HECTANOOGA PATTERNS: May 2017

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MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn

6.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

Light blue Red Heart Super Saver

INSTRUCTIONS: FLOWER: (Video demo here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CK8dAvT948c

1. Chain 5, slip stitch to join and form a ring.

2. Chain 1, make 6 single crochet in the ring, slip stitch
to join.

3. Petal: (change colors if desired)

*chain 2, make 2 double crochet in the same stitch,
chain 2, slip stitch in the same stitch.

Slip stitch in the next stitch, repeat from * to make a
total of 6 petals, fasten off.

Tie all yarn ends together on the back of the flower.

LEAF: Works sideways.

Chain 5, single crochet in the 2^nd stitch from the hook, and each stitch of the chain.

Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch across the row, at the end of the row, chain 3, slip stitch in the base of the chain 3 (tip of leaf formed),

single crochet in each stitch across the row.

Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each of the next 4 stitches,

fasten off, weave yarn ends into the finished work.

Light blue Red Heart Super Saver

END OF PATTERN

Tuesday, 30 May 2017

FREE CROCHET PATTERN - Women's Cardigan Sweater # 1164yt

1164yt- BULKY CARDIGAN SWEATER, make any size

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MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn, WINTER WEIGHT: 1780 YDS; SUMMER WEIGHT: 880 YDS

9 mm crochet hook (US M or N)

Yarn needle

Buttons optional

INSTRUCTIONS:

(Abbreviations: dc+ double crochet; ch 1= chain 1)

For a winter weight use 2 strands of yarn,

for a summer sweater, work with 1 strand.

ADULT SMALL: FITS 32 - 38 INCH CHEST

To make any other size, step 7 will provide the instructions.

Video demo here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UF1wPnUrwkc&t=2s

1. Working with a 9 mm crochet hook (US M or N), chain 49

(This is a relaxed neck, for a tighter neck, chain less stitches in a number divisible by 4.

You can check by wrapping the foundation chain around the neck to make sure it fits.

If it is too small, add more foundation chain stitches, making sure you can divide the number of stitches by

four, plus one extra stitch for turning in step 2.)

2. Single crochet in the 2^nd stitch from the hook and each stitch of the chain.

3. Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch across the row.

4. Chain 2 and turn, for the remainder of the pattern, work in the back loop of the stitch

only; alternate front post and back post double crochet across the row.

5. This step establishes the 4 equal points of the sweater.

Divide the total amount of chain stitches by 4, then divide the front in half (because it is a

open cardigan, and not a pullover. See the video for a thorough explanation.

Following instructions are for 48 stitches.)

Chain 2 and turn, (takes the place of the first dc.)

Double crochet in the next 5 stitches, in the next stitch: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc (corner)

Double crochet in the next 11 stitches, in the next stitch: 2 dc, ch1, 2 dc (corner)

Double crochet in the remaining 6 stitches.

6. *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet up to the first chain 1 space.

In the chain 1 space make: 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc.

Repeat from * 3 more times; double crochet in each remaining stitch.

7. Repeat step 6 for four more rows for adult small, or any number of rows needed to reach

below the arms.. (Note: This sample changed color in the first row of this

step, and in the 3^rd row of this step.)

To make plus sizes, simply add as many rows as needed, and this applies to making any

size sweater.

8. FORM ARMHOLES:

Chain 2 and turn, double crochet up to the first chain 1 space. (Front of sweater)

Skip all the stitches up to the next chain 1 space, double crochet in

the chain 1 space (armhole formed);

double crochet in each stitch up to the next chain 1 space, (back of sweater),

double crochet in the chain 1 space, skip all the stitches up to the next chain 1

space, (armhole formed);

double crochet in the chain 1 space and each remaining stitch of the row. (Front)

9. Work the body: *Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch across the row.

Repeat from * until the body is the length desired. Fasten off.

FRONT AND BOTTOM BAND:

Attach yarn in the top stitch at the neck, on either side.

Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch down the front, across the bottom, and up the

opposite side front, making 3 double crochet in each of the 2 bottom corner stitches.

Chain 2 and turn, alternate front and back post double crochet stitches in each stitch

around all 3 sides, fasten off.

SLEEVES: Attach yarn in underarm stitch.

Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around the opening for the sleeves.

*Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch around, decreasing by 1 stitch at the underarm location for a

tapered sleeve before slip stitching to join.

(To form a dc decrease, insert the hook into the stitch from the front to the back, come back out the next stitch from back to front, and complete the double crochet.)

Repeat from * until the sleeves are the desired length. Fasten off.

BAND: Attach contrasting color yarn in any stitch, chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

Chain 2, alternate front post and back post double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join and fasten off. Weave yarn ends into the finished work.

