Sunday, October 31, 2010

RIP VAN WINKLE STOCKING CAP


Thank you Virginia and Jo for testing this pattern.



RIP VAN WINKLE STOCKING CAP


SIZE: Child 16 (Youth 18, Woman 20)

GAUGE: 6 sc = 2 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 4 ounces main color and 1 ounce contrast for largest size
US Size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook

NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning cap.
2. Pull slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. Approximate cap lengths Child 18 inches, Youth 22, Woman 25 inches.
4. To crochet this cap for a man continue increasing in the established manner to 58 stitches and then proceed to the cuff.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
FPDC = front post double crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet

If you aren’t sure how to make FPDC and BPDC, see video instructions HERE.

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with slipstitch to form ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]

ROUND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [8 sc]

ROUND 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [10 dc]

ROUND 4: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [10 sc]

ROUND 5: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 4 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [12 dc]

ROUND 6: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]

ROUND 7: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [14 dc]

ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [14 sc]

ROUND 9: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 6 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 6 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [16 dc]

ROUND 10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [16 sc]

ROUND 11: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 7 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 7 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [18 dc]

ROUND 12: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]

ROUND 13: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 8 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [20 dc]

ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [20 sc]

ROUND 15: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 9 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 9 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [22 dc]

ROUND 16: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [22 sc]

ROUND 17: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 10 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 10 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [24 dc]

ROUND 18: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]

ROUND 19: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 11 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 11 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [26 dc]

ROUND 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [26 sc]

ROUND 21: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 12 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 12 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [28 dc]

ROUND 22: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [28 sc]

ROUND 23: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 13 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 13 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [30 dc]

ROUND 24: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]

ROUND 25: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 14 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 14 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [32 dc]

ROUND 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [32 sc]

ROUND 27: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 15 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 15 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [34 dc]

ROUND 28: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [34 sc]

ROUND 29: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 16 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 16 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [36 dc]

ROUND 30: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]

ROUND 31: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 17 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 17 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [38 dc]

ROUND 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [38 sc]

ROUND 33: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 18 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 18 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [40 dc]

ROUND 34: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [40 sc]

ROUND 35: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 19 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 19 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [42 dc]

ROUND 36: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 sc]

ROUND 37: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 20 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 20 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [44 dc]

ROUND 38: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [44 sc]

CHILD SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 39: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 21 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 21 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [46 dc]

ROUND 40: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [46 sc]

ROUND 41: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 22 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 22 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [48 dc]

ROUND 42: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [48 sc]

YOUTH SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 43: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 23 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 23 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [50 dc]

ROUND 44: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [50 sc]

ROUND 45: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 24 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 24 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [52 dc]

ROUND 46: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [52 sc]

ROUND 47: Ch 2, *2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 25 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 25 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [54 dc]

ROUND 48: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [54 sc]

CUFF:

ROUND 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the first dc (not the ch 2). [44 (48, 54 dc)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, *BPDC around next dc, FPDC around next dc. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

ROUND 3: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

CHILD SIZE: Fasten off and weave in ends.

YOUTH AND WOMAN SIZES ROUND 4: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

POM POM:

ROUND 1: Leaving about a 6 inch tail for attaching to the cap. Ch 5, join with slipstitch to make a ring. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3) 23 times in ring. Ch 1, hdc in first sc (24 loops)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same loop. 5 dc in each ch 3 loop around. 2 dc in first loop. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3.

Fasten off. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

GREAT LENGTHS STOCKING CAP


Thank you Jo NY and Virginia for testing this pattern.


GREAT LENGTHS STOCKING CAP


SIZES: Child 16 inch (Youth 18 inch, Woman 20 inch)

GAUGE: Unimportant

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn approximately 5.5 ounces main color and 1 ounce contrast for largest size
US size J (6.00 mm) crochet hook

NOTES:
1. Read all instructions through before beginning cap.
2. Pull slipstitches tight, you want them to almost disappear.
3. Approximate cap lengths Baby 32, Youth 36, Woman 41 inches.
4. To crochet this cap for a man continue increasing in the established manner to 58 stitches then proceed to cuff.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
FPDC = front post double crochet
BPDC = back post double crochet

If you aren’t sure how to make FPDC and BPDC, see stitch video instructions HERE.

