Friday, January 25, 2019

Vintage Market Tote



This is not my pattern, I found it here:- 


Why have I copied someone else's pattern to my blog?

I began coping them here when I discovered that some of my favourite patterns had disappeared from the web or the links didn't work... 😢
But I will always credit the original owner and display the link.


Chain 28

Round 1: 3Dc In 3rd chain from hook and one in each chain across until 1 chain remains. 6Dc in the last chain. Dc in each chain across the back side of the chain making 3Dc in the last chain. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (60)

Round 2: Chain 2. 2Dc in the next 3 stitches. Dc in the next 24 stitches. 2Dc in the next 6 stitches. Dc in the next 24 stitches. 2Dc in the last 3 stitches. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (72)

Round 3: Chain 2. Repeat (2Dc. Dc.) 3x’s. Dc in the next 24 stitches. Repeat (2Dc. Dc.) 6x’s. Dc in the next 24 stitches. Repeat (2Dc. Dc.) 3x’s. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (84)

Round 4: Chain 2. Dc in the BLO around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (84)

Round 5 – 6: Chain 2. Dc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Dc made. (84)

Round 7: Chain 1. *Sc in the next 5 stitches. Chain 2. Skip the next 2 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 8: SS into the next stitch. Chain 1. *Sc  in the next 3 stitches. Chain 1. V-stitch in the chain 2 space. Chain 1. Skip the next Sc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc.

Round 9: SS into the next stitch. Chain 1. *Sc. Chain 1. 5Dc in the next V-stitch. Chain 1. Skip the chain space and the next sc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a  SS to the first Sc made.

Round 10: SS in to the chain 1 space and into the next dc. Chain 1. *Sc across the next 5 stitches. Chain 2. Skip the 3 stitches.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 11: SS into the next Sc. Chain 1. *Sc in the next 3 stitches. Chain 1. V-stitch into the next Chain 2 Space. Chain 1. Skip the next Sc.* repeat from * to * around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 12 – 20: Repeat round 9 – 11.

Round 21: Repeat round 9.

Round 22: Repeat round 10.

Round 23: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch and chain stitch around. (84)

Round 24 – 27: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made. (84)

Round 28: Chain 1. Sc in the first stitch. Chain 30. Skip the next 13 stitches. Sc in the next 29 stitches. Chain 30. Skip the next 13 stitches. Sc in the next 28 stitches.  Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 29 – 30: Chain 1. Sc in each stitch around. Join with a SS to the first Sc made.

Round 31: Chain 1. Skip the first stitch. Sc in the next 30 stitches. SS in the next 29 stitches. Sc in the next 30 stitches. SS into the next 28 stitches.

Finish off. Weave in ends.


Here are some I've made. For finer yarn chain more in multiples of 7.

Made from Lincraft Cakes 
Made from Lincraft Spiral and Lincraft Cotton handles




Crochet String Shopping Bag




Lincraft "Summer Cakes" (main colour)
Lincraft "Cotton" (contrast colour)
3.5 mm, 4mm & 4.5mm crochet hooks

Begin with contrast colour and 4mm crochet hook.

Round 1 - Make a magic circle and sc 12 into the circle, join 
Round 2 - 3 ch (count as 1st dc) 1 dc, 2 dc into each st, join (24 st)
Round 3 - 3 ch (count as 1st dc) 2 dc in next stitch, (1 dc, 2 dc into next st) repeat to end of round, join (36 st)
Round 4 - 3 ch (count as 1st dc) 1 dc, 2 dc in next stitch, (1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc into next st) repeat to end of round, join (48 st)
Round 5 - 3 ch (count as 1st dc) 1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc in next stitch, (1 dc, 1 dc, 1 dc, 2 dc into next st) repeat to end of round, join (60 st)

Change to main colour and 4.5 mm hook

Round 6 - 4 ch, 1dc 1ch into each dc, join (120 st)
Rounds 7 to 24 - Repeat round 6



For handles change to contrast colour and 3.5 mm hook

Round 25 - sc in every stitch and space
Round 26 - dc in every stitch
Round 27 - (sc into next 30 dc, ch50, skip 30 sts) repeat once
Round 28 - dc in every stitch
Round 29 - sc in every stitch
Finish off with slip stitch around top and inside of handles and cast in ends.



