Offset Stitch

This is a very easy stitch I came up with by combining simple dc rows with a technique called "Offset", hope you like it! Multiple of 6 + 3 chs For a Block, ch 27 with worsted weight yarn and G hook, loosely.

Row 1- 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (Counts as 1s dc of each row)

Row 2- 1 dc in each of first 4 dc, make Offset Cluster as follows: yo, insert hook around last dc made and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook around dc and pull up look, yo, insert hook around dc and pull up look, yo and pull yarn through all loops on hook, sl st to secure cluster, *1 dc in each of next 4 dc, make Offset Cluster, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each dc and in top of each Offset Cluster. Ch 3, turn. For pattern, repeat rows 2 and 3 till you reach desired size.

Variation: You can change the pattern a bit by changing the placement of the Offset Clusters every 3rd row. This is a simple and fun pattern you can use for afghan blocks.

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Saratoga Loop Lace

This is a sweet and easy lace I came up with today. It works up really fast and it would make an easy block for an afghan, it would look very nice on a shawl also. It dould even be used for a very light baby blanket. Here is how to make it:

Materials:Worsted weight yarn of your own choice Crochet hook size H Chain an even number.

Row 1- *Yarn over, skip first 2 ch, insert hook in next ch and draw up loop, yo and insert hook in next ch and draw up loop, yo and pull yarn through the 5 loops you have on hook, sl st to secure loop (loop group made), ch 2, skip 2 ch, make loop group over next 2 ch, ch 2, skip 2 ch, loop group over next 2 ch, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 2- 2 dc in first ch-2 sp, ch 1, *2 dc in next ch-2 sp, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3-* Yo, insert hook in 1st dc made in ch-2 sp and pull up a loop, yo, insert hook in next dc and pull up a loop, yo and pull yarn through 5 loops you have on hook (loop group made), ch 1, rep from * across. 1 dc in top of turning ch. Rep rows 2 and 3 for pattern.

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Waterstone Scarf

I love the blues and greens in the aquamarine family, and I decided to make a short scarf in colors that resemble those hues, with a bit of the "rejoice because it's spring" punch of a vibrant lime. Here you have the result! It is very easy to make, cute and feminine with its frilly edge and medellion gathering strap. Hope you like it!

Materials: Red Heart worsted weight yarn Honeydew

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Aruba Sea

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Spring Green

Crochet hook size H

Scissors

Blunt needle

Scarf-

With Honeydew, ch 111.

Row 1- 1 dc in 4th chain from hook and in each ch across. Ch 3, turn. (109 dc) Row 2- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 3- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 4- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 5- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Honeydew. Weave in tails. Row 6- Join Aruba Sea. Work 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 7- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 8- 1 dc in each dc across. Fasten off Aruba Sea, weave in tails. Row 9- Join Spring Green. Make 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 3, turn. Row 10- 1 dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.

Edge- With Spring Green, sc all around the scarf, including narrow ends. Sl st to join.

Decorative Edging-As you reach the end of the sc row you will be maing all around the scarf, ch 4. Row 1- Working now on first narrow end of scarf, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, *ch 1, skip 1 sc, 1 dc in next sc, rep from * across. Ch 4, turn. Row 2- 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, *1 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. Ch3, turn. Row 3 (Shell Flounce)- 2 dc in same spot as ch 3, ch 1, 5 dc in next dc, ch 1, *5 dc in next dc, ch 1, rep from * across. End row by making 3 dc in last dc of row. Fasten off, weave in tail. Rep this decorative edging at opposite narrow end of scarf. Fasten off. Weave in tail.

Gathering Strap- With Aruba Sea, ch 20. Row 1- 1 sc in 3rd ch from hook, skip 1 ch, in next ch make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, skip next 2 ch, 1 sc in next ch, *skip 2 ch, in next ch make 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, rep from * across. 1 sc in last ch of row. Ch 1. Row 2- Working at bottom of strap, insert hook in center bottom hole of first shell, and work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, 1 sc in bottom of next sc, rep across to complete the medallion shape of the strap. 1 sc in last sc of strap. Fasten off, weave in tail. Thread blunt needle with Aruba Sea and sew strap where you find it comfortable. I counted 14 dc above the decorative edging and sew the strap at that level. Fasten off. Weave in tails.

Done!

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Moni's Edging

I love these types of mile-a-minute edgings which work upwards, because they are easier to measure and adjust to fit a project than the ones that work up horizontally. It's terrible to make all your edging in a particular length only to find out later that it is either too short or too long!

With this kind of edging that won't happen since you work the base of the edging upwards until you have the exact width you need, then you turn the corner and work the decorative ends, that way, it is sure to fit!

This lovely and easy edging could be used for many different projects, from a shawl to an afghan.

Base-
With chosen color of worsted wight yarn and crochet hook size H (I used Red Heart's Shocking Pink), ch 5.
Row 1- Ch 5. 2 dc in 4th ch from hk, ch 2, 3 dc in next ch. Ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 5, turn.
Row 3- 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc in ch-2 sp, ch 3, turn.
Rep rows 2 and 3 alternately, until you have the length you need to sew the edging to your project (widthwise.)
When you reach that measurement, work the decorative end as follows:

Decorative End:
Row 1- Work base row 3 once. Ch 3.
Row 2- Make 8 dc in 1st ch-5 space, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-5 sp, *work 8 dc in next ch-5 sp, 2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc in next ch-5 sp, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.



Row 3- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2, *1 dc in each of first 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 6, skip 2 dc, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc of 8-dc shell, ch 2, 1 sc in ch-2 sp of next shell, ch 2, rep from * across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, in ch-6 sp work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, *1 dc in each of next 3 dc, in next ch-6 sp work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc, ch 4, sl st in 4th ch from hook, 1 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, 1 sc in next sc, ch 1, rep from * across.
Done!

