A gift.

Batik from India

Saturday, December 25, 2010

neck warmer

Stitch explanations
FPDC : yarn over hook, insert hook behind stitch below : go from the front of the work, behind the stitch and back out to the front of the work so you are crocheting around the post of the stitch. Yarn over, pull through, finish as a normal double crochet
BPDC: similar to FPDC but go from the back of the work around the front of the stitch.
Pattern
Chain 30
DC in 4th chain from hook (counts as a dc) dc in next 27 ch. (28 stitches)
ROW 1: Ch2 (counts as a stitch) FPDC round 2nd 3rd and 4th stitches * BPDC next 4 stitch, FPDC next 4 stitch. Repeat from * to end
ROW 2 Ch2 (counts as a stitch) BPDC round 2nd 3rd and 4th stitches * FPDC next 4 stitch, BPDC next 4 stitch. Repeat from * to end
Repeat row 1
Repeat the sequence
ROW 1
ROW 2
ROW 1
20 times.
Then repeat row 1
Next row : buttonhole row a: ch 2 BPDC x3 (FPDCx4, BPDCx4) twice. FPDCx1 ch2 fPDCx1 BPDCx4
Next row: button hole row b : ch2 FPDCx3 BPDCx1 sc into chain space x2, (FPDCx4, BPDCx4) twice
Repeat rows 1, 2, 1
Repeat row 1, buttonhole row a, buttonhole row b
Repeat rows 1, 2, 1
Repeat row 1, buttonhole row a, buttonhole row b.
Repeat rows 1, 2, 1
Fasten off, sew in ends and attach buttons along cast on edge to fasten as shown.

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Thursday, December 23, 2010

Crochet hand bag

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Row 1: use hook K-11 (6.5mm) ch 44
Row 2: from the fourth ch sp from hook, make three dc in the same sp, *sk 3 ch spaces, 4 dc in the next sp * until the end of the ch, make 3 ch, repeat * * on the back loop of the ch, ch 3, sl st to the 3rd ch of the first ch3 sp to join. (22 ch4 clusters, 2 ch3 spaces)
Row 3: sl st 2 times, ch3 (counted as 1dc), 3dc in same space, [*sk 3dc spaces, 4dc in next dc* 10 times, 4dc in ch3 sp], repeat * * 11 times, 4dc in ch3 sp, sl st to the 3rd ch of the first ch3 sp (24 ch4 clusters)
Row 4-12: sl st 2 times, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, *sk 3dc spaces, 4dc in next dc* 23 times, sl st to the 3rd ch of the first ch3 sp (24 ch4 clusters)
Row 13: sl st, 2 times ch 3, 2dc in same sp *sk 3dc sp, 3dc in next dc* 23 times, sl st to 3rd ch of the first ch 3 sp (24 ch3 clusters)
Row 14: sl st, ch3, 2dc in same sp *sk 2dc sp, 3dc in next dc* 23 times, sl st to 3rd ch from the first ch 3 sp (24 ch3 clusters)
Row 15: ch1, 1 sc, sc all over, sl st on top of the first sc to join (72 sc).
Row 16-17: use hook J-10 (6mm), ch1, 1sc, sc all over, sl st to join (72 sc).
Row 18: use hook H-8 (5mm), ch1, 1sc, sc all over, sl st to join (72 sc).
Leave enough yarn to weave in, cut off yarn, weave in all ends.
To line bag:
Double up fabric, put the body of the bag on top, and use a fabric pencil to draw the shape of the bag. Cut out fabric about ½ further away from the line, except the top leaves an extra 1inch.
If you have a serger, serge all the sides to avoid fraying.
Sew the sides together inside the drawing line (if you sew on the outside the lining will be bigger than the bag). Leave about 1 inch unsown.
Pull the liner inside out and attach the snaps as instructed by the package.
Fold the 1-inch on the top of the liner down to cover the back of the snaps, sew the liner to the crocheted bag.
Attach handle to the bag.
To finish up, use ribbon to weave around the ch3 clusters in row 14, make a small bow.
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*This pattern will remain free and available on my blog as long as I see fit. Please do not use it for your own monetary gains by selling this pattern for money. Recreational use of this pattern, however, is encouraged.

