Monday, August 5, 2019

Rustic Dinner Scarf

A free Crochet Pattern 



It's still pretty hot where I live so I have been using my cotton yarn a lot. I love working with cotton when it is hot. How about you? I have some table decor patterns to share with you. This one and a knit version will be coming soon. 


I have a really large table. We bought it when we moved through the Home Depot website. They had free shipping so we knew the table would be waiting for us at our new house. We did not realize just how large it was. Just the table top without the legs was 250 lbs! Don't get me wrong once we got it up the stairs we have loved it. With it being so large the tablecloths that I had already didn't fit, so I have been making table scarves and mats to use instead. 

I wanted something that had texture and lace combined and I'm really pleased. I hope you enjoy the pattern too. 




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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Lion Brand Yarn comfy cotton blend yarn, size 3, 50% cotton 50% polyester, 7 oz /200 g, color stained glass, 392 yrds

Hook: G/6 4.25 mm

Notions: Tapestry needle

Size: 10 by 25 inches

Gauge: 15 hdc x 11 rows = 4 inches

Stitches Used: Ch, sl st (slip stitch), sc (single crochet), hdc (half double crochet), fpdc (front post double crochet), sp (space)

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 Julia.diligence@gmail.com.




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Instructions

Row 1: Ch 26, hdc in 2nd ch from the hook, hdc in each ch. (25 hdc)

Row 2: Ch 1 (d0es not count as a stitch), turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around the 7th stitch of row 2, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fpdc around the 5th stitch of row 2 (crossing over the last fpdc), sk 1 st, hdc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around the 14th stitch of row 2, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fpdc around the 12th stitch of row 2 (crossing over the last fpdc), sk 1 st, hdc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around the 21st stitch of row 2, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fpdc around the 16th stitch of row 2 (crossing over the last fpdc), sk 1 st, hdc in the last 4 sts. (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 4: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the next 3 sts, {fpdc around fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, hdc in the next 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, hdc in the next 2 sts} repeat {to} 2 xs, hdc in the last st. (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 6: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the first 2 hdc, fpdc around fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, {hdc in the next 5 sts, fpdc around fpdc, fpdc around fpdc, sk 2 sts} repeat 1x, hdc in the next 5 sts, fpdc around fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, hdc in the last 2 sts. (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 8: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the first 2 hdc, fpdc around fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, {hdc in the next 5 sts, fpdc around 2nd fpdc, fpdc around 1st fpdc (crossover made), sk 2 sts} repeat 1x, hdc in the next 5 sts, fpdc around fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, hdc in the last 2 sts. (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 10: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, hdc in the next 3 sts, {fpdc around fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, hdc in the next 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc of previous row, sk 1 st, hdc in the next 2 sts} repeat {to} 2 xs, hdc in the last st. (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 12: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, {hdc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around fpdc, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fpdc around fpdc, sk 1 st} repeat 2xs , hdc in the last 4 sts, (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 14: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, Ch 1, turn, {hdc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around 2nd fpdc, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fpdc around 2nd fpdc (crossover made), sk 1 st} repeat 2xs , hdc in the last 4 sts, (19 hdc, 6 fpdc)

Row 16: Ch 1, turn, hdc in each stitch. (25 hdc)

Repeat rows 5 through 16 4 xs or until you have reached your desired length.

Finnish off.

Edging:

Round 1: Starting at any corner with right side facing up, ch 6 (1st ch 3 counts as 1st dc), 2 dc in starting st, sk 2 sts, {(dc, ch 3, dc) in next st, continue making (dc, ch 3, dc) evenly spaced across the side (model shown has 24 “v” stitches along the long side, and 6 on the short sides), ( 2 dc, ch 3, 2dc) in the corner space} repeat {to} 2xs, for the last side (dc, ch 3, dc) evenly spaced to the corner, dc in the corner, sl st into the starting dc.


Round 2: Sl st into ch 3 sp, ch 6, 2 dc in the same ch sp, {ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp), repeat (to) to the next corner, ch 3, sc in the first dc of the (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch 3, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the corner sp} repeat {to} 2 xs, ch 3, sk 1 dc, sc in next dc, (ch 3, sc in the next ch 3 sp), repeat (to) to the next corner, ch 3, sc in the first dc of the (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc), ch 3, dc in the first ch sp, sl stitch into first dc.

Round 3: sl st into ch 3 sp, ch 6, 2 dc in same sp, {(ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) repeat (to) to the corner sp, (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in the corner sp}, repeat 2xs, (ch 3, sc in next ch 3 sp) repeat (to) to the corner sp, dc in the first corner sp, sl st into the starting dc.

Finish off.

Weave in your ends.



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Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Hubbub Hat

A Free Knitting Pattern


If you follow along on my Instagram account you will know that I have started learning how to make stranded work. I have really had a lot of learning this new skill. Since I also crochet it has been fairly easy for me to figure out how to use both of my hands at the same time, and I'm getting pretty quick at it.

This pattern design was a quick idea that I charted out with Stitch Fiddle. I wanted a pattern to try that wouldn't have a lot of yarn floats in it. Floats were giving me trouble and they were slowing me down. This design was an answer for that.

