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23 January 2017 Crochet with Me!! 2017 Winter CAL… Week 1

Crochet with Me!! 2017 Winter CAL… Week 1

January 23, 2017 By Leave a Comment

Crochet with Me!! 2017 Winter CAL…  Week 1

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Week 1… Mystery Afghan!!

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Are you ready to get started??  This week we will complete the first 18 rounds of our mystery afghan… This afghan will be an average size throw and will be a rectangle when finished…  Make sure read all the tips and instructions so your afghan turns out to be a treasure you love!

Week 1 Measurement ~ 18″ x 18″

Stitches used in Week 1 ~ 

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

Special Stitches ~

Cluster ~ Yo, insert hook in designated st, pull up loop, yo,pull yarn through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up look, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through last 4 loops.

Beg Cluster ~ Ch 2, yo, insert hook in next st, draw up loop, yo, pull yarn through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up loop, yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, draw through last 3 loop.

Dec Dc – Yo, insert in indicated st, pull up loop, draw yarn through 2 loop, yo, insert hook in next st, pull up loop, yo, draw yarn through 2 loops, yo and draw through last 3 loops

Gauge ~ 

11 hdc x 8 rows = 4″ x 4″  Please make sure to make your gauge swatch to make sure your tension is close to mine… If it is not correct, try different size hooks to obtain the correct gauge.

Tips ~

When working on chain sections, make sure you chain semi loosely and consistently so your project doesn’t pull.

This weeks project may be a tiny bit cupped or wavy, this will be fixed by blocking.

You will working in the round and turning for almost every round

A round starting with ch 3 will count as a dc unless otherwise noted

A round starting with ch 2 will count as a hdc unless otherwise noted

Even number rounds will be the Right Side, Odd number rounds will be the Wrong Side

Materials ~

Please see last weeks material list… Click Here if needed!

Instructions ~

Starting with Color A

Ch 3, join with sl st to form a ring

Round 1:  Ch 1, 6 sc in center of ring, join with sl st to 1st sc. = 6 sc

Round 2:  Ch 3, dc in same st, 2 dc in each of the next 5 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 12 dc

Change to Color B – Join with sl st in any st

Round 3:  Ch 3, 2 dc in same st, ch 1, sk st, *3 dc in next st, ch 1, sk st*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 18 dc & 6 ch1 sps

Round 4:  Turn,  sl sts in ch 1 sp, sl st in next st, ch 3, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, sk ch, *dc in next st, 3 dc in next st, dc in next st, ch 2, sk ch*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 30 dc & 6 ch 2 sps

Round 5:  Turn, 2 sl sts in ch 2 sp, sl st in next st, ch 3, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 1, *dc in next st, 2 dc in each of the next 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 1*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 48 dc & 6 ch1 sps

Round 6:  Turn, sl st in ch1 sp, sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 7 sts, ch 2, *dc in next 8 sts, ch 2*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 48 dc & 6 ch2 sps

Round 7:  Turn, 2 sl sts in the ch2 sp, sl st in next st, ch 3, dc in next 2 sts, dec dc over the next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, ch 3, *dc in next 3 sts, dec dc over next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, ch 3*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 3. =42 dc & 6 ch3 sps

Round 8:  Turn, 3 sl sts in ch3 sp, sl st in next st, ch 2(does not count as st), dc in next 4 sts, dec dc over the next 2 sts, ch 6, *dec dc over the next 2 sts, dc in next 3 sts, dec dc over next 2 sts, ch 6*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of 1st dc. = 30 dc & 6 ch6 sps

Round 9:  Ch 3, turn, ch 11 more, *dc in next 5 sts, ch 11*, repeat *to* 4 more times, dc in last 4 sts, join with sl st to top of ch 3. = 30 dc & 6 ch11 sps

Round 10:  Ch 2, turn, dc in next 2 st, dec dc over next 2 sts, ch 15, *dec dc over next 2 sts, dc in next st, dec dc over next 2 sts, ch 15*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join to top of dc. = 17 dc, 1 hdc & 6 ch 15 sps

Round 11:  Do Not Turn, make beg cluster, ch 18, *cluster, ch 18*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of beg cluster. = 6 clusters & 6 ch18 sps

Change to Color C and join in any cluster st

Round 12:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st, sc in each of the next 18 chs(not around the ch), *sc in next cluster, sc in each of the next 18 chs*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st in 1st sc. = 114sc

Round 13:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in same st, hdc in next 18 sts, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 18 sts*, repeat *to* 4 more times, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 120 hdc

Chane to Color D – join with sl st in any st

Round 14:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 10, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 11 sts*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 130 hdc

Change to Color E – Join with sl st in any st

Round 15:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 11, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 12 sts*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 140 hdc

Change to Color F – Join with sl st in any st

Round 16:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 12, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 13 sts*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 150 hdc

Change to Color A – Join with sl st in any st

Round 17:  Ch 2, turn, hdc in next 13, *2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 14 sts*, repeat *to* around, join with sl st to top of ch 2. = 160 hdc

Change to Color B – Join with sl st in any st

Round 18:  Ch 1, turn, *sc in next 15 sts, hdc in next 6 sts, dc in next 6 sts, (2 trc, ch 1, 2 trc) in next st, dc in next 6 st, hdc in next 6 st*, repeat *to* 3 more times, join with sl st to 1st sc. = 60 sc, 48 hdc, 48 dc, 16 trc and 4 ch1 sps.

