tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2082190874953230962024-03-14T07:46:26.196+00:00Little CrochetLittle Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.comBlogger168125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-30508608412179825702023-02-08T13:46:00.000+00:002023-02-08T13:46:03.465+00:00Block Stitch Infinity Scarf - Free Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hi everyone!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This post has been a long time coming. It is a variation on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZLaJGK6ga5k&t=9s" target="_blank">video tutorial</a> I posted recently. The scarf below was my first foray into the Block Stitch technique, and I loved the result so much that this piece has become a wardrobe staple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>
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<b>Notes:</b><br />- Crochet size: 4mm<div>- Yarn weight: DK (worsted)<br />- Terminology used: UK<br />- Ch3 always counts as a treble unless otherwise stated.<br />- Tension is not critical for this project, just make sure your foundation chain is long enough to fit loosely around your neck when folded four times (number of chains has to be a multiple of 3).<br />- With 18 rows and a 249-chain foundation, this scarf has an approximate width of 14cm (5.5in) and approximate full-circle length of 140cm (55in). Simply omit/add one or several set(s) of rows to make it narrower/wider, or any number of chains that is a multiple of 3 for a shorter/longer piece.<br /><br /><b>Abbreviations:</b><br />ch = chain<br />rd = round<br />st = stitch<br />ss = slip stitch<br />beg = beginning<br />dc = double crochet (US single crochet)<br />tr = treble (US double crochet)<br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div>
Block Stitch Infinity Scarf - Pattern:<br />
<br />Foundation: Chain 249 (or any multiple of 3 for desired length), ss to 1st ch.<br />
<br />Round 1: Ch3 (counts as 1 tr throughout), 1 tr in each st around, ss to beg ch3.<br />
<br />Rd 2: Ch1, working towards the right instead of the left (and vice-versa if you're left-handed), 1dc between beg ch3 and last tr of round 3, resume normal direction, *ch2, skip 3 tr, 1 dc in between next 2 tr, repeat from * around, substituting last dc by a ss to 1st dc.<br />
<br />Rd 3: Ss into 1st ch2-space, ch3, 2 tr in same ch2-sp, *3 tr in next ch2-sp, repeat from * around, ss to beg ch3.<br />
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<br />Rnd 18: Ss into each tr around, ss to 1st ss. Fasten off, weave in ends.</div></div></div></div>Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-86085363744129269252022-01-21T13:43:00.000+00:002022-01-21T13:43:00.313+00:00Sparkly Little Star - Free Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitHcFkOEIECpaNeIStbp7k8dwuDOvUNdoTX7i8xwwGXVweUWNmu4dG7qwPhI7jnLAE5g6gKZQqRqIfT5ZbQIie7QFoSIFeWro-NaKcrrqrJwNWF8q2vYKgwwhtuLMpwsnzazgP8A1qrZCk2tE_gEkRfK1SzPlUQwQy_sXMs-JXdnitvhElQQ8jePFx=s470" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="363" data-original-width="470" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEitHcFkOEIECpaNeIStbp7k8dwuDOvUNdoTX7i8xwwGXVweUWNmu4dG7qwPhI7jnLAE5g6gKZQqRqIfT5ZbQIie7QFoSIFeWro-NaKcrrqrJwNWF8q2vYKgwwhtuLMpwsnzazgP8A1qrZCk2tE_gEkRfK1SzPlUQwQy_sXMs-JXdnitvhElQQ8jePFx=w640-h494" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>Hello lovely hooksters!</div><div><br /></div><div>This pattern has proven very popular around Christmas time but I believe it is versatile enough to be hooked all year round. So go ahead and download it for free in my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sparkly-little-star" target="_blank">Ravelry store</a>! :-)</div>Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-83895512573302911702022-01-21T13:30:00.000+00:002022-01-21T13:30:45.201+00:00Crochet Coaster - Free Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXziZVA-8atLCjkImeuZufXBCF5P90gKOSXfIP6sJLm1rDP9m2hca3VKQ3ReJyoOEnMDAmcWIo2fjfk6W6vifmbyX0o3z73uyZ_FJSUJ8Bxqmp009veWIw8ReGGOiTGbEqp__UMBCszt4yYkPZrMIuIvYECrgn1tkcKpqieEHSu6FSSAZPqCy3XkY6=s1773" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1773" data-original-width="1773" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgXziZVA-8atLCjkImeuZufXBCF5P90gKOSXfIP6sJLm1rDP9m2hca3VKQ3ReJyoOEnMDAmcWIo2fjfk6W6vifmbyX0o3z73uyZ_FJSUJ8Bxqmp009veWIw8ReGGOiTGbEqp__UMBCszt4yYkPZrMIuIvYECrgn1tkcKpqieEHSu6FSSAZPqCy3XkY6=w640-h640" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hello, Happy New Year everyone!<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div>I hope you have been keeping well. How about warding off that pesky January blues by making some pretty coasters? There is a <a href="https://youtu.be/0NhZgA0S_EE">new video tutorial</a> on my YouTube channel, and the PDF pattern is also available for free in my <a href="https://www.ravelry.com/stores/little-crochet/" target="_blank">Ravelry store</a>! Go check them out :-)</div>Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-75989839151549399082021-04-06T23:45:00.004+01:002021-04-06T23:58:46.219+01:00Block Stitch Cowl Scarf - Free Video Tutorial <p>Hi everyone, it has been forever! I hope you are keeping safe and staying relatively sane in the current circumstances. Hopefully some form of normality will return soon.</p><p>It has been very cold in the UK the past couple of days. We’ve even had a snow shower today! 🙃 So I think this is the perfect opportunity to offer you a free pattern for a quick and easy cowl. Even more so if you are in renewed lockdown, as I know this is the case for quite a few countries at the moment. Also, quick confession, this is to celebrate the launch of my YouTube channel, which will be dedicated to free crochet tutorials! Can you tell I’m excited? 