I Want Flowers!

A world filled with flowers is a beauty to behold!

I have been making shawls and blankets of late. Occasionally I have added a few bandana cowls to mix it up, but I needed a break from the blanket I have been working on.

On looking around the room where I store my yarns, I viewed the mountain of what I would consider scrap yarns and decided I should make a bag out of scraps.

The bag on completion really needed a flower. This little flower is the result!

This has a raised centre for that 3D look.

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US terms are used for this pattern:

Materials: (scrap yarn).

Flower Centre: Chunky weight.

Petals: Aran weight for the inner petal and Dk weight for the edge.

Abbreviations:

  • Sc - Single Crochet

  • Dc- Double Crochet

  • Dtr- Double Treble

  • St- Stitch

  • Yo - Yarn Over

  • Slst- Slip Stitch

Notes:

  • Numbers in Red Italic represent the corresponding photograph.

  • Numbers at the end of the rows represent the stitch counts.

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Flower Centre

Round 1:[1]Wrap the yarn around your finger 10 times.  Remove the circle of yarn from your finger, keep the circle intact. [2]Insert your hook through the centre of the yarn circle.  [3] Yo and pull up a loop. Yo and draw through both loops (doesn’t count as a St). [4]Work 12Sc into the circle.  Slst to the first Sc to close the round. Cut yarn and fasten off.  Leave a long tail for sewing the flower on. [12Sc]

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Petals

Round 2: Turn the work over.  Attach a different colour yarn with a Slst into any Sc.[5][Ch5 (counts as a Dtr).[6]Work 3Dtr into the same St as Ch5. [7] Ch5, Slst back into the same St. Slst across 2 Sc]x6 omitting one Slst in last rep. [8]Fasten off and cut yarn.  Leave a long tail for sewing the flower on. [30Dtr]

Round 3:[9]Attach a different colour yarn with a Slst into any Slst between Petals on Round1. [10] [Ch5. Sc into the first Dtr of Round 2. [11] [2 Dc into next St]x2. [12]Ch5. Slst into next Slst of Round 1]x6. Fasten off and cut yarn.  [12Sc, 24 Dc, 12 Ch5 lengths]

Sew on to your project using the long tails.

The Stem:

I usually use surface slip stitch for most items like this, but this time I wanted it to really stand out. This stem is sewn on.

 I used the same Chunky yarn that was used for the centre of the flower.

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Steps to making a flower stem.

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Direction of work.

[1]Ch20. [2]Slst into the 12th Ch from the Hk. Ch12.[3] Slst back into the same 12th Ch.[4] Slst to the top of the Sp between the 2 Loops.  [5]Ch10.  Cut yarn and Fasten off.  Leave a long tail to sew the stem on. Sew on.

Now to the boring stuff!

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The Brown Paper Bag Hat

By Auburncraft Design

Don't you just love purple! I do!!!

Firstly, you may be wondering why I named this ‘The Paper Bag Hat’.  I did so due to the way I have chosen to close the top of the hat.  It reminded me of the old-fashioned brown paper bags from my days working in a local Supermarket. 

I started as a Checkout Chick in my teens and the registers were all push button (but not in the digital sense).  I would have to ask each customer if they would like a box, or a bag for their purchases.  If they wanted a bag I would grab one from the pile of neatly stacked brown paper bags and open it up.  The bags had a square bottom, and the sides had a concertina fold.  So totally different from the tons of plastic bags that are in supermarket now. Know doubt many people over the years would also love me to put a paper bag over my head so now I can!

Materials: (click on any of the yarn names to source them)

1 x Stylecraft special dk Mocha. Colour 1. (C1)

1 x Stylecraft special dk Cream. Colour 2 (C2)

1 x Stylecraft special dk Parma violet. Colour 3 (C3)

1 x Ice Magic Light White, Lilac, Brown. Colour 4 (C4) or

Alternate yarn instead of Ice Magic.  Stylecraft Life Changes

USA Terms used

Hook 4mm G

Darning Needle

Scissors

Stitch Markers

Notes: DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND READTHE NOTES

Once you have your chains to start done, you can place themaround the head you are making the hat for and adjust if you think it will notbe the right size.   The starting chains must be dividable by 3 sothe pattern will work. 

