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The Patterns Keep Coming!

January 29, 2013 by Kathy Lashley 15 Comments

So after many hours of “wrestling” with my yarn, I think I finally created the boot cuff pattern I was attempting to make. Joining the cuff without a break in the fpdc ((front post double crochet) was the hardest part. I am sure I understand how I did it, but have you ever tried to write out a pattern and wonder if it will make sense to other people?

Before I post it on Ravelry, I need a name for the cuff. Any suggestions? Creating a name have never been my true gift. I would rather spend time just creating and crocheting than “wasting” time thinking up a name. Help!

Happy Crocheting and God Bless to Everyone!!

Kathy

Cross Stitch Boot Cuff Pattern

January 28, 2013 by Kathy Lashley 18 Comments

This isn’t the boot cuff that I have had real issues with but, I did want to share this one too. I hope you enjoy! Please let me know if there are any issues or problems! Constructive criticism is always welcomed.

UPDATE: 02/13/13
I am entering this pattern on “Hooking on Hump Day”. Here is the link:

Supplies:

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

Abbreviations:

ch – chain

st – stitches

sc – single crochet

dc – double crochet

Gauge: 9 stitches and 3 Rows = approximately 2 inches.

Top Portion of Boot Cuff (Updated 02-16-13) I added row 4.

Row 1: Ch 11 turn

Row 2: Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3 turn. (10 st) (ch3 counts as first dc here and throughout)

Row 3: skip 2^nd sc ,dc in next st, dc in skipped sc, *skip next sc, dc in next sc, dc in skipped sc* across to last sc and dc in last sc. Ch 1 turn (10 st)

Row 4: sc in first st and across. ch 3 turn (10 st)

Repeat row 3 and 4 until the desired measurement ending with row 3 and fasten off leaving a long tail.

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.

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 into 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 into 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 into 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 stitches, *skip next sc, sc in next 4 st*, repeat from * to * across, sl st in first sc.

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

Row 9: ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next hdc 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.

God Bless and Happy Crocheting!

Kathy

So Much Fun…..Beyond Anything I Could Have Imagined!

January 28, 2013 by Kathy Lashley 2 Comments

I can’t believe how much fun I am having with ELK Studio! I’ve always loved to crochet but never imagined that I could actually turn it into a business. You have your Etsy Store, Facebook Page, Ravelry Store and of course, this blog! Not to mention the networking that it takes but that is true for the success of any business. I’m sure there are many more avenues I can take but for now, it’s all I can handle!

I have always just followed other people’s patterns and that’s been fine with me. I never really had the time to sit down and try to create things on my own because I was too busy with my children, but now they are grown and boy has the spark for creating something on my own lit up light a flaming fire! Take out a stitch, put in a stitch, add a row here…..no, no that won’t work! It may sound like madness to other people (non crocheters), but to me, well dreams do come true!

I added a new pattern for the first time on my Ravelry account. Boy that is some scary stuff. Are people going to like it? Will you get good reviews? I’m not sure if I ever thought I would be brave enough to do it. I’m happy to report in just one day I did get a good review. Whew! If any of you have your patterns on there, you know what I’m talking about right?

I have also been working on a new boot cuff pattern for a few days and just haven’t been satisfied with how the rows join at the end. I went to bed last night and was just thinking of how I could make a smooth join and it hit me like a ton of bricks! The only problem was do I get up and go try it out? I had already stayed up way too late as it was, so I opted to just wait until today to try it out. I hope when I finish it is a product that meets my expectations! Wish me luck!

By the way, I am giving away a pair of free boot cuffs on my ELK Studio Facebook page if you want to go check it out for a chance to win! (U.S. only) The page is also a great place to stay in touch for the release of another pattern!

God Bless and Happy Crocheting!

Kathy

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