😁</p><p>Anyway, please click below for the video (or <a href="https://youtu.be/ZLaJGK6ga5k" target="_blank">here</a> if video image is not showing). I would love to see pictures of your own versions, so please free to post a link in the comment section. Have fun hooking!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZLaJGK6ga5k" width="320" youtube-src-id="ZLaJGK6ga5k"></iframe></div><br /><p></p>Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-81610736877407935692020-03-26T13:34:00.000+00:002020-03-26T13:34:20.859+00:00Baby BlanketHello everyone! How are you all in the current madness that is sweeping the world? I thought I'd take this opportunity to update my blog. So here I am, back for a bit of posting after another long absence. Mind you, I have excuses. I moved house not long after my last post but most importantly... I had another baby (who's recently turned one, haha!).<br />
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And can you spot that bit of crochet under those ickle tootsies? Yes! It’s a blanket! A blanket I made especially for said baby and that I managed to finish... er, almost in time for his arrival.</div>
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It’s a pixelated style solid granny square blanket, which had been on my list for a very long time. So what better excuse than a new baby to give it a go? But for the first time ever I used the join-as-you-go technique for solid granny squares, following this excellent <a href="https://youtu.be/o2yGt42wpH8" target="_blank">tutorial</a>. I have to say this technique really helped me carry on with the task, as I found it quite rewarding to see the blanket grow with every square. I’ve lost count of the many granny square projects I once started and never completed because I felt overwhelmed with the sheer amount of pieces. It also gives the joining a neat finish which I quite like.</div>
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The edging is made of rows of half trebles (US half double crochets) worked in the back loop with the very last row in clusters of 3 half trebles interspersed with slip stitches to create a subtle shell look. All very simple yet very effective.</div>
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And the finished result:<br />
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This pattern is all about texture, and I believe it is ideal to showcase variegated yarns with medium to long colour changes, so that the self-striping effect highlights each round. That being said, I think a plain colour yarn would work just as well, giving the texture centre stage.<br />
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<b>Notes:</b><br />
- Crochet size: 4mm<br />
- Terminology used: UK<br />
- Ch3 always counts as a treble unless otherwise stated.<br />
- Tension is not critical for this project, just make sure your foundation chain is long enough to fit loosely around your neck (number of chains has to be even).<br />
- With 48 rows, the scarf has a height of 38cm (15in). Simply omit or add one or several sets of rows to make it shorter or taller.<br />
- Please note that although this project is worked in the round, you do need to turn your work at the end of each round.<br />
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<b>Abbreviations:</b><br />
ch = chain<br />
rd = round<br />
st = stitch<br />
sl st = slip stitch<br />
beg = beginning<br />
dc = double crochet (US single crochet)<br />
tr = treble (US double crochet)<br />
bldc = back loop double crochet (worked in the back loop of stitch from previous row)<br />
bltr = back loop treble (worked in the back loop of stitch from previous row)<br />
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Foundation: chain 120, slip stitch to 1st chain to form a large ring, taking care not to twist your chain.<br />
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Round 1: chain 3, 1 treble in next chain till end, sl st to beginning ch3, turn.<br />
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Rd 2: ch3, 1 bltr in next stitch till end, sl st to top of beg ch3, turn.<br />
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Rd 3: repeat rd 2.<br />
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Rd 4: ch4 (counts as 1 tr, ch1), skip next st, *1 tr in next st, ch1, skip next st, repeat from * till end, sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch4, turn.<br />
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Rd 5: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), 2 dc in next ch1 space till end, sl st to 1st dc, turn.<br />
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Rd 6: ch1 (does not count as a stitch), 1 bldc in next dc till end, sl st to 1st dc, turn.<br />
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Of course, do let me know if you find anything that's incorrect or unclear, I will do my best to clarify things. And please feel free to share your work in the comment section below or on Instagram, @little_crochet__ #goldenthreadcowl.<br />
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So here goes: this is a very simple cowl scarf I recently made, inspired by my love and admiration for <a href="https://wayuutribe.com/collections/wayuu-bags-one-thread-hebra-hermosa" target="_blank">Wayuu bags</a>. Here's the finished product:</div>
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As you can see, it's an extremely simplified take on the Wayuu geometric shapes, but the technique is roughly similar. It's made using super chunky yarn to ensure maximum warmth on a cold winter's day. Scroll down to learn how to make it!<br />
