Irish crochet bonnet

Progress on the back of the bonnet. There are a few more rounds for the back, and a round of roses (not totally made) for the back still, too, before I get to the brim. Pattern has been updated also.

To answer a question on Irish bonnet

I have had a lot of questions recently on an Irish crochet bonnet pattern I posted a long time ago. I have not ever made all of this pattern so I have not worked through all the nuances of it, yet. I am, as time allows, working through it and redrafting the pattern as I go. I was asked to post photos of the rose in the bonnet. Top photo shows front with the thread and hook I am using; the bottom two photos are showing the back of the rose. I am currently revamping the pattern; it is posted where I have gotten to on that project.

Crocheted Chapeau for Baby (free pattern)

This pattern comes from the early 1940's: Woolies for Babies

SUPPLIES:

• Chadwick's red heart baby wool, 1 ball (3/4 oz) (ie.. baby yarn wool)
  
• steel crochet hook, no 2/0 (double zero)
• 1 1/2 yards ribbon, 3/4 inch wide
• 2 ribbon rosettes (these you make yourself)

GAUGE: (pattern stitch) 3 shells make 2 inches

PATTERN:
starting at center of back, ch2.

1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join rounds.
2nd rnd: 2 sc in each st around (12 sts)
3rd rnd: *sc in next st , 2 sc in next st (an inc). Repeat from * around (18 sts)
4th rnd: *sc in next 2sts , 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around (24 sts)

Continue thus increasing 6 sts on each rnd until there are 90 sts on the rnd and piece measures 4 1/4 inches from side to side across center.

Now work 1 rnd without increasing, sl st in next st. Ch 1, turn and work back and forth as follows:

1st row: sc in same place as sl st, * make crossed dc's over the next 3 sts- to make dc's , skip 2 sts, dc in back loop of next st, ch3, holding last dc and ch-3 down with left thumb make dc in back loop of first st skipped, sc in st following crossed dc's. Repeat from * until there are 18 crossed dc's ending row with sc in st following last crossed dc.

Remaining sc's are back of neck. Ch 3, turn.

2nd row: Make 5 dc( a shell) in each ch-3 across, end row with dc in last sc. Ch 1 turn.
3rd row: sc in dc, * make crossed dc's over the next 3 sts, sc between shells. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in top st of turning chain. Ch3, turn. Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until piece measures 4 1/2 inches from last rnd of sc, ending with the 2nd row. Do not fasten off but work sc along lower edge and back of neck, holding edge it to fit (about 9 inches) fasten off.

Finishing...
Run the 3/4-inch ribbon under and over the shells of 1st row on front edge.
Make the ends even for ties and tack ribbon at each side of cap.
Sew on rosettes.


I also suggest fray checking all ribbon raw edges so it can easily go through in the wash without worry of fraying; or you can fold edges of ribbon to a point and stitch down instead to do the same.

There is another bonnet pattern on my blog in a real old post if you want to make that one instead. Warning the other uses size 100 thread and is an Irish crochet bonnet.

Part 4: Advent Calendar : Candy Cane ornament

Here is an easy one even the little kids can make (with help from an adult with cutting implements).

Supplies:

• Variegated pipe cleaner
• Round item to wrap pipe cleaner around
• Embroidery thread
• Embellishments (sequins, ribbon, felt, bells whatever)
• Something to cut pipe cleaner and embroidery thread

Order of events:

1. Cut pipe cleaner about 2 to 2 1/4 inches long
2. Bend around round item to form hook
3. Cut and tie knot in embroidery thread to make hanger
4. Add embellishments

Hex skirt or blanket?!

I started to make another hex item the other day using the scraps from this and this project, using the same pattern I used here. I have not fully decided if this will be a skirt, vest, or blanket. Currently, I am just having fun making hexes out of the tiniest scraps of crochet thread; doesn't take much to make those center two rows at all. This is being made out of 100% vintage and antique scraps from other projects.

As for the random-looking layout, since I am using scraps up as I go and am not very far into this project, I am trying to spread the colors out as far as possible to start; thus the weird layout. As more and more pieces are added, they will automatically be far from each other; but for now this is how I work. I have never assembled anything in a way that's logical to other people; no sense in starting now.

