Diagonal Eyelet Hand Warmers Free Pattern

Let's start posting again some more interesting things!
And what else could I choose to be back with, other than a new pair of cute hand warmers?
Fall is arrived with lot of rain here in Rome, making my hands cold.
It has been such a hot summer, that I'm really happy to be able again to put on a chunky wool cardigan, drink warm tea and watch the rain falling over the window.
This pair of hand warmers are made with a diagonal eyelets and ribbing cuffs and tops, I hope you'll enjoy this new free pattern!
Here it is:

Materials:
One ball 100% Merinos wool extrafine (50g/135m), any DK weight yarn will work
4.00mm Straight Needles
5.00mm Straight Needles

Abbrevations:
k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
k2tog = knit 2 stitches together
st/sts = stitch/stitches

Handwarmers (make two!):
Cuff's Ribbing:
Cast On 34 sts leaving a long tail for sewing handwarmer's cuff and part of body.
Row1: k2, *p2,k2* across
Row2: p2, *k2,p2* across
Row3-14: Repeat Row1 for odd rows and Row2 for even rows

Body:
Row 1: k4, *Yo, k2tog, k4*. Repeat from * across.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: k5, Yo, k2tog, *k4, Yo, k2tog*. Repeat from * to last 3 sts, k3.
Row 4: Purl.
Row5: k6, Yo, k2tog, *k4, Yo, k2tog*. Repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row6: Purl.
Row7: k1, Yo, k2tog, *k4, Yo, k2tog*. Repeat from * to last st, k1.
Row8: Purl.
Row9: k2, Yo, k2tog, *k4, Yo, k2tog*. Repeat from * across.
Row10: Purl.
Row11: k3, Yo, k2tog, *k4, Yo, k2tog*. Repeat from * to last 5 sts, k5
Row12: Purl.
Rows13-24: Repeat rows 1 to 12.

Top's ribbing:
Row1: k2, *p2,k2* across
Row2: p2, *k2,p2* across
Using a larger needle (5.00mm), Cast off sts loosely doing a ribbing Row1.
Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing handwarmer's top.

Finishing:
Sew handwarmer's top for approximately 2.0cm and cuff and body for 8.5cm, leaving 3cm of body open for thumb.
Cut yarns and weave in all ends.
Sew some pretty buttons on the cuff's ribbing if you like and enjoy your new pair of handwarmers!

About my free patterns

Hello my dear followers!
This is a post on my free patterns, the past ones and all those that will come (soon, hopefully).
I've seen many people selling items made using my free patterns on their Etsy Shops.
Some of them asked me to do so, and some other not.
I want to say here my opinion on this issue:
I'm happy and have really no problem if you sell things made with my free patterns in your shops, my Creative Commons Licence say that you can use, share and even modify the pattern yourself; it also say that you can't sell it (the pattern itself), and that you have to attribute the work to the author.
As I told to everyone who asked me to sell items made with my original patterns, I'm glad that you enjoy them and also use them to make cute items to sell on your shops; I'm only asking to write in your blogs and your shops who is the author of the pattern you're using for your items...that's all!
I think this is a nice way to let me know that you appreciate my work, and I'd be so thankful for that!
Hugs and best wishes to all of you!
marta

p.s.: let me know your opinion on this post if you want!

Necktie with Bow free pattern

A girl named Melissa asked me to share the pattern for this necktie with bow and I'm very happy to do so!
Here you can see it in two different colors: black and white and brick orange.
The pattern it's very very easy:

Materials:
For the bow:
Scraps of wool in any color you like. (DK weight yarn)
4.00mm hook
For the chocker:
Scraps of wool in any color you like. (DK weight yarn)
5.50mm hook

Bow:
Ch20, hdc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across, turn.
Row 1: ch2, hdc in next st and in each across, turn.
Rows 2-5: repeat row1.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
Bow centre:
Ch8, hdc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across.
Sew bow center around bow, gathering the middle of the bow and joining edges of bow centre.

