tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86763315361320109242024-02-15T18:42:33.496+11:00Get Knotted Yarn CraftA yarn addict, wife of 1 and mother of 3. Musings and inspiration and patterns - I love yarn. ;)Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-30914692812209654912018-10-12T20:00:00.000+11:002018-10-12T23:40:09.936+11:00Stylecraft Blog Tour 18 - Summer Pudding BlanketHi everyone! I cannot believe it's been twelve months since we did this, it's been a crazy year for me, and I bet it has for you too. Life just keeps happening!<br />
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I thought this time that I would talk a little about the yarn that I'm using before we get to the fun stuff like a FREE pattern and a giveaway competition.<br />
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So, I bet some of you are asking is it Bambino or Bellissima? Well, the answer is, YES. Giggle. Yes, it's both. Stylecraft have these two gorgeous new ranges and they complement each other so well. They're both 100% premium acrylic with 268m per ball.<br />
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Well, that looks good on paper right? But how does it translate as something to work with?<br />
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Sheer heaven on your hands.<br />
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The yarn has a good tensile strength (which means it doesn't snap easily if you're a tight hooker like me lol), but it is soft and silky. It glides easily along a hook but isn't slippery. The colours are even more magnificent in person, no camera can do them justice. It is loosely spun which gives it a fantastic drape. The only down side of this yarn is that if you are working and frogging (like in the design process lol), the yarn can end up losing it's twist and becoming separated, so the hook can slip between the strands rather than gathering the whole thing as you work. That's easily fixed, don't frog a lot! LOL. I've really enjoyed working with it, the colours are divine and I hope that they bring out more of them.<br />
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The packs this year are stunning. I know that Stylecraft have their own names for them, but in my head they are Elsa and Anna from Frozen. If you have children, you'll know what I mean. So, I'm working with Elsa, aka the Summer Pudding Pack. I also have the Autumn Leaves Pack and I have another design coming out on the 24th free here on my blog. It's in conjunction with the release of this month's Crochet Now magazine where I have a little article talking about Tunisian Crochet.<br />
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So, what am I doing for you this year as part of the blog tour? Well, I'm starting a mini-cal. I've got parts one and two here for you today, and next week I'll post again and add a wee bit more. In the picture below you can see my concept design and the early stages of working it all out. I've had a lot of fun doing this. I don't normally design on paper like this with the colour. Usually I just have an idea, an image, and I wing it as I go. This time, I'm working to make the shapes that I've drawn, and it's been an interesting challenge. I kept getting ideas to change things, but then I would go back to the original drawing and I would see the entire concept and I would realise that actually, the changes wouldn't go so well. I know that you are keen for it all, so without further ado, here it all is... I hope that you enjoy working it as much as I did designing it. xoxo<br />
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Disclaimer: I have been provided with yarn and asked to write an honest review about it. Although I am affiliated with Stylecraft, I am under no obligation to provide specified content. The above blog is my own view and does not represent Stylecraft, Spectrum Yarns or any of their subsidiaries.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "arial"; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;">By Angela Armstrong</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Working into circle 2: Standing Sc into the 6th st after the join to circle 6. SC into the next st. Ch6, SC into the 5th, 6th and 7th sts of circle 9 after where it joins to circle 2. (From now on, the 5th, 6th and 7th stitches will be referred to as the top 3 stitches). Ch6, turn work 90o. Sk3, SC into the next 3. Ch6, SC into the top 3 stitches of circle 5. Ch 6, SC into the top 3 sts of circle 8. Turn work 90o. Ch6, sk3, SC into the next 3 sts. Ch6, SC into the top three st of circle 4. Ch6, SC into the top 3 sts of circle 7. Turn work 90o. Ch6 sk 3, SC into the next 3 sts of circle 7. Ch6, SC into the top 3 sts of circle 3, ch 6, SC into the top 3 sts of circle 6. Turn work 90o. Ch6, sk3, SC into the next 3 sts of circle 6, ch 6, SC into the st before the st at the start of the row. Sl st into first st. <b>DO NOT CUT YARN.</b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">This row is started with a decrease stitch.
</span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ch2 (counts as the first part of a DC), work the first part of a DC in the next st. YO, pull through 2 loops (that whole thing counts as a 2DC together). Into the next ch sp, work 6DC, DC in each SC. *Into the corner space work [4DC, ch2, 4DC]. DC in the next 3 st. Into the ch sp work 6DC. DC in the next, 2DC together in the next. 6DC into the next ch sp. DC into the next 3 sts.** Work from * to ** twice more. Into the corner space work [4DC, ch2, 4DC]. DC in the next 3 st. Into the ch sp work 6DC. DC in the next. Cut and tie the yarn.</span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 11pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[27DC and 1 x 2DC tog] per side</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Starting in any stitch, work a DC in each stitch across. Into the corner spaces work [2DC, ch2, 2DC]. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[32DC] per side</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Starting in the 9th st on any side, work a standing SC. Over the next 7 sts, work the following [HDC, DC, TR, DTR, TR, DC, HDC]. Over the next 8sts, work the following [SC, HDC, DC, TR, DTR, TR, DC, HDC] - twice. *Into the corner, work [SC, ch2, SC]. [SC, HDC, DC, TR, DTR, TR, DC, HDC] x 4 **. Work from * to ** twice more. [SC, HDC, DC, TR, DTR, TR, DC, HDC], join with sl st. <b>DO NOT CUT YARN. </b></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Sl st across one st. Ch1. HDC into the next st across (DC from round 4), HDC into the next st. In the next work [DC, ch1, DC]. HDC into the next 2. SC 3tog (small cluster) over the next 3 sts. *{HDC in next 2 sts, [DC, ch1, DC] in next. HDC in the next 2, SC3tog over the next 3} twice until you get to the last cluster, SC2tog instead of the usual 3. Ch2, into the corner work [2TR, ch2, 2TR], ch2. SKIP 1. SC2 tog over the next 2 sts. {HDC in next 2 sts, [DC, ch1, DC] in next. HDC in the next 2, SC3tog over the next 3.} twice. ** Repeat from * to ** twice more. {HDC in next 2 sts, [DC, ch1, DC] in next. HDC in the next 2, SC3tog over the next 3} twice until you get to the last cluster, SC2tog instead of the usual 3. Ch2, into the corner work [2TR, ch2, 2TR], ch2. SKIP 1. SC2 tog over the next 2 sts. HDC in next 2 sts, [DC, ch1, DC] in next. HDC in the next 2, SC3tog over the next 3. Join with sl st. Cut and tie yarn.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Standing *SC into the first ch sp (peak) of any side. [Ch8, sc into the next peak]. Three times. Ch5, SC into the next 2tr. Into the corner work [2sc, ch2, 2sc]. SC into the next 2 tr. Ch5**. Repeat from * three times. Sl st into the first st. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>DO NOT CUT AND TIE YARN.</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[12SC, 3x ch8, 2x ch5]</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ch3, (counts as a DC). *[Into the next ch sp work 8DC. DC into the sc] x 3. 5DC into the next ch sp. DC into next 4sts. Into the corner work [2DC, ch2, 2DC]. DC into the next 4 sts. 5DC into the next ch sp, DC into the next st.** Work from * to ** three more times, leaving off the final DC. Cut and tie yarn. </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span> </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">[50DC per side]</span></span></div>
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-2888491315941247682017-12-16T22:01:00.000+11:002017-12-16T22:43:08.044+11:00Book Review: Round and Round the Crochet HookI first "met" Emily via Instagram messaging. LOL. I had seen her gorgeous makes and I just had to write to her and tell her how wonderful I thought they were. We discovered that we both lived in Australia (thousands of kilometers apart) and that we had A LOT in common.<br />
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When I found out that she was doing a book, I was thrilled for her. I mean, who wouldn't be, right? She showed me sneak peeks, I helped her solve a small problem (she's so nice, she named the pattern after a version of my maiden name!), and I introduced her to some pretty fabulous testers as well as my (as of now, not-so) secret Facebook Group. (Sorry, it's closed to new members). I even did some testing for her.<br />
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Emily is one of those talented people who just "makes stuff" and has no idea of how truly talented she is because it comes so naturally to her. I'm nuts about mandalas (or anything to do with circles really, lol), and Emily's designs well and truly fulfil my obsession.<br />
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When Emily asked me if I would be interested in reviewing her book, there was no hesitation in my reply. I knew exactly how thoroughly these things had been tested, and I knew exactly how gorgeous her designs were. So, here we are!<br />
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Round and Round the Crochet Hook (oh, the fun her testers group had helping her pick a name!!) is a book full of beautiful designs that will look truly fabulous in your home, and would make amazing gifts for others.<br />
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These patterns are well written with fantastic photos showing you exactly what you need to do where. The book features cotton items, which means that the stitch definition is absolutely clear too (unlike my acrylic version of the Sweet Sunshine Doily). This is a book that I will be making things from (am making things from), for a very long time!<br />
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and all good book retailers.Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-713424721092448752017-11-03T09:44:00.000+11:002017-11-03T09:44:18.452+11:00Repairing crochet in an outside row and a "Russian Join" <h3>
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Recently I was working on my blanket for the Stylecraft #Blogtour17. Here's a finished shot:<br />
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One morning as I sat down to join a few more motifs I found that my 4yo son had become adventurous with my scissors. Look what he did to our lovely tablecloth that we bought on holiday 17 years ago!! (I'm going to write a tutorial on how I repaired this in the future - because I've yet to repair it).<br />
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Once I got over that horror, however, I found that he had also attacked my blanket! Now he was living on borrowed time! First, I had to repair it and finish the blanket because I had a deadline.<br />
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It was not one, but two diamond motifs that he had cut, in an identical manner, and I took a lot of photographs as I repaired them in order to share my experience with you all.<br />
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So, as much as I wanted to kill him at the time, I managed to turn it into something to be grateful for. There had better not be a next time though. Grrrrr.<br />
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There are many kinds of crochet repairs that can be attempted, and I wrote an article on this back in 2014, with links to some great tutorials on how to do many of these. You can find the article here: <a href="http://getknottedyarncraft.blogspot.com.au/2014/10/repairing-crochet-items.html" target="_blank">Repairing Crochet Items</a><br />
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Yet this time, when I sat down to reread these tutorials, I found that they didn't quite meet my needs. They were more concerned with repairing issues in the center of blankets and cloths, not a cut to the outside of a motif. Even though there wasn't anything specific, I had refreshed my memory enough that I had a fair idea of what to do, so I attempted my first ever crochet repair, and now I get to share that "joy" with you. I hope that you find this helpful (although I hope more that you never need it, lol).<br />
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Repairing an outer edge in crochet</h3>
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Materials needed: darning needle or tapestry needle, scissors, crochet hook.</h4>
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Unlike other repair types, repairing on the outer edge means that you don't have to stabilise the fabric above the row that you are working on, because there are no rows above! So, you can really get into it straight away.<br />
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The first step is to match the yarn as close as you possibly can. For me, because it was something I was still working on, this was not an issue.<br />
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The same for the next step which is to know what pattern you are working with. As this was a current design project, I know what stitches have been affected.<br />
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So, look closely at your damage, see where the cuts or holes have been made and CAREFULLY remove any loose fibres. PLEASE NOTE, IF THERE IS MORE THAN ONE ROW AFFECTED, YOU MAY NEED TO STABILISE YARN FURTHER DOWN. That isn't covered in this particular tutorial. Watch this space for a tutorial on repairing a central piece of crochet.<br />
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Now you need to make it worse - yes worse, but only temporarily. The loose thread on the left is stable, but the thread on the right, if pulled, can frog your work. You're going to need to frog a little bit in order to get enough yarn to work with - ie to attach the repairing yarn.<br />
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There are many ways to join yarn, my preferred method is known as a "Russian Join". Thread the yarn from the frogged section onto a darning or tapestry needle. Now, most tutorials say to run the darning needle up through the center of itself, but I find that it can work loose, so I basically sew a running stitch if you like, back and forth through the yarn. Make sure that you leave enough space at the "bend" to form a loop or an eye. Make sure that this frogged section is still attached to your poject. See below.<br />
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Remove the tapestry needle from your loop, and thread it with the yarn you will use to repair the crochet. Before you create another loop, thread the darning needle and the current working thread, through the loop you created using the frogged yarn (still attached to your project).<br />
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Repeat the process of doing a running stitch back up the length of the new strand of yarn, creating another loop that is woven through the first loop. You will find that once you remove the darning needle and tug on both pieces, they are firmly attached!<br />
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Now you have extended the yarn, work the missing stitches up unto the end of your work. If you need to, carefully frog a stitch or two on the left hand side of your work (this is more tricky than it sounds as it is actually well anchored) and tie a small knot.<br />
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Replace any stitches that you frogged on the left with the yarn from the right.<br />