Added 7/24/08: My big "thank you" to everyone who's been encouraging me and showing me some yarn lovin'. It is you who bring this pattern to live and for that, I salute you!

Added 7/27/08: I decided to change the name of this pattern to "Crochet Hobo Bag" with a note indicated that it was inspired from a bag sold at Nordstrom.


Creative Commons License



Crochet Hobo Bag by
Dao Lam is licensed under a
Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial 3.0 United States License.

Based on a work at

shortylamcrochet.blogspot.com.

Sunday, December 12, 2010

Doily

1. Chain 8, join. Chain 3, 11 double crochets in ring, join to top of beginning chain 3. (12 dc)

2. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch as joining, 2 dc in each stitch around, join to top of beginning chain 3. (24 dc)

3. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch as joining, *double crochet in next stitch, 2 double crochet in next stitch* around, ending with 1 double crochet, join to top of beginning chain 3. (36 dc)

4. Chain 3, double crochet in same stitch, *double crochet in each of next 2 stitches, 2 double crochet in next stitch* around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

5. Repeat row 4.

6. Chain 1, single crochet in same stitch, *chain 3, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in next stitch* around, join to 1st single crochet.

7. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 2 double crochet in same space, 3 double crochet in each space around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

8. Repeat row 6.

9. Repeat row 7.

10. Chain 1, single crochet in same stitch as joining, *chain 7, skip 7 stitches, single crochet in next single crochet* around, join to 1st single crochet.

11. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 6 double crochets in same space, 7 double crochets in each space around.
Join to top of beginning chain 3.

12. Slip stitch to center of double crochet group (4th double crochet), chain 1, sc in stitch, *chain 5, single crochet in space created between double crochet groups, chain 5, single crochet in 4th double crochet* around, join to 1st single crochet.

13. Chain 3, double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet in joining, 2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet (shell made) in each single crochet around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

14. Slip stitch into chain 2 space, chain 3, double crochet, 2 chain, 2 double crochet in same space,
2 double crochet, chain 2, 2 double crochet (shell) in each chain 2 space around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

15. Slip stitch into chain 2 space, chain 1, single crochet in same space, *chain 7, single crochet in next chain 2 space* around, join to 1st single crochet.

16. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 6 double crochet in same space, 7 double crochet in each space around, join to top of beginning chain 3.

17. Single crochet in space before joining, *chain 4, in 4th double crochet of group do [double crochet, treble crochet, picot (picot=chain 4, slip stitch in 1st chain), treble crochet, double crochet], chain 4, single crochet in space* around, join to 1st single crochet.

18. *Chain 1, single crochet in join, *chain 7, single crochet in picot, chain 7, single crochet in single crochet* around, join to 1st single crochet.

19. Slip stitch into space, chain 3, 4 double crochet in same space, *double crochet, treble crochet, double crochet in single crochet, 5 double crochet in each of next 2 spaces* around, join to top of beginning chain 3. Fasten off, starch and block to dry.

Saturday, December 11, 2010

Round hot pad

Ch 2. Join with a sl st to form a ring
Round 1: Ch 1. Work 9 hdc in ring. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 1. (10 sc)
Round 2. Ch 2. Hdc in the same st as beginning ch 2. 2 hdc in each st around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 2. (20 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 2. Hdc in the same st as beginning ch 2. Hdc in next st. *2 hdc in next st. hdc in next st.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 2. (30 hdc)
Round 4: Ch 2. Hdc in the same st as beginning ch 2. Hdc in next 2 st. *2 hdc in next st. Hdc in next 2 st.* Repeat from * around. Join with a sl st to top of beginning ch 2. (42 hdc)
Round 5: Ch 2. Hdc in the same st as beginning ch 2. Hdc in the next 3 st. *2 hdc in next st. Hdc in the next 3 st.* Repeat from * around, ending with 2 hdc in last 2 st. (52 hdc)

Friday, December 10, 2010

Boys hat.

