Trick or Treat Pumpkin Bag

Hello everyone, and Happy Halloween! This little cute trick-or-treating bag is my contribution to this year's Halloween season, albeit I was a little late posting it. I hope everyone enjoys this time of the year in a safe and responsible way. Happy crocheting!

See last year's projects for Halloween (click on the images):

Candy Corn Drawstring Backpack

Candy Corn Sweater

Skill level: Intermediate

Materials: 

• Suggested yarn: Nako, Elit Baby in colors green and orange, one skein of each. 
• Crochet hook, size US F (4.0 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

• Base diameter: 5.5" (14 cm).
• Height: 6.3" (16 cm).

Gauge: 20 sts and 22 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in single crochet stitch.

Yardage: 195- 200 yards (180 - 183 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch= chain
• st= stitch
• sl st= slip stitch
• sc= single crochet
• sc2tog= single crochet 2 together.
• dc= double crochet
• fpdc= front post double crochet.
  

Instructions:

Making the base of bag:

 With the green yarn, make a magic ring, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic ring, sc 6, sl st into the first ch. (6 sts).

Round 2: ch 1, sc 2 in first st and every st to end, sl st into the first ch. (12 sts).

Round 3: ch 1 and sc in first st, sc 2 in st, * sc in st, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (18 sts).

Round 4: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in st 1, sc 2 in st, * sc in sc 2, sc 2 in sc, repeat from * to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (24 dcs).

Round 5: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 2, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 3, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (30 sts).

Round 6: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 3, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 4, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (36 sts). 

Round 7: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 4, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 5, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (42 sts). 

Round 8: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 5, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 6, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (48 sts). 

Round 9: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 6, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 7, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (54 sts). 

Round 10: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 7, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 8, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (60 sts). 

Round 11: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 8, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 9, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (66 sts). 

Round 12: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 9, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 10, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (72 sts). 

Round 13: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc in sc 10, sc 2 in sc, *sc in st 11, sc 2 in st, repeat from * to to end, sl st into the first ch 1. (78 sts). 

Making the two-colored edge:

Edge Round: ch 1 and sc in first st, ch 3, skip st and bind on orange yarn in next st, ch 1 and ch 3, skip st, *put hook back into the green st and bring it in front of the orange ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip st, put hook back into the orange st and bring it in front of the green ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip st, repeat from * to end of round. slip the last green st to first green ch 1, cut yarn, repeat the same with last orange st, cut yarn.

Making the body:

Bind on orange yarn to the first st of the last round of the base facing back side. crochet vertically (as seen in the images below).

Round 1: ch 3 in first st (you can make a standing dc instead), dc in each st around to end, sl st to third ch of first ch 3 (or first dc). (78 dc)

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in first st, ch 2, fpdc in dc 12 times, ch 2, sc in dc, ch 2, fpdc in dc 12 times repeat from * to end, ch 2, sl st to first ch1.

Repeat round 2 twenty two times, or more, if you like to increase the height of the bag. Cut yarn and weave in loose ends.

Making the handle:

At the top rim of the bag, start the handle in the middle four sts of any of the 12 fpdc, work as follows:

Row 1: bind on green yarn and ch 3 (or make a standing dc), dc in dc three times, turn.

Row 2: ch 3 and dc in first dc, dc in dc 3 times, skip ch of previous row, turn.

Repeat row 2 seventeen times, or more, if you want a longer handle.

 

Last row: ch 3, skip first st, dc in dc three times, turn.

work next row with the four sts in the middle of the 12 fpdc across, sc2tog of the band with dc of the bag four times (or attach this end by sewing, if it's easier for you). Cut yarn, then weave in loose ends.

Making the cord:

With green yarn, make any kind of cord (chain only, or I cord one) 22" (57 cm) long. Pass it through the ch 2 spaces of the second round of the bag from the top.

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.

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Mocha Cherry shawl

Note: the written instructions have been updated and a chart has been added on March 7th, 2021.

I have been wanting to try my hand at the half-circle shawls for a while, but I was somewhat reluctant, as I was under the impression that I'll have to learn some complicated knitting method to get the semicircle shape. This month I finally decided to put some effort and make one. I started by looking for a simple increasing pattern to use, followed by many trials and errors. I was finally able to come up with a pattern that suits me, a simple stitch-increasing repetition that will enable me to expand the size and make the shawl as big as I prefer.