It is a good idea to sew the ends in as you go and to eitheruse a stitch marker or count your stitches so you don’t lose one of them asthey are slippery little suckers and tend to hide.

Ch1 stitch to begin rounds does not count as a stitch.

If you find it too confusing on the rows that you work inthe round, you can just slip stitch each round closed.  Doing the rows in the round as stated in thepattern will give a better look visually to the larger sections of sc.

Treble stitches on Round 31 which you place into the frontloops you made on Round 28 count as ast.   Don’t make Treble stitches tootight.

Finished Circumference: Adult Small 20 ½’ 52cm, Medium 22’ 56cm, Large 24’ 61cm

Gauge: 24 rows to 10cm . 17 stitches to 10cm

Difficulty Level Intermediate

Abbreviations.

Ch. Chain

Sl St. Slip Stitch.

St. Stitch

Sts. Stitches

Bl- Back Loop

Scbl.  Single Crochet Back Loop Only.

Notes: DO YOURSELF A FAVOUR AND READTHE NOTES

Once you have your chains to start done, you can place themaround the head you are making the hat for and adjust if you think it will notbe the right size.   The starting chains must be dividable by 3 sothe pattern will work. 

It is a good idea to sew the ends in as you go and to eitheruse a stitch marker or count your stitches so you don’t lose one of them asthey are slippery little suckers and tend to hide.

Ch1 stitch to begin rounds does not count as a stitch.

If you find it too confusing on the rows that you work inthe round, you can just slip stitch each round closed.  Doing the rows in the round as stated in thepattern will give a better look visually to the larger sections of sc.

Treble stitches on Round 31 which you place into the frontloops you made on Round 28 count as ast.   Don’t make Treble stitches tootight.

Hat

With C1.  Ch 75 (81,87) Do not twist Chain.  Slst to first chto form a ring.

Rnd 1: (Right Side): Ch1. Sc in same Ch asjoining and in each Ch around. Slst into back loop of first sc. Turn. – 75(81,87) sts.

Rnd 2: Ch1. Bl only, Sc in each st around.Slst to join.  Turn. Fasten off and cutyarn.

Rnd 3: Attach C4 in same st as join. Ch1. Blonly, Sc in each st around. Slst to join. Turn.

Rnd 4:Bl only. Sc in each st around. Slst to join. Turn. Fasten off and cut yarn.

Back or hat.

Rnds 5-6: With C3, repeat Rnds 3-4.

Rnds7-8: With C4, repeat Rnds 3-4.

 Rnds 9-10:With C2, repeat Rnds 3-4,

Rnds 11-12 With C4, repeat Rnds 3-4

Rnds 13-14 With C3, repeat Rnds 3-4

Rnds 15-16 With C4, repeat Rnds 3-4

Rnds 17-18 With C1. Repeat Rnds 3-4

Rnd 19:  With C4. Sc Bl only  into each Sc around.  Do not cut or turn.

Rnd 20: Continue working in the round and usea marker to show where each row starts. Shift the marker after each round to the next row.  Sc into both loops.

Rnds 21-22-23-24-25-26-. Repeat Rnd 20

Rnd 27:  Sc into each St around. Close round with Slst.

Rnd 28: Ch1. * Scbl1, sc2*   Repeat from *to * around. Close round with a Slst. Insert stitch marker 75(81, 87) sts.

Rnd 29: Ch1. Sc around.  Close round with a Slst.

