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26 August 2016 Festival of Fall Square… Free Crochet Pattern

Festival of Fall Square… Free Crochet Pattern

August 26, 2016 By 7 Comments

Festival of Fall Square

Festival of Fall Square... Free Crochet Pattern!

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I am in love with these fall colors and fun textural stitching… This Festival of Fall Square is a great pattern to make an afghan, pillow or even a chair cover with!!  I can’t wait to see all of the projects you come up with!!

Materials:

2 or more colors of worsted weight yarn.  Total square take approximately 125-150 yards.  My square was made using Vanna Choice Yarn in the following colors~

A. Magenta     B. Mustard     C. Eggplant     D. Orange     E. Kelly Green

Hook ~ I

Yarn needle and  scissors

Stitches:

Ch ~ Chain     St ~ Stitch     Sk ~ Skip     Sp ~ Space     Sl St ~ Slip Stitch     Dc ~ Double Crochet     Trc ~ Treble Crochet    Fpdc ~ Front Post Double Crochet     Fptrc ~ Front Post Treble Crochet    Dec ~ Decrease     Yo ~ Yarn over

Special Stitch:

Post Stitch Decrease ~ Yo, insert hook around next st, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert in next st, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, insert hook around next st, yo, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops on hook, yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Puff Stitch ~ Yo, insert hook in sp, pull up loop, yo, insert hook in same sp, pull up loop, yo, draw yarn through all 5 loops on hook.

Popcorn Stitch (3 dc version) ~ Make 3 dc in indicated st, remove loop from hook, insert hook in 1st dc, replace loop back on hook and draw yarn through both loops.

Size:

12″ x 12″

Instructions:

Color A

Make a Magic Circle

Round 1:  Ch 1, *puff st, ch 1*, repeat * * 8 times. Join with sl st to beginning puff st. Finish off. = 8 puff sts & 8 ch1 sps

Color B

Round 2:  Join yarn with sl st in any ch1 sp, ch 3(counts as dc), (dc, ch-1, 2 dc) in same sp, *(2dc, ch-1, 2dc) in next ch-1 sp*, Repeat * to* around. Join with sl st to beginning of ch-3. Finish off. = 32 dc & 8 ch-1 sps

Color C

Round  3:  Join yarn in any ch-1 sp, ch 4(counts as trc), 8 trc in same sp, *(dc, ch 1, dc) in next ch-1 sp, 9 trc in next ch-1 sp*, repeat *to * 2 more times, (dc, ch 1 dc)  in last ch1 sp. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. =36 trc, 4-(dc,ch-1,dc)

Color D

Round 4:  Join yarn in any ch-1 sp, ch 3(counts as dc), fpdc around next st, *dc in next 4 sts, (fpdc, ch 1, fpdc) around next st, dc in next 4 sts, fpdc around next st^, dc in next ch-1 sp, fpdc around next st*, repeat *to* 3 more times, ending at ^ .join to to of beginning. Finish off. = 52 sts, 4 ch-1 sp.

Color E

Round 5:  Join yarn in any ch-1 corner space, ch 3, 2 dc in same sp, *fpdc around next st, sk st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, post st dec(see photo tutorial), 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, sk st, fpdc around next st, 5 dc in next ch-1 sp*, repeat *to* 2 more times, fpdc in next st, sk st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, post st dec, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 2 sts, sk st, fpdc around next st, 2dc in last ch-1 corner sp(the same sp as the beginning ch-3). Join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. =64 sts

Color A

Round 6:  Join with sl st in any post st dec st, ch 3, dc in next 3 sts, *sk st, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st, sk st, dc in next 7 sts*, repeat *to* 2 more times, sk st, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st, sk st, dc in last 3 sts, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. = 72 sts

Color B

Round 7:  Join with sl st in any middle st of a corner. Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st, sk st, dc in next st, fptrc around the fpdc 2 rows, dc in next 3 sts(do not skip a st on current row, this is an increase area), fptrc around next fpdc 2 rows below(see photo tutorial, you will work into both fpdc stitches of post st dec from round 5), dc in next st, sk st, fpdc around next  st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 3 sts, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *to* 2 more times, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st,  sk st, dc in next st, fptrc around next st, dc in next 3 sts, fptrc around next st, dc in next st, sk st, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in last 3 sts, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. = 88sts

