Brooklyn Boot Cuffs, Free Crochet Pattern Fall is here and it is my favorite Season of the year when it is neither too hot nor too cold. I love how the leaves change colors and the the gentle rustling of the winds play music in the air. I adore the sound of the word "Autumn", as romantic as the Season itself. These boot cuffs can be worked in a couple of hours. * This crochet pattern is written in Standard American Terms. * The pattern uses worsted weight yarn ( size 4 medium) * The pattern uses two hooks, G (4.25mm) and F ( 3.25mm) * The pattern includes pictures to guide you.
Hand and Wrist Stretches for Crocheters By Rachel Choi – 11 Comments Do your hands or wrists get tired when you crochet? Do they get sore or cramped up? If so, you’re not alone, it happens to a lot of us. Here are some stretches that I found across the web that may help you stretch your hands and wrists. shelterpub.com – This is a quick PDF file which has a few stretches for you to try. No matter what stretches you decide to do, always be careful while stretching (I don’t want you to hurt yourself). Personally, I like to take small breaks if my hands or wrist get sore while crocheting. How do you like to handle your hand or wrist aches while crocheting?
Crochet Mittens Free Pattern - Mrs. Murdock's Mittens Author Brenda K. B. Introduction My sister-in-law (who incidentally lives in Michigan, the nation's high-five) asked me for a no-frills crochet mitten pattern using worsted weight yarn. Materials List Size G - 6/4.00mm hookApproximately 200 yards of worsted weight yarn in color of your choice for Women's size. Finished Size These mittens are patterned for preschool sized hands with older kids and women's sizes shown in parenthesis. Preschool These mittens measure approximately 6.5" in length, including ribbed cuff. Older kids These mittens measure approximately 8" from ribbing edge, to fingertip. Women's Size These mittens fit most women's hands. Star measures 2 ¼" from tip to tip. Gauge 17 sts and 18 rows worked in sc = 4" x 4" Notes Abbreviations and terms used in this pattern: Ch = chain Dc = double crochet (used in star pattern only) Hdc = half double crochet (used in star pattern only) sc = single crochet sc2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together. Sl st = slip stitch st(s) = stitch (stitches)
Free pattern : Nadie - crochet headband / hair wrap Sheepie suggested that this be named for my daughter as she wears it so well. Who am I to argue with SA ?So here is the pattern for Nadie, a simple crochet headband of the wider hair-wrap type ... particularly fabulous on anyone with long curls or dreads.It is fastened with a button but you could easily adapt it for ties if you prefer. This pattern is written in British/Australian terminology [ for US version scroll down to the bottom ] Yarn: 1x 50 gram ball of Lana Gatto Jaipur 100% egyptian cottonHook: 3.5mmTension: 18 st and 10 rows = 4" / 10 cmSize: average adult english/aussie abbreviations:ch - chaindc - double crochethtr - half trebletr - treble foundation row: chain 78 Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, 9 dc [10 dc in total] 5 htr, 47 tr, 5 htr, 10 dc, ch 1, turnRow 2: 10 dc, 5 htr, 2 tr,* ch1, miss 1 tr, 2 tr* repeat from * to * a further 14 times [ you should have 15 spaces ] 5 htr, 10 dc, ch 1, turnRow 3:10 dc, 5 htr, 47 tr, 5htr, 10 dc, ch 1 turn enjoy! and now the American version:
Double Knit Mittens Last winter, when my hands were very, very cold, I spent a few weeks trolling Ravelry for a double knit mitten pattern that I liked. There weren't a whole lot, and the ones I found either assumed a knowledge of double knitting I didn't have yet, or used techniques (mostly for casting on) that I found needlessly complicated. So I did the easiest thing I could think of, teach myself how to double knit and write my own pattern. Yeah, it seemed easier to me at the time. So, for future reference, and maybe to save someone else a few weeks of work, here it is. Eventually I will put up some in progress pics to illustrate techniques. Double Knit Mittens Sizes: adult medium Materials: Cascade 220—1 skein each in contrasting colours (colour A and colour B) Needles: 3.75 mm 32” or larger circular needle, or 1 set of 5 DPNs. Gauge: 4.5 st/inch in double knit Throughout, I will refer to the number of stitches in one colour; the total stitch count will be in parentheses. Video Tutorials:
