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Thursday 15 November 2018

ARROW HEADS Crochet Collection

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ARROW HEADS is a His and Hers Crochet Collection which includes hats, mittens, scarf and headband. Designed for the winter season this collection can be worn in spring and autumn by changing your yarn choice. You can have a bit of fun by playing around with colours too!



It has been one (1) year since I first released the Arrow Heads Hat and Headband patterns. The original plan was to release a few crochet patterns using the Arrow Stitch pattern in a small collection of hats, mittens, headband and scarf.



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Somehow even though the crocheting of such items was carried out the actual pattern writing was on the backburner. So here I am today about to remedy the situation with the following two (2) patterns ARROW MITTENS and DOUBLE ARROW HAT. 

As soon as I have completed adding the remainder of the Arrow Heads patterns to the ARROW HEADS COLLECTION I will be releasing the complete EBook in 2019.  Make sure you keep checking back for the announcement of the release date.

Arrow Heads Crochet Collection

The Arrow Heads Collection so far includes crochet patterns for the Arrow Hat and the Arrow Headband, both patterns utilise the single Arrow pattern. 

Next Instalment - Double Arrow Hat

Once you get the hang of the simple, Arrow pattern you can move on to the Double Arrow Hat. 

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The Double Arrow Hat is the perfect FAMILY autumn/winter beanie.  The pattern includes four (4) sizes so the whole family can share in the Arrow Hat wearing experience. An easy Aran yarn hat for warmth with an insertion of a double Arrow stitch. Make a hat with a different combination of colours for each family member.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy-Intermediate
SIZES: Four (4) sizes - A = Small; B = Medium; C= Adult Large; D = Adult XLarge
YARN USED: Knitcraft Aran Yarn with Wool ● 80% Acrylic 20% Wool ● 200g ● 426yd (390m)
SUBSTITUTE YARNS: Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool - please check YARNSUB website for the best match.
NOTIONS: 5mm hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Hat is worked top down in the round. Instructions are for a two (2) colour hat. Each round is completed before changing colour. Photographs accompany the written instructions.

THIS PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN USA American Crochet Terms.



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Matching Arrow Mittens

To complete your accessories outfit you can also go ahead and make the fingerless mittens. The mittens pattern has been written for two (2) sizes only, Adult Medium and Adult Large, simply mittens for your darling man and yourself.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy-Intermediate
SIZES: Two (2) sizes - A = Adult Medium; B = Adult Large
YARN USED: Aran with Wool ● 80% Acrylic 20% Wool ● 400g ● 920yds (840m)

SUBSTITUTE YARNS: Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool - please check YARNSUB website for the best match.
NOTIONS: 5mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: Mittens are worked bottom up in the round. Instructions are for a two (2) colour mitten. Separate instructions for the Right and the Left hand. Each round is completed before changing colour. Photographs accompany the written instructions.

THIS PATTERN IS WRITTEN IN USA American Crochet Terms.



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DOUBLE ARROW HAT
CROCHET PATTERN
is available from my online shops

LOVECROCHET     and     RAVELRY

and

ARROW MITTENS
CROCHET PATTERN
is available from my online shops

LOVECROCHET    and      RAVELRY


BE CREATIVE

PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
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Saturday 23 June 2018

BEEHIVE BEANIE Free Crochet Pattern

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Resurrecting Old Crochet Hats

In the mid-1980's I remember my Polish mother-in-law, Henryka, showing me how to crochet in a spiral and how to add contrast surface-crochet. [Originally the surface-crochet was made using a slip stitch, however, over the years I have changed that to (slip stitch, ch1) instead, which I think is way better].

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 24 March 2018

BOHO BREEZE Hat Crochet Pattern

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SPRING is on the backburner! 


The freakish Arctic weather has come back to haunt us, and the "The Beast from the East" version two, has brought more snow and chaos to our door. Strong icy cold winds and sub-zero temperatures kept us indoors with the central heating on ALL day (which is not the norm for us), AND NOW THEY ARE PREDICTING ANOTHER RETURN OF THE BEAST FOR EASTER! So looks like spring is going to be late this year.


