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Stitch Markers?

9/29/2020

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Back before I started taking crochet seriously, I thought manufactured stitch markers were a mystical device used by the wizards of fiber arts. Surely nothing I knew how to make at the time required an actual stitch marker. Then as time passed and my skills began to grow, I would just cut a piece of random yarn to tie around a stitch. 
Once I bought a little crochet kit with a booklet and a bunch of tiny pieces that I had no idea what they were used for. Turns out some of the tiny pieces were circular plastic rings almost like a keyring. I tried using those but they would snag or stretch the stitch out of place so using those was short lived. 

It took me a while to figure out which markers were for knit and not crochet. Yes there was a time I crocheted a closed circle marker into a project and had to figure out how to remove it or see if it could pass as part of the design lol. I wanted to order a set of pretty designer markers that had the lobster clasp but, I knew in my heart of hearts that I would probably lose them and didn’t want to risk it. Fast forward a few years I would always see photos in my crochet groups and it looks like little plastic safety pins is what most people are using. So I decide to order some online. (pictured below)
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The kit I ordered came with two small cases full of markers totaling 300 pieces. I am in love with all the bright colors. It definitely takes away from me having to find a different color yarn to cut and use for a stitch marker. I thought that maybe I had over done it with the amount that came. As much as I love them they have a tendency to go MIA periodically so the amount is a plus for sure. I use them for more than just stitch marking. I use them to hold pieces together that I want to wip stitch together or to keep my count when making a chain. I even made a long chain to wrap around some loose yarn before. I'm sure I'll discover more ways to used them soon. I feel these are some what of a game changer for me.  Alright enough about the markers, I have to go work on the WIP in the picture above. 

Let me know which markers are your favorite and any alternative uses.



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Off Shoulder Cropped Sweater Trials

9/22/2020

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The honey mustard cropped sweater started out as the above. I had a different idea for the fit of the sweater and I kinda made it too small however, my awesome niece squeezed herself into it. I could tell she was slightly uncomfortable but she did her best not to complain lol.  I took my own constructive critique and went ahead and posted the photo anyway. People actually like it!

I decided to take my time and some measurements so that I could work on the pattern. It took me a while and I'm still not sure that anyone other than myself can even understand or follow. This one may call for a couple video tutorials. So far it has evolved into the one posted below.
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I have taken notice of the inconsistencies and some obvious changes I felt I had to make. Maybe it will morph into two separate patterns. Right now I am working on another one more like the first version but in another color. At this point I am testing my own patterns and learning to covert into more sizes. I've been researching size charts and recently started measuring anyone who would let me. I think I have come to the conclusion that all my designs may not translate well into written patterns. Reality is my pieces are slightly different, no two pieces will be identical. I also think that is the beauty of it . Each piece is truly unique.
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V-Stitch Pocket Shawl

9/22/2020

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This pattern is highly adaptable and is more about measurement than about gauge or stitches
  • Chainless HDC is used for the foundation chain and also counts as the first row
  • Worsted weight yarn & 5.5mm hook was used but, you may adjust to your liking
  • I used just under 3 entire skeins of Bernat Super value 7oz 
  • It helps to measure for hip pocket to pocket over the shoulder
Abbreviations:
  • CH = chain
  • HDC = Half double crochet
  • BLO = Back Loop Only
  • V-st = V stitch  (DC-ch 1-DC in same st)
  • St(s) = stitch(es)
Row 1- Ch 2,chainless/foundation HDC to desired length (multiple of 3 + 1)
Rows 2-6- ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)
Row 7- ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st
Rows 8-11- ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st-
Row 12-ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1)
Rows 13-17- ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)
Row 18-ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st
Rows 19-24-ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st-
Row 25- Ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1)
Rows 26-30-ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)
Row 31-ch 2, & turn- *skip 2 sts and V-st in next st* repeat ** across-DC in last st
Rows 32-35-ch 2 & turn- V-st in ch 1 space of each V-st of previous row, all the way across-DC in last st-
Row 36- Ch 2 & turn-HDC in each st across (same # of sts as row 1)
Rows 37-42-ch 2, & turn-HDC in BLO of each st across-HDC in both loops of the 1st & last st (same # of sts as first row)


Tie off


Pockets (Make 2)

Row 1-ch 2 & 30 Chainless HDC across
Row 2-21-ch 2 & turn- 30 HDC in BLO
Tie off and sew in tails

Assembly

WIP stitch pocket onto each end of the shawl on the same side


Optional Fringe:  Cut three 14in pieces of yarn, With the RIGHT SIDE of your shawl facing you, and with one of its short sides positioned near you on a flat surface: Fold the 3 pieces of yarn in half and align their ends. Use your hook to pull their center down into a space at the very bottom of your shawl’s short side.



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