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<b>Materials needed:</b><br />
- 1 skein of each of the following:<br />
- Mrs Moon Plump Darjeeling (Colour A),<br />
- Raspberry Ripple (Colour B)<br />
or any 2 shades of super chunky yarn<br />
- 1 10mm crochet hook or any size to obtain tension<br />
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10x10cm = 9 stitches x 8 rows<br />
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<b>Notes:</b><br />
- This cowl is worked in the round, based on the tapestry crochet technique. There are a number of ways to change colours using this technique, however the one I find the simplest and the neatest is to hold the thread not in use at the back of the work and to crochet over it. When changing colours, start working a double crochet, but use the other colour to pull the last loop through (see a photo tutorial <a href="http://www.redheart.com/learn/articles/ultimate-beginners-guide-tapestry-crochet" target="_blank">here</a>).<br />
- Joining rounds: for an inconspicuous joining seam at the end and beginning of rounds, I use this great <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbxoFla_iao" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">technique</a> as demonstrated by Deja Detmir of Knit and Crochet Ever After. Just apply it every time the pattern directs you to do a slip stitch, except in the final row.<br />
- Abbreviations: ch=chain dc=double crochet, ss=slip stictch, <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/crocheting/article/back-loop-crochet/" target="_blank">bldc=back loop double crochet</a><br />
- Terminology used is UK (so double crochet = US single crochet)<br />
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Foundation:<br />
With colour A, chain 60, slip stitch to first chain, taking care not to twist the chain. Note: Check that the resulting circle fits comfortably over your head and around your neck. If not, add chains in multiples of 6 until you get the desired fit.<br />
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Rd 1: Chain 1 (does not count as stitch throughout), 1 double crochet in same stitch, change to B, *1 dc in next 5 stitches, change to A, 1 dc in next stitch, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, slip stich into beg stitch of previous round<br />
Rd 2: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 1 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 4 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 2 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round<br />
Rd 3: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 2 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 3 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 3 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round<br />
Rd 4: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 3 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 2 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 4 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round<br />
Rd 5: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, 4 bldc in next stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 5 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next 5 stitches, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss to beginning stitch of previous round<br />
Rd 6: Ch1, 1 bldc in same stitch, change to B, *1 bldc in next 5 stitches, change to A, 1 bldc in next stitch, change to B, repeat from * 9 times, change to A, ss into beg stitch of previous round<br />
Rd 7-11: Repeat rounds 2-6.<br />
Rd 12-15: Repeat rounds 2-5, omitting the last change to colour A.<br />
Rd 16: (In colour B) Ch1, 1 bldc in every stitch around, ss to beg of round. Fasten off.<br />
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And that's it! If you try your hand at this pattern, please do send me pics of your finished objects, as I would love to see your work. Also, if you spot any mistake or if anything seems unclear in the pattern itself, please let me know and I will try my best to help you.<br />
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-55882631185405297772017-11-13T18:37:00.001+00:002017-11-13T18:37:59.568+00:00The Weekender Bag - A Sewing ProjectHello! It has been forever since I last updated the blog, and as I haven't been twiddling my thumbs in the meantime, I have a ton of projects to share with you.<br />
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So I'll start with a sewing project from last year. It was a gift for a dear friend which took me a whole year to finish, due to a mixture of life happening and so-so confidence in my sewing skills. So, sometime in 2015, I bought this <a href="http://www.simplysewingmag.com/magazine/simply-sewing-issue-4/" target="_blank">issue</a> of Simply Sewing and fell in love with the Cath Kidston weekender bag pattern. As nearly always with sewing patterns, I wanted to change a few things, such as using several coordinated fabrics instead of just one, adding inner pockets and insert a top zip, as I am not a fan of bags you can't close securely. I also wanted the bag to be more rigid and to have metal feet.<br />
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It wasn't easy or straightforward, but otherwise where would have been the fun in making it? The result I was very proud of, and very nearly kept as a changing bag for my then upcoming baby. But I did manage to part with it and I am so glad I did, since my friend seems to absolutely love it and tells me she gets all manners of praise for it. Yay!<br />
