tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27531835990159295572024-03-14T09:58:45.927-07:00The Laughing WillowAmy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.comBlogger59125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-45894065751572574082012-11-08T19:17:00.001-08:002012-11-08T19:17:26.514-08:00New videos!There have been some complaints lately about some of my videos. I will not lie: I am TERRIBLE at making video tutorials. There is a definite learning curve involved and I am only now beginning to learn some things about lighting, camera placement, etc. So, one of the tasks I am undertaking is to re-make many of my current videos. And, here are the first two!<br />
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<br />Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-86036041265481804022012-09-21T10:15:00.002-07:002012-09-21T10:16:19.128-07:00Erin top - free pattern!Here is a Tunisian crochet top I worked out recently. It couldn't be more simple! It's just two large rectangles, seamed together on the sides and at the top.<br />
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Finished chest measurements approximately 31” (35”, 39”, 43”, 47”, 51”)<br />
Sizes XS (S, M, L, XL, XXL)<br />
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4 (4, 4, 5, 5, 6) balls Plymouth Encore DK, 75% Acrylic, 25% Wool, 50g (1.75 oz)/137m (150 yds), color Christmas Green<br />
5.00mm H Tunisian hook, or hook required to obtain gauge<br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> 15 stitches X 16 rows = 4”, in Tunisian reverse stitch. <br />
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<b>Terms:</b><br />
Ch - chain<br />
ExTks - extended Tunisian knit stitch. Insert hook knitwise (from front to back, through fabric), pull up loop, ch 1<br />
ExTrs - extended Tunisian reverse stitch. Insert hook from right to left, through back of stitch, pull up loop, ch 1<br />
Trs - Tunisian reverse stitch<br />
Sl st - slip stitch<br />
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<li>This pattern is written to be worked flat and then seamed.</li>
<li>Pattern is written for size XS, with all other sizes noted in ( ).</li>
<li>All return rows are completed as normal (ch 1, y/o and pull through two loops for remainder of row).</li>
<li>Note that the loop on the hook at the beginning of each row is always the first stitch, and that the last stitch of each row is always tks (or an extended stitch).</li>
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<b>Pattern:</b><br />
Make 2<br />
Ch 56 (65, 71, 79, 86, 94)<br />
Row 1: Pull up loop in each stitch across.<br />
Rows 2 - 4: Trs each stitch across. <br />
Row 5: Ch 1, ExTrs in each stitch across.<br />
Rows 6 - 8: Ch 1, ExTks in each stitch across.<br />
Repeat Rows 2 - 8: 7 (7, 8, 8, 9, 9) more times. <br />
Repeat Rows 2 - 4: one more time (all sizes).<br />
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Loosely bind off using sl st (as if making a Trs).<br />
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<b>Blocking:</b><br />
Block each rectangle to the following dimensions <br />
XS - 15.5” wide X 21” long<br />
S - 17.5” wide X 21” long<br />
M - 19.5” wide X 22” long<br />
L - 21.5” wide X 22” long<br />
XL - 23.5” wide X 23” long<br />
XL - 25.5” wide X 23” long<br />
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With right sides together, seam 11” (11”, 11.5”, 11.5”, 12”, 12”) from bottom hem, up the sides. Leave remaining fabric unseamed for armhole.<br />
With right sides together, seam 4” (4”, 4.25”, 4.25”. 4.5”, 4.5”) from the top of each rectangle, forming the shoulders.<br />
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Turn right side out, and enjoy this simple mesh top, suitable for so many summer occasions!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-62014133483286686822012-09-21T10:08:00.000-07:002012-09-21T10:08:14.898-07:00See what I've been up to!I can't believe it's been since May that I last posted. So much has happened since then. I've had four crochet patterns published in 2 magazines, partnered up with a yarn company, have several more patterns coming out in magazines over the next few months, and squeezed out a few independent patterns. All this while trying to juggle three kids and their sports, a husband who works a lot, and committing myself to the gym daily. OK, well not daily, but at least semi-weekly. <br />
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I thought I would take this opportunity to show off some of my work and re-dedicate myself to blogging now and then. If you are interested in purchasing any of my for-sale patterns, click on the link to my Ravlery shop, at right. All my free patterns are also here on this blog, and you can look for them in the Search box, using the tag "free pattern."<br />
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On to the good stuff!<br />
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I was lucky enough to get to work with <a href="http://www.yarnsofitaly.com/" target="_blank">Yarns of Italy</a> on two projects. One is still under construction as it is a sweater, but here is a picture of the other, my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tunisian-shells-wrap" target="_blank">Tunisian Shells Wrap</a>:<br />
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I used their <a href="http://www.yarnsofitaly.com/collections/fingering-weight/products/marasca-sock-yarn" target="_blank">Marasca sock yarn</a>, which was absolutely wonderful! This shawl is done in Tunisian lace. If you haven't tried it before, don't be afraid! It's just another tool to add to your crochet arsenal. ;)</div>
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One of my patterns was published in Crochet! magazine, as well! Also Tunisian, also super fun! </div>
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And, if that wasn't exciting enough, I've also been published in Inside Crochet three times this year (so far!) - and one of those patterns made the cover! Well, two actually, but one was just a small snapshot. </div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tunisian crochet + broomstick lace = cover!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tunisian crochet with corrugated ribbing</td></tr>
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As I said, I also put together a few independent patterns as well. Some are not published yet, but here is a fun freebie! I will share the details about it in a separate blog post.<br />
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Whew! There is more, I am sure, but I'll get around to that later. For now, happy hooking!<br /><br />Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-55552773945172622362012-05-20T13:33:00.001-07:002012-05-20T13:33:29.768-07:00Doily Flower Pillow<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLGff55a9S-WTKPRZAX9W7bPGmQXn1IBPweFOPsGBrfJqFmnDHb1sCOJID_NhmCK0lcbI4DdBOHAYKNZ5T_x45iFYFEnoawSS_SCbGTSVVgQsttpzoH5K3Jy1ilPxT8QmZkngiciUaCG8/s1600/IMG_0129.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHLGff55a9S-WTKPRZAX9W7bPGmQXn1IBPweFOPsGBrfJqFmnDHb1sCOJID_NhmCK0lcbI4DdBOHAYKNZ5T_x45iFYFEnoawSS_SCbGTSVVgQsttpzoH5K3Jy1ilPxT8QmZkngiciUaCG8/s320/IMG_0129.jpg" width="238" /></a>I know it's a little late to be posting my Mother's Day project, but, ahem, I just finished it today. LOL! I haven't seen my mother lately so I knew I could procrastinate. However, since I will be seeing her later this afternoon, I figured I should probably finish. NOW. :)<br />
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Anyway, I am so happy with how it turned out that I am going to post my project step-by-step in case anyone else wants to try this too. The instructions I am sharing are how I made my project. Tweak sizes and shapes to customize your pillow.<br />
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<b>Materials:</b><br />
9" doily<br />
2 pieces of fabric 17" X 17"<br />
embroidery floss in 2 colors<br />
embroidery hoop, if needed<br />
embroidery needle <br />
marking pencil or light colored crayon<br />
16" X 16" pillow form<br />
16" zipper<br />
matching thread<br />
pinking sheers (or scissors) <br />
sewing machine<br />
usual sewing supplies<br />
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<b>IMPORTANT NOTES FIRST</b><br />
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<b>Doily</b><br />
First, I made the <a href="http://web.archive.org/web/20010711182956/members.aol.com/lffunt/petitepine.htm" target="_blank">Petite Pineapple Doily</a>, which measured about 9" across when blocked. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/TheLaughingWillow/petite-pineapple-doily" target="_blank">Here is my Ravelry project on the doily</a>, if you need hook sizes and thread used.<br />
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<b>Fabric</b><br />
I used a thin-wale corduroy that was already in my stash. BONUS! It had a bit of stretch to it, but was still sturdy, which allowed me to do the embroidery sans hoop. <br />
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<b>Embroidery Stitches</b><br />
If you are not familiar with embroidery, here are some links to the actual stitches I used: <a href="http://inaminuteago.com/stitchdict/stitch/Chain.html" target="_blank">chain stitch</a> (darker green color) and the <a href="http://inaminuteago.com/stitchdict/stitch/Back-stitch.html" target="_blank">back stitch</a> (lighter green). Simple stitches, but very effective. It's a little hard to embroider on such a thick fabric, but it was worth it.<br />
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<b>OK - on to the step by step...</b><br />
