Friday, January 16, 2015

CROCHETED SHAWL/SCARF Parts 1 & 2

CROCHETED SHAWL/SCARF

The numbers on the video correspond to the numbers on the written pattern.

dc = double crochet      *  *  rep what is in between the stars
sc = single crochet        st = stitch
ss = slip stitch               sp = space
ch = chain                      cnr = corner
Beg ch3 = 1dc                       picot = ch3, 1sc into the 1st ch
dc tog = double crochet together          Tr = treble, wrap yarn around hook twice

dtr (double treble) = wrap yarn around hook three times.

PART 1


PART 2

1.  I am using Premier Yarn which is a size 3 light, cotton. One skein is 136 yards and I am using 4 in black and white and 3 in the red. My crochet hook is a 3.75mm/F.
I used 4 skeins for the body and 2 skeins of red for the border.

2.  Ch10, ss into 1st ch

3. Ch3,* 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, in the ring* 3 times, 4dc, 1dtr, all in the ring, ss into 1st stitch.

4.  Ch 27, ss into the 11th ch from the hook, ch3, skip 3ch, ss into the 4th,
4dc into the ring, 1Tr, 1ss into the 6th ch,
1dtr in ring, 1tr, 4dc,
1tr, 1dtr,

5.  Ch2, turn work around, 1dc in the (row below)1st squares dtr (see video 11:30) 1ch, 1dc in the same place,
ch16, ss into the 10th ch from the hook (work still facing the wrong way), ch3, skip 3ch and ss into the 4th ch (leaving 2ch)
work still facing wrong way, just turn it so that you can work in the circle you just made,
4dc in the ring, 1tr in the ring, 1dtr into the dtr of the square below,
1dtr in the ring, 1tr in the ring, 4dc in the ring, 1tr, in ring, 1dtr in the ring,
1tr , 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, 4dc, a 1tr, all in the ring, ss into beg of square

6.  1sc in each of the next 2ch, 1 picot, 1sc in the next 3ch, 1 picot, 1sc in each of the last 2ch,
1dtr in the next squares ring, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, ss into beg of square
You should have 3 squares now

REPEAT THIS LOT BELOW

BEGINNING SQUARE starting bottom row of squares

7.  Ch26, ss into the 10th ch from the hook, ch3, ss into the 4th ch,

8.  4dc in the ring, 1tr, 1ss into the middle of the ch to your left, 1dtr, 1tr in ring,  4dc, 1tr, 1dtr,
(joining onto bottom square - peak) ch2, turn work around to wrong side and 1dc, ch1, 1dc,  in the dtr of the square below,

Starting a new circle

9. Ch16, 1ss into the 6th ch from the bottom, (wrong side facing) ch3 and ss into the 4th ch, 4dc, 1tr, Joining onto bottom square again- valley,
2dc tog in the 2ch in between the 2 picots made, in square below
1dtr, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, in the same circle as you were working in before joining,

10. joining onto bottom square - peak -  Ch2, 1dc, ch1, 1dc in the dtr of the square below
Repeat row 9 to end square and then do row 10

Ending Square and starting new row (top portion of square)

11. Ch16, 1ss into the 6th ch from the bottom, (wrong side facing) ch3 and ss into the 4th ch, 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr into the dtr in square below,(joining)
1dtr into ring, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, ss into beg of square

Top Portion Row of squares

12. 1sc in each of the next 2ch, 1 picot, 1sc in the next 3ch, 1 picot, 1sc in each of the last 2ch,
1dtr in the next squares ring, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, 1dtr, 1tr, 4dc, 1tr, ss into beg of square
Repeat row 12 to end square

ENDING SQUARE (Starting new bottom row)

