Two Color Granny Square

Two Color Granny Square

(Pictures forthcoming)

This pattern gives the illusion of two triangles. I wrote this as an alternative to the patterns that call for you to turn with each row. I do admit the other version is easier in the fact that there are fewer ends to weave in. But if you want a square that is worked completely on the right side, this one's for you. :)

Materials: Yarn of your choice in two contrasting colors (CA and CB), hook size appropriate to your yarn, yarn or tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

*Please note: I do not turn after each row as many patterns call for. I think doing it this way makes for a much neater appearance, although with the color chages on this particular pattern, doing it this way will result in many more ends to weave in.
**Also please note that while I do not claim to be the original designer of this pattern, I do claim the copyright for my version of the written pattern.

CA=Color A
CB=Color B

Color changing: Maggie's Crochet gives a good tutorial for chaging colors in the middle of a row. For our purposes here, we will be changing in the ch 2 corner spaces. Once you have worked your way to the space where you will chage colors, you drop your current color cutting the yarn and leaving a long tail for weaving in, then you pic up the next color, tie the two ends together to secure, then yarn over with the new color, and continue with the pattern as written.

With CA ch 4

Round 1: 2 dc in 4th ch from hook, ch 2, *3 dc in same st, changing to CB ch 2, (3 dc in same st, ch 2) twice, join with sl st in top of beg ch, fasten off.

Round 2: With CA join with sl st in last ch 2 sp on rnd 1, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, changing to CB ch 2, 3 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off.

Round 3: With CA join with sl st in last ch 2 sp on rnd 2, ch 3, 2 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, changing to CB ch 2, 3 dc in same ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc, ch 1) in next ch 2 sp, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 2 sp, ch 2, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off.

For larger granny square, continue in established pattern until square is desired size.

Pattern written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

Santa To-go Cup Cozy

Santa To-go Cup Cozy

Finished size: Will fit a "to-go" coffee cup

Materials: (US) size H hook, worsted weight cotton yarn: red, small amount worsted weight cotton yarn: black, small amount of white Silverlash or Fun Fur, scrap of gold or black felt, white tacky glue, tapestry needle.

NOTE: You can use any type white novelty yarn or even chenille for the fur trim at the top. If using a bulkier yarn just reduce the number of rows worked with the white yarn.

With red cotton, ch 30, join with sl st in last ch from hook being careful not to twist.

NOTE: ch 1 does NOT count as a stitch.

Rnd 1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in each remaining st around, join with sl st in top of first sc, do not turn.

Rnds 2-4: rep rnd 1, fasten off at the end of round 4.

Rnd 5: Join black yarn with sl st in last st worked on round 4, rep rnd 1.

Rnd 6: rep rnd 1, fasten off.

Rnd 7: Join red yarn with sl st in last st worked on round 5, rep rnd 1.

Rnd 8-10: rep rnd 1, fasten off at end of rnd 10.

Rnd 11: Join Silverlash in last st worked on rnd 10, rep rnd 1.

Rnds 12-14: rep rnd 1.

Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Belt Buckle: Using photo as a guide, cut a square approximately 2 - 2 1/2 inches from gold or black felt, cut out center of square to form buckle, glue to center front of cozy.

Designed and written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved.

Solid Color Granny Square

Solid Color Granny Square

NOTE: Please realize that although I am not the designer of the common Granny Square and cannot claim copyright as such, I do however claim copyright on these instructions as written by me.

Gauge size: 4 rows = 5 1/2 inches

Materials: Worsted Weight Yarn (1/2 oz. for a 4 round square); US size "I" hook; Tapestry needle for weaving in ends.

ch 5, sl st in 5th ch from hook to form loop

Round 1: ch 3, [2 dc, ch 2, (3 dc, ch 2) 3 times] in loop, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Round 2: sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl into next ch 2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Round 3: sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl into next ch 2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3.

Round 4: sl st in each of next 2 sts, sl into next ch 2 sp, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 sp across, * (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in next ch 2 sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 sp across, rep from * twice more, join with sl st in top of beg ch 3, fasten off, weave in ends.

Pattern written by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved

One Skein Basic Filet Shawl

One Skein Basic Filet Shawl

Finished size: Adult/One Size

Materials: (US) size I hook, 1 skein worsted weight yarn*
*Red Heart Symphony in Persimmon was used for sample. If using RHSS or the equivalent, you will need a second skein if using an ombre. You may also need to increase or decrease the number of rows when using a yarn other than the Symphony that I used.

ch 5, join with sl st in first ch to form beg loop.

Row 1: ch 4 (counts as beg ch 3 plus ch 1 now and throughout) dc in beg loop, (ch 1, dc) twice, turn.

Row 2: ch 4, dc in same st, (ch 1, skip next ch, dc in next dc) across to last dc, ch 1, (dc, ch 1, dc) in top of beg ch 3, turn.

Rows 3-45: Repeat row 2. Fasten off, weave in ends.

**You can add a border of your choice, or leave as is.

Designed by April Moreland
© 2008 All rights reserved