J is for...

Juggling hexes. I have been working on another hex afghan. I purchased a lot of chenille yarn from a dollar store, and the colors actually go together very well . I purchased all they had and didn't get a choice in colors; there were about 30 skeins. So I figured, price wise, this is an inexpensive project. I may end up putting it in the butterfly room because my house colors are far from pastel, but that room is leaning toward pastel. I thought about making a ripple afghan but not really feeling like that at the moment. Also, since my other hex blanket that is in the works needs more colors and I wanted that to only be made using scrapes, it was put on hold till I produce more scraps (that is a funny sort of thing, producing scraps instead of an item). I saw this group on flickr "hexagon love" that was all about hexes, so I decided to draft yet another pattern for hexes, similar to the ones I see in the group. This will be the third hex pattern on this blog; check out links in this post to find the other two. Here are two versions of this pattern. One is for all one color; the other changes colors almost every row except last two.

Hook size is according to the yarn you use. It can be made with any size yarn or thread if you're using correct hook; see your package for details on hook sizes.

Pattern for single color:

Chain six sl st in first chain to form ring

Round 1: chain 4 (counts as double crochet and chain 1) dc, ch 1 around till you have 12 dc including turning chain. Slip stitch in top of turning chain and in next chain 1 space ( 12 dc and 12 ch)

Round2: chain 3 (counts as double crochet now and through out this piece)dc in same space chain 2. * 2 dc ,ch2 in every chain 1 space on previous row around* join with slip stitch to top of turning chain slip stitch across to next space. ( 24 dc, 24 ch)

Round3:chain 3 (counts as double crochet now and through out this piece)dc in same space twice more, chain 2. * 3 dc ,ch2 in every chain 2 space on previous row around* join with slip stitch to top of turning chain slip stitch across to next space. ( 36 dc, 24 ch)

Round 4. sc in space chain4 ,*sc in next sp chain 4 around* join with slip stitch to first sc, slip stitch into next sp. (12 sc, 48 sc)

round 5.chain 3 (counts as double crochet now and through out this piece)dc in same space three more, chain 1. * 4 dc ,ch3 ,4dc in next chain 4 space on previous row around, chain1 4dc in next chain 4 space ,chain 1*around join with slip stitch to top of turning chain cut and finish thread (60 dc, 12 ch1, 6 chain 3)


Multi color pattern:


Chain six sl st in first chain to form ring

Round 1: chain 4 (counts as double crochet and chain 1) dc, ch 1 around till you have 12 dc including turning chain. Slip stitch in top of turning chain cut and finish yarn ( 12 dc and 12 ch)

Round2: join into any space with slst. chain 3 (counts as double crochet now and through out this piece)dc in same space chain 2. * 2 dc ,ch2 in every chain 1 space on previous row around* join with slip stitch to top of turning chain slip stitch cut and finish yarn. ( 24 dc, 24 ch)

Round3: join into any space with slst. chain 3 (counts as double crochet now and through out this piece)dc in same space twice more, chain 2. * 3 dc ,ch2 in every chain 2 space on previous row around* join with slip stitch to top of turning chain cut and finish yarn. ( 36 dc, 24 ch)

Round 4. join into any space with slst. sc in space chain4 ,*sc in next sp chain 4 around* join with slip stitch to first sc, (12 sc, 48 sc) ( two options here you can cut and finish yarn and change color or continue on with same color by slip stitching into next sp.)

round 5( if you cut and finished thread on last round. do this join into any space with slst. if not then continue with part outside of this parenthesis) chain 3 (counts as double crochet now and through out this piece)dc in same space three more, chain 1. * 4 dc ,ch3 ,4dc in next chain 4 space on previous row around, chain1 4dc in next chain 4 space ,chain 1*around join with slip stitch to top of turning chain cut and finish thread (60 dc, 12 ch1, 6 chain 3)


Joining for either version is done on 5th round by a slip stitch instead of a chain between the four double crochets or a ch1, slip stitch ch 1 in the corners

You can also have the colors carry over and have two or three rows of the same color by doing a mixture of single color version with mixed color version.

