Leaf Relief Shawlette

 

Greetings everyone! Shawlettes and small scarves are so cute! and sometimes, are the key element in a chic look. That’s why I design at least one every year. This shawlette features a botanical-inspired, leaf-shaped pattern that flows in vertical stripes, all contained in a triangle structure. The challenging part in making this piece is getting the hang of knitting two types of Double Stitch Decreases, for which you will be happy to know that I've made a very short video tutorial about. Yes! at last, I've started my own YouTube channel, where I will show you how to knit/crochet the more complex stitches used in my designs. I would love to hear your feedback after you watch them, and I’m open to your constructive criticism. This shawlette is my last cotton-based design for this year; I'll start working with heavier yarns that suit the cold weather in my upcoming projects. Until then, I hope you all stay well and healthy.

Skill level: Intermediate

GET printable PDF for this pattern here.

Materials:

• Yarn: Kartopu Baby One, 100% premium acrylic, 3.53 oz. (100 g), 273 yards (250 m), in the color K1321: 2 skeins.
• Circular knitting needles, 32" (80 cm) long, size US 8 (5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: width = 47" (120 cm), height = 27.5" (70 cm), approx.

Yardage: 542- 546 yards (495- 500 m), approx.

Gauge: 22 sts and 32 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in garter stitch.

 

Knitting Terms:

• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• k: knit.
• p: purl.
• yo: yarn over.
• sk2p: slip 1 st knitwise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over k2tog (Left-leaning double decrease).
• sskp: slip 2 sts knitwise, knit these 2 sts through back loops, slip the knitted stitch to the left needle and pass the third st over it, slip it back to the right needle (Right-leaning double decrease). 

I highly recommend that you watch these two video before you start: 

 

 

 

 

Instructions:

Cast on 15 sts, knit 2 rows. Work as follows:

Row 1 (wrong side): k 3, p 9, k 3.

Row 2: k 3, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 3.

Row 3: repeat row 1.

Row 4: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k to end, cast on 3 sts. (21 sts)

Row 5: k 6, p 9, k 6.

Row 6: k 6, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 6.

Row 7: repeat row 5.

Row 8: k to end.

Row 9: repeat row 5.

Row 10: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 6, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 6, cast on 3 sts. (27 sts)

Row 11: k 9, p 9, k 9.

Row 12: k to end.

Row 13: k 3, p 9, repeat to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 14: k 3, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp*, p 3, repeat between ** once, k 3.

Row 15: repeat row 13.

Row 16: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 12, p 3, k 12, cast on 3 sts. (33 sts)

Row 17: k 3, *k 3, p 9, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 18: k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp*, p 3, repeat between ** once, k 6.

Row 19: repeat row 17.

Row 20: k 15, p 3, k 15.

Row 21: repeat row 17.

Row 22: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp*, p 3, repeat between ** once, k 6, cast on 3 sts. (39 sts)

Row 23: k 9, *p 9, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 24: k 18, p 3, k 18.

General Pattern:

Row 25: k 3, p 9, repeat to last 3 sts, k 3.

Row 26: k 3, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, p 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 3.

Row 27: repeat row 25.

Row 28: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 3, *k 9, p 3, repeat from * to last 12 sts, k 12, cast on 3 sts. 

Row 29: k 3, *k 3, p 9, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 30: k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, p 3, repeat from * to last 15 sts, sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, k 6.

Row 31: repeat row 29.

Row 32: k 6, *k 9, p 3, repeat from * to last 15 sts, k 15.

Row 33: repeat row 29.

Row 34: cast on 3 sts and knit them, k 6, *sk2p, (yo, k 1) three times, yo, sskp, p 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6, cast on 3 sts. 

Row 35: k 9, *p 9, k 3, repeat from * to last 6 sts, k 6.

Row 36: k 9, *k 9, p 3, repeat from * to last 18 sts, k 18.

Repeat the general pattern rows 14 times (or as you prefer), repeat 25-35 rows once, knit 3 rows.

Stretchy bind off row: k 2, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, *k 1, slip the 2 sts back to left needle, k2tog, repeat from * to end. You can watch my tutorial video for the stretchy bind off method here: 

Weave in loose ends. Block well and enjoy.

