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Christmas Present CAL Project #4 Week 2

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It’s time for us to get started crocheting the beautiful Evening Elegance Wrap also known as Project #4 of the Christmas Present CAL.  It’s been so wonderful of Premier to sponsor the ELKies, and we are really grateful!

Get the PDF pattern on Etsy HERE.

If you aren’t a member of the ELK Studio Crocheter’s FB group…whatcha waiting on?  We have all skill levels in there, so you can get your questions answered by a very supportive group of people!  We actually call ourselves the ELKies!

Supplies:

  1. Wool-Free Lace #1 Super Fine Weight Yarn, 88% Acrylic, 7% Nylon, 5% Metallic, 448 yards/100g, Colorway: White Gold (3 skeins),
  2. Hook Size:  G/4.00
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Get your yarn now for $5.99/skein plus take a 10% discount using the code KL007.  The code is valid until September 29, 2017.

 
But that’s not all!  Premier has decided to provide a $50 Shopping Spree Giveaway!    There will be one winner notified by Premier. This means that one person can choose whatever yarn they want!  You’ll want to make sure to use the entire $50 in the same transaction because you won’t have the chance to come back to spend the rest.  For example, if you only purchase $20 and check out….you will lose the other $30.  It’s a one time shopping spree only.  So….have fun and spend it all!  The giveaway will end at 11:59 pm EST on September 12, 2017.  U.S. Residents only.  HURRY!  TIME IS RUNNING OUT!
Can you see the sparkles from the metallic yarn? 

Schedule:

September 5/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule
September 12/Week 2 – Body of Shawl (Current Week)
September 17/Week 3 – Edging
September 24/Week 4 – Catch up week if needed.

Notes:

  • Ch 4 counts as the first dc and ch 1 in the row.  (If you decide to use the alternative stitch instead of the ch 3, you would crochet the alternative stitch and ch 1)
  • Ch 1 does not count as the first sc in the row.
  • Multiples of 11

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet

Gauge:  19 dc and 14 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement: 90″ x 14″ (Including edging)

Row 1:  Ch 385, dc in 5th ch from the hook, ch 3, skip next 3 ch, *sc, ch 3) in each of the next 4 ch, skip next 3 ch, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch, ch 3, skip next 3 ch, repeat from * across until last 3 chs, sc in next ch, ch 3, sc in next ch, ch 1, hdc in last ch, turn. [35 (dc, ch 2, dc), 34 ch -3 sets]

Row 2:  Ch 4 (See Pattern Notes), dc in first st, *ch 3, skip next 2 ch-3 loops, sc in next st, ch 3**, (sc, ch 3, sc) in next ch-2 sp, ch 3, sc in next st, ch 3, skip next 2 ch-3 loops, (dc, ch 2, dc) in next ch-3 loop, repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, sc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1, hdc in top of ch 3, turn. [35 (dc, ch 2, dc), 34 ch-3 sets]

Repeat Row 2 until you’ve reached your desired width.

Please note the schedule is subject to change as needed.

This is a sponsored post.  All opinions are my own.

Each week the Main Page of the Christmas Present CAL will update, so if you seem to be missing one, you can just click HERE to find all of them in one place!

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Dangerously Elegant Shawl Week 4

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You’ve made it to the last part of the Dangerously Elegant Shawl!  I’m so proud and in awe of all the beautiful projects that I’ve seen so far.  If you want to checkout all the different colors and such, join the ELK Studio Crocheter’s Facebook group if you haven’t already.  You’ll have a great time in there….I promise.Please Favorite or Queue in Ravelry!

You can keep up with all the information on the MAIN PAGE.

Schedule:

May 1/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule
May 8th/Week 2 – Rows 1-14
May 15th/Week 3 – Rows 15-30
May 22nd/Week 4 – Rows 31-41 (Current)

UPDATE:  5/8/2017 2:20 pm.  Premier just gave me permission to offer 10% off the Cotton Fair yarn using the code:  KL003 which is valid until June 8th!

Supplies:

  • Premier Cotton Fair, #2 Weight Yarn, 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic, 317 yards/100g, Colorways: White (1 ball), Bright Pink (1 ball), Baby Pink (2 balls)
  • Hook Size: G/4.00mm
  • Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 20 dc and 10 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement:  63″ x 15″

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

V-st(s): (dc, ch, dc)

Notes:

  • Ch 3 counts as the first dc in the pattern. (Check out an alternative method)
  • If you decided to use the alternative method when you see the Ch 4, you would complete alternative method and chain one.
  • If you decided to use the alternative method when you see the Ch 5, you would complete alternative method and chain two.
  • I suggest that you use stitch markers for your starting chain.  Place a stitch marker every 20 stitches so that you can keep up with your count easier.
  • For a larger or smaller project, you can chain multiples of 6 plus 2.

Picking up the pattern where you left off.  If this is the first time seeing this pattern and you need other parts, you can click on the MAIN PAGE to get caught up.