13. You now repeat rows 7-12


BORDER
14.  Finish your shawl with a bottom row only, so the edge is straight,

15. Ch3, dc across so work lays flat.

16. Corner of shawl 3dc, ch2, 3dc

17.  1dc in each dc ,Corner - 3dc ch2. 3dc in the ch sp, for the corners

18.  Back at beginning corner

19.  1dc, ch5, 1dc in same sp, skip 1 and repeat, corners do 3dc ch5 3dc

20. 1tr, 1picot (x5) in the same ch space, 1sc in the next ch sp, keep repeating this all the way around. Your corners might be different to mine but if you need to do 5tr in the ch space and then another 5tr in the next skipping the sc do that. Whichever makes your corner lay nicely.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

CROCHET COLOR COWL/INFINITY SCARF

CROCHET COLOR COWL

dc = double crochet      *  *  rep what is in between the stars
sc = single crochet        st = stitch
ss = slip stitch               sp = space
ch = chain                      cnr = corner
Beg ch3 = 1dc                       picot = ch3, 1sc into the 1st ch
dc tog = double crochet together                      Tr = treble


The numbers on the video correspond to the numbers on the written pattern.

I am using Red Heart Boutique Unforgettable yarn which is a size 4 medium
I am using a 5:00mm or size H crochet hook

A pattern repeat is 10 stitches and I am doing 5 repeats so have 50ch

PATTERN

Foundation row numbers 1 and 2
1.  Ch50 plus an extra 4ch (54ch all together) the extra 4 stand for 1dc and skip 1

2.  1dc into the 5th ch from the hook, Ch3, skip 1ch, 1sc in the next st
     * ch5, skip 3ch, 1sc in the next ch
      ch3, skip 1ch, 3dc tog in the next 3ch
     ch3, skip 1, 1sc into the next ch,* rep between the stars
ending with your ch5, skip 3ch, 1sc in the next ch, ch3, skip 1ch, 2dc tog in the last 2stitches

THE NEXT 4 ROWS FORM YOUR PATTERN (THE YELLOW'S ARE THE SAME AND THE BLUE'S ARE THE SAME EXCEPT FOR THEIR BEG AND ENDINGS)

*3.  ch1, 1sc in the dc, turn your work around,

(ROW 1 BEGINNING)  ch5, 5dc in the ch5 sp,

*ch5, 1sc above the 3dc tog, ch5, 5dc in the ch5 sp* rep this to the end,

(ROW 1 ENDING) ending with 5dc in the ch 5 sp, ch5, 1sc in the middle of the 2dc from previous row

4.  Ch6, turn,
(ROW 2 BEGINNING) 1sc in the 2nd last ch of the 1st ch sp,

* ch3, 3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the 2nd last ch, ch5, 1sc in the 2nd last ch,* rep (you are making 3 ch spaces in this row)

(ROW 2 ENDING) ending with ch3, 1sc in the 2nd last ch (leaving 3ch below on hook to stand as a dc) ch2, 1tr in the sc of previous row.

5.  Ch3, turn,

(ROW 3 BEGINNING) 2dc in the same place, 
*ch5, 1sc above the 3dc tog, ch5, 5dc in the ch5 sp* rep this to the end

(ROW 3 ENDING), ending with 1sc above the 3dc tog, ch5, 3dc in the 3rd ch from the bottom(so it makes a dc)

6.  Ch3, turn,

(ROW 4 BEGINNING) 1dc in the middle of the 3dc,
* ch3, 1sc in the 2nd last ch, ch5, 1sc in the 2nd last ch, ch3, 3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc,*rep (you are making 3 ch spaces in this row)

(ROW 4 ENDING) ending with ch5, 1sc in the 2nd last ch, ch3, 2dc tog in the last 2dc

7.  MY LENGTH IS 38 inches and I finished on row 4

8. BORDER - start anywhere

We are doing 1dc, 1tr, 1dc tog in one stitch, ch3, 1picot, all the way around. Be careful not to do them too close together else you will have too many and they will start looking clumpy.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

CROCHETED JACKET PARTS 1-4

CROCHETED COLORFUL JACKET

 Remember that the numbers on the video correspond to the numbers on the written pattern.