Bev's ADULT/TEEN HAT
Copyright Beverly A. Qualheim 2005, 2010
Size H hook

2 oz - 4 Ply worsted weight yarn (acrylics wash up well and seem to last.)
Ch 65.
ROW 1: Dc in 3rd ch from the hook and in each ch across. Ch 3. Turn.
ROWS 2-33 (or until hat measures approx. 12" in height): Dc in 2nd st in from edge chain, and then across to end of row. Ch 3. Turn.
Sew sides together. For top - make a running st through the last row of dc, and gather tightly.
Add a colorful pompom to the top to keep the top tightly shut. I run pompom tail threads under a couple of  stitches and tie tightly to secure.
This looks really bright and pretty if you use different colors every few rows to create colored stripes.

Monday, November 29, 2010

Pattern for fingerless gloves

Fsc 28. Join for working in the round with a sl st at bottom of first fsc, being careful not to twist.
Rd 1: Sc tbl in first fsc, place marker, sc to end of round (28 sts).
Rds 2-10: Sc around.
Rd 11: Sc 1 more in last st of last round, sc 1 (= first st of round), sc 2 in next st, sc to end of round.
Rd 12: Sc without increasing.
Repeat last 2 rounds 4 more times (38 sts).
Next Rd: Work to 4 sts before marker, ch 3 (new beginning of round is the second of those 3 sts), skip 4 sts after marker (32 sts).
(Edited because people were having trouble with the last line: You skip 4 sts before the marker, then the marked st, then 4 sts after the marked st, you skip 9 sts in total.)
Work even for another 7 rounds or up to desired length, ending with a sl st in first st of round. Fasten off.

Thursday, November 4, 2010

crochet rose




Crochet Pattern: Rose
Row 1: with pink, ch 51, (dc, ch 2, dc) in fifth ch from hook, (ch 2, skip 2 ch, [dc,
ch 2, dc] in next ch) across until 1 ch remains, dc in last ch
Row 2: ch 3, turn, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in first ch-2 space, *skip next ch-2 space,
(ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch-2 space, repeat from * across until 1 dc
remains, dc in last dc
Row 3: turn, *9 dc in next ch-2 space, (sl st, ch 1, sl st, ch 1) in next ch-2 space,
repeat from * across, finish off.
Using photo as a guide, roll rose together and sew with yarn needle.
Leaf (Make 2)
Row 1: with green, ch 14, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next 2 ch, tr in next 2 ch, dc in next 2 ch, hdc in next 2 ch, sc in next ch, sl st in next ch
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sl st in next sl st, sc in next sc, hdc in next hdc, dc in next 2 dc, tr in next 2 tr, dc in next 2 dc, hdc in next 2 hdc, sc in next sc, sl st in next sl st, finish off.
With yarn needle, sew leaves to rose using photo as a guide.
If you would like to make a smaller rose, simply decrease the number of initial chains made in row 1.
You may also like to check out more flower applique crochet patterns. This set has 5 different flowers and 3 leaf sizes. You can find more flower patterns at the Crochet Spot Store.
If you have questions regarding this pattern, simply leave them here as a comment and I would be glad to help!
crochet flower appliques
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

crocheted rose

flower (red):
make adjustable ring
rnd 1: 5sc into adj ring, join, ch1 [5]
rnd 2: sc in each st around, join, ch1 [5]
rnd 3: 2 sc in each st around, join, ch1 [10]
inside petals:
rnd 4: working flo, *(sc, ch1, dc, ch1, sc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around (5 petals)
rnd 5: working blo, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st, rep from * around, join, ch1 [15]
middle and outside petals:
rnd 6: working flo, *(sc, hdc, dc) in next st, (dc, hdc, sc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around, ch 1 (5 petals)
rnd 7: working blo, *(hdc, dc, tr) in next st, (tr, dc, hdc) in next st, sl st in next st, rep from * around. (5 petals)
Fasten off.

