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Another Signature Hat from ELK Studio with an Added Bonus!

August 30, 2013 by Kathy Lashley 7 Comments

I’ve loved making my Southern line of hats and just couldn’t see myself “putting” the creativity away because summer is practically over and everyone is now ready for fall. Anyone can see from perusing through the pages of Facebook and blogs that people are gearing up for the colder months and excitement is in the air. Well, so am I but…..my summer hats, I love making them.

So, what is a crocheter to do when the climate and custom orders begin to change? I do what we, (crocheters) do best and become creative. I’ll satisfy my inner need to make my beautiful sun hats while meeting the current seasonal demands. How?

My next release will have several multiple patterns to choose from and I’ve listed them below:

The classic ELK Studio style summer hat along with a short brim version. I’ve had a few people ask me if I designed hats without requiring the use of millinery wire. I listened and it’s included with this pattern. (The flower in the short brim picture is not part of the pattern but is a modified version of Teresa Richardson’s pattern. Here is a link I provided in an earlier post.
A winter version to include small, medium and large instructions.
A headband version with an added bonus. Everyone has loved the Hounds Tooth hat, scarf and tote, so I’ve included a free Hounds Tooth headband pattern!
A scarf and boot cuff pattern.

So many great accessories to add to your bucket list! There is enough there to keep you busy for at least 2 days right? I know how fast some of you crochet…….

Are you ready to see some of the accessories? The boot cuffs and scarf are still a work in progress but here is everything else!

The first pattern released from this series will be the Winter Version style and should be ready within the next few days!

I hope you will enjoy this pattern as the testers have done a great job to help me make this hat series fabulous!

I haven’t name this hat yet and decided that it will not join the “Southern” series, so if you have a great name in mind, let me know. I’d love to hear your suggestions! Be sure and stay tuned to the blog or ELK Studio’s Facebook page for updated information about the new pattern.

Have a great day and be blessed!

Kathy

Free Waves and Seashells Boot Cuff Pattern

February 16, 2013 by Kathy Lashley 43 Comments

My computer crashed last week and I still haven’t gotten it back yet, but thanks to my wonderful sister-in-law I have use of a loaner. I had to reconstruct this boot cuff and rewrite the pattern because all my information was on the other computer. It has certainly been a task but finally got it completed!

I worked this project using two different types of yarn. I enjoy using I Love this Yarn because it is soft and comes together nicely but wanted to try something new. I love the Cascade yarn too because it gives the cuff an even softer feel (because it is cotton) and is much thinner in comparison to the acrylic yarn. I like this because some of my boots have a snug fit and the cotton is a better fit.

This the is cuff made from I Love this Yarn.

This is the cuff made from the 100% Cascade Yarn.

Here is the free pattern:

Supplies:

I used I LoveThis Yarn medium (4) worsted weight. The color I used was ivory.
Crochet Hook Size – H
Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 8 stitches and 3 Rows = approximately 2 inches.

Supplies:

Cascade Ultra Pima – 100% pima cotton. The color I used was cream.
Crochet Hook Size – G
Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 8 stitches and 4 rows = approximately 2 inches.

I was pleased with the width of the cuff, but did need to increase the number of rows worked in comparison to the acrylic cuff to fit my calf.

Special Directions: sctog, fpdc, bpdc

sctog – Sc in next st, draw through only one loop (2 loops left on the hook), sc in next st and draw through remaining 3 loops.

fpdc – YO, insert hook from front to back around the post of next st, YO and pull up a loop and complete as a dc.

bpdc – YO, insert hook from back to front around the post of next st, YO and pull up a loop and complete as a dc.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st – stitches

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

YO – yarn over

sctog – single crochet 2 together (see special instructions)

fpdc – front post double crochet (see special instructions)

bpdc – back post double crochet (see special instructions)

Top Portion of Boot Cuff

Ch 15

Row 1: dc in third ch from hook and in next 3 ch, skip 2 chains, (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) in next ch, skip 2 chains, dc in next 4 ch, ch 3 turn. (13 st) (ch3 counts as first dc here and throughout)

Row 2: bpdc in next 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, (2dc, ch1, 2 dc) in ch 1 space, bpdc in next 3 dc, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn. (13 st)

Row 3: fpdc in next 3 dc, skip next 2 dc, (2dc, ch1, 2 dc) in ch 1 space, fpdc in next 3 dc, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn. (13 st)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the desired measurement ending with row 3. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Turn pattern wrong side out and join ends together using the long tail and take the side just fastened off using the tapestry needle to sew through both loops of the stitch and the bottom loop of each stitch on the first row. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Turn pattern right side in before working the bottom part of the cuff.

