Row 1: Ch 92, sc in 2nd ch from hook, **ch 5, skip 1 ch, tr3tog, ch 1, skip 1 ch, tr3tog, ch 5, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch** Repeat from ** to ** across. Turn
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as tr), tr3tog in ch-5 space, ch 5, **sc in ch-1 space, ch 5, tr3tog in ch-5 space, ch 1, tr3tog in next ch-5 space, ch 5** Repeat from ** to ** across, tr in last sc. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same st, **ch 5, tr3tog in next ch-5 space, ch 1, tr3tog in next ch-5 space, ch 5, sc in next ch-1 space** Repeat from ** to ** across finishing with sc in the last tr. Turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the desired length.
This pattern is long overdue. I finished it months ago but couldn't find the time or energy to complete the final tasks of writing and editing the pattern. Finally somehow I managed to talk myself to be done with it for good.
The pattern is easy. This oversized top is worked sideways. It consists of 2 panels, a right and a left but it's constructed as a single piece. The pattern is written for 6 adult sizes - XS, S, M, L, XL and XXL.
Materials Required:
Sport weight/category 2 yarn approximately
720 meters for XS
840 meters for S
960 meters for M
1080 meters for L
1200 meters for XL
1320 meters for XXL
3.5 mm crochet hook
stitch markers
yarn needle
Size:
Sizes
Your bust size (inch/cm)
Circumference of finished
item (inch/cm)
Length (inch/cm)
Extra small
28-30/71-76
34.5/88
21.25/54
Small
32-34/81-86
41/104
22/56
Medium
36-38/91.5-96.5
47.25/120
22.8/58
Large
40-42/101.5-106.5
53.5/136
23.6/60
XL
44-46/111.5-117
60/152
24.4/62
XXL
48-50/122-127
66/168
25/64
Gauge:
22 dc and 11 rows = approximately 4 inches
Abbreviations/stitches used:
[ ] - work instructions within parenthesis as a set as many times as directed
** - work instructions within asterisks as many times as directed
ch - chain
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet (UK - double crochet)
dc - double crochet (UK - treble)
tr - treble (UK - double treble)
dc3tog - double crochet worked together in 3 consecutive stitches
Note:
The pattern is written in standard American terms.
The pattern is written for the extra small size XS, changes for other sizes are given within parenthesis, S is given in blue, M in red, L in green, XL in purple and XXL in brown
Row 1:Dc in 4th
ch from hook (skipped 3 ch counts as 1st st), dc in next 2
ch, **ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch** Repeat from ** to ** across, dc in
last ch. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 6 (counts as
tr + ch 2), dc3tog, repeat [ch 5, dc3tog] across, ch 2, tr in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in same
st, repeat [ch 5, sc in next ch-5 space] across until the end of row. Turn.
Row 4: Ch 4 (counts as
tr), 3 dc in next ch-5 space, repeat [ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-5 space]
across, tr in last sc. Turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc),
dc in next 3 dc, repeat [ch 1, dc in next 3 dc] across, dc in last st. Turn.
Skip 22 (22/22/22/23/23) sets of 3 dc from
the bottom and place a marker at the next ch-1 space, skip the next 16 (18/20/22/22/24) sets of 3 dc and
place a marker in the next ch-1 space.
Join yarn at the
ch-1 space where the first marker was placed and secure it tightly. Ch 65
(73/81/89/89/97), sl st in the ch-1
space where the 2nd marker was placed and cut the yarn off and
secure it tightly.
Right panel
Join yarn at the lower end of row 1 at the starting point.
Row 1:Ch 3 (counts as 1st
dc), dc in next 3 ch, **ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 3 ch** Repeat from
** to ** until you reach the ch-65 space, ch 1, skip 1st ch, **dc in
next 3 ch, ch 1, skip next ch** Repeat from ** to ** across the 65 chs and
beyond it until the end of the row, dc in last st. Turn.
Rows 2 to 5: Same as on the other
side.
Repeat the rows the
same number of times as you did on the other side. Cut off yarn.
Finishing
Turn wrong side out
and skip 10 (10/11/11/12/12) sets of 3 dc from
the top on both the sides for armholes and join the rest of the sts by working sc in each st and space on both the sides. Pull right side out and the top is ready. Weave in all the loose ends.
I can never have enough storage baskets. This is an oval shaped basket large enough to store vegetables, your yarn and WIPs, toys or towels. It's 12 inches long and 7 inches wide and 7 inches high. I used 2 strands of DK weight/category 3 yarn held together. You may use a single strand of a heavier yarn or a T-shirt yarn.