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<li>Place doily in desired location on right side of one piece of your fabric. Use cotton thread to tack doily into place. </li>
<li>Use crayon or fabric pencil to draw an outline of the leaves and/or stem.</li>
<li>Using desired stitches, embroider to cover outline.</li>
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the orientation you would like for your zipper. Take one piece of
fabric and lay it out with the wrong side facing you, in the direction
you want your zipper to go. Fold down fabric toward you (wrong side to
wrong side) about 1/2" wide. Pin in place as needed.</li>
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sewing machine (or by hand, if you are up for the challenge), stitch
down hem at 1/4" from the edge. Repeat on the second piece of fabric,
making sure that any print or bias, etc. is lined up with the first
piece sewn.</li>
<li>With right side facing, pin along hemline, joining
fabric and zipper. Stitch in place along existing hemline. Repeat for
second piece.</li>
<li>With right sides together, stitch at 1/2" along
remaining three sides of pillow case. Make sure that you keep the
zipper open a bit. Otherwise you will have a very tough time turning
the pillow case inside out. Ask me how I know. Go on, ask. :)</li>
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the pinking sheers to cut the corners at 45 degree angles to eliminate
the bulk of fabric, and also cut along all three sewn edges.</li>
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pillow case inside out and use the crayon, or some other blunt object,
to push out the corners and make sure they look nice. </li>
<li>Insert pillow form and close zipper.</li>
<li>Admire your handiwork! </li>
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</ol>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-83500127157409025362012-03-06T08:58:00.003-08:002012-03-06T08:58:47.169-08:00Plaidigan CardiganKeeping with my <a href="http://thelaughingwillow.blogspot.com/2011/11/charlotte-and-lesson-ive-learned.html" target="_blank">previous resolution</a>, I am sharing my latest pattern with you. A child's cardigan done all in Tunisian crochet. I used a tapestry needle and scrap yarns to embellish the sweater with a plaid design. Plaid cardigan..Plaidigan...get it? LOL Sizes available range from 2T all the way up to size 10, and this sweater can easily be made for a boy or a girl, just change up the colors. I used a heavy worsted weight yarn and a K hook, with a cable attachment. Hope you love it as much as I do!<br />
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<br />Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-69180538612631622242012-02-02T13:54:00.000-08:002012-02-02T13:55:05.834-08:00Tunisian knit headband<br />
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Ahem, now I remember why I don't knit much. It's soooooooo sloooooooowwww. I got about 4 hours and 4" into it and chucked my needles into the fireplace. Turned to my trusty Tunisian hooks and within 2 hours, I had a cute headband and a fun little flower on a pin. So cute, in fact, that I had to make another one for myself. This one adorned with buttons. <br />
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And, because I learned to share in Kindergarten, I decided to write down the formula for all to enjoy. I say formula because you really can use any hook/yarn combination, as far as I can tell. Since I have not tried it in all possible hook/yarn combinations, I am going to leave it up to the user to find out the hard way if it works or not. Lucky you...<br />
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<li>All return rows are as normal, except the buttonhole row. </li>
<li> For the buttonhole, skip the stitch where the buttonhole will be. On the return row, ch 1 over the skipped stitch, and continue the return row as normal.</li>
<li>The buttonhole size and corresponding button will be determined by the yarn/hook being used. If you wish to have a larger button but are using thinner yarn, I would recommend starting with Ch 7.</li>
<li>M1 (make 1) directions - insert hook knitwise through fabric in the space *between* the stitches. Pull up loop. Increase made.</li>
<li>Tks - Tunisian knit stitch (but I am guessing you already knew that)</li>
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Row 1: pick up each loop across<br />
Row 2 - 5: tks across row<br />
Row 6: find center stitch. Tks across to center stitch, M1, tks center stitch, M1, tks across remaining stitches.<br />
Rows 7 - 9: tks across row<br />
Repeat Rows 6 - 9 until piece measures 3.5" in width. Place marker on last increase row. Measure the length from beginning to this marker (Measurement A).<br />
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Total length of the headband should be no more than about 18". I know your head is bigger than that, but believe me, the yarn will stretch. Double your measurement and subtract it from 18". This number (Measurement B) will be the main length of the headband. Continue in tks across each row until you reach Measurement B. Now begin your decreases...<br />
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Row 1: find center stitch. Tks across to one stitch before the center stitch. Skip next stitch, tks center stitch, skip next stitch, tks across remaining stitches.<br />
Row 2 - 4: tks across row<br />
Repeat Rows 1 - 4 until only 5 (or more, depending on your initial chain) stitches remain.<br />
Complete on more row of tks.<br />
Buttonhole row: find center stitch. Tks across to center stitch, skip stitch, tks remaining stitches. On the return row, ch 1 for skipped stitch.<br />
Complete 2 more rows in tks, bind off in your preferred method. Fasten off, unless doing Trim.<br />
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Ch 1, turn to work the lengthwise side of the headband. *Sl st, ch 1. Repeat for every stitch around the headband, making a ch 2 at the corners. Join with a sl st at the bind off row. Fasten off. Sew on a button, and any other decorations you want.<br />
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So, for the tan headband I made, my length up to the marker was 5". The main body was 8" and the decrease section was 5". This makes a total of 18". I used worsted weight and a J hook.<br />
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<br />Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-34740804116047817712011-11-21T12:37:00.001-08:002011-11-21T13:06:33.372-08:00Three Button Wrap<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxUVH0Hd1s-hrke0mXDGoBPT4ihaFMLXlP5Yt1iTuVcNKqPEfvjUR3PdYg-JY8JzTy5mnt0khKc5aub2XauHNBQtaSc2ihIS7uwvwWmzrlnfbdAtS6GGN_lazodFNjQMNXo_ZmV2nl9jF/s1600/2011-11-21_11-27-48_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZxUVH0Hd1s-hrke0mXDGoBPT4ihaFMLXlP5Yt1iTuVcNKqPEfvjUR3PdYg-JY8JzTy5mnt0khKc5aub2XauHNBQtaSc2ihIS7uwvwWmzrlnfbdAtS6GGN_lazodFNjQMNXo_ZmV2nl9jF/s320/2011-11-21_11-27-48_1.jpg" width="179" /></a>A little over a year ago, a friend asked me to make a wrap that she saw in some expensive store. It was knitted, of course, and back then I didn't knit yet. So I made one in Tunisian crochet and I *wish* I would have written down the instructions at the time. Anyway, fast forward one year and sure enough, she asked for another one! This time, I've got the pattern to share. Not so much a pattern as it is a formula. This can be worked in any stitch pattern, crochet, knit, Tunisian crochet, you name it.<br />
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This wrap is basically a wide, long rectangle, with approximate dimensions of 18" X 72". Mentally break up the wrap into 3 equal sections. In the last third of the wrap, evenly place button holes, approximately 6" apart. You can add or take away space depending on your preferences and choice of buttons. Use any yarn, any hook, and/or any needles.<br />
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Start with a <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ewi2HdY071E" target="_blank">foundation single crochet</a> (or chain) equaling your desired length. In the example shown it is 18". Continue in desired stitch pattern for 54", place button hole, continue 6" and place another button hole, continue 6", place last button hole, and finish off wrap with a final 6" of pattern stitches. I placed my button holes approximately 2" from the edge of the fabric.<br />
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Here is a very basic diagram showing the dimensions. Forgive my pathetic Paint skills. LOL! The blue dots represent the button holes. Can't wait to see what you make with it!<br />
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<br />Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-39027433108865071332011-11-14T08:36:00.001-08:002011-11-14T08:51:13.059-08:00Charlotte, and the lesson I've learnedSo up until now, the only patterns I've really listed here, or even alluded to, were all my freebies. Which I love! However, it's occurred to me that if I want to be serious about being a designer I really need to get the word out about all the other designs I create. Is that a bad thing? No, I don't think so. A lot more famous designers than I (which would be, um, everyone) do it all the time. Why not me? So, from now on, this blog is going to be a lot more active. Every time I create a pattern, free or not, it's is going to be shown here. Cool?<br />
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With that being said, let me introduce you to <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/charlotte-23">Charlotte</a>!
Isn't she beautiful? All Tunisian, simple, functional and feminine.
And it only took one skein of Madelinetosh Sock yarn! Gotta love it.
