Chickpea Dishcloth

 A Free Crochet Pattern

I'm so excited to see all the green outside, are you? It's always so refreshing to wake up after a good rain and it's just a little more green out there. I have been making the transition to working with cotton and lighter yarns, again it is so refreshing. 

I have a new dishcloth pattern to share with you. This pattern features a fun cable pattern that I thought resembled a chickpea plant. The pattern looks complex but the pattern repeats every 4 rows. The cables and bobbles on the dishcloth also add some extra texture and scrubbing power. These are so pretty I'm going to have a hard time using them though. 

How to get this Pattern

This is a free pattern on the blog. Just keep scrolling down to find the the full pattern. If you would like an ads free, printer friendly version you can purchase through my shops listed below. 

I also wanted to make you aware of a Bundle Sale I have available on Ravelry. You can purchase all 7 of my crochet dishcloth patterns for $6.00 dollars. That's less than I dollar a pattern. It takes a couple of days for the new pattern to be added. If you purchase this bundle and it doesn't have the new pattern yet, I'll send it along as a gift. 

You can find the bundle here:

https://www.ravelry.com/bundles/crochet-dishcloths-34

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Ravelry

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https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/chickpea-dishcloth

Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1016696595/chickpea-dishcloth-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any 100% worsted cotton yarn.

Hook: H/ 8 5mm

Notions: Tapestry needle, regular sewing needle,

Size: 12 by 15 inches

Gauge: 8 sc x 6 rows = 4 inches

Stitches Used: Chain (ch), Slip Stitch (sl st), Single crochet stitch (sc), Front post double crochet (fpdc), Popcorn stitch

Special Stitches

• fptc: yo 1 time, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 3 loops on the hoop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 2 times.

• Popcorn stitch: {yo 1 time, insert hook around desired stitch from front to back, yo and pull through for a total of 3 loops on the hoop, (yo and pull through 2 loops) 1 time} Repeat {to} 3 times (you will have 5 loops on the hook), yo and pull through all the loops on the hook.

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.

Instructions


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

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

Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the 4th st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the next 7 sts, fpdc around the 13th st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the next 2 sts, fpdc around the 14th st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the next 7 sts, fpdc around the 23rd st 2 rows down, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (22 sc, 4 fpdc)

Row 5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 6 sts, fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 4 sts, fpdc around the next fpsd, sk 1 st, sc in the next 6 sts, fpdc around the next fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (22 sc, 4 fpdc)

Row 7: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sts, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next st, fpdc around the 13th st 2 rows below, sk 1 st, sc in the next 2 sc, fpdc around the 14th st 2 rows below, sk 1 st, sc in the next st, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sc, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (20 sc, 4 fpdc, 2 popcorn stitch)

Rows 8- 28: Repeat rows 5-8 5xs

Rows 29-30: Repeat rows 5 and 6

Row 31: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sts, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 6 sts, popcorn stitch around the front post of the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 5 sc, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (22 sc, 2 fpdc, 2 popcorn stitch)

Row 32: repeat row 2

Row 33: Ch 1, turn, sc in each of the 1st 3 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the next 18 sts, fpdc around the fpdc, sk 1 st, sc in the last 3 sts. (24 sc, 2 fpdc)

Finish off. Weave in your ends

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Watching Sparrows Fingerless Gloves

A Premium Knitting Pattern

When I made my Watching Sparrows Cowl I had a lot of people tell me they would love having fingerless gloves to go with the cowl pattern. At the time I did not have any experience designing gloves. I was determined to figure it out though. Through a lot of research, trial and error and over a year of work I am ready to share the pattern with you.  I don't think I have ever worked so long on a pattern. 

I tried to simplify the pattern as much as possible. The pattern is made for someone working the glove with a magic loop or 2 circular needles. I have provided 2 videos in the pattern to get you started with that type of cast on. Once you cast on the pattern is divided with a side A and a side B for each round. You could also refer to this as the front side of the glove and the back side of the glove. Please let me know what you think of this pattern set up and if you found it helpful.

Where to get this pattern. 

As always thank you all so much for your support. 

Ravelry

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Through Ravelry I have a deal where if you put both the Watching Sparrows fingerless gloves and Cowl pattern in the cart one of the patterns will be free. 

