Hello friends. I recently noticed that the yarn I used for this crochet baby blanket, had been discontinued. So, I thought it was time that this pattern had an update. I made the blanket again with new yarn and also added more sizes and other helpful information too. You can find the new version here...
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This scarf is so quick and easy to make you will have one whipped up in no time at all. The pattern is knitted entirely in garter stitch making it a perfect project for beginner knitters. Made in the prettiest, softest cotton yarn by Stylecraft, it feels like butter around your neck and the gorgeous colours in this self-striping yarn will add a pop of colour to any outfit. It really is so fast to make, cast on now and you could have this pretty scarf in just a few hours.
Savannah Canyon Scarf
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About the
yarn: Stylecraft Savanna is a super soft, self-striping, aran weight yarn. It is 100% cotton and each 100g ball is
approx. 165m (180yds). Any aran weight
yarn may be used for this pattern. You
can even experiment with different yarn weights if you wish, just use the
needle size recommended on the yarn ball band.
Scarf shown is knitted in colourway Canyon.
Other
notes: The size of your scarf may be easily adjusted. When working increases and decreases you may
not always be able to do them exactly in the centre, do not worry this is ok,
if there are 2 stitches in the centre just pick one. If you are working from just one ball of
yarn, it may be wise to weigh your project after finishing the increases. This way you know exactly how much yarn you
need to save for the decreases.
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Cozy up on the couch with my Stormy Horizon throw, made in super chunky yarn. Works up really fast and is a great project for beginners. This gorgeous blanket features the herringbone double crochet stitch, giving it an almost woven effect. This pattern is so easy and fast to make you could whip this up in just a few days...
Stormy Horizon Throw
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About the yarn: King Cole Stormy is a 100% acrylic, super chunky yarn.
One 100g ball is approx. 81m (88 yards) and recommends a 10mm hook. When making substitutions, be sure to choose
a yarn of a similar gauge.
Sizing: May be
easily adjusted for any size, yarn quantities must be adjusted accordingly.
Special Stitches: herringbone double crochet – yo, insert hook
into stitch and pull up a loop, pull 1st loop through 2nd
loop on hook, yo and pull through 1st loop, yo and pull through
remaining 2 loops.
Other notes: Foundation
row is worked into back bumps of the starting chain, it is recommended to use a
larger hook for the starting chain (or chain very loosely) and then switch to
recommended hook size. Ch2 turning chain
counts as hbdc throughout, make sure to work into the top of ch2 at end of each
row as this can be easily missed.
Top Tip: Make your
tassels first to make sure you have enough yarn.
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Ch 93 or number of chains needed for desired width.
Foundation row hbdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch
across, turn. (90 hbdc)
Row 1 ch2, hbdc in next and each st across, turn.
Repeat row 1 until piece measures 125cm or desired length, fasten
off.
Border
With right side facing.
Join yarn with sc in top right corner, sc in each st to next corner, 3sc
in this and each corner, sc evenly across each side, finishing with 2 sc in
first corner, join with sl st to first sc.
When
working the border if your edges start to look ruffled use less stitches, if
the edge looks tight you need more stitches.
How many stitches you need will depend on your tension, 3 stitches
for every 3 rows (at the sides) worked for me. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Tassels
Make
4 tassels and attach to corners. I used
a DVD case to measure my tassels with 50 wraps width wise for each tassel. Take a darning needle and a length of yarn
and take the yarn underneath the wraps at the top of the case and secure with a
knot, leaving enough yarn to use the ends to attach to the blanket. Cut the yarn wraps at the bottom of the case
and slide off. Taking another length of
yarn tie around all strands about one inch from the top to form your tassel. An entire 100g ball of yarn was used to make
all 4. See video for
more details.
Hello friends, it's been a while again since I last posted but here we are at last and with a new crochet pattern to share with you. My Ditsy Daisy granny square has been so popular I thought why not use it to decorate your home. So my granny square became a triangle and the triangle became this pretty daisy buntiing and who doesn't love a bit of bunting?
The perfect way to add a touch of colour and cheeriness to your home, or a childs room and I have made an acompanying video tutorial to work alongside the written pattern.
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Ditsy Daisy Bunting
Materials
Aran / worsted yarn in various colours
5mm hook
Darning needle
Gauge
Not essential for this project
Ability
Advanced beginner
Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc - double crochet (treble crochet)
tr - treble crochet (double treble crochet)
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
st - stitch
sp - space
pc - popcorn
bpc - begining popcorn
Size
Adjustable
Special
stitches:
Popcorn - 3dc
in same st, remove hook from stitch and insert in top first dc from front to
back, insert into last dc and pull loop through.