Chocker:
Ch 54, dc in third chain from hook and in each chain across.
Cut yarn and wave in all ends.

Finishing:
Sew the bow on the fifth dc of one end of the chocker.
Sew a button on the third dc at the same extremity where the bow is, but on the other side.
Enjoy your new neck tie!

I take the chance with this post to thank all of my blog's readers, all of you who leave nice comments and keep on following me even if I'm not writing a lot in this last months!
I wish you all the best and a very special 2009!
Thanks again to everybody!!
Ciao,
Marta

The White Flower Necklace

I'm finally back!
It has been too hot here in Rome even to think about working on something..
Moreover I've been on holiday for a while and wanted just to relax without doing anything!
Now, I've got something new for you:

A very dainty necklace made by three chains with leaves and a white flower, that closes by a crochet ring behind the flower through which pass the strands.
It was quite hard to explain it, but I hope you'll understand this pattern.
For any problem just contact me, and I'll be happy to help!
Here it is:

Materials:
4.00mm hook
Cream White Cotton yarn (worsted weight) for the flower
Green Cotton yarn (worsted weight) for the stems and ring

The Necklace:

Crochet Ring:
Wind the yarn 5 times around the left hand's forefinger and the middle finger.
Insert the hook under the 5 strands in the direction of the palm, yarn over hook and fasten the strands with a simple crochet stitch.
Work 24 sc in the ring made by the 5 strands.
Sl st to first sc to close ring.
Don't cut the yarn.

Three Stems with Leaves:
1st Stem: Chain 115.
Leaf: Sc in second chain from hook, 1hdc, 1dc, 1 hdc, 1sc. Turn and work 1sc, 1hdc, 1dc, 1hdc, 1sc in the opposite side of the just worked stitches. Sl st to first sc to close the leaf. Cut yarn and weave in end.
2nd Stem: Attach yarn on the sc of the ring that is next to the first stem chain. Chain 105.
Work as for the first leaf.
3rd Stem: Attach yarn on the sc of the ring that is next to the second stem chain. Chain 125.
Work as for the first leaf.

The Flower:
Bottom Layer:
Chain 3, sl st to make ring.
Chain 3 and work 11 dc in ring. Sl st to third chain of beginning ch3. (12dc)
*4dc in next dc, sc in next dc*. Repeat from * but ending with a sl st on last dc to close round.
Cut yarn and weave in end.
Top layer:
Chain 4, sl st to make ring.
*Chain 3 and sc in ring*, repeat from* four times more. Sl st to close round. (You'll have 5 petals)
Work in each chain loop of previous round: 1sc, 3dc, 1sc.
Cut yarn and weave in end.
Sew the two flower leyers together, the top layer on the bottom one, and sew a nice button on the center.

Finishing:
Sew the flower between the ring and the three stems chains, leaving a space in the ring through which you'll pass the three strands to fasten you necklace around your neck!

Hope you'll enjoy!

Lotus Flower Cuff

Do you remember the Flower applique I've made for my headband?
Well, with some changes on the pattern I've made a crochet cuff which is so cute, I think!
It's very simple, and it's one of the first times I'm using a crochet hook that it's smaller than the 4.00mm.
This is made by three Lotus Flower sewed together, and it closes by two beads.
Here's the pattern for this cute cuff:

Materials:
2.50mm hook
Super Fine Cotton yarn (Orange or any other summer color)

Lotus Flower (make three):
Ch 3, join to make ring with sl st.
Round 1: ch2 (count as hdc), 7 hdc in ring, sl st to second ch of beg. ch2. (8 hdc)
Round 2: ch2 (count ad hdc), hdc in same space as joining, *2hdc in next hdc*. Repeat from * around, sl st to second ch of beg. ch2. (16 hdc)
Round 3: *ch3, skip 1 hdc, sc in next hdc*. Repeat from * around ending with sl st to previous joining st. (8 ch loops)
Round 4: *3 dc in next ch3 loop, ch2, 3 dc in same ch3 loop, sc in next sc*. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st to previous joining st.
Each Flower should measure 5.00cm in diameter.

