It has always been a struggle of mine to figure out when to stop knitting. Apparently this is a tough one for others as well. Either I make something too long or too short but no matter, it is unwearable. Well after I realize the problem, I am usually so frustrated I end up throwing the whole thing out. Or finding some misshaped human that might be able to use it. Sigh...Well no more. This easy simple video from the Knitting Daily folks, will show you how to lengthen or shorten your sweaters or whatever you've made that is too long or short. And it isn't even that difficult. Enjoy!
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
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Friday, November 4, 2011
Knit Soap Cozy with Cable! A great idea
A fun and functional knitting project. Perfect for take along, learning cables, finish quickly project. Also fascinating to watch it felt while you use it. Plus...It is so funcitonal in the toiletry, save your favorite scented soap suds from washing down the drain and exfoliate in luxury. And this is a great gift idea. Have a look. You'll love it too. This is a free LionBrand knitting pattern.
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Oceanwind Knits » tweed scarf knitting pattern
Wow, A beautiful thick scarf. I love this tweed pattern. And it does not look over complicated. A variety of yarns would work with this. Even a double yarn possible.
Monday, August 8, 2011
Learn to darn socks, why not?
I love knitting as any of you that read my posts know. But I haven’t always loved darning socks. Why learn to darn socks? Because it is part of knitting. If I am going to put all the effort and energy into knitting them, then by golly, I’ll darn them too. And after I learned to darn socks. It turns out I love it. It is almost worth getting the holes. Go see what I mean with this new blog post on Best Darn Yarns. Thursday, June 30, 2011
Pretty Doily Crochet Pattern
Create a lacy doily with this doily crochet pattern to accent any table in your home. This intermediate crochet pattern uses a small 2 crochet hook (1.75 mm) and light cotton yarn to create the delicate design. Check out this clever project for turning crochet doilies into bowls.
Materials:
- Yarn: 1 ball of Bernat Handicrafter Crochet Cotton (14 oz / 400 g) (1 doily = 66 yds [62 m])
- Crochet Hook: Size 1.75 mm (U.S. 2) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Gauge: Center motif (to 3rd rnd) = 1 3/4" [4.5 cm] in diameter
Measurements: Finished Size 9 1/4" [23.5 cm] in diameter.
Pattern:Ch 6. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 15 dc in ring. Ss in top of ch-3. 16 dc.
2nd rnd: Ch 4 (counts as 1 dc and ch-1). Miss next dc. (1 dc in next dc. Ch 1) 15 times. Ch 1. Sl st in 3rd ch of ch-4.
3rd rnd: Ss in ch-1 sp. Ch 3. 2 dc in same ch-1 sp as ss. 3 dc in every ch-1 sp around. 48 dc. Sl st in top of ch-3.
4th rnd: Ch 8. Miss first 4 dc. 1 dc in next dc. (Ch 5. Miss next 3 dc. 1 dc in next dc) 10 times. Ch 5. Ss in 3rd ch of ch-8.
5th rnd: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). 6 dc in first ch-5 sp. 7 dc in every ch-5 sp around. Sl st to top of ch-3. 84 dc.
6th rnd: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc). Miss 1st dc. 1 dc in each of next 6 dc. Ch 2. *1 dc in each of next 7 dc. Ch 2. Rep from * around. Ss in top of ch-3.
7th rnd: Ch 3. 1 dc in same st. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Miss ch-2 sp. *2 dc in next dc. 1 dc in each of next 5 dc. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 2. Miss ch-2 sp. Rep from * around ending with ss in top of ch-3.
8th rnd: *Ch 7. Miss next 3 dc. 1 sc in next dc. Ch 7. 1 sc in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * 11 times more. Ch 3. 1 tr in last ch-2 sp.
9th rnd: Ch 7. 1 sc in first ch-7 sp. *Ch 7. 1 sc in next ch-7 sp. Rep from * to last ch-7 sp. Ch 3. 1 tr in first tr.
10th rnd: Ch 8. 1 sc in first ch- 7 sp. *Ch 8. 1 sc in next ch-7 sp. Rep from * to last ch-7 sp. Ch 4. 1 tr in first tr.
11th rnd: Ch 8. 1 sc in first ch-8 sp. *Ch 8. 1 sc in next ch-8 sp. Rep from * to last ch-8 sp. Ch 4. 1 tr in first tr.
12th rnd: Ch 9. 1 sc in first ch-8 sp. *Ch 9. 1 sc in next ch-8 sp. Rep from * to last ch-8 sp. Ch 5. 1 tr in first tr.
13th rnd: Ch 9. 1 sc in first ch-9 sp. *Ch 9. 1 sc in next ch-9 sp. Rep from * to last ch-9 sp. Ch 5. 1 tr in first tr.
14th rnd: Ch 3. *(5 dc. Ch 3. 5 dc) in next ch-9 sp. (2 dc. Ch 2. 2 dc) in next ch-9 sp. Rep from * around. Sl st to top of ch-3.
15th rnd: *Ch 5. (1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc. Ch 5. 1 dc. Ch 2. 1 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Ch 5. (1 sc. Ch 5. 1 sc) in next ch-2 sp. Rep from * around. Ch 5. Sl st in first ch of ch-5. Fasten off.
via favecrafts.com
What a cute doily and the clever idea of turning it into a bowl is so amazingly clever. I've got to give this a try. It would be a great project for a beginner crocheter
Friday, June 3, 2011
Farrington Pullover, As Seen on Knitting Daily TV Episode 613 - Knitting Daily
knitting for plus size gals. What is the right length? What is most flattering? Well this one fits the bill. Great Free pattern.