Skill Level:
Advanced as it uses stitches worked around posts such as fpdc and bpdc
Size:
12 inches long, 7 inches wide and 7 inches high
Abbreviations/stitches used:
[ ] - work instructions within parenthesis as a set as many times as directed
Round 1: Ch 22, sc in 2nd ch from hook
and in rest of the chs except the last, 3 sc in last ch, sc in next 19 ch on
the other side, 2 sc in next ch. Join with a sl st to the 1st sc. (44
sts) Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st
st, sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 19 sts, 2 sc in next 2
sts. Join with a sl st to 1st st. (50 sts) Round 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st
st, 2 sc in next st, sc in 19 sts, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc
in 19 sts, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] 2 times. Join. (56 sts) Round 4: Ch 1, sc in 2 sts,
2 sc in next st, sc in 19 sts, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc
in 19 sts, [sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st] 2 times. Join. (62 sts) Round 5: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st
st, sc in next 3 sts, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 3
times, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts] 2 times. Join. (68 sts) Round 6: Ch 1, sc in 4 sts,
2 sc in next st, sc in 19 sts, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc
in 19 sts, [sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st] 2 times. Join. (74 sts) Round 7: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st
st, sc in next 5 sts, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] 3
times, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts] 2 times. Join. (80
sts) Round 8: Ch 1, sc in 6 sts,
2 sc in next st, sc in 19 sts, [sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc
in 19 sts, [sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st] 2 times. Join. (86 sts) Round 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st
st, sc in next 7 sts, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts] 3
times, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 7 sts] 2 times. Join. (92
sts) Round 10: Ch 1, sc in 8 sts,
2 sc in next st, sc in 19 sts, [sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, sc
in 19 sts, [sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st] 2 times. Join. (98 sts) Round 11: Ch 1, 2 sc in 1st
st, sc in next 9 sts, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts] 3
times, sc in 19 sts, [2 sc in next st, sc in next 9 sts] 2 times. Join. (104
sts) Round 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st.
(104 sts)
Body
Ch 1 (does not count as a st), turn.
Round 13: dc in each st around. Join with a sl st
to the 1st dc. (104 sts)
Round 14: Ch 1 (does not count as a st), repeat
[fpdc in 4 sts, bpdc in 4 sts] around. Join with a sl st to the 1st
st.
Round 15: Repeat round 2.
Round 16: Ch 1 (does not count as a st),
repeat [bpdc in 4 sts, fpdc in 4 sts] around. Join with a sl st to the 1st
st.
Round 17: Repeat round 4.
Edging
Round 18 to 20:Ch 1, work sc in each st around. Join.
Round 21: Sl st in each st around. Fasten off and weave in the loose ends.
Handles (make 2)
Ch 18.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and rest of the chs across. Turn.
Row 2: sc in each st across. Fasten off and weave in the ends.
Ella is my latest crochet shawl pattern which is easy and suitable for a beginner. It has only a few basic crochet stitches like chains, single and double crochet. It has only 2 rows that are repeated throughtout.
Materials:
Light worsted weight/DK/category 3 yarn about 850 to 875 meters
H/5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle
Size:
Approximately 14 inches wide and 75 inches long without blocking
Stitches/Abbreviations Used:
** - Repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as directed
[ ] - Repeat instructions within parenthesis as a set as many times as directed
ch - chains
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sc - single crochet (UK - double crochet)
dc - double crochet (UK - treble)
Note:
The pattern is written in standard American terms.
For a custom size make chains in multiples of 12+2
Row 1:Ch 74, sc in the 2nd and 3rd
ch from hook, skip 3 ch, [3 dc, ch 3, sc] in next ch, ch 2, skip next ch, [sc,
ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch, skip 3 ch, **sc in next ch, ch 2, skip next ch, sc in
next ch, skip 3 ch, [3 dc, ch 3, sc] in next ch, ch 2, skip next ch, [sc, ch 3,
3 dc] in next ch, skip 3 ch** Repeat from ** to ** across, sc in last 2 ch.
Turn.
Row 2:Ch 3,
dc in same st, ch 2, sc in ch-3 space next to the 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next ch-2
space, ch 2, sc in ch-3 space after the next 3 dc, ch 2, **[dc, ch 1, dc] in
next ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in ch-3 space, ch 2, dc in ch-2 space, ch 2, sc in
next ch-3 space, ch 2** Repeat from ** to ** across, 2 dc in last st. Turn.
