KylieCrochets

     The name for this pocket wrap comes at the suggestion of Heather, a crafting friend, who said the colours reminded her of the Cheshire Cat.  As for the design, I love making scarves lengthwise and exploring the different texture options that result.  But I always struggle with getting pockets to sit right, so I thought, why not try to build the pockets into the design as much as possible?  That cut down my stitching and it seems to make the pockets sit nicely as well. You will need Approximately 23 oz of #6 super chunky yarn (700 yds).  I used about 2 ⅓ of the Caron Chunky Cakes (Elderberry Jelly). 8 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Stitch markers Scissors Finished size Approximately 15×66". Gauge  Not critical for this project.  Adjust foundation chain in 2+1 pattern as needed for desired size. Skill level Intermediate Abbreviations Ch     Chain SC     Single crochet HDC     Half double crochet HHDC Herri...

Meet Charlie from Chimp Eden, part of the Jane Goodall Institute. He's snuggled up in one of my blankets, as it's become extremely cold this winter in South Africa. It's a granny ripple blanket (my first ripple!) and I'll post the pattern at the bottom of the page. So how does a blanket made by an Aussie living in the US end up warming a chimp in South Africa you ask? I'm proud to be a member of Blankets for Baby Rhinos (check us out on Facebook and at https://www.blanketsforbabyrhinos.org/ ) and Warriors for Africa's Wildlife (also on Facebook). Both of these groups are grassroots organisations, started on Facebook, to help provide blankets to keep baby rhinos warm, when their mothers have been lost to poaching primarily, or illness and injury. They've grown to over 3000 members and we support many more endangered animal organizations in several countries. We're always happy to welcome new knitters and crocheters. There's many needs to fill ...

A friend challenged me to try upsizing my tipsy lemon baby hat to a child’s size, for her 6 year old granddaughter.  It took some internet searching for dimensions and a bit of frogging along the way, but here you have it! A tipsy lemon child’s hat for ages 6-10. For instructions on how to complete the Tipsy Lemon stitch, please see the tutorial on my blog, by following this link: https://kyliecrochets.blogspot.com/2020/05/tipsy-lemon-stitch-photo-tutorial.html?m=1 You will need Approximately 3 ½ oz of #4 yarn (150 yd) 5.5 mm hook Yarn needle Scissors Pompom maker or similar Finished size 9½” diameter by 8” high. Abbreviations Ch Chain St Stitch SC Single crochet HDC Half double crochet HBDC Herringbone double crochet Sl St Slip stitch Notes This hat is worked from top down. Single chain at beginning of each round is not included in stitch count. You will be working into the slip stitch in each row so be sure to keep it even in size to other stitch...

This hat has a lovely texture to the bottom half by using front post half double crochet and half double crochet in alternating rows.  The effect is a raised rib on every stitch and feels lovely to rub your fingers over! You will need Approximately 1 oz of #4 acrylic yarn (50 yards) 5.5 mm crochet hook Scissors Yarn needle Finished size 5.5” diameter x 5.5” height Abbreviations Ch   Chain Sl st   Slip stitch HDC  Half double crochet FP HDC   Front post HDC B3L HDC  Back/third loop HDC Notes Ch 1 at beginning of each round does not count into stitch count.  Always slip stitch into top of first HDC. During raised rib rounds, you will begin with HDC in same stitch as slip stitch in first round, then begin with FP HDC in next round, to ensure you line up a FP HDC over a regular HDC in each round.  In alternate rows, when FP HDC is the first stitch, include ch 1 into st you hook around. Back/third loop HDC involves placing hoo...

I’m blaming my dish and washcloth making friends for encouraging me, and now here’s another offering using the Tipsy Lemon stitch.  Thanks to Dianna for suggesting the name! This simple pattern is worked in an even number of stitches, in 6 row panels, so you can resize it to your liking. You will need: Approximately 1 ½  oz of worsted weight cotton (50 yds) 5.0 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Finished size: 9.5 x 9.5” Abbreviations: Ch Chain St Stitch SC Single crochet HBDC Herringbone double crochet HDC Half double crochet BLO Back loop only Notes: This pattern is worked in a repeating panel.  If you alter the sizes, you may want to consider adding extra row(s) of SC to top and bottom to square up the cloth. For a photo tutorial and instructions on the Tipsy Lemon stitch, follow my blog link here: https://kyliecrochets.blogspot.com/2020/05/tipsy-lemon-stitch-photo-tutorial.html?m=1 Pattern Ch 31. Row 1 SC into second ch from hook, SC to end...

This scarf was inspired by my niece who gave clear directions for her scarf.  It had to be a round scarf and it had to be pink. After a lot of contemplation (and a boatload of frogging) this was the result. You will need 1 skein Baby Bee Sweet Delight Chunky #5 yarn, 3.5 oz/109 yd 6.5mm hook Yarn needle Stitch marker Scissors Notes This scarf is designed for the tween age group, with a foundation chain length of 48".   Pattern is worked in 3 stitch repeat, in the round as a spiral, so feel free to adjust to desired dimensions for age of recipient or your gauge. The scarf took practically the entire skein, so you may wish to purchase an extra skein depending on your tension (or make a hat/ear muffs with the leftovers).  Current width is 3.5", adjust as desired. Abbreviations Ch Chain HDC Half double crochet DC Double crochet Ch sp Chain space Pattern Chain 120 stitches and slip stitch to first stitch (avoid twisting chain for best results).  Do no...

This washcloth (or dishcloth if you’d like to play with the sizes) uses my Tipsy Lemon stitch, which is a variation on the Lemon Peel stitch, using Herringbone Double Crochet instead of regular Double Crochet for the tipsy lean. It is worked in an even number of stitches (+1 for foundation chain) and can be sized as you wish. You will need: Approximately 1 ½  oz of worsted weight cotton (50 yds) 5.0 mm crochet hook Yarn needle Scissors Finished size: 9.5 x 9.5” Abbreviations: Ch Chain St Stitch SC Single crochet HBDC Herringbone double crochet HDC Half double crochet Notes: This pattern is worked with an integrated HDC border.  If you find the HDC stitch is too tall for your tipsy lemon stitch inset, you may choose to work the HDC between the posts for a slightly shorter stitch. If modifiying the project size, finish Tipsy Lemon Stitch rows on the wrong side row. For a photo tutorial and instructions on the Tipsy Lemon stitch, follow my blog link here: https://kyliecrochets.bl...

This hat matches the Kelly’s Surprise Baby Cardigan. A good friend Mimi just had a new baby grand daughter and asked for one of those Surprise Baby Cardigans, so I couldn’t resist making her a hat to complement it.  This hat is sized for a newborn, but could be upsized for 0-3 months by switching to a 5.5mm hook. Finished Size Circumference 11", height 51/2" You will need: Worsted weight yarn, approx 1 oz/50 yd 5.0 mm hook Yarn needle Scissors Abbreviations St Stitch Ch chain HDC Half double crochet HBDC Herringbone half double crochet BLO Back loop only Sl st Slip stitch Notes You will be working into slip stitch in each round so keep stitch size even with other stitches. Ch 1 at beginning of each round doesn't count in stitch count.  You will also not slip stitch into this ch 1, but into the top of the first HDC in the round. This hat combines working in the round, with working in rows and turning (herringbone HDC section) to achieve the desired pattern.  Changes are cl...