In the pattern below it is the written out pattern. I have the PDF pattern for sale in my Shop. The PDF has the written instructions and the chart for the complete hat.

For the yarn I used Lion Brand Mandala yarn in the color troll. The colors were so fun and vibrant. They were already in a cake so all the colors were already picked for me for no fuss. For this hat I chose the color on the outside  and the color on the inside. You can do what you want. With one cake I was able to knit three adult hats. That's a pretty great deal!




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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Lion brand Mandala Yarn 100% acrylic size 3 light, 590 yds/ 540m, 5.3 oz/ 150 g

Needles: #5 3.75 (start with a 16 inch circular needle then switch to dpnl set for crown.

Notions: Yarn needle to weave in your ends, stitch marker to mark the start of a round

Gauge: 22 sts x 30 rows = 4 in/ 10 cm

Size: Made to fit most adult heads

Stitches used: k (knit), p (purl), sl st (slip stitch), k2tog (knit two stitches together, psso (pass slipped stitch over st made), pm (place marker)

Notes:
  • Letters A and B are labeled as the 2 colors needed.

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.


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Pattern Instructions


To start separate the colors and form them into bobbins. You will need to pick 2 to 3 colors to work with.
Cast on in multiples of 18 (for mandela yarn cast on 126 with the first color of your choice)


Row 1-9: Pm, kA, Purl, (pictures shows a 2x2 ribbing, for this you would have to add 2 sts to your cast on, and then decrease those stitches on row 10)

Row 10: kA

Row 11: {kB, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, kB} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 12: {(kB) x 2, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 4, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 13: {kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, kA} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 14: {(kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 4, (kB) x 2, kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 15: {kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, kA} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 16: {(kB) x 2, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 4, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 17: {kB, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, kB} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 18: {kB, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, kB} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 19: {(kB) x 2, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 4, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 20: {kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, kA} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 21: {(kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 4, (kB) x 2, kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 22: {kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, kA} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 23: {(kB) x 2, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 4, kA, kB, kA, kB, kA, (kB) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 24: {kB, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, kB, (kA) x 3, kB} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Repeat rows 11-24 for 1 repeat

Repeat rows 11-17 1 time

Crown decrease  (switch to double point needles)


Row 25: {(kB) x 2, (kA) x 5, (kB) x 4, (kA) x 5, (kB) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 26: {kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 3, (kB) x 2, kA} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 27: {(kA) x 2, (kB) x 2, kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 4, (kB) x 2, kA, (kB) x 2, (kA) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 28: {(kA) x 3, (kB) x 3, (kA) x 6, (kB) x 3, (kA) x 3} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 29: {(kA) x 3, ss, k2tog, psso, (kA) x 6, ss, k2tog, psso no stitch, (kA) x 3 } Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 30: kA

Row 31: {(kA) x 2, ss, k2tog, psso, (kA) x 4, ss, k2tog, psso, (kA) x 2} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 32: kA

Row 33: {kA, ss, k2tog, psso, (kA) x 2, ss, k2tog, psso, kA} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 34: kA

Row 35: {ss, k2tog, psso} Repeat {to} 6 xs

Row 36: kA

Finish off by stitching through the loops left on the needles and pull tight.

Weave in your ends.

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Monday, June 10, 2019

Marlow Hat








A Premium Knitting Pattern


I'm so excited to have have this hat ready for you. I named it the Marlow Hat because I liked that the name started with a M and finished with a W. Depending on the the way you look at it the hat has M's or W's on the brim whichever way you look at it. 

 It is so fun and easy to knit up. The pattern is worked flat and shaped using short rows. If you have never worked with short rows this is a great pattern to start on.  My test knitters had no problem following the pattern and charts and one told me this would be their new go to pattern for quick gift knits. 

I really wanted this hat to be versatile and easy to wear. It can be worn a little slouchy or it  can be folded over for extra warmth and comfort. The pattern also has the adjustments in it to make it more of a beanie style with no slouch or fold over. It's all up to you for how this hat will turn out. 

When you purchase this pattern you are getting the written instructions for the slouch and beanie, and you will also get a chart to follow, if you like those better. This pattern has been tech edited and tested, you will be able to find the tester's project pages on Ravelry. 

I also want to talk about yarn choices. The yarn I used for this pattern is Classic Elite yarns Renaissance. Some other great choices for this yarn is Stylecraft Special Aran, Lion brand wool ease, Drops Alaska, and Cascade yarns 220 Super wash Aran.  




Pattern Information


Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any aran weight yarn. Model used
Needles: 7/ 4.5mm
Notions: yarn needle for sewing up the hat
Gauge: 18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches
Size: 19 inch circumference (stretches to fit adult head)
Stitches used: k, p, RT, LT, wrap and Twist, PM (place marker)
Special Stitches:

  • Right Twist (RT): Knit 2 together keeping both stitches on the left needle, knit into the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.
  • Left Twist (LT): Knit through the back loop of the 2nd st, keep the stitch on the left needle, knit in the first stitch, then pull both stitches onto the right needle, stitch complete.


Notes: This hat is worked flat, using short rows.

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 Julia.diligence@gmail.com.





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