6 needles (4.25 mm)

Directions:

Cast on 38 stitches.
Knit 3 rows for border.

Row 1: (right side): Knit.

Row 2: K 3, purl to last 3 stitches, k 3.

Row 3: K 3, (P 2, k 1) 10 times, p 2, k 3.

Row 4: K 3, (K 2, p 1) 10 times, k 5.

Repeat these 4 rows, 6 times. If a colored center stripe is desired, change yarn now and work rows 1 – 4, 2 times in desired color.
Change back to main color and work the 4 row pattern, 6 times.

Knit last 4 rows.
Bind off and weave in ends.

Valentine Dishcloth

Materials:1 ball kitchen cotton yarn
Size US 7 (4.5 mm) knitting needles
Measurements:8-1/2" x 8"
Instructions:Cast on 41 sts.

{(k1, p1) to last st., k1} across for 5 rows.

Row 6: (k1, p1) x2, knit to last 4 sts., (p1, k1) x2.
Row 7: (k1, p1) x2, purl to last 4 sts., (p1, k1) x2.
Row 8 and all even rows repeat Row 6.
Row 9: (k1, p1) x2, p6, k1, p19, k1, p6, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 11: (k1, p1) x2, p5, k3, p17, k3, p5, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 13 : (k1, p1) x2, p4, k5, p15, k5, p4, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 15: (k1, p1) x2, p3, k7, p13, k7, p3, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 17: (k1, p1) x2, p2, k9, p11, k9, p2, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 19: (k1, p1) x2, p2, k4, p1, k4, p11, k4, p1, k4, p2, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 21: (k1, p1) x2, p3, k2, p3, k2, p6, k1, p6, k2, p3, k2, p3, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 23: (k1, p1) x2, p15, k3, p15, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 25: (k1, p1) x2, p14, k5, p14, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 27: (k1, p1) x2, p13, k7, p13, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 29: (k1, p1) x2, p12, k9, p12, (p1, k1) x2
Row 31: (k1, p1) x2, p11, k11, p11, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 33: (k1, p1) x2, p10, k13, p10, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 35: (k1, p1) x2, p10, k13, p10, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 37: (k1, p1) x2, p11, k5, p1, k5, p11, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 39: (k1, p1) x2, p6, k1, p5, k3, p3, k3, p5, k1, p6, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 41: (k1, p1) x2, p5, k3, p17, k3, p5, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 43: (k1, p1) x2, p4, k5, p15, k5, p4, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 45: (k1, p1) x2, p3, k7, p13, k7, p3, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 47: (k1, p1) x2, p2, k9, p11, k9, p2, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 49: (k1, p1) x2, p2, k4, p1, k4, p11, k4, p1, k4, p2, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 51: (k1, p1) x2, p3, k2, p3, k2, p13, k2, p3, k2, p3, (p1, k1) x2.
Row 53: repeat Row 7.
Row 55: repeat Row 7.

{(k1, p1) to last st., k1} across for 6 rows.
**You could do just 5 rows, but I like to do an extra border row so that my "cast off" stitches look nicer!

Hearts Pink Crush

Materials: approximately 3 ounces worsted weight yarn (example was made using Red Heart Super Saver in Shocking Pink); US size "H" hook; tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

ch 5, join with sl st to form loop.

Round 1: ch 3, 15 dc in in loop, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (16 dc)

Round 2: ch 3, 4 dc in same st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, *5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (28 dc)

Round 3: sl st in next st, ch 3, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (40 dc)

Round 4: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 3 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (56 dc)

Round 5: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (72 dc)

Round 6: sl st in each of next 2 sts, ch 3, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in next st, 5 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 11 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (88 dc)

Round 7: ch 3, dc in each of next 2 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 15 sts, ch 1, skip next st, *dc in each of next 3 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 3 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 15 sts, ch 1, skip next st, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (104 dc)

Round 8: ch 3, dc in each of next 4 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, *dc in each of next 5 sts, 5 dc in next st, dc in each of next 5 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in each of next 7 sts, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (120 dc)

Round 9: ch 3, dc in each of next 6 sts, 5 dc in next st, *dc in each of next 7 sts, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) three times, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next st, (ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st) three times, dc in next ch 1 sp**, dc in each of next 7 sts, 5 dc in next st, rep from * three times more ending last repeat at **, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3. (120 dc)

Round 10: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each of next 8 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next st,
sc in each of next 11 sts, (sc in next ch 1 sp, sc in next st) three times, sc in next st, (sc in next st, sc in next ch 1 sp) three times**, sc in each of next 11 sts, rep from * three times more ending last repeat at **, sc in each of next 2 sts, join with sl st in beg sc. (148 sc)

Topsy Turvy Hearts Knitted Dishcloth

materials:
size 7 straight needles
worsted weight cotton yarn

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cast on 37 stitches

rows 1-6: (k1,p1) across to last stitch, k1
row 7: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p27, k1, (p1 k1) twice
row 8: (k1,p1)twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
rows 9-10: repeat rows 7 & 8
row 11: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p5, k1, p5, k2, p1, k2, p5, k1, p5, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 12: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 13: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p4, k3, p3, k7, p3, k3, p4, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 14: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1, k1) twice
row 15: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p3, k5, p2, k7, p2, k5, p3, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 16: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 17: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p2, k7, p2, k5, p2, k7, p2, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 18: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1, k1) twice
row 19: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p2, k7, p3, k3, p3, k7, p2, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 20: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1, k1) twice
row 21: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p3, k2, p1, k2, p5, k1, p5, k2, p1, k2, p3, k1, (p1,k1)
twice
row 22: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1, k1) twice
row 23: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p27, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 24: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 25: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p3, k2, p1, k2, p5, k1, p5, k2, p1, k2, p3, k1, (p1,k1)
twice
row 26: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 27: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p2, k7, p3, k3, p3, k7, p2, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 28: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 29: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p2, k7, p2, k5, p2, k7, p2, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 30: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 31: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p3, k5, p2, k7, p2, k5, p3, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 32: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 33: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p4, k3, p3, k7, p3, k3, p4, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 34: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 35; (k1,p1) twice, k1, p5, k1, p5, k2, p1, k2, p5, k1, p5, k1, (p1,k1) twice
row 36: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 37-50: repeat rows 9-24
row 51: (k1,p1) twice, k1, p27, (k1,p1) twice
row 52: (k1,p1) twice, k29, (p1,k1) twice
row 53-58: (k1,p1) across to last stitch, k1
bind off and weave in ends!

