Starstruck Dish, Wash cloth incl. Hotpad, Makeup Scrubbie & Coaster options

Dishcloth with coaster and makeup scrubbie

© 2012 Lokipan Crochet Designs

Dishcloth with coaster and makeup scrubbie

© 2012 Lokipan Crochet Designs

Yes I know, that's quite a mouthful for a pattern. But I believe in giving all the options up front so you know exactly what you are getting in this pattern!

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Who doesn't love stars! So many gorgeous stars and they whip up in a jiffy! I've made several in an evening while watching a DVD. Once you are familiar with this pattern, they just seem to fly out of your hands.

I found this pattern scribbled on a piece of scrap paper tucked between the pages of my grandmother's sewing pattern book. It was done in size 10 crochet thread for which I have very little patience. So I cleaned it up, switched it up by using worsted weight cotton yarn, a bigger hook, less rounds and Voila! A cloth for many uses.

Yes, you have read it right. These cloths depending on where you stop will make super cute coasters, makeup scrubby pads, dishcloth, washcloth and hotpads! There probably are a lot more uses for these such as turning this into a super cute baby blanket by just continuing to add rounds.

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This is a fairly simple pattern and I would recommend it to beginner crocheters. The instructions are fully written out with abbreviations explained. The only crochet stitch you need to know is the single crochet. And by listing it for only 1$ it's affordable for everyone!

The yarn used is Bernat Handicrafter worsted weight (#4) cotton for dishcloths, scrubbies, and coasters. The Samband Lopi in worsted weight pure wool was used for the hot pads as wool is more resistant to heat than cotton and will not scorch. I used dark grey, light grey and cream.

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As for the approximate amounts used for each type:

• coaster and makeup scrubbie 15 grams
• medium dishcloth/washcloth 35 grams
• large hot pad (2 layers) using wool 130 grams total for both
• large hot pad (2 layers) using cotton 75 grams total for both

The finished sizes are approximate, as everyone crochets tight or loose, are measured from star tip to opposite valley.

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• Coaster & Face (makeup) Scrubbie 12cm / 5 inches
• Medium dishcloth/washcloth 19 cm / 7.5 inches
• Large washcloth/dishcloth 21.6 cm / 8.5 inches
• Hot pad (2 layers) 23 cm / 9 inches 

A starry teaser!

Starstruck teaser

I've been working on these little lovelies all week. I had a fellow crocheter ask me for the pattern and then someone else messaged me asking if I was going to publish the pattern.

Well, I've been working on writing out the pattern diligently. I have taken photos, checked and double checked my figures and all that's left is testing the final piece.

Everyone who's received these this Christmas have fallen in love with them. I hope you will like them too. So bear with me one more day so I can finish testing the final piece and a brand new pattern will be available!

You will need worsted weight cotton yarn, crochet hook, wool yarn in as many colours as you want. So get ready because once you see these, you will want to make some right away!

Star Shine Bangles (Crochet Pattern)

The bangle tree!

 This instalment is continuing on the theme of bangles as jewelry and wristwarmers for all seasons. And now that Christmas is staring at us, and we know we haven't got all the stocking stuffers! Here's a quick project for you to make.

I'm not big on lots of jewelry, but I also like to keep my wrists warm. This pattern is one of those flashes of genius that hits when needed the most. Make a fashion statement and keeping your wrists warm; these double as actual wearable jewelry!

Perfect fit for all wrists

Add beads or just make them plain. The star stitch makes a very pretty bangle on it's on. Also a fantastic way to use those super special mini skeins we all keep in our stash. I hope you enjoy making this bangle as much as I have.

As requested by a friend

And it's so quick! You can dash off several in an evening!

Please follow this link or go to the one in my sidebar to purchase this pattern for only 1$!!

Braided Bangle and / or Wristwarmer

Beautiful Rainbow colours!

I love wearing wrist warmers. They cover a section of the arm that usually gets left out in the cold between the mitten and the sleeve.

And what better way to have an accessory that does double duty as a bangle!

Also works great as a pulse warmer to keep hands warm in those air conditioned offices .

The braiding is done before the bracelet is seamed together. For those of us old enough to remember; the same braiding technique is used to make those ever popular leather bracelets in the late 60's and early 70's.

The pattern itself is fairly simple once you master the tunisian linked stitch. I have included a youtube video detailing how to make this stitch.

Made with 11 wpi Yarn (click here for pattern store)

STITCHES USED

(pattern written using north american crochet terms)
ch - chain                                                                                                Click here for pattern store
sc – single crochet
yo – yarn over
tunisian linked stitch
HOOK 3 mm
Darning needle

YARN Patons Astra Bright Ideas dk – Paint Box – small amount.
Any dk or sport weight yarn with 11 to 12 wpi (wraps per inch) can be substituted.

