Wednesday 20 March 2013

BRIGHT COLOURS Crochet Baskets for EASTER

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SIMPLY PERFECT crochet basket
* FREE PATTERN *
to hold all your EASTER eggs... 
especially the chocolate eggs...

Last year's jute baskets
were simple ...


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this year I've gone for a more 
compact and sturdy basket
and vibrant NEW colours.



Bright colours 
crochet baskets
decorative and useful
for SPECIAL OCCASIONS 
or just for EVERYDAY...


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Nutscene Heritage Twine  "Jute" No. 3

and there is still plenty of time 
 to make them before EASTER
so grab your twine and hook
and get crocheting...
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PATTERN DETAILS:
SKILL:  Easy - Intermediate 
You need to know:  crochet in the round, changing colours, front post double crochet
YARN:  Nutscene Heritage Twine "Jute" No.3 
HOOK:  5mm or H-8
MEASUREMENTS:  Basket Height 2.5in (6.5cm) Diameter 6.5in (16.5cm)
TERMINOLOGY:  USA - American crochet terms



Crochet Basket JUTE 2
Rnd 1:  With MC, make a Magic loop, ch3, 11dc in loop, join with sl st in BL of ch3.  (12sts) 

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Rnd 2:  Ch3, 1dc in BL of same st, *2dc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch3.  (24sts)
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CHANGE TO CC
Rnd 3:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of same st, *ch1, 1sc in BL of next st,  rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  (48sts)
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CHANGE TO MC
Rnd 4:  *Ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp,  rep from * around, DO NOT JOIN.  (24 loops)
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CHANGE TO CC
Rnd 5:  Sl st in ch2-sp, ch3, 1dc in same sp, ch1, [2dc in next ch2-sp, ch1] 23 times, join with sl st. (72sts)   
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Rnd 6:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around,  join with sl st in ch1. 

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Rnd 7:  Ch3, *FPdc in next st, 1dc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch3. 

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CHANGE TO MC 

Rnd 8:  Ch1, 1sc in BL of each st around, join with sl st in ch1.  

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Rnd 9:  Ch1, 1sc in same st, *FPdc in FPdc below, miss next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.

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CHANGE TO CC 
Rnd 10:  Ch1, 1sc in next st, *ch1, miss next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.  


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Rnd 11:  Ch1, *FPdc in FPdc below, miss next st, 1sc in next st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch1.

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CHANGE TO MC 
Rnd 12:  Ch1, sl st in BL of each st around, join. 
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FINISH, cut yarn and hide ends.  



USA Crochet Terms
Abbreviation
Description
[ ]
work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*
repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
approx
approximately
beg
begin/beginning
BL
back loop
ch
chain stitch
cm
centimetres
cont
continue
CC
contrast colour
dc
double crochet
FPdc
Front Post double crochet
in
inches
MC
main colour
rep
repeat
rnd(s)
round(s)
sc
single crochet
sl st
slip stitch
sp
space
st(s)
stitch(es)


ENJOY YOUR BASKET MAKING

you can download the pdf pattern 
from my online shop

 RAVELRY

the download pdf pattern includes pattern for both baskets
 as pictured below.

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Enjoy every moment,

focus on every stitch,

create a masterpiece....

ciao, ciao...
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ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

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Friday 15 March 2013

Friday 8 March 2013

MEN, HATS, BEANIES and CROCHET PATTERNS

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Photography by Britt Spring
The time has come to talk of crochet hats for men, young men, middle-aged men, and old men.  And talking of time, enough time has now passed and my ECHO Man Hat Crochet Pattern is now available from my online shops:   Ravelry     Craftsy

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Photography by Britt Spring

PATTERN DETAILS:
Chunky texture stitch, with echoes of art deco design, adding extra warmth and elasticity to the fabric. It's perfect for winter walks in the woods or along a bracing seafront.

Yarn:  Jarol British Wool Aran 100% wool OR Debbie Bliss Donegal Tweed Aran
Hook:  5mm or H-8
Sizes:  S/M/L

Pattern is available in USA  or  UK crochet terms PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase


ECHO Man Hat Crochet Pattern 

is available from my online shops

     Ravelry     Craftsy



Ciao, ciao...

Thursday 28 February 2013

BRIGHTEN UP WITH COLOUR

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Oh these grey, grey days, hard to put a smile upon my face days,

nothing but grey, cold, wind and rain...

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can't wait for spring, where's the colour in my world?

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Hidden in the darkness, these fabulous colours appear, perfect for happy and vibrant crochet fun, to brighten up my gloomy world!

You can never be too busy to have some fun with happy colours.

AND with Easter festivities coming up soon, I have decided we need loads more happy colours indoors to make up for the grey gloom outdoors.

Here is what I have been playing with: brightly coloured coastersin three (3) sizes.

crochet coasters spring blossoms orange purple green pink

Now you can make them with the King Cole Bamboo Cotton as I have, or use any other colourful thread you prefer to use, so the smaller the hook and yarn/thread thickness the smaller the size.  

You can have loads of fun with these, changing colour every round, every other round, or only change colour once, it's all up to you.

Let's talk crochet coaster design:  inspiration came from the colours of the bamboo cotton, the coaster needed a spring feel.  Spring means colourful blossoms, something we don't see during the winter months. 

And I wanted to keep it simple, so a basic little blossom edge, around a simple colourful centre.  So easy!

EASTER BLOSSOMS Coasters Crochet Pattern
is available from my online shops:

Ravelry

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Enjoy every moment,
focus on every stitch,
create a masterpiece....

ciao, ciao...


