Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tomorrow & Tomorrow & Tomorrow
Monday, December 5, 2011
MAQs
The other day I was working on some fingerless gloves for my sister, and Marty started asking me questions about my crochet. Considering how little he knew about my crochet, I am sure my lovely blog followers know even less. So I thought it might be good to include a little MAQ here (Marty-Asked Questions)!
How did you learn to crochet?
Freshman year of college (2000) a friend showed me how to do a granny square. My first few projects were blankets that were essentially one giant granny square. Then I progressed to variations (such as two granny squares sewn together with a string that could sorta be a bag, or chains of granny squares that could sorta be a scarf). Therefore, I only knew hdc, ch, and could go only in circles.
About 5 years later, my sorority sister Tiffany was staying with me in NYC during her internship. She was crocheting a blanket for her future husband, and showed me what felt like a Rosetta stone of crochet: turning. Finally I was not confined to circles!
I have been messing around ever since then, learning all the stitches on my own, with a little help from my friends who were book editors at Sterling and would give me crochet books as gifts.
Do you make up your own patterns?
Yes! Nearly every single project I have ever done is original TeaBeans design. I owe a great debt to a children's crochet book (the name I can't remember!). It taught me how to make beanie hats, which is the foundation for every hat I design.
I have no interest in copying a pattern. I would sooner buy ready-made at a store.
Do you sell patterns?
No, sorry. You can have my patterns for free! I just don't usually write them down. Plus, why bother charging, when I figured it all out on my own anyways?
If you have any questions, let me know!
Me in a TeaBeans original Earwarmer
How did you learn to crochet?
Freshman year of college (2000) a friend showed me how to do a granny square. My first few projects were blankets that were essentially one giant granny square. Then I progressed to variations (such as two granny squares sewn together with a string that could sorta be a bag, or chains of granny squares that could sorta be a scarf). Therefore, I only knew hdc, ch, and could go only in circles.
About 5 years later, my sorority sister Tiffany was staying with me in NYC during her internship. She was crocheting a blanket for her future husband, and showed me what felt like a Rosetta stone of crochet: turning. Finally I was not confined to circles!
I have been messing around ever since then, learning all the stitches on my own, with a little help from my friends who were book editors at Sterling and would give me crochet books as gifts.
Do you make up your own patterns?
Yes! Nearly every single project I have ever done is original TeaBeans design. I owe a great debt to a children's crochet book (the name I can't remember!). It taught me how to make beanie hats, which is the foundation for every hat I design.
I have no interest in copying a pattern. I would sooner buy ready-made at a store.
Do you sell patterns?
No, sorry. You can have my patterns for free! I just don't usually write them down. Plus, why bother charging, when I figured it all out on my own anyways?
If you have any questions, let me know!
Sunday, December 4, 2011
Reblog!
Girlfriends: In New York you can forget...: Two weekends ago I was in NYC for a trip to see Katie and our other friends Megan, Jeff and Marty. We were getting together to celebrate h...
Monday, November 14, 2011
Twisted Crochet Ear Warmer Pattern
Hiyo! So I had some leftover Alpaca yarn from my Eternity Scarf, and since I am on a mission to use all my yarn, I thought it would be cool to make a matching ear warmer. Below are pics & pattern!
Materials:
- Eastland Alpaca Yarn in #809 Light Fawn - Sport Weight (2.5 Skeins)
- G6/4.25MM Hook
Ear Warmer Pattern
R1: Loosely, ch 90, ch 1, turn
R2: sc in each ch across (90), ch 1, turn
R2: sc in flo across (90), ch 1, turn
R3: sc in blo across (90), ch 1, turn
R4-R13: Repeat rows 2 & 3
Twist work and match edges so that front of work connects with back of work on each end. Use sl st to connect edges. Fold lengthwise at seam and sl st edges. Here is how the work should look:
Fasten off, and begin Cinched Fastener pattern.
Cinched Fastener Pattern
R1: Ch 10, sl st to join. Do not turn.
R2-R5: Sc in rounds.
Fasten off, and crochet ends in on back side.
Ps. This pattern is copyright Teabeans...but you can use it!
Pps. Thanks to several readers who pointed out my mistake - I always accidently write sch instead of sc - oops!!