 Stitches used dc = double crochet * * rep what is in between the stars sc = single crochet st = stitch ss = slip stitch sp = space ch = chain cnr = corner Beg ch3 = 1dc ch sp = chain space dc tog = double crochet together dtr = double treble = wrap yarn around your hook 3 times tr = treble = wrap yarn around your hook 2 times hdc = half a double crochet

  I am using Simply Soft Caron Yarn with a size 5:00mm crochet hook. For my size jacket I used 1 Skein in black, 1 in yellow, 1 in pink and 1 in blue and about 3-4 in white.

 We are making 49 motifs plus an extra 2 (one each for the shoulder) and another 4 to fill in at the bottom of jacket. So we have a total of 55 motifs. I am only making 1 size here which would be a medium to a large. If you want a larger size you can use a bigger crochet hook with thicker yarn or for a smaller size use thinner.



  PATTERN

making our flower Only the 1st flower gets done totally, all the rest are joined as you go.

 1. Ch6, ss into the 1st ch to form a ring

 2. Ch3 (stands as 1st dc). 19 dc in the ring = 20dc all together, ss into the top of the 3ch and change your yarn color.

 3. *Ch 11, skip the 1st ch and do 1sc in the next ch (which is the 2nd ch from the hook) 1hdc in the next ch, 1dc, 1dc , 1Tr, 1Tr, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc, 1sc (1 in each of the 11ch) ss into your next stitch (on the black portion) and go into the back loop, and 1ss into the next, back loop * repeat this all the way around. Your slip stitches are done in the back loop. To finish the round, ss into the beg stitch and change colors. You should have 10 petals all together

 4. Restart on any petal and count 4 stitches up from bottom of petal and ss into the 4th stitch, 1sc in each of the next 6 stitches, 3sc in the top st (all 3 in the same st), 1sc in each of the next 7 stitches, 1sc into the 4th st from the bottom of the opp petal *1sc in each of the next 6 st, 3sc in the top st, 1sc down in each of the next 7 st, cross over to next petal and 1sc in the 4th st from the bottom of new petal* Repeat this for all 10 petals and end off with a ss into the 1st petals ss

 JOINING YOUR MOTIFS

 Looking at your chart, you can see the layout of the joining.
Start by joining a row straight down so you only join 2 petals on each motif first.
 You work the white the same way as your first motif but you have to remember to join.

 5. You will join two petals from the one flower onto the two petals from the other flower. In between them you have to have 3 petals. So you join 2, skip 3 and then join the other 2 leaving you with 3 petals. So in between your 2 petals you have 3 petals. To join you will go up 7sc to the top and then you have to make 1sc in the top of the opp petal, then come back to 1st flower and do 2sc in the top, then do 1sc in the opp petal (coming from under the stitch)



PART 2 
 JOINING OUR MOTIFS
 Look at your motif picture and join the motifs accordingly

 6. Joining a motif onto 2 motifs 

 7. Different strategy to joining

 8. Another strategy to joining - you join in a pattern of 2 2 1 all the time or 1 2 2 or 2 1 2 it is all the same thing of 2 2 1 just depends on where you start in that sequence. You also have to have 3 petals in between the 2 joined on either side.   






 PART 3
9. Watch the beg of Part 2 to see the layout of the motifs to form your jacket.

 10. Turning fronts over and attaching motif

 11. Working on Left Hand Side (when jacket is on) 

 12. Look on your chart to see the back middle motif petal joins. There are 2 joins here, one for each of the 2 petals.

 13. Here you are adding the extra motif by the shoulder on the LHS and the RHS, watch video for the placement of these motifs. 

 14. RHS extra motif added by shoulder 

 15. Showing you how to join shoulder flower MAKING OUR SLEEVE BORDER

 16. Ch3, 1dc in each stitch, (skip the middle stitch in between your petals)

 17. Over the top of the petal do 3dc in the middle stitch, 1more dc and then cross over to the next petal and do 1dc 3dc in next st and 1 more dc and, do the same for the next petal, then keep doing 1dc in each stitch to beg and ss into 3rd ch 

 18. Ch3, turn your work and skip 2dc and ss into the 3rd dc, turn your work, 1dc into the next st, *1dc in each dc* repeat this until you get to the petals again. (don't go over them)

 19. Once you reach the petals skip 2 dc (that go up the petal) and ss into the next st, Ch3, skip 2 (up petal) and ss into the 3rd st, turn your work around and 1dc in the 1st st and 1dc in each dc until you reach the petals again, then you skip 2 (up petal) ss into the 3rd, ch3, skip 2 (up petal) ss into the 4rd, turn your work around, 1dc in the next and each of the next dc until you reach the petals again.

