Golden Seasons Medallion

This is a beautiful but simple medallion. You can use it to make a shawl, you can use it to make a nice cardi as follows: Take your favorite cardigan or sweater, place it on top of a sheet of brown paper, trace all around it. With a measuring tape, measure length, width, sleeve length, waist, hip (if the garment is that long) depth of neckline, shoulder width, and all necessary measurments. Write them all down with a permanent marker on your template of paper. Now, begin to make these motifs. Fasten off and clip them with pins at intervals all over your brown paper template. You can make your cardi really lacy by spacing them widely and then just making chain 5, slip st, ch 5 to the next medallion and from that medallion back to the one you started from until you have filled the space in between them with a lacy chain ground. Or you can put them rather close to one another and make short chains in between them, once you have filled the shape of your garment, just sc all around the neckline and hte bottom. You can shape the sleeves pretty much the same way and sc around to form a nice cuff. You can use this medallion (working in cotton thread) for a beautiful tablecloth or a very lovely bedspread.
Here are the instructions you need:
With Worsted weight Gold-colored yarn and size H crochet hook, ch 5. Sl st to join ring.
Rnd 1-Ch 2, make 14 hdc in ring. Sl st to join ring. Rnd 2- Ch 5, yo to make a trin same spot, start tr and leave the last loop undone, rep twice more in same spot, yo to make another tr,l eave unfinished, yo and pull loop through all loops on hook, *ch 5, skip 1 hdc, yo to make 1 tr in next hdc, leave tr unfinished, yo to make another tr, leave unfinished, yo to make another tr, leave unfinished, yo too make last tr of cluster, leave unfinished, then yo and pull loop through all loops on hook (cluster made), rep from * all around. To end rnd, ch 5 and slip st in beginning ch. (7 clusters made). Rnd 3- sl st to reach top of first cluster. Ch 3, make 6 dc in same spot, *ch 1, skip to top of next cluster 7 dc in top of that cluster, ch 1, skip to top of next cluster, 7 dc in topo of that cluster, rep from * around. Fasten off.

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In Bloom Medallion

This is another beautiful medallion I've designed. It is easy and pretty and could be used for a numberless amount of things. If you want to have a collection of motifs to use, this is a good addition to it!
Materials:
Worsted weght yarn color of your choice
H size crochet hook
Ch 6. Sl st to form ring. Rnd 1- Ch 3, 2 dc in in ring, ch 2, 2 dc, *3 dc ch 2, 3 dc, rep from * around. Sl st in beg ch 3 to end rnd. Rnd 2- Sl st till you reach first ch-2 space, ch 3, 1 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in that space, *ch 2, slip next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 2, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-2 space, rep from * around. Sl st to end rnd. Rnd 3- Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-2 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 4, rep from * around. Sl st to end rnd. Rnd 4- 1 sc in first dc, 1 hdc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 tr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 hdc in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, 1 sc in ch-4 chain, ch 4, *1 sc in next dc, 1 hdc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 2 tr in next dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 hdc in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 4, 1 sc in ch-4 space, ch 4, rep from * around. End rnd with ch 4 and slip st in first sc.
Fasten off.

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Bonus Pattern! FREE Chullo Hat Pattern

This is my take on a chullo or earflap hat and I called it Contemporary Chullo Hat.

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Spiky Little Neck Warmer

This is another convertible piece for your cool Season wear. This contemporary neckwarmer is textured and nice and it works up really fast! It is really fun and I decided to show it in all the ways that you can wear it. It converts from a neck warmer into a neckie and back. Make it in your favorite color and let me know how you liked it.

Materials:

Worsted weight blue yarn

Crochet hook size H

4 shirt-size buttons mathing yarn (which would go easily thorugh dc sts)

blunt needle

scissors

Ch 49 with Blue and H hook.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th chain from hook and in each ch across. (47 dc).
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 1 hdc in next dc, 1 tr in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, *1 tr in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, rep from * across, stopping this stitch 6 sts from end of row. Now, proceed as follows: 1 hdc, 1 dc in next dc and in each dc to end of row. Ch 3, turn. Row 3-1 dc in each st across. Row 4- Rep row 2. Row 5- Rep row 3.

