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Crochet patterns February 20, 2020

Jeanie triangle scarf. Crochet Pattern

Pattern review and update 19-02-2020

I don’t have to many scarfs or shawls designs, but I decided to give to this Jeanie Triangle Scarf a refresh, because it has a beautiful stitch pattern and because is that kind of accessory that you are making to be worn for good.

Imagine that I made this Jeanie Triangle scarf, almost 2 years ago, and all the photos in this post update are made recently. This scarf was worn and washed so many times in this 2 years and I am really happy that it’s still gorgeous and it’s looking like it was finished yesterday.

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If you already purchased this pattern, please send me an e-mail at contact@by-katerina.com and I will send you the new version.

I have to mention that the main pattern of this Jeanie Triangle Scarf is the same. I only added a few more information about supplies, measurements, gauge which I didn’t mentioned in previous version.

I learned so many thinks in these 2 years, about how important is to know how to promote and put in value the things you’ve made. Back then I did’t paid to much attention on how I was taking photos with my makes and didn’t realized that this is one of the most important thing in this job.

It doesn’t matter that you make amazing staff, if you don’t know how to show them to people.

Because this is a great pattern and a great scarf that deserves to be made in many others versions of colors, I decided to bring it back to life with this pattern update.

Even I, started to make another one, using some amazing yarn that I had in my stash for so long.

This yarn is from Lana Grossa, Goia, and I love the colors.

Anyways, I hope you are happy with this pattern update and you will want to make this Jeanie Triangle Scarf. Can’t wait to see all your versions. Happy Hooking!!!

But let’s see what is all about:

Materials you will need

Yarn
- Category 2, Fingering weigh Yarn
Crochet hook
- 4 mm crochet hook (US G size)
You will hide the ends
Scissors
Stitch marker (optional)

Pattern notes

The Jeanie Triangle Scarf is an easy to make accessory. To obtain the triangle shape we will increase at the beginning, in middle and at the end of the row.

Chain 3 at the beginning of the row, counts as first double crochet.

Ch 1, at the beginning of a single crochet row, doesn’t count as first single crochet.

The pattern is one size and you can make a bigger or smaller scarf just by working more or less rows.

Final measurements

Final measurements of the scarf are listed below:

How much yarn do you need?

For this pattern I used 1 skein of Katia Saigon in color Jeans and 1 skein of Go Homemade Tencel Bamboo in color Walnut from Hobbii.

You can use any type of yarn you want for this pattern, even a different weight. Just follow the pattern and when you get to the desired measurements of the scarf, you are done.

About the stitch pattern.

We are using for this Jeanie Triangle Scarf the stitch pattern known as “crosses and zeros”.

This pattern is 3 rows repeat: 1 row in window stitch, 1 row in double crochet cross stitches and 1 in single crochet.

Windows Stitch Pattern: 1 double crochet, chain 1, skip 1

Cross stitch Pattern: In this pattern the double crochet cross stitches pattern is made always after a window row.

1 dc in next window, 1 dc in previous window. In each window (ch 1 space of the previous window row) you will have 2 dc’s.

Below you can find the stitch pattern chart:

Abbreviations used in this pattern

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Dc – double crochet
St(s) – stitch(es)

Gauge

After 2 patterns repeats, 7 rows, the triangle measures 18 cm width and 9 cm length.

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Pattern

R1: Ch 6, sl st to make a circle, ch 1, 7 sc inside circle. Ch 3 and turn

R2: 1 dc in the first st ( the same st with ch 3), ch 1, skip 1 st, 1 dc in the next st, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the next st – the center point of our triangle, 1 dc in the next, ch 1, skip 1, 2 dc in the last st. Ch 3 and turn.

R3: 1 dc in the first st, skip the next dc, 1 dc in the next ch 1 space, 1 dc in the skipped dc, 1 dc in the next st, 1 dc in the previous ch 1 space, skip next dc, 1 dc in the next (the last before center point), 1 dc in the skipped dc, [2 dc, ch 2, 2dc] in the ch 2 space of the center point.

Skip next dc (the first after center point), 1 dc in the next, 1 dc in the skipped dc, skip the next dc, 1 dc in the next ch 1 space, 1 dc in the skipped dc, 1 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the previous ch 1 space, 2 dc in the 3rd st of the turning ch. Ch 1 and turn.

R4: 2 sc in the first st, 1 sc in each st to the center point, [2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc] in the ch 2 space of the center point, 1 sc in each st to the end of the row, ending with 2 sc in the 3rd st of the turning chain.