 20. Once again you will skip 2 (up petal) and ss into the 3rd (or into the 2nd), Turn (don't ch3 here) and do 1dc to the petals again. Do the same thing, skip 2dc up petal and ss into 2nd or 3rd one.

 21. Make sure Right side of work is facing you, ch3, 1dc in next, skip 1dc, *1dc in next 2dc, skip 1dc* repeat this all the way around till you get to the ch3 and ss into the top of the ch3,

 22. Ch3, 2dc in same place, ss into next st, skip 1 stitch, *3dc in next st, ss in the next, skip 1st* repeat



PART 4

23. Adding the motifs to the bottom of the jacket.

24. Crocheting in between motifs. We are only filling in the big gaps, not the small ones.

25.  Start with any in between part and watch video to see where to start. There is no set pattern here. I am just going fairly free form for this.

Ch3, skip 1, 1dc in the next, you are doing this all the way around, 1dc, skip 1 but in between your petals you will make a Treble. Go all the way around and ss into beg ch3 or into the sp

26. Ch3, 1dc in each of the dc, except for in between the petals, you will skip one of those spaces and where the 2 petals meet, you will skip one of those (watch video) go all the way around and ss into beg 

27. Ch1, 1sc in each of the stitches all the way around, ss into beg

28.  Ch1, skip 1, 1sc *skip 1, 1sc* all the way around, ss into beg. End off

29. STARTING OUR BORDER ALL THE WAY AROUND

With the right side facing you, we are starting at the bottom of the jacket and going up towards the shoulders and neck, 

30. FIRST ROW:  Ch6, This stands for 1dc and ch3, Watch video for place to insert hook. You will be doing either a dc or a treble with 3ch in between. Watch video to see where to do which one 

31.  SHOWING THE PATTERN WITH THE DC AND TREBLE for row 1.

32. Once you have finished row 1, ss into the 1st ch sp, CH3, 1dc in the 1st ch sp, ch3,  by your petals you will do 3dc tog in the next 3 ch spaces, ch3, 1dc in the next ch sp, Ch3, 3dc tog in the next 3ch sp (by the petals), ch3, 1dc, ch3, 3dc tog in the next 3ch sp, ch3, continue this pattern, where you have the 3ch sp in between the petals do them together, ch3, and then 1dc, ch3 where you don't have 3 together, all the way around.

33.  2ND ROW: 4dc in each ch space all the way around, ss into 1st st,

34.  Ch3, 1dc in each of the 4dc that you made (giving you 3dc) and skipping the stitch in between the group of 4dc all the way around

35. 1dc in each of the dc all the way around.

36.  Ch4, 1Tr in the next st, picot (ch3, 1sc in 1st ch), 2Tr Tog in the next 2 stitches, with a picot on top (see video at number 35, All the way around.

37. CROCHETING SOME OF THE OTHER HOLES BY THE SLEEVES TOGETHER

YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR JACKET.