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I like to treat the ends like they are from a standing stitch start. So first I tie off the yarn and cut any excess leaving a reasonable tail. Then I thread the end created on the LEFT, and work it across to the right by coming up through the middle of the < on the top of the stitch.<br />
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I then wind it around the next < and then take it down the back of the work and hide it as per usual.<br />
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Taking the right hand end, I run it through the loop sticking out towards the right from the left hand side.<br />
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As it comes through from the front to the back, I take the needle back toward the right hand side and up through the middle of the < at the top of the last stitch, from the back. I then wind it around the back loop of the next < on the right and then take it down the back of the work to hide the ends. These steps ensure that the leading edge of the work keeps the <<<<<<<<< look, and provides the third strand underneath.</div>
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See, when you think about it, you've probably done some similar things yourself without them being actual repair work. You have joined more yarn before, you have tidied up your ends... this is exactly the same, except you are replacing stitches, rather than creating new ones.<br />
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Now, I know that the Russian Join creates a thicker yarn, and that may not be a viable option for you, please use whatever joining method you prefer. Here is the repair completed:<br />
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The cuts were made to the right of where I've placed the tip of the hook. Here is the motif finally joined with the others:</div>
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So, if your washing machine takes a bite, or your furry loved one, or a baby, or insects or time, or whatever causes your teeth to gnash and your heart to weep, remember, all is not lost. YOU CAN repair it.<br />
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Go on, Get Knotted.<br />xoxoAngela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-55023185298509704102017-10-27T20:00:00.000+11:002017-11-04T12:30:28.228+11:00Stylecraft Blog Tour '17<h2>
The Security Blanket</h2>
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On the twelfth day of Christmas, my true love gave to me...<br />
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Oh, hang on, right sentiment, wrong event. Let me start again.<br />
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On the twelfth day of the Stylecraft Yarns #blogtour17 you get me, or rather, you get my input.<br />
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So, if you are new to my blog, hello and welcome! I'm Angela, I have three beautiful children under 10, and a husband of 20 years who is to die for! I know I say that I'm slightly obsessed with yarn, but the truth is I'm decidedly obsessed with yarn, lol. I'm thrilled to bits to be participating in the blog tour this year, I had not long signed on as a blog star last year and had just given birth to our baby girl, Sophia, so understandably I couldn't participate, so this is actually my first blog tour where I've been able to be a part of the process. Did you see Catherine's blog post yesterday? If not, you can find it here: <a href="https://catherinescrochetcorner.wordpress.com/2017/10/26/stylecraft-blog-tour-2017/" target="_blank">Catherine's Crochet Corner Stylecraft Blogtour 17</a><br />
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Remember to read to the bottom for details on how to win today's yarn pack, and to find out where the tour heads off to, tomorrow.<br />
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At this stage in the tour, I don't think I need to introduce the yarn in too much detail. Stylecraft Batik has been around for a while, but the Batik Elements are a new range of variegated yarns in the line and I love them all. I have a reasonable collection of Batik in my stash, and I've loved sitting and playing with them and seeing how all these marvellous colours go together. I think I might need to blog in future about some of the combinations that I have come up with, but for today, I'm working with the Lagoon Pack.<br />
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The Lagoon Pack consists of 4 balls of the new Batik Elements in Krypton, plus one ball each of the following colours: Silver, Indigo, Teal, Sage, Lupin and Storm. 10 dreamy balls of colour that just sing to me and my love of cool shades.<br />
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So, I have ten balls of gorgeous yarn, what to make?? If you've followed me for a while, you will know that I'm inspired by everything around me. Not just the "pretty stuff" but interesting shapes and colours that can inspire me to create. The first picture of my inspiration is hardly pretty, lol.<br />
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It looks a bit like a prison, doesn't it? We live in a rectory, and people assume that there's money here to be handed out to the poor. Most places, us included, no longer hand out money, rather we give food hampers or we're able to direct them to places where they can get help. We got quotes for a famous style of screen for our windows. What we imagined was almost impenetrable (hey, if they have a grenade, not much is going to last, lol) screens, but ones that didn't need this criss cross of mesh. There apparently was miscommunication and this is what we got, and because they were made specifically for the quirky shaped 125 year old windows, it wasn't a case of swapping over. Can you see the diamonds that are connected by small squares? Because that shape is my inspiration. Here's the first few pieces joined together.<br />
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At this stage I was still playing around with the layout of the colours. I was trying to find a way to use as much of the pack as I could, while making the colours flow together. As I looked at it, I was reminded of a print of a wood block by M. C. Escher. My maths teacher in high school had huge posters of his work around her classroom, and I always thought they were so cool. I was specifically reminded of one that had geese and fish, and I had a quick google to see if I could find it, because I loved the play of light and dark as the picture flowed downward, and the morphing of shapes.<br />
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I knew that somehow, I wanted to incorporate that feel into my design. There was lots of movement and frogging and eventually, I came up with this combination:<br />
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So, because this is a security screen inspired blanket, I'm calling it the Security Blanket. Giggle. It will be available soon on Ravelry, and there will be a coupon code for the first 100 to download it for free - keep watching my blog for the pattern launch!<br />
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It wasn't all smooth sailing you know. Aside from the agonising over colour placement, we had some health issues (some sealed under the cone of silence so that you don't have to bleach your brains lol - Rotavirus is awful), and a seriously adventurous 4yo who found a pair of scissors.<br />
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He was living on borrowed time for 24 hours, but I managed to turn it around by taking step by step photographs of the repairs so that I can write up a tutorial on crochet repair for you.... coming soon!<br />
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My friends will tell you how many versions of this I came up with before I was happy, lol. But where are the elements colours? Well, they are the framework for this blanket. The border and the edging. Take a look here:<br />
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First I had to make the border, and then I had to come up with the edging. I had a basic idea of what I wanted to accomplish, but it was only this morning (keep in mind that I'm in Australia and I'm posting this at 9pm Sydney time) that I had an even better idea of what to do!<br />
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Finally, we ended up with this. The Security Blanket.<br />
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Now for the nitty gritty. Just exactly what is the Batik yarn like?<br />
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Label Information for both Batik and Batik Elements:<br />
Meterage: 138m or 151 yards<br />
Recommended hook or needle: 4mm<br />
Yarn Weight: DK<br />
Fiber type: 80% Premium Acrylic 20% Wool<br />
Ball size: 50g<br />
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The yarn is light, soft and gorgeous to touch. It's spun a little loosely so that it gives a nice drape. The down side to that is occasionally you will stick your hook through the working thread rather than around it. To be honest, it doesn't happen often. It has a little stretch but it's not springy. The meterage is very good. I wasn't paying attention for the plain colours, but for the elements balls I could make 13 diamond motifs from one ball and join most of them onto the blanket using the same ball.<br />
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If you look carefully, you will see that the plain colours, each was used for something aside from the motifs. Some were used as joining colours to provide contrast and a kind of ombre effect across the joins. Some were used to provide an extra row of motifs, and one was used as part of the border. I still had yarn left over, but it wasn't enough to add another row to the blanket in its entirety. You could use it to make embellishments, or even start another project with it like a stripey scarf. I'll be playing with my leftovers and I'll let you know what I eventually come up with.<br />
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This is a great yarn to work with, I have quite a bit in my stash and I'm going to enjoy using every single gram up. I already have another design in the works using the desert pack.<br />
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Ok, now for the really exciting stuff. I hope you enjoyed your visit today, and tomorrow the tour heads over to Helen's at <a href="http://theknittingexploitsofjosiekitten.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Woolly Adventures of a Knitting Kitty</a> don't miss it.<br />
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<br />Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-8174096621911924622017-09-24T16:03:00.000+10:002017-09-24T16:03:30.500+10:00Book Review - Cute Crocheted Animals by Emma VarnamEmma Varnam is one of the sweetest people I have met in the design world. Recently I was able to help her with a little matter and the next thing I know, she sent me a signed copy of her book as thanks! How generous is that? So, I have decided to review it, because this book is a treasure trove of talent and fun and you should have a copy.<br />
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<br />The first thing that you will notice about this book is the photography. The colours are beautiful and they make you just want to flip through the book again and again for the pictures alone. The book is well thought out in terms of layout and content. The index is clear and concise, so you can either bliss your way gradually through the whole book, or you can jump right to where you need to go to get started.<br />
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This book isn't just a generic make the body and change the ears type of book. Each character is lovingly described in terms of structure and accessories. The faces aren't all the same and there are little touches everywhere that show not only attention to detail, but a desire to produce the ultimate complete item, rather than having to look elsewhere for embellishments. There is a whole cast and crew of animals to make, and each one of them are gorgeous. My two little boys have requested just about every animal in the book, and I'm glad that my daughter can't say much beyond Mumumumum. LOL. Believe me, we'll end up with the whole menagerie and an entire wardrobe of clothes!<br />
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When it comes to the wardrobe, again Emma has not stinted in effort. It's not just a generic dress and coat. There are button tops and cabled tops, and tops with a design or stripes. There's a hooded coat, a short coat, a long coat and more. There really is an entire wardrobe that you can make for these gorgeous characters.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">An entire wardrobe awaits</td></tr>
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But the wardrobe doesn't just end at clothes. No, there are accessories as well. Anything that you see in the photographs of the animals has a pattern to go with it.<br />
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Now all of this might seem overwhelming, but do not be alarmed, because the patterns are well written with clear instructions so that even a beginner could take on the creation of a treasured friend for a little treasure.<br />
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This book is a gift that allows you to keep on giving. A rabbit with an outfit for a birthday, and a new outfit for Christmas. I don't know about you, but I loved dressing up my toys when I was young. I even sewed together a waistcoat out of fabric scraps for my favourite teddy. I'm looking forward to getting my hooks into some more of these patterns so that I can share the joy with my children too.<br />
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Summary:<br />
Clear Instructions: 5*<br />
Layout: 5*<br />
Variety: 5*<br />
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Happy Hooking<br />xoxoAngela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-31635330891748519272017-02-07T23:45:00.000+11:002017-02-07T23:49:56.291+11:00Blogstars Meet-up, February 2017!Oh me, oh my! Where do I even begin to talk about my experience on the weekend? What experience you ask? Well, that is probably the best place to start.<br />
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Twice a year, the Stylecraft Blogstars head over to the mill at Slaithwaite to meet up with the fabulous Annabelle, Sophie, Anna and Juliet (and others whom I haven't met yet - we'll get to that though), and talk about the upcoming season and (SQUEE) new yarn! Those of you who have been following me, know that I'm in Australia, so while it's technically possible for me to attend, realistically it will be a few years before I can get over there to actually physically do it. 😭<br />
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So, this time arround, we tried SKYPE. I wasn't the only non-UK member this time, my beautiful friend Zelna of <a href="http://zootyowlcards.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Zooty Owl</a> joined us from South Africa. We had a bit of a dress rehearsal a few days before, because the best laid plans of mice and technology "gang aft agley" (translated - go pear shaped, lol. Dear Mr Burns just rolled over in his grave!) With a bit of fiddling, and a definite "I don't think this will work, Mum." from an "anonymous" source, we actually got there, with Zelna and I in a joint SKYPE chat with Annabelle. That was it, the bar was set! This was going to work!<br />
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In anticipation of the weekend, Stylecraft had sent Zelna and I yarn packs in opaque bags with big lettering saying "Do not open until February 4th". I have to tell you, it was the most unusual form of torture to see the box with those puffy bags and not touch them, but I did it! (Mind you, I did consume more chocolate than normal). You will have to wait until the next post to find out some of what they contained, because some of that news is still embargoed. I know! It's killing me not to tell you!<br />
