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Monday, February 11, 2013
Ruffled edge notes
I'm going to start you off with a chain stitch; this is simply for you to get the basic stitch down. If you feel comfortable you may go ahead and use the edge of your project. You may also chain the desired length of your project and sew the ruffle on later. To crochet directly to your project Start with Row 1 and replace "ch" with "st" so that you are working with the end stitches of your project rather than a starting chain.
Ch 21
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across (20 sc), ch 2 turn.
Row 2: 3 dc in each sc across (60 sc), * ch 2, turn.
Row 3: Dc in each dc across, * bind off.
*Note here that you can choose to either bind off, or ch 2, and turn to create another row.
To create a fuller ruffle: on row 2: 4 (or 5) dc in each sc across, *ch 2, turn.
Another modification of this ruffle: Row 3: 2 dc in each dc across, *bind off.
As always feel free to change the stitch to a single crochet or a triple crochet. The look is completely up to you!
- Ruffle 2: The Ruffle Wave
This is commonly used on dollies and scarves because of the unity of the wave pattern created.
Again, as mentioned above, I will start you with a chain stitch and if you so choose you may go ahead and start the ruffle on your project.
Ch 16
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook (ch 5, sc in next ch) across, ch 1* turn.
Row 2: Sc in first sc, (sc in each ch, sc in next sc) across (85 sc), ch 1, turn.
Row 3: Sc in each sc across, ch 1, turn.
Remaining Rows: Continue with Row 3 until desired length.
Pattern modifications: If you so choose substitute the single crochet with a double or triple crochet.
For a lacy effect use a V-stitch:
*Ch 2 at end of row 1.
Row 2: V-stitch in first sc, (sk 1 ch, v-stitch in next ch, sk ch, v- stitch in next ch, sk ch, V-stitch in next sc) across, ch 2, turn.
Row 3: V-stitch in center ch 2 of v- stitch across.
Repeat Row 3 until desired length.
V- stitch: In one stitch - dc, ch 2, dc.
- Abbreviations Guide:
• Ch - Ch
• Dc - Double Crochet
• Sc - Single Crochet
• Sk - Skip
• Sl st - Slip Stitch
• St - Stitch
Thursday, January 24, 2013
13 new patterns in 2013
Much as I love those wonderful "square target" or "Babette" type squares, it is time to learn something new.
How about 13 new patterns for 2013?
1. Here's the first, a mile a minute with Celtic crosses:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/handsome-classic-2
2. The second is my lapghan sized modification of a new diagonal ripple pattern:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/diagonal-ripple-throw
which is in itself a modification of a vintage pattern:
http://perigrineseyrie.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/sunset-afghan/
3. Octagon project for baby blanket
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/taffy
4. elegant granny ripple
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/rainbow-junkies-soft-granny-ripple
How about 13 new patterns for 2013?
1. Here's the first, a mile a minute with Celtic crosses:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/handsome-classic-2
2. The second is my lapghan sized modification of a new diagonal ripple pattern:
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/diagonal-ripple-throw
which is in itself a modification of a vintage pattern:
http://perigrineseyrie.wordpress.com/2009/08/07/sunset-afghan/
3. Octagon project for baby blanket
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/taffy
4. elegant granny ripple
http://www.ravelry.com/projects/jruss95/rainbow-junkies-soft-granny-ripple
Saturday, September 8, 2012
Vanna's Choice ADOBE CAL..Navajo colors
I want to remember how to find the notes on the Vanna's Choice Ravelry group about the ADOBE CAL. Here are the posts
Saturday, July 28, 2012
Tartans and Plaids Group on Ravelry
In the past month or so, I've been inviting ravelers to a group at Ravelry for those interested in the design and creation of Tartans and Plaid items. I've sent about 800 invitations to folks whose projects were labeled by them with the Plaid or Tartan tag or which had tartan and plaid in the title. Now there are over 150 members of the group...knitters, crocheters, and weavers. I hope it will continue to be a place for the sharing of ideas.
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/tartans-and-plaids
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/tartans-and-plaids
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Friday, April 13, 2012
Plaids
I wanted to try an experimental plaid while waiting for my Crocheted Tartans book to arrive. There are several plaids in the ravelry database link to a pattern "no longer available," but I was able to access it on the Wayback Machine and put a copy of it below in case it disappears again. Also I found a good discussion of the technique on the Laughingpurplegoldfish blog here:
http://laughingpurplegoldfish.blogspot.com/2009/03/event-plaid.html
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