PATTERNS by Dot

Saturday, July 23, 2005

PLEASING PINEAPPLES PONCHO

PLEASING PINEAPPLES PONCHO
copyright © 07/21/05 Dot Matthews

Size: 1 size fits most thru 2X
Skill: intermediate

Stitches: single crochet; slip stitch; chain; double crochet; treble crochet; V stitch; DV Stitch

Stitch instructions:
V Stitch - dc, ch 3, dc, all in the same stitch
DV Stitch (double v stitch) - 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc, all in the same stitch
dec (decrease) - insert hook in st, yo, pull yarn thru stitch, insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru, yo and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook.
TR (treble crochet) - yo 2 times, insert hook in st, yo, draw yarn thru st, yo, draw thru 2 loops at a time until there's 1 loop left on hook.

Abbreviations: sc - single crochet; ch - chain; st - stitch; ea - each; sk - skip; V st - V stitch; sl st - slip stitch; dv - double v stitch; tr - treble; sp - space; beg - beginning

SUPPLIES:
Hook Size: J (K optional for starting chain)
Yarn: Caron Simply Soft Brite, 3 6-oz skeins, 908 yards, color Grape 9610, 100% Acrylic. This poncho weighs 16.5 oz.
scissors; stitch markers (optional); blunt needle

MEASUREMENTS:
27" from neck to hem
1 pineapple = 3" long and 3" wide at widest point
Neck = 28" circumference
Hem = 86" circumference

INSTRUCTIONS

Chain 80, join to form a circle.
ROUND 1: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: ch 6 (counts as 1 dc and 3 chs) dc in same st as join,
sk next 2 sts, *V st in next st, sk next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. End with sk 1 st, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (27 V sts)

TIP: V st = dc, ch 3, dc, all in same stitch

ROUND 3: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 6, dc in same sp, V st in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (27 V sts)

ROUND 4: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next 2 dc. Repeat from * around, end with 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 1 sc in last dc. Join in first sc. (135 sc)

ROUND 5: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 1 sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (135 sc)

ROUND 6: repeat round 2 (45 V sts)

ROUND 7: repeat round 3 (45 V sts)

ROUND 8: repeat round 4 (225 sc)

ROUND 9: repeat round 5 (225 sc)

ROUND 10: ch 3 (counts as 1 dc) dc in same st as join, ch 1, 2 dc in same st,
*ch 7, sk 5 sts,
sc in next st,
ch 3, sk 2 sts
sc in next st,
ch 7, sk 5 sts
DV in nest st.
Repeat from * around, ending with ch 7, sk 5 sts, join in top of beg ch. (30 ch-7 sps, 15 dv st and 15 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 11: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*ch 3, sk next 2 dc,
sc in ch-7 sp
ch 5, sk sc, ch-3 sp and sc,
sc in ch-7 sp
ch 3,
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around. End with ch 3, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (15 DV sts, 15 ch-5 sps, 30 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 12: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*sk next 2 dc, ch-3 sp, and sc
11 tr in next ch-5 sp
sk next sc and ch-3 sp
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around. End with 11 tr in ch-5 sp. Join in top of beg ch. (15 tr groups and 15 DV st)

TIP: TR (treble crochet) - yo 2 times, insert hook in st, yo, draw yarn thru st, yo, draw thru 2 loops at a time until there's 1 loop left on hook

ROUND 13: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*ch 2, sk 2 dc
sc in next tr,
(ch 3, sk next tr, sc in next tr) 5 times
ch 2, sk 2 dc
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, ending with ch2, join in beg ch 3. (75 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 14: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp.
*ch 3, sk next 2 dc, ch-2 sp and sc,
sc in next ch-3 sp,
(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 4 times
ch 3, sk sc, ch-2 sp, and 2 dc,
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 3, join in top of beg ch. (90 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 15: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp
*ch 4, sk next 2 dc, ch-3 sp and sc
sc in next ch-3 sp
(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) 3 times
ch 4, sk next sc, ch-3 sp, and 2 dc
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 4, join in beg ch 3. (45 ch-3 sps, 30 ch-4 sps, and 15 dvs)

ROUND 16: sl st in next dc, sl st in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp
*ch 5, sk next 2 dc, ch-4 and sc,
1 sc in next ch-3 sp
(ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp) twice
ch 5, sk next sc, ch-4 sps and 2 dc,
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 5, join in beg ch 3. (30 ch-3 sps, 30 ch-5 sps and 15 dvs)