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/watching-sparrows-gloves

Also I have a few different pairs made and different color examples on my projects page that you can find here

Etsy 

https://www.etsy.com/listing/971971674/watching-sparrows-gloves-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_1

Love Crafts

https://www.lovecrafts.com/en-us/p/watching-sparrows-gloves-knitting-pattern-by-julia-schwartz

Pattern Details

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Any fingering weight yarn. Model used Knit picks Stroll. Color A needs 40 grams and Color B needs 20 grams

Needles: Size 4/ 3.5 40 inch circular needles (optional: Size 2/ 2.5 40 inch circular needles for the cuffs)

Notions: Yarn needle for weaving in your ends

Gauge: 15k x 16 rows = 2 inches

Size: Adult 7 1/2 inches

Stitches used: k, p, PM (place marker), SM (slip Marker), KFB (knit front and back in the same stitch), KBF (knit back and front in the same stitch)

Notes: This pattern is written for using the magic loop or two circular needles at a time.

Seeding Headband

 A Free Crochet Pattern

It's March. That means it is time to start switching over to the warmer weather patterns. Before I know it my girls will be home for Summer vacation and I will have less time to get things done. In the Summer I love working on smaller projects that don't take up a lot of time, or on projects that are made of cotton and lighter weight yarns. 

This headband pattern uses a size 3 yarn and it is a simple lace pattern that keeps it light and airy. I'm fairly certain an ambitious beginner could complete this head band. The stitches are simple and the counts never change. I hope you enjoy making this textured headband. 

Where to get This Pattern

This pattern is a free pattern on the blog. Just keep scrolling down to find the pattern. If you would like an ads free, printer friendly version you can purchase from my various pattern shops listed below. 

As usual I have a special sale price in Ravelry for the first week of $2.00 (usd).

Ravlery

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/seedling-headband

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Etsy

https://www.etsy.com/listing/982209263/seedling-pdf-pattern?ref=shop_home_active_2

Love Crafts

Designer: Julia Schwartz

Yarn: Lion Brand Super wash merino wool, 100% merino wool, 3 light, 100g, 280 meters

Hook: F/ 3.75mm

Notions: Yarn needle for sewing up the head band

Gauge: 16 sts x 20 rows = 4 inches

Size: Large (stretches to fit 20-22 inch circumference).

Stitches used: Ch (chain), Sl st (slip stitch), Sc (single crochet), Dc (double crochet), Popcorn stitch

Special stitches:

• Popcorn stitch through the front post: (yo, put needle around the stitch from front to back, yo and pull hook back through, yo and pull through 2 loops on the hook), repeat (to) 2 more times, there should now be 4 loops on the hook, yo and pull through all 4 loops.

Notes: Stitch count is 4 + 2 + 7 sc/sl st.

Instructions


Row 1: Ch 77, sl st into starting ch being careful to not twist, joining the round together, ch 1, sc in starting st and each st around for a total of 77 sts, sl st into starting st.

Row 2: Ch 1, sc in the starting st, ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 2, sk 1 st, {sc in the next st, ch 2, sk 1 st, dc in the next st, ch 2, sk 1 st} repeat {to} to the last 8 sts, sc in the next st, sl st in the last 7 sts, sl st into the starting st.

Row 3: Ch 5 (counts as first dc, ch 2), sc in dc, ch 2, {popcorn stitch around front post of sc, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2}, repeat {to} to the last 8 stitches, dc in the next st, sc in the last 7 sts, sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting st.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in the starting st, ch 2, dc in the sc, ch 2, {sc in the popcorn st, ch 2, dc in the sc, ch 2} repeat {to} to the last 8 stitches, sc in the next st, sl st in the last 7 stitches, sl st into the starting st.

Row 5: Ch 5 (counts as first dc, ch 2), sc in dc, ch 2, {dc in the sc, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2}, repeat {to} to the last 8 stitches, dc in the next st, sc in the last 7 stitches, sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting st.

Row 6: Ch 1, sc in the starting st, ch 2, popcorn stitch around front post of sc, ch 2, {sc in dc, ch 2, popcorn stitch around the post of sc, ch 2} repeat {to} to the last 8 stitches, sc in the dc, sl st in the last 7 sts, sl st in the beginning st.

Row 7: Ch 5 (counts as first dc, ch 2), sc in popcorn st, ch 2, {dc in the sc, ch 2, sc in popcorn st, ch 2}, repeat {to} to the last 8 stitches, dc in the next st, sc in the last 7 stitches, sl st into the 3rd ch of the starting st.

Row 8: Ch 1, sc in the starting st, ch 2, dc in the sc, ch 2, {sc in the dc, ch 2, dc in the sc, ch 2} repeat {to} to the last 8 stitches, sc in the next st, sl st in the last 7 stitches, sl st into the starting st.

Continue repeating rows 3-8 until the lace section measures 10 in.

Last row: Ch 1, sc in the starting st, {sc in the ch 2 sp, sc in the next st}, repeat {to} to the last 7 sts, sc in the last 7 sts, sl st in the starting st.

Finish off with a long tail. Use the long tail to sew together the first row and the last row together.

Finish off and weave in your ends.

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