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Showing posts with label crochet for men. Show all posts

Sunday 27 May 2018

How to Crochet a Simple Beanie

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Simply Perfect Beanie

In 2001 I designed this simple beanie for my grown-up children, who were in their 20's at the time, and living in the sub-tropics of Australia, where it doesn't really get very cold in winter, but when the wet weather and strong winds blow, in those cool morning and evening temperatures you definitely need to keep your head and ears warm. That is how this simple beanie crocheted totally in one stitch was born.

Saturday 18 November 2017

JUST for MEN - The Manly Washcloth


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Real Men use Washcloths 
and these crochet washcloths are man-sized 
with the perfect texture for cleaning
and exfoliating manly bodies. 

Whether men admit to using a washcloth or not, one thing for sure is the fact that everyone benefits from a good scrub when in the bath or shower, and this manly SCRUB and RUB Washcloth is absolutely perfect for an entire body revitalizing wash. 

Men with beards, moustaches and bald heads can enhance their exfoliating regime by using a good sized, sturdy, washcloth made from a 100% cotton yarn. I designed the perfect washcloth for my man, and you can now make it too, I am sure your man will really appreciate this little handmade gift.

Suggested Yarn

I recommend a yarn which is 100% cotton and my favourite cotton yarns have always been Bendigo Woollen Mills from Australia, however now I have found a very good substitute here in the UK and it is King Cole Cottonsoft DK. Both cotton yarns are lovely and soft, and when they are wet, they are robust enough to give you a good scrub. 

However today I am will use Wendy Supreme Cotton, firstly because I hope it will be longer lasting and more robust with a good firm scrub, and secondly I have these lovely colours in my stash. 

You can substitute the yarn if you wish, just remember to check the YARNSUB website, to get the best match.


Stitch Pattern

This washcloth is made using half double crochet two together (hdc2tog) to create a knobbly textured fabric, you will need to be comfortable with working through the 5 loops on the hook. Also, I have used a 4ply for the main stitch and 8ply for the contrast stitch,  these two yarns work well together especially where the stitch changes to single crochet.

Are you ready? then let's get started with this FREE PATTERN for the SCRUB and RUB Manly Washcloth.


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PATTERN DETAILS:

Yarn Used: MC - Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g ● 267m (292 yds); and CC - Wendy Supreme Cotton DK ● 100% Cotton ● 100g ● 201m (220 yds)

Yardage: MC - 105m (115yd); CC - 26m (29yd)

Hook: 4mm

Notions: Yarn needle

Size: One (1) size

Measurements: approx. Length - 27cm (10.5in); Width 24cm (9.5in)


PATTERN NOTES: Washcloth is crochet flat. Border is crochet in the round. This washcloth is made using two (2) colours, and two (2) different yarn weights. Photographs accompany the written instructions of this pattern.



This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN Crochet Terms.


USA - American Crochet Terms
UK - British Crochet Terms
[ ] = work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
( ) = work instructions within parenthesis as directed,
different sizes, total stitches
* = repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
** = repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat from a given set of instructions
Ch = chain
ch-sp/s = chain space/s
sc = single crochet
dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet
dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble
ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over
yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet
FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet
Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop
blo = back loop only
FL = front loop
flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet
rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet
rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.



SPECIAL STITCH:
hdc2tog = half double crochet two together
Yarn over hook, insert hook in stitch, pull up a loop, 3 loops on hook, yarn over hook, insert hook in next st, pull up a loop, 5 loops on hook, yarn over hook, pull through all 5 loops on hook.



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ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES


PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS:


With 4mm hook and CC - DK yarn

Row 1: Ch36, TURN.


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Row 2: Ch1, work in back bump of each ch st, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and each st to end. TURN. (36sts)

Change to MC - 4ply yarn

Row 3: Ch2, hdc2tog in first and second sc, *hdc2tog, in same sc as last st, then in next sc, rep from * to end, TURN. (35 clusters)


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Row 4: Ch2, work the first insertion in the base of ch2, hdc2tog in first and second hdc2tog, * hdc2tog in the same place as last st, then in next hdc2tog, rep from * to end, work the last insertion in the top of ch2, TURN. (35 clusters)

Row 5 and 6: Rep Row 4


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Change to CC - DK yarn

Row 7: Ch1, 2sc in first st, sc in next and each st to end, work last sc in the top of ch2, TURN. (36sts)

Row 8: Ch1, sc to end, TURN. (36sts)


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Continue in pattern, changing colour as directed and repeating Rows 3-8.


Finish with Row 8. Do not cut yarn, hide all yarn ends before proceeding with Border.