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Now, one thing you don't think of when you're talking about international chat, is time zone differences. The Blogstars arrived at the mill on Friday afternoon and went for a trip to the Knit and Crochet Guild Archives. Apparently it was fascinating, but you're going to have to check their blogs for what it was like, I cannot help you there. So, for Zelna and I, the weekend actually started on the Saturday morning. It isn't so bad for Zelna as she's only two hours ahead, but I'm a full 11 hours ahead at the moment, so when they commenced at 10am, it was already 9pm my time. I have to say though, I would do it again in a heartbeat, and I wish it was every weekend!<br />
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So, here's a shot of my talented companions, from Left to right: Jane of <a href="http://janiecrow.co.uk/presta/" target="_blank">Janie Crow</a>, Phil of <a href="http://thetwistedyarn.com/" target="_blank">The Twisted Yarn</a>, Sarah of <a href="http://annabooshouse.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Annaboos House</a>, Heather of <a href="http://www.thepatchworkheart.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Patchwork Heart</a>, Julia of <a href="http://handknittedthings.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Hand Knitted Things</a>, Lucy of <a href="http://www.attic24.typepad.com/" target="_blank">Attic 24</a>, Helen of <a href="http://theknittingexploitsofjosiekitten.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">The Knitting Exploits of Josie Kitten</a>, Emma of <a href="http://emmavarnam.co.uk/" target="_blank">Emma Varnam</a>, Sandra of <a href="http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Cherry Heart</a>, Lucia of <a href="http://luciasfigtree.com/" target="_blank">Lucia's Fig Tree</a> and last but certainly not least, Kathryn of <a href="http://crafternoontreats.com/" target="_blank">Crafternoon Treats</a>. The gorgeous Sue of <a href="http://shropshirescrappersuz.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Shropshire Scrapper Suz</a> unfortunately couldn't be with us this time.<br />
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That's a lot of talent for one room, and for me, they're all my crochet idols, so by the time I was due to sit down at my computer and log into skype, I was ready to either pee my pants or vomit! (So I went to the bathroom and at least eliminated the first option, lol).<br />
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Now, you must be wondering what went on. Well, lots of introductions, lots of laughter, and a great deal of learning by everyone. It was a thoroughly well thought out day. The first item on the agenda was of course the yarn on the table - or in my case, the parcel beside my chair. I was finally allowed to open it, and there was much laughter in the room at my OOh's and Aaahs and Oh Wow's. They got it, they knew my excitement - it was such a beautiful moment for me because they UNDERSTOOD! I tell you now, it was better than Christmas morning when you're still a child. It was the "best Christmas morning ever" lol. I wasn't the only blogstar keen to get a look at what was inside. 😜<br />
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Now this is the kind of meeting that all yarnies want to go to - nobody bats an eyelid when you pick up hook or needles and start working way. In fact, it's encouraged! But of course, it wasn't just a stitching event, lol, so eventually we turned our eyes toward the projector and got down to business.<br />
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Here I am, in the dark like a good little mushroom, lol, being introduced to the others. Very kindly they all came one by one up to my screen and gave their name and blog and said hello. (Like I wouldn't know who they all were because I admire them so much, giggle). The blur in the corner is me waving to them all. You can see how excited I was. Later on I turned on the overhead light, but at that point I wanted to be unobtrusive while the powerpoint got underway.<br />
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After all the important stuff was done, we then had a workshop on Tunisian Crochet. I've had a bit of a dabble with this before, I've tested a pattern for a friend, but it was a bit of a mental exercise to remember how to do it. I'll show you what I managed to cobble together in the next post, because the yarn I used to do it with is one of the new yarns by Stylecraft and it is awesome!</div>
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<br /><br />A special thank you to Phil Saul, Sophie Cromwell and Helen Kurtz for allowing me to use their photographs. xoxoAngela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-13119226523725002612016-10-21T14:52:00.001+11:002016-10-21T14:52:45.039+11:00Color Inpiration with Courtney {Desert Dusk Mandala Madness}<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">I'm really privileged as I journey with yarn to meet some totally fabulous people and to make some friendships that I know will last for the rest of my life. My friendship with Courtney is one of those special miracles that keep on blessing me through and through.<br /><br />I love her eye for colour, she produces the most amazing palettes and I love to help people, which she does too. So when I asked her to do a guest blog post for me on colour choice and colour inspiration, Courtney jumped at the chance. I'm thrilled to pieces with what she has written for you, and I hope that we'll be able to bring more colour creativity to you in the future. I also hope that you enjoy reading this as much as I did, I know I learned a thing or two. </span></b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">Angela</span></b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><b><span style="font-size: small;">xoxo</span></b></span>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">Color Inspiration with Courtney</span><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></span></span></i></b></h2>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><span style="font-size: large;">(Desert Dusk Mandala Madness)</span> </span></span></span></i></b></h3>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">One
of the questions I am most often asked is where I come up with my color
combinations in my crochet projects.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
simple tru</span><span style="line-height: 107%;">th is that I pull inspiration from the world around me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I see color everywhere and paint that color
into my fiber work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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Today I would like to talk about the inspiration behind one of those projects
and show you how I pulled the colors from an object in my home and translated
them into a crochet project. <br />
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The project I’m going to be talking about today is my {Desert Dusk} version of
Mandala Madness by Helen Shrimpton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
pattern for this project is available here: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mandala-madness" target="_blank">Mandala Madness Pattern</a></span></span></span></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">When I decided to do this project it was a crochet along and
so the finished piece was a mystery. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
was having very real trouble picking a color palette without knowing what the
final piece would look like.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could not
settle on anything that thrilled me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
had just come home from a trip to Arizona, where I’m from, and a funeral, and I
was missing my desert home.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I was
wandering around my house thinking about home and at that moment my eyes fell
on a small hand thrown Native American Pot that I had purchased on one of my
many drives through the Painted Desert in Arizona… and I knew I had found my
inspiration. </span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Finding the inspiration for your colors is the first step
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</span>An inspiration piece that is just that, inspiration.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This piece speaks of the warmth of the desert
days, the colors and the heat and the stark contrast of mountains unrelieved by
vegetation or moisture.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Garnering color
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">When you choose something to pull color from
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<![endif]--><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">When
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></span></i></b>
<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">My preferred
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<![endif]--><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">For
more information on color theory feel free to explore, there are some fairly
easy to use tools available.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Here are a
few wonderful links to start with if you are interested.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br />
This link will explain basic beginner color theory: <a href="http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory">http://www.colormatters.com/color-and-design/basic-color-theory</a><br />
<br />
This link will give you an idea of how to choose your colors based on the color
wheel:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></span></span><a href="http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm">http://www.tigercolor.com/color-lab/color-theory/color-theory-intro.htm</a></i></b><br />
<br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">
I set about pulling these colors from my stash yarns and you can see a little
more about that and see how each section progressed in my project page
here:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/AFwifeCrochetNut/mandala-madness" target="_blank">{Desert Dusk}</a></span></span></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKNiCmabsUiKc8RFp_K9q6zYpKhpCW-m9Js52XTpTEM_bEragUKBxoMU3jRyXmf7QlBiGwoSj-QSIPxg48TEUaShMh2W7JoDL_QjxM-l04Cu7hoMsnnBRojpMjLrA2WyrBUZdSoCoINI3/s1600/progresssetmm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifKNiCmabsUiKc8RFp_K9q6zYpKhpCW-m9Js52XTpTEM_bEragUKBxoMU3jRyXmf7QlBiGwoSj-QSIPxg48TEUaShMh2W7JoDL_QjxM-l04Cu7hoMsnnBRojpMjLrA2WyrBUZdSoCoINI3/s640/progresssetmm.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></i></b><br />
<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;"> If you are interested in reproducing this colorway, I have worked out it’s
equivalent for you in Stylecraft Special DK.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The following colors should give you a very similar pallet in a very
lovely soft and versatile yarn.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Spice 1711</span><br />
Mustard 1823<br /><span style="font-family: inherit;">Aster 1003</span><br />
Sherbert 1034<br />
Graphite 1063<br />
Silver 1203</span></span></span></i></b><br />
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">A very good tool for learning how to draw colors from an
object or picture is a color palette picture.
You can find these in multitude on Pinterest. I have a Color Inspiration Board which I
invite you to take a look at: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/afwifeallover/color-inspiration-for-crochet/" target="_blank">My Color Inspiration Board</a> </span></span></i></b></div>
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<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wOFDkmUji5LBVq5TRdjVhZ1-NH5kTbj8JKsOoHz91Iepmg5d-T6RwyJ0ralK32-WYg1su4roNWiKbaa52E5BfsevvJHsIl4F4xUzn6VpVLNjGbrUovM_ZrvoGGWBYw-fzzCU0WuSMIso/s1600/mmfinalwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="638" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3wOFDkmUji5LBVq5TRdjVhZ1-NH5kTbj8JKsOoHz91Iepmg5d-T6RwyJ0ralK32-WYg1su4roNWiKbaa52E5BfsevvJHsIl4F4xUzn6VpVLNjGbrUovM_ZrvoGGWBYw-fzzCU0WuSMIso/s640/mmfinalwork.jpg" width="640" /></a></span></span></i></b></div>
<b><i><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span>
<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Color
inspiration can be found anywhere. I
have found it in a field of flowers and in a woman’s winter coat while she had
lunch with her children, as well as in many of the things in my own home. I wonder if you will find inspiration in your
own home? The things you surround
yourself with would not be sitting on your shelves and tucked away in your corners if
you weren’t drawn to them. <br />
<br />
Until next time,<br />
<br />
Courtney a.k.a. Spin A Yarn 32</span></span></span></i></b><!--[if gte mso 9]><xml>
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<span style="font-family: "calibri" , sans-serif; font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><br /></span></span>Courtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13842374693515687621noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-35193344352131143132016-08-04T10:50:00.000+10:002016-08-04T10:50:50.379+10:00Sunset Infinity Scarf<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, I recently give birth to my wee daughter, Sophia. So, to celebrate this miracle and surprise, I'm releasing a new pattern.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">As a new Blogstar for <a a0b8="" color:="" href="http://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Stylecraft Yarns</b></a> they sent me a lovely swag of yarn to welcome me aboard. They are all fabulous, but I love a bit of swank, so the Cabaret just had to be first worked up! You can find out a bit more about it here - <a a0b8="" color:="" href="http://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/Cabaret+DK/0_caea447_CAFA108.htm" target="_blank"><b>Stylecraft Cabaret DK Yarn</b></a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Long colour changes are really in at the moment and I love the way this yarn works up. It's soft and smooth to work with, and best of all, it FROGS easily. (Frog? you say - pulls undone I say). No more tearing your hair out with the wispy strands that wrap so conveniently around each other with so many other soft yarns. So of course it's great to design with! I had a head cold, two active wee boys and sleep deprived/baby brain happening, so I definitely did some frogging while designing this. NO SWEAT!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Ok, enough rambling, if you're not getting it by now, I'm totally in love with this yarn, lol, so, here's the pattern, and I hope you enjoy making it up as much as I enjoyed designing it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Keep watching this space, because I'm going to expand this design with other stitches to make a matching wrap. Think of this as a taste of the wrap. ;)</span><br />
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Sunset Infinity Scarf</span></h2>
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Stylecraft Cabaret DK<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– YOH twice, draw up one loop, YOH, draw through first two loops. YOH, draw
through next two loops. YOH draw through last two loops.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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DC – you can find a left and right handed tutorial (mouse over images for the
left handed version) here:<b><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1262614779"> </a></b></span><span lang="EN-US"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;"><b style="color: #00a0b8;"><a href="http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-foundation-double-crochet-fdc/">http://www.crochetspot.com/how-to-crochet-foundation-double-crochet-fdc/</a></b></span></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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– YOH twice, insert your hook into the next st and draw up a loop. YOH, draw
through the first two loops, YOH draw through the first two loops. (2 loops
left on hook). YOH twice, insert your hook into the next st and draw up a loop.