DIFFICULTY Advanced beginner who likes a challenge to Intermediate

GAUGE Finished bracelet measures 17.5 cm (7”) unstretched (20.25 cm (8”) before braiding) by 2.5 cm (1”) wide

The final braiding also includes a how to youtube video to walk you through the process. Once you start making these little gems, you will not want to stop. These would make great gifts for a co-worker, a teen, yourself to keep your wrists warm and stylish.

I have proof, I've made all these bracelets in one evening!!

 

Braided Bangles Pattern (click here to purchase pattern)

I look forward to seeing these bangles worn this winter. I may even wear 2 or 3 together to be totally original!

Stacks Baby Hat (crochet pattern)

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Finally! After clearing the snafus and sorting out the yarn and the pattern, I have a new baby hat that I think will make any baby or toddler feel special. It works for both boys and girls, it can be finished with a crab stitch hem or just left as is or with a simple rolled hem.

This hat was inspired by both Lego/Duplo building bricks and the yarn itself.

I love color, especially vibrant colors for baby clothing. When my daughter was just born, the bright vibrant colors would catch her interest immediately over the pastel shades. Her favorites were red, purple, green and yellow.


So, without further ado, here is my all new Stacks Baby Hat crochet pattern.


It covers a range of sizes from Preemie to toddler.

SIZES
Preemie / Newborn to 3 months – 33 cm circumference by 13 cm high (13” by 5”) stretches to 41 cm (13”)

3 to 12 months – 37 cm circumference by 15 cm high (14” by 6”) stretches to 43 cm (17”)

12 to 24 months (toddler) – 46 cm by 18 cm circumference (18” by 7”) stretches to 56 cm (22”)

HOOK 4 mm (US G)

YARN Patons Look at Me baby sport, 50 gr (1.75 ozs) 139 meters (152 yards)
Used approximately half of a ball.
Any comparable sport or dk yarns that achieves the same gauge can be used.
Darning needle

DIFFICULTY Advanced beginner

This is also a fantastic pattern for using up partial balls of yarn we all have in our stash.

Detailed instruction for 3 sizes. Click here for my Ravelry pattern store.

This pattern is available for purchase at My Ravelry Store. Simply click the image of the hat in the sidebar and it will direct you to my store.

Ode to Fall Neckwarmer (free pattern)

Child / pre-Teen pictured Click here to go to my Ravelry Design page

Here I am as promised!

PATTERN UPDATED WITH NEW SIZES! (27092011)

I've actually fallen in love with this neckwarmer. I usually don't enjoy wearing them as a rule as I find them itchy. But this one is not itchy! It's soft and squishy and fits perfectly.

I hope that you will enjoy making this neckwarmer as much as I am. It is a very fast project, one can be started and finished in an evening.

STITCHES USED (pattern written using north american crochet terms)

ch - chain

* esc – extended single crochet

dc – double crochet

sl st – slip stitch

yo – yarn over

Yarn needle

HOOK 5 mm / US H 8

YARN 
for child/pre-teen - Bernat Jacquards in Gemstone 100 gr. (3.5 ozs) used approximately 30 grams
for teen/medium adult - Loops & Threads, in Grass 128 gr. ( 4.5 ozs) used approximately 40 grams
for adult x-large: Bouquet Vogue in 5620 (dye lot 3346) blue 100 gr. (3.5 ozs) used approximately 65 grams

DIFFICULTY Advanced beginner to Intermediate

GAUGE 12 dc = 10 cm (4”)

1 pattern repeat = 4 sts

3 pattern repeats = 10 cm (4")

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS

Child / Pre-teen (multi colored): 23 cm (18”) un-stretched by 15.2 cm (6”)

Teen / Adult med (green): 63.5 cm (25") un-stretched by 15.2 cm (6")
Adult x-large (blue): with lots of ease! 66 cm (26") un-stretched by 15.2 (6")

SPECIAL STITCHES

*ESC : extended single crochet - Insert hook under both loops of stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull through 1 loop on hook, yo, pull through 2 loops on hook.

