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Tuesday 29 November 2011

Christmas Amaryllis Crochet Flower Motif Pattern

 

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Skill Level: Easy

Materials: 5.5 mm hook, Green, Red & Ivory DK yarn small amounts.

Notes: The Amaryllis motif can be used as a decorative Christmas addition in a variety of ways from table decoration, candle holder mat or added to cushions or scarves or made into a gorgeous bunting by making man of the motifs.

Measurements: 6.25”

Pattern:

Using green yarn ch 5, join with a sl st.

Rnd 1: ch 3, work 11 dc into ring join with sl st, fasten off yarn.

Rnd 2: using ivory yarn, ch 1 (to count as first sc), *(sc, ch 7, sc in same st), ch 1, sc in next st*, ** rep to end, join with sl st.

Rnd 3: ch 1, *( work 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 tr into the 7 ch sp, ch 2, 1 tr, 2dc, 2hdc into the 7 ch sp), work sc in next 2 sts*, **rep all around to end and join with sl st, fasten off yarn.

Rnd 4: using red yarn ch 1 in space between petals (to count as first sc), * hdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, [work 2 tr, 2 ch, 2 tr in the ch sp] dc in next 2 sts, hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts*, ** rep around all petals join with sl st and fasten off.

Darn all ends in.

This pattern is written using US terminology. Please refer to the conversion chart below to make changes for UK crochet.

 

US

UK

chain(ch)

chain(ch)

single crochet (sc)

double crochet (dc)

double crochet (dc)

treble (tr)

half double crochet (hdc)

half treble (htr)

triple crochet (trc)

double treble (dtr)

slip stitch (sl st)

slip stitch (sl st)

Copyright © 2010 Aileen C Lochhead (The Sunroom UK). All Rights Reserved

Warning: Reproduction of this publication is protected by copyright.

Sunday 27 November 2011

Fine Granny Stripe Blanket

Finally finished – measures approximately 50” x 40”. I say fine granny stripe – as it’s made up of double trebles rather than the usual triple trebles.

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Sunday 20 November 2011

Granny Square Scarf

I’m busy working on a new type of granny stripe blanket hopefully finished this week. In the interim here are some pictures of granny square scarf #1.

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Sunday 6 November 2011

Pink Posy Granny Square Blanket

It looks like the last day of sunshine for the next few days so I was determined to make best use of the light before yet more dull days.  I was up way earlier than I would have liked and decided to crack on with my new pink posy blanket and it’s finally finished. Voila here it is.

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Tuesday 1 November 2011

Granny Stripes Chunky Cowl

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Here’s an almost granny stripes cowl, if you look closely you’ll see that it’s constructed using double dc’s rather than the normal triple dc’s associated with granny squares. I thought I would have a break from blankets and complete something quick.

I love the colours of this cowl and the yarn is a wool and acrylic blend so it’s soft, cosy and warm.

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