Saturday, November 1, 2014

CROCHET A HAT IN COTTON

CROCHET A HAT IN COTTON
Remember that the numbers on the pattern correspond to the numbers on the written pattern.
I am using a size 3.75mm crochet hook (F) and Aunt Lydia's crochet thread which is a size 3 cotton.


dc = double crochet      *  *  rep what is in between the stars
sc = single crochet        st = stitch
ss = slip stitch               sp = space
ch = chain                      cnr = corner
Beg ch3 = 1dc                       picot = ch3, 1sc into the 1st ch
dc tog = double crochet together                      Tr = treble


PATTERN

1.  Ch4, ss into the 1st ch to form a ring.

2.  Ch3 (stands for 1st dc), 15dc in the circle (16dc all together), ss into the top of the beg ch3.

3.  Ch4, 1dc in the 1st dc, ch1, *1dc, ch1, in the next dc* Repeat this to the end ending with ch1 and ss into the 3rd ch. (I change colors here)

4.  Ch1, 1sc in the 1st ch, *Ch3, 1sc in the ch1 (from previous round))* repeat this around, ss into the 1st ch you had made. 16 ch spaces

5.  ch4, 1dc in the same st, 1sc in the ch sp, *1dc ch1 1dc in the next sc, 1sc in the ch sp* rep to end - 16 ch spaces, ss into the top of the ch3

6.  ch1, 1sc in the same stitch, ch5, 1sc in the ch1 sp (in between the 2dc), *ch5, 1sc in the ch1 sp* repeat to end ending with ch5 and ss into the 1st stitch.

7.  Ch4, 1dc in same sp, 1sc in the middle of the ch5, *1dc ch1  1dc in the next sc, 1sc in the mddle of the ch5* rep to end, ending with a sc and ss into the top of the ch3 with new color.

8.  Ch1, 1sc in the same place, ch5, 1sc in the ch1 sp, *ch5, 1sc in the ch1 sp* rep to end, ending with ch3 1dc in the 1st st (16 ch sp)

9.  Ch1, 1sc in the same sp, ch5, 1sc in the middle of the ch5, *ch5, 1sc in the middle of the ch5* rep to end ending with ch3 and 1 Tr into the 1st st

10.  Ch1, 1sc in the same sp, *9Tr in the ch sp, ch1, 1sc in the middle ch of the next ch sp, ch1* rep to end, ending with ch1, and ss into beg stitch (8 clusters)

11.  Ch3, 1 dc in each of the next 2, ch2, skip 1, 1sc in the next, ch2, skip 1, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2,
*1dc in each of the next 3
ch2, skip 1, 1sc in the next, ch2, skip 1
1dc in each of the next 3, ch2*  rep to end, ending with ch2 and ss into the beg ch3,

12.  Same as row 11, (making your sc in the sc from previous round)

13.  Ch3, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2, 1sc in the ch sp, ch4, 1sc in the next ch sp, ch2, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2,
*1dc in each of the next 3dc,
 ch2, 1sc in the ch sp,
 ch4, 1sc in the next ch sp,
 ch2, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2,* rep to end, ss into top of beg ch3,

14.  ch3, 1dc in each of the next 2dc, ch2, 1sc in the middle ch sp, ch2, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2
*1dc in each of the next 3dc,
ch2, 1sc in the middle ch sp,
ch2, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2* to the end, ss into the top of the ch3

15.  Ch3, 1dc in each of the next 2dc, ch2, 1sc in the sc, ch2, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch2
*1dc in each of the next 3dc,
ch2, 1sc in the sc,
ch2, 1dc in each of the next 3 dc, ch2* rep to end, ss into the ch3

16. Ch3, 1dc in each of the next 2dc, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch4,
*1dc in each of the next 3dc, 1dc in each of the next 3dc, ch4,* rep to end ss into the ch3

17.  Ch3, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, 1dc in the next dc, ch5, 1sc in the middle of the ch4 of prev round, ch5,
*1dc, 2dc tog in the next 2dc,
2dc tog in the next 2dc,
ch5, 1sc in the middle of the ch4,
ch5* rep to end, ss into the ch3  (16ch sp)

18.  Ch3, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, ch4, 1sc in the ch sp, ch4, 1sc in the ch sp, ch4
*3dc tog in the next 3dc,
ch4, 1sc in the ch sp,
ch4, 1sc in the ch sp,
ch4, * to the end, ss into the 3ch (24 ch sp) change color

19.  ss into the 1st ch sp,
ch4, 1sc in the ch of the ch sp, *ch3, 1sc in the ch of the ch sp* rep to end ending with ch3 and ss into the 1st st (24 ch sp)

20.  Ch1, 1sc in the same place, ch5, 1sc in the sc, *ch5, 1sc in the sc* rep to end, ending with ch5, ss into 1st stitch (24 ch p)

21.  Ch4, 1dc in the same place, 1sc in the middle of the ch of the ch sp, 1dc 1ch 1dc in the sc,
*1sc in the middle of the ch of the ch sp, 1dc ch1 1dc in the sc* rep to the end ending with your sc and then ss into the top of the ch3.

