Granny Square Crochet Along Revisited (Week One)

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Are you excited? This is the first week of this years Granny Square CAL. You can find all the information here: http://www.knotyournanascrochet.com/2014/05/granny-square-cal-materials.html. We are starting off with some simple squares.

10 Ways To Get The Perfect Finish On Your Crochet Afghan

As I mentioned in the previous post '10 Different Ways to Join Granny Squares' I like to plan ahead with my blankets/afghans. I always have an idea in my head how I would like it to end up and generally they come together pretty well.

Today I thought I could do a roundup of 10 different crochet borders. I hope this will help you plan the end result you would like for your afghan (if that is what you are making with your granny squares from the CAL)

Granny Square CAL (Week Three)

I love checking my Facebook page to see all the Granny Squares that have been entered.

If you have just joined us in this CAL (crochet along) you can get a refresher in week 1, you can also have a look at the squares we worked up last week in week 2.

First of all I apologize for the bad quality photo's. My photos are not that good to start with but it is pouring rain here right now so the photo's had to be taken inside.

Right, lets get started.

7th Granny Square.

http://stitch11.com/stash-bustin-crochet-flower-in-a-square/

To make this square 8 inches you will need to add 2 more rows as follows,

Round 8: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner, ch 1, [*skip 4 st, 3 dc in nxt st, ch 1,* Repeat between * 3 more times. (3 dc ch 2, 3 dc) into corner sp. ] Repeat between [] until you reach the beginning ch 3. Join to top of ch 3 with a sl st and finish off.

Round 9: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 3, 2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner, ch 1. [*3 dc into next ch 1 sp, ch 1* Repeat between * 4 more times. (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) into corner] Repeat between [ ] until you reach the beginning ch 3. Join to top of ch 3 with a sl st and finish off. 

8th Granny Square.

http://signedwithanowl.blogspot.co.nz/2012/10/mini-mandala-block-tutorial.html

To make this square 8 inches,

Round 6-9: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3dc) into corner, ch 1. [*3 dc into next ch 1 sp, ch 1* Repeat until next corner. (3 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) into corner] repeat between [ ] until you reach beginning ch 2. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st.

Finish off.

9th Granny Square

http://www.bobwilson123.org/afghans--granny-squares.html

3D Layered Flower

To make this square 8 inches.

Round 4-7: Join yarn in any corner sp, (ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 3dc) into corner, ch 1. [*3 dc into next ch 1 sp, ch 1* Repeat until next corner. (3 dc,ch 2, 3 dc) into corner] repeat between [ ] until you reach beginning ch 2. Join to top of ch 2 with a sl st.

If you like to plan ahead like me you might also like to check out last weeks post, 
10 Different Ways To Join Granny Squares

I hope you enjoyed this week and don't forget to post your pictures on my Facebook page for a chance to win a pattern for free.

Small Dog Crochet Jumper

Brrrr it is starting to get cold here in the mornings. Nika looked like she needed a jumper to wear so I decided to make her one. She is a mini dog, about the size of a chiwawa.

Granny Square CAL (Week Two)

Hi everyone,

I hope you are keeping up alright, I love the squares that were completed last week. And congrats to Ashley C Newton for winning the free pattern.

If you need a refresher on the rules please see week one.

Women's Slippers

This is a great pattern for a light weight slipper. The pattern is easily adjusted to fit any size foot. Simply finish the front of the slipper then work in rows to get the length needed.

Crochet Newborn Booties

Pattern for the hat can be found HERE

Baby Hat

My neighbor asked if I could make a hat and booties set for her sister who has a baby on the way. Not knowing the sex was hard but this is what I came up with. The ribbing makes it a stretchy hat so should fit a newborn for awhile. The ribbing for this hat was inspired by Busting Stitches Ribbed Hat  So if you are looking for a hat with single ribbing instead of double head over there :) She also has bigger sizes available. 

Pattern for booties can be found HERE

Easy Market Bag

Replace those plastic shopping bag with an environmentally friendly crochet market bag. This pattern was inspired by http://www.crochet-world.com/newsletters/talkingcrochet/pages/TCNL3008_patt2.html

Free Crochet Lacy Bolero

I wanted to make a bolero for my daughter for the cold mornings we have been having. They are not cold enough for a jersey but a lacy bolero is perfect. She was sleeping when I made it and sadly this turned out an inch to small but that just means I get to design another one and I already have an idea of what I would like to do.