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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Koala Granny Square

Hello everyone! Frankly, I think I am obsessed with animal themed granny squares. Every time I browse the Internet and catch a picture of an animal, the first thing that comes to my mind is: can I make a granny square with its cute face on it? A koala’s face is easily recognized by its big oval nose, large ears, and small eyes. The challenge for me this time was to keep the big ears within my granny square base, which I succeeded at after numerous trials. I hope you all like it and get to make it for your next project.

Skill level: Intermediate

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Check out the entire Animal Granny Square collection: 

Puppy | Frog | Chick | Kitty | Chicken | Mouse | Bunny | Ox | Tiger | Duckling

Materials: 

• Yarn: any cotton yarn in the following colors and quantities: one gray skein, one light green skein, a few yards/meters of off white, black, brown and green. Suggested yarn: DMC Happy Cotton, 0.7 oz (20 g), 47 yards (43 m).
• Crochet hook, size E/4 (3.5 mm).
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements of the square: 6" x 6" (15 cm x 15 cm) approx.

 

Gauge: 22 sts and 12 round = 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet.

 

Yardage: 60- 62 yards (54- 56 m).

Crochet terms (US):

• ch: chain.
• st: stitch.
• sts: stitches.
• sl st: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• hdc: half double crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet. 

Instructions:

Granny square base:

Note: ch 1 and ch 3 at the beginning of rounds count as sc and dc respectively.

With the gray yarn, make a magic circle, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 into the magic circle, sc 7, sl st into the first ch. (8 sts).

Round 2: ch 1 and sc in the first st, sc 2 in each st, sl st into the first ch. (16 sts).

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

Round 4: repeat row 3. (36 sts).

Round 5: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st twice, *dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (48 sts).

Round 6: ch 3 and dc in the first st, dc in st three times, *dc 2 in st, dc in st three times, repeat from * to end, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3. (60 sts). 

 

Cut off gray yarn and weave in loose ends. With light green yarn make a knot and at the eighth st after the end of last round, work as follows:

Round 7: (ch 4, tr, ch 2, tr 2) in the first st, *tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, (tr 2, ch 2, tr 2) in st, repeat from * 3 times, tr in st, dc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, sc in st twice, hdc in st 3 times, dc in st twice, tr in st, sl st into the fourth ch of the first ch4.

Round 8:ch 3 in the first st, dc in st, *(dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc, tr, ch 2, tr, dc) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Rounds 9 and 10: ch 3 in the first st, dc in each st to the first ch 2 space, *(dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to next ch 2 space, repeat from * 3 times, (dc 2, ch 2, dc 2) in ch 2 space, dc in each st to last st, sl st into the third ch of the first ch 3.

Cut off light green yarn and weave in loose ends.

Ear (make 2):

With off white yarn, make 5 ch, then work as follows:

Row 1: dc into the fourth ch, (dc, hdc 3, dc) into the fifth ch, now work into the other side of the fourth chain, dc 2 into the fourth ch, turn. (9 sts)

Row 2: ch 2 and dc in first st, dc 2 in next st, (dc, hdc) in st, sc in st, sc 2 in st, sc in st, (hdc, dc) in st, dc 2 in st, (dc, hdc) in st, cut yarn, leaving a 4"(10 cm) long yarn for sewing ear in place.

With gray yarn work the next row starting from the same side of row 2 (see the chart please for more guidance):

Row 3: ch 3 (or make a standing dc into the first st), dc in st, dc 2 in st, dc 3 in st, dc 2 in st, dc in st twice, dc 2 in st twice, dc in st twice, dc 2, dc 3, dc 2, dc in st twice, cut yarn, weave in loose ends.

Nose: 

With black yarn make a magic ring, work as follows:

Round 1: ch 1 and sc 7 into the magic ring, sl st into the first ch.

Round 2: ch 2, dc 3 in first st, hdc 3 in st, (hdc 2, dc) in st, tr in st, (dc, hdc 2) in st, hdc 3 in st, dc 3 in st, sl st into the second ch of the first ch 2, cut yarn leaving a 4" (10 cm) long for sewing in place.