Free Knitting Pattern L0702 Father's Day Socks : Lion Brand Yarn Company
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Aren't these great looking socks. Great for any occassion. I love the cable. I,m thinking a take along project in the car. I love knitting in the car. I could see using a variety of Yarns too. Have fun!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Adorable Crocheted Baby Dress
Just when you thought crochet couldn't get any cuter along comes this adorable crocheted baby dress. Using this free crochet pattern and sport weight yarn you can make this for your little girl in no time.
Instructions are for 3-6 months; changes for 6-9 months and 9-12 months are in [ ].
Materials :
- Sports weight yarn - 9 [11,13] ozs white.
- 4 x 3/8" buttons.
- E crochet hook.
Gauge : 5 sc = 1"; 6 sc in back lp rows = 1"; 4 shell rows = 2 + 1/4".
Instructions:
Reverse sc crochet = working from left to right, insert hook in next st to the right, complete as sc.
DRESS BODICE : Row1: Ch 56, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch, ( forms corner ) * sc in next 13 ch, 3 sc in next ch ( forms corner ); rep from * 2 more times, sc in last 6 ch, turn (63 sts).
Note. Work the fol. rows in Back Loops only unless otherwise stated.
Rows 2-11: [ 2-12, 2-13 ] : Ch 1, sc in each st across with 3 sc in each centre corner st, turn, ending with 143 [151, 159 ]. sc in last row.
Rows 12 [ 13,14 ] : Ch 1, sc in first 18 [19, 20 ] sts; for first Armhole, ch 9, skip next 35 [37,39 ] sts; sc in next 37 [39,41 ] sts; for 2nd Armhole, ch 9, skip next 35 [37,39 ] sts; sc in last 18 [19,20 ] sts, turn (73 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps) [ 77 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps; 81 sc, 2 ch - 9 sps ).
Row 13: [14,15] : Ch 1, sc in each st and each ch across, turn (91 sc) [ 95 sc, 99 sc].
Rows 14-19 : [15 - 21, 16-25] : Ch 1, sc in each st across. At end of last row, fasten off.BUTTONHOLE ROW : Row 1 : Working in ends of rows across Left Back, with right side of work facing you, join with sc in first row, sc in each row across, turn (19 sc) [ 21 sc, 25 sc,].
Row 2: Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in first 4 [4,6] sts; for Buttonhole, ch 2, skip next 2 sts, * sc in next 4 [5,6] sts; for Buttonhole, ch 2, skip next 2 sts; rep from * one more time, sc in last st, turn.
Row 4 : Ch 1, sc in each st and 2 sc in each ch 2 sp across, turn (19 sc) [ 21sc, 25 sc].
Row 4 : ch 1, sc in each st across, fasten off.BUTTON ROW : Row 1: Working in ends of rows across Right Back, with right side of work facing you, join with sc in first row, sc in each row across, turn (19) [21 sc, 25 sc].
Rows 2-5 : Ch 1, sc in each st across, turn. At end of last row, fasten off.
For Necktrim, working in ends of rows across Buttonhole and Button Rows and in starting ch on opposite side of row 1 on Bodice, with right side of work facing you, join with sc in last row on Button row, working from left to right, reverce sc in each row and in each ch across, fasten off.SKIRT : (worked in Both Loops) Round 1 : Working in ends of rows of Button and Buttonhole and on last row of Bodice, hold Buttonhole over Button; matching rows and working through both thicknesses, join with sc in first row, sc in next 4 rows; working on Bodice only, sc in each st around, join with sl st in first sc (96 sc) [100sc, 104 sc].
Notes = for beginning V-stitch (beg V-st), ch 5, dc in same st.
for V-stitch (V-st), dc, ch 2, dc) in next st.
Round 2 : Beg. V-st, skip next st, (V-st in next st, skip next st, ) around, join with sl st in 3rd ch of ch 5 (48 V-sts) [50 V-st, 52 V-sts].
Round 3 : Sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch space of each V-st around, join with sl st in top of ch 3.
Rounds 4-5 : [4-6, 4-7] : Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, ( dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in same space, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc ) in each ch sp around, join.
Round 6 : [7,8] : Sl st in next st, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, ( 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in same sp, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch sp around, join.
Rounds 7 - 12 [8-14, 9-16] : Sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, ( 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in same sp, ( 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc ) in each ch sp around, join.
Rounds 13 : [15,17] : Sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl st in next ch sp, ch 3, 7 dc in same sp; for Scallop, 8 dc in each ch sp around, join.
Round 14 : [16,18] : Sl st in next 4 sts, 9 dc in sp between last Scallop and next Scallop, (sl st in 5th dc of next Scallop, 9 dc in sp between last Scallop and next Scallop) around, join with sl st in first sl st, fasten off.
Sew buttons to Button row opposite Buttonholes. Sew pretty buttons and sew a flower to the dress.
via favecrafts.com
this is unbelievably cute, and with two baby girls coming, I need to make something quick. I think this just might fill the ticket. So pretty and feminine. Perfect crochet baby pattern
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
Free Knitting Pattern - Women's Double-Strand Toe Up Socks
via lionbrand.com
I love knitting toe up socks. I just think they are fun and a little less confusing. These are gorgeous and I love the color. If I could find it. Anyway, a free pattern from Lion Brand that is going to fun to try.