hex granny square

Something is weird about this title; how can a hex = a square. Anyway, I have a few scraps of fabric from making baby blankets and head scarves, so I decided to start yet another project. A hex granny made out of 100% cotton, the peaches and cream or sugar and cream weights of yarn. I sat down the other day and wanted to do something with these scraps; haven't decided if it is going to be two or one afghan. I may do a pastel one and a red, white, and blue one for next Fourth of July. The pattern is mine; I just started crocheting, but that doesn't mean there isn't another pattern in cyberland or somewhere in the world that isn't similar or the same because all blocks like this are very similar. Have fun; I would love to see whatever you make from this pattern. you can post your results on hooked on crochet (see link to flickr below). The pattern is only 4 rounds, but you can continue and make the hex as big as you want.

Look at the color of that carpet -- with three kids, we must be crazy!

http://flickr.com/groups/hookedoncrochet/


G hook
pattern
Chain 4 form ring

round 1: chain 3 ( counts as first dc now and through out) dc in ring, *ch 1, 2dc in ring** around till you have 6 sets of 2 dc join with slip stitch to top of chain 3. turn

round 2: slip stitch into chain 1, chain 3 ( counts as first dc now and through out) dc in space, ch 2, 2dc in same space, *ch 1 2dc ch2 2 dc* in next space around till you have 6 sets of (2 dc, ch2, 2dc per chain space) ch 1,join with slip stitch to top of chain 3 turn.

round 3: slip stitch into chain 1, chain 3 ( counts as first dc now and through out) dc in space, *ch 1, 2dc, ch2 ,2 dc in next space, ch1, 2 dc in next space** around ,ch1, 2dc, ch2 ,2 dc in next space, ch1, join with slip stitch to top of chain 3 turn.

round 4: slip stitch into chain 2, chain 3 ( counts as first dc now and through out) dc in space ch 2, 2dc in same, *ch 1, 2dc in next space ch 1, 2dc,(2x),ch1, 2dc ch2 ,2 dc in next space, around *ch1,2dc in next space** (2x),ch1, join with slip stitch to top of chain 3 turn.

finish thread as you go and change colors as needed
finish with whip stitching or your favorite method I plan to slip stitch the last row in between shells.

Triangle Hair Scarf (free pattern)

Supplies:
Size E crochet hook and favorite yarn
(I am using sugar and cream 100% cotton made by Lilly)

You can use smaller yarn and a smaller hook It will just take you a little longer to get to the size you ant a very forgiving pattern.

Pattern:
ch 5, form ring

Row 1: ch 4 (counts as 1 dc, 1ch now and throughout the pattern), (dc, ch1 in ring)x2 dc in ring turn.

row 2: ch4, dc in 1st dc, ch1, (dc in next space, ch 1) across, dc in last dc. Repeat row 2 to desired length.

Once you get to the length and width you want, chain 46, in second chain from hook sc in every chain giving you 45 sc on your chain. (If you want longer ties, make a longer chain).

Continue making single crochets down the side of the triangle. Make two single crochets around each double crochet or chain 3 whichever is there.

When you get to the point of the triangle, place five sc in the space at the point. (Your original chain 5 ring).

Continue as before making single crochets down the side of the triangle. Make two single crochets around each double crochet or chain 3 whichever is there.

When you get to the next corner, place 2 single crochet around the dc then chain 46 for next tie. Sc in second chain from hook, same as before. You will have 45 sc on your chain.

Sc in top of turning dc and in ch 1 sp, (sc in top of next dc and next chain space) across. Finish with a sc in top of last dc and slip stitch into back side of first chain on first tie strap. Cut and finish thread.

If you don't know how to crochet, and you want a triangle hair scarf, please go to my store. I have a few there already made for you to choose from. I will be adding a few more near the end of the week, including this one pictured below.

Triangle Hair Scarf : Pattern to follow

I put some new items in my store. Tomorrow, if all goes well, I will also post the pattern here for those of you who crochet. If you don't crochet, they are only $15.00 at the store. I plan on putting about eight or more colors in the store this week in addition to the six already there. Watch for those. Hopefully my life will slow down a little, and I will get back to regular posts. I have about three tutorials/patterns I want to post in the near future.

