Free Time Crocheter: February 2012

Son's pattern cardigan

Just finished this cardigan for my son. He has picked 5 patterns that he would like me to make. He chose the colours for this one and the toggles. I used 4mm and 5mm circular needles, so it has no seams and found it quite light to work on. I used double pointed needles for the sleeves, so they have no seams either. Wool is Paton's fab. It took 4 weeks to complete, because I had to wait for my double pointed needles to arrive. He has just gone out in it, so I am pleased he likes it.

Pefect fit!

Pattern instructions.

Sister's birthday sweater

It took a couple of weeks to make this raglan sweater. I used 450g Teddy double knitting in a raspberry shade on 4mm needles. I think she was pleased with it.

Stitch detail:

Perfect fit!

Granny square foot warmers

I love these, they are so retro. They really do keep your toes warm though. They are made with remnants of wool about 50g of each colour and take about 6 hours to make one pair. I made the pink/purple ones on a 3.5mm hook and the green ones on a 3mm hook as they do stretch slightly once worn. I made both of these this week. I think I am going to make a few pairs for the females of the family for this Christmas!

This is the pattern I used. http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/pattern.php?id=5540&lang=en

Knitted jumper

I hadn't knitted since my son was 4 - so 12 years, because I started getting pains in my hands, which I don't have with crochet. I bought some new bamboo 4mm needles and found that I didn't have so much pain in my left thumb, though it still ached. I had a trapped nerve for about 2 years. I have since bought a full set of circular bamboo needles direct from China, called for in a pattern I am currently working on, and I don't have any pain and the work feels much lighter on circular needles. I have some knitted by labels which my mom bought me when I was about 14. I still have some left, so the label has my name on it.

This pattern is from a '90s Woman's weekly special supplement. The edges are supposed to roll. I really love this yarn. It's Paton's Fab. I used 450g on 4mm needles. It took me about a week to make over Christmas.... so much slower than crochet!

Stich detail, just plain stocking stitch with a cable raglan.

Gloves

I made the purple ones first. These are the first crochet gloves I have made. I used James Brett Rio yarn and a 3.5mm hook for the purple ones and the full finger ones are made with Troitsk yarn Countryside with a 3mm hook. Each pair took an afternoon to complete.

This is the pattern I used, though I modified it for the half finger ones. http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/pattern.php?id=3688&lang=en

Zip jacket

I made this for my mom's birthday a couple of years ago. The pattern is from the book "Simply Stylish Crochet" by Melody Griffiths (2006). I used Troitsk yarn "Countryside", sourced online. It is 50% wool and a 4mm hook.

Stitch Detail: It was all in double crochet.

Sweaters

I have made 4 of these, though the first one which was my favorite, shrunk in the wash because I washed it on 50 degrees (it was 75% wool). I used a pattern from the book "Simply Stylish Crochet" by Melody Griffiths (2006) ISBN - 1 84537 079 1. The pattern is called "Simple textured sweater"

This one is mine: I have had my own crochet labels printed.

I gave this one to my brother for his birthday a few years ago. It is made from the wool Marble, by James Brett.

I made this one for my mom in December. She bought me the wool about 3 years ago, which I found when I cleared out my cupboard. It's Chunky brushstrokes by Stylecraft.

Hats and scarves

I made this set for my niece's birthday in January. It's made with Stylecraft chunky brushstrokes and a 4mm hook. It took about an hour and a half to make the hat, the pompom was the longest to make! When she opened it, she said, "Ooooo I love it." Gave me such a warm feeling inside!

I made this one for me. The scarf is more of a wrap for over the shoulders. I am not sure what the wool was because I haven't kept a label. I used a 5mm hook for this one though.

Pattern for the hat: http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/pattern.php?id=5139&lang=en

Purple cardi

I made this in a couple of days. The wool used is Rio by James Brett and a 3.5mm hook. I used this pattern. http://www.garnstudio.com/lang/en/pattern.php?id=5275&lang=en.