Friday, December 6, 2019

Premium Crochet Pattern-- Summer Night Shawl

By    December 06, 2019 //


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The Summer Night Shawl is a special pattern that I worked on for quite a while. Not because it was hard but because I was not satisfied with the overall look. A lot of frogging and a lot of walking away was involved in the making of this shawl. 





There is a lot of beautiful texture in the Summer Night Shawl. One of my testers mentioned that there was a lot of movement and changes in the pattern so she never got bored once while making it.



Great addition to your out on the town attire. 


Free Crochet Pattern-- Soot Sprite Dish Scrubby

By    December 06, 2019 //



If you have been following me on Instagram for a while, you probably know that I taught summer school at my church this past summer. I taught kindergarten and worked with co-teachers that are very big fans of anime and manga. I have never seen Totoro in my 30 some years and watched it for the first time in summer school. What a fun movie!
After watching it once, I drove out to the store with my kids and bought the movie so that my kids could watch it at home too. They loved it and Totoro has become a favorite in our house.
Soot sprites are little dirt gremlins in the movie. Despite their dirty nature, I decided to make a dish sponge in hopes to "make them clean". I hope you enjoy this pattern!

Pattern

For a free PDF file for this pattern, visit Ravelry.
To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.


Materials

-1skein of Red Heart Scrubby Sparkle in colors licorice and marshmallow
-6.0mm hook
-stitch marker
-tapestry needle
Abbreviations


MR- magic ring
ch-chain
sc- single crochet
hdc-half double crochet
dc-double crochet
trc-triple crochet
st-stitch
sts-stitches
slst-slip stitch

 Gauge

10 sts and 3.5 rows equals 2 inches

Measurements

Diameter length is 4 inches

Notes

-Pattern is worked in rounds.
-Using a stitch marker to mark the 2nd ch of your beginning ch2 is encouraged, as finding can be a little difficult.

The Body


Using your licorice color, make a MR.

Round 1: ch2, 12 dc into the MR, slst to the top of the ch2 (13)

Close your MR by pulling on the tail. You may make a knot to keep the ring closed. 

Round 2: ch2, dc in the same st where your ch 2 is coming from, 2 dc in all sts to the end, slst to the top of the ch2 (26)

Round 3: ch 2, 2 dc in the next st, *dc in the next st, 2 dc in the following st* repeat to the end, slst to the top of the ch2 (39)

Round 4-5: ch 2, dc in each st to the end of the round, slst to the top of the ch2 (39)

Round 6: ch 2, dc decrease,* dc in the next st, dc decrease* repeat to the end, sl st to the top of the ch2 (26)

Round 7: ch2, dc in the next st, dc decrease to the end, slst to the top of the ch2 (14)

Round 8: ch2, dc in the next st, dc decrease, *dc in the next st, dc decrease in the following st* repeat til you have 2 sts left, dc decrease, slst into the top of the ch2 (9)

Fasten off and close the circle. Knot it off and weave in your end.

Flatten your sponge.

Eyes


Using the licorice color, make a MR.

Round 1: ch 1 (doesn’t count as a st), 6 sc into the MR (6)

Round 2: switch to color marshmallow, ch 1 (counts as a st), sc in the same st where your ch 1 comes out from, 2 hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next, 2 trc in the next st, 2 dc in the following st, 2 hdc in the next, slst to the top of the ch1 (12)

Fasten off and leave a tail to sew your eye onto the body of the scrubby.

Using your tapestry needles, sew on your eyes. The eyes should be sown on with the pupils closest to the middle of the body of the sponge, making the soot sprite look like it’s crossed eyed. Be sure to only go through the top layer of the sponge so that you don’t have random marshmallow yarn on the body.




Tag me in on Instagram with the hashtag #modestybylaura so I can see your little soot sprites.


Happy crocheting!


XO, Laura




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Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Free Crochet Pattern-- Mr.Duboo

By    December 04, 2019 //





The word duboo (두부) is the Korean word for tofu. Tofu is a staple in our house and is the most preferred source of protein amongst my children and myself. All four of us are not big meat eaters but tofu is definitely something that we choose to eat a couple times a week.
Mr. Duboo was crocheted after I came across some cute Asian characters at the grocery store. One of the characters reminded me of tofu and I thought how cute it would be to make one for my kids. Let's just say he was a success and was quickly named by my daughter Sophia. 

Mr. Duboo can be crocheted in about one hour, maybe even less. He is a quick and fun little project. He can also have two different looks depending on how you choose to assemble him. The above picture shown was assembled by single crocheting along the edges. Meanwhile, the Mr. Duboo shown below was mattress stitched. The choice is yours how you would like your tofu.





Pattern

For an inexpensive ad-free PDF version, please visit Ravelry.

 To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest. 


Materials

-4.0mm crochet hook 
-1 skein of Patons Alpaca Blend (or category 5 yarn)
-any worsted weight yarn in black in red
-tapestry needle
-stitch marker

Gauge

8.5 sts and 9.5 rows = 2”

Measurements

Roughly 2.5” all the way around

Abbreviations

ch- chain
sc- single crochet
BLO- back loops only

Notes

When sewing on Mr.Duboo’s face, count your stitches and rows starting from the bottom-right corner.