FDC – foundation double crochet - Chain 3. Yarn over, insert hook in 3rd chain from hook, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times, Yarn over, insert hook under 2 loops of chain at bottom of stitch just made, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times. *Yarn over, insert hook under 2 loops of chain at bottom of stitch just made, yarn over and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through 1 loop (1 chain made), [yarn over and draw through 2 loops] 2 times. Repeat from * as needed

You can also view a video showing how to make the Fdc www.youtube.com/watch?v=C362-7xu-fY

PATTERN NOTES

• This neckwarmer is worn snuggly, if a roomier neckwarmer is wanted, use one size up for the finished measurements to allow for ease.
• The beginning and the end of the neckwarmer will not match. That is normal because of the joining method to keep the central lattice lace pattern seamless. 
• Read the pattern through before beginning to understand where stitch patterns meld into the next. 
• Neckwarmer is worked in the round throughout.  
• ch-1, ch-2, ch-4 count as a stitch throughout the pattern. 
• When ending each of the lattice lace rounds, ch-1 and dc into beg ch-1 counts as a ch 3.
• Sizes will be marked in brackets where needed. If there is no change, then instructions pertain to all 3 sizes.
  

NECKWARMER

RND 1. Fdc 60, (72, 84) stitches, sl st into top of beg ch-3 

RND 2. ch 2, esc in next 3 dc, *ch 2, skip 2 dc, esc in next 4 dc, repeat around from *, ch 2, sl st into beg ch-2. (40 esc, 10 ch-2 sps, [ 48 esc, 12ch-2 sps] {56 esc, 14 ch-2 sps}) 

RND 3. ch 4 (counts as esc and ch-2), skip 2 esc, esc in next esc, 2 esc in ch-2 space, esc in next esc, *ch 2, skip 2 esc, esc in next esc, 2 esc in ch-2 space, esc in next esc, repeat around from *, finish with ch 2, sl st into 2^nd ch of beg ch-4. (40 esc, 10 ch-2 sps, [ 48 esc, 12ch-2 sps] {56 esc, 14 ch-2 sps})

RND 4. repeat rnd 2. 

RND 5. repeat rnd 3.

RND 6. *ch 4, skip next 2 esc, sc in next esc, ch 3 , skip next 2 esc, sc in next esc, repeat around from *, ch 1, dc into base of beg ch-4. (this positions the beginning for the next round.) (21 ch-3 sps, 20 sc, [25 ch-3 sps, 24 sc], {29  ch-3 sps, 28 sc})

RND 7. *ch 3, sc into 2^nd chain of next ch-3 space of previous round, repeat from *, ch 1, dc into 2^nd ch of beg ch-3. (this positions the beginning for the next round.) (21 ch-3 sps, 20 sc, [25 ch-3 sps, 24 sc], {29  ch-3 sps, 28 sc})

Repeat round 7 four (4) times more. On the last round, instead of the ch-1 and dc into 2^nd ch from beg ch-3, ch 3 and sl st into the base of the beg ch-3.

RND 12. ch2, 2 esc in ch-3 sp, esc in sc, *ch 2, skip ch-3 sp, esc in next sc, 2 esc in ch-3 sp, esc in sc, repeat from *, ch 2, sl st into top of beg ch-2. (40 esc, 10 ch-2 sps, [ 48 esc, 12ch-2 sps] {56 esc, 14 ch-2 sps})  

RND 13. ch 4 (counts as esc and ch-2), skip 2 esc, esc in next esc, 2 esc in ch-2 space, esc in next esc, *ch 2, skip 2 esc, esc in next esc, 2 esc in ch-2 space, esc in next esc, repeat around from *, finish with ch 2, sl st into 2^nd ch of beg ch-4. (40 esc, 10 ch-2 sps, [ 48 esc, 12ch-2 sps] {56 esc, 14 ch-2 sps}) 

RND 14. ch 2, esc in next 3 esc, *ch 2, skip 2 esc, esc in next 4 esc, repeat around from *, ch 2, sl st into beg ch-2. (40 esc, 10 ch-2 sps, [ 48 esc, 12ch-2 sps] {56 esc, 14 ch-2 sps})

RND 15. ch 4 (counts as esc and ch-2), skip 2 esc, esc in next esc, 2 esc in ch-2 space, esc in next esc, *ch 2, skip 2 esc, esc in next esc, 2 esc in ch-2 space, esc in next esc, repeat around from *, finish with ch 2, sl st into 2^nd ch of beg ch-4. (40 esc, 10 ch-2 sps, [ 48 esc, 12ch-2 sps] {56 esc, 14 ch-2 sps}) 

RND 16. ch 3, double crochet in each esc, 2 dc in each ch-2 spaces, sl st into top of beg ch-3. (60 esc, [72 esc], {84 esc})

FINISHING

Thread yarn tail onto darning needle and work ends in to complete the neckwarmer. Repeat for the other end.

Ode to Fall neckwarmer sizes: x-large (blue), teen to adult medium (green), child to pre-teen (multicolored)

Created by MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel on Ravelry © 2011

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(Teaser) Warm Days & Cool Nights

 

Fall, is the very best season as far as I'm concerned. The colors, the warm days & cool nights. What to wear as the temperatures shift from cold in the early morning to hot in the late afternoon, to cool in the evening? A neck warmer of course!

