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Dear Penelopes,

Look at this beautiful bag made of African flowers (see pattern in my blog).

It is really cute and I fall in love with it as soon as I saw it.



Worth trying it right?

FLOWER HAT

 MATERIALS: J hook; ww yarn approximately 2 oz

Note 1: beginning chain does not count as a stitch
Note 2: join in first "real" stitch of round, ignoring beginning chain
Note 3: numbers in ( ) at end of rows depicts number of stitches for the row
Note 4: "eye" refers to the ch 1 that colsed a cluster


ch = chain
cluster = group of stitches worked all in the same stitch
dc = double crochet; wrap yarn around hook 1 time and work off loops 2 at a time.
ea = each
dtr = double treble; wrap yarn around hook 3 times and work off 2 loops at a time.
sc = single crochet
sk = skip
st = stitch
yo = yarn over; wrap yarn around hook

ROW 1: ch 3, 12 dc in first st. Join in first dc. (12 sts)

ROW 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 2 dc in ea st around. Join in first dc. (24 sts)

ROW 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same sp as join, 1 dc in next st, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) around. Join in first dc. (36 sts)

ROW 4: ch 2, 2 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 2 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 2 sts) around. Join in first dc. (48 sts)

ROW 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, 1 dc in next 3 sts, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next 3 sts) around. Join in first dc. (60 sts)

ROW 6:
step 1: holding last loop of ea st on hook, ch 6, 2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)
step 2: holding last loop of ea st on hook, sk 5 sts 3 dtr in next st (6 loops on hook) yo, draw thru 6 loops on hook ch 1 to close cluster
step 3: holding last loop of ea st on hook ch 6, 2 dtr in 6th ch from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)
step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook 3 dtr in same st as last cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)
step 5: holding last loop of ea st on hook sk 5 sts 3 dtr in next st (9 loops on hook) yo, draw thru all 9 loops
ch 1 to close cluster

note: the last step 5 cluster of row is worked in the base of the first ch-6

Repeat steps 3 - 4 - 5 around, ending with

repeat step 3 (3 loops on hook)

yo, draw thru 3 loops

join with sl st in eye of first cluster.

ROW 7: This row is worked in the eyes made in row 6 instead of skipping stitches.
step 1: holding last loop of ea st on hook ch 6 2 dtr in 6th st from hook yo, draw thru 3 loops ch 1 to close cluster
step 2: holding last loop of ea st on hook., ch 6 - 2 dtr in 6th st from hook (3 loops on hook - leave them there)
step 3: holding last loop of ea st on hook, 3 dtr in same eye as first cluster (6 loops on hook - leave them there)
step 4: holding last loop of ea st on hook 3 dtr in next eye (9 loops on hook) yo, draw thru 9 loops ch 1 to close cluster

Repeat steps 2 - 3 - 4 around, ending with

repeat step 2 and 3 (6 loops on hook)

yo draw thru 6 loops

ch 1 to close cluster

Note: row 3 is worked in the eyes and the ch-6 of the first clusters, place the stitch around the chain instead of in it.

ROW 8: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, (1sc in next ch-6, ch 3, sc in next eye, ch 3) around, end with sl st in last eye, sl st in first sc to join.

ROW 9: ch 1, sc in same st as join, (2 sc in ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 2 sc in ch-3 sp) around. Join in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends

Irish Crochet FLower: aNother!!!!

FLOWER PIN
copyright © 11/10/04 Dot Matthews

ww yarn, I hook
Gauge is not important to this project, different size hooks and yarn weights yield different size flowers.
The pink flower is 5 1/2 inches and the white flower is 5 inches from the edge of one petal to the edge of the opposite petal. Both were made with an I hook and worsted weight yarn.
SPECIALTY STITCH:
bp sl st = Back Post sl st.
Insert hook into designated hole from BACK to front, insert hook into next hole from FRONT to back.  Your hook is now laying over a post, yo and pull thru both holes, and the loop on hook. BACK POST SL ST made.
ROW 1: ch 2, 7 sc in first ch. Do not join.
ROW 2: *1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, all in the next st*. Repeat from * to * in each st around. Do not join. (7 petals)
Note: Look at the center of the flower. You'll see a center hole that was made by the stitches of row 1, and 7 holes made by the stitches of row 2. The sides of the holes is called the "post".  The stitches of row 3 will be worked around these posts.
ROW 3: working in the hole made from the last petals, insert hook from BACK to front, around the post and into the next hole from front to back. yo and pull thru both holes, and the loop on hook. BACK POST SL ST made. ch 3, *bp sl st around the next post, ch 3,* repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch. (7 ch-3 spaces).
ROW 4: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc in next ch-3 space.* Repeat from * to * around.
ROW 5: *bp sl st around next post, ch 4, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch.
ROW 6: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 3 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, in next ch-4 loop. * Repeat from * to * around.
ROW 7: *bp sl st around next post, ch 5, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch.
ROW 8: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, in next ch-5 loop. * Repeat from * to * around.
ROW 9: *bp sl st around next post, ch 6, * repeat from * to * around, sl st in first ch.
ROW 10: * 1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, in next ch-6 loop. * Repeat from * to * around.

Fasten off, weave in ends, and sew a safety pin or pin back to the back

Irish 5 Petal FLower

worsted weight yarn
5.0 mm (H/8) crochet hook
yarn needle for weaving in ends
3-5 beads or small sequins(optional)
sewing thread to match center of flower (optional)
sewing needle (optional)

Notes

When I say to slip stitch into back center stitch of first petal I mean to work into the vertical threads found at the base and only on the back of the center st of the first petal as shown in photo.

