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Showing posts with label free pattern. Show all posts
Brioche Crochet is a technique that doesn’t stop to amaze me. With only two
colors and routine stitches used, it creates a nice textured fabric. And this
fabric is reversible: imitating beloved knitting brioche on the right size,
and with a knit look on the wrong side.
After the release of Brioche Waves Blanket, Esja Sweater and Brioche Heart patterns I’ve got a few requests about how to create a triangle shape with crochet brioche. So, here is a tutorial. You can use is for making shawls, for example.
Please, note that crochet brioche consists of two layers. And fabric is getting quite thick. So I suggest fine and soft yarns for wearable accessories.
Triangle shape in Brioche Crochet is worked in rows, back and forth, with one color used for each row. The colors are changed every other row in last yarn over of the final stitch – when there are still two loops left on the hook (see photo-tutorial below).
Please, note that work is turned after every two rows (unless otherwise stated in the pattern). So you’ll work two rows on the right side, two rows on the wrong side, and then again two rows on the right side. And so on.
Using this tutorial you can create a brioche crochet triangle in any desired size.
ch – chain
yo – yarn over
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
sc (single crochet) – insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
dc (double crochet) – yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, *yo, pull through 2 lps* twice.
[…] repeat instruction inside […] as many times as indicated in the pattern
Yarns used in this tutorial:
Cover Sample - Colour Crafter* (1099 Wolvega) and Colour Crafter Velvet* (845 Astaire) by Scheepjes
Photo-tutorial - Stone Washed* by Scheepjes
INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright LillaBjornCrochet 2019. All rights reserved. This pattern is for unlimited personal use only. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern. The pattern may not be translated without permission or copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in whole. No video tutorials are allowed! Items may be sold that are made from this pattern as long as the designer is credited. Please, read Copyright page for more information.
Row 1 - RS: With Yarn A make magic ring, ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), 3sc into magic ring, tighten ring, turn – 3 sc
TIP: to add extra drape to fabric please feel free to replace all ch1 with ch2-sps.
Row 2 – WS: Ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in first st, ch1, skip next st, 2dc in last st (change to Yarn B in final st), turn – 4 dc, 1 ch1-sp
Row 3 – RS: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st – here and throughout), 2sc in first st, ch1, skip next st, dc in skipped st from Row 1 below (in front of work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in third ch in the beginning of previous row, drop loop off the hook and don’t turn – 4 sc, 1 dc, 2 ch1-sps
Row 4 – RS: Insert hook in first st of the same row, grab Yarn A behind work and pull it through first st. Don't make the loop too tight to prevent pulling of the edge.
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip next st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (in front of work), ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (in front of work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st (change to Yarn B in final st by grabbing the loop in the end of the row and pulling it through two loops on the hook), turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 3 ch1-sps
Row 5 – WS: All dc and BPdc are made in/around sts of same color from
2 rows below – behind work!
Ch2, 2sc in first st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, BPdc around next st of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in next skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st, drop loop off the hook and don’t turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 1 BPdc, 4 ch1-sps
Row 6 – WS: Insert hook from back to front into first st of the same
row, grab Yarn A in front of work and pull it through first st. As on
previous row, all dc and BPdc are made in/around sts of same color from 2
rows below – behind work!
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), [ch1, skip sp and next st, BPdc around next st of same color below] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st (keep yarn A on the WS, change to Yarn B in final st by grabbing the loop in the end of the row and pulling it through two loops on the hook), turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 2 BPdc, 5 ch1-sps
Row 7 – RS: Work all dc and FPdc in/around sts of same color from 2
rows below – in front of work!
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (in front of work), [ch1, skip sp and next st, FPdc around next st from 2 rows below] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st from 2 rows below (in front of work), ch1, skip next st, 2sc in last st, drop loop off the hook, don’t turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 3 FPdc, 6 ch1-sps
Row 8 – RS: Insert hook in first st of the same row, grab Yarn A
behind work and pull it through first st.
As Row 7. Change to Yarn B in final st by grabbing the loop in the end of the row and pulling it through two loops on the hook, turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 4 FPdc, 7 ch1-sps
Row 9 - WS: All dc and BPdc are made in/around sts of same color from 2 rows below – behind work!
