Crochet Catch-all Baskets

I saw these on Pinterest and thought I'd give them a try.

I used Peaches and Cream in a variety of colors. The pattern works for yarn, string and twine. It's a pretty easy project and quick to complete. Enjoy!

Crochet Bowls

Note: This pattern can be worked either crocheting through the back loop of each single crochet or the entire stitch, I did both and each gives a different look.
Chain 4 and slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.
Round 1: Make 8 single crochets (sc) into the ring, mark the first stitch of the next round with a removable marker.
Round 2: Make 2 sc into each stitch to end of round.
Round 3: *1 sc into next stitch, 2 sc into next stitch, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 4: *1 sc into next 2 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch, repeat from * to end of round.
Round 5: *1 sc into next 3 stitches, 2 sc into next stitch, repeat from * to end of round.
Continue to work in this pattern, each round adding one stitch between the increases until the bottom is desired size (mine are 3″ diameter). Move stitch marker to current position in work. For sides, continue 1 sc in each stitch without increasing until desired height (mine are about 1.5″ tall). To change colors, add new yarn where the round begins, cut old yarn end to about 3″ and then work over yarn end with new color for a few stitches. This avoids having to weave in loose ends later. At the end of the final round, cut the yarn and pull the tail through the last stitch. Remove marker, steam if desired.

Tablecloth

Worked on this over the summer while we were driving cross country... Didn't write the pattern for it because I'm not that happy with it. I just wanted to try something new, especially since I haven't seen a pattern that I felt worked for me. I'm going to put this one in the shop window since I don't have a round table for it.

Crochet Lace Cowl Free Pattern

I got this from Pinterest - it's a Martha Stewart Lion Brand Cowl*:

Crochet Lace Cowl free pattern

It's fairly easy, so I did a few, though I didn't do as many rows. This is eight rows. I may change my mind and add more rows. Here's mine:

Here's the pattern, in case you can't link:

COWL
Ch 96, taking care not to twist sts; join with sl st in first ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1 (Right Side): Ch 1, sc in first ch (same ch as joining sl st), ch 1, sk next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 1, sk next 2 ch, *sc in next ch, ch 1, sk next 2 ch, (dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc) in next ch, ch 1, sk next 2 ch; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc-16 pattern reps at the end of this rnd.
Rnd 2: Ch 5, dc in 5th ch from hook, *ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next tr, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, *tr in next sc, ch 1, dc in base of tr just made, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, sc in next tr, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from * around; join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-5.
Rnd 3: (Sl st, ch 5, dc) in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, *(dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around; dc in first ch-1 sp again, ch 1; join with sl st in 4th ch of beg ch-5.
Rnd 4: Ch 1, sc in same ch as joining sl st, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, tr in next sc, ch 1, dc in base of tr just made, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, *sc in next tr, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps, tr in next sc, ch 1, dc in base of tr just made, ch 1, sk next 2 ch-1 sps; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc.
Rnd 5: Ch 1, sc in first sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, *sc in next sc, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp, (dc, ch 1, tr, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, sk next ch-1 sp; rep from * around; join with sl st in first sc.
Rep Rnds 2-5 until piece measures 14 in. (35.5cm) from beg.
Fasten off.

There's also a really good two-dimensional diagram that goes with it. It's a rare thing, my friends, that I find these illuminating.

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Multistrand Crocheting

Theresa is awesome. Here is her demo for multistrand crocheting.

New Challenge

I love the look of this pattern, though I'm not sure how well I could replicate it. I probably won't get to it for a couple of weeks, but I want to sort of bookmark it here and get any feedback anyone has.

Lyon Brand Intarsia Brocade Afghan

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.

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,