Wednesday 1 February 2017

THISTLE Shoulder Bag Crochet Pattern

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THISTLE Shoulder bag is based on a vintage 1970's crochet stitch. This crazy take on the V-stitch appeared mainly in summer garment design using only one colour.

LIGHTWEIGHT CROCHET BAG

I love this crochet stitch, it is easy and quick, and when you add colour to each row, you are rewarded with a fantastic looking piece of fabric, and what better way to display this crazy V-stitch than including it into this delicate and lightweight crochet shoulder bag.

I have called this shoulder bag pattern THISTLE because the colours remind me of all the thistles I witnessed growing all over Scotland. You may know that the thistle has been the national emblem of Scotland since the reign of Alexander III (1249–1286). Did you also know that in the language of flowers, the thistle (like the burr) is an ancient Celtic symbol of nobility of character as well as of birth?
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CROCHET SHOULDER BAG DESIGN

I designed this delicate and lightweight bag to use during the spring/summer months for those quick outings when all I want to carry is my wallet, keys and mobile. I needed something not too big and not too small, as well as not too heavy. I just love the way this THISTLE Bag turned out, simply perfect for my needs.

THISTLE Shoulder Bag crochet PATTERN includes written instructions for a bag with approx. circumference 20in (51cm) and 10in (25cm) deep; strap 38in (96cm). The pattern includes accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

THISTLE Shoulder bag is based on a vintage 
1970's crochet stitch. 

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PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
SIZES: One size
YARN:  Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/267m/291yd ● Shades:  MC Cyclamen; CC1 Avocado.  1 ball of each colour.
YARN ALTERNATIVES:  Any fingering weight cotton
TENSION/GAUGE: Not critical to this pattern (this pattern uses hook larger than recommended on yarn label)
NOTIONS:  E-4 (3.5mm) and D-3 (3mm) hook; Yarn needle; Belt buckle.
PATTERN NOTES:  You need to know how to crochet in the round.  Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) colour crochet bag.  Bag lining is optional.


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This pattern is available in 
USA American Crochet Terms
OR  
UK British Crochet Terms  

PLEASE select the correct pattern terminology 
prior to purchase. 

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Pattern is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY        RAVELRY



Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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Sunday 15 January 2017

FLOWER POWER Crochet

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FLORA 2 CROCHET FLOWERS PATTERN


In May 2016 my inspiration for designing these little crochet flowers came from the spring blossoms my husband and I witnessed whilst on our walks through the countryside. I love how these naturally wild flowers can be so tiny and delicate. I am not trying to imitate their wild beauty exactly, I've just interpreted what I saw and created a crochet flower which will remind me of the original. I hope they will delight you just as much as they have delighted me.


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FOUR (4) Crochet FLOWERS pattern includes:-

1. Crochet Flower VINTAGE ROSE - 5 petals
2. Crochet Flower STAR JASMINE - 5 petals
3. Crochet Flower BUTTERCUP - 8 petals
4. Crochet Flower SEA HOLLY - 12 petals



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Crochet flowers are crochet in the round using two (2) colours. I used remnants from my yarn stash mainly DMC Petra Crochet Cotton Size 5 and a 2mm hook. 


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You can also use Wendy Supreme Cotton 4ply which is slightly thicker but still gives a nice small flower using same hook size. If you wish to substitute the yarns do check the YARNSUB WEBSITE for the best matching yarn.




PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate
SIZES: One (1) size
MEASUREMENTS: Approximately 2in (5cm) diameter
YARN: DMC Petra 5 ● 100% Mercerised Cotton 3ply
YARN SUBSTITUTE: WENDY Supreme ● 100% Luxury Cotton 4ply OR any similar mercerised cotton
TENSION: Not critical - medium tension.
NOTIONS: 2mm hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: Flora 2 consists of a total of four (4) crochet flowers; two (2) five petal flowers; one (1) eight petal flower; one (1) twelve petal flower. Instructions in this pattern are for four (4) flowers using two (2) colours with each flower.



FLORA 2 CROCHET FLOWER PATTERNS


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Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!


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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.
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Sunday 1 January 2017

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL




THE YEAR 2016 HAS NOW DRAWN TO A CLOSE

AND AS WE ENTER A NEW ONE,

ALL I WISH TO SAY IS

MAY THE NEW YEAR 2017 BRING YOU

LOVE, PEACE AND HAPPINESS

FOR NOW AND FOREVER!


As another year has come to a close, I wish to THANK YOU ALL for your ongoing support and for reading about my CROCHET and KNIT CREATIONS here on this blog.

THANK YOU for buying my patterns and for PARTICIPATING by leaving comments here and via my other social media. Your contributions do keep me smiling!


Ciao, ciao!

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Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.
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Wednesday 10 August 2016

ANIKSI - Springtime Crochet Bag

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Springtime Crochet Patterns



It's time to say arrivederci to the cold and gloomy days of winter, and start crocheting a few new accessories which will spruce up your spring/summer wardrobe and also your home decor.

Here is my spring/summer time crochet bag pattern for 2016. I am hoping it will inspire you all to get out your hooks and your favourite cotton yarns or threads, and allow those creative juices to flow!

This is a great pattern for using up all those odd remnants you have sitting in your stash.  It is exactly what I have done here with this bag creation.  I started with the afghan squares and then proceeded to design the rest of the bag, which took into account how much cotton yarn I had left of each colour.  Luckily I had an ample amount of white cotton yarn for my main colour (MC), because I really didn't want to be buying any extra just to finish this bag.  I am going to give this bag a cotton lining to extend the life of the bag and to help keep the shape, however it is always up to you to decide whether you line it or not.

I must admit it has taken me a while to finish writing up the pattern for this afghan bag, mainly because there have been other more important things happening in my life, and unfortunately, instead of posting this blog in May here I am posting it in August. C'est la vie!


ANIKSI Bag Crochet Pattern


This crochet Aniksi bag does not take very long to crochet, you can have it done in a few days, with plenty of summertime left to enjoy using it.  Come and give it a try and have some fun using up your cotton yarn stash!


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PATTERN DETAILS:


DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
SIZE:  One size
MEASUREMENTS:  Circumference of bag 24in (61cm);  13in (33cm) deep.
YARN USED:  Bendigo Woollen Mills Cotton 8ply 
YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any similar DK cotton yarn
NOTIONS:  3.5mm (E-4), Yarn needle
PATTERN NOTES:  Bag consists of four (4) afghan squares; two (2) rectangular pieces; one (1) long strip; two (2) handles. Instructions in this pattern are for one (1) bag using eight (8) colours. This pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions. 
This pattern is available in USA American Crochet Terms.


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ANIKSI Bag Crochet Pattern
is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY

Do come and have a play with the
ANIKSI Afghan Bag Crochet Pattern
use as many colours or as few as you dare!

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which are listed below


Enjoy!
Ciao, ciao!

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