Autumn Filigree Scarf/Shawl to crochet

Autumn Filigree is a quick-to-hook triangle scarf/shawl worked sideways and finished with a beautiful filigree edging. This is a crocheted take on my Shifting Sands knit shawl.

You’ll need a size G crochet hook and fingering weight yarn. The scarf at top requires 250 yards for body and 30 yards of a contrasting color for the edging (46” x 23” x 42” blocked). The shawl takes 500 yards for body and 60 yards for edging (69” x 40” x 66” blocked). The shawl version is the third picture.T

You can make it with any weight of yarn by changing the hook to suit the yarn weight.

The 4 page pattern has full written instructions and crochet charts. You can find it in my Ravelry pattern store.   

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Shifting Sands Shawl to knit

Introducing my Shifting Sands Shawl. It is constructed from side-to-side in an easy to remember pattern.

I love garter stitch! it’s so squishy, comfortable, and warm.

Wrap and wear this asymmetrical triangle shawl any way you want to wear it. The ends are long enough to wrap around my waist and tie in the back.

Knit with 460 yards of Aran/heavy worsted weight yarn and size 9 (5.5 mm) knitting needles, this one will fly off your needles.

Finished size is 61” along neckline x 15” deep x 97” along the lower edge.

Can be made any size with any weight of yarn by changing the needle size to suit the yarn.

Doesn’t need to be blocked unless you want to.

The 2 page pattern has written instructions.

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Granny Mile-a-Minute Afghan pattern to crochet

As promised, here is the Granny Mile-a-Minute Afghan pattern. This is the afghan version of the scarf pattern I posted awhile back. It took me awhile to finish the afghan and get the instructions tested. This afghan was gifted as part of a wedding present to the son of friends. I guessed right on the colors and they loved it! :-)

I used 3 colors of Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! in turquoise, gray mist and ocean and a size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook. I had 2 skeins of each color and had leftovers of all three. Finished size of my afghan that is 8 strips wide is 50" long x 49" wide. I worked the 5 round strips, joined them together, and finished by working a border around the entire blanket.

You can make the blanket larger by adding more strips or adding more stitches in multiples of 3 to the first round of the strip.

I used 1,520 yards of yarn in 3 colors: Colors #1 & #3 - 456 yards each and Color #2 - 608 yards.
You could use just 2 colors and alternate them every other round or use a main color and use scraps for the other rounds.

The five page patterns has complete written instructions and two crochet charts -- one for the body of the strips and another for the border. This pattern is a free download available through my Ravelry store.

Enjoy!

A Slice of Heaven to knit

A Slice of Heaven is an asymmetrical triangle shawl that is knit in two colors. Sections of garter stitch alternate with a sampler of 16 stitch patterns that are knit in a contrasting color.

Sorry about the photos. My shawl is so big that I couldn’t get a full photo of it that would do justice to the detail.

You’ll need two skeins of sock yarn in a main color and a contrast color (at least 400 yards of MC and 200 yards of CC). I discovered that I had used a nonstandard size 6 knitting needle (4.25 mm) after I was done knitting. You can use a size 6 needle for a slightly smaller shawl or use a size 7 needle for a similar size shawl though you may need a little more yarn.

The unused color is carried along the neckline in a new technique that also increases the stitch count. So there are only 4 ends to weave in when you are done with the shawl.

The pictured shawl measured 64” neckline x 15” deep. After blocking it grew to 75” neckline x 18” deep.

The 7 page pattern has written instructions only and a close up photo of each stitch pattern used in the shawl.

I’m in love with my shawl! I hope you decide to knit your own slice of heaven. :-)

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Granny Mile-a-Minute Scarf to crochet

Granny Mile-a-Minute Scarf is a scarf version of an afghan pattern I’ve been working on. (Coming soon)

Someone found a picture online of a unique MAM afghan that had 2 rows of dc down the center instead of the usual shell stitches. They were searching for a pattern for it. After an extensive search online and through my afghan library, I wasn’t able to find any trace of this design.

To keep the pattern from being lost, I have recreated it as best I could. Since I can’t claim this as my original design, I’m offering it as a freebie.

You can make this 5 round scarf in an evening or less. I used a sport weight yarn with a size H (5 mm) crochet hook. About 224 yards of Noro Silk Garden Sock yarn.

Choose two colors of yarn or a yarn with a long color run like I used. You can make it with any weight of yarn you like and a crochet hook to suit the yarn weight. It’s easy to make longer or shorter too.

Hope you like this one.

This free pattern is available for download from my Ravelry pattern storm.

Coriolis Effect Scarf to crochet

I recently bought a single skein of Manos de Uruguay Silk Blend in the wildflower colorway at a local yarn shop. This stuff is gorgeous! Decided to turn it into a luscious little scarf that hugs your neck. 

My Coriolis Effect Scarf* is fast to hook. The scarf wraps around your neck and buttons to keep out the chills. Here is a picture showing how it looks on and the second picture laid out flat. My husband and some friends chose the name for this design.

This scarf is worked sideways with every other row worked in the back loop for a little texture. Little loops are added along the bottom edge as you work. Finish it with buttonholes and buttons or sew the ends together for a cowl.

You’ll need 150 yards of a DK or light worsted weight yarn, a size H (5 mm) crochet hook, and 3 buttons 3/4” or to fit your buttonholes. It’s easy to make longer or wider.

The two page pattern has only written instructions and sells for $3.00. You can find the pattern in my Ravelry pattern store.

*The Coriolis Effect was named after the French mathematician, Gustav Coriolis. It explains in part why winds and ocean currents don't move in a straight line. This effect causes the winds to bend to the right in the northern hemisphere and to the left in the southern hemisphere.

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Easy Nine Patch dishcloth to knit - free pattern

Here's a little something I created to add to a wedding shower gift.

Easy Nine Patch is an easy-to-knit dishcloth made with simple knit and purl stitches. Cast on with size 7 (4.5 mm) needles with about 30 yards of worsted weight cotton such as Lily Sugar ‘n Cream. They don't take very long to make.

The finished size of these is 6” wide x 6.25” long. If you are a tight knitter you might want to use a size 8 needle. I don’t care for huge dishcloths. I like ones that are about the size of my hands. These would be good to knit ahead for gifts. You can get several out of a single ball of cotton so they are very inexpensive to make.

The one page pattern is a free download on Ravelry. Click on the link below to grab a copy of this pattern.

Link to Easy Nine Patch pattern on Ravelry.