INSTRUCTIONS:

ROUND 1: Ch 4, join with slipstitch to form ring. Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [6 sc]

ROUND 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 sts. 2 sc in next sc, sc in next 2 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [8 sc]

ROUND 3: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 3 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [10 dc]

ROUND 4: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [10 dc]

ROUND 5: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [10 sc]

ROUND 6: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 4 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 4 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [12 dc]

ROUND 7: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [12 dc]

ROUND 8: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [12 sc]

ROUND 9: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 5 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 5 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [14 dc]

ROUND 10: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [14 dc]

ROUND 11: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [14 sc]

ROUND 12: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 6 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 6 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [16 dc]

ROUND 13: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [16 dc]

ROUND 14: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [16 sc]

ROUND 15: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 7 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 7 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [18 dc]

ROUND 16: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [18 dc]


ROUND 17: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [18 sc]

ROUND 18: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 8 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 8 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [20 dc]

ROUND 19: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [20 dc]

ROUND 20: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [20 sc]

ROUND 21: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 9 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 9 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [22 dc]

ROUND 22: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [22 dc]

ROUND 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [22 sc]

ROUND 24: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 10 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 10 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [24 dc]

ROUND 25: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [24 dc]

ROUND 26: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [24 sc]

ROUND 27: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 11 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 11 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [26 dc]

ROUND 28: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [26 dc]

ROUND 29: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [26 sc]

ROUND 30: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 12 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 12 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [28 dc]

ROUND 31: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [28 dc]

ROUND 32: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [28 sc]

ROUND 33: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 13 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 13 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [30 dc]

ROUND 34: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [30 dc]

ROUND 35: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [30 sc]

ROUND 36: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 14 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 14 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [32 dc]

ROUND 37: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [32 dc]

ROUND 38: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [32 sc]

ROUND 39: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 15 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 15 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [34 dc]

ROUND 40: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [34 dc]

ROUND 41: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [34 sc]

ROUND 42: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 16 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 16 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [36 dc]

ROUND 43: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [36 dc]

ROUND 44: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [36 sc]

ROUND 45: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 17 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 17 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [38 dc]

ROUND 46: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [38 dc]

ROUND 47: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [38 sc]

ROUND 48: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 18 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 18 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [40 dc]

ROUND 49: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [40 dc]

ROUND 50: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [40 sc]

ROUND 51: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 19 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 19 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [42 dc]

ROUND 52: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [42 dc]

ROUND 53: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [42 sc]

ROUND 54: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 20 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 20 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [44 dc]

ROUND 55: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [44 dc]

ROUND 56: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [44 sc]

CHILD SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 57: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 21 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 21 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [46 dc]

ROUND 58: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [46 dc]

ROUND 59: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [46 sc]

ROUND 60: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 22 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 22 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [48 dc]

ROUND 61: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [48 dc]

ROUND 62: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [48 sc]

YOUTH SIZE: Proceed to cuff.

ROUND 63: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 23 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 23 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [50 dc]

ROUND 64: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [50 dc]

ROUND 65: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [50 sc]

ROUND 66: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 24 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 24 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [52 dc]

ROUND 67: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [52 dc]

ROUND 68: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [52 sc]

ROUND 69: Ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 25 sts. 2 dc in next sc, dc in next 25 sts. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [54 dc]

ROUND 70: Ch 1, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first dc. [54 dc]

ROUND 71: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch in first sc. [54 sc]


CUFF:

ROUND 1: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the first dc (not the ch 2). [44 (48, 54 dc)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, *BPDC around next dc, FPDC around next dc. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

ROUND 3: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

CHILD SIZE: Fasten off and weave in ends.

YOUTH AND WOMAN SIZES ROUND 4: Ch 3, *BPDC around the BPDC, FPDC around the FPDC. Repeat from * around. BPDC around last st. Join with a slipstitch, as if to front post, around the beginning ch 3.

Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

POM POM:
ROUND 1: Leaving about a 6 inch tail for attaching to the cap. Ch 5, join with slipstitch to make a ring. Ch 1, (sc, ch 3) 23 times in ring. Ch 1, hdc in first sc (24 loops)

ROUND 2: Ch 3, 2 dc in same loop. 5 dc in each ch 3 loop around. 2 dc in first loop. Join with a slipstitch in top of ch 3.

Fasten off. Sew pom pom to cap with the beginning and ending tails.

Friday, October 29, 2010

BUTTERFLY GARDEN SCARF

The challenge with designing this scarf was getting both butterflies' lower wings facing the correct way.
Pattern edited to add the starting chains on several rows. Edits in red font.

BUTTERFLY GARDEN SCARF

SIZES: About 6 1/2 inches wide

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, about 4.5 ounces for 58 inch scarf
Size J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

GAUGE: Unimportant

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. Turning chains do not count as first stitch,
3. Be sure to read the instructions for working the treble in row 6.
4. If desired, you can work additional butterflies after any two single crochet rows.

