2016 “Make it for Me” Day 28

January 28, 2016 by Kathy Lashley Leave a Comment

It’s time to kick off Day 28 of the “Make it for Me” projects! You’ve survived the holidays and now It’s Time for You! For the entire month of January, I will bring you FREE patterns from amazing designers in the crochet industry. One of the great parts of “Make it for Me” is the designer will tell you exactly what that project means to him/her and why it is considered perfect for you too! Take a few minutes to check it out and decide if this crochet pattern is the one that you’ll dedicate to make for yourself. If this is your first time here, you can find out the details about how “Make it for Me” works HERE.

Tamara from Moogly is a wonderful designer, and I consider her a good friend. You can never go wrong with choosing one of her patterns. She thought the Snow Drops Reversible Cowl was the perfect “Make it for Me” project. She said, “The Snow Drops Reversible Cowl is the perfect “Make it for Me” project because it’s modern, pretty, and completely customizable! Show off both sides of your personality in a cowl made in just the right length for you – and stay warm, cozy, and stylish this winter!

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2016 “Make it for Me” Projects

There is still TIME! I would encourage all of you to form your own “Make it for Me” event at your local yarn store, coffee shop, etc. Let’s just take at least one day out of the month to celebrate US!

Have a great day!

~Kathy

Lookin’ Lovely Cowl!

August 25, 2015 by Kathy Lashley 1 Comment

If you are in my ELK Studio Crocheter’s Group, I showed you this fun cowl a week or so ago that I made using the new Lion Brand Landscape yarn that I received at the CGOA conference! Well, I thought it was time to make it a FREE pattern for you! It’s a fun and fast ONE SKEIN project!

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Supplies:
1. Lion Brand Landscape Yarn 3.5 oz/100 grams, 147 yards per skein, #4 Worsted Weight Yarn, 100% Acrylic. I used 3.1 oz or approximately 130 yards, Colorway: Tropics
2. Hook – K/6.5mm
3. Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends.

Level: Beginner/Easy

Gauge: Is not important for this project

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sl st – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)

Notes:
ch 1 at the beginning of a round is NOT considered a hdc/sc unless otherwise stated.
Ch 3 at the beginning of a round is considered a dc unless otherwise stated.
Ch 4 at the beginning of a round is considered a (dc, ch1) unless otherwise stated.

Pattern Instructions

Multiples of 3 (If you want a scarf instead of a cowl, increase your starting chain using the multiples of 3) 120, 150, 180, etc.

Ch 75, join with sl st to first ch.

Round 1: Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in first ch and each rem chain around, join by sl st to first st. (75 sts)

Round 2: Ch 1, hdc in first st, hdc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st. (75 sts)

Round 3: Ch 3, (See Pattern Notes), 2 dc in same st, *skip next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, repeat from *, join by sl st to top of ch-3. (75 sts)

Round 4: Ch 4, (See Pattern Notes), skip next st, dc in next 2 sts, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next 2 st, repeat from * until last 2 sts, ch 1, skip next st, dc in last st, join by sl st to top of ch-3. (75 sts)

Round 5: Sl st in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in st below ch-1 sp, *skip next 2 st, 3 dc in st below ch-1 sp, repeat from *, join by sl st to first st. (75 st)

Repeat Rounds 4-5: 3 times

Round 12: Repeat round 2

Round 13: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first sc. (75 st)

Fasten off and weave in the ends.

I hope you enjoy the pattern!

Kathy

ELK Studio’s Saturday Crochet Show #18

October 18, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 2 Comments

It’s time for another great edition of ELK Studio’s Saturday Crochet Show! I love searching the web for some crochet pretties. Enjoy!

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Petals to Picots designed this Quick and Comfy Scarfie! I really love the elegant look of the design, and Kara looks stunning wouldn’t you agree?

I can see this scarf being “the” scarf for Christmas parties and other social events can’t you? Beatrice Ryan Designs stole the show with this one!

MNE Crafts tried out a new yarn and tells you about it! I really love the look and style of this cowl.

Do you have some super bulky yarn in the craft room that you’ve been waiting to use? Well here ya go with a very stylish design by Hopeful Honey!

Craftybegonia says, “You can make this cowl in a jiffy.” We all know there are those last minute gifts we need to make, so this one fits the bill!

Chunky yarn is definitely “in” this season and Cre8tion Crochet has done it again with another fabulous design! Love it!

Snappy Tots designed this beautiful scarf in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. Heidi did a great job and has a wonderful heart!

Stormy Weather Cowl is an excellent and another great quick design this time by Moogly! Every once in a while we actually get to see the designers model their own designs! Great photo of you Tamara!