RAZR Flower Cozy

RAZR Flower Cozy, originally uploaded by sunshine's creations.

I was thinking of something to do for whiplash and I was inspired by a blanket I was making with Irish roses. I thought the roses might give the phone a buffer from getting scratched and dropped.

I have a habit of wearing pajama pants with shallow pockets. My phone is always falling out and hitting the ground; not good. Also, girls tend to wear clothes that don't seem to have any pockets so this corrects that problem, too.

The flowers add a little bit of thickness, so if the necklace swings forward, it doesn't damage the crystal face by bumping into things. Sort of a flower granny square item, made from vintage thread I found at thrift stores and left overs from other projects.

I could have just made it with six flowers (and probably should have) with about 5 rows at the top of single crochet. But NO! I wanted to make sure the item had enough clearance at the top to stay in the cozy. So I used nine, three up and three around; not bad, just a little far to reach down from the top. Still, better that than trying to get into my back pocket while seat belted into a car.

Here is the pattern for the flowers if you want to make one, too. (I recommend six flowers, not nine.)

Round 1: (right side) ch5 ( this equals 1 dc plus ch2), (dc in ring, ch 2)5x, j with slst to first dc: 6 ch2 sp

Round 2: sl st in first ch 2 sp, ch1, work ( sc, hdc,5dc, hdc,sc) in same sp and in each sp around; j with sl st to first sc. ( 6 petals)

Round3:ch1, sc in same st, ch3, keep chain 3 behind the petals, ( sci n first sc on nt petal, ch3) around; j with sl st to first sc ( 6 ch 3 spaces)

Round4: Sl st in first ch3 sp, ch 1, make ( sc, hdc, 7dc, hdc, sc ) in same sp and in each space around;j with sl st to first sc; (6 petals)

Round 5: Ch1, sc in same st, ch 5, keep chain 5 behind petals, ( sc in first sc in nt petal, ch5) around, j with sl st to first sc. ( 6 loops

Round 6: Sl St in fist lp, ch 1, ( sc in same lp, ch 5)2x, (sc in nt lp, ch 5)2x,(sc,ch5) 2x in nt lp, (sc in nt lp,ch5)2x; j with sl st to first sc. ( 8 loops)

round7: Sl st in first loop, ch3 ( counts as 1st dc) (dc,ch3,2dc)(shell) in same lp, ch3, (sc,ch3)2x in nt loop,(picot) * (2dc, ch3)2x (shell)in nt lp, (sc, ch3)2x in nt lp; repeat from * 2x more; j with sl st to first dc, finish off threads.

Other flowers are done the same except on the last row shells are (2dc,ch1 sl shell on other flower, ch1 2dc) and picots that join other picots are (first flower)sc ch1 sc (second flower) ch1 sc in same space on first flower.

I used Romanian lace cord for the cord to hold the cozy (update on cord video tutorial). The cord was stitched to the top of the cozy between two flowers and into the middle picot of the opposite flower. If you have questions, please ask.

Update: I forgot to say it is a size 6 or 7 hook you use, whichever you prefer, and you can use knit cro sheen or size 10 bedspread weight thread.

whipup

Centerpiece Pattern in Baby Irish Crochet from 1912

This pattern is from needlecraft November 1912 page 30.

This pattern was originally drafted by Mrs. E. W. Walker. I am not changing it from the original text so if it looks funny it is the way patterns were written about 100 years ago.

Make a chain of 8 stitches, join.

