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Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label winter. Show all posts

Monday, December 22, 2014

Winter Berry Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern

I was so excited when I was asked to design a crochet pattern for the Stitch & Unwind Blog. They just ask for design for Winter! I was on a cowl kick and wanted something lacey and soft. I was drawn to some lovely pale winter shades of purple. I think the cowl came out gorgeous and I know you'll love it too!

Winter Berry Scarf


You can find the pattern on the Stitch and Unwind Blog 

I hope you love this as much as I enjoyed designing it! 

You can also find more of my free pattern via All Free Crochet 

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

Sherbet Dreams Scarf

Sherbet Dreams Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

A friend of my hubby said "Can you make me a scarf? I just want something bright." So I started browsing my yarn stash and looking around for patterns. I kinda get overwhelmed with possibilities sometimes but then I found the perfect yarn! My usually favorite of Tweed Stripes!! It was perfect! Now to work my magic! Here is what I came up with! I love that way it came out! 

It's bright, warm, squishy and perfect to add some color to those winter hues!! 
Plus it makes a great last minute gift! Just takes a few hrs of time!! 




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Sherbet Dreams Scarf



Materials: 
2 Skeins of Tweed Stripes (bulky 5) by Lion Brand- Shown in Popsicle 
K-Hook (6.5mm)

Scarf Measures about 52 inches long by 8 inch wide

Skill: Intermediate

Special Stitch: 3-dc Cluster (worked around one dc), * yarn over, insert hook from front to back around post of dc indicated, yarn over and pull up a loop, yarn over and draw through 2 loops on hook; repeat from *2 times more, yarn over and draw through all 4 loops on hook. 

Row 1: ch 24, Dc in fourth ch from hook (3 skipped chs count as first dc), * ch 3, work 3-dc Cluster around last dc made, skip next 2 chs, dc in next 2 chs; repeat from * across.

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

Row 3-68: Repeat Row 2
Fasten off and weave in ends.  

You can easily add or subtract rows to make it the length desired! 



Hope you love it! I'm going to make another one for me and 
I'm pretty sure this stitch will turn into a new set! So keep checking back for more patterns soon!! 

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Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Pattern Review: Ups and Downs Slouch by Moogly

I follow a lot of crochet designers. I see lots of fabulous patterns in my Facebook feed but every so often I see one that I have to drop everything and make it right away! I loooove slouchy's! I have a ton and written several patterns myself but this one was unique and I just had to make it! 


This slouch is called the Ups and Downs Slouch by Moogly! I've made many Moogly patterns and I'm never disappointed. The pattern is well written and there are lots of pics and links to help you with it along the way! What I loved about this pattern is I learned a new braided look technic. I love learning new things! 

Now the hard part was picking out what yarn to use! I'd recently picked up a few skeins of this amazingly soft yarn called Berrcco Comfort. It's pricier that I usually pay but this blue shade called my name. 

I have a smaller head so I made the Medium but, even though I checked my gauge I think that I pulled a little tight (as I usually do and I was excited about the hat) It fits but the yarn itself doesn't have a lot of stretch so while it fits, it is a beanie style. I still love it and added these fun leopard buttons!  I tried to get my little Calleigh to model it as it fits as a slouchy on her but she didn't want blue. She wanted purple! 


So 2nd attempt I knew I needed purple!! I went with Vanna's Choice Twists in Plum Jam. 
I made the large and it's perfect! I love this yarn and and fit and the whole design. This will be my morning school bus stop hat once it's not like 100 degrees. fall and winter coming soon??? I love fall! 


I decided to just use one button instead of two on this one. 


Thank you Moogly for another great pattern! I would totally suggest you make this hat! 



Wednesday, January 15, 2014

What's In My Stash Wednesday?

Would you believe that I haven't gone yarn shopping in 2014 yet! Haha! I didn't do much yarn shopping in December either. I usually go every week to be inspired.  This yarn addict doesn't make silly goals like, use the yarn I have, yarn buying freeze or organize that stash first (face palm)
It just isn't happening! 

I had to get yarn for an order so seemed like a good day to explore what's new on the shelves.  Today I went to Hobby Lobby and the fact that I have an employee discount courtesy of my hubby working at corporate doesn't ever help me buy less. 

Red Heart recently released a reflective yarn. Reflective yarns aren't new but they are usually kinda pricey! I've seen yarn creations popping up in my Facebook feed but they seem to be so popular the yarns are already out of stock. Would you believe while shopping today I found a new version of I Love This Yarn- Reflective! They only had two colors Orange Glow and Yellow Glow. It's a worsted weight where I think the Red Heart Brand might be a Bulky. So I snatched up one of each! It's priced at $5.99 but I used a coupon on one of them. I'm going to brain storm a fun pattern or two with it for sure (eventually). If you click the photo below it will be bigger and you can read the yarn label for specific info. It is not on the website yet to order. 

This is with flash to show the reflective. 

