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13 February 2017 Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 4!!

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 4!!

February 13, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 Crochet Along… Week 4!!

 

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL... Week 4!!!

This CAL is flying by… We are 30% done at the end of this week!!  Each week hopefully the instructions aren’t to overwhelming… It looks like in our CAL Facebook Group you are all doing an amazing job… I love all the pictures!!  If you haven’t joined yet, just head over to Facebook and ask to join.. Beatrice Ryan Designs 2017 CAL!!We are having so much fun!!

It looked like everyone enjoyed last weeks Granny Stripe.. This week is just as simple… A few rows of the same stitching and … Voila… You are done with week 4!  I can’t wait to see all of your pictures this week!!

Let’s get started…

Tips

*When working this section, make sure to watch your tension… If you crochet tight.. you may want to go up a size hook.. I did just fine with my tension, I just kept checking how it looked at the end of each round.. it will relax so don’t make it to loose either.

*You can continue with your color repeats… or choose 2 of your favorite colors…

*Stitches… FPdc, BPdc, Dc and ch’s

Instructions

Starting with Color E, join in any corner, and starting on the wrong side…

Round 33. Ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *dc in each st across, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) in next ch1 corner sp*, repeat *to* around, 3dc, ch 1 in last ch 1 sp corner. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. =408 dc & 4 ch1 sp

Round 34.  Turn, sl st in ch1 sp, ch 4(counts as dc+ch 1 now and thru round 39), dc in same sp, {3 Fpdc in the next 3 sts, 3 Bpdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* across, (dc, ch1, dc) in ch1 corner sp}, repeat {to} around, ending at *. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch4. =416 sts

Round 35.  Turn, ch 4, dc in same sp, Bpdc in next 4 sts, Fpdc in next 3 sts,*Bpdc in next 3 sts, Fpdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* across, Fpdc in last st, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp,{Bpdc in next 4 sts, ^Fpdc in next 3 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts^ repeat ^to^  15 more times, Fpdc in last 4 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp}, repeat {to} around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. =424 sts

Round 36.  Ch 3, turn, Fpdc in next 4 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts, *Fpdc in next 3 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* across, bpdc in last 2 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp, {Fpdc in next 5 sts, ^Bpdc in next 3 sts, Fpdc in next 3 sts^, repeat ^to^ 15 more times, bpdc in last 5 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp}, repeat {to} around. Join to top of beginning ch 3. = 432 sts

Join Color F in any corner sp, starting on wrong side

Round 37.  Ch 4, dc in same sp, *dc in each st across, (dc, ch1, dc) in next corner ch1 sp*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch 4. =440 sts

Round 38.  Ch 1, turn, *Fpdc in 3 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* across, Fpdc in last 2 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to the top of beginning dc. = 448 sts

Round 39.  Turn, sl st in ch 1 sp, ch 4, dc in same sp,{*Fpdc in next 3 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* across, Fpdc in last 4 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp}, repeat {to} around. Join with sl st to 3rd ch of beginning ch4. =456 sts

Round 40.  Ch 1, turn, Fpdc in 1st st, {Fpdc in next 4 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts,*Fpdc in next 3 sts, Bpdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* across, Fpdc in last 4 sts, (dc, ch1, dc) in next ch1 corner sp}, repeat {to} around. join what sl st to 1st dc. = 464 sts

That’s It.. You did it!!!  Congratulations!!

Crochet with Me!! CAL week 4

I hope you love your Mystery Crochet Along Afghan so far!!  Next week,,, Stay tuned for all the details on our Red Heart Giveaway!!!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

 

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

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

February 6, 2017 By 2 Comments

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

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23 July 2016 Chiffon Soiree Shawl… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Chiffon Soiree Shawl… Free Crochet Pattern!!

July 23, 2016 By 17 Comments

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 years ago to a 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 5 Skeins of Caron Simply Soft Party (164 yards each) in Snow Sparkle.
Hook – J
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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

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