Boxed Block Stitch

This is a good looking and easy lacy stitch that is effective for many things from light scarves to shawls.

Multiple of 5 sts + 2.
Row 1- (Right Side): Skip 3 ch (will count as first dc)and work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook, *ch 3, skip 3 chs, make 1 dc into each of next 2 ch, rep from * across, to end of row. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn.
Row 2- Skip first st, work *5 dc in first ch-3 arch; rep from * across, ending the row with 1 dc in top of turning chain. Ch 3 (counts as first dc of next row), turn.
Row 3- Skip first st, work 1 dc into next dc, *ch 3, skip 3 dc, make 1 dc into each of next 2 dc,; rep from * across to end of row. Ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

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Olivia

This one is for lovers of purple, but YOU and maybe your best friend. This cowl is also super easy to charity and also other gift-giving projects. Enjoy!

Materials-

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Lavender (5 oz)
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Orchid (5 oz)
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

With Lavender, ch 28 loosely.
Row 1 (Right side)- Make 2 dc in fifth ch from hook, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch, *sl next 3 chs, make 2 dc in next ch, ch 1, 2 dc in next ch; repeat from * across till you reach the last 2 chs, skip next ch, make 1 dc in last ch. Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc of next row).
Mark this row as Right Side.
Row 2- Work [2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in next ch-1 space, *[2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc] in next ch-1 space, rep from * across, dc in top of turning ch. (Shell Stitch made) Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- Work Shell Stitch in ch-1 space of center of each shell across, dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 30- Rep row 3. Fasten off Lavender, weave in tail.

Join Orchid.
Row 31- Ch 3 (counts as first dc of row), work a shell in ch-1 space in center of first Shell Stitch, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in in center of next Shell (V-St made), Shell in next Shell, V-St in next Shell, Shell in next Shell, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 32- Rep row 31.
Rows 33 to 40- Rep row 31. Fasten off, leaving tail long enough to sew piece into a tube and then weave in ends.
Thread tail with blunt needle and sew both ends together into a tube. Fasten off, weave in tail.

Done!

Do You Need a Blessing?

What's on your hook these days?

I love to crochet for others, love the joy it gives. What are you guys up to? What's on your hook these days?

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Delaney

Short cowls are very easy to wear and relatively fast to make. They are becoming quite popular on our blog. Delaney is made with a very attractive combination of textured stitch and lacey holes which is at the same time warm and not too heavy, and the stitch is quite easy to make if you know the basic stitches in crochet. Done in a rich color that goes well with any complection, this is definitely a winner for your wardrobe. Great also for a charity project. Enjoy!

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Jade (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle to sew ends and weave tails
Sill- Relatiely easy.
Size- 6 1/2" x 28" L (circumference)

With Jade and H hook, ch 26 loosely.

Row 1- Sc in second ch from hook and in each chain across. (25 sc) Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2 to 4- Work 1 sc in each st across. Ch 3, turn (counts as first dc of next row).
Row 5- (Mark as Right Side) Make 1 dc in each of next 2 sts, *skip next 2 sts, tr innext 2 sts, working behind the 2 tr you just made, make 1 tr in each of the 2 sts you skipped, skip 2 sts,
make 1 tr in next 2 sts, working in front of the 2 tr you just made, work 1 tr in each of the 2 skipped sts, make 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts; repear from * across.
Row 6- Rep row 5.
Row 7- Rep tow 4.
Row 8- Rep row 4.
Row 9- Rep row 5.
Row 10- rep row 6.
Row 11- Rep row 4.
Row 12- Rep row 4.
Rows 13 to 64- Repeat rows 7 to 10 for pattern, till piece measures approximately 28" long, end piece with 4 rows of sc sts.

Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew with and weave in ends.
Thread blunt needle with tail and sew piece into a tube. Weave in the remaining tail.

You're done!

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Emmarie

There is nothing like a bright pop of color on a gray day! This is an easy and feminine cowl made in a lovely shade of red. This is an easy pattern for those of you who crochet for charity. Wear it pretty or give it to someone else with joy.

