Crochet Lacy Scarf

Spring is in the air! This also means it's the worst season for allergy sufferers. Luckily, mine is controlled by allergy shots.

This project is quick and easy using double crochet stitches. It's a perfect beginner's pattern and easily adjustable. 

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Supplies:

Worsted Weight Yarn | Caron Cake in Buttercream (as pictured)
6.5mm Crochet hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviation:

ch - chain
st(s) - stitch(es)
sl st - slip stitch
dc - double crochet

Pattern notes: You can adjust this pattern by chaining in multiples of 5 plus 3. The side of the scarf has 2 dc edging (one of which is the ch3 at the beginning of each row).

SCARF PATTERN:

Row 1: ch30, plus 3 (33 total). 1dc into the 3rd ch from hook. *sk 4 sts, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) into next st. Repeat from * until last 5 sts. sk 4 sts, 2dc into last st.

Row 2: Ch3 & turn, 1dc into the same st. (2dc, ch1, 2dc) into all the ch1 spaces across. After working in the last ch1 space, 2dc into the 3rd ch from the turning ch below.

Repeat Row 2 until desired length of scarf. I used almost all of the Caron Cake yarn. It was already long so I decided to just stop.

Ending Row: *ch4, 1sc into the next ch1 space. Repeat from * until end. sl st into the 3rd ch from the turning ch below.

This will match the other end and totally not necessary (if you don't care) but I did it anyway... 

That's it! Like I said, easy peasy, lemon squeezy (my son's favorite thing to say) ;)

 

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Crochet Chunky c2c Blanket

I have been wanting to make a c2c blanket for some time now. I have so many things on my to-do list that I never got around to it. Recently, I went to the Michael's and they had a yarn sale on the Loops & Threads Charisma yarn. I bought enough to make a small blanket.

It was a fairly quick project and I love how it turned out. I can imagine using super bulky yarn for an even cozier blanket (add that to my to-do list too!). hehe

I decided to add a plain border. I used two rounds of double crochets and wanted to add a finish. I did a quick search and fell in love with the twisted-cord look of the crab stitch which is doing a single crochet in reverse.

I'm so glad I decided on the crab stitch because it was just the final touch the blanket needed!

Supplies:

6 skeins of Bulky Yarn | Loops & Threads, Charisma | 4 skeins for c2c, 2 skeins for border
8mm Crochet hook (recommended by this yarn)
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviation:

ch - chain
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

Special Stitch: Crab Stitch - Single crochet in the next stitch to the right of work (instead of traditional left stitch).

Video Tutorial available at the bottom and on YouTube.

c2c:

Row 1: ch6, 1 dc into the 4th ch from hook and into the next 2 ch sts (first corner block)

Row 2: turn work, ch6, 1 dc into the 4th ch from hook and into the next 2 ch sts (first block), sl st in the space between last two posts in the next block. ch3, 3dc into the same space as the ch sts (2nd block).

Row 3: turn work, ch6, 1 dc into the 4th ch from hook and into the next 2 ch sts, *sl st in the space between last two posts in the next block. ch3, 3dc into the same space as the ch sts. Repeat from star to the end.

Repeat Row 3 until you decide you want to start decreasing the other side. I used 2 skeins and then decreased with 2 skeins. (the other 2 skeins are for the border)

Decrease Repeat Rows: sl st into the space between each dc posts 3x. *ch3, 3dc into the same space as the ch sts. sl st in the space between the last two posts in the next block. Repeat from star to the end. Repeat until you sl st into the last block. Do not create a "stepping block". After you sl st to the last block , turn your work. 

Repeat until you complete the last block on the opposite end of blanket.

Border:

(change yarn color if desired)

NOTES: Attach yarn anywhere (if you change colors otherwise start where you ended your last block). When you are crocheting into the side of the dc blocks, make TWO sc sts in this block. If you are crocheting to the top of the dc sts, make THREE sc sts in this block.  

Round 1: ch1, *1sc in each st until you reach corner, (1sc, ch1, 1sc) into a corner st, Repeat from * around. sl st to the first sc.

Round 2-3: ch3 (counts as a dc), *1dc into each st until you reach the ch1 space in corner, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) into the ch1 sp, Repeat from * around. sl st to the 3rd ch at the beginning.

Round 4: ch1, 1sc into the st on the RIGHT. Continue with 1 sc into each st to the right including the ch1 spaces in corner. sl st to the first ch1 st. 

Fasten off and weave in all ends. Stand back and admire your work and while you're at it, give yourself a round of applause too! :D

Video Tutorial

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Crochet Newborn Beanie with Bow

I'm addicted to crochet and knitting (that's not a surprise). I have to do one or the other all the time. So I decided to make this quick & easy baby beanie. I thought about adding a pom but I decided to make a cute little bow instead.

Supplies:

Worsted Weight Yarn - in 2 colors 
6mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors
Tape Measure

Abbreviation:

ch - chain
sl st - slip stithc
st(s) - stitch(es)
sc - single crochet
dc - double crochet

PATTERN (beginning chain does not count as a chain stitch):

Round 1 - Start with a magic ring OR ch4, sl st to the first ch to form a circle.
ch2, 12dc into ring/circle. sl st to the beginning dc (12 sts)

Round 2 (increase) - ch2, 2 dc into same st, 2 dc into each st around. sl st to the beginning dc (24 sts)

Round 3 (increase) - ch2, 1 dc into same st, *2 dc into next st, 1 dc into next st. Repeat from * around ending with 2 dc in last st. sl st to the beginning dc (36 sts). It should now measure 4"-4.25"

Round 4-7 - ch2, 1 dc into same st, 1 dc into each st around. sl st to the beginning dc (36 sts)

Round 8-10 (switch color) - ch1, 1 sc into same st. 1 sc into each st around. do not sl st to beginning sc. Start next round by doing a sc into the beginning sc and work in a continuous round for a total of 3 rounds. You may use a stitch marker to mark the the beginning of the round. sl st in last st at the end of round 10.

Weave in all ends.

BOW: The bow is adjustable. Make it as long and wide as you'd like. 

Row 1 - ch as many chains as you need for the length of the bow. sc into the 2nd ch from the hook and in every st until the end. ch1 & turn.

Row 2 - 1 sc into each st across. ch1 & turn.

Row 3 - 1 sc into each st across. 

Trim - ch1 1 sc all the way around the edge of the bow. sl st to the top of the first sc.

Wrap yarn around middle (as thick & tight/loose as you want). Tie in the back of bow leaving a tail for sewing. Using a tapestry needle, attach bow to beanie.