Beginning popcorn -
ch3, 2dc in same sp, remove hook from st and insert in top ch3 from front
to back, insert into last st loop from back to front and pull through.
Other
notes: I
used Stylecraft Special Aran in colours Baby Mint, Baby Pink, Fondant, Cream,
Saffron, and Aspen to make my bunting.
Depending on what type of yarn you have used you may be able to dry
block your pennants by simply placing on a blocking board and leaving
overnight. Alternatively, they may be
wet or steam blocked. You can make as
many pennants as you wish to adjust the size of your bunting. I made 9 and my finished bunting measured
approx 128 inches (325cm)
With yellow, ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.
Round 1 Ch3 (counts as dc), 11dc into ring, join
with sl st to top ch3. Fasten off. (12dc)
Round 2 With white, join in any sp, bpc in same
sp, ch2, pc, ch2 in each sp around. Join with sl st to top of 1st
pc. Fasten off. (12pc)
Round 3 With coloured yarn, join in any sp, [ch4
(counts as tr), 2tr, ch3, 3tr] in same sp (corner formed), *[3dc in next sp] 3 times,
[3tr, ch3, 3tr] in next sp,* repeat from *to* twice, [3dc in next sp] 3 times,
join to top ch4 with st st. (18tr, 27dc)
Round 4 Ch1 (does not count as st) sc in next st and
each st around, with [2sc, ch1, 2sc] in each corner.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Block finished pennants before joining if needed.
Joining Pennants
With white ch 60
[Join
to first pennant with sc in ch sp of top right corner, sc in each st across and
corner sp, ch16] repeat for all pennants, ch 60. Fasten off and weave in ends.
Your bunting will look great in a childs room, used to brighten up your kitchen or even in the garden...
Hello friends, I hope you are all enjoying the sunshine where ever you are. We have had some lovely sunny weather recently, which has inspired me to make these super cute water balloons. Your kids will have great fun playing with these outdoors in the sunshine. A great way to cool down.
So how do they work? Simply dunk them in clean water and throw (making sure to avoid the face). Small children should of course be supervised. Made with Bernat Blanket yarn, they are super soft and can be reused and easily washed.
I have designed two styles for you to choose from, the plain coloured balloons can be crocheted easily and is suitable for a beginner. The helix striped balloons are a little more challenging, but I am sure a confident beginner could also pull these off.
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Crochet Water Balloons
Materials
Bernat Blanket yarn in various colours
8, 9, or 10mm hook
Darning needle
Stitch marker
Gauge
Not essential for this project
Ability
Easy
Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)
sc - single crochet (double crochet)
sc2tog - single crochet 2 together (double crochet 2 together)
sl st - slip stitch
ch - chain
st - stitch
pm - place marker
Size
This will vary depending on hook size used
Other notes:These
crochet water balloons are great fun for your kids and they are reusable.Simply dunk in clean water and throw.Please make sure to supervise young children
and do not aim at the face.I used an
8mm hook to make my balloons, if you would like them to be slightly larger use
a bigger hook.Remember to move marker
after each round, always placing in the 1st st.
Single Colour Balloons
Video Tutorial
Chain 3 and join to form ring.
Round 1 8sc into ring, pm in 1st st (do not
join, we will be working in a spiral).
(8sc)
Round 2 2Sc in each st around. (16sc)
Rounds 3-6 Sc in each st around. (16sc)
Round 7 Sc2tog around. (8sc)
Round 8 Repeat round 7. (4sc)
Round 9 2sc in each st around, sl st in next st. Fasten off leaving a long strand. (8sc)
With darning needle sew end through the inside of balloon neck and
out the other side. Wind around neck
fairly tightly twice, then sew in end and fasten off.
Helix Striped Balloons
Video Tutorial
With colour A chain 3 and join to form ring.
Round 1 4sc into ring, remove hook and with colour B join
with a sl st into ring, 2sc into ring.
(8sc)
Round 2 Continuing with B, 2sc in each st available,
pm in 1st st, change to A,
2sc in each st to marker. (16sc)
Rounds 3-6 Continuing with A, sc in each st available,
swap to B, sc in each st to marker.
(16sc)
Round
9
Keeping colours correct 2sc in each st around, ending with a sl st for both
colours. Fasten off leaving a long
strand and finish off as single colour balloon.
(8sc)
With darning needle sew end through the inside of balloon neck and out the other side. Wind around neck fairly tightly twice, then sew in end and fasten off.