Poppy Scarf and Sunflower Scarf

Both are ready to have the ends woven in and to be blocked.

the poppy scarf took close to 50 hours and has 227 pieces.

the sunflower scarf has 66 pieces and 29 hours invested in it.

you can see the progress pictures at www.shouldntsaythat.com

Sunflower Scarf WIP

A commissioned project.

Cotton thread

so far 8 cups of coffee have been consumed while creating this.  :-)

the sunflowers should standout against the background of sky blue flowers.

V Stitch Market Bag

Because of my gout I have switched to a vegetarian diet.  I spent a lot of time at farmer's markets before the switch so that's only going to increase.  I've been making tons of market bags.  Some for me, some for friends.  This one was for a friend.  I prefer short handled ones that I put in a cart.  She likes long handles.  The v-stitch is a bit denser than mesh, but still stretchy.




Cotton yarn  I used Bernat Handicrafter that I got for free with my fitbit points from fitstudio.com  the more I move, the more points I get.  :-)

I hook

stitches -
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
back post hdc - Here's a tutorial  http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-work-backpost-doublecrochet-stitches.html

DC - double crochet
magic/sliding ring - Here's a tutorial http://www.stitchdiva.com/tutorials/crochet/base-adjustable-ring

Start with a magic/sliding ring

R1)
10 sc in ring

R2)

ch 1

2 sc in same stitch and every stitch around

join with ss to first sc

R3)

Ch 1

2 sc in same stitch

1 sc next stitch

*2 sc next stitch

1 sc next stitch

repeat from * around

join with ss to first sc

R4)

Ch 1

2 sc in same stitch

1 sc each next 2 stitches

*2 sc next stitch

1 sc each next 2 stitches

repeat from * around

join with ss to first sc

R5)

Ch 1

2 sc in same stitch

1 sc each next 3 stitches

*2 sc next stitch

1 sc each next 3 stitches

repeat from * around

join with ss to first sc

R6)

Ch 1

2 sc in same stitch

1 sc each next 4 stitches

*2 sc next stitch

1 sc each next 4 stitches

repeat from * around

join with ss to first sc

R7)

Ch 1

2 sc in same stitch

1 sc each next 5 stitches

*2 sc next stitch

1 sc each next 5 stitches

repeat from * around

join with ss to first sc

R8)

Ch 1

2 sc in same stitch

1 sc each next 6 stitches

*2 sc next stitch

1 sc each next 6 stitches

repeat from * around

join with ss to first sc

R9)

Ch 2 (counts as first hdc)

hdc around

join with ss to first hdc

R10)

Ch4 (counts as first dc & Ch 1)

Dc same stitch

skip 1 stitch

*DC, ch 1, DC next stitch

Skip 1 stitch

repeat from * around

R11 - 22)

ss to center of ch 1 space

ch 4 (first DC & ch 1)

DC same space

*DC, ch 1, DC next ch1 space

repeat from * around

R 23)

ss to center of ch 1 space

ch 2 (first HDC)

HDC same space

2 HDC each ch 1 space around

join with ss to first HDC

R 24 - 25)

Work back post HDC around

R 26)

sc around

Start Handle

ss 3 stitches

turn and work back across

*ch 1 SC same space, DC, SC, DC, SC, DC

Repeat from * until handle is desired length.  

Attach on opposite side.

Market Bag

A large, easy to make reusable shopping bag for those trips to the market. I like the brown one and how it shows the stitch. The pink one was made because I needed to use up some of my stash and I can always use another bag.

J Hook

Cotton Yarn - I used a large ball that had 700 yards in it.  So I’m estimating somewhere between 350 - 500 yards

Seashore Bib

When I made this one I was thinking of my younger son.  He's 21 and we're long past the bib stage - but the design is based on memories of time spent with him.

We lived in Texas, near Padre Island.  We had a morning ritual for any day that the weather permitted.  We would drop his older brother and sister off at school and then go to the beach to spend an hour or so looking for sand dollars and whatever cool stuff the tide had washed up.  

When I was trying to decide what to do with that blue cotton, it reminded me of the water and I thought of my very big (6'2") son when he was a tiny 3 year old - and this is what I ended up with.