Rnd 30. Repeat round 29. Do not cut yarn

Rnd 31. Change to C3. Ch1, Sc1 into same st.Tr2tg the first part of this will go into the loop in Rnd 28 that has thestitch marker in it.  The second partinto the next free loop.  This counts asone st on row 31 (or the row you are working on).  Sc2. *Tr2tg first part into same st as before and second part into the nextfree loop, sc2*  Repeat from *  to * around. Sc1. Close round with a Slst. Cutyarn. 25 (27,29) v’s

Rnd 32, 33, 34:  Continue with C4. Ch 1.  Sc in all stitches around.  Do not close round, continue onto the next round with sc. (this round will work in a spiral. 75(81, 87) sts. Keep using a st marker to mark the start of each round.

Rnd 35:  Sc around. Close this round with a Slst atStitch marker point.

Rnd 36: Repeat row 28

Rnds 37-38: Repeat row 29

Rnd 39:  Using C2. Repeat row 31

Rnds 40-41-42: Continue with C4. Ch 1.  Sc in all stitches around.  Do not close round, (this round will beworked in a spiral). Continue onto the next round with Sc .75(81, 87) sts.Place a St marker at the end of the round.

Rnd 43:  Continue with Sc around.  Close this round with  Slst at St marker.

Rnd 44: Repeat row 28

Rnds 45-46 :Repeat row 29

Rnd 47: Using C1 Repeat row 31

Rnd 48-49-50-51.  Continue with C4. Ch1.  Sc in all stitches around.  Do not close round, continue onto the nextround with Sc. 75(81, 87) sts.  Place aSt marker to show the end of each round. Fasten off and cut yarn.

Rnd 52-53-54:  Attach C1. Sc in all stitches around.  Do not close round, continue onto the next round with sc. Place a St marker to show the end of each round.  Fasten off and cut yarn. 75(81, 87) sts.

Closing the top of the Hat:

Step One: Lay the hatflat  and neatly folded into half.  Measure in 3.5 “(3.”, 3.9’”inches) 9 (10, 10)cm.

Step one.

 

Step Two:

Tuck the measured section in on itself or folded in onitself. 

Step two.

Step Three:

With your darning needle and C1.  Use tacking stitches to hold the fold inplace for when you crochet around it.

Step three.

Step Four:

Repeat the last three steps on the other side.

Step Five:

Starting at a fold edge, attach yarn and slip stitch the twolayers of the fold together.  Slst acrossthe middle top of the hat and onto the left-hand fold edge.  Fasten off and cut.

Step five.

Step Six:

Done!!!

You will now have two folded edges remaining to do.  Attach the yarn at one of them and Slstacross to close.  Fasten off andcut.  Attach yarn at other fold edge, slst across to close.

Sew in any ends.

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Velvet Scrunchie with Picot Edge

Velvet Scrunchies seem to be everywhere at the moment. I thought I would jump on the band wagon and do my own little version. These are something that I tend to wear often. They can be useful to keep my long hair out of the way when working out at the gym.

I don't know about anyone else, but sewing items together is not a huge favourite of mine. These Scrunchies pretty much a no sew item. That is of course if you don't count sewing in the tails created, but two tails I can cope with.

These are super easy! Super fast to make and super fun!!!

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Velvet Scrunchie with Picot Edge.

Materials:

5mm/H hook

Bernat Velvet (click here)

Elastic Hair Tie(available at most pharmacies and many retail stores).

Needle tosew in ends.

Hair Elastic. Bernat Velvet

Notes:

  • This is worked in a continuous spiral.
  • Follow the instructions in Row 1 to prevent twisting of the starting  chain.
  • Numbers in rows indicate corresponding photographs. Example [5]
  • Do not make the starting chain overly tight.  A 6mm/I hook can be used for the starting chains or a foundation row can be substituted, if you find it necessary.
  • Add a stitch marker at the beginning of the row to easily count your rows.
  • Count your stitches each row.
  • Stitch counts appear at the end of each row. Example [20].
  • Gauge and finished measurements are not applicable for this project.

Abbreviations:

Ch- Chain.