Knitted Skull and Crossbones Cloth

Materials: 100% cotton yarn and size 7 knitting needles

Cast on 38 stitches
1-4: knit across
5: k3, p7, k2, p14, k2, p7, k3
6. and all remaining even-numbered rows; knit across
7: k3, p6, k3, p14, k3, p6, k3
9: k3, p6, k4, p12, k4, p6, k3
11: k3, p8, k3, p10, k3, p8, k3
13: k3, p9, k3, p8, k3, p9, k3
15: k3, p11, k3, p4, k3, p11, k3
17: k3, p13, k6, p13, k3
19: k3, p13, k6, p13, k3
21: k3, p11, k3, p4, k3, p11, k3
23: k3, p10, k3, p6, k3, p10, k3
25: k3, p9, k3, p2, k4, p2, k3, p9, k3
27: k3, p8, k3, p2, k6, p2, k3, p8, k3
29: k3, p6, k4, p3, k6, p3, k4, p6, k3
31: k3, p6, k3, p3, k3, p2, k3, p3, k3,
       p6, k3
33: k3, p7, k2, p3, k2, p4, k2, p3, k2,
        p7, k3
35: k3, p11, k3, p1, k2, p1, k3, p11,
        k3
37: k3, p11, k10, p11, k3
39: k3, p11, k4, p2, k4, p11, k3
41 & 43: k3, p11, k10, p11, k3
45 & 47: k3, p11, k2, p2, k2, p2, k2,
                p11, k3
49: k3, p12, k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p12,
        k3
51: k3, p13, k6, p13, k3
53: k3, p14, k4, p14, k3
55: k3, p32, k3
57-59: knit across
bind off

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Hello Kitty Dishcloth Pattern

CO 46
Knit 2 rows of garter stitch. K3 at the beginning and end of rows.

R1:K10, P6, K2, P2, K10, K10
R2:P10, P1, K6, P2, K1, P2, K2, P6, K1, K9
R3:K8, P1, K1, K6, P1, K4, P2, K6, P1, K10
R4:P9, K1, P6, K1, P7, K1, P6, K1, P8
R5:K8, P1, K1, K4, P1, K9, P1, K5, P1, K9
R6:P9, K1, P4, K1, P11, K1, P3, K1, P9
R7:K10, P1, K1, P1, K13, P1, K2, P1, K10
R8:P10, P1, K2, P15, K1, P1, P10
R9:K10, P1, K17, P1, K1, K10
R10:P10, K1, P19, K1, P9
R11:K8, P1, K21, P1, K9
R12:P9, K1, P22, K1, P7
R13:K7, P1, K2, K21, P1, K8
R14:P8, K1, P1, P22, K1, P7
R15:K7, P1, K2, K21, P1, K8
R16:P8, K1, P1, K2, P17, K2, P1, K1, P7
R17:K8, P1, K2, P1, K7, P1, K6, P2, K2, P1, K9
R18:P8, K1, P1, P3, K2, P4, K1, P1, K1, P5, K1, P4, K1, P7
R19:K7, P1, K2, K3, P1, K2, P2, K3, P1, K3, P1, K4, P1, K9
R20:P9, K1, P4, K4, P2, P4, K3, P4, K1, P8
R21:K7, P1, K1, P1, K2, P1, K7, K6, P5, K9
R22:P8, K1, P1, P10, K2, P6, K2, P3, K3, P4
R23:K6, P1, K3, K7, P1, K2, P1, K10, P4, K5
R24:P7, K1, P2, P10, K2, P4, K2, P4, K5, P3
R25:K5, P1, K6, P2, K12, P2, K4, P5, K3
R26:P6, K1, P3, P2, K2, P20, K1, P5
R27:K2, P5, K3, K23, P1, K6
R28:P6, K1, P3, P24, K1, P5
R29:K5, P1, K4, K23, P1, K6
R30:P6, K1, P3, P24, K1, P5
R31:K6, P1, K3, K23, P1, K6
R32:P7, K1, P2, P19, K4, P7
R33:K7, P1, K3, P1, K20, P1, K7
R34:P8, K1, P1, P15, K4, P1, K1, P2, K1, P6
R35:K8, P1, K2, P1, K1, P2, K2, P5, K12, P2,K5
R36:P5, K1, P12, K1, P3, K1, P4, K2, P3, K1, K8
R37:K8, P1, K4, P1, K4, P2, K3, P1, K11, P5
R38:P5, K1, P7, K1, P3, K1, P2, K1, P1, K2, P2, K3, P2, K1, P9
R39:K10, P2, K2, P4, K1, P1, K3, P4, K1, P2, K4, P1, K6
R40:P6, K1, P2, K2, P7, K1, P3, K1, P1, K1, P5, K1, P10
R41:K10, P1, K3, P3, K5, P1, K9, P2, K7
R42:P19, K1, P3, K1, P3, K3, P11
R43:K18P3K20
R44:P

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

Soft 'n Simple Baby Blanket

TECHNIQUE USED: Knit

KNITTED MEASUREMENTS

30”/76cm x 36”/91.5cm

MATERIALS

Caron International's 'Simply Soft' (100% Acrylic; 6oz/170g, 315yds/288m);

#9701 White (A): 3 skeins

#9717 Orchid (B): 2 skeins

#9737 Lt. Country Peach (C): 2 skeins

One pair size U.S. 15 (10mm) needles or size to obtain gauge
Yarn needle

GAUGE
In Garter stitch, 10 sts and 20 rows = 4”/10cm

NOTES
Roll one skein of orchid into two separate balls. .Repeat with peach skein.
For best results always change color on a right side row.

