Where do flowers go when they misbehave? You will find them locked away in a prison made of diamonds.
Locked away inside a Prison of Diamonds the Flowers look to each other but cannot touch. They see beyond the filet fencing (filet holes) to the garden outside. Nestled in the centre of this garden (border), locked in their own triangle prisons are individual Tulips. Together but forever apart!
A Prison for Flowers Shawl. Woltraum My Melody.
A Prison for Flowers is a delicate shawl with a lovely lace edging. This shawl works up beautifully in many different yarns.
This was a lock down project for me and I used 2 different cakes of Woltraum My Melody with a total yarn usage of 1100 metres.
The pattern is also available formatted for use with Bendigo Woollen Mill 4ply Cotton. This wil be available soon at Bendigo woollen mill.
I had some very capable pattern testers for this project and their work is just beautiful. These testers are what makes my patterns what they are. They find all my silly errors and show just how different a project can be in their chosen yarns and colour choices. They chose varied yarns to work in and have produced some stunning shawls.
I was also extremely fortunate to have Kerri Nosworthy in my test team working in Bendigo Woollen Mill yarn. This has meant I can also offer the pattern for sale through Bendigo Mill. So a massive huge thank you to Kerri.
Test Shawl. By Kerri Nosworthy. Gorgeous in Bendigo Woollen Mill 4 Ply cotton. Parchement and Teal.
Test Shawl by MJ Rose. Made using Yarn Bee Wrapsody in Crimson Poppies.
Test Shawl by Amy Elizabeth Peterson. Made using Rea Favourites Little Club Yarn.
Test Shawl by Sallyanne Fisher. Made using Yarn Bee Rainbow Wrapsody in The Slate Divide. Background is embroidery done by my Grandmother. She gifted this to me when I was very young and I have treasured it ever since. It hangs in a frame on my wall.
Test Shawl by Nikki Barker. Made using Red Heart It's a Wrap Rainbow yarn. I have never been a fan of the colour green but this work of Nikki's is bending my thoughts towards green, as this is gorgeous.
More photos of Nikki's shawl.
Test Shawl by Ruth Tipping. Made using Scheepjes Whirl in Turkish Delight.
Now to the boring stuff!
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. You cannot manufacture and mass produce my designs for sale.
Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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A Cotillion for Butterflies Scarf/Wrap. Made Red Heart Unforgettable Yarn.
You are cordially invited to the Butterfly Cotillion. Dress in your finest and come join the Butterflies.
Come dance the night away!
This is a whimsical scarf/wrap with three different size Butterflies competing for the best costume (wings) and the best dance moves. Large Butterflies in rows are lined up with their dance partners the medium sized Butterflies. The matriarchs of the Butterfly world stand aloof in the extended Triangle edging, carefully watching to ensure all is proper.
Smaller Butterflies dangle from the edging trying to get a peek at the dance floor, hoping one day it will be their turn.
As always I like to show off my pattern testers hard work. They sure deserve the credit and everyone gets to see a little bit of diversity in yarn etc.
Test Scarf/Wrap by Sallyanne Fisher. Made using Lion Brand Mandala in Ombre. It looks fabulous!
Test Scarf/Wrap by Margo Mead. Made using Red Heart Unforgettable in Gossamer.
Test Scarf/Wrap by Amanda Haynes. Made using So Crafty Yarn
Test Scarf/Wrap by Bronwyn Bellwood. Made using Blue Label Cupcakes.
Test Scarf/Wrap by Ruth Tipping. Made with WI yarn
Now to the boring stuff!
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Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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Just doesn't pay to turn your back on your crochet! I put my Scarf/Wrap down for just a minute and when I turned back Moths had attacked it. The little blighters were all over it. They had devoured huge chunks of it and were hanging from the edges!
If you feel the need to own your very own moth-eaten Scarf/Wrap then follow these links to the pattern. Ravelry (click here),Etsy (click here) and Lovecrafts (click here).
This Scarf/Wrap is made from Scheepjes Whirl in Caramel Core Blimey. It works up into a very wearable, light-weight accessory to your wardrobe.