ROUND 17: sl st in next dc, sl st in ch-1 sp, ch 3, dc in same sp, ch 1, 2 dc in same sp,
*ch 7, sk next 2 dc, ch-5 sps, and sc
sc in ch-3 sp,
ch 3, sc in next ch-3 sp
ch 7, sk next sc, ch-5 sp, and 2 dc
DV in ch-1 sp of next DV
Repeat from * around, end with ch 7, join in beg ch 3. (30 ch-7 sps, 15 ch-3 sps, and 15 dvs)

ROUND 18 thru 38: Repeat rounds 11 thru 17, 3 times

TIP: for a longer poncho, do more repeats, for a shorter poncho, do fewer repeats, but be sure to end with round 17.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

NECK EDGE

ROUND 1: attach yarn in any stitch on back edge of neck, ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, dec, *sc in next 3 sts, dec. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc,

TIP: dec - insert hook in next st, yo and pull yarn thru st, insert hook in next st, yo, and pull yarn thru st, yo and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook.

ROUND 2: *ch 1, sl st in same st as join, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around, join in first sl st.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Sunday, July 31, 2005

CLUSTER CRAZE HAT

CLUSTER CRAZE HAT

copyright © Dot Matthews 07/30/05

SIZE: Adult 22" to 24"
SKILL: Easy
HOOK SIZE: J
YARN: Caron Simply Soft, color bone 9703, 2 oz, 115 yds, 100% Acrylic. Hat weighs 2 oz when finished.
SUPPLIES LIST: Scissors; blunt needle; tape measure
GAUGE: 3 rows dc = 2"; 7 dc = 2"
STITCHES USED: chain, slip stitch, cluster, beginning cluster, double crochet, single crochet.
SPECIAL STITCH INSTRUCTIONS:
BEGINNING CLUSTER - beg cluster: chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops), 2 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook
CLUSTER: (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 4 loops on hook.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; sl st - slip stitch; sc - single crochet; dc - double crochet; sk - skip; ea - each; beg - begin(ning); yo - yarn over; sp - space

INSTRUCTIONS
Beginning chain counts as a stitch. Numbers in ( ) at end of rounds tells you the number of stitches in the round.

ROUND 1: ch 4, 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc. (12 dc)

ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with dc in same place as beg ch. Join in first dc (24 dc)

ROUND 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next st. *2 dc in next st, dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first dc. (36 dc)

ROUND 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 2 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around, end with 1 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (48 dc)

ROUND 5: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, dc in next 3 sts, *2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. End with dc in last 2 sts. Join in top of beg ch. (60 dc)

ROUND 6: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (60 sc)

ROUND 7: (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st as join.
*sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (30 cluster and 15 ch-3 sps.

TIP: See beg cluster and cluster instructions at beginning of pattern

ROUND 8: sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in first sc. (75 sc)

ROUND 9: sl st in next 2 sts, (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st. *sk next 4 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (30 clusters and 15 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 10: Repeat round 8

ROUND 11: Repeat round 9

ROUND 12: Repeat round 8

ROUND 13: Repeat round 9

ROUND 14: Repeat round 8

ROUND 15: *ch 1, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sl st.

Fasten off, weave in ends.

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CLUSTER CRAZE SCARF

CLUSTER CRAZE SCARF
Cluster Craze Hat and Scarf

copyright © Dot Matthews 07/29/05

SIZE: 68" x 4 3/4"
SKILL: Easy
HOOK SIZE: J (K optional for starting chain)
YARN: Caron Simply Soft, color bone 9703, 5 oz, 280 yds, 100% Acrylic. Scarf weighs 5 oz when finished.
SUPPLIES LIST: Scissors; blunt needle; tape measure
GAUGE: 8 clusters = 5"; 8 rows = 4" (4 cluster rows and 4 sc rows)
STITCHES USED: chain, slip stitch, cluster, beginning cluster, double crochet, single crochet.
SPECIAL STITCH INSTRUCTIONS:
BEGINNING CLUSTER - beg cluster: chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops), 2 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook
CLUSTER: (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 4 loops on hook.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; sl st - slip stitch; sc - single crochet; dc - double crochet; sk - skip; ea - each; beg - begin(ning); yo - yarn over; sp - space

INSTRUCTIONS
Beginning chain counts as a stitch.

