Confetti Shawl Free Pattern – with Chart
Good morning! Happy December!
Before we get to today’s free pattern, which kickstarts Creating Christmas (in which we encourage you to actually MAKE something & not just PIN something), I got a blog award!
I received this award for showcasing other crochet work around the ‘net, isn’t that cool? I’m doubly honored by this because Kathryn, who gave me this award, works really hard & spends an amazing amount of time trying to showcase other crochet work online, so the fact that she thinks little ole ME does a good job sharing crochet work is just amazing to me. I’m really honored Kathryn; thank you!
Good morning! Today is the first day of The Girl Creative‘s Creating Christmas event!
To kick start this event, let me show you a project I designed just for Christmas / charity / giftgiving, my confetti shawl design.
Confetti shawl
This little, easy top down shawl matches my Confetti hat pattern, & is designed for charity use. I freely offer this pattern to you in the hopes that you will make at least one for charity. Enjoy!
By Anastacia Zittel / http://anastaciaknits.net
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs
Materials: Sample was made using one skein of Red Heart Super Saver Multi yarn (6 ounces / 170 grams / 269 yards), a size H (5 mm) crochet hook, and a removable stitch marker. Any yarn may be used
Gauge: 3 sts = 1″. Gauge does not matter, crochet a fabric that makes you happy
Measurements: 20″ deep by 48″ wide, after light blocking
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
sk: skip
sts: stitches
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
pattern: always work a dc in a sc & a sc in a dc
Pattern note: This is a simple textured shawl that can be made in any weight of yarn with any size crochet hook & in any gauge that makes you happy. Shawl is increased by 6 stitches in each row, & forms a curved top, so not a true triangle shape, more of a “batwing†shape that you can more easily wrap around your shoulders & the shawl will stay put.
Pattern (chart to follow after text):
Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a circle.
Row 1: Ch 1, (sc, dc) twice, sc once more, all in circle: 5 sts made.
Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc now & throughout), turn. (Sc, dc) in 1st sc, sc in next dc, (dc, sc, dc) all in next sc, sc in next dc, (dc, sc, dc) in last sc: 11 sts made.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in 1st dc, (dc in next sc, sc in next dc) twice, (dc, sc, dc) in next sc & mark sc just made. (Sc in next dc, dc in next sc) twice, (sc, dc, sc) in 3rd ch of beg ch 3: 17 sts made.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn. (Sc, dc) in 1st sc, work in pattern until marked sc, (dc, sc, dc) in marked sc & bring marker up to sc just made, work in pattern until last sc, (dc, sc, dc) in last sc: 23 sts made.
Row 5: Ch 1, turn. (Sc, dc, sc) in 1st dc, work in pattern until marked sc, (dc, sc, dc) in marked sc & bring marker up to sc just made, work in pattern until beg ch 3, (sc, dc, sc) in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
Rep rows 4 & 5 as many times as desired.
Ending: End off. Weave in ends, block, and wear with pride!
Need a big version of the chart? Click on the chart, & it will take you over to flickr, where you can more easily see the original version which is bigger, & you can print the charts directly from there.
Thanks to honeystalks, deadalchemist, cdahl, BayviewPaula, & CollieGrl64 for testing! Many thanks to June Gilbank (http://www.planetjune.com) for her tech editing/charting skills.
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but please do not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (anastaciaknits@charter.net / http://anastaciaknits.net). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
Posted in crocheting, designing, free patterns, shawls | Tagged beginner, blog award, charity, chart, confetti, confetti shawl pattern, confetti shawl pattern with chart, creating christmas, easy, free pattern, shawl, top down
free patterns
I’m not posting a new free pattern today, but thought I’d share with you some of my older designs perhaps you haven’t seen before, that are suitable for gift giving – I’m thinking stocking stuffers!
a hat for Claire – a hat for American Girl Dolls
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simple beaded barrette pattern
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simple fingerless gloves
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or fancier fingerless gloves (fancier doesn’t mean harder)
forget the fingers
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and of course, don’t forget the matching scarf (though I think it’d be big to fit in a stocking)
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What do you think? Did you find something new that you liked?
