Friday 2 May 2014

NOVEM Crochet Circular Cushion Pattern

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WHO SAID MEN DON'T LIKE CUSHIONS???

Here is MY DESIGN for a manly style circular cushion cover.  

MY MAN just loves his mitred squares cushion, 


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which I made especially for him some time ago, that he has asked for another, only this time he has requested a circular cushion.  

So, I came up with this design and the result is a great robust cushion cover.  Sturdy enough for heavy duty wear and tear, and  Simply Perfect for the man in my life, and will be perfect for the man in your life too, no matter what age!  


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Change colour whenever you want, make it whatever size you need. Join both sides by crocheting all the way around or leave a section open for a removable cover and add buttons.  

This is a really easy pattern, you can do it with your eyes closed, well nearly!  Very, very easy, peasy!


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PATTERN DETAILS:

YARN:  100% Aran Wool (10ply)
COLOURS:  Cream, Grey and Chocolate
HOOK:  H-8 (5mm)

PATTERN NOTES:  Cushion cover is made from two (2) crochet circles, joined by crochet, with optional button closure.  You need to know how to colour change and crochet in the round.  Stitches guide:  single, half double, Front Post double crochet, reverse single crochet.

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 NOVEM Man Cushion FREE Crochet PATTERN   



NOVEM Circular Cushion

Novem is the Latin word for nine, which describes this circular cushion perfectly. It has nine (9) spokes and the circle is divided into nine (9) segments.

PATTERN DETAILS:

YARN:  100% Aran Wool (10ply)
COLOURS:  Cream, Grey and Chocolate
HOOK:  H-8 (5mm)
GAUGE/TENSION:  Not Critical for this pattern
Measurements:  Diameter 17in (43cm)

PATTERN NOTES:  Cushion cover is made from two (2) crochet circles, joined by crochet, with optional button closure.  You need to know how to colour change and crochet in the round.  Stitches guide:  single, half double, Front Post double crochet, reverse single crochet.

Cushion Cover (make 2):

Rnd 1:  Magic ring, ch2, 8hdc in ring, join with sl st in ch2.  (9sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch2, FPdc around ch2 below, *hdc in BL of next st, FPdc around same st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch2.  (18sts)

Rnd 3:  Ch2, hdc in BL of next st, *FPdc around FPdc below, hdc in BL of next 2sts, rep from * around, ending with FPdc around last FPdc below, join with sl st in ch2.  (27sts)


Continue with Increase Rnds:

Rnd
Ch
hdc in BL of next
*FPdc around
hdc in BL of next
Total sts
4
2
2sts
FPdc
3sts
36
5
2
3sts
FPdc
4sts
45
6
2
4sts
FPdc
5sts
54
7
2
5sts
FPdc
6sts
63
8
2
6sts
FPdc
7sts
72
9
2
7sts
FPdc
8sts
81
10
2
8sts
FPdc
9sts
90
11
2
9sts
FPdc
10sts
99
12
2
10sts
FPdc
11sts
108
rep from * around, ending with FPdc around last FPdc below, join with sl st in ch2. 

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Continue with Increase Rnds:

Rnd
Ch
hdc in BL of next
*FPdc around
hdc in BL of next
Total sts
13
2
11sts
FPdc
12sts
117
14
2
12sts
FPdc
13sts
126
15
2
13sts
FPdc
14sts
135
16
2
14sts
FPdc
15sts
144
17
2
15sts
FPdc
16sts
153
18
2
16sts
FPdc
17sts
162
19
2
17sts
FPdc
18sts
171
20
2
18sts
FPdc
19sts
180
21
2
19sts
FPdc
20sts
189
22
2
20sts
FPdc
21sts
198

rep from * around, ending with FPdc around last FPdc below, join with sl st in ch2. 


REMEMBER:  You can stop when you have reached the required size for your cushion, stop at any round or continue with increases and make a larger size. 


Joining:

Place front and back of cushion cover together with WS facing; line up stitches and sc through both loops of each stitch.  
Insert cushion when two-thirds closed, continue with sc around, join with sl st.  
Now, Ch1, rev sc around, join.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

Alternative Join for Removable Cover:  
Join as above to two-thirds closed. 
With 65sts remaining, along edge of front half only, work 3 chain loops for buttonholes, as follows: 
Sc in next 2sts, *ch3, skip 3sts, sc in next 3sts, rep from * to end, ending with sc in last 2sts.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew buttons on WS of back half, matching up with buttonholes.