1. (Chain 6, fasten with 1 double in ring) 5 times.
2. A single under 5 chain, chain 3 fro a treble, 5 trebles under same chain, (chain 3, 6 trebles in next loop) 4 times, chain 3 and join to top of 3 chain.
3. Chain 3, a treble in each treble and 3 under 3 chain all around, join.
4. Chain 4, miss 3 trebles and fasten between next 2; repeat around, joining last chain where 1st started.
5. Slip-stitch to center of 4 chain, * chain 6, fasten under next 4 chain; repeat.
6. Slip-stitch to center of 6 chain, * chain 6, fasten under next 6 chain: repeat.
7. Under each loop of 6 chain make 1 double, 7 trebles and 1 double. This row completes a wheel which serves as a very pretty medallion for shirtwaists, combined with embroidery, or it may be used in a variety of ways for which such a wheel is suitable.
8. slip-stitch to center of 1st scallop, * (chain 9, fasten back in 6th stitch from needle to form a picot) twice, chain 3, fasten in center of next scallop; repeat from * around
9. Slip-stitch to center of 1st picoted chain, * (chain 9 picot) twice, chain 3, fasten in top of loop between next 2 picot; repeat around, joining last chain where 1st started.
10. Slip-stitch to center of 1st loop, * (chain 9, picot) 3 times, chain 3 fasten in center of next loop; repeat around, joining where 1st chain started.
11. slip-stitch to 2d picot ( or, if preferred, the thread may be fastened off and joined in at the place designated), chain 4 a double treble in same picot, keeping top loops of each on hook and working off together, chain 3, 2 double trebles,worked off together, in same picot, * chain 12, 2 double trebles in picot at top of next loop, chain 3, 2 double trebles in same picot, always working the groups of double trebles off together, repeat from * around, chain 12 join to top of 1st group.
12. NOTE from Sunshine: I do not know if there is a row 12 or if the numbering was off as all the pattern was intact no rips or any thing. It just went from 11 to 13 with no 12. So I hope the pattern works, it looks to be all there.
13. Chain 5, * miss1, a treble in next stitch, chain 2; repeat from * around and join to 3d of 5 chain.
14. Chain 7, miss 1 space, fasten in next; repeat.
15. Slip-stitch to center of chain, * chain 7, fasten under next chain;repeat around.
16. same as 15
17. Under each loop of 7 chain make 1 double, 9 trebles and 1 double. This row completes a very pretty doily.
18. Slip-stitch to center of 1st scallop,* chain 4, a double treble in same place, working off together, a double treble in top of next scallop, chain 4, fasten in same place; repeat from* around, ending with a double treble in stitch where the row started, chain 4, fasten in same.
19. Slip-stitch to top of cluster, * chain 5, a triple treble in same place, a triple treble in center of next cluster, chain 5, fasten in same place; repeat, ending with a triple treble and 5 chain to complete the row.
20. same as 19th row.
21. slip-stitch to top of 1st cluster, chain 4, a double treble in same place, chain 3, 2 double trebles in same place, working off together, * chain 4, 2 double trebles, as described, in top of next cluster, chain 3, 2 double trebles in same place; repeat from *, joining last 4 chain tot op of 1st cluster.
22. Chain 5, * a treble under 3 chain, chain 2, a treble in 1st of 4 chain, chain 2, a treble in last of 4 chain, chain 2, repeat from * around, joining last 2 chain to 3d of 5 chain.
23. A single under 2 chain, chain 7, a treble under same chain, * miss 1 space, 1 treble in next chain 4, a treble in same space; repeat from * around, join to 3d of 7 chain.
24. A single under 4 chain, chain 8, a treble under same chain, 1 treble, chain 5 and 1 treble under next chain, repeat around, joining to 3d of 8 chain.
25. Slip -stitch to center of 5 chain* chain 7, fasten under next 5 chain; repeat around.
26. Slip-stitch under 7 chain, chain 5 for a triple treble, a triple treble under same chain, (chain 4, 2 triple trebles under same chain, working off together) twice, * 3 groups of triple trebles under next 7 chain, with 4 chain between each 2 groups, repeat from * around and join to top of 1st group of cluster.
27. Slip-stitch to center of 1st chain, *chain 5, fasten under next chain; repeat around.
28. Same as 27th row.
29. Same as 27th row.
30. Slip- stitch to center of 1st chain, chain 5 for triple, a triple in same place, * chain 4, 2 triple trebles under next chain, working off together, repeat from* around, chain 4 join to top of 1st cluster.
31. Same as 30th row
32. Slip-stitch to center of 1st chain, * chain 5, fasten under next chain; repeat around.
33. Slip-stitch to center of 1st chain, *chain 6, fasten in next chain; repeat around.
34. Under each loop of chain make 1 double, 8 trebles and 1 double.
35. Slip-stitch to center of scallop, * chain 5, fasten in center of next scallop; repeat.
36. Chain 5, * a treble in 3d of 5 chain, chain 2, a treble in double, over top of scallop, chain 2, repeat from * around, join to 3d of 5 chain.
37. A single in space, * chain 12, miss 2 spaces, fasten in next, chain3, fasten in next space, turn; ( chain 5, a double treble under 12 chain) 5 times, chain 5, a treble under same chain, chain 2, fasten in space back of where the 12 chain started, chain3 fasten back in next, turn; a treble under 2 chain, 6 trebles under each 5 chain, fasten in next but 1 space forward, turn; chain 6 miss 3 trebles, fasten between next 2; repeat around scallop, turn; chain 7 fasten under 6 chain,repeat around scallop, catching in 2d space forward after fastening the last chain, turn; chain 7 fasten under 7 chain, repeat around scallop, fastening in 2d space back, turn; chain 3, fasten in next space, * 2 double trebles under 7 chain, 2 picots ( that is, chain 5, fasten in 1st stitch of 5 chain) twice, 2 double trebles under same chain, picot, repeat from* around scallop, miss 2 spaces after making last 2 double trebles, fasten in next, then slip-stitch along over 8 spaces, again chain 12, and repeat the scallop.