Tuesday, November 2, 2010

beanie hat

Chain 3, join. You can also use the magic circle instead of the chain.

Round 1: Chain 3, This will count as the first half double crochet chain 1 now and through the remainder of the pattern. Work 9 HDC, CH 1. SC in the beginning chain to join. The single crochet will count as the chain now and throught the remainder of the pattern. (10 Half double crochet chain 1 total)

Round 2: Chain 3, Work HDC, CH 1 in the same space. *HDC, CH 1, HDC, CH 1 in each space around. Repeat from *. Join with a single crochet (20 Half double crochet chain 1 total)
Round 3-4: CH 3, HDC, CH 1, in each space around. Join with a single crochet. (20 Half double crochet chain 1 total)

Round 5: CH 3, HDC, CH 1 in the same space, HDC CH 1 in the next space, *HDC CH 1, HDC CH 1 in the same space(This is the increase), HDC CH 1 in the next space, Repeat around from *. Join with a single crochet. (30 Half double crochet chain 1 total)

Round 6-16: CH 3, *HDC, CH 1, in each space. Join each round with a single crochet. Complete around from *. (30 Half double crochet chain 1 total)

Band:
Round 17: CH 1, 2 SC in each space around. Join with beginning single crochet. ( 60 single crochet total)

Round 18: CH 1, Single crochet in each single crochet around, join ( 60 Single crochet total)

Friday, October 22, 2010

-Chain 5, join with sl st to form a ring.

Round 1: Ch 1, 10 sc in ring, join with sl st on top of ch.

Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in each sc. Join. Total: 20 sc.

Round 3: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 2 dc in next sc, *1 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next sc*. Repeat **. Join. Tot. 30 dc.

Round 4: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc*. Repeat **. Join. Tot 40 dc

Round 5: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 2 dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc*. Repeat **. Join. Tot 50 dc

Round 6: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 3 dc, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc*. Repeat **. Join. Tot 60 dc

Round 7: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in next 4 dc, *2 dc in next dc 1 dc in next 5 dc*. Repeat **. Join. Tot 70 dc

Rounds 8-15: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each dc around. Join.

Round 16: With contrasting color: Ch 1, Hdc all around. Join.

Brim

Round 17: (this round is inspired by this pattern) - Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc the next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, * 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1*. Repeat **. join. Tot 98 sts.

Rounds 18-19: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 dc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of the next 6 dc, ch 1*. Repeat **. Join. (If you don't want to count, just make all dc, and ch 1 every time you have a ch-1 sp in the row before).

Round 20: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, *2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 4 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1*. Repeat **. Join.

Round 21: Ch 2, 1 dc in same st, 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of the next 8 dc, ch 1*. Repeat **. Join.

Finish.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Beret: Ch 3, join with sl st to form ring. Rnd 1: ch 3 (count as dc), make 11 dc in ring.(12 dc) Rnd 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each dc.(24 dc) Rnd 3: ch 3, 2 dc in the same joining dc,*ch 2, skip 1 ch, 3 dc in next dc*, repeat from * around, ending with ch 2 and joining to first dc group.(12 dc group) Rnd 4: ch 3, turn, 2 dc in next ch 2 space,*ch 2, 3 dc in next ch 2 space*, repeat from * around, ending with ch 2 and joining to first dc group.(12 dc group) Rnd 5: repeat Rnd 4. Rnd 6: ch 3, 1 dc in each next 2 dc,*1 dc in next ch 2 space, 3 dc in next 3 dc*, repeat from * around ending with 1 dc in last ch 2 space and joining to first dc. Rnd 7: ch 3, 3 dc, dc2tog.,*4 dc, dc2tog.*, repeat from * around, joining to beg. ch3. Rnd 8: ch 3, 2 dc, dc2tog.,*3 dc, dc2tog.*, repeat from * around, joining to beg. ch3. Rnd 9: sc around, join with sl st to last sc. Fasten off and weave in all ends.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Karin's Hummingbird cake

