Sunday 26 February 2012

Crochet Icord - Written pattern and video tutorial

Most of us would have heard of the Knitted Icord, Yes ? Well you can also crochet one !


YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL LINK: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQtTA4g2QqQ


WRITTEN PATTERN IN PDF FORM:

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3- Select PAYPAL as the payment (don’t worry its free, but you have to select a PAYPAL for it to work ) and then process the purchase.

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PDF WRITTEN PATTERN LINK:


Icord instructions:
a)      Ch 3, go into 2nd ch from hook, pull up loop, go into 3rd ch, pull up loop.
b)      Remove 1st two loops from hook and hold them.
c)      Ch 1, put next loop you’re holding back on hook, ch 1, put last loop you’re holding back on hook, ch 1.  You should end up with 3 loops on your hook. 
d)      Repeat steps b & c until you reach the desired length.
e)      Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops to fasten off.  Weave in ends.
     
     Tip:  to tighten the icord, pull up on 2nd loop on hook and then pull 3rd loop as you work.

Thursday 23 February 2012

Friendship Afghan - Written Pattern and Video Tutoiral

Friendship Afghan
Designed by Bobwilson123
Converted into written pattern by Daisy



free video tutorial and free written pattern 

Crochet Earwarmer / Headband - Written pattern and Video tutorial

How to Crochet an Ear warmer with button up back
Designed by Bobwilson123




Free video tutorial and free written pattern 
http://www.bobwilson123.org/headband.html

Cross Stitch Hat - Written Pattern and Video Tutorial

CROSS STITCH HAT
Crochet pattern designed by:  bobwilson123
Converted into written format by Tammy





Video tutorial and free written pattern 

Crochet Mary Jane Slipper - Written pattern and video tutorial

Crochet Slipper – Mary Jane Style
Design by:  bobwilson123
Converted to written format by Dorian





WRITTEN PATTERN IN PDF FORM:
1- Go to the FREE DOWNLOADS bobwilson123 folder that is located on the left hand side and find the pattern you want.
2-Click add to cart. When you have all the patterns you want to download, click checkout. You will have to sign up to the website, but you only have to do this once.
3- Select PAYPAL as the payment (don’t worry its free, but you have to select a PAYPAL for it to work ) and then process the purchase.
4- After it has processed go to MY ACCOUNT and it will be under download
A BIG Thank you to Wendy for allowing my to have them on her website
PDF WRITTEN PATTERN LINK:

Materials:
2 balls of 8ply/DK/Sports Weight yarn, 6mm crochet hook
OR
 1x7 oz of worsted weight and a 6mm crochet hook
2 buttons
Scissors
 Sewing needle
 
Abbreviations:    
beg = begin/beginning
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet;  
 rep = repeat
 rnd(s) = round(s)
 sl st = slip stitch
st(s) = stitch(es)
 Notes: 
1) If using 8ply yarn Use both strands at the same time for thickness
2) You start at the toe & work your way back;
3) Front part of slipper is adjustable to any length;
4) Height of side/back of shoe is adjustable;
5) Keep stitches tight;
6) Sc could be used instead of hdc.

INSTRUCTIONS

TO CREATE FRONT OF SLIPPER
Beg at toe, Ch 5; join with sl st to beg ch to form a ring.
Rnd 1:  Ch 1, work 11 hdc into center of ring; join with sl st to top of 1st st:  (12 sts)
Rnd 2:  Ch 1, hdc into same st where you joined; 2 hdc in each of the remaining sts, join with sl st to top of 1st st:   (24 sts)
     ---Determine size/fit:  take disk you’ve made & put it on tip of your foot.  Disk               
         should be about as wide as your foot.  If it fits, ignore next increase round.  If not,
         add increase rnds as needed. Remember - the slipper will stretch!

Rnd 3:  Ch 1, * hdc in next st, 2 hdc in next st; rep from * to end, join with sl st in ch 1.  (this is your increase rnd)
     ---Repeat this rnd if needed until you’ve reached the width of your foot.