STITCHES USED
Garter stitch (Garter st):
Knit every row.

BLANKET
Holding 3 strands of B tog, CO 72 sts.
Next row (RS): Knit.
Cont in Garter st for 3”/7.5cm.
Drop 1 strand B and pick up 1 strand A.
Cont with 2 strands B and 1 strand A in Garter st for 4”/10cm.
Drop 1 strand B and pick up 1 strand A.
Cont with 1 strand B and 2 strands A in Garter st for 5”/12.5cm.
Drop 1 strand B and pick up 1 strand A.
Cont with 3 strands A in Garter st for 12”/30.5cm.
Drop 1 strand A and pick up 1 strand C.
Cont with 2 strands A and 1 strand C in Garter st for 5”/12.5cm.
Drop 1 strand A and pick up 1 strand C.
Cont with 1 strand A and 2 strands C in Garter st for 4”/10cm.
Drop 1 strand A and pick up 1 strand C.
Cont with 3 strands C in Garter st for 3”/7.5cm.
BO with C.

FINISHING
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

Gradient Garter Baby Blanket

http://www.caron.com/images/yarn_images/simply_soft/ss_proj/ss_gradient_bb_2_lg.jpg

TECHNIQUE USED: Knit

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Approx 36 ½”/92.5cm x 42 ½”/108cm

MATERIALS

Caron International's Simply Soft
(100% Acrylic, 6 oz/170g, 315 yd/288 m):
White # 9701 (A), 1 skein
Soft Pink # 9719 (B), Orchid # 9717 (C), Soft Blue # 9712 (D) and Pistachio #0003 (E), 2 skeins each

One circular needle size U.S. 13 (9mm), 24"/61cm or 32"/81.5cm, or size to obtain gauge

Stitch marker

Yarn needle

STITCHES USED
Garter stitch:
Knit every row (2 rows = 1 ridge).

GAUGE
In Garter st, 12 sts and 20 rows = 4"/10cm

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NOTE
Yarn is used doubled. There is no RS or WS therefore the Blanket is reversible.
There will be ample yarn left of the B, C, D and E colors to make the blanket longer.

BLANKET
With double strand of A, CO 110 sts.
Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of A and attach 1 strand of B.
Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of A and attach 1 more strand of B.
With 2 strands of B, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of B and attach 1 strand of C.
Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of B and attach 1 more strand of C.
With 2 strands of C, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of C and attach 1 strand of D.
Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of D and attach 1 more strand of D.
With 2 strands of D, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of D and attach 1 strand of E.
Work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
Drop 1 strand of D and attach another strand of E.
With 2 strands of E, work in Garter st for 22 rows (11 ridges).
BO all sts.

FINISHING
Weave in all ends and block if necessary.

Cat & Mouse Throw & Pillow

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
45 x 56 inches

MATERIALS
Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m):

Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle

SPECIAL TECHNIQUES
sc decrease: Insert hook and draw up a loop in each of the next two stitches (three loops now on hook), hook yarn and draw through all three loops on the hook

GAUGE
16 sc = 4 inches; 20 sc rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated

THROW
Square
Make 6 each pink and black.
Row 1: Ch 45, sc in 2nd from hook and in each ch across, turn (44sc)
Rows 2-54: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rnd 55: Working in ends of rows and in sts around outer edge, ch 1, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st across, ending with 3 sc in last st, evenly sp 42 sc in ends of rows across, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, 1 sc in each ch across, ending with 3 sc in last ch, evenly sp 42 sc in ends of rows across, join (see pattern notes) in beg sc. Fasten off.

Cat
Make 6 pink and 6 black.
Body
Row 1: Beg at bottom edge, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (12 sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (16 sc at end of last row)
Row 4: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 chs, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (25 sc)
Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn.

Tail
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, sc dec (see stitch guide) in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn, (4 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Rows 10-14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Rows 17-20: [Rep rows 15 & 16 alternately] twice.
Rows 21-24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 25: Rep row 16.
Rows 26-29: [rep rows 15 and 16 alternately] twice.
Row 30: Rep row 15.
Row 31: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (5 sc)
Row 32: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 chs, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (8 sc)
Row 33: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sc)
Rows 34 & 35: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (3 sc at end of last row)
Row 36: Ch 1, sc dec in 3 sts. Fasten off.

Body Continued
Row 8: Sk next 4 sts on row 7, join with sc in next st, sc in each st across, turn. (21 sc)
Rows 9-13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 14-21: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (5 sc at end of last row)
Rows 22-25: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 26: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. Fasten off. (7 sc)

Head
Row 1: Ch 14, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, with 2 sc in last ch, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (23 sc at end of last row)
Rows 6-11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 12-14: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (17 c at end of last row)
First Ear
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each of first 5 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (6 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in first two sts, sc in each st across, turn. (5 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 18 & 19: Rep rows 16 and 17, (2 sc at end of last row)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts. Fasten off.

2nd Ear
Row 15: Sk next 3 unworked sts on row 14, join with sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (5 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 18 & 19: Rep rows 16 and 17. (2 sc at end of last row)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts. Fasten off.

