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Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 3!

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 3!

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 3!

Crochet with Me!! CAL Week 3


Week 3 of our Crochet Along is simple and fun!!

This week we are using the traditional Granny Square Stitch with a slight twist to the pattern…  We will be continuing to turn the circle, that became a square, then started to take shape as a rectangle… Become more rectangular!!!  I hope you have had fun to this point!!  If you are just joining in… This afghan pattern is so simple you will be able to catch up in no time!!

For past weeks instructions… You can head to the top of the page and click on Crochet with Me… Or…Click Here!!

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Don’t forget… You will have a chance to win a fabulous yarn package giveaway from Red Heart Yarns at the end of the CAL if you finish this project in at the end of the time period given… I will be posting details on all the rules in just a couple more weeks…

$50 prize pack August 2016

This is similar to what will be in the prize package!!


Remember to mark the right side with a marker if you haven’t already… This will be important in upcoming weeks!!  Now… Let’s get started with Crochet with Me!! CAL Week 3!!

With the wrong side facing, join Color E to any corner ch1 sp.

27.  Ch 3, (2dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in the same sp, {sk st, 3 dc in next st, *sk 2 sts, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *to* 23 more times, sk last st, (3dc, ch1, 3 dc ) in next ch 1 sp}, repeat {to} 2 more times, sk st, 3 dc in next st, repeat *to* 24 times. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. =108 3dc shells

Turn, join Color F to the top Right corner ch1 sp above dc section of round 26.This will be adding height to your rectangle.

28.  Ch4, 2 trc in same sp, * sk 3 sts, 3 trc in the sp (between next two groupings of 3dc shells)*, repeat *to* 25 more times, (3trc, ch1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, ^sk 3 sts, 3dc in next sp^, repeat ^to^ 25 more times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 trc) in next ch 1 sp, rep *to* 26 times, (3 trc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat ^to^ 26 times, 3 dc in last ch 1 sp, ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4. =56 3trc shell & 56 3dc shells

Turn, join Color A to any corner

29.  Ch 3, (2dc, ch1, 3dc) in same sp, *sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next sp*, repeat *to* 26 more times, {(3dc, ch 1, 3dc) in next ch 1 sp, *sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next sp*, repeat *to* 26 more times}, repeat {to} 2 more times, Join to top of beginning ch 3. =116 3dc shells

Turn, Join Color B in top right corner ch 1 sp above the 3trc shell section of round 28.

30.  Ch 4, 2 trc in same sp, *sk 3 sts, 3trc in next sp*, repeat *to* 27 more times, (3trc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, ^sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next sp^, repeat ^to^ 27 more times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 trc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat *to* 28 times, (3trc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat ^to^ 28  times, 3 dc in last ch 1 sp, ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4. = 60 3trc shells & 60 3dc shells.

Turn, join Color C in any corner

31.  Ch 3, (2dc, ch 1, 3 dc) in same sp, *sk 3 sts, 3dc in next sp*, repeat *to* 28 more times, {(3dc, ch 1, 3dc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat *to* 29 times,}, repeat {to} 2 more times. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 124 3dc shells

Turn, join Color D to top right corner ch 1 sp above 3trc shells.

32.  Ch 4, 2 trc in same sp*sk 3 sts, 3trc in next sp*, repeat *to* 29 more times, (3trc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, ^sk 3 sts, 3 dc in next sp^, repeat ^to^ 29 more times, (3 dc, ch 1, 3 trc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat *to* 30 times, (3trc, ch 1, 3 dc) in next ch 1 sp, repeat ^to^ 30  times, 3 dc in last ch 1 sp, ch 1. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4. = 64 3trc shells & 64 3dc shells.

That’s it… Yay, you have completed week 3!!!  Weave in your ends and you will be ready for week 4!

**In the last stages of the CAL, for those of you who don’t like the openness of the center, I will provide a fun option to make it solid!!!**

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


©Copyright 2017 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All my, patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blog website, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.