Size 1

Front

Back

Ribbing

Materials:

•  DK yarn, I used Acrylic Super Yarn from Spotlight.
•  5.00 mm and 4 mm crochet hook
•  Tape measure
•  Scissors
• Yarn needle

DC V stitch – dc, ch1, dc in the same space.

Pattern:

Ch 41,

Row 1: dc in 4^th ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip next 3 ch’s, v stitch in next ch* across. End with a dc in the last two ch.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in the same stitch as ch 1 and in the next st. * sc in next ch 1 space, (sc, ch 3, sc) in the next ch 1 space* across. End with a sc in each of the last 2 stitches

Row 3:  Ch 3, turn. Skip first st, dc in next st. *ch 1, v stitch in next ch 2 space) across. End with ch 1, dc in last 2 stitches.

Row 4 – 25: alternate rows 2-3.

Now to work ribbing:

Change to a 4 mm hook

Working along the long length

Row 1: Ch 1, dc evenly across. (32 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *fpdc into next stitch, dc in next st* Repeat across. (32)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. *dc in next st, bpdc in next st* Repeat across.

Row 4: Ch 1, (counts as first sc) *fpsc into next stitch, sc in next stitch* repeat across. Finish off.

With right side facing, and completed ribbing on bottom. Join yarn in the top right corner.

Row 1: Ch 1, dc evenly across. (32 dc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. *fpdc into next stitch, dc in next st* Repeat across. (32)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. *dc in next st, bpdc in next st* Repeat across.

Row 4: Ch 1, (counts as first sc) *fpsc into next stitch, sc in next stitch* repeat across. Finish off.

Fold piece in half so ribbing is right side together. Sew ribbing ends on both sides.

Weave in all ends.

To adjust the size:

Length - The beginning ch is multiples of 4 + 9

Width- continue with alternating rows 2-3 of the v stitch pattern until you get the width you require.

Valentines Puppy Hat

I made the Kitty Hat and I thought why not a puppy for the boys. Of course this could also be done in a variety of different colour's and will also work for a girl. This free pattern is written in child size and toddler size but you could also find another beanie pattern and add the ears etc. I have included instructions for spirals as well as the ties. You could also add braids but personally I hate the time they take and I think these look just as cute. 

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Valentines Kitty Hat

A friend of mine is having a baby and I have to wait to find out the sex so I decided to make her daughter a kitty hat and well since we all know Valentines Day is coming up I decided to incorporate that into the mix.

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Materials:

5.00 mm crochet hook

DK or light worsted in white, pink,

Scissors

Tape measure

Yarn needle

Eyes/buttons

Stitch marker

I work of this size chart - http://slugsontherefrigerator.com/how-to-design-your-own-hat-pt-2/

Pattern:

Child Size: 20-22 inches

with white

Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, 10 hdc into circle, join with a slip stitch.

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. 2 hdc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch (20)

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. *hdc, 2 hdc in next stitch* join with a slip stitch (30)

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (40)

Round 5:  Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (50)

Round 6:  Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 4 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (60)

Round 7:  Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 5 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (70)

Increase rounds should measure 6 inches across

Round 8-17: Hdc around. Join with a slip stitch. (70)

Join Pink

Round 18: Hdc around. Join with a slip stitch. (70)

Join white

Round 19: Hdc around. Join with a slip stitch. (70)

Ear flaps:

Continuing on from hat.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in next 15 stitches. (16 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 10, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (14 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (12 hdc)

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (10 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (8 hdc)

Row 6: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (6 hdc)

Row 7: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog twice, hdc in last st. (4 hdc)

Count 20 from first ear flap and join white in the next stitch. Repeat instructions for first ear flap but don't finish off. 

You should have 20 stitches at the front between earflaps and 18 at the back.