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Color C

Round 8:  Join with sl st to any middle corner st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st, sk st, fpdc around next fptrc, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next fptrc, sk st, fpdc around net fpdc, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *to* 2 more times, dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around st, sk st, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, fpdc around next st, sk st, fpdc around next st, 2 dc in next st, dc in next 5 sts, join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. = 104 sts

Color D

Round 9:  Join with sl st  in any middle corner st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 9 sts, popcorn or puff st in next st, dc in next 6 sts, popcorn or puff st in next st, dc in next 8 sts^, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *to* 3 more times ending at^ the  last time,  join with sl st to top of beginning ch-3. Finish off. = 112 sts

Color E

Round 10:  Join with sl st in any middle corner st, ch 3, 2 dc in same st, *dc in next 27 sts, 3 dc in next st*, repeat *to* 2 more times, dc in last 27 sts, join with sl st to to p of beginning ch-3. Finish off. = 120 sts

Color A

Round 11:  Join in any middle corner st, ch-1, 3 sc in same st, *sc in next 29 sts, 3 sc in next st*, repeat *to* 2 more times, sc in last 29 sts, join with sl st to beginning sc. Finish off. = 128 sts

Now available in a French Translation!!

Congratulations!!!! You now have your first Festival of Fall Square… I hope you love this free pattern and will make a beautiful afghan with this design!!  Please post you finished pictures on my Facebook page for everyone to see!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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6 August 2016 Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap… Free Crochet Pattern!!

August 6, 2016 By 4 Comments

Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap

Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap... Free Crochet Pattern!!

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Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap is the 18th Free Amazing Grace Pattern in the series….  Easy to make, this traditional wrap skirt is perfect to toss on over your swim suit!!  Made to fit an average size large in women’s… The free pattern includes instructions to make variations to fit many sizes.  As with all the Amazing Grace Patterns,,, They are dedicated to my dearest friend Sandra K Gilb who lost the battle to breast cancer in 2007… I always ask if you love these patterns to make them and pay it forward too by donating or gifting them to someone who is suffering or recovering from any illness or life tragedy…

Materials:

Yarn ~ 600 yards size 3 thread.  I used Aunt Lydia’s Fashion 3 in Warm Teal… This is a Red Heart Yarn and works up lovely!blogger_badge_final-01

Hook ~ Size K Hook

Sizing:

Directions or for an average size large in women’s.  33-35″ waist and 42-44″ hips.  Instructions at the bottom of the page will give you information to adjust to your own sizing if needed.

Stitches:

St ~ Stitch     Sp ~ Space     Ch ~ Chain     Sl St ~ Slip Stitch     Sk ~ Skip     Sc ~ Single Crochet     Dc ~ Double Crochet     Sc2tog ~ Single Crochet 2 together(insert hook and pull up loop in st, insert hook and pull up loop in next st, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook)

Gauge:

Gauge pattern ~

  1. Ch 15, turn, sc in each st across = 14 sc
  2. Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, sk st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, *sk 2 sts, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st*, repeat * * 2 more times, sk st, sc in last st. = 4 ch 2 sp, 2 sc
  3. Ch 3(counts as dc), turn, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp and each across, dc in last st. = 4 3dc shells, 2 dc
  4. Repeat 2 & 3  three more times.

This should measure 4″ wide by 3″ long, if not close please try other size crochet hooks to obtain gauge.

Tips:

Make sure to check gauge or your wrap my not fit

By blocking the project, your garment will increase in size a bit and lay much nicer

If you choose to use different yarn, your wrap may not turn out exactly as designed.

Instructions:

Ch 154

Row 1: Ch 1, turn, sc in second ch from hook and each across = 153 sc

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, sk st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, *sk 2 sts, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st*, repeat * * across to last 2 sts, sk st, sc in last st. = 50 (sc,ch2,sc)

Row 3: Ch 3(counts as dc), turn, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp and each across, dc in last st. = 50 3dc shells and 2 dc

Row 4-29: Repeat rows 2 & 3

Beginning to decrease for waist~

Row 30: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 2 sts, sk 1 st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk st, sc in next 2 sts, sk st, *(sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk 2 sts*, repeat * * 45 more times, sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, sk st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk st, sc in last 2 sts. = 48 ch2 sps.