Hk- Hook.

Yo- Yarn over.

St- Stitch.

Sc- Single Crochet.

Rs- Right Side.

Slst- Slip Stitch.

Row 1:  [1]Ch10.  Remove hook from Ch and insert Hk throughfirst Ch (furthest from hook) and working Ch. With both loops on Hk, Ch 35. Toclose the Ch and form a circle Yo and pull through both loops on Hk. [45]

Pictures 1 and 2

Row 2:  [2]Ch1 (does not countas a St).  Sc into same Ch and into eachCh around. Do not close round. Place a St marker to indicate beginning ofrounds.  [45]

Row 3:  Continue in a spiral.  Sc into each St. Do not close round. [45]

Row 4:   Sc into each St. Do not close round. [45]

Row 5:  [3] Sc into each St. Donot close round. [45]

Pictures 3, 4, 5, 6

Row 6:  [4] With RS facing,place elastic hair band to the back of the Scrunchie. [5] [6]  Fold the Scrunchie over the elastic. Work 1 Scthrough Row 1 and Row 5 inserting hk through both and enclosing hair elastic. [7]  Do not close round. [45]

Pictures 7 and 8

(Round 7 is optional to add picots)

Row 7:  Ch4 (counts as Scand 3 Chs), Slst into third Ch from Hk (picot made).  Sc into next 3 Sts. [Ch3, Slst into third Chfrom Hk. Sc into next 3 Sts]x13. Ch3, Slst into third ch from Hk. Slst to Ch1at beginning or round.  Fasten off andcut yarn. 

Sew in ends.

Now for the boring stuff!!!

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Daffodil Crochet Bookmark.

I had been playing around with Daffodils for a new bag design and decided to turn one of them into a bookmark. If you are looking for a quick and easy make, or maybe you need an end of year teachers gift, these work up fast and look great!

The free version of the pattern is below. A PDF copy is available for a small purchase amount on my ravelry page.

Daffodil Bookmark

USA terms are used.

Materials:

3.5mm/E hook

This is a perfect scrap buster project as only a small amount of each ball is used.

1 ball Cotton Dk in Orange = C1

1 ball Cotton Dk in Yellow = C2

1 ball Cotton Dk in Green = C3

Tapestry needle.

To cater for different size books, adjust the stem chain length.

2large beads with wide holes. I made mine from Polymer clay. Instructions aregiven if you wish to make your own.

Jewellery cap.

Small amount of craft glue.

Abbreviations:

Sc- Single crochet

Dc- Double crochet

Tr- Treble crochet

Slst- Slip stitch

Blsc- Back loop single crochet

Fl- Front loop

Lp- Loop

Ch- Chain

Measurements: 15 ½ inches/39.37cm from top of flower to endof tassel.

Notes:

  • Chains count as a stitch unless otherwisestated.
  • Gauge is not a necessity for this project.Size will be determined by hook and yarn selection.
  • Keep the orange yarn and stitch marker to thefront of your flower when working round 2.
  • Stitch counts and hints appear in purple.
  • Making your own polymer beads is optional. Ifpurchasing beads, be sure to buy ones with large holes.
  • This bookmark is sized for a medium book.Reduce the stem chains if you wish for a shorter bookmark. Increase the stemchains for a larger bookmark.

Flower head:

Round 1:  With C1 make a magic circle. Ch1 into a magiccircle (does not count as a st). Sc15 intocircle. Slst to ch1. Remove hook and insert a st marker. Do not fasten off.  [15]

Round 2:With C2. Attach yarn with a slst into any back loop of round 1 .*( Ch2, dc1,tr1) into same back lp.  Ch3, slst intofirst ch (picot made).  (Tr1, dc1,ch2, slst) into next back loop. Slst across next 2 back loop of sc* Rep from *to * 5 times in total. Slst to first ch2 to close round.  Fasten off and cut yarn. [5 petals]

Round 3:Remove st marker from C1. Ch1. Sc into each Fl of round 1. Slst to ch1 toclose. [15]

Round 4:Ch1.  Sc into each st around. Slst to ch1to close. [15]

Round 5:Ch1 does not count as a st. Place next sc into same sp). * Sc. Ch2, slst backinto first ch of ch2. Sc2tog over next 2 sts.*  Rep from * to * around.  Closewith a slst. Fasten off and cut yarn.