Ch 1 and sc around until you reach the top of the first ear flap. There should be 4 stitches on top. Sc in first and second stitch. Ch 41, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in remaining ch's. When you reach the end of the ch, sc in the 3rd stitch (of the 4 on top of ear flap) and continue around until you get to the top of the second ear flap. Sc in first and second stitch. Ch 41, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in remaining ch's. Sc i next 2 stitches, join to first sc with a sl st and finish off.

Weave in ends.

Toddler Size: 18-21 inches

with white

Round 1: Starting with a magic circle, 11 hdc into circle, join with a slip stitch. (12)

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. 2 hdc in each stitch around, join with a slip stitch (24)

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. *hdc, 2 hdc in next stitch* join with a slip stitch (36)

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 2 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (48)

Round 5:  Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 3 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (60)

Round 6:  Ch 2, hdc in same stitch as ch 2. * hdc in next 14 stitches, 2 hdc in next stitch around* Join with a slip stitch (64)

Increase rounds should measure 5.5 inches across

Round 7-15: Hdc around. Join with a slip stitch. (64)

Join pink

Round 16: Hdc around. Join with a slip stitch. (64)

Join white

Round 17: Hdc around. Join with a slip stitch. (64)

Ear flaps:

Continuing on from hat.

Row 1: Ch 2, hdc in next 13 stitches. (14 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 8, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (12 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (10 hdc)

Row 4: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 4, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (8 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog, hdc in next 2, hdc2tog, hdc in last st. (6 hdc)

Row 6: Ch 2, turn. Hdc2tog twice, hdc in last st. (4 hdc)

Finish off

With right side facing, count 18 from first ear flap and join white in the next stitch. Repeat instructions for first ear flap but don't finish off. 

You should have 18 stitches at the front between earflaps and 18 at the back.

Ch 1, turn. There should be 4 stitches on top. Sc in first and second stitch. Ch 41, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in remaining ch's. for spirals. When you reach the end of the ch, sc in the 3rd stitch (of the 4 on top of ear flap) and continue around until you get to the top of the second ear flap. Sc in first and second stitch. Ch 41, 2 hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and in remaining ch's. Sc i next 2 stitches, join to first sc with a sl st and finish off.

Weave in ends.

Heart eye patch: with pink

I used the medium heart available here: http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/love-hearts/

Ears:

Make 2 pink 

Ch 1 does not count as a sc. 

Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and remaining 8 ch's. (9 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (9 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 5, sc2tog. (7 sc)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (7 sc)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 3, sc2tog. (5 sc)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (5 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc2tog, sc in next 1, sc2tog. (3 sc)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Sc across. (3 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn. sc3tog. (1 sc)

Finish off. Weave in ends.

Make 2 white (same as above) but don't finish off. Hold pink and white together and with white side facing you sc them together. Join to first sc with a sl st. Ch 1, turn. (pink side facing) sc around again. Join to first sc with a sl st and finish off.

Nose: With Black

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across (4 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. sc2tog twice. (2 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. sc2tog. (1 sc)

Ch 1, sc around. Join to first sc with a sl st.

Weave in all ends and sew pieces following picture. Embroider mouth and whiskers following picture. 

Hair Swirls

I think these are just the cutest things and can't wait until my daughters hair is long enough so she can wear them. The are designed to tie around a pony tail.

Mens Quick and Easy Slouch

Men's Slouch 

(modeled by a woman)

A friend of mine made me a logo so in return I made him a slouch hat and will also be making him some slippers. I decided to write out how I made it as I went. This hat would probably take less than an hour to make and works up quickly using 4 strands of DK (or light worsted) and a 10 mm hook. It should fit a 23 inch head and as you can see it is a loose fit on my new head. 

Crochet Chain Bracelet

I love these bracelets and wanted to make some so I decided to share with you how I made mine.

Really you can use any yarn and hook. But I have included the materials I used as a guide. This pattern would be great for someone just learning to crochet and practicing chaining.

Materials:

12 ply, bulky yarn. I used Moda Vera Filo Grande in brown and grey
4.50 mm hook
Scissors
Button
Yarn needle



With first colour Ch for a length of 24 inches. Sc in the 7th chain from the hook. This will be your button hole so if you are using a bigger or smaller button ensure this loop will go around it. If you need the loop to be bigger sc further away from the hook. If you need it smaller sc closer to the hook. Finish off.

