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Sunday 1 June 2014

DIAMONDS are forever knit into a PONCHO


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This is my latest creation, a knit poncho with hood for my grandchild.  Knit diamonds pattern which is super easy. 

My daughter and I both love aran style cardigans and sweaters, therefore an aran style poncho seemed like a good idea too.

If you know my work, you will know I prefer to focus on simple designs - so the question was - HOW EASY IS IT GOING TO BE? this aran style poncho?

I love a challenge, and love to create simple designs which look different and unique without too much hard work.  So coming up with a simple aran style pattern without having to use a cable needle was top of the list  with this poncho.

I searched high and low for ideas, in the end came up with two designs I liked and I would be happy using for the poncho.  Simple enough and not too taxing on the brain, however one did use a cable needle.

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After consultation with my daughter, we decided on the diamonds. Super simple and no cable needle in sight.  And honeycomb and seed stitch will probably be used for a cardigan/sweater some time further down the track, when the grandchild is older.  Maybe, I think.

So DO YOU WANT TO KNOW where I found these two wonderful aran patterns?

OK, let's start with the first sample, at the bottom of the photo.
It's a honeycomb pattern with a seed stitch either side, which helps the honeycomb cable stand out.

I found it through Google search Images.  It is the "Otto Day Cardigan" by Beatrice Perron Dahlen.  You will find the lovely little design here THREAD & LADLE

And the second sample, the diamond pattern, guess where I found that?  You won't believe it - in my sweater drawer.  Yes, that's right a cotton sweater which I own has the diamond pattern in it.  And there I was searching all over the internet for something simple.  LOL

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Now, without spending too much time checking it out, I am not sure how true to aran this diamond stitch pattern is?  I mean I can't find it anywhere, it doesn't use any crossed stitches or cable needle, it is just a simple knit and purl pattern.

Which is good news, right?  Simple and easy, and no cable needle in sight.

OK let's move to the important stuff - the pattern.



DIAMONDS Knit Poncho with Hood is NOW available from my online stores.  

 CRAFTSY       RAVELRY






CIAO, CIAO!

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Friday 2 May 2014

NOVEM Crochet Circular Cushion Pattern

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WHO SAID MEN DON'T LIKE CUSHIONS???

Here is MY DESIGN for a manly style circular cushion cover.  

MY MAN just loves his mitred squares cushion, 


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which I made especially for him some time ago, that he has asked for another, only this time he has requested a circular cushion.  

So, I came up with this design and the result is a great robust cushion cover.  Sturdy enough for heavy duty wear and tear, and  Simply Perfect for the man in my life, and will be perfect for the man in your life too, no matter what age!  


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Change colour whenever you want, make it whatever size you need. Join both sides by crocheting all the way around or leave a section open for a removable cover and add buttons.  

This is a really easy pattern, you can do it with your eyes closed, well nearly!  Very, very easy, peasy!


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PATTERN DETAILS:

YARN:  100% Aran Wool (10ply)
COLOURS:  Cream, Grey and Chocolate
HOOK:  H-8 (5mm)

PATTERN NOTES:  Cushion cover is made from two (2) crochet circles, joined by crochet, with optional button closure.  You need to know how to colour change and crochet in the round.  Stitches guide:  single, half double, Front Post double crochet, reverse single crochet.

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 NOVEM Man Cushion FREE Crochet PATTERN   



NOVEM Circular Cushion

Novem is the Latin word for nine, which describes this circular cushion perfectly. It has nine (9) spokes and the circle is divided into nine (9) segments.

PATTERN DETAILS:

YARN:  100% Aran Wool (10ply)
COLOURS:  Cream, Grey and Chocolate
HOOK:  H-8 (5mm)
GAUGE/TENSION:  Not Critical for this pattern
Measurements:  Diameter 17in (43cm)

PATTERN NOTES:  Cushion cover is made from two (2) crochet circles, joined by crochet, with optional button closure.  You need to know how to colour change and crochet in the round.  Stitches guide:  single, half double, Front Post double crochet, reverse single crochet.

Cushion Cover (make 2):

Rnd 1:  Magic ring, ch2, 8hdc in ring, join with sl st in ch2.  (9sts)

Rnd 2:  Ch2, FPdc around ch2 below, *hdc in BL of next st, FPdc around same st, rep from * around, join with sl st in ch2.  (18sts)

Rnd 3:  Ch2, hdc in BL of next st, *FPdc around FPdc below, hdc in BL of next 2sts, rep from * around, ending with FPdc around last FPdc below, join with sl st in ch2.  (27sts)


Continue with Increase Rnds:

Rnd
Ch
hdc in BL of next
*FPdc around
hdc in BL of next
Total sts
4
2
2sts
FPdc
3sts
36
5
2
3sts
FPdc
4sts
45
6
2
4sts
FPdc
5sts
54
7
2
5sts
FPdc
6sts
63
8
2
6sts
FPdc
7sts
72
9
2
7sts
FPdc
8sts
81
10
2
8sts
FPdc
9sts
90
11
2
9sts
FPdc
10sts
99
12
2
10sts
FPdc
11sts
108
rep from * around, ending with FPdc around last FPdc below, join with sl st in ch2. 

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Continue with Increase Rnds:

Rnd
Ch
hdc in BL of next
*FPdc around
hdc in BL of next
Total sts
13
2
11sts
FPdc
12sts
117
14
2
12sts
FPdc
13sts
126
15
2
13sts
FPdc
14sts
135
16
2
14sts
FPdc
15sts
144
17
2
15sts
FPdc
16sts
153
18
2
16sts
FPdc
17sts
162
19
2
17sts
FPdc
18sts
171
20
2
18sts
FPdc
19sts
180
21
2
19sts
FPdc
20sts
189
22
2
20sts
FPdc
21sts
198

rep from * around, ending with FPdc around last FPdc below, join with sl st in ch2. 


REMEMBER:  You can stop when you have reached the required size for your cushion, stop at any round or continue with increases and make a larger size. 


Joining:

Place front and back of cushion cover together with WS facing; line up stitches and sc through both loops of each stitch.  
Insert cushion when two-thirds closed, continue with sc around, join with sl st.  
Now, Ch1, rev sc around, join.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

Alternative Join for Removable Cover:  
Join as above to two-thirds closed. 
With 65sts remaining, along edge of front half only, work 3 chain loops for buttonholes, as follows: 
Sc in next 2sts, *ch3, skip 3sts, sc in next 3sts, rep from * to end, ending with sc in last 2sts.  Fasten off, weave in ends.

Sew buttons on WS of back half, matching up with buttonholes.

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Enjoy!
ciao, ciao!
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