The pattern is in written format, with photographs and a graph to help along the way. It comes in UK written terms and US written terms.
Materials:
3.5mm Hook
1x Scheepjes Whirl Caramel Core Blimey 215-225 Grams = 1000m/1093yd per ball. Approx 150m/164yd of one whirl left over.
The pattern has been tested by my dedicated team of pattern testers and some of their incredible work is below.
Test Scarf/Wrap by Stephanie Fitzgerald Hall. Made using Premier yarn in the colour Tulip. I have to say I think Stephanie only has herself to blame for Moths eating this. Keeping it in a tree has to have something to do with it!!!
Test Wrap/Scarf by Danielle Hanken Tetreault. Made using Birdies Knits hand dyed cotton in fingering weight. Colour Water Lily and Lemon Drop (see yarn substitutes for a link to this).
Test Scarf/Wrap by MJ Rose. Made using Yarn Bee Rainbow Wrapsody in Teal of Fortune.
Test Scarf/Wrap by Jane Wynne. Made using Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply in Glacier
Now to the boring stuff!
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Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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This Bandana Cowl is made using Ice Yarn Kuka 100% wool. I have had this yarn quietly hiding in my stash drawer for some time. I made a pact with myself, that I would attempt to use stash yarn for a few projects and resist the urge to get more. Lockdown sure helped with this and Lace Me Up is the result.
This is a fun design made using mostly basic stitches. The neck has a unique laced effect and this does take some patience.
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Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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Being in lockdown had me deciding to use up some yarn that had been in the stash for a while. The brain cogs started to turn and the idea for this Bandana Cowl was the result. 'Choke Me With Flowers Bandana Cowl'.
This is a lovely warm addition to your wardrobe and comes with a stylish split neck.
You can find the pattern on Ravelry (click here), Etsy (click here) and Lovecrafts (click here.
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Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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I have seen these little bears made from normal type towels and washcloths many times. I had not seen any done in a crochet washcloth, so I thought to myself that it was time.
These little washclothes are simple to make, great for a last minute gift or for adding to gift hampers such as baby shower hampers, house warming gifts etc.
I used one full 50g ball of cotton/bamboo for mine but any soft cotton or cotton blend will work great.
US Terms are used in this pattern.
Materials:
5mm/H Hook
1 x Noya Bamboo Cotton Dk 50g. (I rate this as a thicker Dk.) This yarn may not be readily available everywhere. An alternative would be King Cole Bamboo Cotton (click here to find).
Ribbon in a matching colour.
Rubber Bands in a matching colour.
Materials used.
Notes:
Chains count as a stitch. A Chain 1 is used at the beginning of the row instead of Chain 2. This creates a tighter and neater edge. This method suits my style of crochet and tension. This may not be the case for everyone. I offer two options as alternatives here and work what suits your style of crochet best. Alternative Option 1: Ch2 at the beginning of each row instead of Chain 1. Alternative Option 2: Ch1 at the beginning of each row and do not count this as a stitch. Place your first Half Double Crochet into the same place as the Ch1.
This washcloth is designed to be lightweight and not tightly stitched. Check your gauge to make sure you have the right hook size for your yarn choice.
If your tension is similar to mine your washcloth should be square. If not adjust the number of rows to make a square.
Gauge:
10 Rows to 4inches/10cm
14 Stitches to 4inches/10cm
Abbreviations:
Ch- Chain
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Sc- Single Crochet
St- Stitch
Hk- Hook
Sp-Space
Cnr-Corner
Slst- Slip Stitch
Measurements:
30cm/11.8inches x 30cm/11.8inches
Abbreviations:
Ch- Chain
Hdc- Half Double Crochet
Sc- Single Crochet
St- Stitch
Hk- Hook
Sp-Space
Cnr-Corner
Slst- Slip Stitch
Washcloth:
Basic Half Double Crochet Washcloth
Row 1: Ch42: Hdc into 3rd Ch from Hk. Hdc into each Ch across. Turn [40Hdc]
Row 2: Ch1 (counts as a St). Hdc into each St across. Turn. [40Hdc]
Rep. Row 2 till you have a total of 38 Rows.