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Border

Continue with CC
2Sc in same st as last st in Row 8. *Continue along side of rows. (Sl st, ch1) in each hdc2tog row, and (sl st, ch1) once in between sc rows**. 3sc in next corner, sc in each st of foundation chain, 3sc in corner, rep from * to **, 2sc in last corner, invisible join.

Fasten off, hide ends.




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If you wish you can make the washcloth shorter in length and more of a square by omitting the last repeat. The stitch pattern in the washcloth will stretch a little lengthwise after being used.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES


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BE CREATIVE
PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 
BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 
OR 


Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

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Friday 8 March 2013

MEN, HATS, BEANIES and CROCHET PATTERNS

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Photography by Britt Spring
The time has come to talk of crochet hats for men, young men, middle-aged men, and old men.  And talking of time, enough time has now passed and my ECHO Man Hat Crochet Pattern is now available from my online shops:   Ravelry     Craftsy

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Photography by Britt Spring

PATTERN DETAILS:
Chunky texture stitch, with echoes of art deco design, adding extra warmth and elasticity to the fabric. It's perfect for winter walks in the woods or along a bracing seafront.

Yarn:  Jarol British Wool Aran 100% wool OR Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran
Hook:  5mm or H-8
Sizes:  S/M/L

Pattern is available in USA  or  UK crochet terms PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase


ECHO Man Hat Crochet Pattern 

is available from my online shops

     Ravelry     Craftsy



Ciao, ciao...

Saturday 22 December 2012

Crochet for Men - the MAN hat

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The latest MAN HAT...

with "echoes" of 
art deco in the design

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PHOTOGRAPHY:  (C) Britt Spring


Simply perfect for your man

WHOEVER he may be

whether the DARLING in your life

OR your DEAR old dad  


Pattern Details:
Yarn:  Jarol British Wool Aran
Hook:  5mm
Sizes:  S/M/L
Description:  The chunky texture stitch in this hat adds extra warmth and elasticity to the fabric.  It's perfect for winter walks in the woods or along a bracing seafront.


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The design for this crochet hat was inspired by the beautiful art deco lighting in the now refurbished Whitstable cinema. 


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Alas no longer a cinema but a Wetherspoon pub and beautifully decked out with an amazing art deco interior. I just love it. Now let's get on with the crochet man hat.




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ECHO Man Hat pattern was published 
in the


YOU CAN now PURCHASE 

ECHO Man HAT Pattern

from 

my online stores

Ravelry        Craftsy   


AVAILABLE IN 

USA or UK Crochet Terms



Enjoy every moment,

focus on every stitch,

create a masterpiece.




ciao, ciao...

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Sunday 17 June 2012

Crochet PATTERNS Drought

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NO CROCHET BLOGS FOR A MONTH !

yes I have been too busy crocheting to blog

the month of May was here and now it is gone.

June is upon me 
AND my suitcase is packed for my trip "DOWN UNDER"

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for the birth of my first grandchild
I am so excited... woo hoo!

however that's a story for another time,
right here and now let's focus on the crochet!


Month of May was consumed by "secret squirrel" crochet 
which I can't tell you about until it is published.

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AND crocheting for my daughter's first baby, 
WHICH IS yet to be born 
and hopefully it will wait until I arrive. LOL



Naturally, I can't show you what I've crochet for her either


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because I want it to be a surprise for her first

so you will have to wait patiently  
for the blog revealing my crochet surprise
end of June.  


Of course, once all these crocheting projects were finished, 
I managed to finish some other projects I had to put aside.


AND NOW I can START TO SHARE with you

Firstly, another one of my favourite 
the "PERFECT MAN" beanie

TRICKSTER Crochet Man Hat


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SIZES:  ADULT MEN - S/M/L

SKILL LEVEL:  EASY - INTERMEDIATE

DESCRIPTION:
Simply perfect crochet hat designed for the man/men in your life. 
Beanie style with a texture stitch creating an art deco design in the fabric.
Texture stitch adds extra warmth and elasticity to the fabric of the hat.
3D illusion
Masculine
Unisex
Perfect for autumn walks in the woods or along the seafront.

YARN:  
Debbie Bliss Luxury Donegal Tweed Aran - 85% Wool 15% Angora;   OR any other similar yarn

TECHNIQUES USED:  Front and back post double crochet.

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TRICKSTER Crochet Man Hat Pattern 
is available from 

Craftsy          Ravelry


you can shop at your convenience in your favourite store.

Ciao, ciao... 

I am off to enjoy the rest of my day before I fly out this evening, then I will be off-line until I land at the other end 
Tuesday morning Brisbane time. woo hoo!
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