Made in No. 90 linen thread, this gives a centerpiece about 15 inches in diameter, if worked rather closely. Coarser thread would, of course, result in a much larger piece, and there is such a difference in methods of working that it is quiet impossible to state the exact size of an article, even though the same number of thread is used by two workers. It must be understood, too, that if one does her work tightly more chain-stitches are required than if loosely done. These variations every experienced crocheter understands and makes allowances for.

Except for the red part above typed as written in 1912.

Irish Crochet Baby Bonnet Pattern Circa 1900

Irish Rose Baby Bonnet
Size 100 thread & Size 14 hook

Key
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
tr = treble crochet
x = times
p = picot
sp = space
* = start and end of repeat
sl st = slip stitch



For Rose:
chain 7, join in a ring.

• 1st round: Chain 7 ( counts as 1 treble and ch 3, 1 tr in ring ( ch3, 1 tr in ring ), 4 x ch 3, sl st in top of the tr of the 1st ch7.
• 2nd round: sl st in ch sp ch3 ( counts as dc), 5tr 1dc in same space, one dc, 5 tr, 1 dc under each ch 3 loop around join by sl st in top of ch 3
  
• 3rd round: ch 4 ( this is a drop down chain and is ignored at the end of the round), 1 dc in top of tr of round 1 in between the back of petals, * ch 4, 1 dc in top of next tr; repeat from * around ch 4 join with sl st to top of first tr in this round
  
• 4th round: sl st in ch sp ch3 ( counts as dc), 7tr 1dc in same space, One dc, 7tr, 1 dc, in each ch 4 loop around join by sl st in top of ch 3
• 5th round: Ch 5 , 1 dc in top of 1st dc in between back of petals on round 3, * ch 5, 1dc in top of next dc; repeat from* around join with sl st to top of first tr in this round
• 6th round:sl st in ch sp ch3 ( counts as dc), 9tr 1dc in same space, One dc, 9 tr, 1 dc in each ch 5 loop around join by sl st in top of ch 3
• cut and finish thread unless you are doing the one rose that starts the center back of the bonnet do not cut thread on that one that should also be the last rose you make
  

Note : The roses must be joined together in working, leaving two free petals on each side.

• make a round of 14 roses forming a circle
• make a row of 15 roses do not form a circle
• make a round of 24 roses forming a circle
• make 1 rose and start baby cap assembly do not cut thread of this rose see assembly below

Baby Cap Assembly

For rose see above directions
See picture to right above for joining roses reference

working in rounds

When you have completed the starting rose (center back)after you have joined to the first dc of the last round sl st into the next 3 trc (all joins with blocks and petals are made either on the 3 tr from right or 3trc from the left on all the petals and blocks).