Mouse
Make 20.
Row 1: With black ch 30, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 7 chs, leaving rem chs unworked for tail, turn. (9 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across, turn. (10 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (9 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, ending with 2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across, ending with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 8: Ch 1, sc dec in first 3 sts, sl st in next of each of next 2 sts, (4 dc, ch2, sl st) in next st, sc in each of last 3 sts. Fasten off.
Finishing
Using pink on black Cats and black on pink Cats, with straight stitch and satin stitch, embroider eyes, noses and mouth according to photo.
Using gray and straight stitches, embroider whiskers and lines for legs as shown in photo.
Using pink, embroider straight stitches and satin stitches on each Mouse for nose, eyes, and legs as show in photo.
Assembly
Sew Heads to Bodies.
Center and sew each pink Cat to each black square and each black cat to each pink square.
Alternating squares sew Squares together in 4 rows of 3 Squares each. Sew rows together.
Edging
Rnd 1: Working around outer edge, join black with sl st in center sc in sc group at any corner, ch 2 (see pattern notes) , 2 hdc in same st, hdc in each st around with 3 hdc in each center corner st, join (see pattern notes) in 2nd ch of beg ch-2, do not turn. Fasten off.
Rnd 2: Join pink in center st at any corner, ch 2, 2 hdc in same st, hdc in each st around with 3 hdc in each corner st, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2.
Side Border
Row 1: Now working rows across 1 side edge, join pink with sl st in first st, ch 2, hdc in each st across to center st of next corner, leaving rem sts unworked, turn.
Rows 2-13: Ch 2, hdc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
Corner Square
Make 4.
Rnd 1: With black, ch 3, sl st in first ch to form rig, ch 2, 11 hdc in ring, join in 2nd chain of beg ch-2. (12 hdc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, [hdc in each of next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st] 3 times, hdc in each of next 2 sts, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. (20 hdc)
Rnds 3-7: Ch 2, hdc in same st, * hdc in each st across to center corner st**, 3 hdc in center corner st, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, join in 2nd ch of beg ch-2. at end of last rnd, leaving long end, fasten off.
Sew 1 Corner Square in each corner between Side Borders/
Trim
Rnd 1: Now working in rounds around outer edge, join pink with sc in any center corner st, sc in same st, sc in each st around with 3 sc in each center corner st, ending with sc in same st as beg sc, join in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 2 sts, ch 3, sl st in last sc, [sc in each of the next 2 sts. Ch 3, sl st in last st] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.
Sew Mice on Side Borders spaced randomly and oriented in opposite directions.

PILLOW

FINISHED SIZE:
12 inches square

MATERIALS

Caron International's Simply Soft (100% acrylic; 6 oz/170 g, 315 yds/288 m):
1 skein each #9719 soft pink & #9727 black
1 yard #9742 grey heather
Size J/10/6mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
Tapestry Needle
12 inch pillow form

GAUGE
16 sc = 4 inches; 20 sc rows = 4 inches

PATTERN NOTES
Join with slip stitch as indicated unless otherwise stated
Chain-2 at beginning of row or round counts as first half double crochet unless otherwise stated.

PILLOW
Square
Make 1 each pink and black.
Row 1: Ch 45, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (44 sc)
Rows 2-54: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Rnd 55: Working in ends of rows and in sts around outer edge, ch 1, 3 sc in first st, sc in each st across, ending with 3 sc in last st, evenly sp 42 sc in ends of rows across, working in starting ch on opposite side of row 1, 3 sc in first st, sc in each ch across, ending with 3 sc in last evenly sp 42 sc in ends of tows across, join (see Pattern Note) in beg sc. Fasten off.

CAT
Make 1 pink and 1 black.
Body
Row 1: Beg at bottom edge, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn. (12 sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (16 sc at end of last row)
Row 4: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 7 chs, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (25 sc)
Rows 5 & 6: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn.
Row 7: Ch 1, sc in each stitch across, turn.
Tail
Row 8: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, sc dec (see stitch guide) in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn, (4 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Rows 10-14: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 15: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in next st, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn.
Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st, turn.
Rows 17-20: [Rep rows 15 & 16 alternately] twice.
Rows 21-24: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 25: Rep row 16.
Rows 26-29: [rep rows 15 and 16 alternately] twice.
Row 30: Rep row 15.
Row 31: Ch 1, sc in each of first 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. (5 sc)
Row 32: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of next 3 chs, sc in each of next 3 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (8 sc)
Row 33: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (7 sc)
Rows 34 & 35: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (3 sc at end of last row)
Row 36: Ch 1, sc dec in 3 sts. Fasten off.
Body Continued
Row 8: Sk next 4 sts on row 7, join with sc in next st, sc in each st across, turn. (21 sc)
Rows 9-13: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 14-21: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (5 sc at end of last row)
Rows 22-25: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 26: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in last st, turn. Fasten off. (7 sc)
Head
Row 1: Ch 14, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, with 2 sc in last ch, turn. (15 sc)
Rows 2-5: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each st across with 2 sc in last st, turn. (23 sc at end of last row)
Rows 6-11: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Rows 12-14: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (17 c at end of last row)
First Ear
Row 15: Ch 1, sc in each of first 5 sts, sc dec in next 2 sts, leaving rem sts unworked, turn. (6 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc dec in first two sts, sc in each st across, turn. (5 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 18 & 19: Rep rows 16 and 17, (2 sc at end of last row)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts. Fasten off.
2nd Ear
Row 15: Sk next 3 unworked sts on row 14, join with sc dec in next 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (6 sc)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in each st across with sc dec in last 2 sts, turn. (5 sc)
Row 17: Ch 1, sc dec in first 2 sts, sc in each st across, turn. (4 sc)
Rows 18 & 19: rep rows 16 and 17. (2 sc at end of last row)
Row 20: Ch 1, sc dec in next 2 sts. Fasten off.
Finishing
Using pink on black Cat and black on pink Cat, with straight stitch and satin stitch , embroider eyes, noses and mouth according to photo.
Using gray and straight stitches, embroider whiskers and lines for legs as shown in photo.
Assembly
Sew Heads to Bodies.
Center and sew pink Cat to black Square and black Cat to pink Square.
Black Square Edging
Working around outer edge, join pink in any center corner st, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in each st around with 3 hdc in each center corner st, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, join in 2nd ch of be ch-2. Fasten off.
Pink Square Edging
Working around outer edge, join black in any center corner st, ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in each st around with 3 hdc in each center corner st, hdc in same st as beg ch-2, join in 2nd ch of be ch-2. Fasten off.
Assembly
Rnd 1: Holding Squares WS tog, working through both thicknesses, join pink with sc in any center corner st, 2 sc in same st, sc in each st around with 3 sc in each center corner st, inserting pillow form before closing, sc in same st as beg sc, join in beg sc.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in each of first 2 sts, ch 3, sl st in last st, [sc each of next 2 sts, ch 3, sl st in last st] around, join in beg sc. Fasten off.