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
Free Knitting Pattern -2 Father's Day Socks
via lionbrand.com
These are very nice socks an a great pattern, Strong in the heel an toe. I'm going to love making them. Enjoy
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Free Knitting Pattern - Bluebird Beach Washcloth
via lionbrand.com
this is another of those great swatches of knitting to allow you to try out a new stitch. They say it is a washcloth of course, but it could easily be expanded into anything. A blanket, a pillow, a sweater. The idea is the stitch. Try it out on something small and see if you like it first. I think I do. and it is great for beginner knitters.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
PoshNeckScarf.pdf
Fabulous scarf, and to double it up is just great. An Intermediate pattern, But a very doable pattern, and something we can finish in a decent amount of time. I love this beautiful free knitting pattern
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Free Knitting Pattern Orient Point Washcloth
via lionbrand.com
A great lace pattern. A wonderful knitting beginnerpattern. And of course you can expand on this to make it into a larger item such as a lap blanket or baby blanket.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
Irish Dreams Doily from Talking Crochet
Irish Dreams Doily
Even if you don't have Irish blood, you can get in the spirit of the holiday this month and become a little bit Irish for a day or all month long with our featured free pattern, Irish Dreams Doily by Ferosa Harold. If you've ever wondered if Irish crochet is as complicated as it looks, now's the time to get your Irish on and find out. The techniques used to create this heirloom doily are classic and offer just as much inspiration today as they did in centuries past.
Whether you are a crocheter who loves a challenge or one who is tired of the same-old, same-old, Irish Dreams Doily is the project for you this month. Irish crochet is the mother of all techniques, and this exquisite pattern has written instructions, as well as symbol crochet instructions, and includes a snippet of Irish crochet history.
So, prepare a cup of Irish tea to set the stage and relax and enjoy the challenge we have provided for you. It might be a while yet before you are out in the sun gardening, so take advantage of the last cool days of winter and crochet the day away!
Designed by Ferosa Harold
Finished Size
15 1/2 inches x 21 1/2 inches
Materials
- 650 yds. white size 10 nylon thread
- 218 yds. Pearl #32 Blending Filament by Kreinik
- 11 yds. Periwinkle #9294 (blue) #16 Braid by Kreinik
- No. 6/1.8mm steel hook or hook size needed to obtain gauge
Gauge
Steps 1-3 of Motif = 2 inches x 2 1/2 inches. Each Flower = 2 inches across.
Basic Stitches
Ch, sl st, sc, hdc, dc
First Motif
CordingCut 60-inch piece of white thread. With blue braid, place slip knot on hook, join with sl st in center of 60-inch piece, fold in half. You will be working over both strands of Cording for entire rnd.
Note: For picot, ch 3, sl st in top of last sc made.
Step 1: For first ring, working over both strands of Cording, work 8 sc, (picot -- see Note, 3 sc) 9 times, sl st in first st of 8-sc group (first ring completed).
Step 2: For second ring, 7 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 11 times, sl st in fifth st of 8-sc group on first ring, 3 sc, sl st in first st of 8-sc group on first ring.
Step 3: For third ring, (3 sc, picot) 9 times, sl st in fourth st of 7-sc group on second ring, 3 sc, sl st in first st of 8-sc group on first ring. Fasten off.
Note: For joined picot, ch 1, drop lp from hook, insert hook in center of specified picot, pull dropped lp through, ch 1, sl st in top of last st made.
Step 4: For bar, join white thread with sc over Cording, 13 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 6 times, picot; for ring, 7 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot (see Note) in fifth picot of third ring, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, place last sc made behind last 7-sc group, sl st in fourth st of same 7-sc group.
Step 5: For bar, (3 sc, picot) 7 times; for ring, 7 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot in second picot of second ring, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, place last sc made behind last 7-sc group, sl st in fourth st of same 7-sc group.
Step 6: For bar, (3 sc, picot) 5 times; for ring, 7 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot in fifth picot of second ring, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, place last sc made behind last 7-sc group, sl st in fourth st of same 7-sc group.
Step 7: Repeat step 6, working joined picot in seventh picot of second ring.
Step 8: Repeat step 6, working joined picot in tenth picot of second ring.
Step 9: For bar, (3 sc, p) 7 times; for ring, 7 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot in fifth picot of first ring, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, place last sc made behind last 7-sc group, sl st in fourth st of same 7-sc group.
Step 10: For bar, (3 sc, picot) 7 times, 14 sc (last bar completed), join with sl st in first sc made on first ring. Fasten off. Trim excess Cording.
Second Motif
CordingWork same as First Motif's Cording.
Steps 1-3: Repeat same Steps of First Motif.
Step 4: For bar, join white thread with sc over Cording, 13 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 3 times, joined picot in fourth picot of last bar on First Motif, (3 sc, picot) 3 times; for ring, 7 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot in fifth picot of third ring, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, place last sc made behind last 7-sc group, sl st in fourth st of same 7-sc group.
Steps 5-9: Repeat same Steps of First Motif.
Step 10: For bar, (3 sc, picot) 3 times, 3 sc, joined picot in fourth picot of first bar on First Motif, (3 sc, picot) 3 times, 14 sc, join with sl st in first sc made on first ring. Fasten off. Trim excess Cording.