Row 3: Ch 1,
sc in 2 sts, skip next ch-2 space, [3 dc, ch 3, sc] in next ch-2 space, ch 2,
skip next dc, [sc, ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-2 space, **sc in next dc, ch 2, sc in
next dc, skip next ch-2 space, [3 dc, ch 3, sc] in next ch-2 space, ch 2, [sc,
ch 3, 3 dc] in next ch-2 space** Repeat from ** to ** across, sc in last 2 sts.
Turn.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until you reach the
desired length.
DK/light worsted weight/category 3 yarn about 370 meters (I held 2 strands of yarn together for this pillow. You can also use a single strand of medium worsted weight or a bulky weight yarn)
H/5 mm crochet hook
4 stitch markers
Synthetic cotton for filling
Fabric for lining (optional)
Size:
About 15 inches wide and 12 inches high
Stitches/Abbreviations Used:
ch - chain
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
dc3tog - double crochet worked together in 3 consecutive stitches
Round 1: Ch 24, dc in 4th ch from hook (place a marker in this st), dc in next 8 ch, dc3tog, dc in next 8 ch, 7 dc in the last ch (place a marker in the 1st and one in the 7th st), dc in next 9 ch on the other side, 3 dc in the next ch (this will be the same st where the 2nd dc of dc3tog is worked), dc in next 9 ch, 5 dc in next ch (place marker in the 1st st). Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (52 sts)
You will have 7 sts on either side from one maker to the next. These are the 7 sts where you work all the increases in every round. 7 sts will be increased on either side, so totally 14 sts will be increased in every round.
Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in the next st (replace marker in the last st), dc in each st up to 2 sts before the dc3tog, dc3tog, dc in every st up to one st before the marked st, 2 dc in each st from marker to marker replacing markers in the first and last st, dc in each st up to the 1st of the 3 dc forming the tip of the heart, 3 dc in the 2nd dc, dc in rest of the sts up to the st before the marked st, 2 dc in each of the next 5 sts. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (66 sts)
Round 3: Ch 3, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st (replace marker in the last st), dc in each st up to 2 sts before the dc3tog, dc3tog, dc in every st up to one st before the marked st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next st] from marker to marker replacing markers in the first and last st, dc in each st up to the 1st of the 3 dc forming the tip of the heart, 3 dc in the 2nd dc, dc in rest of the sts up to the st before the marked st, [dc in next st, 2 dc in next st] 5 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (80 sts)
Round 4: Ch 3, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st (replace marker in the last st), dc in each st up to 2 sts before the dc3tog, dc3tog, dc in every st up to one st before the marked st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts] from marker to marker replacing markers in the first and last st, dc in each st up to the 1st of the 3 dc forming the tip of the heart, 3 dc in the 2nd dc, dc in rest of the sts up to the st before the marked st, [dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st] 5 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (80 sts)
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st (replace marker in the last st), dc in each st up to 2 sts before the dc3tog, dc3tog, dc in every st up to one st before the marked st, [2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts] from marker to marker replacing markers in the first and last st, dc in each st up to the 1st of the 3 dc forming the tip of the heart, 3 dc in the 2nd dc, dc in rest of the sts up to the st before the marked st, [dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st] 5 times. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (96 sts)
Work 2 more rounds of increase.
Finishing:
Cut yarn off the first piece but not the second.
If you are using lining trace out the heart on a fabric and cut out two pieces and keep aside.
Joining of the 2 hearts is done from outside. So place the hearts one on top of the other with the right sides out. The heart at the top will be the one that has not been fastened off. Count the number of sts from the dc3tog to the joint and insert the hook in the corresponding st of the bottom heart and join the pieces together by working sc in each st around. Work 3 sc at the tip of the heart. Leave out 1/4th unworked. Do not fasten.
If you are not lining the heart you can proceed to stuff your heart and join the remaining sts.
If you are using lining, then pull the wrong side out and sew the pieces of fabric on both the sides. Pull the right side out. Now fill with stuffing and finish the final joining of the hearts. Cut off yarn and weave in the loose end.
This is an adult sized cowl with a lovely texture. The pattern would be suitable for an experienced crocheter with an advanced skill level as the stitches used are mostly worked around the posts such as bpdc and fptr. The pattern is written in American terms. If you want a bigger sized cowl add chains in multiples of 6 to the initial chains and if you want a smaller size decrease chains in multiples of 6.
