Double Crochet Hack - mamacheemamachee. This is a way to clean up the edges of our double crochet squares (or rectangles). I was familiar with two ways to turn my work when working double crochet rows. You either count your beginning ch as a stitch or you don’t. Here is a picture of my edge when NOT counting my beginning ch as a stitch: The edge is bumpy and blah. Here is a pic of when I count my turning ch as a stitch: You get those pesky little spaces, and who of us likes to work a stitch into their beginning chains? And here is a pic of the way that I’ve been doing it for the last couple years. And here it is..it’s a simple trick but I think it works great! Clean Edge Double Crochet You will not count your turning chains as a stitch for this pattern. This just means that you will always work your first st of your rows into the first st of the previous row and you will not work a stitch into the turning chain at the end of your rows.
Special Stitch: Ch any number of dc’s +2 Repeat Row 2 until you like what you have. Double Crochet Hack - mamacheemamachee. Jessica Kenenske: Very Simple Crochet Blanket. Easy Crochet Infinity Scarf – Free Pattern | Welcome to... Hi friends! Have you ever wanted to make knitted socks but were a little scared of the process? Well, then I have some really interesting stuff for you today. Imagine there is a way how to knit socks using straight needles only and all you have to be able to do is to just knit and purl. Doesn’t it sound great? It definitely did sound gorgeous to me once our teacher taught us how to make these when I was about 12 years old.
Quick Striped V-Stitch Cowl (Free Crochet Pattern!) I hope everyone had a great Christmas yesterday! (Which is actually today, as I write this and am scheduling it to go up on the 26th, because blogging on Christmas day totally makes sense to me and is not at all a waste of family holiday time.) This will come as a big shock to exactly zero people, but I have a rather large yarn stash.
And while I love my sweet precious stash, I think it’s time I start finding ways to use it up instead of always going shopping for new yarn every time I have a new project to crochet (I think this could make a good 2014 goal for me, actually—using up my yarn/fabric stash instead of letting it continue along its current course of slowly but steadily swallowing my house whole). So when I got the urge to make myself a new winter cowl recently, my goal was to come up with a pattern that would utilize what I already have instead of giving me yet another excuse to go yarn shopping. And if you need to go yarn shopping to make this? I 100% endorse that. Bee and Buzz: Easy Peasy Granny Crochet Cowl Pattern. Here's a little treat for you, a free pattern, designed by my own fair little hands for my 'Easy Peasy Cheery Granny Crochet Cowl'. I am so fed up with the dull, damp and dark days were are having this winter, I wanted to lash out and wear something colourful around my neck when I am wearing my black winter coat.
So here it is: By Bee & Buzz copyright 2013 Skill Level Easy Techniques Required Working in the Round Stitches & Abbreviations Chain ch Slip Stitch ss Treble trStitch stRepeat *repThis pattern uses UK crochet terminologyHook4mm Crochet Hook YarnA selection of DK weight yarn 6 different coloursI used yarns from my stash, Robin DK, Patons Fab and Sirdar Snuggly DK Red (A)Pink (B)Cream (C)Blue (D) Green (E) Yellow (F)The whole project uses about 100grams of yarn so great for using up yarn left over from other projects.NotionsScissors Darning Needle Pattern With Yarn A, CO 132 ch.
Round 1: Round 2: With Yarn B, rejoin yarn. Round 3: With Yarn C, rejoin yarn and repeat instructions in round 2. Round 4: Leelee Knits » Blog Archive Free Knit Cowl Pattern - Checkerboard Stitch - Leelee Knits. I’m sorry its been a while since I’ve posted a new pattern. As you may know I run a small photography business and October is insanely busy! Not that I’m complaining, its awesome to have work. After years of struggling I’m finally finding that I have a constant steady stream of incoming sessions. So for all of you out there who are just starting out a business and feeling like you want to quit, please don’t!
Now, back to this lovely cowl pattern. Here is what you will need to make this super luxurious cowl: US11/8.0 mm straight knitting needles.Bulky merino or cashmere blend yarn. Gauge 14 Stitches, 18 Rows = 4 Inches in stockinette stitch Measurements: 12″ (width) X 25″ (length before sewing up seam) Abbreviations: K: Knit P: Purl Pattern Cast on 44 Stitches. Row 1: K4, *p4, k4; repeat from * to end of row. Row 2: P4, *k4, p4; repeat from * to end of row. Row 3: K4, *p4, k4; repeat from * to end of row. Row 4: P4, *k4, p4; repeat from * to end of row. Cast off. Finishing Please like & share: Share. Free #Crochet Pattern: The Blackberry Salad Striped Afghan! The Blackberry Salad Striped Baby Blanket pattern was originally written up for a baby sized blanket, but of course, it can work for everything from a dishcloth to a king sized bedspread!
