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Scalloped Chocolate Shawlette

By Wiam's Crafts October 02, 2020 // 3 comments

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.

Lacy Zigzag Scarf

By Wiam's Crafts September 25, 2020 // 4 comments

Since it's the start of fall, it's time to bring out the heavy yarn. Red Heart's super saver yarn was a challenge to work with for me, and it took me a while to figure out what is the most suitable design for this one skein I had shipped all the way from the US. After a few trials, I decided to make a scarf by merging two opposing textures: lacework and bulkiness. The resulting pattern is a repetition of 14 rows with a pattern that meanders in a zigzag shape.

To soften the stiffness of this yarn, I've soaked the finished scarf in cold water with half a cup of white vinegar for about 30 minutes before blocking. The result was a success.

Have a nice and healthy fall and stay safe!

Level: Intermediate

Materials:

Red Heart, Super Saver Jumbo: 14 oz/ 396 g, 744 yds/ 681 m approx., 100% acrylic, color: burgundy: 1 skein.
Size US 10/ 6 mm crochet hook.
Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 13.5 inch (34 cm), length = 71.5 inch (179 cm), approx.

Gauge: 13 sts and 7 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in tr stitch.

Yardage: 735 - 744 yards (670 - 680 meters) approx.

Crochet Terms (US):

ch: chain.
sc: single crochet.
tr: treble crochet.
fptr: front post tr.
bptr: back post tr.

Instructions:

Note: ch 3 at the beginning of each row count as first tr.

Chain 45, work as follows:

Row 1: tr in forth ch from hook, tr in ch twice, *skip ch, ch 2, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 5, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 2, tr in ch seven times, repeat from * twice, skip ch, ch 2, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 5, sc in ch, skip ch, ch 2, tr in ch ten times, turn.

Row 2: ch 3, bptr in tr eight times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr twice, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 3: ch 3, fptr in tr three times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, skip tr, ch 2, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, skip tr, ch 2, fptr in tr seven times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 4: ch 3, bptr in tr six times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr four times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 5: ch 3, fptr in tr five times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, skip tr, ch 2, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, fptr in tr five times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 6: ch 3, bptr in tr four times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 7: ch 3, fptr in tr seven times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, fptr in tr three times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 8: ch 3, bptr in tr twice, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, bptr in tr eight times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 9: ch 3, fptr in tr eight times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr twice, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 10: ch 3, bptr in tr three times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr seven times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 11: ch 3, fptr in tr six times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr four times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 12: ch 3, bptr in tr five times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr five times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 13: ch 3, fptr in tr four times, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 14: ch 3, bptr in tr seven times, *tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, tr in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 2, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 2 space, ch 2, skip tr, bptr in tr three times, tr in last tr, turn.

Row 15: ch 3, fptr in tr twice, *skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr six times, repeat from * twice, skip tr, ch 2, sc in ch 2 space, skip sc, ch 5, sc in ch 5 space, skip sc, ch 2, tr in ch 2 space, fptr in tr eight times, tr in last tr, turn.

Repeat rows (2 -15) eight times, then repeat rows (2-8) once. This length is what the Red Heart Jumbo skein allowed to get. You can add more yarn and get your preferred length.

Weave in loose ends and 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.

Windows Hat

By Wiam's Crafts June 28, 2020 // 4 comments

Hello my fellow crochet enthusiast! This Hat is an accompanying piece to a crochet shawl called "Windows Shawl", which you can find posted here on AllFreeCrochet.com's website, as part of their 10th birthday celebration, so go check it out. This matching set has a lovely window-like pattern, and it is one of my favorite designs for summer. I made two variations of this hat, the pink one, which has 4 "rows" of the window pattern, and the dark gray one, which I made using a bulkier yarn, and it features only 2 window rows. I hope you get to make one or both. Happy crocheting!

Level: Intermediate

Pink Windows Hat:

Materials:

NAKO Senet:(75% premium acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 270 m/ 295 yds): color no. 569: 1 Skein.

Crochet Hook: Size US 7/ 4.5 mm.

Tapestry needle.