Heart Baby Bib - Crochet

 Crochet Heart Bib

hdc = half double crochet

sc = single crochet

ss = slip stitch

ch = chain

hdc2tog http://www.crochetme.com/glossary/half-double-crochet-two-together-hdc2tog.aspx

Materials:

size I hook

Cotton Yarn - medium thick - like Handicrafter or Peaches & Cream  1 color for body and a small amount for edge and straps.

start with main color

Start with a magic ring/sliding loop  (http://www.crochetme.com/how-to-crochet-magic-ring-instructions/)

Row 1)chain 3 (counts as first hdc), 2 more hdc in loop (3 stitches)  pull ring, but not super tight yet.  It gets secured after the edging is applied.

Row 2) ch3 hdc same stitch, hdc, 2 hdc last stitch   /5 stitches/

Row 3) Ch3 hdc same stitch, hdc, hdc, 2 hdc last stitch /7 stitches/

Rows 4 - 10 keep increasing with 2 hdc in first and last stitch until there are 21 stitches

Row 11 - 14) ch 3 (counts as first hdc) hdc across

Start Lobes

Lobe1

1) ch3 (1st hdc) hdc in next 10 stitches

2) hdc2tog, hdc across to last 2 stitches, hdc2tog

3 & 4 - repeat row 2 - 4 stitches left, fasten off

2nd lobe

attach yarn to middle of the heart, skipping one stitch from edge of first row.

repeat lobe 1

fasten off.

Switch to contrast yarn for edging

attach yarn to left of bottom point.

1 sc in each side stitch up side to the last row.  

3 sc in last stitch and first stitch of top 4, 

1 sc, chain 26 for tie. 

Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and back down to heart. 

sc in next stitch, 

3 sc in last stitch of top 4,

3 sc in first stitch of side

1 sc in each side stitch down to stitch skipped between lobes

1 sc in that stitch

1 sc in each side stitch back up to top of second lobe

3 sc in last stitch and first stitch of top 4, 

1 sc, chain 26 for tie. 

Slip stitch in 2nd chain from hook and back down to heart. 

sc in next stitch, 

3 sc in last stitch of top 4,

3 sc in first stitch of side

1 sc in each side stitch

3 sc in bottom point, back part of sliding ring - pull ring tight

slip stitch to first sc to join

fasten off and weave in ends.

Motif A Day - December 29

As I was making this one I fell in love with it and have a big mental list of wonderful projects I could make with it.  I need a 45 hour day and a 150 year life span to get half of what I dream up accomplished.

Tulip Dress

 

Size 6-9 Months

Materials Needed

size G and F crochet hooks

I love this yarn or equivalent

2 skeins color A (Really need 1 and a bit of #2)

1 skein each colors B & C

Elastic cording

Large eyed needle for weaving in ends and adding elastic cording.

ch - chain

ss - slip stitch

sc - single crochet

hdc - half double crochet

dc - double crochet

sc dec - single crochet decrease

Shell - 3 dc, ch2, 3dc in same stitch

 

Color a - main color

color b - contrast color

Color c - green (or second contrast for leaves & stem)

With A Chain 80

.

Being careful not to twist chain join with ss at first to chain to form a circle.  

R1. ch1 sc around.  join with ss at first stitch (80 sc)

R2.  repeat R1.  join color b (80 sc)

R3. Ch 3 (counts as half double and first ch1)  *skip next stitch, hdc in next stitch ,ch1.  repeat from * around.  Join with ss to 2nd chain of beginning chain 3 (40 hdc, 40 ch 1 spaces) join A

R4.  ch 1, sc in same st. *sc in ch1 space, sc in next sc.  Repeat from * across.  Join with ss at first stitch.  Join color c

R5. ch1, sc in same stitch, sc next 3 sc * (1 sc, ch7) 3 times in next sc, 1 sc in same stitch, 1 sc in next 9 stitches, Repeat from * across to last 2 stitches.  Sc in each of last 2 stitches. (8 leaf clusters formed)  Join with ss at first stitch.  Join color A

R6. ch1, sc in same stitch, sc in next 3 stitches, * holding the 3 ch 7 loops to the front, ch1, skip leaf cluster stitch, 1 sc in next 9 stitch (this will be the first stitch on the other side of any stitches in the leaf cluster) .  Repeat from * around to last 5 stitch.  Sc in each of last 5 stitch. Join with ss at first stitch.

