Cherie's Yknot Cardihug

Hi Everyone! Got frustrated trying to find a crochet cardigan\shrug thing. My best friend ever (more like my sister); has one she really, really likes but couldn't find any more; so I decided to see if I could find something close. Most of the ones I thought she might like, turned out to be either to complicated or to expensive for me to be interested in. I found a simple pattern of sorts & decided to see if I could make up one of my own. I want to keep this a Free Pattern!!

Cherie's Yknot Cardihug

Design & pattern by Twisted D.

US terminalligy used

4 mm - 6 mm hook (depending on weight of yarn. Thin yarn; 4-4.5 mm, medium yarn; 5-5.5 mm, heavy or thick yarn; 6 mm.

ABBREVIATIONS

Chain = ch

Back Post Double Chochet = bpdc

Front Post Double Chochet = fpdc

Yarn Over = yo

Slip Stictch = sl st

Skip Stitch = sk st

Double Chochet = dc

Special stitch:

Twisted V stitch=tvs: Yo and insert hook into stitch indicated. Yo and pull yarn through 1 loop, yo pull through 2 loops, yo pull through 2 loops again; go back and place another one in sk st.

This cardigan\shrug has 4 portions, 2 sizes, & 2 lengths. Back panel; 2 Front panels, & a collor\edeging. There is no right or wrong side to this pattern. So, here we go!!

Back Panel

For the short & medium-large size.  ch 76 +2=78 dc in third ch from hook to end ch 2. 

For the large-extra large, long. Ch 86 + 2 = 88. You can also do a foundation single or double chain.The ch 2 does not count as a stitch. If you want a longer medium-large size, work the 88 chains.

Row 2. Dc across to end. Ch 2, turn.  You can add 2 more rows of dc, if you like.

Special Row: 

Row 3 or 5. Sk 1 st, tvs in next Stitch, go back and place another tvs in sk st, repeat to end of row, ch 2, turn.

Follow this set for 41 rows for the medium-large. 

52 rows for the large-extra large. Fasten off, weave in the ends. (I did 4 rows of dc in-between the tvs rows for the large-extra large).

Front Panels (make 2)

Follow the back panel instructions until you get to row 16 for med-lg; row 26 for the large-extra large.

When you reach these rows you will start doing 2, dc2tog. One at the beginning and 1at the end for the dc rows only. Leave the tvs, rows alone. 

Collor\Edeging

Find the bottom center of the back panel. Place 2 to 3 stitches in each stitch around, sl st to join. Ch 1, bpdc 1, fpdc1; repeat to end sl st to join for 5 to 7 rows. Fasten off, weave in the ends? I ended up with a total of 453 stitches.

All done, take a picture!

 You are welcome to copy, paste & post this pattern anywhere you like as long as it remains free. Thank you for joining me. Take care and stay safe. Blessed Be!!

Crochet Butterfly Headband Pattern

Couldn't find a headband that I liked enough to make. I saw Fiber Spider's butterflies shawl & wondered if I could make a headband with butterflies. So, here is the pattern that I came up with. I would like to keep this pattern free. If anyone sees this pattern for sale anywhere! Please contact me.

Materials:  3mm hook, 100% cotton light weight yarn.

HDC = Half double crochet

SL ST= slip stitch 

SK= Skip

Ch = Chain

DC = Double Crochet

EDC = Extended double crochet  ( yo hook,  insert hook into third stitch in 1st row, yo pull through 1 loop, yo pull through 2 loops, yo  pull through 2 more loops, ch 2.

I made a chain of 95 stitches long. Yours may be longer or shorter. Just get the chain long enough to go around your head.  Not to tight. Join to make a circle. Make sure not to twist your chain & join with a slip stitch. 

Row 1:  HDC in each stitch across. Join with sl st, chain 2 (doesn't count as a stitch).

Row 2: Place one dc in same st, DC in next 4 sts  (5 total), ch 5, sk 5, DC in 6th, *DC 5, ch 5,* repeat from * to * sl st to join.

Row3:  ch 2, Repeat row 2

Row 4:  ch 2, *dc 5, ch 2, EDC,  ch 2,* repeat from * to * join with sl st.

Row 5: HDC in each st.  2 HDC in each ch 2 sp, 1 in middle (5), f/o. Weave in ends. All done! Any questions.  Please don't hesitate to contact me. 

Hope you enjoy your new headband!

TwistedD:  km63dmscmst@gmail.com

Crochet Pattern 2

Ok. The last time, I talked about how much patterns cost & how some designers just will not help, no matter what. Some make the pattern so ridiculously complicated. I've come across a few that say they're beginner friendly;  but should be for advanced crocheters only!  I would like to post one such pattern but afraid I would get into trouble for doing so. Anyways,  onto other subjects; like cooking. I know not everyone can cook. I'm a somewhat retired cook. I say somewhat retired, because once a cook always a cook, you can't get away from it! If interested. I have a ton of recipes & would be more than happy to share one with you. Stay safe & see ya on the flip side.

TwistedD

Bio/Profile

I was born & raised in Washington state. I now live in Mexico. By the largest lake in Mexico called Lake Chapala. My Mom tought me how to crochet when I was a kid. I recently started crocheting again about 3 years ago.  I'm 67 years young; live with my husband, 3 cats & 5 dogs. Somewhat active in gardening, cooking, walking & sewing. Will post an occasional recipe now and then. Maybe a gardening tip, too. But mostly you'll find free crochet patterns on my blog. If you have any comments or questions please don't hesitate to ask. Pictures are always appreciated!! Go; take a look at what I've put up so far. Life is too short not to have some enjoyment. So; go enjoy!! Blessed Be!!

Twisted D