Row 31: Turn, sl st in 1st 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in each ch 2 sp across, dc in 2nd to last st, leave last st unworked. = 48 ch3 shells and 2 dc

Row 32: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 2 sts, sk 1 st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk st, sc in next 2 sts, sk st, *(sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk 2 sts*, repeat * * 43 more times, sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, sk st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk st, sc in last 2 sts. = 46 ch2 sps.

Row 33: Turn, sl st in 1st 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in each ch 2 sp across, dc in 2nd to last st, leave last st unworked. = 46 ch3 shells and 2 dc

Row 34: Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 2 sts, sk 1 st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk st, sc in next 2 sts, sk st, *(sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk 2 sts*, repeat * * 41 more times, sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, sk st, (sc,ch2,sc) in next st, sk st, sc in last 2 sts. = 44 ch2 sps.

Row 35: Turn, sl st in 1st 2 sts, ch 3, 3 dc in each ch 2 sp across, dc in 2nd to last st, leave last st unworked. = 44 ch3 shells and 2 dc

Row 36 & 37: Ch 1, turn, sc in each dc across. = 134 sc

Row 38: Ch 1, turn, *sc2tog, sc in next 10 sts*, repeat across, sc2tog in last 2 sts. = 122 sc

Row 39: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 100 sts, ch 2, sk 2 sts(this is the opening for the tie), sc in next 20 sts. = 120 sc, 1 ch2

Row 40 – 41: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st and/or ch across. = 12 sc

Row 42: Ch 1, turn, * (sc, sl st) in next st, sk st*, repeat * * across, sc in last st. = 123 sts

Finish off

Ties ~

As same end as you finished off, you will be working down the side rows from the waist.

First tie ~

Join yarn in the same st as you finished off.

Row 1: Ch 1, sc 4 sts evenly down the first 1″-1 1/2″ of the side row.

Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across. = 4 sc

Repeat row 2 until the tie measures 40″ from the beginning of row 1. Finish off

Second tie ~

Join yarn on opposite side of waist in the same manner.

Repeat rows 1 & 2 for 12″. Finish off

Weave in ends.

Finishing ~ 

It is important to block this project.  You can use either the wet or steam method.

Finished size ~

Waist 43″ approx       Hips 48″ approx        Length 17″ approx

How to change the sizing

To change the sizing of this project you can decrease or increase the beginning chain by increments of 3, it is approximately 1″ per 3dc shell which is an increment of 3. Your end stitch count will change so note the amount you increase or decrease and add or subtract that to the end of each row for the totals.  The ties can remain the same… but you can also make them longer or shorter as desired.

Congratulations… You now have and Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap!!!

Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap... Free Pattern

To wear ~

Bring skirt around your back, have even amounts of the waist(not including the ties) on each side. With the longer tail, wrap it around your front and insert the end of the tie from the inside of the skirt through to the outside. Pull tail through. Wrap the long tail around the waistband around your back and tie it to the short ended tail.  Adjust the skirt  to the desired position.

And of course my faithful helper always love to get in the picture…..

Charllie and Amazing Grace Bathing Suit Wrap

And, Don’t forget to follow me on my social media sites for more fun! And, most important you share your creations

Facebook, Instagram, My CAL Facebook Group, and Pinterest

I hope you love this project!!  Finally, make sure to share your finished projects on my Beatrice Ryan Designs Facebook Page and make sure to share around social media too! Why share?? Because it shares our Love of Crochet!!

Until we meet again, Happy Crocheting!!!

Elena

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23 July 2016 Chiffon Soiree Shawl… Free Crochet Pattern!!

Chiffon Soiree Shawl… Free Crochet Pattern!!

July 23, 2016 By 17 Comments

Chiffon Soiree Shawl

Chiffon Soiree Shawl... Free Crochet Pattern

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I created this beautifully designed Chiffon Soiree Shawl so I would have something to wear years ago to a CGOA Banquet Fashion Show…  Elegant, lace like work made this shawl perfect for a warm summer evening, yet beautifully catchy to get noticed by all of the wonderful crochet artists that attended the event!
This would be perfect for any wedding, holiday party or soiree.  Easy to make and wear, you will be the belle of the ball!  Using Red Heart Swanky Yarn, this shimmery, sequined  pattern will catch the light and give a beautiful drape over your shoulders.