• round 1: sl st up to 3rd of 9 tr on next petal ( this is just a repeat of above note), * ch6, sl st into 4th ch from the hook to form picot, ch 6, p, ch 3 j petal on 3rd trc on petal (also see photo as there are two joins per petal); repeat from * for a total of 12 times (including first time not ibn the repeats), join to the 1st loop see photo. * Work 1 p loop, **ch 6, 1 dc in next loop, turn,ch 3(= 1 dc) 9 dc over this loop this is counting the first chain 3 as one of the dc, turn, chain 4 (= 1 trc counts as one of your trc) 9 tr in 9 dc ( meaning one in each one), ch 3, 1 dc in same loop with 6 ch, ** make 2 more p loops and repeat from * around make 1 p loop at the end and join w dc.
  
• round 2: Work another round of p loops; see photosfrom here up has been redrafted I have not reworked below this point yet (this note was added April 10, 2008)
• round 3: next row make 4 loops, then repeat from ** to **( see round 1) for block, 4 more p loops; repeat block and 4 p loops around. total of six blocks should have been made
• work another row of p loops
• Next row work * 6 p loops, repeat from ** to ** for block, then repeat from * 3 times.
• Work another row of P loops
• then a row of 14 roses, joining them to preceding row by two petals, and to each other by one petal.
• Make 2 rows of p loops. This makes the crown.
• Work back and forth for 6 rows with p loops leaving 7 p loops free.
• Make a row of 15 roses, see above row of 14 rose for how to join
• then 9 rows of p loops, making the last 2 rows go entirely around the cap.
• make a row of 24 roses clear around the cap. This will make 16 around the face and 8 around the bottom
  

The wording has been changed from the original as the way people wrote patterns 100 years ago differs from today's format and would be confusing to the modern crocheter. With that being said you will still need a little understanding of how Irish crochet works to follow the pattern as it is still assumed you know the techniques involved such as an Irish rose and picots.

reverse engineered afghan pattern as seen at Garnet Hill

This was asked at MJF by Susan Kate

Okay here is a link to a beautiful lamb's wool afghan from the Garnet Hill catalog (really pricey but nice stuff)

http://tinyurl.com/y2kozf

My question (besides wishing that I had $328 to buy it):

I don't know anything about crocheting. Does anyone know what the pattern is? If I knew I could google it and see if I could find one cheaper. Or is this what one would expect to pay for something handcrafted? (it is imported).

I know some of you will say I could make this. Crocheting is not my thing at the moment but I guess there is always hope....

Here is my response

That is actually cheep (I would buy it instead of making it). If you want to go to their site, click on link or picture and you will go there. But if you want to make one similar here is my version of it below.

Name = hexagon grandmothers flower garden or you can call it a hexagon granny square ( even though it is not a square)

Looks like this would be a similar pattern I am drafting while typing and looking at zoom of the picture so forgive me.
key
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
dtr= double treble
sp = space
x = times
() = do all this together / also a type of repeat
* = start of repeat
** = end of repeat
nxt = next
j = join

Pattern
ch 6 close to form ring ( meaning slip stitch in first chain)

round 1: ch4 ( counts as first dtr now and through out pattern),dtc 2x in ring *ch 2 3dtc in ring**5x, ch 2, slip st top of turning chain ( in top of ch 4).cut thread and finish off
you should have 6 sets of 3dtc and 6 sets of ch2

Round 2: j new color yarn to any ch 2 space of previous round, ch 4, 2 dtr in nxt ch 2 sp, ch 2, 3 dtr in same sp, *(ch 2, 3dtr, ch 2, 3dtr) in next sp**5x sl st to top of starting ch 4. cut thread and finish off
you should have 12 sets of 3dtc and 12 sets of ch2

Round 3: j new color yarn to any ch 2 space of previous round, ch 4, 2 dtr in nxt ch 2 sp, *(ch 2, 3dtr, ch 2, 3dtr) in next sp, ch2, 3dtr in nxt ch 2 sp* around skipping last part in red the last time. J to top of turning ch. Finish off thread
you should have 18 sets of 3dtc and 18 sets of ch2

j to other blocks with needle and yarn back loop only of stitches

I haven't proofed this, meaning I didn't make it; I just looked at the photo link you provided and started drafting. So now if any of you wonder why I type a lot using parenthesis you just found out why. I write like I draft patterns. Since I draft patterns more than I write, my writing looks more like drafting not the other way around.


