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,

Hmmmmmph...

Just spent a few hours working on a mitten that works well.

I'm not convinced it exists yet...

SIMPLE SHAWL *update*

SIMPLE SHAWL

I loved coming up with this alternative wrap - it's in a nice gritty wool so it's warm, but the stitches you choose give it special character. I am making another one that has two buttons at the top of one side so it can be buttoned in place across your shoulders.

*I've bumped this back to the top because I just noticed, as I get ready to do another one in a different color, that I did not write the pattern here.*

Materials:
1 skein Lyon Brand Fisherman's wool (I used )
K 101/6.5mm Hook

Notes: sample gauge 4 stitches = 2"
x stitches will stand up as you go, but it's good to check how they're looking every 10 stitches or so.

Special stitches:
Seed stitch: sc, dc in same stitch, skip a stitch, sc, dc in next stitch
Medium x: skip a stitch, dc in stitch, dc in skipped stitch.
Large x: skip a stitch, dc in stitch pulling up one loop and leaving one on, begin another dc in same stitch pulling up one loop, then yarn over and pull through 3 remaining loops. Repeat the stitch in the skipped stitch

Note: feel free to switch combinations of stitches, just be aware that the chain up at the end will be shorter or longer depending on the size of the next row of stitches. For example, you only need to chain up one stitch for a seed stitch, but you will need three chains up for a new row of medium or large x stitches, or for a row of doubloe crochets.

Glossary:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = triple crochet
mx = medium x
lx = large x


Chain 120
1. sc in same st, sc in each st to end, ch 1, turn
2. Seed stitch across to end, ch 1, turn
3. Seed stitch across to end, ch 3, turn
4. small x across to end, ch 3, turn
5. medium x across to end, ch 3, turn
6. small x across to end, ch 1, turn
7. seed stitch across to end, ch 3, turn
8. dc across to the end, ch 3, turn
9. medium x across to end, ch 3, turn
10. small x across to the end, ch 1
11-12. seed stitch across to the end, ch 1, turn
13 seed stitch across to the end, ch 3, turn
14-21. dc across to the end, ch 3, turn
22-23. seed stitch across to the end, ch 1, turn
24. seed stitch across to the end, ch 3, turn
25. small x across to the end, ch 3, turn
26. large x across to the end, ch 1, turn
27. seed stitch across to the end,
finish by sc in each stitch down the side you've ended on, tie off and weave in.
finish other side by sc in each st down the side, tie off and weave in.

If you like something you see

If you like something you see and want one, shoot me an email. I'm very cheap, and I can help you pick a yarn for the project.  Toodles!