ROW 1: ch 203, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in 5th ch from hook, *sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * across, end with sk 1 st, dc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (100 clusters and 50 ch-3 sps)

ROW 2: sc in first dc, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp across, sc in top of beg ch. Ch 3, turn. (250 sc)

TIP: skip everything between ch-3 spaces

ROW 3: sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st, *sk next 4 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * across. End with sk next 2 sts, dc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (100 clusters and 50 ch-3 sps)

ROW 4: Repeat row 2

ROW 5: Repeat row 3

ROW 6: Repeat row 2

ROW 7: Repeat row 3

ROW 8: Repeat row 2, ending with 3 sc in last st.

EDGING
Working along short edge, 5 sc in side of next 3 dc, 8 sc in last dc.

Working along long edge (bottom of beginning chain 203), 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp across to last sp, 8 sc in last sp.

Working along short edge, 5 sc in sides of next 2 dc, 8 sc in last dc. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Saturday, August 06, 2005

DOT'S DOOHICKEY

DOT'S DOOHICKEY
copyright © 08/05/05 Dot Matthews

Materials:
2 oz, 113 yards, Worsted Weight Yarn (scraps are good)
K hook, or any size you like
Empty Pill Bottle, or Paper Clip dispenser, or any small bottle

GAUGE: not important for this project

STITCHES and ABBREVIATIONS USED:
sc - single crochet
ch - chain,
sl - slip stitch
ea - each

Skill - intermediate - just because it might be a bit awkward doing the potholder stitch.

This pattern is done using Helena's Potholder Stitch, which is simply a single crochet worked in different loops than normal. Instead of inserting your hook thru the top 2 loops of the single crochet, you insert your hook thru the back loop of stitch, and the unworked loop of the stitch in the row below. Then yarn over and pull yarn thru and complete the single crochet as usual. This will create a very thick, spongy fabric.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Make a chain as long as your bottle is tall. In this pattern here's how I did mine.

ROW 1: ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in ea st to end. ch 1, turn (8 sc)

ROW 2: working in back loops only, and bottom loops of chain on previous row, sc in ea st across. ch 1, turn (8 sc)

TIP: Your fabric will seem all bunched up and not feel right. Keep going! Give it a chance!

ROW 3: working in back loops only, and unworked loops of previous row, sc in ea st across. ch 1, turn (8 sc)

Repeat row 3 until strip measures 26"

Fasten off, leaving a very long tail for sewing.

ASSEMBLY

Fold one end up so the bottle will fit snuggly inside, whip stitch across end to secure.

Roll strip up, like a jelly roll, and whip stitch other end to secure.

Following the spiral of the rolled up strip, whip stitch around the bottom.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Sunday, August 14, 2005

DIAMOND TRELLIS PONCHO

DIAMOND TRELLIS PONCHO
copyright © 08/13/05 Dot Matthews

SKILL: INTERMEDIATE
SIZE: One size fits most up thru 2X
HOOK: J, (K optional for beginning chain)
YARN: Bernat Baby Coordinates, Sport Weight, 3 ply, 75.2% acrylic, 22.2% acetate, 2.6% nylon. 16 oz, 1256 yards. Color - Soft Mauve
SUPPLIES: Blunt needle, scissors, stitch markers, tape measures
MEASUREMENTS: Length from neck to hem - 25". Finished neck folded flat and measured across - 13".
GAUGE: 5 clusters = 4"; 5 rows (3 cluster rows and 2 sc rows) = 3"
STITCH LIST: Chain, slip stitch, single crochet, double crochet, beginning cluster, cluster.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch - chain; sl st - slip stitch; sc - single crochet; dc - double crochet; beg cluster - beginning cluster; ea - each
SPECIAL STITCH INSTRUCTIONS:
BEGINNING CLUSTER - beg cluster: chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops), 2 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook
CLUSTER: (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 4 loops on hook.
NOTES:
1. Numbers in ( ) at end of rounds tells the number of stitches for that round.
2. (**) - end the last repeat for the round at the (**) mark, then do the instructions following to end the round.

INSTRUCTIONS:
Trellis pattern is worked in multiples of 16

ROUND 1: ch 80, join to form a circle. Be careful not to twist the chain. Ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st as join, *sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (40 clusters and 20 ch-3 sps)

TIP: BEGINNING CLUSTER - beg cluster: chain 3, (yarn over, insert hook in same stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops), 2 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 3 loops on hook
CLUSTER: (yarn over, insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook) 3 times, yarn over and pull yarn thru all 4 loops on hook.

