SEASIDE Coasters

Cheerful seaside colours!

The colour of the water -  deep blue, sea green, turquoise -  greens and blues the world over.

Seaside colours are my inspiration for these crochet coasters and matching doily placemat. What was that saying? Blue and green, never to be seen.  However, in today's fashion world it seems these colours are everywhere. I really love the finished look of these blue and green colour combinations they go well together.

Just take a look around at nature, the colour combinations are absolutely inspiring!

Look at a peacock, their feathers are magnificent in hues of blue and green, absolutely fabulous! OK so there are other colours between the blue and green but hey they do work well together.

Crochet Coaster Pattern "SEASIDE"

I am releasing this SEASIDE Coaster Pattern for FREE and next week I will include the accompanying pattern for the SEASIDE Doily Pattern.

I know, it's taken me a while to get back to writing up these patterns for release however, this past week has been full of website, pattern, document and photo re-organizing. And what a job it is, I am still grasping with the enormous task put before me and the call of the hook is always beckoning.

SEASIDE Coaster Crochet Pattern

Description:  Two simple coaster patterns, both same size, but with a variation to the number of rows worked and the stitch sequence.  For that eclectic look! 

PATTERN DETAILS

Stitches:  single and double crochet

Yarn:  Patons 100% Cotton DK

Hook:  4.5mm

Gauge:  not critical

Measurements:  4.25ins (11cms) diameter

Terminology:  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
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.

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 - COASTER 1

With MC

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

Change to CC1
Rnd 2: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st, *2dc around, join with sl st in 2nd ch of ch3. (24dc)

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

Change to CC2

Rnd 4: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next st, *2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2sts, rep from * around, ending with 2sc in last st, join with sl st in ch1. (48sts) 

Rnd 5: *Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 3dc in same st, skip 3sts, sl st in next st, rep from * around, invisible join. 

Fasten off, hide ends. 

COASTER 2

With MC

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 CC1

Rnd 3: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in same st, *2dc in next st, 1dc 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 CC2

Rnd 5: Ch1, 1sc in same st, 1sc in next st, *2sc in next st, 1sc in next 2sts, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1. (48sts)

Rnd 6: *Ch3, 3dc in same st, skip 3sts, sl st in next st, rep from * around, invisible join.

Fasten off, hide ends.

You can download the SEASIDE COASTERS Crochet Pattern from my online shops 

 RAVELRY         CRAFTSY        LOVECROCHET

Ciao, ciao for now and I hope you enjoy the FREE PATTERN for the SEASIDE Crochet Coasters.   

You are always welcome to share your colourful creations in the comments BELOW or on my Facebook Page CROCKNIT 

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Just Clone Me!

I want to be cloned

Why isn't there another me? Another Barbara who can spend all the time she likes on the laptop keying in crochet patterns, sorting through photos, tagging everything (and I mean tagging EVERYTHING) and just getting everything organised?

I would like to spend my day exploring new crochet ideas, crocheting, playing with a variety of yarns, creating at my leisure, and jotting down pattern notes, which could be deciphered and turned into written patterns by the other me.  Where is this other me? 

CROCHET PROJECTS

Some days I look around and I have a stash of projects all finished and a notebook full of my scribbles and notes, and no inclination at all to sit down at the laptop and key it all in - I need help, I prefer to play with my crochet hook, not sit at the keyboard recording the steps!

PREVIEW of PATTERNS

Anyway here is a little snippet of some crochet patterns I am working on and when the urge to sit at the laptop for a few hours to write out the patterns occurs, they will be available for purchase and few will be FREE.

1. SEASIDE Crochet Doily and Coasters

This crochet doily and coasters set will be a great addition to my festive table come Christmas. I love the blues with the green, however, I may try making a set in a range of festive-type colours such as - yellow, pomegranate, fuschia and green. Wow it's only August and I am already thinking of Christmas!

PATTERN DETAILS:

Simple crochet doily and coasters pattern, colours of the sea, you can make them as colourful and festive as you like.

Two simple coaster patterns – both same size, but with a variation to number of rows worked and the stitch sequence. For that eclectic look!

YARN: Patons 100% Cotton DK

HOOK: 4.5mm

MEASUREMENTS:  Doily 11.5ins (29cms) diameter; Coasters 4.25ins (11cms) diameter 

I just love the amazing colour range Patons has available in this DK cotton yarn.  A good substitute yarn is Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK.

