Super Chunky Twisty Neck Warmer

A Free Tunisian Crochet Pattern

I have this yarn: I think that maybe it is rug yarn. I used to have a lot of this yarn. I tried making it into a rug, and it looked awful.
I threw it away.
I know "Bad Julia, Bad!"
You do not throw yarn away, even when it has been made into something awful. You could find another purpose for it, and of course I did. 

I have been seeing these knitted neck warmers all over Pintrest and Etsy, and then my friend made one. I had to have one too. I would much rather crochet than knit so I hurried up and made a pattern for myself using Tunisian crochet. I am pretty happy with the results.

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Super Chunky Twisty Neck Warmer

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any chunky size 5 will do, You will need 70  to 100 grams of it.

Hooks: 8.00MM Tunisian hook and a K/10 ½ -6.50MM (or larger)

Gauge: 5 st and 5 rows = 2 inches

Special stitches: 

TPS:  (forward pass) Place yarn in front of your work, insert your hook into the left vertical bar of the st below, you and pull your yarn through.  

(Return pass): follow instructions in the pattern.

TKS: (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 instructions in the pattern.

Notes: This is worked flat then sewn together to add the edging in a round.

Pattern

Row 1: Ch 18, insert hook into the 2nd ch from the hook, yo, and pull through, (insert hook in the next ch, yo and pull through), repeat (to) until you have 18 loops on the hook

(Return pass): Yo, and pull through 1 loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until the row of loops are off the hook, and you are left with one loop on the hook.

Row 2 (forward pass): TPS in the next 5 st, TKS in the next 8 sts, TPS in the next 5 sts,

 (Return Pass): Yo, and pull through 1 loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until the row of loops are off the hook, and you are left with one loop on the hook.

Rows 3 -8: Repeat row 2.

Row 9 Forward pass: TPS in the next 5 st, With your regular crochet hook TKS the next 4 sts, place in front of  your work, with the Tunisian hook TKS in the next 4 sts, Slip the 4 stitches on the regular hook back onto the Tunisian hook, (Cable twist just made), TPS in the last 5 st.  (see pictures above for reference)

 (Return Pass): Yo, and pull through 1 loop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) till the row of loops are off the hook, and you are left with one loop on the hook.

Rows 10- 21: Repeat row 2.

Row 22: Repeat row 9.

Continue repeating rows 10- 22 till you have 6 twists in your neck warmer or until you have your desired length.

Repeat row 2 for 3 more rows. 

Finish off. 

Wip stitch both sides together.

Edging (repeat on both sides):

Round 1: With a regular crochet hook attach yarn to the side of the cowl, ch 1, sc in the starting st, sc in each row, Sl st into the beginning st. 

Round 2: Ch 1, sc in starting stitch, sc in each st around, sl st in the beginning st. 

Finish off. 

Weave in all your ends.

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Peek-a-Boo Striped Blanket

A free Crochet Pattern

This is a fun little blanket to make. Maybe you don't know if the baby will be a boy or a girl, or maybe you just like lots of color; this blanket can adapt to either of those situations.

There is a lot of activity to keep you interested. Even though there is a lot going on nothing is overly complicated that you can't do it. This pattern is made in an eight row repeat, and 4 of those rows you are only double crocheting.  I love the extra row of striped yarn that is peeking out between the spiked stitches.  

Peek-a-boo Striped Blanket

Difficulty Level: Intermediate (I have placed it at intermediate because of the color changes and the fpdc to a lower row) 

Yarn: Georga yarn: bebe luv baby, 120g, 100% acrylic (1 ball pink), (1 ball blue), ( 1 ball baby combo)

 (Now I do have to say something about this yarn. I bought it at Wal-mart here in Canada. It had a crazy amount of knots in it, maybe I had the luck of the draw, but there was a lot. This was also some of the softest creamiest yarn I have worked with. It was also a great price. Each skein was under 3 dollars, and 10 cents of every ball gets donated to the Children's Miracle Network.)

