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Chained Compass Motif with variations
9″, 12″ and three color variations of Chained Compass
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After stumbling across a cool chain technique in Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet, I knew I had to work it into a motif…somehow! This was my second try at a design using the chains and I love all three variations. I’m thinking a black and white and red afghan would be stunning.
9″ one color variation
You need:
- worsted weight yarn
- H hook (or size needed to obtain gauge)
Notes:
gauge – round 1 = 2″ square
Ch 3 = beg dc throughout
Keep ch 12 loops on the front as you work. These will stay loose until round 9.
12″ one color variation
ch 5, join with a sl st to form ring
Round 1: ch3, 3 dc, (ch2, 4 dc) three times, ch 2, join to top of ch 3 with a sl st
Round 2: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, ch 12, sc in next 2 st, [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 2 st, ch 12, sc in next 2 st] 3 times, sc, ch2, sc in corner. Join to first sc with sl st.
Round 3: ch 3, dc in each sc across, [(2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner), dc in each sc across] around, join with a sl st at the top of beg dc. (40 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)
Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, ch 12, sc in next 5 st, [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 5 st, ch 12, sc in next 5 st] 3 times, sc, ch2, sc in corner, sc in remaining st, Join to first sc with sl st.
Round 5: Rep Round 3 (64 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)
Round 6: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st, ch 12, sc in next 8 st, [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 8 st, ch 12, sc in next 8 st] 3 times, sc, ch2, sc in corner, sc in corner, sc in remaining st, . Join to first sc with sl st.
Round 7: Rep Round 3 (88 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)
Round 8: ch 3, dc in each st, (2dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corners) around. (104 dc and 4 ch 2 sps)
You will have three loops on each side of the block. Join sections of loops by pulling the middle loop through the first loop, then the top loop through the middle loop.
first loop through the middle loop
middle loop through the top loop
Round 9: ch 1, sc in same st and in next st, sl st in ch 12 loop, sc in next 13 st to corner [(sc, ch 2, sc in corner), sc in next 13 st, sl st in ch 12 loop, sc in next 13 st to corner] three times. sc in remaining sts, join with sl st in first sc.
For 9″ block, finish off here.
Continue for 12″ block:
12″ one color variation
Round 10: ch 1, sc in same st and each st across, skipping sl st on previous round (sc, ch 2, sc in corners) around
Round 11 & 12, ch 1, hdc in same st and each st across, (hdc, ch 1, hdc in corners) around
Round 13: ch 1, sc in same st and each st across (sc, ch 2, sc in corners) around
Finish Off.
three color variation (which I’m secretly calling Bella’s Compass because I ❤ Twilight!)
For three color variation:
Color 1 – odd number rows to row 7, row 8, 9 & 13
Color 2 – even number rows to row 6
Color 3 – rows 10-12
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vlog: TTMT – Crochet Soiree!
…in which I apparently have done nothing but crochet for a week and you can tell I don’t feel well even though I was trying to fake it. Ah well!
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Video Links
- zazzle store (for the t-shirt in the video!)
- my ravelry
- Honey Bee Quilt Store
- The Linus Connection
- 200 Crochet Blocks for blankets, throws and afghans by Jan Eaton
- Donna Kooler’s Encyclopedia of Crochet
Myself (Dead Since DH Tonks) with my kids (Luna Lovegood and Terry Boot),
and my best friend, Jewells (Dr. Granger) with her daughter (Hermione)
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Veritable V-Stitch 12″ Block
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We’ve been undergoing a test of mettle in our household the last few days. Our a/c unit has stopped functioning…and it’s been hovering around 105F, making it approximately 90F in parts of our house.
We’ve been seeking shelter of cooler places, which has, for the most part not included anywhere near a computer or sewing machine. While we wait for Sears to come perform the warrantied services they’ve promised, I’ve been working on small things to try and stay cool and keep my mind off of bigger stresses.
Combine the above with a 12″ knit/crochet block swap that I’m participating in, and the Veritable V-Stitch 12″ Block was born. It’s easy to work up and was made (intentionally!) in icy colors to remind me of cooler days.
You’ll need:
- Worsted Weight Yarn in colors A (main), B (accent) & C (coordinating)
- H/I hook to obtain gauge (1.5″ across first round)
Special Stitches:
- v-stitch = dc, ch 1, dc
- beg v-stitch = ch 4, dc
- v-st corner = v-stitch, ch 2, v-stitch
With color A, ch 4, sl st in beg ch to form ring
Round 1: ch 3, 2 dc, (ch 2, 3 dc) three times, ch 2, join with sl st to top of ch 3. Check gauge.
