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Rainbow Chevron Crochet Scarf

March 23, 2012 18 Comments

I love this scarf! I was inspired by this 70′s inspired scarf, that I pinned back in November. I whipped out two the night before my Disco Abba Party and they were a hit! The crochet chevron patter is super simple and easy to adapt! My parents were given a full size chevron crochet blanket for their wedding that I still remember fondly!

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materials:
medium weight yarn
K- 6.5 mm hook (or any other hook for a tighter or looser scarf!)

abbreviation:
ch (chain)
sl st- (slip stitch)
dc (double crochet)
dc2tog (double crochet 2 together)

written pattern:

ch 212:

Row 1 – dc in 3rd chain from hook (first 2 ch count as first dc here and throughout) dc in next 4 ch, dc2tog in next ch *dc2tog in next ch, dc in next 4 ch, 2dc in next to ch, dc in next 4 ch, dc2tog in next ch* repeat between ** across to the last 7 ch, dc in next 4 ch, dc2tog in next 2 ch, finish off and cut yarn with a long tail.

Row 2-7 -change color- sl st in first stitch, ch 2, dc in the same stitch as the sl st, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog in next stitch, *dc2tog in next stitch, dc in next 4 stitches, 2dc in next to stitches, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog in next stitch* repeat between ** across to the last 7 stitches, dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog in next 2 stitches, finish off and cut yarn with a long tail.

The pattern in pictures, with some other tips and tricks thrown in:

Ch 212
(this is the length of the scarf, you can do any length you like, just in groups of 14 plus 2, for the tutorial I’m showing you 2 chevrons, so 28 + 2 I started with a ch 30)

For Row 1- dc in 3rd ch from hook

For Row 2-7 we’ll be changing color every row- sl st in first stitch, ch 2, dc in same stitch that you just sl st from

(Now EVERY row): dc in next 4 stitches, dc2tog in the next stitch

This is where the repeat starts: *dc2tog in next stitch, 2dc in next 2 stitches,

dc in next 4 stitches, and dc2tog* repeat between ** across the ch or row until you get to last 7 stitches. End with dc2tog, dc in 4 stitches and 2dc in the last stitch finish off every color for every row!

I did the tutorial piece with an I-5.5 hook, but the actual scarf with a K-6.5 hook. You can see the difference. Feel free to use any hook you want to get the look you desire!

Also you can use any yarn you have, mine are all left overs from other projects, with even slightly different brands and weights and feels and it looks just fine.

You can choose to start on the same side every time or go back and forth as if you were working with the same yarn and turning at the ends of the rows. I did the turning, but wish I had started on the same side every time, I think it would have made the rows more even. See how the green and orange rows look thinner? It’s because these are the “wrong” side while the red, yellow and blue are the “right” side!

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knit cable scarf pattern

March 8, 2012 10 Comments

When I decided to learn to knit 2 years ago the first image I was inspired by was this gorgeous cable scarf! The blog I first saw it on has since dissapeared, but it’s a popular pattern and you can see it on a ton of different blog. You guys know me though, I don’t want to buy the book that the pattern is in so I decided to try to recreate the pattern myself.

I actually finished this scarf over a year ago, but I wasn’t confident in my pattern writing skills back then. But now I’m feeling more confident and I finally decided to share it with you guys.

The one thing I have to say is this. Mine scarf is one sided. The actual pattern in the book is 2 sided, softer and I like their strange ripple effect to the braid more than mine. I’m super happy with my scarf, but I’m still in love with the actual scarf and I’m going to break down and buy the pattern and make myself another scarf!

knit cable scarf

Materials:
Medium weight yarn
size 8 needles

Abbreviations:
k- Knit
p- Purl

Gauge:
8 stitches per 2 inches

cast on 58 (I like the long tail cast on)

row 1- p3, *k2, p3* across
row 2- k3, *p2, k3* across
rows 3-5- repeat rows 1 and 2

row 6 (cable row 1) *slip 5 stitches onto a cable hook and hold in the FRONT, k3,

slip the 2 purl stitches back on the needle and p2,

slip the last three knit stitches back on the needle and k3,

p2, k3*, p2. Repeat the cable pattern 3 more times, with a p2 between each time

row 7-11 repeat rows 1 and 2

row 12 (cable row 2) *k3, p2,

slip 5 stitches onto a cable hoop,and hold in the BACK, k3,

slip the 2 purl stitches back on the needle and p2,

slip the last three knit stitches back on the needle and k3*, p2. Repeat the cable pattern 3 more times, with a p2 between each time

repeats rows 1-12 until you reach the desired length of your scarf, ending with a row 5~

I showed just one set of braids for the tutorial to help with the cable tutorial, but the scarf itself is 4 braids across, with p2 between each braid! I think if I was to do it again I’d do just 3 braids for a narrower scarf and go longer??? Or

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Knit Reindeer Beanie

January 9, 2012 45 Comments

I have been on quite the yarn kick lately. I have been loving both crocheting and knitting again, and especially hats. After our pumpkin beanie and then the Turkey leg Thanksgiving hat I had to come up with something for winter! I actually finished this just a few days AFTER Christmas, bummer, but I did make the hat bigger so MAYBE he’ll fit it next year (or my sisters new baby will?!?!). I’m thinking about adding big round eyes and a big red nose if it fits anyone next Christmas.

But for now it’s a cute winter hat, esp since he spends most of his time in the Moby wrap and his head is the only thing people ever really see! And could be be any cuter? I can’t BELIEVE he’s 3 months old already, the time goes WAY to fast for my liking.

