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27 February 2017

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 6!

February 27, 2017 By Beatrice Ryan Designs Leave a Comment

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 6!

Week 6 of our 2017 Crochet Mystery Afghan has been so fun… Many of you asked about the way the center was… So open and worried that it wouldn’t be good.. I agree… So… Here is the Center Fill in Option… I am leaving mine with the fill in!… I loved the way it turned out with so little effort… The chains and cool way the purple edge really pops!! You can leave yours open if you prefer… It looks great that way.. maybe just not practical…. One of the really cool things that is added this week is a crystal button to the center of the flower… What do you think??

Each year my Mystery CAL Afghan is a surprise to me too… I only design a week ahead of the release… so, it is just as fun for me to see how my designs in my head come out in person… I hope you love it… it is easy to do this section… just take your time. and find a great button!!

Here is what the back looks like… There is a slight pinwheel look due to how we increase… and a ridge where I joined using a single crochet method… But, if you like it smooth… you can just sew it into place!

Are you ready to get started… And make sure you go all the way to the bottom for information on the Awesome Red Heart Sponsored Giveaway we will have at the end of the project!

First, Choose a color that will make your project flower show up well… I picked white… My Pink would have been ok too… But the lightest color really shows off the chain spaces and the flower!!

When we left off at the end of Round 12, where the end of the opening is… There were 114 stitches… You should end up with 114 at round 14 of this circle

Ch 3, with sl st, join to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 3, 7 dc in center of ring, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 8 dc

Round 2: Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each st around, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 16 dc

Round 3: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last st, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 24 dc

Round 4: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 2 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =32 dc

Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 3 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =40 dc

Round 6: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 4 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =48 dc

Round 7: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 5 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 5 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =56 dc

Round 8: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 6 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 6 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =64 dc

Round 9: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 7 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 7 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =72

Round 10: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 8 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =80 dc

Round 11: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 9 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 9 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =88 dc

Round 12: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 10 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =96

Round 13: Ch 3, dc in same st, *dc in next 11 sts, 2 dc in next st*, repeat *to* around, dc in last 11 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =104

This next round will help the fill in option fit correctly to the slight floral shape of the opening using sc to fit by the flower petals and dc and increases to fill in between

Round 14: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 st, dc in next 7 sts, 3 dc in next st, dc in next 7 sts*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st to beginning sc. =114 sts

Now to crochet (or sew) this section on the afghan!

With wrong side of afghan facing, carefully line up the new section with the flower petals so that the 2 sc on the new fill-in piece line up with the slight dip where the tips of the flower petals are in the afghan round 11. Join with a sl st in one of the dc’s in the fill-in piece. Now, going through 1 st of the backing and around the post of a st from round 12, make a sc. repeat this in each st around.

So, basically you will be crocheting one stitch of the backing with a post st of round 12… This causes a small ridge on the front side… Round 12 in my afghan is also white… Because round 11 was in purple… it looks really cool on the front!

Last step is to fasten a button from the front of the flower through the back of the fill in piece directly in the center… If you prefer not to use a button…. Just secure the centers with yarn.

That’s it… your fill-in is done…

Now for a row on both long sides of the afghan to tie last weeks color and stitching all together!

With Color D and working down the side of the rows/stitches of the afghan…

Round 48 (right side), Join with sl st to the top of ch 3 from the top right edge of the last rows worked last week. Ch 2, hdc 17 evenly to where round 40 of the afghan transitions stitch types to round 41, hdc in each st of round 4o including in the corner of that round(117 stitches), hdc 18 sts evenly in end of rows to the corner. Finish off = 153 hdc

Repeat on the opposite side of the afghan.

Congratulations!!! That is all of the crocheting for week 6!!

Now.. Here is a little more info on the Red Heart Sponsored Giveaway… Red Heart Yarns is sponsoring a lovely yarn Giveaway worth $50... By participating in the CAL and finishing your afghan in the allotted time… You will be eligible for the giveaway..

