Sunday, 18 September 2016

Crochet Pattern Adding

Pattern number One

Smoothie/Barbie Hat



 This pattern is for Smoothie hats but also good for Barbie! If you don't know what the smoothie hats are for head on over to The Big Knit to find out more.

This time i had remembered to write the pattern down so i could share it with those interested. These hats are simple to whip up in no time and are great for using up odds and ends of wool. 

I have added it as a written pattern but if anyone wants photos to help just comment below and I'll get that done but only thought to do that half way through a hat!!

OK here goes I have written it in US terms as that's how i learnt but i will also add the UK version of the pattern after so you don't have to try and convert it. If anyone finds any problems just comment below and I'll try and sort out what went wrong!

I use a 4mm hook for this and any yarn works pretty well

Key: US terms
ch - chain
sc- single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
st - stitch
sl t - slip stitch
hdc2tog - half double crochet 2 together
sc2tog - single crochet 2 together

Ch 25.
hdc into 2nd ch from hook
one hdc in each chain across (24 st)
* ch1. turn. 1 hdc into each st* (24 st)
repeat from * to * for 3 more rows (24 st)
ch 1 and turn
hdc into first 2 st, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc, hdc2tog, hdc, hdc, hdc2tog, hdc,hdc,hdc2tog, hdc, hdc2tog, hdc (18 st ) don't worry if it starts curling that is perfectly normal
ch 1 and turn
*sc, sc, sc2tog * repeat *'s 3 times and then sc in last 2 st (14 st)
ch 1 turn
1 sc in each stitch across (14 st)
fasten off with a sl st. leave about 6 inches of yarn to sew together.
Sewing together
Weave the yarn in and out of the top stitches and pull tight to create the top of the hat. now sew the two sides together to form the back of the hat. weave in ends and your done.
I hope this made sense to you all as I'm so used to writing patterns for myself that i get lazy and just write the whole thing in abbreviations!!

Right now for the same pattern in UK terms

Key: UK terms
ch - chain
dc- double crochet
htr - half treble crochet
st - stitch
sl t - slip stitch
htr2tog - half treble crochet 2 together
dc2tog - double crochet 2 together

Ch 25.
htr into 2nd ch from hook
one htr in each chain across (24 st)
* ch1. turn. 1tr into each st* (24 st)
repeat from * to * for 3 more rows (24 st)
ch 1 and turn
htr into first 2 st, htr2tog, hdc, hdc, htr2tog, hdc, hdc, htr2tog, hdc, hdc, htr2tog, hdc,hdc,htr2tog, hdc, htr2tog, hdc (18 st ) don't worry if it starts curling that is perfectly normal
ch 1 and turn
*dc, dc, dc2tog * repeat *'s 3 times and then dc in last 2 st (14 st)
ch 1 turn
1 dc in each stitch across (14 st)
fasten off with a sl st. leave about 6 inches of yarn to sew together.
Sewing together
Weave the yarn in and out of the top stitches and pull tight to create the top of the hat. now sew the two sides together to form the back of the hat. weave in ends and your done.

Here is what your finished hat should look like




The little hats with the band round the bottom were done using this pattern but after the first row i finished of the added the second colour which i continued the pattern with. To create the stripy hat start an new colour on each row apart from the last where you do the same colour as the row before.

For those who have never done a decrease before i have added a couple of links to tutorials on how to do the sc/dc decrease and the hdc/htr decrease that i found useful when i was learning. 

here is the one for the sc/dc decrease - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8zxV1em2670
and for the hdc/htr decrease - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VB7orGBABk

As always i am happy for people to use my patterns but please do not duplicate,lend, claim, or sell them as your own. I am happy for you to post your finished items online but please link back to my blog for the pattern. You can sell as many finished items as you wish that have been made using my pattern but please bear in mind that it was created for use to raise money for charity. 
Thank you 




x


Pattern Number Two


Ice Pop Cosy

It can be used to hold your ice pop, freezy, frube or anything like that. It is available in 3 different sizes to suit not only the size of the ice pop but also the size of hand that is holding it.

The pattern is available to download for free from my Ravelry store here so you can save it for later. It is also written in both UK and US terms so just pick the PDF with the terms you prefer.

I am also going to add the US term version here for those of you who don't have Ravelry. If any of you would like the UK terms version too please just leave a comment and i will add it for you. If any of you with Ravelry want to share your finished products please do so either here or on Ravelry as would love to see what you made.

Here you go







A perfect item to keep both big and small hands from getting too cold while cooling down this summer. Great for beginners. The pattern is written in 3 sizes depending on the size of hand you’re making them for.

