Showing posts with label Crochet for Charity. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crochet for Charity. Show all posts

Saturday 25 July 2020

Simple Scarf - Part of the Charity Stash Bash crochet along...



Hello everyone, it is time for our next pattern in the Charity Stash Bash CAL.  This month we have a crochet scarf designed for absolute beginners.  It's a quick and easy pattern and matches the Basic Beanies that we made at the start of the year.






This pattern is also being featured as part of the Crochet for a Cause CAL and as such, the pdf version will be available to download for free for one week, starting Monday 17th July.  Each Monday during the event, two designers will make their pattern available to download free. Their pattern will be free for one week only so be sure to check back every Monday.  You can find more information about the cause and links to the free patterns here...


All designers will be sharing hat and scarf patterns with the aim of donating them to your local homeless shelter, school, cancer centre or pregnancy resource centre.  This coming Monday it is my turn to share a pattern and you will be able to download the pdf for my Simple Scarf free for 1 week.  Remember this pdf will only be free for 1 week so be sure to head on over to Ravelry for your pattern.






Click the picture above to find other great patterns, you will need to check each Monday to see what pattern is available for that day.  Click the picture below to get your free pdf of the Basic Beanies pattern.


If you would like to know more about the Chaity Stash Bash CAL you can check out the links below.




Helpful Links...








An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work...










The pdf for this pattern is available free for Crochet for a Cause for 1 week only, from 27th July 2020




The Simple Scarf


Materials

1 [1, 2, 2] 100g Aran / worsted yarn
Darning needle
5mm hook



Size

2-4 [5-10, 11-Teen, Adult]


Ability

Beginner


Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

hdc - half double crochet
ch – chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
mc - main colour
cc - contrast colour



Other notes: Ch 1 at the start of the row does not count as a stitch.  The scarf is worked back and forth in rows horizontally, with fringing added at the end.


Foundation Chain

With mc ch 110 [160, 190, 220]

Row 1 Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, turn.  (109 [159, 189, 219] hdc)

Row 2 Ch1, hdc in each st across, turn.  (109 [159, 189, 219] hdc)

Repeat row 2, 6 [8, 10, 12] more times or until desired width, fasten off and weave in ends.


Fringing

With cc cut lengths of yarn slightly more than twice the length you would like the fringe.  Using 3 strands of yarn for each tassel, fold in half to make a loop, push hook through the bottom of scarf and pull the loop through.  Pull the ends of yarn through the loop to form a tassel (you may need to pull each individual thread in order to neaten and tighten the tassel).

Add one tassel at each row end and trim to neaten.  Repeat on the other end of your scarf.








Maybe you would like to make a matching hat?  Check out the free pattern here...








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Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed the pattern...

Take care

Catherine
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Sunday 14 June 2020

Crochet For A Cause Blog Hop - Free pdf pattern to download every Monday...

Hello friends, this week I am excited to announce that I am taking part in the Crochet For A Cause Blog Hop, which is being organised by the lovely Ashley from Edyth Blayn. 

Each Monday during the event, two designers will make their pattern available to download free. Their pattern will be free for one week only so be sure to check back every Monday.  You can find more information about the cause and links to the free patterns here...

All designers will be sharing hat and scarf patterns with the aim of donating them to your local homeless shelter, school, cancer centre or pregnancy resource centre.  This coming Monday it is my turn to share a pattern and you will be able to download the pdf for my Basic Beanies free for 1 week.  Remember this pdf will only be free for 1 week from Monday 15th June, so be sure to head on over to Ravelry for your pattern.




Click the picture above to find other great patterns, you will need to check each Monday to see what pattern is available for that day.  Click the picture below to get your free pdf of the Basic Beanies pattern.






I hope you enjoy this blog hop and will consider making something for one of your local charities.

Take care for now...

Catherine
x

Sunday 7 June 2020

Summer Stripes Sunglasses Case - Part of the Charity Stash Bash CAL

Hello friends, it's time for May's Charity Stash Bash pattern (I know it's a little late) and this month we have this super cute sunglasses case.  This pattern may also be used as a pretty pencil case or to keep your hooks in.  I will be making these as pencil cases for the shoe box appeal and adding some colouring pencils to go with them.






If you would like to know more about the Chaity Stash Bash CAL you can check out the links below.


Helpful Links...









An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work...








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




Summer Stripes Sunglasses Case


Materials

Aran / worsted cotton yarn oddments in various colours
4.5mm hook
Darning needle
Stitch markers (optional)


Size

Fits average sunglasses


Ability

Advanced


Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

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


Other notes: I used Scheepjes Cahlista to make my glasses cases in various colours, but you can use any cotton Aran / worsted weight yarn to make yours.  Fasten off and change colours after each round.  Join in new colours with a sl st.  