Border:
Ch1. Work 2 Sc into the same Sp as Ch1. Sc into each St across top edge. Work 3 Sc into Cnr. Work Sc into each row end across side. Work 3 Sc into Cnr. Work Sc into each row end across side. Slst to Ch1 to close. Fasten off and cut yarn.
Sew in Ends.
Create your Bear:
Steps 1, 2 and 3.
Step 1: Lay your washcloth flat. Firmly roll one edge towards the middle.
Step 2: Repeat Step 1 on the opposite end of the washcloth so they meet in the middle.
Step 3: Gently twist the top half of the washcloth.
Steps 4,5 and 6.
Step 4: Fold the top section towards the back. You need the fold to be placed so that you the back section of the fold is longer by approx 2 inches.
Step 5:Picture shows what the back of the bear will look like after the fold.
Step 6: Get a matching colour rubber band and place this part way down the front section of the fold to form a head.
Steps 7,8 and 9.
Step 7: Open the ears and arms out slightly.
Step 8: Add a matching colour rubber at the top to form an ear.
Step 9: Rep the last step for the second ear.
Steps 10 and 11.
Step 10: Add matching colour rubber bands to form the bears feet.
Step 11: Tie a length of ribbon around the neck.
Enjoy your bear!
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Please note that while this pattern is free on my blog, free does not mean you can reprint, distribute or use this without permission. This is for personal use!
Combining Dragonflies and Crochet have become a bit of a thing with me!
I truly love Dragonflies!
I have many designs that incorporate the Dragonfly in them. My Flight of the Dragonfly Blanket was such a huge success that I decided a triangle shawl using the same motif was in order.
On The Wings of a Dragonfly by Auburncraft Design. Made using 1 x Scheepjes Whirl in Salted Caramel Matcha. 3.5mm hook.
This gorgeous shawl pattern is available in Uk and US terms.
I used 1x Scheepjes Whirl in Salted Caramel Matcha, with approx 60 to 70 metres remaining of the one cake. To complete the shawl using a single whirl, you will need to meet gauge and keep your tension the same throughout. Two of my incredible pattern testers found that they required a small amount more than the 1000m that comes in one Whirl. Please keep this in mind when ordering yarn.
On The Wings of a Dragonfly Shawl by Auburncraft Design, Made using 1x Scheepjes Whirl in Salted Caramel Matcha. 3.5mm hook
I originally designed this for use with one Scheepjes Whirl but felt that a solid colour made using quality cotton would be a great use of the design. The pattern for the solid colour made using Bendigo Woollen Mill 4ply Cotton will be available in the next few days.
This pattern has been through the testing process and the feedback from my testers has been very positive. I always try to credit my testers in my patterns. Their work enbles me to offer quality pattern and I value their input greatly.
Below is some of their work:
On The Wings of a Dragonfly test shawl by Michelle Rose. Made using Nako Angora Luks.
On The Wings of a Dragonfly test shawl by Jamie Johnson. Made with Hobbii Twister using just over one cake.
On The Wings of a Dragonfly shawl by Bethany Colhoff. Made using Scheepjes Whirl in Blackcurrant Squeeze Me. Just over one whirl used. 3.5mm hook
On The Wings of a Dragonfly by Elika Rivera. Made using Caron Cotton Cakes: Hydrangea with a 5mm hook
On The Wings of a Dragonfly test shawl by Stephanie Joann Nolasco.
Made using Caron Simply Soft Ombre Teal Zeal. 3.5mm hook
On the Wings of the Dragonfly test shawl by Sandie Leach. Made with Little Favorites by Rea-Unicorn. G/4mm
On The Wings of a Dragonfly in Cotton by Cindy Cary. Made using Bendigo Woollen Mills 4 ply cotton in Parchment. 2.75mm hook. This version will be made into its own pattern for use by BWM. A huge thanks to Cindy for all her work to make this possible!
Now to the boring stuff!
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Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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This Scarf started out life as a plain old rectangle. I drew up my design and it was too perfect. Too symmetrical! My mind kept looking at ways to make it a little more unique!