:) I also had a lovely lady test this for me in worsted weight. Turned out great! For those interested in making it in a heavier weight, count on using about 600 - 700 yds to make a nice, full size shawl.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>Bamboo Stitch Beanie </b></span> <br />
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Patons Silk Bamboo (DK weight, 70% Bamboo <br />
30% Silk, 102 yds/2.3 oz per skein) – 1 skein Sea (MC), 1 skein Sapphire (CC) <br />
US J (6.00mm) double-ended hook<br />
Tapestry needle <br />
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<b>Gauge:</b> not especially important, and will be determined by yarn and hook choice. <br />
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<b>Abbreviations: </b><br />
tfs = Tunisian full stitch (insert hook in space between vertical bars and draw up loop) <br />
y/o = yarn over (increase made) <br />
sl st = slip stitch <br />
ch = chain <br />
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<b>Special Stitch: </b><br />
Bamboo stitch = y/o, tfs in each of next 2 spaces, pull last two loops on hook back through y/o, at the same time. For a video tutorial on Bamboo stitch, click <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HeoAfdnVNlM">here</a>. <br />
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<b>Notes: </b><br />
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<li>Any yarn/hook combination can be used with this pattern.</li>
<li>All return rows are as normal: ch 1 for first stitch, y/o and pull through 2 loops for all subsequent stitches</li>
<li>All stitches are created knitwise, meaning the hook is inserted from front to back, through the fabric.</li>
<li>This pattern can be made in 2 colors, as shown, or using one color throughout.</li>
<li>Pictured hat is made extra long for slouchy look, but can also be worn with a fold-up brim. Note that the bamboo stitch is not very stretchy. It is recommended that a test swatch be done in desired yarn. </li>
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<b>Pattern: </b><br />
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Ch 75 (or any odd number of stitches, enough to loosely fit around your head). Join with a sl st to first ch. Do not twist chain. <br />
Row 1: Pull up loop in the back hump of each ch around. <br />
Row 2: Work bamboo stitch pattern <br />
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Repeat Row 2 until desired length is reached. Hat pictured is 9” tall. <br />
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Pull the last CC stitch through final forward pass stitch. Cut both yarns, leaving about a 10” tail of CC. Thread CC through tapestry needle, weave in and out of the topmost stitches, pull tight to gather the top of the hat, and secure the yarn. Weave in ends. <br />
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Special thanks to Chaitanya Muralidhara for her technical editing expertise!<br />
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And here is a video on the bamboo stitch. I've never seen or heard of it being used in Tunisian, so maybe I actually came up with something new! That would be so cool!<br />
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And last, but certainly not least, what's a person to do when they find they've dropped a stitch? Frog it all back? Throw it in the fire out of frustration? No!! Here is a little video on how to repair knit and simple stitches. Hope it helps someone else as it has helped me. Keep in mind that this is my own repair method and that someone else out there may have something even better. :)<br />
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<br />Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-30760119553638631442011-10-08T10:54:00.000-07:002011-10-08T10:54:16.158-07:00Kokopelli StoleWell, after much deliberation, I finally decided to enter two items into the <a href="http://www.crochet.org/confrpts.html">CGOA Chainlink Conference</a> design competition. Now, if you see <a href="http://www.crochet.org/pdfs/CGOA_2011_Des_Comp_Winners.pdf">this year's winners</a>, and take some time to check out <a href="http://www.crochet.org/pdfs/2010CGOADesignCompetitionWinners.pdf">last year's winners</a>, you will know that the designs are out of this world. I never expected to win, or even place for that matter, but I was so proud to even enter. Maybe next year I will win something! Of course, that means I would need to start designing right now to stand a chance. LOL! There are some AMAZINGLY talented designers out there!<br />
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And here is one of my entries! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kokopelli-stole">My Kokopelli stole</a>, all Tunisian lace with a bit of beaded trim bling. <br />
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<br />I've been a bit obsessed lately with ways to seam Tunisian crochet, without the obvious seam! What about pieces that need to be seamed and can't be worked in the round? Or, how about those who are just getting into Tunisian crochet and don't have double-ended hooks yet? Or, how about those kick-ass yarns that can't really show off their stripes when worked in the round? Or, how about crocheters who just don't have a long enough cable to attempt the "circular" version of Tunisian? Or large pieces seamed together Aran style?
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<br />Let's face it. Some things are just going to need seaming. So, as I continue to obsess over this for other stitches, let me just share my seaming solution for pieces worked in Tunisian knit stitch. It's called the mattress stitch, and it's used in knitting. I've heard vague mention of it being used for this, but I was surprised to find my Google searches of Tunisian crochet + mattress stitch came up totally empty! And only the briefest of mention on Ravelry (oh, the shock!).
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<br />Before I learned to knit on circular needles, I knitted flat pieces that would have to be seamed together (i.e. into a hat). Since Tunisian knit looks so much like stockinette, I thought I would give it a try. Et voila! It works! Of course, how I do it is just a version of the mattress stitch, but it's adapted to Tunisian knit and I must say, the seam is <span style="font-style: italic;">almost </span>invisible. Not perfect, but pretty damn good! Another surprise was that the inside of the seam was absolutely smooth, so you could even use this technique to make chemo hats!
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<br />Anyway, here is a basic knit stitch hat pattern, and two videos on mattress stitch seaming - one for pieces made in one color, and the other for pieces with color changes every other row. Enjoy!
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<br />less than 100 yds each of 2 colors sportweight
<br />J hook with cable attached
<br />tapestry needle
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<br />Although I used 2 colors, the possibilities are endless. Also, you can use any yarn you want. Just note that your decreases will be different than the ones mentioned in this pattern. If you aren't sure how to decrease, just send me a comment and I will help you out!
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Terms:</span>
<br />tks = Tunisian knit stitch
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<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pattern:</span>
<br />With color A, ch 75
<br />Row 1: with one loop on hook, pick up each st across. Return row as normal (and for all rows until the decreases). Before pulling hook through last stitch, drop color A, yarn over and complete stitch with color B.
<br />Row 2: with one loop on hook, tks across the row. Change color on last stitch of return row.
<br />Rows 3 and on: continue knitting across, changing color each row, until piece reaches desired length. I stopped when my piece reached about 8" tall as I wanted a slouchy hat.
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<br />Decrease Row 1: tks each st across. On the return row, y/o and pull through one loop, y/o and pull through 2 two times, y/o and pull through 3, *y/o and pull through 2 three times, y/o and pull through 3.* Repeat from * to * to end of row.
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<br />Row 1a: tks across with other color, sliding hook through both stitches that were decreased in the previous return row. This will ensure that they remain decreased stitches.
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<br />Decrease Row 2: tks each st across. On the return row, y/o and pull through one loop, y/o and pull through 2, y/o and pull through 3, *y/o and pull through 2 two times, y/o and pull through 3.* Repeat from * to * to end of row.
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<br />Row 2a: tks across with other color, sliding hook through both stitches that were decreased in the previous return row. This will ensure that they remain decreased stitches.
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<br />Decrease Row 3: tks each st across. On the return row, y/o and pull through one loop, y/o and pull through 3, *y/o and pull through 2, y/o and pull through 3.* Repeat from * to * to end of row.
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<br />Row 3a: tks across with other color, sliding hook through both stitches that were decreased in the previous return row. This will ensure that they remain decreased stitches.
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<br />Decrease Row 4: tks each st across. On the return row, *y/o and pull through 3.* Repeat from * to * to end of row.
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<br />Row 4a: tks across with other color, sliding hook through both stitches that were decreased in the previous return row. This will ensure that they remain decreased stitches. Do not change color on the last stitch. At this point, you should have 15 stitches. Cut yarn, leaving a very long tail of the color you just used.
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<br />Thread the yarn through your tapestry needle. Insert needle on the left side of your work, through the last row just made. Slide needle through each stitch and pull snug. The top of your hat should be gathered now.
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<br />Turn work with right sides together and use the mattress stitch to seam together. After seaming, if you don't care for the curl created by the knit stitch, either block it into submission, or add a brim of some sort. Totally up to you!