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So, let's have a look at the finished object. Here's a left side and front view, respectively with one and three pockets...<br />
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The back view and its two pockets...</div>
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The top zip, with a peek of the lining contrasting fabric inside the middle front pocket (blue with white dots), and inside the main bag (beige with brown dots). The original pattern does not include a zip, so I used a tutorial from The Bag Making Bible, by Lisa Lam. I highly recommend it to you, though there are excellent free tutorials online as well, like <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5dnvM41V-3E" target="_blank">this one</a>.</div>
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And inside the bag, with one blue-lined patch pocket and one blue-zipped flush pocket (the first ever I made, which got me very nervous indeed)...</div>
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A closer view of the zipped flushed pocket with its contrasting fabric. I have a thing for zips in contrasting colours opening onto matching fabric. It's such a lovely pop of colour which never fails to delight me.</div>
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Below is a close-up of the boxed stitch on one of the straps.<br />
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And finally, a bottom view of the bag with the inserted metal feet. The bottom of the bag was reinforced with repurposed plastic place mats, and I used a seam ripper to cut small slits for the holding flaps of the bag feet. I also reinforced all panels with heavyweight interfacing and felt.</div>
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It was a labour of love, I'm telling you. From time to time, I itch to make another one in a different colour scheme, but I still feel daunted by the mammoth task this was the first time round. That being said, maybe it wouldn't be so bad if I made it again? We'll see...</div>
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-85681872136550649592017-03-05T22:22:00.000+00:002017-03-05T22:58:57.325+00:00Granny Square Skirt - The Pattern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
Hello everyone! This post has been a long time coming (two years, to be exact!) but it's finally here--the pattern of my granny square skirt...</div>
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...which can also be worn as a poncho!</div>
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The skirt is made of a waistband consisting of rows of <a href="https://www.craftsy.com/blog/2014/05/back-loop-crochet/" target="_blank">back loop double crochet</a> (bldc) in black yarn, joined at the ends and edged with a round of double crochets (dc), as shown in the graph below, where the <u>X</u> symbol stands for 'bldc'.<br />
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Then the body of the skirt is crocheted from the waist down, creating four corners as you go along...<br />
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...and working in the following order: three rounds of treble clusters in various colours, one round of double crochets in black, and repeat...<br />
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...until desired length is reached, finishing with a round of crabstitch in black.<br />
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A simple crochet chain in black is finally threaded through the base of the waistband.<br />
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<u>Materials needed:</u><br />
1 100g ball of black DK yarn (referred to below as "yarn A")<br />
1 100g ball of DK yarn for each desired colour. I used 9 different colours for my skirt, worked randomly, the only rule being that no colour should be repeated twice in a row (but by all means, do break the rule if you so wish!).<br />
1 4mm crochet hook<br />
1 tapestry needle to weave ends in.<br />
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<u>Stitches and abbreviations used (UK terminology):</u><br />
ch: chain<br />
dc: double crochet<br />
bldc: back loop double crochet<br />
tr: treble<br />
cr-st: crabstitch<br />
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Tension: 10x10cm= 20 bldc x 16 rows with a 4mm hook<br />
Size measurements at waist, approx. 70cm. To adjust to your size, increase or decrease number or rows, making sure you always have a multiple of 4.<br />
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With yarn A, Ch11, turn.<br />
Row 1: dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch to end, ch1, turn.<br />
Row 2: bldc to end, ch1, turn.<br />
Rows 3-112: repeat row 2, do NOT fasten off<br />
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Fold piece in half, aligning first and last rows together, and join them with a row of slip stitches to make a ring. Fasten off and turn piece inside out. The side now facing you will be the right side of the waistband.<br />
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Rejoin yarn A into one edge of ring, ch2, dc in each row end around the edge, closing round with slip stitch. Fasten off. Repeat for other edge.<br />
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Round 1:<br />
Change colour, rejoin yarn into any dc in either edge of waistband. Ch3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr, ch2, 3tr in same dc (corner made), **skip 3dc, 3tr in next dc, *skip 2dc, 3tr in next dc*, repeat *to* 6 times (if making a different size, divide number of waistband rows by 4, then divide result by 3, and substract 3 to find how many repeats you need. In this case: 112/4=28; 28/3= 9.33; 9-3=6), skip 2dc, 3tr, ch2, 3tr in next dc (corner made)**, repeat **to** twice, repeat **to** once, omitting the corner stitches, slip stitch to beginning. Fasten off.<br />
