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Thursday, October 2, 2014

Free Crochet Pattern : Fall Harvest Infinity Scarf




Fall time is here! I love this time of year. I had a whole bin full of tweed stripes yarn that I use for my mermaids. I kinda went crazy buying it last year so I thought it was time to use it for something new! I had you all pick from three color ways on Facebook and Instagram.  You mostly voted for the fall colors as opposed to the brighter colors! So I'll save those for another time! 


This yarn is one of my favorites! It's not worsted but it's not super bulky! The color ways are all gorgeous! I love the soft shades  of green, orange, yellows and browns.  I designed this scarf so that you could either make a scarf to tie any number of ways or you can join it at the end to make a cowl that can be wrapped a couple times! 
It's got a unique open design yet is nice and snuggly! Sorta reminds me a leaves blowing in the wind!  



Please this to your Raverly, Pin It for later or make one right now!! 

Fall Harvest Scarf or Infinity Cowl



*K-Hook (6.5mm)

*2 Skeins of Tweed Stripes in Rainforest (or color way of choice)

*Skill : Intermediate

*Stitches: 
YO - yarn over
ch - chain 
dc - double crochet

*Special stitches:
*2-dc Cluster (uses one ch), *YO, insert hook in ch indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * once more, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

*3-dc Cluster (uses one st), *YO, insert hook in st indicated, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from * 2 times more, YO and draw through all 4 loops on hook.


See New Video Tutorial to help get you started below the pattern. 

Row 1 (Right side): Ch 22, work 3-dc Cluster in fifth ch from hook (4 skipped chs count as first dc and 1 skipped ch), ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same ch as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next 4 chs, dc in next ch, * ch 4, skip next 4 chs, work 3-dc Cluster in next ch, ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same ch as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next 4 chs, dc in next ch; repeat from * across to last 2 chs, ch 2, skip next ch, dc in last ch.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn; work
3-dc Cluster in next dc, ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in
third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same dc as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next ch-4 sp, dc in next ch-3 sp, * ch 4, skip next ch-4 sp, work 3-dc Cluster in next dc, ch 3, work 2-dc Cluster in third ch from hook, work 3-dc Cluster in same dc as last 3-dc Cluster made, ch 4, skip next ch-4 sp, dc in next ch-3 sp; repeat from * across to last 3-dc Cluster, ch 2, skip last 3-dc Cluster, dc in last dc.

Rows 3 - 71: Repeat Row 2 

For Scarf -  Fasten off and weave in ends

Or 

For Cowl - Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew ends together. 
Match Row 1 to Row 71 and whip stitch ends together or preferred method of joining. 



Video Tutorial for Rows 1 & 2 of the Fall Harvest Infinity Scarf! 
 


I hope you enjoy this pattern!! 






Out take! 
Who says crochet designing isn't dangerous! 
I was trying to get a selfie of myself wearing the scarf but this bee had other plans! 
I didn't even know I got this picture.
 I was moving away quickly when I heard the buzzing around my head. 
Do you see it? CRAZY! 
I'm fine but you'll notice I didn't get any pics of me this time. 

Monday, September 22, 2014

Free Crochet Pattern : Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece for Small Cats, Dogs or Stuffed Toys



Last week I got a fun custom order for some cat hats! Yes cat hats! Call me crazy but I like a challenge! Usually I leave the animal design to my awesome, super talented mom over at Posh Pooch Designs but this person found me first through my devil headband and cape set on Etsy and wanted something similar for her cat.  She gave me some measurements and I went from there freestyle. I made her a devil and unicorn headpiece. Aren't they so silly, but so cute! 
I'm allergic to cats so my kids shared their stuffed babies to model them for you. LOL! 


I thought this simple design would be fun to share with you since it can be used for small cats, dogs or as I will use them, for extra accessories for my kids stuffed animals! (they have way to many) 

I decided since it's just about fall that a pumpkin headpiece would be just right! 
I may design a few more seasonally but we'll see. 


I hope you enjoy the pattern! 

Decorative Pumpkin Headpiece

Sized for 2-3 inches between the ears and about 10-12 inches around the head

F - Hook 3.75
Worsted Weight Yarn of choice - Orange and Green 

Notes:
*Chain stitch does not count in stitch count!
*The number at the end of each row is the stitch count for the row (#).

Terms and Stitches: 
*R - row or round
*ch - chain
*sc - single crochet
*sl st - slip stitch
*st - stitch

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with sl st to 1st sc (6) 
R2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each st around, join with sl st to 1st sc (12)
R3: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (18)
R4: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 2) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (24)
R5: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 3) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (30)
R6: Ch 1, *(2 sc, sc 4) repeat from * around, join with sl st to 1st sc (36) 

Notes: 
Piece should measure approx 2 1/2 inches across.
R 7&8 will form the ear holes and ties

R7: Ch 24, sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in next 11 sts, sl st in next st, ch 24, 
sk 6 sts, sl st in next st, sc in remaining st to beginning ch-24, DO NOT JOIN

R8: sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, sc in next 12 chs, 
sl st in next 12 sts, sc in next 12 chs, ch 46, sl st in 2nd ch from the hook and next 45 chs, 
sl st in remaining sts to 1st sc, Fasten off and weave in ends. 

Stem and Spiral Vine

R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from the hook, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)
R2-4: Ch 1, sc in each sc around, join with a sl st to 1st sc (6)
R5: Ch 11, 2 sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, join to next sc with sl st
Fasten off but leave a long tail. Sew stem to center of hat or as desired. 


Image used with permission from Posh Pooch Designs.
She tested it for me!  Modeled by Max.