This past week I worked up one in a size that’s great for a throw, wrap, or lap-ghan. Or maybe an accent/decorator blanket. Whatever you call it, it all worked out. Blackberry Salad Striped AfghanAdd this pattern to your Ravelry Queue Hobby Lobby’s I Love This Yarn, 8 skeins (2840 yards)I /9 – 5.50 mm HookFinished size: 50″ x 46″ (scroll to the bottom of this pattern for additional sizing info)Blackberry Stitch Pattern Chart (hand drawn)Video Tutorial: How to make the Bobble Stitch, or dc5togNeed a visual rather than written instructions? This video shows how it comes together! Starting chain: 167 Row 1: (RS) Dc in 4th ch from hook.
Striiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiipes! I wish I could’ve gotten better pics, but I finished it up late at night and wanted to get it mailed out the next morning. Beachcomber Baby Blanket - KnitCulture.com KnitCulture.com. Right now I need two hands to count all the new babies on my knitting list. (Which means I’m also counting back nine months and thinking ‘yikes! I was at that New Year’s party too!’) Our crochet teacher Julie Kadoi came up with this soft, squishy and totally addictive free crochet pattern, the “Beachcomber Baby Blanket”. This cuddly blanket uses a classic shell motif and five fun colors of Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton. Blue Sky Alpacas Worsted Cotton is by far our favorite cotton yarn, and because we stock EVERY colorway of Worsted Cotton we had a lot of fun putting together fun and unusual baby blanket palettes. With crochet blankets you don’t need to worry about size, and they work up quickly which means you actually have a fighting chance of getting them done before the baby outgrows all your handiwork.
(Julie’s color picks shown above: Dandelion, Bone, Caribbean, Ash and Flamingo) Emma’s palette #1: Naptime Completely inspired by one of my current WIPs. Happy hooking! Crochet Kitchen Towel Pattern | Thrifty Below. So if you haven’t already noticed from the granny squares and t-shirt yarn rug, I’ve been on a bit of a crochet kick lately. It’s been one of my favorite crafty things for years, but my efforts come in waves, especially over the last few years. School and work lead to large chunks of time where I have almost no free time. It’s a bummer for sure! One thing I’ve been dying to crochet are some new kitchen towels. I’m trying to green up my life, both for saving money purposes and saving the environment purposes, but one thing I’m horrible with is using too many paper towels.
I put one in my lunch box every morning and use them for drying fruit and vegetables, wiping down the counter, and pretty much everything else in my kitchen. At school, I only have two kitchen towels so I have to rotate and wash them pretty frequently. These guys use a modified linen stitch, which leads to a really thick, beautiful weave that should hold up very well with regular kitchen use. Free Crochet Pattern...Hearthside Cowl! | Fiber Flux...Adventures in Stitching. Free Crochet Pattern...Hearthside Cowl! The Hearthside Cowl is a deliciously cozy cowl with an easy and pretty chevron stripe sequence. The cowl is crocheted flat, then seamed making it even easier.
Makes a great gift and is perfect for yarn leftovers too! Hearthside Cowl By Jennifer Dickerson Click the button below to add this to your Ravelry queue: Materials: 1.5 Skeins Bernat Softee Chunky ("Gray Heather" Colorway Shown)* Half Skein of Knit Pick Brava Bulky ("Masala" Colorway Shown)* L (8.0 mm) Crochet Hook Scissors Tapestry Needle *Note: Yarn can be substituted for this project...check the yarn label for yarn that has an 8.0 mm (L) hook size. Sizing: 28 Inch Circumference 10.5 Inches Tall Instructions: Note: Stripe sequence as shown in photos begins with 4 rows gray, 2 rows orange, etc.
Click here to learn the double crochet (dc) stitch (photo tutorial video)... Chain 27 Row 2: Ch 3 and turn. Repeat row two until entire piece measures 28 inches from the beginning or until desired length. Boot cuffs - Toppers Free pattern - Crafty Tuts. Fall is almost here, and the cool weather is coming with it. Fall is my favorite season, as is not hot, but not too cold yet, and also I get to use all the goodies that I knit and crochet. Like scarves, gloves and warmers!! Looking forward to some cool weather, I made these little toppers for my sister. She’s my perfect excuse to knit and crochet all these little cute items. She likes to wear them, and I like to make them! Materials Crochet hook JSome weight worsted yarn. (4 : Medium) Stitches Used Boot cuffs – Toppers Free pattern Ch 11 Row 1: Sc in the second ch from hook.
Working on the round. Bow (optional) Ch 10. As you can see, they go perfectly with any size of boots, either short or tall cut. Other posts Follow me on Pinterest. Leave a comment below to let me know what you think about my post! Related Crochet fingerless gloves - free pattern Crochet fingerless gloves - free pattern Another stylish accessory for fall/winter days, to add some variety to your wardrobe. Hello again!