Stem:

With C3. Ch50. Scinto 2nd ch from hk.  Sc acrossto last ch.  Work 3sc into the lastch.  Turn and work sc along the otherside of the ch. Work 2sc into the last ch. Fasten off and cut yarn leaving a long tail to sew to flower head.  Using a tapestry needle sew one end securelyto the back of your flower. [48sc + 3sc + 48sc + 2sc]

Stem

Leaves: (make2)

Leaf make 2.

Using C3. Ch16.Slst into 2nd ch from hook. Sc into next ch. Hdc into next 2chs.  Dc across to last 3 chs. Hdc intonext ch. Sc into next ch. Slst into last ch. Fasten off and cut yarn (leave a long tail for sewing).  Sew the leaves to the stem, just above thebeads. [2sc,3hdc, 10dc]

Polymer Beads (optional):

Materials Needed

  • Polymerclay in any colours (available at most craft outlets: I used red for thisproject).
  • A rollingpin
  • 5mmcrochet hook.
  • Acrylicgloss varnish.
  • Paintbrush

Step 1: If using more than one colour ofclay, combine these by working them together. Roll balls approx 10 to 15mm indiameter.


Step 2: Push ahole through the centre of each ball with a 5mm crochet hook end. Push the hookthrough several times from each end of the hole.  This ensures the hole is even.

Step 3:  Place your beads on an oven tray and bake in a slow oven for approximately 10 to 15 minutes. Allow to cool. Note: It is a good idea to place foil over your beads and tray, prior to baking. This helps keep any smell from the clay contained.

Step 4: Paint with Acrylic Gloss varnishmaking sure to brush out any bubbles. Allow to dry.

Adding Beads and Jewellery cap:

Thread your beads onto the stem end, not attached to the flower.  Place a small amount of craft glue inside thejewellery cap and push the stem end onto it. Allow to dry.

Tassel: 

1. Wrap yarn 10times around an iPhone or a piece of cardboard approx 3 inches/7.5cm wide.

2. Thread adarning needle with 15cm/5.90inches of yarn and tie the top of the tasseltightly, leaving the tail to tie to your jewellery cap.

3. Remove the yarn from the iPhone/cardboard.

Diagram showing the making of the tassel (above) is from another project. The same technique applies. Wrap yarn around iPhone or cardboard 10 times as per the instructions.

4. Thread adarning needle with approx 20cm/7.87inches of yarn and wrap around the tassel6-8 times tightly. Knot and push the needle down through the wrapping so it canbecome part of the ends.

5. Tie the Tassel to the Stringing Jewellerycap.

6. Cut the ends of the Tassel and trim evenly.

 
Thank you to my wonderful testers:

 Agnès Arcarons, Kathy Dodge, Bethany Colhoff, Amy Belanger Dreffs, Heather Greene, Patsy Breaux Cantor

One of my fabulous tester's bookmarks. Agnès Arcarons.

Kathy Dodge's test bookmark.

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Billy Thunder Crochet Tote Pattern.

It is always a fabulous feeling when you get to publish a pattern. Months and sometimes more, can go into the making and testing of a design. It becomes a collaboration with the testers making sure it works for everyone (well hopefully, fingers crossed).

I won't go into the story behind the name as you can view that in another of my blog posts (crochet ramblings section).

Now down to business:

This is a functional fun bag. It features beads on both sides.

Beading on both sides. Don't stress it's easy!

The links to the pattern are at the bottom of the page.