Moths Ate My Flower Scarf. Made using Scheepjes Whirl in Night Time Bubbles.
Then the idea of a scarf that had been eaten by moths popped into my head. So this is my take on a shawl attacked my moths.
The result is a rather unique scarf which drapes nicely around the shoulders due to the Moth Eaten sections.
Designed for use with one cake of Scheepjes Whirl.
1x Scheepjes Whirl Night-Time Bubbles. 215-225 Grams = 1000m/1093yd per ball. Approx 150m/164yd of one whirl left over.
Finished Measurements:
63inches/160cm long.
13 ½ inches/34.2cm wide. Measured across widest section of the shawl.
This scarf has been in the hands of my capable testers and as usual they produced some fabulous test scarves. These testers make my patterns what they are, without them, those making this Scarf really could end up with a dress or jumper instead of the intended scarf. I feel it very important to show off their efforts and I also do so in my patterns. Some of their makes are shown below. As you can see, the scarf can take on so many different looks depending upon yarn choice.
One of my incredible testers, Christy Allen, rocking her Moths Ate My Flower Scarf. Made using Lion Brand Mandala in the colour Wood Nymph!
Looking great in Scheepjes Whirl, Black Forest Zinger. By Michelle Westwood
Bethany Colhoff models her ve
rsion of 'Moths Ate My Flower Scarf'. Yarn: Redheart It's A Wrap in Rainbow. Bethany did less repeats of the pattern due to the yarn amounts she had available.
Taking on a beautiful Spring look here. Left: Jeannette Cripps used Scheepjes Whirl for her test Scarf. Right: Kelly M. Titus used Lion Brand Cupcakes.
Looking very Autumn! Test Scarf by Hannah Schmuker. Yarn: Lion Brand Cupcakes.
Now to the boring stuff! 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.
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 note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items. No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Auburncraft Design. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwise. Just because you can copy does not mean you should. Please do not resell my patterns.
I originally designed this blanket for use with a slow colour change yarn. Then I decided that it could look incredible with a Vintage twist to it.
Vintage Bouquet for Bethany Blanket. Made using quality Bendigo Woollen Mills 8 ply cotton in Latte Colour.
Vintage Bouquet for Bethany is a blanket that will stand the test of time. It would make a fabulous choice for a Christening or Naming Day Blanket and has an elegance to it that turns heads.
It uses the same concept as its sister blanket Bouquet for Bethany but made in a solid cotton with the added embroidery feature at the border.
I used Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Dk cotton. This is a super soft, quality cotton and well worth using.
Please give it some love and favourite or write a comment. The pattern is available in Uk and US terms and has photographs and graphs to help.
Materials:
3.5mm hook
Blanket:
C1=4x Bendigo Woollen Mill 4ply Cotton Latte 670 metres/732 yards perball. This is a Fingering Weight. Approx 2300m/2515yd total used
Embroidery:
C2=Approx 200m/218yd Bendigo Woollen Mill 8 ply Dk Pink Rose
C3=Approx 100m/109yd Bendigo Woollen Mill 8 ply Dk Pine Lime
I am extremely fortunate to have some incredible pattern testers. They help to make my patterns what they are. Below is some of their work on this patterns:
Test blanket by Cindy Cary. Made from Bendigo Woollen Mill 8ply Dk cotton in Parchment. The embroidery is done with BWM Blush and Pine Lime.
Test blanket by Kathy Mant. Made from Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8ply Dk in Snow.
Also available is Bouquet for Bethany. This is made from Scheepjes whirl and whirlette and does not have the embroidery feature in the border. Follow this link (click here) to read about this Version.
Now to the boring stuff! 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.
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 note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items. No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Auburncraft Design. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwise. Just because you can copy does not mean you should. Please do not resell my patterns.
Sometimes a pattern design comes out better than you could have ever imagined. this is one of those times!
Bouquet for Bethany Blanket uses the same concept as my Flight of the Dragonflies Blanket, but has the gorgeous stemmed flowers as a feature. It is worked in the round with the pattern being in written form, with added graphs and photographs.
