Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Joining Yarn
My favorite way to join yarn in the middle of a project:
Don't you hate it when you are crocheting blissfully along and you come to a funky place in the yarn? Maybe it is a knot or just a spot where the yarn didn't get spun well. Or sometimes there is just a glob of fiber. Well a glob of fibers not so bad, I can usually pick that out and continue on my merry way.
BUT when there is a knot or other reason you need to cut the yarn (or just change color), what I do is; cut the yarn leaving a tail about 4 inches long. Then I join the new piece of yarn by completing the last pull through of the stitch with the new yarn. I work about 10 stitches, turn my work over and find the two tails. adjust the tails so that the stitches are uniform at the join. Then I tie a square knot. I know lots of people say NO KNOTS. Well, I've been crocheting a long time and have been doing it this way more years than most of you have been alive and have never had a crocheted item come apart. Okay, now you have a knot near the top of your work, use your hook to weave one tail in and out of the back loop of your work about six times. Weave the other tail the opposite direction also in the back loop. End your weaving with the yarn tails on the back side. Now crochet away. When you come to the woven section on your next round or row, crochet right over it like it isn't even there. When you are all finished go back and trim off the little tails that remain. You won't be able to see the join, and it will NEVER come undone.
It took lots longer to type this up than it will take you to do a join. Let me know if you try this method. It beats the heck out of any other method of joining and weaving in ends.
Don't you hate it when you are crocheting blissfully along and you come to a funky place in the yarn? Maybe it is a knot or just a spot where the yarn didn't get spun well. Or sometimes there is just a glob of fiber. Well a glob of fibers not so bad, I can usually pick that out and continue on my merry way.
BUT when there is a knot or other reason you need to cut the yarn (or just change color), what I do is; cut the yarn leaving a tail about 4 inches long. Then I join the new piece of yarn by completing the last pull through of the stitch with the new yarn. I work about 10 stitches, turn my work over and find the two tails. adjust the tails so that the stitches are uniform at the join. Then I tie a square knot. I know lots of people say NO KNOTS. Well, I've been crocheting a long time and have been doing it this way more years than most of you have been alive and have never had a crocheted item come apart. Okay, now you have a knot near the top of your work, use your hook to weave one tail in and out of the back loop of your work about six times. Weave the other tail the opposite direction also in the back loop. End your weaving with the yarn tails on the back side. Now crochet away. When you come to the woven section on your next round or row, crochet right over it like it isn't even there. When you are all finished go back and trim off the little tails that remain. You won't be able to see the join, and it will NEVER come undone.
It took lots longer to type this up than it will take you to do a join. Let me know if you try this method. It beats the heck out of any other method of joining and weaving in ends.
Monday, November 09, 2009
FIRST FEW ROUNDS OF THE RECTANGLE LAPGHAN
Foundation row.
Foundation row plus round 1.
Foundation row plus rounds 1 and 2.
Foundation row plus rounds 1-3.
Saturday, October 24, 2009
SUZIE’S GIRLIE BEANIE
SIZES:
Adult 20 inch
Tween 18 inch
Child 16 inch
Infant 14 inch
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
Main color approximately 2 - 3 ounces depending on size
Plus a small amount of contrasting yarn
Adult 20 inch
Tween 18 inch
Child 16 inch
Infant 14 inch
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
Main color approximately 2 - 3 ounces depending on size
Plus a small amount of contrasting yarn
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Beginning chain 2 does not count as a dc.
3. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the slip stitch tight.
ADULT
Yarn needle
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Beginning chain 2 does not count as a dc.
3. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the slip stitch tight.
ADULT
Chain 4 and join to form a loop.
ROUND 1: Ch 2, 12 dc in loop, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 10: Ch 2, (dc in 9 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (66 dc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 12: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 13: Ch 1, dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (66 dc)
ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 13: Ch 1, dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (66 dc)
ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 15: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 16: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (33 sc)
ROUND 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 18: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
ROUND 16: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (33 sc)
ROUND 17: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (66 sc)
ROUND 18: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to close the round. (66 sts)
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 62, work a slipstitch around first sc of round 16, ch 62.
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 62, work a slipstitch around first sc of round 16, ch 62.
Fasten off.
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 16 and tie in a bow.
TWEEN
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 16 and tie in a bow.
TWEEN
Chain 4 and join to form a loop.
