Caron Latte Cake is a bit thinner than the Red Heart Hygge. If you are unable to find the Caron Latte Cake (which seems to be a seasonal yarn that only comes out in the winter time), you can substitute with Red Heart Hygge if you don't mind the slight gauge difference. You will end up with a slightly larger shawl. I actually have an extra skein of Red Heart Hygge from my Homeschool Cardigan design so I will likely make another lovely shawl with it.
The only downside to using the Hygge yarn for this project is that they only come in one solid color whereas Caron Latte Cakes come with color changes.
Pattern
Materials
-6.5 mm knitting needles
-1 skein of Caron Latte Cake
-tapestry needle
Gauge
13.5 sts and 21.5 rows equals 4 inches
Measurements
8.9 inches in with and 11 inches in length
-tapestry needle
Gauge
13.5 sts and 21.5 rows equals 4 inches
Measurements
8.9 inches in with and 11 inches in length
Notes
To make this shawl larger, cast on in multiples of 2+6.
If you decide to make this shawl larger, you will require more than one cake of this yarn.
Wow! I can't believe I'm sitting down and writing this blog post on the Mountain Breeze Pullover. I started designing this oversized knit pullover pattern almost a year ago. Yes, it took me that long. In September of last year (2019), I sat down and thought to myself that I should probably finish up this work in progress.
The Mountain Breeze Pullover made it's first appearance on my socials in October, tested in December and now finally debuting as my very first knit designed garment. What do you think?
The sweater was made using Lion Brand's Jeans yarn. It's a thinner worsted weight yarn so if you're looking for an advanced beginner knit pattern, look no further and try this pattern out. The yarn itself is very soft and it comes out beautifully knit.
The knitted pullover is easily a favorite that can be worn out or as a night in sweater. Looking for cozy? The Mountain Breeze Pullover is for you!
Pattern
Materials
-5.5mm circular knitting needles
- 5 (6, 7) Lion Brand Jeans in color Stonewash
-tapestry needle
Gauge
Every 24 rows and 18 stitches equals 4 inches.
Measurements
Measurements are rough estimates as reading can vary depending on how you spread your work. The pieces can stretch fairly easily so as long as your work is roughly around the measurements you’ll be okay.
Back Panel= S/M (27.3” length, 28.25” wide) L/XL (27.5” Length, 29.25” Width), 2XL/3XL (27.8” length, 30.25” in width)
Front Panel= S/M (22.5” length, 28.25” wide), L/XL (22.8” length, 29.25” width), 2XL/3XL (23” length, 30.25” width)
Sleeves- S/M (16.3”), L/XL (16.3”), 2XL/3XL (16.6”)
Armhole depth- S/M (7.75”), L/XL (8.75”), 2XL/3XL (9.75”)
Notes
-The sleeves are purposely designed to be longer than the normal arm length. If you would like them to be at wrist length, simply knit fewer rows.
-Everything is customizable for lengths. You can simply knit more or less rows to achieve your desired length.
-This pattern has a positive ease of 8-9 inches. If you’d like a smaller positive ease, size down.
Remember to tag me on my socials with your very own Mountain Breeze Pullover. I look forward to seeing it!
Introducing the first knit pattern of year 2020: The Earl Grey Scarf.
The knit Earl Grey Scarf pattern is a beautiful gender neutral scarf that uses the eyelet lattice insertion stitch. I wanted to design a scarf that would suit my grandfather so I planned on a criss-cross look and I am very pleased by it's turn out.
Growing up in a Korean home, my brother and I were taught to bring a box of fruit or some food to offer to the people we were visiting. (When I lived in Korea to teach, parents always brought a little gift or something yummy to eat; this may have been when my donut obsession began as it was a common snack that was gifted.) This past Christmas I decided to bring him something handmade. As the years go by, we've noticed that his appetite for food has dwindled a lot. My father mentioned that food goes bad in the fridge all the time because my grandfather just cannot finish the food that is bought. So this year, I gifted him the Earl Grey Scarf.
I love how you can wear a traditional scarf in so many different ways. The pictures I took for this scarf, I wore it the two most common ways I like to wrap my scarf. But trust me, there are still so many different ways to use your scarf.
I hope that this knitting pattern finds you well and that you'll be interested in making one for yourself.
Materials
-5.0mm knitting needles
-1 skein of Caron Simply Soft Tweed in Gray Heather
-tapestry needle
Gauge
Every 18 stitches and 24 rows equal 4 inches.
Measurements
7 inches x 56 inches
Notes
-The length of the scarf can be shortened or lengthened to your desired length simply by knitting more or less of rows 7-10.
-Take note that if your desired length is longer than the measurements described in this pattern, you will require another skein of yarn.
-Take note that if your desired length is longer than the measurements described in this pattern, you will require another skein of yarn.
Make sure to share your finished Earl Greys on Instagram with the hashtag #modestybylaura. Can't wait to see yours!
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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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 were involved in the making of this shawl.
A great addition to your out-on-the-town attire.
Find me on Facebook and Instagram. Tag me with your finished Wildflower Cardi by using the hashtag #modestybylaura.
Happy crocheting!
XO,
Laura
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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XO, Laura
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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.
Materials
-4.0mm crochet hook
-1 skein of Patons Alpaca Blend (or category 5 yarn)
-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.
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,
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