Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Accessories. Show all posts

Sunday 26 April 2020

Bun Wreaths & Hair Ties - Part of the 2020 Charity Stash Bash CAL

Hello friends.  It's time for our fourth instalment of the 2020 Charity Stash Bash and this month I have a super cute project to share with you.  This would be a great addition to the shoe boxes if you are making these to donate.  They are also a great craft fair item and make a really pretty last minute gifts for someone with long hair.




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If you would like to take part and prefer knit over crochet, I have linked some other pattern choices along with more crochet hair ties for you to make.  Just click the Stash Bash link above for more patterns and information. 





Bun Wreaths & Hair Ties



Materials

DK cotton yarn oddments
4mm hook
Elastic hair ties
Darning needle


Size

Varies


Ability

Easy 


Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc double crochet (treble crochet)
ch – chain
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip



Other notes:  The bun wreaths are designed to place around a finished bun without twisting.  The Ruffled hair tie may be twisted multiple times to tie up the hair.  As the hair tie will be stretched make sure to fit as many stitches around as you can to allow for this (or you can also use as a bun wreath). 


Shell Bun Wreath





Begin by attaching your yarn to your hair tie, pull up a loop and ch 1

Round 1 Sc around your hair tie in multiples of 6 until you can’t fit any more sts (the hair tie should be completely covered), join with sl st to 1st sc.




Round 2 Ch1, sc in same st, [sk2 sts, 7dc in next st, sk2 sts, sc in next st] repeat around finishing with sk2, 7dc in next st, sk2, sl st into 1st sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.






Arched Bun Wreath





Begin by attaching your yarn to your hair tie, pull up a loop and ch1.

Round 1 Sc around your hair tie in multiples of 4 until you can’t fit any more sts (the hair tie should be completely covered), join with sl st to 1st sc.




Round 2 Ch1, sc in same st, [ch5, sk3 sts, sc in next st] around, ending with ch5, sl st into 1st sc.




Round 3 Sl st into ch sp, ch1, 5sc in same sp and in every sp around, join with sl st to 1st sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.






Ruffled Hair Tie




Begin by attaching your yarn to your hair tie, pull up a loop and ch1.

Round 1 Sc around your hair tie until you can’t fit any more sts (the hair tie should be completely covered, squash your sts up to allow for stretch), join with sl st to 1st sc.



Round 2 Ch1, sc in same st, [ch6, sc in next st] around ending with ch6, sl st to 1st sc.  Fasten off and weave in ends.









I hope you enjoy making these pretty hair ties and make sure to subscribe so you don't miss out on any new patterns.

See you all soon...
Catherine
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Sunday 22 March 2020

Granny Square Cowl - Part 4 of our Mini Mother's Day Series

Hello everyone, it's time for our final instalment of our Mini Mother's Day pattern series.  If you are from the UK, happy Mother's Day, take some time out of your day to treat yourself and make this quick and easy cowl.

If you are from the US you still have plenty of time to make this as a gift.  I hope you enjoy the pattern...




You can find part 1 part 2 and part 3 here...



I have used Stylecraft Batik Elements DK in the shade Titanium and matched it with Jarol Heritage DK in Winter White.  Although I have used different colours for some of the patterns, they are all designed to be a matching set and you can of course use the same colourway for each one.


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Granny Square Cowl


Materials

Stylecraft Batik Elements DK & Jarol Heratige DK (less than 100g in total)
4mm (G) hook & 3.5mm (E)
Darning needle

Size

Adult

Gauge
Not essential for this project

Ability

Intermediate

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc – double crochet (treble crochet)
ch – chain
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
sk – skip
bl – back loop
mc – main colour
cc – contrast colour



Other notes:  Alternate between cc and mc each round and join in new colours with a sl st, if you are not changing colour, sl st to corner sp when starting a new round.  Ch3 at start of round counts as dc (you may replace with a standing st or chainless dc if you prefer).
 
Five squares are joined together with ribbing at both edges.  The larger sized hook is used for granny squares and the smaller hook is used for ribbing.



Granny Square (make 5)

With large hook and cc, ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 (Right side), Ch3, 2dc into ring, [ch2, 3dc into ring] 3 times, ch2, join with sl st to top ch3.




Round 2 Join new colour in corner sp, [ch3, 2dc,  ch2, 3dc] in same sp, in next and every sp [3dc, ch2, 3dc], join with sl st to top ch3.




Round 3 Join new colour in corner sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp, 3dc in each sp across sides, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3.




Rounds 4-6 repeat round 3.



Joining squares

With right sides together sc or sl st 4 squares together to form a tube.