For a short spell, I was dreaming of enjoying a bit of sunshine, checking out the daffodils, spring walks, and finally getting into spring clothes, however, that is not going to happen just yet, so I've decided to design this BOHO BREEZE Hat which will be perfect for these cooler days which we are and will be having for the rest of March.

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BOHO BREEZE Hat is the perfect spring/autumn beanie when those cool breezes blow. The hat is deliberately designed around the colourful yarn to display its beautiful changing colours.

YARN USED

The Boho Breeze Hat is crocheted using two yarns, both yarns are Hayfield Bonus DK yarns by Sirdar. The main colour has a lovely phased colour effect, it is a new yarn called Breeze and the contrast colour is simply a bold purple, one of 60 colours available.

I love how the variegated yarn changes colour quite quickly, displaying it's lovely rainbow coloured tones, and of course, the best contrast is always a darker colour, I chose purple not only because it is my favourite, but it complements one of the many colours in the variegated yarn. These yarns are 100% acrylic however to my surprise they are softer in texture than other budget-priced acrylics.

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PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Intermediate
SIZES:  One (1) size - Adult Medium
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference 21in (53cm); Length 8in (20cm) - will fit 22in (56cm)
YARN USEDHayfield Bonus Breeze DK ●  100% Acrylic ● 100g ● 306yds (280m) ● MC Embers (477) ● Hayfield Bonus DK ●  100% Acrylic ● 100g ● 306yds (280m) ● CC Purple (840) ● 1 ball of each
YARDAGE: Approx. 54g = 165yd (151m)
SUBSTITUTE YARN: Any similar DK yarn, one ball plain bold colour, one ball variegated colour. Always check with YARNSUB website to get the best match.
NOTIONS:  4mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES:  Hat is worked flat and in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for a two (2) colour hat. Each round is completed before changing colour. Photographs accompany the written instructions.

This pattern is written in USA American Crochet Terms.

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BOHO BREEZE Hat Crochet Pattern
is available from my online shops

RAVELRY     CRAFTSY     LOVECROCHET


Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com

Copyright © 2008 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved.  All materials contained on this website, including images, are protected by the UK and International Copyright Law and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Barbara Summers. Please CONTACT me at crocknit@gmail.com if you wish to obtain such permission.
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Sunday 31 December 2017

HAPPY CROCHET and a HAPPY NEW YEAR 2018

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“Another fresh new year is here . . .
Another year to live!
To banish worry, doubt, and fear,
To love and laugh and give!

This bright new year is given me
To live each day with zest . . .
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

I have the opportunity
Once more to right some wrongs,
To pray for peace, to plant a tree,
And sing more joyful songs!”

(Poem: William Arthur Ward)

This poem says it all for me! These words are perfect for my New Year's resolution! Simple and to the point, to live my life to the fullest and to the best of my ability. To let go of fear and to enjoy every moment of every day, to free myself from worry and to release the need to be serious about trivial things, and most of all to allow love and laughter to surround me always!

What are your New Year Resolutions? Do you have any? Or don't you bother making any?

Did you know that about 4000 years ago, the ancient Babylonians were the first people to make New Year's resolutions? Each year in mid-March (the beginning of their year) when the crops were planted, celebrations were held in honour of the New Year!

If you do make a New Year resolution for yourself, and you wish to share, please do so in the comments at end of blog OR on my Facebook page here.

In the meantime, I wish you all a Happy New Year and may you always have lots of sunshine, happiness, health and prosperity! May you always be happy!

May you ALL have wonderful 2018 year, crocheting and knitting many projects and conquering new techniques and stitches.

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I would like to thank everyone who has supported my creative crochet and knit works during 2017.

THANK YOU VERY MUCH for buying my patterns and for your lovely comments. 

As soon as the holiday period is over I will be back in the New Year with new designs I managed to crochet and knit during December.

