Hello crochet friends…
What are you up to? Can you believe it… We are already halfway through the CAL 😀. So week 3 of Let’s Mingle CAL features the shell stitch with a twist, where I have added some light texture to the pattern. If you are new to crochet and want to explore some advanced beginner options, this is a good place to start.
Modified Shell Stitch:
As always, we are starting our sample square with 35 foundation chains. If you want to do the chainless foundation row option, then you need to start with a row of 34 chainless half double crochet stitches (you can find the tutorial here).
Similar to the Rain Drop pattern, your tension is important to keep your work flat; otherwise, your work will tend to curl to one side if you pull tightly.
New to the CAL? Never too late to join 😊. Here are the links to previous patterns:
Disclaimer: This CAL project is NOT by any means sponsored by any social media platform or yarn company. All patterns are my own design and copyright to Erini’s Corner.
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.
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Last Friday morning, I was so anxious about the feedback the first part of this CAL would receive. I wasn’t sure if I had chosen the right pattern to be released at the beginning of the event. I didn’t want to turn people away from this CAL by finding it too hard to follow.
But I was extremely delighted with the feedback I received. I have read each and every comment I got on social media and hopefully, I haven’t missed anyone and have replied to all.
And so for this week, I am still keeping it simple. No textures yet 😉
Rain drop pattern is a repeat of 4 rows. In the video tutorial, I started with 35 foundation chains. If you want to begin the project with the chainless foundation row, you will need to crochet 34 chainless single crochet stitches (If you are new to this technique, this tutorial should be helpful).
This stitch is double-sided; so there is no right or wrong side. I like the wider “V” shape side and this is what I used as my right side for the sample blanket.
You can also alternate your squares, by using each side at a time if you like.
When working a couple of rows below your current row, it is very important to control your tension to keep your work flat as you work up your rows. Otherwise, your square will tend to curl towards one side.
One more option that I forgot to mention on the video (and it’s there for all the CAL tutorials) is that if you check the description box you will find the video timeline written. This should be helpful if you are coming back to check a specific row as you don’t have to watch the whole thing again to get to where you need.
New to the CAL? Never too late to join 😊. Here are the links to the previous pattern:
Week 1: Up and Down Pattern
I guess that’s it for today.
Feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Disclaimer: This CAL project is NOT by any means sponsored by any social media platform or yarn company. All patterns are my own design and copyright to Erini’s Corner.
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.
Posts may contain affiliated link. I get a small commission, at no extra cost for you, on your purchases.
Hello and welcome to the first week of Let’s Mingle CAL, the Up and Down Pattern.
This pattern is very close to my heart. Although it looks complicated, the steps to make it up are pretty simple.
The sample in the video tutorial is made with 35 foundation chains. If you want to start with a chainless foundation option, you will need to crochet 34 stitches of chainless single crochet foundation row. You can find the tutorial for this technique in this video.
The written pattern of 6 blocks is available on my Raverly store.
I love to see your work. Please share yours on Facebook or Instagram and use the hashtags #eriniscal and #letsminglecal in order for the rest of us see it.
Feel free to let me know if you have any questions regarding the pattern. Enjoy crocheting and see you next Friday with week 2: Rain Drop Pattern.
We are going through another wave of lockdown and as I have announced earlier, I am planning to release the CAL video tutorials to help us pass the time and get our minds off the whole COVID thing (or that’s what I wish for 😊)
This CAL has 6 different patterns, and I will be releasing one tutorial each week on my channel. The schedule is as follows:
April 9, 2021: Up and Down Pattern
April 16, 2021: Rain Drop Pattern
April 23, 2021: Modified Shell Pattern
April 30, 2021: The Y pattern
May 7, 2021: The Slant Pattern
May 14, 2021: The Swirl Pattern
Check my previous post for all the information about this CAL.
You can also download the written patterns for all 6 blocks (and how to modify each to the size you wish for) through my Ravelry store.
Don’t forget to join all the crocheters participating in this CAL on our Facebook group.
Not on Facebook? No problem. You can also share your photos and tag me #eriniscorner or #letsminglecal on Instagram.
So get ready, grab your yarn, hook and be ready to mingle with me.
I haven’t been active on my blog for a while and I’m way behind writing the patterns for the tutorials I have on my YouTube channel. And to be honest, I don’t have a written patterns for today’s project as well, but I couldn’t stop from posting and sharing this news.
I have a tutorial for those trendy mittens. This is made in tapestry crochet (easy pattern).
I used Bernat Premium Yarn and size 4 mm hook
I also have a simple graph demonstrating the pattern.
I have recently come across a photo of a very rich and textured knitted pattern. I have done some knitting when I was young but it was only the basics; knitting and purling and never learned how to read a knitting diagram.