So, you may be wondering what the “allotted time” is?? Well, this is a 12 week CAL.. So the last weeks instructions will be posted on April 10th 2017… you will have until April 24th to finish the project in full! If you finish in time, you will email me a clear photo showing the full afghan. Also giving permission to add your photo, first name and last initial to be posted in a grand finale post… On April 29th, I will choose a winner using a number generator. Each photo will get a number and those will be put in for a chance to win!! Good Luck!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

11 December 2016

Snowboarders Slouchy Hat

December 11, 2016 By Beatrice Ryan Designs 2 Comments

Snowboarders Slouchy Hat

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Now also available In PDF format on Ravelry and Craftsy

Living in snow country where we have a ski resort, My kids love to ski and snowboard once the snow starts flying… This Snowboarders Slouchy Hat is the perfect hat for them to be seen on the slopes!! Easy to make,, super quick to work up,, and best of all its a free crochet pattern!!

This awesome slouchy hat is made of 3 simple crochet stitches to create a slightly bee hive effect!! This is one of my all time favorite designs and a great stocking stuffer for anyone that wants to stay warm!!

Materials

Worsted Weight #4 Yarn ~ Approximately 200-225 yards, Shown here in Caron Jumbo in Seaside Ombre

Hooks ~ C, J, K

Yarn Needle and Scissors
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Stitches

St ~ Stitch Ch ~ Chain Sl St ~ Slip Stitch Sc ~ Single Crochet Hdc ~ Half Double Crochet FPHdc ~ Front Post Half Double Crochet Trc ~ Treble Crochet

Gauge

J Hook – FPHdc 8 sts x 10 rows = 2″ x 2″

Size

22 1/2″ around brim unstreatched, 10 1/2″ top to bottom

Instructions

Brim

Using J hook, ch 11

Row 1: Hdc in 3rd ch from hook and each across. = 10 hdc

Row 2: Ch2(counts as hdc now and throughout), turn, FPHdc in next 8 sts, hdc in last st. = 2 hdc 8 FPHdc

Rows 3-74: Repeat row 2

Finish off, leaving tail for sewing

Sew short ends together to form brim.

Hat- Working in the round

Using C hook, join yarn to top of brim in side of rows

Round 1: Ch 1, sc 74 sts evenly around the brim in the side of brim rows. = 74 sc

Rounds 2 & 3: Ch 1, sc around. = 74 sts

Change to K hook

Round 4: Ch 4(counts as trc now and throughout), trc in each st around, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4. = 74 trc

Change to C hook

Rounds 5-7: Ch 1, sc in each st around. 74 sc

Rounds 8-15: Repeat rounds 4-7

Change to K hook

Round 16: Ch 4,trc in next 5, sk st, *trc in next 6 sts, sk st*, repeat *to* 9 times, trc in last 4, join with sl st to top of beginning ch 4.=64 trc

Change to C hook

Rounds 17 & 18: Repeat rounds 2 & 3 = 64 sc

Round 19: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, sk st*, repeat *to* 10 times, sc in last 4, join with sl st to beginning. = 54sc

Change to K hook

Round 20: Ch 4, trc in next 3 , sk st, *trc in next 4 sts, sk st*, Repeat *to* 9 times, join to top of beginning ch 4. = 44 trc

Change to J hook

Round 21: Ch 2(counts as hdc), sk st, *hdc in next st, sk st*, repeat *to* around, join to top of beginning ch 2. = 22 hdc

Round 22: Ch 2, sk st, *hdc in next st, sk st*, repeat *to* around, join to top of beginning ch 2. = 11 hdc

Finish off leaving tail for sewing.

Using yarn needle weave in and out of each st and draw tight. Finish off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Using J hook, join yarn at bottom edge of brim with sl st, ch 1, sc 65 sts evenly around.

Congratulations!! You now have a Snowboarders Slouchy Hat…

Make sure to share your finished project on my Facebook Page!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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2 October 2016

Amazing Grace Baby Cocoon… New Free Crochet Pattern!!

October 2, 2016 By Beatrice Ryan Designs 1 Comment

Amazing Grace Baby Cocoon

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and if you have followed me very long, you know my passion and heart towards this cause. In 2007, I lost my dearest friend Sandra Gilb to breast cancer…. With each Amazing Grace Pattern, they are dedicated to those who are suffering, recovering and taking care of those who are battling cancer or other dramatic life events! Please pay it forward by using this free pattern and making and gifting an item to someone in need, while making some for yourself.