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<br />By the way, I wrote this up on the fly and haven't really proofread it. If you find mistakes, my apologies! Let me know and I will fix it right away. :)
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<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dw5xLm8YDNUT7IsLRAkxH9ygaWkohlepmBCY9_bqjBB4hEts6fP6yANN7098S_vPf27cAZLNZuDcmnlvqqROw' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-81870752133252511842011-07-08T17:59:00.000-07:002011-07-09T21:31:00.444-07:00A Funny Thing Happened...<span style="font-style: italic;">**Errata added 7/9** </span>- Trim should read <!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> <w:worddocument> <w:view>Normal</w:View> <w:zoom>0</w:Zoom> <w:trackmoves/> <w:trackformatting/> <w:punctuationkerning/> <w:validateagainstschemas/> <w:saveifxmlinvalid>false</w:SaveIfXMLInvalid> <w:ignoremixedcontent>false</w:IgnoreMixedContent> <w:alwaysshowplaceholdertext>false</w:AlwaysShowPlaceholderText> 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style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-fareast-font-family:Calibri;mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;mso-hansi-theme-font:minor-latin;mso-bidi-font-family:"Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font:minor-bidi;mso-ansi-language:EN-US;mso-fareast-language: EN-US;mso-bidi-language:AR-SA">*Dc next st, ch 7, sc in 5<sup>th</sup> ch from hook, <span style="font-weight: bold;">ch 2</span>, sk 3 st, dc next st.*</span><br /><br />The other day, a nice gal named Les sent up a challenge on Ravelry to recreate Doris Chan's famous All Shawl in Tunisian crochet. Well, I love Doris, I love shawls, and I think everyone knows I love Tunisian! So, that challenge was right up my alley.<br /><br />I knew I needed something semi-circular, and something with a fairly tall, open stitch. After all, these are the traits carried by the All Shawl. So, following the basic formula for a perfect (half) circle, I set off using the Tunisian double crochet, also called Tunisian double stitch but...<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">A Funny Thing Happened...</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGvV2SPlRn257P9q5VPzpMoOTFGjI3HftCHwp2klUHtWz_xYyXZeH7X7Zv3_dEJiixoorcyiQe4BEtwNmXcWVW2GLbFCDPq5THwXzNt7tTEA-LTFl6CCzDJP8PqIGymmc1avLDIq1ObMC/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicGvV2SPlRn257P9q5VPzpMoOTFGjI3HftCHwp2klUHtWz_xYyXZeH7X7Zv3_dEJiixoorcyiQe4BEtwNmXcWVW2GLbFCDPq5THwXzNt7tTEA-LTFl6CCzDJP8PqIGymmc1avLDIq1ObMC/s200/001.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627154955169791618" border="0" /></a><br />Take a look at this picture of the shawl, before blocking. There is a definite sway to the right. Convinced I had screwed up somehow, somewhere, I started designing a new shawl, also semi-circular, but with a more complicated stitch pattern. Sure enough, the sway was there too! I am not sure why it's there; it doesn't really show up as much when working other shapes. But, I am convinced that blocking cures all evils, and it didn't fail me on this adventure either. Anyway, hope you enjoy this pattern!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Materials:</span><br />GypsyKnits BFL Superwash Wool Fingering weight, appx 385 yds<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1L5lkqL4OQ9SIYO8hnlxhWIGJff9l-N4CP7y5jH9Yv-zWO_nz3MkBZ7uCwZIyrM_oTOXK9u35iu4BcVJUqD-0V-8p4itSmpiYfIncp0VUfz5EQPs4owahSHu8HCxzx0kAGvmBuFH0nR4R/s1600/004.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 192px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1L5lkqL4OQ9SIYO8hnlxhWIGJff9l-N4CP7y5jH9Yv-zWO_nz3MkBZ7uCwZIyrM_oTOXK9u35iu4BcVJUqD-0V-8p4itSmpiYfIncp0VUfz5EQPs4owahSHu8HCxzx0kAGvmBuFH0nR4R/s200/004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627157159453833138" border="0" /></a><br />J Tunisian (afghan) hook<br />Tapestry needle<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Gauge: </span>not especially important.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Abbreviations:</span><br /><br />tds = Tunisian double stitch (y/o, insert hk, draw up lp, y/o, draw through 2 lps)<br />y/o = yarn over (increase made)<br />lp = loop<br />hk = hook<br />sp = space<br />st = stitch<br />ch = chain<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Notes:</span><br /><br />•Ch 1 at the beginning of each row, counts as a tds.<br />•All return rows are as normal: y/o, pull through 1 loop, then y/o and pull through 2 loops for remainder of row.<br />•Yarn-overs, and the spaces created by them, count as stitches and should be worked accordingly.<br />•All stitches are created knitwise, meaning the hook is inserted from front to back, through the fabric.<br />•The fabric will not appear to be perfectly semi-circular. However, a good blocking will remedy the situation regardless of the fiber content used.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Pattern:</span><br /><br />**Read Notes first!**<br />Ch 10<br />Row 1: With 1 lp on hk, *y/o, pull up next loop*. Repeat from * to * to end of row.<br />Row 2: With 1 lp on hk, tdc in y/o sp, *y/o, tdc in next st and y/o sp *. Repeat from * to * to end of row.<br />Row 3: With 1 lp on hk, tdc in next st and y/o sp, *y/o, tdc in next 2 st and y/o sp *. Repeat from * to * to end of row.<br />Row 4: With 1 lp on hk, tdc in next 2 st and y/o sp, *y/o, tdc in next 3 st and y/o sp *. Repeat from * to * to end of row.<br />Rows 5 – to desired size: continue increasing each section by tdc in each tdc, as well as each y/o sp.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Trim/Bind Off Row:</span><br /><br />Ch 10, sc in 5th ch from hook (counts as dc, ch 2), ch 2, sk 3 st, dc next st. *Dc next st, ch 7, sc in 5th ch from hook, sk 3 st, dc next st.* Repeat from * to * to end of row. In the event that you are short or over 1 extra st, just sk 2 st for last trim section, or sk 2 for the last 2 sections, to even it out.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Finishing:</span><br /><br />Block the shawl, regardless of the material used, to beat the sway into submission. Check out the pics here on the blocking board, and after. Blocking matters!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinI3IlA-kNXUMhI8YpU3Ao-uE39YcM5Yfs5PLFcyvzPJps6m3fPnjvuEIySOugV_A86_S6kECAaqMkMz7kSwoPqfLdo59o9J8i8_wyYxtAdFYVX4IoWbkbfQj97rlsjTKoir-iKubi_i6l/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinI3IlA-kNXUMhI8YpU3Ao-uE39YcM5Yfs5PLFcyvzPJps6m3fPnjvuEIySOugV_A86_S6kECAaqMkMz7kSwoPqfLdo59o9J8i8_wyYxtAdFYVX4IoWbkbfQj97rlsjTKoir-iKubi_i6l/s200/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627155984665206066" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxNyx2KBB9Aqr8Hiv8NJ8-UstrF_sGKHtVkzkTGOCbOEFj5qxjnZ9ZyJjWrbyh7WaRRWrYf5UzQpMdZx4LvbMMdl85WeiS9Nqn0H8LtzGE3j-dPv7l7dtWFekFhLhEmK7ugS483GvngIP/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 195px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUxNyx2KBB9Aqr8Hiv8NJ8-UstrF_sGKHtVkzkTGOCbOEFj5qxjnZ9ZyJjWrbyh7WaRRWrYf5UzQpMdZx4LvbMMdl85WeiS9Nqn0H8LtzGE3j-dPv7l7dtWFekFhLhEmK7ugS483GvngIP/s200/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627155997992662738" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9iRQzN3y1KD2BqtEqMmwn0AOK_TbfCK8uX32XVZocHn-DCOjz4x-V3jk4vIJrjyRMyzUaw9khCjqk-UDym56DIqV7BXvLbkq4qsdakHItSysS2u-o_T1SMpg0NvqZHZzgm7y0a1qdAQS/s1600/009.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY9iRQzN3y1KD2BqtEqMmwn0AOK_TbfCK8uX32XVZocHn-DCOjz4x-V3jk4vIJrjyRMyzUaw9khCjqk-UDym56DIqV7BXvLbkq4qsdakHItSysS2u-o_T1SMpg0NvqZHZzgm7y0a1qdAQS/s200/009.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5627155998325849826" border="0" /></a>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-48155362825424159632011-05-14T23:04:00.000-07:002011-05-14T23:06:20.602-07:00Guess what?!Yours truly is going to have her first nationally published pattern! That's right! One of the very best crochet magazines is taking a chance on little ol' me and I just can't believe it! I feel so accomplished all of a sudden. :)<br /><br />I suppose that's about all I can say, but trust me when I say that it doesn't get much better than this. Really. :)Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-91249775151353285742011-04-22T22:36:00.000-07:002011-04-22T22:41:45.201-07:00Tunisian twisted knit stitchOh, and just for fun, and because it's a stitch I am working on in one of my new designs, here is a video tutorial on the Tunisian Twisted Knit Stitch (ttks)...