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Change colour, rejoin yarn into ch2 space of any corner of the previous round. Ch3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr, ch2, 3tr in ch2 space of corner from previous round, *3tr in next space between tr from previous round*, repeat *to* until next corner, **3tr, ch2, 3tr in corner, repeat *to* until next corner**, repeat **to** twice, slip stitch to beginning. Fasten off.<br />
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Round 3:<br />
Change colour, repeat round 2.<br />
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Round 4:<br />
Change back to yarn A, rejoin into any corner, ch1 (does not count as a stitch), *1dc, ch2, 1dc in corner, 1dc in each tr till next corner*, repeat *to* 3 times, slip stitch into 1st dc.<br />
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Round 5:<br />
Change colour, rejoin yarn into any corner. Ch3 (counts as 1 tr), 2 tr, ch2, 3tr in corner, **skip 4dc, 3tr in next dc, *skip 3dc, 3tr in next dc*, repeat *to* until 3dc before next corner, skip 3dc, work 3tr, ch2, 3tr in next corner**, repeat **to** twice, repeat **to** once more, omitting the corner stitches, slip stitch to beginning. Fasten off.<br />
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Rounds 6-7:<br />
Repeat round 2.<br />
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Round 8:<br />
Repeat round 4.<br />
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Rounds 9-x:<br />
Repeat rounds 5, 2, 2, 4, finishing on a round 4, until desired length is reached. Do not fasten off.<br />
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Final round:<br />
Ch1, 1 <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/wednesday-grannies-edging-tutorial.html" target="_blank">cr-st</a> in each dc until corner, 3 cr-st in corner, repeat 3 times, slip stitch to beginning. Fasten off. Weave ends in. Block if necessary.<br />
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<u>Tie:</u><br />
Chain until you have enough length to wrap around your waist and tie a bow knot. Thread through every other dc at base of waistband.<br />
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And there you have it. I realise it may look a bit daunting at first, but I think once you've got past round 2, it gets much easier to see what you are doing. If anything is unclear or you spot a mistake, please let me know. Oh, and do share pics of your makes! :)</div>
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Hello everyone! A quick post today to share with you a baby hat I made a couple of months ago, adapted from <a href="http://www.maybematilda.com/2014/12/dare-to-give-handmade-link-up-and.html#.WKoium-LSpo" target="_blank">this free pattern</a>. I used remnants of a most likely now discontinued shade of Lang Yarns Mille Colori.</div>
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Yummy scrummy colours! Anyway, it was intended as a gift, but as I was making it, I tried it on Baby L to make sure it was a suitable baby size. Well, Baby L looked so impossibly cute in it that I very nearly decided not to part with the hat :-D </div>
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I mean, look how cute, even without a baby in sight:</div>
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Anyway, I managed to give it up eventually... and went on to make another one straight away for Baby L. I'll dedicate a post to it very soon, and will share the pattern as well.<br />
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In the meantime, thank you for reading! :-)Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-65776142153802899082017-02-09T22:42:00.002+00:002017-02-09T22:42:57.985+00:00Granny Square Shawl<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hello, my lovelies, long time no see, isn't it?<br />
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First, I would like to thank everyone who has sent me lovely comments for my wedding and the birth of my son. They have been very much appreciated!<br />
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Second, I have had quite a few requests for a pattern for my <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=skirt" target="_blank">granny square skirt</a>. I am working on a pattern at the moment, but it has proved a little more difficult than I expected, so please bear with me, I will eventually post it on here!<br />
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Today, though, I'd like to share with you a shawl I managed to finish a few months ago. I am trying to finish most of my WIPs before starting new ones, but I have to say I am often tempted to embark on new yarny ventures!<br />
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A while ago, I happened across this gorgeous variegated yarn... Do feast your eyes :-)<br />
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It is Superba Poems by Rico, in Candy shade. Isn't it simply scrummy? It wasn't the first time I'd succumbed for the range, by the way. <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=shawl" target="_blank">This other shawl</a> was made in the Tropic shade.<br />
