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Southern Pebbles Poncho Week 2

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Well here we are starting Week 2 of the Southern Pebbles Poncho Crochet-Along.  It’s a fun and easy project that is simple enough for a beginner.  I’ve created a stitch tutorial for you, so no worries on trying to understand what you need to do to create the textured look.  It’s much simpler than it looks….trust me.

Don’t be afraid to jump into the ELK Studio Crocheter’s FB group for help too.  There are SO many people in there with experience to answer all the questions you may have regarding the pattern.

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Supplies:

  1. Marly Bird Chic Sheep by Red Heart Yarns, Worsted Weight #4, 186 yds/100g, 100% Mercerized Merino Wool, Colorways: Linen and Suede (See chart below for yarn amounts)
  2. Hook – I/5.50mm
  3. Tapestry Needle for weaving in the ends

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

Gauge:  16 (sc,dc,dc) sts and 12 rows = 4”

Pattern Notes:

  • Ch 1 at beginning of pattern does not count as first st unless otherwise stated.
  • Color A should be a perfect square. For example, if you are making the XS size, start with Color A, ensure the width is 16”.  You will crochet the rows until the height reaches 16” then change to Color B continuing the pattern until you’ve reached your desired length.

Sizing:

Size Number of Skeins/Yardage Length and Width of Panel Starting Chain
12-14 yr old – XXS 2 Color A, 3 Color B skeins/800 yds 14” x 28” 59
XS-SM 3 Color A, 4 Color B skeins/940 yds 16” x 29” 65
MED-LG 4 Color A, 4 Color B skeins/1200 yds 17” x 31” 71
LG/XL 4 Color A, 4 Color B skeins/1300 yds 18” x 33” 74
2X-3X 5 Color A, 5 Color B skeins/1450 yds 19” x 35” 77
4X-5X 5 Color A, 5 Color B skeins/1560 yds 20” x 37” 83

Instructions:

Using the chart above, ch the appropriate number of chs and proceed with the following instructions:

Multiples of 3 plus 2

Start your project with Color A, read the last pattern note as it’s essential to follow the directions provided to ensure your poncho turns out correctly and to also know when you change to Color B.

Row 1:  (Sc, 2 dc) in 2nd ch from hook, *skip 2 ch, (sc, 2 dc) in next ch*, repeat from *to*, sc in last ch, turn. (You will have one less stitch than your initial starting ch)

Row 2: Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), (sc, 2 dc) in first sc, *skip two st, (sc, 2 dc) in next st*, repeat from *to*, sc in last sc, turn.

Repeat Row 2 until you have reached the desired length. Once again, be sure to read your Pattern Notes.

Schedule:

February 2, 2018 – Supply List
February 12, 2018 – Week 1 (Current Week)
February 19, 2018 – Week 2
February 26, 2018, Week 3/Edging

 

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Iron Mountain Beanie Top-Down Version

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I know many of you love my hats but when I make one from the bottom up like the Iron Mountain Beanie…..you’re requesting for a top-down version.  No need to request this time because I’ve designed the Iron Mountain Beanie Top-Down just for YOU!  If you’ve never tried the Patons Alpaca Blend, now is your chance.  Don’t forget to jump over to Yarnspirations Facebook page and tell them thank you for sponsoring the ELKies!

Iron Mountain Beanie Top Down Version by ELK Studio

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I’m thinking the color you see in the photo will appeal to everyone that has that special girl in your life.  I absolutely love the rich color of the Ultraviolet don’t you?

The Patons Alpaca Blend is a #5 Bulky weight yarn so the project works up rather quickly.  The blend of yarns really helps to create a beautiful stitch definition as you can see in the photo.  It’s one of those feel good type yarns and if you wanted to know if it’s warm.  Emory wore the hat hunting yesterday afternoon and said that was one of the warmest hats I had made for him.

You certainly need to be sure and check out the yarn because I have a surprise for all the ELKies.  Since Yarnspirations is sponsoring us, they have me a coupon code, and I just checked…..the yarn is on SALE!  So, you’ll get the yarn on sale for $5.99 plus use the code ELK20 for a 20% discount! The code expires February 24, 2018.

Go…..check out all 24 colors, pick out a few and start making the Iron Mountain Beanie today. (By the way, I’ve done a top down version coming out too).

Supplies:

  1. Patons Alpaca Blend, #5 Bulky Weight, 60% Acrylic, 22% Wool, 10% Nylon, 8% Alpaca, 155 yards/100g, Colorway: Ultraviolet
  2. Hook Size:  I/5.5mm
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:

blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)

Gauge: 12 dc and 6 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement:  20″,22″, 24″

Notes: 

  • Ch 1 in the first st is not considered the first sc in the pattern.
  • Ch 2 in the first st is not considered the first dc in the pattern.
  • When ending Round 8, I suggest that you sl st into the ch-1 sp instead of the first st before you start the next round and each repeat of Round 8.  This is because you are ending the round with a skipped st.  It will leave a slight space when you sl st straight into the first stitch.  I played around and decided to sl st into the ch-1 sp then sl st into the first st to begin Round 8.  It closes up that space and looks much better.  It’s not necessary to do it this way, but you might want to test it out and see if it works well for you.
  • I did not do a round of dc as I normally do in my patterns after the increase rounds.  I went straight to the sc rounds.  If this pulls your hat in tighter than you want, you can easily do a round of the dc before the sc round to help eliminate it closing the hat in too much.