May the New Year 2018 bring you
Love, peace and happiness,
Now and Forever!

Ciao Ciao!


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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet

All Rights Reserved.

Friday 8 December 2017

XMAS HATS - HIS AND HERS


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XMAS Hat in Santa's colours

will keep your ears and head warm

this Christmas and during the cold winter months


This Christmas my darling and I are going to be wearing matching crochet hats in Santa's colours, just for a bit of fun! 

And so you can have some fun too, I have decided to give you a Christmas gift of this XMAS HAT Pattern

This stylish unisex crochet XMAS Hat is great for when the temperatures drop and the wind blows. It is designed with a crochet cotton lining which is soft on the skin and ever so comfortable to wear, while the crochet aran outer layer keeps your head warm and toasty.

XMAS Hat is a simple striped crochet hat with the added bonus of a cotton lining. All you need to know is how to crochet in the round, how to single crochet, how to crochet in the front loop and back loop, how to change colour every round.

Suggested Yarns

My two (2) favourites for this project are Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool for the outer layer, and King Cole Cottonsoft DK for the inner lining. You will need two (2) hooks 5mm and 4.5mm. The aran colours I chose are: Deep Red 830 and Ivory Aran 962; and the cotton colour is: Ecru 711.

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



This pattern was available as a LIMITED TIME FREE PATTERN until Christmas Day, offer ended Christmas morning GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

XMAS Hat Crochet Pattern 


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PATTERN DETAILS:


DIFFICULTY: Easy

SIZES: Two (2) sizes - A = Adult Medium; B = Adult Large

MEASUREMENTS:
A - Circumference 21in (53cm); Length 8.5in (22cm) - will fit 22in (56cm) 
B - Circumference 22.5in (57cm); Length 9in (23cm) - will fit 23in (58cm)

YARN USED: Hayfield Bonus Aran with Wool ● 80% Acrylic 20% Wool ● 400g ● 920 yds (840m)

YARDAGE
A - Approx. 60g = 138yd (126m) 
B - Approx. 70g = 161yd (147m)

TENSION: 15sts x 17 rows to 4in (10cm) in sc pattern stitch

NOTIONS: 5mm hook, Yarn needle



PATTERN NOTES: Hat is worked top down in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for a two (2) colour hat. Each round is completed before changing colour. Optional Lining instructions included.



This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN Crochet Terms.

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ENJOY AND MAY YOU HAVE A JOLLY, MERRY CHRISTMAS!

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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Sunday 22 October 2017

ARROW Heads Crochet Patterns

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Here are two more crochet designs for Winter 2017/2018 these designs are part of my ARROW Heads Collection

For the men in your life, I chose a simple beanie design with an insertion of the arrow stitch.  ARROW Winter Hat is the perfect winter warmer beanie, it's made using a chunky yarn for extra warmth and it has an optional cotton lining for comfort. 

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The pattern sizing is for adult large heads, (like my darlings), and will fit a 23in (58cm) head circumference, it is also long enough to cover his ears and protect them from the cold wind. If you wish to make smaller sizes you can easily adjust the sizing and decrease the length.

ARROW Hat is made with a yarn I have not used before, Stylecraft Life Chunky. I decided to give this yarn a try  firstly because my darling loved the colour, Teal (2416), unfortunately, the colour teal does not show up in the photos. I like the fact it is a lovely blend of 75% acrylic and 25% superwash wool and comes in 100g balls, which simply equates to value for money. You only need 1 x 100g ball of Life Chunky to make this hat and only 1 x 100g ball of Cottonsoft DK for the optional lining.

PATTERN DETAILS:


This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN Crochet Terms.