FREE CROCHET PATTERNS  SEASIDE Doily and Coasters Crochet Patterns are available from my online stores RAVELRY and CRAFTSY

2. Crochet Mobius (Neckwarmer) and Mittens

Basically my thoughts have been focused on Christmas and the cold weather mainly because this summer has been lacking in warmth, just a wee bit. I am already thinking mittens and neckwarmers and doing a bit of work on my crochet MAN stuff, like crochet mobius for men with matching mittens. What do you think?

Unfortunately for this little project the yarn I used was a left-over from last winter and definitely a yarn I would not recommend, it's by Sirdar called Tweedie Chunky 40% Wool, 15% Alpaca and 45% Acrylic (I think it has been discontinued). I don't like the texture when it's crocheted - the feel is just too r-u-b-b-e-r-y, yep that's right rubbery. Why do they even bother making this awful stuff?

Anyway I made the mobius and one mitten and I hate it so much I have binned it, yeah it's that bad, honesty I couldn't even bring myself to feel comfortable giving it to a charity shop!

THERE IS NO PATTERN for this disaster!  I totally gave up trying to make it in another yarn, I was so put off by the texture and feel of this yarn. C'est la vie!

3. Chunky Mobius for THE MAN

Here is my favourite mobius pattern for men SHADOW named after the yarn I used.  It's a really nice chunky yarn Patons Shadow Tweed 56% Wool 40% Acrylic 4% Viscose. It's not exactly my favourite all natural fibre yarn, but my darling suffers with wool itchiness, no matter how it comes, merino wool, cashmere, or alpaca, you name it, he finds it itchy! go figure! So this is a nice bearable, non-itchy yarn for him to wear.  For substitute yarns check out this website: YARNSUB

SHADOW Crochet Mobius is a great Christmas gift, it can be made with only one skein (using 7mm hook) and Patons has a nice assortment of colours available in this yarn.  UPDATE: now discontinued check with YARNSUB website for substitute yarns.

I am seriously thinking about making a few more of these as quick gifts for Christmas, however even though it is only 56% wool it is still HAND WASH only, which can be an issue for some. 

SHADOW Mobius for Men Crochet Pattern is available from my online stores:  RAVELRY         CRAFTSY         ETSY

MORE CREATIVE IDEAS

There will also be a simple pattern coming soon of how to make a mobius headband with some basic shaping involved. I have made it with cotton yarn and before I release the new pattern want to also make it with wool. So it's something you will have to wait and see when I next post my blog. HERE IS A SNEAK PEAK PHOTO.

Well that's all for now, I am busy crocheting myself another sleeping beanie, oh yeah!

Ciao Ciao!

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Crochet Mobius - How to start

How to Crochet Mobius

Here is a little slide-show (video) dedicated to the lady who first came up with the concept of crocheting a mobius in a continuous circle.

"I was sure that one should be able to make it in one piece, from the center out." Quote Mirjam Bruck-Cohen

Do you know her? 

Her name is Mirjam Bruck-Cohen, a fibre artist, from Israel.

Read about my encounter with Mirjam here.

I am ever so grateful to her for allowing me to share her brilliant concept for How to Crochet Mobius.

I don't have facilities to create a video - so with the help of my trusty camera I have put together this slide-show and hopefully it will help some of you to get started.

If you are after the written instructions you will find them HERE also.

I am always happy to receive feed-back here in the Comments or on my Facebook page.

Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.

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LASTEST PATTERNS - Keyhole Scarf, Mobius Scarf and Mittens

Here are my latest creations for winter :

an adult KEYHOLE scarf and FINGERLESS mittens set

SWEETHEART

AND

MOBIUS scarf and FINGERLESS mittens set

 HONEYCOMB

BOTH Crochet PATTERNS are AVAILABLE

FROM my ONLINE shops

RAVELRY      CRAFTSY      LOVECROCHET

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE - Scarves and Mittens

WHAT SUMMER?

You may ask where is it? It is coming to the end of  July and supposedly it is summer here in the UK.  However, lately the temperatures have not risen high enough for me to get out of wearing two and sometimes even three layers.  Which is why it is so easy to be crocheting scarves, be they mobius, cowls, or keyhole and mittens, fingerless of course my favourite.  I don't need full gloves in winter unless it is absolutely freezing.

I am keeping myself busy in the warmth of indoors, I have just finished another "simply beautiful" scarf and mittens ensemble. This time it's a keyhole scarf with "mix and match" mittens and my favourite "perfect heart" motif pattern.

Easy Honeycomb Stitch

Again, I have used my simplified version of the "honeycomb stitch" to make this colourful set.

You may say this is not the honeycombe stitch you know. I too have crocheted the honeycomb stitch and enjoyed the complexity, but here for this exercise I have used a simpler version of the stitch. 