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), [ch1, skip sp and next st, BPdc around next st of same color below] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st, drop loop off the hook, don’t turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 5 BPdc, 8 ch1-sps
Repeat Rows 6-9 till you reach designed length of your fabric.
Last Row
To finish, make last row on RS.
Ch2, 2sc in first st, sc in next st, dc in skipped st from 2 rows below (in front of work), skip sp, sc in next st, [FPdc around next st of same color from 2 rows below, skip sp, sc in next st] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, dc in next last skipped st from 2 rows below (in front of work), skip sp, sc in next st, 2sc in last st, fasten off.
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After the release of Brioche Waves Blanket, Esja Sweater and Brioche Heart patterns I’ve got a few requests about how to create a triangle shape with crochet brioche. So, here is a tutorial. You can use is for making shawls, for example.
Please, note that crochet brioche consists of two layers. And fabric is getting quite thick. So I suggest fine and soft yarns for wearable accessories.
Pattern Notes
Triangle shape in Brioche Crochet is worked in rows, back and forth, with one color used for each row. The colors are changed every other row in last yarn over of the final stitch – when there are still two loops left on the hook (see photo-tutorial below).
Please, note that work is turned after every two rows (unless otherwise stated in the pattern). So you’ll work two rows on the right side, two rows on the wrong side, and then again two rows on the right side. And so on.
Using this tutorial you can create a brioche crochet triangle in any desired size.
Abbreviations and Stitch Guide (US crochet terms)
ch – chain
yo – yarn over
RS – right side
WS – wrong side
sc (single crochet) – insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
dc (double crochet) – yo, insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw up a lp, *yo, pull through 2 lps* twice.
Pattern repeats
[…] repeat instruction inside […] as many times as indicated in the pattern
Yarns used in this tutorial:
Cover Sample - Colour Crafter* (1099 Wolvega) and Colour Crafter Velvet* (845 Astaire) by Scheepjes
Photo-tutorial - Stone Washed* by Scheepjes
INSTRUCTIONS
Copyright LillaBjornCrochet 2019. All rights reserved. This pattern is for unlimited personal use only. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern. The pattern may not be translated without permission or copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in whole. No video tutorials are allowed! Items may be sold that are made from this pattern as long as the designer is credited. Please, read Copyright page for more information.
Row 1 - RS: With Yarn A make magic ring, ch1 (doesn’t count as a st), 3sc into magic ring, tighten ring, turn – 3 sc
TIP: to add extra drape to fabric please feel free to replace all ch1 with ch2-sps.
Row 2 – WS: Ch3 (counts as first dc), dc in first st, ch1, skip next st, 2dc in last st (change to Yarn B in final st), turn – 4 dc, 1 ch1-sp
Row 3 – RS: Ch2 (doesn’t count as a st – here and throughout), 2sc in first st, ch1, skip next st, dc in skipped st from Row 1 below (in front of work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in third ch in the beginning of previous row, drop loop off the hook and don’t turn – 4 sc, 1 dc, 2 ch1-sps
Row 4 – RS: Insert hook in first st of the same row, grab Yarn A behind work and pull it through first st. Don't make the loop too tight to prevent pulling of the edge.
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip next st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (in front of work), ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (in front of work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st (change to Yarn B in final st by grabbing the loop in the end of the row and pulling it through two loops on the hook), turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 3 ch1-sps
Ch2, 2sc in first st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, BPdc around next st of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in next skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st, drop loop off the hook and don’t turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 1 BPdc, 4 ch1-sps
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), [ch1, skip sp and next st, BPdc around next st of same color below] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st (keep yarn A on the WS, change to Yarn B in final st by grabbing the loop in the end of the row and pulling it through two loops on the hook), turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 2 BPdc, 5 ch1-sps
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (in front of work), [ch1, skip sp and next st, FPdc around next st from 2 rows below] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st from 2 rows below (in front of work), ch1, skip next st, 2sc in last st, drop loop off the hook, don’t turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 3 FPdc, 6 ch1-sps
As Row 7. Change to Yarn B in final st by grabbing the loop in the end of the row and pulling it through two loops on the hook, turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 4 FPdc, 7 ch1-sps
Row 9 - WS: All dc and BPdc are made in/around sts of same color from 2 rows below – behind work!