Bouquet for Bethany in Scheepjes Whirl, Cotton Candy and Whirlette in Grapefruit
Please give it some love and favourite or write a comment.The blanket is available in two different version (purchase which suits your needs). This version was made from Scheepjes Whirl and Whirlette as I showcase it with a slow colour change yarn. It can look just as fabulous using yarns such as Hobbii Twister or Lola, anything with that lovely graded colour change.
Bouquet for Bethany in Scheepjes Whirl, Cotton Candy and Whirlette in Grapefruit
My hard working pattern testers did a incredible job as usual. They have spent the last 5 weeks pouring over the pattern and finding what I like to call my Boo, Boo's! They produced some incredible blankets, all with their own originality due to colour and yarn choice. Some of their work is featured below:
Test Blanket by Carrie Skach. Made using Scheepjes Whirl in Watermelon Hellraiser and Scheepjes Whirlette in Licorice.
Test Blanket by Simone Howes. Made from Scheepjes Whirl in Licorice Yum Yum and Scheepjes Whirlette in Ice.
Test Blanket by Michelle Rose. Made from Nako Angora Luks Color 81909
Materials:
3.5mm hook
Colour 1-1x Scheepjes Whirl in Cotton Candy 1000m/1093yd
Colour 2-3x Scheepjes Whirlette in Grapefruit. 455m/497yd per ball. Approx 1110m/1213yd of Whirlette used
Also available is Vintage Bouquet for Bethany. This is made from quality Bendigo Woollen Mill Cotton and has an embroidery feature in the border. Follow this link (click here) to read about the Vintage Version.
Now to the boring stuff! 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.
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 note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items. No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Auburncraft Design. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwise. Just because you can copy does not mean you should. Please do not resell my patterns.
What could be better than a patch of dragonflies? I love dragonflies and am always looking at new ways to incorporate them into my designs.
I really have a thing for Dragonflies! I love days where you see them! A buzz of wings and they are gone on their way, about their day! You can try to chase them but they are not going to be caught!
I have to say I am pretty pleased with the end result of this design. The motif squares measure roughtly 25.4cm/10 inches (depending upon hook, yarn choice and tension).
The sky is the limit for how large you want this beauty to be, as it can easily be made larger with more motif squares added.
I used Bendigo Woollen Mill 8ply Cotton for this. The BWM cotton is a super soft yarn which is lovely to work with. Many different yarns could be used as a substitute.
Materials 3.5mm hook C1=1 x Bendigo Woollen Mill 8ply/Dk Cotton in Daffodil 485m/530yd per ball. Approx 400m/437yd used. C2=1 x Bendigo Woollen Mill 8ply/Dk Cotton in Honeydew 485m/530yd per ball. Approx 400m/437yd used. C3=1 x Bendigo Woollen Mill 8ply/Dk Cotton in Kiwi 485m/530yd per ball. Approx 400m/437yd used. C4=2 x Bendigo Woollen Mill 8ply/Dk Cotton in Parchment 485m/530yd per ball. Approx -650m/710yd used. Scissors Tapestry Needle
The pattern comes with separate copies for Uk terms and USA terms. It has many photos to help along the way.
Pattern testing is a huge part of getting a design ready to publish. I am lucky enough to have some really incredible people who test for me. They have amazing patience and tolerance to my errors, or what I like to refer to as my boo, boos. Below is a few examples of their work.
Test Blanket: Made by Cindy Cary using Bendigo Woollen Mills 8ply Cotton in Daffodil, Pink Rose, Artic and Teal.
Test Blanket by Debbie Schell Kirkland, made using Bernat Baby Sport in Lavender and Cream.
left: Test Blanket by Kathy Mant. Made using Bendigo Woollen Mill 8 ply cotton in Artic, Daffodil, Cream and Pine Lime. Centre: Test Blanket by Lindsay Broussard Silvestrini. Made using Caron Simply Soft.
Right: Test Blanket by Elika Rivera. Made using Red Heart with Love in Grape Jam, Boysenberry, Lilac and White.
Test Blanket by Michelle Westwood. Made using Paintbox Simply Dk and a 4mm hook
Now to the boring stuff! 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.