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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.
All rights reserved.


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Wednesday 13 February 2013

HAPPY CROCHET HEARTS - FREE PATTERN

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You can never have too much LOVE!  and this Valentine's Day is just a little reminder to spread the love around.  Loving you, loving me!  

I am dressing up my home with HAPPY crochet HEARTS, happy love hearts. I have crocheted a total of 30 hearts and hung them from a very long chain of loops.



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PATTERN DETAILS:  

YARN:  DMC |Petra 3
HOOK:  2.5mm
MEASUREMENTS:  Length of chain - 194in (493cm) OR 16ft 2in (4.93m)
Total Hearts:  10 SMALL, 10 MEDIUM, 10 LARGE

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COLOURS:  Lots of orange, little bits of red, white, yellow

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TO HELP WITH THE WRITTEN PATTERN 

Here's a VIDEO of the making of the happy hearts



MAY YOU HAVE A HAPPY, 
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY, 
AND 
A VERY HAPPY, 
HAPPY HEARTS LIFE!

Ciao, ciao...
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Wednesday 30 January 2013

A pocket full of ebooks...

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Simple, practical and beautiful...
the Crochet Pocket JAWS

Contrast, texture and illusion - the perfect pocket for your "Kindle" e-reader.  Make it as colourful as you like OR simply stylish and subdued.  It is the perfect gift accessory.



I made this for "my man", he has the Kindle "Paperwhite" and this is the perfect pocket for keeping it safe and protected.



The stitch pattern is my own design, created in the spur of the moment, I just love it when creativity and necessity come together. 

This stitch design gives the pocket a sturdy structure with the slightest stretch sideways and a little more stretch lengthwise.  And the Kindle sits nice and snug inside the pocket and does not slip out.



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Personally, I prefer the pocket made from 100% Aran Wool, much more sturdy and robust, just perfect for my man and his big hands. 

I have also made this pocket in the softer Rowan Belle Organic Aran, it is still sturdy but softer in feel, just perfect for the lady.


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You can find the Crochet Pocket JAWS pattern 
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JAWS Crochet Pocket Pattern

in available from my on-line shops

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Enjoy every moment,
focus on every stitch,
create a masterpiece....
ciao, ciao...





Saturday 26 January 2013

MIDNIGHT in the HIGHLANDS


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Late last year, whilst on holiday, I was inspired by the autumnal colours of the west highlands of Scotland.   Simply they were MAGIC.  I know I have shared these photos before but the highlands are just so amazing I am sharing again.







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How can you NOT be INSPIRED to CREATE with colours like these?  So, finally this week I managed to get some work done on my first highland inspired pattern.  Here is my highland project a delightful, winter warm HAT and MITTENS set.


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I crochet with two different yarns - first yarn is one of my favourite Donegal Tweed Aran  


and the second yarn Rowan Alpaca Cotton  



Aren't the colours simply divine? deep, rich shades of purple, reminiscent of blackberries and blueberries.


The two yarns compliment each other very well and create the perfect gaps of colour between the different stitch rows. 

Of course, you can choose other yarns, the pattern can be adapted to other similar yarns, just match the yarn weight and gauge/tension. 

How much yarn?
  
Hat - whole of one 50g ball of Rowan Alpaca Cotton = 135m

Mittens - 3/4 of one 50g ball of Rowan Alpaca Cotton

My estimate for the Donegal Tweed Aran is approximate 80-100gr for both hat and mittens, because I was using my leftovers from a 200g hank.


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Naturally, I have made this set for moi.... I am in desperate need of a new hat and mittens... I seem to be always making stuff for everyone else... and I end up wearing something I made 5 years ago.... doh!  

Here are the PATTERN DETAILS:  
Skill Level:  Intermediate
Yarn:  Donegal Tweed Aran and Rowan Alpaca Cotton
Hook:  5mm
Gauge/Tension:  16sts to 4in (10cm)
Size:  Adult - Ladies - Medium/Large


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the pattern is now available 
from these on-line shops

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Enjoy every moment,
focus on every stitch,
create a masterpiece....
ciao, ciao...

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Saturday 19 January 2013

Merino Wool all the way!

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I love merino wool and my latest favourite has to be James C. Brett
Pure Merino DK (update: which now goes by the name JW Pure Merino, the JW stands for Jenny Watson).  Check out the website here.

Luxuriously delicate to the touch and incredibly soft yarn made from 100% Merino Wool and available in a range of colours (18 approx). 

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I've used this JW pure merino wool to make baby hats and mittens, adult hats, headbands, neck warmers and mittens, and I love how super soft it feels, without the scratchy feeling usually associated with natural wool yarns. simply I love, love, love it!



AND I have yet to find any other yarn similar, so if any one out there knows of a beautifully super soft pure merino, please let me know I would love to compare them.



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I decided to make a silly pair of mittens which I have called "LOOPY" because of the loops within the pattern and of course a matching headband/neckwarmer.



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I first designed the mittens in late 2011, all in one colour, as you can see in photo below.

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and then left the pattern sitting on the back burner because I just wasn't sure about them. Luckily last year I was playing around with my stash of odd balls of yarn and decided to make the mittens again but this time using two colours

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and what a surprise, they looked so much better with the two colour combination than with one, I much prefer the two colour combination and now I have ideas for all kinds of other stuff using this LOOPY design, just need to have the time to crochet them up. 

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LOOPY Crochet Mittens AND Headband/Neckwarmer 

pattern is available from my online shops

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Enjoy every moment,
focus on every stitch,
create a masterpiece....

---ooOoo---


Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!

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