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Monday, August 26, 2024

Crochet Granny Stripe Bandana - free pattern + video

I am glad I managed to get a good use for this wonderful, variegated cotton yarn, as it is discontinued. It was the perfect fit for the granny stripe bandana.
I published the video for it last week, but as I am having new yarn delivery for the shop, I am up to my elbows sorting everything out, meaning I am late posting about it here.   
The bandana is an adult size, so please note that you will need less rows if you want to make it for a child.
 
Supplies
Yarn and hook: DK yarn and a 4.00 mm hook.
Crochet US terms: hook (hk), chain (ch), stitch (st), chain space (ch-sp), slip stitch (sl st), double crochet (dc), (3dc into ch-sp = granny stripe)
 
For the bandana I am using the granny stripe stitch. As the granny stripe loves changing colors in every new row, I suggest you either use self-striping or variegated yarn, because you'll be free from working the tails of every new color addition if you decide to make it in solid / or a palette of colors. 


Pattern:
 
Foundation /row 1:  make a slip knot, ch4 (counts as 1dc+ a working st), dc2 in 1st st (or the last from hk). Ch3 and turn work. (1 granny stripe made)
Row 2: Dc2 in 1st st, ch1, dc3 in last st. Ch3 and turn work.  (2 granny stripes made)
Row 3: Dc2 in 1st st, ch1, dc3 in ch-sp, ch1, ch3 in the last st. Ch3 and turn work.  (3 granny stripes made)
Row 4-19: repeat row 3.  
Here, as the granny stripes and ch-spaces increase with each row, always make 3 dcs in the first and last stitch, and also 3dcs in the ch-sps.  
When done with row 19, do not cut yarn as we are going to make the ties. 
Row 19 continuation / Ties added: as you finish making the 19th row, ch70 and starting from the 2nd st, sl st all the way across both the tie and the body of the bandana. Sl st in every stitch including the ch-spaces. When you come to the other end, ch70, and starting from the 2nd st, sl st all the way across to the beginning of the body of the bandana. Cut yarn and work the tails. 
 
 
If you have any questions, please drop them in the comments.
Have fun!
 

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

Crochet Hexagons - video tutorials


Just a short, guerilla post to let you know I have two video tutorials regarding hexies - one is for the traditional hexagon and the other for the granny striped one
Have fun!

 

Monday, August 12, 2024

Charity Blanket #1




Our charity project is coming to an end. August is planned to be a blanket joining month, so we are going to join the donated squares into blankets. I took to join 5 blankets, each consisting of 35 squares that have to be matched and joined. 
 
I finished the first one, and for this one I simply sewed everything together. I was debating with myself whether it needs a border or not, but decided to leave it as is. 
Moving onto the second blanket. Stay tuned!

Wednesday, August 7, 2024

Crochet Bikini

This is the summer I will always remember as the first one that my daughter asked for and wore every single crochet piece I made for her. 
Let me explain shortly: I am into romantic crochet - Eva is a sporty girl. 
 
However, that is undergoing some changes, because she realizes now that all the rage in crochet clothes and accessories that she sees on social media can be made by mom! There's no end to my joy!
 
So in total (yes, I am counting!), I made her 4 pieces: a mesh skirt and a dress, a top and these bikinis. They were the latest addition and I literally made them hours before she took off for her vacation.
 
The top is simple, two stringed triangles, while for the bottoms, I used bikinis that fitted her best as pattern. 
 
I cannot wait to be asked to do more for her!