A simple row of FPdc and dc, and then a row of BPdc and dc, a simple combination of stitches producing a very tactile textured fabric.

The texture of the fabric traps air and keeps you warm and it also creates a fabric with stretch and elasticity, therefore it stretches and springs back into shape.

Sweetheart Ensemble

I am naming this ensemble "sweetheart" obviously for the little heart motif, what else could I call it?  and I just love these colours, I am using Rowan Yarn Wool Cotton DK (50% Merino Wool 50% Cotton). Colours are Rich 911 and Bilberry 969.  I just love this yarn, soft and warm and easy to work with.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
YARN: Rowan Wool Cotton or Rowan Belle Organic DK
NOTIONS: 4mm Hook, Yarn needle
SIZES:  One size - Ladies Medium/Large
This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN crochet terms.

TWO PATTERNS - Keyhole Scarf and Fingerless Mittens - ladies scarf and gloves - beautiful textured stitch, complimented with the "perfect sweetheart" motif. PERFECT GIFT. 

SWEETHEART Keyhole Scarf and Mittens Crochet Pattern

is available from my online stores:

CRAFTSY      LOVECROCHET   RAVELRY

Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.

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Simply Creative Crochet

Ho Hum Week

I've been "under the weather" lately and my only saviour has been my ability to crochet through the thick and thin of it. So, please don't ask, I prefer not to talk about it, I'd rather focus on a healthy body and everything working 100%.

Basically, I concentrate totally on my crochet to avoid feeling the pain, and thank God for small wonders. How amazing is the brain/body relationship? take your mind off it and it doesn't exist! Well, at least for moments in infinity.

Crochet Showtime

Now to present my new creation... drum roll please... I am very pleased with myself and my new design...  "simply perfect" and "simply beautiful"

Mobius Neckwarmer "HONEYCOMBE"

Mobius Scarf Technique

This crochet mobius is made using Mirjam Bruck-Cohen's instructions for crocheting a mobius in a continuous circle, starting from the middle.  I love her concept and how easy it is, make one and there is no stopping you from making many more mobius scarfs, shawls, neckwarmers, cowls, headbands. Whatever takes your fancy - long, short, lacy, chunky, etc, etc, you get the picture.

So here is my short version with a "simply beautiful" honeycombe texture, (my own design, of course). I first crocheted the honeycombe texture stitch with a delicious little keyhole scarf I made last winter, it is great for extra warmth, because the honeycombe structure traps air and keeps you warm and it is gives the crocheted fabric extra stretch too, not to mention it is delightfully eye-catching and very tactile.  I love it!

Design Focus

The aim with this crochet mobius scarf was to make it small enough to sit comfortably around the neck, no extra length or bulk, just short and simple.  

I also focused on not too wide so it stands up around the neck of it's own accord and being the right width presents the added bonus, it doubles fantastically as a warm headband. Oh yes, it is very, versatile.

Little Extra

For a little extra pizzazz, I added a "quinque floris folium" that's a five petal (leaf) flower. Oh, this too is a new creation, (more about it in a future blog) and yes it has a brooch backing so it can be moved to somewhere else if you prefer, like coat lapel or pinned to a cardigan. OR wherever, whatever you wish to pin it to!

Matching Mittens

Ok, I am so excited with the new look mobius neckwarmer (headband). That I had to create some fingerless mittens to match, so excited, definitely took my mind off my "fraken" sinusitis, OH DARN, wasn't going to mention that.

Now, these matching mittens are also a new design, last winter I made a pair for myself using the "honeycomb lattice" stitch, a slightly more complex pattern.

Anyway, check out these "little beauties"... you like?  

I've decided on the "simple no-fuss" cuteness for those more inclined (like myself) who prefer the classic look i.e. mittens without the optional extra of attached flower, however if you happen to be a "flower-power" kind of girl then these are "simply perfect" for you.

Pattern Details

My all time favourite yarn of course Rowan Belle Organic DK 50% Organic Wool and 50% Organic Cotton. The colours are gorgeous and they feel great.  I used Hibiscus 009 and Slate 015 and a 4mm hook.

Both the mobius neckwarmer and the mittens are crochet in the round, and the flower brooch is also crochet not only in the round but in one-piece, using colour change, which results in no sew centre piece (you know how much I hate sewing) so I will do anything to get around it!

Pattern Availability

PATTERN IS AVAILABLE from my online shops

LOVECROCHET     CRAFTSY     RAVELRY

Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.

All rights reserved.

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