Honeysuckle – A Free Summer Crochet Bag

June 17, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 26 Comments

Are you ready for the Honeysuckle crochet bag as promised to match the crochet hat! Usually after working with a specific yarn, I get bored and tired of the color but this one was lots of fun. The self-striping pattern turned this crochet bag into one awesome project. I hope you will have as much fun making it as I did!

Did you catch the Crochet World magazine in the bag? Check out the date! You can read how I acquired the magazine if you are curious. I love all these old magazines. How many of you have some stashed away? Did you also notice the hook? It’s in testing for someone and hopefully will have a surprise in the near future for you…..

Look at both the hat and bag together! I LOVE IT!

Pattern Instructions for Honeysuckle Bag

Supplies:
1. I Love this Cotton by Hobby Lobby. 225-275 yds. I purchased 2 skeins Too Pink, 1 skein Pink
2. Crochet Hook Size – H/5.00
3. Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 17 stitches and 17 Rows = approximately 4 inches. (My measurements were taken from the row stitches.
Abbreviations:
BLO – back loop only
ch – chain
sc – single crochet sl st – slip st
tr – treble crochet
YO – yarn over

Finished Size: 13 ½” in length and 11” in height (not including the handles)

NOTES AND TIPS: I want you to be successful with understanding the bottom part of the bag especially if you decided to make your bag bigger or smaller. Let me explain how I came up with the amount of stitches on the edge. I had 17 rows and the height of the project equaled almost 4″ (I still technically had one more row to do but this would be done in round 1). I then measured 4″ to get my stitch count within the pattern which equaled 17 stitches. I needed to end my project on an even number, so I decided to crochet 16 stitches across, which meant there needed to be 8 stitches in 2″ for it to be worked evenly across right? In other words, if you did 20 rows and the height was 5″, you would want to see how many stitches it took within the project to get 5″ and that would be the number you would crochet evenly across. Let me show in you a couple of photos.

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I want to give credit to Kim Guzman for helping me learn how to do this technique. I had a question on Dear ELK Studio and she was kind enough to answer it for me. You can read her full explanation HERE.

With main color, Ch 36 Row 1: sc in 2^nd ch from hook and each sc across, ch 1, turn (35 st) Row 2: sc in first sc and each sc across, ch 1, turn. (35 st) Row 2-17: Repeat row 2 (Do Not Finish Off)

Beginning the Sides of the Crochet Bag

Round 1: After repeating row 17, do not ch 1 and turn, 2 sc in the corner, 12 sc evenly down the edge, 2 sc in the corner, sc in each bottom loop down the row (35 st), 2 sc in the corner, 12 sc evenly down the edge, 2 sc in the corner (102 st including row 17)

Use a stitch marker because you will be working in the round on rounds 1-3. I actually placed a stitch marker before and after the 2 corner stitches, so I could keep my stitch count on round 1.

Round 2: sc in BLO across to edge (35 st), sc2tog corner, sc in BLO next 12 st, sc2tog corner, sc in BLO across to edge (35 st) sc2tog corner, sc in BLO next 12 st, sc2tog corner. (98 st)

Round 3: sc in first sc each st around (98 st) Fasten off.

Change to Alternative Color

Round 4: ch 1 and sc in same st, *tr in next st, sc in next st* repeat from * to *, join by sl st to first sc. (98 st) Round 5: ch 4 (counts as first tr here and throughout the pattern), *sc in next st, tr in next st*, join by sl st to first to of 4^th ch. (98 st) Repeat Round 4 and 5 until you have reached your desired height of the bag. (I had 22 rounds).

Handles:

Change to main color and use stitch marker because you will be working in the round. Round 1: sc in first st and each st around (98 st) Round 2: Repeat Round 1 Round 3: sc in next 6 st, ch 50, skip next 23 st, sc in next 26 st, ch 50, skip next 23 st, sc in next 20 st. (98 st) (If you want longer handles ch more than 50, for smaller handles, ch less than 50). Round 4: sc in next 6 st, sc in each ch, sc in next 26 st, sc in each ch, sc in next 20 st. (98 st) Round 5: sc in first st and each st around. (98 st) Round 6: Repeat round 5

Change to Alternative Color:

Round 7: Repeat round 5 Optional using alternative color inside the handles: Join with alternative color, sc in first st and around, sc in corner, sc in bottom loop of sc and in each st around, sc in corner, join by sl st in first sc. Fasten off and weave in all the ends. I hope you will enjoy the bag! I’d love the see your finished project too. Show it off on my ELK Studio Facebook page!

If you would like to line your bag, Pattern Paradise has a great tutorial!

Disclosure: As with all of my patterns, you can sell your projects. I only ask that if you share on any social media sites/internet, please link back to my website and not distribute my patterns in part or full via internet or hard copy without express written consent.