Lacy V Market Bag

This is not my pattern, I found it here:- 


Why have I copied someone else's pattern to my blog?

I began coping them here when I discovered that some of my favourite patterns had disappeared from the web or the links didn't work... 😢
But I will always credit the original owner and display the link.


Bag

CH 50  

Rnd 1: 1 sc in second ch from hook; work 1 sc in next 47 ch; work 5 sc in last ch; turn corner; working in opposite side of ch, work 1 sc in next 47 sts; work 4 sc in same ch as first sc of this rnd; slip st into first sc to join.  104 sc around.  Do NOT turn.  

Rnd 2: Ch 1, sc 1 in the same sc as slip st, work 1 sc in next 48 sc; work, in last sc of row; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc]; sc in next st;  work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc (2nd corner); work 1 sc in next 49 sc, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in next sc (last stitch in row); 1 sc in next st; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc] in next sc (last corner), slip st into first sc of rnd to join 

Rnd 3: Ch 1, sc 1 in the same sc as slip st, work 1 sc across to ch 2 space; work; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc]; sc in next 3 sc;  work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc (2nd corner); work 1 sc across to ch 2 space, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in ch 2 space; 1 sc in next 3 sc; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc] in next ch2 sp, sc in next sc, slip st into first sc of rnd to join 

Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc 1 in the same sc as slip st, work 1 sc across to ch 2 space; work; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc]; sc in next 5 sc;  work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc (2nd corner); work 1 sc across to ch 2 sp, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in ch 2 space; 1 sc in next 5 sc; [1 sc 2 ch, 1 sc] in next ch 2 sp, sc in next 2 sc, slip st into first sc of rnd to join 

Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc 1 in the same sc as slip st, work 1 sc across to ch 2 space; work; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc]; sc in next 7 sc;  work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc (2nd corner); work 1 sc across to ch 2 space, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in ch 2 space; 1 sc in next 7 sc; [1 sc 2 ch, 1 sc] in next ch 2 sp, sc in next 3 sc, slip st into first sc of rnd to join 

Rnd 6: Ch 1, sc 1 in the same sc as slip st, work 1 sc across to ch 2 sp; work; [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc]; sc in next 9 sc;  work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc (2nd corner); work 1 sc across to ch 2 space, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in ch 2 space; 1 sc in next 9 sc; [1 sc 2 ch, 1 sc] in next ch 2, sc in next 4 sc, slip st into first sc of rnd to join 

Rnd 7: Ch 1, sc 1 in the same sc as slip st, work 1 sc across to ch 2 space; work [1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc]; sc in next 11 sc;  work 1 sc, ch 2, 1 sc in next sc (2nd corner); work 1 sc across to ch 2 space, [1 sc, 2 ch, 1 sc] in ch 2 space; 1 sc in next 11 sc; {1 sc 2 ch, 1 sc} in next ch 2 sp, sc in next 5 sc, slip st into first sc of rnd to join, sl st to end off. 

Rnd 8: Slip stitch in any ch 2 corner, 3 sc in ch 2 corner,  sc in each sc around making 3 sc in each ch 2 corner, sl st to join.  

Rnds 9-14:  sc in same st as sl st and in each sc around, sl st to join.  

Rnd 15:  Ch 4 (counts as beginning v-stitch), dc in same st, (1st v-stitch made) * skip next 2 sc, [dc, ch 1, dc; v-stitch] in next sc; repeat from * across, sl st in to 3rd stitch of ch.  Total 56 v-stiches.  

Rnd 16: Ch 3 (counts as 1 dc), 2 dc in first ch 1 sp, 3 dc in each ch sp across. Sl st to join 168 sts  

Rnd 17: Ch 1, sc in first 2 dc * ch 3, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last st, sl st in top of beginning ch,to join. 

Rnd 18: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 3, [sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 3] across, skip next sc, sc in last sc: sl st to join. 56 ch 3 sps.  

Rnd 19: Ch 4, dc in first ch-3 sp, [dc, ch 1, dc; v-stitch] in each ch-3 sp. across, sl st. to join.   

Rnds 20-43: Repeat Rows 16-19 ; 6 times.  

Rnd 44: ch 1, 2 sc in the first ch 1 sp, 3 sc in each ch-sp across, sl st. to join.  

Rnds 45-50: sc in each sc around, sl st to join, sl st to end at end of Rnd 50. 

Straps (make 2), Hook size E.  