Rnd 4:  Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join with sl st in ch 1.
    ---After you work a couple of rnds, try it on over your foot.  If it’s too narrow, undo a
        couple of rnds and work in increase rnds. Once you’ve passed the toes the width is
        set. You just determine how far up your foot you want the top of the shoe to go.

Rnd 5 -  :  rep Rnd 4 until desired length (remember to count how many rnds/rows you do so you know what to do for the other shoe).

TO CREATE THE BACK OF SLIPPER
        Fold tube in half. You will now crochet rows from one side to the other (see   
        pic 1a).  Use stitch markers on each side. To make the slipper come up a bit higher
        on your foot, adjust starting point up a couple of sts on each side (see pic 1b)



Row 1:  Ch 1, hdc in each st until you reach stitch marker, ch 1, turn.

Row 2:  hdc in 2nd st from hook, hdc in each st across row; hdc in the ch 1 from previous row, Ch 1, turn.

Row 3  :  repeat Row 2 until flap reaches the back of heel (see pic 2)


Sew the seam:  Fold flap in half and turn slipper so that the back of shoe faces you.  Hold flap up so that one side of fold is facing you (see pics 3 - 4).



        Step 1:  hdc in 1st st of front piece; sl st in 1st st of back piece
        Step 2:  hdc in next st of front piece; sl st in next st of back piece
        Step 3: rep step 2 in the remaining sts in the front and back pieces; on the last st
                     just sl st through both front/back pieces.
        Step 4:  Ch 1, fasten off.  Weave in ends. (you could also use your own preferred
                     method of creating a seam)

Stitch around the opening: 
        Step 1:  Pick a stitch anywhere in slipper opening, insert hook & pull yarn through
        Step 2:  Ch1, hdc in “spaces” all around the top of opening (work as evenly as
                     Possible in as many rnds as you like)
        Step 3:  Sl st into 1st st you made in the rnd.  Cut yarn, fasten off.  Weave in ends.


TO CREATE THE STRAP

Pick spot along slipper opening where you want to put the strap. Insert hook, pull yarn through
Row 1:  ch1; hdc in same space, hdc in next 3 spaces; ch 2, turn
Row 2:  hdc in 2nd st from hook, hdc in each st across; ch 2, turn
Row 3 - ?:  rep Row 2 until strap is long enough (try on to determine length)
Last Row:  hdc in 2nd st from hook, hdc in each st across; ch a few times to create button hole (depends on button size); turn work, sl st to other side.  See if button will fit through loop you’ve made.

To finish button loop:  hdc a few times around the loop, sl st in strap at end of loop.
Sew button onto shoe. 

For other shoe, be sure to make strap on opposite side, and to sew button on opposite side as well.

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Easy Scarf with flower - Written Pattern and Video Tutorial

Easy Scarf with flower
Designed by bobwilson123
Converted into written format by Daisy



YOUTUBE VIDEO TUTORIAL LINK:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKD3ttiqMXM&feature=plcp&context=C37f7d62UDOEgsToPDskLJQZ2VxV1Q33Ll-wVr6ZIr


WRITTEN PATTERN IN PDF FORM:

1- Go to the FREE DOWNLOADS bobwilson123 folder that is located on the left hand side and find the pattern you want.

2-Click add to cart. When you have all the patterns you want to download, click checkout. You will have to sign up to the website, but you only have to do this once.

3- Select PAYPAL as the payment (don’t worry its free, but you have to select a PAYPAL for it to work ) and then process the purchase.

4- After it has processed go to MY ACCOUNT and it will be under download

A BIG Thank you to Wendy for allowing my to have them on her website

PDF WRITTEN PATTERN LINK:



Materials
4mm hook DK/8ply yarn or yarn of your choice and recommended hook
Scissors
Darning needle

US Terms
Ch - Chain
DC - Double crochet
St(s) - Stitches
Hk - hook
You can make your scarf long or short.  See above photos on how you can wear your finished scarf.

