Simple, quick, easy crochet mittens

Autumnal equinox is coming!

Here in the northern hemisphere the sun will soon cross the celestial equator and move south, taking the warmth and long daylight hours with it!

However, before the coming of the winter darkness, the autumnal equinox which occurs about 22/23rd September also heralds the time of the harvest moon, which is the full moon closest to this date, and that is happening right now, today is Sept 12 and it's a full moon!

OMG, I am going out right now to see if the night is clear of clouds to get a photo.

Harvest Moon, Sept 12, 2011

Oh yes here it is a photo of the harvest moon, shame I didn't think of it before now (it is 9.30pm) anyway I have a photo for you.  I also took a photo yesterday as well it was taken a bit earlier in the evening but today is the moon that counts.

Harvest Moon, Sept 11, 2011

Wow, how exciting! you would not believe how often the full moon is obscured by clouds here. Of course, I get very excited when I can actually get to view the full moon. WOW, I seem to have gone right off track here, where is the crochet stuff?

Well, all this moon stuff started with thinking about the coming of cooler autumn days, and how it is now a good time to start those projects for some simple and quick fingerless mittens. I also have a collection of new patterns coming soon,  just need to tear myself away from the actual crocheting and set myself down and put the words into the computer, so I can release the patterns.

Here is the list of new patterns coming soon!

Crochet Mobius "Country Tracks"

It's a man thing! Long crochet Mobius with a country tracks texture pattern, designed to roll. Keep it simple - worked in the round, no seams to sew. Made with Jarol Pure British Wool Aran. View details.

Crochet Fingerless Mittens "Lilac"

This lovely pair of mittens with accompanying headband can be made with Bendigo 8ply Cotton or any similar 8ply or DK yarn. The pattern has a ribbed texture and complimented with a simple contrast edge and two buttons. The crochet headband is worked using the famous Mobius style with some surprise features. View details.

Crochet Fingerless Mittens "Country"

Another It's a man thing! pattern. My husband will be the first recipient of these fingerless mittens. Robust and manly, made with Patons Wool Blend Aran.

View details.

Crochet Headband and Fingerless Mittens "Loopy"

This is a simple crochet pattern for a headband (neckwarmer) and fingerless mittens with optional thumb section and made with James C. Brett Pure Merino DK. Perfect for spring/autumn wear.

View details.

Crochet Fingerless Mittens "Shells"

This is a revised version of my very early pattern Crochet Mittens Aran (NO longer available).  I have totally rewritten the pattern and improved the instructions and thrown out some bits. So basically you could say it's a brand new pattern.  Made with Sirdar Balmoral, this yarn is now discontinued, so before I release the pattern I will find a substitute yarn.  View details.

For your information: all my fingerless mitten patterns are crochet in the round, starting at the cuff, no seams to sew and some have an optional thumb section.  You can wear the mittens on either hand, the pattern is the same for both left and right mittens.

That's all for now, folks!

Ciao, Ciao!

GIVE ME A HAND! and I will give you a MITTEN!

Fingerless mittens - my favourite clothing accessory - I love being able to use my fingers even though I have gloves on - and that is what fingerless mittens are all about.  The freedom to do!

This is a fingerless mittens design which I worked on last winter. I made a pair of fingerless mittens in this lattice pattern (a nice olive green with purple trim) - do you remember? You can read about it HERE. 

So, it has taken me HOW LONG? to finally get this pattern into the computer?  Sometimes that's just how it is, and sometimes it is worth waiting, it has turned out to be quite fruitful, with minor adjustments to the original pattern, and simplified pattern instructions.  I am happy with the end product.  All worth the wait!

YARN TALK:  

James C Brett - Who is this man, you say?

Well, I don't know WHO he is!  but the yarn is fabulous, it is my latest yarn find and I am in love with this Pure Merino DK

and yes, can you see on the label - it is machine washable... not that I ever wash my handknits in the machine... but maybe you do?

This yarn is so incredibly soft and there is a fantastic range of colours.  It is ever so luxuriously delicate to the touch (well, yes I pinched the words from the yarn description on Deramores, oops!)

It is absolutely the perfect yarn for these mittens and I dare say for any garment!  By the way, if you're wondering which shade is this pink, it is Shade No. 15.