 If you choose to make your tofu boxy, you can cut out square pieces of cardboard (or plastic canvas as someone suggested) to support the sides of the cube.


Pattern

Long panel


Chain 10

Row 1: In the 2nd chain from the hook, sc across (9)

Row 2-10: ch1, sc across

Row 11: ch 1, sc in BLO

Row 12-20: ch1, sc across

Row 21: repeat row 11

Row 22-30: ch1, sc across

Row 31: repeat row 11

Row 32-40: ch1, sc across

Square panels (Make 2)


Chain 10

Row 1: In the 2nd chain from the hook, sc across (9)

Row 2: Row 2-10: ch1, sc across

Leave a long tail for sewing (if you choose to mattress stitch).

Assembly

Take your long panel and mattress stitch your first row and your last row together (using the inner loops) to make 4 walls of the cube. Take a square panel and thread some black yarn on your tapestry needle. Starting from the bottom right, we are going to shape our mouth. From behind your panel, stick your tapestry needle up between stitches 2 and 3 and rows 3 and 4 (counting from the bottom-right).

Use small stitches to achieve well-defined lines.





Go diagonally to the left 1 stitch and 1 row down. Then stitch up diagonally to the left 1 stitch and up 1 row. You should be between stitches 4 and 5 and rows 3 and 4. Now make stitches going diagonally to the left 1 stitch and down 1 row. From here, sew diagonally 1 stitch to the left and up 1 row. You should now have a wide ‘w’ shaped smile shaped on your square.


Take your tapestry needle from the back and now find the edge of your closed left eyelid. The starting point will be 2 rows up and 1 stitch to the left from the last point where you stitched your smile. After pulling your black yarn through, sew 1 stitch to the right. The last part of your left eyelid, will be 1 stitch to the right and 1 row up. After completing your closed eyelid, make a small eyebrow between rows 7 and 8 and stitches 6 and 7.


**Do not worry about the mess behind the square. This will all be hiding inside the Ami.


Moving on to the other eyelid, we want to insert our needle up through stitches 3 and 4 and rows 6 and 7. Move your black yarn down diagonally to the right 1 stitch and 1 row down. The last part of your eyelid will be 1 stitch over on the same row. Make your eyebrow between stitches 2 and 3 and rows 7 and 8.

Take your red yarn and start making an outline of your tongue below and continue to string the yarn from the top (the center of your lips) to the outlined tongue below the lips.
You now have the option to continue to use your tapestry needle and mattress stitch along the edges of the square panels or single crochet along the edges. Mattress stitching will give you a rounder tofu while the single crocheted option will give you a more defined edging giving it a more boxy look. The choice is yours.


When you are on your last square, leave the last side open to fill the tofu up with poly-fil. Stuff as much (or as little as you’d like) and then continue to close up that last side. Before completely closing the cube, give it a last bit of stuffing and then completely close the cube. Weave in your ends. 


Let's keep in touch! Hashtag #modestybylaura with your finished Mr.Duboo on Instagram. Can't wait to see yours!
Happy crocheting!


XO,

Laura

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Friday, November 29, 2019

Premium Knit Pattern-- On the Clouds Beanie

By    November 29, 2019 //






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 What are some things that come across your mind when the word winter is brought up? Is it hot cocoa, s'mores, sitting in front of fire places, cozy blankets? Perhaps Christmas?

For me, the word 'winter' brings up images of cables. Who's with me here? Cables are everywhere during the cold season. I don't mind them. I think that they are so beautiful but making knit cables was not a favorite of mine when I tried it for the first time a few years back.

I don't know what happened during those short few years, but I think I may be a little addicted to them now. On the Clouds Beanie is my first cable beanie that I designed and guess what? I have another one designed that I haven't yet revealed. I plan to test the design one more time before sending them off to testers.






On the Clouds Beanie has a total of 8 cables running up the hat on a background of reverse stockinette stitch. The rim is about 3 inches thick and the height of the entire hat is roughly 9.5 inches long. Un-stretched the hat's circumference is 14 inches. The hat will fit the average size of a woman and also a child.


Wednesday, November 27, 2019

Free Knit Pattern-- Nautical Tote

By    November 27, 2019 //




A simple tote with a touch of lace makes for a beautiful addition to your bag collection. With signature nautical colors, this bag is sure to catch everyone's eye. 

 The Nautical Tote is a beautiful and simple bag that includes both knit and crochet. The body of this tote is knit while the handles are crocheted. The body includes some eyelet v-stitches to make it stand out a little from just a plain colorblock tote.

Pattern

To purchase the inexpensive ad-free PDF file, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.

To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest.






Materials

-5.0mm knitting needles
-4.5mm crochet hook
-a skein of Loops and Thread Impeccable in colors gold, pale gray, and sapphire
-tapestry needle

Gauge 

Crochet straps: every 16 stitches equal 4 inches

 Tote Body: every 25 rows and 18 stitches equal 4 inches

Measurements

The tote panels are approximately 12 inches long and 10.8 inches wide.

