Monday 28 May 2018

Free Crochet Pattern - Summer Capelet, Shawlette, S - 4XL

SUMMER CAPELET, size Small to 4XL
Crochet an easy summer accessory to wear over dresses or tank tops!


Copyright © 2018, M. E. Harrington

This pattern may be printed for your personal use only. You may not in any form, reproduce, transmit, give away or distribute this pattern, including but not limited to images, diagrams and text, through any venue, including photocopying, other electrical or mechanical means, recording, or any other information storage and or retrieval system. Permission is granted to sell your finished garments.

If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: meh@eastlink.ca


This pattern is available for purchase 
for $1 as a downloadable pdf on Ravelry:



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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn (200 to 600 yards)
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

INSTRUCTIONS:  Video demo here: https://youtu.be/GL6T9G6YYW8  
 
Works top down.
Gauge: 3 sc and 3 rows = 1 sq. Inch

1.  Small: (chest 30 to 38 inches) chain 50
   Medium: (chest 38 to 44 inches) chain 60
   Large: (chest 44 - 48 inches) chain 70
   XL: (chest 50 - 56 inches) chain 80
   2XL: (chest 58 - 64 inches) chain 90
   3XL: chain 100
   4XL: chain 110

2.  Double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the hook, *chain 1, skip the next stitch, double
crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * across the row.

3.  Chain 3 and turn, *in the next chain 1 space make a triple crochet ‘V’ stitch:
triple crochet, chain 1, triple crochet, repeat from * across the row, ending
with a triple crochet in the last stitch.

4.  Chain 3 and turn, *in the chain 1 space of the next ‘v’ stitch, make a triple crochet
‘V’ stitch, chain 1, repeat from * across the row. Triple crochet in the last stitch.

5.  Repeat step 4.

6.  Chain 4 and turn, *in the chain 1 space of the next ‘V’ stitch, make a triple crochet
‘V’ stitch, chain 2, repeat from* across the row. Triple crochet in the last stitch of the
row.

7.  Chain 6 and turn, (takes the place of a tr and ch 3), *in the next chain 1 space of the
‘V’ stitch, make a triple crochet ‘V’ stitch, chain 3, repeat from * across the row.  At
the end of the row, chain 3, triple crochet in the 3rd stitch of the turning chain of the
previous row.

8.  For the remainder of the capelet, add one extra chain stitch at the beginning of the
row, and one extra chain stitch between the ‘V’ stitches.
(So the next row begins with chain 7, and a space of chain 4.)

Bottom edge:  Turn, *chain 5, single crochet in the chain space between ‘V’ stitches, chain 5, single crochet in the same space, chain 5, single crochet in the chain 1 space of the next ‘V’ stitch, repeat from * across the row, fasten off.  Weave yarn ends into the finished work.  Sew the capelet closed at the top, or sew on a button.

Sunday 13 May 2018

Free Crochet Pattern, 2 scarf summer cardigan, casual cardi


#2213yt - 2 SCARF SUMMER CARDIGAN - small to 4XL
This beginner, super simple cardigan is so easy to crochet!  Simply crochet 2 scarf rectangles, then join in the back and on the sides!  Works up quickly with this 'yarn saving' stitch pattern!
Copyright © 2018,  M. E. Harrington

This pattern may be printed for your personal use only. You may not in any form, reproduce, transmit, give away or distribute this pattern, including but not limited to images, diagrams and text, through any venue, including photocopying, other electrical or mechanical means, recording, or any other information storage and or retrieval system. Permission is granted to sell your finished garments.

If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: meh@eastlink.ca

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn 2 - 3 skeins of Red Heart Super Saver (S:540 yds; 4XL: 1120 yds)
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

 


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INSTRUCTIONS:  Gauge: 2.5 sc and 3 rows = 1 sq. Inch
Worked sideways. For a longer or shorter sweater, adjust foundation chain.
See a HOW TO VIDEO here: https://youtu.be/Ko4VdpMpVCg

Pattern is available for purchase 
as a downloadable printable pdf 
with no ads on 

1. MAKE 2 scarf-like rectangles, , THEN SEAM DOWN THE BACK.




XSmall: (chest 28 - 30 inches, length of sweater 27 inches) chain 137, should measure 54 inches.
Small: (chest 30 - 34 inches, length of sweater 27 inches) chain 137, should measure 54 inches.
    Medium: (chest 34 - 38 inches, length of sweater 27 inches) chain 137, should measure 54 inches.
    Large: (chest 38 - 44 inches, length of sweater 27 inches) chain 137, should measure 54 inches.
    XL: (chest 44 - 50 inches, length of sweater 29 inches) chain 141, should measure 58 inches.
    XXL: (chest 50 - 56 inches, length of sweater 31 inches) chain 145, should measure 62 inches.
    3XL: (chest 56 - 62 inches, length of sweater 33 inches) chain 149, should measure 66 inches.
    4XL: (chest 62 - 68 inches, length of sweater 35 inches) chain 155, should measure 70 inches.