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Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

Sunday 20 April 2014

HOTCHPOTCH Quick Easy Crochet Gifts eBook

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TIME for EASY Crochet Gifts


The time has come to talk of many things:  of hats for men - and mittens - of scarves, slippers - and flower and heart things...

Thanks to the many requests I received, I have finally managed to put together an eBook and I have included patterns which have been the most popular and most favourited to-date.  

A Collection of Most Popular and Most Favourite

This crochet eBook called HOTCHPOTCH has a selection of eight (8) crochet patterns, these include six (6) crochet garments and two (2) crochet motifs.  In the eBook you will find hats for men, mittens for men and women, unisex mobius scarf and slippers, along with a simple flower and heart motif for embellishing your creations.

These crochet patterns were designed with a focus on simple and quick ways to achieve a unique crochet garment.  Each one of these patterns has been a huge hit with buyers, here are some of the buyers comments:
  • Love the fact that these work up quick. So cute. 
  • Great hat pattern!! I made it for my husband and he loves it. Easy to understand and thick & comfortable. 
  • Gorgeous love hearts....great pattern & instructions. 
  • Your "Sweet Dude" pattern is awesome! 

AND the question I have for you - Which one will you make first?


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Crochet Patterns Perfect Christmas Gifts

Just in case you are wondering, yes, I have made all of these as gifts for Christmas and birthday gift giving. There is nothing like a handmade gift which is personal and unique, especially for the person receiving the gift.  

I invite you to give it a try, you have at your disposal in this eBook, a total of eight (8) crochet patterns, six (6) garments and two (2) motifs.  Just imagine the variety of gifts you can make, each gift will be unique, just by using different colours and different yarns, and they are loads of fun to make too!

This is a great deal - you receive a total of eight (8) patterns at a super price and a wonderful saving!

HOTCHPOTCH eBook has a total of 25 pages.

Here's a preview:

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First nine (9) pages include Cover page, Copyright page, Welcome page, Table of Contents, and Things you Need to Know - Skill Level, USA/UK Hook sizes, Guidelines, Yarn weights, Yarn substitutes, Care instructions, Special stitches, USA abbreviations. Fifteen (15) pages of Patterns, and Closing page.

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YOU CAN MAKE IT UNIQUE

Choose the perfect pattern, the perfect colour, the perfect yarn and make a special gift for a special individual.  Give the gift of handmade!

HOTCHPOTCH Quick Easy Crochet Gifts eBook

Eight (8) simply perfect crochet patterns for QUICK and EASY CROCHET GIFT GIVING

  1. SWEET Man Hat
  2. DUDE Man Hat
  3. SHADOW Scarf Mobius
  4. TRAVELLER Slippers
  5. COUNTRY Man Mittens
  6. SHELLS Mittens for Her
  7. FLOWER Motif
  8. HEART Motif
SKILL LEVEL: Easy to Intermediate (not for beginners)
TERMINOLOGY:  This eBook written in USA - AMERICAN crochet terms.



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HOTCHPOTCH Crochet Gifts eBook

is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY        RAVELRY

Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

Copyright © 2008
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.
All rights reserved.


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Wednesday 2 April 2014

SPRING HATS - MAN HATS - UNISEX HATS

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SPRING MAN HATS

Imagine cold misty mornings in spring and walking along the seafront or through the woodland. This hat gives you just enough protection against the damp cool air, without being too wintry warm.

A perfect hat for the man or men in your life and I think it is also good enough for the woman or women in your life as well. My darling and I have one each and I just love it!  It's just the right amount of head cover when out walking in the early morning or late afternoon when the "wind chill factor" can still make you feel a bit chilly and I know what that can be like because we do a LOT of walking.

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YARN TALK:

I just love the yarn I found for this hat, it's Rowan Creative Linen, 50% Cotton 50% Linen, with just the right thickness, without being too bulky.

I first made the hat in an older Debbie Bliss yarn I found in my stash (85% cotton and 15% cashmere) see the photo above I am wearing the trial hat. However, this yarn is no longer available, like many lovely yarns it is now discontinued, so I had to find a replacement, also it was a bit too soft and girly for my man!