Flower No. 1
CordingCut three strands of white thread each 50 inches long. With one strand thread and one strand filament held together as one, join with sl st around center of all threads held together as one; you will be working around six strands of Cording unless otherwise stated.
Rnd 1: Work 16 sc around Cording, join with sl st in first sc, separate three strands from six and cut remaining strands close to ring (16 sc made) Pull the three hanging strands of thread to close ring.
Rnd 2: For petals, working over Cording, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc, ch 3, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc of petal, sl st in next 2 sc on ring) 7 times, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) around Cording, ch 1, sl st in center picot of center bar on one end of center Motifs, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc of petal) around Cording, sl st in last 2 sts of ring. Fasten off.
Flower No. 2
CordingWork same as Flower No. 1 Cording.
Rnd 1: Repeat same rnd of Flower No. 1.
Rnd 2: For petals, *(sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc, ch 3, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc on petal) around Cording, sl st in next 2 sc on ring; repeat from * 5 more times, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) around Cording, ch 1, sl st in center picot of next bar on center Motifs (see diagram), ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc on petal) around Cording, sl st in next 2 sts on ring, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) around Cording, ch 1, sl st in ch-3 sp of next unworked petal on last Flower, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc on petal) around Cording, sl st in last 2 sts of ring. Fasten off.
Flower No. 3
Work same as Flower No. 2.
Flower No. 4
Joining to first free picot of next bar on center Motifs instead of center picot, work same as Flower No. 2.
Flower No. 5
Joining to last free picot of next bar on center Motifs instead of center picot, work same as Flower No. 2.
Flowers No. 6-10
Work same as Flower No. 2.
Flower No. 11
Joining to first free picot of next bar on center Motifs instead of center picot, work same as Flower No. 2.
Flower No. 12
Joining to last free picot of next bar on center Motifs instead of center picot, work same as Flower No. 2.
Flower No. 13
Work same as Flower No. 2.
Flower No. 14
CordingWork same as Flower No. 1 Cording.
Rnd 1: Repeat same Rnd 1 of Flower No. 1.
Rnd 2: Working over Cording, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc, ch 3, sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc of petal, sl st in first 2 sts of ring) 5 times, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) around Cording, sl st in ch-3 sp of corresponding petal on first Flower, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc of petal) around Cording, sl st in next 2 sts on ring, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) around Cording, ch 1, sl st in center picot of next bar on center Motifs, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc on petal) around Cording, sl st in next 2 sts on ring, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc) around Cording, ch 1, sl st in ch-3 sp of next unworked petal on last Flower, ch 1, (sc, hdc, 7 dc, hdc, sc in first sc on petal) around Cording, sl st in last 2 sts of ring. Fasten off.
First Round
CordingCut 160-inch piece of white thread. With white thread, join with sl st in center of 160-inch piece, fold in half. You will be working over both strands of Cording for entire round. Work this round with wrong side of Flowers facing you.
Step 1: 6 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, with wrong side of Flowers facing you, joined picot in ch-3 sp of second free petal on Flower No. 1, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 6-sc group, sl st in first sc (first ring), (3 sc, picot) 5 times (first bar); for ring, *9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in ch-3 sp of next petal on same Flower, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 9-sc group, sl st in fourth sc; for bar, (3 sc, picot) 5 times; repeat from *.
Step 2: For ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in ch-3 sp of second free petal on next Flower, *(3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 9-sc group, sl st in fourth sc; for bar, (3 sc, picot) 5 times*; for ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in ch-3 sp of next petal on same Flower; repeat between **.
Repeat Step 2 five more times.Step 3: For ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in ch-3 sp of second free petal on Flower No. 8, *[(3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 9-sc group, sl st in fourth sc; for bar, (3 sc, picot) 5 times]; for ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in ch-3 sp of next petal on same Flower; repeat from *; repeat between [].
Repeat Step 2 six more times. At end of last Step, 3 sc, join with sl st in first sc of first 6-sc group on Step 1. Fasten off. Trim excess Cording.
Second Round
CordingCut 320-inch piece of white thread. With white thread, join with sl st in center of 320-inch piece, fold in half. You will be working over both strands of Cording for entire round.
Step 1: 6 sc, *(picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in second picot of first bar on First Round, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 6-sc group, sl st in first sc (first ring), *(3 sc, picot) 3 times (first bar); for ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in fourth picot of same bar on First Round, 3 sc, joined picot in second picot of last ring, 3 sc, picot, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 9-sc group, sl st in fourth sc, 3 sc, picot, 7 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 5 times, sc in base of fourth st of last 7-sc group (first outer ring), 3 sc, picot*.
Step 2: For ring, *9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in second picot of next bar on First Round, 3 sc, joined picot in second picot of last ring, 3 sc, picot, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 9-sc group (on this step), sl st in fourth sc; for bar, (3 sc, picot) 3 times; for ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in fourth picot of same bar on First Round, 3 sc, joined picot in second picot of last ring, 3 sc, picot, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 9-sc group, sl st in fourth sc; for bar, (3 sc, picot) 3 times; repeat from * 13 more times.
Step 3: For ring, 9 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in second picot of next bar on First Round, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 9-sc group, sl st in third sc of 9-sc group; repeat between ** of Step 1.
Step 4: Repeat Step 2, 3 sc, join with sl st in first st of first 6-sc group on Step 1. Fasten off. Trim excess Cording.