Ribbing

Row 1 With right side facing, small hook and mc, attach yarn at any seam with a sl st, ch7, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch,  sl st to next 2 sts along bottom of granny square, turn. (8sc)




Row 2 Sk both sl sts, sc in each st working in bl only, turn.




Row 3 Ch1, sc in each st working in bl only, sl st to next 2 sts along bottom of granny square, turn.




Repeat row 2 & 3 until you have worked around the entire hat.  Do not fasten off.  Turning work inside out, sl st or sc both edges together to join, fasten off.




Repeat ribbing on the other edge of the cowl, fasten off and weave in ends.




Gently steaming the finished piece will make your cowl more flexible and easier to wear (just don't touch the iron to the fabric).





Thanks so much for stopping by, at times like these we all need a little sunshine in our lives and I hope my free patterns will provide you with some much needed joy.

All the best and stay safe...

Catherine
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Sunday 8 March 2020

Granny Square Fingerless Mitts - Mini Mother's Day series part 2

Hello everyone, it's time for part 2 of our mini Mother's Day pattern series and this week we have the mitts to match the boot cuffs we made in part 1.  It's another granny square design (you know how I love granny squares) and they are quick and easy to make.

The mitts will fit an average adults hands but can be adjusted for bigger or smaller hands by going up or down a hook size.  You could even use less rounds for your squares to make them the right size for a child.  The pattern is easily adjustable.




I have used Stylecraft Batik Elements in shade Magnesium and Stylecraft Batik in Cream to make my mitts, but you could use any colours you wish or make in just one colour.  This is a great project to play around with colour, the options are limitless.  I would love to see yours, why not join the Facebook group and share your photos or use #lullabylodge on Instagram.

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Fingerless Granny Square Mitts


Materials

Stylecraft Batik DK / Elements in 2 colours
 3.5mm (E) hook & 3mm (E) 
Darning needle

Size

One size

Gauge
Granny square 3 ¾ inches (9 ½ cm)

Ability

Intermediate

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)
dc – double crochet (treble crochet)
ch – chain
sp - space
st(s) - stitch(es)
sk – skip
bl – back loop
mc – main colour
cc – contrast colour


Sizing:  One size, fits most.  If you would like a slightly smaller or larger size, go up or down a hook size accordingly.  You could also make these for a child by using less rounds in your granny squares, check the square against the hand you are making it for to get an idea of how many rounds you need.  If making for a child you might also want to adjust the number of chains you make for the ribbing at the wrist, just make the chain as long as you would like the ribbing to be.


Other notes:  Starting with mc alternate between mc and cc each round and join in new colours with a sl st, if you wish to make in only 1 colour, sl st to corner sp when starting a new round.     The larger sized hook is used for granny squares.  The smaller hook is used for the ribbing.



Granny Square Make 4

With large hook ch4 and join with sl st to form ring.

Round 1 (Right side), Ch3, 2dc into ring, [ch2, 3dc into ring] 3 times, ch2, join with sl st to top ch3.




Round 2 Join new colour in corner sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp, in next and every sp [3dc, ch2, 3dc], join with sl st to top ch3.




Round 3 Join new colour in corner sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch2, 3dc in same sp, 3dc in each sp across sides, [3dc, ch2, 3dc] in each corner sp, join with sl st to top ch3.




Round 4 & 5 Repeat round 3.







Joining squares

With right sides together sew or sl st 2 squares together along one side...



 ...on the opposite side join only the top 3 sts together, then the bottom 3.  This leaves a gap for your thumb.






Ribbing

Row 1 With right side facing, small hook and mc, attach yarn at any seam with a sl st, ch15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch,  sl st to next 2 sts along bottom of granny square, turn.




Row 2 Sk both sl sts, sc in each st working in bl only, turn.




Row 3 Ch1, sc in each st working in bl only, sl st to next 2 sts along bottom of granny square, turn.

Repeat row 2 & 3 until you have worked around the entire cuff.  Do not fasten off.  Turning work inside out, sl st or sc both edges together to join, fasten off.




Join yarn to top of mitt with sl st at side seam and repeat ribbing instructions around top of mitt, but ch only 4 to start.  Fasten off.




Join yarn with sl st to bottom of thumb hole (where 2 squares are joined).  Repeat ribbing instructions around the thumb hole, but ch only 4 to start.  




Fasten off and weave in ends, complete another mitt with the remaining squares.







I hope you enjoyed this pattern and if you did be sure to pop back soon for part 3 and subscribe so you don't miss any posts.

See you soon...

Catherine

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