The straps have are approximately 20.5 inches long and will have approximately an 18 inch drop after it is sewn onto the tote.

Abbreviations

k-knit
k2tog-knit 2 together
skpo-slip 1 knitwise, knit 1, pass the slipped stitch over
sk2po-slip 1 knitwise, knit 2 together, pass the slipped stitch over
its-stiches
yo-yarn over
trC-triple crochet
dc-double crochet

Notes


 To alter the length, crochet more rows for a longer tote and less for a shorter tote.

 For a smaller or wider tote, simply cast on in multiples of 12+1.

 To make your handle straps longer increase the number of beginning chains. To shorten them, decrease the number of beginning chains.




Pattern

Tote Panel (Make 2)

With your 5.0mm knitting needles cast on 49 using color gold.

 Row 1 (RS): knit

 Row 2: purl

 Row 3: k4, yo, skpo, k1, k2tog, yo, *k7, yo, skpo, k1, k2tog, yo; repeat from * to the last 4 sts, k4

 Row 4: purl

 Row 5: k5, yo, sk2po, yo, *k9, yo, sk2po, yo; repeat from * until you reach the last 5 sts, k5

 Row 6: purl

 Row 7: knit

 Row 8: purl

 Row 9: k1, *k2tog, yo, k7, yo, skpo, k1; repeat from * to the end

 Row 10: purl

 Row 11: k2tog, yo, k9, *yo, skpo, yo, k9; repeat from * until you reach the last 2 sts, yo, skpo

 Row 12: purl

 Row 13-20: repeat rows 1-8

 Change to color Pale Gray

 Row 21: knit

 Row 22: purl

 Row 23-30: repeat rows 21 and 22

 Change to color Sapphire

 Row 31: knit

 Row 32: purl

 Row 33-76: repeat rows 31 and 32

 BO knitwise

Handle Straps (Make 2)

With your 4.5mm crochet hook, chain 82 with color Sapphire.

 Row 1: trC into the 3rd chain from your hook, trC until the last st, dc. 

 Fasten off. 

 Tote Assembly
With your tapestry needle, mattress stitch down the sides and across the bottom of the tote panels. Taking one of your handle straps, sew one end between the 1st and 2nd v-eyelets.

 Carefully without twisting the strap, sew on the other end between the 3rd and 4th V-eyelets. Repeat on the other side of the tote. 

 Weave in all loose ends and enjoy!


Let's stay connected! Visit me on Instagram. See you there!

 Happy knitting!
XO, 

 Laura


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Monday, November 25, 2019

Free Knit Pattern-- Autumn Beanie

By    November 25, 2019 //




This child size pixie style beanie is super fast to knit up and a great addition to your child’s fall and winter attire.

You may be surprised to find out that knitting was actually the first craft I learned between crochet and knit. While I've only known how to crochet for 2+ years, I've known how to knit for about 15 years.

 The Autumn Beanie is my first ever knit hat design and the second hat I ever knitted in my life. Crazy, right? The reason behind this is because I look horrible in hats. It is very rare that I find a hat that compliments my face shape. Let's just say it's not one of my favorite accessories. However, my kids look super cute in them and with the cold winter ahead of us, I decided to design a hat that my kids would love.


My sassy daughter, Sophia. LOL.
This pixie hat would also look super cute in either red or green for a Christmas elf hat, don't you think?

 The hat is a very basic and simple hat design; perfect for beginning knitters!




Pattern

For an inexpensive ad-free PDF version of this pattern, please visit Etsy or Ravelry.

 To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.

Materials

-9.0mm double pointed knitting needles (or circular needles)
-Lion Brand Hometown Tweed in Canyon
-tapestry needle
-stitch marker

Gauge

5.75 sts and 7.5 rows equals 2”.

Stitches Used in This Pattern

Stockinette Stitch

Measurements

The circumference of this hat is 16” un-stretched.

Abbreviations

k- knit
k2tog- knit 2 together
KFB- knit front and back
p-purl

Notes

This hat is worked in continuous rounds.
You can begin with circular needles and move onto DPN when it gets harder to work with the circular needles.

Autumn Beanie

Cast on 44

Rows 1-7: *K2, P2; repeat to the end (44)

Row 8: *K10, KFB; repeat from * to the end (48)

Rows 9-17: Knit

Row 18: *K10, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (44)

Row 19: Knit

Row 20: *K9, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (40)

Row 21: Knit

Row 22: *K8, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (36)

Row 23: Knit



Row 24: *K7, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (32)

Row 25: Knit

Row 26: *K6, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (28)

Row 27: *K5, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (24)

Row 28: *K4, K2tog; repeat from * to the end (20)

Row 29: Knit

Row 30: *K2tog; repeat from * to the end (10)

Row 31: repeat row 30 (5)

Rows 32-34: Knit

With your tapestry needle string the rest of the stitches and tighten. Bring the leftover yarn in through the top of the hat, fasten, and weave in the end.
My son, Caleb, makes a great model. Doesn't he?


I hope that you enjoy my first knit beanie design. I have more ready to debut so keep a look out!


Happy knitting!


XO,

Laura

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