It is recommended that you work over your ends as you go.  This pattern uses the advanced technique surface crochet.  The case may also be used to keep your pencils or crochet hooks…



Front: Ch 18.

Round 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch until last ch, 6sc in last ch, continue across bottom of ch, sc in each ch across, finish with 2sc in 1st ch, join with sl st to 1st sc.  (39sc)




Round 2 Join in 1st  st of 6sc group from previous round, ch3 (counts as dc), [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in next st, dc in next 2 sts, [2dc,ch1,2dc] in next st, dc in each st until 1st st of 3sc group from previous round, 3dc in next 3 sts, dc in all remaining sts, join with sl st to top ch3.  (51dc + 2 ch1 (corner)sps)




Round 3 Join in 1st corner sp, [ch3, dc, ch1, 2dc] in same sp, dc in each st until next corner, [2dc, ch1, 2dc] in corner sp, dc in each st until 1st 3dc group from previous round, dc in next st, 3dc in each centre st from 3dc groups, dc in all remaining sts.  (65dc + 2 ch1 sp)




Round 4 Join in 1st corner sp, ch 1 (does not count as st), [2hdc, ch1, 2hdc] in same sp, sc in each st till next corner, [2hdc, ch1, 2hdc] in corner sp, hdc in each st around also placing 3hdc in centre dc from 3dc groups from previous round.  (69hdc, 10sc, 2ch sp).  Fasten off and weave in ends.




Back: Matching colours to front, ch 28.

Round 1 Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch until last ch, 3sc in next ch, continue across bottom of ch, sc in each ch across, finish with 2sc in 1st ch, join with sl st to 1st sc.  (56sc)




Round 2 Join in 1st st of any 3sc group, ch3, 2dc in same st, 3dc in next 2 sts, dc in each st until 
3sc group from previous round, 3dc in next 3sts, dc in all remaining sts, join with sl st to top ch3.  (74dc)




Round 3 Join in 1st st of any 3dc group from previous round, ch3, 3dc in next st and in each centre st from each group of 3dc, dc in all remaining sts, join with sl st to top ch3.  (80dc)




Round 4 Join in 1st st of any 3dc group from previous round, ch1, hdc in same st, hdc in nest st and each st around also placing 3hdc in each centre st from 3dc groups from previous round.  (92hdc).  Fasten off and weave in ends.




Work 2 rounds of surface crochet in contrasting colours, over rounds 2 and 3 on both pieces.





Joining & Finishing

With front on top and wrong sides together sc both pieces together.  You might find it helpful to place stitch markers at intervals holding both pieces together to ensure sts are joined correctly. 

Start at top left corner of front piece working through both pieces.  




Sc around until you reach the top right corner.  




Now working in front piece only, surface crochet across the top sts of round 4 until you reach the other side, sl st to first sc.  Turn.




Continue around the top of the back piece, sc in each unworked st until centre st of centre 3dc group, [sc, ch6, sc] in next st, sc in each remaining st, join with sl st to 1st sc of join.  Fasten off and weave in ends.




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I hope you enjoy the pattern and if you join in with the CAL be sure to post your photos in the Facebook Group or use #lullabylodge on instagram.


Take care for now...
Catherine
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Sunday 3 May 2020

Crochet Along With Me April...

Hello everyone.  It's time again to take a little look at my progress with the various crochet alongs for April.  I hope you have been joining in and if you are make sure to share your makes with the Facebook Group.







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Crochet Along With Me... (April addition)



We have had some lovely weather this month, the sun has been shining almost every day.  While the mornings are still pretty chilly, it is giving my temperature blanket a beautiful mix of pinks and greens.

The pale pink and mint green look so pretty together...





We have even had some very warm days with temps reaching as high as 24℃, which is quite hot for spring in the UK.






This month I have been making soap savers for our Charity Stash Bash CAL.  I will be making more of these throughout the year for the shoe boxes.  They are a fun quick and easy make and also make great gifts.  Make sure to check out the link above for the free pattern and more information about the crochet along.


Lovely bright colours will make bath time more fun...





This month at Our Happy CAL Place, I hosted again with the theme "Gift Ideas".  I was a little behind with my crochet this month and the pattern I had originally chosen did not get made in time.  So instead we went with on of my own designs, the Granny Square Mitts.  


I made these again using the cream background.  I think I prefer this colourway, the cream makes the colours stand out more.







I hope you enjoyed this months makes and make sure to stop by again soon for more free patterns, reviews and more...

See you all again soon
Catherine
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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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An ad free pdf version of this pattern is available in my online stores, thank you for supporting my work...








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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