It is made from two mandala type pieces worked in the round. The beading is added as you go. If you have never done beading then that is ok. It may look hard but not the way I do it. Pictures are there to help.

The Tote has stiffening in the base and outer edges to help hold the shape.

It is not a lined bag as I have left it more of a market bag style look.

This bag has been tested by a fabulous group of people and some of their bags are shown below. I do feel I need to name them as they were great, five star quality!
Debbie Schell Kirkland
Michelle Rose
Christelle Norrbohm
Jane Wynne
Dulcy Harris

Tension is important with this bag and measurements have been listed with stitch height to ensure success.

There is a wide variety of stitches used: Us terms right/Uk left

Chain 
Slip Stitch 
Treble/Dtr- Double Treble 
Treble 2 together/Double Treble 2 together 
Treble 3 together/Double Treble 3 together 
Treble 4 together/Double Treble 4 together 
Treble 5 together/Double Treble 5 together 
Back Loop Treble/ Back Loop Double Treble 
Linked Double Crochet/ Linked treble crochet 
Back Loop single crochet/ Back loop double crochet 
Reverse double crochet (also known as Crab Stitch).

Now for the bits I just have to add (although boring).

You are purchasing/downloading a pattern only- Instant download of PDF pattern. You will require a PDF viewer to open pattern.

The pattern is available in Uk terms and USA terms

Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern, You are purchasing/downloading this pattern for personal use only. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwise. Please do not resell my patterns.

You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer and add a link to purchase my pattern in your sale.

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This pattern has been tested by a large group with varying abilities in crochet.

Please do show me your finished bags and if you can add them to ravelry as projects. I love to see your finished work.

Pattern available on Love Crochet

and Ravelry

Sunburst Crochet Square

This is a little square I designed a while ago. I have had visions of doing something more with it and a modified version of it is in the works (don't hold your breath though as I have a million WIPS on the go).

You can get a printable version here on Ravelry and Love Crochet.

Sunburst Square

AuburncraftDesign

USA Terms

Materials

3mm hook

Bendigo Mill4 Ply Cotton in Latte 887

Finished Size:

6 ¼ “/15.5cm

Abbreviations:

Ch-Chainstitch

Hdc- Halfdouble crochet

Tr – TrebleCrochet

Slst- SlipStitch

Dc-Doublecrochet

Sp- Space

Sc- Singlecrochet

Dc4togcluster- Double Crochet 4 together to form Cluster

Tr4togcluster – Treble Crochet 4 together to form Cluster.

Tog-Together

RS- Rightside

PS- popcornstitch

Notes:

Chains countas a stitch unless otherwise stated.

Popcorn Stitch How To:

  1. Work 5 double crochet (dc) stitches in the same stitch.
  2.  Remove Hook
  3. Insert hook from front to back under the top 2 loops of the firstdouble crochet of the group.
  4. Pick up the dropped loop with your hook and pull it through thestitch.

Form a magic circle, or ch 6, sl stto form a ring.

Round 1. Ch 4 as first tr, 23 tr into ring,sl st to top of beginning ch4 to close (24 tr).

Round 2. (Ch3, to form first st of PS) PSinto same st. *Ch2, sk1 tr, PS into next st.* Ch2, slst to top of first PS. (12Ps,12, ch2 sp’s)

Round 3. Slst to the middle st (top) of nextPS, ch4 (counts as sc plus 3 chs) * Slst into space between PS in Round 1, ch3,sc to the top/middle of next PS.* Rep from * to * around. (12sc, 24 ch3’s)

Round 4. Ch1 in place of sc. *Ch4, sc intonext sc* Rep from * to * around. On the last ch4, slst to the starting sc.(12sc, 12 ch4 spaces)

Round 5. Slst into next chsp.  Ch1 which counts as a sc,hdc, dc, tr2, dc, hdc, sc into ch4 sp.  *Sc, hdc, dc, tr2, dc, hdc, sc into ch4 sp.*Rep from * to * around. Close with slst to starting ch1. Fasten off (12 Petals)

Round 6. Slst to between the two trebles, ch1(counts as sc). *Ch6, sc in between next two tr’s. * Rep from * to * aroundomitting last sc and close with a slst to beginning ch. (12sc, 12 ch6 sp’s)

Round 7. Slst into next chsp, ch1 (counts asa sc) sc6 into same chsp.  Sc7 in eachchsp around. Slst to close.  (12 groupsof 7sc).