Baby Beanie

Materials:
Baby soft yarn- brown for this hat (I like Caron Simply soft)
size 6 double pointed needles (I use a long needle for the cast on)

Abbreviations:
k- Knit
p- Purl
k2tog- Knit two together (decrease)
ssk- slip one knitwise, slip another knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit (decrease)

Gauge:
10 stitches per 2 inches

Cast on: 72 (6 months- 84, 12 months- 96, toddler- 108)
I prefer to use the long tail cast on for hats, it leaves a clean and flexible edge.

divide stitches evenly onto double pointed needles and join

First 8 rows a simple rib pattern: k2, p2 around

knit around until the hat is as tall as you want it. I stopped mine at 4 3/4 inches and it’s a tad bit too long, I wish I’d stopped at 4 1/4 or 4 1/2. But some basic size estimates is newborn- 4.5″, 6 months- 5.5″, 12 months- 6″ and toddler- 6.5 inches

now to start decreasing for the crowns, the k2tog then ssk creates nice even lines up to the crown instead of having your decreases curve around your beanie. It’s a bit trickier, but totally worth it in the end in my opinion.

Crown:
row 1- k4, k2tog, ssk, k4 around (so there will be k8 in between the decreases)
row 2- k around
row 3- k3, k2tog, ssk, k3 around (now k6 between the decreases)
row 4- k around
row 5- k2, k2tog, ssk, k2 around
row 6- k around
row 7- k1, k2tog, ssk, k1 around
row 8- k around
row 9- k2tog, ssk
cut the yarn with several inches left. With a needle pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end.

And the beanie is done! A great base for any baby hat!

For the antlers you have two choices, using double pointed needles you can make them separately and attach them later or, like me, knit them directly onto the hat! Pick where you want your antlers (mine centered on each side, 4 rows down from the center- in hindsight I WISH I’d done my antlers more forward from the center) and slide 4 needles through 3 stitches on each side creating a square. We want to start with 12 stitches. Stuff it as you go.

Materials:
baby soft yarn- tan (caron simply soft)
size 4 double pointed needles
filling

Abbreviations:
k- Knit
p- Purl
k2tog- Knit two together (decrease)
ssk- slip one knitwise, slip another knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit (decrease)
kfb- knit front and back (increase)

Rows 1-9- k around (12 stitches) starting on the right side, then the bottom, then the left side, and finally the top
row 10- k9, kfb, k1, kfb (14)
row 11- k around
row 12- k3, kfb, k1, kfb, k3, kfb, k3, kfb (18)
row 13- k around
row 14- k11, kfb, k5, kfb (20)
row 15- k12, cast on 2 skip 7, k1 (15- with 7 left on a separate needle for later) (don’t forget to stuff as you go)
row 16- k3, kfb, k3, kfb, k7 (17)
row 17- k around
row 18- ssk, k9, k2tog, k4 (15)
row 19- knit around
row 20- ssk, k7, k2tog, k4 (13)
rows 21-23- k around
row 24- k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k6 (11)
row 25- k around
row 26- k2tog, k3, ssk, k4 (9)
cut the yarn with several inches left. With a needle pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end (remember the stuffing).

going back to the skipped 7, add the cast on 2 stitches for a total of 9 and spread out evenly over 3 double pointed needles.
rows 1-4- k around (9)
row 5- k2, ssk, k1, k2tog, k2 (7)
cut the yarn with several inches left. With a needle pull the yarn through all the remaining loops, secure and weave in end (don’t forget to stuff).

I had some wide holes where I knit the first row, so when I was done I took some extra yarn and sewed it a bit, tightening up the gaps, you can’t even see the gaps anymore!

I did the same thing here that I did for the antlers, knit right onto the hat. I slipped one of the double pointed needles right into the hat. I started my ears 4 rows below the antlers

Ear

Materials:
baby soft yarn- brown (caron simply soft)
size 4 needles (I just used the double pointed ones I was already using)

Abbreviations:
k- Knit
p- Purl
p2tog- purl two together (decrease)
k2tog- Knit two together (decrease)
ssk- slip one knitwise, slip another knitwise, insert left needle into front of both slipped stitches and knit (decrease)
pfb- purl front and back (increase)

slip needle into 6 stitches of a column on the beanie wherever you want the ears

row 1- k6
row 2- p2, k2, p2
row 3- k2, pfb, pfb, k2
row 4- p2, k4, p2
row 5- k2, pfb, p2, pfb, k2
row 6- p2, k6, p2
row 7- k2, p6, k2
row 8- p2, k6, p2
row 9- k2, p2tog, p2, p2tog, k2
row 10- k2, p4, k2
row 11- k2, p2tog, p2tog, k2
row 12- p2, k2, p2
row 13- k1, ssk, k2tog, k1
row 14- p4
row 15, ssk, k2tog, binding off as you go
Weave in ends

And it’s done!!! I love it! I’m sure there are better ways to create this, and I’m still a newbie, but I’m so tickled it turned out so well!

And here you can see what I was talking about earlier on the crown of the beanie. The k2tog, ssk creates these beautiful and straight ribbed lines instead of a curved line from using just k2tog each round. It’s personal preference, but this totally fits my style!

And one last picture, I can’t help it. I just love this sweet little boy so so SO much! He’s getting to be so big and so fun. He laughs now, and his smile melts every part of my being. He’s found his thumb, and finds it often, but I can’t seem to get a picture of it yet! He’s still an amazing baby, so happy all the time, rarely upset, very easy going and he makes all our lives better! I’m so glad he’s a part of our family!

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