I have many flower tutorials on my blog or you could try this Ruffled Flower done by Amanda Cari, here’s her tutorial on her flower,  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdsblKZXPQ0   I’ve made my one the size of my hand but you can choose how big  or small you wish your flower to be.  You can use any of your favorite flower pattern  Or this is a nice free rosette pattern at this link, http://cache.lionbrand.com/cgi-bin/patternFinder.fcgi?language=&store=%2Fstores%2Flionbrand&search=1&searchText=crochet+rosette+flower&submit.x=0&submit.y=0

I’ve made my scarf about 2 inch / 5 cms wide and 78 inch/ 200 cms long, which wraps around my neck about three or four times.. But you can make yours as wide and long or short as you like.

make a chain as wide  as you want your scarf,  but for demonstration I’m doing as follows.

Row 1: Make a slip knot and ch8,  dc into the 4th ch from hook and dc the remaining chs.  Turn

Row 2: ch3,   Dc in each st to the last st, remembering to dc into the chain 3 from the row below

Repeat Row 2 until you have your desired length for your scarf.
FO and weave in your yarn ends.

Optional:  You can make a fringe each end of scarf.  Cut strips of yarn the desired length.  Level each end and attach each strip by inserting your crochet hook under two loops of top of edge and looping your strand of yarn around the hook and pulling through,  yarning over the two strands and pulling through the loop.  Pull up tight and your first fringe is now done.  Make all the others the same way.

Attach your flower
Make your desired flower.
Make tab/band the same as the dc scarf.  My one is 6sts across.  I did 4 rows but it all depends on your yarn and how bulky it is to the width and length of your tab.

You need to make it slightly shorter than the width of your scarf or the flower might fall off.  Sow one end to the back of your flower.  Then lay your scarf under it and see if it’s the right length.  If it is then sow the other end on the edge of the bottom of the flower.


Now it’s good to go and wear it.

Market String Bag - Written Pattern and Video Tutoial

Market mesh bag 



Free video tutorial and written pattern 

Triangle Shawl - Narrow Version - Free Written Pattern and Video Tutorial

Triangle Shawl - Narrow Version
Designed by Bobwilson123
Converted in to written format by Daisy
youtube video tutorial: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lj7PKhYteyo




WRITTEN PATTERN IN PDF FORM:

1- Go to the FREE DOWNLOADS bobwilson123 folder that is located on the left hand side and find the pattern you want.

2-Click add to cart. When you have all the patterns you want to download, click checkout. You will have to sign up to the website, but you only have to do this once.

3- Select PAYPAL as the payment (don’t worry its free, but you have to select a PAYPAL for it to work ) and then process the purchase.

4- After it has processed go to MY ACCOUNT and it will be under download

A BIG Thank you to Wendy for allowing my to have them on her website

PDF WRITTEN PATTERN LINK:


Materials

Note: You can use any yarn you like, make sure you use the recommended hook
4mm crochet hook
8ply/DK yarn
Scissors and darning needle

US Terms
Ch - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
St(s) - Stitch(s)

Make slip knot.  Ch4, 2dc in 4th ch from hook.  Ch3, turn

Row 1:  1dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next st, 2dc in last st, ch3 turn (5dc sts.)

Row 2: 1dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next 3 sts, 2dc in last st, ch3 turn.  (7dc sts)

Row 3: 1dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next 5 sts, 2dc in last st, ch3 turn (9 dc sts.)

Carry on increasing two dc each end and 1dc in each st in between to the size you wish your shawl to be. 
When you’ve finished getting to the size you wish, fasten off yarn and sow in yarn tails. 

You can also add a fringe border.

CROCHET SINGLE CROCHET BORDER
Taking the color of your choice, either the same color you used for the shawl or a completely different color and your crochet hook you used.

Insert your hook into the bottom 2sts when you started your shawl.  Pull yarn through and secure with a slip stitch

Start by working your single crochet on the top edges.  You have to decide where to put the sts and sometimes it might curl up and that means you’ve not added enough single crochet stitches, which might make it a bit tight.  It needs to look flat when laid down.  Don’t work into the gaps or you’ll end up with a gapping whole.  Work single crochet to the end.