Hook:  H/8- 5.00MM

Gauge: 5 sc st =1 inch, 6 sc rows = 1 inch

Size:  28 inches by 30 inches, If you want a larger size increase your stitches by 8s.

Blanket Pattern

Row 1:  With the blue, Ch 112, dc in 3^rd ch from hook, for 109 dc total

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), turn, dc in each st across for a total of 109 dc.

Row 3: Change to baby combo, Ch 1, turn, sc in the next 5 dc, {sk 1 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next dc, sk 1 dc, sc in the next 5 sc}, repeat {to} till the last st. (13 v st.)

Row 4: Change color to pink, Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, spike st around dc post of dc two rows below, sk one sc, sc in next sc, sk one sc, fpdc  around dc post of dc two rows below (there will be a dc between the two fpdc), sc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, sc in the next ch 2 sp, sc in the next dc, sc in the next sc, {fpdc  around dc post of dc 2 rows below (there will be 5 dc between the last fpdc made),  sk one sc, sc in next sc, fpdc around dc post of dc two rows below (there will be a dc between the two fpdc), sk one sc , sc in the next sc, sc in the next dc, sc in the next ch 2 sp, sc in the next dc, sc in the next sc}, repeat {to} 11 times, fpdc around dc post of dc 2 rows below (there will be 5 dc between the last fpdc made),  sk one sc, sc in next sc, fpdc around dc post of dc two rows below (there will be a dc between the two fpdc) sk 1 sc, sc in the last sc.

Rows 5 and 6: Repeat row 2.

Row 7: Change to the baby combo color, ch 1, turn, sc in sc, {sk 1 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next dc, sk 1 dc, sc in the next 5 sc} repeat {to} 12 more times, sk 1 dc, (dc, ch 2, dc) in the next dc, sk 1 dc, sc in the last dc.

Row 8: Change color to blue, ch 1, turn, {sc in the sc, sc in the next dc, sc in the ch 2 sp, sc in the next dc, sc in the next sc, fpdc in 6^th dc from 2 rows down, sk 1 sc, sc in the next sc, fpdc in the dc 2 rows below, (there will be one dc between the last fpdc), sk 1 sc}, repeat {to} 12 more times, sc in the sc, sc in the next dc, sc in the ch 2 sp, sc in the next dc, sc in the last sc.

Rows 9 and 10: repeat row 2

Rows 11 – 111: repeat rows 3 through 10. At the end of row 111 finish off, and weave in your ends. For projects like this I like to weave in my ends right after I cut it to start a new color, so if you do this you will just have one end to weave in.

Edging:

With the Umber join at any corner, (sc, ch 1, sc) in the corner space, sc in each st evenly around, and in each corner space (sc, ch 1, sc). Continue this pattern for 4 rounds.

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Two Year Anniversary

I'm impatient. Technically the anniversary is not til tomorrow, but like I said I'm impatient. I want to share with you all the wonderful things that have happened this year and I want to share with you some of the things that will happen in this year.

A lot has happened since my first pattern on my blog. That first year I had 13,000 page views. My goal for my second year was to double that number and have 36,000 page views. Tomorrow I will break 80,000 page views! How is that for breaking through a goal. I think for next year I am going to shoot big and have a goal for 300,000. Also I had a goal for the revenue on this blog. I wanted it to be able to pay for the internet bill every month and it is doing that.

I have two patterns that like to go back and forth as being the pattern most looked at they are the Always Pointing North Blanket and the the Curling Baby Set. They each roughly have 14,000 page views. That's what I got in my first year!

This coming year I already have some great patterns lined up. I have a baby blanket, hats, cowls, even a sweater vest. I also will be sharing some Tunisian crochet patterns. So stay tuned. I'm excited about this coming year I hope you are too.

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 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 2^nd 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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 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 2^nd 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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