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For this new shawl, after much pondering, I decided on a simple half granny square (as in triangle). If you're unsure of how to make one, have a gander on Pinterest, there are loads of graphs. Here's <a href="https://uk.pinterest.com/pin/181832903680729197/" target="_blank">one</a>. I used two balls of yarn (I had only used one for the Tropic shade shawl). I found it made for a more generous shawl size, and a warmer piece.<br />
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A few dozens of rows in, the fledgling shawl looked as scrummy as the original yarn cake...<br />
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And the result? Oh my, am I in love with it! My first idea was to sell this shawl, but once I had completed the final stitch, I knew I could not part with it.</div>
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The edging is in a DK cotton yarn, specifically Rico Essentials Cotton in Dark Teal. It's a succession of double treble shells topped and interspersed with picots. It is relatively simple to work and in my mind looks quite effective. I have written a graph for it, which I'll post on the blog as soon as I've cleaned it up a little bit :-)</div>
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There you have it, a half granny square shawl in vivid, joyful colours. What more could you ask for on a dull, grey winter day?<br />
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Remember the <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/a-gift-card-case.html" target="_blank">little gift case</a> I sewed for a friend some time ago? Well, when the time came to give it away, I didn't have any fancy gift wrapping paper handy, only some plain wrinkled white paper from an Ikea box!</div>
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However, if there is something I am NEVER short of, it's yarn, and so I got a bit creative:</div>
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Three different colours of cotton yarn, wrapped 5 or 6 times around the plain paper and secured with a tight double knot (and loose ends cut) at the back, and presto! you have a lovely, original gift wrap that shows some thought as well.</div>
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I hope you like the idea and it makes you want to use it in the future, unless you have already come up with something similar for your gifts? Let me know! :)Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-83525778358657200912016-08-31T21:29:00.000+01:002016-08-31T21:32:58.474+01:00A granny square update... and an announcementHello, dear readers!<br />
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Where has the year gone, I have no idea! Well, the reason I have been away for so long is actually twofold.<br />
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First, I got married in May, for which I was making <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/decorative-wedding-flowers.html" target="_blank">crochet flowers</a> earlier this year. The wedding was fabulous, and I hope to soon be able to share pictures of its amazing DIY vibe.<br />
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As for the second reason... well, you may remember <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2016/04/a-sweet-little-project.html" target="_blank">my last granny square challenge post</a> about a mysterious project. The squares have now turned into this:<br />
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Little L, a sweet little boy who arrived into the Little Crochet household last month! So as you can probably guess I have been very busy of late taking care of my new little bundle of joy, and have had little time for anything else. This has meant quite a few stalled WIPs (especially as Little L arrived slightly early) and no blogging, of course.</div>
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But I am slowly finding my feet again and I hope to be able to get back to crocheting and blogging more often, so watch this space! :)</div>
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Head over to <a href="https://www.dane-et-le-crochet.fr/" target="_blank">Dane et le crochet</a> for more granny squareness :)</div>
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Hello! So I have crocheted a few more decorative flowers for my wedding, having currently just over a hundred of them. Ideally, I'd need twice as many, but at this rate, I'm not sure if I'm ever going to reach that figure...</div>
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Goodness, here's a post that was a long time coming. It's been lurking in my draft list since November last year!</div>
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So, back then, I bought gift cards for a friend's birthday, but I thought it would be nice and more personal if I made a little case to put them in.</div>
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Armed with leftovers from a fat quarter, some bias binding and felt (for the lining), I whipped up this little fella:</div>
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The most challenging part was actually topstitching the bias binding tape, as the case was too small to fit around my sewing machine arm. So I had to do it by hand, being very careful to be as even as possible. It didn't turn out so bad. :)</div>
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Anyway, today's about a new little secret project I have had in mind for a while and which feels very special to me.<br />
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As you can see, I have crocheted squares with various techniques and yarns, trying to depart as much as possible from my usual preferred colour palette.</div>