The Rowan Creative Linen yarn has been absolutely perfect for this man hat.  It comes in 100g hanks and is 200m (219yds) in length and with 3 hanks I have been able to make two hats and have enough for a third. Absolutely fabulous.

Check out the Rowan colours for this yarn there is a lovely selection of 20 colours.

I'm in two minds about whether to make another hat or use the remainder of the yarn for a cowl?  I have more of the grey left and think it would be perfect as a lovely mobius (infinity) cowl, which I could also use on my walks.  Time will tell - would definitely need to get another hank.

So if you are a keen walker or rambler or wayfarer, then this is the perfect hat for you and your man. Give it a try, you won't be disappointed.  Some pattern details are listed below.

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PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Intermediate
SIZES:  Four (4) sizes - Adult S/M/L/XL
YARN USED:  Rowan Creative Linen  ● 50% Cotton 50% Linen ● 100g 200m (219yd) ● 3 colours
HOOK:  G-6 (4mm)

You need to know how to:  crochet in the round; colour change; front post double crochet (UK raised treble crochet).
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WAYFARER Hat PATTERN 
AVAILABLE in 

UK British and USA American Crochet Terms



PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY 
prior to purchase from these online stores:

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY      LOVECROCHET



enjoy
ciao, ciao!


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Monday 24 March 2014

Latest Pattern RAMBLER Hat Headband Cowl

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Spring is in the air

Spring is here and the sun is shining and temperatures are getting warmer, I am so excited!

A week ago on Sunday, we walked the Chilham Circular (approx 10 miles) starting and finishing at Chilham, Kent, UK.  It was a fabulous day with loads of sunshine, a fresh breeze blowing reminding us it is still only March, and the temperature rose from 11C in the morning to 17C in the afternoon.

We thoroughly enjoyed  walking the woodlands, Yew forests, the Kentish Downs, upland and downland fields, panoramic views, bluebell woods (not blooming yet) and passed through the Godmersham Park estate.  What a fabulous walk, we will definitely go back and do it again when all the leaves are on the trees.

It's all this lovely spring weather walking which is guiding my crochet projects at the moment.

Spring crochet 

I have loads of crochet hats for winter walks and desperately need spring time hats, something to keep my head warm and keep the wind out of my ears, especially when the fresh breeze carries with it a "wind chill factor", and not a hat made with wool or alpaca, but a lighter weight cotton or bamboo yarn.

Ta-dah! the little Rambler hat headband cowl was created using a lovely 80% bamboo 20% wool yarn from Sirdar called "Smiley Stripes".  At first I wasn't too sure about the orange but when the lovely pattern started to emerge with each row, I was loving it.


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I can wear it to keep my head warm, or open up the end and double it over for a headband and ear warmer, or slip it down and wear it around my neck, just lovely.  Rambler is similar in style to my first hat/headband/cowl which I made in autumn 2012 on our Scottish highlands trip (see this post) a totally different pattern, whereas this spring design is super easy and quick to make.

Here's my first SPRING design for 2014
RAMBLER Hat Headband Cowl

See below for the pattern details and instructions

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PATTERN DETAILS:

A simple crochet hat, headband, cowl, for spring/autumn weather walking.

SKILL:  Easy
YARN:  Sirdar Snuggly Smiley Stripes DK - 80% Bamboo 20% Wool - 2 x 50g/95m/103yd
SUBSTITUTE YARN:   any other similar DK yarn
HOOK:  G/6 (4mm)
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference 20in (50.8cm) , Height 8in (20.3cm)
TENSION/GAUGE:  20sts x 20 rows to 4in; in pattern stitch.

PATTERN NOTES:  The tension/gauge is only a guideline, it is not critical to this pattern.  As long as your circumference is big enough to fit your head, and the height is long enough for the hat to cover your head and ears, that is all you need to achieve here.