Third Round
CordingCut 250-inch piece of white thread. With white thread, join with sl st in center of 250-inch piece, fold in half. You will be working over both strands of Cording for entire round.
Step 1: For ring, 6 sc, picot, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 6-sc group, sl st in first sc; for ring, 11 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in first picot of ring just made, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 11-sc group, sl st in sixth st of 11-sc group, 5 sc, joined picot in center picot of first outer ring on Second Round.
Step 2: For ring, 10 sc, picot, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 10-sc group, sl st in sixth st of last 10-sc group; for ring, 11 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in first picot of ring just made, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 11-sc group, sl st in sixth st of 11-sc group, 10 sc, joined picot in center picot of next bar on Second Round.
Step 3: For ring, *16 sc, picot, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 16-sc group, sl st in eleventh st of 16-sc group; for ring, 11 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in first picot of ring just made, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 11-sc group, sl st in sixth st of 11-sc group, 10 sc, skip next bar on Second Round, joined picot in center picot of next bar on Second Round; repeat from * 13 more times.
Step 4: For ring, 16 sc, picot, (3 sc, picot) 2 times, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 16-sc group, sl st in eleventh sc; for ring, 11 sc, (picot, 3 sc) 2 times, joined picot in first picot of ring just made, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 11-sc group, sl st in sixth st of 11-sc group, 5 sc, joined picot in center picot of next outer ring on Second Round.
Step 5: Repeat Step 2.
Step 6: Repeat Step 3, 10 sc, join with sl st in first st of first 6-sc group on Step 1. Fasten off. Trim excess Cording.
Fourth Round
CordingCut 180-inch piece of white thread. With white thread, join with sl st in center of 180-inch piece, fold in half. You will be working over both strands of Cording for entire round.
Step 1: For ring, 6 sc, joined picot in first picot of second ring on any 2-ring group, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot in third picot of first ring on next 2-ring group, 5 sc, place last sc made behind first 6-sc group, sl st in first st of 6-sc group; for bar, 5 sc, picot, (3 sc, picot) 4 times.
Step 2: For ring, *11 sc, skip next ring, joined picot in first picot of second ring on next 2-ring group, 3 sc, picot, 3 sc, joined picot in third picot of first ring on next 2-ring group, 5 sc, place last sc made behind last 11-sc group, sl st in sixth st of 11-sc group; for bar, 5 sc, picot, (3 sc, picot) 4 times; repeat from * around, 5 sc, join with sl st in first st of first 6-sc group on Step 1. Fasten off. Trim excess Cording.
Irish Crochet: A Vintage Technique
The lovely, unusual techniques used in Irish crochet show off the true talents of the crocheter. Known as early as 1743 when the Royal Dublin Society awarded prizes for it, Irish crochet became recognized worldwide during the days of the terrible Irish potato famine of 1845 to 1851. To survive, many women went into convents, where they were taught to make the exquisite laces. These were sold to wealthy families in England and France, who considered owning the fine lace a symbol of high social position.
Using the thinnest threads and a hook so small it was hard to see, the lace makers made individual dimensional motifs, including shamrocks, roses and other flowers, leaves and padded circles, which were arranged and then joined with a grounding mesh crochet fabric. It was traditionally worked only in white or off-white and occasionally in black for mourning.
These pieces were highly valued and have been handed down through the generations.
In the Edwardian period, Irish crochet wedding gowns were the fashion, and an entire convent might work for a year or more on one dress. Our doily uses the most traditional of the techniques.
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I love doilies. Seriously I do. I have them on my table tops to avoid scratches. And of course I want them to be very pretty and nice, not chintzy at all. I ran across this pattern and thought it was so beautiful. I will be crocheting it very soon I promise. It is a unique crochet pattern. Maybe you'll love to try it too.
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
TurtleCowl.pdf
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I am really looking forward to making this beautiful cowl. The pattern looks so interesting and I want to do a lace pattern that it not too intense. And I can think of a ton of yarns I want to try with it.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Sunshine Dots Crochet Baby Blanket
Sunshine Dots Blanket
Design by Carol Carlile
Textured stitches created with simple chains "dot" the surface of this easy one-piece blanket to create a perfect pattern of dimensional diamonds. Stitched in sunny sport weight yarn, this cheery design will brighten any baby's nursery!
Skill Level
Beginner
Finished Size
38 x 39 inches
Materials
- Red Heart Baby sport weight yarn: 24 oz baby yellow #224
- Size G/6/4mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Yarn needle
Gauge
4 sc = 1 inch; 5 sc rows = 1 inch
Check gauge to save time.Pattern Note
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Work in only sc sts of each row, sk ch-4 lps and keep all on RS of blanket.
Blanket
Row 1 (WS): Ch 151, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each rem ch across, turn. (150 sc)
Rows 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of next 10 sc, [ch 4, sc in each of next 10 sc] 14 times, turn.
Row 5: Ch 1, sc in each sc across, turn.
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in each of next 9 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 8 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4] 13 times, sc in each of next 9 sc, turn.
Row 7: Rep Row 5.
Row 8: Rep Row 4.
Rows 9-11: Rep Row 5.
Row 12: Ch 1, sc in each of next 15 sc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 10 sc, ch 4] 12 times, sc in each of next 15 sc, turn.
Row 13: Rep Row 5.
