Thursday 13 November 2014

STARBURSTS, SWIRLS and STARSHINE - Free Pattern

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Originally I made these with white,  yellow and gold thread, however I recently was asked for some star decos in other colours.  Of course I thought why not - and I have decided to share the colour process including step by step photos with you all here!  So grab your thread or yarn and hooks and lets start!

STARBURSTS

Change colour whenever you like.

Skill Level:
Easy
Yarn:   
Cotton DK 8ply  ●  #3  ●  Light weight
Hook
E-4 (3.5mm)
Stitches:
single, double, half double, treble crochet
Gauge/Tension:
Not critical for this pattern
Measurements:
Vary depending on yarn and hook
Terminology:
USA - American crochet terms

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Rnd 1:  Magic loop, Ch 3 (counts as first dc), 9dc in loop, join with sl st in BL of ch3. (10sts)




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Increase Rnd
Rnd 2Ch 1, 2sc in BL of same st, 2sc in BL of next st and every st to end, join with sl st in ch1. (20sts) 


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Mini Star Points Rnd
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Rnd 3 *Ch3, sc in 2nd st from hook, hdc in next st, skip next st, sl st in next st, rep from * to end.  (10 mini star points)

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Medium Star Points Rnd

Working behind mini star points


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Rnd 4:  Sl st in 1st skipped st under 1st mini star from previous rnd, *Ch5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr in next ch, skip next mini star, sl st in next skipped st under next mini star, rep from * to end (5 medium star points)

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1st Star Edge

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Crochet along edge of star points just made as follows:
Rnd 5: Sc in next 4sts, *2sc in top of star point, sc in BL of next 4sts, sc2tog, sc in next 3sts, rep from * to end, ending with skip last st, join with sl st in next st.

2nd Star Edge

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Working in BL of every st
Rnd 6:  Ch1, sc in BL of next 4sts, *[sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc] in next st, (top of star point), sc in BL of next 3sts, sc3tog, sc in BL of next 3sts, rep from * to end, ending with sl st in last st and join with sl st in both loops of ch1.
Finish, cut yarn and hide ends.


Now make as many as you like. 


You can download the FREE pdf PATTERN which includes all three (3) motifs

StarburstsSwirls and Starshine

from my online stores

RAVELRY OR  CRAFTSY 

(PLEASE NOTE:  the pdf pattern download DOES NOT include these step by step photos)



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THIS TIME just for a bit of fun, I have decided to join two starbursts together.


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Join with Sc in BL of each motif, 2sc in star point, and sc2tog in base of star points.


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USA American CROCHET Terms
Abbreviation
Description
[ ]
work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*
repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
**
repeat the instructions between asterisks as many times as directed
( )
work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
approx
approximately
beg
begin/beginning
BL
back loop
CC
contrast colour
ch
chain stitch
cm
centimetres
cont
continue
dc
double crochet
FL
front loop
hdc
half double crochet
in
inches
MC
main colour
rep
repeat
rnd(s)
round(s)
sc
single crochet
sl st
slip stitch
st(s)
stitch(es)
tr
treble crochet

Copyright © 2008  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.  

TERMS OF USE: All patterns and photographs are protected by UK and International Copyright law. You may not resell or redistribute these patterns in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited.  Barbara Summers' patterns may not be used for mass production purposes.

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StarburstsSwirls and Starshine
Three (3) easy crochet motif decorations 
(My favourite free pattern for stars and swirls inspired by Van Gogh's painting "Starry Night")


download the FREE pdf PATTERN

which includes all three (3) motifs

Starbursts, Swirls and Starshine

from my online stores


(PLEASE NOTE:  the pdf pattern download DOES NOT include these step by step photos)


Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
2008 (C) Copyright - All rights reserved.

Sunday 26 October 2014

DAISY GRANNY Square Crochet FREE Pattern

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Time to use up your odd balls of stashed yarn, discontinued yarn and odd colours. One of the best ways to use up that stash of yarn is to start making some colourful granny squares.

I am making my DAISY GRANNY squares using Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca yarn. I had some remnants of black and cream, as well as 1 x 200g ball of Geranium and 1 x 200g ball of Fawn.

I am not sure how long it will take me to finish my squares because whilst I am travelling, I don't get much time to crochet.

So, to get you all started here is the pattern for DAISY GRANNY square A. (Square B is available in the download pdf pattern)

You can mix and match your colours, alternate the squares or choose either Square A or Square B for your project.

