A Free Crochet Pattern and a Premium Crochet pattern
It took me a while to come up with a name for this ear warmer, and fingerless gloves pattern set. So I took to social media to have you guys help me out. One of you suggested something along the lines of Dragon fly. I googled the scientific name of the dragon fly and decided to go with that.
But there was an interesting factoid, that I just had to share. According to the Britannica the dragon fly is referred to as the Devil's Darning Needle. "The term devil’s darning needle is derived from a superstition that dragonflies may sew up the eyes, ears, or mouth of a sleeping child, especially one who has misbehaved." My thought was, "well that's just creepy and perfect for Halloween. That solidified my decision for the name."
This set uses post stitches to create bold lines and design with textured detail, making these accessories pop. These are quick projects that don't use a lot of yarn and don't take a lot of time. I was able to get the whole set with just one skein, but I felt like I was playing yarn chicken the whole time with the last glove so you might want to grab 2 skeins just in case.
Be sure to read below on how you can get a free PDF of one of these patterns. Offer good until the end of the year 2020.
Where you can get the Patterns
The Ear warmer pattern is free on the blog. Just scroll down to find the pattern. It is for sale in all the shops for an ads free printer friendly version PDF.
The fingerless gloves pattern is a paid only pattern that you can find in all my shops below.
I have started providing my PDF Patterns in more places than just Ravelry. This gives you more options. New this month is Etsy. Even though I have had an Etsy shop for years, I have never really utilized it. I'm slowly getting patterns moved over to there, and I am planning on having a finished pieces/ sample sale in November. If you need help with Christmas shopping be sure to favorite my shop to know when that update happens.
Ravelry
Put both patterns in the cart with the code DRAGONFLY, and only pay for one of the patterns. Offer ends at the end of the year 2020.
https://www.ravelry.com/stores/julia-schwartz-designs
Love Crafts
https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/user/Julia-S/patterns/bb170e6f-6fb2-415f-9d92-aa1c8dd3bbc5
Etsy
Designer: Julia Schwartz
Yarn: Any worsted weight yarn. Model used Lion brand Heartland: 100% acrylic, 120 -150 yards needed.
Hook: G/7 4.5mm
Notions: Tapestry needle, regular sewing needle
Size: ear warmer: circumference of 20 inches, fingerless gloves: circumference 8 inches, and 6 inches from bottom to top
Gauge: 8 sts x 6 rows = 2 inches
Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single crochet stitch (sc), Front post treble crochet (fptr), Front post treble crochet 2 together (fptr2tog)
Special Stitches
fptc: yo 2 times, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 4 loops on the hoop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 3 times.
Fptr2tog: Yo 2 times, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 4 loops on the hook, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 2 times. First half of the stitch complete, you should have 2 loops on the hook, yo 2 times, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 5 loops on the hook, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 2 times, there should be 3 loops on the hook, yo and pull through all 3 loops.
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
Row 1: Ch 20, hdc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across for a total of 19 hdc.
Row 2 and every even row: Ch 1 (does not count as a st here and throughout), hdc in each of the next 11 sts, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the last st. (19 sts)
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around the 14th st of row 1, sk 1 st, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around the 14th st of row 1, sk 1 st, hdc in the last 3 sts. (19 sts)
Row 5: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, fptr around the previous fptr, fptr around the 14th st 2 rows down, sk 2 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around the 14th st of row 3, fptr around the previous fptr, sk 2 st, hdc in the last 2 sts. (19 sts)
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next st, fptr around each of the previous 2 fptr, sk 2 sts, hdc in the next 5 sts, fptr around each of the previous 2 fptr, sk 2 sts, hdc in the last st. (19 sts)
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 2 sts, fptr around each of the next 2 previous fptr, sk 2 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around each of the next 2 previous fptr, sk 2 st, hdc in the last 2 sts. (19 sts)
Row 11: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around the previous fptr, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fptr2tog around the next 2 fptr, sk 1 st, hdc in the next st, fptr around the previous fptr, sk 1 st, hdc in the last 3 sts. (19 sts)
Row 13: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 5 sts, fptr2tog around the next 2 fptr, sk 1 st, hdc in the last 5 sts. (19 sts)
Row 15: Ch 1, hdc in the first st, hdc through the back loop of the next 7 sts, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around the previous fpdc, sk 1 st, hdc in the next 3 sts, fptr around the previous fpdc, sk 1 st, hdc in the last 3 sts. (19 sts)
Continue to repeat rows 4-15 3 times, then repeat rows 4-13. Finish off with a long tail and sew up the row 1 with the last row with your long tail with your preferred method.
With some scrap yarn, follow the picture and wind the scrap yarn around the stitches, pull tight and secure.
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