Amazing Grace Baby Cocoon… What a lovely gift this will make for any beautiful little angel!! And if you know someone with an infant who is suffering from illness or displacement, this would be a great way of paying it forward!! This is free pattern is in the beautiful Amazing Grace Stitch Pattern!!

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Size ~

20″ Long x 28″ Around The Top

Gauge ~

8 Hdc x 4 Rows = 2″ x 2″

Materials ~

Yarn: Caron Simply Soft – 450 total yards.

3 Colors – Color A: Blue Mint 200 yards Color B: Rainbow Bright 75 yards Color C: Orange 175 yards

Hook: I or hook to meet gauge
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Stitches ~

St ~ Stitch Sl St ~ Slip Stitch Sk ~ Skip Ch ~ Chain Sp ~ Space Sc ~ Single Crochet Hdc ~ Half Double Crochet Dc ~ Double Crochet Rev Sc ~ Reverse Single Crochet

Tips ~

*You will be working in the round

*The easiest way to do the color changing in this pattern is to carry the colors up as you go and not cut the yarn each round

Instructions ~

Begin with a Magic Circle

With Color A

Round 1: Ch 2(counts as hdc now and throughout) in center of magic circle, 9 more hdc in center of space. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 10 hdc

Round 2: Ch 2, hdc in same st, 2 hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 20 hdc

Round 3: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next st*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. =30 hdc

Round 4: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 2 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 40 hdc

Round 5: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 3 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 3 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 50 hdc

Round 6: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 4 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 60 hdc

Round 7: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 5 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 5 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 70 hdc

Round 8: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 6 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 6 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 80 hdc

Round 9: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 7 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 90 hdc

Round 10: Ch 2, hdc in same st, hdc in next 8 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 100 hdc

Round 11: Ch 2, hdc in same st, *hdc in next 15 sts, 2 hdc in next st*, repeat 6 times, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in last st. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 108 hdc

Round 12: Ch 2, Hdc in each st around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 2. = 108 hdc

Change to Color B

Round 13: Ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same st, sk 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc) in next st, sk 2 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to beginning. = 36 (sc, ch 2, sc)

Change to Color C

Round 14: Join with sl st in ch 2 sp, ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch2 sp*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 36 3dc shells

Change to Color B

Round 15: Join with sl st in middle st of 3dc shell, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same st, sk 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc), sk 2 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 36 (sc, ch 2, sc)

Change to Color A

Round 16: Join with sl st in ch 2 sp, ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch2 sp*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 36 3dc shells

Change to Color B

Round 17: Join with sl st in middle st of 3dc shell, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same st, sk 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc), sk 2 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 36 (sc, ch 2, sc)

Change to Color C

Round 18: Join with sl st in ch 2 sp, ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch2 sp*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 36 3dc shells

Change to Color B

Round 19: Join with sl st in middle st of 3dc shell, ch 1, (sc, ch 2, sc) in same st, sk 2 sts, *(sc, ch 2, sc), sk 2 sts*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 36 (sc, ch 2, sc)

Rounds 20-43: Repeat the same sequence of rounds 16-19 including color changes.

Change to Color A

Round 44: Join with sl st in ch 2 sp, ch 3(counts as dc now and throughout), 2 dc in same sp, *3 dc in next ch2 sp*, repeat *to* around. Join with sl st to top of beginning ch 3. = 36 3dc shells

Round 45: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 108 sc

Change to Color C

Round 46: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 108 sc

Change to Color B

Round 47: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 108 sc

Change to Color C

Round 48: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 108 sc

Change to Color A

Round 49: Ch 1, sc around. Join with sl st to beginning sc. = 108 sc

Round 50: Reverse sc around. Join to beginning.

Finish off

Weave in ends.

*This project looks best if blocked. You can use either the steam or wet method*

Congratulations… You now have an Amazing Grace Baby Cocoon…

Stay tuned all month-long for more new Amazing Grace Patterns!!!!

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 6!

Crochet with Me!! Winter 2017 CAL… Week 6!

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