Fall Fun Infinity Scarf

The colder weather has finally arrived, which means it's the perfect time to start making scarves! I've been wanting to design an infinity scarf for a while now, and when a friend mentioned that she'd like one - voila! I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did. :)

Yarn: 2 skeins of Diamond Luxury Collection Llama Silk (paprika)

Hooks: 5.5 mm/I and 22 mm/T (the larger hook serves as the broomstick - feel free to use a knitting needle or other similarly sized dowel-type object)

Abbreviations:

ss = slip stitch
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet

Special Stitches:

This pattern incorporates broomstick lace, which looks much more complicated that it is, I promise. For a good tutorial, try this page. Note that this pattern groups the broomstick loops in fours.

Pattern:

With smaller hook, ch 25.

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook, and in each ch across. (24 sc)

Row 2: DO NOT TURN. This is the broomstick row, so pull up loops onto your bigger hook, one in the back loop only of each sc across. Once you've got all 24, carefully slip the hook out from the loops. Ss around 4 of the broomstick loops, then ch 1. 4 sc in that group, then in each subsequent 4-loop group. (6 groups of 4, 24 sc)

Row 3: Ch 2 (counts as first hdc), turn. Hdc in each sc across. (24 hdc)

Row 4. Ch 1, turn. Sc in each hdc across. (24 sc)

Repeat rows 2-4 27 more times, ending on a row 3.

Join the two ends of the scarf together by ss through the top of the last row and the bottom of the foundation chain (be careful not to twist the scarf!). Finish off. Darn in ends.

Waves 'n' Stripes Reversible Dishcloth

Can't decide what pattern to use when making your next dishcloth? Well here is the solution for you! This pattern produces a dishcloth with a cute striped motif on one side, and flowing waves on the other. It's like making two dishcloths for the price of one!

(I totally had the voice of the "Price is Right" announcer in my head when writing that blurb. Can you tell?) 

The wavy side.

Yarn: One skein of any worsted weight cotton.

Hook: 6.5 mm (K)

Abbreviations:

ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half-double crochet
dc = double crochet

The stripey side.

Pattern:

To begin, ch 30.*

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. (Hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, hdc in next ch, sc in next ch.) Repeat to end of row.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc), turn. (Hdc in next stitch, sc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch.) Repeat to end of row.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work this row in back loops only. Sc in first stitch. (Hdc in next stitch, dc in next stitch, hdc in next stitch, sc in next stitch.) Repeat to end of row.

Repeat rows 2 & 3 until dishcloth reaches desired length (approx. 10 times), finishing with a row 2.

Finish off and darn in ends.

*Or any multiple of 4 + 2.

Tapestry Crochet

This is my first attempt at creating a pattern using the tapestry crochet method. In case you’re a tapestry newbie like me, here are a couple of tutorials that I found helpful.

• This one is a pretty good introduction to how tapestry crochet works. She covers the difference between round and flat patterns toward the end, so stick around for the whole thing.
• Feeling ambitious? Here's another take on how to manage a flat tapestry pattern.  This lady cracks me up. Should you decide to use her method, note that where the pattern below tells you to turn, you will instead switch to your other hand.

The Rhett & Link Mythical Lap-ghan*

* If you’re wondering who Rhett & Link are, they’re internetainers, aka “guys who make hilarious videos on YouTube.” I’m a bit of a fan (they’re hot & funny – no judging!), and when I was looking for a design to re-create in yarn form I realized that their logo met all my criteria: 2 colours, clean lines, and relatively square-ish. So I thought, why not?

Yarn:

Mary Maxim Starlette (1 skein = 180 yds/165 m)
     7 skeins Kelly Green 
     4 skeins White

Hook:

6.5 mm (K)

Gauge:

10 sc and 10 rows = 3 inches

Abbreviations:

Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet

NB: All stitches are sc unless otherwise noted. Therefore, when the pattern says “4 green” it means 4 sc using the green yarn.

Special Stitches:

Begin row = Ch 1, turn. 2 green, 1 white, 1 green, 2 white.
End row = 2 white, 1 green, 1 white, 2 green.

Pattern:

If you’re a visual crocheter, I’ve included a chart below.

Using green, ch 151.

Row 1: (right side) sc in second ch from hook, and in each ch across. (150 sc)

Row 2: (wrong side) Ch 1, turn. Sc across to last 8 sc. Add white yarn. Still using green, sc in remaining 8 sc.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. 2 green, 146 white, 2 green.

Row 4: Ch 1, turn. 2 green, 1 white, 144 green, 1 white, 2 green.

Row 5: Ch 1, turn. 2 green, 1 white, 1 green, 142 white, 1 green, 1 white, 2 green.

Row 6: Repeat row 5.

Row 7: Begin row, 138 green, end row.

