Tag: easy pattern

Amy – How A Felted Jumper Becomes A Handbag – E-book Tutorial

~ This E-book Tutorial (12 pages) is available as PDF downloads from this blog & on Ravelry, Etsy & Zibbet ~

Reclaim that old woollen jumper & turn it into a stylish handbag

It’s easy to become excited about this up-cycled, eco-friendly project & even easier to make. The tutorial takes you through the basics of washing machine felting, laying out pattern or template & embellishments – the step-by-step instructions are given in written form with clear photos & diagrams with some alternatives included

Requirements:

* Old woollen jumper

* Top-load washing machine

* Pure soap

* Template – 26 cm (10”) embroidery hoop or strong cardboard

* Sewing machine

* Crochet hooks of choice

* Eyelash yarn of choice

* Plain 8ply yarn of choice

* Sharp scissors

* Darning needle

* Sewing needle & strong cotton thread

* 2 buttons/beads

3 step Summer Shrug

 

This little number is the easiest garment you’ll ever make – it is worked by size not number of stitches & as with all my recent patterns I like to think that even the most basic beginner will be able to have a go & make something other than a crochet square

The pattern is in both UK & US terminology with stitch drawings & diagrams & because it’s such an easy pattern to read, it will help the beginner gain confidence reading & understanding other patterns – for the more experienced it’s a quick garment to knock over in a few hours
3 Step Summer Shrug  is for sale in my online shop
I just know you’ll love this pattern & use it over & over again… Renate

Gran’s Garden – 25 Flower patterns

This rug (afghan) is made up of 25 flower patterns. Each flower pattern has a base round from which the main square is worked – I’ve used the humble granny square simply because it’s an easy start for the less experienced but there is no reason why you can’t used a favourite (square) of your own.

I used 8 ply Bendigo Woollen Mills yarn but here again use what you have or favour

the 4.50 hook is my preference but if you’re more comfortable with a 4.00/5.00 then go for it –

Patterns are in written (both UK & US terminology) & diagram form & include abbreviations, special stitch drawings & instructions.

Grans Garden: rug (afghan) size: approx 135 cm x 135 cm (53″ x 53″), available in my online shop

  • Total Yarn requirements:Assorted colours for flowers (see individual patterns)
  • 400 grm x Cream – (Classic Raffia 603) – Bendigo Woollen Mills   
  • 300 grm x Lt green – (Classic Moss 662) – Bendigo Woollen Mills
  • 300 grm x Lt green – (Classic Lichen 740) – Bendigo Woollen Mills
  • 250 grm x Mid green – (Classic Spinifex 605) – Bendigo Woollen Mills

  • Requirements:
  •  Hook:         4.50
  • Yarn:       100 grm x Dk green – (Classic Kelp 610) – Bendigo Woollen Mills

Placement Chart:

Use the Placement Chart as a guide only. When different colours have been used you may have to move the squares around to achieve the most pleasing colour arrangement.

Joining Squares:

  • Layout squares according to placement chart or as desired
  • pin squares together – for easier handling work with rows of 2 squares at a time – take care to always join from the same end for each row being joined
  • working right to left, with right sides of both square facing outward, work back loop (centre loops) of both squares, join Col-G in first st using one of the following joining techniques:-

1. Invisible Join: using darning needle sew each corresponding st together to end.

2. SS Join: join with ss in first st and ss each corresponding st together to end.

3. Dc (US sc) Join: join with dc (US sc) in first st, dc (US sc)  each corresponding st together to end.

All-round border: when all squares are joined, join Col-G with dc (US sc) in back loop of any corner st, 2 dc (US sc) in same st, * dc (US sc) in each st across to next corner st, 3 dc (US sc) in corner st, repeat from * around, ending with ss in first dc (US sc)  – do not finish off

Subsequent Rows (optional): work in both loops, 1 ch, dc (US sc) in same st, * dc (US sc) in each st to corner st, 3 dc (US sc) in corner st, repeat from * around, ending with ss in first st, repeat this row as many times as desired.

Last Round: work Crab st around  – finish off – weave in all tail ends

 

 

Sandstone poncho/wrap pattern

 

The Sandstone poncho/wrap pattern includes instructions for the basic mesh stitch pattern, Off-set puff stitch & tassel.
Although I give  instructions in written (both UK & US terminology) &  diagram, I consider this pattern as  basically freeform/freestyle.
Your choice of yarn/yarns, buttons, beads &/or  other embellishments, the size hook used, your combination of stitches, working your foundation chain length/width wise, will determine the look of your finished project
Experiment & have fun with this dead easy basic freeform/freestyle pattern…..

Headband Scarf/wrap with Beads Pattern

Although I’m giving written instructions for this patter, I nevertheless consider it as basically Freeform

Your choice of yarn/yarns, buttons, beads, even crochet motifs that can be sewn on later, your hook size, working the pattern in one stitch or a combination of stitches will determine the look of your finished project.
Experiment & have fun with this dead easy basic Freeform pattern $5.00 USD 
Please note: PDF downloads are not eligible for return or refund