ROUND 1: Ch 2, 12 dc in loop, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 3 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 10: Ch 2, dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (60 dc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 12: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (30 sc)
ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 15: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
ROUND 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (30 sc)
ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (60 sc)
ROUND 15: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to close the round. (60 sts)
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 60, work a slipstitch around first sc of round 13, ch 60.
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 60, work a slipstitch around first sc of round 13, ch 60.
Fasten off.
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 13 and tie in a bow.
CHILD
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 13 and tie in a bow.
CHILD
Chain 4 and join to form a loop, ch 2 (don’t count as a dc of the next round)
ROUND 1: 12 dc in loop, join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in ea st, join with a slipstitch In first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch. in top of first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch. in top of first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (52 dc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, (dc in 11 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (52 dc)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in ea st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 10: Ch 2, dc each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (52 dc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 12: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (26 sc)
ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 15: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
ROUND 13: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (26 sc)
ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (52 sc)
ROUND 15: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to close the round. (52 sts)
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 48, work a slipstitch around first sc of round 13, ch 48. Fasten off.
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 13 and tie in a bow.
INFANT
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 48, work a slipstitch around first sc of round 13, ch 48. Fasten off.
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 13 and tie in a bow.
INFANT
Chain 4 and join to form a loop.
ROUND 1: Ch 2, 12 dc in loop, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: 2 dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 1: Ch 2, 12 dc in loop, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 dc)
ROUND 2: 2 dc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 dc)
ROUND 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 dc)
ROUND 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, dc each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 7: Ch 2, dc each st, join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 dc)
ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 9: Ch 1, sc in each st, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (24 sc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 12: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
ROUND 10: Ch 1, sc in same st as slipstitch. *Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Ch 1 and join with a slipstitch in first sc. (24 sc)
ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st, and each ch 1 space, join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sc)
ROUND 12: Ch 1, rev sc in each st, do not join.
Fasten off and use your yarn needle to close the round. (48 sts)
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 46, work a slipstitch around the first sc of round 10, ch 46. Fasten off.
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 10 and tie in a bow.
TIE:
With contrasting yarn chain 46, work a slipstitch around the first sc of round 10, ch 46. Fasten off.
Weave the two ends of the chains in and out of round 10 and tie in a bow.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
SUZIE’S PRETTY SHELLS BABY SWEATER AND HAT (C)
Many thanks to my testers Virginia and Patti M. Couldn't do it without you.
10/29/09 Correction to row 3 of collar.
SIZE: 6-9 months
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn approximately 7 ounces
Crochet hook size: I (5.50 mm)
Yarn needle
Two ½ inch buttons
Needle and thread to attach buttons
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
3. Single crochet decrease = sc dec: Pull up a loop in the next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook at once.
4. Sleeves and cap may be made without turnings, but then it won’t be a 100% match to the body of the sweater.
5. Set in photo made with Lion Brand Pound of Love.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting at the yoke, chain 39 loosely
Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and next 5 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 14 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in last 6 chs. (46 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 7 sts. (54 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 8 sts. (62 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 9 sts. (70 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 10 sts. (78 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 11 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 24 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 11 sts. (86 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 26 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 12 sts. (94 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 13 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 28 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 13 sts. (102 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 30 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 14 sts. (110 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 15 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 32 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 15 sts. (118 sc)
Row 11 (dividing row): Ch 1, turn, sc in 17 sts, skip next 24 sts for armhole, sc in next 17 sc, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts, skip 24 sts for second armhole, sc in last 17 sts. (69 sc)
Row 12 (right side): Ch 2 (does not count as a dc), turn, 3 dc in first sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, * skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 2 sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in last sc. (71 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, 3 dc in next sc, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * across to last 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in last dc. (69 sts)
Row 14: Ch 2, turn, 3 dc in first sc, *skip next dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * across. (71 sts)
Rows 15-23: Repeat rows 13 and 14, end with row 13. (69 sts)
Row 24: Turn, slipstitch in first dc, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next sc, * skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next sc. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off.
BUTTONHOLE BAND:
Row 1: Ch 1, do not turn, working in end of rows, sc in next row, *2 sc in next row, sc in next row. Repeat from * 5 times, sc in next 10 rows. (28 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc (buttonhole), sc in next 5 sc, ch 1, skip next sc (buttonhole), sc in remaining sc. (26 sc, 2 ch 1 spaces)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and in each ch 1 space across. Do not fasten off. (28 sc)
Slipstitch in 3 rows of buttonhole band. Ch 1, sc in 18 sts of beginning chain, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in remaining 18 chains. (37 neckline sts)
Now proceed to the button band.