R5: 1 dc in the first st, [ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in the next st] repeat until the center point. [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in ch 2 space, [1 dc, ch 1, skip 1] repeat section to the end of the row, ending with 2 dc in the 3rd st of the turning chain. Ch 3 and turn

R6: 1 dc in the first st, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in the next ch 1 space, 1 dc in the skipped dc.

[1 dc in the next ch 1 space, 1 dc in the previous ch 1 space] repeat this section until you have 3 dc to the center point.

Then continue with 1 dc in the next dc, 1 dc in the previous ch 1 space, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next, 1 dc in the skipped dc. Continue with center point [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in the ch 2 space of the center point.

Skip next dc, 1 dc in next, 1 dc in the skipped dc, skip next dc, 1 dc in the next ch 1 space, 1 dc in the skipped dc, [1 dc in the next ch 1 space, 1 dc in the previous 1 ch space] repeat this section until you have 1 dc left. Continue with 1 dc in the last dc, 1 dc in the previous ch 1 space. Finish the row with 2 dc in the 3^rd stitch of the turning ch.

Next, repeat rows 4 to 6 until you have in total 43 rows, or until you get to the desired width and length of the scarf.

Edging

From where your yarn is, continue on the width of the scarf to make a single crochet edge. When working into the side rows, make 2 sc in each dc row (crosses or windows) and 1 sc in each sc side row. Continue with 1 sc in each st to the center point. In the center point make the same increase as you did on each single crochet row and then continue with 1 sc in each st until you get to the end of the round.

Fringe

Cut 4 strands of yarn of about 20 cm, fold them in half, insert the loop through ch 2 space of the center point, pull the ends through the loop and tie. Repeat and add fringe at every 5 sts until you complete the entire edge of the scarf.

To finish

Wave in all ends and block to measurements.

Below you can find also a video tutorial.

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Crochet patterns September 26, 2018

Fall Colors Dress

Fall Colors Dress is a new crocheted garment that I will wear it with pleasure.

Every time I design a new crocheted item, I’m thinking on something I would like to wear. So, sorry if we didn’t share the same taste and fill free to use the contact form for any suggestions on what you will like me to design, because I would love to make things also for you, not only for me ???

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You can purchase the easy printable add-free pdf pattern from here

The idea of this Fall Colors Dress, came to me while I was working on the Bat Wings Sweater.

I loved the shape and how easy is to make it. So, I was thinking that, maybe, this season we will see a lot of sweaters and I wanted something else.

About the design

The design of the Fall Colors Dress is very simple.

First we will work the top part, which is the same design and the same pattern as for the Bat Wings Sweater.

Then, after finishing the top part, we will start the skirt, working in rounds, starting at the bottom of the top part.

So basically we will do a sweater and then add the skirt.

Pretty simple, isn’t’ it?

Now, about the materials I used and some suggestions.

I used Scheepjes Whirlette, which is a 4 ply, fingering yarn. But, since I wanted to obtain a beautiful degrade, I worked with 2 strands of yarn.

Working with 2 strands of yarn, I obtain approximately the same weight as a DK, Worsted Yarn. That means that you will have a lot of option to make this Fall Colors Dress.

I worked with a 5 mm (H US Size) crochet hook.

You will also need 2 stitch markers, Scissors and a tapestry needle.

About the amount of yarn you will need.

You will need in total :

Size S – 1620 m / 1770 yds

M – 1760 m / 1920 yds

L – 1900 m / 2079 yds

XL – 2000 m / 2180 yds

XXL – 2130 m / 2320 yds

I calculated the yarn taking in consideration 2 strand of yarn. So basically I bought twice more yarn than the length listed above.

To be more specific, for size S, I used 2.5 spheres of Scheepjes Whirlette Chocolate, 2 in color Banan, 1.6 in color Mango and 1 in color Mint.

How I used the colors

I started with 2 strands in color Chocolate, then when I finished the number of rows with this color, I cut 1 strand of chocolate and joined one strand of Mango.

Then I added Banan, working with one strand of mango, one of banan, and the last color was with one strand of Banan, one strand of Mint. So I had in total 4 colors ( obtained with 2 strands of yarn)

I divided the total number of rows by 4 ( the number of shades) and the result was the number of rows worked with each shade.

But feel free to choose your colors as you wish.

So, the pattern is available for sizes from S to XXL and is wrote in US (continental terms).

As I said we will start with the top part, which is the same pattern as for the Bat Wings Sweater.

Abbreviations used in this pattern

Ch – chain
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
FPDc – Front post double crochet
BPDc – Back Post double crochet
St (s) – stitch (es)
Inc – increase ( 2 hdc in the same st)
Dec – decrease ( sc2tog – 2 single crochet worked together)

Gauge

15 hdc = 10 cm (4″)

11 rows = 10 cm (4″)

The Final measurement of the top part are listed in the diagram bellow. The skirt will have the circumference of the bottom of the sweater and in length is up to you, depending on how long or short you want the Fall Colors Dress to be.

