So I have been corrected. Recycling yarn is called Frogging. “Ripp-it, Ripp-it!”
This one is the latest. This sweater yielded some really great wine-colored chenille yarn which I turned into Berets. I think I might sell these on Etsy.
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Recycled Yarn = Frogging
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Star Motif Pattern
You can use this pattern for so many different things. You can connect them to make a scarf by single crocheting along the edging, or you can use the join-as-you-go method to create an afghan! I was looking for a star motif pattern and just could not find anything that I liked, so I did it myself.
Materials:
- 2 colors worsted weight yarn
- Size I Crochet hook.
Gauge: Not critical, but you can increase or decrease the hook size if you want a larger or smaller star. This one measures about 7 inches from the tip of the left arm to the tip of the right arm.
Round 1: With first color, ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form a loop, ch 1, 25 sc in loop, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st, hdc in next sc, [dc, ch1, dc] in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, * sc in next sc, hdc in next sc, [dc, ch 1, dc] in next sc, hdc in next sc, sc in next sc, repeat from* three times more, join with sl st to first sc, finish off.
Round 3: Join next color with sc in first hdc of any section, hdc in next st, [2dc, ch2, 2 dc] in ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, sc in next st, skip next 2 sc, * sc in next st, hdc in next st [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in ch 1 sp, hdc in next st, sc in next st, skip next 2 sc, repeat from * 3 times more, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 4: Sl st in next st, ch1, sc in same st, hdc in each of next 2 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, * sc in next st, hdc in each of next 2 sts [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp, hdc in each of next 2 sts, sc in next sc, skip next 2 sts, repeat from * 3 times more, finish off.
Round 5: Join next color with sc in second st of any section, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, *sc in next st, hdc in each of next 3 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp, hdc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next st, skip next 2 sts, repeat from * 3 times more, join with sl st to first sc.
Round 6: Sl st in next st, ch 2, dc in each of next 4 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 4 sts, hdc in next st, skip next 2 sts, *hdc in next st, dc in next 4 sts, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 sp, dc in each of next 4 sts, hdc in next st, skip next 2 sts, repeat from * 3 times more, join with sl st to first ch 2, finish off.
Weave all yarn ends.
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Granny “Circle” Seat Cover Pattern
I wrote this pattern as a follow-up to this Idea post. I was right in that both the pattern and the project itself worked up very quickly. I made this holding 2 strands of yarn so it would be extra cushiony. I also added four ties so that it could be secured to your 4-leg stool or chair. These are worked as part of the last round – not attached separately, making them even more secure.
Materials:
- At least 2 colors worsted weight yarn – 2 skeins each
- Size K Crochet Hook
Gauge: Not critical.
Pattern Notes:
- This pattern is worked in rounds holding 2 strands of yarn together.
- This piece must be blocked upon completion in order for your seat covers to lay flat.
Pattern Stitches:
- Beginning Cluster (Beg Cl) – Ch 2, [Yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated and pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] twice, yo and draw through all 3 lps on hook. Beg Cl made.
- Cluster – [Yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated and pull up a lp, yo and draw through 2 lps on hook] 3 times, yo and draw through all 4 lps on hook. Cluster made.
- Ties: (Uses the next two stitches.) *Ch 20, sl st in second chain from hook and in each back to last sc, sc in next sc, repeat from * once more for second tie.
Round 1: Ch 4, join with sl st in first ch to form a ring. In ring: Work [Beg Cl, ch 2,] work [Cluster, ch 2] 4 times, join with sl st in Beg Cl, finish off. (5 clusters and ch 2 sps.)
Round 2: Join next color with sl st in any ch 2 sp, work [Beg Cl, ch 2] in same sp, work Cluster in same sp, ch 2, work [cluster, ch 2, cluster, ch 2] in next ch 2 sp and in each around, join with sl st in Beg Cl, finish off. (10 clusters and ch 2 sps.)
Round 3: Repeat Round 2. (20 clusters and ch 2 sps.)
Round 4: Join next color with sl st in ch 2 between 2 clusters in same sp, work [Beg Cl, ch 2, cluster, ch 2] in same sp, work cluster ch 2 in next sp, * work [cluster, ch 2, cluster, ch 2] in next ch 2 sp, work cluster, ch 2 in next ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st in Beg Cl, finish off. (30 clusters and ch 2 sps.)
