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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 inches – took four days to complete and is closer to my new default scarf size: 66 (L) x 4 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)

Escher 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 x 19.5 (D) unblocked; 68 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!