DIFFICULTY:  Easy
SIZESOne (1) size - Adult Large
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference 22in (56cm); Length 9in (23cm) - will fit 23in (58cm)
YARN USEDStylecraft Life Chunky  75% Acrylic 25% Superwash Wool 100g 162yd (148m)
OPTIONAL LINING:
YARN USED:  King Cole Cottonsoft DK ●  100% Cotton ● 100g ● 229yd (210m)
NOTIONS:  5mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES:  Hat is worked top down in the round. Optional Lining instructions included. Photographs accompany the written instructions at the end of this pattern.


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



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ARROW Hat Crochet Pattern 
is available from my online shops 

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For the women in your life, I designed a headband based totally on using just the arrow stitch. ARROW Headband is simply perfect for keeping your ears warm while outdoors, I chose a chunky yarn for extra warmth and comfort and the easy arrow stitch pattern gives you a great looking headband.

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The pattern sizing is for adult medium heads, (like mine), and will fit a 22in (56cm) head circumference, and the width of 4in (10cm) is easily wide enough to cover my ears and keep them warm and cosy. If you wish to make headbands for smaller heads, it is very easy to adjust the length.

To make the ARROW Headband I dug out a lovely chunky yarn from my stash of yarns. Wendy Mode Chunky is a soft blend of 50% premium acrylic and 50% Merino wool and is ever so comfy to wear, and it also comes in 100g balls. You can make two (2) headbands from 1 x ball of yarn, and still have some left over.

PATTERN DETAILS:


This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN Crochet Terms.

DIFFICULTY:  Easy
SIZESOne (1) size - Adult Medium
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference 20in (51cm); Width 4in (10cm) - will fit 22in (56cm)
YARN USEDWendy Mode Chunky  50% Acrylic 50% Wool 100g 153yd (140m)
NOTIONS:  5.5mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES:  Headband is worked flat, then ends are joined with yarn needle. Photographs accompany the written instructions at the end of the pattern.
You can substitute the yarn if you wish, just remember to check the YARNSUB website, to get the best match.

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ARROW Headband Crochet Pattern 
is available from my online shops 

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PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 
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OR 




Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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Friday 6 October 2017

AMETHYST Winter Hat


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WINTER IS COMING!


No matter how many hats I have for winter, every autumn I feel the need for a BRAND NEW HAT for the coming winter, and this year it is no different. There is always room for another warm hat to be added to my collection of hats. Don't you agree?



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Yarn Talk


For this my first crochet hat for winter I am using King Cole RIOT Chunky, which I bought a couple of weeks ago.  A wool mix yarn 30% Wool and 70% Acrylic with a splash of colourful multi-tonal shades and I chose the purple mix, called Rhinestone (Shade: 1692 Rhinestone), closest to my favourite colour.  The Riot Chunky yarn comes in 100g balls so you only need one (1) ball to make this winter hat. As you can see in the photo the gradual colour change in the yarn has made the hat look as though I changed colour in every round, I just love this yarn! 



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




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New Winter Hat


AMETHYST Winter Hat is the name of my new design for winter 2017 the colours remind me of my favourite gemstone of the same name, which I always wear around my neck.  This chunky yarn crochet hat is going to be lovely and warm, the yarn label recommends 6mm hook, however, I have used 5mm hook for a denser fabric and I have also included a cotton lining to prevent any possible itchiness from the wool blend yarn, as well as making the hat warmer. Of course, the cotton lining is optional you can make and wear the hat as is, I just prefer it with a lining.


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PATTERN DETAILS:



DIFFICULTY: Easy
MEASUREMENTS: Circumference 21in (53cm); Length 8in (21cm)
SIZES: One (1) size
YARN USED: King Cole RIOT Chunky 
(Shade: 1692 Rhinestone) ● 70% Acrylic 30% Wool ● 100g ● 145yd (134m)
YARDAGE: Approx. 120yd (110m)
TENSION: 15sts x 12 rows to 4in (10cm) in pattern stitch
NOTIONS: 5mm hook, Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES: Hat is worked top down in the round. Optional Lining instructions included. Photographs accompany the written instructions at the end of the pattern.




This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN Crochet Terms.








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AMETHYST Winter Hat 
Crochet Pattern

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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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