It's Just A Yarn Thing: 2019

Wednesday, October 30, 2019

Christmas Wreath Ornament

Christmas Wreath Ornament

It’s Just A Yarn Thing

Please note that this pattern has not been tested. If you choose to make one and you find an error, please let me know and I will make the changes and update the pattern

Materials:

Any type of yarn in Christmas colors will work. I used two colors of I Love This Yarn from my stash.

Hook Size US H

Scissors

3” metal ring (I found mine from Hobby Lobby in the purse making section)

Holiday buttons

Ribbon

Small ornament (I purchased a mini set from Hobby Lobby)

Large needle for weaving in the ends

Gauge: Not important for this project. Finished ornament measures approximately 4 to 5” in diameter.

Abbreviations:

ch = Chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

sl st = slip stitch

() = number of stitches

Special Stitches:

Picot – ch3, sl st in the first chain, sc to the next st

Pattern:

Round 1: Using green, attach to the metal ring, ch 1 and sc 56 around the ring, sl st to the first sc

Round 2: Ch2, dc in each st around, sl st to the top of the ch2, fasten off

Round 3: Attach white using a slip knot, ch1, *sc in the next st, ch3, sl st in the first ch, sc in the next st, repeat from *, sl st to the first ch1.

Do not fasten off.

Ch 15 and sl st to the first ch. This will make the loop for hanging.

Weave in the ends.

This is where you can use your own creativity. I chose to add snowflake buttons, a bow, and a mini ornament to my wreath.

This pattern is an original design by Carole Martin and is not intended for distribution in any form. You may not change, alter, or sell this pattern in any format. You may sell the item(s) that you make just please include the link https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/its-just-a-yarn-things-ravelry-store on your listing giving me credit for the pattern.

Tuesday, September 24, 2019

This Is My Hope for Cooler Days Hat

This Is My Hope for Cooler Days Hat

It’s Just A Yarn Thing

Materials:

Lion Brand ZZ Twist in Coral 246yds. I used approximately 162 yds.

Hook Size US I

Scissors

Stitch marker if desired

Large needle for weaving in the ends

PomPom

Gauge: 7 rows of sc = 2”

Abbreviations:

blo = back loop only

ch = Chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

Special Instructions:

Ch1 the beginning of the rows does not count as a stitch.

Pattern:

Band of the hat (after the beginning chain, each row will have 10 stitches)

Chain 11, sc in blo of the second chain from the hook, continue across, ch1, turn. Continue in this manner until the length of the band is 16” (I did 64 rows). If you need to adjust the size simply decrease or increase the number of rows. Once the desired length is reached, do not fasten off.

Ch1, turn

Body of hat:

Row1: sc in the next stitch, dc in the next. Continue this pattern across making sure to end this row with a dc.

Row2: ch 1, turn, dc in the next stitch, sc in the next. Continue this pattern across making sure to end this row with a sc.

Continue repeating row 1 and row 2 until the hat measures 8 1/2”. My hat had 20 rows but again, you can adjust this to fit your size. Just remember to alternate row 1 and row 2 until you reach your desired size.

Do not fasten off.

Measure about 20” of yarn from the last stitch and cut.

Fasten off.

Use the long tail to sew the sides of the hat together making sure to match up the rows and bottom band.

Weave in the ends.

Turn the hat to the wrong side. Using the same yarn from the main skein, sew a running stitch around the top of the hat. Pull ends together and tie off. Turn the hat back to the right side. Weave in the ends.

I chose to make a furry pompom for this but any pompom you use will look amazing.

These great friends were kind enough to test this hat. Check out their Facebook pages and give them some love!

By: Jo's Crafty Hook

By Yarn Happens

Friday, September 20, 2019

This Is My Rah, Rah, Rah Scarf

It’s Just A Yarn Thing

Materials:

Worsted weight #4 yarn in your team colors. I used two colors of Big Twist Value, 2 skeins of pumpkin (you will only use a few yards from the second skein) and 1 of black (You will use approximately 400 to 425 yards for this scarf).

Hook Size US H 5.0mm

Scissors

Large needle for weaving in the ends

Measuring tape

Gauge: Not really important because you can make this as long as you like

Size: Approximately 60” long (without the fringe) by 8” wide

Width and length are both customizable – for the width, chain multiples of 2 plus 1 to get desired width. For length, simply add or subtract rows to get the desired length

Abbreviations:

DC = Double crochet

SC = Single crochet

St(s) = Stitch(es)

Special Stitches:

Lemon Peel Stitch = Making sure to work into an even number of sts, alternate sc and dc across, ending with a dc (This stitch pattern will be used for the entire scarf.)

Pattern:

Using Pumpkin

Chain 31

Row 1 - *Sc in the second chain from the hook, dc in the next st, rep from * ending in a sc, ch1 and turn,

Row 2 – 7 *sc in the top of the dc and dc in the top of the sc, repeat from * across, ch 1 and turn. Fasten off at the end of row 7

Using Black

Row 8 – 10: Continue the lemon peel st (row 2) using black, remember to ch1 and turn after each row, fasten off

Using Orange

Row 11 – 13, lemon peel st, fasten off after row 13

Using Black

Row 14 – 16, lemon peel st, fasten off after row 16

Using Orange

Row 17 – 144: lemon peel st,, fasten off after row 144

Scarf should be approximately 48.5”

Row 145 - 147: black, lemon peel st, fasten off

Row 148 - 150: orange, lemon peel st, fasten off

Row 151 – 153: black, lemon peel st, fasten off

Row 154 – 160: orange, lemon peel st, fasten off and weave in the ends if you have not already done so.

Fringe:

Measure and cut 12” strips each of the orange and black yarn. You will attach one orange and one black in each st at the end of the scarf. You will have a total of 30 fringe pairs on each side.