<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dz3QQnezc0m7R7nLNxUjZxds7qaa1Dj30gVu383gPxvJmuIuaQLgIZtKf8DctTKWSNZl0_L8il_E_vz-nEHqA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-22444702137314635212011-04-22T14:11:00.000-07:002011-04-22T22:42:12.941-07:00Left side increases in Tunisian crochetSo, I know I've been away for awhile, but it's been for good reason. Very good reason, actually. Awhile ago I was bitten by the design bug and since then it's been unstoppable. Obsessive really; it wakes me at night. I've been designing up a storm and have now submitted 4 designs to magazines with another 3 in the works at the moment. Now I know that none of them may ever actually get published, but I've got a pretty good feeling about them. And hey, I am getting out there. I am doing what I love. All the best designers started somewhere, right? <br /><br />Anyway, during a design I was working on I came across a problem where I needed to increase the number of stitches but only on the left side. I am working in Tunisian crochet which presents some challenges. The right side increase is simple: chain the number of stitches you need, pick up the loops and keep on truckin'. Middle of the row increases are simple too - just place extra stitches between the posts (or something similar) in the appropriate places until the needed stitches are obtained. The left side is a horse of a different color. A fellow Raveler pointed me to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UOtpKYTKkyg">a video from KnitDenise</a> showing a left side increase using the Simple Cast On method, aka backwards E loop. A <a href="http://designingvashti.blogspot.com/2009/06/how-to-increase-stitches-like-pro.html">posting</a> on Vashti Braha's blog noted the same technique. I tried it and was not pleased with my results. The bottom of the loops were too flimsy and loose for me, and didn't provide a clean edge. Of course, I have the same problem knitting into a Simple Cast On as well, so I should have guessed that crocheting into it would be no different for me. I needed the clean edge because I will be crocheting a trim onto it. <br /><br />What's my solution then? Crochet Cast On! I used another hook to do a Crochet Cast On for one less than the number of extra stitches I needed. I took the last loop still on the extra hook and set it on my afghan hook. Voila! I had all the new stitches I needed, with a nice clean edge to come back and crochet over. I was so pleased I just needed to share! <br /><br />Hope you find this helpful!<br /><br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dyeigS9ftKuBO6EhKD4zKDLV09CsxJNoFK1t3xG3xFw5n8HtkuIzlwBxnCGhKrgCI1dH5GSnKQx-XPDaonpaQ' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-73194233046679595572011-02-09T17:50:00.000-08:002011-02-09T18:45:01.841-08:00Experiment in blocking acrylicSo, if you've looked at any of my patterns (seriously, ANY of them), you will note that I use acrylic yarns for everything. Absolutely everything. Hubby and daughter are allergic to wool and my sons have sensitive skin. Did I mention I have three kids? Everything I own needs to be wash and wear. I do own an iron but it lives in the garage next to my sewing machine for the few times I need to iron fabric before tracing and cutting patterns. Other than that, I don't believe in high maintenance wearables. Hence my love of acrylic.<br /><br />This weekend I am heading to Las Vegas and I wanted to have a couple of kick-ass crocheted pieces to take along. I chose the Toshiko Popover and the All Shawl, both Doris Chan creations. I made the Popover in naturallycaron.com Spa, and the All Shawl in Red Heart Soft. They are rockin'! The All Shawl, though, is waaaay too short for my liking. I even added two extra rows but the inevitability is staring me in the face: I am going to have to block it.<br /><br />Um, I've never blocked a thing in my life. Working with acrylic, I don't really find the need. Plus, it scares me. But this shawl is a thing of beauty and I am all about new challenges, so why not give it a go? Did a bit of research and it seems peoples views on blocking acrylic are all over the map. Wet block, steam block, don't block. What's a gal to think? This is when the science geek in me takes over. On to my experiment...<br /><br />I made three swatches in Red Heart Soft. I used edc (extended double crochet) since that's the stitch used in the All Shawl. I made them 4"X4". One was a control swatch, and would remain in its original state throughout the experiment. One swatch was to be wet blocked, and one was to be steam blocked. I don't have blocking boards or push pins, so I made do with what I have. I used plastic canvas sheets and sewing pins. Seems to have worked just fine!<br /><br />All three swatches...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=004-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/004-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Sizing...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=003-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/003-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Wet Blocking</span><br />For this swatch, I just soaked the swatch and rung out the water as much as possible. Then I pinned in place and waited. It took 5 hours to dry!<br /><br />Wet blocking on the plastic canvas...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=005-6.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/005-6.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Steam Blocking</span><br />For this swatch, I pinned in place and held my iron about 1 - 2" above the swatch. I kept blasting it with steam for about 2 or 3 minutes then left it to cool...which didn't take long.<br /><br />Steam blocking on the plastic canvas...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=007-3.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/007-3.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />After blocking, both swatches were the same size, as expected.<br /><br />All three swatches ready for the washer...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=010.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/010.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />But remember, this household is all about the washable benefits of acrylic. So, which method would retain its shape after being thrown in the washer/dryer? The results are quite clear. Although the steam blocked piece lost a bit of height, it's the obvious winner. In fact, I couldn't tell which swatch was original and which was wet blocked. Should have put a little contrasting yarn on that one too, but it really wouldn't have helped, since it ended up the same size as the original.<br /><br />All three swatches, post washer/dryer...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=011.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/011.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Hope you enjoyed the results of my experiment as much as I did. Guess a handheld steamer is in my future as I REALLY need to block my shawl. Once I do, I will add pics!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-87037755645065748502010-12-31T08:11:00.000-08:002010-12-31T08:40:31.502-08:00Before 2011 gets here, it's time to clean houseSo, I've been thinking a lot about 2011. What I want to make, what I want to accomplish, where I want to take my craft(s). I've got lots of plans! I am going to be the crochet instructor for two Michaels stores in my area. I am going to submit as many designs as I can to magazines in hopes that I actually get one published (at which point I would probably die of a heart attack - LOL), I am getting certified through the <a href="http://www.craftyarncouncil.com/">CYCA</a>, I am going to really dive into knitting...oh, and at some point I will spend some time with my hubby and kids too. I suppose they would appreciate some attention now and then.<br /><br />Whew! That's a lot. But before I could tackle the new year I had to do a little housekeeping first. No, I don't mean sweeping the floor and doing the dishes. (Well, OK, I do have some dishes that need attending now that I think of it.) I am talking about <span style="font-style: italic;">scraps</span>. You know what I mean. We all have 'em. Drawers or bags or stashes of nothing but scraps. 10 yds here, 50 yds there...all remnants of our past genius. I just couldn't begin the new year with so many scraps leering at me, taunting me, telling me how many other beautiful yarns could fit in their place if only they were gone.<br /><br />So what should I do with all those scraps? Make a blanket? Well, blankets aren't really my thing. I mean, I could make a massive one, and who knows? Maybe I will make one and donate the result to the <a href="http://www.lbrm.org/">Long Beach Rescue Mission</a> (it's a homeless shelter and my dad is on the board of directors). Hmm...that sounds like a good idea. Why didn't I think of that first? In fact, maybe I will do just that since I still have sooo many scraps left.<br /><br />In the mean time though, I have come up with something great! At least I am happy with it. :) Presenting - my Scraptastic Poncho! I used <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63792994/girls-ruffled-poncho-pattern">my own pattern</a>, adapted to adult size, and all scraps from my scrap bin. About 85% worsted weight with a few sport weight and bulkys thrown in for fun. No two rows are the same yarn color. Same yarns in some cases, but not the same color. No black, no white. And all but 2 rows are either 100% acrylic or a blend thereof. So many colors, so many textures, and yet I think they all blend together to look great! I will probably add more rows as time goes by because it was a very addictive project. ;)<br /><br />Here is a Before photo of my Scrap bin...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=036.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/036.