Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Lacey Shell Fingerless Gloves

A free crochet pattern




I have another Christmas present to share with you. My SIL asked me to make her some fingerless gloves. She sent me some pictures of different ones she liked on Pinterest. From those pictures I gathered that she wanted some that had a cuff and had an interesting element to them. With that in mind I made some fingerless gloves with my own flare.

As you know lace is my favorite. But it is not really practical in the winter when you want to stay warm. I thought why not add layers. I picked bold colors to really show off the lace.

*Update* Now that it has been a few years. I can say that I have made this pattern more than any  of my other patterns. I have made these gloves for teacher gifts, Christmas presents, craft fairs and everything in-between. People always comment on how warm they are because of the double layers. This isn't the most popular pattern on the blog in downloads but it is the pattern that I get commissions for the most.  




Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any fingering size yarn will do. I have used everything from Red Heart LusterSheen, KnitPicks Hawthorne, Lionbrand Touch of Merino. Whatever best fits your budget. 
Hook: E-4
Gauge: 5 rows =2 inches, 12 dc = 2 inches
Size: Fits most women's adult hands
Stitches used: sc, ch, dc, sl st, sc through the back loop. 

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 email. 



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Pattern Instructions

Starting with the lacy outside (make 2):

Using the natural color:

Round 1: Ch 42, Join first and last with a sl st, and ch 1, sc in each ch around, sl st in first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, sk 2 sc, 7 dc in next sc, sk 2 sc, {sc in next sc, sk 2 sc,7 dc in next sc, sk 2 sc} repeat  {to}  till the last st, sl st into first sc.  (7 shells)

Round 3: Ch 3, sk 3 dc, {sc in next dc (top of shell), sk 3 dc, (dc, ch3, dc) in next sc, sk 3 dc}, repeat 5 times, sc in next dc, sk 3 dc, dc and ch 1 in next st, hdc into 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3.

Round 4: Ch 1, {sc in 3 ch sp (this is the ch 1 and hdc for the first st), 7 dc in next sc} repeat 6 times, sl st into beginning sc.

Rounds 5-7: repeat rounds 3, 4, and 3.

Round 8: Ch 1, sc in same sp, 7 dc in next sc, sc in next ch 3 sp, ch 5, sk next ch 3 sp and {sc in next ch 3 sp, 7 dc in the next ch 3 sp}, repeat 3 more times, sl st into first sc. (5 shells)

Round 9: Ch 3, sk 3 dc, sc in next dc, sk 3 dc, (dc, ch 3, dc) in next sc, sc in the middle of the ch 5 sp,{ (dc, ch 3, dc) in the next sc, sk 3 dc sc in the next dc} repeat 3 more times, ch 1, hdc in the 3rd ch of the beginning ch 3.

Round 10 and 12: Repeat round 4. The repeat in the round will be 5 times not 6.

Round 11 and 13: Repeat round 3. The repeat in the round will be 4 times, not 5. 

Round 14: Ch 1, 2 sc in ch 3 sp, sc in the next 3 st, {3 sc in the ch 3 sp, sc in the next 3 st}, repeat 4 more times, sc in the ch 3 sp, sl st in the first sc. Finish off.

Solid layer (make 2):


Round 1: Ch 42, sl st in to first ch to join the circle, ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc in each ch around for a total of 42 dc, sl st in beginning dc.

Round 2-6: Ch 3, dc in each dc around, sl st in beginning dc.

Round 7: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 dc, ch 5, sk 10 dc, dc in the next 27 dc, sl st in first dc.

Round 8: Ch 3, dc in the next 4 dc, 5 dc in the ch 5, dc in the next 27 dc, sl st in first dc.

Round 9-12: Ch 3, dc in each of the dc around for a total of 37 dc. Do not finish off at the end of round 12.

Combining the two layers:


Put the lace layer on top of the solid layer making sure that the thumb holes come together.  Work on the top of the glove.

Round 1: With the red, and working through both layers of loops, ch 1, sc in first sc and in each sc around being sure to grab both layers, sl st into beginning sc. 37 total)

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in each sc around (37 sc total.) Finish off.

Working from the bottom of the glove:


Round 1: Join the red thread, through both layers, with a sl st, ch 1, working through both layers of the glove, sc in each sc across for a total of 42 sc, sl st in first sc.

Round 2: Ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in each ch across for a total of 8 sc, {sl st in the next 2 sc from the previous round, turn, working in the front loops only sc in the next 8 sc, ch 1, turn, working in the back loops only sc in the next 8 sc}, repeat {to} till you have made  a cuff around the hole glove. Joining the first row with the last row, sl st in each of the 8 sc. Finish off. Weave in all of your ends.  


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Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Messenger Envelope Tablet Case


 A Free Crochet Pattern

I am always in a conundrum when it comes to making gifts for the guys in my life. I'm usually so lost in finding things manly enough for them. One year I made golf club covers and those ended up being a pretty big hit. This year I went with blankets for most of the guys. I made an apron for my dad to use while he was painting or woodworking. That left me with my husband.

He had been nagging me to make a pattern that had to do with carrying a tablet. So I went to town and came up with the tablet case

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Messenger Envelope Tablet Case (it will fit a 7 in tablet)


Yarn: Lily’s Sugar and Cream Worsted weight, 2.50 oz / 71 g: 120 yd / 109 m (I used 1.6 oz of one ball)

Hook: H/8

Gauge: 6 hdc st for every 2 ins, 5 rows every 2 inches

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Pattern:
Row 1: Make 24 fhdc, or ch 25, starting from 2nd ch from hook make 24 hdc in each ch across.
Row 2 and 3: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), turn,  hdc in each of the next 24 st.
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the next 10 st, ch 4, sk 4 st, make 10 hdc in the last 10 st.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn, Hdc in the next 10 st, 4 hdc in the ch 4 sp, hdc in the last 10 st.
Row 6 and 7: repeat rows 2 and 3.
Row 8: Repeat row 4.
Row 9: Repeat row 5.
Row 10 – 20 (or to desired length): repeat row 2.
Row 21: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc2tog, hdc in the next 18 st, sc2tog, sc2tog in last 4 st.
Row 22: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc2tog, hdc in the next 14 st, sc2tog, sc2tog in last 4 st.
Row 23: Ch 1, turn, sl st into the next 7 st, hdc in the next 4 st.
Row 24- 30: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the next 4 hdc,
Row 31: dc4tog, ch 40 (or till you have your desired length of rope), finsh off. Weave in your ends.

Assembling your case:
Fold your case so that row one is touching row 23. Sew the sides together.

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