YOH, draw through the first two loops, YOH draw through the first two loops. (3
loops left on hook). YOH, draw through all three loops. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">“False
cluster” – this is the main stitch of the pattern. You achieve it by working 4
chain to gain height, then you 2Trtog (see above description), then you chain 4
back to the base where you slip stitch into the main fabric. In the later rows,
you are working into that stitch space formed by the 2Trtog, I’ve referred to
it as a “cluster space”. It’s a false cluster because two of the stitches are
actually chain rows. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">This
pattern is made using US terms.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">This
pattern is worked in Mobius or infinity style. If you haven’t worked one of
these before, you can find a tutorial on how to join at the end of the first
row here:<br />
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Because of the style, when you work a row, you will actually work the whole
length of the scarf twice. Once for the top, and then once for the bottom. So,
the fabric when you look at it will go 4, 3, 2, 1, FDC, 1, 2, 3, 4. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">If
you don’t want to work it infinity style, then you can work it as a straight
scarf, however, I would recommend repeating the pattern from the start a second
time (starting from row 1, rather than the FDC) to give it a decent width.
However, it’s your make, go nuts, enjoy it. I cannot wait to see your beautiful
creation!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">The
number of starting stitches is a recommendation only. You may go larger or
smaller as you choose (depending on how many times you wish to loop it around
your neck). You do need to keep it in <b>multiples
of four</b>. I’ve got a large head, lol, and I don’t like things tight on my
neck, which is why I’ve gone for the size I have. I can loop it twice around my
head, I haven’t tried three, I think I might panic. ;)<br />
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I’ve made this little picture to help make it clearer where to work your
stitches. <3</span><br />
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<!--[if !supportLists]--><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%; mso-bidi-font-family: Constantia; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">1.<span style="font-size: 7pt; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"> <span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">Work 180 Foundation DC. Refer to the tutorial here for how to
join it up: </span><span lang="EN-US"><a href="http://getknottedyarncraft.blogspot.com.au/2016/06/joining-infinity-pattern.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: #365899; mso-bidi-font-family: Constantia; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><b>Joining an Infinity Pattern</b></span></a></span><span lang="EN-US" style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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sts. Ch4, sl st into the next st. (This
is a “false cluster”). *Sl st into the next st, ch4, 2Trtog over next 2 sts.
Ch4, sl st into the next st. Repeat from *for the length of the scarf. The
worked shape should be like an “m” with an extra leg. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the first false cluster. Sl st into the “cluster sp” right in the middle of the
four stitches. This is the space created by the 2Trtog.<br />
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*Ch4, work the first two parts of a treble into the same space. Work the first
two parts of a treble into the “cluster sp” of the next false cluster. YOH,
draw through all three loops. Ch4, sl st into the “cluster sp”. Repeat from *
for the length of the scarf. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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this time though, the stitches will be offset, so you will end up making what
looks like a triangle to start with, but as you work the fifth row, it will
stand up and form a diamond. <br />
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Sl st up the first leg of the first grouping of the last row. Sl st into the
“cluster sp” right in the middle of the four stitches. <br />
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*Ch4, work the first two parts of a treble into the same space. Work the first
two parts of a treble into the “cluster sp” of the next group. YOH, draw
through all three loops. Ch4, sl st into the cluster sp. Repeat from * for the
length of the scarf.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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the first grouping and into the “cluster sp”. Ch4, work 3 tr into the same
space. *Work 4tr into the next “cluster sp”. Repeat from * for the length of
the scarf. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: inherit; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 110%;">You
now have two options. You can sl st into the fourth ch of the starting group
for the round, hide your ends, and wear your scarf with joy. <br />
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OR<br />
<br />In the near future you can purchase (for less than the price of a cup of coffee) the pattern that
will develop this beginning further into an infinity wrap. ;)<br />
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I hope you enjoy making this pattern as much as I have enjoyed designing it. <br />
Happy Hooking!<br />
xoxo<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "constantia" , serif; font-size: 10.0pt; line-height: 110%;"><br /></span>Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-73640183682116705262016-07-13T22:37:00.000+10:002016-07-13T22:37:15.850+10:00Blogstar!Have you ever had a dream come true? How about, two, or three, or four? How about two at once? For all the reality of it around me, I'm sitting here in a state of wonder and awe, and more than a little fear. How blessed can you get? When does the bubble pop?<br />
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Ok, ok, I'm babbling, but it's a happy thing. Just over two weeks ago I gave birth to a beautiful baby girl, our third child (I have two beautiful boys too). Three miracle children that we were told we would never have without a lot of help from IVF - and yet here they are without that help. So, there are three dreams that came true right there. Hubby is a fourth. In December this year we will celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary. We started "dating" at 15 and we never looked back. I know EXACTLY how fortunate I am.<br />
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Now I have another dream starting to come true and I cannot believe it. The start of my "design career". I have signed an agreement with<b> <a href="http://www.stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/" target="_blank">Stylecraft Yarns</a> </b>to become an official blogger for them - part of their "Blogstars" group and I'm now even listed on their blog site - <a href="http://stylecraft-yarns.co.uk/blog/designers/" target="_blank"><b>Stylecraft Blogstars</b></a> I'm SO excited.<br />
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On the weekend the other members of the Blogstars group and the fabulous staff at Stylecraft had their inaugural get together to discuss future directions, preview new yarn, and to get to know one another. Being on the other side of the planet and having just given birth, oddly enough I wasn't able to attend, but thanks to their fabulous blogging about their experiences it feels like I did. I think, however, that if I could have been there I would have been in a permanent state of shock and awe. These ladies are my crochet heroes! I would have been too star-struck to say a word! (For someone who can talk underwater with a mouthful of marbles, that's quite a feat! Lol.)<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">From Left to Right we have -<br />Back Row: Sandra Paul (<a href="http://sandra-cherryheart.blogspot.com.au/"><b>Cherry Heart</b></a>), Julia Marsh (<a href="http://handknittedthings.blogspot.com.au/"><b>Hand Knitted Things</b></a>), Helen Kurtz (<a href="http://theknittingexploitsofjosiekitten.blogspot.com.au/"><b>The Knitting Exploits of Josie Kitten</b></a>), and Sarah Shrimpton (<a href="http://annabooshouse.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Annaboos House</b></a>)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Front Row: Kathryn Senior (<a href="http://crafternoontreats.com/" target="_blank"><b>Crafternoon Treats</b></a>), Heather Leal <b>(<a href="http://www.thepatchworkheart.co.uk/" target="_blank">The Patchwork Heart</a></b>), Phil Saul (<a href="http://thetwistedyarn.com/" target="_blank"><b>The Twisted Yarn</b></a>), Lucy (<a href="http://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/" target="_blank"><b>Attic24</b></a>), and Sue Pinner (<a href="http://shropshirescrappersuz.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank"><b>Shropshire Scrapper Suz</b></a>).<br />Missing from the get together: Jane Crowfoot (<a href="http://janiecrow.co.uk/presta/" target="_blank"><b>Janie Crow</b></a>), Emma Varnam (<a href="http://emmavarnam.co.uk/" target="_blank"><b>Emma Varnam</b></a>) and Me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Most of these ladies I have followed for some time, but there are some new names there for me too. Such talent, such usage of colour and shape and imagination.... I'M STAR STRUCK!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">If you read their fabulous posts about their weekend experience I know you will get excited too. An upcoming CAL, a new range of yarn, giveaways and new patterns... oh my! These ladies are not only #Clevercrafters, but they're also #Cleverteachers - they'll bring us along in their yarny journies. I cannot wait to see what they come up with next. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In that vein, and maybe a bit vain lol, keep an eye out here too. I'm working on a new FREE design using the Stylecraft Cabaret in the Sunset colourway, it's in testing and I need to get some decent photos. Following this there will be a second pattern that uses the first as a starting point. I've also got some other ideas for a swag of yarn that Stylecraft sent to me to play with. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">All this is happening as I feed my daughter every few hours, teach her to self settle, help my eldest with his homework and my middle child with his speech.... It's all happening here for us just now, so many dreams coming true....<br /><br />I hope all your dreams come true too!<br />Happy Hooking<br />xoxo</span></div>
<br />Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-86463827359009434402016-06-25T23:02:00.000+10:002016-06-25T23:02:24.660+10:00Joining an infinity patternNow, like most things in crochet, there's more than one way to skin a cat. This is by no means the definitive way, but it is how I am working the Sunset Infinity Scarf and Wrap. I much prefer to work this way than to create a fabric and then twist and join when it is done. Especially when using colour varying yarn.<br /><br />In my pattern I used foundation double crochet, and I recommended putting a stitch marker into the very first ch worked (you start with a ch4, then work back into that first ch). I recommend keeping that stitch marker while working the entire scarf or wrap. It helps you realise when you have completed a full round. In this method of infinity work, you first work along the top of the stitches, but when you come back to your stitch marker, the twist means that you are then working into the bottom of that foundation row. How? Well, read on. ;)<br />
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So, when you reach your required number of stitches, you should have two ends the same length. Take great care doing this (I managed to get my brain in a twist, but then again I've got a cold and I'm 8.5 months pregnant lol). With your work lying flat, take one side and flip it over so that the bottom becomes the top. See below. The stitch marker was at the bottom when I finished working the round, but I have flipped it over so that now it sits at the top. This is a half twist of the scarf.<br />
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You can see where the red end has now overlapped the blue end in a way as I've worked the slip stitches along those chains. Now, being very <b>careful not to flip your work</b>, rotate it so that you can slip stitch into the bottom of the last foundation double crochet that you worked. In effect, you are joining the other side of the ends. </div>
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You can see the stitch marker is back at the bottom again because I've rotated the entire fabric, and I've slip stitched back onto the red side. I'm now ready to begin working the first round. The row will head off to the left working along the bottom of the FDC and follow the twist so that when I come back to the stitch marker, I'll actually be working on the top of the FDC again. Sound trippy? it's basically a figure 8. So each row that you work, will in fact be twice the length of the original row because you are working BOTH SIDES in one go. Like this...<br />
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Here I am back at the "beginning" point. I've worked all along one side, but as I come back to the stitch marker, the next stitches presented to me to work are actually the opposite side of where I started. The hook is pointing at where I started with the red stitches.<br />
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So, I hope that this has all made sense to you, and you're ready and raring to go and try this method of working infinity style garments.<br /><br />Happy Hooking<br />xoxoAngela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-86496373533300860842016-05-20T14:55:00.000+10:002016-05-20T14:55:43.838+10:00Celebration SquareI've got that app on Facebook that brings up your old memories for that particular date. Two years ago today I had shared a post from my page <a href="https://www.facebook.com/getknottedyarncraft/" target="_blank">Get Knotted Yarn Craft</a> saying that I was excitedly preparing for my second son's first birthday, and looking forward to reaching 200 likes on my page.<br />
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In 2016, I'm excitedly preparing for my second son's third birthday and the arrival of our daughter in just over five weeks. To top it off, overnight my page reached 10 thousand likes!! I'm so excited and thrilled, and so very grateful to you all for your support, encouragement and loyalty. So, to say thank you, here is my new pattern - Celebration Square! I can't wait to see yours! Happy Hooking. xoxo</div>
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YOH and draw through the first two loops). Sk1, draw up a loop in the middle DC
of round 6 (3 loops on hook now). Sk1, work the first part of a FPDC around the
3<sup>rd</sup> FPHDC of round 4 as before. (4 loops on hook now). YOH and draw
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DC of R1. Ch3. FPDC spike around 3<sup>rd</sup> DC of R1. Sk1, SC into last st
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in the third SC in round 3, of any side. Ch1, Sk1. Push the chain from R3 to
the back and work 1DC into the next 3 sts of round 2 (ie in front of the
chain). Ch1, sk1, HDC in next 3 sts of round 3. Into the corner space work:
[2HDC, ch2, 2HDC]. HDC into the next 2 stitches. Repeat from * three times.
