Chevron Scarf

Made this a month or so ago trying out a chevron stitch. Its a good pattern, works up nice and easy.

You can find the stitch pattern here from lebenslustiger.com.

Yarns: Red Heart Acrylic White, Yellow, & Teal
Size: Adult 
Length: 58" Width: 5"

Seed Stitch and Bow-ties

Cus bow-ties are cool...    :)

On my favorite Doctor, and cute fluffy scarfs!

I grabbed some great chunky yarn, doubled it up, and used my big US 35 knitting needles to craft a warm seed stitch scarf with crocheted bows on one side.

Scarf

Super chunky yarn

US 35 Knitting Needles

Cast On 11 with a double strand

Knit 1, Purl 1 across every row

Knit until its the length you desire. Mine is 34" with the bows 14 rows up.

Bows (found on adaiha.blogspot.com)

Super chunky yarn

Crochet Hook J

Make a magic ring.
Ch 5, 3 tr in ring, ch 5, sl st in ring, ch 5, 3tr in ring, ch5, sl st in ring.

Cut yarn leaving a tail at least a few inches long, create the center of the bow by wrapping the two ends under and then back over the bow a few times.

Make 3 and sew them onto scarf in a row. Weave in ends on the bows so they cannot be seen.

Poufs from Pickles!

I recently bought a pair of the largest knitting needles I could find (size 35) and knitted up my own pouf! Those fun sized ottomans that are in all those fancy decor photos; I too felt I had to have one, but was not going to spend $$$ on a fancy bean bag. I know there are many patterns out there, but I went with the one from Pickles! Its easy and fast, and I love the blog name :)

My Big Knitting Needles!

My Pouf!

The more you fill it, the bigger it gets! I could probably fill mine a little bit more; I think this is a nice size and it is a good height for resting my feet on while I make more lovely poufs and scarves with my new big knitting needles. Try out one for yourself here.

The Knot Knitted Headband

The problem with living in Las Vegas is that it never really gets that cold here. So all my knits go unused for most of the year. However, I still love to crochet and knit things like ear warmers, headbands, gloves, and hats.


My latest creation, the Knot Knitted Headband, is a great ear warmer with a nice medallion for a button. It was a wonderful quick crochet piece found on Cottonfables by Ruby Faye.

I used just a few less chains at the beginning to make a snugger fit for 20/21" head.

I think it turned out beautifully! This is a project I will make again in the future in many different colors. I also think I nice border would be a fun way to jazz it up and make it a little more unique. 

Something Pretty.... Rides Again!

Bobbles and All Bag

Something Pretty 

All over Pinterest I see these wonderful crochet bags, pot holders, pillows, and blankets all using the same very textured stitch called Something Pretty. 

Here is one beautiful example from Mille at http://millemakes.wordpress.com/.

Image Source: millemakes.wordpress.com

I thought I'd love to make a big bag to carry around my yarn and crafty crochet projects in too! So I did.
Here is my Something Pretty Bag, bobbles and all. :)

I used the something pretty pattern, but instead of taking the cluster off my hook i just made them bobbles, and then used the bobble stitch for the other side of my bag. The ribbing stitched used for the sides and handle is a rib stitch. Made the pieces separately and then sewed them together. Easy peasy!

Yarn: Caron Light and Dark Purple worsted weight

Crochet Hook: J

(Any size of yarn and hook will work)

Mine made a 16" x 16" bag

Stitches:

MB= Make Bobble

Begin a double crochet in the first stitch, yarn over and pull through so that you have four loops on your hook, only take off the first two loops. continue to start four more double crochets in the same stitch, only taking off the first two loops on the hook each one. After the fifth dc, you will have 6 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook.

Check out Allison's tutorial on mastering the bobble/puff stitch. She has great pictures and video!

Rib Stitch 

Make a multiple of 2 ch. 

Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in each ch to end of row. 

Row 2: 2 ch (which counts as first stitch), miss first dc, *1 dc around the post of next dc from the front, 1 dc around the post of next dc from back* repeat from * to end of row, 1 dc in in top of turning ch at end. Turn.

Front: 

Make 9 Something Pretty squares 

Sew together and make a border around the outside of the squares sc the top and bottom, and crochet bobble stitches on the sides.

Back: 

Chain 50 stitches 

Row 1 and 2: SC across

Row 3: 3 ch (which counts as first stitch), begin a double crochet in the first stitch, Yarn over and pull through so that you have four loops on your hook, only take off the first two loops. continue to start three more double crochets in the same stitch, only taking off the first two loops on the hook each one. After the fifth dc, you will have 6 loops on your hook, yarn over and pull through all the loops on the hook. *SC in next stitch, MB and repeat from * across

Row 4: (change color) sc across

Row 5: *sc, make bobble, repeat from * across

Row 6: (change color) sc across

Repeat rows 3-6 until piece measures the same as the front piece.

Sides

 

Chain 10 or desired width (chain in even number)

Row 1: 1 dc in 4th ch from the hook, 1 dc in each ch to end of row. 

Row 2: 2 ch (which counts as first stitch), miss first dc, *1 dc around the post of next dc from the front, 1 dc around the post of next dc from back* repeat from * to end of row, 1 dc in in top of turning ch at end. Turn.

Repeat row 2 until piece measures desired length. Mine is approximately 80 inches.

Sew to front and back

Weave in ends

Enjoy your new bag!

Anesha Lace Necklace

Anesha Lace Necklace

This is a nice project for something quick and fabulous. Lace stitches can look quite complicated, but they are simply a repeated pattern. If you are having trouble transitioning on to the next motif, you can also do these motifs separate and then join them together later.
I added a nice button jewel and attached bead string on to the ends to make this a wonderful statement necklace. I have made a couple of these. They are fun to make and wear!

Anesha Lace Necklace:

Yarn: Caron Taupe Worsted Weight
Crochet Hook: H 
(any size will work, smaller ones are better for detail)
Matching beads and button
Bead String
Enclosure

Image Source: g-ecx.images-amazon.com

I used two repeats for my necklace. It might look challenging, but go for it it's a rewarding project to quickly work up.

Check out the book! It's full of great patterns and motifs.

For more unique lace patterns, check out Crochet Stitches Visual Encyclopedia: 300 Stitch Patterns, Edgings, and More. 

Braided Crochet

We all do little fun things here and there with yarn that small and quick projects. Today I created fun little crocheted and then braided bracelets. 

I basically started by chaining 6 to 8 chains, 

Sc first row, turn and sc1 then chain 20-30 and sc back, slip stitching into the original piece. Repeat this step twice and then braid the crotchet tentacles. After you have it braided, pick up the same crochet hook and crochet the ends together in the new order you have it arranged. Crochet a couple more rows and bind off. 

You can use a button closure, or your favorite jewelry findings to clasp the ends together. For bracelets I like the magnetized ends that snap to each other. 

It looks better in the multi colored matched with coordinating solid color yarn. 

Here it is with variegated green yarn.