Friday, November 4, 2022

Christmas Garland

 A Free Crochet Pattern


It's been a long while since I have offered a free pattern on the blog. I thought this one perfectly fit the bill to be a free pattern so here we are. 

The first Christmas that I had my oldest, I wanted to have the perfect tree, but when you are on a limited budget like we were at the time expectations are often not met. I was feeling a little sad about it, and my mom encouraged me to just find a color theme and just make my own decorations with what I had. I ended up having some red and green fabric that I ripped up into strips and made ribbons with them. We had fake poinsettias that I took apart and put those on the tree. And it really ended up being a cute little tree. After that first Christmas, I always try and make something to add to the tree. 

This year I decided on making some garland. I took a little inspiration from some garland that I found for $1.00 after Christmas last year. I wanted it to be mostly neutral with a little pop of color. 

Where to find the pattern


Below is the free pattern instructions. It's written a little different than how I usually write patterns but for this pattern I thought steps would be better than rows, I have added a picture for each step to help along. 

If you find this pattern helpful and you would like a copy to have on hand always. I have the PDF Available in my Ravelry shop, for a small fee. You can find the paid option for this pattern at the Link below: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/christmas-garland-23




Christmas Garland


Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Lion Brand Re-tweed: size 4, 40% wool, 40% acrylic, 20% polyester, 100g/202 yards color used: elmwood

Hook: E/00 3.5mm (If you find using such a small hook, you can go up a couple of sizes for the stitches and use the smaller hook for adding the bead

Notions: 70-80 red 16mm wooden beads

Size: Appox. 30 ft./ 9.2m

Gauge: not needed for this pattern

Copyright: Julia Schwartz Do not reproduce, copy, distribute, or sell this pattern without permission of the designer. This pattern must not be translated, reproduced, or circulated in another language without prior consent. If you have questions about this pattern please contact me through e-mail.

Instructions



 Step 1: Ch 25


Step 2: Sc in 2nd st from the hook, using a ch st for each of the next sts, hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, dc, ch 1, sl st. 


Step 3: Insert hook into bead, yo, and pull loop through the bead



 Step 4: Ch st to secure the bead. 



Step 5: Ch 8 sts



Step 6: Sc in 2nd st from the hook, using a ch st for each of the next sts, hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, dc, ch 1, sl st into the ch at the top of the bead. 


Continue repeating steps 1-6

When finished ch 25 and make a knot, and weave in your ends. 


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Winthrop Basket


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Monday, November 15, 2021

Ezra Hat


A Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern



I have a brand new Pattern to share with you today. This is a Tunisian Crochet pattern, and I would label it an intermediate pattern. If you have made projects before with Tunisian crochet then I would classify this pattern as easy. This hat is worked flat and then seamed at the very end, so there is no need to learn how to Tunisian Crochet in the round.

The things that I love most for the Ezra Hat is that it is a quick make. I'm able to make it in about 4 hours. It has good texture and form that would work well as a lady's or men's hat. As you read through the pattern you will also realize that is is really adaptable to make it fit just the way you want it to.



Where to purchase the pattern

This is a free pattern on the blog. To find the free Adult size pattern, just keep scrolling down to see the full pattern. 

If you would like to purchase an ads free, printer friendly PDF. It will be available in all three of my shops on Ravelry, Etsy and LoveCrafts. If you ever see this pattern elsewhere know that it is not coming from me, and could be a scam. 

In the PDF pattern you will find pictures, charts and  fully written instructions for 4 sizes, baby, child, tween/teen, and adult. 

I hope you will consider purchasing the pattern to help support future patterns. 

Ravlery

In the Ravelry shop it will be for sale for $2.50 until 11/29/2021. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/ezra-hat

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Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1121583271/ezra-hat-tunisian-crochet-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1

LoveCrafts

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-gb/p/catalog/product/view/id/408093


Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Sport Weight 273 yards/ 100 grams. All 100 grams will be used for an adult hat. 

Hook: 6 mm Tunisian hook


Notions: Tapestry needle


Skill Level: Intermediate 


Size: Adult (22 inches)


Gauge: 12 stitches from the stitch pattern x 6 rows = 4 inches


Notes: First loop on the hook always counts as a TKS 


Special Stitches:

  • TPS (Tunisian Purl stitch): (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, yo and pull your yarn through. (Return pass): follow the instructions in the pattern.