(10HDC, 3DC, 2 x ch1 sp; per side)<br />
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Standing *FPHDC spike around the first FPDC spike of any side in round 3. Ch3,
sk3, FPHDC spike around the next FPDC spike of round 3. Ch3, sk2, FPHDC spike around
the last SC of R3. Ch4, sk all corner sts. FPHDC spike around the first SC of
the next side. Ch3, sk2. Repeat from * three times. (4FPHDC spike, 3 x 3ch sp;
per side). <br />
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on the corners of round five, behind the corner stiches of round 4. Tuck the
chains on the sides backward as well. This round is worked entirely into round
4, with the chain stitches tucked behind, and the FPHDC skipped over with
chains.<br />
Standing *DC into the middle of the three central stitches in round 4. DC in
next. [Ch1, sk1, DC in next 2] twice. Into the corner sp work: [2DC, ch2, 2DC].
DC in next 2, ch1, sk1, DC in next 2. Ch1, sk 1, DC in next. Repeat from *
three times. (15DC, 4 x 1ch sp; per side)<br />
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spike around the first FPHDC spike of any side in round 5. Sk1, SC into the next.
Ch1, arched cluster over the next 5 sts. Ch1, SC in next. Sk1, FPDC spike
around the next FPHDC. Ch1, SC into the next 4. Put a stitch marker into the
first st of the next side. Into the corner sp of <b>round 6</b>, work: [2 spike DC, ch2, 2spike DC]. SC in next 4, Ch1.
Repeat from * three times. (4 FPDC spike, 1 Arched cluster, 4 spike DC and 4 x
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any st. Work 1SC in each st (cluster counts as 1) and in each ch sp. Into the
corner space work: (SC, ch2, SC). Repeat for all sides. (23SC per side)<br />
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the third st of any side. [Ch1, sk1, SC in next] 10 times. Into the corner
space work: [SC, ch2, SC]. SC in next, ch1, sk1. Repeat from * three times.
(14SC, 11 x ch1 sp; per side)<br />
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the first ch sp of any side. [Ch1, sk1, SC in next] 11 times. Into the corner
space work: [2SC, ch1, 2SC]. SC in next, Ch1, sk1. Repeat from * three times.
(17SC, 12 x ch1 sp; per side)<br />
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any stitch. Work 1SC into each SC and 1SC into each ch sp. Into the corner
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-73822507547746146512016-05-05T09:57:00.000+10:002016-05-05T10:10:37.614+10:00Mandela MandalaI believe in kindness, that we should love one another, and that we should stand up for what we believe in with grace and dignity. These are all qualities embodied by the late Nelson Mandela. He's one of my heroes. So, I decided to make a mandala in tribute to him.<br />
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My first task was inspiration. Had other people made mandalas in his name? Yes they had, and there is a wide variety out there. However, as Google does, it found some other images of mandalas that were line drawings, and one just called to me, so I decided to use it loosely as a base of inspiration.<br />
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With this design in mind, I looked through my stash, found myself a colourful palette, and started hooking. At this point I have to thank my testers Courtney and Oona for persevering through the edits in this pattern. When I get excited about something, sometimes my pattern writing skills cannot keep up with my hooking ones {giggle} and being seven months pregnant isn't helping with the thought process either. Having said that, the pattern should be straightforward now. There's a mini tutorial on the final page for round 11 - so you can choose whether to print it or not.<br />
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So, what do you think? I started with a flat center, but I changed my mind and put popcorn stitch in the center, it balances it out a bit more, but I still like the original center. You'll get to see the popcorn one once I release the square version. That will be one of a dozen squares that I'm still in the process of designing. I hope to run a BAMCAL (block a month crochet along) with them.<br />
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I made mine using DK yarn, and it's 14 inches (about 36cm) across. Courtney made hers with worsted yarn and it came in at a lovely 22 inches (about 56cm) across.<br />
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I'm really pleased with how it has come out, and I hope that you like it too. You can find it here in my pattern store: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mandela-mandala" target="_blank">Click here to purchase the Mandela Mandala</a><br />
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Happy Hooking!<br />
xoxoAngela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-82979002103615084472016-05-04T18:15:00.000+10:002016-05-04T18:15:04.920+10:00May the fourth be with you! - Top Ten Star Wars PatternsHello everyone, it's the fourth of May today - Star Wars Day! What, you say? Say it aloud - May the fourth be with you. Giggle.<br />How could I not post about one of my favourite cinema sagas? So, today I've rounded up my ten favourite Star Wars patterns on Ravelry.<br /><br />
1. Well, we just have to start with a cuteness factor! This sweet wee scoodie by "Smushed Squirrel" is free in both baby and adult sizes. Soooo cute!<br />
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You can find the baby pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/baby-yub-nub<br />and the adult one here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/yub-nub-scoodie<br />
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2. For seriously awesome Star Wars loving, you can't go past Courtney Laube of Spin a Yarn 32 and her amazing blanket. Another fabulous FREE pattern. Head over here for your copy: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/a-galaxy-far-far-away<br /><br />3. For a bit of lighthearted fun these Lightsaber Cozy's are a great idea. Fast and easy gift to make, and bound to be appreciated by anyone who's ever had an uncomfortable moment while eating an Ice Block. The pattern is in three different sizes to accomodate different aged hands (great thinking)<br />
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and you can find the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/lightsaber-ice-pop-cozy<br />
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4. If you want to express your dark side a little, then how about this fabulous Tusken Raider hat! What a beauty - guaranteed to scare the local bully at thirty paces I think. ;)<br />And you can get your FREE copy here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tusken-raider-hat-with-scarf-thingies<br />
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5. & 6. The next two patterns are from Nancy J of DefectiveGeeks. So very clever and richly done too.<br /><br />
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Whether the Queen catches your eye, or the AT AT takes your fancy, both of these are a must have in any collection!<br />You can find Queen Amidala here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/queen-amidala---red-invasion-dress<br />and the AT AT walker here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/star-wars-at-at-walker</div>
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7. The list is filling fast, and really, there are so many fabulous patterns for Star Wars fans out there. I like this one because not many people think of characters other than the main protagonists, and I love the amount of detail in him. This is Blizz the Jawa by MostlyNerdyCrochet, and he's just fabulous.</div>
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<br />Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-81641440558202238572016-04-21T11:41:00.000+10:002016-04-21T11:41:42.953+10:00Alternative take on the Spiked Cluster StitchIn a couple of my patterns now, I've used something I call the spiked cluster stitch. Most tutorials that you find on the web have five prongs, but I only want three for mine, and I want them all working into the same row.<br />
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I've been looking everywhere for a tutorial to link to, but I cannot find one done in "my way", so I'm going to torture you all with my alternative version. ;)<br /><br />This stitch is used in my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/million-dollar-shawl" target="_blank">Million Dollar Shawl</a> Pattern, and in a soon to be released square pattern. So I thought it was appropriate for me to "get the word out there" in advance of the new release. So, without further ado, here's my version. xoxo<br /><br /><br />
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Spiked Cluster Stitch</h2>
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Spiked cluster stitch sounds scary, but it really isn't.
It's just a combination of spike stitch, which you work several times in
various ways in this pattern, and cluster stitch. It appears in Row 43 of the "Million Dollar Shawl" pattern and in round 10 of my soon to be released square. <o:p></o:p></div>
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There are two things to note, firstly, you skip a stitch.
You will work sc before and after, but you do work into previous rows between them. It may help, to start with, to put a stitch marker two to the
left of the last stitch you work in to show where you resume working your sc's as it becomes hidden by the bulk of the cluster when it's done.
Secondly, from above, as you count the <<<<< shapes - there are
two << for the cluster stitch because you finish it with a ch1, but you will count them as one, so be careful when
working the next row that you don't work into both the eye and the ch. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Each pattern is different, so you will need to read the requirements of the particular pattern you are using this method with. To start with, you will SC into x number of stitches. {See image 1}.</div>
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Take a look at the rows below and work out which row it is that you have to work into. {image 2} <b><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 111%;"> </span></b></div>
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Visually look to the space of the stitch you are going to skip, follow it down two rows, then count two further spaces to the right. YOH, insert into that
space and draw up a loop. {image 3}. <span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 111%;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 111%;">This is very specific for the shawl pattern. In other patterns you will need to look to what the designer specifies. In my square pattern, you are directed to the exact stitch you will work into. </span></div>
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To help with tension, bring the hook right back up to the
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Insert the hook into the space directly below your skipped stitch and draw up another loop {5 loops}, again bringing it to the top of the
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YOH, count two to the left of where you drew up the last loop, insert the
hook and draw up another loop. {7 loops} and bring the hook to the top of the
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I don't do things by halves, and I often jump into projects before I've really thought them through, so this pattern has taken a little longer than usual to come together. If you ever want to design a rug in t-yarn, or bulky yarn, my advice to you is to do it in DK first. (Thanks <a href="https://crochetinpaternoster.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Crochet in Paternoster</a> for that fabulous tip).<br />
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A pity I'd already done prototypes one and two. LOL.
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My second piece of advice, is design in a plain colour. I had variegated yarn to make my rugs with, and started with a busy one indeed, but it was only as I worked through it in cream DK that I saw the potential shapes, and ended up completely rewriting the pattern (I had to frog two nearly completed rugs back down to round 3). It was necessary to do it, as I discovered through my testers that the original pattern that worked in my chunky yarn and at my tension, completely bowled up (too few increases) when worked in anything else and by anyone else. So, of no use to anyone. <br />
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I'm currently reworking the second large rug (pictures to follow), but the first came out so well, and the efforts by my testers were so fabulous (thank you Margaret, Anna and Courtney) that I couldn't wait any longer to share it with you!<br />
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Feel free to work this into anything you like, beret, floor rug, doily, cushion cover. I do, however, ask that you acknowledge this page as your source of inspiration. I've spent too many hours putting this together for someone else to claim it as their own.
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<b>Petals and Sepals by Angela Armstrong</b>
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<i>Materials:</i>
DK and 4mm hook <b> OR</b>
Super Bulky and either 10 <b>or</b> 12mm hook depending on WPI.
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<i><br />Stitch Notes:</i>
V-stitch = DC, ch2, DC into one stitch
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DC decrease = Work the first part of a DC (yo, pull up loop, yo, pull through first two); then start the next stitch and do the same, you should have three loops on your hook. YO and pull through all three to create one stitch from two.
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Dtr - yarn around hook twice, draw up a loop, yo, pull through first two, yo, pull through next two, yo, pull through final two.<br />
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<i>Pattern Notes:</i>
Chain three at the beginning of a row counts as a DC for that row. Read it as such when working repeats.
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All rounds are ended with a sl st to join.
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<b>This pattern is written using US terms.</b><br />
<i><br />Pattern:</i>
Start with a magic circle <b>OR</b> Ch4 and join with a sl, st.
