Arch Mesh Scarf
Posted by: carirabz on: November 7, 2009
Lola modeling the arch mesh scarf
This is a good pattern for using a skein or two of some “fancy” yarn you picked up in the clearance bin or have left over from another project. The pattern works up fast and makes an open mesh scarf.
I used a 50 g ball of German yarn “Topas busse” that is 60% cotton and 40% linen. The ball was approximately 131 yards or 120 meters long and the scarf ended up to be 50 inches long and 4 1/4 inches wide using a starting chain of 15 and a G hook.
Adjust your hook size and starting chain depending on your yarn and the size of scarf you want.
Start with a starting chain of a multiple of 4 stitches plus 3. (For example, 8 + 3 = starting chain of 11; 12 + 3 = starting chain of 15; etc)
Row 1: Chain 5 (counts as first dc and ch 2), sc in 6th chain from hook, ch 2, skip 1 ch, *dc in next ch, ch 2, skip 1 ch, sc in next ch, ch 2, repeat from *, end row with dc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, *sc in dc of previous row, ch 2, dc in sc of previous row, ch 2, repeat from *, end row with sc in third ch of the ch 5.
Row 3: Ch 5, turn, *sc in dc of previous row, ch 2, dc in sc of previous row, ch 2, repeat from *, end row with dc.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until scarf is desired length. Weave in ends.
As always, let me know if you have any questions or problems with the pattern.
Close up of mesh scarf
Child’s Bead and Cable Hat
Posted by: carirabz on: September 28, 2009
Bead and Cable Hat
(Pattern edited 10/2/09. Corrected description of bead single crochet, did not change pattern directions.)
Finished size, approximately 18″ around and 7″ in height using worsted weight yarn and a G hook. Would be slightly bigger using an H hook.
String 27 pony beads on yarn before starting to crochet.
Notes: Sc rounds are wrong side of hat. Start turning after each joined round on round 3.
Special stitch: bsc = bead single crochet. Insert hook into stitch, pull thread through, bring bead up close to hook, thread over, with bead between hook and thread, and pull through remaining 2 loops. In other words, do a normal single crochet, but add the bead before pulling through the last 2 loops.
Rnd 1. Ch 2, sc 6 in 2nd ch from hook, join. (6 st)
Rnd 2. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 2 dc in same st, 3 dc in each sc around, join. (18 st)
Rnd 3. Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in each dc around, join. (36 st)
Rnd 4. Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in next 2 sc, *1 tr around dc on Rnd 2, 1 dc in next 3 sc, repeat from * around, join. (9 tr, 27 dc)
Rnd 5. Ch 1, turn, *1 sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around, join. (54 st)
Rnd 6. Ch 3, turn, dc in next 4 sc, *tr around tr on Rnd 4, dc in next 5 st, repeat from * around, join (54 st)
Rnd 7. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st, with 2 sc in third st of the 5 between tr sts (63 st)
Rnd 8. Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in next 5 st, *tr around tr on Rnd 6, dc in next 6 st, repeat from * around, join.
Rnd 9.( BEAD Round) Ch 1, sc in each of next 4 st, bsc, *sc in next 6 st, bsc, repeat from * around, end with 2 sc.
Rnd 10. Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in next 5 st, *tr around tr on Rnd 8, dc in next 6 st, repeat from * around, join.
Rnd 11. Ch 1, sc in each st around, join.
Rnd 12. Ch 3, turn, 1 dc in next 5 st, *tr around tr on Rnd 10, dc in next 6 st, repeat from * around, join.
Rnd 13.( BEAD Round) Ch 1, sc in each of next 4 st, bsc, *sc in next 6 st, bsc, repeat from * around, end with 2 sc.
Rnd 14. Repeat Rnd 12, with trs around Rnd 12.
Rnd 15. Repeat Rnd 11.
Rnd 16. Repeat Rnd 12, with trs around Rnd 14.
Rnd 17. ( BEAD Round) Ch 1, sc in each of next 4 st, bsc, *sc in next 6 st, bsc, repeat from * around, end with 2 sc.
Rnd 18. Repeat Rnd 12, with trs around Rnd 16.
Rnd 19. Repeat Rnd 11.
Rnd 20. Repeat Rnd 12, with trs around Rnd 18.
Rnd 21. Repeat Rnd 11.
Rnd 22. Reverse sc around, join and end off.
Close up
Doily Idea
Posted by: carirabz on: September 13, 2009
Doily Earring Holder
If you have an extra doily hanging around that you don’t know what to do with, or if you feel like making one, but every surface your house, your relatives’ houses, and your friends’ houses are already covered with doilies that you have made, here’s an idea for another use. Just take the doily and insert it into an inexpensive wooden embroidery hoop (a plastic one that’s colored coordinated would work as well), tie a ribbon around the connector part, hang it up, and use it for storing and displaying your earrings. I find that it works best with the hook style earrings. They are easy to take on and off the holder. As always, feel free to ask me any questions about this project in the comments section.
Close Up
And here’s another picture of Lola to enjoy.
I think I need a shoe horn to get out of here!
Beaded Lacey Choker Necklace Pattern
Posted by: carirabz on: August 29, 2009
Close up of necklace
Note: This Necklace is for women, not for cats! Lola was just my temporary model. I took it off her right after the picture was taken.