This flower was designed so that the petals pulled together to form a cupped flower shape.

See option for beaded center below.

Special Stitch:
 edc (extended double crochet): yo, insert hook in st, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through first loop on hook, [yo and pull through two loops on hook] twice.
5-Petal Flower Pattern
Ch 2.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in first ch, sl st in front loop only (flo) of first sc to join.
Rnd 2: Work (sc, ch 1) in flo of same st, *(sl st, sc, sl st) in flo of next sc; rep from * around, sl st in remaining back loop only (blo) of first sc from rnd 1.
Rnd 3: *Ch 2, sl st in blo of next sc; rep from * around ending sl st in first ch-2 sp.
Rnd 4: Work 4 hdc in same ch-2 sp, *(sl st, 4 hdc) in next ch-2 sp; rep from * around ending sl st into back center st (see Notes) of first petal.
Rnd 5: *Ch 3, sl st into back center st of next petal; rep from * around ending sl st in first ch-3 sp.
Rnd 6: Work (hdc, 4 dc, hdc) in same ch-3 sp, *(sl st, hdc, 4 dc, hdc) in next ch-3 sp; rep from * around ending sl st into back center st of the first petal.
Rnd 7: *Ch 4, sl st into back center st of the next petal; rep from * around ending sl st in first ch-4 sp.
Rnd 8: Work (hdc, 6 edc, hdc) in same ch-4 sp, *(sl st, hdc, 6 edc, hdc) in next ch-4 sp; rep from * around ending sl st into back center st of the first petal.
Rnd 7: *Ch 5, sl st into back center st of next petal; rep from * around ending sl st in first ch-5 sp.
Rnd 8: Work (dc, 8 tr, dc) in same ch-5 sp, *(sl st, dc, 8 tr, dc) in next ch-5 sp; rep from * around ending sl st into back center st of the first petal.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

HAT- SOcks- Gloves

 




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Begginers Todays Internet DIscovery: Gloves

Designed by Rebecca Mercier

Stats

Yarn: 1 hank Malabrigo 215 yds. (approx. 1/2 used) or worsted wt. yarn of choice
Needles: size 7 knitting needles and 1 cable needle for cuff; size 7 and 5 dpns,
magic loop or 2 circs for your preferred method of knitting small circumference

knitting in the round

Gauge: 5 sts=1 inch in stockinette stitch
Size: fits 7 in. wrist and hand that is 8 in. in circumference

With size 7 needles cast on 30 sts using provisional cast on.

Wrist Cuff:

Row 1: k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p2, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, cb4, k1, yo, ssk, k5, p2, k1, sl 1
wyif, k1

Row 2 and all even rows: sl 1 wyif, k1, sl 1 wyif, k2, purl 20, k2, sl 1 wyif, k1, sl
1 wyif

Row 3: k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p2, k3, k2tog x2, yo, k1, yo, k4, yo, k1, yo, ssk x2, k3,
p2, k1, sl 1 wyif, k1

Row 5: k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p2, k2, k2tog x2, yo, k1, yo, k6, yo, k1, yo, ssk x2, k2,
p2, k1, sl 1 wyif, k1

Row 7: k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p2, k1, k2tog x2, yo, k1, yo, k2, cf4, k2, yo, k1, yo, ssk
x2, k1, p2, k1, sl 1 wyif, k1

Row 9: k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p2, k2tog x2, yo, k1, yo, k10, yo, k1, yo, ssk x2, p2, k1,
sl 1 wyif, k1

Row 11: k1, sl 1 wyif, k1, p2, k2tog, k2, yo, k12, yo, k2, ssk, p2, k1, sl 1 wyif, k1
Row 12: rep row 2

Continue pattern for 7 inches, ending with an even number row. DO NOT BIND OFF, leave the sts live for grafting. Very carefully unzip the provisional cast on
 
 
*Design note* I removed the provisional cast one stitch at a time and put each stitch on a size 7 needle as I unzipped, this way I didn’t lose any stitches as I unzipped the cast on.

Graft the sts from each end of the wrist cuff together using the kitchener stitch. If you prefer, you can use a 3 needle bind off, but this will be more visible than kitchener method. After the ends are grafted together you are ready to pick up sts for the fingerless glove.

Should you prefer wristlets instead of fingerless gloves, this is what you will have:
 

NICE Begginers SCARF

 

Worked with the knit stitch only.

 

Rows of garter stitch and yarn over rows.

 

• difficulty: beginner  
• approx. size: 5"wide - 80 " long

 MATERIALS

 

•  WBlue Sky Alpacas . 1 skein Brushed Suri
•  w needles: US 13
•  gauge is not important

 

 abbreviations:

 

st(s) = stitch(es)

 k = knit

 yo = yarn over

 k2tog = knit 2 sts together

 garter stitch = knit every stitch

 [ ] = repeat between brackets

  

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 cast on 13 sts

 -k1, [yo, k2tog]

 -k1, [k into yo, k1]

 -repeat above two rows 4 more times

 -work 5 rows garter stitch

 -k1, [yo, k2tog]

 -k1, [k into yo, k1]

 -repeat above two rows 8 more times

 -work 8 rows garter stitch

 -k1, [yo, k2tog]

 -k1, [k into yo, k1]

 -repeat above two rows 10 more times

 -work 10 rows garter stitch

  

-repeat from first row until you just about run out of yarn, bind off!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Magazine/ Revista: KNitted and Crochet Schawls

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