Wow...hi. It's been over one whole year since I posted! I have definitely done some crafty things since two Novembers ago, but I guess no crochet?
Quick catch up: last March my husband moved to Portland, Oregon, and I came a month later. It has not been the easiest transition for me so I put blogging on the back-burner to prioritize figuring out my new city.
Enough of that- CROCHET! I got some metallic yarn, which I ADORE and made an easy circle scarf. This is one of my favorite stitches, and with this yarn I think the effect is like knitted chainmail. Basic pattern and materials below the photos.
Sorry for the iPhone pics. I think I need to redesign this blog and get better with my photo editing!
(Not pictured: sweatpants)
(The blurry details)
(Inspiration via StyleTrove)
Materials:
Yarn: Patons Metallic in Pewter
Hook Size: H8/5.00MM
Darning Needle
Pattern overview:
This pattern is done in rounds to form a big tube and then sewed together.
Ch to desired thickness (remember it's a tube so you will want to double!). I think I did like 55 or something? Sl st to join.
First row: hdc around.
All subsequent rows: hdc in the back of the bottom loop - imagine blo, but going behind the bl to the next loop. Is this a real stitch? I have no idea, but I love the effect - kind of like bpdc, but easier, I think. And less thick.
No slst after each row- just keep going around and around. Once your scarf is long enough, stitch it together so it's like an inner tube!
I am also making a hat/turban thing with this yarn so hopefully I can have a really nice photo post soon. Happy 2014!!!
6 comments:
I just used this type of stitch in a basket I made. It was used to transition between the base and the sides. It makes a much more defined bend/crease than just stitching in the back loop. I haven't seen it used in a scarf. Nice effect. I was just thinking about using it in slippers to go from the sole to the sides.
That's cool! That is a great idea for making angles.
Hey, if you're back around these parts ... could you clarify the abbreviations in the crochet pattern?
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Hi Pam,
Here you go - let me know if you have more questions:
ch = chain
slst = slipstitch
hdc = half double crochet
blo = back loop only
bpdc = backpost double crochet
I believe these are pretty standard crochet abbreviations, but let me know!
Thanks! I wanted to ask since I was confused by this pattern I was trying the other day: http://teabeans.blogspot.com/2008/11/molly-crinkle-leg-warmers.html I didn't understand "dch back on the outside loop of the first row of dc" (the outside loop part) so thought it'd be good to ask for your abbreviations :) (I'll have to look up the "back loop" stuff ...)
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