Chain 8 leaving a long tail to attach to bag,

Row 1, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each of remaining 6 sc., turn.  

Rows 2-126, ch 1 sc in each of 7 sc.  Do not fasten off, sc in each stitch around outsides of strap, making [sc, 1 ch, sc] in each corner.    Fasten off leaving long tail to attach to bag.

Position straps 3-1/2"  from outside edge of bag.   Attach using tails.   (I sewed with regular sewing thread first and then used tails to finish).

My version of the bag with different handles and beginning with 40 ch instead of 50... 



Crochet Wine Glass Cooler/Cosy



5 (or however many you choose) different colours of 8 ply yarn
4mm crochet hook

(Change colour every round)

For large/red wine glass:-

Chain 36 and join to make ring.
Round 1 - sc into every ch
Round 2 - sc into every stitch
Round 3 - 1 dc, 1 ch into every second stitch
Round 4 - 1 dc into sc in the space from round 2, 1 sc into dc from round 3
Round 5 - (sc into 8 stitches then increase in 9th stitch) 4 times ~ 40 stitches
Round 6 - repeat round 3
Round 7 - repeat round 4
Round 8 - repeat round 2
Round 9 - repeat round 3
Round 10 - repeat round 4
Round 11 - (sc into 8 stitches then decrease in next 2 stiches) 4 times ~ 36 stitches
Round 12 - repeat round 3
Round 13 - repeat round 4
Round 14 - Finish with a round of sc into each stitch


For small/white wine glass:-

Chain 32 and join to make ring.
Round 1 - sc into every ch
Round 2 - sc into every stitch
Round 3 - 1 dc, 1 ch into every second stitch
Round 4 - 1 dc into sc in the space from round 2, 1 sc into dc from round 3
Round 5 - (sc into 7 stitches then increase in 8th stitch) 4 times ~ 36 stitches
Round 6 - repeat round 3
Round 7 - repeat round 4
Round 8 - (sc into 8 stitches then decrease in next 2 stiches) 4 times ~ 36 stitches
Round 9 - repeat round 3
Round 10 - repeat round 4
Round 11 - Finish with a round of sc into each stitch

Rustic Market Bag with Mandala Base - With My Variation



This is not my pattern, I found it here:- 


Why have I copied someone else's pattern to my blog?

I began coping them here when I discovered that some of my favourite patterns had disappeared from the web or the links didn't work... 😢
But I will always credit the original owner and display the link.

For this pattern I didn't like the joins for each round so I changed those and did them the way I always do.
Also the pattern didn't make sense to me after round 8 and would not have looked like the picture so where the **s are I've changed that too.



You need:
 Yarn; Drops Belle, approx 80 g / 192 m (Yarn weight: 8ply / DK / worsted, 20-22 stitches)
♥ Hook, 4 mm
 Scissors
 Needle

Abbreviations, US terms
rnd = round                           
ss = slip stitch
ch = chain                             
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet  
tr = treble        
ch-sp = chain space   
blsc = back loop single crochet (crochet trough back loop only)  
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together
[example]x3 = Work the instructions inside the [-] as many times as the number after the x.

Bag
If a round starts  with a dc, the first dc is replaced by ch3 or a Faux double crochet. Finish with 1 ss in 3rd ch, if you replaced the 1st dc with ch3
Work a magic ring (or ch4, ss in 1st ch)
1.  Ch2, 1 dc in the ring = 1 dc2tog *ch1, dc2tog in the ring*, repeat from*-* four more times, finish with a sc in 1st dc = 1 ch1-sp, (6 dc2tog)
2.  2 dc in the last ch1-sp (sc), [(2 dc, ch1, 2 dc) in next ch-sp]X5, finish with 2 dc in the last ch1-sp (sc), 1 sc in 1st dc = 1 ch1-sp, (24 dc + 6 ch)
3.  4 dc in the last ch1-sp 2, [7 dc in next ch-sp]x5, 3 dc in the last ch1-sp, finish with a ss in 1st dc, (6 petals)
4.  Ch1 = 1 sc, ch3, 1 dc in between the last dc in a ch-sp and the first dc in the next ch-sp on rnd 2, ch3, *1 sc i the 4th dc in next petal, ch3, 1 dc in between the last dc in a ch-sp and the first dc in the next ch-sp on rnd 2, ch3* repeat from *-* 4 more times, finish with 1 ss in 1st ch, (12 ch3-sp)
5.  2dc in 1st sc (ch1), 3 dc in next ch3-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, *2 dc in next sc, 3 dc in next ch3-sp, 2 dc in next dc, 3 dc in next ch-sp*, repeat from *-* around, finish with 1 ss in 1st dc. (60 dc)
6.  1 dc in 1st dc, *ch2, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc*, repeat from *-* around, finish with ch2, skip 1 dc, 1 ss in 1st dc, (30 dc + 30 ch2-sp)
7.  1 dc in 1st dc, 2 dc in next ch-sp, *1dc in next dc, 2 dc in next ch-sp*, repeat from *-* around, finish with 1 ss in 1st dc, (90 dc)