Twig: 

With brown yarn make a (3 sts) I-Cord, 6" (15 cm) long, cut yarn leaving 6" (15 cm) for sewing in place.

Leaf (make 2):

With green yarn ch 10, sl st into the second and third ch, sc in ch twice, hdc in ch three times, sc in ch twice, make a picot (ch 3, sl st into first ch), now turn into the other side of chains, sc in ch twice, hdc in ch three times, sc in ch twice, sl st into next ch, cut yarn leaving 4" (10 cm) for sewing in place.

Sew ears, nose, twig and leaves in place as shown in picture. With black yarn, embroider the eyes.

 

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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Leaf Assortment Hat

Hello again! this the third part of my 'Leaf Assortment' crochet collection. I had two thirds of a skein left from making the scarf, so I said to myself "why not make a matching hat or something?" and ended up making a hat and head band. The hat is made by joining three simple to make parts; the head band, one round of the leaf assortment pattern, and a few simple rounds to finish off the top. Have fun making it, and I hope you get to crochet the whole set. Stay safe and healthy!

Level: Intermediate



Click on the picture to see my previous post, "Leaf Assortment scarf", or click on the other one if you would like to make the matching head band.

Leaf Assortment Scarf

Leaf Assortment Head Band

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize superlana classic:(75% acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 280 m/ 307 yds): color no. 5739. 1 Skein.  
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. 7/ 4.5 mm.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: 

• Size S/M: Height:  20.5 cm/ 8", circumference 47 cm/ 18.5" approx. 
• Size L: height: 20.5 cm/ 8", circumference 53.5 cm/ 21" approx. 

Gauge: 20 sts x 11 rows = 4"x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm) in double crochet stitch.

Yardage: 115 - 120 meters (125 - 130 yards) approx.

Crochet terms

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• dtr: double treble crochet.
• trtr: triple treble crochet.
• quad-tr: quadruple treble crochet.
• sctbl: single stitch through back loop.
• dc3tog: double crochet 3 together.

Instructions

Head Band

Make a knot and chain 10, sc into the second ch from hook, sc into each ch, turn. (9 sts)

Head band row: sctbl into each st, turn.

Repeat the row 84 (96) times, ss the band ends together, don't cut yarn.



"Leaves band" rounds 

Note: You can can view my previous post "Leaf Assortment Scarf" for a detailed tutorial with pictures on how to make the leaf pattern (click here).

Round 1: ch 1, sc into each row end six times, skip 2 row ends, ch 12,  sc into second ch from hook,  sc into each ch eight times, ch 2, *sc into each row end twelve times, skip 2 row ends, ch 12,  sc into second ch from hook,  sc into each ch eight times, ch 2, repeat from * 6 (7) times, sc into each row end four times, ss into the first sc.

Round 2:

1. ch 1, sc into each sc six times.
2. sc into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dtr into ch, ch 1, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, trtr into ch, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, (trtr into sc, ch 1) twice, dtr into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, sc into sc.
3. skip ch 2, sc into sc ten times skip ch 2.
4. sc into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dtr into ch, ch 1, trtr into ch, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, trtr into ch, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, (trtr into sc, ch 1) twice, dtr into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, sc into sc. 
5. Repeat 3-4 rows 5 (6) times. work last leaf as follows: 
6. skip ch 2, sc into sc ten times, skip ch 2.
7. sc into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dtr into ch, ch 1, trtr into ch, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, trtr into ch, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of the first leaf blade of the round, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, sc into sc.
8. skip ch 2, sc into sc four times, ss into first sc of the round. Cut yarn.

Round 3: at any ch 3 of last round, bind yarn, ch 1, *sc 3, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous round leaf blades (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven (eight) times, ss into the first sc.



Top of the Hat

Round 4: ch 1, *sc into sc 3 times, ch 7, repeat from * 7( 8) times, ss into first sc.

Round 5: ch 2 and dc2tog into next 3 sc, dc 7 into ch 7 space, *dc3tog, dc 7 into ch 7 space, repeat from * end, ss into the first dc. 56 (64) dc.