 

Chiffon Soiree Shawl… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Chiffon Soiree Shawl… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Chiffon Soiree Shawl

Chiffon Soiree Shawl... Free Crochet Pattern

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I created this beautifully designed Chiffon Soiree Shawl so I would have something to wear to this years CGOA Banquet Fashion Show…  Elegant, lace like work made this shawl perfect for a warm summer evening, yet beautifully catchy to get noticed by all of the wonderful crochet artists that attended the event!

This would be perfect for any wedding, holiday party or soiree.  Easy to make and wear, you will be the belle of the ball!  Using Red Heart Swanky Yarn, this shimmery, sequined  pattern will catch the light and give a beautiful drape over your shoulders.


Materials ~

Yarn – 700 yards soft, worsted weight yarn. I used 4 Skeins of Red Heart Swanky Yarn (202 yards each) in Chiffon.

Hook – J

Size ~

23″ wide x 72″ long laid out flat after blocking

Stitches ~

Sk ~ Skip     Sp ~ Space     Ch ~ Chain     St ~ Stitch    Sl St ~ Slip St     Sc ~ Single Crochet     Dc ~ Double Crochet     Trc ~ Treble Crochet


Instructions ~ 

Ch 193

Row 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st*, repeat * * across. = 48 ch5 sps

Row 2:  Ch 6 (counts as trc +2 chs now and throughout), turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, * ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, {5 dc(shell) in next sc, sc in next ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times}, repeat { } 10 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 11 5dc shells, 36 ch5 spa, 2 ch2 sps, 2 trc

Row 3:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st,{*ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of next shell}, repeat { } across to last shell, *ch5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch 5 sps

Row 4:  Ch 6, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, {5 dc shell in next sc, sc in next ch 5, ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp}, repeat { } 21 more times, ch 5, sc in last ch 5 sp, ch 2, trc in last sc. =22 shells, 25 ch 5 sps, 2 ch 2 sps, 2 trc

Row 5:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 1 more time, {ch 5, sc in center st of 5dc shell, ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp}, repeat { } 21 more times, ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch5 sps

Row 6:  Ch 6 (counts as trc +2 chs now and throughout), turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, * ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, {5 dc(shell) in next sc, sc in next ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times}, repeat { } 10 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 11 5dc shells, 36 ch5 spa, 2 ch2 sps, 2 trc

Row 7:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st,{*ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of next shell}, repeat { } across to last shell, *ch5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch 5 sps

Row 8:  Ch 6, turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 47 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 47 ch 5 sps, 2 ch2, 2 trc.

Row 9:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 46 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch5 sps.

Row 10:  Ch 6, turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 47 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 47 ch 5 sps, 2 ch2, 2 trc.

Row 11:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 46 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch5 sps.

Rows 12-31: Repeat rows 2-11

Rows 32-37:  Repeat rows 2-7

Row 38:  Ch 1, turn, sc 5 in each ch5 sp and 1 sc in each sc across.= 289 sc

Row 39:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 3 sts, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st*, repeat  * * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. = 289 sts

Finish off

Turn and Join yarn at bottom beginning row edge,

Row 40:  Ch 1, turn, sc 5 in each ch5 sp and 1 sc in each sc across.= 289 sc

Row 41:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 3 sts, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st*, repeat  * * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. = 289 sts

Finish off

Edging

Working along short ends of the shawl

Row 1:  Join yarn with sl st to right corner st, Ch 1, sc 60 evenly across the side rows to the opposite side.

Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, Sc in same St. *Sk 2, 5 Trc in next St, Sk 2, Sc in next St.* Repeat Across. 10– Trc Shells & 11 Sc

Row 3:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St and next St, *Ch 2, Sk 1 St, Sc in next St, Ch 2, Sk 1 St, Sc in next 3 Sts* Repeat * * Across to end. Sc in last 2 Sts.  = 44 Sc & 20 Ch 2 Spaces

Row 4:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, * Sk St, 3 Dc in Ch 2 Space, 1 Dc in next Sc, 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Space, Sk St, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across to end = 70 Dc & 11 Sc

Row 5:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, *Dc in next St, 2 Dc in next St, Dc in Next St, 2 Dc in next St, Dc in next St, 2 Dc in next St, Dc in next St, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across to end. = 100 Dc & 11 Sc

Row 6:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, *Trc in next 10 Sts, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across. =100 Trc & 11 Sc

Row 7:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, *2 Sc each of next 10 Sts, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across. =211 Sc

Finish off and Weave in ends…

I recommend blocking your shawl for the best result.  I used the Steam Blocking Method, but you may also dampen you shawl and pin it into place until dry.