Row 14: Ch 1, sc in each of next 14 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4, [sc in each of next 8 sc, ch 4, sc in each of next 2 sc, ch 4] 12 times, sc in each of next 14 sc, turn.
Row 15: Rep Row 5.
Row 16: Rep Row 12.
Rows 17-19: Rep Row 5.
Rows 20-171: Rep Rows 4-19, ending last rep with Row 11, fasten off.
Edging
Rnd 1: Attach yarn in any corner, [ch 3, dc {ch 1, 2 dc} twice] in same st as joining, sk next 3 sts or 3 rows, *[{2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc} in next st, sk next 3 sts or 3 rows] rep across to next corner st **, [2 dc {ch 1, 2 dc} twice] in corner st, sk next 3 sts of 3 rows, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in 3rd ch of beg ch-3, fasten off.
Copyright © 2004 Crochet for Caring & Sharing, House of White Birches. All rights reserved.
I love crochet baby blankets, they are quick and easy. But I also am in the mood for some sunshine. this is a great combination of mood and color. Enjoy this crochet baby blanket free pattern.
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Kroy Socks - Men's Casual Cables (knit)
Kroy Socks - Men's Casual Cables (knit)
Classic cabled sock pattern for men. Shown in Patons Kroy Socks.
Skill Level
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SIZES
Finished Foot Length
10 ins [25.5 cm]
11 ins [28 cm]
12 ins [30.5 cm]MATERIALS
Patons® Kroy Socks (50 g/1.75 oz)
Sizes: 10 (11-12)
2 (3-3) ballsOne set of four 2¼ mm (U.S. 1) double pointed knitting needles or size needed to obtain tension. Cable needle.
TENSION
36 sts and 48 rows = 4 ins [10 cm] in stocking st.ABBREVIATION
C4B = slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work. K2, then K2 from cable needle.INSTRUCTIONS
The instructions are written for smallest size. If changes are necessary for larger sizes the instructions will be written thus ( ).
Cast on 84 sts loosely. Divide into 24, 36 and 24 sts on 1st, 2nd and 3rd needles. Join in rnd, placing a marker on first st.Work in (K2. P2) ribbing for 1½ ins [4 cm].
Proceed in Cable Pat as follows:
1st and 2nd rnds: *P1. (K1. P1) twice. P2. K4. P1. Rep from * around.
3rd and 4th rnds: *P1. (P1. K1) twice. P2. K4. P1. Rep from * around.
5th rnd: *P1. (K1. P1) twice. P2. C4B. P1. Rep from * around.
6th rnd: As 1st rnd.
7th and 8th rnds: As 3rd and 4th rnds.
9th and 10th rnds: *P1. K4. P2. (K1. P1) twice. P1. Rep from * around.
11th and 12th rnds: *P1. K4. P2. (P1. K1) twice. P1. Rep from * around.
13th rnd: *P1. C4B. P2. (K1. P1) twice. P1. Rep from * around.
14th rnd: As 9th rnd.
15th and 16th rnds: As 11th and 12th rnds.
These 16 rnds form Cable Pat.Cont in Cable Pat until work from beg measures approx 6½ ins [16.5 cm], ending on a 16th rnd of Cable Pat.
Next rnd: 1st needle: (K6. P2tog) 3 times. 2nd needle: Pat to end of needle. 3rd needle: (K6. P2tog) 3 times. 78 sts in rnd divided as 21, 36 and 21 sts on 1st, 2nd and 3rd needles. Break yarn.
Arrange heel sts: Slip last 4 sts from 1st needle onto beg of 2nd needle. Slip first 4 sts from 3rd needle onto end of 2nd needle. Divide 44 sts from 2nd needle onto 2 needles and leave for instep. Slip sts from 3rd needle onto 1st needle for heel.
Make heel: Next row: (RS). *K1. Sl1. Rep from * to last 2 sts. K2.
Next row: K1. Purl to last st. K1.
Rep these 2 rows for 2½ ins [6 cm], ending with RS facing for next row.
Shape Heel: Next row: K21. Sl1. K1. psso. Turn.
Next row: P9. P2tog. Turn.
Next row: K9. Sl1. K1. psso. Turn.
Next row: P9. P2tog. Turn.
Rep last 2 rows until all sts are worked, thus ending with RS facing for next row. 10 sts.
Shape instep: With RS of work facing and 1st needle, knit and pick up and knit 16 sts along left side of heel.With 2nd needle, pat across 44 sts for instep. With 3rd needle, pick up and knit 16 sts from right side of heel, then knit first 5 heel sts. 86 sts in rnd divided as 21, 44, and 21 sts on 1st, 2nd and 3rd needles.
1st rnd: 1st needle: Knit to last 3 sts. K2tog. K1. 2nd needle: Pat to end of needle. 3rd needle: K1. Sl1. K1. psso. Knit to end of needle.
Work 1 rnd even.
Rep last 2 rnds to 78 sts divided as 17, 44 and 17 sts on 1st, 2nd and 3rd needles.
Keeping instep sts in cable pat, cont even until foot from picked up sts at heel measures 6½ (7½-8½) ins [17 (19-22) cm].
Next rnd: 1st needle: Knit. 2nd needle: (K5. K2tog) 6 times. K2. 3rd needle: Knit. 72 sts.
Shape Toe: 1st rnd: (K7. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
4th rnd: (K6. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
7th rnd: (K5. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
10th rnd: (K4. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
13th rnd: (K3. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
16th rnd: (K2. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
19th rnd: (K1. K2tog) 8 times.