Rows 8-27: Repeat row 7.

Row 28: Begin row. 25 green, 3 white, 4 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 9 white, 19 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 3 green, 8 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 29: Begin row. 25 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 8 white, 3 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 19 green, 9 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 4 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 30: Begin row. 26 green, 4 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 4 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 9 white, 4 green, 2 white, 1 green, 4 white, 8 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 3 green, 8 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 4 white, 2 green, 3 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 31: Begin row. 25 green, 3 white, 1 green, 4 white, 2 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 8 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 7 green, 8 white, 4 green, 3 white, 7 green, 3 white, 2 green, 4 white, 1 green, 3 white, 1 green, 4 white, 27 green. End row.

Row 32: Begin row. 28 green, 7 white, 1 green, 5 white, 1 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 5 green, 4 white, 1 green, 2 white, 7 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 8 green, 3 white, 1 green, 8 white, 3 green, 7 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 33: Begin row. 25 green, 6 white, 4 green, 8 white, 1 green, 6 white, 5 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 7 green, 6 white, 6 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 1 green, 5 white, 1 green, 6 white, 29 green. End row.

Row 34: Begin row. 29 green, 6 white, 1 green, 9 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 7 green, 4 white, 8 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 5 green, 6 white, 1 green, 8 white, 3 green, 7 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 35: Begin row. 25 green, 8 white, 2 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 6 white, 5 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 9 green, 4 white, 6 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 5 white, 1 green, 3 white, 1 green, 7 white, 28 green. End row.

Row 36: Begin row. 27 green, 4 white, 1 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 1 green, 5 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 6 green, 2 white, 1 green, 2 white, 8 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 8 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 37: Begin row. 25 green, 8 white, 2 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 23 white, 5 green, 5 white, 6 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 4 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 4 white, 26 green. End row.

Row 38: Begin row. 25 green, 4 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 4 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 7 green, 3 white, 6 green, 23 white, 1 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 3 green, 7 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 39: Begin row. 25 green, 6 white, 4 green, 3 white, 2 green, 3 white, 1 green, 23 white, 16 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 3 green, 3 white, 1 green, 3 white, 4 green, 3 white, 25 green. End row.

Row 40: Repeat row 7.

Row 41: Begin row. 90 green, 1 white, 47 green. End row.

Row 42: Begin row. 46 green, 3 white, 89 green. End row.

Row 43: Repeat row 39.

Rows 44 & 45: Repeat row 7.

Row 46: Begin row. 57 green, 23 white, 58 green. End row.

Row 47: Begin row. 58 green, 23 white, 57 green. End row.

Row 48: Repeat row 44.

Row 49: Repeat row 7.

Row 50: Begin row. 59 green, 19 white, 60 green. End row.

Row 51: Begin row. 60 green, 19 white, 59 green. End row.

Row 52: Begin row. 45 green, 7 white, 7 green, 19 white, 5 green, 10 white, 45 green. End row.

Row 53: Begin row. 43 green, 14 white, 3 green, 19 white, 4 green, 11 white, 44 green. End row.

Row 54: Begin row. 43 green, 13 white, 3 green, 19 white, 1 green, 6 white, 6 green, 5 white, 42 green. End row.

Row 55: Begin row. 41 green, 4 white, 10 green, 23 white, 3 green, 15 white, 42 green. End row.

Row 56: Begin row. 41 green, 18 white, 2 green, 20 white, 13 green, 4 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 57: Begin row. 40 green, 3 white, 16 green, 17 white, 2 green, 19 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 58: Begin row. 41 green, 20 white, 2 green, 15 white, 18 green, 3 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 59: Begin row. 38 green, 4 white, 19 green, 36 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 60: Begin row. 41 green, 35 white, 21 green, 3 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 61: Begin row. 38 green, 2 white, 23 green, 34 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 62: Begin row. 41 green, 33 white, 24 green, 2 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 63: Begin row. 38 green, 3 white, 24 green, 32 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 64: Begin row. 41 green, 31 white, 25 green, 2 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 65: Begin row. 39 green, 2 white, 26 green, 3 white, 1 green, 27 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 66: Begin row. 39 green, 27 white, 2 green, 2 white, 26 green, 3 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 67: Begin row. 40 green, 2 white, 5 green, 4 white, 17 green, 3 white, 2 green, 26 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 68: Begin row. 42 green, 22 white, 3 green, 2 white, 16 green, 6 white, 5 green, 2 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 69: Begin row. 40 green, 2 white, 5 green, 8 white, 14 green, 3 white, 3 green, 20 white, 43 green. End row.

Row 70: Begin row.  40 green, 22 white, 4 green, 2 white, 14 green, 9 white, 5 green, 5 white, 37 green. End row.