Posted in designing, free patterns | Tagged american girl doll, beginner, crochet, crocheting, easy, fingerless gloves, free patterns, hat, lace hat doll, pattern, scarf, simple, stocking stuffers
Free Pattern Thursday – Nipmuc Dishcloth
Nipmuc Dishcloth (matching item to come on the 8th!)
I named this dishcloth after a local Native American tribe.
By Anastacia Zittel / anastaciaknits on Ravelry / http://anastaciaknits.net / http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs
Materials: 1 skein of Sugar ‘n Cream or Peaches ‘n Cream 100% cotton yarn (i.e. “dishcloth†cotton) will yield 2 dishcloths (approximately 20 grams / 36 yards), with some leftover, & a size G (4.25 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: doesn’t matter, but after the 1st 3 rounds, my dishcloth measured 3â€
Measurements: 7.5†square
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
sp: space
sl st: slip stitch
sk: skip
st: stitch
rep: repeat
beg ch 3/4: beginning chain 3/4
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
Pattern note: Dishcloth is worked in the round, & joined with a slip stitch after each round is finished.
Pattern:
Ch 4, join with a sl st to form a circle.
Round 1: Ch 4 (counts as 1st dc & ch 1 sp, now & throughout), * dc, ch 1, rep from * 6 times more. Join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 4.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same st as joining. Ch 1, sc in next dc. * Ch 3, sc in next dc (1st corner formed), ch 1, sc in next dc. Rep from * 2 times more, ch 3, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Round 3: Ch 1, sc in 1st ch 1 sp. * (Dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch 3 sp, dc once more in same ch 3 sp, sc in next ch 1 sp. Rep from * 2 times more, (dc, ch 1) 4 times in next ch 3 sp, dc once more in same ch 3 sp, join with a sl st to 1st sc.
Round 4: Ch 4, dc in same st. Ch 3, sk 2 dc, * (dc, ch 4, dc) in next dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, (dc, ch 1, dc) in next sc, ch 3, sk 2 dc. Rep from * 2 times more, (dc, ch 4, dc) in next dc, ch 3, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
Round 5: Sl st into 1st ch 1, ch 3 (counts as dc now & throughout), 2 dc in same ch 1 sp. Ch 1, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc, * (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 4 sp. Dc in next dc, ch 1, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, sk next dc, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp. Ch 1, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, dc in next dc. Rep from * 2 times more, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 4 sp, dc in next ch 3 sp, ch 1, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
Round 6: Ch 3, dc in ea dc & ch sp around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ea corner.
Round 7: Ch 3, dc in ea dc around, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ea corner.
End off. Weave in ends & wash dishes (or make your other half do them)!
Thanks to crochetlady0506, CollieGrl64, honeystalks & patriciaelizabeth for their test crocheting skills!
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but please do not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (http://anastaciaknits.net ). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
Posted in crocheting, free patterns | Tagged cotton, crochet, dishcloth, easy, gift, quick, stocking stuffer, sugar n cream
Free Pattern Month!
It’s Free Pattern Month, coming soon here at Anastacia Knits! I’m going to be posting a few free patterns all during the month of December, so stay tuned!
Here’s just ONE of the free pattern’s I’ll be sharing, a new shawl design, that is also charted!
All the free patterns are PERFECT for gift giving, so won’t you tune in? And won’t you please share with your friends? Please? I made a smaller button just for you…
This works perfect with another event I’m cohosting!