And so I decided to challenge myself to crochet it instead. I haven’t done this before and after several trial and errors and lots of frogging, I am now ready to introduce the Blossom crochet pattern to you.
Unfortunately, most of my stash is of weight 4. I am sure that if it’s done with a DK, the outcome will be even better.
So let’s get started with the pattern. A video tutorial is available here
Abbreviations: Ch: Chain Hdc: Half double crochet Bpdc: Back post double crochet Fpdc: Front post double crochet Popcorn: 5 double crochet stitches into the same stitch, take the hook out of the loop, insert the hook into the first double crochet stitch, pull the loop through and chain 1
For one repeat as shown in the video tutorial, start by chaining 17 foundation chains;
Row 1: Ch 1, turn, hdc into the 2nd chain from hook, hdc x 16 Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc x 2, bpdc x 2, sk 2 sts, fpdc x 2, fpdc x 2 around the posts of the skipped sts (working them behind the posts of the previous 2 fpdc sts), popcorn, skip 2 sts, fpdc x 2, fpdc x 2 around the posts of the skipped sts (working them infront of the posts of the previous 2 fpdc sts), bpdc x 2, hdc x 2 .. Refer to the video tutorial at 4:49 for illustration. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, hdc x 2, fpdc x 2, bpdc x 2, hdc x 5, bpdc x 2, fpdc x 2, hdc x 2 Row 4: Ch 1, turn, hdc x 2, bpdc x 2, fpdc x 2, hdc, popcorn, hdc, popcorn, hdc, fpdc x 2, bpdc x 2, hdc x 2
In the video, I worked row 5 just for the fact that in row 2 we were working around hdc posts throughout the row while in row 4 we have front and back posts stitches already made and we will be working around these posts. Otherwise the repeat of stitches is still the same.
Now, if you want to make more than one unit side by side, you need to change the foundation chain to a multiple of 15 + 2. The pattern will be followed as explained earlier until you reach the last 2 stitches (hdc x 2 at the end of each row) which will be skipped.
Terms: If you intend to sell projects made from my free patterns you find on my YouTube Channel (Erini’s Crochet Corner), Instagram account or blog, I would appreciate it if you link it back to any of my accounts on social media. Thank you and happy crocheting 🙂
Welcome to this week’s free pattern. As we are getting nearer to Fall, I felt that’s a good time to share my braided messy bun beanie pattern. The pattern is beginner friendly so if you haven’t worked with braids and color changes before, don’t worry. Everything is explained in details in the video if you need any demonstration.
The video tutorial covers the steps for a messy bun beanie. In the written pattern below, I have added 2 more rounds in case you want to convert it to a closed beanie.
Yarn: Worsted yarn or your yarn of choice
Hook: 5.5 mm hook size for an adult size beanie.
Notes:
–The chain 1 at the beginning of each row is NOT considered a stitch.
–At the end of each round / row, the total number of stitches will be mentioned between brackets
–(No) Stitch name (e.g. 2 hdc): Means 2 half double crochet stitches in the same stitch i.e. increase
–Stitch name x (No) – e.g. hdc x 3: Means one half double crochet stitch into each of the next 3 stitches
–I used the invisible decrease method as shown in the video 31:15.
–For a smaller or bigger size beanie, use the same stitch count below with a smaller or bigger hook size.
Abbreviations:
AC: Accent color
Ch: Chain
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
MC: Main Color
Pr: Previous
Rep: Repeat
Rs: Right Side
Sc: Single Crochet
Sc – blo: Single crochet into the back loop only
Sc – flo: Single crochet into the front loop only Sc2tog: single crochet 2 together (decrease)
St(s): Stitch(es)
Pattern:
Brim:
Using MC
Ch 10
Row 1: Sk 1st st from the hook, sc x 9(9)
Row 2 – 46: Ch 1, turn, sc-blo x 9 (9)
At the end of row 46, bring the 2 short edges together, ch 1, * insert the hook into the flo of the pr row and the rem loop of the foundation chain and sl st to join both sides *. Rep*__* 8 more times. (9 sl st)
Turn the work inside out. Now we will work around the long edge of the brim. This is now the RS.
Beanie Body:
Using MC
Round 1: Ch 1, sc into the 1st st, sc x 8, 2 sc, *sc x 9, 2 sc *. Rep *__* 2 more times. Sc x 6. Sl st to join. (50)
Round 2: Ch 1, hdc into the 1st st, hdc x 4, ch 7, sl st into the 1stch, *hdc x 5, ch 7, sl st into the 1st ch*. Rep *__* 8 more times . Sl st using AC(10 ch 7 loops, 50 hdc)
Round 3: Ch 1, sc x 50. Sl st using MC(50)
Repeat rounds 2 and 3 four more times.