FIRST END:
Row 1:
Ch 18, working in the bumps on the back of chains, sc in the second st from hook. (17 sc)

Row 2-3: Ch 1, sc in each st. (17 sc)

Row 4-5: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts, ch 7, skip 7, dc in last 5 sts. (10 dc and 1 ch 7 loop)

Read the instructions for working tr around the ch 7 loops row 6 only.
Working behind the ch 7 loops, YO (yarn over) twice. Insert hook in the 4th st of the skipped sts in row 3 and pull up a loop. YO and pull through 2 loops, twice. Slip one of the remaining loops on hook off, hold on to it, place hook in front of the ch 7 loops and replace the loop on the hook, YO and complete the tr.

Row 6: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts. Ch 3, tr (see above) around the ch 7 loops in the 4th of 7 skipped sts of row 3, ch 3, dc in last 5 sts.

Row 7: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in last 5 sts.

CENTER SECTION:
Row 8:
Ch 1, sc across.

Rows 9-10: Ch 2, dc across.

Rows 11-12: Ch 1, sc across.

Repeat rows 9-12 until scarf is about 4 inches less than desired length.

SECOND END:
Row 13-14:
Ch 2, dc in 5 sts, ch 7, skip 7 sts, dc in last 5 sts.


Row 15: Ch 2, dc in 5 sts. Ch 3, tr around both ch 7 loops into 4th of 7 skipped dc stitches of row 14, ch 3. Dc in last 5 sts.

Row 16: Ch 1, sc in 5 sts, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in tr, 3 sc in ch 3 loop, sc in last 5 sts.

Rows 17-18: Ch 1, sc across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

WHEELCHAIR TOTE

LARGE WHEELCHAIR TOTE
This tote is wider and deeper than the original pattern, by request of the VA where I send mine. The photo is of the original tote, the only difference is the tote is larger.

SIZE: 12 x 12 inches

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn about 5 ounces
I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

INSTRUCTIONS:
Ch 30

ROUND 1: Make 2 sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in each chain (27) to last chain, working over yarn tail for remainder of this round, 3 sc in last ch, work in opposite side of starting chain and sc in each of 28 chain stitches. DO NOT join rounds, place a marker in last st. [60 st]

ROUND 2: 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in next 27 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sc, sc in 27 sts, 2 sc in last st. [66 st]

ROUND 3: Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,, sc in next 28 sts, *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, repeat from * 2 times. Sc in 28 sts, 2 sc in last st. [72 st]

ROUNDS 4-6: Sc in each st around. [72 st]
Slipstitch in next st. For remainder of tote you will be joining rounds.

ROUNDS 7-8: Ch 2 (do not count as a dc) dc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in first dc. [72 st]

ROUND 9-10: Ch 1, sc in each st around. Join with a slipstich in first sc. [72 st]

ROUNDS 11-30: Repeat rounds 7-10 five times. [72 st]

TABS FOR SHOWER CURTAIN RING OPTION:

Work tote through round 30.

FIRST TAB

Slipstitch (don’t pull these slipstitches tight) in next 3 sts until there are 5 unused sts to the fold. Don’t count the st at the fold.

Rows 1-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 6 sts. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole row) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc).Fasten off.

SECOND TAB
Row 1: With side with strap facing you and to the left, count over 12 sts and place marker. With wrong side facing attach yarn with a sc in the 13th st. Sc in 5 sts. You will have 12 sts between the straps. (6 sc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts).

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc).Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)Fasten off.


THIRD AND FOURTH TAB
Lay tote flat with tabs on the bottom, place a marker in the top side (side without tabs) at the first left stitch of both tabs. There should be 18 sts between the markers.

THIRD TAB

Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the right hand marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)Fasten off.

FOURTH TAB

Row 1: From the wrong side attach yarn with a sc in the marked st. Sc in 5 sts. (6 sc)

Rows 2-7: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)

Row 8: (buttonhole round) Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, ch 2, skip 2 sts, sc in 2 sts. (6 sts)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 2 sts, sc in the 2 chs, sc in 2 sts. (6 sc)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (6 sc)Fasten off.

OPTIONAL TIES:

Chain 75 sts, tie should be about 18 inches. Use your hook to pull the tie through the tote at round 4.

Sunday, October 17, 2010

FANCY FUR BUTTONHOLE ASCOT


FANCY FUR BUTTONHOLE ASCOT
7/2/15 Edited last line.  change in red.