Pattern for Ribbed ... by janspirik Basic Skills Necessary: Be able to read and follow a pattern single crochet double crochet front post double crochet Pattern Description: This pattern uses double crochet, single crochet and front post double crochet. There are alot of great tutorials online for the front post double crochet. They crochet up very quickly and the front post double crochet gives it an expensive look. Gauge: Gauge: The series of sts, *fpdc,sc,fpdc*, should be around 7/8". Materials: Knit Picks Swish Worsted in Lost Lake Heather - 2 skeins of 110 yards/50 grams (The cream pair was made with Lion Brand Wool Ease Wheat) I9/5.50 mm crochet hook You Will Also Need: Yarn needle
Mittens - Single Crochet Adult Mittens - Single Crochet Adult Skill Level: IntermediateWritten by Teresa Richardson Video Tutorial: Mittens - Single Crochet AdultGauge: 12 Stitches = 4 inches; 14 Rows = 4 inches Materials:Size I Crochet Hook4-ply Worsted Weight yarnYarn Marker - Scrap yarn tails work very well AbbreviationsFSC = Foundation Single CrochetSC = Single CrochetCh = ChainSL ST = Slip StitchEA = EachST = Stitch Note: The purpose of the yarn markers is to know where the first stitch is at. I will be providing two ways to start the mittens. Start 1: 7 FSCStart 2: Chain 8, 7 SC in chain Round 1: CH 1, 3 SC in the same stitch, 1 SC in ea of the next 5 SC, 3 SC in the same ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 5, join. Round 2: CH 1, SC in the same ST, 3 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 7 St's, 3 SC in the next ST. 1 SC in ea of the next 6 St's, do not join. Round 3-8: 1 SC in ea SC around (20 Single Crochet Total) Round 9: *2 SC in the next ST, 1 SC in ea of the next 4, Complete 4 times total from *.
Alice-Inspired Mitts Author Ellie Thouret Introduction I love the knitted mittens that Alice wears in New Moon but I’m not confident enough in my knitting to tackle them. Here’s a crochet version for crafters like me. Materials List 4mm (G) hook Worsted-weight yarn I used a 4mm hook and the New Moon colourway yarn from Bristol County Dyeworks. Finished Size Approx. 30cm in length Gauge Gauge 5 hdc per inch 3 rows per inch The Pattern Pattern ch32, join with sl st in 1st ch, ensuring that chain is not twisted. row 1: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc around, join with sl st in first st – 32 sts row 2-4: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in next 3 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, *dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in last 4 sts. row 5: ch3 (counts as first dc), dc2tog over next 2 sts, dc in next st *fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 4 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next st, dc2tog over next 2 sts*, rep from * to * around, ending with fpdc in next 4 sts. Fasten off and weave in ends.
The Thumb Trick: Sometimes called an afterthought thumb, I first read about it in Elizabeth Zimmermann's Knitter's Almanac. I really like this method because it's seamless; sometimes when patterns have you place stitches on a holder and then cast on the top stitches you can get an odd seam right in the crease where your thumb meets the hand, and that can be uncomfortable. The only trouble that some people may have with this method is that you cannot immediately try on your mitten in progress, as you can with mittens where the stitches are put on holders. But if you want to you can just knit a few more rows and then pick up the stitches instead of waiting until the mitten is done, threading the waste yarn through them so you can try on your mittens as you knit. The trick: Knit to where you want to place the thumb hole, and take a length of contrasting yarn, and knit the thumbhole stitches with it instead of your working yarn: (see the working yarn, still on the right-hand side of the work?) Ta da!
Double Knit Reversible Twice-As-Warm Mittens - Douglas' Interesting Pages Also called Double Knit Mitts My Story These are the mittens I wear on the coldest days of the year... when the store bought mittens just don't cut it. Knitting Pattern: Size: Men's Medium*. Materials: approx. 6 oz. (170g) knitting worsted. *To vary the size, for women and children, I use smaller needles. Abbreviations: KFB = Knit into front and back loops of stitch, increasing by one. PFB = Purl into front and back loops of stitch, increasing by one. Mitt: Cast on 48 sts. Increase Row: The increase row from wrist to hand is completed using three distinct sections in a single row. Double knitting pattern: Row 1: * k1, yarn in front of work (facing you), sl 1 next st as if to purl allowing yarn to cross in front of st, then put yarn to the back of work (away from you) repeat from * across. First increase for Thumb: 2nd increase for Thumb: Work in pattern to marker, sl marker, inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts, work in pattern on 6 sts, inc 1 st in each of next 2 sts, sl marker, work in pattern to end.