Pattern is written in US terms

Materials needed:

Any DK or worsted weight yarn (only need a small amount and scraps work great for stripes
5mm hook (US 8/H)
Yarn needle (for sewing in ends)

Sizes:

6 rows = small (perfect for toddler or child)
8 rows = medium (teen and women)
10 rows = large (big man hands)

Abbreviations:

Dc - Double Crochet
sl st – Slip Stitch
Ch – Chain

Now to start:

Ch 14

1.  Dc 3rd chain from hook. Dc each chain across.

2.      Ch 2 turn. Dc between the 1st 2 dc of row before. Dc between each set of dc on row before until you reach the end.

If you are using one colour repeat row 2 for required number of rows. Skip to Sewing together

If you are working stripes then please continue to step 3

3.      Fasten off colour on row 2, turn and attach the new colour to the space between the dc of row before. Ch 2 dc into same space. Continue adding 1dc to each space along. Ch 2 turn. Repeat with dc in each space. Fasten off

4.      Repeat row 3 once, twice or 3 times more depending on the length you are making.


Fasten off last row but leave a long tail to sew up the side.

Sewing together:

Fold in half width ways with right sides together. Whip stitch down the side making sure to catch only part of the dc post and not go between the posts (as this leaves a big gap). When you reach the bottom you now have the choice to fasten off and weave in ends or to sew across the bottom (this is handy to do if you have the short ice pops as they sit snug in the bottom. We usually have the large ones so we like to be able to move the cosy up the ice pop as we eat them.

Pop in your ice pop and enjoy!



You are more than welcome to sell your finished items but please no not sell the pattern or claim it as your own. If you choose to sell or share your finished product please give credit to Jenny @ CraftyNookReviewer.blogspot.com/


Pattern Number Three


Soap Saver

This pattern is available for FREE over on Ravelry in my store. It's all ready to download straight to your computer and it is available in both UK and US terminology. Please feel free to share the pattern but do not claim it as your own as it took a lot of time and effort to get it right. I had a lovely group of ladies test the pattern for me and they were all happy with their finished projects so i hope you will be to.

The soap saver pattern can be found HERE

This is what your item should look like when finished ( these are some made by my tester ladies)







XxX





Pattern Number Four

Newborn Slippers

The slippers are from a pattern i found when i first started to crochet but can't find the original blog anymore. (if anyone does please let me know so i can give credit). As i couldn't find the pattern but knew the basic principal of it i went to my daughters baby Annabell doll for size!! I will add the pattern i used at the end as had to work with the hook size i had available that wasn't attached to a WIP and a dolls foot for size guide. It came out alright though as you will see below.

Annabell was being a good model today and decided to sit still


This is the hat with large flower and matching button (see below for pattern link)



The Slippers have matching flowers and buttons

The slipper pattern

I have written the pattern in both UK and Us terms

newborn size.

 DK yarn and 4.5mm hook

US terms

Ch 16,
Hdc into 3rd ch from hook and in each chain across, 
*ch 2 and turn
Hdc in same stitch as ch2, Hdc in each st across*
Repeat from* to * for 10 more rows (12 rows in total)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew ( about 6-8")

UK terms

Ch 16,
Htr into 3rd ch from hook and in each chain across, 
*ch 2 and turn
Htr in same stitch as ch2, Htr in each st across*
Repeat from* to * for 10 more rows (12 rows in total)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew ( about 6-8")

Now to sew it up
 Start by weaving the long end in and out down the side of your rectangle all the way to the bottom


 Before pulling tight insert the needle into the top of your work where you began weaving. pull through and then pull tight

 It should now look like this and you have a toe to the shoe

Next fold the slipper flat and whip stitch the 2 sides together


 Stop between 1/3 and half way across the top so you leave an opening for the foot to go in.

Now you have 2 choices: 1, fasten off and re attach at the opposite side to the toe so you can sew the back up or 2 you can follow the instructions below


 option 2 instructions. Whip stitch back across the top of the slipper to the toe. Weave the yarn through the toe to give extra support and then feed the needle through the stitches at the bottom of the slipper like in the photo. Whip stitch up the back of the slipper. Fasten off and weave in all ends


 Your finished slipper. These were  2 random slippers i made when trying to work out size but they are more preemies size as they won't even go over Annabells toes!!

If you find any problems with the pattern please shout and i'll see where i've gone wrong

Please do not sell this pattern as your own 

For those interested in the Hat pattern designed by NIcole it can be purchased on her Etsy page.

I found the pattern really simple to follow and it worked up nice and quick. The cross stitch is what took me the longest which was my own fault as i chose 2 colours for the rose that were all very similar and unless i was working in bright daylight i couldn't tell one from the other. Once i had decent light and had got the hang of the cross stitch without getting in tangles it worked up nicely - much easier to weave ends in as you go otherwise you end up tangled and frogging (undoing!!) several times.

This was my finished item. I think next time i will make the hat in a lighter colour so i have more choice with the colours for the rose. The photos aren't the best as my daughters baby Annabell doll wasn't playing ball and kept trying to slide down in the chair!!



As always please Share links to the patterns and not the actual pattern, as creators we love seeing what you make for our designs but please give credit to the designers if selling finished items.

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