So this is my first half circle shawl. It is easy to make, and you can knit it using any other type of yarn you like. I had lots of fun making this shawl, so why don't you give it a go and make one for yourself! Stay safe and healthy, and see you in another post.

Level: Easy

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize burcum "batik", 100% acrylic, 3.53 oz/ 100 g, 230 yds/ 210 mt, 4006 color - 4 skeins.
• Circular Knitting needles, 100 cm/ 40" long, size 5.5 mm/ US 9.
• Tapestry needle.

Gauge: 15 sts and 22 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in stockinette stitch.

Measurements: width = 69 inch (175 cm), height = 26.5 inch (67 cm), approx.

Yardage: 855 - 865 yards (780 - 790 meters) approx.

Knitting Terms: 

• st = stitch.
• sts = stitches.
• k = knit.
• p = purl.
• ptbl = purl through back loop.
• yo = yarn over.
• k2tog = k 2 stitches together.
• ssk = slip next 2 sts knitwise, then knit them together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 3 sts, knit 10 rows, pick up 1 st out of each purl row (5 sts in total) from one side of rows, and 3 sts from bottom. (11 sts)

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 5, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, yo, *k 1, yo, repeat from * to last 3 sts, k 3. (17 sts)

Row 3: k 3, p to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 4: k 3, yo, k to last 3 sts, yo, k 3. 

Row 5: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) three times. (23 sts)

Row 6: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 2, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (37 sts)

Row 7: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) twice. (41 sts)

Row 8: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 6, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (59 sts)

Row 9: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) four times. (67 sts)

Row 10: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 10, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (89 sts)

Row 11: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) six times. (101 sts)

Row 12: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 14, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (127 sts)

Row 13: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) eight times. (143 sts)

Row 14: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 18, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (173 sts)

Row 15: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) ten times. (193 sts)

Row 16: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 22, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (227 sts)

Row 17: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) twelve times. (251 sts)

Row 18: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 26, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (289 sts)

Row 19: repeat row 3.

Repeat rows (4-5) fourteen times. (317 sts)

Row 20: k 3, yo, *(k 1, yo) four times, k 30, repeat from * to last 8 sts, (k1, yo) five times, k 3. (359 sts)

Row 21: repeat row 3.

Edging Lace Pattern:

Row 22: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, *ssk, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, repeat from * to end.

Row 23: k 3, p 7, *ptbl 1, p 10, repeat from * to last 10 sts, ptbl 1, p 6, k 3.

Row 24: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 4, *ssk, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, ssk, k2tog, k 4, yo, k1, yo, k 3.

Row 25: k 3, p 8, *ptbl 1, p 10, repeat from * to last 11 sts, ptbl 1, p 7, k 3.

Row 26: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 5, *ssk, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 13 sts, ssk, k2tog, k 5, yo, k1, yo, k 3.

Row 27: k 3, p 9, *ptbl 1, p 10, repeat from * to last 12 sts, ptbl 1, p 8, k 3.

Row 28: k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 6, *ssk, k2tog, k 3, yo, k 1, yo, k 3, repeat from * to last 14 sts, ssk, k2tog, k 6, yo, k1, yo, k 3.

Bind off row:

k 2, *slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k the 2 sts together, k 1, repeat from * to last st, k 1, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k the 2 sts together. Cut yarn, weave in loose ends, then block.

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.

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Scalloped Chocolate Hat

Hello everyone! As promised, this post is for a matching hat that goes with my Scalloped Chocolate Shawlette. I've made two sizes; a small one that fits the standard head size, and a large size that would suits bigger heads, or if you like the oversize look (please see the measurements in detail below). The scallops this time are in the beginning rows, and I went with a different technique to obtain them. By going through the tutorial photos, you will realize how easy it is to knit this hat, so make sure to take a good look at them as you read the instruction. I hope this shawl/hat set will get you a warm feeling in the coming cold days.

Stay safe and healthy.  

Scalloped Chocolate Shawlette:

Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako, Spaghetti Effect, 25% wool, 75% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 oz, 60 m/ 65.6 yards. Size S: 1 skeins, in color: 75533. Size L: 2 skeins, in color: 7511.
• Circular knitting needles 40 cm/ 16" long, size US 15 (10 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements:  

• Size S: head circumference = 20.5"- 21.3" (50 - 52 cm), height = 8.5" (21.5 cm).
• Size L: head circumference = 22"- 23" (56 - 58 cm), height = 9" (23 cm).