**See below for another version... 
8.  Ch1 = 1 sc, *ch4, skip 2 dc, 1 sc in next dc*, repeat from *-* around, but the last time you work ch1, 1 dc in 1st sc (ch1) = 1 ch4-sp, (30 ch4-sp)
9.  Work 1 sc in the last ch4-sp, *ch5, 1 sc in next ch4-sp*, repeat from *-* around, but the last time you work ch2, 1 dc in 1st sc = 1 ch5-sp, (30 ch5-sp)
10.  Work 1 sc in the last ch5-sp, *ch6, 1 sc in next ch5-sp*, repeat from *-* around, but the last time you work ch2, 1 tr in 1st sc = 1 ch6-sp, (30 ch6-sp)
11.  Work 1 sc in the last ch6-sp, *ch6, 1 sc in next ch6-sp*, repeat from *-* around, but the last time you work ch2, 1 tr in 1st sc = 1 ch6-sp, (30 ch6-sp)
12. –  30.   Work as round 11.
31.  Work 1 sc in the last ch6-sp, *ch3, 1 sc in next ch6-sp*, repeat from *-* around, finish with ch3, 1 ss in 1st sc, (30 ch3-sp)
32.  Ch1 = 1 sc, 3 sc in next ch3-sp, *1 sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch3-sp*, repeat from *-* around, finish with 1 ss in 1st sc (ch1), (120 sc)
33.  Ch1 = 1 sc, 1 blsc in each of the next 29 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch75, skip 28 sc, 1 sc in next sc, 1 blsc in each of the next 30 sc, 1 sc in next sc, ch 75, skip 28 sc, 1 sc in next sc, finish with 1 ss in 1st sc (ch1), (64 sc + 150 ch)
34.  Ch1 = 1 sc, 1 blsc in each of the next 30 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 75 ch, 1 blsc in each of the next 32 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 75 ch, 1 blsc in next sc, finish with 1 ss in 1st sc (ch1), (214 sc)
35.  Ch1 = 1 sc, 1 blsc in each sc around, finish with 1 ss in 1st sc (ch1) (214 sc)

**
8.  1 sc, *ch3, skip 1 dc, 1 sc in next dc*, repeat from *-* around (45 ch3 sp)

9. - 10.  *1 sc, ch3, in each ch sp*, repeat from *-*  



11.  *1 sc, ch4 in each ch sp*, repeat from *-* 

Repeat round 11 until there are 30 rounds of chain loops.


Handles

1.  2 sc in each chain space, join (90 st)

2. & 3.  sc in each st around, join 

4.  ch 50 to 80 (depending on the length of handle preferable), skip 22 st, sc in next 23 sc, ch 80, skip 22 st, sc in next 23 sc

5. - 7. sc in each st around


Finish with a slip stitch and weave in ends.


Variation when using a cotton cake (will make 4 bags)

Repeat round 11 until there are 33 rounds of chain loops.
For handles use Rainbow Cotton 8/4



Friday, August 10, 2018

Mini Shopping Bags

I made these tiny bags for the Coles mini shop collectibles. 