Measurements:

Size S:

Hat height: 18.5 cm /7.25"

Head circumference: 53.5 cm/ 21"

Size M/L:

Hat height: 20.25 cm/ 8"

Head circumference: 56-58.5 cm/ 22"-23"

Gauge: 22 sts x 10 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc sts.

Yardage

Size S:120 -125 m/ 130-135 yds.
Size M/L: 130- 135 m/ 140- 145 yds.

Dark Gray Windows Hat:

Materials:

Yarn: Alize Lanagold Classic: (51% acrylic, 49% wool, 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 240 m/ 262 yds): Flame Red, color no. 601: 1 skein.

Crochet Hook: Size US 8/ 5 mm.

Tapestry needle.

Size S:

Hat height: 18 cm/ 7"

Head circumference: 53.5 cm/ 21"

Size M/L:

Hat height: 19.5 cm/ 7.5"

Head circumference: 56-58.5 cm/ 22"-23"

Gauge: 19 sts x 9 rounds = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in dc sts.

Yardage:

Size S: 110 -120 m/ 120- 130 yds.
Size M/L: 120 -130 m/ 130- 140 yds.

Crochet terms:

ch: chain
sc: single stitch
dc: double crochet
ss: slip stitch

Instructions:

Pink Windows Hat: Size S

Make a magic ring, or chain 6 sts and ss to first ch to make the ring:

Round 1: ch 3 (count as dc), dc 11, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in dc, *dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (24 sts)

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc , repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (36 sts)

Round 4: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc twice, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc twice, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (48 sts)

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc three times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (60 sts)

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc three times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (75 sts)

Round 7: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc four times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc four times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (90 sts)

Round 8: ch 3, dc in every dc to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (90 sts)

Windows pattern:

Round 1: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (skip 2 dc, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Round 2: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (skip ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Round 3: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Repeat rounds (1-3) four times, make edge round using crab stitch or twisted single crochet. Weave in loose ends.

Pink Windows Hat: Size M/L

Make a magic ring, or chain 6 sts and ss to first ch to make the ring:

Round 1: ch 3 (count as dc), dc 11, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in dc, *dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (24 sts)

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (36 sts)

Round 4: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc twice, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc twice, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (48 sts)

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc three times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (60 sts)

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc four times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc four times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (72 sts)

Round 7: ch 3, dc in dc, dc in dc five times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc five times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (84 sts)

Round 8: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc six times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc six times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (96 sts)

Round 9: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc seven times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (108 sts)

Round 10: ch 3, dc in every dc to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (108 sts)

Windows pattern:

Round 1: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (skip 2 dc, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Round 2: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (skip ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Round 3: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Repeat rounds (1-3) four times, make edge round using crab stitch or twisted single crochet. Weave in loose ends.

Dark Gray Windows Hat: Size S

Make a magic ring, or chain 6 sts and ss to first ch to make the ring:

Round 1: ch 2 (count as hdc), hdc 8, ss to second ch of first ch 2. (9 sts)

Round 2: ch 3 and dc in dc, *dc 2 in dc, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (18 sts)

Round 3: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (27 sts)

Round 4: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc twice, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc twice, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (36 sts)

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc three times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc three times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (45 sts)

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc four times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc four times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (54 sts)

Round 7: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc five times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc five times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (63 sts)

Round 8: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc six times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc six times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (72 sts)

Round 9: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc seven times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc seven times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (81 sts)

Round 10: ch 3 and dc in dc, dc in dc eight times, *dc 2 in dc, dc in dc eight times, repeat from * to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (90 sts)

Round 11: ch 3, dc in every dc to end, ss to third ch of first ch 3. (90 sts)

Windows pattern:

Round 1: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (skip 2 dc, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Round 2: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (skip ch 2 space, ch 2, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Round 3: ch 3, *dc in dc three times, (dc 2 in ch 2 space, dc in dc) twice, repeat to end.

Repeat rounds (1-3) twice, make edge round using crab stitch or twisted single crochet. Weave in loose ends.

Dark Gray Windows Hat: Size M/L