Bottom Portion of Boot Cuff

Row 1: Join to cuff by ch 1 and sc evenly around, sl st into first sc (not the ch 1). (Hint) You will later be decreasing stitches so be sure that your stitches will divide by 4 evenly then add two more sc. (Example: Sc 44 stitches plus 2=46 stitches around.) 46 will actually be a good number to use on the average size cuff.

Row 2: ch 2, dc in next dc and around, Sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 3: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next st and around, sl st in first sc.

Row 4: ch 2, dc in next dc and around, Sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 5: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next st and around, sl st in first sc.

Row 6: ch 2, dc in next dc and around, Sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 7: ch 1 and sc in same space, sc in next 3 dc, *sctog in next sc, sc in next 3 dc, sctog in next dc*, repeat from * to * across, sl st in first sc.

Row 8: ch 2 and hdc in next stitch and around, sl stitch in top of ch 2 st.

Row 9: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next stitch and around, sl stitch in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add buttons if desired.

Please feel free to make or sell products from this pattern! I believe in free enterprise but just ask to link back to my site. Please do not copy this pattern as your own. Please do not re-publish photos as your own. You can also follow me on my ELK Studio Facebook page for updates of upcoming pattern releases!

Sideways Cluster Boot Cuff Pattern

February 1, 2013 by Kathy Lashley 5 Comments

Here’s another free boot cuff pattern. I really like the way this cuff turn out. Now I’m ready to see what it looks like in some different colors. I hope you enjoy this pattern and if there are any errors, please feel free to let me know! The only way to improve is feedback!

UPDATE 02/03/13 – I had an error and had an additional row of dc’s. This has been corrected. I am sorry for the confusion.

Supplies:

I used I LoveThis Yarn medium (4) worsted weight. The color I used was ivory.
Crochet Hook Size – H
Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Special Directions: Sideways cluster

(YO, insert hook around post of last dc, YO and pull up a loop, YO and draw through 2 loops on hook) 5 times, YO and draw through all 6 loops on hook.

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st – stitches

sc – single crochet

hdc – half double crochet

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

YO – Yarn over

Sideways Cluster – see special directions

Gauge: 8 stitches and 3 Rows = approximately 2 inches.

Top Portion of Boot Cuff

Ch 14

Row 1: dc in third ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3 turn. (12 st) (ch3 counts as first dc here and throughout)

Row 2: dc in next two dc, work sideways cluster, *skip next dc, dc in next two dc, work sideways cluster repeat from *1 more time across to last dc, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn. (12 st.)

Row 3: dc in next dc, dc in next 2 st of top of sideways cluster, dc in next dc, *dc in next 2 st of top of sideways cluster, dc in next dc, *repeat 1 more time and across to last dc, dc in top of ch 3, ch 3 turn. (12 st.)

Repeat rows 2 and 3 until the desired measurement ending with row 3. Fasten off leaving a long tail.

Turn pattern wrong side out and join ends together using the long tail and take the side just fastened off using the tapestry needle to sew the front loop only of the stitch and the bottom loop of each sc on the first row. Fasten off and weave in the ends. Turn pattern right side in before working the bottom part of the cuff.

Bottom Portion of Boot Cuff

Row 1: Join to cuff by ch 1 and sc evenly around, sl st into first sc (not the ch 1). (Hint) You will later be decreasing stitches so be sure that your stitches will divide by 4 evenly then add two more sc. (Example: Sc 40 stitches plus 2=42 stitches around.) 42 will actually be a good number to use on the average size cuff.

Row 2: ch 2, dc in next sc and around, Sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 3: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next dc and around, sl st in first sc.

Row 4: ch 2, dc in next sc and around, Sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 5: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next dc and around, sl st in first sc.

Row 6: ch 2, dc in next sc and around, Sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 7: ch 1 and sc in same space, sc in next 3 sts, *skip next sc, sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * to * across, sl st in first sc.

Row 8: ch 2 and hdc in next sc and around, sl st in top of ch 2 st.

Row 9: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next hdc and around, sl st in first sc. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Add buttons if desired.

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