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1. Ch 3, 11 DC into MC (12) <br />
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2. Ch4, (counts as 1DC and 1 ch), [1DC, ch1] 11 times (24) <br />
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3. Ch 3 , DC in same st, ch1. [Sk 1ch, 2DC, ch1 in next DC] 11 times (36)<br />
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4. [Ch3, DC in next. 2DC in ch sp. 1 DC in next 2st, ch2, sk ch sp] 6 times<br />
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5. [Ch3. DC in same st. DC in next 4 sts, 2DC in next st. Ch2, sk ch sp]6 times (60)<br />
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6. [Ch3. DC in next 7 sts. Ch1, 2DC in ch sp, ch1] 6 times. (72)<br />
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7. [Ch3. DC in next 7 sts. Ch1, sk ch1 and sk DC. V-stitch (DC, ch2, DC) in second DC, ch1]. 6 times. (84)<br />
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8. ch2 (counts as first half of dc) don't finish st. Work first half of dc in next st, three loops on hook. Yo, pull through all three. (This is a dc decrease). Dc in next four. Dc decrease over last two sts. Ch 1, dc in ch sp. Ch1, v stitch (dc, ch2, dc) in two ch sp. Ch1, dc in ch sp, ch1. Repeat above five times. (96)<br />
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9. [Ch3 (counts as DC) DC in next 5. Ch1, v-stitch in next DC, v-stitch in 2 ch sp, v-stitch in next DC, ch1] 6 times (120)<br />
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10. [DC decrease (use ch2 for the first time only), DC next 2sts. DC decrease. Ch1, DC in ch sp, v-stitch in next ch sp, 4DC in next ch sp, v-stitch in next ch sp, DC in next ch sp, ch1] 6 times. (120)<br />
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11. [Ch3, DC in next 3 sts. Sk ch sp, V-stitch into the next DC. V-stitch into 2 ch sp. 2DC in first DC, DC in next 2, 2DC in last DC, V-stitch into 2 ch sp, V-stitch into next DC] 6 times. (156)<br />
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12. [DC decrease (use ch2 for the first time only), DC decrease, ch2. V-stitch in 2 ch sp, v-stitch in next 2 ch sp, DC in next 6 stitches. V-stitch in next 2 ch sp, twice, ch2] 6 times. (168)<br />
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13. [Ch3, DC in next. Ch1, DC in 2 ch sp, v-stitch in next 2 ch sp, v-stitch in next 2 ch sp. Skip 2nd DC of V-stitch in round 12. 2DC in next st, DC in next 4 sts, 2 DC in next st. V-stitch in 2 ch sp, V-stitch in next 2 ch sp, DC in last 2 ch sp, ch1] 6 times. (180)<br />
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14. [Ch3, DC in same st, 2DC in next st. Ch1, v-stitch in 2 ch sp, v-stitch in next 2 ch sp, sk 2nd DC of v-stitch, and DC in next 8 sts. V-stitch in 2 ch sp, V-stitch in next 2 ch sp, ch1, sk next DC] 6 times. (180)<br />
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15. [Ch3, DC in same st. DC in next 2 sts, 2 DC in next. V-stitch in 2 ch space, V-stitch in next 2 ch sp. Sk 2nd DC of v-stitch in round 14. 2DC in first dc, DC in next 6 sts, 2 DC in last DC. V-stitch in 2 ch sp, v-stitch in next 2 ch sp] 6 times. (192)<br />
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16. Ch3, dc in same. DC in next four, 2 DC in next. Ch 1, sk v-stitch, v stitch in sp between two v st. Ch 1. Sk v st, 2DC in first st, dc in next 8, 2DC in last. Ch 1. Sk v stitch, v stitch in space between two v st. Ch 1. Sk v st. 6 times (192)<br />
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17. [Ch3, DC in same st, DC in next 6 sts, 2 DC in last. DC in ch sp, v-stitch in v-stitch, DC in ch sp, 2DC in first st, DC in next 10 sts, 2DC in last st. DC in ch sp, v-stitch in v-stitch, DC in ch sp] 6 times (216)<br />
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18. { Include the DC's forming the V-stitch as part of your counted stitches between the 2 ch sp, and the SC's}. Ch1 (does not count in stitch count), SC into same st. [SC in next 9 sts, work 9 dtr into 2 ch sp. SK 3 sts, sc into 4th. SC into next 13 sts. Work 9dtr into 2 ch sp. sk 3 sts, sc into 4th.] 6 times (252)<br />
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Alternative to Row 18 - if like me, you find yourself with insufficient yarn, you can work a fan with 6DC instead of 9tr,<b> or</b> simply work 1sc into the right side of the V-stitch, then 3 more into the ch sp, and another into the left side of the v-stitch, and continue working on.<br />
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In the above picture, I ran out of yarn and ended up with the third version using only SC's. It is 92cm across from point to point, or approximately 36.5 inches.<br />
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As you can see, there is more than one way to skin a cat, as they say. I thought it would look good in colours, so I drew a rough diagram for my friend Courtney of Spin a Yarn 32<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SpinAYarn32"></a>, and asked if she was able to do a colour version for me. This is what she came up with:
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Isn't Courtney marvellous?</div>
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This is Margaret's testing of my pattern. She used 3 ply cotton and a 2.5mm hook. I just love it! <br />
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I hope that you all love working this pattern just as much, and if there is a problem, please don't hesitate to contact me (best to do it on Ravelry, I check in there pretty frequently) I hope that you create a project page on Ravelry too. xoxo</div>
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-64648683472806375842015-05-02T11:32:00.000+10:002015-05-02T23:47:05.403+10:00Golden Compass Square<div class="MsoNormal">
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Then, once I had the design to my liking, the next struggle was naming it. For
those of you who don't know me, I have the gift of the gab - I can talk the
hind leg off a mule - and I write the same way. So, naming stuff is usually not
an issue for me. I love alliteration and I love puns, but for this square,
finding an original name was just not working for me. So I asked in my group
for some help.<br />
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Compass Square? Cross Hairs? Dianthus flower? Compass Rose? Guiding Light?
They're all good names, but nothing was really punching it for me. So, I did a
bit of research on compass roses - do you have any idea how many different
kinds of images there are for them? Or how beautiful they can be? Here's a
small sample of my search hits:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Now, as I searched and scrolled and gathered inspiration, I
kept getting images from the movie "The Golden Compass". I've read
the books many years ago and liked them, although I've not seen the movie, but
the name started ringing in my head. Originally I started working this square
in purples and blues, but I knew that if I was going to name it the golden compass,
then I needed to switch colourway. So, here are versions one to four of the
square for you to have a laugh at, lol, but also hopefully for you to get
inspiration. Designing isn't always a light-bulb or lightning strike moment.
Often it involves swearing, frogging, cursing, throwing things across the room
and lots of general grumbling - having said that, I love it. ;) You are only
limited by your imagination, and you alone know how wonderful it is. <3<o:p></o:p></div>
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One final thing before we start hooking together - the four
main compass points (North, South, East, West) are known as the Cardinal
Directions. This was ALMOST the name of the square - my husband is a priest in
the Anglican Church, so it really tickled my funny bone. So, without further
ado, here's what you need and how to make it. <3<o:p></o:p></div>
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Golden Compass Square</h3>
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This pattern is worked in USA terms. I used a 4mm hook and 8
ply yarn to achieve a six inch square.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Special Stitches:</h4>
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Treble stitch (TR): Yarn over hook (YOH) twice, insert
into fabric, draw up one loop, YOH once, draw through the first two loops, YOH
once, draw through next two loops, YOH once, draw through final two loops<br />
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Back Post Single Crochet (BPSC): watch this excellent tutorial<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcbTd4mQ5_k">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcbTd4mQ5_k</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Front Post Treble (FPTR): Make a treble stitch inserting the hook into the
fabric the opposite way you would for a BPSC. Check out this tutorial<br />
<a href="http://crochetparfait.blogspot.com.au/p/fptr-front-post-triple-or-treble-crochet.html">http://crochetparfait.blogspot.com.au/p/fptr-front-post-triple-or-treble-crochet.html</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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I also have a mini photo tutorial in the pattern. <3<br />
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Spike stitch: A spike stitch is a stitch worked into a round prior to the
one that you would ordinarily work in. For example, in round six you work a SC
spike down into round four in the corners.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pattern Details:<o:p></o:p></div>
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Starting and finishing your rounds:</h4>
I start each round with a standing stitch, having tied off EVERY round.
The following tutorials are for standing DC, but the same principal applies to
other stitches.<o:p></o:p></div>
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You can read a very good tutorial here:<br />
<a href="http://www.petalstopicots.com/2013/10/crochet-standing-stitches/">http://www.petalstopicots.com/2013/10/crochet-standing-stitches/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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Or watch a great video here:<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RV9f9qvvgA">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RV9f9qvvgA</a><br />
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I tie off each round and cut the yarn, even when the next round is in the same
colour. I use the invisible join, you can watch a tutorial here:<br />
<a href="http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-crochet-the-invisible-join-in-the-round/">http://newstitchaday.com/how-to-crochet-the-invisible-join-in-the-round/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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If your square turns out to be a different size:</h4>
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I worked this pattern using a 4mm hook and 8ply yarn to
achieve a six inch square. You may alter hook and yarn accordingly to your
wishes, however, your square may be a different size. Everyone hooks
differently, measure your work as you go and if necessary add or leave off
rounds. You can find a great tutorial on sizing your square here<br />
<a href="http://www.mooglyblog.com/make-work-getting-afghan-squares-size-need/">http://www.mooglyblog.com/make-work-getting-afghan-squares-size-need/</a><o:p></o:p></div>
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<h4>
When do I change colours?:</h4>
I have made two variations of the square, one using three colours, one using
four. You can change colours wherever you wish, but if you want to achieve
either of the looks I have created, for the gold, red and blue version, R1:
colour A, R2: colour B, R3: colour A, R4 & 5: colour B, R6: colour C, R7:
colour B, R8: colour A, R9: colour B.<br />
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For the 4 colour purple and blue version: R1: colour A, R2:
colour B, R3: colour C, R4 & 5: colour B, R6: colour D, R7: colour B, R8:
colour D, R9: colour B.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Pattern:</h3>
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ch4, slip stitch to join <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>R1:</b> ch4 (counts as treble - this is US treble, not UK -
yoh twice), make 15 more trebles (16)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>R2:</b> Working BETWEEN the stitches of round 1, *2dc, ch1*
in each space around – (48)</div>
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<span style="background-color: #CCFFFF;"><b>R3:</b> Start in any DC to the left of a ch1 sp. This row
consists of SC in each DC and each chain 1 space – EXCEPT – every 12th stitch
is a Front Post Treble around a Treble from round one. See photographs below.