ROUND 3: sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in first sc. (100 sc)

ROUND 4: (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st as join,
*sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (50 clusters and 25 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 5: sl st in first ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in first sc. (125 scs)

ROUND 6: (Beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st as join,
*sk 2 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (84 clusters and 42 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 7: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in first sc. (210 scs)

ROUND 8: (beg cluster, ch 3, cluster) in same st as join,
*sk 3 sts, (cluster, ch 3, cluster) in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first cluster. (106 clusters and 53 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 9: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 5 sc in ea ch-3 sp around. Join in first sc. (265 scs)

ROUND 10: ch 1, 2 sc in same st as join, *sc in next 37 sts, 2 sc in next st, repeat from * around. End with sc in next 35 sts. Join in first sc. (272 scs)

ROUND 11: ch 1, sc in same st as join, (ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st) twice
*sk next st,
5 dc in next st,
sk next st,
sc in next st.
(ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st) 3 times. Repeat from * around. End with ch 5, sk 3 sts, join in first sc. (51 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 12: sl st in next 3 chs, ch 1, sc in ch-5 sp, ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp,
*5 dc in next sc,
sk 2 dc
sc in next dc,
sk 2 dc,
5 dc in next sc
sc in next ch-5 sp (**)
(ch 5, sc in next ch-5 sp) twice. Repeat from * around, end last repeat at (**). Ch 5, join in first sc. (34 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 13: sl st in next 3 chs, ch 1, sc in ch-5 sp,
*5 dc in next sc,
sk 2 dc,
sc in next dc,
ch 5,
sk 2 dc, sc, and 2 dc,
sc in next dc
sk 2 dc,
5 dc in next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp
ch 5, (**)
sc in next ch-5 sp. Repeat from * around, end last repeat at (**). join in first sc. (34 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 14: sl st in next 2 sts, ch 1
*sc in next dc
ch 5,
sk 2 dc and sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp
ch 5, sk sc and 2 dc,
sc in next dc,
sk 2 dc
5 dc in next sc
sc in next ch-5 sp,
5 dc in next sc,
sk 2 dc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (34 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 15: sl st in next 3 chs, ch 1
*sc in ch-5 sp,
ch 5,
sc in next ch-5 sp,
ch 5, sk sc and 2 dc,
sc in next dc,
sk 2 dc,
5 dc in next sc,
sk 2 dc,
sc in next dc,
ch 5,
sk 2 dc and 1 sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (51 ch-5 sps)

ROUNDS 16 thru 35: (Repeat rounds 12 through 15) 5 times, or to desired length.

ROUND 36: sl st in next 3 chs, ch 1, sc in ch-5 sp, 5 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp,
*5 dc in next sc,
sk 2 dc,
sc in next dc, (**)
sk 2 sc,
(5 dc in next sc, sc in next ch-5 sp) 3 times. Repeat from * around, End last repeat at (**), then
sk 2 dc,
5 dc in next sc,
sc in next ch-5 sp,
5 dc in next sc. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

NECK EDGING
Attach yarn in any stitch at back of neck edge.

ROUND 1: ch 1, sc in ea st around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sc in next 2 sts.
*sc 2 tog, sc in next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (64 scs)

TIP: SC 2 TOG - insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru st, insert hook in next st, yo, pull yarn thru st, yo and pull thru all 3 loops on hook.

ROUND 3: ch 1, sc in same st as join, sk 1 sc,
*5 dc in next st, sk 1 sc, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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Friday, August 19, 2005

SCRAP HAPPY SCARF

SCRAP HAPPY SCARF
copyright © 08/19/05 Dot Matthews

SKILL: EASY
STITCHES USED: single crochet, chain,
ABBREVIATIONS: sc - single crochet; ch - chain; ea - each;
HOOK(S): P hook for scarf; (Q optional for beginning chain)
GAUGE: not important to project
YARN: scraps + About 3 ozs (170 yds) of a solid color

SIZE: 1 size fits most adults. Scarf measures about 60" long and about 4 1/2" wide. For longer or shorter scarf, adjust beginning chain. For wider scarf, do more rows.

PATTERN NOTES: Entire scarf worked holding 2 strands together, and worked in back loops only of stitches. I used a solid color as 1 strand and then I prepare a ball of scraps using either the Magic Ball method or the Russian Join Method.