Penelope Rae: Knit Boot Cuffs- Free Knitting Pattern! Materials: No 8-5.00mm knitting needles Medium weight yarn (Pictured: Patons Classic Wool, Grey Marl- 210 yds) Yarn needle Pattern: Cuff: Cast on 74 sts (13 in around). For larger cuffs, cast on 80 sts and continue pattern as normal (15 in around). Row 1: k2, p2. Rows 2-12: Repeat row 1. Body: (looking at the right side you should have 4 knit rows, one purl row, 4 knit rows....) Row 1 (RS) ridge: Purl Row 2 (WS): Purl Row 3 (RS): Knit Row 4 (WS): Purl Row 5 (RS): Knit Row 6 (WS) ridge: Knit Row 7 (RS): Knit Row 8 (WS): Purl Row 9 (RS): Knit Row 10 (WS): Purl Rows 11-19: Repeat rows 1-9 Row 20 (WS): p2tog, p2, *p2tog, p2* repeat across.
Row 21 (RS) ridge: Cast off. *Using the end tail, fold the boot cuff in half inside out and sew the ends together* All text and images created by Carrissa Knox from Penelope Rae at (www.peneloperae.com). FitzBirch Crafts: Boot Toppers. It's a very long drive across Australia's Nullabor and as we are always in a hurry to get to Victoria and then in even more of a hurry to get back, it becomes an exceptionally long time to be sitting in the car. We don't stop off and sight see so it means a lot of knitting time. And I mean A LOT. I usually knit socks - something quick and easily portable that can be put away quickly at refuelling stops as I dash out to pay for fuel and seek chocolate, but I was already knitting a sock and wanted something else.My daughter had mentioned that she would like a pair of boot toppers and I had every intention of making her some whilst we were on holiday.
But you know what it's like with knitting - there's always other projects on the go. Materials half a ball of Bergere de France Sport in creme. 1 set of 4.00mm knitting needles. 1 4.00mm crochet needle (optional) Pattern Cast on 54 stiches K2, P2 to end Continue ribbing for 9 rows Row 1: *K4, YO, K3, P2* rpt to end Row 2: *K2, P8* rpt to end Louise. Blocking it Out. Today's topic: BLOCKINGI'm not talking about blocking those telemarketers repeat phone calls, or building wooden towers with your little ones. I'm talking about the kind done to make your crochet work look fabulous! I mean, seriously professional vs. lumpy and amateurish. Do you ever wonder why your finished piece doesn't look like the one in that picture on the front of the pattern? It might just be because of BLOCKING!
Let's start with some squares. Well, a little bad. This is easy peasy to solve. Stuff you'll need to gather: ~Spray bottle with water (for misting your pieces) ~Ironing board ~Old pillow case cut up the side seams ~Rust-proof or rust-resistant pins Note: Those pins really do need to be rust-proof or at a minimum rust-RESISTANT, because you REALLY don't want little rust spots messing up your hours of hard work. These pins are nickel-plated and I have used them a LOT and never had a problem. Or a dotty one like this can help in a similar way. ~ Dieter F. Mind the Gap: Avoiding the Turning Chain Hole. Mind the Gap: Avoiding the Turning Chain Hole Do you dislike the pesky little gaps left by the ch 3 turn when working rows of double crochet? See how obnoxious? Part of the problem is that a ch 3 just does not have enough width and substance to look like its neighboring dc. Secondly, it is supposed to replace a dc, so you skip that stitch right after the ch 3 which only exacerbates the problem.
Hence, ugly hole. An additional "bug" for me is that working into a ch is always harder than the top of a normal stitch when you get back on the next row.Before I figured out some better options, I tried working a ch-2 instead which worked a titch better but not much.So I have 3 options that I'll show you. This option is a bit difficult to master at first. Then yarn over and draw your loop behind the first loop shown here. Now yarn over and draw through both loops on your hook.
It looks pretty good. See the little comparison above? Turn your work and get ready for the new row. A Town Girl's Life: Crocheted Boot Cuffs { Updated } The last post I did for the crocheted boot cuffs had a lot of questions and problems with the pattern. So! I have an updated version. : ) Crochet Boot Cuff Supplies Yarn: Any Medium Worsted Weight Yarn, I have used both Acrylic and Wool. Crochet Hook: Size J/6mm Yarn Needle Stitches Used Chain (CH) Half Double Crochet (HDC) How to Crochet Boot Cuffs First row: Loosely Chain 25 stitches Second row: Skip two stitches (this makes your first Half Double Crochet) Then HDC in each stitch Third row: CH 2 stitches, (this makes your first HDC).
Rows 4 – 24: Continue the rest of the boot cuff by repeating the instructions for the third row. Finish: Tie off the end and then use your yarn needle to sew the ends together. Notes: You can make the boot cuffs wider of narrower. I hope this works better for everyone. : ) How to Crochet in the Round. Secrets to Being a Better Crocheter: 17 Crochet Tips and Tricks. Amanda's Happy Hearth: Avoiding Stiff Crochet. Niftynnifer's Crochet & Crafts: Free Crochet Pattern ~Half Double Crochet Beanie. Free Pattern: Easy Boy Beanie | Crochet Cricket. Free Basic Beanie Crochet Pattern All Sizes. Crochet Bow Tie Pattern.
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