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Here are the yarns I used, all lined up according to how much yardage I had and which colors/textures I liked next to each other...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=039.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/039.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />And here she is! I just love how it turned out!<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=046.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/046.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Close up...<br /><a href="http://s125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/?action=view&current=043.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i125.photobucket.com/albums/p41/amydepew1/crocheted%20items/043.jpg" alt="Photobucket" border="0" /></a>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-44380284056980681692010-12-01T21:14:00.000-08:002010-12-08T22:37:54.840-08:00New pattern on Etsy and Ravelry!I am proud to announce that I posted my first sized "for sale" pattern today on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63395159/girls-tunisian-poncho-pattern">Etsy</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/girls-tunisian-poncho">Ravelry</a>! It's a poncho done in Tunisian in the round. Awesomely (like that word? You have my permission to use it any time!), the fabric is reversible. There are several video tutorials linked in the pattern, all about Tunisian in the round, and certain Tunisian stitches used in the pattern.<br /><br />(ETA - new/better pics!)<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZwA-GXLvJuyJo5OUzRtREzk8zUpBGmpv3qHzfWcAjBjGm6jwy43ZYeBRhrMoQL_g3w8o5B9y1QUbjGcdlOu_1KNglDuf7kub_jlb-HhQ8JU_3W9kQl6PxyvE5Xy16asBZ3tNgMS7EU0u/s1600/Tunisian+Poncho+1.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 159px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_ZwA-GXLvJuyJo5OUzRtREzk8zUpBGmpv3qHzfWcAjBjGm6jwy43ZYeBRhrMoQL_g3w8o5B9y1QUbjGcdlOu_1KNglDuf7kub_jlb-HhQ8JU_3W9kQl6PxyvE5Xy16asBZ3tNgMS7EU0u/s200/Tunisian+Poncho+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548566763497630946" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkqC7I9lASS_ycmXoN3-bRWxac_2JRMghHyeUVJ99-viUy3WB7kAyWOwDne4wfmmXhf_sBvsOgfVYqKUzRR2sHClojOMMuGmaW3Uh_sYJaRJ5HV2w6u1u8e410znutnR6zcbmC_vK0Ktz/s1600/Tunisian+Poncho+2.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 146px; height: 220px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkqC7I9lASS_ycmXoN3-bRWxac_2JRMghHyeUVJ99-viUy3WB7kAyWOwDne4wfmmXhf_sBvsOgfVYqKUzRR2sHClojOMMuGmaW3Uh_sYJaRJ5HV2w6u1u8e410znutnR6zcbmC_vK0Ktz/s200/Tunisian+Poncho+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548567327145120738" border="0" /></a>Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-19224407904717693482010-11-17T07:06:00.000-08:002010-11-18T07:13:59.921-08:00Surface Braid Hat - free pattern!<span style="font-style: italic;">ETA 11/18/2010: Thanks to a comment from Sirdar (am I to believe that's actually a representative of </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.sirdar.co.uk/home">Sirdar yarn</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> fame? - how cool!!), this stitch has a name! Well, a couple of names it turns out. And it's been around for ages! Also known as Camel Crochet (tm?), the Hump stitch, and a couple of other titles that aren't really used. This stitch is so cool, no matter what it's called. I am surprised it isn't more mainstream. Hopefully, with the pattern now having a presence on </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.ravelry.com">Ravelry</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com">Crochet Pattern Central</a><span style="font-style: italic;"> and </span><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://www.crochetville.org">Crochetville</a><span style="font-style: italic;">, this neat stitch will become more popular. Can't wait to see what others do with it! Thanks Sirdar!</span><br /><br />Now back to the regularly scheduled program...<br /><br />I guess it's been awhile, eh? I've been busy. Really, really, really busy (as my 2 year old would say). I am working on my first ever graded (sized) wearable pattern, and it's so fun! But also lots of work. Anyway, to take a little break from the grind, I came up with this new hat pattern. Hope you all enjoy! It was a surprise and an accident how I came upon this stitch technique. I know I didn't invent it, but after hours of scouring the internet, I can tell you almost NO ONE is using it. Hopefully this free pattern will excite others on it and we will start to see it used more. It's incredibly stretchy and would make a great chemo cap. (Hint, hint! My fav chemo cap group is <a href="http://www.knotsoflove.org/">Knots Of Love</a>. If you can, make a hat for them!)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Surface Braid hat</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtzClAZsqfelUzO15aIBAVoD-XGpmYGx3wTgGElyNq93WSJao8drFB6qwnwGNYx1HUAVXUwxgrORt71FRafbLX1T-iYIskSFDgCpaJB7DFWb-TtLNitfbsBhXduDfqCMDcsaD1ctIbLvf/s1600/surprise+hat.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhtzClAZsqfelUzO15aIBAVoD-XGpmYGx3wTgGElyNq93WSJao8drFB6qwnwGNYx1HUAVXUwxgrORt71FRafbLX1T-iYIskSFDgCpaJB7DFWb-TtLNitfbsBhXduDfqCMDcsaD1ctIbLvf/s200/surprise+hat.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540542655901443586" border="0" /></a><span style="font-style: italic;">Materials:</span><br />I or J hook - I crochet tightly and used a J, but the hat is so stretchy that you will probably want to use an I hook for more form-fitting results<br />ww/aran yarn (probably about 100 yds, but I forgot to weigh it. sorry!)<br />stitch marker (optional but recommended)<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Notes:</span><br />This hat is worked seamlessly. Do not join rounds. Use stitch markers if necessary to identify the first stitch in each round. All stitches, after first round, are made into the back spine of the stitch (see video for clear instruction). And, this hat is reversible; either side makes for a great looking hat!<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Special stitch:</span><br />See video for special stitch technique! (or see bottom of post for written instructions!)<br /><br /><object height="385" width="480"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/JUFlidDIVi4?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/JUFlidDIVi4?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" height="385" width="480"></embed></object><br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Pattern:</span><br />Round 1: Ch 3, 12 hdc in 3rd ch from hook. (12 hdc)<br />Round 2: 2hdc in of each st around. (24 hdc)<br />Round 3: 2hdc in first st, hdc next st. *2hdc, hdc. Repeat from * to end. (36 hdc)<br />Round 4: 2hdc in first st, hdc next 2 st. *2hdc, hdc 2. Repeat from * to end. (48 hdc)<br />Round 5: 2hdc in first st, hdc next 3 st. *2hdc, hdc 3. Repeat from * to end. (60hdc)<br />Round 6: 2hdc in first st, hdc next 4 st. *2hdc, hdc 4. Repeat from * to end. (72 hdc)<br />Round 7: hdc in each hdc around.<br />Rounds 8 – end: Repeat Round 7 until desired length (between 7 – 8” for adult)<br />If making a child’s hat, eliminate Round 6 and Repeat Round 7 until the hat reaches between 6 – 7” tall.<br /><br />Close up of the stitch definition...you can really see the braided feature sitting on the top of the hat.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBtOixLVmVbix8sD4itR0ZLhzloA3SjEj1U8dqhXkAErHLt7Zo92gLUMZ2UiTV1jie9V59IHbXXOsipNjThI-KhxNuulkTeflKN5G9MQmo_CfLWcnd5zLr8OO4d15G-y4FMnwl7IT4ld-/s1600/surprise+hat+2.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwBtOixLVmVbix8sD4itR0ZLhzloA3SjEj1U8dqhXkAErHLt7Zo92gLUMZ2UiTV1jie9V59IHbXXOsipNjThI-KhxNuulkTeflKN5G9MQmo_CfLWcnd5zLr8OO4d15G-y4FMnwl7IT4ld-/s200/surprise+hat+2.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540542658967502578" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />And, like so many great things, this hat looks just as interesting when turned inside out!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa2MfiT1BFanzbBThaZ1n8o5dECtauy1XDqNrFvzvGWakykrH28xqQnIo9B7r1XPWIJl14VZX9Cs6lPBRl90n7nTsNL283sp1AtzEy4MPsoJAaJwlN_2EidyzZx_jGJPchSSlQquCNAxz/s1600/surprise+hat+3.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 186px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOa2MfiT1BFanzbBThaZ1n8o5dECtauy1XDqNrFvzvGWakykrH28xqQnIo9B7r1XPWIJl14VZX9Cs6lPBRl90n7nTsNL283sp1AtzEy4MPsoJAaJwlN_2EidyzZx_jGJPchSSlQquCNAxz/s200/surprise+hat+3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540542661975840642" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />UPDATE:<br /><br />For those who are unable to view the video, I am so sorry that I didn't write out the instructions. Silly me! Anyway, here goes...<br /><br />Create a hdc as normal EXCEPT instead of inserting the hook under the front and/or back loops, turn your work towards you slightly and find the horizontal bar just below the top loops. Insert your hook under that bar, and complete the hdc as normal. This pushes the front and back top loops to the front of your work, showcasing the neat braid effect!