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 note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items. No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Auburncraft Design. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwise. Just because you can copy does not mean you should. Please do not resell my patterns.
Australia is nearing the end of Spring and heading towards Summer. We will soon see Dragonflies flitting about yelling 'Summer is here', as they herald the beginning of the long hot Summer.
I have done many different variations on patterns that include Dragonflies, but I have to say I am pretty proud of this design. It was a lot of work to get it here, to the publishing stage, and I believe it was worth every bit of effort.
With Purple being my favourite colour, I just had to make this beauty using Scheepjes Whirl in Lavenderlicious and Whirlette in Grappa.
There are a million patterns for Headwarmers floating around online and trying to design something that is unique and not like others is a bit like re-designing the wheel.
I kind of think I have achieved success in making these something new and unique.
Both of these can be made to suit varying head sizes, simply by adjusting the length of the band and the amount of rows worked.
Suitable for most yarn weights. Adjust your hook to suit.
Both Headwarmers feature the unique keyhole design.
Winter Sunset Keyhole Headwarmer is made using Camel Stitch to create a feature pattern, and Autumn Snowdrops Keyhole Headwarmer is worked mainly using the Tapestry or Intarsia Technique.
These are quick and easy projects, that can also use up some of that scrap yarn you may have stashed away.
As stated any yarn can be used but here is the Material Lists:
Autumn Snowdrops Keyhole Headwarmer
Materials: 4.5mm hook C2=1 x Bendigo Woollen Mill Luxury 10ply/Aran in Curry. 300m/328yds per ball. 100m/109yds approx usage. C1=2 x Bendigo Woollen Mill Luxury 10ply/Aran in Cream. 300m/328yds per ball. 200m/218yds approx usage. Tapestry Needle 1 x 40mm/1.5-inch Button
Winter Sunset Keyhole Headwarmer
Materials 4mm/G hook C1=1 x Rare Essentials Cerise Alpaca and Merino Dk 50g ball. 100m/110yd. Approx 70m/76yd used C2=2 x The Homeground Collection in Dye free Alpaca Dk 50g ball. 100m/110yd. Approx 150m/164yd used. Tapestry Needle 1 x 40mm/1.5-inch Button Stitch Markers
What would Designers do without Testers? Testing is a very important part of the design process. I know I could not do without them.
Top left: Ruth Tipping test Head Warmer. Made from For the Love of Yarn in Dark Purple and Lilac. Top Right: Bethany Colhoff test Head Warmer. Made from Loops and thread. Bottom Right: Jenny Hinton test Head Warmer. Made from Bendigo Woollen Mill Luxury 10ply in Mulled Wine and Stone. Middle Left: Test Head Warmer by Bethany Colhoff made with Loops and Thread. Middle Right: Test Head Warmer by Sharon C Coys Elderton. Made using Stylecraft Special Dk. Bottom Left: Test Head Warmer by Nikki Barker made with Red Heart Soft in Grape and White. Top Right: Test Head Warmer by Bethany Colhoff made with Loops and Thread. Top Middle: Test Head Warmer by Sonia Bowmar-Scothern. Made from Hand dyed Merino Dk from Siobhans Crafts.
Boring Stuff:
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.
Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.
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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)
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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Now for the Boring Stuff!!!
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Mosaic Filet Lap Blanket. Made from Bendigo Woollen Mill 8 ply Dk Cotton In Parchment.
I have been staring at patterns created by Tessellated Tiles for ages. My mind has been busy working up a pattern, using the shapes that mimic these tiles. I have to say I am pretty darn excited by the results.
I love Filet Crochet! It is simple and gives a very effective finished product, which is easily achievable for most levels of crochet ability.
Below: (Pictured) are a few of my testers blankets. They look super fantastic!!! As usual a huge thank you to all those who tested for me.
Left: Amanda Corniello test blanket. Made from Premier Dk Everyday Baby yarn in Fog Grey. 3.5mm hook. Approx 1300m of yarn used. Right: Simone Howes test blanket. Made from Bendigo Woollen Mills 4 ply/ Fingering Cotton in Wisp Grey. 3mm hook used. Approx 1250m of yarn used.