MAGIC BALL - tie various lengths of yarn together, leaving a tail of about 1 inch. Roll the yarn into a ball. Center pull skein is not recommended for the magic ball. The tails will add interest to your finished project, unless you're like me, then it will add annoyance to your finished project, but either way, there is no need to weave in ends. Here's a link to the Magic Ball Method

RUSSIAN JOIN - weave one end of the yarn back into itself, leaving a loop on the end, thread the next piece of yarn through the loop and weave that end back through itself. Pull the ends to tighten the loops and trim off excess. Confused yet? Here's a couple of links with pictures to help you see what I'm talking about. Russian Join and Russian Join. This is by far my favorite way to join yarns.

INSTRUCTIONS
Using Q hook, ch 121. Switch to P hook

ROW 1: sc in top loop of 2nd ch from hook, sc in top loop of ea ch across. ch 1, turn.

ROW 2: sc in back loop of ea st across. Ch 1, turn.

ROW 3 THRU 12: Repeat row 2. (repeat row 2 until desired width)

Fasten off and trim or weave in ends. Add fringe if desired. If trimming, be sure to leave at least 1" ends and tie your knots securely.

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Wednesday, September 07, 2005

LIL' DARLIN' BABY HAT

LIL' DARLIN BABY HAT with ear flaps
copyright © Dot Matthews 09/06/05

11/26/05 I'd like to thank Lonna for testing this pattern for me. She said "I just finished the Lil' Darlin Baby Hat with earflaps and the pattern seems fine to me."

SIZE: 17" circumference, use J/10 6mm hook (pictured)
14" circumference, use G/6 4mm hook
16" circumference, use H/8 5mm hook

YARN: Bernat Softee Baby, 100% "Gentle Soft" Acrylic; 1/2 oz, 50 yds
HOOK: J for 17" (pictured)
for smaller hat use G for 14"; H for 16" or
GAUGE: 7 dc = 2" with J hook;
4 rows with J hook = 5 1/2";with G hook = 4 1/2"; with H hook = 5";
SKILL: easy
SUPPLIES: blunt needle, scissors, stitch markers (optional), tape measure

STITCHES: chain, single crochet, slip stitch; double crochet; half double crochet; shell

ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; hdc = half double crochet; sc2tog = single crochet 2 together; st = stitch; sts = stitches; ea = each; sk = skip;

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
SHELL = 5 double crochets all in the same stitch or space
sc2tog = insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, yo pull yarn thru all 3 loops.

INSTRUCTIONS

ROUND 1: ch 3, 11 dc in first ch. Join in first dc, place a marker in the join for this round only. (12 dc)

TIP: Count your stitches before you join the round. Count beginning chain as a dc, but do not join rounds in the beginning chain. Joining in the first real dc instead of the starting chain gives a seamless appearance to the hat.

ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 1 dc in the join of the previous round (remove marker). Join in the first dc. (24 dc)

ROUND 3: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. *repeat from * around. (36 dc)

ROUND 4: ch 2, 2 dc in same st as join, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st. Repeat from * around, end with 1 dc in last st. Join in first dc. (48 dc)

TIP: with G hook piece should measure 4 1/2"; with H hook piece should measure 5"; with J hook, piece should measure 5 1/2".

ROUND 5: ch 2, 4 dc in same st as join,
*sk next 2 sts,
sc in next st,
sk next 2 sts,
5 dc in next st. Repeat from * around.
End with sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts. Join in first dc. (8 shells)

ROUND 6: sl st in next st, ch 1, sc in same st,
*sk 2 dc,
5 dc in next sc,
sk 2 dc,
sc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (8 shells)

ROUND 7: Repeat round 5

ROUND 8: Repeat round 6

ROUND 9: Repeat round 5

ROUND 10: Repeat round 6

ROUND 11: Repeat round 5.

FIRST EAR FLAP

ROW 1: sl st in next st, ch 1, sc in same st,
sc in next st,
hdc in next 3 sts,
sc in next 2 sts. ch 1, turn (7 scs)

ROW 2: sc in next 7 sts. ch 1, turn (7 sc)

ROW 3: Repeat row 2. ch 1, turn (7 sc)

ROW 4: sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog. ch 1, turn (5 sc)

TIP: sc2tog = insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, yo pull yarn thru all 3 loops. Sc2tog is a decrease.

