Wednesday, August 29, 2007
MY SEPTEMBER SCARF–DRESS BLUES (k)
SIZE:5 X 46 inches excluding fringe
MATERIALS:
Lion Brand Incredible 2 balls (see note)
US 15 (10.0 mm) needles
Cast on 17 stitches, leaving an 8 inch tail to be included in the fringe.
Rows 1-6: Knit
Row 7: K 1, *k2tog, yo, repeat from * to last 2 st, k 2.
Rows 8-10: Knit
Repeat rows 7-10 eleven (11) times. Length should be about 14 inches.
Knit every row until scarf measures 31 inches from cast on edge.
Repeat rows 7-10 twelve (12) times.
Knit 3 rows. Bind off loosely and fasten off leaving an 8 inch tail.
FRINGE:
Cut 34 16 inch pieces of yarn for fringe. Fold a strip of yarn in half and with a crochet hook pull loop through a bound off stitch. Pull tails through loop and pull snug. (Pull the beginning and ending tail through the closest fringe knot.) Repeat for each cast on and bound of stitch. Trim fringe evenly.
Note: If you don't add fringe there is enough Incredible in 3 balls to knit 2 scarves.
Tuesday, August 28, 2007
KID AND ADULT SASQUATCH BOOTIES (k)
Thanks go to my friend Evie, of Evie’s Yarn Emporium in Longview WA, for allowing me to take liberty with a free pattern from her web site.
Basic Slipper Pattern:
http://www.eviesyarn.com/Free%20patterns.htm
MATERIALS:US 9 (5.5 mm) needle
US 11 (8.0 mm) needle for bind off
Worsted weight yarn 7 ounce skein (plenty for all sizes)
Fun Fur 2 balls (1 ball is enough for smallest size)
Gauge: 3-1/2 stitches to the inch
Directions are for 6 (7-8-9-10-11-12) inch slippers.
With double strand of worsted weight, cast on 44 (50-56-62-68-74-80) stitches.
Work in garter stitch for 2 inches.
Cut off one strand of worsted weight and begin knitting with one strand of worsted and one of novelty yarn.
Knit the next row placing a marker between the center stitches.
Row 1: Knit to within 6 stitches of marker, k2 tog 3 times, slip marker, k2 tog 3 times, k1, turn, purl 8, turn and knit to end of row.
Row 2: Purl across.
Repeat these 2 rows until 26 stitches remain, ending with purl row.
Work in stockinet for 5 rows.
Work 5 rows in k1-p1 ribbing. Bind off loosely (this is the cuff of slipper). Use size 11 needle to bind off.
Fold in half purl sides together (the purl side is fuzzier). Sew bottom and back using one strand of the cast on tails for each seam.
Bootie pictured is the 6 inch size, which is a children’s size 8.
Basic Slipper Pattern:
http://www.eviesyarn.com/Free%20patterns.htm
MATERIALS:US 9 (5.5 mm) needle
US 11 (8.0 mm) needle for bind off
Worsted weight yarn 7 ounce skein (plenty for all sizes)
Fun Fur 2 balls (1 ball is enough for smallest size)
Gauge: 3-1/2 stitches to the inch
Directions are for 6 (7-8-9-10-11-12) inch slippers.
With double strand of worsted weight, cast on 44 (50-56-62-68-74-80) stitches.
Work in garter stitch for 2 inches.
Cut off one strand of worsted weight and begin knitting with one strand of worsted and one of novelty yarn.
Knit the next row placing a marker between the center stitches.
Row 1: Knit to within 6 stitches of marker, k2 tog 3 times, slip marker, k2 tog 3 times, k1, turn, purl 8, turn and knit to end of row.
Row 2: Purl across.
Repeat these 2 rows until 26 stitches remain, ending with purl row.
Work in stockinet for 5 rows.
Work 5 rows in k1-p1 ribbing. Bind off loosely (this is the cuff of slipper). Use size 11 needle to bind off.
Fold in half purl sides together (the purl side is fuzzier). Sew bottom and back using one strand of the cast on tails for each seam.
Bootie pictured is the 6 inch size, which is a children’s size 8.
Saturday, August 25, 2007
GONE FISHIN' BOY'S HAT (C)
The pattern for the Roll Brim Hat -Child's can be found on the right side bar. These instructions are just how I decorated this one for a little boy.