22.  ch1, 1sc in the same sp, ch5, 1sc in the ch1 sp, *ch5, 1sc in the ch1 sp* rep to end ss into 1st st,

23.  Ch4, 1dc in the same sp, 1sc in the middle of the ch of the ch sp,
*1dc ch1, 1dc in the sc, 1sc in the middle of the ch of the ch sp* rep to end ss into the ch3

24.  Ch1, reverse sc back

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Thursday, October 16, 2014

CROCHET A LEAF PATTERN SCARF

CROCHETING A LEAF PATTERN SCARF

Remember that the numbers on the video correspond to the numbers on the written pattern.
I am using Caron Simply Soft Party Yarn which is a size 4 medium,  and a size 6.5mm/K crochet hook.

dc = double crochet      *  *  rep what is in between the stars
sc = single crochet        st = stitch
ss = slip stitch               sp = space
ch = chain                      cnr = corner
Beg ch3 = 1dc                      ch sp = chain space
dc tog = double crochet together
picot = 3ch, 1sc in the first ch

A.  Ch 43, plus an extra 3

1. 1dc in the 4th ch from the hook (the 1st 3ch stand for your 1st dc here and in the next rows),
ch4, 1dc into the 4th ch (so skip 3ch),
ch2, skip 2, 2dc into the 3rd ch
ch2, skip 2, 1dc in each of the next 6ch (= 6dc)
ch2, skip 2, 2dc tog in the next 2 ch
ch1, skip 3, 2dc tog in the next 2ch
ch2, skip 2, 1dc in each of the next 6ch (= 6dc)
ch2, skip 2, 2dc into the next ch
ch2, skip 2, 1dc in the next ch
ch4, skip 3, 1dc in each of the next 2ch

2.  ch3, turn, 1dc in the 2nd dc,
ch6, 1dc in the next dc,
ch2, 4dc in between the next 2dc,
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, 2dc in the next dc, 2dc tog in the next 2dc
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2dc (the centre 2 clusters)
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, 2dc in the next dc, 2dc tog in the next 2dc
ch2, 4dc in between the next 2dc,
ch2, 1dc in the next dc
ch6, 1dc in the next 2dc,

3.  Ch3, turn around, 1dc in the next dc,
Ch6, 1dc in the next dc,
ch2, 6dc in the next 4dc
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2, 2dc tog in the next 2 (so 2dc tog and 2dc tog in the next cluster)
ch2, 1dc in the centre
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2, 2dc tog in the next 2 (so 2dc tog and 2dc tog in the next cluster)
ch2, 6dc in the next 4dc
ch2, 1dc in the dc
ch6, 1dc in each of the last 2 dc

THE NEXT 3 ROWS (ROW 4,5,6) ARE REPEATED OVER AND OVER
4. Ch3, turn, 1dc in the next dc
Ch4, skip 4 ch, 1dc into the 2nd last ch,
ch2, 2dc in the next dc,
ch2, 1dc in each of the next 6dc,
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2 (those next 2 had been done tog) , ch1, 2dc tog in the next 2(these 2 were also done together) and (these are the for the middle)
ch2, 1dc in each of the next 6dc,
ch2, 2dc in the next dc,
ch2, skip 2 ch, 1dc in the next ch,
Ch4, 1dc in each of the next 2dc