Join second colour in the stitch shown above. Ch for the same length as the first colour. Join with a sl stitch to the end of the first colour. Finish off. Weave ends into the back of the chains leaving one strand to sew on the button. A statement button would look great on this.

You can also continue to add colours or chains for a fuller look but this one will wrap around the average size wrist three times.

This will also work for a necklace. Just increase the length or you can follow this pattern http://www.lovecityblog.com/2011/04/get-hooked-4-crochet-chain-necklace.html

Camel Stitch Ear Warmer (knit look)

I am so excited. I just found out about the Camel Stitch and really wanted to make something with it. There is already a hat and a cowl so I thought why not give an earwarmer a go? I actually think I am going to do two of them. One will be a button up and one will be a mobius. Did I mention I was excited?

I failed to get a decent photo at the moment, white on white in the sun doesn't show well.

You will need:

10 ply or worsted weight yarn. I don't usually work with this but I found it cheap so I brought it.
5.00 mm crochet hook
Buttons for the button up look (I still need to buy these but have included instructions on how to do button holes)
Yarn needle.

This is a video I found on the Camel Stitch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9L4WPFhmzDg


For those who can't see videos because you are on the phone the basic idea is to sc not in either of the normal loops but the horizontal bar just below the top loops. We are working flat and you will use the front horizontal bar. You will insert your hook under that bar and then just do a normal sc.

This pattern can be made any side, just crochet your starting chain to the head measurement you are aiming for.

Pattern:

Ch 71 (or the amount to fit around your head. Add 2 inches extra for the button version)

Row 1: Sc in 2nd chain from the hook and across. Ch 2, turn. (70)

Row 2: Sc across in the front horizontal bar as mentioned above. Ch 1, turn. (70)

Repeat row 2 until you reach your desired width. Mine is 19 inches long unstretched and 4 inches wide.

Finishing:

There are 3 ways you can do this.

1. Mobius- Twist headband and slip stitch ends together. Finish off and weave in ends.

2. Just straight. Slip stitch ends together without twisting.

3. Button up at the front or back- ch 1. Working down short side place 2 sc evenly. ch 5. Estimate the 5 stitches. Skip them. 3 sc evenly. Ch 5, estimate another 5 stitches. Skip them. 2 sc in last 2 spaces.

 Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc, 5 sc in each ch 5 sp. Finish off and weave in ends.

You can attach yarn to other end and sc across that short side if you like a cleaner look but you won't see this when it is closed.

Photo of the button holes

Bows!

These can be used for a variety of things, embellishing hats, a brooch or what I am doing is putting them on hair clips for my sister. I made her a couple last year to wear to work and she asked for more for her 22nd Birthday. I decided to write the pattern as I made them this time. They are slightly different than the first lot I made and I haven't attached them to clips yet but I will get photos of that when I do it.

Materials:

4.00 mm crochet hook

DK 8ply yarn

Any hook and yarn will work but that is what I used to get a bow that is 6 inches wide and 3 inches high.

Main part of bow:

Row 1: Ch 21, hdc in 3rd ch from the hook and across. Ch 2, turn. (20 hdc)

Row 2-7: Hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (20)

Do not ch 2 at the end of row 7. Ch 1, sc around putting 3 stitches in each corner to keep it even. Join to first sc with a sl st and finish off.

Weave in ends

Centre of bow:

Row 1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and across. Ch 1, turn. (4 sc)

Row 2-8: Sc across. Ch 1, turn. (4)

Do not turn at the end of row 8. Ch 1, sc around putting 3 stitches in each corner to keep it even. Join to first sc with a sl st and finish off leaving a long tail for sewing to your item or clip.

I fold the centre of the bow (wrong side together) in half and sew up the side.

These are the two pieces you should now have.

Pinch the 3 middle rows together and bring the sides in like the top picture. Wrap the centre of the bow around the main part and stitch the ends together to secure it. Now you have a bow which can be sewed onto anything.

And just because you need to see how far I have actually come in a year. Yes I have only been doing this for  just over a year. I learned via Crafty Minx Crochet School.