Tasseled Phone Case

One size US G/6 (4mm) crochet hook, or size to obtain gauge

Yarn needle

Pins

44 fuchsia seed beads (optional)—Size 8

22 black tube beads (optional)—Size 8

Beading needle (optional)

Beading thread (optional)

GAUGE

In Two-Color Linen Stitch, 18 sts and 30 rows = 4"/10 cm.

Gauge is not important for this project

STITCHES USED
Two-Color Linen Stitch (multiple of 2 sts + 1)
Row 1 (RS): With B, k1, *sl 1 wyif, k1; repeat from * across.
Row 2: With B, purl.
Row 3: With A, k2, *sl 1 wyif, k1; repeat from * across to last st, k1.
Row 4: With A, purl.
Repeat Rows 1–4 for Two-Color Linen Stitch.

SPECIAL STITCHES
sc3tog: Single crochet 3 together—[Insert hook in next stitch, yarn over and draw up a loop] 3 times, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook.
sl 1 wyif: Slip 1 with yarn in front—Bring yarn, between the needles, to the front. Slip the next stitch as if to purl. Return the yarn, between the needles to the back.

NOTES
Carry color not in use up side of piece.

FRONT
With B, CO 15.
Knit 1 row.
Work in Two-Color Linen Stitch until piece measures 4”/10cm from beginning, ending with a WS row.
With B, knit 2 rows.
Bind off.

BACK
Work same as Front.

WRISTBAND
With B, ch 15.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn—14 sc.
Rows 2–6: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Fasten off.

STRAP/HANDLE
With B, ch 230; taking care not to twist ch, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Round 1: Sl st in each ch around.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Assembly
Hold front and back with WS together, sew sides and lower edges together, leave top edge open.
Wristband: Center wristband on back of case, with short ends aligned with side edges of case. Sew ends of wrist band securely in place.
Strap/Handle: Beginning at top of one side of case, pin strap down the side, across the lower edge, and back up the other side of the case (leaving long, top section of strap unpinned for handle). Sew strap in place around case.
Tasseled Strap
Mark center of top edge of back.
Row 1: Join B with sc 1 st before center, sc in center, sc on other side of center, turn—3 sc.
Rows 2–4: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc3tog—1 st.
Fasten off.
Tassel
Wrap B around four fingers of one hand, about 20 times. Thread an 8"/20.5cm length of B under top of wraps and tie in a knot, then tie the ends together for hanging cord. Cut lower ends of wraps and remove from fingers. Wrap a 12"/30.5cm length of B around the tassel, about 1"/2.5cm below the top to form tassel neck, and draw ends down through tassel neck to inside of tassel. Note: If beads will not be added, wrap tassel neck 4 times around with B.
beaded tassel neck wrap (optional): Thread beads onto beading thread in the following order: *2 fuchsia, 1 black; repeat from * until all beads are threaded. Cut thread, leaving a 6"/15cm tail. Tie tail around tassel neck, and slide beads down close to tassel. Secure last bead. Wrap beaded thread around neck of tassel and secure.
Attach tassel to end of tassel strap using hanging cord. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.

Washcloth with Pocket

Skill : Easy

Materials :
Hook : H ( to make smaller or larger change your hook size)
Cotton Yarn - I used I love This Cotton by Hobby Lobby
Stitches :
chain (ch)
Slip Stitch (sl st)
Single Crochet (sc)
Double Crochet ( dc)

Ch1 at the end of each row, is a turning ch, and does not count as a st.

Square Cloth:
R : 1 - Ch 19, 1 sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, * 1 sc in the next ch, 1 dc in the next ch, repeat from * across row, ch 1, turn.
R : 2 - * 1 dc in the 1st st, 1 sc in the next st ( dc in the scs, sc in the dcs for pattern)
repeat from * across row, ch1, turn.
R : 3 - * 1 sc in the 1st st, 1 dc in the next st, Repeat from * across row, ch1, turn.
R : 4 -20 - Repeat R : 2 & 3, alternating rows.
Trim: sc evenly around all four sides of the cloth, stitching 3 scs each corner. do not tie off.
At the last corner ch 15, join to the next st, forming a loop, tie off, weave in ends.

Corner Pocket:

R : 1 - Ch 3, 3 dc in the 2nd ch from the hook, ch 1 turn
R : 2 - 1sc & 1 dc in the first st, 1 sc in the next st, 1dc & 1 sc in the last st, ch1, turn
R : 3 - 1 dc & 1 sc, in the first st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 sc, in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 sc & 1 dc in the last st, ch1, turn
R : 4 - Follow previous pattern of dc, sc across row, ch1, turn
R : 5 - 1dc & 1 sc in the first st, dc, sc, dc, sc, dc across row, 1 sc & 1 dc in the last st, ch1, turn
R : 6 - Repeat R : 4
R : 7 - 1 sc in each st across, 1 sc in the corner, sc across the next row, 2 sc in the corner, sc across row, 2 sc in the last corner, do not tie off
Line up the triangle to the opposite corner from the loop, sl st across the 2 sides of the triangle sewing the triangle to the washcloth, tie off, weave in ends.