NOTE: The embellishments aren’t suitable for a small boy who might pull them off and put them it his mouth.
EMBELLISHMENTS:
Small Fish Lures
5 pom-poms
White craft paint
Black craft paint
Small amount of novelty yarn
Toothpick
White glue
Small Fish Lures
5 pom-poms
White craft paint
Black craft paint
Small amount of novelty yarn
Toothpick
White glue
Needle and thread
Break toothpick in half and smooth one of the broken ends with sandpaper or an emery board.
Place a small amount of white paint on a piece of aluminum foil. Dip the smoothed end of the toothpick in the white paint. Then dab one of the pom-poms on each side for eyes. Allow to dry completely.
Now place a small amount of the black paint on the foil. Using the pointy end of the toothpick, dip it in the black paint. Then dot the black paint in the center of the eye. Allow to dry completely.
After the pom-poms are dry, thread a tapestry needle with novelty yarn and run it through the center of the pom-pom, top to bottom using the eyes as a reference. Now you can knot the yarn or dab a small amount of white glue on the yarn and pull the glued section inside the pom-pom.
SPINNER
Foil gift bag
White glue
Cut a square of the bag approximately 2 inches square. Spread glue in the back and fold in half with the shiny side out. When completely dry, cut an oval or leave shape about 1 X 2 inches. Punch a small hole in one end of the oval .
Break toothpick in half and smooth one of the broken ends with sandpaper or an emery board.
Place a small amount of white paint on a piece of aluminum foil. Dip the smoothed end of the toothpick in the white paint. Then dab one of the pom-poms on each side for eyes. Allow to dry completely.
Now place a small amount of the black paint on the foil. Using the pointy end of the toothpick, dip it in the black paint. Then dot the black paint in the center of the eye. Allow to dry completely.
After the pom-poms are dry, thread a tapestry needle with novelty yarn and run it through the center of the pom-pom, top to bottom using the eyes as a reference. Now you can knot the yarn or dab a small amount of white glue on the yarn and pull the glued section inside the pom-pom.
SPINNER
Foil gift bag
White glue
Cut a square of the bag approximately 2 inches square. Spread glue in the back and fold in half with the shiny side out. When completely dry, cut an oval or leave shape about 1 X 2 inches. Punch a small hole in one end of the oval .
Now you have embellishments to customize your hat. Sew or glue the lures and spinner randomly on hat.
Thursday, August 23, 2007
ROLL BRIM HAT - CHILD'S (c)
CHILD’S LARGE
Size: 20 inch
Materials:
2.5 oz of worsted weight yarn (don’t use “soft” yarn, unless you want a floppy brim)
About 1/10 oz of worsted weight yarn for contrasting band if desired
Hook size: I/5.50 mm
Gauge: 14 dc = 4 inches
Rnd 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in first ch to form ring. Ch2 (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in ring. Join in first dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join in first dc. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join in first dc. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch2, (dc in 3 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (60 dc)
Rnd 6-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (60 sc)
Rnd 8: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (60 dc)
Rnd 9-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (60 sc)
Rnd 11: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (60 dc)
If you want a contrasting band work rounds 12-13 with contrasting yarn.
Rnd 12-13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc (60 sc)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, (sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (70 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (70 sc)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, (sc in 6 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)
Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)
Rnd 18: Ch 1, (sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (90 sc)
Rnd 19-21: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (90 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
CHILD’S SMALL
Size: 18 inch
Materials:
2 (1.6) oz of worsted weight yarn (don’t use “soft” yarn, unless you want a floppy brim)
About 1/10 oz of worsted weight yarn for contrasting band if desired
Hook size: I/5.50 mm
Gauge: 14 dc = 4 inches
Rnd 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in first ch to form ring. Ch2 (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in ring. Join in first dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join in first dc. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join in first dc. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (54 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (54 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (54 dc)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (54 sc)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (54 dc)
If you want a contrasting band work rounds 10-11 with contrasting yarn.
Rnd 10-11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc (54 sc)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, (sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, (sc in 6 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, (sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (81 sc)
Rnd 17-19: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (81 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Rnd 5: Ch2, (dc in 7 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (54 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (54 sc)
Rnd 7: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (54 dc)
Rnd 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (54 sc)
Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (54 dc)
If you want a contrasting band work rounds 10-11 with contrasting yarn.
