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Breakfast At Tiffany’s

“And I said, “What about Breakfast at Tiffany’s?”

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Cherry Tree Shawl: Pattern Development

This is the second to the last skein of Premier Sweet Roll (Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic; Yarn Color: 1047-04 Cherry Swirl; Yarn Weight: 4, Worsted). I decided to try and design a knit/crochet shawl and appropriately named it Cherry Tree by 10,000 Maniacs. I only wish the meaning of the song was cheerier. I may change the name if something else comes along…I’ll keep my ears posted.

Anyway, here is the teaser. I figure I will knit till the skein is gone and then use the second to decrease. I have already started with six needles; I may increase my needle size just to finish much faster!

Stay tuned.

Chantilly Lace Shawlette: Pattern

…finally get this pattern tested in The Testing Pool Ravelry Group

Now that I am on SSI( Supplemental Security Income), I need to start generating additional unreported income.

I decided to finally get this pattern tested in The Testing Pool Ravelry Group, before publishing. As of the writing of this post, I have not received any takers. Because this is bruges lace it was hard to write the pattern. I had written one previously – Accidents Never Happen Shawlette – discovered errors when I made Chantilly Lace, hence the rewrite.

How Deep Is The Ocean Crochet Scarf Pattern v1

A Hooker’s World How Deep Is The Ocean Scarf Pattern v1 USD $2.00

Thanks to Kathy – one of my pattern purchasers – I have updated A Hooker’s World How Deep Is The Ocean Scarf Pattern with an error that has been there since 2014! Yikes. As such, a long-time error like this would not suffice with a simple strike-through correction.

A Hooker’s World How Deep Is The Ocean Crochet Scarf Pattern now includes: Advanced Instructions and better written Fundamental-To-Intermediate Instructions. Of course, I have updated my price for this pattern: USD $2.00.

I found this pattern to an excellent choice with any short- or long-pooling gradient yarn because the advanced simple crochet really breaks up the pattern/pooling into something unique, actually showing off the texture right through everything.

I’ve Got You Under My Skin Scarf

I’ve Got You Under My Skin Scarf | USD $40.00

This is my second attempt at fine tuning the griddle stitch into a houndstooth pattern. Once again, I missed my original intention, but accidentally, and logically, crocheted out of pattern and came up with this stitch pattern, which, unlike Flock of Seagulls Scarf pattern, is not reversible. Still, I am determined to get a better houndstooth and through this iteration I have seen the error of my ways.

Again, this pattern is primarily a stitch pattern for advanced crocheters that are comfortable with carrying yarn and changing colors. I am indicating what I used to make my scarf, but please note this stitch pattern is flexible and may be used with any weight yarn and made to any size.

In this iteration, I have mirrored the stitch pattern, which has caused a different stitch pattern on each side: one side is Escher-esque in pattern and the other side resembles a houndstooth variation.

This scarf – measuring 60 (L) x 5 (W) inches – took four days to complete and is closer to my new default scarf size: 66 (L) x 4 (W) inches. I have purposefully blurred by detail shots to protect stitch definition – images are focused within the pattern. Again, I have used Michaels Loops & Threads Impeccable (Fiber Content: 100% Acrylic; Yarn Colors: 01040 Black and 01005 White; Yarn Weight: 4, Worsted).

The project name – I’ve Got You Under My Skin by Dinah Washington – comes from the fact that I still have houndstooth under my skin and hopefully, will not have any more brain farts before the next iteration.

~~Price: USD $40.00~~ 2018-08-14: removed from inventory; donated to charity

Houndstooth Detail (blurred to protect stitch definition)

Escher Detail (blurred to protect stitch definition)

Houndstooth Detail (blurred to protect stitch definition)

Flock of Seagulls: Pattern

After making a few adjustments and crocheting a swatch using the instructions, I am proud to announce that the Flock of Seagulls Scarf pattern, née Not The Doctor Scarf, will be available for FREE thru April 20, 2017 as my 4/20 gift to all.

The name was changed from Not The Doctor by Alanis Morissette to Flock of Seagulls…oh shit! I just realized that Flock of Seagulls is the group name, not a song name…aiyaa!

Please note that I consider this pattern advanced requiring knowledge of carrying yarn in order to change colors. The pattern includes links to videos that will assist with Crocheting A Two-Color Foundation Chain and Crocheting A Seamless Color Change.

The pattern is available here.

I Say A Little Prayer Shawl

On da Hook: December 23, 2016
Off da Hook: January 15, 2017
Pattern: I Say A Little Prayer Shawl by Hooker Leo
Yarn: Newton’s Yarn Country Nevada (Fiber Content: 100% Rayon; Yarn Weight: 3, DK)
Hook: US F – 3.75 mm
Dimensions: 56 (W) x 19.5 (D) unblocked; 68 (W) x 23 (D) blocked

The project name – I Say A Little Prayer by Dionne Warwick – represents my hope that the shawl shape would be what I hoped it would be, and thankfully, I was successful.

This is the first time I have used the Moss/Granite Stitch and the use with this yarn created a fascinating southwestern feel to the woven-like fabric. I tried to use complementary colors from the primary gradient, and think I could have done better, but am happy with my results. My stripes consist of two rows and occur every twelfth row.

Bonus: Discovered that rayon can be blocked!