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!
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!
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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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Mmm, luscious pink strawberry ice cream. Soft pink with bits of brighter yumminess. That’s what I had in mind when working up this baby blanket pattern.
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You’ll need:
Finishes approximately 36″
Note: Ch 3 counts as first dc throughout
hole-free center made using magic loop technique
Instructions:
Row 1: With Color A, use the magic loop* (also called magic ring) technique. [3 dc, 2 ch] four times on loop, join at the top of first dc with a sl st. Pull loop tight.
*you can also start this like a traditional granny square: ch 3 , 2dc, [ch 2, 3 dc], rep [ to ] 2 times, ch 2, join to the top of ch 3 with a sl st.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn, dc in each dc across, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in corner], continue to dc across, repeating [ ] for corners, join with a sl st in the top of ch 3.
Row 3: Repeat row 2, join Color B at sl st.
Rows 4-6: Repeat Row 2, join Color C at sl st, end of row 6.
Rows 7-9: Repeat Row 2, join Color A at sl st, end of row 9.
Row 10 – 31: Repeat pattern (1 row of Color A, 3 rows of Color B, 3 colors of C) through row 31 (the last row will be Color A). At the end of row 31, join Color B in sl st. ch 1.
Note: Do not turn ch 32 or 33
Row 32: ch 1, sc in back loop of each dc. 3 sc in corner ch. Repeat around, joining Color C in sl st.
Row 33: ch 1, sc in back loop of each sc, in corner [sc, 2 sc, sc]. Continue sc in back loop around, repeating [ ] in corners, join with a sl st and finish off.
back loop sc edging
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This is yet another baby blanket I designed specifically with charity blankets in mind. A local charity receives the great majority of my crochet efforts and because crochet is so portable, I get a lot done. I crochet in the carpool line, when I watch telly or when I have to wait for an appointment. If my hands are busy, I tend to be happy!
Use up your scraps, go solid, variegated or ombre. Each works brilliantly with a wavy ‘ghan!
For the scrappy version, you’ll need:
Finished size is approximately 40″, depending on your gauge. This is a homey pattern and I don’t fuss about the gauge, as long as it’s crocheting up nicely.
Note: When changing colors, join new color with a sl just before you ch 3 for a new row.
ch 132
Row 1: 1 dc into third ch from hook and in the next three ch, *skip 2 ch, 1 dc into next 4 ch, ch 2, 1 dc in next 4 ch*. Repeat * to * until the last six ch. Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2: 1 dc in first st, 1 dc in next 3 st, *sk 2 st, 1 dc in next 3 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) into ch 2 sp. 1 dc in next 3 st*. Repeat * to * until the last six ch. Skip 2 ch, 1 dc in next 3 ch, 2 dc in top of last dc. Ch 3, turn.
Pattern: Repeat row 2 until blanket is approximately 40″ long. Finish off.
For a more delicate pattern, try a lighter-weight yarn with a smaller hook.
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Monique is one of my favorite blanket patterns to make for The Linus Connection.
It’s easy, relatively fast, works well with just about any yarn and can be adapted to be a smaller or larger size. Make it with all one color or use up your leftovers!
I’m not including yarn amounts here because it really varies on what size you’d like to make and what kind of yarn you choose. The one shown is made with Caron Simply Soft.
Ch 122 (or any multiple of 3 + 2)
Row 1: 1 hdc into third ch from hook, skip 1 st *(1sc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next st, sk 2 sts*, rep *to*, end of row, 1 sc in last st, ch 2,
turn.
Row 2: 1 hdc in first st, (1 sc, ch 1, 1dc) in ch sp of the previous row. 1 sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, turn.
Rep until blanket is approximately square or slightly rectangular.
For edging, continue pattern in ch sp around remaining 3 sides. Join with sl stitch and finish off.
edging detail
completed blanket
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In July of 2006, I enjoyed one of the best trips of my life to Las Vegas, Nevada. My friend Hope and I went to Lumos, the first Harry Potter conference I attended.
I was still fairly new to the online Harry Potter fandom, though I’d been part of the HP world since 1999. I was a new moderator for Harry Potter Crafts (2006-2008) and was not yet working for The Leaky Cauldron as a Crafty Witch (2006-2007).
Lumos changed everything. Suddenly, the names of people I knew online had faces, and voices and hugs!
Prior to the conference, I went into a crafting frenzy. I’m a Ravenclaw, and of course needed a house scarf! I wanted to my scarf to look knit…but I’m not a knitter. It’s my daughter’s craft, and I have left it alone because it makes her happy to be able to do a craft that mom doesn’t!
Anyhow, I wanted a knit-look scarf and had played with Tunisian crochet before. After working out the width of the bars, I went to work. This is the result. It’s a narrow scarf because I wore it in Las Vegas…in July. Can you say HOT?