This is without flash. 
I also picked up several skeins of I Love This Yarn in some soft and pale, wintery shades. I already have plans for some of these lovely skeins! Hopefully soon, if not come spring time I'm sure they'll be put to good use! Aren't they pretty! I think these shade would also be gorgeous with with my 

Hobby Lobby doesn't carry a lot of other brands of yarn like they used to, but that a okay because I love everything they have come out with. I'm just sad they don't have as much Vanna's Choice because there are specific colors I use on a regular basis I now have to order ahead of time online.
 I was so excited to see today one of my new favorites Lion Brand Heartland being stocked on the shelf! I could only get it at Joann's and it's out of the way for me to go there so I'm super excited to see it! I use this yarn in my free Key Tab Stitch Series of crochet patterns! 

So buy any yarn this week? What did you get? 


Friday, December 20, 2013

Arctic Ocean Mobius Cowl - Free Crochet Pattern




This was a special design for a my Son's Kindergarten teacher for Christmas! He said her favorite color was turquoise and he thought she would love this yarn. He picked it out from my stash. I only had one Skien and wanted something that worked up quick but with a fun texture! You could make this in many other colors solid or varigated and get a totally different look. I love one skein, chunky yarn projects and I hope you will too! Enjoy!


Level: Easy



Materials: 
1 Skein of Bulky (5) approx. 109 yards
*I used Premier Yarns, Deborah Norville, Serenity Chunky
Color way : Seven Seas
*Yarn substitutions: Michael’s “Charisma” or Hobby Lobby’s  “I Love This Chunky”

*Hook Sizes: 
L-Hook - (8.00mm)

*Tapestry Needle

Gauge: not required

*Terms and Stitches used:

ch - chain
st - stitch
sl st - slip stitch
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet
rep - repeat
YO - yarn over

Special Stitches
Picot: ch 3, sl st in third ch from hook.

Decrease: YO, insert hook in same sc as last st made, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, skip next Picot and next 2 sc, insert hook in next sc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook. (basically a dc dec just spread out)

Arctic Ocean Mobius Cowl
Measures approx.  6” wide and 15” long (folded in half)
Row 1: ch 80, sc in 2nd ch from hook, work Picot, (sc in next 4 chs, work Picot) across to last 2 chs, sc in last 2 chs.
Row 2: Ch 4 (counts as first dc plus ch 1), turn; YO, insert hook in first sc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, skip next Picot and next 2 sc, insert hook in next sc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook, ch 3, (decrease, ch 3) across to last Picot, YO, insert hook in same sc as last st made, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO, skip last Picot, insert hook in last sc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook, YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn; sc in first st, * work (2 sc, Picot, sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st; rep from * across to last ch-1 sp, sc in last ch-1 sp and in last dc.
Row 4: Ch 2, turn; skip first 2 sc, dc in next sc, (ch 3, decrease) across, ch 1, dc in same sc as last st made.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn; sc in first dc, work Picot, sc in next ch-1 sp and in next st, * work (2 sc, Picot, sc) in next ch-3 sp, sc in next st; repeat from * across.
Repeat Rows 2-5 One time
*Fasten off but leave a long tail to sew ends shut.
* For a Mobius (twisted) Cowl twist the cowl once and sew ends shut with a whip stitch.
*If you don’t want a twist, line up the ends, with no twist and sew together with a whip stitch. 

*Weave in remaining ends. 

Legal stuff! Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations


Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact me tab.

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Enjoy,
Elisabeth


Need some other color ideas! Here are a few ideas from my pattern testers. 

My Mom of Posh Pooch Designs made a solid color one in a gorgeous green. 





Holly of Stitched Together by Design made this one with some lovely 
Red Heart Chunky Fire (discontinued)
She is calling it the Fire and ice Cowl! 


Thank you to all my wonderful testers!!! 

Be sure to link up and share your projects on Raverly or in our Groups! I would love to see! 

Monday, October 14, 2013

Free Crochet Pattern - Key Tab Slouchy


I recently found this fun stitch called the Key Tab on "The New Stitch a Day" website. I fell in love with the texture so I decided to write up some free patterns with it. This is the 1st in a series! I hope you will enjoy these new patterns as much as I do. I think these will make perfect Christmas gifts or just a perfect fall accessories! 

My inspiration for this pattern came from a new coat I recently purchased. I wouldn't normally pick mustard color anything, but my hubby insisted and It's my new favorite! 

This hat is currently only sized pre-teen to women's, but it's very easy to change the sizing up or down. Just make sure you do your ribbing row counts in a multiples of 4.  It features a fun button tab add on. It's totally optional as it's added on at the very end for embellishment. 

This pattern was tested by my amazing testers! A big thank you to them as always! 

I used Lion Brand's Heartland yarn. Which is becoming a new favorite. It's color ways are vibrant but multi tonal for dimension. Its a lighter worsted more like simply soft but I think its so much better to work with. Be sure to check your gauge with heavier worsted weight yarn but it's a slouchy that is meant to fit a little bigger. 

I can't wait to see your hats! 