Finishing:
Sew two petals of each flower, with two other petals.
Sew two small beads or buttons on the two petals of one edge flower.
If it's not clear at the end you should have your cuff like this:

Now attach yarn in the ch2 space of one petal of the other edge from beads.
Ch 11, sl st on the 8th ch from hook, ch3 and sl st on the same ch2 space of the petal.
Work the same for the other petal opposite to the buttons.
Here it is!
I'm so sorry if my english sometimes is not so clear, I will reply to any of your questions with pleasure!
This project is easier to make than to explain!;)
Ciao!

Headband with Bow

These headbands are great for this period of the year!
Cute and stylish, you can make these in infinite ways.
Here's with a crochet bow sewed on a side.
This one is made only by two strands, so starting from this pattern you should end up with Row 1, skipping Row 2.
The bow is very simple to make, try with this one I've made for my puff stitch beret.
Hope you'll enjoy,
Ciao!

Yes, again the same pattern!

I'm impressed on how many different uses has this pattern!
Starting from the same concept I've done necklaces, headbands and now even a bracelet!
My husband says this looks like an octopus, and I agree with him..:)
This is made by nine same length crocheted strands, ending on both edges in simple crochet piece, one of them with two buttonholes.
I like it so much and I'm planning to make some more. These stuff are perfect for the summer days that are almost here!
Today in Rome is sooo warm!
Greetings!

Headband with Flower

Here's another headband made with my free pattern, to which I've added a rounded flower applique that makes it even more cute I think!
The Flower is made this way:

Ch 6, join to make ring with sl st.
Round 1: ch3 (count as dc), 15 dc in ring,sl st to third ch of beg. ch3. (16 dc)
Round 2: ch3 (count as dc), dc in same space as joining, *2dc in next dc*. Repeat from * around, sl st to third ch of beg. ch3. (32 dc)
Round 3: *ch4, skip next 2 dc, sc in next dc*. Repeat from * around ending with sl st to previous joining st.
Round 4: *7 dc in next ch4 space, sc in next sc*. Repeat from * around, ending with sl st to previous joining st.
Here's in another colour:
Hope you'll like it!

Simple Crochet Headband

This headband is so easy to make, and the pattern is almost the same as the necklace one.
I love the hippie style, and this is perfect for spring and summer times!
I write here the pattern for this super easy headband:

Materials:
4.00mm hook
Any Colour Cotton yarn (worsted weight)

Headband:
Ch141
Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in the next 29chs (30sc), ch80, sc in the 30th ch from the begin of previous ch loop, and in next 29chs, ch1, turn.
Row 2: Sc in first sc and in next 29 sc, ch 80, sc in the 30sc of the previous row.
Cut yarn and weave in all ends...that's all!
Enjoy your stylish headband!
You can even make it with two or three different colors, by changing it at each end of row.
Hope you'll like it!

Knit/Crochet Handwarmers

My passion for handwarmers is not finished.
I had some yarn left from this hat, and I've started making another pair immediately!!
I wrote down the pattern for these cute cute handwarmers once they were finished, but as they are quite easy to make, it should be correct..but feel free to write me for any question.
Here it is:

Materials:
One ball Tropical Lane "Cin Cin" (75% Merinos, 5% Cotton, 20% Dralon) (50g/125m)
A: mustard yellow
B: white
C: brown

4.00mm Straight Needles
5.00mm Straight Needles
4.00mm hook

Gauge:
10sts*16rows = 5*5cm in Stockinette st

Abbrevations:
For knitting cuffs:
k = knit
p = purl
st/sts = stitch/stitches
For crochet body and top:
ch = chain
sc = simple crochet
sl st = slip stitch
hdc = half double crochet

Notes:
picot = ch 3, sl st in front loop of 3rd ch from hook

Knitted Cuffs (make two!):
With color A and 4.00mm needles cast on 32 sts.
Rows1-12: *k2,p2* across
With 5.00mm needle, bind off all sts.
Sew together the edges of each cuff, and don't cut the yarn.

