Summer Sun and Cotton Brim Hats

The WALKER Sun hat is designed for summer sun protection, 

and for those who enjoy the outdoors.

To be worn when you are

 gardening, beaching, walking, hiking, exploring, travelling, sightseeing or on a jungle safari

Simply the perfect wide brim breathable cotton hat 

made using Rowan Cotton Glace 5ply

and a 3.5mm (E-4) hook.

The hats wide brim is self-supporting, thanks to the Rowan Cotton Glace yarn, and for a better fit add the adjustable drawstring.

Pattern Details:

Skill Level:  Intermediate

Sizes:  Four (4) sizes - Toddler to Adult

This pattern is available in USA (American) 

and UK (British) Crochet Terms.

You will need to SELECT the CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase.

This WALKER SUN HAT crochet pattern
is available 

 from my online shops

Ravelry       Craftsy      Lovecrochet

Hope you enjoy the beautiful sunny weather,

Ciao, Ciao...

2008 (C) Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet

All Rights Reserved.

Swatch Three - How to crochet offset filet

How a simple double crochet and chain one, can make a filet net or mesh.  This Swatch stitch pattern creates an easy offset (slanted) filet net.

This swatch uses:

• double crochet (or treble crochet for the British) and
• chain one

This stitch pattern uses even number of sts (add 3 extra sts for foundation ch).

Make your swatch:

R1:  Ch27, 1dc in 5th ch from hook, *1ch, miss 1ch, 1dc in next ch, rep from * to end, turn.
R2:  Ch4, *1dc in next ch sp, 1ch,  rep from * to end, work 1dc in ch4 sp, turn.
Rep R2 until desired length is reached.

This is a great stitch pattern for a stretchy market bag or water bottle carrier.

HOOK:  3mm (E-4)
YARN:  Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Cotton - (Fingering weight)

USA - American Crochet Terms
Abbreviation	Description
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
ch	chain stitch
dc	double crochet
R	row
rep	repeat
sc	single crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CROCHET SWATCHES

1. Swatch One - How to Single Crochet FL and BL

2. Swatch Two - How to Crochet Offset Filet

3. Swatch Four - How to Crochet Spider Stitch

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

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.

Summer Crochet LATTE Bag

SUMMER is HERE to STAY!

A bit of sunshine and warmer temperatures always put a smile on everyone's face...

have you noticed how everyone seems to be smiling as you walk down the street?  

It is absolutely lovely having the sun shine, the temperature rise, and the wind die down... just bliss really... hope you are all enjoying it while it lasts?

ABSENCE from BLOG

I want to share with you why I have not been blogging since mid May... basically a nasty bacteria  made it's way into my kidneys and the infection took hold... so I have been in limbo and out of action for weeks.  I have had 6 weeks of sick leave.  No crochet, no walking, no fun stuff, no nothing... just rest and recuperate.  I am glad to say I am now much better, however still wondering when my energy levels will return to 100%.  I am waiting patiently, nothing more I can do now.

On that sobering note, let's get on with crochet talk... and my latest pattern to be published with INSIDE CROCHET magazine July Issue 43. 

Crochet LATTE BAG

Photography:  Britt Spring - Inside Crochet Magazine

LATTE Bag is the perfect accessory for those lovely moments you manage to grab with your best friends down at the cafe... the perfect bag to throw in your basics and sling over your shoulder. 

I decided to call it the "LATTE" bag, because I also love catching up for coffee with my friends.  I chose colours which reminded me of a latte, the white froth of the milk and the lovely milky coffee colour.  

Latte Bag Details 

YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK

HOOK:  4mm

Construction:  

• Solid, sturdy bottom; and

• Retro cluster stitch design for the main body of the bag.

This bag is a great summer holiday project, all you need is one ball of each colour and one crochet hook.  And you will end up with a "simply perfect" summer holiday go-anywhere shoulder bag.

LATTE BAG PATTERN 

IS  AVAILABLE FROM

MY ONLINE SHOPS

RAVELRY        CRAFTSY

ENJOY THE SUNSHINE...... 
Ciao, ciao....

(C) Copyright - Barbara Summers.
All rights reserved.

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SWATCH TWO - HALF DOUBLE CROCHET PAIRED

How to make a half double crochet (half treble crochet) into a decorative and interesting stitch pattern.

This swatch uses:

• half double crochet only (or half treble crochet for the British)

This stitch pattern uses:  any number of sts (add 2 extra sts for foundation ch)

Make your swatch:
R1:  Ch24, hdc2tog in 3rd and 4th ch from hook, *hdc2tog in same ch as last st, then in next ch, rep from * to end, turn.
R2:  Ch2, *hdc2tog in top of first and second hdc2tog, * hdc2tog in same st as last st, then in top of next hdc2tog, rep from * to end, work last st in top of ch2, turn.
Rep R2 until desired length is reached.

This is a great stitch pattern for a sturdy wash cloth.

HOOK:  3.5mm (E-4) 
YARN:  Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply Cotton - (Fingering weight) 

USA - American Crochet Terms
Abbreviation	Description
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
ch	chain stitch
hdc2tog	half double crochet two together (see below)
R	row
rep	repeat
sc	single crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)
hdc2tog	half double crochet two together:-  yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, insert hook into next stitch, yo, pull through all 5 loops on hook.

CHECK OUT THESE OTHER CROCHET SWATCHES

1. Swatch One - How to Single Crochet FL and BL

2. Swatch Three - How to Crochet Offset Filet

3. Swatch Four - How to Crochet Spider Stitch

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

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.

Face Cloth or Wash Cloth How to Crochet

Super simple pattern for a face cloth or wash cloth using SWATCH ONE

Yarn:  Bendigo Woollen Mills 4ply cotton (Fingering weight yarn)
Hook:  3.5mm (E-4)

With MC
R1-2: Ch48, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each st to end, turn.
Change to CC
R3-4:  Ch1, *sc in BL of next st, sc in FL of next st, rep from * to end, sc in last st, turn.
Change to MC
R5-6:  Rep R3-4

Rep R3-6,  two (2) rows in each colour, and carry the yarn up the side of work.

Rep until desired length has been reached, finish with last row in MC.  Do not turn, do not cut yarn.  Continue with Edging round.

Edging Round
Rnd 1:  3sc in corner st, sc down side of work (1sc in each row), 3sc in corner st, sc in each st of foundation row, 3sc in corner st, sc up other side of work (1sc in each row), 3sc in corner st, sc in each st of last row, join with sl st, TURN.
Rnd 2:  Ch1, rev sc (crab st) in each st, around perimeter of wash cloth, join.  
Finish, cut yarn and hide end.

NOTE:  My face cloth measures 9in (23cm) X 9in (23cm).  Stitch count 47sc in each row.  Total row count 50.

USA - American Crochet Terms
Abbreviation	Description
*	repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
BL	back loop only
CC	contrast  colour
ch	chain stitch
FL	front loop only
MC	main colour
R	row
rep	repeat
rev sc	reverse single crochet
Rnd(s)	round(s)
sc	single crochet
st(s)	stitch(es)

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