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Happy National Dog Day…

Happy National Dog Day…

Today is National Dog Day. . If you have hung around  Beatrice Ryan Designs. .. You know how much Charlie loves to have his picture taken… He is modeling my latest free pattern. . Ombre Ridges Scarf.. Maybe he isn’t so excited about the modeling gig… but loves the camera!!!

Since it’s National Dog Day, it’s the perfect opportunity to celebrate our furry companions like Charlie, who is clearly a fan of the camera! If you’ve spent any time with Beatrice Ryan Designs, you already know how much Charlie loves to have his picture taken. He’s currently modeling the latest free pattern, the Ombre Ridges Scarf, showcasing not only his charm but also his love for the spotlight. While he might not be thrilled about the modeling gig, he certainly loves the camera!

Services like dog grooming training options in Kentucky can complement this by enhancing how Charlie and other dogs look and feel. Grooming training programs focus on teaching dogs to be comfortable with handling, brushing, and even posing for photos. This can make Charlie’s modeling experiences more enjoyable by ensuring he’s groomed and well-behaved, ready for the camera at a moment’s notice. Groomers in Kentucky offer specialized techniques that help dogs relax during their grooming sessions, making them more cooperative when it’s time to get dressed up or pose for pictures. By combining training with regular grooming, dog owners can ensure their pets feel confident and comfortable, allowing them to shine in every photo op, just like Charlie.

Happy National Dog Day with Charlie

My two favorite things. .. Crocheting and Charlie! !

Happy Crocheting!
Elena

Ombre Ridges Scarf… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

Ombre Ridges Scarf… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

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!!

 

Ombre Ridges Scarf

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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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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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Amazing Grace Summer Shawl… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

Amazing Grace Summer Shawl… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

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.

Amazing Grace Summer Shawl... Free Crochet Pattern!!!

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.

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!!

Amazing Grace Summer Shawl Close up

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Until we meet again, Happy Crocheting!!!

Elena


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