Monday, November 26, 2007

Cowl neck fringed capelet

I had this cashmere purple yarn since months, and didn't know what to do with it!
Finally yesterday i had a flash of inspiration, and started making this Cowl neck capelet after drawing down a sketch of what i was imagining.
And voila'! I think it's beautiful, and i'm not sure i want to sell it on my Etsy shop..i think i'll keep it for myself.
It was easy to make, starting from cowl down, so i decided to write the pattern.
Here it is.

Terms:
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sk = skip

Gauge:
two *3dc,ch2*= 11.5cm * 4 rows=10cm

Materials:
8.00 mm hook
Ornaghi Filati Italy "Cashmere" [60% Merino Wool Superfine, 30% Polyamid, 10% Cashmere; 41 yds/37 mt per 50g ball]; color: Purple; 4 balls.

Cowl neck capelet:
Ch 40, sl st to form ring, careful not to twist the ch.
Round 1: ch3, dc in next 2 ch, ch1, sk 2ch, * 3dc in next 3ch, ch1, sk 2ch*. Repeat from* across ending round with ch1 and sl st in third ch og beg. ch3.
Round 2: ch4 (counts as 1dc and ch1), *3dc in next ch1 space, ch1*, repeat from* across to last ch1 space, 2dc and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 3: ch3, 2dc in ch1 space, ch1, *3dc in next ch1 space, ch1*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch1 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 4: repeat round 2.
Round 5: repeat round 3.
Round 6: repeat round 2.
Round 7: repeat round 3, but make 2ch between each 3dc group instead of 1ch.
Round 8: ch5 (counts as 1dc and ch2), *3dc in next space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2*.Repeat from* across ending with (3dc, ch1, 2dc) all in last space,sl st in third ch of beg. ch5.
Round 9: ch3, 2dc in next space, ch2, *3dc in next space, ch2*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch2 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 10: ch5 (counts as 1dc and ch2), *3dc in next space, ch2*, repeat from* across to last space, 2dc and sl st in third ch of beg. ch5.
Round 11: ch3, 2dc in next ch space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2 *3dc in next space, ch2, (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all in next space, ch2*.Repeat from* across ending with a sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Round 12: repeat round 10.
Round 13: repeat round 9.
Round 14: repeat round 10.
Round 15: repeat round 9.
Weave in all ends.

Fringe:
To make fringe, wrap yarn around a 15cm piece of cardboard three times. Cut ends at one side. Holding the 3 strands from the middle, slip knot the fringe around each ch 2 space.
Enjoy your wonderful capelet!

If someone will try it and have problems, just contact me for any question!

Monday, November 12, 2007

Another beret!

I've made another beret for my Etsy shop. It is the first time that i've used mohair yarn, and i've adored it even if it was a bit hard to work with it.
I've started with this pattern from Coats and Clarks, but then i had to change half of it to make my beret looks nicer..it was becoming too large!
If someone is trying the pattern and have problems with dimensions, just contact me and i'll send you my modifications.
I really love the colors, they are like autumn's leaves or like the sky at sunset, and mohair is so soft! I've used the same yarn for a crocheted fringed scarf that i'll post as soon as i make some nice pictures..it's so cloudy here these days.
Thanks everyone for looking inside this crafty world of mine!

Tuesday, November 6, 2007

Corrections and satisfactions

I've found a little error on the Tam beret pattern i've posted below..
On the Rnd. 7 , you should:
ch 3, 3 dc, dc2tog.,*4 dc, dc2tog.*, repeat from * around, joining to beg. ch3.
I write it even if i didn't received any comment on this pattern and i don't know if someone is interested!
I've already sold two of them on Etsy, and i'm really happy because they are the first selling i've made.
It's a great feeling to know that there's someone who appreciate what you do, and that maybe sometimes they take a walk wearing the little handiworks you've made with love and passion.
I'm sure that all you craftsters can understand me!