Ch2, 2sc in same st, ch1, skip 1 st, dc in skipped st of same color from 2 rows below (behind work), [ch1, skip sp and next st, BPdc around next st of same color below] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, ch1, skip sp and next st, dc in last skipped st from 2 rows below (behind work), ch1, skip sp and next st, 2sc in last st, drop loop off the hook, don’t turn – 4 sc, 2 dc, 5 BPdc, 8 ch1-sps
Repeat Rows 6-9 till you reach designed length of your fabric.
Last Row
To finish, make last row on RS.
Ch2, 2sc in first st, sc in next st, dc in skipped st from 2 rows below (in front of work), skip sp, sc in next st, [FPdc around next st of same color from 2 rows below, skip sp, sc in next st] repeat for all long sts of same color from 2 rows below, dc in next last skipped st from 2 rows below (in front of work), skip sp, sc in next st, 2sc in last st, fasten off.
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If you follow my blog, you most likely crochet. But do you also knit? I learned to knit at the age of five, I think… Or maybe six. But definitely before the school, as when I entered first grade of school I was already proudly wearing my own knitted hat. With cables. I learned crochet at nearly the same time, but knitting has been my biggest passion for a long time.
I was mostly knitting sweaters. For myself. In crazy and unexpected color combinations. And my teachers were going mad sometimes. Once, I remember, I was asked to come back home and change clothes, because my bright-red-and-purple-shaped-by-myself sweater didn’t go well with strict school dress code.
And then suddenly I became a crochet designer, and put away my needles for 4 years.
I can’t say I missed knitting… I simply didn’t have time to think about it. With CAL’s coming one after another, and numerous crochet patterns. I enjoy learning new techniques. I tired overlay and mosaic crochet. Maybe I will become brave enough to try Tunisian crochet, too.
Well, sometimes I do experience those rare moments when I feel like picking my needles again. Last time I was inspired by Rhythm Mohair and Alpaca yarn by Scheepjes. And my Blue Feather sweater was born.
And when I saw new Namaste yarn by Scheepjes, knit-sick came back again. And I decided to design something new.
Well, at first it was supposed to be a blanket. Huge and hygge, and chunky, and cozy. But because I am not used to knitting with large needles (and Namaste yarn calls for 8mm) my hands were tired very soon. And I frogged everything and started over again, this time with smaller number of stitches.
A super-chunky-scarf it will be, I told to myself.
If you haven’t heard about Namaste yarn before, please, check my review HERE. It was a pleasure to knit with this yarn. In the beginning it was splitting a bit, but when I adjusted my knit style everything went smoothly and my knit speed was back.
I tried to imitate chevron pattern both with “lacy” and textured parts, and I love how it looks and feels. Namaste scarf is pretty huge! It’s approx. 60 x 180cm (23.5 x 71”) and can be worn as a wrap or scarf. The draping is perfect and I used exactly 6 skeins of Namaste yarn.
The pattern consists of simply repeats and can be easily adjusted to any size.
FREE pattern will follow next week, if I manage to write it down, haha! I plan to include the chart, so let’s hope everything will work up nicely.
Do you know what I learned from my fellow knitting designers?! Oh my, it was the most unexpected discovery about myself. I learned that I do knit in a WRONG way! Well, my stitches still look correct, but I do them in the opposite manner :)
Not like right or left handed people do, but totally different! I have been knitting for 30+ years now, and this knowledge exploded my world!
At least now when I know this, I can write the patterns in a right way. Taking into consideration my own “weird” knitting style.
See you next week!
UPDATE: free knitting pattern for this Bakasana Scarf is available HERE on my blog.
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I was mostly knitting sweaters. For myself. In crazy and unexpected color combinations. And my teachers were going mad sometimes. Once, I remember, I was asked to come back home and change clothes, because my bright-red-and-purple-shaped-by-myself sweater didn’t go well with strict school dress code.
And then suddenly I became a crochet designer, and put away my needles for 4 years.
I can’t say I missed knitting… I simply didn’t have time to think about it. With CAL’s coming one after another, and numerous crochet patterns. I enjoy learning new techniques. I tired overlay and mosaic crochet. Maybe I will become brave enough to try Tunisian crochet, too.