5. ch3, turn, 1dc in the 2nd dc
ch6, 1dc in the dc,
ch2, 4dc in between the next 2dc,
 ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, 2dc in the next dc, 2dc tog in the next 2dc
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2dc (the centre 2 clusters)
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2dc, 2dc in the next dc, 2dc tog in the next 2dc
ch2, 4dc in between the next 2dc,
Ch2, 1dc in the next dc
ch6, 1dc in the next 2dc,

6.  Ch3, turn, 1dc in the next dc,
Ch6, 1dc in the next dc,
ch2, 6dc in the next 4dc
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2, 2dc tog in the next 2 (so 2dc tog and 2dc tog in the next cluster)
ch2, 1dc in the centre
ch2, 2dc tog in the next 2, 2dc tog in the next 2 (so 2dc tog and 2dc tog in the next cluster)
ch2, 6dc in the next 4dc
ch2, 1dc in the dc
ch6, 1dc in each of the last 2 dc

WHEN YOUR SCARF IS THE LENGTH YOU WANT CONTINUE WITH THIS BORDER
7.  start anywhere (either of the sides) with a 2sc, 1 picot, 2sc
you are making 2sc in the side of each dc you had made for the scarf with a picot in between 2sc

Friday, September 19, 2014

CROCHETED HAT FROM TOP TO BOTTOM


CROCHETED HAT


I am using a size 5:00mm crochet hook, I used Red Heart Boutique, Unforgettable.  I also made it in Bernat Softee Baby which is a size 3 light and I used a size 5:00mm crochet hook. Both yarns work out fine.

REMEMBER that the numbers on the video correspond to the numbers on the written pattern.

dc = double crochet      *  *  rep what is in between the stars
sc = single crochet        st = stitch
ss = slip stitch               sp = space
ch = chain                      cnr = corner
Beg ch3 = 1dc                       picot = ch3, 1sc into the 1st ch
dc tog = double crochet together

1. Ch5, ss into the 1st ch,

2.  Ch3 (stands as 1st dc, here and at beg of rounds), 4dc in the ring, ch5, 5dc in the ring, ch5, ss into the beg ch3, ss into the 2nd dc

3.  Ch3, 2dc tog in the same sp, ch3,
 1sc into the 2nd ch, ch6,
 skip 1 ch and 1sc into the next ch, ch3,
3dc tog in the middle of the 5dc, ch3,
1sc in the 1st ch, ch6, 1sc in the 2nd last ch, ss into the middle of the 3dc tog

4. ch5, 5dc in the 1st ch sp,
ch5, 1sc in the sc,
ch5, 5dc in the next ch sp, ch5
* 5dc in the next ch sp, ch5, 1sc in the sc (or it might be the 3dc tog then sc in the middle of that), ch5* repeat this around ending with your sc and ch5 and ss into the 3rd ch of the beg ch5, ss across into the middle of the 5dc

5.  ch3, 2dc in the same space, ch3,
 1sc in the ch sp, ch5, 1sc in the next ch sp, ch3,
*3dc tog all in the centre stitch of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch5, 1sc in the next ch sp, ch3 * all the way around (be sure to have 3ch spaces in between the 3dc tog) ending with ch3 (you have 3 ch spaces now) and then ss into the top of the 3dc tog
You work around until you get to the beginning of first round (so if you started with 3dc tog you would work your 5dc until you reach that first one again)

6.  Ch5, 5dc in the sc, ch5,
 1sc in the ch sp, ch5, 5dc in the sc, ch5, 1sc in the middle of the 3dc tog, ch5,
 5dc in the sc, ch5, 1sc in the ch sp, ch5, 5dc in the sc, ch5,
* 1sc in the middle of the 3dc tog, ch5, 5dc in the sc, ch5, 1sc in the ch sp, ch5 5dc in the sc, ch5* repeat between the stars,  ending with 1ss in the 1st ch  You must have 10 (5dc) and 2 ch spaces in between each of the 5dc

7.  Ch3, 3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc,
ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch5, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, *3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc,
 ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch5, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3* Repeat between the stars all the way around ending with the ch3 and ss into the top of the very 1st 3dc tog that you made.
You should have 3 ch sp between each 3dc tog and at the end

8. Ch3, 5dc in the middle ch sp, ch3, 1sc above the 3dc tog,
ch3, 5dc in the middle ch sp, ch3,* 1sc above the 3dc tog, ch3, 5dc in the middle ch sp, ch3* rep all the way around ending with a sc above the sc (2 ch sp in between the 5dc) go around till the 1st 5dc you had made

9. ch3, 3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc,
 ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, *3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3* rep between the stars all the way around ending with the ch3 and ss into the top of the very 1st 3dc tog that you made.

