21 January 2022
Sparkly Little Star - Free Pattern
Crochet Coaster - Free Pattern
06 April 2021
Block Stitch Cowl Scarf - Free Video Tutorial
Hi everyone, it has been forever! I hope you are keeping safe and staying relatively sane in the current circumstances. Hopefully some form of normality will return soon.
It has been very cold in the UK the past couple of days. We’ve even had a snow shower today! 🙃 So I think this is the perfect opportunity to offer you a free pattern for a quick and easy cowl. Even more so if you are in renewed lockdown, as I know this is the case for quite a few countries at the moment. Also, quick confession, this is to celebrate the launch of my YouTube channel, which will be dedicated to free crochet tutorials! Can you tell I’m excited? 😁
Anyway, please click below for the video (or here if video image is not showing). I would love to see pictures of your own versions, so please free to post a link in the comment section. Have fun hooking!
26 March 2020
Baby Blanket
15 October 2018
Golden Thread Cowl Scarf - Free Pattern
Here's the yarn I used for this project:
And the finished result:
Notes:
- Crochet size: 4mm
- Terminology used: UK
- Ch3 always counts as a treble unless otherwise stated.
- Tension is not critical for this project, just make sure your foundation chain is long enough to fit loosely around your neck (number of chains has to be even).
- With 48 rows, the scarf has a height of 38cm (15in). Simply omit or add one or several sets of rows to make it shorter or taller.
- Please note that although this project is worked in the round, you do need to turn your work at the end of each round.
Abbreviations:
ch = chain
rd = round
st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
beg = beginning
dc = double crochet (US single crochet)
tr = treble (US double crochet)
bldc = back loop double crochet (worked in the back loop of stitch from previous row)
bltr = back loop treble (worked in the back loop of stitch from previous row)
PATTERN:
Foundation: chain 120, slip stitch to 1st chain to form a large ring, taking care not to twist your chain.
Round 1: chain 3, 1 treble in next chain till end, sl st to beginning ch3, turn.
Rd 2: ch3, 1 bltr in next stitch till end, sl st to top of beg ch3, turn.
Rd 3: repeat rd 2.
Rd 4: ch4 (counts as 1 tr, ch1), skip next st, *1 tr in next st, ch1, skip next st, repeat from * till end, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch4, turn.
Rd 5: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in next ch1 space till end, sl st to 1st dc, turn.
Rd 6: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 bldc in next dc till end, sl st to 1st dc, turn.
Rd 7: ch3, 1 bltr in next st till end, sl st to 1st dc, turn.
Of course, do let me know if you find anything that's incorrect or unclear, I will do my best to clarify things. And please feel free to share your work in the comment section below or on Instagram, @little_crochet__ #goldenthreadcowl.
Thanks for reading, folks!
12 March 2018
Geometric Shapes Cowl - Free pattern
As you can see, it's an extremely simplified take on the Wayuu geometric shapes, but the technique is roughly similar. It's made using super chunky yarn to ensure maximum warmth on a cold winter's day. Scroll down to learn how to make it!
- 1 skein of each of the following:
- Mrs Moon Plump Darjeeling (Colour A),
- Raspberry Ripple (Colour B)
or any 2 shades of super chunky yarn
- 1 10mm crochet hook or any size to obtain tension
Tension:
10x10cm = 9 stitches x 8 rows
Notes:
- This cowl is worked in the round, based on the tapestry crochet technique. There are a number of ways to change colours using this technique, however the one I find the simplest and the neatest is to hold the thread not in use at the back of the work and to crochet over it. When changing colours, start working a double crochet, but use the other colour to pull the last loop through (see a photo tutorial here).
- Joining rounds: for an inconspicuous joining seam at the end and beginning of rounds, I use this great technique as demonstrated by Deja Detmir of Knit and Crochet Ever After. Just apply it every time the pattern directs you to do a slip stitch, except in the final row.
- Abbreviations: ch=chain dc=double crochet, ss=slip stictch, bldc=back loop double crochet
- Terminology used is UK (so double crochet = US single crochet)
Pattern:
Foundation:
With colour A, chain 60, slip stitch to first chain, taking care not to twist the chain. Note: Check that the resulting circle fits comfortably over your head and around your neck. If not, add chains in multiples of 6 until you get the desired fit.
Rd 1: Chain 1 (does not count as stitch throughout), 1 double crochet in same stitch, change to B, *1 dc in next 5 stitches, change to A, 1 dc in next stitch, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, slip stich into beg stitch of previous round
Rd 2: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 1 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 4 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 2 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round
Rd 3: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 2 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 3 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 3 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round
Rd 4: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 3 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 2 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 4 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round
Rd 5: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 4 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 5 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 5 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round
Rd 6: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 5 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next stitch, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss into beg stitch of previous round
Rd 7-11: Repeat rounds 2-6.
Rd 12-15: Repeat rounds 2-5, omitting the last change to colour A.
Rd 16: (In colour B) Ch1, 1 bldc in every stitch around, ss to beg of round. Fasten off.
And that's it! If you try your hand at this pattern, please do send me pics of your finished objects, as I would love to see your work. Also, if you spot any mistake or if anything seems unclear in the pattern itself, please let me know and I will try my best to help you.
Happy hooking!
13 November 2017
The Weekender Bag - A Sewing Project
So I'll start with a sewing project from last year. It was a gift for a dear friend which took me a whole year to finish, due to a mixture of life happening and so-so confidence in my sewing skills. So, sometime in 2015, I bought this issue of Simply Sewing and fell in love with the Cath Kidston weekender bag pattern. As nearly always with sewing patterns, I wanted to change a few things, such as using several coordinated fabrics instead of just one, adding inner pockets and insert a top zip, as I am not a fan of bags you can't close securely. I also wanted the bag to be more rigid and to have metal feet.
It wasn't easy or straightforward, but otherwise where would have been the fun in making it? The result I was very proud of, and very nearly kept as a changing bag for my then upcoming baby. But I did manage to part with it and I am so glad I did, since my friend seems to absolutely love it and tells me she gets all manners of praise for it. Yay!
So, let's have a look at the finished object. Here's a left side and front view, respectively with one and three pockets...
Below is a close-up of the boxed stitch on one of the straps.