Materials:
Small amount of crochet cotton (size 10)
Size 1 metal crochet hook
Small beads (I used 3.5 to 4 mm size faceted beads) Amount required depends on the size of the necklace (see below)
Small button
Beading or large eye sewing needle
Special stitch:
bdc = Bead double crochet: Thread over, insert hook into stitch, pull thread through, thread over, pull through 2 loops, bring bead up close to hook, thread over, with bead between hook and thread, and pull through remaining 2 loops. In other words, do a normal double crochet, but add the bead before pulling through the last 2 loops. The beads are on the opposite side of the crochet work.
Instructions:
Determining size: The length of my finished choker was about 12 1/2″. This was obtained by starting with a beginning chain of 81. You can add on in multiples of 4 if you want to have more of the beaded patterns. Or you could add on any amount of chains if you just want to have plain single crochet stitches on the back of the necklace to make it the correct length. Please ask me any questions in the comments section.
First thread the beads onto the crochet cotton with the needle. If the beads are big enough, they can be threaded easily if you stiffen the end of the thread with white glue first. For my size, I used 54 beads. It’s a good idea to string extras on, just in case.
Ch 81, (not too tightly, now). Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end (80 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 1: Sc in first 3 sc, *skip 1 sc, (1 bdc, 1 dc, 1bdc, 1 dc, 1bdc) in next sc, skip 1 sc, sc in next sc* , repeat from * to * for bead pattern stitch. (For my size choker, this pattern was repeated 18 times.) Sc in remaining 5 sc. (This is where you could make the choker longer if you didn’t want to add more bead pattern stitches.) Turn.
Row 2: Working along side of piece, 4 sl st along short edge. Ch 1, sc 5 in loops underneath beginning ch. *Ch 3, sc, sc*, repeat from * to * across. End with 3 sc . Ch 7 (or enough to fit around your chosen button) and slip stitch to sc on other end of short edge. Finish off.
Sew button with crochet cotton on end opposite loop. Weave in ends.
You might want to starch this lightly with a spray starch on the wrong side.
Full length shot of necklace
Beaded Lacey Choker Necklace
Posted by: carirabz on: August 29, 2009
Since we withdrew from going along with KDSS this weekend due to rainy, cool weather, I figured I’d use the time to work on a new crochet project. I wanted to use up some beads that I had threaded onto some crochet cotton when I made the Crochet Beaded Bracelet by Alice Merlino so I started playing around with a necklace pattern.
I’m happy with the results and so is my model. I’ll write up the pattern shortly.
Lovely Lola modeling the necklace. This is not a collar for cats.
Sunday’s Hike – Silver River
Posted by: carirabz on: August 24, 2009
Yesterday, my group of friends, (aka, KDSS: Keweenaw Dance and Social Society) hiked up the Silver River in Keweenaw County to check on our geocache. It was a lovely late summer day, with temps in the high 60’s and intermittent clouds and sunshine.
We bushwhacked through to the river, and then hiked up IN the river. Ok, the water was a bit cool, but after our feet numbed up, it was just fine! The boulders, waterfalls, steep rock walls were amazing. Everything was so green.
One of the many waterfalls along the way.
Some of the hiking was a bit treacherous, and one or two of us (no names mentioned) did fall in.
But it sure was worth the effort, to enjoy the views along the way and the wonderful company of friends.
And yet another waterfall
If you are interested in a challenging geocaching adventure, visit www.geocaching.com and search under username KDSS, Silver River Wade.
Here’s a picture of the finished bookmarks. One using a size 6 hook (larger) and one with a size 7.
Please leave a comment if you have a question about the pattern.
First post, first pattern
Posted by: carirabz on: August 23, 2009
In this blog, I will post original patterns, some vintage patterns, and musings about life in the Copper Country of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.
Here’s the first pattern. I haven’t tested it lately, but will crochet it up soon, and post a picture.
Easy Ribbon Bookmark
Materials:
Size 10 crochet cotton
Size 6 or 7 steel hook
Size 6 hook will make a slightly larger size
1/4″ ribbon (approx 14″ or length desired)
Ch 64.
Row 1: Dc in 6th ch from hook (counts as 1 dc, 1 ch, 1 dc). Ch 1, skip 1 ch, dc in next ch across. (30 ch, 31 dc)
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc), turn, dc in each dc and ch 1 sp across, 2 dc in ch 6 sp (61 dc).
Row 3: Ch 5 (counts as 1 tr and 1 ch), turn, *skip 1 dc, tr in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * across, ending with last tr in ch 3 (31 tr, 30 ch1 sp).
Row 4: Ch 3, turn, dc in each ch sp and in each tr across, ending with 2 dc in ch 5 sp (61 dc).
Row 5: Ch 4 (counts and 1 dc and 1 ch), turn, *skip 1 dc, dc in next dc, ch 1. Repeat from * across.
Edging: Working around the outside of the bookmark, ch 1, (sc, ch 3, sc) over dc just made, (sc, ch 3 sc) along edge of bookmark over dcs and trs and between dcs along the long edges. On corners, work (sc, ch 3, sc) twice. Continue around ending with a sl st in first sc. Finish off. Weave in ends.
Block and stiffen as desired.
Weave ribbon through spaces made by tr stitches.
Thread Crochet
Easy Ribbon Bookmark
Beaded Lacey Choker Necklace