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shells & chains scarf: free pattern
Shells & Chains Scarf (download now)
By Anastacia Knits Designs  / http://anastaciaknits.net
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs
Materials: Sample above was made with leftover Opal sock yarn, approximately 40 grams, which made a small scarf preblocking that measured 4.75†wide by 42†long, size F (3.5 mm) crochet hook, following the smallest size directions. I crochet loosely; most crocheters will need to go up a hook size or two to get gauge
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Gauge:  1 shell = 1.66â€. Gauge does not matter; crochet a nice, open fabric that drapes well. Finished size will vary with gauge & number of pattern repeats
Measurements: small (4.75†wide), medium (6.65†wide), & large (10†wide) by desired length
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
sp: space
sk: skip
rep: repeat
beg: beginning
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
shell: (dc, ch 1) 4 times, dc once more, all in same sc
Pattern:
Row 1: Ch 26 (34, 50). Sc in 2nd ch from hook, * sk 3 ch, shell in next ch, sk 3 ch, sc in next ch. Rep from * 2 (3, 5) times more, ending final sc in last ch: 3 (4, 6) shells made & 4 (5, 7) sc made.
Row 2: Ch 6 (counts as dc & ch 3 space, now & throughout pattern), turn. Sk 2 dc & sc in next dc, ch 3, dc in next sc. * Ch 3, sk 2 dc, sc in next dc, ch 3, sk 2 dc, dc in next sc. Rep from * 1 (2, 4) times more, ending final dc in last sc of row: 6 (8, 12) ch 3 sp made.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in 1st dc, * shell in next sc, sc in next dc. Rep from * 2 (3, 5) times more, ending final sc in 3rd ch of beg ch 6.
Rep row 2 & 3 for pattern as many times as desired for length of scarf, then repeat row 2 once more.
Edging:
Sc around entire scarf, working 3 sc in each corner.
End off. Weave in ends, block scarf, & wear with pride!
Many thanks to my testers, honeystalks, AussiesPrincess, CollieGrl64, bjclark63, & jam52. As always I couldn’t do it without each & every one of you.
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but please
do not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item ( http://anastaciaknits.net). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
Posted in crocheting, designing, free patterns | Tagged beginner, designing, easy, free pattern, free scarf pattern, opal, scarf, self-striping, sock yarn
new pattern: Ocean Tranquility Afghan
I wrote this afghan in 3 sizes so it is easy to make to suit your needs! The smallest size is perfect for a small baby blanket or a pet shelter blanket. Though this pattern is willingly given away for free, I do urge you to think about making at least the smallest size blanket for charity if you make one for yourself!
Materials: 7, (14, 28) ounces Red Heart Super Saver yarn, 7 ounces skeins (364 yards) of 100% acrylic yarn, or any worsted weight yarn & a size G / 4.5 mm crochet hook
Gauge:  10 dc = 3â€. Gauge does not matter, make a fabric that you like
Measurements: 18†by 21†(pet shelter or small baby blanket), 36†by 36†(small lapghan), 60†by 60†(regular sized throw)
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
beg: beginning
rep: repeat
sk: skip
ea: each
sl st: slip stitch
dc: double crochet
V st: (dc, ch 1, dc) all in same stitch
group: (7 dc) all in same ch 1 sp
Pattern note: Afghan is written for three sizes: numbers for the first size appear first, followed by the next two sizes in parenthesis. Â Stitch pattern is a multiple of 10 stitches plus 3.
Pattern:
Ch 63 (123, 203).
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook (turning ch counts as 1st dc now & throughout pattern), * sk 3 ch, ch 2, V st in next ch, sk 3 ch, ch 2, dc in next 3 ch. Rep from * across row 4 (10, 18) more times, sk 3 ch, ch 2, V st in next ch, sk 3 ch, ch 2, dc in last 2 ch.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, * group in next V st, dc in next 3 dc. Rep from * across row 4 (10, 18) more times, group in next V st, dc in last 2 dc.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in next dc, * ch 2, sk 3 dc, V st in next dc, ch 2, sk 3 dc, dc in next 3 dc. Rep from * across row 4 (10, 18) more times, ch 2, sk 3 dc, V st in next dc, sk 3 dc, ch 2, dc in next 2.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in ea dc & ch across row: 61 (121, 201) dc.
Row 5: Rep row 3.