Make the foundation chain (you can also start with a foundation double crochet if you want)

S – 76 sts
M – 90
L – 105
XL – 120
XXL – 135

the top part of the Fall Colors Dress is oversized, so it should fit bigger hips, but if you know that you have bigger hips, measure your hips circumference, divide the length in half, add a couple of inches ( 5 cm) and this will be the starting length.

Row 1

1 Hdc in each st to the end of the row. Ch 2 and turn.

For size S, repeat this row 4 more times (5 rows in total)

M – repeat row 1, 6 more times ( 7 rows)

L, XL, XXL – repeat row 1, 7 more times (8 rows)

Row 6 (8, 9,9,9)

1 inc in the first st (2 hdc in the first st), 1 hdc in each stitch to the last one, 1 inc in the last st. Ch 2 and turn.

Rows 7 – 44 (9 – 44, 10 – 44, 10 – 44, 10 – 44)

I worked with each color 14 rows.

Repeat row 6 (8, 9,9,9)

After 44 rows you will have:

S – 154 sts

M – 164

L – 177

XL – 192

XXL – 207

Starting with the next row we will continue working straight without increasing:

S – 11 rows
M – 13
L – 14
XL – 15
XXL – 16

Now it’s time to let a space for the neck. On this step you will need 2 stitch markers or 2 strand of a different color yarn.

For the neck we will mark in the middle:

S – 36 sts ( 59 sts left on each side)
M – 38 sts ( 63 sts left on each side)
L – 41 sts ( 68 sts left on each side)
XL – 44 sts (74 sts left on each side)
XXL – 47 sts ( 80 sts left on each side)

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Row 56 (56, 58, 59, 60)

1 hdc in each sts to the first stitch marker ( make 1 hdc in the stitch marked too), ch 36 (38, 41, 44, 47), 1 hdc in the second marked stitch and 1 hdc in each stitch to the end of the row.

After this row we will start to work the back side of the top part of the Fall Colors Dress.

Basically we will repeat the pattern for the front side but in mirror.

So, we will continue to work the same number of straight rows as we did for the front side, before the neck opening.

S – 11 rows

M – 13 rows

L – 14 rows

XL – 15 rows

XXL – 16 rows.

Now to obtain the same shape as for the front side we will start, beginning with the next row, decreasing with 1 st at every beginning and end of the row.

We will do the decrease by making sc2tog in the first 2 sts and in the last 2.

We will work like this:

S – 39 rows

M – 37

L – 36

XL – 36

XXL – 36

Now we have the same width as we started and of course the same number of stitches.

We will continue with straight rows, without decreasing:

S – 5 row

M – 7 rows

L – 8 rows

XL – 8 rows

XXL – 8 rows.

And the top part of the Fall Colors Dress is done. Fold it in half and sew the edges.

Skirt

Start in one side of the bottom of the top part. We will work the skirt in half double crochet, but working in rounds this time.

Round 1

Ch 1, 1 hdc in the same st. 1 hdc in each stitch of the bottom of the top part. Sl st with the first hdc.

Repeat round 1 for as many rounds as you want, until you have the desired length.

I made 12 rounds with 2 strands in Chocolate color and then 10 rounds with each of the next color.

After finishing you will have to make one cord for the waist. I made 1 chain off 180 sts and then 1 sl st in each st to the end. Make it as long as you need.

Then with a yarn needle insert the cord trough the sts in the middle of the dress. Aa…..nd done.

Lovely dress !

You can purchase the easy printable add-free pdf pattern from here

Hope you will like it.

Bellow is the video tutorial for the Bat Wings Sweater that will help you to make the top part. The Skirt is easy to make and I think the written instructions are enough.

Enjoy Crochet!

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Crochet patterns September 6, 2018

Jar Candle Holder

Since I needed a little break from my bigger projects, I came up with this beautiful Jar Candle Holder Pattern.

I have to be honest that I didn’t expect that will be something that I will post on the blog, but they are so beautiful and easyn that I’m sure some of you would love to try.

You can purchase the easy printable add-free pdf pattern from here

What is amaizing is that you can use it for a lot of things: as a candle holder ( this was what I had in mind when I started doing them), as a vase for your favorite flowers, in the bathroom for make up tools and so on.

Plus, I think is a great gift, if you want to surprise someone you love.

And even more, is just a couple of hours project, so why not to try it.

Ok, now about the pattern.

I am assuming that it will be difficult for you to find a jar with the same dimensions as the ones that I used, so I will give you the pattern for the jars that I used, but also some tips on how to do this Jar Candle Holder no matter what kind of jar you use, what yarn on hook size.

