RAINBOW BURST WAISTCOAT. (GILET / VEST)

RAINBOW BURST WAISTCOAT. (GILET /
VEST)

Hi Everyone!

I designed this little waistcoat / gilet for my baby Granddaughter - with our summers here in England, it is sometimes too warm for a cardigan but too cold without, so I thought this would be just right!
It is a simple & quick project crocheted all in one piece so no seams to join :o)

Hope you like it & here is the pattern - absolutely FREE!!!! :o)

RAINBOW BURST WAISTCOAT (GILET / VEST.

YARN :    Double Knitting (8ply)

Size 1   Newborn:  6 oddments of different coloured yarn, enough to complete 2-3 rows of each colour       

                  Size 2   3 Months : Ditto!

Crochet Hooks: Both sizes: H (5mm) & G (4mm)

Size 1: Newborn finished size – approx.12cms from back of neck to bottom of point.(at the back) & approx:17cms from underarm to underarm

Size 2: 3 months finished size – approx 16cms from back of neck to bottom of  point (at the back) & approx: 20cms from underarm to underarm

Instructions for size 2 in brackets & italics.

Terminology – American

Abbreviations: CH: Chain   CHS:

Chains   ST

: Stitch    STS: Stitches  SS: Slip Stitch   SC: Single Crochet  DC: Double Crochet  RPT: Repeat

EXCELLENT TUTORIAL LINK HERE FOR CHANGING THE COLOUR OF YOUR YARN AT THE END OF A ROW:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WN7Bev7qWp4

TO START – With hook size 5mm (H) CH 31 (37) LOOSELY

ROW 1 – DC in 4^th CH from the hook & next 2 (3) CHS  3DC in next CH.  DC in next 4 (5) CHS.  3DC in next CH. DC in next 4 (5) CHS.   2DC in next CH. DC in next 4(5) CHS.  3DC in next CH. DC in next 4 (5) CHS. 3DC in the next CH. DC in last 4 (5) CHS

ROW 2 (Both Sizes) Change to a different coloured yarn, TURN & proceed as follows: CH 2 (acts as first DC)

DC in each DC across putting 3DC in centre DC of each 3DC group & in the space between the 2DC at the centre back of neck.(Do not crochet into the DC’s either side of the space!)

ROWS 3 - 5 Change to a different coloured yarn. Turn CH 2 (acts as first DC) DC in each DC across putting 3DC into centre ST of all five 3DC groups

The next Row forms the armholes. As you form the first one, check & see that it is large enough for the babies arm to go through as you may need to do more than 1 CH between the joining STS dependent upon the little recipient :o)

ROW 6 To form the armholes - (Both Sizes) Change to a different coloured yarn. CH 2 (acts as first DC)

DC across to centre of 1^st 3DC group, DC into centre ST, CH 1, skip across to next 3DC group & DC in centre ST & each ST across to centre ST of 3^rd DC group, DC into centre ST, CH 1, skip to last 3DC put DC in centre of 3DC group & across to end.

ROW 7 (Both sizes)  Change the colour of the yarn. CH 2 (acts as first DC) DC in each DC also incorporating the CH under each arm across HOWEVER put 3DC in centre ST of 3DC group at the centre back of the waistcoat DC to the end.

ROW 8 Change the colour of the yarn. CH 2 (acts as first DC)

 DC in each DC across putting 3DC into centre ST of 3DC group at the centre back of waistcoat.

ROW 9  Rpt Row 8

ROW 10 Change colour of yarn. CH 2 (acts as first DC) DC across to centre ST under the first arm.  

NOW  SC into this ST & into each  DC until you reach the centre back. Place 3SC into the centre ST of the group of 3DC & then SC across & incorporate the next centre underarm ST & then DC to the end.

ROW 11 Change colour of yarn. CH 2 (acts as first DC) then DC across to centre ST under the first arm again & then SC into the spaces between the SC until you reach the centre back 3SC group. 3SC into the centre ST of this group & then SC again into each space until you reach the centre underarm ST. DC to the end.

FASTEN OFF.

Change to hook size 4mm (G)

Attach the first yarn that you used for the foundation chain & first row to the top of front left hand side neck edge. CH 1 SC into same ST then into each ST working down left front. Put 2SC into the

last ST

of the bottom left front & continue to SC all round placing 3SC into the 3SC group at the centre back & then 2SC into bottom ST of front right side. SC upwards towards neck edge. SC2 into the

last ST

of front right neck edge & continue to SC along back of neck. SC2 into top left neck edge & continue to SC down front left side placing 2SC into the

last ST

CH1 & turn. SC back up the left side to just below half way up. Now place 3 evenly spaced buttonholes where desired as follows:

To form buttonhole :CH2 skip a ST, SC. Upon reaching neck edge, SC into last ST & SS into ST to the right. Fasten off.

Attach the same yarn to bottom right front & CH 1. SC into each ST upwards towards neck edge. SC into

last ST

at neck edge & turn.(DO NOT CROCHET ACROSS THE BACK OF THE NECK!)  CH1 & SC into each ST working downwards. SC2 into the last ST & SS into

next ST

to the left. Fasten off..