When you reach top row edge, work 3sc in corner st, which will make it go around the corner, otherwise it will curl up.  1sc each st of top of last row.  Into last corner stitch, work 3sc. 

Work the other side down like you work it up the same.  When you get to the last st which would the beginning, slip stitch into first stitch and fasten off.  Sew in ends.
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How to crochet a Credit Card Purse - Written pattern and Video tutorial

How to crochet a Credit Card Purse - Easy





WRITTEN PATTERN IN PDF FORM:

1- Go to the FREE DOWNLOADS bobwilson123 folder that is located on the left hand side and find the pattern you want.

2-Click add to cart. When you have all the patterns you want to download, click checkout. You will have to sign up to the website, but you only have to do this once.

3- Select PAYPAL as the payment (don’t worry its free, but you have to select a PAYPAL for it to work ) and then process the purchase.

4- After it has processed go to MY ACCOUNT and it will be under download

A BIG Thank you to Wendy for allowing my to have them on her website

PDF WRITTEN PATTERN LINK:


By: Bobwilson123
Converted into written format by Lebiya, Unbeadable Designs - http://www.youtube.com/user/UnbeadableDesigns

 Notes: I made this pattern using 2x 8ply/Double Knit/Sports weight strands of yarn held together. You can substitute this with 1 strand of worsted weight yarn. This is a easy pattern and can be adjusted to fit different items

Material
8ply/Double Knit/Sports weight Yarn OR you can substitute this with worsted weight yarn
Crochet Hook - 6.0 mm 
Scissors
Credit card
Yarn Needle
Sewing Needle
Button
Thread

Pattern:
With 2 strands of yarn held together, Chain 10
R1: Ch 2, HDC in the 3rd ch from the hook, HDC 9 sts across
R2: Ch 2, turn, 9 HDC across
R3: Ch 2, turn, 9 HDC across
R4-R26: Same as R3
R27: Ch 1, draw a long strand, cut.

Directions:
Fold over 6 Rows. Sew both sides down with yarn needle and same color yarn (or crochet together). Weave in ends and cut.
Do the same for the other side.
Fold both sides together.
At the top of one flap, on the outside in the middle, slip stitch (ss), Ch ~7 (fit to your button), ss in same stitch, ch 1, cut and weave in ends. Attach button on other side at the top of the flap.

Follow along with the video:

Solid Triangle Shawl - Written pattern and video tutorial

Solid Triangle Shawl
Designed by bobwilson123
Converted into written format by Daisy
The Photo below has addeded detail with the blocks that isnt included in the pattern or video. The was Olgaa's fantastic addition
HUGE thankyou to Olgaa for letting my use her FAB-U-LOUS photo :)

YOUTUBE VIDEO:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ahWyNtAslh4&lr=1


WRITTEN PATTERN IN PDF FORM:

1- Go to the FREE DOWNLOADS bobwilson123 folder that is located on the left hand side and find the pattern you want.

2-Click add to cart. When you have all the patterns you want to download, click checkout. You will have to sign up to the website, but you only have to do this once.

3- Select PAYPAL as the payment (don’t worry its free, but you have to select a PAYPAL for it to work ) and then process the purchase.

4- After it has processed go to MY ACCOUNT and it will be under download

A BIG Thank you to Wendy for allowing my to have them on her website

 Note: You can use any yarn you like, make sure you use the recommended hook
8ply/DK yarn
4mm Crochet Hook
Scissors and darning needle

US Terms
Ch - Chain
DC - Double Crochet
St(s) - Stitch(s)


Make a slip knot.  Ch4, 2dc in 4th ch from hook.
  (3dc sts)  Ch3, turn

Row 1: 2dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next st, 3dc in last st.  Ch3 turn.
(7dc sts)

Row 2: 2dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next 5 sts, 3dc in last st.  Ch3 turn.  (11dc sts)

Row 3: 2dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next 9 sts, 3dc in last st.  Ch3 turn.
( 15dc sts)

Row 3: 2dc in same st as ch3, 1dc in next 13 sts, 3dc in last st.  Ch3 turn.
(19dc sts)

Carry on increasing 3dc each end and 1dc in between until you reach your desire size. 
When you’ve finished getting to the size you wish, fasten off yarn and sew in yarn tails.  You can also add a fringe border.