Continue alternating these two rows until you have completed 9 rows, ending with a dc row. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Make a shell trim for buttonholes as follows: Join yarn to the narrow edge of the neck warmer, ch 3, make 2 dc in same spot as ch 3, skip a little space, make 1 sc, skip a little space, make shell of 4 dc in next space, *skip a little space across and make 1 sc, skip a little bit, eyeballing it and make a shell of 4 dc, rep from * across. Fasten off and weave in tail. Sew 4 buttons on the opposite narrow edge of the neck warmer which will use these shells as buttonholes (you could do 5 if you wanted, because you are going to wind up with 5 shells, but I left the middle one without a button and it wourld out really well, choose a size of button that pushes easily in between dc stitches but stays secure and doesn't open up afterwards.)

That's it!

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Thank you Toqua's Crafts for Posting Spiky Little Neck Warmer on your site! I went and took a peek and it looks very pretty on you!

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Sea Foam Sonnet Lacy Block

If you like to make shawls, this block will make a really fast one! It can also be used for a lot of different projects. If you want something dainty and airy and yet fast and easy to make, use this block for it!

7 1/2" x 7 1/2" lace square
With worsted weight yarn of your choice (I used Sea Foam)and crochet size H hook, ch 10. Sl st to join ring.Rnd 1- Ch 8, wrap yarn 4 times around hook, push the working yarn behind the hook and insert the hook in the ring, yo, and begin to create a treble, yo and pull through the loops until you have completed all loops, Ch 3. Repeat 11 times (12 DTrs, counting the starting chain). Rnd 2- Ch 4, wrap yarn in hook 3 times, insert in first ring of ch-3 space, yo, pull though loop, yo, pull through loop,yo, but leave last loop on hook, repeat with next 2 chs of ch-3 space and repeat in top of next DTr post, yo and pull though all loops on hook, ch 5 (petal cluster made). Repeat twice more.Ch 8 (corner), repeat 3 more cluster petals, ch 8 (another corner), repeat 3 more cluster petals, ch 8, (another corner made), repeat twice more. In the last cluster petal, insert the hook for hte last treble inat the base of beginning chain, complete your cluster petal, ch 8, slip st at beginning chain to end round. Rnd 3- Ch 3, 1 dc in top of of next petal cluster, ch 3, skip 2 ch and make 1 dc in next chain (the chain right before hte next petal cluster), *1 dc in top of petal cluster, ch 3, skip next 2 chains and make 1 dc in nextchain and 1 dc in top of next cluster petal, ch 3, skip 3 chain of corner ch-8, make 2 dc in next chain, ch 3, 2 dc in next chain, ch 3, skip until you reach the chain that is just before the next petal cluster, make1 dc in that chain and 1 dc in top of petal cluster, ch 3, rep from * all around until end of rnd.Rnd 4- Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, *3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in each of first 2 dc of corner shell, 2 dc, ch 3, 3 dc in center of cornershell, 1 dc in each of last 2 dc of corner shell, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, 2 dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, 1 dc in eac of next 2 dc, rep from * around.

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Lacy Chevron Scarflette - Revised

Something fun for Spring, this pretty and unusual scarflette is easier to make than it seems. The combination of high and lower stitches makes this one a light, almost airy scarflette and the feminine chevron ends add interest to the whole.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight Lavender
Crochet hook size H
Note- Every ch 4 counts as 1 Tr, every ch 3 counts as 1 dc and every ch 1 counts as 1 sc throughout.
Ch 63.
Row 1- 1 Tr in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in next Tr and in each Tr across. Ch 4, turn.
Row 3- 1 Tr in next dc and in each dc across. Ch 3, turn.
Continue repeating these two rows until you have completed 5 rows, ending with a Tr row.
Keyhole- When you finish the last Tr row, ch 1. Turn the corner and begin crocheting across by inserting the hook into the now horizontal stitches. Row 1- sc across. (16 sts made counting ch 1 as 1 sc). Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 2 sc. Ch 10and skip across and make 1 dc in each of last 3 sc. Ch 1, turn. Row 3-1 sc in each of next 2 dc, 1 sc in each of next 10 ch, 1 sc in each of last 3 dc. (Keyhole made).
Ch 3, turn.
Chevron Lace:
Join yarn to other edge of scarflette.
Row 1- Working across the stitches now lying horizontally, make 16 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- 1 dc in each of next 15 sc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Rep row 2. Ch 3, turn.

Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 6 dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 1, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each dc to end of row. Ch 6, turn.

Row 5- Skip 2 dc and make 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in middle ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip all dc 1 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.

Row 6- 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each of next 5 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 6, turn.

Row 7- Skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in middle ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 7 dc, 3 dc in next ch sp, ch 3, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip every dc until turning ch, 1 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3, turn.

Row 8- 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, [1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc,] rep  4 times, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in middle ch sp, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, [2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc,] rep 4 times, 1 dc in next dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, 3 dc in ch-3 space, 1 dc in turning chain. Ch 3, turn. Row 9- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc till you reach the middle ch sp, 2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc in ch-1 space, 1 dc in each dc till you reach next ch sp, ch 3, 1 dc in each dc till end of row. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Repeat Chevron Lace pattern on opposite end of scarflette. Fasten off, weave in tails.

Done!

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Beautiful Medallion Motif

Whether you use them to make shawls, afghans, table runners, or even a lacy scarf, medallion motifs are a great addition to your crochet toolbox of stitches! I would like to share one that I just came up with today. I made it in worsted yarn but depending on what you want to use it for (it has a good size 6" x 6"), you can make it in worsted weight cotton (great for coasters), or even in size 10 cotton thread (you must use a size C crochet hook and the size of the motif will be reduced) this is a very versatile motif, it is very easy to make and it is very pretty.

Here's what you will need to make it:

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Carrot

Size H crochet hook

With Carrot and H hook, ch 6, slip stitch to close rnd.Rnd 1- Ch 3, make 17 dc in ring. Sl st to close ring.Rnd 2- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sl st in next dc, *ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 4 dc, ch 2, sl st in next dc, rep around. In last stitches proceed as follows, ch 2, sl st in next dc, ch 3,2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, sl st in same space as beginning ch 3.Rnd 3- Slip stitch up the beginning ch-3 untilyou get in top of the beginning chain. Chain 3 there, and 1 dc in same space, 2 dc in next dc, ch 5, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2, *2 dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc, ch 4, 2 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc, ch 2 (skipping ch 3 space and sc of previous row), rep from * around. Sl st in beginning chain to close round. Rnd 4- Ch 3, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, skip last dc of that 4-dc cluster, ch 2, 1 sc in top of ch-5 chain, ch 2m skip 1st dc of next 4-dc cluster, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 2, 1 sc in nextch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip last dc of 4 dc-cluster, ch 2, 1 sc in top of ch-5 loop, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip last dc of 4-dc cluster, ch 2, 1 sc in 2-sc space, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip last dc of 4-dc cluster, ch 2, 1 sc in top of 5-ch loop, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip last dc of 4-dc cluster, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 space, ch 2, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, skip last dc of 4-dc cluster, ch 2, 1 sc in top of ch-5 loop, ch 1, rep around, end round with slip st in top of beginning chain 3.

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First Rose of Spring

I love roses, including the simple "sweet briars", I decided to use a rose as the closure for this pretty short scarf. This scarf is very feminine and very easy to make. You can make it in any color you choose. I picked these because they make the red rose stand out most vividly.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight Soft Navy
Red Heart worsted weight Cherry Red
Red Heart worsted weight Kelly Green
Crochet size H hook
Scissors
Blunt needle

Note- Ch 3 equals 1 dc throughout scarflette's pattern.