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This one, which I can no longer find the name of at the moment, is made by crocheting rows of 1 dc, 1 treble (1 US sc, 1 US dc):<br />
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And finally, this one is made of rows of dcs (US sc) crocheted alternatively in the back and front loops of the previous row, with a variegated yarn:<br />
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Don't forget to have a look at what the other challengers have made over at <a href="http://www.jijihook.fr/cal-drops-mystery-blanket-2/" target="_blank">Jijihook's</a> :)</div>
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Quite a while ago, I embarked on a <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2015/06/south-bay-shawlette-ive-succumbed.html" target="_blank">South Bay Shawlette project</a>. Back then, I predicted it would take me a while, and I was absolutely right!</div>
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The grey and turquoise yarn are the <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/search?q=icelandic" target="_blank">Icelandic brand Lopi</a>, the cream one is, I think, Debbie Bliss Cashmerino Aran, and the variegated one is Araucania (though not sure which range anymore...). The whole thing is crocheted with a 5mm crochet hook. It has a beautiful drape and is very warm indeed.</div>
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That's it for now, and that's one for the Granny Love Challenge over at <a href="http://lafabriquedisa.canalblog.com/archives/2016/02/26/33431799.html" target="_blank">Isa Bricole</a>, where you can see other grannyesque creations.</div>
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<br />Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-69166437497931627482016-03-21T22:43:00.000+00:002016-03-21T22:43:01.882+00:00Textured Ripple Cowl Scarf - Basic PatternHello! I have been meaning to share this finished project with you for a while now, so am delighted that I'm finally getting round to it.<br />
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It started with a few balls of Noro Silk Garden found on offer at my local John Lewis:<br />
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If you've read my blog before, you'll know I'm a huge fan of variegated yarn in general and of <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2015/08/new-granny-square-project.html" target="_blank">Noro yarn</a> especially. And what's not to like? It's so lusciously beautiful...</div>
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Anyway, although I knew straight away I wanted to make a wearable out of it, I wracked my brains for a while, looking for a pattern that would bring out the magnificent colours of this yarn. Then I thought "ripples". But not any ripple pattern. It wanted it to have texture, so I adapted Attic 24 Lucy's <a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/neat-ripple-pattern.html" target="_blank">Neat Ripple Pattern</a> by basically adding a row of double crochet (US single crochet) stitches between each row of trebles (US double crochets). The main thing about this in-between row is that it was worked in the back loops of the trebles from the previous row (with the wrong side of the scarf facing me). Once the row was finished, I would turn and start a new row of ripples, working in the back loops of the double crochets (US scs) of the previous row AND in the back loops of the trebles from the row before that one. This double loop trick helped to make the scarf a lot denser and warmer. I know it sounds confusing... It's one of those that would definitely need a photo or video tutorial (note to self).</div>
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Note: I have just realised I haven't exactly followed Lucy's pattern in the sense that I made tr3tog instead of tr2tog, and 3 tr in one stitch instead of 2. This makes for a slightly more pronounced ripple, but the principle is the same.</div>
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Abbreviations: ch (chain), dc (UK double crochet = US sc/single crochet), tr (UK treble = US dc/double crochet), tr3tog (3 UK trebles together), bl (in back loop), blx2 (in back loop of dc of previous row AND in back loop of 3rd ch/tr from row before)</div>
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Beginning: Chain a multiple of 14+3 (I did 45), turn.</div>
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Row 1: 2 tr in 4th loop from hook, 1 tr in next 3 ch stitches, *[tr3tog in next 3 ch stitches] twice, 1 tr in next 3 ch stitches, [3tr in next ch stitch] twice, 1 tr in next 3 ch stitches*, repeat from *to* until you have one ch stitch left and work 2 tr in that one, ch1, turn.</div>
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Row 3: 2 tr blx2 in last dc, 1 tr blx2 in next 3 dc, *[3trtog blx2 in next 3 dc] twice, 1 tr blx2 in next 3 dc, [3tr blx2 in next dc] twice, 1 tr blx2 in next 3 dc*, repeat from *to* until you have one ch stitch left and work 2 tr blx2 in that one, ch1, turn.</div>
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To make up into cowl scarf: fold both ends with right sides together and join with a row of dc in back loops of both rows. Fasten off and weave ends in.</div>
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-22633249843634452942016-03-16T22:12:00.000+00:002016-03-16T22:18:20.477+00:00Decorative FlowersHello! My goodness, has it been that long since my last post? Three months! Well, the good news is I haven't been idle, I have been prepping the wedding, which is now in less than 2 months, and crocheting my dress, which I am pleased to say is finished, at least for the crochet part. I will of course show it on the blog, but in due time... ;-)<br />