Sew in all ends.

Attach 3 bright different coloured buttons.

FINISHED! :o)

Text and images by A Holden. This pattern cannot be reproduced or distributed -mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale.

SHERBET SWING COAT!

Hello All! :o)
Thought you might like to see a swing coat that I have just designed! I need to make it up one more time in order to test the pattern & look for any errors before I let it loose on here.
What do you think of it?

ZIGZAG FLOWER HEADBAND

Hi All,

Decided that I wanted to design a special headband for my special little granddaughter, Molly & here it is:

PRETTY ZIGZAG FLOWER HEADBAND

This pattern features a SPECIAL STITCH :

This is a stitch which I have named the PETAL STITCH

TERMINOLOGY : AMERICAN

HOOK SIZE :  E (3.5mm)

YARN : WENDY SUPREME 100% LUXURY COTTON CHUNKY (12PLY)

SIZE MADE : 3 MONTHS (see below on how to change size made)

ABBREVIATIONS :  ch : chain  chs : chains  dc : double crochet  ss : slip stitch  sc : single crochet  st : stitch  rpt : repeat  yo : yarn over

Before commencing, measure the babies head at its largest point & make a foundation chain to that length. N.B. If the yarn you use stretches a little when tugged, then the chain can be made a little shorter but MUST stretch to fit the largest part of the babies head comfortably!

For this pattern the chain must be an even number plus 3 extra chains.

E.G: Let’s say your babies head measures 15” (37.5cms) as in this patterns instructions, you will ch 74 (which will make up the circumference of the aforementioned babies head) & then you will do an extra 3 chs, making 77 chs in total.

SO LET’S BEGIN :

TO START : ch 74 plus an extra 3 chs for foundation chain. (77 in total)

ROW 1 : 1 dc in 5^th ch from the hook. * ch 1, skip 1 ch, 1 dc in next ch.  rpt from * to end, turn.

ROW 2 :  ch 4, skip first dc, * 1 dc in next ch space, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rpt from * ending with a ss in the top of the last dc on the row below. Leave a long enough tail to stitch the ends of the headband neatly together before you snip the yarn off. Sew in loose ends.

5 PETALLED FLOWER : ch 10, join with a ss to first st to form a ring. ch 1.  sc into the circle 9 times, join with a ss to first sc.

PETAL STITCH : *ch 4  yo insert hook into first sc & pull yarn through (you will have 3 loops on the hook) yo & Draw the hook through first 2 loops. yo, insert hook into the same sc & pull through. You will now have 4 loops on the hook. yo & Draw the hook through the first 2 loops (now there are 3 loops on the hook). Finally, yo & draw the yarn through the last 3 loops.

ch 4 sc into next sc *

rpt from * to * until your very last st is into the st next to the first petal formed. Fasten off.

4 PETALLED FLOWER : ch 6. Join with a ss into the first ch to form a ring. ch 1. sc into the ring 5 times. Join with a ss to first sc.

PETAL STITCH : follow instructions as for the large flower from * to *, but making only four petals. Fasten off.

Sew in all loose ends & attach the small flower to the large flower (small on top). Sew the flowers onto the headband where the join is so it will be hidden. Now attach a pretty button into the centre of the flowers.

YOUR FLOWERED HEADBAND IS NOW COMPLETE! :o)
Text and images by A Holden. This pattern cannot be reproduced or distributed -mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale.

JUBILEE TEDDY BEAR!!!!!!!!

DIAMOND JUBILEE CELEBRATIONS!!!!!!!!!

Hello All

Thought this might bring a little cheer to your day!

Saturday May 26th 2012 - To celebrate Queen Elizabeth the 2nd’s diamond jubilee, our church is having a garden party on Saturday, June 2nd. There will be a BBQ, & various stalls, games & a raffle. I have bought a gorgeous, big teddy & I am going to dress him appropriately & then give him a name. I intend to attach a large sheet of paper to a board, section it into approx. 50 squares, each one bearing a possible name for the bear. The children (or adults!!!) will choose a name or names from off the paper & put their name & contact details onto the board underneath their chosen name/names & whoever names him correctly, will win him! :o) Should be fun - can’t wait to get started on his waistcoat! :o) :o) Gotta start thinking of possible names now.............. ANY SUGGESTIONS?!!!!!!!

Monday May 28th 2012 Finished! I am delighted with it! It is Kelly Kearney’s pattern again (without the arms) - and modified a little to fit teddy! Her patterns are GREAT! The photo of teddy doesn’t show the brightness of the waistcoat, but it can be seen on the others & it fits him perfectly. He is a very dapper & proud little bear! I even gave him a pocket with his own little handkerchief in it! Check back here next week to find out what Teddy’s name turned out to be & how the Jubilee Celebrations went :O)
Monday June 4th 2012 - What a fabulous Jubilee Weekend we have all had! Our Queen! 60 years on the throne! The garden party was a great success! The weather was glorious!!! :o) & Teddy’s name turned out to be ------- are you ready for this?----- ELVIS! LOL! Drawn out of a hat by a little boy! I was sad to see him go, but he has gone to a good home ---- but I will miss him so! :o(

viewed 0 times

SCARLET SPIRAL EARRINGS

Hello again!!!! Long time no see!
Here's another free pattern - simple earrings with a bit of bling! Hope you like them & will give them a go! :o)

SCARLET SPIRAL EARRINGS

Terminology  -  American

Hook Size - 1.75 mm

Thread - 8m Anchor silky cotton thread - 2 strands, colours of you choice.