Cake Ingredients:3 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp salt
¾ cup vegetable oil +1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tsp vanilla
1 1/2 cups white or brown sugar
3 eggs
2 cups mashed bananas
1 can (8 oz) crushed pineapple, drained
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, optional
1 cup unsweetened coconut

Frosting:12 oz cream cheese
2 tsp vanilla
¾ cup butter, room temp
4 cups confectioners sugar (approx)
Beat butter and cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add sugar , beating until right consistency for spreading. Can be refrigerated for several days. bring to room temp before using.

1. Preheat oven to 350F. (rack mid level) Grease two 9-by-2 inch round cake pans. Line the bottom with parchment or wax paper. Grease paper (if using wax paper) and sides of pan, then dust with flour, tapping out any excess. Set aside.
2. In med bowl, mix flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, beat eggs, sugar and vanilla well, stir in oil until combined. Beat until mixture is pale yellow and fluffy.
4. Add bananas, pineapple, coconut and nuts, stirring until combined. Add flour mixture, blending well.
5. Divide batter between two pans. Bake until golden brown and cake tests done, 30 - 40 minutes.
6. Transfer pans to wire rack and let cool 10-15 min. Run a knife along edge of cakes. Invert onto racks. Remove paper and cool completely. (Assemble cake or freeze for another day)
7. With serrated knife, trim and discard rounded top off one layer. Place layer on serving platter. Spread top with ¼ inch of frosting. Top with untrimmed layer. Frost sides and top of cake with remaining frosting. Decorate with pineapple flowers.

Saturday, October 9, 2010

Sarah's class

Log on to Flickr...
Look at the right hand corner of the screen..there should be a little envelope..click on it.
There should be an invite from Photo Bee Fall 2010
Click on the link in the invite and it should take you to the group so you can join.
Once you are in the group you can view the group discussions..where the tuturials are... and the group pool of photos.

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Pattern for facecloth crochet

With Main Color, Chain 25 loosly.
Row 1:   sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across.  Chain 1, turn.
Row 2: (sc, ch1) in each stitch across.  Skip last sc, sc in beginning slip stitch of previous round.
Row 3:   slip stitch in first ch 1 space, ch 1, sc in same space.  sc in each chain 1 space around, sc in last stitch.
Repeat rows 2 and 3 until cloth reaches desired size, ending with a row 3.  Finish off.
Note:  There should always be 24 sc's in each row.
Edging:
With right side of work facing you, join contrasting color on any edge of cloth.
Round 1:  (sc, ch 1)  evenly around piece, working (sc, ch 1) 3 times in each corner.  Join.
Round 2:  Slip stitch to first chain 1 space.  Ch  1, sc in same space.  sc in each chain one space around.  Join and finish off. 

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

Hot lemon pepper jelly

This year I grew Lemon Drops and Yellow Russian, which are both C. baccatums and look really alike the picture of Hot Lemons. I have dehydrated most of them and grinded to powder to be used as seasoning for fish. I do also like use the fresh ones to spice up shrimp. Last week I made a patch of hot pepper jelly by using a blender full of ripe seeded Lemon Drops and Yellow Russians and also a handful of Aji Oranges. I substituted half of the vinegar in the recipe with fresh lemon juice. I used blender to get all the peppers to as fine as I could get by blending them with the liquids and a cup of the sugar. The jelly set perfectly and has a really nice yellow color. This became the hottest pepper jelly I have made so far. It is hotter than my habanero jelly, made from seasoning peppers and chocolate habaneros. The heat in the lemon pepper jelly is sharp and intense compared to the warming heat of habaneros, which seems to be quite much subdued by sugar in the jelly.