(48)</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Starting the FPTR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YOH Twice</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Pass the hook behind the TR</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Draw up your first loop</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">YOH & draw through second two loops</td></tr>
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-72354411458190435912015-04-25T23:11:00.001+10:002015-04-25T23:44:02.838+10:00Variegated yarn - what do I make with it?<br />
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What do you use variegated yarn for? Well, for starters....</h4>
I'm not the be all and end all of crafters, far from it, but I've made my fair share of mistakes in yarn choice, and so when a lady in my group asked for ideas of what to make with variegated yarn, I found I had quite a few projects to share. It really got me thinking, it's a secret group and there were lots of good answers and great points, but nobody outside of those 300 men and women would see it - so I knew I had to put it here. <br />
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I'm going to classify variegated yarns into two types, although there's a multitude of ways to separate them, for the purposes of this article, two will suffice. I'm going to classify them by the length of the colour changes. What is that? It's how frequently the colours change. You can take into account well blended yarns that take a while to move from one colour to the next, but really, if you work up one stitch, and the next one is a different colour, that's a short colour change indeed and makes for a much busier fabric when you are done. When you get half a dozen or more stitches that are the same colour before even a hint of the next colour, I'm going to call that a long colour change, although it's probably more precisely a medium. ;) Confused? Good. Let's start. </div>
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What not to do!</h4>
It's easy enough to prattle on about what you should do for this or that, but I think that this kind of post calls for an epic fail to start with lol. Ok, maybe not an epic fail, but something that didn't turn out the way that I had imagined.<br />
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It is really important to match your yarn to your project. You don't have to use what the designer used (often it's not available where you are anyway, right?), or you want to try it in a different weight - that's fine, but really give it some thought. Close your eyes and try and picture your yarn worked up in the pattern, or if you are a clever cookie and use Ravelry, browse the projects made by others and get a feel for what YOU think works and what doesn't. At the end of the day, as the crafter, it has to satisfy you, before it leaves your hands.<br />
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Now, here is a good example of what not to do. Although it came up nice, and my Aunt loved it, the colour variations in this gorgeous yarn took away from the beautiful lacy design of the hat.<br />
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Yet, the same yarn (different colourway) used in a wrap came up just gorgeous - lesson - don't use it in the round unless it's for a plain pattern or an overall effect (like one round) - or you may lose the detail.<br />
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Here's another example of losing the detail in the yarn colours - however, this was the effect I wanted to achieve. This is a floor rug for my toddler's bedroom. I wanted it fun and funky, and I'm working out the pattern to write up (I'll do another in plain colours so you can see it down the track ;) ). I didn't want the focus on the stitches, but the overall fabric, so this "Jelly Bean" style floor rug is an example of using it for effect.</div>
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So, you've found a pattern you want to use your yarn in, but you're worried about losing some of the detail - you can counter this by working with solid colours as well. In this case, I alternated it with two of the solid colours in the variegated yarn. You can still clearly see the ripple pattern, but the edges are a little "blurred" which I rather liked. This was a baby blanket I made and the mother loved it too!</div>
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Another thing you can do is double strand (that's using two strands of yarn at once) to dull the effect - especially handy for short change yarns. This is a "mug hug" that I made for my son's teacher at Christmas. The yarn was coarse but thick, excellent for durability and insulation, but it was a little jarring on the eye when worked up. So, I had a think and worked the pattern using two strands, the variegated, and a red - one of the colours in the variegated. As the two yarns twisted and twined, the red tended to mute or block some of the changes physically, so it was a much gentler effect. Still bright and bubbly, still very warm and durable, but nothing to make you lose your lunch over. ;)</div>
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Never be afraid to try! You might love what you end up with, or you might hate it. I had this ball of cheap thick yarn that I bought on impulse, and then had trouble finding a use for it. Doubled up it made a great basket (I use it to hold yarn for WIP's) and with the remainder I made a beanie for my son. I called them the ugly as sin basket and beanie lol. However, the reaction in my group when I shared them was love. We're all different. ;)</div>
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The journey on this blanket started almost a year ago. We were "up home" visiting family for Christmas and my Sister-In-Law and her family were staying with us. I offered to make her 3 boys something crochet. They were 12, 10 and 7. I was met with faint looks of worried horror, and a "No thanks, Auntie Angie". I persisted, however, and managed to drag them through to my Mother-In-Law's office where I gained permission to jump onto her computer and browse on Ravelry.<br /><br />Now, Nephew 1 is the eldest. He was casting furtive panicked looks around the room, trying to think of an out without upsetting me (they are REALLY sweet boys). I asked him what was his favourite thing. "Minecraft" he said. So I put it into the Ravelry search engine, and was promptly rewarded with gasps as the boys clustered around me. "Wow, a diamond sword!" "Oh, look at that hat!" Suddenly, crochet was cool with these boys. Giggle.<br /><br />Then I scrolled down further, and Nephew 1 got a bit more excited. "What is that???" He pointed at the screen. I opened the pattern page, and we had a good gawp at this:<br />http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/minecraft-creeper-blanket<br />
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He could hardly contain himself. "Please Auntie Angie, could you make me that?" Well, yes, I can. ;)<br /><br />And so began my effort. Now, this is a knitted blanket, but I wanted to do a crochet one. The one thing that I really liked about this was the solidness of the squares. In may crochet squares, the corners have chains and it creates a slight gap. As the blanket comes together, these gaps form diagonal lines. Now, given that this is a dot-matrix style picture to start with, the formation of these lines was going to cause me some considerable problems. So, I began a pattern hunt for a solid granny square. Now, I'm not saying that there aren't any out there, but I didn't start finding any until well after I had given up and designed my own. </div>
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The next, and of course, the most vital step - yarn! I went to my local Spotlight and browsed the shelves, and then there they were! 100% pure wool in all the shades that I wanted. I was a bit unsure about the scratchy effect of the yarn, but I hope to try some softening techniques on the finished blanket before I hand it over. They weren't on sale, and by my calculations, I was going to need a LOT. Let's just say this, even given the size of the blanket, I know I couldn't sell it for the price of the yarn. People just won't pay that much. Never mind the construction time. ;) I love my nephews, this is a work of love.<br /><br />I was now armed with yarn, and I had perfected my pattern, and the mad hooking began.<br />You can find my pattern here on the blog, but the Ravelry link (because I'd love to see what you make with it) is here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/rock-solid-granny-square</div>
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I watched some tutorials by various people on JAYG (join as you go) methods, and I was off and running. The squares, once I got the pattern memorised, didn't take much attention at all, and I found I could make them while watching tv, cooking dinner, waiting at the doctors' surgery and waiting at the school pick-up for the bell to ring. The balls were 50grams each, and so small enough to tuck into a zip lock sandwich bag along with the hook and a small pair of scissors, so it was very portable indeed. </div>
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I quickly realised that I had to come up with some sort of pattern idea for the colours, because my colours were similar but not the same as the original knit blanket, and I'd been able to get my hands on loads of the lime, cream and olive colours, but the bottle green, grey and mustard were much fewer in number. I would have to work out how to stretch my yarn to the utmost to get the variety I wanted. So, given that with the black yarn (at least I knew how many squares for that), I could make 2 squares per ball using the JAYG method and just shy of a third, I started planning out where everything went.<br />
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I drew up a simple chart in paint, using a close approximation of the colours, and started joining like mad. It really was great encouragement to see it coming together as a shape so quickly. I hooked away at every chance I got, which was not as often as you might think.<br /><br />You need to keep in mind that I'm a mother of two young boys, a clergy wife and I run a group on Facebook which currently has over 35 thousand members. I have a team of admins, but it is still a lot of work. I also have makes for family and friends, the odd order, and I've run several CAL's this year.<br /><br />It was at this point, however, that the wheels really fell off. The JAYG method I was using left a ridge on the front side, and I just didn't like how it was working up, so it was time to frog the outer round of almost every square, and finish them off as separate squares. It was VERY disheartening, but I'm so glad I did it.<br />
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So, now I was using little golden safety pins to hold the squares together at the corners. I couldn't work out how many squares to make, until I had seen the blanket as a whole, and sometimes things that looked fine on the graph I made, did not look so fine when put together in the blanket. Take the picture below, to the left of the nose is an olive square, and diagonal up from that another. Wherever possible, I wanted to avoid having the same colour immediately adjacent.</div>
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Avoiding having colours too closely together wasn't my only bugbear. On my chart, the colours were similar, but not true, so the olive was a light colour - I tried to avoid having three light colours in a row like the three in the bottom left. Now, you will see that my face is different to the knit one. That's because I really looked at the original game screen shot and noted that it was dark colours that were under the square at either end of the mouth, not black, and the same for the eyes. They weren't four pixels of black, but one of black and three around it that were darker colours. I think it makes mine look a little less menacing - remember, this is going to be a bedspread, even if he isn't a little one. :P<br /><br />Anyway, I finally got the basic face sorted. This is what it looked like before I started playing with colours, lol. </div>
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This was a very exciting moment for me. After laying the blanket across my son's bed (which is the same size as Nephew 1's) I discovered that the width had to be ten squares to provide a little drape over the size (which will be added to with a border). Otherwise, when Nephew 1 hops into bed, the blanket will no longer reach the edges. ;)<br />So, here I am, having completed the first two rows across that is the full width. Woohoo! Now THAT was a great motivation point. :D</div>
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So, here we are at the final progress shot, well, the most up to date one. I have started to join it together, just the mouth and a couple of squares around it (of course I would start in the middle, the more stupidly complex, the better, right? :P ). I'm gradually migrating to the edge, and then I will work across the rows below. </div>
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Some of the gaps here have now been filled, and those squares lying across the mouth have been pinned into their proper places. I just can't wait to get it done, and I have until the 29th.<br /><br />Now, I hear you ask, what did the other two brothers ask for? Well, I didn't get them done for Christmas, so they will get alternative presents and get theirs for their birthdays in the middle of next year. Although I've bought most of the yarn for them now, and I've started planning and researching one (the other is a straightforward pattern). But, they are for another post. <3</div>
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<br />Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-80578697971482363462014-12-14T15:43:00.002+11:002014-12-14T15:43:58.939+11:00Finally FinishedI've been working on lots of bits and pieces throughout the year, and I'm madly working on finishing up the final lots. How many of you are up to "stupid-o-clock-in-the-morning" finishing stuff too? :P<br /><br />I've still got quite a bit to do, but I've just cleared off one item in the wee hours of this morning, and I should clear off a second item later today. Coincidentally, both are in triplicate.<br /><br />The first is a set of three "Hungry Caterpillar" cocoon and hat sets from the paid pattern by Elizabeth Peck found here: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-crochet-pattern" target="_blank">The Very Hungry Caterpillar Crochet Pattern</a><br />I'm quite pleased with how they came up. They are for a friend of a friend who has three pregnant friends. It is a very straightforward pattern, although I did have trouble working out how to attach the antennae, I think they came out nice. I'll put some notes in my Ravelry project page which you can find here: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Rhaysha/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-crochet-pattern" target="_blank">Rhaysha's Hungry Caterpillars x 3</a><br />
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So, what do you think? I hope I get to see some pictures of some little cuties in these. ;) If not these, well, I'm making a fourth as a gift for a friend who does baby photography, so here's hoping, right?<br /><br />
The other item is gifts for my elder son's Kindergarten teachers. He started school this year, and during the year he changed classes. The first class had one teacher, but the second class was a large class and had two teachers - so, three teacher gifts it is. ;)<br /><br />This pattern is by Moogly, and I think it's a fantastic idea! <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/happy-handle-coffee-cozy" target="_blank">Happy Handle Coffee Cozy</a> is the pattern I used, and I just tried it on my hand with the mugs I bought for the teachers as well - it feels fantastic and warm, and that's with the mugs empty! I sat and watched a movie with the family while I made it, and the first one was well and truly done by the time the movie had finished. Fast, easy, and a great gift for teachers. ;)<br />
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Don't forget to come and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/getknottedyarncraft" target="_blank">check out our Facebook Page</a>Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-9412504707093939542014-12-13T14:58:00.002+11:002014-12-13T14:58:43.298+11:00Soft As A Hug Mohair Baby WrapI have a friend who, along with her husband, is a photographer. They mostly do weddings, but they also do maternity and baby shots too. I've made a few things for her over time as photo props, and occasionally we'll go yarn shopping together and she will show me what she wants to use in her photos and then we'll come home and try and find an appropriate pattern together. It's a great girly bonding day. ;)<br /><br />However, sometimes when we get home, we just can't find what we want, so I make something up. In this case, another friend saw it and wanted the pattern too, so here we are with a nice little patter that's really going to be one of the simplest you have ever attempted.<br /><br />I've given a gauge for this, but it really isn't important. You can use whatever yarn and hook you like, and the finished size is up to you too. Please note, I do recommend going back to row one and inserting a row of SC every six rows. It helps to keep structure in the fabric and keeps a bit of a rein on your tension. You are of course free to skip it and repeat row 2 until you are done. ;)<br /><br />I made this is a thin stole like garment, that could be wrapped around a snuggled baby a bit like you would see seaweed wrapped around sushi lol. (Well, they are cute enough to gobble up right? :P ) A full blanket to would require the baby to be moved to swaddle in, and the point of it done the way it was, was that the baby could be left still and asleep and a nice effect still achieved. I hope you like it as much as my friend likes hers. <3<br /><br />Don't forget to set up a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/soft-as-a-hug-mohair-baby-wrap" target="_blank">Ravelry project page here</a><br /><br />
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Row 1: Single Crochet into second chain from hook and every following stitch to end (80 stitches)<br />
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don't have enough time. I'm too busy researching lovely stuff to share with
everyone, or trying to design my own, or fulfilling requests, or a million
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and sharing - it's at the very core of my being. Take that away from me and I
am a husk. Everything I look at has the potential to be worked into a design
for something else. I look at the world through the lenses of inspiration
sources. Everything is a source. I have more interests and hobbies than you can
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it was a birthday or Christmas, but I remember asking and asking to learn, and
one day I had a set of tiny yellow needles and some tiny balls of coloured
yarn. I made the longest ugliest scarf you have ever seen. It expanded and
contracted irrationally and it had holes as well. But I was knitting just like
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I learned to crochet when I was 12. My Mum's best friend was teaching her, and
I asked to be included. I made a square of trebles, then I did a row of
granny's in every stitch on the final row. It of course buckled wildly. I
played with it a bit, then I sewed up one side and turned it into a tube dress
for my barbie. She could wear it either way, ruffles at the bottom for a
Spanish feel, or ruffles at the top for a prom queen look. LOL.<br />
I didn't get back into it until I was in my early twenties. Even then, it was a
shawl and a layette set for my nephew - that I finished when he was 13 LOL.
