Holt Bag

A Free Crochet Pattern

My great grandma Holt loved a good accessory. She had an extensive collection of rings, handbags and scarves. Oh the joys of being a little girl and getting permission to go in her closet to look at it all. When I was asking my sister what I should name this bag she suggested I name it after Grandma Holt. I'm pretty sure she would have loved this bag and the fact that I even make things for a profit. She herself was a very independent woman, and I am always thankful of the example she made.

This is a fun belt bag, that has a great art-deco look to it. My favorite kinds of bags are bags that are hands free. It is a quick project. I'm able to complete it in under 4 hours, and that is including putting in a liner.

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Pattern Details

Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any 100% worsted cotton yarn. you will need 4 oz. or 200 yards

Hook: H/ 8 5mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, regular sewing needle, 3 small buttons, 2 in belt buckle, fabric for liner
Size: 8 1/2 by 8 1/2 inches
Gauge: 6 sc x 7 rows = 4 inches
Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single crochet stitch (sc), front post double crochet (fpdc), sc 2 stitches together (sc2tog), sc 3 stitches together (sc3tog) 

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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Pattern Instructions

Bag Front and Back (repeat section twice)

Row 1: Ch 27, sc in 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across for a total of 26 sc.

Row 2 and every even row: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st. (26 sc)

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding sc of row 1, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 7xs, sc in each of the last 2 sc. (8 fpdc, 18 sc)

Row 5:  Ch 1, turn, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 2 xs, sc in next sc, fpdc around next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, fpdc, around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next st, fpdc in the next fpdc, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 1 x, sc in each of the last 2 sts. (8 fpdc, 18 sc)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 2 xs, fpdc around next fpdc, sk 2 sts, sc in each of the next 6 sts, fpdc around each of the next 2 fpdc, sk 2 sts, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 1 x, sc in each of the last 2 sts. (8 fpdc, 18 sc)

Row 9: Ch 1, turn, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresonding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 1 xs, sc in each of the next 2 sc, sk 1 fpdc, fpdc in the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 8 sts, fpdc in the next fpdc, sk 1 st,  sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 1 x, sc in each of the last 2 sts. (6 fpdc, 20 sc)

Row 11: Ch 1, turn, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 1 xs, sc in next st, fpdc in next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 10 sts, fpdc in next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in next st, {fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 2 sts}, Repeat {to} 1 x. (6 fpdc, 20 sc)

Row 13: Ch 1, turn, {sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st}, repeat {to} 1 xs, fpdc in next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 12 sts, fpdc in next fpdc, sk 1 st, {fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 2 sts}, Repeat {to} 1 x. (6 fpdc, 20 sc)

Row 15: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, sk 1 fpdc, fpdc in the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 14 sts, {fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 2 sts}, Repeat {to} 1 x. (4 fpdc, 22 sc)

Row 17: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the next 2 sc, fpdc around the corresponding fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in next st, fpdc in the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the next 16 sts, fpdc in the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in next st, fpdc in the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in each of the last 2 sts. (4 fpdc, 22 sc)

Row 19-31: Repeat rows 17 and 2. At the end of row 31 finish of with a long tail.

When finished with both sides, determine which will be front and which will be back. For the back add the strap as follows:

Row 1: Skip10 stitches in row 31, attatch yarn at st 11 with a ch, sc in same st, sc in each of the next 4 sts. (5 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1 turn, sc in each of the next 5 sts. (5 sc)

Repeat row 2 for 44 rows:

Row 47: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog for last 2 sts.

Row 48: Ch 1 turn, sc in 3 sc, (3 sc)

Row 49: Ch 1 turn, sc3tog. finish off. and Weave in your ends.

Front of bag

Add the buttons and belt buckle. See picture for reference on where they go.

Sew the sides of the bag together with a wip stitch and sides facing together. 

Flip the bag to right side out and add a liner if wanted. 

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Floral Fanfare Cowl

A Premium Stranded Knitting Pattern

I wanted to give you a quick update. My Newest knitting pattern is now live on Ravelry and LoveCrafts.

I'm sorry it is late on Posting on the blog. I'm still getting used to this quarantine schedule, as I am sure most of you are too.

The Floral Fanfare Cowl was inspired by all the floral patterns coming out of fashion week. Doesn't that already feel like forever ago. I have always loved the vintage French toile patterns, so I was excited to see a revival of it this year.

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn:
Color A: Rowan Super Fine Merino 4 ply, Fingering weight, 100% wool, 50grams/ 1.8 oz (you will need 2)
Color B: Drops Fabel Long Print, Fingering weight, 75% wool 25% Polyamide, 50 grams/ 1.8 oz (get two just to be safe)
Needles: #5 3.75 16 inch circular needle (used an extra one for the provisional cast on.
Notions: Yarn needle to weave in your ends and finishing kitchener stitch, stitch marker to mark the start of a round
Gauge: 8 to 9 stitches per inch
Size: 7 by 15 inches (folded in half)
Stitches used: k (knit), Pm (place marker, Sm (slip marker)
Notes:

• Make sure your floats are no more than 5 stitches wide.
• This pattern is worked in the round starting with a provisional cast on and finishing with the kitchener stitch.
• Make special note about which yarn color is your dominant color
• All stitches are knit, slip marker at the beginning of every round. 

