Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Bullion Stitch Neckwarmer, Scarf. Free Pattern


a free pattern for a neckwarmer
I've been tossing this idea about for a while and I finally did it.
It took me all of 2 hours to make two of these and write the pattern.
I love the bullion st and placing it in this position on the neck warmer makes it look like a big flower.
Don't worry the pattern is all in one and very simple to make.
I am choosing to hide the buttons from view as not to spoil the bullion effect.
I am sure there will be more varieties of this one, such as colour effects a larger hole in the centre of the flower to accommodate a very nice centre peice button and the idea's go on and on.
Thicker yarn used with the red version AU 16 ply (2 x 8 ply) AU 12 ply yarn used with this beige one

Bullion St. Neckwarmer/Scarflette/Scarf
Materials: 12 ply yarn (worsted weight) less than 50 gms
5.00 mm hook (H/8)
thicker version 16 ply yarn (bulky weight)
6.00 mm hook (J/10)
US terms used.

Special Stitches:
Bullion st, yarn over hook 5 times, insert hook into st, pull up a loop pull through all 6 loops on hook.

BLO = work stitch into the back loop only, of st indicated
DC = Yarn over hook, insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yarn over hook, pull through 2 st’s, yarn over hook and pull through 2 st’s again.
Sc= Insert hook into st, pull up a loop, yarn over hook and pull through both loops on hook.

Begin.
Ch 4, sl st to first chain to form a ring

Ch 3, 10 dc into ring, sl st into first dc to join (not ch 3)

Ch 1, 1 sc in same place as join, ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, *ch 2, 1 sc in next dc*, repeat to end, ch 2 and sl st into first sc of this round

Ch 3, *1 bullion st into ch 2 space, 1 bullion st into sc st*, repeat to final ch 2 space, sl st to top of ch3

Ch 3, work 2 dc in space between ch 3 and 1 bullion st, work 2 dc in next space between the bullion st’s, work 2 dc in next 3 spaces between bullion st’s, ( 1 x ch 3 and 10 x dc in total) ch 3 and turn

Pattern RowsWork 1 dc in very first dc, work 1 dc in each dc across, do not dc in end ch 3 of previous row, ch 1 and turn (10 dc and ch 3 turning ch)

Row 1 of pattern. Working the back loops only, work 1 sc in each dc across (ignore ch 3 turning ch), (=10 sc) ch 3 and turn

Row 2 of pattern. Work 1 dc in very first dc, work 1 dc in each sc across, ch 1 and turn (10 dc and ch 3 turning ch)

Repeat row 1 and row 2, 12 more times, (24 more rows of pattern) ending with a dc row, then sl st across 10 dc and fasten off

Button PlacementPlace buttons beneath circular bullion to hide from view. The buttons will do up nicely in a dc.

To make a scarf
Using this pattern to make a scarf can be done easily by making 2 of the above, omitting the sl st ending and ending one side with a sc row, then join together. Make them as long as you need.

Monday, June 9, 2008

Broomstick Lace

I posted a picture of my broomstick lace, hat and neck warmer set on my what's your favourite post and I was surprised that it did not receive a vote, as it was one of my favourites. So I have taken another picture for what may be a better view.
First Picture View.

Second Picture View.

It may be just the camera not showing how lovely and almost intricate the broom stick lace effect is.

Crochet Market Sellers

Here are just a few more crocheted items for the market.
I have much more to do and more designs in my head.
I may get around to writing the patterns for the more popular items.
I have not used a pattern for any of these.
I have also made sure that all of the neckwarmers are of a soft and non itchy yarn.
Blue and Sparkly Pink. Reverseable Neckwarmer.


Pretty Blue. Reverseable Neckwarmer.


Brown and Cream Shell. Reverseable Neckwarmer.

Blue with Beige Buttons, wrap around to button up. Neckwarmer.

Burnt Orange and barrel buttons. Neckwarmer.

Blue Flowered Set, hard to see the flowers.

Very Soft Brown Set.

Black and Purple Set.

Very Soft Black Set, I have one in Dark Burgundy too.



Green and Cream Trio Set, not very popular colours, so I have made these a trio.

I really like the green hat, I tried it on and it looks great. I have used a pop corn and puff stitch on these hats.

Monday, June 2, 2008

Button Mania

I bought this stash of buttons from Trash and Treasure for $3.00.


I'd say there is about 100 or so.


They were a little dirty and smelt.


I have washed them and they still smell, so they are now soaking in eucalyptus oil.


I am sitting quite a distance from them and I can smell them from here!


So I'm sure they'll come up a treat!




Just a few varieties


UPDATE!


So I cleaned the buttons and got them smelling nicer. The eucalyptus oil was not a good idea as it tended to melt the plastic on some buttons. I also got around to sorting them into coloured groups and I counted them. Guess how many? Well in total there was 436!


126 blue, 80 grey, 135 brown/red shades, 114 green and 81 black & assorted .

More of My Button Stash