Have a great day! Be blessed.

Kathy

Honeysuckle – A Free Crochet Summer Hat!

June 9, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 32 Comments

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I’ll admit this is probably one of my favorite hats I’ve made so far. I believe the color choice has A LOT to do with it. I used I Love this Cotton by Hobby Lobby! How did I come up with the name Honeysuckle? I didn’t……hubby names most of my hats. The summer months in Alabama brings a fragrance to the outdoors which is filled with beautiful honeysuckle vines everywhere. As a kid, I would sit there for hours pulling out the pistol of the flower and tasting the sweetness. Great memories.

Honeysuckle is a great summer hat which works up fairly quickly. I also believe this would be a good chemo hat for my ELK Studio – From the Heart charity events. The brim has a special stitch that I’ve also used on Morning Sky and Southern Comfort. The Hobby Lobby yarn does a great job of holding the brim in place. I was able to get 6 rounds without it flopping and may even try 8 rounds next time…..

I’ve made two different sizes for the hat. One that will fit 18-20″ and the other to fit 21-22″. You will see the flat circle measurements on Rounds 7 and 8. If you want the smaller size, you will skip round 8 and continue to round 9.

I hope you enjoy the pattern and will consider donating a hat to your local charity or join me and others in giving this month to the Cancer Center of East Alabama Medical Center (Deadline: June 20th). You can find out more details in my ELK Studio Crocheters Facebook group!

Pattern Instructions for Honeysuckle:

Supplies:
1. I Love this Cotton by Hobby Lobby. 180 – 200 yds. or equivlent. (I used almost an entire skein on the variegated yarn). The solid is called Pink and the variegated yarn is called Too Pink.
2. Crochet Hook Size – G/4.25, H/5.00
3. Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 16 stitches and 8 Rows = approximately 4 inches. (My measurements were taken from the rounds using the hdc st.

Abbreviations:
asc – aligned single crochet (see special stitches instructions)
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip st
tr – treble crochet
YO – yarn over

Special Stitches (Aligned Single Crochet) – insert hook in st, YO and pull up loop (2 loops on hook), YO, pull through one loop, insert hook in same space, YO and pull up loop (3 loops on hook), YO and pull through all 3 loops. The stitch will allow for a thicker brim which also will help it to be stronger and leave less of a visual join.

Main Color – with H/5.00
ch 4, sl st into first ch to make a ring.

Round 1: ch 1, 10 hdc in ring, sl st in first hdc (10 st)

Round 2: ch 1, 2 hdc in each hdc, sl st in first hdc (20 st)

Round 3: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, work 2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc , repeat from * to *join by sl st in first hdc (30 st)

Round 4: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, hdc in next hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next 2 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat from * to * join by sl st in first hdc (40 st)

Round 5: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, hdc in next 2 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next 3 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat from * to * join by sl st in first hdc (50 st)

Round 6: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, hdc in next 3 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next 4 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat from * to * join by sl st in first hdc (60 st)

Round 7: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, *hdc in next 4 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next 5 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat from * to * join by sl st in first hdc (70 st) (6”) Fits 18-20″. Skip Round 8 if you want this desired size then continue pattern as written.

Round 8: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, *hdc in next 5 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc, *hdc in next 6 hdc, work 2 hdc in next hdc*, repeat from * to * join by sl st in first hdc (80 st) (7”) Fits Approximately 21-22″

Round 9: ch 1 and hdc in same sp, hdc in next hdc and around, join by sl st in first hdc. (80 st)

NOTE: Some have said their “bumps” for the tr was on the inside of the work. The only explanation that I can come up with for this particular design is that I am left-handed. So…..When you start working Round 10 and this is happening, take out Round 10, turn your work then try it again. You’ll then be working on the WS of the hat for Rounds 10-23. You’ll need to then turn your work again to start Round 24. I hope this helps.

Change to Alternative Color
Round 10: ch 1 and sc in same st, *tr in next st, sc in next st* repeat from * to *, join by sl st to first sc. (80 st)

Round 11: ch 4 (counts as first tr here and throughout the pattern), *sc in next st, tr in next st*, join by sl st to first to of 4^th ch. (80 st)

Rounds 12-23: Repeat Round 10-11. You can complete the entire rounds or stop when you have reached your desired length and continue on to round 24.

Change to Main Color
Round 24: ch 1 and hdc in same st, hdc in next st and around, join by sl st to first hdc.

Round 25: ch 1 and sc in back loop only in same st, sc in back loop only in next st and around, join by st st to first sc.

