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Tuesday, 22 February 2022

Free Crochet Turtle Neck Cowl, Stellar Cowl, #2822

 #2822- COZY STELLAR CROCHET COWL

 


Make this easy cowl scarf with RED HEART STELLAR YARN, 

or

HOMESPUN THICK AND QUICK,

LION BRAND HOMETOWN,

BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY,

OR

2 - 3 STRANDS OF WW YARN

Copyright © 2022,  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. 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:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/hectanooga

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HatAndScarfPatterns  

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mehartgallery 

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hectanooga-Patterns/147605721944461

http://www.facebook.com/3CrochetChicks 

https://hectanoogapatterns.blogspot.com/

 

HECTANOOGA ON YOUTUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1

CRAFTS BY EMI ON YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cIuwrPUYHJKtx_D4q4fkg

 

 

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

 

You can find ALL my patterns on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington  

Including over 500 FREE patterns.

 

 


MATERIALS:

 

RED HEART STELLAR YARN

STELLAR YARN:  https://amzn.to/34riSAu

9mm crochet hook

Yarn needle

 

INSTRUCTIONS:


VIDEO DEMO HERE:

https://youtu.be/-bmVyjq-9rs



1.  Collar Section (Worked sideways)

 Chain 16, (or less for a shorter turtle neck)

2.  Double crochet in the 3rd stitch from the hook, and in each       stitch of the chain.

3.  Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each

     stitch across   the  row.

4.  Repeat step 3 until a rectangle similar to a scarf is formed, 

     fold in half, sew or slip  

stitch the 2 ends together to form a tube.


5.  Begin working the bottom section:




     Slip stitch into the side of the next double crochet.

     Chain 3, double crochet in the same stitch

 (V stitch formed)

     *In the side of the next dc make 2 V stitches (dc, ch1,

dc two times).

     In the side of the next dc make a V stitch.

     Repeat from * across the row.

     At the end of the row, slip stitch into the 2nd stitch of

the chain 3.

 

6.  Slip stitch into the next chain 1 space. Make a V stitch in every chain 1 space across

the row, at the end of the row slip stitch into the 2nd stitch of the chain 3.  Fasten off,

weave yarn ends into the finished work.



 

 

 

 

 

Friday, 18 February 2022

FREE KNITTING TUTORIAL, Easy method for knitting a blanket or afghan

 


 

EASY METHOD FOR KNITTING A COLOR BLOCK AFGHAN OR BEDSPREAD

Copyright © 2022,  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.  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:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/hectanooga

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HatAndScarfPatterns  

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mehartgallery 

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hectanooga-Patterns/147605721944461

http://www.facebook.com/3CrochetChicks 

https://hectanoogapatterns.blogspot.com/

 

HECTANOOGA ON YOUTUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1

CRAFTS BY EMI ON YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cIuwrPUYHJKtx_D4q4fkg

 

 

HOW TO SOFTEN STIFF YARN:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcHU2h3SkrQ

 

LEARN HOW TO KNIT:

CAST ON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iocTxgfLqU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=5

KNIT STITCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJyef0ewFc&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=4

PURL STITCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dkEiTDxCw&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=3

CAST OFF:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QLYZG1lcU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=2

Sew a seam in knitting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5UXKaYctAg 

 

MATTRESS STITCH FOR KNIT OR CROCHET INVISIBLE SEAM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WyPH9Tnvbc

 

 

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



MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands (or any weight of your choice)

7 mm or 8 mm knitting needles (or any size needles for your yarn choice)

Yarn needle

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

My main focus with designing is to produce a pattern that requires the least amount of instructions, for ease of construction.You can find ALL my patterns on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington  Including over 500 FREE patterns.

 

1.  Black yarn:

Cast on 14 stitches (or any number of your choice).

2.  Knit every row for any number of rows. (I worked 8 rows)

3.  Change to any color yarn.  Knit every row for any number. 

    (I worked 22 rows)

4.  Change to black, knit 8 rows, change to any color, knit 22 rows.

5.  Repeat step 4 until the strip is as long as desired, 

      ending with 8 rows of black.

 


 

6.  Now work the vertical black band.  

Cast on 8 stitches, knit every row until the

work is as long as the previous one.


 





CONTINUE TO MAKE COLOR STRIPS AND BLACK STRIPS.  