Well, sometimes I do experience those rare moments when I feel like picking my needles again. Last time I was inspired by Rhythm Mohair and Alpaca yarn by Scheepjes. And my Blue Feather sweater was born.
And when I saw new Namaste yarn by Scheepjes, knit-sick came back again. And I decided to design something new.
Well, at first it was supposed to be a blanket. Huge and hygge, and chunky, and cozy. But because I am not used to knitting with large needles (and Namaste yarn calls for 8mm) my hands were tired very soon. And I frogged everything and started over again, this time with smaller number of stitches.
A super-chunky-scarf it will be, I told to myself.
If you haven’t heard about Namaste yarn before, please, check my review HERE. It was a pleasure to knit with this yarn. In the beginning it was splitting a bit, but when I adjusted my knit style everything went smoothly and my knit speed was back.
You’ll find Namaste yarn in local Scheepjes shops and via online retailers:
WoolWarehouse*, Deramores*, Black Sheep Wools* (all three in UK with international shipping)
Caro’sAtelier* (NL and Europe)
KnottyHouse* (Canada), Taemombo (US and Canada)
I tried to imitate chevron pattern both with “lacy” and textured parts, and I love how it looks and feels. Namaste scarf is pretty huge! It’s approx. 60 x 180cm (23.5 x 71”) and can be worn as a wrap or scarf. The draping is perfect and I used exactly 6 skeins of Namaste yarn.
My friend Xenia helped me with taking pictures (I just love her small and romantic yard). And when we were done I suddenly realized I wore the scarf inside out. “Oh no! This is the back side…” – I said sadly. “Come on! It only shows how beautiful your scarf is from all the sides!” – she replied. :)
The pattern consists of simply repeats and can be easily adjusted to any size.
FREE pattern will follow next week, if I manage to write it down, haha! I plan to include the chart, so let’s hope everything will work up nicely.
Do you know what I learned from my fellow knitting designers?! Oh my, it was the most unexpected discovery about myself. I learned that I do knit in a WRONG way! Well, my stitches still look correct, but I do them in the opposite manner :)
Not like right or left handed people do, but totally different! I have been knitting for 30+ years now, and this knowledge exploded my world!
At least now when I know this, I can write the patterns in a right way. Taking into consideration my own “weird” knitting style.
See you next week!
UPDATE: free knitting pattern for this Bakasana Scarf is available HERE on my blog.
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Ta-dah!! I love the days of these “big reveals” so much! Because I can finally share new design with you. And because I don’t need to keep silence any longer. Let me introduce my new Tapestry Circles Pillow. It is made in tapestry crochet and it is also reverse, as patterns for front and back differ and you can turn the pillow the side which speaks to your mood at any time.
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I have been thinking about trying tapestry crochet for 3 years already. I did learn it some time ago and used for reproducing cross stitch embroidery charts into crochet pillow covers. I liked the effect very much but was not sure if I can ever write my own pattern in tapestry crochet. But you know… I love challenges. So I took this one. And here is what I’ve come up with.
When I was thinking about pillow cover, I imagined it as a mixture of different shapes and colors. I wanted to include triangles, diamonds, circles and squares. But sometimes what seems great in your mind is not so great in real life. The magic rule “less is more” works pretty well for me (though sometimes I still continue to struggle and argue) and I gave up all the shapes except of the circles. And I don’t regret it at all!
With the colors it was a bit different. Here I didn’t measure myself at all. I just wanted to use as many shades as possible, and mix them in unpredictable way.
This pillow is made with Stone Washed - one of my most favourite yarns by Scheepjes. In my opinion it is great for making interior decorations. The pillow cover turned to be thick enough and stiff. Just with a very good feel of “tapestry fabric”. I am very happy with the choice.
You can have a look at Stone Washed yarn at Wool Warehouse* and Deramores* (both ship worldwide), Paradise Fibers* (US) or in your local Scheepjes shops.
My pillow cover consists of two parts with different patterns (circles on front and stripes framed into a square – on the back), but you can duplicate tapestry circles on both.
I also used zip to make it easier to take care of the pillow. But you can use buttons, if you wish!
Free pattern of this pillow will be published here, on my blog next week. And later this week I will also share with you a photo-tutorial on how to do tapestry crochet.