Rnd 10-11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc (54 sc)
Rnd 12: Ch 1, (sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 13: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (63 sc)
Rnd 14: Ch 1, (sc in 6 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
Rnd 15: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
Rnd 16: Ch 1, (sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (81 sc)
Rnd 17-19: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (81 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
ROLL BRIM HAT - ADULT (c)
Size: Women’s 22 inches, [Women’s large 24 inches]
Materials: About 2.5 [3.5] oz of worsted weight yarn (don’t use soft yarn, unless you want a floppy brim)
Hook size: I/5.50 mm
Gauge: 14 dc = 4 inches
Rnd 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in first ch to form ring. Ch2 (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in ring. Join in first dc. (12 dc)
Materials: About 2.5 [3.5] oz of worsted weight yarn (don’t use soft yarn, unless you want a floppy brim)
Hook size: I/5.50 mm
Gauge: 14 dc = 4 inches
Rnd 1: Ch 4 and join with a slip stitch in first ch to form ring. Ch2 (do not count as first dc from now on) 12 dc in ring. Join in first dc. (12 dc)
Rnd 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in each st, join in first dc. (24 dc)
Rnd 3: Ch 2, (dc in next st, 2 dc in next st) repeat around. Join in first dc. (36 dc)
Rnd 4: Ch 2, (dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (48 dc)
Rnd 5: Ch2, (dc in 3 st, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (60 dc)
Rnd 6: Ch 2, (dc in 9 sts, 2 dc in next) repeat around. Join in first dc. (66 dc)
For women’s large hat do one more round of increases increasing in every 11th stitch (72 dc)
Rnd 7-8 [8-9]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (66, 72 sc)
Rnd 9 [10]: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (66, 72 dc)
Rnd 10-11 [11-12]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (66, 72 sc)
Rnd 12 [13]: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join in first dc. (66, 72 dc)
For band work rounds 13-15 [14-16] with contrasting yarn.
Rnd 13-15 [14-16]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc (66, 72 sc)
For band work rounds 13-15 [14-16] with contrasting yarn.
Rnd 13-15 [14-16]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc (66, 72 sc)
Rnd 16 [17]: Ch 1, (sc in 5 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (77, 84 sc)
Rnd 17 [18]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (77, 84 sc)
Rnd 18 [19]: Ch 1, (sc in 6 st, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (88, 96 sc)
Rnd 19 [20]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (88, 96 sc)
Rnd 20 [21]: Ch 1, (sc in 7 sts, 2 sc in next st) repeat around. Join in first sc. (99, 108 sc)
Rnd 21-26 [22-27]: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join in first sc. (99, 108 sc)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
FELTED ROLL BRIM HAT (C)
This crocheted and felted roll brim hat can be worn three ways: Roll Brim, Snap Brim or a Bucket.
SIZE: Women’s average
MATERIALS:
100% Worsted Weight Feltable Wool Approximately 5.25 ounces
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
MEASUREMENTS:
Before felting: Height 14 inches, Width at brim 18 inches
After felting: Height 8 inches, Width at brim (turned down 10 inches
INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 2, 12 hdc into second stitch from hook. Join. (12 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st repeat from * around. Join. (24 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 1, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (32)
Round 4: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (40 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (48 hdc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (56 hdc)
Round 7: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (64 hdc
Round 8: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (72 hdc)
Round 9: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 8 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (80 hdc)
Round 10: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 9 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (88 hdc)
Round 11: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 10 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (96 hdc)
Rounds 12 to 27: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (96 hdc)
Note: To make a crocheted in “band” crochet rounds 24-26 in contrasting yarn.
Round 28: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (108 hdc)
Rounds 29 to 32: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join.
100% Worsted Weight Feltable Wool Approximately 5.25 ounces
Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
MEASUREMENTS:
Before felting: Height 14 inches, Width at brim 18 inches
After felting: Height 8 inches, Width at brim (turned down 10 inches
INSTRUCTIONS:
Round 1: Ch 2, 12 hdc into second stitch from hook. Join. (12 hdc)
Round 2: Ch 1, *2 hdc in next st repeat from * around. Join. (24 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 1, *hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (32)
Round 4: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (40 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (48 hdc)
Round 6: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (56 hdc)
Round 7: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 6 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (64 hdc
Round 8: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (72 hdc)
Round 9: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 8 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (80 hdc)
Round 10: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 9 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (88 hdc)
Round 11: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 10 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (96 hdc)
Rounds 12 to 27: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. (96 hdc)
Note: To make a crocheted in “band” crochet rounds 24-26 in contrasting yarn.