But first, let’s see what do you need:

a jar
Yarn
Appropriate hook size
1 stitch marker
a ribbon or something to tie the crocheted cover on the top
other accessories if you want

Now, I made these Jar Candle Holder in 2 sizes using different yarn. The good part was, that the pattern worked for both.

I think that is important that the top of the jar to be smaller then the bottom.

The bigger jar has 30 cm (12 “) circumference and 14 cm (5.5”) high.

For this one I used a thicker mercerized cotton thread (the same one that I used for the Summer Crocheted vest) and a 2.5 mm (4/0) hook.

The smaller jar has 24 cm (9.5″) circumference and 11 cm (4.5″).

For this one I used Scheepjes Maxi Thread, which is also mercerized cotton, but much thinner, so the hook size was 1.75 mm (0).

You can use any yarn you want. I recommend to use thread or super fine weight yarn ( everything that is between 1 ply and 3 ply), but you can try with another type of yarn too.

Gauge

I don’t know if this will help since you may not have the same jar size, but after 14 rounds in single crochet my circle had almost 30 cm (12″) circumference ( worked with the thicker yarn) and 24 cm (9.5″) working with the thinner yarn.

Abbreviations used in this pattern

Ch – chain

St (s) – stitch (es)

Sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

Sl st – slip stitch

inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)

Now we can start to make this beautiful Jar Candle Holder.

We will work in rounds. If you want for the bottom you can work in continuos rounds.

Round 1

Make a magic circle, ch 1 and 6 sc inside the circle. Sl st to join.

Round 2

1 inc (2 sc) in each stitch (12 sts). Sl st to join.

Round 3

[1 inc, 1 sc] repeat 6 times (18 sts) sl st to join

Round 4

[1 inc, 1 sc in the next 2 st] repeat 6 times (24 sts). Sl st to join.

Round 5

[1 inc, 1 sc in next 3 sts] repeat 6 times (30 sts). sl st to join.

And you will have to continue adding with each round 1 sc between increases until you get to the desired circumference.

To be more easy for every one, no matter what jar or yarn you use, just put the jar over the circle and when the edge of your circle is a little bigger then the jar bottom then you have the right size.

Don’t worry if the circle is a little bigger, at the end when you will tie the crochet cover, it will stretch out and will fit just perfect.

I made 14 rounds in total to get the size of my jar.

After getting to the right size we will stop increasing and working just in rounds.

Now, depending on your jar’s size you can adjust this pattern to have the desired look at the end.

I just measured the high of the jar, before the top starts to be smaller and I approximate the numbers of rounds that I will make. I wanted the mesh middle part to be bigger then the parts in single crochet.

So, I started with rounds in single crochet and I made 1 sc in each stitch, for 8 rounds. After stretching the work to fit the jar’s high this part measured almost 3 cm (1″)

After these rounds I started the mesh stitch.

Round 1

Start the round with ch 1 and 1 sc in the same st. [Ch 5, skip 3 sts, 1 sc in the next] repeat this section to the end of the round. Finish the round with ch 5 and sl st with the 1st sc.

Round 2

2 sl st, 1 sc in the 3rd st. [Ch 5, 1 sc in the 3rd st of the next 5 sts chain] repeat this section to the end of the round, ending with ch 5 and sl st with the 1st sc.

Now repeat this round as meny times as you want until you have the desired length with this stitch.

Have in mind that at the end you will have to stretch the work to fit the jar, so when you are trying your work on the jar make sure tu pull and stretch it.

I made 5 rounds with this stitch and the 6th round I made it to make the top edge straight and instead of ch 5, I chained 3.

The mash part was measuring after stretching 5.5 mm (2″).

After this round I started again with sc and made 4 rounds. (1.5 cm, 1″).

Next round

Ch 4, skip 1 st, 1 dc in next, [ch 1, skip 1, 1 dc in next] and repeat the section between [ ] to the end of the round.

We made this round to have some holes to insert the ribbon and tie the crocheted cover of the Jar Candle Holder.

The final round or rounds if you want to make more then one round, we will do a shell st, just to add a beautiful edge to our piece.

Start the round with 1 sc in the 1st ch 1 space, [ in the next one make 1 shell (7 dc in the same ch 1 space), skip the next space and 1 sc in the next one].

Repeat the section between [ ] to the end of the round.

Now all you have to do is to insert a ribbon trough the filet stitch round’s holes and tie. Stretch the work, pulling up until you notice that the cover fits well the jar.

And done. You now have a beautiful piece to put somwhere in your home.

I hope you love this Jar Candle Holder as I do and make one.

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Enjoy crochet!

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