Knit 2 rnds even.
22nd rnd: (K2tog) 8 times. 8 sts in rnd.
Break yarn leaving long end and draw through rem sts and fasten securely.This pattern can be completed with one of the following Patons yarns:
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This is a great pattern, looks exciting. I have tons of women sock patterns, not so much for the guys. My husband loves it when I knit some socks for him. A nice thick yarn would be perfect.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Free Crochet Pattern L0017 Springtime Set : Lion Brand Yarn Company
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What a precious simple crochet baby pattern The colors are so perfect for girl or boy and it is easy enough to do in a weekend. Love it!
You may have to sign up for a free membership to the site to see the pattern. But if you like the looks, go right ahead. I did.
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Starflowers Runner and Pillow Topper
Starflowers Runner & Pillow Topper
A garden of flowers in a rainbow of pretty spring colors will brighten your home year-round with this fresh floral set that makes a great project for using up partial balls of colorful size 10 thread.
Design by Katherine Eng
Skill Level
Intermediate
Finished Size
Runner: 14 x 23 1/2 inches
Pillow topper: 14 inches squareMaterials
- J&P Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen crochet cotton size 10: 450 yds new ecru #61, 120 yds each spruce #179 and mid rose #46A, 100 yds maize #123, 64 yds crystal blue #25, 21 yds lilac #36, 12 yds almond pink #35
- Size B/1/2.25mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- 12–13-inch ruffled lilac pillow
- Tapestry needle
Gauge
Rnds 1 and 2 = 7/8 inch; square = 4 1/2 inches
Check gauge to save time.Pattern Notes
Weave in loose ends as work progresses.
Join rnds with a sl st unless otherwise stated.
Pattern Stitches
Medium shell (for flower): [Hdc, dc, tr, ch 3, tr, dc, hdc] in indicated st.
Small shell: [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in indicated st.
Large shell: [3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr] in indicated st.
Runner
Note: For Runner, make 7 squares of pattern 1 colors and 8 squares of pattern 2 colors in parentheses.
Square
Rnd 1 (RS): With mid rose (maize), ch 4, join to form a ring, ch 1, 12 sc in ring, join in beg sc. (12 sc)
Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, [sc in next sc, ch 1] rep around, join in beg sc, fasten off. (12 ch-1 sps)
Rnd 3 (RS): Draw up a lp of maize (crystal blue) in any ch-1 sp, ch 1, sc in same ch sp, ch 2, [sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2] rep around, join in beg sc, sl st into ch-2 sp.
Rnd 4 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same ch sp, medium shell in next ch-2 sp, [sc in next ch-2 sp, medium shell in next ch-2 sp] rep around, join in beg sc.
Rnd 5 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same sc as joining, ch 1, sk next st, sc in next st, *ch 1, sk next st, [{sc, ch 2} 3 times and sc] in next ch-3 sp, [ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st] 3 times, rep from * around, ending with ch 1, sk last st, join in beg sc, fasten off, turn.
Rnd 6 (WS): Draw up a lp of spruce (mid rose) in ch-2 sp at point of any petal, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 1, sk next sc, hdc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next ch-1 sp, [ch 1, sk next sc, tr in next sp] twice, ch 1, sk next sc, dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next sc, hdc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk next sc**, sc in next ch-2 sp, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, join in beg sc, turn.
Rnd 7 (RS): Ch 1, sk over sts, work 2 sc in each ch-1 sp around, join in beg sc, fasten off, turn. (84 sc)
Rnd 8 (WS): Draw up a lp of crystal blue (spruce) in first sc of previous rnd, ch 1, [sc, ch 2, sc] in same sc, [ch 1, sk next 2 sc, {sc, ch 2, sc} in next sc] twice, *ch 2, sk 3 sts, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next sc, ch 3, sk next 4 sc, [{sc, ch 2, sc} in next sc, ch 1, sk next 2 sc] 4 times, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next sc, ch 3, sk next 4 sc, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next sc, ch 2, sk next 3 sc**, [{sc, ch 2, sc} in next sc, ch 1, sk next 2 sc] 4 times, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next sc, rep from *, ending last rep at **, [{sc, ch 2, sc} in next sc, ch 1, sk next 2 sc] twice, join in beg sc, fasten off, turn.
Note: On Rnd 9, use care to work in specified sts only, skipping over other sts and sps.
Rnd 9 (RS): Draw up a lp of new ecru in first ch-2 sp of previous rnd, ch 1, sc in same ch-2 sp, small shell in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp, *ch 2, large shell in next ch-3 sp, ch 2, sc in next ch-2 sp**, [small shell in next ch-2 sp, sc in next ch-2 sp] twice, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, small shell in last ch-2 sp, join in beg sc. (4 large shells; 8 small shells; 12 sc)
Rnd 10 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same sc, ch 3, [sc, ch 2, sc] in ch-2 sp of small shell, ch 3, sc in next sc, *[sc, ch 3, sc] in next ch-2 sp, sc in next tr, ch 3, [sc, ch 4, sc, ch 6, sc, ch 4, sc] in corner ch-3 sp of large shell, ch 3, sk next 2 tr, sc in next tr, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next ch-2 sp, sc in next sc **, [ch 3, {sc, ch 2, sc} in next ch-2 sp of small shell, ch 3, sc in next sc] twice, rep from * around, ending last rep at **, ch 3, [sc, ch 2, sc] in next ch-2 sp of small shell, ch 3, join in beg sc, fasten off.