Round 2: sl st to center dc, beg v-stitch in center dc, v-st corner, (sk 1 dc, v-stitch, v-st corner) three times, join with sl st at third ch in beg v-stitch.
Rounds 3&4: sl st to first ch sp, beg v-stitch, (v-stitch in ch sp of each v-stitch, v-st corner) repeat ( )around. Join with sl st at third ch in beg v-stitch. At the end of round 4, join color B at the sl st.
Round 5: ch 1, sc in same st, ch 1, sk ch sp, sc in next 2 dc [(ch 1, sk ch sp, sc in next dc) to corner (sc, ch 2, sc) in corner] repeat [ ] around. Join with a sl st at beg sc. Finish off.
Round 6: join color A in any ch 1 sp. Ch 5, sk next 2 sc, [(dc in ch sp, ch 2, sk next 2 sc) to corner (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner], repeat [ ] around. Join with sl st in third ch in beg ch 5, finish off.
Round 7: join color B in any ch sp. Ch 1, sc in same st, ch 2, sc in ch sp [(2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc) in corner (sc in ch sp, ch 2, sc in ch sp)] around. Join with a sl st to first sc. Finish off.
Round 8: join color C in any ch sp. Beg v-stitch, (v-stitch in each ch sp, corner v-stitch in corners), rep ( ) around, finish off.
Round 9: join color A, rep row 8.
Round 10: join color B in any ch 1 sp. Ch 5, [(dc in next ch sp, ch 2, dc in next ch sp) (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in corners], rep [ ] around, join with sl st to third ch of beg ch 5.
Round 11: sl st to ch sp, (ch 1, 3 sc in each ch sp) around. Join with sl st to first sc. Finish off.
Version 1 of Veritable V-stitch had slightly different corners
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Crochet: Motif Blocking Template
I’m a bit surprised at myself for not sharing this before!
When I’m working on a crochet project that requires blocking, which, let’s face it, if I’m working on it, it’s most likely a blanket of some sort or another, I like to keep a size template handy to check my motif by. I discovered that using foam core for my template also gives me a super easy way to block my motifs so they come out perfectly!
I’m currently working on some 12″ blocks for a swap I’m participating in. I’m using the pattern Supernova by Chris Simon in my example.
You’ll need:
- piece of foam core board larger than your motif
- ruler (quilting rulers work great!)
- cutting surface
- box cutter or Exacto
Measure the size you need on the foam core board (12″ board shown). If you have a quilter’s square ruler, now is a great time to break it out. If not, just measure carefully, being sure to mark the measurement you need several times to get the right size.
Use the box cutter to cut the foam core board to the right size.
That’s it! Now you have the perfect size template that you can both check your size against and block the motif (shown above) if needed!
Supernova, pattern by Chris Simon
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crochet: Oh What A Mystery!
They mystery has been solved at last! Caitirin’s Mystery Crochet Along is done and revealed Romi-Yo (ravelry link), a super cute pattern by Joyce Noverr.
Thanks for hosting, caitirin! I had a lot of fun with this and now I just need to think of a name for my wee wiggly friend!
crochet: crocheting along
I mentioned a few days ago that I’m participating in caitirin’s Mystery Crochet Along. I just finished part two and I’m still as clueless as to what we’re making! She’s promised fun, easy and short.
One more step and the mystery will be solved. Can’t wait!
crochet: Mystery CAL
What can it be now?
I’m participating in caitirin’s Mystery Crochet Along (you remember caitirin of Baby Mandrake fame?)
How on earth could I resist a CAL that includes eyes and stuffing?!
Above you see part one made from the first set of instructions.
collected scrappy yarn for my CAL
I can’t wait for the next step to see what we’ll be making out of these lovely yo-yos!
vlog: TTMT – O’ Crochet
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crochet: Starknuts June Challenge
Meet Crookshanks.
Yesterday, the Harry Potter knit & crochet community starknuts posted a new challenge for June. I loved the idea so much, I, ehem, am done.
What?! I had a spare hour and just the right yarn so…
Crook is made with Nimoe’s Miuku The Cat pattern and Yarn Bee Cameo yarn and has a DMC scarf.
He’s a clever kitteh, but is also a very brave Gryffindor.
I added a join, ch 1 at the end of each round, which I found easiest to work with because of the fuzz factor.
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His scarf has stripes (and gave me a cramp in my right hand…)
Bottlebrush tail and slightly cocky ears. Love him!
Meeting some of the family…
Crookshanks with Merlin, who kept knocking the poor wee thing over.
Crookshanks, being embraced by Button, diva from birth and always a fabulous cat.
A HUGE thanks to my lovely daughter, for her creative input.
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