The last thing you want to wind around your neck is a big bulky scarf. But what about a neck warmer done in gorgeous fall colors? Picking apples and pumpkins at a PYO orchard, getting the flower  beds ready for winter, long walks in the woods, colourful leaves crunching under your feet. This is what makes fall my favorite season after spring.

A neckwarmer done in the beautiful color palette that Bernat Jacquards offers. Any other 4-ply yarn can be substituted to match your wardrobe.

I will be back tomorrow with the free pattern! See you soon :)

Strawberry Fields Forever (new crochet pattern)

As promised, I introduce you to my newest pattern!

I love strawberries, with milk, on their own, as jams and jellies, in pies, in shortcakes. Each of those reminds me of warm breezy summer days crouched over strawberry patches alongside my grandmother helping her to pick the wee wild strawberries for homemade goodness. I remember having a small tin pail, I think in it's former life it was a candy tin, with a piece of wire twisted at each end into holes that had been gently tapped in with a hammer and nail. My bucket was red and white, I can still see it in my mind. My grandmother would coach me on how to pick them without crushing the tiny berries and any that were crushed I was allowed to eat. So you can guess in those first years, more berries went into my tummy than in my tin pail. But the years went by and each summer I picked more and more berries to contribute to the breakfast jams and the holiday pies. Fast forward to 1985, finally my own daughter is old enough to come with her Mom to pick strawberries. I could replay that reel in my mind, mimicking my grandmother's way of teaching, watching my 4 year old daughter smeared with strawberry juice trying to pick one without crushing it and silently thanking my grandmother for her patient teaching of an art that is quickly disappearing.

I present you this, my Strawberry Fields Forever Hat in remembrance of my grandmother's patient teachings. The hat comes in 3 sizes, from preemie/newborn to toddler/child. You may add the stem and curlicues or just leave it plain with the plump strawberry hem. Either way, the hat makes a lovely sun protector and worn while strawberry picking, would be the beginning of a collection of precious memories for a child and parent to share.

STRAWBERRY FIELDS FOREVER HAT

SIZES

The best way to judge if a hat will fit is to measure the intended child's head just above the ears for the circumference and from the crown of the head to the base of the ear lobe for the height which will give the best fit. Otherwise, follow the guidelines below for an approximate fit if the child cannot be measured. 

P/N (Preemie/Newborn /3 mth) - 11.4 cm (4.5")high by 35.3 cm (13.5") circumference

B (Baby) - 15.2 cm (6"0 high by 40.6 cm (16") circumference

T/C (Toddler/Child) - 17.8 cm (7") high by 50.8 cm (20") circumference 

YARN USED

Red Heart Super Saver 4-ply for main color (MC) Hot Red (P?N, B 1 ball, T/C 1.5 balls

Bernat Super Value 4-ply for contrast color (CC) Kelly (*(P/N, B 0.5 ball, T/C 9.75 ball)

Amounts of yarn are approximate as any brand of 4-ply yarn can be substituted.

A great project for using up small amounts of stashed yarn. 

SUPPLIES

Hook: 5 mm (H)

Darning needle 

DIFFICULTY LEVEL Advanced beginner to Intermediate
 

 
 

New directions

What a time to get writers block! So no more of that nonsense!

I have been delaying this moment for far too long. Friends, family, customers have been pleading with me to publish my patterns. As I"m sure many other designers out there have (had) this issue at some point in their designer's journey, I am my own worst critic. That single feeling where you feel that your work is not good enough to be published has kept my patterns hidden in my notebooks, and folders on my computer. Well, the time has come, I must come out of the closet so to speak. So here I am, opening my heart, my hands and sharing my work with all of you. 

I welcome constructive critiquing, questions, and all feedback, be it positive or negative (hopefully less of the negative LOL) comments and will endeavour to answer each one.

Pour yourself a cuppa, relax, and follow along on my designer journey. I will have some patterns available free of charge on this blog which will be listed on the right and patterns for sale in my Ravelry store. And once in a while, I may toss in a knit or mixed media pattern just to keep things lively and fun.

To print the free patterns, simply click the link on the right which will take you to the post with the free pattern. Within the post at the top left, you will see a printer icon, click it and the post will open in a new screen. You can select what you want to keep and choose either save to pdf to your computer or print directly from the screen. Alternatively, you can also follow the Ravelry download link in the post.

Thank you for visiting and I hope to see you here often!

MarieAnge Brouillard aka MariAngel (rav id)

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