Arrange squares 3 x 5 in alternate colors beg with pattern color 1 and making sure that points of stars are all facing in the same direction.
Work Rnd 10 around first square, then join others as follows, continuing in pattern st, connect ch-2 sps at side small shell points and corner ch-4 and ch-6 sps. To connect ch-2 sps, ch 1, drop lp, draw lp under to over through opposite ch-2 sp, ch 1 and continue. To connect ch-4 sps, ch 2, drop lp, draw lp under to over through opposite ch-4 sp, ch 2 and continue. To connect ch-6 sps, ch 3, drop lp, draw lp under to over through opposite ch-6 sps, ch 3 and continue. Continue to rep until all 15 squares are joined.
Border
Note: Shell for border rnd is [3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc] in indicated st. Work in specified sts and sps, skipping over other sts and sps.
Rnd 1 (RS): Draw up a lp of new ecru in first ch-4 sp to left of any corner ch-6 sp, ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp (at center between corner shell and next shell), ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, shell in next sc, ch 1, sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, shell in next ch-3 sp (at center between last shell and corner shell), ch 1, sc in next ch-4 sp**, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 sp, rep from * around working at each corner, rep pattern from * to **, ch 1, 7 dc in corner ch-6 sp, ch 1, sc in next ch-4 sp, join in beg sc, sl st into next ch-1 sp.
Rnd 2 (RS): Ch 1, sc in same sp, *ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, [sc, ch 3, sc] in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, rep from * around, working at each corner ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, [sc, ch 3, sc, ch 4, sc, ch 3, sc] in next dc, ch 1, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sk next dc, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 2, sk next sc, sc in next ch-1 sp, join last ch 2 in beg sc, fasten off.
Pillow Topper
Notes: Make 5 Squares of pattern 1 colors and 4 squares of pattern 2 colors in parentheses. Join squares 3 x 3. Then sew onto pillow top with matching thread through sts of Rnd 10 of squares.
Work Rnds 1 and 2 with maize (lilac), Rnds 3–5 with mid rose (maize), Rnds 6 and 7 in spruce (mid rose), Rnd 8 with lilac (almond pink), and Rnds 9 and 10 and border with new ecru.
Copyright © 2004 Blue Ribbon Crochet, House of White Birches. All rights reserved.
This is just beautiful, I love the colors and I do enjoy changing color when I crochet. I get bored pretty easy, and this is not so difficult it couldn't be a take along project and yet it is easy enough for everyone. It doesn't even take forever to complete for we impatient people. I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern.
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Natural Baby Blanket Crochet Pattern from Caron Yarn
Crochet an attractive baby blanket in an Aran design for a baby shower gift or your own home. This easy baby blanket crochet pattern is done in eco-friendly yarn.
- Yarn: Caron International's Simply Soft Eco (80% Acrylic, 20% NatureSpun™ Polyester): Shown in: #0002 Natural 15oz/ 425g
- Crochet Hook: One size US I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
- Stitch markers
- Yarn needle
- Row counter (optional)
FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
Throw measures approximately 30" wide by 42" long, excluding edging
GAUGE
In double crochet, 12 sts = 4"/10 cmGauge is not critical for this project.
SPECIAL TERMS
Shell: Work (3 dc, ch 3, 3 dc) all in next st.
Bobble: Work 4 dc in next st; remove hook from final loop, insert hook through top of first 4 dc, pull final loop through.
STITCHES USED
Chain (ch)
Double crochet (dc)
Bobble and Shell Pattern (multiple of 18 + 11)
Row 1: Beginning in third ch from hook, dc in third ch, * [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch] twice, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 7 ch, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch; repeat from * 3 times, end [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next ch] twice, dc in last ch; turn.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, * [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next dc], twice, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next 7 dc, ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, end [ch 3, skip 3 ch, dc in next dc] twice, dc in last dc.
Row 3: Ch 1, sc in next 2 dc, * work shell in next dc, sc in next dc, ch 1, sc in next 7 dc, ch 1, sc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, end work shell in next dc, sc in last 2 dc; turn.
Row 4: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, ch 2, * sc in ch-3 space of shell, ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 1, dc in next 7 sc, ch 1, dc in next sc, ch 3; repeat from * 3 times, end sc in ch-3 space of shell, ch 3, dc in last 2 sc; turn.
Row 5: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc, * ch 3, dc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, work Bobble in next st, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, dc in next dc; repeat from * 3 times, end ch 3 dc in next sc, ch 3, dc in last 2 dc.
Repeat Rows 2 – 5 for Bobble and Shell pattern.
THROW
Chain 84.
Begin Bobble and Shell pattern; work Rows 1 – 5 once, then 4-row repeat 15 times.
Work Rows 2 – 4 once.
Work 1 row as for Row 2.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Edging: Join yarn at any corner.
Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc in each st across top and bottom edges, work 2 dc in each end-of-row along each side edge, join with a slip st to beginning ch.
Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc in next st, * skip 2 sts, work 5 dc in next st, skip 2 sts, sc in next st; repeat from * around, join with a slip st to first st.
Fasten off.
Using yarn needle, weave in all ends.
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Not only is this a gorgeous crochet pattern, but it is made of eco friendly yarn. How can you go wrong with that. And it is perfect for the crochet beginner.
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