Round 12: Ch 1, hdc x 50. Sl st using AC(50)
Before starting round 13 braid your loops as shown in video 25:03.
Round 13: Ch 1, * sc x 4, insert the hook into the loop of round 10 then sc*. Rep *__* 9 more times, sl st using MC. You can now cut off AC.
Round 14: Ch 1, *sc x 3, sc2tog*. Rep *__* 9 more times, sl st to join(40)
Round 15: Ch 1 , *sc x 2, sc2tog*. Rep *__* 9 more times, sl st to join (30)
Round 16: Ch 1, *sc, sc2tog*. Rep *__*9 more times, sl st to join(20)
At this point, you can fasten off for a messy bun beanie.
For a closed top beanie; Round 17: Ch 1, sc2tog x 10, sl st to join (10) Round 18: Ch 1, sc2tog x 10, sl st to join. Fasten off and sew the opening closed.(5)
Terms: If you intend to sell projects made from my free patterns you find on my YouTube Channel (Erini’s Crochet Corner), Instagram account or blog, I would appreciate it if you link it back to any of my accounts on social media. Thank you and happy crocheting 🙂
I jumped over the pocket shawl wagon and made my own pattern. I didn’t like the idea of chaining over a hundred stitches to start so I had to figure out a pattern that is worked width-wise. I used different stitches (each explained slowly in the video) so if you are a beginner you will find it easy to follow. And before I leave you with the pattern, I want to thank each and everyone who took the time to write me on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Your comments are the reason why I keep doing what I’m doing. Take care, stay safe and crochet on 😊.
Gauge: N/A
Yarn: Worsted yarn or your yarn of choice. I used 2 skeins of Bernat Premium for the body and less than half a skein for the pockets.
Hook: 7 and 8 mm or hook size to match your yarn choice
Stitches Used: (US Terms)
Special Stitch (SpS): Skip the next ch 1 space and the following stitch and work 2 double crochet stitches into the next ch 1 space. Next, insert the hook into the skipped ch 1 space and work one double crochet, making sure that when you pull the loop it is going around the 2 double crochet you just made. For illustration, refer to the video at 4:41
Abbreviations:
Bpdc: Back Post Double Crochet
Bptr: Back Post Treble
Ch: Chain
Dc: Double Crochet
Fpdc: Front Post Double Crochet
Fptr: Front Post Treble Crochet
Hdc: Half Double Crochet
Pr: Previous
Rep: Repeat
Rs: Right Side
Sc: Single Crochet
Sc – blo: Single crochet into the back loop only
Sc – flo: Single crochet into the front loop only
SpS: Special Stitch (refer to stitches used section)
St(s): Stitch(es)
Ws: Wrong Side
Shawl Body:
Size: 45 x 125 cm
Notes:
–The shawl is worked from one short side of the rectangle to the other. The foundation chain determines the width of it. The rows determine the length of the rectangle.
–This pattern can be customized to the width of your choice by chaining a multiple of 4 + 1.
–The chain 1 at the beginning of each row is NOT considered a stitch.
–Front Post Double Crochet (Fpdc): It is worked around the post in the previous row.
Pattern:
Using 8 mm hook, chain 53 (≈ 45 cm) Row 1: Ch 1, into the 2nd ch from hook work hdc, hdc into each st across. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, hdc into the 1stst, ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc, *ch 1, sk 1 st, hdc *. Repeat *__*. You should be ending the row with hdc st. Row 3 (RS): Ch 1 turn, hdc into the 1stst. *Work SpS into the following two ch 1 spaces, fpdc around the next st *. Repeat *__* until you have two ch 1 spaces remaining. Work SpS around the last 2 ch1 sp then 1 hdc into the last st. Row 4 (WS): Ch 1 turn, sc, ch 1, sk 1 st, *sc, ch 1, sk 1 st, bpdc, ch 1, sk 1 st *. Repeat *__* till you have one st remaining, sc into the last st. Repeat rows 3 & 4 till you reach the required length. Row before the last: Working into the ch 1 spaces of previous only, 2 hdc into each sp till one st is remaining, hdc into the last st. Count your stitches and make sure you have the same number of stitches you started your shawl with.
Last row: Ch 1 , turn, hdc into each stitch across. Fasten off.
Pocket (Make 2):
Size: 24.5 x 19.5 cm each
Notes:
–All odd number rows are worked as row 1
–Front Post Treble (FpTr): This stitch is worked around the front post stitch 2 rows below.
