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Triangle Stitch Sunglass Case Free Knitting Pattern

Jun 27
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June 27, 2014 Posted by 1 Comment
Oh summer knitting. After knitting a few shawls, I just wanted a short and chic project. So I created this sunglass case to keep my sunglasses safe in my purse!

 

You will need to know:
Knit
Purl
How to sew a seam

 

Matierals:
Martha Stewart Merino Yarn (1 skein= approx 120 yds) (colorway: peacock)
-Or any worsted medium weight yarn
Size 7 knitting needles
Darning needle for weaving ends and sewing seams

 

Begin Pattern:

 

Co 20 sts.

 

1. K5 *K9, P1, rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
2. K5 *K2, P8 rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
3. K5, *K7, P3 rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
4. K5*K4, P6 rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
5. K5*K5 P5 rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
6. K5 *K6, P4 rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
7. K5 *K3, P7, rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
8. K5 *K8, P2, rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
9. K5 *K1, P9 rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5

 

10. K5, *P9, K1  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
11. K5, *P2, K8  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
12. K5, *P7, K3  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
13. K5, P4, K6  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
14. K5 *P5, K5  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
15. K5 *P6, K4  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
16. K5 *P3, K7  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
17. K5 *P8, K2  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5
18. K5 *P1, K9  rep from * until 5 sts. rem. K5

 

Repeat rows 1-18 3 times

 

Begin Back

 

Knit until piece measures 12” flat.
Bind off and sew the side seams together.
Wet and block to get a flatter look to the stitches.

 

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Easy Beginner Crochet Blanket Pattern

Jun 10
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June 10, 2014 Posted by 8 Comments
I cheated on my knitting, and learned how to crochet a few weeks ago. It was a thrill! Well, it was, you know, thrilling in the way that pulling loops through other loops on a stick is thrilling. Something only knitters/crocheters can understand!
This is a simple blanket, the finished product ended up being a little larger than 5×7′ and taking about 11 skeins of “I Love This Yarn” from Hobby Lobby. I decided to go with a fun blue tweed and a mustard yellow. I love the way it turned out! I’m sitting under it right now near my fireplace trying to pretend I’m in Belize.
I really like doing long projects in the summer, since I’m not eager to use them, I can take my time on bigger projects that can last me a long time. It also keeps me away from the yarn store, which is working out well for my bank account! Since this was my first crochet project, I used some cheap yarn called “I love This Yarn”. I like that it’s machine washable (as you can see my doggie likes to take over any blankets and claim them as his own). So there was no way I could use something more expensive.
If you want to make your own crochet blanket, it’s really easy! You just need to know: Chain Single Crochet Double Crochet How to change colors (optional) You can use as many colors as you want for the stripes- this pattern would also look great in a solid color.
 
You will need: 
Size US: I9 (5.5mm) crochet hook About 10-12 skeins of worsted “I Love This Yarn” (about 3,300 yards? That seems like a lot, I apologize I didn’t really keep count.)
 
Begin:
Ch 180 sts. (This is the width of your blanket)
1. sc 10 rows with mc (ch1, turn at end of each row until 10th row)
2. ch 2, turn. dc 2 rows
3. (switch colors) ch1, turn. sc 10 rows
Repeat rows 2 & 3 until blanket reaches desired length.
*Final Stripe: With MC sc 10 rows, Dc 2 rows, Sc 5 rows.

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Cable Crown Super Bulky Headband

Jun 9
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June 9, 2014 Posted by 26 Comments

I call this one the “crown headband” because it’s so big, it kind of looks like a crown. Kind of a winter interpretation of the flower crown trend. It’s a really simple pattern, and is a great way to practice cables! I get compliments on mine a lot, and am currently knitting some in other colors as gifts (for myself).

Note: This pattern starts with a provisional cast on with waste yarn, and is finished with a 3 needle bind off. If you prefer to just sew the seams together at the end, then just cast normally with your working yarn.

 
Materials:
Us Size 13 knitting needles
Cable needle or DPN
Darning needle for sewing seams and/or weaving in ends
waste yarn (you can just use some yarn from the skein of hometown USA, or use a contrasing color super bulky yarn to make it easier to see)

YARN SUGGESTIONS:

Lion Brand Thick n’ Quick

Abbreviations:
CO: Cast on
K: knit
P: purl
C6F: Cable 6 front (sl next 3 stitches to CN & hold in front, k 3, k3 from CN)
C6B: Cable 6 back (sl next 3 stitches onto cn & hold in back, k3, k3 from cn)
sl: slip
sts: stitches
cn: cable needle
Pattern:
Provisional cast on 11 stitches with waste yarn, or if you prefer not to use the provisional cast on method, just cast on your stitches as normal, and you will sew your seam together at the end.
Row 1: K11
Row 2: k1 P9 K1
Row 3: k1 C6F (sl next 3 stitches to CN & hold in front, k 3, k3 from CN), k4
Row 4: k1 p9 k1
Row 5: k 11
Row 6: k1, p9, k1
Row 7: k4,C6B (sl next 3 stitches onto cn & hold in back, k3, k3 from cn), k1
Row 8: k1, p9, k1
Repeat rows 1-8 until desired length- (about 18-19 ” is good for a 20-21″ head, this headband will stretch when worn a couple times. )
Remove waste yarn, and place stitches on needle. Use 3 needle bind off to seam headband. You can watch a great video on how to do a 3 needle bind off here.  If you chose not to use the provisional cast on, then just sew the seams together.
 Weave in ends and enjoy your crown, you’ve earned it!

 


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The Never Ending Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

May 25
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May 25, 2014 Posted by 7 Comments

One of the things I love about crochet is the ability to create a long chain and crochet all the way across. I wanted a scarf that was high-fashion, yet inexpensive and easy to make, ridiculously long, and dramatic. I came up with this very simple pattern that works for worsted weight yarn- and love the results! It’s a great T.V. crochet project, with it’s long rows, and simple stitches. It is also surprisingly quick to make since you only turn your work 8 times! The scarf wraps around 3 times, and is still dramatically long!

Yarn Used In This Pattern:





Abbreviations:
Ch: chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Tr: Treble crochet (U.S.) (triple crochet)
st: Stich



Ch 363



1. Dc in 4th ch from hook and each remaining chain. Ch 4, Turn



2. Tr in 1st dc, and each remaining dc. Ch 2, turn



3. Dc in 1st tr and each remaining tr.
4. Ch 2, turn. Dc in 1st 2 dc, *3dc into nect dc,  sk2, 3dc into next dc ; repeat from * until 2 sts remain, dc last 2 sts.



5. Ch 2, turn. Dc in 1st dc and each remaining dc.



6. Ch 4, turn. Tr in 1st dc, and each remaining dc. Ch 2, turn.



7. Ch 2, turn. Dc in 1st tc and each remaining tc.



8. Rep. Row 4



9. Rep. Row 5
Chain 1, and pull yarn out of loop. Weave in ends.

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Spring Shawl: Fresh Photos

May 12
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May 12, 2014 Posted by 1 Comment

 

 

I needed some fresh, spring photos for my ‘Design Your Own Crescent Shawl’ knitting pattern, and we were lucky to have an 80 degree day in between thunderstorms last week! After this long winter, I’ve never been so happy to have sun-burn!


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Free Pattern: Triangles Crochet Scarf

May 9
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May 9, 2014 Posted by 9 Comments

 

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I’m loving this triangle crochet stitch! I wanted a light scarf for these cool May- and probably June- days. Damn Ohio! I was lucky enough to get out with my photographer friend Carrie for some pro- photos that turned out absolutely dreamy! You can check out Carrie’s site here. I used worsted weight yarn, and a size US I9 (5.5mm) hook. But you can do this pattern in any multiple of 4+2 stitches, so feel free to use any weight yarn you like!

Yarn: I Love This Yarn
Colorway: Iced Violet


Hook Size: I9 (5.5mm)

(Gauge not important for this pattern) 

Begin Pattern:

Ch 30 (or a multiple of 4+2) sts.

Row 1: Sc into 2nd ch. from hook and into each remaining ch; ch 1, Turn.

Row 2: Sc in first st *ch 3, sk 3 sts., sc in next st; rep. from * across; ch 1, turn.

Row 3: *Sc in next ch-3 sp, ch3, in same space work: (tr, dc, hdc, sc); rep from * across,  ch 6, turn.

Row 4: Sc in 3rd ch of next tc; *ch 3, sc in 3rd ch of next tc (the top st. on the triangle); rep. from * across. until last triangle, ch3, Sc into last sc, Ch-1, turn.

Rep. rows 3 & 4 until scarf reaches desired length.

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New & Notable

May 1
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New & Notable is a new series where I will be showcasing my favorite new patterns of the week! This week I was inspired by soft grays, blues, and creams. Probably something to do with the beautiful thunderstorms we’ve been having!

Enjoy!
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On My Needles

Apr 29
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I’m working on 2 new and exciting projects right now, and I can’t wait to get them done & photographed to share with you! I’ve really been inspired by stockinette stitch, summer shawls, and stripes. Here’s a sneak preview of what I’m working on: 1 free pattern, and 1 for sale.

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