Left: Sharon C Coys Elderton test blanket. Made from Stylecraft Special Dk in white. Right; Michelle Rose test blanket. Made from Caron one pound, worsted weight in Limeade.
Now for the Boring Stuff!!!
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.
Please note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items. No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Auburncraft Design.
This pattern has been tested by a large group of pattern testers, with varying abilities in crochet.
If you are on Ravelry, please add your finished photos as projects as I love to see your finished work.
This shawl was so much fun to make! Each time I added one of the little clovers that hang at the end, it felt like such an achievement. And they look so cute!!!
Working from a Scheepjes Whirl cake is always a blast. The excitment of reaching each colour change in the yarn cake! I just love it!!!
CLOVER CHALLENGE. We all know that a four leaf clover is a rare thing!! This shawl has three leaf clovers throughout. The challenge is to place one (JUST ONE) four leaf clover somewhere in the shawl. Show off your finished shawl on ravelry and link it to my pattern.
Fishing for Luck Shawl. Scheepjes Whirl in Scrumptious Lush!
The pattern comes in UK and USA terms and now available in NL Terms (Dutch). It uses a 3.5mm/E hook and one cake of Scheepjes Whirl.
The pattern has been tested by a fabulous group of crochet super heroes, with some incredible results. Below picture shows some of the test shawl results.
Top Left: Dulcy Harris Test Shawl. Made from Lion Brand Shawl in a Ball. Colour Feng Shui Grey. H/5mm Hook
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Top Middle: Amanda Haynes Test Shawl.
Top Right:
Amy Belanger Dreffs Test Shawl. Made from Lion Brand Mandala in Centaur. 2.5 cakes used. 5mm hook
Bottom Left:
Denise Cullen Test Shawl. Made from Scheepjes Whirl in Brambleberry.
Bottom Middle:
Hannah Schmuker Test Shawl. Made from Lion Brand Mandala. E Hook. 12 pattern repeats.
Bottom Right:
Amy Elizabeth Peterson Test Shawl. Made from Yarn Bee Rainbow Wrapsody in Gerbera Daisy. 3mm hook
Congratulations to Denise Cullen. Her Fishing for Luck Shawl took out 2nd at the Canberra Royal Show. What an achievement. I really do only use the very best pattern testers as their work is exceptional.
Now for the Boring Stuff!!!
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.
Please note my patterns and my images are copyright protected, please do not use my images to sell your items.No pattern or photograph may be reproduced or distributed — mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission of Auburncraft Design.
This pattern has been tested by a large group of pattern testers, with varying abilities in crochet.
If you are on Ravelry, please add your finished photos as projects as I love to see your finished work.
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!!!
The free pattern is available below in USA terms. For Uk terms and a pdf version (also free), you can visit my ravelry store (click here) or my Love Crochet page (click here) and download it free!!! If you download from ravelry please give my patterns some love and add a few to your favourites!!!
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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This pattern for personal use only. Please do not copy, rewrite, or redistribute this pattern as your own or otherwiss. This includes posting a copy of my PDF to your own web page or facebook group. 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 my very capable band of testers. If you do find an error please let me know.
Following on from my two triangle shawls, Clematis Shawl and Vintage Clematis Shawl (shawl pictures and links at bottom of page), and at the suggestion of one of my testers, I designed this really cute Christening blanket. The pattern is available on Ravelry (click here) and Love Crochet (click here).
The blanket is named after the tester, who decided I should turn this design into a blanket. And so it became the 'Amanda Christening Blanket'.
I wanted something that was special, and had a special border that stood out. I think I have achieved that goal with this blanket.
It has spent the past month with my testers, who have helped to make the pattern what it is. They impressed me not only with finding my errors (or what I like to call my Boo, Boos), but they also used varied yarns and the results were really amazing.
Amanda Christening Blanket
4mm/G hook
· 4 x James C Brett Supersoft Shade BB4 290m/317yd per ball. Total yarn used approx. 1100m/1202yd.
