Monday 26 March 2018

Free Knitting Pattern - SCRAPS KNIT TOUQUE PATTERN

#2178 - SCRAPS KNIT TOUQUE
Copyright © 2018,  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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HOW TO SOFTEN STIFF YARN:




HOW TO:

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BLOCKING: Basically there are 2 ways of blocking.
1.  Steam blocking: arrange item on a flat surface, hold steam iron above the surface, (not touching the surface), and
   steam. Allow the item to dry in the shape desired.
2.  Immerse in water, and squeeze water out, or spray with water. Arrange item on a thick bath towel, shape
as desired, allow to dry undisturbed.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands (or super bulky yarn) Newborn: 80 yds;  Adult; 225 yds
8 mm knitting needles (worked flat)
Yarn needle

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INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 3 stitches and 3 rows = 1 sq. inch
Copyright: Emi Harrington,permission not given to share, give away, or sell this pattern.
Change colors at any time, or work in one solid color.
Downloadable pdf available on Ravelry for $1.: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/2179---scraps-knit-touque

1.  Newborn to 3 months: Cast on 32 stitches
   3 - 6 months: Cast on 36 stitches
   6 - 12 months: Cast on 40 stitches
   1 - 2 yrs: Cast on 44 stitches
   2 - 5 yrs: Cast on 44 stitches
   5 - 12 yrs: Cast on 48 stitches
   12 - 16 yrs: Cast on 48 stitches
   Adult: Cast on 52 stitches

2.  Work in ribbing stitch for:
    Newborn to 3 months: 15 rows, cast off with a     long yarn end.

   3 - 6 months: 18 rows, cast off with a long yarn end.

   6 - 12 months: 21 rows, cast off with a long yarn end.

   1 - 2 yrs: 24 rows, cast off with a long yarn end.

   2 - 5 yrs: 27 rows, cast off with a long yarn end.

   5 - 12 yrs: 36 rows, cast off with a long yarn end.

   12 - 16 yrs: 42 rows, cast off with a long yarn end.

   Adult: 45 rows, cast off with a long yarn end. (15 rows of each color in this sample.)

Thread the yarn end into a needle, weave through the last row of stitches, pull to gather up and close the top of the hat. Take several stitches to secure, then sew the back seam of the hat.

 


HOW TO MAKE A FAUX FUR POM POM:








HOW TO CROCHET A FUN FUR POM POM:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYdRjwzlG5k






POM POM:

1.  For a small pom pom, wrap yarn around 4 fingers.  
Large pom pom: wind around a piece of cardboard 4 inches long.
2.  Wind the yarn around approximately 30 to 40 times, depending on
    how large you would like the pom pom.
3.  Slide the bundle off.
4.  Tie in the center with yarn. (Use two or three strands for strength.)
5.  Cut the loops open on both sides.
6.  Trim evenly, and use the yarn that was used to tie into a
  bundle to tie the pom-pom onto the hat.

 



HOW TO MAKE TAGS FOR YOUR GARMENTS:  https://youtu.be/bPgJQ6eciJs



END OF PATTERN





Saturday 24 March 2018

2176- FREE Crochet Pattern- Easter Bunny Basket





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. Permission is granted to sell your finished garments. 
If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: mehartgallery@gmail.com 

LEARN TO CROCHET HERE:

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MATERIALS;
Worsted weight yarn, worked 2 strands (Red Heart Super Saver)
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

INSTRUCTIONS: video demo here: https://youtu.be/0lgmvllLlAY
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1.  Work with 2 strands of worsted weight yarn, and a 6.5 mm crochet hook.
     Chain 5, slip stitch to join and form a ring.
2.  Chain 1, make 8 single crochet in the ring, slip stitch to join.
3.  Chain 1 and turn, 2 single crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join. (18 if you also worked 
    into the chain 1)
4.  Working in a spiral, single crochet round and round, making 2 single crochet in every 3rd stitch, 
    until the  worked round is the size of the bottom of the basket you wish to make. The sample 
    shown was worked to fit over a Cool Whip plastic container.
5.  Begin working the sides: Chain 1, work in a spiral, one single crochet in each stitch, until the sides
    are as tall as you would like.  Then work one round, skipping every 3rd stitch. When finished, 
    slip  stitch into the next stitch.
6.  Make the handle: chain 1 and turn, single crochet in 4 stitches, chain 1 and turn, single crochet 
     across the row of 4 stitches, repeat from * until the handle is as long as you like, then slip stitch it 
      onto the opposite side of the basket.  
Fasten off.
7.  EARS: Chain 5, single crochet in the 2nd stitch from the hook, and in each stitch of the chain.    
      *Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in each stitch across the row, repeat from * until the ear is as tall 
      as the basket.  Turn, single crochet in the first stitch, double crochet in the next stitch, chain 2, slip 
      stitch in the next stitch, fasten off, and sew the ear to the basket, just in front of the handle.  
      Repeat on the opposite side.
8.  Sew buttons on for eyes, and a pink button for the nose.  Attach a ribbon bow if desired.