BUTTON BAND:
Row 1: Working in end of rows, sc in next 10 rows, *2 sc in next row, sc in next row. Repeat from * 5 times. (28 sc)
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc. Do not fasten off. (28 sc)
COLLAR:
Row 1: Slipstitch in the 4 rows of button band. Working in the 37 neckline sts, sc in each st. (37 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st) repeat ending with sc in last stitch. (9 shells)
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in sc, (skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sc) repeat ending with 3 dc in top of sc. (10 shells)
Row 4: Chain 1, turn, sc in first st, (3 dc in next sc, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) repeat ending with sc in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in sc, (skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sc) repeat ending with 3 dc in last sc. (10 shells)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (3 dc in next sc, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) repeat ending with sc in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Row 7: Do Not chain, turn, and slipstitch in first sc. (skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, slipstitch in next sc) Repeat across row ending with slipstitch in last sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SLEEVES:
Round 1: With right side facing, having body toward you, join yarn with a sc in underarm. sc in same stitch and in next 24 sc, 2 sc in underarm, join with slipstitch in first sc. (28 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st as join, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, *sc in next sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc. Repeat from * around, join with slipstitch in first sc. (7 shells)
Round 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st as join, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3.
Rounds 4-13: Turn, slipstitch in first sc, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of ch 3. Sleeve is approximately 6 inches from underarm.
Round 14: Ch 1, turn if necessary to be working on right side, *sc dec over 2 sts. Repeat from * around, end with slipstitch in first sc. (14 sts)
Rounds 15-17: Ch 1, Do Not turn, sc in each st around, end with slipstitch in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SUZIE’S PRETTY SHELLS CAP
Round 1: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 2, (here and throughout ch 2 doesn’t count as first dc), 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working a dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st as join, *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 shells)
Round 6: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same stitch as join, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (12 shells)
Round 7-10: Turn, slipstitch in first sc, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of ch 3.
Round 11: Do not turn. Slipstitch in next dc, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, *Skip 1 dc, slipstitch in sc, skip 1 dc, 5 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. End slipstitch in sc, join with slipstitch in top of ch 3. (12 shells)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
MATERIALS:
Worsted Weight Yarn approximately 7 ounces
Crochet hook size: I (5.50 mm)
Yarn needle
Two ½ inch buttons
Needle and thread to attach buttons
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches, 8 rows sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
3. Single crochet decrease = sc dec: Pull up a loop in the next 2 stitches, yarn over and pull through all three loops on hook at once.
4. Sleeves and cap may be made without turnings, but then it won’t be a 100% match to the body of the sweater.
5. Set in photo made with Lion Brand Pound of Love.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Starting at the yoke, chain 39 loosely
Row 1: Sc in second chain from hook and next 5 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 14 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in next 4 chs, 3 sc in next ch, sc in last 6 chs. (46 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 7 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 6 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 7 sts. (54 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 8 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 8 sts. (62 sc)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 9 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 9 sts. (70 sc)
Row 5: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 10 sts. (78 sc)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 11 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 24 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 11 sts. (86 sc)
Row 7: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 12 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 26 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 16 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 12 sts. (94 sc)
Row 8: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 13 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 28 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 18 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 13 sts. (102 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 14 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 30 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 20 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 14 sts. (110 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn,*sc in 15 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 32 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in 22 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in remaining 15 sts. (118 sc)
Row 11 (dividing row): Ch 1, turn, sc in 17 sts, skip next 24 sts for armhole, sc in next 17 sc, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in next 17 sts, skip 24 sts for second armhole, sc in last 17 sts. (69 sc)
Row 12 (right side): Ch 2 (does not count as a dc), turn, 3 dc in first sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc, * skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * to last 2 sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in last sc. (71 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, turn, sc in first dc, 3 dc in next sc, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * across to last 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, sc in last dc. (69 sts)
Row 14: Ch 2, turn, 3 dc in first sc, *skip next dc, sc in next dc, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * across. (71 sts)
Rows 15-23: Repeat rows 13 and 14, end with row 13. (69 sts)
Row 24: Turn, slipstitch in first dc, skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next sc, * skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next sc. Repeat from * across. Do not fasten off.