8 ply yarn
3.5 mm crochet hook

Round 1 - Make a magic circle and sc 8 into the circle
Round 2 - 3 ch (count as 1st dc) 1 dc, then 2 dc into each sc, join (16 st)
Round 3 - 4 ch, 1dc 1ch into each dc, join (32 st)
Rounds 4 to 6 - Repeat round 3
Round 7 - (8 sc into each dc and space, ch 20, skip 8 stiches and spaces, join) x 2
Finish off and cast in ends

Wednesday, December 14, 2016

Shell Pattern Crocheted Water Bottle Carrier



Yarn: 8 ply cotton
Hook: 4mm

*Join each round with a slip stitch

Make a magic ring, 1 ch
1. 6 sc in ring
2. 2 sc in each sc (12)
3. 1 dc 1 ch in each sc (first dc = 3 ch)
4. sc in every dc and ch space (24)
5. (sc, 2 sc in next st, sc, sc) 6 times (30)
6. (2 sc in next st, sc, sc, sc, sc) 6 times (36)
7. in back loop only sc in every st (36)
8. sc in both loops (36)
9. (dc, 2 ch, dc) in first st, 3 ch skip 3 st, (dc, 2 ch, dc), 3 ch skip 4 st - repeat from beginning 7 times (first dc = 3 ch) (40)
10. 5 tr in every 2 ch space - repeat 7 times
11. sl st to centre tr, (dc, 2 ch, dc) in centre tr, 3 ch - repeat from beginning 7 times (first dc = 3 ch)
Repeat rounds 10 & 11 until you have 4 repeats of the shell pattern
17. sc in every st, sl st to join

Strap -

1. sl st in next st
2. dc, 2 dc in next st, dc (first dc = 3 ch)
3. turn, 3 ch, 2 dc between 2 dc from previous row, dc into 3 ch loop
Repeat row 3 until desired length, I made 90 rows.
Fasten off and sew to other side with a wool needle.

Add a button to adjust length if needed.

Monday, November 30, 2015

Fat Quarter Tote Tutorial (It's totes reversible!)



For the first time ever, I'm attempting a sewing tutorial.
I'm making a million of these at the moment for teacher gifts and Christmas gifts for the family.

Sew....here we go...

Hang on for the ride and let me know if I slip up anywhere!


1. Find 2 complimentary fat quarters (pre-cut fabric pieces that you'll find at any good fabric or craft store).



2. Iron both pieces to remove fold lines.



3. I use a squirt of water for stubborn creases.



4. Place one piece over the other and trim off any excess to ensure both are the same size.
 *Yes, I am a leftie, don't be too freaked out!*



5. Keeping both pieces together fold in half so the short edges are together. Cut a 4½ in (11½ cm) strip and a 4 in (10 cm) strip from the folded edge. 



6. Take one of the 4 in (10 cm) strips to make a strap. Press in half lengthwise.



7. Open it up and press one edge to the middle fold-line.



8. Turn it around and do the same with the other edge so you have both edges pressed to the middle line.



9. Fold it all in half again and give another press.



10. Edge stitch the folded edges together.



11. And then edge stitch the other edge of the strap.

(Repeat steps 6 - 11 with the second 4 in (10 cm) strip to make 2 straps.



12. Take one of the large sections and the contrasting 4½ in (11½ cm) strip. Place long edges together.



13. Stitch together using a ¼ in (½ cm) seam.



14. Press open...



making sure the seam is facing the bottom edge.



15. Fold in half with right sides together and make sure the seam you have sewn is matching.



16. Sew the long edge and bottom together with a ¼ in (½ cm) seam.



17. Clip corners.



18. Turn right side to outside and press the seams flat.

(Repeat steps 12 - 18 with the remaining 2 sections of fabric)



19. Take one of the bag pieces, fold it in half lengthwise, and make a small snip halfway along on the top open edge through all 4 layers.



20. Centre the strap ends over the snips taking care not to twist the strap and pin.
Do the same with the second strap on the other side.



21. Machine baste (using your longest stitch length).



22. Turn one of your bag sections inside out and place the other one inside it.
Keeping raw edges together and matching the side seam, pin and machine stitch using a ½ in (1 cm) seam.



23. As you are stitching around the top, use your longest stitch between the handles on one side only.



24. For the section between the handles only, where you used the long stitch, press both sides of the seam back with your iron.



25. Then unpick the long-stitched section with a seam ripper to make an opening and turn both sections right side out through the opening.



26. Push one section back inside the other and edge stitch around the top, stitching the opening closed as you go.



And there you have it...a totes reversible mini tote!



Try to stop at just one...I couldn't!!