ROW 5: sc2tog, sc in next st, sc2tog. ch 1, turn (3 sc)

ROW 6: sc2tog, sc in next st. ch 1, turn (2 sc)

ROW 7: sc2tog. (1 sc)

FIRST TIE

ch 25 (for tie) sl st in 2nd ch from hook,
sl st in next 23 chs, turn, sl st in sc.

fasten off and weave in ends.

2nd EAR FLAP

ROW 1: sk next 17 sts on hat, attach yarn in next st,
ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next st,
hdc in next 3 sts,
sc in next 2 sts, ch 1 turn.

ROWS 2 thru 7: same as first ear flap

2nd tie, same as first tie.

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Friday, September 16, 2005

BABY BOWS AND ARROWS PONCHO

BABY BOWS AND ARROWS PONCHO
copyright © 9/16/05 Dot Matthews

This pattern is untested
Skill: Intermediate
Size: 3 to 6 months.
(For larger sizes repeat rounds 7, 8, and 9)
Hook size: F/5-3.75mm Boye
Yarn: 236 yds Bernat Baby Coordinates - white (poncho pictured took about 1/2 of a 6 oz skein) - 75.2% acrylic; 22.2% acetate; 2.6% nylon
Supplies used: scissors, blunt needle, tape measure, stitch marker, 1 to 2 yds ribbon
Gauge: 9 sc = 2"
Measurements: wrist to wrist = app 19"; neck to hem measurement = 7" at point,
Stitches used: chain, single crochet, double crochet, slip stitch;
Abbreviations: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; tog = together; ea = each; st(s) = stitch(es); sk = skip; beg = beginning; sp = space

PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS

FOUNDATION: ch 80, join with sl st to first sc, be careful not to twist ch.

ROUND 1: ch 4, *sk next ch, dc in next ch, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (40 dc, 40 ch-1 sps)

ROUND 2: sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 6 (counts as first dc and chain 3), dc in same st, ch 3,
sk next sp,
*(dc, ch 3, dc) in next sp,
ch 3, sk next sp. Repeat from * around. Join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (40 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 3: sl st in ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch-3 sp, 3 dc in next ch-3 sp,
* (2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
3 dc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join in top of beg ch.
(20 ch-3 sps)

ROUND 4: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-3 sp.
*sk next dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, sk next 3 dc,
dc in next dc,
sk next dc,
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around, ending with sk next dc, dc in next dc, ch 5, sk next 3 dc, dc in next dc, sk next dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (20 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 5: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3 (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp,
sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc,
sk next 2 dc,
*(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp,
sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc,
sk next 2 dc, Repeat from * around, Join in top of beg ch. (20 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 6: sl st in next st, sl st in next sp, ch 3,
(dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same sp,
* sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc,
ch 3, sc around chs of last 2 rounds
ch 3, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around.
End with ch 3, sc around chs of last 2 rounds, ch 3, dc in next dc. Join in top of beg ch. (60 ch-3 sps and 20 scs)

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ROUND 7: sl st in next st, sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 3, (dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in same ch-3 sp.
*sk next 2 dc,
dc in next dc,
ch 5, dc in next dc,
sk next 2 dc,
(2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around, ending with sk next 2 dc, dc in next dc, ch 5, dc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, join in 3rd ch of beg ch. (20 ch-3 sps, 20 ch-5 sps)

ROUND 8: Repeat round 7.

ROUND 9: Repeat round 6 (3 to 6 months size, stop here, skip to finishing round)

Piece measures 6" from neck to point on hem at end of round 9

TIP: for larger sizes, repeat round 7, 8, and 9 until poncho is as long as you want. End with round 9, then do finishing round and neck edge.

FINISHING ROUND: ch 2 (does not count as a stitch), hdc in same st as join, hdc in next st,
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp,
hdc in next 3 sts,
3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp,
*hdc in next 3 sts
(2 hdc, ch 2, 2 hdc) in next ch-3 sp
hdc in next 3 sts
3 sc in next ch-3 sp, sc in next sc, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp.
Repeat from * around. end with 1 hdc in last st, Join in first hdc (ignore the beg
ch 2)
Fasten off and weave in ends.

NECK EDGE

ROUND 1: with right side of poncho facing you, join yarn in any ch-1 sp on neck edge.
ch 1, 2 sc in same place as join,
*2 sc in next,
Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (80 sc)

ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same st as join,
*ch 3, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * around, end with ch 3, sk next 2 sts, join in first sc.

ROUND 3: sl st in next ch-3 sp, ch 1, 3 sc in same sp, *3 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Weave ribbon through round 1 of poncho. Tie in a bow.