Change to Alternative Color – Brim – Use G/4.25 Hook
Round 26: ch 1 and asc in same st, repeat asc 8 more times, 2 asc in next st, *asc in next 9 st, 2 asc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first st. (88 st)

Round 27: ch 1 and asc in same sp, asc in next st and around, join by sl st in first st. (88 st)

Round 28: ch 1 and asc in same st, repeat asc 9 more times, 2 asc in next st, *asc in next 10 st, 2 asc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first st. (96 st)

Round 29: ch 1 and asc in same sp, asc in next st and around, join by sl st in first st. (96 st)

Round 30: ch 1 and asc in same st, repeat asc 10 more times, 2 asc in next st, *asc in next 11 st, 2 asc in next st*, repeat from *to*, join by sl st in first st. (104 st)

Round 31: ch 1 and asc in same sp, asc in next st and around, join by sl st in first st. (104 st)

The flower is a great accent to Honeysuckle don’t you think???? I was searching out and found this jewel on Stitch 11. It was so very simple….so easy that I had to blink at the directions because it doesn’t take much at all to make this beauty. Thanks to Stitch 11 for having a great pattern out there for me (and you) to use!

Disclosure: As with all of my patterns, you can sell your projects. I only ask that if you share on any social media sites, please link back to my website and not distribute my patterns in part or full via internet or hard copy without express written consent.

Have a great day! Be blessed.

Kathy

Rockin’ Summer Crochet Beach Towel

May 31, 2014 by Kathy Lashley 16 Comments

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Can you tell that I’m ready for a beach trip! I’ve made my beach bag and now a Rockin’ Summer Crochet beach towel! It’s a simple project that would make a beginner beam with pride once completed. The crochet part of the project is a repeat of one row and weaving the yarn through the mesh is easy peasy!

I went to JoAnn’s the other day and bought Bernat Handicrafter white, navy and nautical cotton yarn. I wanted something that would have red, white and blue and this yarn was perfect for the towel. It’s the first time I’ve used the Bernat cotton and was pleased with the outcome. Have you ever tried it?

Pattern Instructions:

Supplies:
1. Bernat Handicrafter Cotton Yarn, Medium #4 White/356 yds. Navy/356 yds. Nautical/560 yds. (1272 total yds.)
2. Crochet Hook Size – H/5.0
3. Tapestry needle for weaving in the ends.

Gauge: 16 stitches and 10 Rows = approximately 4 inches.

Abbreviations:
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
st – stitch

I’m going to give you the pattern and will list the color sequence below the pattern.

ch is multiples of 2 plus 4

ch 100.

Row 1: dc in 6th ch from hook (counts as dc and ch-1 sp), *ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next ch*, repeat from *to* across, turn (48-ch sp)

Row 2: ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch-1 sp here and throughout the pattern), dc in next st, *ch 1, dc in next st*, repeat from *to*, with last dc in top of 3rd ch. turn

Repeat row 2 until you have reach desired length.

I have a tutorial on my Houndstooth scarf pattern to show you show to change color if you need help.

Color Sequence:

Rows 1-8 – Navy
Rows 9-16 – White
Rows 17-28 – Nautical
Rows 29-36 – Navy
Rows 37-44 – White
Rows 45- 60 – Nautical
Rows 61 – 68 – White
Rows 69 – 76 – Navy
Rows 77 – 88 – Nautical
Rows 89 – 96 – White
Rows 97 – 104 – Navy

Weaving:

Thread your tapestry needle with 4 strands of yarn each measuring 2.5 yds each. *Weave up in the first hole of mesh and down in the next hole, repeating until you’ve reached the end leaving approximately 6″ on each end of the project for the fringe * Repeat this step across. Tie the strands over the foundation row and knot together. Trim the fringe to 3″.

Color Sequence for Weaving Strands:

7 rows – Navy
7 rows – White
20 rows – Nautical
7 rows – White
7 rows – Navy

I hope you enjoy this pattern and now that I’ve finished, oh the possibilities. How cute would this be in a baby blanket with pink, white, and mint green? Of course, you would decrease the number of rows, but it would be a gorgeous blanket!

Have a great day! Be blessed!

Kathy

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Pattern Instructions for Honeysuckle Bag

Beginning the Sides of the Crochet Bag

Change to Alternative Color

Handles:

Change to Alternative Color:

Disclosure: As with all of my patterns, you can sell your projects. I only ask that if you share on any social media sites/internet, please link back to my website and not distribute my patterns in part or full via internet or hard copy without express written consent.

Pattern Instructions for Honeysuckle:

Disclosure: As with all of my patterns, you can sell your projects. I only ask that if you share on any social media sites, please link back to my website and not distribute my patterns in part or full via internet or hard copy without express written consent.

Pattern Instructions:

Color Sequence:

Weaving:

Color Sequence for Weaving Strands:

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