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com60tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-46249021046279753732010-10-03T07:06:00.000-07:002010-10-03T07:28:59.247-07:00Windy's Hat<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJZbN22F0ryl4HWARwGmkBfqev0jDVT7ieTSH2ihXDIvqaY7tyVeeslQMwAFJwRi-uRPbizv-2y0-1CTgR-L7Hz4klB7eIYiieedP0AYtwmLD9YY5Hwp0JWbKpz5rs7bqdbm-HgH8KBKy/s1600/003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 164px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvJZbN22F0ryl4HWARwGmkBfqev0jDVT7ieTSH2ihXDIvqaY7tyVeeslQMwAFJwRi-uRPbizv-2y0-1CTgR-L7Hz4klB7eIYiieedP0AYtwmLD9YY5Hwp0JWbKpz5rs7bqdbm-HgH8KBKy/s200/003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523825942708565298" border="0" /></a>Last night, my good friend Windy came over to stitch n bitch with me. We had so much fun! Anyway, she liked one of the hats I had made recently so I thought I would 1.) share it with all of you, and 2.) name it after her. I think she'll be pleased.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Windy's Hat</span><br /><br />Materials:<br />2.5 oz ww yarn (sorry I didn't weigh each color individually, but you could make it all one color)<br />J hook (or I hook as I tend to crochet pretty tightly)<br />stitch markers<br /><br />Notes: this hat is made seamlessly (until the brim) so be sure to mark your stitches, if necessary.<br /><br />Super basic hat pattern:<br />Round 1: Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch from hk (12 dc)<br />Round 2: *2dc in each st around (24 dc)<br />Round 3: *2dc, dc. Repeat from * around. (36 dc)<br />Round 4: *2dc, dc 2. Repeat from * around. (48 dc)<br />Round 5: *2dc, dc 3. Repeat from * around. (60 dc)<br />Round 6: dc in each st around until hat reaches approx. 6" in length. If changing color, do so now. If not just sl st to join and continue on with brim.<br /><br />Brim pattern:<br />Turn hat inside out. You will be working with wrong side facing you (see pic).<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm97VPAW_afapGa9tPaTvCrVWsjqZ1b5vgJlKfp5fZzojrFaRg7shVtOrBqrgW4CKGhQocWThVctaYy4qcTzbpbvY3xnrq3qy5iIYWNJrUXUEeSa__EjDIRwsl8CMFcNRSQ1HfiFvc-NQB/s1600/005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm97VPAW_afapGa9tPaTvCrVWsjqZ1b5vgJlKfp5fZzojrFaRg7shVtOrBqrgW4CKGhQocWThVctaYy4qcTzbpbvY3xnrq3qy5iIYWNJrUXUEeSa__EjDIRwsl8CMFcNRSQ1HfiFvc-NQB/s200/005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523825949633582242" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc 2, fpdc 2, *dc 3, fpdc 2. Repeat from * around. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join.<br />Round 2: Repeat Round 1 until brim reaches approx 3" in length. Fasten off and weave in ends. Turn hat right side out, fold up brim and you are done!<br /><br />Enjoy!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-10004687260816729092010-09-27T09:03:00.000-07:002011-12-10T07:21:18.612-08:00My version of the pinwheel sweater<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyA9rBPivrFOJBYffMdxoAhPzzXEnW2LNHnvb2dylvRt-uTuIx-N-F054c-bTMqOEWZA8YAy3IBGBQnImj5v0AiC2PZhygBQGnsiz0neqRnUkN9HA2molKrUtcj7VSeeE6rM-Eu1l4vUR/s1600/003.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521639968869629250" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxyA9rBPivrFOJBYffMdxoAhPzzXEnW2LNHnvb2dylvRt-uTuIx-N-F054c-bTMqOEWZA8YAy3IBGBQnImj5v0AiC2PZhygBQGnsiz0neqRnUkN9HA2molKrUtcj7VSeeE6rM-Eu1l4vUR/s200/003.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 200px; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; width: 200px;" /></a><br />
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So, I saw <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/pinwheel-sweater-child">this amazing circle sweater</a>, but alas, it's knitted. Although I've recently learned to knit, I am nowhere near ready for that sweater, or the amount of time it would take to complete said sweater! So, why not make one for myself. I mean, really, it's just a giant circle. Anyway, thought I would share with you all how I made it. Therefore, this isn't really a pattern so much as it is a tutorial. And because of the nature of this pattern, it can be altered to fit a child too.<br />
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<span style="font-size: 130%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br /><br />Pinwheel Sweater</span></span><br />
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I used about 7 skeins of Premier Yarns Deborah Norville Serenity Garden in Gems colorway. The package says it's a fine weight yarn, other sources list it as sport weight. I think it's somewhere in between.<br />
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H hook<br />
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Fdc (foundation double crochet) - <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sCm1mnyRCfI">here</a> is a link to an excellent video tutorial.<br />
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Note: All stitches are made in dc, so always sk ch 1 sp, unless otherwise noted. Sl st to top of ch 3 to join each round.<br />
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Ch 4, 11 dc in 4th ch fr hk (12 dc)<br />
Ch 4 (counts as dc and ch 1), *dc, ch 1 in next dc*. Repeat from * to * to end. (12 dc, 12 ch 1)<br />
Ch 3, dc in same st, ch 1, *2dc, ch 1 in next dc.* Repeat from * to * to end. (24 dc, 12 ch 1)<br />
Ch 3, dc in same st, dc, ch 1, *2dc, dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * to end. (36 dc, 12 ch 1)<br />
Ch 3, dc in same st, dc, dc, ch 1, *2dc, dc, dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * to end. (48 dc, 12 ch 1)<br />
Ch 3, dc in same st, dc, dc, dc ch 1, *2dc, dc, dc, dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * to end. (60 dc, 12 ch 1)<br />
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Continue increasing as in pattern above until circle reaches diameter of the distance between the outer edges of your shoulders. For example, mine was 17". If in doubt, add a little room. You don't want it to be too tight! Now you are going to make the holes for the sleeves.<br />
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Continue in pattern until first ch 1. Ch 1, then fdc number of stitches required and reattach at next set of increases by dcing into the first of the two dcs. To make that a bit simpler, let me give you my example. When I made my sleeves, I had 19 st between ch 1 spaces. So, I fdc 19 st and reattached with 2 dc in the next set. Continue as before for the next 7 sets. Ch 1, and fdc number required again and reattach as before. Continue pattern and sl st to join the round.<br />
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At this point, lay the circle out flat. The distinct pinwheel pattern has 12 sets or sections. There should be 3 sections between the armholes at the top, and there should be 7 sections between the armholes at the bottom. Also at this time, you should try it on to make sure there is enough room between the shoulders and to make sure the armholes are large enough.<br />
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Continue in pattern until you can put on the sweater and the fronts easily overlap each other, or until you like it. You may find a point where it gets too long in the back for your liking. Just stop there! No rhyme or reason, just make it until you are satisfied.<br />
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Here's what it should look like before attaching the sleeves.<br />
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Notes:<br />
There will be no increases made in the sleeves or they will be way too big! Also, you will not be joining the rounds. Count the number of stitches around and divide by 2; this will be your halfway number.<br />
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At the point where the fdc joins the sweater, join the yarn and ch 3. Dc next stitch. Continue dc until you reach your halfway number, ch 1, sk 1. Continue with your second half, dcing in each st as you go, until the end. Ch 1, sk 1. Dc in second dc (skipping ch 3 from previous round) and across until you reach ch 1 sp. Dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1. *Dc around until ch 1 sp, dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, sk 1* Repeat from * until you reach the desired length. Try on regularly to make sure of fit.<br />
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Now, the very nature of this sweater means that it will just fall right off without some sort of closure device. I use a hairpin as a shawl pin, but any shawl pin will do.<br />
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Here is a pic of the front where you can kinda see my hair pin closure.<br />
