Ombre Ridges Scarf… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

August 17, 2015 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

Ombre Ridges Scarf

The simple and elegant style of this cozy crochet scarf will wrap you in warmth all winter long!! This Free Crochet Pattern works up quickly using bulky yarn that has a self striping ombre effect and uses only one skein of yarn!! A great back to school item and gift idea, you can start your winter projects early for those on your holiday list!!

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The Ombre Ridges Scarf measures approximately 5 1/2″ x 72″

Materials~

312 Yards of Bulky (5) Yarn – For the best results use 1 skein of Lion Brand Yarns” Scarfie” Yarn!! Pictured here in Cream/Black

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*Scarfie Yarn comes in several colorways… JoAnn’s Fabrics is a great source Click Here for fantastic coupons!

K Hook

Scissors

Stitches~

Ch ~ Chain St ~ Stitch Sl St ~ Slip Stitch Sk ~ Skip Sc ~ Single Crochet Dc ~ Double Crochet Fptrc ~ Front Post Triple Crochet

Instructions~

Chain 16 loosely

Row 1: Turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each st across. = 15 sc

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc now and throughout), turn, dc in each st across. = 15 dc

Row 3: Turn, ch 1, sc in 1st dc, fptrc in next stitch 2 rows below(Around the Sc of Row 1 directly below, see photo tutorial below), sk st (your fptrc is taking up this stitch below so you need to skip this stitch to avoid extra stitches),sc in next stitch( this will be in the typical stitch area). Repeat * * across to end.= 8 sc & 7 fptrc

Row 4: Turn, ch 3, dc across. = 15 dc

Row 5: Turn, ch 1 sc in 1st st, * fptrc around the previous rows fptrc (See Photo Tutorial), sk st, sc in next st, Repeat * across. = 8 sc & 7 fptrc

Row 6: Turn, ch 3, dc across. = 15 Dc

Rows 7- 132: Repeat rows 5 & 6

Row 133: Ch 1, Turn Sc across. = 15 Sc

*Due to each skein of yarn varying slightly in length you may need to make stop at row 130 and then make row 131 the single crochet row. If you have extra yarn, feel free to make it longer!!

Finish off

Congratulations!! You have now completed your Ombre Ridges Scarf!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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9 August 2015

Amazing Grace Summer Shawl… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

August 9, 2015 By Beatrice Ryan Designs 4 Comments

Amazing Grace Summer Shawl

Amazing Grace Summer Shawl is the 13th design in my Amazing Grace Series. These Free Patterns are dedicated to Breast Cancer Awareness and in memory of my Dearest Friend Sandra Kay Gilb. I hope you enjoy these patterns and have an opportunity to “Pay It Forward” by donating one of you projects to help someone who is suffering or recovering from Breast Cancer.

The Amazing Grace Summer Shawl is light and airy. It has beautiful drape that comes from the open stitching pattern and the magnificent cotton yarn! This shawl would be another perfect pattern for a Prayer Shawl!!

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Measurement ~

24″ x 60″

Materials ~

Premier Yarns Cotton Fair, Fine weight yarn (2). 3 Balls of Bright Peach & 1 Ball of White – 317 yards each.

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Hook – H

Stitches ~

ch ~ Chain st ~ Stitch sl st ~ Slip Stitch sc ~ Single Crochet dc ~ Double Crochet trc ~ Triple Crochet yo ~Yarn Over sk st ~ Skip St

Bobble Stitch~ Yarn Over (YO), insert hook in next stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops, (YO, insert hook in same stitch, YO, pull up a loop, YO, pull through two loops) two times, YO, and draw through all loops on hook.

Picot Stitch ~ Ch 3, sl st into base of 1st ch. See a great video tutorial here from Moogly!