James C Brett Supersoft available on Love Crochet
The choice of yarn can define a pattern and how it looks. I used James C Brett Dk (click here). Below are a few example of my testers work and what they produced. I love them all!!!
Top Left: Blanket by Hannah Schmaker, made from scrap yarn and achieving a boho look.
Bottom Left: Blanket by Sharon C Coys Elderton, very pretty in Robin Paintbox.
Centre: Blanket by Leslie Hanson, gorgeous in blue.
Right: Blanket by Kathy Mant, in soft grey using Patons Big Baby 4 Ply and 3.5mm hook. Pram size
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eft: Blanket by Jane Wynne made from Kartopu Love Cotton Prints. Right: Blanket by Amy Elizabeth Peterson made from Bernat Baby Softee. Both came out looking fabulous!
This uses simple stitches and surface slip stitch to create an interesting textured look. Stylecraft Batik is used for best results. This is available on Love Crochet.
For me the design process is a journey!
Yes, I know. You are now thinking 'Oh she used the journey word, I'm out of here'. Can't say I like sentences that begin that way myself!
I mean it in almost a literal kind of way. I start with one idea in my head and end up taking a few turns along the way. I headed down the motorway of crochet, decided to take one of the exits and ended up in the side streets in a very cute little boho town.
My mind just kicks into overdrive and what I began to make, morphs into something else.
This was the case with this beauty! I find myself looking at it and making mmmmmmmmm noises.
Just a Little Bit Batik began its life thinking it was going to be a basic shawl. Somewhere along the way, the gremlins that keep the cogs in my brain moving, decided to go rogue and it ended up something a little bit more and I would like to think, a little bit more special.
It is now a Shawl/Shrug/Capelet/Wrap (to be honest I have no idea how to classify it) and rather puffed up with itself for being special. It is designed to be worn with the top edge rolled back to form a collar and a button closure to hold it in place.
It's a really unique fashion accessory that I would wear! And while I do tend to have a bit of an 'out there' style of dress sense (or so I have been told), I hope that this pattern will be loved by many.
It is colourful! And I love colour! It is also an easy crochet project and beginner friendly!
When I design something, I don't really think about it in the sense of what may, or may not be a popular item for people to want to purchase. I think about what I like and what appeals to my ideas of what colour, and shape should be. I like original things and will always be the crazy person wearing the tie dye leggings, or the over the top sunglasses. I don't care if they are in fashion. I wear what makes me happy! I design what makes me happy! And if it makes others happy too, all the better!
I can see a blanket in this same style in the near future!!!
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Pattern just released this week. This is a simplified version of my Clematis Shawl. The flowers appear at the edge only. The pattern is available on Love Crochet, Ravelry and Etsy.
*Ravelry Discount . For two weeks only (till 26th Aug 19) buy both the Clematis Shawl and the Vintage Clematis Shawl using the code 'Clematis' and get both for $6. *
Vintage Clematis Shawl made from Vintage Cleckheaton Fleur 8Ply
This was made from Vintage Cleckheaton Fleur, found in a local Opportunity/Thrift Store. It was just begging to come home with me, and so I granted its wish! I enjoy finding treasures (like this yarn)in these shops. When you spot a find like this, it kind of makes you want to do an arm pump in the middle of the store and yell, 'Yes, score!' Maybe I did do that or maybe I didn't, you just had to be there!!!
Kelly Thompson Shoemaker's test shawl. Bernat Baby Sport yarn used.
I love anything refurbished. There is nothing like taking something that has been discarded and turning it into something useful.
I have quite a habit of improvising, instead of spending money on items or tools for a specific job, it is much more satisfying to use an everyday item you have on hand and adapt it.
One of the items I repurposed is a broken mini fridge. My delivery man was getting a bit snippy as the letterbox was too small for the many parcels (most likely yarn) that were arriving. So hubby and I went to the re-cycling centre attached to the local tip. We found this mini fridge and so home it came. I spent a few dollars on paints and set about turning it into a unique parcel container.
Fridge refurbished into a parcel fridge.
I think my delivery guy was quite impressed, and now has tons of room to shove all those parcels of yarn arriving at my place.
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