Round 5: Join next color in any ch 2 sp, work [Beg Cl, ch 2] in same sp, work cluster, ch 2 in next ch 2 sp and in each sp around, join with sl st in Beg Cl, finish off. (30 clusters and ch 2 sps.)
Round 6: Join next color in any ch 2 sp, work [Beg cl, ch 2] in same sp, *work [cluster, ch 2, cluster, ch 2] in next ch 2 sp, work cluster in next ch 2 sp, repeat from * around, join with sl st in Beg Cl, finish off. (45 clusters and ch 2 sps.)
Round 7: Join next color in any ch 2 sp, [ch 1, 2 sc in same sp], work [sc in next cluster, 2 sc in next ch 2 sp] around, join with sl st in Beg Cl, finish off. (135 sc.)
Tie Round: Join next color with sc in any sc, sc in each of next 32 sc, work Ties (see pattern stitches) in next 2 sc *[sc in each of next 31 sc, work Ties in next 2 sts] repeat from * 3 times, sc in next sc, finish off.
Weave all yarn ends.
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Idea – Granny “Circle” Seat Covers
This post gave me an idea to make round seat covers in the “granny square” style. Of course, click on the photo to see the original WP’s (WordPresser’s) post.
I’ve actually never been very fond of making granny squares – not because they are difficult though; they aren’t. A good granny square however, calls for finishing off and changing colors on every round as seen here. This isn’t hard either, but I really just enjoy the “mindless” portion of my projects when I can stitch and stitch and stitch each row. It’s relaxing to me. But with a good granny, you have to stop after each round and start again. Anyway, that’s why I don’t do granny squares very often.
The chairs I have in mind for this project have round seats instead of square. So I will have to do an uneven number of clusters on the first row. This should be a pretty quick and easy one to make up.
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The First Lacy Afghan
I finally found this picture. I knew I had it somewhere. This was the first time I made the “Timeless Lace” afghan mentioned in my previous Lacy Afghan post.
This is my Aunt Becky on the left at Christmas oh…what, 10 or 11 years ago I guess? Gosh I don’t remember. Maybe more than that. The Timeless Lace afghan was her present that year.
This picture was taken in my Grandma and Grandpa Showers’ living room. I can just feel the bustle of activity at the big family Christmas get-together when I look at this picture. {Insert warm fuzzy here.}
Grandma is gone now, but see the ribbon goldfish mobile hanging in front of the window in the background? That was hers, and Grandpa was nice enough to let me have that after she passed. It’s hanging in front of the window in my livingroom now. I just love it, and I think of her every time I look at it!
Anyway. Sorry, I digress. Back to the afghan. I remember Aunt Becky being very excited when I gave this to her that year and I hope that she has enjoyed it!
I believe I’ve made two more of these afghans using this pattern. If you received one of them, please send me a picture and I’ll post it!
Disappointing Delicious Pullover
Just to be clear to begin with, this is NOT made with the red sparkle yarn I harvested the other day.
This is a very pretty sweater for which the pattern was included in the January 2011 issue of Crochet! magazine called “Berry Delicious Pullover.” It was made with Red Heart Sparkle, medium worsted weight yarn. The design on the piece is made with a modified puff stitch they call the berry stitch. The pyramids of berries on the waist and the sleeves and the inverted pyramid on the collar are really very neat. All other stitches are single crochet with increasing and decreasing for shaping.
I must say however, that I am extremely disappointed. It looks nice enough right? Yeah, well I had a couple different issues with this thing.
The Pattern – There were multiple errors in the sizing of this pattern. I made the medium size and found as I worked that the optional number of stitches for the various sizing were not always correct (Sc in each of next 4[4, 6, 6, 6, 8] sts – for XS, S, M, L, XL & 2XL, for example.) A few rows even left out a whole section of the row that had to be worked. Normally when I work on a project, I have to tell myself, “Just trust the pattern. It will work out alright.” if I find myself having trouble seeing the pattern doing what I think it is supposed to do. But I got to the point as I worked with this pattern that I could not trust that it wasn’t me doing something wrong instead of the pattern being in correct. I don’t think that this pattern was tested in all sizes before it was published. Very disappointing, and I’ll be hesitant to crochet something like this from Crochet! for some time.
