Pink Blossoms Scarf

I made this scarf for my little niece Yara. It may not be very appropriate for winter, but it's still warm where I live. I wanted to make it in a more wintry colors, but Yara insisted on these colors. You can customize it to any length or width you want. 

Notes: 

• The pattern is written using American terminology.
• The pattern is a multiples of 5 plus 1.

Measurements: 120 cm / 47 inch X 14 cm / 18.5 inch.

You're going to need:

• Yarn: Alize Diva Baby 100% microfiber acrylic, 100 g, 350 mt, in colors 287 and 276, one skein of each color. 
• Hook: 2.5 mm 
• Tapestry needle.

Stitches Used:

• Ch: Chain

• Sc: Single crochet

• Hdc: Half double crochet

• Dc: Double crochet

• Pc: Popcorn

Popcorn stitch:

1. Start by making 5 dcs. Drop the loop from the hook. 

2. Insert the hook from front to back into the top first dc and the dropped loop.

3. Pull the loop through the st.

4. ch 1 to close the popcorn.


Pattern:

With the blue yarn make (402) Chain.

Row 1: in the second chain from the hook make a sc, (ch 5, skip 4 chains, make a sc in the next ch) repeat to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 2: ch 5 ( count as dc and ch 2), hdc in the ch 5, ch 2, dc in the next sc, (ch 2, hdc in the ch 5, ch 2, dc in the next sc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn. Cut off the thread and weave in the loose end.

Row 3: with the pink yarn make a chain in the last dc, (sc, ch 3, pc in the hdc, ch 3, sc in the next dc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn. Cut off the thread and weave in the loose end.

Row 4: with the blue yarn make a standing dc (or ch3) in the last sc, (ch 2, hdc in the pc, ch2, dc in the sc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn.

Row 5: ch 1, make a sc in the last dc, (ch5, sc in the next dc) repeat to the end of the row. Turn.

Repeat rows 2 to 5 to the required width. For the last repeat stop at row 2.

Read More

Rose Relief Shawl

Hi there! Here is my new shawl with v-shaped rose stripes. It took me a very long time to finish. Although the pattern is very easy, it requires a lot of counting and concentrating. I’ve made another one earlier this year, using one color. Unfortunately, it was purchased before I had a chance to take photos of it.

Skill level: Intermediate

Note: this pattern follows the filet crochet technique. You can learn more about it by watching this video:

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize superlana tig, 75% acrylic, 25% wool, 3.35 oz. (100 g), 623 yards (570 m), in the following colors and quantities: Coffee with Milk 584 (2 skeins) and Cream Mélange 213 (2 skeins).
• Crochet hook, size US D (2.5 mm)

Measurements: 77" x 39" (196 x 98 cm), excluding the fringe.

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• sc: single stitch.
• dc: double crochet.
• tc: treble crochet.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• ch5picot: ch 5, sl st to first ch.

Important note:

I have designed the rose relief shawl pattern out of a pixel art drawing I found and liked on pinterest, and so this pattern may be confusing. So let's clear the confusion first; Just imagine it is a cross-stitch embroidery pattern:

• The pattern boxes are of two colors; white and black.
• Each horizontal row of boxes is a crochet row.
• Each row starts with ch 4, and ends with tr stitch to increase the number of the sts tin order to expand the triangle shape. 
• You crochet each row by doing numbers of either dc or ch.
• The black box means work 3 dc
• The white box means work dc, ch 1, dc
• The boxes share the vertical sides, which means the first or last dc 1 is previously mentioned.
• At the bottom of this post, below each image of the patterns I made, there is a link to the same image in HD. It is better to print or save them to your viewing devise so you can follow the design easily.

Instructions:

Note: you are going to start the work from the bottom and up.

Row 1: With dark color, start with ch 6, sl st to first ch, turn.

Row 2: ch 4, dc in first st of row 1, skip 1 ch, ch 1, dc in next ch, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 3: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 4: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc 3 times, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 5: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc 7 times, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 6: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc 7 times, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

Row 7: ch 4, dc in tr, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, skip  dc, ch 1, dc in dc 3 times, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, skip ch 1 space, ch 1, dc in dc, skip dc, ch 1, dc in dc, dc in ch 1 space, dc in dc, ch 1, dc in third ch of ch 4 of previous row, ch 1, tr in the same ch, turn.

When you look at the detailed drawing, you will notice the way the crochet pattern matches the rose relief design. Every white box is (skip st, ch 1) crocheted, and every colored box is filled with (dc in dc). 

The detailed drawing clears the beginning of the shawl, once you start and get the idea, the work will go easily.

Follow the pattern as shown in the detailed drawing.

For Full Size Click Here

Click Here for HD picture

 Click here for HD picture

Color change:

The pattern shows when to change to other color.

Edging:

Click here for HD picture

Bind on dark color to the edge of last row, ch 1, sc 3 in ch 3 space, *make ch5picot, sc 3 in next ch 3 space, repeat along the side of triangle, change yarn according to color design of shawl.

When you reach the lower angle of the shawl, work as follow: (sc 3, ch5 picot, sc 3) in the first row ch space.

Weave in loose ends and block. Make the fringes along the two sides as shown in the photo.

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Read More

Citrus Scarf

A super easy scarf, perfect for beginners, you only need to know  how to make a double crochet and a chain. It is suitable for adults and children. The pattern is a multiples of 3 + 1. You can customize it to the required length and width.