Virkmönster: Duschboll i Bambugarn / Bath puff

For English pattern scroll down

Igår var jag på stickcafé på Ullcentrum. Där var det flera stycken som stickat och virkat disktrasor i bambu, och tyckte att dessa var (nästan) lika bra som trasor i lin. Enda skillnaden var att trasorna i bambu inte torkade lika snabbt. Givetvis blev jag sugen på att testa J Restgarn i Ullcentrums Bomboo soft (100% bambu) hade jag hemma. Men eftersom jag nyligen virkat mig tre trasor i lin så tänkte jag att jag istället kunde virka en duschboll. De är mycket enkla att göra och tar inte heller speciellt lång tid att göra. Jag hade lite olika mängd garn kvar i olika färger, så mönstret är skrivet efter den orange bollen som var på 50g, samma som ett nystan. Har givetvis inte hunnit testat dem ännu, men de blir väldigt mjuka och sköna och verkar även passa till känslig babyhud.

Garn: 50g Bamboo

Virknål: 3½ - 4 mm (lite beroende på handlag, man får inte virka för hårt)

Lägg upp 5lm och slut till en ring med 1sm

Varv1: i ringen virkas 3lm (=1:a stolpen), 14st =totalt 15st, slut varvet med 1sm i 3:e lm

Varv2: 3lm (=1:a stolpen), virka 5st i varje st från föregående varv =75st, slut varvet med 1sm i 3:e lm

Varv3: 3lm (=1:a stolpen), virka 3st i varje st från föregående varv =225st, slut varvet med 1sm i 3:e lm

Varv4: 3lm (=1:a stolpen), virka 3st i varje st från föregående varv =675st, slut varvet med 1sm i 3:e lm

Fäst lösa trådar. Gör en snodd av resterande garn.

Bath puff

Yarn: Bamboo Soft, 100m/50g, from Ullcentrum

Hook: 3½ - 4mm (crochet loosely)

Ch 5 sl st in first ch to make ring

Rnd 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), 14dc in ring, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 15dc

Rnd 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), 4dc in same st as joining, *5dc in next dc*, repeat, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 75 dc

Rnd 3: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same st as joining, *3dc in next dc*, repeat, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 225 dc

Rnd 4: ch 3 (counts as dc), 2dc in same st as joining, *3dc in next dc*, repeat, join with sl st in top of beg ch-3 = 675 dc

Fasten off. Make a twist of the remaining yarn

Bath Puff

materials:

2 – 2 0z. Balls of Lily Sugar’n Cream

Size “J” hook

notes:

- This pattern takes a surprisingly large amount of yarn.

- As you increase, the stitches will begin to fold in on themselves and the puff will form and become more and more dense.

- If you find that the puff is getting more solid than you would like, you might consider using only 5 dc in ea dc in Rnd 3.

pattern:

Ch 40, sl st in first ch

Rnd 1: ch 3, work as many dc in 1^st ch as possibly (try for at least 20), join w/ sl st to 3^rd beg ch

Rnd 2-3: ch 3, 5 dc in same st, 6 dc in ea dc around, join w/ sl st to 3^rd beg ch

Finish off and weave in ends.

Monday, October 15, 2012

crochet Kitty Ears

Sunday, October 14, 2012

Good Catch Beret

ABBREVIATIONS
beg = begin(ning)
ch = chain
rep = repeat
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
sl = slip
st(s) = stitch(es)
tr = treble (triple) crochet

STITCH EXPLANATION
sc2tog (sc dec) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE
Beret is worked in rounds, turn at the beginning of each round.

BERET
Ch 3; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1: Ch 1, work 8 sc in ring; join with sl st in beg sc – 8 sts. Place marker for beg of rnd, move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, turn, (sc, tr) in each sc around; join with sl st in beg st – 16 sts.
Rnd 3: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st – 24 sts.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next sc, tr in next sc,(sc, tr) in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in first st – 32 sts.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, turn, *sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 scin next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st – 40 sts.
Rnd 6: Ch 1, turn, *(sc in next sc, tr in next sc)twice, (sc, tr) in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st – 48sts.
Rnd 7: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st – 56 sc.
Rnd 8: Ch 1, turn, *(sc in next sc, tr in next sc)3 times, (sc, tr) in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st – 64sts.
Rnd 9: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st around; join with sl st in beg st.
Rnd 10: Ch 4 (counts as first tr here and throughout),turn, skip first sc, sc in next sc, *tr in next sc, sc in next sc; rep from *around; join with sl st in top of beg ch.
Rnd 11: Rep Rnd 9.
Rnd 12: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next sc, tr in next sc; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st.
Rnd 13: Rep Rnd 9.
Rnd 14: Rep Rnd 10.
Rnd 15: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 6 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg st – 56 sc.
Rnd 16: Ch 4, turn, skip first sc, *(sc in next sc,tr in next sc) twice, sc2tog, tr in next sc; rep from * around to last 6 sc,(sc in next sc, tr in next sc) twice, sc2tog; join with sl st in top of beg ch – 48 sts.
Rnd 17: Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog; rep from * around; join with sl st in beg ch – 40 sc. Do not fasten off.

Ribbing
Row 1: Ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, sl st in next sc of Rnd 17 of Beret – 3 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, working in back loops only, sc in each sc across, skip next sc of Beret, sl st in next sc of Beret.
Rep last 2 rows around lower edge of Beret. Fasten off.

FINISHING
Sew short ends of ribbing together. Weave in ends.