I BEGAN AND ENDED WITH A BLACK STRIP FOR THE SIDES.


Work as many strips as desired.


Sew together as shown below.

 



 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 




Monday, 14 February 2022

FREE KNIT SLIPPER PATTERN, Blue Cuff Slippers, #2830





2830- BLUE CUFF KNIT SLIPPERS

Copyright © 2022,  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.  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:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/hectanooga

http://www.etsy.com/shop/HatAndScarfPatterns  

http://www.etsy.com/shop/mehartgallery 

http://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Hectanooga-Patterns/147605721944461

http://www.facebook.com/3CrochetChicks 

https://hectanoogapatterns.blogspot.com/

 

HECTANOOGA ON YOUTUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1

CRAFTS BY EMI ON YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cIuwrPUYHJKtx_D4q4fkg

 

 

HOW TO SOFTEN STIFF YARN:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcHU2h3SkrQ

 

LEARN HOW TO KNIT:

CAST ON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iocTxgfLqU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=5

 

 

KNIT STITCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJyef0ewFc&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=4

PURL STITCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dkEiTDxCw&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=3

CAST OFF:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QLYZG1lcU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=2

Sew a seam in knitting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5UXKaYctAg 

 

MATTRESS STITCH FOR KNIT OR CROCHET INVISIBLE SEAM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WyPH9Tnvbc

 

 

 

 

MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands

or 1 strand of chunky yarn

(CHUNKY YARN:

foot section: 75 - 120 yds

Leg section: 6 " tall cuff: 70 - 110 yds)

 


BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY (1 strand) https://amzn.to/3ow4Llc 

Or 2 strands of ww yarn (Bernat Premium) https://amzn.to/3fUYRER


 

7 mm knitting needles (worked flat)

(for more dense socks 6 mm

needles, and add 4 cast on.)

 

Yarn needle

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS: 

Available on Ravelry for $1.50 instant download:

https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2830-blue-cuff-slippers

 

VIDEO DEMO for how to knit these easy slippers here: 

https://youtu.be/ggLtqRXH16E

 

 

My main focus with designing is to produce a pattern that requires the least amount of instructions, for ease of construction.You can find ALL my patterns on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington  Including over 500 FREE patterns.

 

1.  Foot section, worked back to front. Gauge 2.25 stitches = 1 inch

Cast on: (with 7 mm needles and 2 strands of ww yarn.

Adult S-M:  8 - 9 inch circumference 

(measured around the foot). 18 stitches

M-L:  9 - 10 inch circumference (measured around the foot) 20   

stitches

L-XL: 10 - 11 inch circumference 

(measured around the foot) 22-24 stitches

 


 

2.  Work in stockinette stitch (k 1 row, p 1 row)

until the length of the foot is obtained (in inches):

    SHOE SIZE 6:     9.25 "

SHOE SIZE 6.5:  9.5”

SHOE SIZE 7:    9.75 “

SHOE SIZE 8:    10”

SHOE SIZE 10:   10.75”

SHOE SIZE 11:   11”

SHOE SIZE 12:   11.5”

SHOE SIZE 13:   11.75”

SHOE SIZE 14:   12”

SHOE SIZE 14.5:  12.25”

SHOE SIZE 15:    12.5”

  

3.  Knit 2 stitches together across the row.

4.   Cut the yarn end approx. 18 inches long, 

      thread the yarn end into a yarn needle, 

     slip the stitches from the knitting needle onto

     the yarn needle needle, 

pull to gather and close the end, 

fold the work in half, and sew across the top 

of the foot, approx. 1/2 the total distance.

Then sew the heel end closed.

 



 


LEG SECTION: Worked bottom up.  CAST ON:

Adult S: 26 stitches

Adult M: 28 stitches

Adult L: 32 stitches

Adult XL: 36 stitches

 

Work in ribbing (k2p2) for as many rows as desired.

(IN THIS SAMPLE: 2 rows black, 20 rows blue, 2 rows black).

Cast off, leave approx. 18 inch long yarn end, thread into a needle,

sew into a tube.

Sew the leg section to the foot section.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tuesday, 8 February 2022

FREE KNIT RUANA PATTERN, VANILLA RUANA #2820, Small to XL

 

 

 


Knit this easy ruana poncho by working 4 panels, then sewing the back panels together in the center, and attach the front with seams at the shoulders!