END OF PATTERN

FREE CROCHET PATTERN, Mandala Vest # 1135yt

1135yt- MANDALA BOHEMIAN VEST ADULT SMALL

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MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn (Total yardage, approx. 450 - 500 yards)

6.5 mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

See all the Caron Cake colors here:

INSTRUCTIONS: See a video demo here: https://youtu.be/SuAvwy8LHQ0

COPYRIGHT: Emi Harrington,

Pattern is available for purchase on Ravelry, and includes all sizes from
10 years up to Adult XXL: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/1136---mandala-bohemian-vest

ADULT SMALL:

1. Chain 5, slip stitch to join and form a ring.

2. Chain 2, make 16 double crochet in the ring, slip stitch to join. (17)

3. Chain 4, *triple crochet in the next stitch,chain 1. Repeat from * around, slip stitch to

join in the 3^rd stitch of the chain 4. (17 tr, 17 ch1 spaces)

4. Slip stitch into the next chain 1 space. Chain 3, 2 triple crochet in the same chain 1
space; in each chain 1 space, make 3 triple crochet, slip stitch to join in the top of the

chain 3. (51 tr)

5. *Chain 5, skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from *

around, slip stitch to join in the base of the 1^st chain 5. (Skip 2 stitches at the end of

the row to end with 25 loops). (25 loops)

6. Slip stitch into the next loop, chain 3, make 3 triple crochet in the same loop. In each

loop around, make 4 triple crochet. (100 tr)

7. Chain 3, triple crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join in the top of the chain 3.

(100 tr)

8. Mark: 18 stitches from the hook (back neck), then 20 stitches (armhole), 42 stitches
(back of vest), then 20 stitches (armhole).

Chain 2, double crochet up to the 1^st marked stitch at 18 stitches.

Chain 28, double crochet in the next marked stitch, and in each stitch up to the next

marked stitch, making 2 double crochet in every 4^th stitch;

chain 28, slip stitch to join in the top of the chain 2. (Exact number of stitches no longer

important.)

9. Chain 3 and turn, *skip the next stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1;

Repeat from * around, ending in the stitch immediately after the next armhole.

(Do not work across the neck section. See the video for clarification.)

10. Chain 2, turn, double crochet in the same stitch. In each chain 1 space, make 2 double

crochet.

11. Chain 5, turn, skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch. *chain 5, skip the
next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around. (Do not work around
the neck section.)

12. (If changing colors, attach yarn in the 1^st loop of the row, if not, turn and slip stitch into
the first loop.)

Chain 3, turn, triple crochet in the same loop, in each loop around, make 2 triple crochet,

except in every 4^th loop, make 3 triple crochet.

13. *Chain 5, skip the next stitch, single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around.

14. Make as many rows of loops as needed for your desired length:

*Chain 5, single crochet in the next loop, repeat from * around.

BORDER: Working across the bottom row of loops:

Slip stitch into the first loop.

in the same loop make:

chain 3, (takes the place of the 1^st dc and ch 1 space)

double crochet, chain 1

double crochet, chain 3,

slip stitch in the top of the double crochet, chain 1,

double crochet, chain 1,

double crochet.

In each remaining loop across the bottom of the vest make:

double crochet, chain 1,

double crochet, chain 3,

slip stitch into the top of the double crochet, chain 1,

double crochet, chain 1,

double crochet.

Work across the front, evenly spacing the shells, continue around the neck, and down the opposite side front, slip stitch to join in the top of the 1^st chain 2, fasten off. Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.

End of pattern.

Monday, 29 May 2017

FREE CROCHET PATTERN- Easy Braided Headband # 1198yt

#1198yt - EASY BRAIDED HEADBAND

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Permission is granted to sell your finished garments.

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MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn

6.5 mm crochet

Yarn needle

Button

INSTRUCTIONS:

Gauge not important.

1. Chain 5. Video demo:

https://youtu.be/IG2c4lBtJ7A

2. Single crochet in the 2^nd stitch from the hook, and each stitch of the chain. (For a wider headband, chain a longer foundation chain.)

3. Chain 1 and turn, working in the back side of the stitch only, single crochet across the row.

4. Repeat step 3 until the strip is as long as required. (Note: work the strip so that it is approx. 1.5 inches longer than the head measurement.)

ASSEMBLY: Stack the 3 strips on one end, attach yarn, single crochet across to attach all 3 together. Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in the first stitch, chain 4 (buttonhole), single crochet in the next stitch, slip stitch into the last stitch of the row, and fasten off.

Braid the length of the 3 strips, and attach the ends together with a row of single crochet.

Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.

END OF PATTERN

FREE crochet PATTERN - ASYMMETRICAL circular PONCHO, #1128yt

#1128YT- HECTANOOGA CIRCULAR PONCHO

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