Round 1: Ch 4, join by sl st to first ch to form ring, ch 2 (See Pattern Notes), 12 dc in ring, join by sl st to first st. (12 dc)

Round 2: Ch 2, 2 dc in first st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st. (24 dc)

Round 3: Ch 2, dc in first st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (36 dc)

Round 4: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in in next st, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, join by sl st to first st. (48 dc) (Small) Skip to Round 7

Round 5: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 2 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, join by sl st to first st. (60 dc) (Medium)  Skip to Round 7

Round 6: Ch 2, dc in first st, dc in next 3 sts, 2 dc in next st, *dc in next 4 sts, 2 dc in next st, join by sl st to first st. (72 dc) (Large)

Round 7: Ch 1 (See Pattern Notes), sc in blo in first st, sc in blo of next st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st. (48,60, 72 sc)

Round 8:  Ch 1, *(sc,dc) in first st, skip next st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to sl st in previous round, sl st in first st.

Repeat Rounds 7-8, ending on Round 7 until you’ve reach 5″ (Small), (6-6 1/2″) Medium and Large

Brim:

Round 1:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in net st and each rem st around, join by sl st to first st.

Rounds 2-5:  Repeat Round 1, Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.

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Iron Mountain Beanie

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A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of meeting some of the wonderful people at Yarnspirations while at the Creativation Conference in Phoenix, Arizona.  We had a great chat, and they gave me some really nice yarn to try….hence the new Iron Mountain Beanie.  If you’ve never tried the Patons Alpaca Blend, now is your chance.  Don’t forget to jump over to Yarnspirations Facebook page and tell them thank you for sponsoring the ELKies!

Who couldn’t use another guy hat right?  I finished crocheting this hat this past weekend but didn’t get a chance to do the photography yet.  Emory was driving me crazy wanting to wear the hat before we did photos.  Once we were finished he said, “Now can I have the hat?”.  It was cute as he was walking away with it still on his head.

The Patons Alpaca Blend is a #5 Bulky weight yarn so the project works up rather quickly.  The blend of yarns really helps to create a beautiful stitch definition as you can see in the photo.  It’s one of those feel good type yarns and if you wanted to know if it’s warm.  Emory wore the hat hunting yesterday afternoon and said that was one of the warmest hats I had made for him.

You certainly need to be sure and check out the yarn because I have a surprise for all the ELKies.  Since Yarnspirations is sponsoring us, they have me a coupon code, and I just checked…..the yarn is on SALE!  So, you’ll get the yarn on sale for $5.99 plus use the code ELK20 for a 20% discount! The code expires February 24, 2018.

Go…..check out all 24 colors, pick out a few and start making the Iron Mountain Beanie today. (By the way, I’ve done a top down version coming out too).

Now let’s get on with the pattern, and I’ve even included a tutorial below to help get you started.

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If you love top down versions…..you can get that too by clicking HERE.  You’ll want to see the color!

Supplies:

  1. Patons Alpaca Blend, #5 Bulky Weight, 60% Acrylic, 22% Wool, 10% Nylon, 8% Alpaca, 155 yards/100g, Colorway: Smoke
  2. Hook Size:  J/6.omm
  3. Tapestry Needle for Weaving in the ends.

Abbreviations:

blo – back loop only
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
rem – remaining
sc – single crochet
sp(s) – space(s)

Gauge: 14 sc and 14 rows = 4″

Finished Measurement:  20″,22″, 24″

Notes: 

  • Ch 1 in the first st is not considered the first sc in the pattern.
  • When I created my band, I crocheted 72 rows which made 20”.  After joining my band on round 1, I made 72 sc around the band.  If you need more or less rows to achieve your desired width, that’s okay.  Just remember in order for the stitch count to come out right, your first sc round must be divisible by 2.
  • I suggest that you end your rows for the band on an even number of rows.
  • The instructions for this hat, as given, will fit an adult measuring approximately 20″,22” and 24″.  The hat can easily be adjusted to meet other sizes.  When I completed the band (medium size), the 72 rows measured approximately 20” and fit perfectly on my model measuring 22”.  I gave a 2″ ease for stretching.

Band:

Leave a long tail (4”) before making your beginning ch.  You will use the tail later to join the band of the hat.

Row 1:  Ch 7, sc in 2nd chain from hook and in each remaining ch across, turn. (6 sc)

Row 2:  Ch 1, sc in first st and each rem st across, turn. (6 sc)

Repeat Row 2 until it reaches approx. 18″ (small, 66 rows), 20” (medium, 72 rows), 22″ (large, 78 rows). Don’t worry if you get more of less rows for the measurements.  As long as you end on an even row, you’ll be fine. Do not fasten off working yarn.  The working yarn and tail should end opposite of each other.

Forming Band:

Using 4’ tail and yarn needle, line up the two ends and whip stitch the seam and back loop stitches together to form the band.  Insert the hook into the working yarn and begin the body of the hat.

Body of Hat:
Round 1:  Ch 1, sc in first sp, sc in next sp and evenly around, join by sl st to first st. (66, 72, 78 sc)

Round 2:  Ch 1, *(sc,dc) in first st, skip next st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to sl st in previous round, sl st in first st.

Round 3:  Ch 1, sc in blo in first st, sc in blo in next st and each st around, join by sl st to first st.

Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 until you have reached 5″ (small), 6″(medium/large)

Decreasing Rounds are in multiples of 6

Round 1:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (55,60,65sc)

Round 2:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, *sc in next 4 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (44,50,55 sc)

Round 3:  ch 1, sc in first st, sc in next st, sc2tog, *sc in next 3 sts, sc2tog, repeat from *, join by sl st to first st. (33,40,45 sc)

Round 4:  ch 1, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (22,30,35) sc)

Round 5:  Ch 1, sc in first st, sc2tog, *sc in next 2 sts, sc2tog, join by sl st to first st, repeat from * around, join by sl st to first st. (27,40,33 sc)

Leaving a long tail.  Close the hole in the top of the beanie.  You can follow along my video tutorial by clicking HERE.  Fasten off.  Weave in the ends.

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