Round 8. Slst along to 3rd sc ofthe next 7sc group. Ch1 (counts as a sc). *Sc1 Hdc2.  Tr in between the two tr of rd5. Ch2, tr intosame sp between the trebles of rd5, sk2 st’s on working row, hdc2, sc2, ch7,sk5, sc into next st, ch7, sk5, sc1. * Rep from * to * around four times intotal. Slst to starting sc. Fasten off.

Round 9. Slst along to next Ch2 Sp.  (Ch4, Tr3tog, ch4, tr4tog, ch4, tr4tog).  *Ch4, sk next 4 st’s, sc into ch,ch4, Dc4tog into same ch sp as ch4, ch1, Sk next sc, dc4tog into next chsp,ch4, sc into same chsp as dc4tog, ch4. ^(Tr4tog, ch4, tr4tog, ch4, tr4tog)^*Rep from * to * 3 times in total.  Repfrom ^ to ^ once. Close with slst to top of ch4.  (4 groups of tr4 together with ch4 between, 4groups of dc4tog with ch1 in between, 8 sc with ch4 each side)

Round 10. Slst across to the top of the middletr4tog in any corner. * (Sc, ch10, sc into same sp).  Ch6, sk next ch4 sp and tr4 cluster. (Sc intonext chsp, ch4, sc) into the same chsp. Ch4, sc into next chsp, ch1. (Sc, ch4, sc) in between the dc4tog clusters.Ch1, sc into next chsp. Ch4. (sc, ch4, sc) into next chsp. Ch6, ^ sk nexttr4tog cluster and ch4 sp.  * Rep from *to * four times in total.   Close withslst to sc in top of tr4tog cluster.   Sewin any ends.  Block

Merry Christmas

Put your hand up if you packed your Crochet, to go visit family today! I know my Crochet is on hand, if I can find the time or the need, for it.

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Dearne Crochet Headband/Earwarmer

My daughter has always loved wide headbands and I have been keeping her in stock with them, for as long as I can remember.I noticed that the knitted one I had done for her back in her teens, was looking rather worn.  I rummaged through the stash, found some yarn and set about making this one.This works up quickly and is made from Stylecraft Special Aran and uses a 5mm hook.Beginner friendly!This is a free pattern and available for download on Love Crochet.

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DD Crochet Cowl/Neckwarmer

 A very good friend asked me to make a Cowl for her. I had been playing around with Star Stitch at the time and so felt it was a good idea to use it in this Cowl.  I also named this after my friend. Sometimes in life, if you are lucky enough you have a person who is always there for you, no matter what. Deb is that person for me!At the time I did not really think this would be a popular pattern.  Just goes to show you can never tell what people will love. This pattern is often downloaded more than 450 times in a month.I often tend to do things a little different and the cowl is one of these things.  It is made with 2 strands of Aran weight yarn (double).  Any Aran could be used Aran weight yarn used.  The one pictured was made from Bendigo Woollen Mills Luxury 10 ply.  It is so very soft. This is an Australian Yarn and can be purchased online via their web page.  A good alternative to this yarn would be King Cole Merino Blend Aran.   The same results could be achieved using a Chunky Yarn with one strand.This is a free pattern and can be found in my Ravelry Store and on Love Crochetdd_neckwarmer.pngThis post may contain affiliate links 

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Sometimes You Just Need a Triangle