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Tuesday, September 20, 2005

LIL' DARLIN' BABY SWEATER

Thank you to all the testers who helped me with this sweater. I appreciate all your suggestions.

LIL' DARLIN' BABY SWEATER
copyright © Dot Matthews 08/31/05

SIZE: 3 to 6 months
SKILL: intermediate
SUPPLIES: hook size H and F; scissors; blunt needle; stitch markers; 330 yds yarn
YARN: Caron Simply Soft 6 oz skein, 100% acrylic, 4 ply worsted weight, light blue
MEASUREMENTS: front = 10 1/2" (measured across front from side to side, with ties tied); sleeves = 6"(underarm to cuff); neck to hem (beore collar) = 8"
GAUGE: 6 sc = 2"; 8 rows = 2"
STITCHES: chain, single crochet, slip stitch; double crochet; half double crochet; shell
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS:
SHELL = 5 double crochets all in the same stitch or space
sc2tog = insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, yo pull yarn thru all 3 loops.
ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; sl st = slip stitch; hdc = half double crochet; sc2tog = single crochet 2 together; st = stitch; sts = stitches; ea = each; sk = skip;

INSTRUCTIONS

With H hook , ch 35

TIP: Place marker in center st of ea corner (3 sc in one stitch makes a corner). Always sc to the marker, then do 3 scs in the stitch with the marker. Move marker up ea row.

ROW 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook,
sc in next 4 sts, 3 sc in next st (corner made)
sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made)
sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made)
sc in next 5 sts, 3 sc in next st, (corner made)
sc in next 5 sts. Ch 1, turn (42 scs)

ROW 2: sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 12, sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 6 sts. ch 1, turn (50 scs)

ROW 3: sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 14 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 7 sts, ch 1 turn. (58 scs)

ROW 4: sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 16 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 8 sts, ch 1 turn. (66 scs)

ROW 5: sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 13, sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 18, sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 13, sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 9, sts, ch 1 turn. (74 scs)

ROW 6: sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 15 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 20 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 15 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 10 sts, ch 1 turn. (82 scs)

ROW 7: sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 17 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 22 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 17 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 11 sts, ch 1 turn. (90 scs)

ROW 8: sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 19 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 24 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 19 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 12 sts, ch 1 turn. (98 scs)

ROW 9: sc in next 13 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 21 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 26 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 21 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 13 sts, ch 1 turn. (106 scs)

ROW 10: sc in next 14 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 23 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 28 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 23 sts, 3 sc in next st,
sc in next 14 sts, ch 1 turn. Remove markers. (114 scs)

ROW 11: sc in next 16 sts,
ch 5, sk next 25 sts, sc in next 32 sts,
ch 5, sk next 25 sts,
sc in next 16 sts, ch 1, turn. (64 sc)

ROW 12: sc in ea sc and ea ch around. ch 1, turn. (74 sc)

ROW 13: sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * across to last 4 sc, sc in last 4 sc. ch 1, turn. (97 sc)

TIP: Shell = 5 dc in same st

ROW 14: sc in first sc, *sk next 2 sts, shell in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st. Repeat from * across. ch 2, turn. (16 shells)

ROW 15: 2 dc in first sc, sk next 2 dc, *sc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, shell in next sc, sk next 2 dc. Repeat from * end with 2 dc in last sc. ch 1, turn. (15 shells & 1/2 shell at ea end)

ROW 16: sc in first dc, sk next dc, *shell in next sc, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk next 2 dc. Repeat from * ending with sc in top of beg ch. ch 2, turn. (16 shells)

ROW 17: Repeat row 15

ROW 18: Repeat row 16

ROW 19: Repeat row 15

TIP: For a longer sweater, repeat row 15 and 16 until desired length, ending with a row 16 (right side of sweater)

ROW 20: Repeat row 16. End row 20 with 3 sc in top of beg ch. AT end of row 20, do not turn, you will now work up the right side of the sweater.

TIES AND EDGING

TIP: sc around the posts of the stitches when working in the ends of rows.