TIPS
SIZE: One Size GAUGE: 7 sts = 4" (10cm) over pattern. BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. Finished Circumference 22" (56cm)

Howto make a crochet hat for beginners

Crochet Geek - Crochet Puff Stitch Cap with Ear Flaps

Hello Kitty Cap with Ear Flaps Pattern

Size
Fits a small child to teen/ small adult
It is very easy to alter the size. Just take out an increase row and an even row for a toddler or add an increase row and an even row for an adult size

Pattern

Note: I hate the seam. You can see it in one of the photos below. To make a seamless one, just keep going around without joining. Just keep up with your first st (marking it if you have to). When you get to the earflap just start with the singles (eliminating the join).

With H hook (G if you crochet loosely)

Rnd 1: Ch 3, 7 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Join with sl st. (8 hdc the first 2 chains count as the first hdc of the rnd)

Rnd 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st. 2 hdc in each st around, join. (16 hdc)

Rnd 3: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st) around, join. (24 hdc)

Rnd 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts) around, join. (32 hdc)

Rnd 5: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts) around, join. (40 hdc)

Rnd 6: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts) around, join. (48 hdc)

Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts) around, join. (56 hdc)

Rnd 8: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts. (2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts) around, join. (64 hdc)

Rnd 9- 17: Ch 2, hdc in next st. Hdc in each st around, join. (64 hdc)

First earflap:

Row 1: Sc in same st as join. Sc in next 12 sts. Ch 1, turn. (13 sc)

Row 2: Sc2tog over the first 2 sts, sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

Row 3: Repeat row 2, until 1 st remains. Finish off.

Second earflap

Row 1: Skip next 21 sts and attach with sl st in the next st. Ch 1 and sc in the same st and in next 12 sts, Ch 1, turn (13 sc)

Row 2: Sc2tog over the first 2 sts. Sc across. (12 sc)

Row 3: Repeat row 2 until 1 st remains. Ch 1 and do not finish off.

Work a round of sc around the hat, placing 3 sc in the point of each earflap. Finish off
Leaving approximately 12 inches of tail, attach Red to one of the earflaps. Work a round of sc around the edge, leaving a finishing tail long enough to use in the braid. I start and finish with long tails so I can use them to braid with and won’t have to weave them into the hat.

You'll notice that the earflaps are not totally centered. The front of the hat is the side where there is more space between earflaps. Make sure you take note of this when you begin sewing your eyes, nose, ears, and bow onto the hat.

Eyes (G hook)

With Black, Ch 5
2 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc in the next 2 chs. 3 sc in last ch. Do not turn. You will work in the opposite side of the ch. Sc in next 2 chs. Sc in last ch which is the first ch. (10 sc)
Don’t fret too much over the eyes and nose…They do not have to be exact, just small ovals.

Nose (G hook)

With Yellow Ch 4

2 Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next st, 3 sc in last ch. Do not turn. Work in the opposite side of the ch. Sc in next ch, sc in next st. Sc in same chain as the first sc worked. You’ll end with a small oval shape. (8 sc)

Ears (G hook) and holding 2 strands of yarn together
With White Ch 3
Row 1: 7 Hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Ch 1, turn (7 hdc)

Row 2: 2 sc in first st. sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in last st. (12 sts) Finish off.

Bow

With Red Ch 11

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook. Hdc in each st across. Ch 2, turn. (10 hdc)

Rows 2- 10: Hdc in each st. Finish off

Take a long strand of Red and wrap around the middle of the bow to draw it in. Wrap several times. Tie the ends in the back of the bow. Using the yarn needle weave the ends into the bow to hide then use these same ends to sew onto the hat. Sew the middle of the bow and bottom of the bow onto the hat. I found that if you do not sew the bottom of the bow to the hat, it will curl up.

Whiskers

Use a yarn needle to embroider the whiskers. They will be straight if you work into the stitches and not in-between them.

Braids
I used only the red, but you can make them however you wish. I used 15 strips for each earflap.

Sew the eyes and nose onto the hat. Do not sew the eyes too close together. Mine may be a little too far apart. I used a picture to go by.

There you go...enjoy!

Thursday, October 11, 2012

Crocheted Scarf {Free Pattern}

Now that the weather is starting to cool, I have been enjoying a spot of crocheting. It is so relaxing to sit with some yarn in front of the TV at night. I have designed and made a scarf using some gorgeous BC Garn Baby Alpaca Yarn from Suzy Hausfrau Yarn Store. The supersoft, lightweight yarn was perfect for the lacy design, it drapes beautifully, and is very warm. The skein is a generous 500 m (547 yards) which is ideal for a scarf and is available in a wonderful range of colours.

If you would like to make your own scarf, I have included the instructions below. The free scarf pattern has been named the Maureen Scarf after my sweet Mum who is a fantastic crocheter and lover of yarn. The pattern is very easy and repetitive, perfect for crocheting on the go or in front of the TV.

Maureen Scarf Pattern by Lisa Cox

Yarn: BC Garn Baby Alpaca
Hook: 3.00 mm
Dimensions: 15cm wide (6 inches) x 160 cm (63 inches) in length
Rows: 178

UK Version
Chain 52 (or 44 for a narrower scarf)

Row 1: 3 tr into 8th ch from hook, ch 2, 3 tr into same ch as previous 3 tr, ch 1, miss 3 ch, 1 tr into next ch, *ch 1, miss 3 ch, 3 tr into next ch, ch 2, 3 tr into same ch as previous 3 tr, ch 1, miss 3 ch, 1 tr into next ch. Repeat from * until end.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 tr plus 1 ch), miss 1 ch and 3 tr, and 3 tr into first 2 ch space, ch 2, 3 tr into same ch space, **ch 1, miss 1 ch, 1 tr into tr below, ch 1, 3 tr into 2 ch space, ch 2, 3 tr into same ch space, ch 1, 1 tr into tr. Repeat from ** until end, ending with last tr in 3rd chain of turning ch.

