Saturday, November 25, 2017

TOWEL TOPPER


MATERIALS: 
Worsted weight yarn 1 ounce main color
Small amount of contrasting color if desired
US size H (5.0 mm) and F (4.0 mm) hooks
Awl or ice pick
Yarn needle
Whole or half a kitchen towel

NOTES:
1.    Read instructions through before beginning.
2.    I use an awl to poke the holes for my crochet hook.
3.    Work the first row with the F hook if it is too hard getting the H through the hole made with an awl.
4.    I think it is best to use cotton yarn for the topper.  That said I have made plenty of them using Red Heart Super Saver. 


INSTRUCTIONS:
Prep towel:  If using a whole towel fold in half and pin across.  If using half a towel fold cut edge over about ¼ inch.

Row 1 (RS):  Single crochet across top.  Chain 2, turn.  (Use F hook for this row)

Row 2:  Switch to H hook.  Dc in each sc.  Ch 2, turn.

Row 3:  Dc in first sc.  *Skip one dc, dc in next dc.  Repeat from * across.  Ch 2, turn.

Row 4:  Repeat row 3.

Row 5:  Repeat row 3. Adjust the number of skipped stitches and dc on this row so that you end up with 9 dc.  Ch 2, turn. (9 dc)

Row 6:  Dc in next 4 dc, ch 2, skip next dc, dc in next 4 dc.  Ch 2, turn.  (8 dc and ch 2 space)

Row 7:  Dc in next 4 dc, 2 dc in ch 2 space, dc in next 4 dc.  Ch 2, turn.  (10 dc)

Row 8-14: Dc in each dc.  Ch 2, turn.  (10 dc)

Row 15: Dc in each dc.  Ch 1, turn.  (10 dc)

Row 16: Sc in first dc,* ch 2, sc in next dc.  Repeat from* across.  Ch 3, turn.  (9 ch 2 loops)

Row 17:  5 dc in each ch 2 loop.  Dc in last sc.  Fasten off.  Don’t turn.

Row 18: Attach contrasting yarn with a sc in first dc on right hand side of towel, *ch 2, sc in next dc.  Repeat from * across.


Fasten off and weave in ends.

// posted by Suzetta @ 6:26 PM 1 comments

KIDS BEANIE WITH NARROW STRIPES

SIZE:  Kid’s 16-18 inches, depth about 7.00 inches 

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, less than 2 oz of main color and 1 oz of contrasting color
US I (5.5 mm) crochet hook (if you crochet loosely use a H hook)
Optional US H (5.0) Crochet hook
Tapestry needle

GAUGE:  First 5 rounds measures about 5 inches in diameter

NOTES:
1.  Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2.  When joining with a slip stitch, pull the slip stitch tight.
3.  Do not count the ch 2 at beginning of rounds as a dc.
4.  When changing colors complete the last stitch of the previous round with the new color.
http://crochet.about.com/od/skillstechniques/tp/Changing_Colors_SC.htm
5.  The optional H hook can be used for the last double crochet round and the front and back post rounds for a tighter “rib” cuff.

Caps donated November 2017


ABBREVIATIONS:
Ch = chain
Dc = double crochet
Ea = each
St -= stitch
Sts = stitches
Sc = single crochet

INSTRUCTIONS:   

ROUND 1: Ch 3, working over tail, 12 dc in first ch.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc.  (12 sts)

ROUND 2:  Ch 2, 2 dc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (24 sts)

ROUND 3:  Ch 2, dc in same st as join, 2 dc in next st.  *Dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc.  (36 sts)

ROUND 4:  Change to contrasting color.  Ch 1, sc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (36 sts) 

ROUND 5:  Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st.  *Dc in next 2 st, 2 dc in next st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc. (48 sts)

ROUND 6:  Change to contrasting color.  Ch 1, sc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch in first sc. (48 sts)

ROUND 7:  Change to main color.  Ch 2, dc in same st as join, dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st.  *Dc in 11 sts, 2 dc in next st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc.  (52 sts)

ROUND 8:  Change to contrasting color.  Ch 1, sc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch in first sc.  (52 sts)

ROUND 9:  Change to main color.  Ch 2, dc in each st.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc.  (52 sts)

ROUND 10:  Change to contrasting color.  Ch 1, sc in ea st.   Join with a slipstitch in first sc.   (52 sts)

ROUND 11:  Change to main color.  Ch 2, dc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch in first dc.   (52 sts)

ROUND 12:  Change to contrasting color.  Ch 1, sc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch in first sc.  (52 sts) 

ROUND 13:  Change to main color.  Ch 2, dc in ea st.  Join with a slipstitch around first true dc as if to front post. (52 sts)

ROUNDS 14-16: Ch 2 (counts as a fpdc), bpdc around next st.  *Fpdc around next st, bpdc around next st.  Repeat from * around.  Join with a slipstitch around ch 2 as if to front post. (52 sts)

Fasten off.  Weave in ends.

With the beginning tail and using your tapestry needle run tail through the beginning double crochets and pull tightly to close any hole in the top of the cap.



// posted by Suzetta @ 2:43 PM 0 comments

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