It's only in the last two years that my yarn art has taken off.<br />
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much more intense and instant and the page moves on and stuff happens go go go.
In a blog - it's there forever. People can find what you have shared years down
the track - years after you are gone maybe? Here I can store my free patterns,
and share my thoughts and joys with you all, and hopefully, together we can
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clergy family, so Christmas is always a little insane here. ;)</span></div>
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-70112149425262411262014-11-19T01:22:00.000+11:002014-11-19T01:31:11.977+11:00Exciting beginnings...This last week has been huge for me, not just in terms of my family life (hubby is overseas at the moment) but for making new friends and for starting new things. As of today, I finally have a logo for my Facebook page, thanks to the talented Chris Cromwell of<b> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cromwellcreativity" target="_blank">Cromwell Creativity</a></b> .<br />
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I've also set up a Pinterest Page so that the images I share on both here and facebook will be more easily browsed. I've had to go and look up a few older images this week to help out others, and the page is starting to compress and archive posts, and I want all that yarn yumminess available to as many of you as possible for as long as possible. So I've started adding new posts there, and I will gradually go back and add the older ones. This will be a process, because it's not possible (or so Facebook keeps telling me) to Pin directly from Facebook, so I will need to go to the post and open the link and pin from there where possible.<br />
The board is on my personal account, but it will only hold the GK Pins, and you can find it here:<br />
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Now for the real exciting stuff!!!</div>
I've been invited to participate in a new movement called "Creative Pencil". This is "a podcast about creativity
designed for entrepreneurial artists, musicians, writers, and photographers.
Basically, anyone who makes things"<br /><br />
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So, maybe a new word for some of you. A podcast is a sound
recording that is stored online, much like a you-tube video but with only the
sound. The interviews take place over Skype, and there is video footage, but
the emphasis for now will be on the Podcast. Interviews will be available
on iTunes and there will also be an Android version. Down the track there may
also be a You-Tube channel.<br />
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So what are they are about? Creative Pencil will be a resource center, where
you can go and find out how other people got to where you want to go, how they
grew their business, or developed their artistry, what motivates them and moves
them and inspires them, and where they want to go in the future. It's where you
can get to know people that you admire (no, I'm not including me, I'm not that
arrogant lol - although it may amuse you to listen to me :P ) and find common
links and dreams. It's where we can come together and network and ask questions
and find out stuff and help each other and grow together!<br />
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I am REALLY excited to be a part of this. I had my interview on Monday, and I
can tell you, I'm glad I was sitting down. You can't see it, but I had a
crochet ball in one hand, and a piece of crochet in the other, and I just
squeezed them alternatively with all my might. Giggle. It's hard putting
yourself out there at times, but if I can help just ONE person, then every
second was worth it. ;)</div>
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Chris is an amazing person with a lot of energy and enthusiasm for this
project. He has invested a lot of himself in it to get it up off the ground.
Right now he's busy interviewing people, editing footage, and establishing a
Facebook page to get the ball rolling. I have given you the link to it up the
top. Our first goal is to get that page up to 1000 likes by the 24th of
November, so I encourage you all to stop by and check it out, say hello from
Get Knotted Yarn Craft Blog so that he knows who sent you (I don't get any kick
backs for this, it is just helping him to understand where the flow of the page
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If you REALLY want to help - then there is a t-shirt that is for sale. It gets
the word out there right? LOL.<br />
You can find the t-shirt, hoodie, tank top and ladies fitted tee here:<br /><br />
<a href="http://teespring.com/creativepencilpodcast#pid=6&cid=656&sid=front"><b>Creative
Pencil Apparel</b></a><br />
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</span>Whatever you do, go and check it out, and remember to keep coming back.
Creative pencil is going to be a fabulous space for creative people to grow
together. We encourage you to come and journey with us!<br />
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Here's to lots of new beginnings.<br />
GK</div>
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-19960205074983311992014-11-18T01:05:00.001+11:002014-11-18T01:05:55.961+11:00Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's a ... sea urchin?For me, designing stuff is a process, a journey, an unparalleled opportunity to expand my capacity for swearing... LOL! I'm sure that there are fabulous designers out there, who have way more experience than I do (which is why I keep trying, maybe one day I'll be one of them) who just think of a design, start working and with only a few small "frogs" get the thing out there to the testers. As yet, I'm not "one of them". :P<br /><br />I do get there in the end. Or, it goes into a deep dark drawer for six months while I look at something else. So, I thought I'd share a bit of the journey for this pattern, which is going to be two patterns, because one of my "failures" was so beloved in the group, I can't not let it get out I guess. ;)<br />
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<br /><br />My Sea-Urchin.<br /><br />It all started with a hat. Yes, a hat. (I'm laughing so hard at the memory right now, that I've had to walk away from the keyboard and get a cup of tea).<br />
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Ok, yes, it all started with a fabulous hat. I'm going to call it the "Hot Cross Hat". I've not seen anything like it before or since. There was a chap on a documentary who wore it. I think he said his Nan made it for him. He wore it most of the time on the show. It was crochet, a kind of newsboy hat, but the cup part of the hat was a ripple and basically ended up being a cross. I'm going to have another go at making one.<br /><br />It looked so easy. (They always do). At times, I can be over-confident. "I'll have a go at that." is more often than not where my design process starts, although it's usually preceded by either a dream, or a thought or idea that just won't leave me alone.<br /><br />So, one evening, I start to make this hat. My best friend is online, and as I work up a round, I give it to her, and she makes it as well. We laugh and chat as we are working, clarifying what's being done and suggesting this or that. It's a pleasant evening that ends when I yawn so hard I think I've popped my jaw - it's nearly 2am. Oops. Ok. I end up frogging most of it and starting again, but it was a good start and there were some solid concepts there. For added understanding, I convince my eldest son to model it for me - he's very reluctant (I wonder why?).<br />
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Can you see all the strings hanging down to the right? I hadn't cut a single strand from the ball at this point, which allowed me to frog it without guilt (although with much vexation; giggle). I complete one more round and it's hopeless. It curls too much to sit on his head anymore, it's just useless.<br /><br />I vent to my girl friend and she suggests making it into a ball if it curls that much. OOh! Ok. not the outcome I wanted, but hey, at least it isn't a waste of time, right? The yarn is super soft with lovely drape, so I set to work with pins to see how it looks (keeping in mind, I still haven't cut the yarn!).</div>
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<br />It squishes fantastically in your hands - a great toy for a baby! Yay! Except it's a little squat, and I know that as I worked around, two of the petals had completely different stitch counts. So I know I've "done something" there. So, to be safe, I get out some cheap acrylic. Copy the conversation from facebook into a word document, and start sifting out the LOL's and the, "no wait, try it this way instead" things and I'm left with a rough idea of what to do. I begin hooking. Shortly after that, I begin muttering. Then swearing and hair pulling. After several lots of frogging, I have it. YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY. I eagerly sew it up and stuff it... only... well, plain acrylic is a lot less forgiving than soft acrylic - the ball is squat and square, and the four main petals kind of "dip" in the middle. The whole thing is crenelated. </div>
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So I had a wee vent on my group wall with a picture and I was VERY surprised by the response. Several people said it was a great looking sea-urchin, and many asked me for the pattern. I couldn't believe it! My failed hat, that turned into a failed ball, that has turned into a sea urchin!<br /><br />Now, I'm as stubborn as all get-go, so don't think I've given up on the other ideas. I'm in the middle of writing up the urchin for the testers, but I've already begun working with another version to have a go at making the ball. Attempt number one has halted. I've done a bit more mathematics and physics studies, and have the concept for a better working one. So I've got something that would look like a tulip bud if sewn up lol, or a wacky starfish. Take your pick of humorous names. ;) We might as well go with a sea theme though right? Maybe I can work it up into a star fish. :P<br /><br />
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-7563829027198745202014-11-16T23:25:00.001+11:002014-11-16T23:34:24.765+11:00Tequila Sunrise MandalaI love mandalas. I love how they twist and twirl and seem to dance before your eyes. I love how they draw you gently in to their depths, and then release you gradually to move on refreshed. Too mystical for you? Well, tough, lol, it's how they affect me. :P<br />
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So I thought I would have a try at making my own. I did some research and got some notes on some basic math, I'd already made at least half a dozen from patterns written by others (I'd even tested for a few) and I picked up a hook and some of my favourite yarn combination colours and just let loose. I took notes as I went (a few got scribbled out - and yes, ok, there may have been one page scrunched up and hurled as far as my puny arms could manage lol), and gradually started to pull something together. However, it wasn't until it went to the testers that the last row was added, as it was the marvellous Denise Brown who thought to add the final row of SC and it just "finished it off". So, I'm VERY grateful to her, and especially for her allowing me to use her image again. ;)<br />
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Angela Armstronghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02011850440499730965noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676331536132010924.post-11909042030834994552014-11-13T17:54:00.001+11:002014-11-13T17:57:57.000+11:00Healing CrochetYou know, there are many groups and pages out there dedicated to the healing power of crochet - for the participant, but sometimes I think we also forget the healing power for <b>the recipient</b> too.<br />
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I have a friend who is VERY exceptionally talented at amigurumi. So much so, that she made "Cartman" from "South Park" last week without batting an eyelid and without a pattern. It was seriously fabulous and much loved in the group that we are in. Now, I love South Park. It's a fabulously inappropriate show as far as I am concerned, so, I did it. I DOUBLE DARED her to make another character - Mr Hanky, The Christmas Poo! The challenge was accepted, the game was on, and stuff happened in my world that was yucky and I forgot completely about it. :/<br />
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So, imagine my joy and delight when my husband brings in the mail and dumps a small brown envelope on my desk (I guess they were out of white ones that day? ROFL). I couldn't make out the signature, but it was from the UK where the bulk of my family are, so I thought something from them. I eagerly ripped it open, and out fell a little brown turd... with a Santa hat... and tiny white gloves!!!! How precious. I was in such a dark place, and I just lost it. I laughed for a good twenty minutes. I had happy tears rolling down my face and a stitch in my side. I shared it in our group, and do you know what? The comments went bezerk! EVERYONE loved him too. Now poor Uljana isn't happy with him because she lost her small hook and made him with a larger one and she wasn't happy with how he turned out. I think he's blooming brilliant and she should take a bow. :P Not only did he bring me joy, through me he bought my family joy, and strangers from around the world! (Our group has over 35 thousand members from over 70 nations, so I'm not exaggerating here :P )<br />
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And now, I'm sharing him here with you to spread the joy (and not the stains or stench lol) further! <3<br />
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It's not just through humour and laughter that we can bring healing, but through love and kindness. I'm a part of a handful of groups, and in one there is a lady who is unwell. She is the epitome of kindness, always going out of her way to help others, and we all appreciate it, so we've banded together secretly to make her a blanket in her favourite colours. I posted these squares off today, along with a ball of black for the joining, and maybe a wee packet of smarties to keep the strength up for the lady doing all that joining lol.<br />
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I posted about a similar sort of project a month or so ago on my facebook page (<a href="https://www.facebook.com/getknottedyarncraft" target="_blank">Get Knotted Yarn Craft</a>) and I'm privileged to be a part of this one. Imagine her surprise when she receives this beautiful blanket in her favourite colours, made by people all over the world that she knows - some of them better than others. Imagine that you were unwell or in pain or distress - now imagine being able to wrap yourself physically in the love of others. If that doesn't bring healing, then I don't know what does.<br />
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Now I'm not writing about this to big-note myself, but to share with you all the joy that crochet (or in fact any craft that we choose to do) can make not only for ourselves, but for others too.<br />
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I hope that you are happy. I hope that you are at peace. I hope that you have joy and love and hope. Most fervently, I hope that you have enough of these that you can share them with others. xoxo<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/center-heart-square" target="_blank">Ravelry - Center Heart Square</a><br /><a href="http://getknottedyarncraft.blogspot.com.au/2014/11/rock-solid-granny-square.html" target="_blank">Rock Solid Granny Square</a><br /><br /></div>
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