Sunday 26 October 2014

DAISY GRANNY Square Crochet FREE Pattern

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Time to use up your odd balls of stashed yarn, discontinued yarn and odd colours. One of the best ways to use up that stash of yarn is to start making some colourful granny squares.

I am making my DAISY GRANNY squares using Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca yarn. I had some remnants of black and cream, as well as 1 x 200g ball of Geranium and 1 x 200g ball of Fawn.

I am not sure how long it will take me to finish my squares because whilst I am travelling, I don't get much time to crochet.

So, to get you all started here is the pattern for DAISY GRANNY square A. (Square B is available in the download pdf pattern)

You can mix and match your colours, alternate the squares or choose either Square A or Square B for your project.

The DAISY GRANNY Pattern is written below OR you can download the FREE pdf PATTERN from my online stores:

RAVELRY CRAFTSY

DAISY GRANNY SQUARE FREE PATTERN

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

MEASUREMENT: Rowan square 4.5in (11cm) ● Katia square 4.5in (11cm) ● BWM square 5in (12.5cm) ● Size will vary depending on yarn and hook used

YARN USED: Rowan Bamboo Soft ● 100% Bamboo ● 50g 112yd (102m) OR Katia Swing ● 70% Acrylic 30% Cotton ● 50g 178yd (163m) OR Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca ● 100% Alpaca ● 200g 437yd (400m)

YARN SUBSTITUTE: Any yarn and recommended hook

TENSION: Not critical for this pattern

NOTIONS: 7 (4.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Daisy Granny square is worked in the round. Each round is completed before changing colour. Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) squares, square A using four (4) colours, square B using three (3) colours. Squares can be made using two (2), three (3) or more colours. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

PATTERN STARTS:

SQUARE A

With MC and 7 (4.5mm) hook

Rnd 1: Magic ring, Ch1, 7sc in ring, join. (8sts)

Rnd 2: Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, (2dc, ch1) in next st, rep from around, join.

CHANGE TO CC1

Rnd 3: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, (4dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, rep from around, join.

CHANGE TO CC2

Constructing corners

Rnd 4: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 5dc in same sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, [6dc in next ch1-sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, join.

CHANGE TO CC3

Rnd 5: Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1-sp, rep from around, ending with ch2, join with sl st in top of ch3.

Rnd 6: Sl st in ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, [3dc in next ch2-sp] 4 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1-sp, rep from around, join. Fasten off and hide ends.

SQUARE B - download the FREE pdf PATTERN for BOTH squares from my RAVELRY shop OR my CRAFTSY shop

USA - American Crochet Terms

Abbreviation	Description
[ ]	work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
( )	work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
approx	approximately
beg	begin/beginning
CC	contrast colour
ch	chain stitch
cm	centimetres
cont	continue
dc	double crochet
in	inches
MC	main colour
rep	repeat
rnd(s)	round(s)
sc	single crochet
sl st	slip stitch
st(s)	stitch(es)

TERMS OF USE: All patterns and photographs are protected by UK and International Copyright law. You may not resell or redistribute these patterns in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited. Barbara Summers' patterns may not be used for mass production purposes

download the FREE pdf PATTERN from

my RAVELRY shop

my CRAFTSY shop

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Friday 17 October 2014

STAR Crochet Christmas Ornament Coaster

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Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la!

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!

Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la!

I must admit that this song Deck the Halls is probably the best for getting into the spirit of Christmas. I could fa la la la la la la la! all day long! Yes I know it's only October and we are already thinking about, preparing and planning our Christmas celebrations. It's a bit scary sometimes!

Anyway, I am going to share my new design Christmas Star Ornament Coaster created while I was on holiday in Australia visiting family. Although I had lots of other more interesting things to do with my time, I somehow still managed to get creative with some of my yarn stash which resides in my daughter's garage, and with all the shops bringing out their Christmas decorations and other things Christmasy I decided to create a little something special. Here is my creation the Best Christmas Star Crochet Ornament Coaster, you can add a touch of Christmas colour to your table OR hang on the tree OR make a garland with this TWELVE point STAR ornament coaster.

MAKE IT WITH LOTS OF BRIGHT COLOURS OR make it SUBDUED and SUBTLE OR go C R A Z Y with traditional

RED, GREEN and WHITE

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate

MEASUREMENT: Diameter 5in (12.7cm)

YARN USED: Jaeger Aqua Cotton ● 100% Cotton ● 50g 106m (115yd)

TOTAL YARDAGE: 170m (185yd) makes 6 coasters

YARN SUBSTITUTE: Any mercerized cotton DK yarn.

TENSION: Not critical for this pattern

NOTIONS: E-4 (3.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Ornament coaster is worked in the round. Each round is completed before changing colour. Instructions in this pattern are for a three (3) colour coaster. Coaster can be made using two, three or more colours. This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

Pattern is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY RAVELRY

enjoy your Christmas Ornament Coaster making
and remember you can use it as a coaster
OR
hang it on your tree
OR
make it into a garland

happy Christmas crocheting

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet www.crocknit.com
(C) Copyright - All rights reserved.

Friday 3 October 2014

POPLAR HAT Crochet Pattern

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Inspired by rows of tall, straight poplar trees standing bare of leaves in a wintery landscape.

A fresh and young crochet hat design, with an intriguing stitch pattern, makes this the perfect hat for spring and autumn walks.

Poplar Hat gives you just enough protection against the damp cool air, without being too wintry warm. This is an easy-care and easy-wear hat, made with Debbie Bliss Eco Baby, a lovely soft organic cotton yarn.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy

SIZES: Adult S/M - will fit head size 20.5in (52cm) to 22.5in (57cm)

YARN USED: Debbie Bliss Eco Baby ● 2 x 50g/136yd/125m ● 100% Organic Cotton ● Colour - Silver (030)

SUBSTITUTE YARN: Please check YARNSUB website for best match.

NOTIONS: G-6 (4mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Hat is worked top down in the round. Photographs accompany the written instructions at the end of this pattern.

POPLAR HAT Crochet Pattern is available in USA American Crochet Terms and UK British Crochet Terms

PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase.

POPLAR HAT CROCHET PATTERN

is available from my online shop

CRAFTSY

BE CREATIVE

PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet www.crocknit.com

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