Category Archives: Crochet

Swing into Spring Crochet Jacket Pattern

This classic swing crochet jacket pattern, in sizes 0-18 months, is worked top down with minimal seaming – instructions are provided to eliminate seams completely by working sleeves in rounds instead of rows.

The design features a fitted top, a full skirt and flower shaped button fasteners.

The ‘skirt’ section is designed to finish mid- thigh but is adjustable for a custom length.

YOU WILL NEED: 400-800 m Aran yarn and a 4.50 mm hook for the jacket, 50 m 4ply (fingering) yarn and a 2.50 mm hook for the fasteners, 4 buttons and a needle for neatening ends.

Buttons used in sample measure 2 cm (3/4”) in diameter. Depending on the finished size of your fasteners, this may vary.

GAUGE: 13sts and 8 rows to 4” across spaced UK trebles (US double crochet).

Pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.

Pattern is fully tested.

Ridged Kerchief Style Cowl

This kerchief-style cowl makes a great accessory for any wardrobe.

The ridged pattern is soft, stretchy and full of texture. The twisted shell edging adds even more texture and eye catching detail.

Ridged Kerchief

The basic pattern is sized to have a 60 cm (24”) neck opening but this is fully adjustable.

Instructions are provided for varying the size – the shaping works equally well from bandana bib to full-size shawl.

YOU WILL NEED (for the size given): 400m double knit yarn, a 3.50 mm hook and a needle for neatening ends.

The sample shown was worked in Patons 100% mercerised cotton.

GAUGE: 10sts and 10 rows to 5 cm (2”) in patterned rib.

The pattern is worked flat, in rows, to produce a triangular shawl shape. This is then joined when working the neck edging. If desired, the size can be enlarged to make a shawl.

The pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.

Pattern has been fully tested.

Cabled Brim Cowl or Hat

It’s a hat!

Cable Brim Hat

It’s a cowl!

Crochet Cable Brim Hat

It’s one pattern – both items – cowl or hat!

The drawstring top makes it easy to switch from one to the other, whatever your mood.

The hat can be made to suit all head circumferences from newborn to adult, in any yarn thickness you like.
A Size Chart of suggested measurements for the different ages is included.

YOU WILL NEED 200 – 500 m of any weight yarn, an appropriate sized hook for yarn and a needle for neatening ends.

Since you work to given measurements, it will work to many gauges.

This pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.
A chart is included for the cable section.
Pattern is fully tested.

Thomasina Cummings

January 31, 2014

I now have several free patterns on Ravelry.  You can browse them here

 

Double Loop Magic Ring

The double loop method of making a magic ring can be much more secure method of starting any work in the round .  However, for most people who don’t already use it, it can be a little confusing working out which loops to tighten to prevent a knotty mess.  I hope this short video will show you to master the double loop method quickly and easily.

Crochet Mermaid Doll or Nightie Case

This cute little mermaid would make a fabulous addition to any little girl’s bedroom as a nightie/pyjama case. No nightie? No problem! Simply stuff the body and stitch closed for a super mermaid toy.

The scales are worked using the very popular ‘crocodile’ stitch (instructions included) with aspects of amigurumi for the arms, body and head. Finished size when worked in double knitting yarn is 66 cm (26”).

YOU WILL NEED 300 m fin coloured yarn, 250 m flesh coloured yarn, 120 m hair coloured yarn and some oddments of yarn for adding accessories and face detail, an appropriate sized hook for nice tight stitches, 3 stitch markers, stuffing, ribbon (optional for ties on back opening), Velcro (optional for hands) and a wool needle for finishing.

If working as a nightie/pyjama case, the recommended weight of yarn is double knit, Aran or Worsted Weight to achieve a big enough sized opening.

GAUGE Since you may use a variety of different yarns, gauge will vary. You should aim for tight, neat stitches. You will probably find you will achieve best results if you drop a hook size, rather than using the recommended size on the yarn.

This pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents as applicable.

Pattern is fully tested.

Guitar Afghan Crochet Blanket

Snuggle up under a musical delight.

Illusion Crochet Guitar Afghan

This thick, warm blanket makes use of a modified one colour version of a technique known as illusion, or shadow, crochet.

To achieve the illusion of an image, stitches are worked in a combination of back loops, free loops and both loops normally.

The pattern contains full instructions for working the blanket along with explanations and an illustration of how to work the stitch.

There is a chart available, although the size of the graph is, in general, impractical to work from. That said, it is available for those that have the ability to view/print it or just want it for cross referencing. Drop me a line (with your order details) and I’ll email it out to you as I cannot upload the file type to Ravelry.

To view the chart, you will need Microsoft Excel (or the free excel Viewer which can be downloaded from here: http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=10).

GAUGE You may work with any yarn, using an appropriate hook – of course, size of the blanket will vary.

Using Aran yarn with a gauge of 3sts and 3 rows to 1” (as written), the finished size will be 58½ x 105½”

Using double knit yarn with a gauge of 4sts and 4 rows to 1” (as written), the finished size will be 44 x 78½”.

You will need 4265 – 4374 yards (3900 – 4000 m) of yarn.

The pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.

Pattern is fully tested.

Christmas Pudding Hat

This quick and easy Christmas Pudding Hat whips up quicker than the real thing will cook ;)

Crochet Christmas Pudding Hat

YOU WILL NEED 100-300 m cream/white yarn, 100-300 m brown yarn, a small amount of red and green thinner yarn for the holly leaves and berries, appropriately sized hooks (for neat stitches) and a needle for neatening ends.

The sample was worked in chunky yarn with a 5.50 mmm hook.

You may use any yarn as long as you select all colours in the SAME THICKNESS for the hat.

Embellishments should be made in fingering, 4 ply yarn or double knit yarn – the thinner the yarn, the daintier the holly and berries will be.

This pattern is written in UK terms with a table of US equivalents provided as applicable.

Pattern is fully tested.

Crochet Cowl

This quick and easy crochet cowl, worked in one piece from the top down. Ideal for plain or self -striping yarns!

Corkscrew Cowl

Pattern will be offered as dc2tog’s January CAL for those that want it….come along and get the code for a free download!

You will need less than 250 m (270 yds) of chosen yarn, an appropriate sized hook and a needle for neatening ends.

The sample was worked in Patons Colour Works Aran with a 4.50 mm hook.

GAUGE: Varies with yarn chosen.

Pattern can be downloaded in US or UK Terms.