Rows 3 +: Repeat Row 2 until the scarf reaches the desired length

US Version
Chain 52 (or 44 for a narrower scarf)

Row 1: 3 dc into 8th ch from hook, ch 2, 3 dc into same ch as previous 3 dc, ch 1, miss 3 ch, 1 dc into next ch, *ch 1, miss 3 ch, 3 dc into next ch, ch 2, 3 dc into same ch as previous 3 dc, ch 1, miss 3 ch, 1 dc into next ch. Repeat from * until end.

Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc plus 1 ch), miss 1 ch and 3 dc, and 3 dc into first 2 ch space, ch 2, 3 dc into same ch space, **ch 1, miss 1 ch, dc into dc below, ch 1, 3 dc into 2 ch space, ch 2, 3 dc into same ch space, ch 1, 1 dc into dc. Repeat from ** until end, ending with last dc in 3rd chain of turning ch.

Rows 3 +: Repeat Row 2 until the scarf reaches the desired length

Diagonal Steps Scarf – Free Crochet Pattern

Using only double crochets and chains, make this simple, lightweight scarf in a unique diagonal stitch pattern.
Abbreviations: ch=chain, dc=double crochet, sk=skip, sp=space (US stitch terminology)
Materials: about 3 or 4 oz. soft worsted weight yarn, US size I/9/5.5mm crochet hook, yarn needle (model made in Caron Simply Soft Eco, color #0022 soft mint)
Finished Size: approximately 4” x 63”
Gauge: not critical for this project
Pattern notes: Ch 3 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet of row. Ch 4 at beginning of row counts as first double crochet of row, plus 1 chain.
Instructions

Starting chain: ch 17.
Row 1: sk 3 ch, dc in each of 4 ch, [ch 1, sk ch, dc in next ch] 2 times, ch 1, sk ch, dc in each of 5 ch, turn.
Row 2: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each of 3 dc, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp] 3 times, dc in each of 5 dc, turn.
Row 3: ch 4, sk 2 dc, dc in each of 4 dc and in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch 1, sk dc, dc in each of 3 dc, turn.
Row 4: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in next dc, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp] 3 times, dc in each of 4 dc, ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp and in last dc, turn.
Row 5: ch 4, sk 2 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in each of 4 dc and in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp) 2 times, ch 1, sk dc, dc in last dc, turn.
Row 6: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 2 times, dc in each of 4 dc, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp] 2 times, dc in last dc, turn.
Row 7: ch 4, sk 2 dc, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in each of 4 dc and in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in last dc, turn.
Row 8: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp and in each of 4 dc, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp] 3 times, dc in last dc, turn.
Row 9: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in next dc and in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch 1, sk dc, dc in each of 4 dc and in ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk dc, dc in last dc, turn.
Row 10: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in ch-1 sp and in each of 4 dc, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in next ch-1 sp] 3 times, dc in each of 3 dc, turn.
Row 11: ch 3, sk first dc, dc in each of 3 dc and in ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk dc, dc in ch-1 sp] 2 times, ch 1, sk dc, dc in each of 5 dc, turn.
Rows 12-101: repeat rows 2-11 consecutively. End off after final row. Using yarn needle, weave in all ends securely.

Friday, August 24, 2012

One Row Lace Scarf

Materials:

I used 45 g (~175 yards) of a superfine alpaca yarn. The scarf is about 13 x 150 cm (~5 x 60 inches) unblocked, and it's very stretchy in both width and length.

Needles: 6 mm (US 10).

Use bigger needles than the yarn usually calls for.

Gauge (not important): 8 sts = 5 cm (2 inches) in pattern.

Skill level: Easy(/Intermediate)

Note: This will make an (unblocked) width of about 13 cm (about 5 inches). To increase the width: add 4 or more stitches, dividable with 4. The scarf is very stretchy, but you could use a bigger/smaller needle size, thicker/thinner yarn or adjust the stitch count to get a different size.

K= knit
K2tog= knit 2 stitches together
YO= Yarn over
Sts= stitches

Pattern:

Cast on 24 sts (or any number of stiches dividable with 4).

Knit 2 rows

Knit pattern row:

K4, (YO, K2tog, K2) repeat between ( ) 5 times.

Repeat the pattern row until your scarf is at desired length.

Knit 1 row.

Cast off loosely.

Finishing:

Weave in ends.
Block if you want to.

If you make this scarf please let me know! I would love to see what you have created.

Arrowhead Lace Scarf

Requirements

Yarn: Lace weight cashmere-silk yarn from Jade Sapphire (55 gms, 400 yds) or another lace weight yarn. 400 yards is probably way more than you would need. I probably used around 300 yards for a 5 foot scarf. You could also use heavier weight yarn and increase the size of the needles.
Needles: Size 3 US

Directions

Cast on 43 stitches loosely. This is where my memory gets bad and my notes are lacking. I think I launched straight into the lace pattern, but I might have knit a single row. No more than that.
Start Pattern: Rows 1 and 3 (WS): Purl.
Row 2 (RS): k2, *(yo, ssk) twice, k1, (k2tog, yo) twice, k1; rep from *; end last repeat with k2.
Row 4 (RS): k3, *yo, ssk, yo, sl2 knitwise, k1, p2sso, yo, k2tog, yo, k3; rep from *; end last repeat
with k3.
Repeat these four rows until the scarf is the desired length ending with row 4 and bind off loosely. Weave in ends and block.
If you want a wider or narrower scarf, add or remove one or more pattern repeats between the *s, and add or remove 10 stitches from your cast on for each pattern repeat.
ssk: slip, slip, knit slipped stitches together through the back
k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
yo: yarnover
p2sso: pass the two slip stitches over the knit stitch. (double decrease)
sl2 knitwise: slip 2 stitches knitwise.
That’s all there is to it. The pattern looks worse than it is and it’s easy to memorize.