Rep rows 2-5 7 (14, 22) times. Work rows 2 & 3 once more, then begin edging.
Edging:
Ch 3, turn. Dc in ea dc & ch across row, working (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ea corner, along all 4 sides of blanket. Join with a sl st in 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
End off. Weave in ends, and enjoy!
Thank you to my testers, GrandmaKnits, mamacitadedos, sandeeknit, agd509, & to amgoth2000 for general cheerleading, and thanks to my Mom for the name!
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/ raffles/bazaars, but please do not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (http://anastaciaknits.net). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
Posted in afghans, crocheting, designing, free patterns | Tagged acrylic, afghan, baby, beginner, blanket, blankie, cat, crochet afghan, easy, free, free afghan, free crochet afghan pattern, free pattern, multiple of 10, pattern, throw
Confetti Hat free pattern
Confetti Hat
Originally published in 2006 on my blog as “multi colored crocheted wool hat†& in the crochet calendar that same year, this pattern has been rewritten for clarity & is now available for free! If you like this pattern, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, http://www.alzfdn.org.confetti hat v.6.24.11
By Anastacia Zittel / http://anastaciaknits.net http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs
Materials: approximately 50-70 grams of worsted weight wool yarn in scrap colors as desired, H (5 mm) crochet hook, removable stitch marker. I crochet loosely; most crocheters will need to use an I hook to get gauge.
Gauge: 7 sc/dc = 2†before blocking
Circumference of Hat at Base: 16†before blocking, 20†after blocking & easily stretches to 22â€
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
ea: each
beg: beginning
rep: repeat
st: stitch
sl st: slip stitch
yo: yarn over
blo: back loops only
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
inc: increase. To inc: (sc, dc, sc) all in same dc
Pattern note: Hat is worked from top down, in continuous rounds & is not joined. Change colors as desired. The increases in this hat are not worked evenly, so some of the rounds will look wonky, but after all of the increase rows are finished, the hat will fit perfectly!
Pattern:
Round 1: Ch 2, in 2nd ch from hook, work 7 sc. Mark 1st sc for beg of round & move up after ea round. Do not join but work in continuous rounds: 7 sc.
Round 2: * Inc in 1st sc, dc in next sc, rep from * around twice more, sc in last sc: 13 stitches.
Round 3: * Dc in sc, sc in dc, rep from * around: 13 stitches.
Round 4: * Inc in dc, dc in sc, sc in dc, dc in sc, rep from * around twice more, sc in last dc: 19 stitches. Hat will appear to be “cupping†but will look flat after hat is finished & blocked.
Round 5: Dc, * inc in dc, dc in sc, rep from * around hat: 37 stitches.
Round 6: * Sc in dc, dc in sc, rep from * around: 37 stitches.
Round 7: Dc, * inc in dc, dc in sc, sc in dc, dc in sc, rep from * around: 55 stitches.
Round 8: Rep round 6: 55 stitches.
Round 9: Rep round 3.Rep rounds 8 & 9 for desired size of hat. After last round worked, sl st to next stitch to join round. End off.
Optional crocheted ribbing:
If desired, work hat approximately 2†shorter than desired length.
Row 1: After you sl st to join rounds, do not end off, ch 11, turn. Sc in 2nd ch from hook & in next 8 ch, insert hook into next ch, yo & pull through loop on hook (2 loops on hook), insert hook into 1st st from last row worked on hat, yo & pull through, yo & pull through all 3 loops on hook (sc decrease made, worked across ribbing & hat), sc into next st.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sk sc, sc blo into next 10 sc.
Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc blo in next 9 sc, work sc dec made over hat ribbing & hat, sc into next st.
Rep rows 2 & 3 around hat, sl st last row worked to 1st row worked, & end off.Weave in ends, block hat over a bowl or hat form, & wear with pride!
Thank you to my testers, redcurlysue, Selvedge & Crochooked, & thank you to Chaitanya (cmuralidhara on Ravelry) for her tech editing.
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but pleasedo not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (http://anastaciaknits.net).