BUTTONHOLE BAND:
Row 1: Ch 1, do not turn, working in end of rows, sc in next row, *2 sc in next row, sc in next row. Repeat from * 5 times, sc in next 10 rows. (28 sc)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, *ch 1, skip next sc (buttonhole), sc in next 5 sc, ch 1, skip next sc (buttonhole), sc in remaining sc. (26 sc, 2 ch 1 spaces)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc and in each ch 1 space across. Do not fasten off. (28 sc)
Slipstitch in 3 rows of buttonhole band. Ch 1, sc in 18 sts of beginning chain, sc dec over next 2 sts, sc in remaining 18 chains. (37 neckline sts)
Now proceed to the button band.
BUTTON BAND:
Row 1: Working in end of rows, sc in next 10 rows, *2 sc in next row, sc in next row. Repeat from * 5 times. (28 sc)
Rows 2-4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc. Do not fasten off. (28 sc)
COLLAR:
Row 1: Slipstitch in the 4 rows of button band. Working in the 37 neckline sts, sc in each st. (37 sts)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (skip next st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st) repeat ending with sc in last stitch. (9 shells)
Row 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in sc, (skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sc) repeat ending with 3 dc in top of sc. (10 shells)
Row 4: Chain 1, turn, sc in first st, (3 dc in next sc, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) repeat ending with sc in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Row 5: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in sc, (skip next dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in next sc) repeat ending with 3 dc in last sc. (10 shells)
Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first st, (3 dc in next sc, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc) repeat ending with sc in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Row 7: Do Not chain, turn, and slipstitch in first sc. (skip next dc, 5 dc in next dc, skip 1 dc, slipstitch in next sc) Repeat across row ending with slipstitch in last sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SLEEVES:
Round 1: With right side facing, having body toward you, join yarn with a sc in underarm. sc in same stitch and in next 24 sc, 2 sc in underarm, join with slipstitch in first sc. (28 sc)
Round 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st as join, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc, *sc in next sc, skip next sc, 3 dc in next sc, skip next sc. Repeat from * around, join with slipstitch in first sc. (7 shells)
Round 3: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same st as join, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3.
Rounds 4-13: Turn, slipstitch in first sc, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of ch 3. Sleeve is approximately 6 inches from underarm.
Round 14: Ch 1, turn if necessary to be working on right side, *sc dec over 2 sts. Repeat from * around, end with slipstitch in first sc. (14 sts)
Rounds 15-17: Ch 1, Do Not turn, sc in each st around, end with slipstitch in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
SUZIE’S PRETTY SHELLS CAP
Round 1: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 2, (here and throughout ch 2 doesn’t count as first dc), 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working a dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (48 dc)
Round 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in same st as join, *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (12 shells)
Round 6: Ch 3, turn, 2 dc in same stitch as join, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (12 shells)
Round 7-10: Turn, slipstitch in first sc, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, skip next dc, sc in next dc, *3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of ch 3.
Round 11: Do not turn. Slipstitch in next dc, ch 3, 4 dc in same st, *Skip 1 dc, slipstitch in sc, skip 1 dc, 5 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. End slipstitch in sc, join with slipstitch in top of ch 3. (12 shells)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Friday, October 16, 2009
SUZIE'S CIRCLE OF HEARTS BERET
Jo NY tested this pattern and these are her photos. the model is her lovely granddaughter. Thank you Jo and Sierra. You can visit Jo's blog here.
SIZES:
Women’s small and medium
MATERIALS:
Women’s small and medium
MATERIALS:
Simply Soft or similar soft worsted weight yarn
Approximately 2.5 ounces for sm, 3 ounces for med
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Approximately 2.5 ounces for sm, 3 ounces for med
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Optional H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. I crocheted one of these out of Red Heart Super Saver and it is too stiff to drape nicely. Even after washing and drying it just doesn’t work for this pattern.
3. If you want your beret slouchier, work one or two rounds more before the first decrease round.
WOMEN’S MEDIUM:
Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a loop
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), *dc, ch 1, repeat from * 10 times. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. (12 dc and 12 ch 1 sp)
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Round 2: Slipstitch in first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch 1 sp. *ch 3, sc in next sp, repeat from * around. End with ch 3. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (12 ch 3 loops)
Round 3: Slipstitch in ch 3 loop, ch 1, sc in same loop. *Ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2, sc in next loop, repeat from * around. End with ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (6 3 dc groups)
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *2 Dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of starting ch 5. (6 5 dc groups)
Round 5: *Slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc. *3 Dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp, sc in dc, slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc, repeat from * around. End with 3 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch. (6 hearts)
Optional H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. I crocheted one of these out of Red Heart Super Saver and it is too stiff to drape nicely. Even after washing and drying it just doesn’t work for this pattern.