With 4.00mm hook, work a round of sc in each stitch of top's cuff and sl st to join (32 sc).

Crochet left handwarmer:
Attach color B.
Round 1-9: ch2, work hdc around, sl st to first hdc to join the round.
Round 10: ch2, hdc in next 4 hdc, ch6, leave next 6 hdc unworked, and work hdc in each of next hdc around, sl st to join round.
Round 11-12: repeat round 1.
Attach color C.
Round 13: ch1, sc in each st around and sl st to join round.
Round 14: ch1, *sc in next 4 sts, work a picot*. Repeat from * around to complete the handwarmer top edge and sl st to first sc of round to join.
Cut yarn and weave in all ends.

Crochet right handwarmer:
Work as for left one until round 9.
Round 10: ch2, hdc in each hdc around until last 6 sts, leave next 6 hdc unworked, ch6, and join with sl st to top of beg. ch2.
Work remaining rounds of handwarmer as for the left one.

Tiny bow:
Ch 8, hdc in third ch from hook and in each st across.
Ch2, turn, work hdc in each hdc.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.
With a large eye needle, attach yarn to centre of bow and wrap the yarn around, gathering the middle of the bow.
Fasten yarn centre of bow and sew in on the handwarmer where you like!

Enjoy them!

Free Pattern's Outline for a Crochet Necklace

Well, this is quite different from the "Easiest Crochet Necklace" I've shown in the other post, and I've tried to write down an outline of this one's pattern.
For any question just contact me.. I know that probably this is not so clear!
Anyway, here it is:

Materials:
Less than one ball of any colour cotton yarn (worsted weight)
4.00mm hook

Necklace:
Ch77, sc in second ch from hook and in the next 3chs.
Ch76, sc in the 4th ch at the beg of previous ch loop, and in next 3chs, ch1, turn.
Sc in first sc and in next 3 sc, ch80, sc in the 4 sc at the beg of previous row, ch1, turn.
Sc in first sc and in next 3 sc, ch84, sc in the 4 sc at the beg of previous row, ch3 and sl st on the other side of the same closure piece to make a button hole.
Sew a button on the opposite closure piece of the button hole.
Make a flower of any kind (mines are just improvised!) to embellish the necklace, and sew it on the four chains strands.

I've made it even in a bright purple cotton yarn, and I'm really happy with the both.

These are very easy, and I hope you won't have problems making them.
Enjoy!

Puff Stitch Crochet Beret with Bow

A new crocheted beret, made with a Puff stitch pattern and embellished by a bow on a side!
I think this is sooo cute, and the Merino wool makes it very soft and cozy.
The pattern is simple, not so quick because of the Puff stitch, but not even too long...
Here's another detail, (more pics on my Etsy shop)...

...and here's the pattern:

Materials:
Two ball 100% Merinos wool extrafine (50g/135m), Red. (DK weight yarn)
4.00mm hook

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
yo = yarn over
sc = simple crochet
sl st = slip stitch

Notions:
Puff stitch (Ps): (Yo, insert hook in st, draw up long lp) 3times, yo and draw through all loops on hook, ch1.
2Pstog.: (Yo, insert hook in st, draw up long lp) 3times, yo and draw through 6 loop, (Yo, insert hook in st, draw up long lp) 3times, yo and draw through all loops on hook, ch1.