Tuesday, October 7, 2014

Crochet Baggy Hat



You will need:-

1 ball 8 ply yarn 100% acrylic, or many colours and change each round
4 mm crochet hook
darning needle

To make:-

Make a magic ring.
Round 1 - 12 sc into ring. Join with sl st.
Round 2 - ch 4, (1 dc 1 ch) into each sc of first round. (12 stitches) Join between ch and 1st hdc.
Round 3 - ch 4, dc into same space, ch1, (1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1) into each space. (24 stitches) Join with sl st.
Round 4 - ch 4, (1 dc 1 ch) between each dc. Join with sl st into the space.
Round 5 - repeat round 3
Round 6 - repeat round 4
Round 7 - ch 3, 1 dc into same space, ch 1, (2 dc 1 ch) into each space. Join with a sl st.
Rounds 8 to 14 - ch 3, 2 dc into same space, 3 dc into each space. For rounds 6 to 14 join with a sl st. On round 14 join with a sc between 3 ch and dc.
Rounds 15 to 17 - ch 3, 1dc into same space, 2 dc into each space. Join with a sl st.
Round 18 - ch 3, 2 dc in next 4 spaces, 1 dc in 5th space. Continue in this pattern for the round. Fitting in final dc where it sits best.
Round 19 - ch 3, dc in every space. Join with a sl st.
Round 20 - sc between every dc. Join with a sl st.
Round 21 - 3 ch, dc into next stitch, 2 dc into following stitch. Repeat (1 dc into next 2 stitches, then 2dc into following stitch) for the round. Join with a sl st.
Round 22 - 3 ch, dc into every stitch. Join with a sl st.
Round 23 - the same as round 21.
Finish off. Darn ends.

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Stocking Stitich Beanie (8 ply)



Materials
1 ball 100g or 2 balls 50g 8ply wool
Pair 4.5mm needles

Tension
Stocking stitch – 21 sts and 28 rows to 10cm using 4.5mm needles

Using 4.5mm needles cast on 106 sts.
1st row: K2, *P2, K2, repeat from * to end
2nd row: P2, *K2, P2, repeat from * to end
Repeat first 2 rows 4 times …….. 10 rows rib in all
                                                
Work 26 rows stocking stitch beginning with a knit row

Shape crown
1st row:  K1,*K11, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1 (98 sts)
2nd and alternate rows: Purl to end
3rd row:  K1,*K10, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1 (90 sts)
5th row:  K1,*K9, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (82 sts)
7th row:  K1,*K8, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (74 sts)
9th row:  K1, *K7, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (66 sts)
11th row: K1,*K6, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (58 sts)  
13th row: K1,*K5, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (50 sts)
15th row: K1,*K4, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (42 sts)
17th row: K1,*K3, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (34 sts)
19th row: K1,*K2, K2 tog, repeat from * to last st, K1    (26 sts)
21st row:  (K2 tog) 13 times
Break off yarn, run end through remaining sts, pull tight and secure.

Make Up
Using mattress stitch, join seam

ABBREVIATIONS
K – Knit                       
P – Purl                       
St - stitch
Tog – together

Stocking stitch – one row knit, one row purl

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Crochet Stubbie Cooler 4 Girls


5 (or however many you choose) different colours of 8 ply yarn
4mm crochet hook

(Change colour every round)

Chain 8 and join to make ring.
Round 1 - 12 sc into ring
Round 2 - 1 dc, 1 ch into each stitch
Round 3 - 2 dc, 1 ch into each space (24 stitches)
Round 4 - 1 dc into dc from round 2, 2 sc into dcs from round 3, repeat to the end of round (36 stitches)
Round 5 - sc into the front of every stitch all the way around, then sc into the back of the same stitches all the way around
Round 6 - sc into each stitch
Round 7 - 1 dc, 1 ch into every second stitch
Round 8 - 1 dc into sc in the space from round 6, 1 sc into dc from round 7
Repeat rounds 6 - 8 four more times
Finish with a round of sc into each stitch


Wine bottle cover -

Ch 42 and join.
Make 8 repeats of the 3 row pattern.
On the next sc round: sc 2, decrease by sc the next 2 together (32 stitches).
Repeat rounds 7 & 8 from above.
Next round sc 6, decrease by sc the 7th & 8th together, repeat to end (28 stitches).
Repeat rounds 7 & 8 from above.
Next round sc 5, decrease by sc the 7th & 7th together, repeat to end (24 stitches).
Repeat rounds 7 & 8 from above.
Finish with a round of sc into each stitch.