R7. ch1 sc in same stitch.  *insert hook through frist chain 7 loop of next leaf cluster before next inserting it in next stitch.  sc, catching chain 7 loop in place. sc in next 2 stitch, sc in ch1 space, Skip second chain 7 loop of the leaf cluster and insert hook through 3rd chain 7 loop, sc, catching loop in place, sc in next 3 stitch.  Repeat from * to last 2 stitches.  Sc in last 2 stitches. join with ss at first stitch

R8 ch1, sc in same stitch, sc in each sc, join with ss at first sc Join color B.

R9. Ch1 sc in sme stitch, sc in next 3 sc, * 7 dc through remaining chain 7 loop, catching it in place (flower made) Repeat from * to last 5 stitch.  Sc in last 5 stitches, join with ss at first stitch.  

R10. ch1, sc in same stitch, 1 sc in next 3 stitches, * ch1 skip next 7 dc, 1sc in next 9 stitches. Repeat from * to last 5 stitches.  Sc in last 5 stitches, join with ss to first stitch.

R11. ch1, sc in same stitch, sc around, join with ss in first stitch.  Join color A

R12 ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout), dc next stitch, * ch 4 skip next 3 stitches, (sc, ch3, sc) next stitch, ch 4, skip next 3 stitches, dc next 3 sc, Repeat from * to last 4 sc.  Skip next 3 sc, dc next sc, join with ss to top of beginning  chain 3.

R13.  Ch3, dc next stitch, * skip next ch 4 space, shell in next ch 3 space, skip next ch 4 space, dc next 3 stitch.  Repeat from * around to last dc.  Dc in last dc, join with ss to top of beginning chain 3

R14  Ch3 dc in next stitch * skip next ch 4 space, shell in next ch 3 space, skip next ch4 space, dc next 3 stitches.  Repeat from * around.  last repeat ends with 1 dc in next stitch, not 3.  Join with ss to top of beginning ch3. Join with ss to beginning ch3

R15 Ch 3, Dc next stitch *ch 4, skip first 3 dc of next shell, (sc, ch3, sc) in ch2 space of same shell, skip next 3 dc of shell, dc next 8 stitches  Repeat from * around .  On last repeat dc last 1 stitch, not 3. join with ss to top of beginning ch 3

R16 - 25    Repeat rows 14 & 15 4 more times.

R26 - Repeat row 14

Switch to F hook

R27 Ch 3, dc next stitch *ch3, sc in next ch2  space, ch 3 dc next 3 stitches.  Repeat from * around.  Last repeat ends with 1 dc, not 3.  Join with ss to top of beginning ch 3

R28 ch 1, sc in same stitch.  sc in next stitch, * 3 sc in next ch 3 space, sc in next stitch, 3 sc in next ch 3 space, sc in next 3 stitches, Repeat from * across.  Join with ss to first stitch  

R 29 Ch 1, sc same stitch, sc across, join with ss to first sc Join color B

R30 - 31  Repeat row 29, join color c

R32 - 38 - Repeat rows 5 - 11

R 39  ch1, sc in same stitch, sc around.  Join with ss to first sc.

fasten off

Straps (make 2)

Using color A & F hook

ch 31

R1 sc in second ch from hook, sc across, ch 1 turn

R2 - 5, sc across, ch1 turn

Join color B in first sc on one side

* skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next stitch, skip 2 stitches, ss in next stitch. Repeat from * to end. fasten off,

Repeat edging on second side of strap.

Attach straps to dress approximatly 1 stich in from the edge of the flowers closest to edge when dress is laying flat.  There should be 4 flowers on front and 4 on back, evenly spaced.

Cut 5 ½ inches of elastic cord.  Thread elastic cord through straps on wrong side, 1 row in from the non edged side.  Anchor at front and back.  You can make the elastic longer or shorter depending on how you want the sleeves to look.  Or omit it all together for a flat strap.  If you choose that style, I would suggest starting with a ch 26 to make the strap a bit shorter.

Picot edging.

On lower edge of skirt, working in free loops from beginning chain, attach color B with ss.  Ch3, ss in same stitch, ss 3 stitches, *(ss, ch3, ss) in next stitch, ss 3 stitches Repeat from * around.

This pattern is (c) 2012 by Stacey Lynn. All rights reserved.  Please do not redistribute in any form, written or electronic without giving me some credit.  Any items made from this pattern are yours to keep, give or sell.  After all, you did the work.