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Friday 9 March 2018

Free crochet hat pattern - Mini Bobble Stitch

2132yt- MINI BOBBLE STITCH HAT,-NEWBORN TO ADULT
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. Permission is granted to sell your finished garments. 
If you have questions about this pattern, you may email me at: mehartgallery@gmail.com 

LEARN TO CROCHET HERE:

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MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn
6.5 mm crochet hook
Yarn needle

INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 3 sc and 3 rows = 1 sq. Inch
Works bottom up
VIDEO DEMO HERE:  https://youtu.be/m6BojrXx-bY

1.  Newborn - 3 months; chain 32
3 - 6 months: chain 36
6 - 12 months: chain 38
1 - 2 yrs: chain 40
2 - 5 yrs: chain 44
5 - 8 yrs: chain 46
8 - 10 years: chain 48
10 - 12 years: chain 52
Adult Small: chain 54
Adult large (larger head): chain 56 - 58

2.  Slip stitch to join, being careful not to twist the chain.

3.  Chain 2, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

4.  Chain 1 and turn, single crochet in the same stitch, *triple crochet in the next stitch, 
     single crochet in the next stitch, repeat from * around, slip stitch to join in the first single 
    crochet.

5.  Chain 2 and turn, double crochet in each stitch around, slip stitch to join.

6.  Repeat step 4 and 5 for:
Newborn - 3 months: 2 more times
3 - 6 months: 2 more times
6 - 12 months; 2 more times
1 - 2 yrs: 2 more times, plus one more row of step 5.
2 - 4 yrs: 2 more times, plus one more row of step 5.
4 - 6 yrs: 2 more times, plus one more row of step 5.
6 - 8 years: 2 more times, plus one more row of step 5.
8 - 12 years: 3 more times
Adult small: 3 more times
Adult large: 4 more times

7.  Decrease for the top of the hat:  
*Chain 2, work double crochet decrease across the row, decreasing to 1/2 the original 
number of  stitches. (See the video for how to: https://youtu.be/m6BojrXx-bY)
Repeat from * one more time for newborn to 6 months
2 more times for all other sizes.

Fasten off with a long yarn end, thread it into a yarn needle, and weave through the last 
row of  stitches, pull to gather up and close the top of the hat, weave yarn ends into the 
finished work.

End of pattern.


Thursday 8 March 2018

FREE KNITTING PATTERN- Baby Turban hat

FREE KNITTING PATTERN - Baby Turban Hat



2167K- KNIT BABY TURBAN HAT
Copyright © 2018,  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 


You can find me here:

HOW TO SOFTEN STIFF YARN:

HOW TO:





MY FREE VIDEO TUTORIALS ON YOUTUBE:http://www.youtube.com/user/Hectanooga1


BLOCKING: Basically there are 2 ways of blocking.
1.  Steam blocking: arrange item on a flat surface, hold steam iron above the surface, (not touching the surface), and steam. Allow the item to dry in the shape desired.
2.  Immerse in water, and squeeze water out, or spray with water. Arrange item on a thick bath towel, shape as desired, allow to dry undisturbed.

MATERIALS:
Worsted weight yarn, (Bernat Premium), approx. 40 yards
One pair of straight 6 mm knitting needles (US 10)
Yarn needle
Pearl or button for center of flower


INSTRUCTIONS: Gauge: 4 stitches and 4 rows = 1 sq. inch
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Copyright: Emi Harrington,permission not given to share, give away, or sell this pattern.
This is a light weight hat, for a heavy weight, use 2 strands of worsted weight yarn.

NEWBORN TO 3 MONTHS: Works bottom up.  Works flat.
1.  Cast on 40 stitches.

2.  Knit every row for 5 rows.

3.  Work in stockinette stitch (k 1 row, p 1 row) for 4 rows.

4.  Knit every row for 4 rows.

5.  Work in stockinette stitch for 10 rows.

6.  Knit 2 stitches together across the row, reducing to 20 stitches.

7.  Purl across the row.

8.  Knit 2 stitches together across the row, reducing to 10 stitches.

9.  Purl across the row.

10. Knit 2 stitches together across the row, casting off each stitch after it is worked.   Leave a long yarn end, thread it into a yarn needle, weave through the last row of stitches, pull to close the top of the hat, take several stitches to secure, then sew the back seam of the hat. (See a link above for how to sew a seam in knitting.)


With the same color yarn as the hat, and a yarn needle, pass through the front of the hat, to pull the 2 rows of garter stitch together, sew the flower over the gathers.




FLOWER:  Cast on 30 stitches, knit across the row, casting off each stitch after it is worked.  Leave a long yarn end, thread it into a needle, pass the needle through every 6th stitch, pull to gather up the center of the flower. Take several stitches to secure, tie the 2 yarn ends together on the back of the flower.  Arrange the petals (block if necessary with steam and a steam iron held ABOVE the flower).  Sew a button or pearl in the center. Attach to the hat over the
seam that gathers the front of the hat.



 


END OF PATTERN