Pattern:
Using 8 mm hook, chain 23 (To make a bigger or smaller pocket, chain a multiple of 4 +3) Row 1 and all odd rows: Ch 1, hdc into the 2nd ch from hook and into each st across. Row 2 (RS): Ch 1, hdc into the 1st st, fpdc around the hdc of pr row, *hdc into the next 3 sts, fpdc*. Repeat *__* till you have one st remaining, hdc into the last st. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, hdc into the 1st st, fptr, *hdc into the next 3 sts, fptr*. Repeat *___* till you have one st remaining, hdc into the last st. Repeat rows 1 and 4 till you reach the height you want. Then switch to 7 mm hook. Row before last: Ch 1, turn, sc-flo into each st across. Last row: Ch 1 , turn, sc – blo into each st across. Fasten off leaving a long tail to sew the pocket to the shawl.
To position you shawl pocket for sewing, please refer to the video at 30:55
Terms: If you intend to sell projects made from my free patterns you find on my YouTube Channel (Erini’s Crochet Corner), Instagram account or blog, I would appreciate it if you link it back to any of my accounts on social media. Thank you and happy crocheting 🙂
Hello everyone, Let’s take a break from all the news going around us and focus on something positive. What are the projects you are currently working on?
This week, I decided to work on a decoration project for my kid’s room. I did him a project a couple of years ago. I was trying myself in embroidery. It was my first and last embroidery project 😎 to be honest, but what melts my heart is that he still cherishes it till this day. That makes me think that no matter how you see yourself unworthy and imperfect, you are always flawless in the eyes of someone who loves you.
Back to our project and since we are all advised to limit going out, I had to work with the supplies I had at home. A while ago, I got a small black canvas (I was probably thinking of working small doilies and mounting them on the canvas, but this project never saw the light) 😏. And thankfully, about 3 weeks ago I was at Michael’s and got some Bernat Handicrafter Cotton yarn. So I was set pretty quick on this project.
My son draw me some flowers and butterflies and I started crocheting them. He chose the layout to be vertical. He also wanted to add a 🌞 but there was no room for it. He is now asking for another canvas to go on the opposite side of this one; something on my to do list once we are allowed to go out again.
If you are more of a visual person, I have a YouTube video explaining the project step by step.
Otherwise, here is the written pattern (US terms) for both flowers and the butterfly. I used 4.5 mm hook. I apologize for not taking pictures as I worked this project but I promise I will make sure to take pictures of each step in the coming projects. Abbreviations: ch: Chain st(s): stitch(es) sc: single crochet sl st: slip stitch sc-blo: single crochet in the back loop only dc: double crochet
Blue Flower: – Start with a magic ring. – Ch 1, (sc x 3, ch 5) x 5, sl st into the first sc to join. – Sl st into the 2nd sc, skip the 3rd sc, (into the next chain 5 loop, sc x 11, sk next sc, sl st into the middle sc). Repeat (_) 4 more times. In the last sl st, switch to green yarn to start working the stem.
Stem: – Chain a foundation chain equal to the length of the stem you like (depending on the size of your canvas and where you want to place the flower). – Ch 1 to turn, skip 1 st, sc into each st back to the flower body. At the end sl st into the flower sc to secure the stem. Fasten off, leaving a long tail (used to sew the flowers on the canvas). Yellow / Orange Flower: – Start with a magic ring. – Ch 1, sc – blo x 6, sl st to join (6) – Ch 1, sc – blo x 2 into each st (12). If you wish to switch colors, you can add it in the sl st step. – Ch 1, (sc – blo x 1, 2 sc-blo into the next st). Repeat (_) till the end of the round (18). Sl st to join. – Ch 1, (2sc – blo x 1, sc – blo in the next 2 sts). Repeat (_) till the end of the round (24). Sl st using the green yarn.
For the stem, follow the same instructions for the blue flower. Butterfly: – Magic ring. – Ch 2, dc x 5, ch 2 and go into the magic ring and sl st (One wing is formed). Repeat these steps one more time for the second wing. – Over the ch 2 of the first wing, sl st twice to reach the top of the chains. In the next st make 2 dc, then dc x 3, in the last st make 2 dc, then ch 2 and into the ch 2 of the previous round, make 2 sl st to reach the magic ring again. Make a sl st into the ring. Repeat the same steps on the other wing. – For the antenna (if you decide to make it with a different color, sl st with the new color through the magic ring). – Rotate the butterfly 180 °, sl st over the sl st of previous round. – Ch 8, sk 2 sts, and sl st into the 3rd st and into each st back to the butterfly body. Repeat the same steps for the second antenna. Fasten off, leaving enough yarn to sew the butterfly to the canvas.
Now your project is ready to be assembled. Try different layouts before sewing.
Please let me know if you have any questions in the comments section.
