crochet hearts

Crochet does not come naturally to me and I just do the odd project now and then. Instead of work flowing I am all jerky and awkward. However, I saw a pattern By Juliette Peterson on Ravelry for crocheted hearts and thought I would like to have a go. The pattern is however in US crochet terms so I have "translated" into UK crochet stitches. For more details of the original pattern and also the copyright click here. I used dk/8ply cotton from my stash and a 4.5mm hook for my hearts.

     Heart Applique by Juliette Peterson

Uk Terminology

Abbreviations
st(s): stitch(es)
rd: round
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
htr: half treble
tr: treble
dtr: double treble 



Work 4 ch, sl st into first st, to form ring.

In Rd 1 one bump of the heart is worked, then the tip of the heart and then the second bump. 
Stitches have to be pushed while working into the ring in Rd 1 so there is enough room to accommodate all stitches. 

Rd 1: Worked into ring.
dc, htr, tr, 2dtr, tr, htr, 2dc, htr, 2dtr, htr, 2dc, htr, tr, 2dtr, tr, htr, dc, sl st.
Do not turn work.

Rd 2: dc into next 2 sts, htr into next 2 sts, dc into next 13 sts, htr into next 2 sts, dc into next st and sl st into last st.

That's enough crocheting for now, the hook has been tidied away, but at least I have another crochet project under my belt
Till next time, Ali.

chocolate orange cover pattern

LAMB CHOCOLATE ORANGE COVER

THIS PATTERN IS COPYRIGHT PROTECTED

ONLY FOR PERSONAL OR CHARITABLE USE

ITEMS KNITTED FROM THIS PATTERN CANNOT BE  SOLD FOR PROFIT

DO NOT REPRODUCE OR USE FOR ANY COMMERCIAL PURPOSE

ABBREVIATIONS

rd(s): round(s)

st(s): stitch(es)

k: knit

p: purl

kfb: increase, knit front and back of same stitch

tog: together

rpt: repeat

sl: slip

psso: pass slip stitch over

pwt: pull wool through (thread yarn unto needle and then through sts on knitting needle)

MATERIALS

four dpns size 4.00mm/US 6

two dpns size 3.50mm/US 4

white textured fluffy/eyelash chunky/12 ply yarn - I used James C Brett Fluffy Chunky

black double knit/8ply yarn - I used Stylecraft Special dk

two black safety eyes size 8mm

scraps of white felt

white embroidery thread

polyester toy filling

sewing, tapestry and darning needle

flower bead or button and green thread (optional)

BODY

Knit in the round with four needles 4.00mm/US 6.

Cast on 25 sts very loosely with white chunky/12 ply yarn.

Divide sts between three needles (8, 8, 9) and join in the round.

Place stitch marker.

Rds 1 and 2: k.

Rd 3: (k4, kfb) rpt to end of rd  (30 sts).

Rd 4: k.

Rd 5: (k5, kfb) rpt to end of rd  (35 sts).

Rd 6: k.

Rd 7: (k6, kfb) rpt to end of rd  (40 sts).

Rds 8 to 10: k.

Rd 11: (k6, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (35 sts).

Rd 12: k.

Rd 13: (k5, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (30 sts).

Rd 14: k.

Rd 15: (k4, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (25 sts).

Rd 16: k.

Rd 17: (k3, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (20 sts).

Rd 18: k.

Rd 19: (k2, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (15 sts).

Rd 20: k.

Rd 21: (k1, k2tog) rpt to end of rd  (10 sts).

Rd 22: k.

pwt.

TAIL
Knitted flat with two needles size 4.00mm/US 6.
Cast on 7 sts with white chunky/12 ply yarn, leaving a long yarn tail.
ROW 1: k.
ROW 2: p.
ROW 3: k.
ROW 4: p.
ROW 5: k.
ROW 6: p.
ROW 7: sl1, k1, psso, k3 sts, k2tog  (5 sts).
ROW 8: p.
Cast off.

HEAD
Knitted flat with two needles size 3.50mm/US 4.
Cast on 11 sts with black dk/8ply yarn, leaving a long yarn tail.
ROW 1: k.
ROW 2: p.
ROW 3: k.
ROW 4: p.
ROW 5: k.
ROW 6: p.
ROW 7: kfb, k3, kfb, kfb, k3, kfb, k1  (15 sts).
ROW 8: p.
ROW 9: kfb, k5, kfb, kfb, k5, kfb, k1  (19 sts).
ROW 10: p.
ROW 11: k.
ROW 12: p.
ROW 13: k.
ROW 14: p.
ROW 15: k.
ROW 16: p. 
Break yarn and join white chunky.
ROW 17: sl1, k1, psso, k to last 2 sts, k2tog  (17 sts).
ROW 18: k.
ROW 19: (p2tog) four times, p1, (p2tog) four times  (9 sts).
pwt.

EARS (make two)
Knitted flat with two needles size 3.50mm/US 4.
Cast on 7 sts with black dk/8ply yarn, leaving a long yarn tail.
ROW 1: k1, p5, k1.
ROW 2: p1, k5, p1.
ROW 3: k1, p5, k1.
ROW 4: p1, k5, p1.
ROW 5: k1, p5, k1.
ROW 6: p1, k5, p1.
ROW 7: sl1, k1, psso, p3, k2tog  (5 sts).
ROW 8: p1, k3, p1.
ROW 9: sl1, k1, psso, p1, k2tog  (3 sts).
ROW 10: p1, k1, p1.
ROW 11: sl1, k1, psso, return stitch on right hand needle onto left needle, pass last stitch over the stitch just moved.
Fasten off.

LEGS (make four)
Knitted flat and i-cord with two needles size 3.50mm/US 4.
Cast on 8 sts with black dk/8 ply yarn.
ROW 1: k.
ROW 2: p.
ROW 3 (k2tog) four times  (4 sts).
Bring yarn round behind back of work and continue with i-cord until work measures 6cms/2.25ins from cast on edge.
pwt.

TO ASSEMBLE

• Turn the body piece so that the stockinette side is facing inwards and the "bumpy" side is facing outwards.
• Darn yarn tails away on the reverse side.
• Head - with yarn end make small stitches along the nose end and pull tight.
• Fold sides of head backwards so that the seam is at the middle at the back and sew halfway up seam, leaving top open.
• Cut circles from white felt, I used the back of the back of the safety eye as a template.
• Put a small hole in the centre of the felt and push eye through, trim felt if necessary - attach eyes to head.
• Sew nose with white embroidery thread using a fly embroidery stitch.
• Stuff head and close up back seam.
• Ears - pinch the cast on edge together and secure with a few stitches. Lose the yarn tail at the tip of ears and attach both ears to head.
• Place the body piece over the chocolate orange pin head limbs and tail in place, remove body piece and attach to body.
• Attach flower bead or button to side of mouth, using green embroidery thread for a stem. 

copyright Alison Hogg 2015

another year

 

Another birthday comes and goes. My problem these days is too many candles and too little cake.
On a craftier note I am working on a freebie pattern at the moment. The creme egg covers have proved popular, click here, so Ive decided to write a pattern for a cover for a Terry's Chocolate Orange. I'm having problems with blogger at the moment, but hopefully will post at the weekend
Bye for now, Ali.