Do you think I am addicted to fingerless mittens?  YES? you may be right.

LATTICE Fingerless Mittens Crochet Pattern

is available from my online stores:

RAVELRY     ETSY      CRAFTSY

Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.

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Crochet for Men!

CROCHET for MEN on Father's Day!

For those down-under  (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji) - today is Father's Day.

Although my father is no longer on this earth, I still remember him on this day.  Happy Father's Day Dad!

And I am sure he would have loved this latest pattern for a Crochet Mobius neckwarmer called "SHADOW".

Pattern is written using Patons "Shadow Tweed" yarn and 7mm hook.  

This crochet mobius neckwarmer fits comfortably snug around the neck and is wide enough to pull up and cover ears, mouth and nose for those freezing wintry mornings.  I have also included hints on how to up-size the pattern.

This pattern is available from my online stores:
  

ETSY

CRAFTSY

RAVELRY

Enjoy

Ciao, ciao!

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Another one bites the dust!

Don't stop me now, I'm having a ball ........  
writing up my crochet patterns!

Don't stop me now, I don't want to stop at all!

Ok, for those who can't guess, it's a song by "Queen". And for those who don't give a fig about "Queen", here is my latest FREE crochet pattern called SEASIDE, may you enjoy.

SEASIDE Doily Crochet Pattern

Description: Simple crochet doily pattern – colourful and festive - to match the Crochet Coasters SEASIDE pattern.

PATTERN DETAILS

Stitches: single, double, treble crochet

Yarn: Patons 100% Cotton DK
Yarn Substitute:  Any mercerised cotton

Hook: 4.5mm
Gauge: not critical
Measurements: 11.5ins (29cms) diameter
Terminology: USA American crochet terms

Special Abbreviations: V-st = V-stitch = (1dc, 1ch, 1dc) in same stitch

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
rev sc = reverse single crochet (crab stitch)		rev dc = reverse double crochet (crab stitch)
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.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS

With CC1

Rnd 1: Magic loop, ch3 (counts as 1dc), 11dc in the loop, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (12dc).

Rnd 2: Ch1, 2sc in same st, 2sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (24sts). 

Change to MC

Rnd 3: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st, *1dc in next st, 2dc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (36dc)

Rnd 4: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (36sts) 

Change to CC1

Rnd 5: Ch3, (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st *1dc in next 2sts, 2dc in next st, rep from * around, ending with 1dc in last 2sts, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (48sts) 

Change to MC

Rnd 6: Ch4 (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, first V-st made, *skip next st, V-st in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch4. (24 V-sts)

Note: In Rnds 7 and 8, work all V-sts into the st between V-sts of Rnd 6.

Rnd 7: Ch4, (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, *2V-st in next st, V-st in next 3sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of Ch4. (30 V-sts)

Rnd 8: Ch4, (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, V-st in st between V-sts around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch4.

Rnd 9: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc around, join with sl st in ch1. (90sts) 

Change to CC2

Rnd 10: Ch1, *2sc in same st, 1sc in next 8sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (100sts) 

Change to MC

Rnd 11: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc around, join with sl st in the top of ch3. 

Change to CC2

Rnd 12: Ch4, (counts as 1dc, ch1), 1dc in same st, ch1, *skip next 2sts, V-st in next st, ch1, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch4. (33 V-sts)

Rnd 13: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 3dc in ch1-sp of V-st, *4dc in next ch1-sp of V-st, rep from * around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3.

Change to CC1

Rnd 14: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc around, join with sl st.

Rnd 15: *Ch4 (counts as 1tr), 3tr in same st, skip 3sts, sl st in next st, rep from * around, invisible join. 

Fasten off, hide ends.

You can change colour wherever you like, play and have fun with the colours. These doily/placemats would look great in festive colours for Christmas, or in colours to match your decor.

For matching SEASIDE Coasters check out the FREE Pattern HERE.

Enjoy your crochet doily fun and don't stop me now, I'm having a ball.

SEASIDE Doily FREE Crochet Pattern

is available from my online shops

RAVELRY      CRAFTSY        LOVECROCHET

Ciao, Ciao!