Faux “Knit” Crochet Hogwarts Scarf
Scarf as modeled in 2006 by my dearly departed Prissy
narrow scarf =ch 15, “movie” size=ch 42
Row 1: ch 15 for a narrow scarf, or 42 for wider “movie” size. Insert the hook into the 2nd ch from hook, yo, and pull loop through the chain stitch (2 loops on hook). *Insert hook into next chain, yo, and pull loop through ch*, rep *to* to end of row, leaving all loops on the hook. The number of loops on the the hook should be the same as the beginning foundation chain. Do not turn.
Row 2: Working from left to right, yo and pull through first loop on hook, *yo, and pull through next 2 loops*, rep *to* to end of row (1 loop left on hook).
Row 3: *Insert hook between the 2 double vertical strands of each loop (from front to back), below the chain formed by row 2, yo and pull through a loop (loosely)*, rep *to* across row.
Row 4: Repeat row 2
Repeat row 3 & 4 for pattern. When changing color, attach at end of even row at “1 loop left” so that the remaining loop is the new color. You can easily count the rows you’ve made by the ridges on the back of your work – each ridge equals 2 rows.
*1- 28 in MC 29 (14 ridges)
32 in CC (2 ridges)
33 – 38 in MC (3 ridges)
39-42 in CC (2 ridges)
43- 66 in MC (14 ridges)
Repeat 13 times. You should have 14 sets of “captured” bars and each end should be 28 rows long. Fold the entire scarf in half and whip stitch. The seam can be in the back or on a side – your choice. Whip stitch the ends closed and add short fringe all the way across.
*some resources describe Tunisian crochet with each ridge, or every two rows as one row. If you want to count like that, then think 1-14, 15-16, etc. when counting.
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Christmas is over, and a lovely holiday it was. Friends, family, food, and gifts. Perfect all around!
I find myself with lots of different bits of leftover yarn from various projects. I can’t think of a better way to wrap up the holiday season than making lots of cute hats while I’m hanging out with my fantastic family while they play Rock Band or we watch a new movie.
This hat’s my favorite.
It’s warm, toasty and fast to make.
Use the same color yarn or coordinate two different strands for some extra cute head gear! I’ve also used loads of little scraps tied together (as shown in the first photo) along with a solid color for a unique look.
I’ve included my pony tail variation below if you want to wear a hat, but keep your hair up!
If you want to make hats, but not necessarily keep them, consider donating them to a handmade hat charity. Bella online has a great list of charities that will accept hand crocheted hats and other items.
You’ll need:
Ch 4
Row 1: Dc 11 times in 4th ch from hook. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
Row 3: Ch 3, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st) around. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
Row 4: ch 3, (2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next two sts) around. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
Rows 5 – 9: Ch 3, dc around. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
Row 10: Rep Row 2 for a flared brim or row 3 for more a more subtle brim.
Finish off.
Pony Tail Variation
use this variation to create a hole for your pony tail
Row 6: Ch 3, dc in next two st, ch 6, sk 6 st, dc in remaining sts. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
Row 7: Ch 3, dc in next two stitches, dc in each ch, dc in remaining st. Sl in top of ch 3 st to join.
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From the Way Back Vault today, I have one of my old fabvorites.
The Crochet Granny Handbag dates back to September 29, 2003.
I don’t remember who received the original, but I’ve made several as gifts since then. It’s a quick and easy pattern and makes a sturdy little bag, especially when it includes the optional lining.
You’ll need
(Note – all stitches after the first round are in the back loops except on the corners, when you crochet over the chain.)
Front/Back (make 2)
Round 1 – With Color A, ch 4, join with sl st. Ch 3 2 dc, ch 2 in ring. (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times, sl st into starting ch 3. Do not turn.
Round 2 – Ch 3, dc in BACK LOOPS to corner ch 2 sp (2 dc, ch 2 2dc in corner sp, dc in back loops across), rep to beg ch 3, join with sl st. Break off Color A. Do not turn.
Round 3 – Join Color B in any ch 2 sp. Ch 3, dc, ch 2, 2 dc, (dc in back loops across, 2 dc, ch 2 2 dc in corner sp) around, join with sl st in beg ch 3.
Round 4 – Join Color A, rep pattern of round 3.
A close up of the strap side, using single crochet to join.
Strap
Ch 120, hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in each chain to end, finish off. Starting in the center stitch on one front/back square, join strap by sc through the back loops only of the strap and the square. Sc in first 25 st to join strap, continue sc st in back loop of front/back square across top of bag. Sc in last 25 st of strap from the 2nd ch in the corner of the square back to where you joined. Join with sl st. Sl st ends of strap then around to back loop on opposite side of strap, crochet around same as for opposite side.
Lining (optional)
For a sturdier bag, line with a scrap of coordinating (shown) or contrasting fabric of the same size. Hand-stitch inside the bag below the sc round (round 4).
To add a zipper, sew it to the lining before you stitch the lining in the bag, then stitch whip-stitch on the lining seam to inside of round 4.
Other Options
For a longer strap, or bigger bag, simply add stitches or rounds to suit your needs, taking into account how many stitches you will need to get the strap all the way around the bag. For more depth, make the strap two or even three rows wide before attaching to the granny squares.
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