The DAISY GRANNY Pattern is written below OR you can download the FREE pdf PATTERN from my online stores:

RAVELRY           CRAFTSY 



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 DAISY GRANNY SQUARE FREE PATTERN

PATTERN DETAILS:
DIFFICULTY:  Easy
MEASUREMENTRowan square 4.5in (11cm) Katia square 4.5in (11cm) BWM square 5in (12.5cm) Size will vary depending on yarn and hook used
YARN USEDRowan Bamboo Soft 100% Bamboo 50g  112yd (102m) OR Katia Swing 70% Acrylic 30% Cotton 50g  178yd (163m) OR Bendigo Woollen Mills Alpaca 100% Alpaca 200g  437yd (400m)
YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any yarn and recommended hook
TENSION:  Not critical for this pattern
NOTIONS:  7 (4.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Daisy Granny square is worked in the round.  Each round is completed before changing colour.  Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) squares, square A using four (4) colours, square B using three (3) colours.  Squares can be made using two (2), three (3) or more colours.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.
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PATTERN STARTS:

SQUARE A

With MC and 7 (4.5mm) hook
Rnd 1:  Magic ring, Ch1, 7sc in ring, join. (8sts)
Rnd 2Ch3, dc in same st, ch1, *(2dc, ch1) in next st, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC1
Rnd 3Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 3dc in same sp, ch1, *(4dc, ch1) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.
CHANGE TO CC2
Constructing corners
Rnd 4Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, 5dc in same sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1, [6dc in next ch1-sp, 6dc in next ch1-sp, ch1] 3 times, join.
CHANGE TO CC3
Rnd 5Join yarn in any ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, 1sc in ch1-sp, ch2, skip 3dc, 1sc between dc, ch2, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in next ch1-sp, rep from * around, ending with ch2, join with sl st in top of ch3.
Rnd 6Sl st in ch1-sp, Ch3, (1dc, ch1, 2dc) in same sp, *[3dc in next ch2-sp] 4 times, (2dc, ch1, 2dc) in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join.   Fasten off and hide ends.

SQUARE B - download the FREE pdf PATTERN for BOTH squares from my RAVELRY shop OR my CRAFTSY shop

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USA - American Crochet Terms

Abbreviation
Description
[ ]
work instructions within brackets as many times as directed
*
repeat the instructions following the single asterisk as directed
( )
work instructions within brackets as directed, different sizes, total stitches
approx
approximately
beg
begin/beginning
CC
contrast colour
ch
chain stitch
cm
centimetres
cont
continue
dc
double crochet
in
inches
MC
main colour
rep
repeat
rnd(s)
round(s)
sc
single crochet
sl st
slip stitch
st(s)
stitch(es)

Copyright © 2008 Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet. All rights reserved.

TERMS OF USE: All patterns and photographs are protected by UK and International Copyright law. You may not resell or redistribute these patterns in part or in whole. Derivative works are prohibited.  Barbara Summers' patterns may not be used for mass production purposes

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download the FREE pdf PATTERN from 

my RAVELRY shop
OR
my CRAFTSY shop

Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
(C) 2008  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet
All rights reserved.

Friday 17 October 2014

STAR Crochet Christmas Ornament Coaster

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Deck the halls with boughs of holly, fa la la la la la la la!

Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la la la la!

Don we now our gay apparel, Fa la la la la la la la!
Troll the ancient Yuletide carol, Fa la la la la la la la!


I must admit that this song Deck the Halls is probably the best for getting into the spirit of Christmas.  I could fa la la la la la la la! all day long! Yes I know it's only October and we are already thinking about, preparing and planning our Christmas celebrations. It's a bit scary sometimes!

Anyway, I am going to share my new design Christmas Star Ornament Coaster created while I was on holiday in Australia visiting family.  Although I had lots of other more interesting things to do with my time, I somehow still managed to get creative with some of my yarn stash which resides in my daughter's garage, and with all the shops bringing out their Christmas decorations and other things Christmasy I decided to create a little something special. Here is my creation the Best Christmas Star Crochet Ornament Coaster, you can add a touch of Christmas colour to your table OR hang on the tree OR make a garland with this TWELVE point STAR ornament coaster.



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MAKE IT WITH LOTS OF BRIGHT COLOURS OR make it SUBDUED and SUBTLE OR go C R A Z Y with traditional
RED, GREEN and WHITE

crochet christmas star coaster garland ornament

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate

MEASUREMENT:  Diameter 5in (12.7cm)

YARN USED:  Jaeger Aqua Cotton ● 100% Cotton ● 50g 106m (115yd)

TOTAL YARDAGE:  170m (185yd) makes 6 coasters

YARN SUBSTITUTE:  Any mercerized cotton DK yarn.

TENSION:  Not critical for this pattern

NOTIONS:  E-4 (3.5mm) hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Ornament coaster is worked in the round.  Each round is completed before changing colour.  Instructions in this pattern are for a three (3) colour coaster.  Coaster can be made using two, three or more colours.  This written pattern has accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.




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Pattern is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY      RAVELRY


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enjoy your Christmas Ornament Coaster making
and remember you can use it as a coaster
OR
hang it on your tree
OR
make it into a garland

happy Christmas crocheting

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!
Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
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