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I hope I made this clear enough! Enjoy!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com81tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-10175631151648212062010-09-24T13:23:00.000-07:002010-09-24T13:47:51.364-07:00Charisma hat - free pattern!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OyRIZdql0M6j1yVqX-08gLl2KRgBX1Dev_gw3lmryCU_lFVQ1zNs-XoNTUd3oGFafZgHJkVxqK3aB8Xk2zYGovVe7IpRnM4AFx6ykRmsArVLabWzDReAZcNiiQLVq9CC2snsPynikgj6/s1600/002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-OyRIZdql0M6j1yVqX-08gLl2KRgBX1Dev_gw3lmryCU_lFVQ1zNs-XoNTUd3oGFafZgHJkVxqK3aB8Xk2zYGovVe7IpRnM4AFx6ykRmsArVLabWzDReAZcNiiQLVq9CC2snsPynikgj6/s200/002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520584051975041362" border="0" /></a><br />I am obviously into the <a href="http://thelaughingwillow.blogspot.com/2010/09/one-skein-tunisian-scarf.html">chunky weight yarn thing</a> today because I have another free pattern I would like to share! I can't be the only person to have come up with something like this, so I apologize to everyone else out there who thinks like me. I really do. No one should think like me. It's not...<span style="font-style: italic;">normal</span>.<br /><br />Moving on...don't you love my son's face in this pic? He was irritated that I was using him as a head model for what he called a "chick's hat." I asked him if he would still feel that way if it were in a different color. He said he would wear it if it were black, grey, red or something other than stripes. LOL! Well, there you go. A guy's point of view...from an 11 year old.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Charisma</span><br /><br />Materials:<br />Approx. 3 oz bulky weight yarn<br />N hook<br /><br />Time needed: 1 - 2 hours, tops. Works great as a last minute gift for that friend that just told you this morning she is stopping by and you missed her birthday last month, and, come to think of it, last year.<br /><br />Notes: although I used self-striping yarn (which is undoubtedly uber-cool), any smooth solid color yarn will work well too.<br /><br />Notes 2: I named this scarf Charisma because that's <a href="http://www.michaels.com/Loops-Threads%E2%84%A2-Charisma%E2%84%A2-Yarn/nw0470,default,pd.html">the yarn I used</a>. I used the self-striping version called Sunny Day. It was my first time with it, and I must say, I really liked it!<br /><br />Notes 3: Join each round with a sl st to first st made.<br /><br />Directions:<br /><br />Ch 4, sl st to first ch to create ring<br />Round 1: ch 1, *sc in ring, dc in ring* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. (8 st)<br />Round 2: ch 3, (counts as dc from here out), sc in same sp made as join. (Dc, sc) in next st and in each st around. (16 st)<br />Round 3: ch 1, *(Sc, dc), sc, (dc, sc), dc* Repeat from * to *, to end. (24 st)<br />Round 4: ch 3, sc in same sp made as join, dc next, sc. *(dc, sc), dc, sc* Repeat from * to * to end. (32 st)<br />Round 5: ch 1, *(Sc, dc), sc, dc, sc (dc, sc), dc, sc, dc* Repeat from * to *, to end. (40 st)<br />Round 6: ch 3, sc in same sp made as join, dc next, sc, dc, sc. *(dc, sc), dc, sc, dc, sc* Repeat from * to * to end. (48 st)<br />Round 7: ch 1, sc same sp made as join, dc next. *Sc, dc* Repeat from * to * to end. (48 st)<br />Round 8: ch 3, sc next st. *Dc, sc* Repeat from * to * to end. (48 st)<br />Round 9 - desired length. Note that in Rounds 7 and 8, all sc should be made in dc stitches and all dc should be made in sc stitches.<br />Ch 1, reverse sc around hat, if desired. F/O, weave in the ends, and you are DONE!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-81079499108393156272010-09-24T12:41:00.000-07:002010-09-24T12:58:45.194-07:00One skein Tunisian scarf<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrR0RehmgQunP3unI-97Jz1wBHIyR5qWEeYhNC9l9vg0EHgt_gRviIbacrOCOi8l4IzvdjjOytJghP0WxLSczLY8riRRz9x6ti63ZujnPcl9hmaiU1yQy1THyWuY8U-KLC_7yssckBm66/s1600/007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 178px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIrR0RehmgQunP3unI-97Jz1wBHIyR5qWEeYhNC9l9vg0EHgt_gRviIbacrOCOi8l4IzvdjjOytJghP0WxLSczLY8riRRz9x6ti63ZujnPcl9hmaiU1yQy1THyWuY8U-KLC_7yssckBm66/s200/007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520571467217982386" border="0" /></a><br />So, if you are anything like me, you <span style="font-style: italic;">lurve </span>the feel of <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/yarns/homespun.htm">Homespun</a> yarn but hate actually crocheting with it. Maybe it's just me, but I have the hardest time seeing my stitches using this yarn, and I am constantly splitting it with the hook. So beautiful, so soft, so <span style="font-style: italic;">evil</span>.<br /><br />Anyway, for me, Tunisian crochet is the answer! Using this technique allows me to use this lovely yarn for good and not firepit kindling. And, like most fiber addicts, I bet you have a skein (or 8) of this torturous yarn laying about, without purpose, without future prospects. And, like most, you hate the notion of tossing out perfectly good yarn. Well, let me solve that for ya! This scarf pattern doesn't curl, has really nice drape and is very warm and soft. And on top of all that, it's washable! Yay!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">One Skein Tunisian Scarf</span><br /><br />Materials:<br />Bulky weight yarn - yep, you guessed it, one skein Homespun<br />9 mm afghan hook<br /><br />Time needed: about 3 hours, more or less, depending on the number of children you have running about screaming that they want juice, are fighting with their siblings, just dropped a paint can on the floor...oh, I digress...<br /><br />Notes: all return rows are done as normal - y/o, pull through one for the first stitch, y/o pull through two for the remaining stitches in the row.<br /><br />Stitches used:<br />Tss - Tunisian simple stitch Slide hook from right to left under the post of the stitch and draw up a loop.<br />Tdc - Tunisian double crochet. Y/o, slide hook from right to left under the post of the stitch, draw up a loop, y/o and pull through 2.<br />Sc - single crochet. Um, I bet you know this one already. :)<br /><br />Directions:<br />Ch 15<br />Row 1: with one loop on, tss across the chain, return row<br />Row 2: ch 2 (counts as first tdc), tdc across the row, return row<br />Row 3 - : repeat Rows 1 and 2, until you reach the desired length, or until you reach the end of the skein.<br />Bind off using sc.<br /><br />There, couldn't be simpler. :)Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2753183599015929557.post-2546167432945817832010-09-03T13:28:00.000-07:002011-01-17T08:27:40.916-08:00Mini Rib Hat - free pattern!<span style="font-style: italic;">1/17/2011 ETA: many have asked about how wavy this pattern is when starting out. Keep with it! I promise, after several rounds, it will take shape!</span><br /><br />To celebrate my <a href="http://thelaughingwillow.blogspot.com/2010/09/adventures-in-knitting.html">Adventures in Knitting</a>, I thought I would share a free crochet pattern with you. Doesn't that sound like fun? Enjoy!<br /><br />Here is my pattern for the Mini Rib Hat. Now there's nothing mini or ribbed about this hat, but the finished hat looks a bit ribbed, and I couldn't think of anything better to call it. It produces a dense weave so it's really warm, but is very stretchy because of the ch 1 sp throughout. This would make a great chemo cap for those of you out there who donate!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hNVwQuN-j1iBblzV-EC_J6vJF1FN0JRRofXYycDFfVFsDEKd0CdyRSph7wB7Mvm5O3OTu2WBJTtkZpS8cSIjrCg9RZZWYWl1cZf0bo5_oCMiGCMFgtWj5oQb8GNZwcdh3hq0K1Az3z34/s1600/001.JPG"><img style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 200px; float: left; height: 134px;" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512788125313016626" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2hNVwQuN-j1iBblzV-EC_J6vJF1FN0JRRofXYycDFfVFsDEKd0CdyRSph7wB7Mvm5O3OTu2WBJTtkZpS8cSIjrCg9RZZWYWl1cZf0bo5_oCMiGCMFgtWj5oQb8GNZwcdh3hq0K1Az3z34/s200/001.JPG" border="0" /></a> <strong>Mini-Rib hat</strong><br /><br />Materials Needed:<br />J hook<br />2.75 oz ww yarn (appx 140 yds)<br />Trace amount of contrast color<br />Stitch markers (optional but may be helpful with this pattern)<br /><br /><br />Note:<br />• V stitch – (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st.<br />• Always sl st to first sc to join round.<br />• All V stitches made in ch 1 sp, unless otherwise indicated.<br /><br />Pattern:<br />Round 1: Ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd ch from hk. (10 sc)<br />Round 2: Ch 1, V st in first sc, and in ea sc around. (10 V st)<br />Round 3: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp. *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp.* Repeat from * to end. (15 V st)<br />Round 4: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (2 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (2 times).* Repeat from * to end. (20 V st)<br />Round 5: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (3 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (3 times).* Repeat from * to end. (25 V st)<br />Round 6: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (4 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (4 times).* Repeat from * to end. (30 V st)<br />Round 7: Ch 1, 2 V st in first ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (5 times). *2 V st in ch 1 sp, V st next ch 1 sp (5 times).* Repeat from * to end. (35 V st)<br />Rounds 8 – 26: Ch 1, V st in ea ch 1 sp around. (35 V st)<br />Round 27: Join contrast color, Ch 1, V st in ea ch 1 sp around. (35 V st)<br />Round 28: Pick up main color, Ch 1, V st in ea ch 1 sp around. (35 V st)<br /><br />Cut yarn, fasten off and weave in the ends!Amy Depewhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17392918802648760342noreply@blogger.com24