  • TKS (Tunisian Knit stitch): (Forward pass)working with the yarn behind your work, insert your hook between the vertical bars below the horizontal bars in the st below, yo, pull the yarn through, keep your loop on the hook.(Return pass): follow the instructions in the pattern. 

  • TK3tog (Tunisian knit 3 together): (forward pass): working with the yarn behind your work insert your hook through the left vertical loops of the next 3 stitches, yo, pull the yarn through , keep your loop on the hook. (return pass): follow the instructions in the pattern.

  • Yo (yarn over): (Forward pass) put the yarn over the hook from back to front,  (Return pass): treat this as a loop on the return pass

  • M1 (make 1 stitch): put yarn in front of your work, insert hook into stitch indicated, pull up a loop. (an extra stitch is added from the yarn in front) 




Instructions


Hat brim


Foundation Row: (Forward pass): Make a slip knot with a long tail, Ch12, insert hook into each ch and pull up a loop for a total of 12 loops on the hook,

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 1: (Forward pass): TKS in each st for a total of 12 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 2:  (Forward pass): TPS in each st for a total of 12 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 3 & 4:  (Forward pass): TKS in each st for a total of 12 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 5: (Forward pass): TPS in each st for a total of 12 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Rows 6- 100 or until you reach the length of the circumference wanted in a multiple of 5: Repeat rows 1-5. Do not finish off.


Hat body


Row 1: Ch 1, turn your work so the back of work is facing towards you and you are working in the first st of each row. Sl st through the front post of each first st of the row. 100 sl sts


Row 2:  (Forward pass): Ch 1, turn (counts as first loop), [insert hook into the next sl st, and pull up a loop] 9 xs, {M1 in the next sl st, [insert hook into the next sl st, and pull up a loop] x 19 } repeat {to} 5 times, M1, insert hook into the next sl st, and pull up a loop in the last 9 sl sts. 105 loops 

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 3: (Forward pass): {Yo, TKS3tog, yo, TKS 2xs}, repeat {to} 19 times, yo, TKS3tog, yo, TKS in the last 4 sts. 105 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 4: (Forward pass): TKS in each st for a total of 105 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Rows 5-8: Repeat rows 3 and 4.


Row 9: (Forward pass): TPS in each st for a total of 105 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 10: (Forward pass): TKS in each st for a total of 105 loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 11 & 12: Repeat rows 9 and 10. 



Continue repeating rows 2-12 until you have 8 1/2 inches or you have your desired length. 



Decreasing the Crown

Row 1: (Forward pass): {TKS3tog, TKS 2xs}, repeat {to} 19 times, TKS3tog, TKS in the last 4 sts. 45 (51, 57, 63) loops

(Return pass): Yo, pull through 1 loop, {yo, pull through 2 loops} repeat {to} until you have 1 loop left.


Row 2: (Forward pass): TKS2tog, sl st just made into beginning st, (beginning TKS3tog just made), {TKS3gog} repeat {to} 18 times, for a total of 21 loops


Row 3: Insert hook through the vertical lines of each stitch, yo and pull back through all the stitches. (This takes some patience I know), Tug the stitches together to form the top of the hat, secure with 2 ch sts, and Finish off. 


With your long tail and tapestry needle, sew up the hat. Weave in your ends. Block as needed. 




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Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Flutter Fly Hat

 A Stranded Knitting Pattern


When I made and Dino Might Hat and everyone loved it; I knew that I wanted to make another similar design. For the second design I decided to go with butterflies. I hope this hat brings as much joy as the dino might hat. This pattern also comes in two sizes; child and adult. It is an easy pattern to adapt to make it just the right length for you. With the model above. It fits my head just right with a little bit of slouch on top without folding the brim. 


This pattern is available in all three of my shops on Ravelry, Etsy and Lovecrafts. If you see it for sale anywhere else its not coming from me. 

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Here is a sneak Peek of what you will get with your PDF pattern


  • A beautifully formatted PDF   
  • The written instructions and chart to help you create this hat from start to finish
  • Two sizes; Child (18 inch) and adult (22 inch)

The First Page of the Pattern



The things that I love the most about this hat is the adaptability of it. You can add a longer brim for a fold over brim, you can add an extra motif section to make it wider, or you can add length to the body of the hat to give it more slouch. The choice is yours. I also really love the big contrast between the butterflies; they really pop out. 

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