Congratulations… You are done with Week 1!!!!  Weave in all your ends for this week so it doesn’t get overwhelming at the end….

I hope you love this first week and keep with it!!!

Each week will be posted in the Crochet with Me tab at the top of the page… Make sure to share in your favorite groups so everyone gets excited!!

Thank you for sharing the next 12 weeks with me and you will love the results when its finished!!

Don’t forget we have a fabulous Red Heart giveaway at the end of the CAL… You must finish your afghan in the designated time… More details to follow!!

$50 prize pack August 2016

Happy Crocheting!!

Elena

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11 December 2016 Snowboarders Slouchy Hat

Snowboarders Slouchy Hat

December 11, 2016 By 2 Comments

Snowboarders Slouchy Hat

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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!!

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Materials

Worsted Weight #4 Yarn ~ Approximately 200-225 yards, Shown here in Caron Jumbo in Seaside Ombre which is out of stock, But… I think Red Heart Bitty Stripes would work beautifully…

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Hooks ~ C, J, K

Yarn Needle and Scissors

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″

**Make sure to do a gauge swatch to get a good fit on this hat, I crochet on the large size**

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…  

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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1 December 2016 Join the Crochet Winter Festival!!!!

Join the Crochet Winter Festival!!!!

December 1, 2016 By Leave a Comment

“UPDATE: 12/15/16 – The voting has begun! Scroll down to the images below. You’ll see a little gray heart in the right-hand upper corner. Click on the heart in the image that is your favorite! It’s just that easy to cast your vote! Good luck to everyone! Be sure to share with everyone else and tell them to vote too!”

Are you ready to start our PARTY??  It’s time for the Crochet Winter Festival!!  Beatrice Ryan Designs and ELK Studio are joining together starting today with a Very Special, Crochet Filled, Prize Giveaway Extravaganza!!  We are so excited to see all of the fabulous crochet projects you have been working on… Come back often to see what has been posted daily by all of you!!  Scroll down to read all the details of how you can participate and win on of the 4 prizes!

 

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What exactly does that mean?  Imagine taking your lovely crochet items and entering them in a fair for all to see… and a chance to win a prize!  We thought it would be fun to sort of do an “on-line” Winter Crochet Festival where people can enter their latest projects, and you can do it all from the comfort of your home.  Of course, there are prizes to win! You can read more about the details below.

Let’s talk about the Prizes!

Kathy and I are both Red Heart Joy Creators, and we are so happy to announce that Red Heart Yarns will be sponsoring the grand prize! It a $75 prize pack! It would be so awesome if you could jump over to their Facebook page and tell them thank you!!

I love working with Red Heart Yarns!

Crochet Winter Festival by ELK Studio sponsored by Red Heart Yarns

The Grand Prize Pack includes:

  • 2 Gleam
  • 2 Chunky Soft
  • 1 Strata
  • 1 With Love Metallic
  • 1 Irresistible
  • 1 Scrubby Sparkle
  • 1 Comfort
  • 1 Sweet
  • 1 Tweed Twist
  • 1 Baby Hugs Light

We will also award a 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize winner!

Crochet Winter Festival by ELK Studio and Beatrice Ryan Designs

  • 1st Prize – $50 Amazon Gift Card
  • 2nd Prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card
  • 3rd Prize – $25 Amazon Gift Card

The rules are simple and easy, so let’s get started.

  1. Entries will be received from December 1st until the submission deadline of December 14th, 11:59 pm CST.
  2. Voting will begin on December 15th at 12:05 am CST until December 23rd at 11:55 pm.
  3. Once voting begins, it will be one vote per person per ISP.
  4. Enter a project only once.
  5. You may enter on the ELK Studio or Beatrice Ryan Designs site. All entries are shown on both sites.
  6. No more than 2 entries per person. (Additional entries by the same person will be deleted.)
  7. You do NOT need a link to add your photo. That’s optional.
  8. All projects and photos must be your own. Using a designer’s pattern is acceptable.
  9. Don’t forget to use the name of your project or post in the description. Don’t use your name.
  10. All winners will be notified via email. A valid email address is necessary for notification.
  11. The winner will have 72 hours to respond to the email notifying that you won, otherwise forfeiting the entry.
  12. Following ELK Studio and Beatrice Ryan Designs on at least one social media site would be wonderful.
  13. All entries are in RANDOM order.


If you have any problems loading your photo,,, Shoot me and email to [email protected] and I will help you make it happen…  Let’s see how many awesome crocheters can strut their stuff!!

 

Like I said… I can’t wait to see all the fabulous projects… So let’s get the party started!!

Make sure you stop by my social media sites for more crochet fun!!

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Happy Crocheting !!

Elena

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