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Wow! It has been quite a journey designing and having this pattern tested. The first time I shared the Homeschooled Cardigan on any of my social platforms was on October 20, 2019 and this was a few weeks after finishing it. The one I am wearing in the pictures on this post was the second time designing this particular garment. I still have the original one in the house but wear the second one I knitted the most, mainly because it fits a lot better on me.
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This cardigan has been named the Homeschooled Cardigan. If you follow me on Instagram or have read my About Me page on my blog, you probably figured out that I am not only a fiber artist but also a homeschooling mother to three kids. When homeschool was in session, I knitted to keep my hands busy and this is what came out!
The design itself is very basic in nature and it truly is a quick knit for a cardigan. The whole body portion of the garment is knitted from the bottom up. It is knitted up to the underarms and then split into three sections- front right, back, front left. After the body panel is complete, the arms and collar are knitted and sewn on.
The testing group for this cardigan was the most amazing group of girls I have worked with since becoming a designer. They all raved about the pattern and more than half of them have made two or more of the cardigan. I was so, so grateful for all the love they gave this cardigan pattern and I hope that it will be a pattern that you decide to take a chance on and try and love.
Happy knitting!
XO,
Laura
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Meet the Pumpkin Spice Cocoon everyone! I just love designing cocoons. Not only pretty but really practical. Just throw on a shrug over your clothes and BAM! You got a complete ensemble. The crochet cocoon has the most amazing texture. It really pops and there's just no way you won't get compliments wearing it.
It's been a while since I picked up my crochet hook and designed something. I've been hooked on knitting lately but I knew that I needed to make a new crochet design. I love how quick crochet is. It takes me a fraction of the time to design a crochet garment than it does knitting for the obvious reason that you can double up on the height of the stitches with crochet. Don't get me wrong though. It took me awhile to get this design together. I frogged it 4 times total. People don't call me the frogging queen for nothing. I had this cocoon nearly finished and then frogged the entire thing because I was not happy with the way it came out especially with my gauge.
Who here is a tight crocheter? I definitely lean towards the side of being a tight crocheter and had to learn how to loosen up. I would always start off great only to find out that I would crochet tighter and tighter as the rows continued.
Anyways, I hope that you enjoy this crochet pattern. And remember tight crocheters, relax and let it loose when you crochet cause you'll definitely need it for this one.
Pattern
To pin this pattern for later, visit Pinterest.
Materials
-6.0mm and 6.5mm crochet hook
-6 (7) skeins of Lion Brand Heartland
-tapestry needle
Gauge
Every 10.5 rows and 12 stitches equals 4 inches basket weave
HDC: 11 sts and 8 rows equals 4 “
Measurements
Body Panel S/M (25” length, 39” width), L/XL (26” length, 44.5” width)
Notes
If you are unfamiliar with the foundationless double crochet, chain in multiples of 8 + 8. Double crochet into the 4th ch from your hook and double crochet to the end of the row.
Beginning ch 2 counts as a half double crochet throughout.
Do not crochet into the stitch, the beginning chains stem off from.
Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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Need to find a way to be discreet when it’s that time of the month? This quick and easy pattern is the perfect pouch to keep your sanitary napkins out of sight.
I really love making practical things. This design was initiated because one of my children found my empty pouch and hid it. The one they hid was one that was made out of fabric and sewn. Unfortunately it's been years since I touched a sewing machine and I just don't have the time at this stage of my life to relearn. (Kids keep me way too busy.)
This pattern is a very quick one. Hope you enjoy it!
Pattern
To pin this for later, visit Pinterest.
Materials
-1 skeins of Lion Brands Comfy Cotton Blend
-5.5mm (circular) knitting needles
-5.5mm crochet hook
-stitch markers
-tapestry needleAbbreviations
sts-stitches
Gauge
9 sts and 9 rows = 2 inches
Measurements
Pouch approximately 4.25” length (not including flap) by 4.5” wide
Due to the nature of knitting, measurements can vary as pieces can be stretched.
Pouch
Cast on 22
Row 1: knit
Row 2: purl
Row 3-50: repeat row 1 and 2
Row 51: bind off the first two sts (knitwise), knit until you have 2 sts left, bind off (knitwise)
Row 52: bind off the first two sts (purlwise), purl until you have 2sts left, bind off the last 2 sts
Row 53-54: repeat row 51 and 52
Row 55: bind off 7 sts (which brings you to the center)
Take a 5.5mm crochet hook and chain 4.
Slip the last chain onto the left needle to continue binding off your work, bind off to the end. Fasten off and weave in your ends.
Count up 43 rows from the bottom and use a stitch marker on either ends of pouch panel piece.
Fold up from the bottom to row 43 with the right side facing out. Mattress stitch down the sides of the panel starting from the stitch markers. Weave in your ends.
Ribbon
Cast on 8.
Row 1-14: knit
BO knitwise
Take some yarn and leaving a tail start winding the yarn around the center of the ribbon panel. Wind the yarn as much to your liking and tie off the end with the tail that you left from the beginning. You will take the tails to secure it to the pouch.
Center your ribbon in the middle of the pouch. The ribbon will act as a “button” so that you can use the loop on the flap of the pouch to close it.
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Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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Are you excited for this Honey Cocoon pattern as much as I am excited to share it with all of you?
I absolutely love anything that adds layers to my outfit. I hope that you do too because there will be a lot of patterns from Modesty by Laura in the future that will help add dimension to your everyday look.
This cocoon pattern is literally made from a simple rectangle. So if you're new to crocheting, this is just for you. The rectangle you crochet will be seamed up the sides to create armholes and then a border will be crocheted along the edges to give the piece a clean look.
The yarn used for this project was Lion Brand's Heartland and I have to tell you, it is now my favorite yarn. I worked with quite a few yarns but I have to say that I am in love with this one. If you haven't worked with Heartland before, go out and buy some. It will not disappoint you. It's soft and has a nice weight. The drape is beautiful on this cocoon.
The stitch used for the majority of this pattern is the lemon peel stitch. It is a series of single and double crochets alternating. Super easy and very beginner friendly.
For a nice finish, the reverse single crochet is used. It is a very unique stitch and I love the way it looks. You can trust me when I say that I'll probably use it a lot in my designs.
Measurements
The body of the cocoon measures roughly around 40“ x 35” for S/M and 43”x 38” for the L/XL.The pattern is written for S/M and L/XL written in the ( ).
Materials
5 (6) skeins of Lion Brand Heartland in Bryce Canyon (mustard) or in Kings Canyon (green)6.5mm hook
Tapestry Needle
Pattern
For an inexpensive ad-free hardcopy of this pattern, visit Etsy or Ravelry.To save this pattern on Pinterest for later, visit Pinterest.
Tag me on Facebook or Instagram with your completed Honey Cocoons! Would love to see your finished work!
Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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