UPDATE: step-by-step tutorial about how to do tapestry crochet is HERE. And free pattern os this pillow is already HERE.
See you soon!
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I have been thinking about trying tapestry crochet for 3 years already. I did learn it some time ago and used for reproducing cross stitch embroidery charts into crochet pillow covers. I liked the effect very much but was not sure if I can ever write my own pattern in tapestry crochet. But you know… I love challenges. So I took this one. And here is what I’ve come up with.
When I was thinking about pillow cover, I imagined it as a mixture of different shapes and colors. I wanted to include triangles, diamonds, circles and squares. But sometimes what seems great in your mind is not so great in real life. The magic rule “less is more” works pretty well for me (though sometimes I still continue to struggle and argue) and I gave up all the shapes except of the circles. And I don’t regret it at all!
With the colors it was a bit different. Here I didn’t measure myself at all. I just wanted to use as many shades as possible, and mix them in unpredictable way.
This pillow is made with Stone Washed - one of my most favourite yarns by Scheepjes. In my opinion it is great for making interior decorations. The pillow cover turned to be thick enough and stiff. Just with a very good feel of “tapestry fabric”. I am very happy with the choice.
You can have a look at Stone Washed yarn at Wool Warehouse* and Deramores* (both ship worldwide), Paradise Fibers* (US) or in your local Scheepjes shops.
My pillow cover consists of two parts with different patterns (circles on front and stripes framed into a square – on the back), but you can duplicate tapestry circles on both.
I also used zip to make it easier to take care of the pillow. But you can use buttons, if you wish!
Free pattern of this pillow will be published here, on my blog next week. And later this week I will also share with you a photo-tutorial on how to do tapestry crochet.
UPDATE: step-by-step tutorial about how to do tapestry crochet is HERE. And free pattern os this pillow is already HERE.
See you soon!
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How many unfinished wip’s do you have at the moment? How many new ideas are on your to-do list? Mine is growing every day. I have several new designs in mind, I also promised to submit several project to different magazines (yay!) and I am also secretly working on one exciting project. My summer seems to become very busy. Together with some traveling and visiting my parents and friends in Belarus. And this summer seems to give many promises as well. My dreams are coming true! I have finally bought a trolley I was dreaming about for a very long time. It’s from IKEA, it’s called Råskog and it’s aimed to serve in the kitchen. But I will use it to store my current wip’s and yarns I am working with at the moment.
You know I am a little bit addicted to Sweden in general and everything Swedish. I thought I know everything about local IKEA, but I haven’t paid any attention to this kitchen line before. Before I saw it in use by amazing guys from The Crochet Crowd. They made a lovely video showing this trolley full of yarns and wip’s in action. And I fell in love at once. I have been staring at this trolley for a year already, but it was a bit expensive and I was trying to hold on. But last Sunday I saw it with a very nice discount and… and I bought it immediately, of course!
It was put together yesterday late in the evening and I couldn’t wait to take the pictures and share with you. I really like a turquoise version, but I chose grey instead because it is better for my current interior palette. At the moment it doesn’t look messy at all but I can’t wait to fill it up with all my wip’s up to the ceiling… But the work behind the scenes is a kind of a secret for now. So you can enjoy the tidy look of my new yarns. I will use the upper basket for most recent projects and yarns.
My squares for Last Dance on the Beach blanket will be kept in the middle basket. And I haven’t decided yet what I will use the bottom basket for. But as life shows baskets and boxes are never enough!
Last week I got a new box from Scheepjes full of gorgeous Stone Washed yarns in different shades. I would like to try design something new in tapestry crochet and I think this yarn will be great for this project. I chose 10 shades (and I will use them all!) and now I need to combine them in pairs.
Will it look good, what do you think?
Stone Washed is my favourite yarn by Scheepjes. When I crochet with it, I feel like my mind and body are filling with harmony and silent happiness. The projects are growing very fast and the stitch definition is so even. I have already used this yarn for my Windy Morning Shawlette, Floral Ear Muffs and Joana's Mandala.
You can read my review about Stone Washed HERE. And you can also have a look and colour chart and purchase this yarn via Wool Warehouse* and Deramores* (both retailers ship orders internationally), Paradise Fibers* (US) or in your local Scheepjes shop.