If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group. Thanks!
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free bracelet pattern: Ruth’s Bracelet
This is a quick & easy, stretchy bracelet originally designed for a spring cal I hosted on my Ravelry group.
I named this bracelet in memory of my grandmother, Ruth Louise Osborne, who passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. I offer this design to you for free, in the hopes that if you like this pattern, you would make a donation to the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America.
Print this page if you’d like or download now
Materials: Sock It To Me collection: Esprit, by Elann, 98.3% cotton, 1.7% elastic, 50 grams, 186 yards, or other dk weight cotton & elastic yarn, F crochet hook. Approximately 5 grams/10 yards were used
Gauge: 3 sc=1â€. Gauge is not terribly critical to this project; after working 1st round, slip bracelet onto wrist & make sure it fits comfortably
Measurements: 6â€. Bracelet is extremely stretchy
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
rep: repeat
sk: skip
sp: space
beg: beginning
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
Pattern note: Bracelet is made in the round & is not turned after each round.
Pattern:
Round 1: Ch 24, join with a sl st to 1st ch to form a circle. Sc in ea ch around: 24 sc.
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in same sc. * (Sk 3 sc, ch 5, sc in sc) rep from * around, ch 5, & join with a sl st to 1st sc: 6 ch 5 loops.
Round 3: Ch 1, sl st into 3rd ch of ch 5, ch 1, sc in same ch. *Ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp. Rep from * around glove until final ch 5 loop, ch 2, dc into 1st sc (counts as ch 5 loop): 6 ch 5 loops.
Round 4: Ch 3 (counts as 1st dc now & throughout), 2 dc over dc worked in last round. Ch 3, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 5 sp. Ch 3, 3 dc in next ch 5 sp. Ch 3, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 3, sc in next ch 5 sp. Ch 3, join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3: 6 dc & 6 ch 3 sp.
Round 5: Ch 3, dc in same dc. Dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sk 1st ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 2, 2 dc in 1st dc, dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Sk ch 3 sp, ch 2, dc in ch 3 sp, ch 2, & join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3.
Round 6: Sl st into 3rd dc. Ch 1, sc in same dc. * (Ch 5, sc in ch 2 sp) twice, ch 5, sc in 3rd dc. Rep from * once more, & join with a sl st in 1st sc: 6 ch 5 sp.
Round 7: Rep round 3.
Round 8: Ch 1, * sc in sc, 3 sc in ch 5 sp. Rep from * around, & join with a sl st in 1st sc: 24 sc.
End off. Weave in ends & wear with pride!
Thanks to jekker, AGregoran, AussiesPrincess, & redcurlysue for their test crocheting skills!Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but pleasedo not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (anastaciaknits@charter.net / http://anastaciaknits.net / anastaciaknits on Ravelry). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
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ribbed towel free pattern
Ribbed Towel
Read below, or download now
By Anastacia Zittel / http://anastaciaknits.net
http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs
This easy towel is suitable for beginners & makes a great gift! The pattern was originally published in the Crochet Pattern a Day Calendar 2009 & is now available for free.
Materials: Cotton yarn, approximately 2 balls of worsted weight cotton yarn (Peaches ‘N Cream, Sugar ‘N Cream, Lion Brand Kitchen Cotton, etc), Size H (5 mm) crochet hook
Gauge: 4 sc=1 inch
Measurements: Finished towel measures: 10†wide by desired length.
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
ea: each
sl st: slip stitch
sc: single crochet
blo: back loop only
Pattern note: Size can be easily adjusted but amount of yarn needed will vary with size. Simply chain more or less beginning chains.
Pattern:
Ch 41, or desired width of towel.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook & in ea ch across row: 40 sc.
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in ea sc across row in blo: 40 sc.
Rep row 2, working in blo, for desired length of towel. End off, weave in ends.
If desired, work one round of sc all the way around towel, working 3 sc into each corner & joining with a sl st to 1st sc.
End off. Weave in ends, block, and wear with pride!