ABBREVIATIONS:  USA (American) Crochet Terms
ch = chain, sc = single crochet, dc = double crochet, st = stitch

Row 1:  Ch41, sc in back bump 2nd ch from hook, sc in back bump of each ch to end. Turn. (40sts)
Row 2:  Ch1, sc in back loop of each st to end. Turn.
Row 3-91:  Repeat Row 2.
Row 92:  Repeat Row 2, do not fasten off, continue with join, as follows:
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Joining row

Row 93:  Join last row to first row, sc into back loop only of each st to end.  Do not turn, do not fasten off, continue to crochet the drawstring edge.
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Drawstring Edge

Rnd 94:  Ch2, dc in end of each row, join.  (92dc)  Fasten off.

Make a Drawstring

Leave a 3-4in tail, Ch120, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc to end.  Cut yarn leaving a 3-4in tail.
Thread your tails into a yarn needle and feed the drawstring 2dc at a time round the drawstring round.
Hide ends into the drawstring, pull on the drawstring to minimize the hole, tie a knot close to hold secure, tie another knot at end, to hold drawstring ends together.
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To Wear the Hat, Headband, Cowl:
  • Wear the hat with the drawstring tightened, option to roll up brim.
  • Wear the headband by releasing the knot closest to drawstring round, and fold in half.
  • Wear the cowl by releasing the knot closest to drawstring round, and fold over one third.

Add this pattern to your Ravelry Queue and Favorites


LET ME KNOW how you go with this pattern and please share your creations.  I am always happy to help if you have any questions in regards to the pattern.

enjoy
ciao, ciao!

© 2008 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved. 

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Saturday 22 March 2014

How to Crochet a Mitered Square

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Here is my version of the basic instructions for mitered crochet square.

HOW TO Mitered Crochet Squares using single crochet:
1. Decide what size square you wish to make. 
2. Start with a chain double the length of one side of the square.
3. For a 3in square, length of chain needs to be 6in. 
4. Even number of stitches plus one stitch for centre.

Simple Crochet Mitered Square
ABBREVIATIONS:  USA (American) Crochet Terms
ch = chain, st = stitch, sc = single crochet, sc3tog = single crochet 3 stitches together.

Row 1:  Ch25.
Row 2:  Ch1, sc in 11ch, sc3tog, sc in next 11ch. Turn. (23sts)

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Row 3:  Ch1, sc in 10sts, sc3tog,  sc in next 10sts. Turn.  (21sts)
Row 4:  Ch1, sc in 9sts, sc3tog, sc in next 9sts. Turn.  (19sts)

Keep decreasing in same manner for each row as follows:

Row 5:  Ch1, sc in 8sts, sc3tog, sc in next 8sts. Turn.  (17sts)
Row 6:  Ch1, sc in 7sts, sc3tog, sc in next 7sts. Turn.  (15sts)
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Row 7:  Ch1, sc in 6sts, sc3tog, sc in next 6sts. Turn.  (13sts)
Row 8:  Ch1, sc in 5sts, sc3tog, sc in next 5sts. Turn.  (11sts)
Row 9:  Ch1, sc in 4sts, sc3tog, sc in next 4sts. Turn.  (9sts)
Row 10:  Ch1, sc in 3sts, sc3tog, sc in next 3sts. Turn.  (7sts)


Row 11:  Ch1, sc in 2sts, sc3tog, sc in next 2sts. Turn.  (5sts)
Row 12:  Ch1, sc in 1sts, sc3tog, sc in next 1sts. Turn.  (3sts)
Row 13:  Ch1, sc3tog.
Fasten off.

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You can change colour after every 2nd or 4th row.

You can make your mitered squares individually or "join as you go".  If you plan to create different patterns with the squares then you will want to join your squares later.  

Remember to check out what I did with my mitered squares HERE


BE CREATIVE
HAVE A PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 
BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 
OR 


Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.
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Thursday 20 March 2014

Summer Crochet Bags

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LATTE crochet bag PATTERN is now AVAILABLE in 

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PLEASE SELECT THE CORRECT PATTERN TERMINOLOGY prior to purchase

from these online stores:

RAVELRY        CRAFTSY 


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BE CREATIVE
PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

YOU ARE WELCOME TO SHARE YOUR CREATIONS 
BELOW IN THE COMMENTS 
OR 


Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.
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Tuesday 11 March 2014

It's a MAN CUSHION... mitered squares


Here is the MAN CUSHION - MITERED SQUARES

Yarn:  Aran Wool 100%
Hook:  4mm

Check out the previous posts for the construction of this cushion here and here