10. Ch3, 5dc in the middle ch sp, ch3, 1sc above the 3dc tog,
 ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, *3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3* rep between the stars all the way,
ss into the sc of the of previous round

11.  ch3, 3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc,
 ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, *3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3* rep between the stars all the way around ending with the ch3 and ss into the top of the very 1st 3dc tog that you made.
You will repeat rows 12 and 13 (the beg and ending is important)

12. Ch3, 5dc in the middle ch sp, ch3, 1sc above the 3dc tog,
 ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, *3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3* rep between the stars all the way,
ss into the sc of the of previous round

13.  ch3, 3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc,
 ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, *3dc tog in the middle 3dc of the 5dc, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3, 1sc in the ch sp, ch3* rep between the stars all the way around ending with the ch3 and ss into the top of the very 1st 3dc tog that you made.
Repeat rows 12 and 13 Until your hat is the length that you want
I finished with row 13 (after repeating row 12 and 13) and started my border

14.  3sc in each of the ch sp all the way around.

Friday, September 5, 2014

CROCHETING A DOILY



                                  DOILY

The numbers on the video correspond to the numbers on this written pattern.

I am using Red Heart Crochet Thread for this project and a size 4.25mm crochet hook.

dc = double crochet      *  *  rep what is in between the stars
sc = single crochet        st = stitch
ss = slip stitch               sp = space
ch = chain                      cnr = corner
Beg ch3 = 1dc                       picot = ch3, 1sc into the 1st ch
dc tog = double crochet together

1.  Ch 8, ss into the 1st ch

2.  Ch3 (standing as 1st dc), 23dc in the ring, ss into top of ch = 24 dc in the ring

3.  Ch4, (standing as 1st dc, and ch1) 1dc in the same st, ch1,* 1dc in the next dc, ch1* rep all the way around = 24dc, finishing with a ch1 and ss into the 1st dc

4. Ch5, (stands as 1dc, ch2), *1dc into the dc, ch2* rep all the way around, ss into the 3rd ch = 24dc.

5.  ch1,* 1sc in each of the next 2 ch and 1sc in the dc* rep all the way around, ss into the beg ch1. If this is too hard, do 3sc in each ch sp.

6.  Ch3, 1dc in the sc which is above the 1st dc, ch2, 1dc in the very beginning ch3 (making your dc backwards), ch4, skip the sc which is just above the 1st dc and make 1dc in the sc just above the next dc , ch2, 1dc into the sc of the sc above the dc you had skipped, ch4,
* skip the sc which is just above the 1st dc and make 1dc in the sc just above the next dc , ch2, 1dc into the sc of the sc above the dc you had skipped, ch4,* Repeat all the way around ending with ch4  and sc into the ch 2 sp.

7. (Changed color), 1 picot, 1sc in the 1st 2ch sp, 4sc in the next ch sp,
 all of the following is done in the next ch sp, 1sc, 1ch, 1picot, 1ch, 1dc, 1 picot, 1dc, 1picot, ch1, 1 picot, ch1, 1sc (the 2 ch sp between the 2dc), 4sc in the next ch sp,
*1sc, 1 picot, 1sc in the next ch sp, 4sc in the next ch sp, all of the following is done in the next ch sp, 1sc, 1ch, 1picot, 1ch, 1dc, 1 picot, 1dc, 1picot, ch1, 1 picot, ch1, 1sc (the 2 ch sp between the 2dc), 4sc in the next ch sp, * rep this around, ss into 1st st