Materials ~

Yarn – 700 yards soft, worsted weight yarn. I used 5 Skeins of Caron Simply Soft Party (164 yards each) in Snow Sparkle.
Hook – J
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Size ~

23″ wide x 72″ long laid out flat after blocking

Stitches ~

Sk ~ Skip     Sp ~ Space     Ch ~ Chain     St ~ Stitch    Sl St ~ Slip St     Sc ~ Single Crochet     Dc ~ Double Crochet     Trc ~ Treble Crochet

Instructions ~ 

Ch 193
Row 1:  Sc in 2nd ch from hook, *ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st*, repeat * * across. = 48 ch5 sps
Row 2:  Ch 6 (counts as trc +2 chs now and throughout), turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, * ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, {5 dc(shell) in next sc, sc in next ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times}, repeat { } 10 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 11 5dc shells, 36 ch5 spa, 2 ch2 sps, 2 trc
Row 3:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st,{*ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of next shell}, repeat { } across to last shell, *ch5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch 5 sps
Row 4:  Ch 6, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, {5 dc shell in next sc, sc in next ch 5, ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp}, repeat { } 21 more times, ch 5, sc in last ch 5 sp, ch 2, trc in last sc. =22 shells, 25 ch 5 sps, 2 ch 2 sps, 2 trc
Row 5:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 1 more time, {ch 5, sc in center st of 5dc shell, ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp}, repeat { } 21 more times, ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch5 sps
Row 6:  Ch 6 (counts as trc +2 chs now and throughout), turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, * ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, {5 dc(shell) in next sc, sc in next ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times}, repeat { } 10 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 11 5dc shells, 36 ch5 spa, 2 ch2 sps, 2 trc
Row 7:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st,{*ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 3rd st of next shell}, repeat { } across to last shell, *ch5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 2 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch 5 sps
Row 8:  Ch 6, turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 47 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 47 ch 5 sps, 2 ch2, 2 trc.
Row 9:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 46 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch5 sps.
Row 10:  Ch 6, turn, sc in 1st ch 5 sp, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 47 more times, ch 2, trc in last sc. = 47 ch 5 sps, 2 ch2, 2 trc.
Row 11:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp*, repeat * * 46 more times, ch 5, sc in 4th ch of ch6 from previous row. = 48 ch5 sps.
Rows 12-31: Repeat rows 2-11
Rows 32-37:  Repeat rows 2-7
Row 38:  Ch 1, turn, sc 5 in each ch5 sp and 1 sc in each sc across.= 289 sc
Row 39:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 3 sts, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st*, repeat  * * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. = 289 sts
Finish off
Turn and Join yarn at bottom beginning row edge,
Row 40:  Ch 1, turn, sc 5 in each ch5 sp and 1 sc in each sc across.= 289 sc
Row 41:  Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st 3 sts, *ch 1, sk st, sc in next st*, repeat  * * across to last 2 sts, sc in last 2 sts. = 289 sts
Finish off

Edging

Working along short ends of the shawl

Row 1:  Join yarn with sl st to right corner st, Ch 1, sc 60 evenly across the side rows to the opposite side.

Row 2:  Ch 1, turn, Sc in same St. *Sk 2, 5 Trc in next St, Sk 2, Sc in next St.* Repeat Across. 10– Trc Shells & 11 Sc

Row 3:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St and next St, *Ch 2, Sk 1 St, Sc in next St, Ch 2, Sk 1 St, Sc in next 3 Sts* Repeat * * Across to end. Sc in last 2 Sts.  = 44 Sc & 20 Ch 2 Spaces

Row 4:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, * Sk St, 3 Dc in Ch 2 Space, 1 Dc in next Sc, 3 Dc in next Ch 2 Space, Sk St, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across to end = 70 Dc & 11 Sc
Row 5:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, *Dc in next St, 2 Dc in next St, Dc in Next St, 2 Dc in next St, Dc in next St, 2 Dc in next St, Dc in next St, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across to end. = 100 Dc & 11 Sc
Row 6:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, *Trc in next 10 Sts, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across. =100 Trc & 11 Sc
Row 7:   Ch 1 Turn, Sc in 1st St, *2 Sc each of next 10 Sts, Sc in next St* Repeat * * Across. =211 Sc
Finish off and Weave in ends…
I recommend blocking your shawl for the best result.  I used the Steam Blocking Method, but you may also dampen you shawl and pin it into place until dry.
I hope you enjoy this Free Crochet Pattern!!
Happy Crocheting!!
Elena

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