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...

2020 Charity Stash Bash

Operation Christmas Child US

Operation Christmas Child UK

Ravelry pattern page

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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 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 2^nd 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 1^st ch, join with sl st to 1^st sc.  (39sc)

Round 2 Join in 1^st  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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st ch, join with sl st to 1^st sc.  (56sc)

Round 2 Join in 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st 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 1^st sc of join.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sew on button.

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Take care for now...
Catherine
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Gift Ideas For Father's Day - Free crochet, knitting & sewing patterns for 2020

Hello everyone, it's that time of year again when we think about the men in our life, that we love dearly.  If you are out of ideas for what to give as a gift this year, then I have put together some lovely gift ideas including lots of crochet patterns too.

Free Crochet Patterns

If your dad loves camping, outdoor holidays or simply reading a book by the fire, then a crochet blanket would make a wonderful gift.  This herringbone scrap blanket by Salty Pearl Crochet is a gorgeous one

Herringbone Scrap Blanket

If your dad enjoys pottering around in the potting shed, then this pot cover might be just the gift.  Pattern by Sincerely Pam.

Alex Basket

I love this sunglasses case by Ned & Mimi

Crochet Sunglasses Case

Another great blanket, pattern by Fosbas Design

Fun Weekend Blanket

If your dad is a wiz in the kitching then crochet up this pot holder.  Pattern by Raffamusa Designs

Tunisian Cottage Pot Holder

Why not team up this bathroom spa set with his favourite smellies.  Pattern by Hooked On Patterns.

Crochet Bathroom Set

My dad absolutely loves his sweet treats and what a great way to gift them in these cute little baskets.  Pattern by Jen Hayes Creations.

Simple Crochet Treat Basket

Free Knitting Patterns

I love the texture of this knitted rug.  Pattern by Knitting With Chopsticks.

Chunky Knit Rug

If your dad is the sporty type, why not knit him a scarf in his favourite teams colours.  Scarves are not just for winter, they are great for waving madly, cheering your team on.  Pattern by Stitches n Scraps.

Team Colours

Another cosy blanket pattern, I love the patchwork design of this one.  Pattern by Knitting With Chopsticks.

Block Blanket 

Sewing Pattern

If you are handy with a needle and tread, you might like to try out this free messenger bag, pattern by Apple Green Cottage.

Messenger Bag

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I hope you have found some inspiration for Father's Day, which is your favourite pattern?  Let me know in the comments below...

Ta ta for now

Catherine

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Pretty Granny Flower Coasters - Crochet these in fresh cotton colours, perfect for spring...

Hello everyone.  I have a super quick and easy project to share with you today.  Don't you just love the instant gratification from finishing small projects?  These would also make a great gift for someone, or to sell at the craft fair.

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Granny Flower Coasters

Materials

Aran / worsted weight cotton yarn small amounts

5mm hook

Darning needle

Size

Small coaster approx. 4.5 inches in diameter (12cm)

Large coaster 6,5 inches (17cm)

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

Other notes: I used Scheepjes Cahlista to make my coasters, in colours, Lime, snow White and Cyan, but you can use any cotton Aran / worsted weight yarn to make yours.  

Fasten off after each round and use the photos as a guide to changing colours.  Join new colours with a sl st and if at the end of a round you wish to continue with the same colour sl st into next sp to begin round.  

I like to replace the ch3 at the start of a round with a chainless dc, you can do this if you wish or just use the traditional ch3.

Small Coaster

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.  (12dc)

Round 2 Join new colour in any sp between stitches.  Ch3, dc in same sp, [2dc in next sp] repeat around, join with sl st to top ch3.  (24dc)

Round 3 Join new colour in any sp between groups of sts, ch3, 2dc in same sp, [3dc] in next sp, repeat around, join with sl st to top ch3.  (36dc)

Round 4 Join new colour in any sp between groups of sts, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch1, [3dc in next sp, ch1] repeat around, join with sl st to top ch3.  (36dc, 12ch1 sp)

Round 5 Join new colour in any sp, ch1 (does not count as st), 2sc in same sp, sc in every st, 2sc in every sp, join with sl st to starting sc.  (60sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Large Coaster

Work rounds 1-3 as small coaster.

Round 4 Join new colour in any sp, ch3, 3dc in same sp, [3dc in next sp, 4dc in next sp] repeat around ending with 3dc in last sp, join with sl st to top ch3.  (42dc)

Round 5 Ch3, 2dc in same sp, [3dc in sp in middle of 4dc, 3dc in next 2 sps] repeat around ending with 3dc in sp in middle of 4dc, 3dc in last sp, join with sl st to top ch3.  (54dc)

Round 6 Sl st to next sp, ch3, 2dc in same sp, ch1, [3dc in next sp, ch1] repeat around, join with sl st to top ch3.  (54dc, 18ch1 sp)

Round 7 Join new colour in any sp, ch1 (does n not count as st), 2sc in same sp, sc in every st, 2sc in every sp, join with sl st to starting sc.  (90sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Catherine
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The Dolly Stripe Blanket - Pretty linen stitch blanket inspired by sweets from my childhood...

Hello friends.  I have a new pattern to share with you today, this pretty striped baby blanket.  The blanket is made from 100% cotton yarn making if perfect for baby in spring and summer or you could make a slightly larger blanket for a throw.  This would make a great picnic blanket if made in a larger size.

The colours I chose for this blanket were inspired by the Dolly Mixture sweets my mum used to buy us when we were children.  If you are from the UK perhaps you had them too.  You could of course use any colours for your blanket, a great opportunity to use up your stash.

Dolly Mixtures...

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The Dolly Stripe

Materials

Aran / worsted cotton yarn 500g (750m) in white and 20g (15m) each in pink, blue, yellow, green, orange, purple, brown

5mm hook

Darning needle

Size

Appros. 100cm (39 inches) x 70cm (27 inches)

Ability

Easy 

Abbreviations US Terms (UK conversion)

sc - single crochet (double crochet)

ch – chain

sp - space

st(s) - stitch(es)

sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip

Other notes:  Pretty Linen Stitch blanket, the colours in the stripes were inspired by the Dolly Mixture sweets we used to have as a child.  I used Drops Paris to make my blanket in colours, White, Light Pink, Light Turquoise, Strong Yellow, Pistachio, Apricot, Light Purple and Dark Beige. 

When substituting yarns, make sure to choose a yarn of the same weight.  The blanket is worked back and forth in rows.  Change colours by pulling the new yarn through the last stitch of previous row.  Do not fasten off the white, carry up side of work.

Colour sequence (repeat twice)

8 rows white

2 rows pink

8 rows white

2 rows blue

8 rows white

2 rows yellow

8 rows white

2 rows green

8 rows white

2 rows orange

8 rows white

2 rows purple

8 rows white

2 rows brown

With mc, ch 116 (or desired width in multiples of 2)

Row 1 (commence colour sequence) Sc in 2nd ch from hook, [ch1, sk1, sc in next st] repeat to end, turn.

Row 2 Ch2, [sc in next sp, ch1] repeat to last sp, sc in last sp, turn.

Repeat row 2 keeping colours correct, until you have worked through the colour sequence twice, finishing with a final 8 rows in white, or until blanket reaches desired length.  Fasten off and weave in ends.

Linen Stitch Border

The border is a simple round of Linen Stitch.  Join mc anywhere along the top or bottom of blanket, [Sc, ch1] in each sp around the blanket.  In each corner [sc, ch1, sc], join with sl st to 1^st sc.  Fasten off and weave in remaining ends.

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