26 Feb 2022

My recent work

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Last year I shared a beginner tutorial of the “Moss and Spike Collide”; which is basically what the title refers too, a crochet pattern where I am using the moss and spike stitches to make a fast, yet thick crochet fabric.  

 

Later on, I used this pattern to make a beanie which I didn’t share on social media. But you can tell from the photo that it was well loved 🙂.

This year I decided to repeat the experience. I also wanted to make a matching infinity scarf to go along with it. 
You usually don’t find a lot of men /boys  beanie patterns available; so I decided to share this written pattern with you.

You will find only one size shared here, but this one is easily adjustable to make it bigger or smaller depending on what you are looking for. I will add tips through the pattern that explains where the changes need to be made for a different size.

Material Needed:

  • Worsted yarn (you can use one color or add 2 or more colors)
  • 5.5 and 6 mm hooks
  • Tapestry needle to weave end

Abbreviations:

CH: Chain
DEC: Invisible Decrease
SC: Single Crochet
SPST: Spike Stitch
SK: Skip

Spike Stitch: Insert the hook into the single crochet 2 rows below, yarn over and pull a loop. Stretch the loop to the height of your current row. Yarn over and pull through the 2 loops on the hook.

Invisible Decrease: Insert the hook into the front loop of the next stitch, then insert the hook into the front loop of the following stitch (3 loops on the hook). Yarn over and pull through 2 loops, you will have 2 loops left on the hook, yarn over and pull through the 2 loops. 

Pattern:

Using 5.5 mm and worsted yarn:

Start with the brim:

Row 1: Ch 9, SK 1, SCx8 (8)

Row 2 – 66: Ch 1, turn, SCx8 (8)

The total length at this point should be around 21″. If you wish to make it smaller or bigger to fit a different head circumference, adjust the number of rows above accordingly, making sure you end up with an even number of rows.

Bring the first and last row together and slip stitch both ends to close the circle. Don’t cut off yarn.

Beanie body: (Switch to 6 mm hook)

Round1: Turn the brim 90°. Start working on the side of the rows. Ch1, SCx66     (66)

Round 2: Ch1, (SC, CH 1, SK 1). Repeat () till the end of the round (33 SC, 33 CH1 spaces)

Round 3: Ch2, (SK1, SPST 2 rows below, CH1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)

Round 4: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, CH 1, SK1). Repeat () till the end of the round. (33 SPST, 33 CH1 SP)

Repeat rounds 3 and 4 till you finish round 23. 

You may adjust number of round to fit a bigger or small head size.

Round 24: Ch1, (SPST 2 rows below, SC). Repeat () till the end of the round.  (66)

Round 25: Ch1, (SCx4, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (55)

Round 26: Ch1, (SCx3, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (44)

Round 27: Ch1, (SCx2, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (33)

Round 28: Ch1, (SC, DEC). Repeat () till the end of the round (22)

Round 29: Ch1, DEC till the end of the round (11).

Cut off yarn and sew the opening closed.

If you make this pattern, please tag me on social media #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0. I am always happy to see your work. 

You can always sell your work made of this pattern.

Disclaimer:
You can sell finished items made of these patterns. Please give credit to Erini’s Corner with the original design. Any reproduction of the written patterns, video tutorials and photos either mechanically, electronically or through photocopying is NOT permitted.

19 Feb 2022

3D Chevron

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Chevron crochet patterns are so popular with all the lovely variations available on the internet.

I have crocheted a chevron pattern in the round a couple of years ago when my son requested a Spiderman blanket. What I love about chevron patterns is that once you figure out what you should do, it is a no brainer repetition until you are done and happy with your project.

You can play with colors, mix and match and you feel you get a different “new” pattern each time.

Today, I am sharing with you the icing on the cake for your next chevron crochet project; adding more texture to the lovely, popular, and well known zigzag crochet.
It is the 3D Chevron pattern. 

 

Don’t let the zigzag effect fool you. This pattern is crocheted in a totally different way than a normal chevron but I can assure it is a simple, beginner friendly crochet pattern.

It can easily be adapted into a blanket (maybe a temperature blanket?), pillowcase, textured bag or purse, or a shawl. It’s a versatile pattern and you can easily add more colors to it.
Check it out and let me know how you find it. What kind of project are you going to use it for?
You can always share your project photos on Instagram using #eriniscorner and #crochetcorner0


And as always, stay safe and keep crocheting!

14 Feb 2022

Happy Valentine’s Day

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It’s Valentine’s day and if you haven’t yet crocheted anything that is love-themed, it’s never too late to start. 

Actually, I believe that each day you spend in peace and good health with your loved ones should be celebrated as a special day. So don’t let time limit you!!

You can still start crocheting something special to someone special, and that someone can be you.

I crocheted these amigurumi hearts a couple of months ago to add some color to our white winter days! I shared a link to this pattern in my previous post but I didn’t talk much about it. 

This pattern was the first trial to add wire to amigurumi work and I wanted it to be easy. I used mercerized cotton in pink and white and some poly-fill. 

At first, I was thinking of making a heart flower pot and have the base in brown and add some green leaves to the heart but as I started working I decided to make it as simple as it is now. I wanted the pink color to pop. 

Stitching the heart to the base top was a bit challenging since I was working around a very narrow circle. I used a small sewing needle to help go in and out through the tight stitches. 

 

 

I consider this pattern a beginner-friendly, suitable to crocheters who want to try amigurumi and practice tension control. If you feel your stitches are still wide and the filling will show through it, go with a smaller hook and keep practicing until you’re happy with the result. It all depends on the weight of yarn you’re using and how lose or tight your stitches are. 

Feel free to use acrylic yarn if that’s what you have on hand. Just be aware of the fact that acrylic yarn stretches. So don’t over stuff your final project.

Thank you for reading through and keep crocheting! 

 

5 Feb 2022

Surprise while crocheting

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When I start working on a design, I don’t have a full vision of what it will end up to be. 
I start with one thing in mind and usually do lots of modifications and unraveling, adjusting stitch numbers, changing to a different stitch, and repeating. 

This time things went into a different path.
Although I didn’t up doing the design I had in mind, but the changes were minimal since what I ended up with was right there in front of my face.

Check the video and see what I did. Let me know if you like the idea in the comments sections.

3 Feb 2022

Catching up!!

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It’s February! I felt January was here to last forever. 

I have been busy with work and recording crochet tutorials and had little time to update my blog.
So this post will be a catch-up one and a summary of all that was going on in my crochet life during the last couple of months.

I worked on a couple of amigurumi crochet projects. Some of these were patterns I found online on Instagram and others were YouTube tutorials (You can find all the links at the end of the post).

Working on these projects inspired me to start creating some amigurumi patterns of my own.
Rico –  The Amigurumi Boy was the latest of these series. It is a step-by-step tutorial in 2 parts available on my channel.
There is also a simple St. Valentine’s crochet project that you can easily make under 2 hours for your loved one. I have it in 2 parts, just to make the videos short for you to watch. 

And last but never least, the tooth fairy buddy. This amigurumi tooth is where the tooth fairy left our 6-year old the money for his first fallen tooth. It has a pocket at the back to leave the tooth and money in.

You can check all 3 projects through this playlist link: Amigurumi Projects

Links to other amigurumi patterns:
Holy family: All 3 are available on PhamiliciousCreation YT channel.

Dinasour: Pattern by @ami_free_patterns on IG

Doll: Pattern by @stuffedamigurumi on IG

 

I have also worked on other projects that you will find tutorials for on my channel but I’ll leave these to talk about in my next post. Take care and keep crocheting!