Wednesday 5 July 2017

free crochet pattern - #1180yt, SHELL EDGING, borders and trim

1180yt- SHELL EDGING, trim for borders, bracelets, or headbands
Quick and easy crochet trim, for borders, or for making bracelets, or headbands. 
Sew onto towels, on the bottom of clothing, around hat brims, or anywhere you would like to add your own special touch!
Copyright © 2017, Emi Harrington (Do not give away or sell this pattern, copyright protected.)



This pattern may be printed for your personal use only. You may not in any form, reproduce, transmit, give away or distribute this pattern, including but not limited to images, diagrams and text, through any venue, including photocopying, other electrical or mechanical means, recording, or any other information storage and or retrieval system. (Copyright infringement, even without monetary gain, is punishable by up to five years in federal prison and a fine of $250,000.)
Permission is granted to sell your finished garments. 
If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: mehartgallery@gmail.com 

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MATERIALS:
ANY SIZE YARN, ANY SIZE HOOK.
This design used: 4.5 mm hook, and 100% cotton worsted yarn.
Button if making a bracelet or headband.

INSTRUCTIONS: See a video demo here: https://youtu.be/TERjG5b78ZQ
1. Chain 4, make 5 double crochet in the 4th stitch from the hook.
2. Chain 3, single crochet in the same stitch as the 5 double crochet stitches.
3. Chain 2, turn, 5 double crochet in the chain 3 loop.
4. Chain 3, single crochet in the same chain 3 loop.
5. Repeat step 3 and 4 until the desired length is obtained, fasten off.

TO MAKE A BRACELET:  Sew a button on one end, and use the last 3 chain loop as a button hole on the other end. 

 Beads were sewn into the natural holes for the bracelet shown.




TO MAKE INTO A HEADBAND:
Simply crochet until you have the length desired, then sew a button on the end, and use the chain 3 loop on the other end as a button hole.


END OF PATTERN

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AND IF YOU ARE INTERESTED,
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She includes directions, diagrams, and a photo of each completed border, so you'll have everything you need to succeed.  Also tips on choosing the appropriate yarns, plus instructions on how to attach the borders to your crocheted, knitted, or woven pieces, to aid in making your finished garments and fabrics flawless!

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