Showing posts with label beginner crochet. Show all posts
Showing posts with label beginner crochet. Show all posts

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Quick, Textured & Striped: the making of a Washcloth

A local soap maker asked me to make a lot of washcloths...I mean A LOT.  Mostly sport/college colored, so I couldn't have too feminine a look to these cloths. So I searched ravelry until my eyes could look no more.  I couldn't find exactly what I wanted, so here is my Quick, Textured & Striped Washcloth pattern :)



Materials

H hook

cotton ww yarn in colors of choice I used Peaches & Creme & Crafters Secret cotton
tapestry needle

scissors


Abbreviations

ch: chain

sc: single crochet

dc: double crochet

f.o.: finish off

sk: skip

blo: back loop only: crochet in the back loop of the stitch instead of both

mc: main color

cc: contrast color



Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch 1 at end of each row does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.  
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Washcloths/Dishcloths: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.


Directions:


with mc Ch 28 (or more if you desire, the beginning ch count can be any size you like)

1: sk 1st ch sp, sc in each ch space across (mine has 27) turn

2: BLO: ch 3 (counts as first st from this point forward), dc across: change to cc in last st turn
               
                  * Hide your tails as you work by crocheting over them-saves finishing work!

3: ch1,  BLO sc (27) (don't forget to sc in ch3!)

4: ch3 (counts as 1st st), BLO dc, change to mc in last st

5: ch1,  BLO sc (27)

6: ch3, BLO dc, change to cc in last st

7-14: repeat rounds 3-6 2x (or to desired length)


Finishing:


Weave in ends and enjoy!














Thursday, August 13, 2015

Newborn Long Stocking Cap (photo prop)



Nap time




So a new baby brings out my creativity...that is apparent now.  I officially can't stop lol

Here is another cute pattern for a newborn photo prop hat.



Materials:

I hook 

Large eye needle to weave in ends and attach eyes

Ww yarn in color choice (I use Caron Simply Soft Baby in Misty Green )


Abbreviations :

MR : magic ring

Ch:  chain

Sl st:  slip stitch

Dc:  double crochet

F.o. :  finish off


Note:

Unless noted otherwise: ch2 at beginning of each round does not count as stitch.  If pattern reads "sc, sc2tog, 2sc" it would be read as, " single crochet, single crochet 2 stitches together, 2 single crochet in the next stitch", directions are to be repeated to end of row/round unless otherwise noted.
This is an original design by me, Anna Wilson, and I share it freely with all you crafty crocheters!  You may do whatever you like with your finished Newborn Long Stocking Caps: sell them at farmer's markets, use them, gift them, fly to the moon with them or take over the world with them!! But I ask that you not reproduce/sell this pattern.


Directions:

1: Mr 4dc (4) at end of each round: join with a sl st, ch2

2-3: dc (4) hide the beginning tail now or you may have some difficulty later on!

4: 2dc, dc3 (5)

5: dc (5)

6: dc2, 2dc, dc2 (6)

7: dc (6)

8: 2dc, dc5 (7)

9: dc (7)

10: dc3, 2dc, dc3 (8)

11: dc (8)

12: 2dc, dc7 (9)

13: dc (9)

14: dc4, 2dc, dc4 (10)

15: dc (10)

16: 2dc, dc9 (11)

17: dc (11)

18: 2dc, dc (14)

19: dc (14)

20: 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc2, 2dc, dc, 2dc, dc2, (2dc, dc) x2 (20)  

21: 2dc, dc (30)

22:  2dc, dc2 (40)

23-29: dc (40)

30: sc f.o. weave in ends


Finishing:


I made a quick little tassel for the end of this hat, you can make one or not, or try a pom pom or add a crescent moon!  Your imagination is all that is holding back!






Friday, July 17, 2015

Beginner Crochet (or brush up your skills!)

Interested in learning to crochet?  Here's a link to my YouTube channel with some of the basic stitches you need to start on your new hobby!

Have friends who want to learn crochet, send them a link!

Are you left handed and want to try but haven't found a teacher?  I "mirrored" my videos in hopes of tackling the task of teaching a "lefty".  (My niece and son are both left-handed-I know it's hard to find left-hand directions)

More videos to come in the future!



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Happy hooking!

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Single Crochet Video Tutorial





Everyone always asks me to teach them to crochet...Now I plan to teach EVERYONE!

I started a local group called Hooked on Crochet and I find that I have a lot of people just starting out. I hope this video series will be able to help people :)

Happy Hooking!
Anna