CROCHET SINGLE CROCHET BORDER

Taking the color of your choice, either the same color you used for the shawl or a completely different color and your crochet hook you used.

Insert your hook into the bottom 2sts when you started your shawl.  Pull yarn through and secure with a slip stitch

Start by working your single crochet on the top edges.  You have to decide where to put the sts and sometimes it might curl up and that means you’ve not added enough single crochet stitches, which might make it a bit tight.  It needs to look flat when laid down.  Don’t work into the gaps or you’ll end up with a gapping whole.  Work single crochet to the end.

When you reach top row edge, work 3sc in corner st, which will make it go around the corner, otherwise it will curl up.  1sc each st of top of last row.  Into last corner stitch, work 3sc. 

Work the other side down like you work it up the same.  When you get to the last st which would the beginning, slip stitch into first stitch and fasten off.  Sew in ends.

Wednesday 8 February 2012

Crochet Bow Granny Square tutorial and written pattern


 
Granny Square Bow
Designed by Bobwilson123
Converted into written format by Daisy


You will need to watch the video for part of the pattern


Video tutorial - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kv7hvrmFu4U
Materials
4mm hook
8ply or DK Yarn
Scissors & Darning needle


US Terms
Ch - Chain

SP – Space
MR – Magic Ring
ML - Magic Loop
tr - Treble Crochet
dc
- Double Crochet
St - Stitch
Sl St - Slip Stitch
LP(s) - Loop(s)

Start with making a magic ring/loop


*Ch4, (does not count as st) 5tr into ring,  ch4, sl st into
ring.* repeat from* to*, to make part two of bow.

Gently close up Magic ring a little bit, not right up as you still need a hole to work in.
You may need to watch the video for this bit or there are 2 images below to help you  
Working behind the bow, Ch4, flip your work around and your going be working in the middle tr st, loops joining the MR. 

You are looking at the back of your work. See the 2 loops/stitches that are to the left of the hook ? These are the stitches that you will be working into



Sl st in bottom of 2lps, ch4, sl st in between the first end of first bow, and beginning of second bow in the MR LP, making sure it’s tight, ch4, turn your piece around and sl st into the next bow’s middle bottom loops, ch4, sl st into 1st ch of ch4 when you started.  Now you should of four lots of ch4 loops.

Change color.  Cut your yarn and pull through loop and tighten off.
Now you can pull other yarn end to close up MR hole.  Make sure ch4 loops stay at the back and flip over and adjust them, as you are going be working them with your second color.  Sew in ends really tight to close up hole from MR.

You need to have your bow facing you so your granny square will be worked right way around.  Taking your new color, sl st into one of the ch4 lps  
Make 1ch st to secure. 

Ch3, (counts as 1dc), 2dc in ch sp, ch1, 3d
c in same ch sp.

In next ch sp, 3dc, ch1, 3dc.  Repeat this in the next two ch sps. Join with sl st in top of 1st ch3.

You can either carry on with same color or change to a different color.
If you don’t change color, you have to sl st into the next 2 stitches and the chain1 space.

To change color, join new color in with sl st in one of the corners.  Ch3, 2dc (working your tail of yarn onto of sts as you go), ch1, 3dc in same corner.  3dc in next ch1 sp.  3dc, ch1, 3dc in next corner.  Continue working 3dc in ch1 sp and 3dc, ch1, 3dc in next two corners.  Join with sl st in top of 1st ch3.

You can stop here and finish your granny square or continue adding new colors, working in the above pattern, 3dc, ch1, 3dc in first corner, 3dc in ch1 sp.

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