You Aren’t Repeating Row 30.  It is listed here as a reference for you to begin with Row 31.

Row 30:  Using Baby Pink, ch 4, dc in next ch-1 sp, skip next (2 dc, ch-1 sp), *(V-st in next st) 2 times, skip next (ch-1 sp, 2 dc, ch-1 sp)**, repeat from * across, ending last repeat at **, V-st in top of ch 3, turn. (100 V-sts)

Rows 31-36:  Repeat Row 30 (6 times.)

Note:  You will need to add one stitch to Row 37 (preferably in the middle of the project).

Row 37:  Ch 1, sc in first st and each ch-1 sp and st across, placing 2 sc in any random single st. (301 sc)

Row 38:  Using White, ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st and each rem st across, turn. (301 sc)

Row 39:  Using Bright Pink, ch 4, skip next st, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next st, dc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (151 dc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 40:  Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next st, repeat from * across until last ch-1 sp, ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (151 sc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 41:  Ch 1, sc in first st and each ch-1 sp and st across.  (301 sc)

Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.

 

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Dangerously Elegant Shawl CAL Week 2

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It’s really been fun watching so much excitement about the Dangerously Elegant Shawl!  I’ve seen lots of different color choices that will be amazing!  Let’s get this thing started today!  Have fun, join the ELK Studio Crocheter’s Facebook group if you haven’t already, and get those hooks flying!  Be sure to check your email because the winner of the Premier Cotton Fair Yarn was announced today!

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You can keep up with all the information on the MAIN PAGE.

Schedule:

May 1/Week 1 – Supply List and Schedule
May 8th/Week 2 – Rows 1-14 (Current)
May 15th/Week 3 – Rows 15-30
May 22nd/Week 4 – Rows 31-41

**Please Note that schedule is subject to change as needed.

UPDATE:  5/8/2017 2:20 pm.  Premier just gave me permission to offer 10% off the Cotton Fair yarn using the code:  KL003

Supplies:

  • Premier Cotton Fair, #2 Weight Yarn, 52% Cotton, 48% Acrylic, 317 yards/100g, Colorways: White (1 ball), Bright Pink (1 ball), Baby Pink (2 balls)
  • Hook Size: G/4.00mm
  • Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 20 dc and 10 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement:  63″ x 15″

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)
st(s) – stitch(es)

Notes:

  • Ch 3 counts as the first dc in the pattern. (Check out an alternative method)
  • If you decided to use the alternative method when you see the Ch 4, you would complete alternative method and chain one.
  • If you decided to use the alternative method when you see the Ch 5, you would complete alternative method and chain two.
  • I suggest that you use stitch markers for your starting chain.  Place a stitch marker every 20 stitches so that you can keep up with your count easier.
  • For a larger or smaller project, you can chain multiples of 6 plus 2.

Some people needed a demonstration of Rows 8,9 and 10.  I did a FB live event where you can see the demonstration at the 15:50 minute mark.  Click HERE for the video.

Row 1:  Using Bright Pink, ch 302, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, *ch 1, skip next ch, sc in next ch, repeat from * across, turn. (151 sc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 2 : (RS) Ch 4 (See Pattern Notes), skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next st, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, dc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (151 dc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 3:  Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next st, repeat from * across until last st, sc in top of ch 3, turn. (151 sc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 4:  Repeat Rows 2.

Row 5:  Using White, Repeat Row 3

Row 6:  Repeat Row 2

Row 7:  Using Baby Pink, Repeat Row 3

Row 8:  Ch 3 (See Pattern Notes), *skip next (ch-1 sp, sc), dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 3 dc around post of dc just made (box st complete), skip next (sc, ch-1 sp), dc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (50 box sts, 51 dc)

Row 9:  Ch 5 (See Pattern Notes), sc in ch 3 sp, *ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, repeat from * across until last st, ch 2, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (50 sc, 51 dc, 100 ch-2 sps)

Row 10:  Ch 4, *[dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1] 2 times**, dc in next st, ch 1, repeat from * across until last st, ending last repeat at **, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (151 dc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 11:  Ch 1, sc in first st, *ch 1, skip next ch-1 sp, sc in next st, repeat from * across until last ch sp, ch 1, skip ch-1 sp, sc in top of ch-3, turn. (151 sc, 150 ch-1 sps)

Row 12:  Ch 3, *skip next (ch-1 sp, sc), dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 3, 3 dc around post of dc just made, skip next (sc, ch-1 sp), dc in next st, repeat from * across, turn. (50 box sts, 51 dc)

Row 13:  Ch 5, sc in ch-3 sp, *ch 2, dc in next st, ch 2, sc in next ch-3 sp, repeat from * across until last st, ch 2, dc in top of ch 3, turn. (50 sc, 51 dc, 100 ch-2 sps)

Row 14:  Ch 1, sc in first st, ch 1, *[sc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1] 2 times**, sc in next st, ch 1, repeat from * across to last ch sp, ending last repeat at **, sc in top of ch-3, turn. (151 sc, 150 ch-1 sps)

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