2820 - VANILLA RUANA

Copyright © 2022,  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.  Permission is granted to sell your finished garments.

If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: mehartgallery@gmail.com 

 

 

HECTANOOGA ON YOUTUBE:

http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1

CRAFTS BY EMI ON YOUTUBE:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7cIuwrPUYHJKtx_D4q4fkg

 

 

HOW TO SOFTEN STIFF YARN:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcHU2h3SkrQ

 

LEARN HOW TO KNIT:

CAST ON: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iocTxgfLqU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=5

KNIT STITCH: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpJyef0ewFc&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=4

PURL STITCH https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L2dkEiTDxCw&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=3


 

CAST OFF:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p_QLYZG1lcU&list=PL8JcOsK0nf1L4RVaar-hbVuTc1AVqrutu&index=2

Sew a seam in knitting: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5UXKaYctAg 

 

MATTRESS STITCH FOR KNIT OR CROCHET INVISIBLE SEAM:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5WyPH9Tnvbc

 

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


  MATERIALS:

Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands (Or Bernat Softee Chunky worked 1 strand)

(WW yarn: S: 720 yds cream + 280 yds gray;  XL: 1480 yds Cream + 320 ys gray)

(500 - 900 yds chunky yarn,  OR 1000 - 1800 yds ww yarn)

(Chunky: S: 360 yds cream + 140 ys gray;   XL: 740 cream + 160 gray)

BERNAT SOFTEE CHUNKY:  https://amzn.to/3rviWtm

RED HEART SUPER SAVER  https://tinyurl.com/yc8dsydo

BERNAT SUPER VALUE: https://amzn.to/3fUYRER

10mm knitting needles,  

Yarn needle



INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 2.5 stitches + 3 rows = 1 sq. inch

My main focus with designing is to produce a pattern that requires the least amount of instructions, for ease of construction.You can find ALL my patterns on Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/designers/emi-harrington  Including over 500 FREE patterns.

 


VIDEO DEMO: https://youtu.be/CHWTDffncRM


1. WORKED  SIDEWAYS.

MAKE 2 FRONT AND 2 BACK.

(Back worked as 2 pieces and sewn together in center back.)




 

Working with 10 mm knitting needles, and either:

1 strand of Bernat Softee Chunky yarn,

Or

2 strands of any worsted weight yarn,

Or

4 strands of double knitting yarn

 

FRONT: Make 2. CAST ON:

Cream color yarn:

Short: (5 feet to 5 feet 4 inches tall) Cast on 50 stitches

Tall: (5’6” to 6 feet tall) Cast on 54 stitches

 

2.  Knit every row for 4 rows.

3.  *Knit the first 4 stitches, work in ribbing (k1p1) across the

row, knit the last 4 stitches. Repeat from * for 1 more row.

4.  Knit the first 4 stitches, work in ribbing (p1k1) across the

row, knit the last 4 stitches.

5.  Gray yarn: knit every row for 2 rows. (Garter stitch)  

 

 

 





6. 
 Cream yarn: repeat step 3 & 4. (Or repeat step 3 for 4 rows.)

7.  Gray yarn: knit every row for 4 rows.

8.  Cream yarn: repeat step 3 & 4. (Or repeat step 3 for 4 rows.)

9.  Gray yarn: garter stitch for 2 rows.

10. Cream yarn: garter stitch for:

SMALL: Chest 30 - 34 inches: 10 rows

Medium: Chest 36 - 40 inches: 12 rows

Large: Chest 40 - 48 inches: 14 rows

XL: Chest 48 - 52 inches: 16 rows

XXL: Chest 52 - 58 inches: 18 row

3XL: Chest 58 - 62 inches: 20 rows

4XL: Chest 62 - 66 inches: 22 rows

5XL: Chest 66 - 70 inches: 24 rows

 

Cast off.

 

BACK: Make 2.  

(If you are experienced at knitting, the back can be worked as all one piece.)


Repeat instructions for front, EXCEPTadd 4 additional rows of garter stitch.

 

Sew together in the center back.  

Sew the front sections to the back sections at the shoulders, leaving 8 rows in the center free as the center back.

 


 

 


  

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