Beret:
Ch4, join to form ring.
Round 1: Work 8 Ps into ring, join.
Round 2: Work 2 Ps in each Ps around, join.
Round 3: Work 1Ps in same st as joining, *2 Ps in next st, 1Ps in next st* around, ending with 2Ps in last st, join.
Round 4: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1Ps in next st, 2Ps in next st, *1 Ps in next 2 st, 2Ps in next st* around, join.
Round 5: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1Ps in next 2 st, 2Ps in next st, *1 Ps in next 3 st, 2Ps in next st* around, join.
Round 6: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1Ps in next 3 st, 2Ps in next st, *1 Ps in next 4 st, 2Ps in next st* around, join.
Round 7: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1Ps in next 4 st, 2Ps in next st, *1 Ps in next 5 st, 2Ps in next st* around, join.
Round 8: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1Ps in next 5 st, 2Ps in next st, *1 Ps in next 6 st, 2Ps in next st* around, join.
Round 9: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1Ps in next 6 st, 2Ps in next st, *1 Ps in next 7 st, 2Ps in next st* around, join.
Round 10-13: Work 1 Ps in each st around, join.
Round 14: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1 Ps in next 3 st, 2Pstog, *1 Ps in next 4 st, 2Pstog* around, join.
Round 15: Work 1Ps in same st as joining and 1 Ps in next 2 st, 2Pstog, *1 Ps in next 3 st, 2Pstog.* around, join.
Round 16: Ch2, work 1hdc in each Ps and in each space between, join.
Round 17: Ch2, work 1hdc in each hdc, join
Round 18: sc in each st around, join.
Weave in ends.

Bow:
Ch20, hdc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across, turn.
Row 1: ch2, hdc in next st and in each across, turn.
Rows 2-7: repeat row1.
Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Bow centre:
Ch8, hdc in third ch from hook, and in each ch across.

Finishing:
Sew bow center around bow, gathering the middle of the bow and joining edges of bow centre.
Sew Bow on beret.

Really enjoy this vintage and romantic slouch beret!!

Crochet Openwork Handwarmers

There was some Denim Blue yarn remaining from my "Inverness Diamonds Knitted Hanwarmers", and I've immediately used it for this new pair.
These are crocheted with an openwork stitch pattern and have scalloped edges.
They're just perfect for middle seasons..
Extremely easy, maybe it's the best pattern for people who wants to start crocheting!
Aren't they cute?
Here's my free pattern:

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

Gauge: "3dc, ch2" twice * 5rows = 5 * 5,5cm

Size: adult woman

Materials: 1 ball Tropical Lane "Cin Cin" (75% Merinos, 5% Cotton, 20% Dralon) (50g/125m)
(any worsted weight yarn)
4.00mm hook

Handwarmer's cuff:
Ch 35, 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 in space 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.
FROM HERE ON make 2ch between each 3dc group instead of 1ch (that means that you make 5ch instead of 4ch at the beginning of each round 2).
Continue working rows 2 and 3 until the point where you'll make the thumb hole.(I've made a total of 11 rows from cuff's bottom to thumb hole), ending with a row 3.

Thumb hole:
Row 1: Sl st in each ofthe next 2 dc and in 1 ch of first ch2 space of previous round.
Ch3, 2dc in same ch2 space, *ch2, 3dc in next space*.Repeat from * across until the last ch2 space of previous round, 1dc in space, ch3, turn.
Row 2: 2dc in ch1 space, ch2, *3dc in next ch2 space, ch2*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch2 and 1dc in third ch of beg ch3 of previous row.
Closing thumb hole: ch5 ,sl st to third ch of beg ch3 of last row, turn.
Top Round: Ch3, 2dc in ch5 space, ch2, skip dc, 3dc in next space.,*ch2, 3dc in next space*. Repeat from * across, ending with ch2 and sl st in third ch of beg. ch3.
Scalloped edge: Ch1, *5hdc in second dc of next dc group, sc in next space*. Repeat from * across, ending with a sl st in beg ch1.

Weave in ends and enjoy them!

Easiest Crochet Necklace Ever!