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In other wedding-related news, I have been crocheting tiny flowers to scatter on the tables on the big day. I should really get a move with those ones, as I will need a couple of hundreds, methinks...<br />
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The pattern is by <a href="http://colorncream.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Color n' Cream</a> and can be found <a href="http://www.hearthandmade.co.uk/crochet-flower/" target="_blank">here</a>. They're huge fun to make and brilliant to use up those scraps of yarn. They're very versatile, not to mention extremely cute. You could make hairclips, brooches, necklaces, bracelets or even decorate cards with them. Definitely give them a go, you'll love them!</div>
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<br />Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-41218199182602929432015-12-09T22:00:00.000+00:002015-12-09T22:00:26.120+00:00New Squares For A New ProjectHello! The title says it all, really :) Solid granny squares in Rico Superba Poems (unique ball of variegated yarn) with a 3mm hook<br />
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-25801227413906550672015-12-02T22:27:00.000+00:002015-12-02T22:27:53.117+00:00More Bridal MotifsHello! It's been quite the week, I'm telling you, and although no alcohol was involved at any point, I kind of feel a little hungover. Not in a bad way! Just big things happening. I will of course keep you posted :)<br />
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-61922234916889291362015-11-25T22:12:00.001+00:002015-11-25T22:12:37.856+00:00Noro Granny Square Handbag - Sneaky PeekHello! Well, I've been crocheting like crazy this week, and some of it was dedicated to the Noro Handbag I've been <a href="http://little-crochet.blogspot.co.uk/2015/09/noro-granny-square-bag-another-update.html" target="_blank">blogging</a> on about for the past few weeks. Last weekend, I decided it was high time to get a move on with this project, and started connecting up the squares. It wasn't easy and I had to make a few structural changes as well as start again a couple of times. As a consequence, I am not done :-(<br />
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-8416139063018290682015-11-18T20:18:00.000+00:002015-11-18T20:18:13.436+00:00Another Bridal MotifHello, today, a little update on my bridal project. I've made another motif, which I winged completely, so I'm afraid there's no pattern available, sorry! My inspiration came from the key words <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=crochet+paisley&rs=ac&len=2&term_meta%5B%5D=paisley%7Cautocomplete%7C0" target="_blank">"crochet paisley" in Pinterest</a>. I am still experimenting and I'm not sure if this particular motif will be part of the finished project. Let me know what you think! :)<br />
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Little Crochethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15947161946281209536noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-208219087495323096.post-81641070991370752912015-11-11T21:22:00.000+00:002015-11-11T21:22:39.190+00:00A Project Close To My HeartHello! I have just embarked on a massive project which I sincerely hope will turn out amazing. It so happens that Mr Little Crochet and I are getting married next year. Soooo, I kind of have decided to crochet my wedding dress. Yep, I know, what am I thinking, eh? But the decision is made, and the first few rows have already been started. I have already gone through a mild panic when I had a very hard time finding more yarn online.<br />
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The dress itself is from a vintage pattern I have found during hours of Pinterest surfing. But I also thought I could embellish it with crochet appliqués of some form, and so, I have made a few motifs from various Pinterest locations, mostly Irish/freeform crochet inspired. So far, I am just experimenting with stuff, and the idea is to make quite a few different motifs to choose from, and in various colours, too. Worst-case scenario, if they don't look that great on the dress, they can always be used as table centrepieces on the day, that's the way I see it!<br />
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Anyway, here are some of the motifs I have made so far:<br />
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The first two are adapted from <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/pin/386746686723207829/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://crochet101.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/irish-motifs.html" target="_blank">here</a>, though by a sort of happy accident, the first one didn't keep its shape. The third one was made exactly as presented <a href="http://crochet101.blogspot.co.uk/2013/08/irish-motifs.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</div>
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And here they are all put together:</div>
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Don't they just look precious? Can't wait to make some more!</div>
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Thanks for reading, folks.</div>
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Oh, and I know these are not granny squares per se, but since they are motifs that use similar stitches, I'll be cheeky and link them to <a href="http://www.jijihook.fr/granny-love-challenge-92/" target="_blank">Jijihook's </a>Granny Love Challenge! ;)</div>
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