3. If you want your beret slouchier, work one or two rounds more before the first decrease round.
WOMEN’S MEDIUM:
Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a loop
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), *dc, ch 1, repeat from * 10 times. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. (12 dc and 12 ch 1 sp)
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Round 2: Slipstitch in first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch 1 sp. *ch 3, sc in next sp, repeat from * around. End with ch 3. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (12 ch 3 loops)
Round 3: Slipstitch in ch 3 loop, ch 1, sc in same loop. *Ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2, sc in next loop, repeat from * around. End with ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (6 3 dc groups)
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *2 Dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of starting ch 5. (6 5 dc groups)
Round 5: *Slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc. *3 Dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp, sc in dc, slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc, repeat from * around. End with 3 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch. (6 hearts)
Round 6: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same st, ch 2. *Dc in slipstitch in center of heart, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. End with dc in slipstitch in center of heart, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5.
There should be 3 dc in the center of each heart and 2 dc in the dc between the hearts. For a total of 30 dc and 30 ch 2 spaces.
Round 7: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join. *2 Dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of fiirst dc. (90 dc)
Round 8: : Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in last st. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Round 9-12: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Beret should measure about 13 inches.
Round 13: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (96 dc)
Round 14: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 3 sts. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (84 dc)
Round 15: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 5 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (72 dc)
Round 16: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 1 st, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 dc)
Try on beret. If it seems too large, switch to H hook for final rounds.
Rounds 18-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 dc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
WOMEN’S SMALL:
Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a loop
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), *dc, ch 1, repeat from * 10 times. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. (12 dc and 12 ch 1 sp)
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Round 2: Slipstitch in first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch 1 sp. *ch 3, sc in next sp, repeat from * around. End with ch 3. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (12 ch 3 loops)
Round 3: Slipstitch in first ch 3 loop, ch 1, sc in same loop. *Ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2, sc in next loop, repeat from * around. End with ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (6 3 dc groups)
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *2 Dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of starting ch 5. (6 5 dc groups)
Round 5: *Slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc. *3 Dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp, sc in dc, slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc, repeat from * around. End with 3 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch. (6 hearts)
Round 6: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same st, ch 2. *Dc in slipstitch in center of heart, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. End with dc in slipstitch in center of heart, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5.
There should be 3 dc in the center of each heart and 2 dc in the dc between the hearts. For a total of 30 dc and 30 ch 2 spaces.
Round 7: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join. *2 Dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (90 dc)
Round 8: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in last st. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Round 9-10: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Beret should measure about 12 inches.
Round 11: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (96 dc)
Round 12: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 3 sts. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (84 dc)
Round 13: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 5 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (72 dc)
Round 14: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 1 st, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
Round 15: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 8 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc)
Try on beret. If it seems too large, switch to H hook for final rounds.
Rounds 17-19: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
There should be 3 dc in the center of each heart and 2 dc in the dc between the hearts. For a total of 30 dc and 30 ch 2 spaces.
Round 7: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join. *2 Dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of fiirst dc. (90 dc)
Round 8: : Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in last st. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Round 9-12: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Beret should measure about 13 inches.
Round 13: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (96 dc)
Round 14: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 3 sts. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (84 dc)
Round 15: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 5 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (72 dc)
Round 16: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 1 st, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
Round 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 dc)
Try on beret. If it seems too large, switch to H hook for final rounds.
Rounds 18-20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (60 dc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
WOMEN’S SMALL:
Ch 4, join with a slipstitch to form a loop
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), *dc, ch 1, repeat from * 10 times. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. (12 dc and 12 ch 1 sp)
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Round 2: Slipstitch in first ch 1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch 1 sp. *ch 3, sc in next sp, repeat from * around. End with ch 3. Join with slipstitch in first sc. (12 ch 3 loops)
Round 3: Slipstitch in first ch 3 loop, ch 1, sc in same loop. *Ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2, sc in next loop, repeat from * around. End with ch 2, 3 dc in next loop, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (6 3 dc groups)
Round 4: Ch 5 (counts as dc and ch 2). *2 Dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of starting ch 5. (6 5 dc groups)
Round 5: *Slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc. *3 Dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp, sc in dc, slipstitch in ch 2 sp, skip next dc, repeat from * around. End with 3 dc in next dc, slipstitch in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, skip dc, slipstitch in next ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in first slipstitch. (6 hearts)
Round 6: Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch 2), dc in same st, ch 2. *Dc in slipstitch in center of heart, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2, dc in next sc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2. Repeat from * around. End with dc in slipstitch in center of heart, ch 2, dc, ch 2, dc in same st, ch 2. Join with a slipstitch in 3rd ch of ch 5.