Another necklace, in a cream white cotton yarn, embellished by a flower brooch.
This is so versatile.. It's long and opened at the ends, so that it can be used even as a skinny belt on a summer dress.
I've tried it as an headband, rolled three times around, and it looks great!
I really like it..
I made it by chaining three strands of yarn with a 5.50mm hook. You can make it as long as you desire!
The flower is improvised, but any flower pattern is fine!
Sooo easy...beautiful result!

Inverness Diamonds Knitted Handwarmers

Another pair!
It seems I can't stop making handwarmers..
These are knitted with a Denim blue mix of Merinos and cotton yarn, flecked with bits of yellow, red and white.
Simple and beautiful, embellished by an Inverness Diamonds pattern on the backs.
My free pattern:

Materials:
One ball Tropical Lane "Cin Cin" (75% Merinos, 5% Cotton, 20% Dralon) (50g/125m) Light blue
4.00mm Straight Needles

Abbrevations:
k = knit
p = purl
st/sts = stitch/stitches

Gauge: 10sts*16rows = 5*5cm in Stockinette st

Left Handwarmer:
Cast on 34 sts.
Rows1-8: Work in Stockinette Stitch, ending with a purl row.
Inverness Diamond Pattern Rows:
Row 1: k3, p3, k9, p3, k16
Row 2: Purl for 17 sts, k3, p7, k3, p4.
Row 3: k5, p3, k5, p3, k18
Row 4: Purl for 19 sts, k3, p3, k3, p6
Row 5: k7, p3, k1, p3, k20
Row 6: Purl for 21 sts, k5, p8
Row 7: k9, p3, k22
Row 8: Repeat row 6
Row 9: Repeat row 5
Row 10: Repeat row 4
Row 11: Repeat row 3
Row 12: Repeat row 2
Rows 13-24: Repeat rows 1 to 12
Row 25: Repeat row 1
Row 26-28 : Work in Stockinette Stitch, ending with a purl row.
Bind off loosely, using a 5.00mm needle

Right Handwarmer:
Work same as left but reverse on the Inverness Diamond rows.
(for example: Row 1: k16, p3, k9, p3, k3)

Finishing:
Sew sides of hanwarmers leaving a 3,5cm thumb hole, having the Diamonds Pattern on the backs.
Enjoy them!

Emerald Green Handwarmers

Another pair!
I know, i'm obsessed by handwarmers..but i really love them!
These are in a beautiful emerald green Merinos extrafine wool, soft and cozy.
The pattern? A sudden inspiration, that i've obviously wrote down to share..every girl should have a pair of this!

Materials:
One ball 100% Merinos wool extrafine (50g/135m) Emerald Green
4.00mm Straight Needles

Abbreviations:
k = knit
p = purl
st/sts = stitch/stitches

Moss stitch:
Row1: *k1,p1*
Row2: *p1,k1*

Stockinette stitch:
Row1: knit across
Row2: purl across

Double Moss stitch:
Row1-2: *k1,p1*
Row3-4: *p1,k1*

Handwarmers (make two!):
Cast on 34 sts.
Work in Moss st for 3 Rows.
Work in Stockinette st for 12 Rows (you should end up with a purl row).
Start with Double Moss stitch, and repeat the pattern rows 6 times, ending with row4.
Work 4 Rows in Stockinette st and then 3 more rows in Moss st.
Bind off loosely in Moss st using a 5.00mm needle.

Finishing:
Fold in half the piece and sew sides:
from top down 2cm.
from bottom up 8cm
leaving 3,5cm open for thumb hole.

Cherry Red Handwarmers's free pattern

A friend asked me for the pattern of the Cherry Red Handwarmers, and as I looove to share creativity with others, and as I've learned to knit and crochet thanks to Internet's crafty community, I've wrote it immediately!
It's very easy, but if you have problems with it just send me an e-mail!

