Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Child's Throw *Updated*

Got something unusual I just finished (after two tries):

I call these pieces samplers because I use stitch variety to create textural interest. I like using a thick, soft, monochromatic acrylic to keep it soft and warm to use as well as attractive. For this throw, I used a homespun yarn to rim it in a similar but varied color.


Yarn details: 6 skeins chunky solid color; 1 skein contrasting homespun.
ch = chain
st = stitch
sk = skip
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = treble crochet
fps = front post stitch
bps = back post stitch

*Note: On each row, from row 2 on, the final stitch will be in the top stitch of the chain that began the row that you are working stitches in. Email me with any questions.

Getting started:
Chain 67
1.  sc in second ch from hook; sc in each ch to end, ch 1, turn
2.  sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st, ch 1, turn
3.  sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 3, turn
4-9 dc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 3, turn
10. dc in each st. repeat to end *, ch 1, turn
11. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 1, turn
12. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 4, turn
13. fps in second tc, bps in third tc, repeat to end *, ch 4, turn
14. tc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 1, turn
15. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 1, turn
16. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 3, turn
17-18 dc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 3, turn
19. dc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 4, turn
24-26 tc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 4, turn
27. tc in first 4 st, sk st,  clstr st, sk st, clstr st to last four st, tc in last four st *, ch 4, turn
At this point you will mirror every row to the end of the throw, like this:
28-29 tc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 4, turn
30. tc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 3, turn
31. dc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 3, turn
32. dc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 1, turn
33. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 1, turn
34. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 4, turn
35. fps in second tc, bps in third tc, repeat to end *, ch 4, turn
36. tc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 1, turn
37. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 1, turn
38. sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 3, turn
39-44  dc in each st, repeat to end *, ch 3, turn
45. dc in each st. repeat to end *, ch 1, turn
46-47 sc, dc in same stitch, sk st, repeat to last 2 st, sc in last st *, ch 1, turn
48. sc in each st. repeat to end *, ch 1, turn
Border:
finish ch 1 from ros 46 with complimenting color homespun or other yarn;
I used the seed stitch from rows 2, 3, 46 and 47, sc, dc in same st, sk st, repeat around. As you go down the sides, you will have to estimate the length of the st you are skipping. Repeat around the throw three times.
Weave in ends.

Monday, April 23, 2012

Circle Throw

This is a gorgeous pattern that I am adapting: Kew Gardens Circle Afghan from Lyon Brand Yarns.

Caveat crocheter: The pattern I got for this from the yarn is kind of hard to follow. I will share more later in case you're interested,