Round 6: ch 2 and dc together, dc 6, *dc2tog, dc 6, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 49 (56) dc.

Round 7: ch 2 and dc together, dc 5, *dc2tog, dc 5, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 42 (48) dc.

Round 8: ch 2 and dc together, dc 4, *dc2tog, dc 4, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 35 (40) dc.

Round 9: ch 2 and dc together, dc 3, *dc2tog, dc 3, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 28 (32) dc.

Round 10: ch 2 and dc together, *dc2tog, repeat from * to end, ss into first dc. 14 (16) dc.

Round 11: ch 2 and dc 6 (&) together, dc 7 (8) together. 

Cut yarn. 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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Leaf Assortment Head Band

Hello fellow crocheters! I had some yarn left after finishing my Leaf Assortment scarf, which I posted last week, so I made two matching head wear using the same leafy pattern. In this post you'll find the instructions for making the head band. The band can be crocheted in different color combos depending on what part of skein you have left, because it only requires about 80 meters (90 yards) of thread. You are, of course, free to make it as a stand alone piece, or even make it with a sold color yarn, though i think a multi-colored yarn can really make the leafy shapes stand out. So grab your hook and start working! you will be done in less than one hour.

Level: Intermediate

Click on the picture to see my previous post, "Leaf Assortment scarf", or click on the other one if you would like to make the matching hat.

Leaf Assortment Scarf

Leaf Assortment Hat

Materials:

• Yarn: Alize superlana classic (75% acrylic, 25% wool), 100 g/ 3.53 Oz, 280 m/ 307 yds, color no. 5739: 1 Skein.  
• Crochet Hook: Size U.S. 7/ 4.5 mm.
• Tapestry needle.

Measurements: Width: 12 cm/ 4.5", circumference: 53.5 cm/ 21" approx. 

Gauge: 20 sts and 11 rows = 10 cm x 10 cm/ 4"x 4" in double crochet stitch.

Yardage: 75 - 80 meters (82 - 87 yards) approx.

Crochet terms

• ch: chain.
• ss: slip stitch.
• sc: single crochet.
• dc: double crochet.
• tr: treble crochet.
• dtr: double treble crochet.
• trtr: triple treble crochet.
• quad-tr: quadruple treble crochet.

Instructions

Note: The pattern is a repetition of two rows that shape the leaves: 

1. First row makes the midrib, 
2. The second makes the leaf blade.
3. Between the leaves we make stems which are worked in both rows.

Row 1: make a knot and chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, * ch 21, sc into second ch from hook,  sc into each ch eight times, repeat from * twice, turn, ss into each sc nine times.

Row 2:

1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch, sc into ch. 
2. sc into ch eleven times.
3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous two leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
4. repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.

Row 3: ch 1, *sc in ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc in each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blades row (see photo), ch 5, repeat from * seven times, sc in the last ch 3 space, chain 10, sc into second ch from hook, sc into each ch eight times, sc in the same ch 3 space, turn, ss into each sc nine times.



Row 4: 

1. ch 8, skip ch 1, trtr into second ch of the midrib, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
2. sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row,  sc into dc, sc into each ch of ch 5 of previous row. 
3. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, ch 1, (quad-tr into ch, ch 1) twice, (trtr into ch, ch 1) twice, dtr into ch, ch 1, tr into ch, ch 1, dc into ch, ch 1, sc into ch. 
4. repeat step 2 once, then work as follows:
5. sc into sc, ch 1, dc into sc, ch 1, tr into sc, ch 1, dtr into sc, ch 1, trtr into sc, ss into second trtr of previous leaf blade, ch 1, trtr into sc, ch 1, (quad-tr into sc, ch 1) twice, ch 1, trtr into sc, skip ch 1, ch 3, trtr into ch, turn.

Repeat 3-4 rows five times, to bind with first row work as follows:

Row 5: ch 1, *ss 3 between ch 3 space and first midrib of first row, ch 5, dc2tog in second ch 1 spaces of previous leaf blade row, ch 5, repeat from * twice, ss 3 between ch 3 space and last mid rib of first row.

Cut yarn. 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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