Thursday, October 23, 2014

5 Pointed Star Applique

I just worked this up really quick, so if there are any mistakes please let me know!

This, like most of my patterns, is designed so it can be used with any yarn and any hook size. I used 8ply acrylic yarn with a 3mm hook. If you go up a yarn size or hook size, it should get bigger.

Very very simple.

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5 Point Star Applique (Free Pattern)

Chain 4, , slip stitch into 4th chain from hook to make a ring. Chain 2.

HDC into ring 12 times.  Sl to top of ch2.
Chain 6. Sl in third stitch from hook.
Chain 6. Sl in 3rd chain from hook.
Chain 6. Sl in 3rd chain from hook.
Chain 6, sl in 2nd chain from hook.
Chain 6, sl in 2nd chain from hook (will be the base of first chain 6).
Chain 1.
5hdc, ch2, 5dc in every ch6 space.
Slip stitch into the base of the first ‘petal’

Finish off and weave in ends. <3 Have fun!

 Pattern is (c) CourtneyJohnson2014. It may not be copied or redistributed. 

Feel free to sell what you make :)



Tuesday, October 21, 2014

Super Duper Easy Wristlets

Another quick pattern that I whipped up last week. Fun, quick and super easy to do!



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Super Duper Easy Wristlets (Free Pattern)

I used a size 5.5mm hook and 8ply acrylic yarn. You can experiment with whatever works best for you J
Gauge is not a hugely important factor, but if you crochet tight, the wristlets will be tighter!
Special Notes: At the start of each round of HDC you should be chaining 2.

CH27
1.     Sc 2nd chain from hook, sc in all stitches to end. (26sts)
2.      Join ends together with a slip stitch. Ch1, sc in same stitch. (Optionally you can join the chain).
3.       Ch2, HDC in all 26 sts, sl to top of ch2
4.      Ch2, Hdc in all 26 sts, sl to top of ch2
5.      Ch2, Hdc in all 26sts, sl to top of ch2
6.     Repeat #5 until the tube is the desired length. If too loose, do the two last rounds with 3 hdc2tog evenly in each round.

BASE OF Wrist and Up

7.     Ch2, HDC around twice.
8.      Ch2, HDC in next 20sts, sl to top of ch2.
9.       Ch1, HDC around 21sts. Repeat until it is the desired height on hand.
10.   Sl to the start of last round.
11.   Finish off, weave in ends.

OPTIONAL (recommended)
Take a secondary colour, slip stitch into an stitch along base. Chain 1, SC in each stitch and sl at the end. Chain 2, HDC around once or twice (I did twice here and once on the top), sl to start, finish off and weave in ends.
Repeat for the top of the wristlet.

Pattern is copyrighte Courtney Johnson ( ©CourtneyJohnson2014) . Not for distribution, this pattern should not be copied or sold. Items made from this pattern are free to be sold in line with copywrite laws.

Easy Crown Headband Pattern

I'm back =D Been a busy couple of weeks, surprisingly, because nothing is busy in my life (except the busy bodies).

So, I promised to put this up last week and it totally slipped my mind, so I'll put it up now :)

Easy Crown Headband (Free Pattern)

I used a 5.5mm hook, any hook will work, but bear in mind it will be thicker or thinner depending.
I used 8ply acrylic, again, any yarn can be used, but may change the appearance.
Chain a multiple of 4 (8,16,20,24 etc) which is slightly bigger or equal to head size. Add 1 extra chain at the end. (If you wish to work in the round, the added chain is not necessary, just continue from the second half of the first instruction

1.       Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook, and all the way along. Turn.

2.       Chain 1, Half double crochet along length (If you wish for the band to be wider, repeat this row as many times as desired). Turn

3.       Chain 4, slip stitch in 4th chain from hook. Repeat to the end. Turn

4.       (You can change colour here if you want to). Chain 1, in each of the ch4 spaces, sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. 

5.       Slip stitch somewhere at the end, finish off and weave in ends. 

You can attach yarn to make a braided knot to join, use a button or stitch the ends together.
Pattern is ©CourtneyJohnson2014. This pattern may not be distributed, sold or recreated. Pattern may be used to sell goods, in compliance with copyrite laws


Monday, October 6, 2014

Sunset Lap Blanket

Hello again! No pattern this time, but I've been busy busy busy!

Have finally fallen in love with granny squares. Even sent off my first square ofr a swap today. Definitely exciting!

What I did want to quickly share with you is the small lap blanket I made last night. Even though I chose the colours, it took on a life of it's own and I am in love with the colours.

Let me know what you think :)