There should be 3 dc in the center of each heart and 2 dc in the dc between the hearts. For a total of 30 dc and 30 ch 2 spaces.
Round 7: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join. *2 Dc in ch 2 sp, dc in dc. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in ch 2 sp. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (90 dc)
Round 8: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in 4 sts. Repeat from * around. End with 2 dc in last st. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Round 9-10: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in each st around. Join with slipstitch in first dc. (108 dc)
Beret should measure about 12 inches.
Round 11: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (96 dc)
Round 12: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 2 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 6 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 3 sts. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (84 dc)
Round 13: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 5 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in top of first dc. (72 dc)
Round 14: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 1 st, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 4 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (60 dc)
Round 15: Ch 2 (don’t count as a dc), dc in same st as join, dc in 7 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts. *dc in 8 sts, dc dec over next 2 sts, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (54 dc)
Round 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc)
Try on beret. If it seems too large, switch to H hook for final rounds.
Rounds 17-19: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first sc. (54 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Friday, October 09, 2009
PREEMIE SHELL SLEEP SACK
This sleep sack is just the right size for bringing a preemie home from the hospital.
MATERIALS:
Sports weight yarn approximately 2.5 ounces including cap
G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends
GAUGE: 10 dc = 2 inches
MATERIALS:
Sports weight yarn approximately 2.5 ounces including cap
G (4.5 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle for weaving ends
GAUGE: 10 dc = 2 inches
SIZE: To fit 3-4 pound preemie
NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
3. I used Red Heart Sport.
4. Actual measurements 13 inch circumference and 12 inch length.
SLEEP SACK INSTRUCTIONS:
NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. When joining with a slip stitch, pull the stitch tight until it almost disappears.
3. I used Red Heart Sport.
4. Actual measurements 13 inch circumference and 12 inch length.
SLEEP SACK INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 3, (do not count as first dc) 12 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (12 sts)
Round 2: Ch 2 (do not count as first dc from now on), 2 dc in each st. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)
Round 3: Ch 2, *dc in 1 st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (36 sts)
Round 4: Ch 2, *dc in 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc in 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (54 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in join. *Skip 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 st, sc in next st, repeat from * around, ending skip 2, 5 dc in next st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Round 7: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as join. *Skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, 5 dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ending skip 2 dc, sc in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Round 8: Slipstitch in 2 dc (don’t pull these slipstitches tight), ch 1, sc in same dc, *5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * around, ending with 5 dc in next sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Rounds 9-28: Repeat rounds 7 and 8.
Round 29: Ch 3, 5 dc in same st as join. *Skip 2 dc, slipstitch in next dc, 6 dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ending skip 2 dc, slipstitch in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (12 shells)
SHELL CAP INSTRUCTIONS:
SIZE: To fit about 11 inches
Round 1: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 2, (here and throughout ch 2 doesn’t count as first dc), 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 1. sc in same st as join, *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 st, 3 dc in next sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch as join, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sc. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Round 6: Slipstitch in next dc, ch 1. sc in same st, *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next sc, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. End with skip 1 st, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Round 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch as join, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sc. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Round 8: Slipstitch in next dc, 5 dc in next sc., *Skip 1 dc, slipstitch in next dc, skip 1 dc, 5 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first slipstitch. (9 shells)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Round 5: Ch 2, *dc in 7 sts, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (54 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, sc in join. *Skip 2 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 2 st, sc in next st, repeat from * around, ending skip 2, 5 dc in next st. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Round 7: Ch 3, 4 dc in same st as join. *Skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, 5 dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ending skip 2 dc, sc in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Round 8: Slipstitch in 2 dc (don’t pull these slipstitches tight), ch 1, sc in same dc, *5 dc in next sc, skip 2 dc, sc in next dc, repeat from * around, ending with 5 dc in next sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Rounds 9-28: Repeat rounds 7 and 8.