Skill Level:
Advanced
Materials Required:
Light worsted weight/DK weight/category 3 yarn approximately 250 to 275 meters
Crochet hook size H/5 mm
Yarn needle
Measuring tape
Size:
Adult. Approximately 12.5 inches wide and 9 inches high
Gauge:
15 dc and 8 rows = approximately 4 inches
Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
** - Repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as directed
ch - chain
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet
fptr - front post treble crochet
Note:
The pattern is written in standard American terminology
For a custom size, make initial chs in multiples of 6
Ch
102, join the last ch with a sl st to the 1st ch to form a ring
being careful not to twist the ring.
Round 1:Ch 3 (counts as 1st st), dc in
rest of the chs around. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch at the
beginning of round. (102 sts)
Rounds 2 and 3:Ch 3
(counts as 1st st), bpdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the
3rd ch.
Round 4:Ch 3
(counts as 1st st), fptr in the 2nd st of round 1, **skip
the st right behind it and work bpdc in next 5 sts, skip 5 sts after the
previous fptr and work fptr in next st in round 1,** Repeat from ** to **
around, bpdc in the last 4 sts. Join with a sl st to the 3rd ch.
Rounds 5 and 6:Ch 3
(counts as 1st st), bpdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the
3rd ch.
Round 7:Ch 3
(counts as 1st st), bpdc in next 3 sts, skip 2 sts after the 1st
fptr in round 4, fptr in the next st, **skip the st behind it and work bpdc in
next 5 sts, skip 2 sts after the next fptr in round 4 and work fptr in the next
st** Repeat from ** to ** around, bpdc in the last st. Join with a sl st to the
3rd ch.
Repeat rounds 2 to 7 up to about 9 inches
high.
Last round:Sl st
in each st around. Join and cut off yarn.
To make the
fptr2tog, yarn over twice, insert hook around the post of the st (taking hook
from front to back and bringing to front again), **yarn over and pull up a loop,
yarn over and pull through 2 loops on hook, again yarn over and pull through 2
loops on hook**, yarn over twice, skip the next 3 sts, insert hook around the
post of the next st and repeat the same steps from ** to ** , you will have 3
loops on the hook now, yarn over and pull through all the three loops. This completes
the stitch.
Instruction
Round 1: Using color A (light blue), ch 38, skip 3 ch and work dc in the 4th
ch from hook and in rest of the chs except the last, 4 dc in the last ch, dc in
the next 34 ch on the other side, 3 dc in the next ch (this will be in one
of the 3 skipped chs, the other 2 ch will count as your 1st st).
Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (76 sts)
Round 2: Ch 3 (counts as
1st st), dc in each st around. Join with a sl st to the 1st
st (76 sts)
Round 3: Pull color B (dark
blue) through the loop, sc in 2 sts, fptr2tog in the 1st and 4th
st of round 1, **skip the st next to the last sc, which is right behind the
fptr2tog st, work sc in next 3 sts, fptr2tog in the 4th and 8th
st of round 1** Repeat from ** to ** around working fptr2tog in the 8th
and 12th, then 12th and 16th sts and so on. The
last fptr2tog will be worked over the 73rd and the 1st
st. You will finish the round with 1 sc worked after the last fptr2tog.
Round 4: Pull color A through
the loop, ch 3, dc in next sc, dc in next fptr2tog, **dc in next 3 sc, dc in
next fptr2tog** Repeat from ** to ** around, dc in last sc. Join with a sl st
to the 1st st. (76 sts)
Round 5: Pull color B
through the loop, fptr2tog around the previous fptr2tog in round 3 and the next
fptr2tog, sc in next 3 sts, **fptr2tog around the previous fptr2tog in round 3,
skip the st next to the last st which is right behind the fptr2tog and work sc
in next 3 sts** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to the 1st
fptr2tog.
Round 6: Pull color A
through the loop and ch 3, dc in next 3 sc, **dc in next fptr2tog, dc in next 3
sc** Repeat from ** to ** around. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (76
sts)
Round 7: Pull color B
through the loop, sc in 2 sts, **fptr2tog around the fptr2tog below it and next
to it, skip the st right behind it and sc in next 3 sts** Repeat from ** to **
around finishing the round with 1 sc in the last st. Join with a sl st to the 1st
sc.
Repeat rounds 4 to 7
until the total height is about 7 to 7.5 inches finishing with round 5 or 7.
Next 4 rounds: Pull color A
through the loop and work sc in each st around. Cut yarn off and weave in all
the loose ends.
To make the strap,
ch 160, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and in rest of the chs across. Cut
off yarn and weave in the ends.
Finishing
Sew both ends of the
strap to the sides of the bag. Sew a button on the front of the bag at the center.
Join yarn to the back of the bag right behind the button and make chs long enough
to go around the button, sl st in the next st and fasten off. Weave in the loose
ends.
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