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Knockout Magenta Scarflet

This is a pretty scarflet which is very easy to make. The different directions of crocheting it add interest to this feminine scarflet. I made it in two sittings, so if you are an intermediate or advanced crocheter, this one's a breeze!

Materials:

1 skein Red Heart worsted weight yarn Magenta
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle

With H crochet hook and Magenta, ch 43.
Row 1- 1 hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn.(40 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Ch 2, turn. (40 hdc)
Rows 3 to 14- Rep row 2. Ch 1. (40 hdc)
Sides-
Side #1-
Row 1- Work 18 sc across narrow edge of scarflet. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across. (18 sc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3- 1 hdc in each sc across. (18 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each hdc across. (18 dc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 5- 1 hdc in each dc across. (18 hdc) Ch 3, turn.
Rows 6 to 15- Continue to alternate 1 hdc row and 1 dc row, ending with an hdc row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- 1 tr in each of next 3 hdc, ch 9, skip 9 hdc, 1 tr in each of last 5 hdc. (Keyhole made)
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
Lace Edge-
Row 1- 1 sc in first dc,ch 5, skip 4 dc, 1 sc in next dc, ch 6, skip 6 dc, 1 sc in next dc,
ch 5, skip 4 dc, 1 sc in last dc of row. Ch 5, turn.
Row 2- 1 sc in 3rd ch of ch-sp, ch 2, 1 dc in next sc, ch 2, 2 dc in 3rd ch of next ch-6 sp, ch 2, 1 dc next sc, ch 2, 1 sc in 3rd ch of next ch-5 sp, ch 3, 1 dc in last ch of ch-5 sp. Ch 3, turn.
Row 3- 3 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next sc, 1 dc in next ch sp, ch 2, 1 sc in next dc, 3 dc in next dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next dc, 1 sc in next dc, 1 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in next sc, 2 dc in next ch sp, 1 dc in top of turning ch. Ch 3, turn.
Row 4- 1 dc in each of next 3 dc, ch 1, skip to first dc in center shell, 1 dc in that dc, ch 1, skip 2 dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in center ch-1 space of center shell, ch 1, skip 2 dc of shell, 1 dc in last dc of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 4 dc of row. Ch 3, turn.
Row 5- 1 dc in each of first 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, in first ch-1 sp, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next ch-1 sp, ch 1,
1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 6- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, in center chain space of first central shell, 1 dc, ch 1,
1 dc in center of next ch sp of shell, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 7- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip to chain sp in central shell, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in that ch sp, ch 1, 1 dc in
next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 8- 1 dc in each of next 2 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in next dc, skip to third dc of central ch, work 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc, ch 1, 1 dc in that ch sp,
1 dc in next dc, ch 1, 1 dc in each of last 3 dc. Ch 3, turn.
Row 9- Rep row 8.
Row 10- Rep row 8.
Row 11- Rep row 8.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Side #2-
Join Magenta to opposite side of narrow end of scarflet.
Row 1- Work 18 sc across narrow edge of scarflet. Ch 1, turn. (18 sc)
Row 2- 1 sc in each sc across.
Rows 3 to 15- of first side, ending with an hdc row. Ch 4, turn.
Row 16- 1 tr in each hdc across. Ch 3, turn.
Row 17- 1 dc in each tr across.
Lace Edge-
Repeat lace edge as for first side.
Fasten off, weave in tail.
Done!

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Buff Fleck Simple 'N Warm Scarf

This scarf is an ideal project for an advanced beginner or for anyone making scarves for charity. It works up really fast, it is warm and it looks really nice because although it is pretty simple, it is made in a really pretty and appealing yarn. It is long enough to wrap around a neck generously, but if you want to, you can make it a bit shorter. It matches our Buff Fleck Beanie for a perfect set!

Materials:

2 skeins Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff Fleck
Crochet hook size H
Measuring tape
Scissors
Blunt needle (to weave in tails)

Ch 25.
Row 1- 1 tr in 5th ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 4, turn. (22 tr)
Row 2- 1 tr in each tr across.(22 tr) Ch 4, turn.
Note- Ch 4, stands for first tr of row.
Rows 3 to 58- Rep row 2.(22 tr)
Row 59- 1 tr in each tr across. Fasten off, weave in tail.

8 tassels on each end- Cut 4 strands per tassel, 12 inches long and fold in half, attach to end of scarf.
Repeat across. Do the same at opposite end of scarf.














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Cute Buff Fleck Beanie

This is a very easy beanie to do. It is worked in straight rows and not in the round. It also takes less than 1 skein to make!

Materials:

Red Heart worsted weight yarn Buff Fleck
Crochet hook size H
Scissors
Blunt needle
Button of your choice to decorate top of beanie (can be a wooden button)
Sewing needle and thread of color to match (optional)

Ch 33.

Row 1- Make 1 hdc in third ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 2, turn. (31 hdc)
Row 2- 1 hdc in each hdc across. (31 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 3 to 53- Rep row 2. (31 hdc) Ch 2, turn.
Row 54- 1 hdc in each hdc across. Fasten off, leaving long tail to sew with.

How to form beanie:

Thread blunt needle with leftover tail and sew top of beanie, gathering into folds as you go. Fasten off, weave in tail.
Sew button to top of beaine either using yarn (the one in the photo has a button sewn with yarn to accent it even more) or using a sewing needle and matching thead.

Edging: Join yarn to bottom of beanie and sc all around to give it a nice tidy edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Done!
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