Round 29: Ch 3, 5 dc in same st as join. *Skip 2 dc, slipstitch in next dc, 6 dc in next sc, repeat from * around, ending skip 2 dc, slipstitch in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (12 shells)
SHELL CAP INSTRUCTIONS:
SIZE: To fit about 11 inches
Round 1: Ch 4, join to form ring. Ch 2, (here and throughout ch 2 doesn’t count as first dc), 12 dc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (12 dc)
Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (24 dc)
Round 3: Ch 2, dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End by working 2 dc in last st. Join with a slipstitch in top of first dc. (36 dc)
Round 4: Ch 1. sc in same st as join, *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 st, 3 dc in next sc. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Round 5: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch as join, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sc. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Round 6: Slipstitch in next dc, ch 1. sc in same st, *skip 1 st, 3 dc in next sc, skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. End with skip 1 st, 3 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (9 shells)
Round 7: Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch as join, *skip 1 dc, sc in next dc, skip 1 dc, 3 dc in sc. Repeat from * around. End with skip 1 dc, sc in next dc. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3. (9 shells)
Round 8: Slipstitch in next dc, 5 dc in next sc., *Skip 1 dc, slipstitch in next dc, skip 1 dc, 5 dc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join with slipstitch in first slipstitch. (9 shells)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
SUZIE'S 3 X 3 WALKER TOTES
There are three options for the tote portion of the Walker Totes. Also three options for the straps. Count them, that makes 9 possible combinations.
My personal goal is to make 50 of them before this Christmas.
WALKER TOTE - STRIPES (first photo above)
SIZE: 10 inches wide and 7 inches deep
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3.5 ounces
H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Your choice of the following: Two 1 inch buttons, 2 inches of Velcro or 2 shower curtain rings
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. When working in rounds, without joining, mark the end of each round with a marker. A bobby pin is a good marker
3. When working rounds with joins, make the first stitch in the same stitch as join.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With main color; ch 27
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (24) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 25 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [54 sc]ROUND 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [60 sc]
ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 25 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 sc]
From now on join the rounds. When joining pull the slipstitch tight, this will minimize the joins.
ROUND 4: Slip stitch in next st. Ch 1, hdc in same st as slipstitch. Hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 5: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 6: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 7: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 8: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 9: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 10: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 11: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 12: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 13: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 14: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 15: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 16: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 17: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 18: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 19: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 20: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 21: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3.5 ounces
H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Your choice of the following: Two 1 inch buttons, 2 inches of Velcro or 2 shower curtain rings
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. When working in rounds, without joining, mark the end of each round with a marker. A bobby pin is a good marker
3. When working rounds with joins, make the first stitch in the same stitch as join.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With main color; ch 27
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (24) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 25 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [54 sc]ROUND 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [60 sc]
ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 25 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 sc]
From now on join the rounds. When joining pull the slipstitch tight, this will minimize the joins.
ROUND 4: Slip stitch in next st. Ch 1, hdc in same st as slipstitch. Hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 5: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 6: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 7: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 8: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 9: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 10: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 11: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 12: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 13: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 14: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 15: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 16: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 17: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 18: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 19: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
ROUND 20: With main color; ch 1, hdc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [66 hdc]
ROUND 21: With contrasting color; ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sc]
See the strap options below.
WALKER TOTE - TEXTURED (solid blue tote above)
SIZE: 10 inches wide and 7 inches deep
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3.5 ounces
H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Your choice of the following: Two 1 inch buttons, 2 inches of Velcro or 2 shower curtain rings
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. When working in rounds, without joining, mark the end of each round with a marker. A bobby pin is a good marker
3. When working rounds with joins, make the first stitch in the same stitch as join.
INSTRUCTIONS:
With main color; ch 27
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (24) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 25 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [54 sc]
ROUND 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [60 sc]
ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 25 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 sc]
From now on join the rounds. When joining pull the slipstitch tight, this will minimize the joins.
ROUND 4: Slipstitch in next st. Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Sc in same st as last hdc. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
You need an odd number of stitches for the next rounds, you will be working hdc in the sc and sc in the hdc of the prior round.
ROUND 5: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 6: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 7: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 8: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 9: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 10: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 11: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 12: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 13: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 14: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 15: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 16: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 17: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 18: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 19: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 20: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 21: Ch 1, *sc in each st around to the last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sts]
ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 25 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 sc]
From now on join the rounds. When joining pull the slipstitch tight, this will minimize the joins.