2.  Double crochet in the 4th stitch from the hook, and each stitch of the chain.

3.  Chain 3 and turn, (takes the place of the first dc and ch 1), *skip the next stitch,
double crochet in the next stitch, chain 1, repeat from * ending with a double crochet
in the last stitch.

4.  Chain 3 and turn, (takes the place of the first dc and ch 1), *double crochet in the
next double crochet, chain 1, repeat from * across the row.

5.  Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each chain 1 space, and each double crochet
across the row.





6.  Repeat steps 3, 4, and 5 for: (Finished sweater size in brackets.)
   XS: 2 more times, fasten off. (28 inches chest.) Should measure 7 inches.
 Small: 3 more times, fasten off. (36 inches s chest.) Should measure 9 inches.
   Medium: 4 more times, fasten off. (44 in. chest, for smaller stop at 3 times) Should measure 11 inches.
   Large: 5 more times, fasten off. (52 inch chest, for smaller stop at 4 times). Should measure 13 inches.
   XL: 6 more times, fasten off. (60 inch chest, for smaller stop at 5 times). Should measure 15 inches.
   XXL: 7 times, fasten off. (68 inch chest, for smaller, stop at 6 times). Should measure 17 inches.
   3XL: 8 times, fasten off. (76 inch chest, for smaller stop at 7 times.) Should measure 19 inches.
   4XL: 9 times, fasten off. ( 84 inch the chest, for smaller stop at 8 times.) Should measure 21 inches.

Fold the 2 rectangles in half to find the shoulders.
Sew the back seam, do not sew up to the neck, stop approx. 3 - 6 inches from the neck.
Sew the side seams, matching the bottom edges on the sides.

Weave all yarn ends into the finished work.









End of pattern

Friday 11 May 2018

FREE CROCHET PATTERN, long chain flower

LONG CHAIN CROCHET FLOWER - Cute easy flower for all your knitting and crochet projects!




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LONG CHAIN CROCHET FLOWER


Copyright © 2018,
 M. E. Harrington

This pattern may be printed for your personal use only. You may not in any form, reproduce, transmit, give away or distribute this pattern, including but not limited to images, diagrams and text, through any venue, including photocopying, other electrical or mechanical means, recording, or any other information storage and or retrieval system. Permission is granted to sell your finished garments.

If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: meh@eastlink.ca

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle








INSTRUCTIONS:
VIDEO DEMO HERE:


1. Chain 50.
2. Single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook. 3 double crochet in the next stitch,
single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * across the row.  Fasten off.
3. Roll the strip into a circle, and sew on the back to attach all the layers.
   See the video for a demo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELjyL7z5PnQ





LINK TO ALL MY FREE CROCHET FLOWERS VIDEOS:


3 FLOWERS FROM ONE PATTERN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qjyYBsBscQ0
RUFFLED THREAD FLOWER:

Monday 7 May 2018

FREE KNITTING PATTERN, Fringed Baby Booties


2212- FRINGED KNITTED BOOTIES
Cute little booties with fringe, perfect new baby gift!!
Copyright © 2018,  Emi Harrington (Do not give away or sell this pattern, copyright protected.)  .This pattern may be printed for your personal use only. You may not in any form, reproduce, transmit, give away or distribute this pattern, including but not limited to images, diagrams and text, through any venue, including photocopying, other electrical or mechanical means, recording, or any other information storage and or retrieval system. (Copyright infringement, even without monetary gain, is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000). Permission is granted to sell your finished garments. 
If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: mehartgallery@gmail.com 


You can find me here:


HOW TO:

MY FREE VIDEO TUTORIALS ON YOUTUBE:http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1


MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands (Bernat Premium)
6 mm knitting needles
Yarn needle
Scissors




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INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 3 stitches and 3 rows = 1 sq. inch
Copyright: Emi Harrington,permission not given to share, give away, or sell this pattern.

THIS PATTERN WITH SIZES NEWBORN TO 12 MONTHS 
IS AVAILABLE ON RAVELRY, AS A PRINTABLE,
AD-FREE, PDF FILE.
https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2212--fringed-baby-bootie



1.  Working with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, and 6 mm needles: cast on:
Newborn to 3 months: 32 stitches


2.  Knit every row for: newborn - 3 months: 12 rows

3.  Cast off the first: newborn -  3 months: 8 stitches.  Knit across the remainder of the row.

4.  Repeat step 3.

5.  *Knit across the next 2 rows. Stockinette stitch the next 2 rows.Repeat from * for:
new. - 3 mths: 2 more times
Cast off, leaving a long yarn end, thread it into a needle, and weave through the last row 
of stitches,
passing through every 2nd stitch, pull to gather up and close the toe end of the bootie,    
Take several stitches to secure, then sew the front of the bootie.  Sew the back seam of 
the bootie. Weave yarn ends into the finished work.

















1.  Attach fringe:
 Cut yarn approx. 5 inches long, attach 2 strands in each stitch along the top of the bootie,
trim to even out the fringe, fold the top down approx. 1/2 inch.