Yardage:

• Size S: 55- 57 m (60- 62 yards) approx.
• Size L: 78- 80 m (85- 87 yards) approx.

Gauge: 10 sts x 17 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the 2 sts together through back loops.

Instructions:

Cast on 49 (56) sts. Join in the round. Don't know how to join in the round? here is a short tutorial on how to do it (from 0:26 - 1:15 min): 

  

Put the ring stitch marker at the beginning of rounds. work as follows:

Round 1: p all sts.

Round 2: k all sts.

Repeat rounds (1 and 2) three times, p another round, then work as follows:

Scallops making round: 

1. *insert right needle in every purl popping out sts under the first st (three sts of purl rounds).

2. k st.

3. Pass the three strands over the knitted st.

4. k 6 (7), repeat from * to end. 

5. Repeat rounds (1 and 2) six (seven) times, then p one more round.

Decreasing Rounds:

Round 1: ssk, k 5 (6), repeat to end.

Round 2: k 1, p 5 (6), repeat to end.

Round 3: ssk, k 4 (5), repeat to end.

Round 4: k 1, p 4 (5), repeat to end.

Round 5: ssk, k 3 (4), repeat to end.

Round 6: k 1, p 3 (4), repeat to end.

Round 7: ssk, k 2 (3), repeat to end.

Round 8: k 1, p 2 (3), repeat to end.

Round 9: ssk, k 1 (2), repeat to end.

Size S:

Round 10: k 1, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 11: ssk, repeat to end. 7 sts

Size L:

Round 10: ssk, p 1, repeat to end.

Round 11: ssk, repeat to end. 7 sts

Cut a 10 cm / 4" long yarn, Pull it through all sts and tighten tog. Weave in loose ends. 

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.

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Scalloped Chocolate Shawlette

Hello everyone! Using bulky yarn to knit a small piece can sometimes be challenging, because you have to work with a few stitches to get the shape and pattern you have in mind. This shawlette has its unique outline, a scalloped border decorating two of its three edges. I used two different approaches to obtain that shape on the two sides. I think it turned out well and I am very happy with this elegant piece of accessory. I've also made a matching hat, which will be posted soon. For the hat, I will show you another way of getting scallops in a cast on way to make the edge, so stay tuned. Stay safe and healthy! 

Scalloped Chocolate Hat:

Level: Intermediate

Materials:

• Yarn: Nako, Spaghetti Effect, 25% wool, 75% premium acrylic, 100 g/ 3.53 oz, 60 m/ 65.6 yards, in color 7511: 5 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles 80 cm/ 32" long, size 10 mm (US 15).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: Width = 43 cm/ 17", length = 143 cm/ 56" approx.

Yardage: 260- 265 m (285- 290 yards) approx.

Gauge: 10 sts and 17 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter pattern.

Knitting Terms 

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• ss: slip stitch.
• k: knit.
• yo: yarn over.

Instructions:

With 10 mm (US 15) circular needles, cast on 5 sts. Knit one row then work as follows:

Row 1: ss, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 2: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.

Repeat rows (1-2) five times. 

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: bind off 1 st, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.

Row 5: repeat row 1.

Row 6: bind off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st. (9 sts)

General Pattern:

Row 1: ss, k 1, yo, k to end.

Row 2: k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.

Repeat rows (1-2) four times. 

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: bind off 1 st, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st.

Row 5: repeat row 1.

Row 6: bind off 2 sts, k to last 2 sts, bring yarn to front, ss, return yarn to back, k last st. 

 

Repeat the general pattern 14 times (51 sts). Repeat rows (1-2) five times, knit one row. (56 sts).

Work the bind off row as follows:

Bind off row:

 

k 2, *(slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k the 2 sts together, k 1) six times. 

Drop the next st six rows (undo it). 

Bring the dropped st and the six strands back to the left needle.

 

k them together to get one st. Slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k these 2 sts together, k 1.

Repeat from * to last 7 sts, k 1, (slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k the 2 sts together, k 1) to last st.

Weave in loose ends. Enjoy the shawlette.

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.

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