My Gauge – Oh boy… I made this sweater intending it for myself. I’ve never made myself a sweater before – just others. So I wanted something pretty to wear that I had made. Let me say this. I DID check my gauge! The medium size is supposed to have a 37 1/2 inch bust, which is larger than what I needed, but the next size down was too small. When I finished it up and tried it on, it sort of fit, but not really. I could get it on, but it was a really close, snug fit – not at all the relaxed comfortable fit displayed in the product picture. I won’t wear it. It’s just too snug, probably closer to a 32 than a 37 1/2. And I won’t go back and make another one either considering all the mistakes in the pattern. Which again cause me to wonder if I made a mistake in my gauge, or if the pattern’s sizing was actually incorrect. Medium actually equaled extra small I think.
I’m very bummed. Anyway, maybe I’ll try and sell it on Etsy or something. It is very pretty once I got past the pattern errors and got it finished. Just not for me. Will anyone who is on the tiny side (or with a pre-teen daughter maybe) give me $25 for it? If you do, and you send me pictures of her modeling it I will post here! Lots of hours went into working this up. Ha!
Idea – Frog Hat
I found this idea on Etsy. Click on the picture to go to the item for sale on Etsy itself. It’s a custom order item for $56.00. Yeah, I’ll do it myself.
I have a Shetland Sheepdog named Fuzzy Prince. (Seriously. That was his name when we adopted him.) Due to his name, he of course needs to be a frog for Halloween sometime, and this is the perfect piece for me to make for him. I could also make a little crown to add too!
Yarn Harvesting – Red Sparkle
Ok, so here is my first yarn harvesting! This is from a red knit turtle neck with a metallic thread that runs with the yarn. The metallic adds a nice sparkle, though I was worried that it would cause problems in winding, or a lot of breakage. Fortunately this was not the case.
This is the sweater used as I was taking the seams apart.
And now I have four skeins of red sparkle yarn. What to do with it… hmm… I’ve been thinking about crocheting a red tree skirt for the tree at Christmas. I’ve got a good amount here, but I’m not sure if it is enough or not. I’ll have to think about that.
But this much yarn would have cost me probably around $30 at my LYS (local yarn shop.) I got the sweater for $4.
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Pocketed Scarf
This, ladies and gentlemen, is my Mom! I had made several scarves before Christmas thinking I would give them as Christmas presents. But then I had another idea for presents. So I “scrapped” the scarf idea and put the ones I had already made aside for the time being.
My Mom then recently mentioned that scarves were so “in” this year, and I asked her if she wanted one. So I took the three I had made over to her and let her pick the one she wanted.
I have an MP (mass-produced) scarf that has pockets in it and I just love it. I can put my hat and gloves in the pockets when not in use and they don’t get lost! So I decided to make some of my own. The pockets are very easy to do. They’re just slip stitch joined with the right-sides facing at both ends and then turned right-side out.
I also decided to do cable stitches to make it even more interesting. This is a very simple four-stitch cable where the cables wrap around each other in pairs. If anyone would like the pattern let me know and I’ll be glad to post it.
Sorry for the slight blur of the detail pic. I thought I’d gotten a clear shot.
Thanks to Mom for agreeing to appear on the site. Hope you enjoy!
Idea – Spiderman Afghan
Awhile back I saw a picture of a Spiderman Afghan while I was surfing the net. I immediately thought that I needed to make one for each of my nephews! The site I found it on had no pattern but that wasn’t a big deal. The ripple baby afghan that I’ve made probably a dozen times (I actually haven’t posted about that yet) would work perfectly just by modifying the colors and adding the rounds of black.
When I went searching for the picture again to include on this post I found a LOT of them. (Go ahead. Google images for “Spiderman Afghan” and see how many you get.) And one of them even linked to (drumroll please) a pattern! Click on the image for the link to the website with this pattern. After looking through the pattern I’m not actually sure if I will use it or not. I already had some ideas for how to modify my ripple baby afghan so I might just do that. But this gives me an option anyway.
I’m feeling Christmas presents for the nephews this year!
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