Abbreviations:

CH - Chain

SC - Single Crochet

Using two contrasting threads of your choice (I used Scarlet & Rose Pink),CH 20.

SC twice into 2nd CH from the hook & in each CH across.

Fasten off leaving a tail of about 15cms (5.5 inches) to enable the application of a bead/beads.

Thread the tail through a needle & slide a bead/beads down to the base of the tail. Thread the needle back down through the beads leaving a very small loop above the top bead on which to attach a hook. Weave the needle through the threads just beneath the bead/beads, knot & fasten off.

Attach an earring hook.

 

Make  another one!

Text and images by A Holden. This pattern cannot be reproduced or distributed -mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale.

MY SUGARCRAFT

Hello All,

Hope all's well with you. Just thought that I'd share another of my passions with you apart from crochet!

I went on several one day courses with my friend a few years ago, to learn the art of sugarcraft. Finding that I had a flair for it, I made both my daughters wedding cakes & my nephews! Also, several other celebration cakes. I love making the flowers - they end up looking so real & it is a challenge to get them looking like the brides bouquet flowers! Here are some of the cakes which I have made -----

LITTLE PRINCESS HEADBAND & EAR MUFFLER

Hi All,

Here I am again with a really quick & cute pattern! A lovely headband for your little princess, complete with a crown of glitzy crocodile stitch coronets! Hope you'll give it a try!

Monday, 27 February 2012

Text and images by A Holden. This pattern cannot be reproduced or distributed -mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale.

The Little Princess Headband & Ear Muffler.

Size made is for a 3 month old baby with a head circumference of 41cms. The pattern can be adapted to fit any size head by working a shorter or indeed, longer chain after having formed the coronets.

This lovely pattern contains one of my favourite stitches – The Crocodile Stitch!

Abbreviations:

ST: Stitch    SS: Slip Stitch    DC: Double Crochet    SC: Single Crochet  

BLO: Back loop only    VST: V Stitch     

Hook Size: J (6m)

Terminology: American

Yarn: Chunky

AN EXCELLENT TUTORIAL VIDEO FOR THE CROCODILE STITCH & VERY RELEVANT TO THIS PATTERN, CAN BE FOUND ON YOUTUBE AS FOLLOWS, JUST CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW:

 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0LiH9Wk3rHc

To Start:

CH5. SS to form a circle.

CH3 (acts as first DC) DC into the circle 4 times. CH1, DC into the circle another 5 times. This forms the first Crocodile scale. Photograph (1) --- opposite------

TO FORM VST NO.1.

CH3.  DC inserting hook underneath the front 2 STS of the DC below as in  Photograph (2)---- opposite----

DC into same place one more time

CH1. DC into the circle once. CH1.

 Photograph (3) ----opposite----

TO FORM VST NO.2

DC inserting the hook into the very end ST as in Photographs (4)  & (5) below left & right. DC one more time into the same ST.

TO FORM THE 2^ND CROCODILE SCALE. (SEE VIDEO TUTORIAL FOR CLARIFICATION)

Turn your work to enable you to work DOWN & around the first DC post of the first VST you created. The point of the VST should be facing to your right. DC around this post 5 times. CH1.

Now you need to work UPWARDS around the 2^nd post of the same VST. Turn your work to enable you to do this more easily. DC around this post 5 times. This forms the 2^nd Crocodile scale.

SS into the top of the centre single post as in Photograph (6) CH1.

TO FORM THE 3^RD & LAST CROCODILE SCALE.

DC DOWN & around the next DC post (as you did into the first VST) 5 times, turn your work again to enable you to work UPWARDS around the 2^nd DC post. SS This forms the 3^rd & last Crocodile scale.

This completes the first part of the headband.

Next:

CH36. SS to bottom side of the nearest coronet. Turn your work to work back across the CH you have just made.CH1.

SC into each ST across, continuing across the bottom of the coronet with the coronets facing downwards, until you reach the point at which you started.

 *CH1. SC into the BLO of each ST across until you reach the point at which you started.*

Repeat from * to * until you have completed 4 rows (more if you want a wider band). SS & fasten off.     

SC around each coronet & across the top of the band if desired in a contrasting yarn – I used a glitzy gold thread!

Attach the yarn to the centre back of the band on the bottom edge & SC around once. This gives a more equal & softer looking edge. SS & fasten off.

The Headband is now ready for your own little Princess to wear!

Text and images by A Holden. This pattern cannot be reproduced or distributed -mechanically, electronically, or by any other means, including photocopying, without written permission. Finished products created with this pattern may be used for commercial sale.