RIGHT FRONT:
ch 1, work sc's evenly spaced up side to yoke. sc in first row of yoke,
ch 25 (for tie), sl st in 2nd ch from hook,
sl st in ea ch back down to yoke.
sc in end of rows to 2nd row from end
ch 25 (for tie), sl st in 2nd ch from hook,
sl st in ea ch back down to yoke.
3 sc in last row of yoke. (place marker in center st of 3 sc)

NECK EDGE:
1 sc in ea ch across neck edge to last ch,
3 sc in last ch (place marker in center st of 3 sc). Turn work so you can sc across the left front side

LEFT FRONT:
ch 25 (for tie), sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next 23 chs,
work sc's evenly spaced down left side, make 2nd tie to correspond with the right side.
sc evenly spaced down to last st. Turn work so you can sc across bottom edge.

BOTTOM EDGE:
3 sc in next sc,
sc in ea st across, end with 2 sc in last st. Join in first sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

SLEEVES (make 2)
sleeves are worked in rounds

First Sleeve

attach yarn in center ch at under arm.

TIP: When joining rounds, skip beginning chain and join in first stitch

ROUND 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 2 chs, sc in next 25 sc, sc in last 2 chs. Join in first sc. (30 sc) DO NOT TURN AT END OF ROUNDS

ROUND 2: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *sk next 2 sc, shell in next st, sk next 2 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (5 shells)

ROUND 3: ch 2, 4 dc in same st as join, *sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc, sk next 2 dc, shell in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join in first dc. (5 shells)

ROUND 4: sl st in next dc, ch 1, sc in same dc, *sk 2 dc, shell in next sc, sk next 2 dc, sc in next dc. Join in first sc. (5 shells)

ROUNDS 5 thru 10: (Repeat rounds 3 and 4) 3 times

TIP: for longer sleeves, repeat rounds 3 and 4 until sleeves are as long as needed.

ROUND 11: ch 2, hdc in same st as join, hdc in next st, *sc in next 3 dcs, hdc in next 3 sts, repeat from * around, hdc in last st. Join in first hdc. (30 sts)

TIP: sc2tog = insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, insert hook in next st, pull yarn thru, yo, pull yarn thru all 3 loops. Sc2tog is a decrease

ROUND 12: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *sc2tog, sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)

RIBBING
Switch to F hook for ribbing, starting with round 2, work in back loops only

ROW 1: ch 5, turn sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 chs, sl st in next 2 sc on sleeve.

TIP: Turn your project so you can work in the 4 scs made on the ch. From here on around the edge of the sleeve, you will work UP the 4 sts of the ribbing, then DOWN the 4 sts of the ribbing. Then sl st in the next 2 sts on the sleeve.

ROW 2: sc in back loop of next 4 scs, ch 1, turn.

ROW 3: sc in back loops of next 4 sc, sl st in next 2 sts on sleeve. Turn. Do not ch to turn. Skip over the sl sts.

REPEAT ROWS 2 and 3 around the sleeve until ribbing meets, ending with row 2.

To seam ribbing together, insert hook thru back loops of row just made and foundation ch together, sl st in ea st (thru both thicknesses) across.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

SECOND SLEEVE: same as first sleeve.

COLLAR
switch to H hook

Open sweater up and lay out flat, with right side facing up, and neck edge at top. Attach yarn in the first st of the neck edge on the right.

ROW 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in ea st across, end with last sc in center st of corner ch 2, turn (37sc)

ROW 2: 2 dc in first sc, dc in ea st across to last st, 2 dc in last st. ch 2, turn (39 dc)

ROW 3: repeat row 2. (41 dc)

ROW 4: repeat row 2 (43 dc)

ROW 5: repeat row 2. ch 1, turn. (45 dc)

ROW 6: sc in ea st across. (45 sc)

Fasten off and weave in all ends.

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Wednesday, September 28, 2005

CUDDLE ME HOODED BABY SWEATER

CUDDLE ME HOODED BABY SWEATER

THIS PATTERN IS UNTESTED 9/28/05

SIZE: 12 months
SKILL: intermediate
HOOK: J (K optional for foundation chain)
YARN: Caron Simply Soft, Coconut 9601, 9 oz/251 g/500 yds,
SUPPLIES: scissors, blunt yarn needle, tape measure, stitch markers
MEASUREMENTS: Chest=20"; Shoulder to hem = 11 1/2"; Sleeves length underarm to cuff = 7 1/2"; Hood from neck to top = 8"
GAUGE: 7 sc = 2"; 7 rows = 2"
STITCHES/ABBREVIATIONS: ch = chain; sc = single crochet; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; st = stitch; sk = skip; ea = each
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: (sc, dc) = make 1 single crochet and 1 double crochet both in the stitch indicated.

INSTRUCTIONS
With J hook , ch 35