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.

I think we are all in need of some freshness and beauty and this cowl brings it all. I chose blue, but I think this cowl would look fabulous with a cream and green or a yellow scheme.

The construction is very simmilar to my other stranded work cowls. It makes it easy and you don't have to worry so much about tension. The design is pretty forgiving; if you miss a wrong color somewhere no one is going to know.

Where you can purchase the pattern 

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Sweet Pea Diaper Cover

A Free Crochet Pattern

It has been forever since I have designed a baby pattern. It's one of my favorite things to do, so I have no idea why I don't do it more often. My cousin recently had a baby and that got me in the mind to make a few baby things. Also the world is a bit crazy right now so why not do what I love the most.

The pattern below is for the newborn size only, but I have graded the pattern to include sizes up to 12 months. Those sizes are available in the PDF in my shops. This diaper cover is designed to be a high wasted diaper cover.  If you want something a little shorter then you will need to reduce your rows.

This is a quick pattern I was able to complete it in under 4 hours, so if you need something quick this will be a great pattern to use. I won't say that it is beginner friendly but it is pretty close.

This pattern also uses some Tunisian crochet. The stitches are used for the waist and leg bands. You don't need any special hook for the stitches the hook you always use will be great. But I wanted you to be aware that those stitches are in the pattern so you can prepare if you don't know how to make the Tunisian knit of Tunisian purl stitch. Even I you don't know there is a full description of how to make those stitches in the pattern and this would be a great practice piece because there are not very many.

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Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Lion brand Feels Like Butta, 100% polyester, weight 4, 218 yrds, 3.5 oz
Hook: G/ 4mm
Notions: tapestry needle
Size: newborn, 3-6 months, 6-9 months, 12 months
Gauge: 16 st x 20 rows = 4 inches
Stitches used: ch, sl st, sc, TPS, 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 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 instructions in the 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 Julia.diligence@gmail.com.

Pattern Instructions 

Front bottoms

Row 1: Ch 11 sc in second ch from the hook, sc in each ch for a total of 10 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.

Row 3: Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, 2 sc in the next sc, sc in each sc to the last 2 sc, 2 sc in the second to last stitch, sc in the last st. (12 sts)

Row 4- 18: Repeat row 2 on even number rows and follow row 3 on odd number rows. Two stitch increase on odd rows. (end with 24 sts)

Row 19: Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, (2 sc in the next sc) repeat (to), sc in each sc to the last 3 sc, 2 sc each in the third and second to last stitch, sc in the last st. (28 sts)

Row 20-26: Repeat row 2 (28 sts)

Finish off

Back bottoms

Row 1: Ch 11, (13, 13, 15) sc in second ch from the hook, sc in each ch for a total of 10 sc

Row 2-3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc.

Row 4: Ch 1 turn, sc in first sc, (2 sc in the next sc) repeat (to), sc in each sc to the last 3 sc, 2 sc each in the third and second to last stitch, sc in the last st. (14 sts)

Row 5-12: Repeat row 3 on odd number rows and follow row 4 on even number rows. 4 stitch increase on even rows. (end with 30 sts)

Row 13-26: Repeat row 2 (30 sts)

Finish off.

Wip stitch the front and back together with front sides facing together. Sewing at the crotch, and on each side where the increases end.

Waist band

Row 1: (Forward pass), ch 7, turn, insert hook into second ch from the hook yo, and pull up a loop, continue to yo and pull up a loop from each ch, insert hook into first stitch of the waist, yo and pull up a loop, there should be 8 loops on the hook
Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 2: (Forward pass): tps in the next 6 sts, insert hook into next st of row 28, 8 loops on the hook
(Return pass:) (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook


Row 3: (Forward pass): tks in the next 6 sts, insert hook into next st of row 28, 8 loops on the hook
(Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 4- and continued: Repeat rows 2 and 3

When you come back around to the starting row, finish off with a long tail and sew up the first and last row with a wip st.

Leg Bands: Repeat instructions on both legs.

Row 1: (Forward pass), ch 4, turn, insert hook into second ch from the hook yo, and pull up a loop, continue to yo and pull up a loop from each ch, insert hook into first stitch of the leg down by the bottom of the crotch, yo and pull up a loop, there should be 5 loops on the hook
Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 2: (Forward pass): tps in the next 4 sts, insert hook into next st, 5 loops on the hook
(Return pass:) (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook


Row 3: (Forward pass): tks in the next 4 sts, insert hook into next st, 5 loops on the hook
(Return pass: (yo and pull through 2 loops) repeat (to) until there is 1 loop left on the hook

Row 4- and continued: Repeat rows 2 and 3

When you come back around to the starting row, finish off with a long tail and sew up the first and last row with a wip st.

Weave in all your ends.

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