Key Tab Slouchy Hat Free Crochet Pattern

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Do not use my images for any purpose! If you sell items made from my patterns please make and photograph your own work! Thank you! ~Elisabeth

Key Tab Slouchy 


Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials: 
Worsted Weight Yarn of Choice: Lion Brand Heartland  - 1 Skein in Color-way of choice
Yarn details {5 oz / 251 yards - Worsted Weight (4)}

*Hook size: H - (5.00 mm)
*Tapestry Needle
* 2 Buttons of choice

*Ribbing Gauge 2” x 2” swatch =  8 rows of 8 sc 
*Body of Hat Gauge 2” x 2” swatch = 4 rows of 8 dc

Terms and Stitches used:
(ch) chain, (st) stitch, (sl st) slip stitch, (sc) single crochet, (dc) double crochet, (rep) repeat, (blo) back loop only, (flo) front loops only, (YO) yarn over

Special Stitches: 
*Three Double Crochet Cluster (3dc cl)
YO hook insert hook into the next indicated st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (3 loops on hook) YO and draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the same st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (4 loops on hook) YO draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the same st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (5 loops on hook), YO draw through 2 loops, YO and pull through remaining 4 loops. One cluster made. 
*Three Double Crochet Cluster Dec (3dc cl dec) See image example below
YO hook insert hook into the next indicated st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (3 loops on hook) YO and draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into next st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (4 loops on hook) YO draw through 2 loops, YO hook insert hook into the next st/sp, YO and draw up a loop, (5 loops on hook), YO draw through 2 loops, YO and pull through remaining 4 loops. One cluster dec made. 


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

Key Tab Slouchy Hat
Pre-teen - Women’s Size fits approx. 20-22”
Approx Measurements un-stretched 10 1/2” wide by 10 1/2” tall 



*Note: Hat is worked from the bottom up! 

Ribbing:

Row 1: ch 11, (working in BLO only) sc in 2nd ch from the hook and each ch across, ch 1, turn (10) 
Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 3-76: Repeat Row 2
*Match up Row 1 and Row 76, sl st together in blo of each st across to join, ch 1 
*Do Not Fasten off!

Body of Hat:

Make sure right side is facing.

Round 1: working along the ends of the rows, sc in each row around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 1 (76)
Round 2: sc in same st as join, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1, sk 2 sts, *(sc in next st, ch 3, 3dc cl in next st, ch1 sk 2 sts) rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (19 - 3dc cl)
Round 3: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (19 - 3dc cl) 
Round 4-14: rep Round 3 

Note: You can add more rows here if you would like more slouch. 

**Rounds 15-18 use the 3dc cl dec (see special stitches) 

Round 15: *(sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch1, (sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 
3dc cl dec over (same ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around to last ch 3 sp, (sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (7 - 3dc cl, 6 - 3dc cl dec )

Round 16: (sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 
3dc cl dec over (same ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (1 - 3dc cl, 6 - 3dc cl dec)

Round 17: (sc, ch 3, 3dc cl) in next ch 3 sp, ch1, *(sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 
3dc cl dec over (same ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc, ch 2, turn (1 - 3dc cl, 3 - 3dc cl dec)

Round 18: *(sc, ch 3) in next ch 3 sp, 3dc cl dec over (same, ch 3 sp, ch 1 sp and next ch 3 sp), ch 1 rep from * around, join with a sl st to 1st sc 
(2 - 3dc cluster dec)

*Fasten off, but leave a long tail for sewing top closed. Sew closed by weaving yarn through the remaining sts. Weave in ends. 

Optional Button Tab: 

Count over about 30 Rows on the ribbing to the Right or Left of the back seam. (depends on which side you’d like your tab) 

Row 1: Join yarn to the front loops with a sl st, sc in front loops of the same st as join and each of the 9 stitches across, ch, 1 turn, 

Row 2: sc in blo of each st across, ch 1, turn (10)
Row 3-7: Repeat Row 2
*Fasten off, but leave a long enough tail to sew on two buttons of choice.
*Sew buttons as desired.
* Fasten off and Weave in ends. 

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Legal stuff! Copyright 2013 Calleigh's Clips and Crochet Creations

Please do not copy and/or redistribute this pattern, but direct people back to the blog post.

Thank you for using a Calleigh’s Clips original pattern. I have done my best to keep my patterns simple and easy to understand. If at any time you need assistance, please feel free to contact me using the contact me tab.

Please remember that there may be a slight variance in sizing due to different tensions of each individual and materials used.

All patterns are copyright protected, but you are welcome to sell finished products made from my patterns. I do ask, however, that you mention my company name along with my web shop address as follows:

Calleigh’s Clips & Crochet Creations by Elisabeth Spivey 

I would love to see your finished products if you would like to send me pictures. These will be for my personal use only and will not be posted anywhere without prior written permission from you.

Enjoy,
Elisabeth

Be sure to check out the rest of the Key Tab Series 
Links to the other patterns!