- Eastland Alpaca Yarn in #809 Light Fawn - Sport Weight (2.5 Skeins)
- G6/4.25MM Hook
Ear Warmer Pattern
R1: Loosely, ch 90, ch 1, turn
R2: sc in each ch across (90), ch 1, turn
R2: sc in flo across (90), ch 1, turn
R3: sc in blo across (90), ch 1, turn
R4-R13: Repeat rows 2 & 3
Twist work and match edges so that front of work connects with back of work on each end. Use sl st to connect edges. Fold lengthwise at seam and sl st edges. Here is how the work should look:
Cinched Fastener Pattern
R1: Ch 10, sl st to join. Do not turn.
R2-R5: Sc in rounds.
Fasten off, and crochet ends in on back side.
Ps. This pattern is copyright Teabeans...but you can use it!
Pps. Thanks to several readers who pointed out my mistake - I always accidently write sch instead of sc - oops!!
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Transformer Slouchy Beanie Pattern
Hello! Here is a very fast & easy pattern for a crochet beanie that goes from cap to slouchy beanie. Please note, this pattern is copyright Teabeans, but you can use it.
Materials:
- J10/6.00MM hook
- Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton in Almond & Walnut
This pattern is done in rounds. Do not turn at end of row, but start up over first stitch in prior row.
R1: Ch 3 (first stitch), *hdc - ch 1* 9 times (10 st)
R2: *Hdc - ch 1 in first hdc - ch loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next hdc - ch1 loop* 5 times (15 st)
R3: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (20 st)
R4: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (25 st)
R5: Hdc - ch 1 in each loop around (25 st)
R6: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (30 st)
R7: Hdc - ch 1 in each loop around (30 st)
R8: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - chc 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (35 st)
R9-20: Hdc - ch 1 in each loop around (35 st)
R21: Hdc in top of hdc & over ch 1 around, dec 1 st every 10 st. 6 total dec. (64 hdc)
R22-24: *1 fphdc - 1 bphdc* around (64 st)
Finish by securing a pom pom to the top!
Click here for how to make a pom pom without a pattern.
Materials:
- J10/6.00MM hook
- Lion Brand Nature's Choice Organic Cotton in Almond & Walnut
This pattern is done in rounds. Do not turn at end of row, but start up over first stitch in prior row.
R1: Ch 3 (first stitch), *hdc - ch 1* 9 times (10 st)
R2: *Hdc - ch 1 in first hdc - ch loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next hdc - ch1 loop* 5 times (15 st)
R3: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (20 st)
R4: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (25 st)
R5: Hdc - ch 1 in each loop around (25 st)
R6: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (30 st)
R7: Hdc - ch 1 in each loop around (30 st)
R8: *Hdc - ch 1 in first loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 in next loop, hdc - chc 1 in next loop, hdc - ch 1 twice in next loop* 5 times (35 st)
R9-20: Hdc - ch 1 in each loop around (35 st)
R21: Hdc in top of hdc & over ch 1 around, dec 1 st every 10 st. 6 total dec. (64 hdc)
R22-24: *1 fphdc - 1 bphdc* around (64 st)
Finish by securing a pom pom to the top!
Click here for how to make a pom pom without a pattern.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Pumpkin Circle Scarf & Pattern
Below is a super quick & easy pattern for a circle scarf, with pictures. It's copyright Teabeans... but you can use it!
Well, I have to say, I give this yarn 1 star. For some reason super thick yarn always seems like a good idea, but it is always really hard to work with and makes super-stiff garments. However, I had bought a bunch of this, and I am on a mission to get rid of all of my excess yarn so I manned-up and used it. Plus the color is perfect for fall! It's really warm, and I am hoping it softens up.
Materials:
- Lion Brand Yarn Wool-Ease Thick & Quick in Pumpkin
- J/10 6.00 MM Hook
This scarf is done in rounds with no turns.
R1: Ch 101 sl st to make a loop
R2: Hdc 100
R3-15: Continuing over prior row of hdc. I don't know if there is a name for this style of stitching. There is a loop behind back loop only on an hdc. Hdc in the loop immediately beyond back loop only.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Yo Gabba Gabba Halloween Costume
O-kay. I think this takes the cake for most radly awesome crafty Halloween costume. See below pic of my gorgeous niece as Plex, the Magic Robot on the TV show Yo Gabba Gabba. My brother (pictured in costume as DJ Lance Rock on Yo Gabba Gabba) and sister-in-law made this awesome Plex costume! I already thought it was a cool costume, but upon Googling these Gabbas, I was floored by how spot-on incredible this costume is! Yeah!!!
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