ELK Studio - Handcrafted Crochet Designs
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I have only a few pictures to add to the Summer Beach Hat pattern and then it will be ready for testers. I know that some of you had told me that you would be interested in being a pattern tester. If you are still interested and willing to purchase the extra materials (wire and joiners) then please feel free to email me at elkstudiocrochet@gmail.com so that we can begin the process.
Kathy
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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When I started selling my crochet items early December, one of my relatives asked me if I would make her some boot cuffs! Well, they have definitely been my best-selling item thus far! I was really excited when a local salon and boutique, 2 Chic asked to buy 10 pair from me! I live in Auburn, Alabama which if you don’t know, is a college town and the latest trendy items are very important to these college girls. Needless to say, I worked HOURS getting them done but loving every minute of it too.
After making a few for my customers, I finally got a chance to write the pattern for the ripple stitch pattern and wanted to share it with everyone else! I hope you enjoy! Please let me know if you catch any errors or have questions. Constructive criticism is always welcomed. It is the only way to get better!
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Supplies:
Gauge: 9 stitches and 3 rows = approximately 2 inches
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
st – stitches
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
Top Portion of Boot Cuff
Row 1: Ch 11, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch and each rem ch across. (10 st)
Row 2: Ch 1, (sc, 2 dc) in first stitch, *skip next 2 sts, (sc, 2 dc) in next st, repeat from * across until last st, sc in last st. (10 st)
Repeat row 2 until the desired measurement 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, join by sl st into first st (not the ch 1).
Row 2: Ch 2, dc into next sc and around, join by sl st in top of ch 2 st.
Row 3: Ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next dc and around, join by sl st in first st.
Row 4: Ch 2, dc into next sc and around, join by sl st in top of ch 2 st.
Row 5: Ch 1 and sc in same sp, sc in next dc and around, join by sl st in first st.
Row 6: Ch 2, dc into next sc and around, join by sl st in top of ch 2 st.
Row 7: Ch 1 and sc in same space, sc in next st and each rem st around, join by sl st in top of ch 2.
Row 8: Ch 2, hdc in next stitch and around, join by sl stitch in top of ch 2 st.
Row 9: Ch 1, sc in same sp, sc in next stitch and around, join by 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.
More free patterns are coming so be sure to keep in touch on my ELK Studio – Handcrafted Crochet Designs Facebook page to stay turned for availability!
God Bless and Happy Crocheting!