Scarflette-
With Soft Navy and H hk, ch 116. Row 1- 1 dc in 6th ch from hook, *chain 1, skip 1 chain, 1 dc in next chain, rep from * across chain. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in next dc and in each ch-1 space in each dc across row. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in next dc, *Insert hook in next dc, draw up loop, yo, draw up loop in that same dc a total of 4 times, yo, and pull loop through all loops on hook, ch 1 to secure it (popcorn made), 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, skip 1 dc, rep from * across row. Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each dc and ch-1 space across row. Ch 4, turn. Row 5- Skip next dc, 1 dc in next dc, *ch 1, skip 1 dc, 1 dc in next dc, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Rep rows 2 to 5 once more.

Edging- As you finish row 5, ch 1, and turn the corner. Make 1 sc in each stitch across the narrow edge fo the scarflette, to give it a neater edge. Fasten off.

Join Soft Navy on opposite edge and repeat this straight neater edge. Fasten off. Weave in tails.
Briar Rose Closure-
Rose- With H hook and Cherry Red, ch 4. Rnd 1- Make 11 dc in 4th ch from hook (12 sts made). Sl st in top of beginning chain to join it. Rnd 2- Chain 3, skip 1 dc and slip st in next dc, repeat around until you have six ch-3 loops. At the last chain-3, skip 3 dc instead of 1 and slip st in top of beginning chain. Ch 1.
Rnd 3- In first ch-3 loop, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 Tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc. *In next ch-3 loop, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, 1 Tr, 1 dc, 1 hdc,1 sc, repeat from * in every ch-3 loop around.
Rnd 4- Don't slip stitch to join the previous round! Take a moment to notice the stitches that were skipped in between the loops. (You can see them clearly, they are the stitches in the center you started with and that were not used when you made the loops), slip stitch in the first one, closes to the spot where you finished your last petal.
Then make a chain 5, skip a dc, slip stitch into the next previously skipped dc, and ch 5 again, repeat this procedure until you reach the spot hwere you started, sl st in that very stitch. You will now have 6 loops around the flower center. Ch 1. Rnd 5- In first loop, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, * in next ch-5 loop, make 1 sc, 1 hdc, 4 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, repeat from * in each loop around.
Do not slip stitch to join round. Take a look at the center of the rose again, you will see that there are some loops that are "free" to use because of the skipping that you did before. We will use those next. Rnd 6- Ch 6, slip stitch in next "free" stitch around the center of the rose, skip 1 stitch, ch 6, sl st in next st, repeat around until you reach your beginning stitch, sl st there. Ch 1.
Rnd 7- In first ch-6 loop, make 1 sc, 6 hdc, 1 sc, *in next ch-6 loop make 1 sc, 6 hdc, 1 sc, repeat from * around. You are done with the rose. Fasten off, Cherry Red, weave in tail at the back. Join Kelly Green. The closure loop is green, we will pretend it is made out of "foliage".

Closure Loop- In any Tr of any petal of the first circle of petals made (the ones that end up at the bottom), ch 2, 1 sc in next 2 sts, ch 1, skip into 1st dc of next petal, 1 sc in that dc, 1 sc in each of next 2 sts. Ch 1, turn. Note- Ch 1 counts as 1 sc and ch 3 counts as 1 dc in the Closure Loop.

Row 2- 1 sc in each st across (7 sc). Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in next sc and in each sc across (7 dc). Ch 1, turn. Row 4- 1 sc in next dc and in each dc across. Row 5- Rep row 4. Row 6- Rep row 3.

Continue repeating these rows (2 rows of sc and hten 1 row of dc) until you have completed 21 rows from the start, ending with 2 rows of sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew with. Using long tail and blunt needle sew the end of the green strip to the 2 rose petals directly opposite the ones you stred with (at the same level.)

Put the scarflette around your neck. Find a comfortable spot to place the closure. Slip the Rose Loop up to that spot and pin it to the scaflette. Take off the scarflette. Join Kelly green to the back of the Loop, wich now lies over the back of the scarflette, and sew the back of the Loop to the back of the scarflette so that the Loop will remain in place. (Leave the front part where the rose is free!) Fasten off.

Now you can comfortably insert the other side of the scarflette through this lovely loop to close it around your neck.

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