Saturday, 31 May 2008

Crochet Headband


I promised my sister, months ago, I would make her a crochet headband.

I finally got around to making her one.

Donna's Crochet Headband
( Australian Crochet terms used)

4ply cotton
3mm crochet hook

tr - treble (American DC)
ch - chain
dc - double crochet (American SC)

Row 1 Chain 4, work two trebles into the 4th chain from hook, work 3 ch, turn.
You should have 3 stitches, the chain counts as the first and two trebles.


Row 2 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in the next stitch, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (5 stitches)

Row 3 One treble at base of 3 chain, treble in each of the next three stitches, work two trebles into last stitch, make 3 chains, turn (7 stitches)

Row 4 to Row 43 Treble in each stitch across (7 stitches) remember not to work a treble into the base of the turning chain or your count will be out.

Reducing the stitches to shape the end of the band.
On row 43 only work 2 chains on the turn, this acts as a reduction.

Row 44 one treble in each of the first 4 stitches then work the trebles in stitches 6 and 7 together, work 2 chains turn. ( 5 stitches)

Row 45 one treble in each of the first 2 stitches, work the trebles in stitches 4 and 5 together (3 stitches) 2chains turn

Row 46 Treble the next two stitches together. Do not turn

Work around the sides and create the ties.

Double crochet all the way around. Put one dc in the side of the treble and one in the stitch. Work to row one. Make tie. Chain 50 then slip stitch back along the chain, dc into the next stitch and continue working dc's around the second side. When you get to the beginning make the second tie. Chain 50 and slip stitch back along the chain. slip stitch into first dc and fasten off. Weave in ends.

This is adult sized. To make smaller reduce the number of rows worked in the middle of the band

I give permission for these to be made for commercial gain.

Please let me know if you have any problems following this pattern or of any mistakes you find.

Friday, 30 May 2008

Playtime for me.


New toys! the Clover Yoyo maker, Ottobre Design and Sew Pretty Homestyle.

I had a bit of a spending spree last week. I've made a few yoyos already and plan on turning them into a yoyo toy, haven't decided what yet. I made the little needle case from a pattern in Sew Pretty Homestyle. There are a few nice quick sewing patterns in there.



I'll pack these into a little bag and take them with me this evening. We're off to Futsal and Scouts. I have plans of finding a nice cosy corner and stitching up a pile of yoyos.
A great idea for using up those scraps of dressmaking fabrics I can't bear to throw away. I don't think I'm going to run out of scraps too soon!

Show Notes - Episode 1

Book Review
Sew Pretty Homestyle - Over 35 irresistible projects to fall in love with. (link)

Gadget
Clover Yoyo maker (link)
Some pics of toys made from yoyos (link)

Places on the net
Crafty Mamas (link)
Nappycino (link)

On my Needles
Jaywalker Socks ( link)
Fern's Pullover. Pattern hosted on Ravelry (link)
KOGO scarf (link) oops it's 150cm not 120cms

Other things I ramble on about ...
Enid Gilchrist (link)
Ravelry (link)
Cute Tooshies (link)
Ittibitti Nappies (link)
Oz Cloth Nappies - links to make your own MCN (link)

Who's blue jumper is that?

Episode 1 of Madquilter

It's after midnight so I've missed a post for yesterday ..just!

But I've been busy making my very own Podcast!


Here's the first Madquilter Podcast!

I'll be back later today and put up the show notes ..just to look professional! Please let me know what you think but be gentle this is my first attempt!