Thanks to pamelascrafts, vapmore, redcurlysue, & thedancersspirit for their test crocheting/thoughts/editing, and to The Testing Pool group on Ravelry.
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but please do not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (http://anastaciaknits.net). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
Posted in crocheting, designing, free patterns | Tagged beginners, cotton, crochet, easy, free, kitchen, kitchen cotton, leftovers, ribbed, scraps, stripes, towel, worsted
new pattern U Scrap afghan
the U Scrap afghan is here! Print this page, or download now
Materials:
1-2 pounds of worsted weight yarn, scrap colors. I used mainly Red Heart Super Saver, Vanna’s Choice acrylic, Caron’s Simply Soft, & Caron One Pounder, approximately 900 yards for a “throw†& twice as much for a bigger afghan.
H crochet hook
Gauge: gauge doesn’t matter, crochet a fabric you like. I got 3 dc=1 inch.
Abbreviations (pattern uses US terms):
ch: chain
ea: each
sp: space
sc: single crochet
dc: double crochet
Pattern note: Afghan is made by working around 3 sides, forming a “U†shape. Afghan is turned after each row. Change colors as desired.
Pattern:
Ch 100.
Row 1: In 4th ch from hook, dc, & dc in ea ch sp across to end of row. Ch 2, dc in same ch sp. Ch 2, turn work & dc on other side of same ch loop. Working on other side of free loops from starting ch, continue dc in ea ch across.
Row 2: Ch 3, turn. Dc in ea dc across row until 1st ch 2 sp. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch 2 sp. Dc in dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch 2 sp. Continue dc in ea dc across.
Row 3: Ch 3, turn. Dc in ea dc across row until 1st ch 2 sp. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch 2 sp. Dc in next 5 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in next ch 2 sp. Continue dc in ea dc around.
Row 4: Ch 3, turn. Dc in ea dc across row until 1st ch 2 sp. (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner ch 2 sp. Dc in following dc until corner ch 2 sp, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in ch 2 sp. Continue dc in ea dc around.
Repeat row 4 as necessary, until afghan is desired size.
Border:
Round 1: With desired border color, join yarn with a sl st in any corner sp. Ch 1, 3 sc in corner sp. Sc in ea dc around, at top of U afghan, work 2 sc around ea dc, working as needed to keep work flat, & work 3 sc in ea corner.
Round 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in ea sc around, 3 sc in ea corner.
End off. Weave in ends & enjoy.
Formula:
To change the size of the finished afghan, determine desired size of afghan, keeping mind for every 2 feet of width, you will be crochet one foot of length.
If you want an afghan 3 feet by 4 feet, you need to start with a one foot starting chain, and crochet 2 feet from starting chain: 2 feet either side of starting chain = 4 feet, 2 feet out from end of chain + 1 foot starting chart = 3 feet.
For an afghan 4 feet by 6 feet, start with a four foot starting chain, and crochet for 2 feet – 2 feet on either side of starting chain= 4 feet, two feet out from end of starting chain plus 4 feet starting chain=6 feet.
For an afghan 6 feet by 6 feet:
Start with a three foot starting chain, and crochet for 3 feet: 3 feet either side of starting chain = 6 feet, 3 foot starting chain plus 3 feet crocheted = 6 feet.
As long as you keep in mind the formula of every 2 feet across either side of chain (width) = one foot of added length, you can make many different sizes of afghans.
Optional: If desired, work one row of dc, and one row of sc, working 3 sc in ea corner, and alternating dc & sc rows.
Thanks to FrogSalad & sueburkitt for their test crocheting skills!
Feel free to make as many of these as you like for local craft fairs/auctions/raffles/bazaars, but please do not sell finished items online. The pattern itself is not for sale. If making for charity, please let me know the name of the charity & include my contact info with the item (http://anastaciaknits.net). If you have any questions or comments or just want to join like-minded souls, please join my Ravelry group at http://www.ravelry.com/groups/anastacia-knits-designs. Thanks!
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