Materials:
One ball 100% Merinos wool extrafine (50g/135m)
4.00mm Straight Needles

Abbrevations:
k = knit
p = purl
yo = yarn over
k2tog = knit 2 sts together
st/sts = stitch/stitches
skp = slip 1, knit 1, pass slipped stitch over

Handwarmers (make two!):
Cuff's Ribbing:
Cast On 32 sts leaving a long tail for sewing handwarmer's cuff and part of body.
Row1: *k2,p2* across
Row2-11: Repeat Row1.

Body:
Row 1: k1, *Yo, k2tog; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 2: Purl.
Row 3: k1, *SKP (), yo; rep from * to last st, k1.
Row 4: Purl.
Repeat Rows 1-4 a total of 10 times or for the desired lenght, ending with a Row4.

Top's ribbing:
Row1: *k2,p2* across
Row2-6: Repeat Row1.
Using a larger needle (5.00mm), Cast off sts loosely.
Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing handwarmer's top.

Finishing:
Sew handwarmer's top for approximately 2.5cm and cuff and body for 10cm, leaving 3cm of body open for thumb.
Cut yarns and weave in all ends.
Sew some pretty buttons on the cuff's ribbing if you like and enjoy your new pair of handwarmers!

Crochet Handwarmers free pattern

As i've said in previous post, i've wrote the pattern for the green Mohair Handwarmers.
You can find it here, on Crochet Me.
Hope you'll enjoy it!

Eyelet Vest

Do you remember the "New sweater in progress" post?
Well, the sweater has become a vest, and it will probably be my mother's Christmas gift!
You know, Christmas is really close now and there are many presents i still have to do, so i didn't had time to make sleeves!!
I think it's nice anyway, i love the color and the eyelet pattern, and it fits perfectly.
Here's another picture of the eyelet's detail:

Of course i've wrote down the patter, and because it turned out as a vest, i just had to leave out the sleeves's part.
I don't know if someone will find it useful, it is really simple and nothing special as it's my first knitting project, but i love to share my creativity with others, so here's my Eyelet Vest pattern:

Materials:
Mohair (40% mohair, 60% dralon)
6mm straight needles

Size:
Adult small.
Finished chest circumference: 78cm (30.7inches)
Total lenght: 49cm (19.3 inches)

Back:
Cast on 60 st using 6mm straight needles.
Rib: *k2,p2* for 11 rows.
Knit next row.
Purl next row.

Eylet pattern's rows:
Row 1: k2, *yfwd, k2tog, k2* rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 2: purl.
Row 3: knit.
Row 4: purl.
Row 5: K4, *yfwd, k2tog, k2* rep from * to last 2 sts, k2.
Row 6: purl.
Row 7: knit.
Row 8: purl.
Continue with eylet pattern's rows (i've repeat them 9 times), until the piece misures approximately 35cm, or the desired lenght to armholes, ending with a Row 6.

Armhole shaping:
Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of the next row, knit the remaining sts.
Bind off 4 sts at the beginning of the next row, purl the remaining sts.
K2tog,k 4 sts, yfwd, k2tog, *k2, yfwd, k2tog*, rep from * to last 4 sts, k2, k2tog.
Purl next row.
K2tog, knit across to last 2 sts, K2tog.
Purl next row.
Repeat Pattern Rows 1 to 8, until the armholes misures approximately 15cm from Bo rows

Front:
Same as back until the point where you want the V neck opening starts (i've repeated pattern's rows 8 times ),ending with a row 5 .
Purl to the halfway point (30 sts), attach a second ball.
Dec one st on each neck edge of next row, and on every other odd rows, until there are 12 sts each front shoulder piece. AT THE SAME TIME, repeat armhole shaping as for back when the piece misures 35cm or the lenght you've done for back.
Continue in pattern rows until the front piece misures as back.
Bind off all sts.

Finishing:
Sew shoulders and side seams.Weave in all ends.

Enjoy your Eyelet Vest!

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!