MATERIALS:
2 skeins (39 yards each) Lion Brand Fancy Fur
US size N (9.0 mm) crochet hook
Tapestry needle

SIZE: Approximately 5 inches wide and 40 inches long.

NOTES:
1. Read instructions all the way through before beginning.
2. The beginning ch 3 counts as the first dc throughout. Start each row by skipping the first dc and end with dc in the turning chain.
3. Sometimes it is hard to see where to put your hook, when that happens you can use your fingers to feel where the hook goes. Another way to see where the hook goes is hold your work up and let the light shine through it.
4. The easiest method of joining the yarn is to hold ends from each ball together, tie an overhand knot. Then trim the ends about 3/8 inch long.
5. Before weaving in ends pull the slubs off the end you are going to weave in, they pull right off without unraveling the yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Row 1:
Ch 12, dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining ch. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)

Row 2: Dc in each st. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)

Repeat row 2 until scarf is 7 inches from starting chain.

Next row: Dc in 3 sts (4 dc counting the ch 3), ch 2, skip 2 sts, dc in last 4 sts. Ch 3, turn. (8 dc and 1 ch 2 sp)

Next row: Dc in each st, 2 dc over ch 2 sp. Ch 3, turn. (10 dc)


Repeat row 2 until scarf is about 40 inches long. Fasten off and weave in ends.

To wear, place opposite end through the hole created by the ch 2, skip 2.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

BABY'S RINGS LEG WARMERS

Edited 10/16/10 8 PM PDT edit in red.

BABY RINGS LEG WARMERS

SIZES:
To fit baby’s leg sizes up to about 18 months.

MATERIALS:
Sensations Cuddle Muffin about 1.75 ounces
Set of five size U.S. 4 and U.S. 6 double-pointed needles

GAUGE:
Unimportant

NOTES:
1. Read through all instructions before beginning.
2. Be sure to use a stretchy cast on. I use the twisted German cast on.
3. Use your favorite method to join in round. I knit the first 6 stitches with the working yarn and the tail.
4. Don’t worry about “ladders:. After washing, drying and a few wearings they will merge.
5. Because of the "rings" these leg warmers will fit baby for a long time.

INSTRUCTIONS:
With US size 4 double point needle and a stretchy cast on cast on 56 sts. Divide sts onto 4 needles. 12, 16, 12, 16. Join in round. Place marker to mark beginning of round.

Rounds 1-14: *K2. P2. Rep from * around. (56 sts)

Change to US size 6 needles.

Rounds 15-20: Knit

Rounds 21-26: Purl

Rounds 27-32: Knit

Rounds 33-38: Purl

Rounds 39-42: Knit

Round 43: *K6, K2tog. Rep from * around. (49 sts)

Round 44: Knit

Rounds 45-50: Purl

Rounds 51-54: Knit

Round 55: *K5, K2tog. Rep from * around. (42 sts)

Round 56: Knit

Rounds 57-62: Purl

Rounds 63-66: Knit

Round 67: *K5 , K2tog. (36 sts)

Round 68: Knit

Change to size 4 needles.
Arrange remaining stitches on four needles 8, 8, 8, 12.

Rounds 69-80: *K2. P2. Rep from * around.

Loosely bind off in rib.

Weave in ends.

FAST AND FUN BUTTONHOLE SCARF


FAST AND FUN BUTTONHOLE SCARF

If you are anything like me, you have a stash of Fun Fur or similar yarns. Seems the skinny fuzzy scarf is passé, but by combining Fun Fur with Homespun [category 5] and a buttonhole you will be up to date.

Knit on large needles [I recommend wood or bamboo] this scarf is a quick knit.

MATERIALS:
Lion Brand Fun Fur (about 50 yards)
Lion Brand Homespun (about 50 yards)
Size 17 (12.75 mm) needles

NOTES:
1. Scarf is knit with one strand of each yarn held together.
2. I find it easiest to knit with these yarns on wood or bamboo needles.
3. Using a small knitting needle pick out the little lashes for a fuller look.
4. One skein of Homespun and two balls of Fun Fur is enough to knit 3 scarves.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Cast on 10 sts holding both yarns as one.

Work in garter stitch (knit every row) for 9 inches.

Next row: K3, K2tog. Turn, cast on 2 sts with knitted cast on. Turn. K2tog, K3. (10 sts)

Work in garter stitch for 30 inches.

Work will measure about 40 inches from cast on edge.

Bind off loosely and weave in ends.

To wear, place opposite end through the hole created by the K2togs and the cast on stitches.

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