OK now you have a drafted pattern; I usually charge 30 - 50 bucks for that but here it is for free for who ever wants to use it. This one probably 30; if I had to make a sample 50. This is known as reverse engineering if any one is curious. Have fun ladies!

Update Nov 10

I looked at the photo again this morning and noticed a grey yarn shell boarder
so add this to pattern above

after all blocks are joined together
Special Instructions
shell = 5 dtr in one ch 2 space if useing the dc instead of dtr it would be 5 dcin one ch 2 space also you would only have a chain 3

Attach yarn in edge ch 2 space chain 4 form shell do the same in every ch two space that is not in the bottom most part of the V where two blocks join in this spot sc in corner ch 2 space ,sc in next corner continue in shell pattern do this all the way around. Join with sl st to top turning chain finish off threads done

scarves knitted and crochet patterns

FREE PATTERN
Colors, Colors everywhere and what to do with them.......
Let's make a scarf, or two, or three, or dozens!
Just a few scarves I have made for family members; this is a beginners project. If you want to do this type of scarf, follow the link.

knit version http://www.keyboardbiologist.net/Patterns/DropStitchScarf.htm

crochet version http://www.crochetme.com/Feb_Mar_2005/patt_dropstitch_scarf.html

Have fun with all the new styles of yarns out there.

I made about 200 of these last year at Christmas. They don't take long, and they are just funky fun to wear. Of course, the one on the right is actually just knit stitch and warm wool. Everyone needs just a basic scarf if you live in an area that gets snow, and I do.

apron and pattern

FREE PATTERN
The first of many aprons to come.

Didn't work on Effie much this weekend; made an apron instead. This is a sort of hostess's apron; it reminds me of Mother's Day or Easter. I have a question -- I debated on making a crochet pansy and either placing it on the waist band or the right side bottom of the apron; any opinions? I still need to finish off the ribbons and sew them neatly so you won't see frayed edges. This is not the type of apron that will keep your clothes clean. It just states "I am the hostess. If you have questions, ask me, and don't I look pretty."

For the pattern go to apron

I did mine in a little bigger thread and bigger hook, so I dropped the last 8 rows off of the pattern for mine, and I only used 2 colors instead of three. Just remember, you never have to do what a pattern states; make it your own and have fun doing it.

Antique doiley re drafted

FREE PATTERN
Vintage doily found at an antique store, re-drafted by me for your enjoyment; have fun crocheting.


size 30 thread
size 11 hook
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key
r = ring
ch = chain
slst = slip stitch
dc = double crochet
tb = treble crochet
nxt = next
sp = space
sk = skip
x = repeat the number of times the number that follows
* and ** = start and stop of repeats
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chain 10 form ring

Round 1: ch 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in r sl st to top of ch 3. (total stitches for round 24 dc)

Round 2: ch 4 (counts as dc and ch1), (dc, ch1) in nxt dc* repeat in each dc around slst in top of ch3. (24 dc, 24 ch sp)

Round 3: slst into nxt ch sp ch 10 (counts as 1 tr and 6 ch)* sk nxt ch sp tr in nxt sp ch 6* around sl st in 4th ch of starting ch. (12 tr and 12 ch sps)

Round 4: ch 1, sc in same st, * (ch 2, dc, ch2, dc, ch2) **in nxt sp, sc in nxt tr* repeat from * to * 10 more times repeat from * to ** once more sl st in top of sc. (12 V stitch)

Round 5: ch 1, sc in same stitch *(ch2, dc in nxt sp)x3, ch2, sc in nxt sc* repeat from * to * around join with slst to 1st sc. finish off thread.


Joining Round
Round 5: ch 1, sc in same stitch *(ch2, dc in nxt sp,,ch 1, sc in corresponding space on next flower) , dc in nxt sp, ch 1, sc in corresponding space on next flower) , dc in nxt sp), ch2, sc in nxt sc* repeat from * to * around join with slst to 1st sc. finish off thread (Use joins where needed not every time will you have a join see close ups for placement of joins)

If you find a mistake, please let me know so I can fix it. Thank you!
There is another doily on this blog from an antique pattern from 1912 go here for it. There are other free crochet patterns on the side bar, too.