Sometimes you just need a simple Triangle.Think of all the possibilities!  Cushions, blankets, bunting.  Or you may have a flat chested doll that needs a bikini!I whipped up this little Triangle as part of a much larger design I have been working on for AGES!  I wanted a Triangle with specific angles to it, as it had to fit in a specific spot.TriangleBy AuburncraftUSA TermsSc- Single CrochetCh- ChainDec- Single Crochet two togetherSc3tog- Single Crochet three together.-----------------------------------------------------------------------5mm HookDk YarnMeasurements  Using Dk Yarn.Triangle Measurements 5”/12.7cm x 5”/12.7cmtriangle collage measureUse stitch markers to keep track of decrease rows.Ch25.Row 1. Sc into 4th ch from hook.  Sc in each ch across. Turn (23)Row 2. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 19 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (21)Row 3. And every alternate Row from here. Ch1. Sc in each st across. Turn.Row 4. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 17 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (19)Row 6. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 15 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (17)Row 8. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 13 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (15)Row 10. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 11 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (13)Row 12. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 9 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (11)Row 14. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 7 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (9)Row 16. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 5 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (7)Row 18. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 3 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (5)Row 20. Sc Dec. Work 1 sc in next 1 st’s. Sc Dec. Turn (3)Row 22. Sc3tog. Fasten off and cut yarn.Sew in ends.Block Triangles so they sit flat.  This will make them easier to join.The main picture is a little teaser of what I am making from these.  It is going to beFAB-U-LOUS!!!!! 

Crochet Metallic Flower

 I had a wedding to attend earlier this year and I was very excited at the prospect of attending.   I wanted to (hopefully) look nice.I am one of those people, who go and try on a dress and just cannot find anything I like. I also do not want to spend a million dollars on a dress (if I had a million dollars, I would not spend it on a dress anyway).  I have to also say that I do have my own style.  What I rather like, may not be something others would wear, but that's okay and I will own it!I had some ideas for a dress, swishing around in my head and so I took a trip to my local yarn store.  I walked away with a number of balls of Madame Tricot Metallic Gold yarn (full disclosure, I also grabbed a few other squishy lovelies that were calling my name.  We all know you can never have enough!).I set to and began making my dress.  I wanted a yoke with flowers around it.  After trying several different flowers and a lot of frogging,  I finally, settled on this design.Metallic flower.jpgThe pattern for the flower is available for free on my RavelryGetting the yoke just right was a lot of trial and error.  In the end I was very pleased with the  result.Once the Yoke was done, the rest was smooth sailing. I placed another row of flowers at the waist and then again near the bottom of the dress.The day of the wedding was quite warm and my dress was just right for it.At times, I like to enter some of my crochet into the local shows and decided to enter the dress.  I was quite pleased that it won a prize. Noosa show 4.jpgOne day I may write the pattern for the dress up.  But at this stage there is only the pattern for the flower.

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Shaggadelic Key-hole Scarf

 It’s Shaggadelic Baby!Shaggadelic Key Hole Scarf. A fun warm scarf/neck warmerFor the pattern I use Drops Melody to get that fluffy look and the base is Stylecraft Aran . But this is a great pattern for those (if like me) that have a few of those fluffy balls of yarn, even eyelash yarn and you don’t quite know what to do with it.One size fits mostAvailable in UK and USA termsFinished measurement of scarf is 112cmScarf is crochet in Single/Double crochet and then has surface slip stitch over the entire scarf. This works up quickly and would suit most levels of ability.7mm hookStylecraft AranDrops MelodyThe pattern is available in Uk terms and USA termsThis pattern is for personal use only. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwise. Please do not resell my patterns.You are welcome to sell items made from this pattern, but please credit me as the designer and add a link to purchase my pattern in your sale.Please note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items.This pattern has been tested by a large group with varying abilities in crochet.This pattern is available as a free download on RavelryAlso available on Love CrochetIf you download and make this Scarf please be a sport and pop up a picture as a project on Ravelry.  Not many people bother to and I do love to see the results!!!!!

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