Materials-
Red Heart worsted weight yarn Hot Red (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H

Blunt needle to sew ends and weave tails
Skill- Relatively easy.
Size- 7" W x 31 1/2" L,

With Hot Red and H hook, ch 29.
Row 1- Work 1 dc in 5th ch from hook, *skip next 2 chs, (make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc) in next ch; repeat from * across. (9 V sts and ch spaces) Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr of next row).
Row 2- (Right side): Make 2 tr in first ch-1 space of first V St, *work 3 tr in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across. (27 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 3- Make 1 sc in each st across. (27 sts) Ch 4, turn (counts as first dc + ch 1).
Row 4- 1 dc in first stitch (completes first V Stitch), *skip 2 sc, 1 V St in next sc, rep from * across. (9 V Sts and ch spaces) Ch 4, turn (counts as first tr of next row).
Row 5- Make 2 tr in first ch-1 space of first V St, *work 3 tr in next ch-1 sp, rep from * across. (27 sts) Ch 1, turn.
Row 6- Make 1 sc in each st across. (27 sts) Ch 4, turn (counts as first dc + ch 1).
Repeat rows 4 to 6 for pattern, till piece measures 31 1/2" long, approximately (you can make it longer if you want to).
Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew with and weave in ends.
Thred blunt needle with tail and sew piece into a tube. Weave remaining tail.

You're done!

 Bring Roses Out of the Ashes

3-Dc Shell Stitch

I love shell stitches, they are beautiful and feminine. This one is very easy to make and it would make a cozy and pretty scarf or cowl, among many other projects.

Materials- I used a worsted weight yarn and crochet hook size H.

(Multiple of 4 chs)

Ch 28 loosely.

Row 1 (Right side)- Dc in 4th chain from hook, skip next ch, sc in next ch, *skip next chain, work 3 dc in next ch, skip next ch, make 1 sc in next ch, repeat * across to last 2 chains, skip next ch and work 2 dc in last ch. Mark this row as Right Side. Ch, turn.
Row 2- Make 1 sc in first dc, skip next dc, work 3 dc in next sc, *skip next dc, make 1 sc in next dc, skip next dc, make 3 dc in next sc; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, skip 1 stitch, work 1 sc in top of turning chain. Chain 3, turn.
Row 3- Make 1 dc in first sc, skip next dc, work 1 sc in next dc, *skip next dc, make 3 dc in next sc, skip next dc, work 1 sc in next dc; repeat from * across to last 2 sts, skip next dc, 2 dc in last stitch.

Repeat rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

That's all you need to make this beautiful stitch for your next project.

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Kayla

Every woman should have some neutral pieces in her wardrobe, they go with just about anything. Kayla is like that, and it can go from winter to the cooler part of spring with you. If you crochet for charity, this one is easy enough to make a bunch of them. Wear it pretty!

Size- 7" W x 29" L (circumference)
Skill- Relatively easy

Materials-
Red heart worsted weight yarn, Linen (1 skein)
Crochet hook size H
Blunt needle

With Linen and H hook, ch 28.
Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in next ch,  ch 1, skip 1 ch, *work 1 dc in each of next 2 ch, ch 1, skip 1 ch, rep from * across.  Ch 3, turn.
Row 2- (Mark this as Right Side) work 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, insert hook in ch 1 in previous row just behind the last 2 dc made, pull up a loop, yarn over and through loop just pulled (Slant Stitch just made), *ch 1, 1 dc in each of next 2 dc,
Slant Stitch, rep from * across, ending row with 2 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, rep from * across, ending row with 1 dc in each of last 2 sts. Ch 3, turn.
Rows 4 to 50-Alternate Rows 2 and 3 for pattern, until the piece measures 29" long. Fasten off, leaving a tail long enough to sew piece into a tube and then weave in what you have left of the tail.
Sew into a tube/ Fasten off, weave in ends.
Done!

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