I can’t wait to finish my new design. It will be a free pattern :) And I hope it will turn out just like I imagine it! Stay tuned!
UPDATE: Free pattern is available HERE.
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*This blog post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support!
You know I am a little bit addicted to Sweden in general and everything Swedish. I thought I know everything about local IKEA, but I haven’t paid any attention to this kitchen line before. Before I saw it in use by amazing guys from The Crochet Crowd. They made a lovely video showing this trolley full of yarns and wip’s in action. And I fell in love at once. I have been staring at this trolley for a year already, but it was a bit expensive and I was trying to hold on. But last Sunday I saw it with a very nice discount and… and I bought it immediately, of course!
It was put together yesterday late in the evening and I couldn’t wait to take the pictures and share with you. I really like a turquoise version, but I chose grey instead because it is better for my current interior palette. At the moment it doesn’t look messy at all but I can’t wait to fill it up with all my wip’s up to the ceiling… But the work behind the scenes is a kind of a secret for now. So you can enjoy the tidy look of my new yarns. I will use the upper basket for most recent projects and yarns.
My squares for Last Dance on the Beach blanket will be kept in the middle basket. And I haven’t decided yet what I will use the bottom basket for. But as life shows baskets and boxes are never enough!
Last week I got a new box from Scheepjes full of gorgeous Stone Washed yarns in different shades. I would like to try design something new in tapestry crochet and I think this yarn will be great for this project. I chose 10 shades (and I will use them all!) and now I need to combine them in pairs.
Will it look good, what do you think?
Stone Washed is my favourite yarn by Scheepjes. When I crochet with it, I feel like my mind and body are filling with harmony and silent happiness. The projects are growing very fast and the stitch definition is so even. I have already used this yarn for my Windy Morning Shawlette, Floral Ear Muffs and Joana's Mandala.
You can read my review about Stone Washed HERE. And you can also have a look and colour chart and purchase this yarn via Wool Warehouse* and Deramores* (both retailers ship orders internationally), Paradise Fibers* (US) or in your local Scheepjes shop.
I can’t wait to finish my new design. It will be a free pattern :) And I hope it will turn out just like I imagine it! Stay tuned!
UPDATE: Free pattern is available HERE.
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*This blog post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support!
I’ve got a wonderful news this week! My blog hit 1.000.000 views!!! Thank you so much for staying with me over these years and reading my posts. To celebrate I decided to release a new free pattern. My friend asked to crochet a cozy for her new mobile phone. And I thought I can come up with something simple, colorful and then share the pattern with you. So here it is! (And you can also use this pattern to make a new cozy for your tablet.)
Copyright LillaBjornCrochet 2016. All rights reserved. This pattern is for unlimited personal use only. Do not reproduce or sell the pattern. The pattern may not be copied in any way (print or digitally), in part or in full. Items may be sold that are made from this pattern as long as the designer is credited. Shop owners, if you wish to make a kit with yarn using this pattern, please request permission and copyright details from me before offering any kits for sale. Please, read Copyright page for more information.
st(s) - stitch(es)
ch - chain
sl st (slip stitch) – insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw yarn up and pull 2nd lp through the 1st lp on hook.
sc (single crochet) – insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
2. Use a marker to make it easier to find beginning of each round. Insert a piece of yarn approx. 20 cm (8 inches) long into the top of the last stitch of the first round and move it to the last stitch of each new round as crocheting progresses.
3. Change colour on the last yarn-over of the last sc of the relevant row. You can make colur changes invisible if you use THIS wonderful crochet tip by Needle Noodle.
Row 1. Beginning in 2nd ch from the hook make sc in every ch and 3 sc in last ch. Then turn your work and using other half of the base chain, continue making sc in every ch and 2sc in the last ch (where 1st sc of this rnd was made). If you are not sure how to begin – please check 1st round for Bloom Bathroom Organizer HERE.
Row 2 and next rows will be crocheted in one continuous spiral (don’t forget to insert marker in the last st of the rnd and move it as you progress).
Because you work in spiral, the beginning of each new rnd will be twisting a bit. So before joining new color for a stripe, you may want to crochet to the side, and then attach new yarn. Again don’t forget to mark the last st of each round so that your colorful stripes line up neat.
