Friday, January 31, 2025

Collette Neck Scarf - free crochet pattern





Skinny, short, knitted neck scarves have been popping up like mushrooms on the net, so I thought why not having a crochet version as well. So here's my Collette scarf. Easy to make, with a clean look and a French charm, it is so addictive, you'd want to have it in a variety of colors.
 
Now, before we begin, please note that: The written  pattern in its entirety along with the photos are for personal use only. All property rights belong to Maya Kuzman of The Little Treasures.
 
Supplies 
 Yarn and hook: 50 gr of sport yarn of your choice, and a 4 mm hook (UK: 8 /US:6).
   Other: Scissors and tapestry needle for weaving ends.
 
 Stitches in US terminology: stitch (st), skip (sk), chain (ch), double crochet (dc)double crochet 2 together (dc2tog). 
 Gauge: 3 dc in 2 cm / 0.78"
 
Measurements: 100cm/39.3" in length, 7cm / 2.75" at the widest point. 

 Note: ch3 at the end/beginning of next row counts as a stitch.
 
 Pattern:  
 Foundation and row 1: Ch4 and dc2 in last st from hook. (3) Ch3 and turn work.
 Row 2: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in next 2 sts (3) Ch3 and turn work. 
 Rows 3 - 13: repeat row 2.
 Row 14: dc1 in all sts (including the 1st - simple increase) (4). Ch3 and turn work. 
 Rows 15-16: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in next 3 sts (4) Ch3 and turn work. 
 Row 17: dc1 in all sts, dc2 in the last (6). Ch3 and turn work.

 Rows 18-19: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in next 5 sts (6) Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 20: dc1 in all sts, dc2 in the last (8). Ch3 and turn work.
 Rows 21-22: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in next 7 sts (8) Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 23: dc1 in all sts, dc2 in the last (10). Ch3 and turn work.

 Rows 24-25: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in next 9 sts (10) Ch3 and turn work.  

 Row 26:  dc1 in all sts, dc2 in the last (12). Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 27: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in next 11 sts (12) Ch3 and turn work.

 Rows 28 - 57: repeat row 27. Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 58: starting from the 2nd st, dc2tog, dc1 in next 7 sts, dc2tog (10). Ch3 and

 turn work.

 Rows: 59-60: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in all sts. (10) Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 61: starting from the 2nd st, dc2tog, dc1 in next 5 sts, dc2tog (8). Ch3 and

 turn work.

 Rows: 62-63: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in all sts. (8) Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 64: starting from the 2nd st, dc2tog, dc1 in next 3 sts, dc2tog (6). Ch3 and

 turn work.

 Rows: 65-66: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in all sts. (6) Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 67: starting from the 2nd st, dc2tog, dc1 in next st, dc2tog (4). Ch3 and turn

 work.

 Rows: 68-69: starting from the 2nd st. dc1 in all sts. (4) Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 70: starting from the 2nd st, dc2tog, dc1 in last st (3). Ch3 and turn work.

 Rows 71 - 82: dc1 in all (3).Ch3 and turn work.

 Row 83: dc2tog (1).  
 Cut yarn and weave/work the tails. 

 Needless to say, you can wear it as a headband as well. Enjoy it!
 If you want a version you can print - I have it on ravelry.

 

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Vacation crochet



Our vacation finished on Wednesday and we are back to the mundane life and workload. I didn't have time to unpack the crochet bags during the week, and did so just now to see what has been accomplished during my week-long vacation.

I truly crocheted my heart out and made these lovelies: 3 hats, the 4th is not finished yet, as I am planning making a video for it (blue one far right), one oversized granny pixie hat,  a lariat, 2 neck scarves, leg warmers (unfinished- bottom center), and a scarflette. Except for one of the hats, and the lariat everything else is made with mohair and pure wool. 

I am loving the earthen palette and would certainly make more things with the same tones. 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Almost Cloche Crochet Hat


This is my first project of the year! 

As I mentioned in my last post, mom and auntie wanted me to make them hats, and I wanted to make them cloche hats (I love cloche hats and thought the ladies would appreciate the style as well), but they wanted ordinary hats - I have no idea what ordinary it is for them, so I designed this, almost cloche hat, but without the brim. I wanted to add one of my flowers at the side, but didn't because I have to see if they'd approve it. 

For this one I used 100% merino wool and the alternation of stitches makes the texture really pop up, but sadly it cannot be captured on camera. 

I am nearly finished with the second hat and cannot wait to see their reactions. 
 

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Yarn love 💝

 


It's been day 3 of our week vacation, and needless to say I brought a ton of yarn with me. I am not joking. I want to crochet my heart out, read books and watch films. So far, I am enjoying everything planned, enriched with walks by the lake, and coffees at lovely cafès.
The first project was started and finished on our ride.  I made a hat, which I am going to show tomorrow. I have to make another like it, as it it a gift for my mom and aunt - they are twins, so everything I do for the one, I have to do for the other. 😉
How is the start of January going for you?

Friday, January 3, 2025

The Best Of 2024

                                                                                                                  Henrietta's socks
 
Happy New Year all! 
I usually post my best ofs at the end of December, but since I broke tradition last year, and didn't even post about about it (not that I had much to show and post), I thought why not start the year with it,  and make a short post about creative projects that deserve the highlights.
 
This year I had the pleasure of having a bestseller (the granny socks) and an etsy pick -  (the Gorgeous Autumn Poncho). I am thankful for the buyers that left their finished project photos, and amazed with their creativity and choices of yarn/ colors.
 

Sharleen's sock
                                                                            Emma's socks
 
Hopefully, this year will be more creative than the last (fingers crossed)!