Instructions ~

Ch 240

Starting with Bright Peach

Row 1. Turn and sc in 2nd ch from hook and each across. = 239 sc

Change to White

Row 2. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 3. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Row 4. Ch 4 (Counts as dc now and throughout), turn, trc in next st, ch 1, sk st, * trc in next 2 sts, ch 1, sk st*, Repeat * * across 77 more times, trc in last 2 sts. = 160 trc & 79 sc

Row 5. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 6. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row7. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Row 8. Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, sk st, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st, *sk 2 sts, (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st, * Repeat 77 more times, sk st, sc in last st. =79 (sc, ch 2, sc) & 2 sc

Row 9. Ch 3, turn, *3 dc in next ch2 sp*, Repeat * * across, dc in last sc. = 79 dc clusters & 2 dc

Rows 10-19. Repeat rows 8 & 9

Row 20. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 21. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 22. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 23. Repeat row 4

Change to Bright Peach

Row 24. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 25. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 26. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Rows 27-42. Repeat rows 8 & 9

Row 43. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 44. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 45. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 46. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 47. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 48. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 49. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Rows 50-61. Repeat rows 8 & 9

Row 62. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 63. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 64. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Row 65. Repeat row 4

Row 66. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to White

Row 67 Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Change to Bright Peach

Row 68. Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across. = 239 sc.

Do not finish off

Boarder ~

Continuing with the Bright Peach – 2 sc in same st (1st corner), working along the rows of the short edge, sc 79 sts evenly across to the next corner, 3 sc in st ( 2nd corner), 237 sc across to next corner, 3 sc in st (3rd corner), working along the rows of the 2nd short edge, sc 79 sts evenly across to corner, 3 sc in st (4th corner), 237 sts across to the beginning corner, Join with sl st. =644 sc

Edging ~

Repeat on both short ends of shawl.

Continuing with Bright Peach and working along the short edge.

Row 1. Sl st in to the corner st, ch 1, sc across to next corner. = 83 sc,

Row 2. Ch 1, turn, sc in 1st st, *ch 3, sk st, sc in next st*, Repeat across to end. = 43 sc & 42 ch3 sps.

Row 3. Ch 3, turn, work a bobble stitch in the first ch3 sp, *ch 2, work bobble st in next ch3 sp,*, Repeat * * Across to last ch3 sp, ch 1, dc in last st. = 42 bobble sts, 2 dc

Row 4. Ch 1, turn, Sc in 1st st,* Make picot st , ch 1, sc in next ch 2 sp,*, Repeat * * across. = 42 picot sts

Finish off

Join yarn in corner st of 2nd short edge and repeat row 1 – 4.

Finish off and weave end in.

Block Shawl to desired shape.

Congratulations!! You have made an Amazing Grace Summer Shawl!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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8 August 2015

Beach Bag Maddness… 10 Free Crochet Patterns!!

August 8, 2015 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

Beach Bag Madness!! 10 of my favorite free bag and tote patterns from around the crochet community!!

Do you love Totes and Bags… So do I!! I have collected 10 of my Favorite Free Crochet Patterns from around the crochet community… If you are ready to head to the beach or just go to the market,,, I know you will love making one of these projects!! Enjoy!!

1. Moogly ~ Day at the Beach Bag! This fun and stylish bag is a must for this summers beach!!

2. ELK Studio ~ Fun in the Sun Beach Bag!! You could definitely have fun in the sun this summer using this beach bag!!

3. Simply Collectible Crochet ~ Sturdiest Ever Market Bag! Fun and easy, this bag would be perfect for the beach!!

4. Beatrice Ryan Designs ~ Amazing Grace Tote Bag! Tote all you fun summer items to the beach in this fun bag!

5. Cre8tion Crochet~ Triangle Stitch Market Bag!! The Triangle Stitching pattern reminds me of beach waves!

6. Jessie at Home ~ Water Bottle Sling! Make sure to carry your water with you to the beach using this bag!

7. Danyel Pink Designs ~ Yoga Mat Tote Bag! For those of you who would love to do yoga on the beach!!

8. Crochet Memories ~ Cluster Tote Bag! Very bright and cheery for the beach!!

9. The Stitchin Mommy ~ Summer Fun Beach Tote! Yes, Fun at the beach!!

10. Posh Pooch Designs ~ Kitties in a Row Tote Bag!! For the little girl in your life to take to the beach!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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