ROUND 4: Slipstitch in next st. Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Sc in same st as last hdc. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
You need an odd number of stitches for the next rounds, you will be working hdc in the sc and sc in the hdc of the prior round.
ROUND 5: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 6: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 7: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 8: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 9: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 10: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 11: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 12: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 13: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 14: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 15: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 16: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 17: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 18: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 19: Ch 1, *Hdc in next st, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first hdc. [67 sts]
ROUND 20: Ch 1, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [67 sts]
ROUND 21: Ch 1, *sc in each st around to the last 2 sts, sc dec in last 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in the first sc. [66 sts]
See the strap options below.
WALKER TOTE - PLAIN (burgundy tote above)
MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3.5 ounces
H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
4 Stitch markers
Your choice of the following: Two 1 inch buttons, 2 inches of Velcro or 2 shower curtain rings
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. When working in rounds, without joining, mark the end of each round with a marker. A bobby pin is a good marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 27
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (24) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 25 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [54 sc]
Worsted weight yarn approximately 3.5 ounces
H (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
4 Stitch markers
Your choice of the following: Two 1 inch buttons, 2 inches of Velcro or 2 shower curtain rings
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2 inches
NOTES:
1. Read instructions through before beginning.
2. When working in rounds, without joining, mark the end of each round with a marker. A bobby pin is a good marker
INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 27
ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (24) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 25 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [54 sc]
ROUND 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 24 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [60 sc]
ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 25 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 sc]
ROUNDS 4-27: Sc in each sc around. [66 sc]
STRAP OPTIONS
STRAPS FOR BUTTONHOLE OPTION:
FIRST STRAP
Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next few sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold.
Rows 1-23: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)
Row 24: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).
Row 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).
Fasten off.
SECOND STRAP
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 10 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 11th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 10 sts between the straps. (6 sc)
Rows 2-23: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 24: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Sew buttons on opposite side of tote to correspond to the buttonholes.
STRAPS FOR VELCRO OPTION:
Work tote through round 27.
ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 25 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 24 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 sc]
ROUNDS 4-27: Sc in each sc around. [66 sc]
STRAP OPTIONS
STRAPS FOR BUTTONHOLE OPTION:
FIRST STRAP
Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next few sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold.
Rows 1-23: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)
Row 24: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).
Row 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).
Fasten off.
SECOND STRAP
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 10 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 11th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 10 sts between the straps. (6 sc)
Rows 2-23: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 24: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 25: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 26: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Sew buttons on opposite side of tote to correspond to the buttonholes.
STRAPS FOR VELCRO OPTION:
Work tote through round 27.
FIRST STRAP
Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next few sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold.
Rows 1-26: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
SECOND STRAP
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 10 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 11th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 10 sts between the straps. (6 sc)
Rows 2-26: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Sew Velcro to end of strap and on opposite side of caddy to correspond.
TABS FOR SHOWER CURTAIN RING OPTION:
Work tote through round 27.
FIRST TAB
Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next few sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold.
Rows 1-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).
Fasten off.
SECOND TAB
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 10 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 11th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 10 sts between the straps. (6 sc)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
THIRD AND FOURTH TAB
Lay tote flat with tabs on the bottom, place a marker in the top side (side without tabs) at the first left stitch of both tabs. There should be 15 sts between the markers.
THIRD TAB
Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the right hand marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
FOURTH TAB
Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
OPTIONAL TIES:
Chain 75 sts, tie should be about 18 inches. Use your hook to pull the tie through the tote at round 4.
SECOND STRAP
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 10 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 11th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 10 sts between the straps. (6 sc)
Rows 2-26: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).
Fasten off.
FINISHING:
Weave in ends.
Sew Velcro to end of strap and on opposite side of caddy to correspond.
TABS FOR SHOWER CURTAIN RING OPTION:
Work tote through round 27.
FIRST TAB
Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next few sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold.
Rows 1-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).
Fasten off.
SECOND TAB
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 10 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 11th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 10 sts between the straps. (6 sc)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
THIRD AND FOURTH TAB
Lay tote flat with tabs on the bottom, place a marker in the top side (side without tabs) at the first left stitch of both tabs. There should be 15 sts between the markers.
THIRD TAB
Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the right hand marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
FOURTH TAB
Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)
Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)
Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)
Fasten off.
OPTIONAL TIES:
Chain 75 sts, tie should be about 18 inches. Use your hook to pull the tie through the tote at round 4.