Measurements:  approx. 129 cm / 50.7 inches x 13.5 / 5.3 inches cm. 

• Yarn: One skein of Alize Diva Silk effect Color (55) white and Alize Diva Baby Color (187) Yellow.
• Hook: 3.0 mm
• Tapestry Needle

Crochet Stitches:
Ch: chain
Dc: double crochet

Pattern:

With white yarn, ch 334.

Row 1: dc into the fourth ch from the hook, dc into each chain, turn.

Rows 2 and 3: ch 3 (count as a dc), dc into each dc, turn.

Cut off the white yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 4: with the yellow yarn ch 5 (count as a dc and ch 2), skip one st, dc into the next dc, ((ch 2, skip one st, dc into the next st)), repeat to the end of the row, turn.

Rows 5 and 6: ch 5 ( count as a dc and ch 2), skip one st, dc into the next dc, ((ch 2, skip one st, dc into the next st)), repeat to the end of the row. 

Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Rows 7, 8 and 9: with the white yarn repeat row 2.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 10, 11 and 12: with the yellow yarn repeat row 4.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 13, 14 and 15: with the white yarn repeat row 2.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 16, 17 and 18: with the yellow yarn repeat row 4.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Row 19, 20 and 21: with the white yarn repeat row 2.
Cut off the yarn and weave in the loose ends.

Here is the pattern chart:

Start with 334 chs

Lastly, feel free to leave a comment if you have any questions or find something confusing in the pattern.

Happy crocheting/knitting! follow me on Instagram @wiams_crafts and Twitter @wiamscrafts to see my upcoming projects.

Read More

Autumnal Air Scarf

After a very long and hot summer, It's officially Autumn. I miss wearing scarves and sweaters. The cold weather got me in the mood of knitting, and I came up with this quick and easy knitted scarf. 

Measurements:

Length: 74 inch / 188 cm.

Width: 9.5 inch / 24 cm

Materials:

Yarn: Nako Baby (luks minnos) 100 g / 3.53 Oz, 336 mt / 367 yds, 50% polyamide, 50% acrylic.

Colors: light powder 1479 (1 skein), light beige 6690 (1 skein).

Needles: 4 mm/ 6 US.

Small cable needle.

Gauge:

27 sts in 33 rows 10X10 cm 4X4 inch.

Intermediate level

Knitting terms used in patterns

K: knit

P: purl

Yo: yarn over

S: slip stitch

P: pass stitch

K2tog: knit 2 stitches together

K2togtbl: knit 2 stitches together through back loops

S2k1p2: slip the first two stitches together as if you were going to knit them together, knit the next stitch, them pass the two slipped stitches over the stitch just knit.

Patterns used in the scarf:

Seersucker pattern:

Number of rows: 8

Number of stitches: multiple of 4 plus 1

Row 1: k 1, p1, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 2: and every back row, work stitches matching the previous row.

Row 3: p 1, k 3, repeat to last stitch, p 1.

Row 5: k 1, p 1, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 7: k 2, p 1, k 1, repeat to last 3 stitches, p 1, k 2.

Lace pattern

Number of rows: 8

Number of stitches: multiple of 6 plus 1.

Row 1: k 1, yo, k2togtbl, k 1, k2tog, yo, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 2: and every back row, p all stitches.

Row 3: k 1, yo, k 1, S2k1p2, k 1, yo, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 5: k 1, k2tog, yo, k 1, yo, k2togtbl, repeat to last stitch, k 1.

Row 7: k2tog, *k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, S2k1p2, repeat from * to last 5 stitches: k 1, yo, k 1, yo, k 1, k2togtbl.

Simple cable braid pattern:

Number of rows: 4

Number of stitches: 4

At the right side of scarf:

Row 1: p 1, k 2, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 2, k 1.

Row 3: p 1, place stitch to cable needle behind work, k 1, place the stitch back to left needle and k 1, p 1.

Row 4: k 1, p 2, k 1.

Repeat rows 3-4 as required.

At left side of scarf:

Row 1: p 1, k 2, p 1.

Row 2: k 1, p 2, k 1.

Row 3: p 1, place stitch to cable needle in front of work, k 1, place the stitch back to left needle and k 1, p 1.

Row 4: k 1, p 2, k 1.

Repeat rows 3-4 as required.

Making the scarf

With light powder color yarn, cast on 69 stitches.

Note: along the scarf, always work the first 4 stitches and the last 4 stitches with braid pattern, no matter what the middle alternate pattern is (seersucker or lace).

First light powder yarn part:

Work 4 stitches cable braid pattern, 61 stitches seersucker pattern, 4 stitches cable braid pattern.

Repeat the seersucker pattern 7 times (56 rows), cut light powder color yarn.

Light beige yarn square:

Change to light beige color yarn, and repeat seersucker pattern 2.5 times (20 rows).

Change to lace pattern, repeat 7 times (56 rows), and cut yarn.

Light powder color yarn square:

Change to light beige color yarn, and repeat lace pattern 2.5 times (20 rows).

Change to seersucker pattern, repeat 7 times (56 rows), and cut yarn.

Repeat the color sequence squares 2 more times. Then work Light beige color yarn square one last time.

With the same yarn, work seersucker pattern 11 rows, and cast off, cut yarn.

Weave in loose yarn and block.

 

Read More