When you come to the end of this rnd, crochet back with reverse sc (or “crab stitch”). When you reach the loop continue crocheting in front the loop around the cozy’s top till you come to the beginning of the rnd. Finish with sl st, cut yarn and weave all yarn tails in.
Sew the button on the back (adjust its position for the loop).
Congratulations! A new cozy for your mobile phone is now finished! If you would like to crochet a cord for this cozy, please, check a wonderful tutorial by Felted Button HERE.
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You will need:
- Yarn in one main shade and several leftovers for stripes and mandala. I used Catona by Scheepjes in shades 113 (main color – 13g), 246, 397 and 399.
- Crochet hook Clover Soft Touch* 2.5mm or 2.75mm (C)
- One button
- Scissors and tapestry needle to weave yarn tails in.
Level
BeginnerSize
You can create your own cozy in any size.Gauge
Gauge is not critical for this design. But I would recommend to crochet with tight stitches.Stitch guide and Abbreviations
US standard abbreviations are used in this pattern. But if you are used to other terms, please check this Crochet Translation Project which might be helpful in translation to your native language.
st(s) - stitch(es)
ch - chain
sl st (slip stitch) – insert hook in indicated st, yo, draw yarn up and pull 2nd lp through the 1st lp on hook.
sc (single crochet) – insert hook in indicated stitch, yo, draw up a lp, yo and pull through both lps on hook.
Important notes
1. Mobil cozy is worked in one continuous spiral, so do not join rounds.
2. Use a marker to make it easier to find beginning of each round. Insert a piece of yarn approx. 20 cm (8 inches) long into the top of the last stitch of the first round and move it to the last stitch of each new round as crocheting progresses.
3. Change colour on the last yarn-over of the last sc of the relevant row. You can make colur changes invisible if you use THIS wonderful crochet tip by Needle Noodle.
INSTRUCTIONS
Add this pattern to Ravelry QueueStep 1
Before you start crocheting this cozy, please, carefully measure your mobile phone and decide how many stripes you would like to make and which part will be made in one color. My friend’s phone is 14 cm high, and I decided to make it 9 cm in one main color and then add colorful stripes on top. I also decided to decorate it with a small crocheted mandala. But if you are not fond of this décor, you can make the whole cozy in one shade, or completely cover it with stripes (and use up your leftovers).
Step 2
To begin make slip knot and make enough chain stitches to cover your phone’s width. You might try different number of chains – to make your cozy not too wide and not too narrow.
Row 1. Beginning in 2nd ch from the hook make sc in every ch and 3 sc in last ch. Then turn your work and using other half of the base chain, continue making sc in every ch and 2sc in the last ch (where 1st sc of this rnd was made). If you are not sure how to begin – please check 1st round for Bloom Bathroom Organizer HERE.
Row 2 and next rows will be crocheted in one continuous spiral (don’t forget to insert marker in the last st of the rnd and move it as you progress).
Step 3
When you reach the desired height you can add several colorful stripes. If you intend to repeat stripes in one color several times, don’t cut the yarn after each of them. You can use it again when you need to make another stripe.
Because you work in spiral, the beginning of each new rnd will be twisting a bit. So before joining new color for a stripe, you may want to crochet to the side, and then attach new yarn. Again don’t forget to mark the last st of each round so that your colorful stripes line up neat.
Step 4
When you reach the desired height of your cozy – make a loop for a button clasp. Continue crocheting till the center of one side, make as many chain stitches as needed (to fit your button well), make sc in next st and continue with sc till the end of the round.
When you come to the end of this rnd, crochet back with reverse sc (or “crab stitch”). When you reach the loop continue crocheting in front the loop around the cozy’s top till you come to the beginning of the rnd. Finish with sl st, cut yarn and weave all yarn tails in.
Step 5
Crochet a mandala using THIS pattern (only front part, without the bottom). After last rnd cut the yarn leaving approx. 40cm (15”) tail and sew mandala onto cozy using this yarn tail and a needle.
Sew the button on the back (adjust its position for the loop).
Congratulations! A new cozy for your mobile phone is now finished! If you would like to crochet a cord for this cozy, please, check a wonderful tutorial by Felted Button HERE.
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*This blog post contains affiliate links. Thanks for your support!
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