Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Vineyard shawl

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Materials:
Sport weight/category 2 yarn approximately 650 meters/710 yards
Crochet hook G/4 mm
Yarn needle

Size:
The finished shawl measures approximately 18 inches wide and 78 inches long

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
** - Repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as directed
ch - chain
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
tr3tog - treble crochet 3 consecutive stitches worked together

Note:
  • The pattern is written in standard American terms
  • For a custom width make chains in multiples of 10 + 2
WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE


Instruction
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.





Wednesday, April 12, 2023

V neck crochet summer top - free pattern

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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

 Watch the video tutorial here

Instruction

Left panel

Ch 243 (251/259/267/ 275/283)  

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.

Repeat rows 2 to 5 (5/6/7/8/9/10) times

Cut the yarn off.

Neck opening

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.




Saturday, March 25, 2023

Crochet storage basket using the basket weave stitch

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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
st/sts - stitch/stitches
ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet (UK - double crochet)
dc - double crochet (UK - treble)
fpdc - front post double crochet
bpdc - back post double crochet 

You can watch the video tutorial here

Instruction
Base

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.

Sew the handles to the basket.





Tuesday, March 14, 2023

Rectangular crochet shawl pattern

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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

WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE

Instruction

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.




Tuesday, February 7, 2023

Crochet heart pillow - free pattern

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Materials:

  • 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

WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE

Instruction (make 2)

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.



Thursday, January 26, 2023

Brique cowl - free crochet pattern

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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
WATCH THE VIDEO TUTORIAL HERE


Instruction

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.




Wednesday, January 18, 2023

Diamond patterned sling bag - free pattern

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Skill Level:

Advanced

Materials:

  • Sport weight/category 2 yarn in 2 colors (light and dark blue) 100 meters each
  • 3 mm crochet hook
  • measuring tape
  • button
  • yarn needle
Size:
The bag measures about 7.5 inches wide and 8 inches high not including the strap

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:
** - Repeat instructions within asterisks as many times as directed
ch - chain
st/sts - stitch/stitches
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
fptr2tog - front post treble crochet 2 sts together 

Watch the video tutorial here

Technique

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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