Round 28: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 7 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (108 hdc)
Rounds 29 to 32: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join.
Round 33: Ch 1, *1 hdc in next 8 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch. Repeat from * around. Join. (120 hdc)
Rounds 34 to 37: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. Finish off
FELTING/FULLING THE HAT:
Put the crocheted hat into a zippered pillow case. This is necessary to protect the pump in your washing machine.
Put the bag and a couple pair of old jeans into the washing machine on “hot” cycle, small load, fastest agitation. Add a very small amount of liquid dish washing soap (not dishwasher soap).
Let the machine agitate the hat for 10 minutes. Stop the machine and check the progress of the hat. If it’s still too big, reset to the beginning of the wash cycle. Recheck it every 5 mInutes as it can felt in a hurry at this stage. Don’t let the washer spin. It takes 16 minutes in my washer. But times vary by machine and water temperature.
Remove the hat from the machine and rinse the soap out in a sink. Squeeze as much water out as possible without wringing. Then wrap in a towel to absorb excess water. Then shape it as you desire. You can use a bowl a mannequin head or your own head. Don’t laugh the first one I made that’s what I did. Now I have the perfect flower pot. Allow the hat to air dry. Trim any loose ends.
Rounds 34 to 37: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each stitch around. Join. Finish off
FELTING/FULLING THE HAT:
Put the crocheted hat into a zippered pillow case. This is necessary to protect the pump in your washing machine.
Put the bag and a couple pair of old jeans into the washing machine on “hot” cycle, small load, fastest agitation. Add a very small amount of liquid dish washing soap (not dishwasher soap).
Let the machine agitate the hat for 10 minutes. Stop the machine and check the progress of the hat. If it’s still too big, reset to the beginning of the wash cycle. Recheck it every 5 mInutes as it can felt in a hurry at this stage. Don’t let the washer spin. It takes 16 minutes in my washer. But times vary by machine and water temperature.
Remove the hat from the machine and rinse the soap out in a sink. Squeeze as much water out as possible without wringing. Then wrap in a towel to absorb excess water. Then shape it as you desire. You can use a bowl a mannequin head or your own head. Don’t laugh the first one I made that’s what I did. Now I have the perfect flower pot. Allow the hat to air dry. Trim any loose ends.
Saturday, August 04, 2007
MY AUGUST SCARF - TREBLE CROSS-STITCH
MY AUGUST SCARF - TREBLE CROSS-STITCH
Materials:
About 275 yards Soft worsted weight yarn
Sample crocheted with 2 balls Simply Soft Shadows (3 ounces, 150 yards)
I (5.5mm) Hook
Gauge: 12 dc = 4 inches
Size: Approximately 6 X 60 inches excluding fringe
Special stitches:
Dc Foundation stitch: Ch 3, yarn over, insert hook in first ch and *pull up a loop. Yarn over, and pull through one loop (chain). Yarn over and pull through two loops twice (dc). You now have two foundation stitches. Yarn over and insert hook in ch of stitch just made. Repeat from * until you have desired number of stitches.
Treble Cross-Stitch: Tr cross st = Skip one stitch, tr in next stitch, from behind, tr in skipped stitch.
INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1: Work 18 (or any multiple of 2) double crochet foundation stitches. Ch 2 turn.
Note: Turning chains don’t count as dc or tr throughout.
Row 2: Dc in each stitch. Ch 3 turn. (18 dc)
Row 3: Work tr cross stitches across. Ch 2 turn. (9 tr cross st)
Row 4-69: Repeat rows 2 and 3. Ending with a tr cross st row.
Row 70-71: Repeat row 2. Do not fasten off.
FRINGE:
Ch 20, slipstitch in first dc. *Slipstitch in next dc, ch 20, slipstitch in same dc, repeat from * across.
Fasten off.
Repeat fringe on opposite end.
Weave in ends