I hope you enjoy this Free Crochet Pattern!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena


©Copyright 2016 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All my, patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blog website, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

Victorian Pillow Cover…. Free Crochet Pattern!!!

Victorian Pillow Cover…. Free Crochet Pattern!!!

Victorian Pillow Cover

Victorian Pillow Cover Christmas

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I have joined together with the Joy Creators from Red Heart Yarns to present a Blog Hop Christmas in July Pattern just for you!!  Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday; Red Heart will feature a free pattern from each of their Joy Creators… For more details, head over to their blog to see what’s on the schedule!!

Last week Corina from Stitch 11 presented a super cute Joyful Star Teething Ring and Jessie from Jessie at Home made a really fun Jolly Elf Hat… Hop over and check out their Joy Creations!

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I love to decorate for Christmas, each year I struggle to make my extra couch pillows look festive… So this year I have designed a beautiful Victorian Pillow Cover using simple sticking and crystal buttons!!  I was so excited when I received one of Red Hearts latest yarns ~ Cutie Pie… A light weight chenille yarn, it’s so soft and easy to crochet with…  One of my new favorites for sure!!


Materials ~

Red Heart Cutie Pie in Koala (450 yards) and Cotton(100 yards)

I Hook

3 Crystal Buttons

Yarn Needle and Scissors

Pillow Form 17 x 17

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Gauge ~

2″ x 2″ = 3 Rows x 7 Stitches

Size before  sewing seams… 36″ x 16 1/2″

Stitches ~

Ch ~ Chain     St ~ Stitch     Sk ~ Skip     Sl St ~ Slip Stitch     Sc ~ Single Crochet     Hdc ~ Half Double Crochet     Dc ~ Double Crochet

Instructions ~

With Koala, Chain 57

Row 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. = 56 sc

Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, sk 1st st, (sc,dc) in next st, *sk st, (sc,dc) in next st*, repeat * * 26 more times across.  = 56 sts

Rows 3 – 104:  Repeat row 2.

Finish off

Edging

Change to Cotton

Join at top right corner,

Row 1:  Ch 1, sc in next 27 sts, decrease over the next 2 sts, sc in last 27 sts. = 55 sc

Row 2:  Ch 3(counts as dc), turn, 2 dc in same as beginning, *sk 2 sts, sc , sk 2 sts, 5 dc in next st*, repeat * * 7 more times, sk 2 sts, sc, sk 2 sts, 3 dc in last st.

Row 3:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, sk st, *hdc in next 2 sts, 3 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, sk st*, repeat * * 7 more times, sk st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st.

Row 4:  Ch 1, turn, *(sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sc in next 6 sts*, repeat * * across to last st, (sc,ch2,sc) in last st.

Finish off

Finishing Pillow Cover

Block your edging lightly into nice points.

Fold 15″ of bottom portion up towards the decorative top edge leaving the last 5 1/2″of the gray pattern and decorative edging as a single layer.

With yarn needle and a long strand of Koala yarn, stitch along the side edges together on both sides forming the pillow pocket.

Turn the cover right side out.

Sew the decorative buttons in place similar to the picture.

Insert Pillow and fold the decorative top over.

Congratulations!!!! You now have a Victorian Pillow Cover!!


Don’t forget to follow along and see what the other Joy Creators make over the next couple of weeks!!

Happy Crocheting…

Elena


©Copyright 2016 Elena Hunt/Beatrice Ryan Designs.  All my, patterns and posts are my own work. Do not copy them in any way. If you want to share this information with someone, share the link to this post. If you want to share on your own blog website, then you may use the first photo in this post and link back to this post. You may not give away printed copies of this post. Thank you. This post may contain affiliate links/ads. If you purchase something from a link in this post, I may be compensated.

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