Row 71: Begin row. 37 green, 5 white, 4 green, 11 white, 13 green, 2 white, 5 green, 22 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 72: Begin row. 39 green, 21 white, 6 green, 2 white, 11 green, 13 white, 6 green, 2 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 73: Begin row. 38 green, 2 white, 5 green, 15 white, 10 green, 2 white, 6 green, 21 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 74: Begin row. 39 green, 20 white, 7 green, 2 white, 9 green, 16 white, 4 green, 3 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 75: Begin row. 39 green, 2 white, 3 green, 18 white, 7 green, 3 white, 7 green, 20 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 76: Begin row. 39 green, 19 white, 9 green, 2 white, 7 green, 20 white, 1 green, 2 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 77: Begin row. 36 green, 27 white, 6 green, 2 white, 9 green, 3 white, 1 green, 13 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 78: Begin row. 36 green, 18 white, 2 green, 1 white, 10 green, 2 white, 6 green, 28 white,35 green. End row.

Row 79: Begin row. 34 green, 30 white, 4 green, 3 white, 16 green, 16 white, 35 green. End row.

Row 80: Begin row. 34 green, 18 white, 16 green, 2 white, 4 green, 30 white, 34 green. End row.

Row 81: Begin row. 35 green, 30 white, 2 green, 3 white, 15 green, 19 white, 34 green. End row.

Row 82: Begin row. 35 green, 19 white, 15 green, 2 white, 1 green, 30 white, 36 green. End row.

Row 83: Begin row. 37 green, 29 white, 1 green, 2 white, 15 green, 11 white, 2 green, 5 white, 36 green. End row.

Row 84: Begin row. 37 green, 4 white, 2 green, 11 white, 15 green, 31 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 85: Begin row. 38 green, 31 white, 14 green, 12 white, 2 green, 3 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 86: Begin row. 39 green, 2 white, 2 green, 12 white, 15 green, 29 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 87: Begin row. 40 green, 28 white, 14 green, 13 white, 2 green, 1 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 88: Begin row. 43 green, 13 white, 14 green, 28 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 89: Begin row. 40 green, 27 white, 15 green, 13 white, 43 green. End row.

Row 90: Begin row. 49 green, 7 white, 15 green, 26 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 91: Begin row. 41 green, 2 white, 2 green, 21 white, 72 green. End row.

Row 92: Begin row. 72 green, 12 white, 3 green, 4 white, 47 green. End row.

Row 93: Begin row. 53 green, 13 white, 16 green, 16 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 94: Begin row. 37 green, 19 white, 16 green, 14 white, 52 green. End row.

Row 95: Begin row. 41 green, 5 white, 4 green, 15 white, 17 green, 20 white, 36 green. End row.

Row 96: Begin row. 34 green, 22 white, 17 green, 24 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 97: Begin row. 41 green, 24 white, 17 green, 23 white, 33 green. End row.

Row 98: Begin row. 35 green, 3 white, 6 green, 13 white, 16 green, 24 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 99: Begin row.  42 green, 23 white, 15 green, 5 white, 14 green, 3 white, 36 green. End row.

Row 100: Begin row. 37 green, 3 white, 17 green, 2 white, 14 green, 15 white, 5 green, 4 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 101: Begin row. 40 green, 4 white, 14 green, 7 white, 14 green, 1 white, 18 green, 3 white, 37 green. End row.

Row 102: Begin row. 38 green, 3 white, 32 green, 3 white, 19 green, 3 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 103: Begin row. 39 green, 3 white, 21 green, 2 white, 32 green, 2 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 104: Begin row. 39 green, 3 white, 31 green, 2 white, 21 green, 3 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 105: Begin row. 38 green, 3 white, 23 green, 2 white, 30 green, 2 white, 40 green. End row.

Row 106: Begin row. 40 green, 3 white, 29 green, 2 white, 23 green, 3 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 107: Begin row. 37 green, 3 white, 55 green, 2 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 108: Begin row. 41 green, 3 white, 54 green, 3 white, 37 green. End row.

Row 109: Begin row. 37 green, 2 white, 54 green, 3 white, 42 green. End row.

Row 110: Begin row. 43 green, 3 white, 53 green, 2 white, 37 green. End row.

Row 111: Begin row. 37 green, 2 white, 52 green, 3 white, 44 green. End row.

Row 112: Begin row. 45 green, 3 white, 50 green, 3 white, 37 green. End row.

Row 113: Begin row. 38 green, 2 white, 49 green, 3 white, 46 green. End row.

Row 114: Begin row. 47 green, 5 white, 45 green, 3 white, 38 green. End row.

Row 115: Begin row. 39 green, 2 white, 41 green, 8 white, 48 green. End row.

Row 116: Begin row. 51 green, 29 white, 16 green, 3 white, 39 green. End row.

Row 117: Begin row. 40 green, 3 white, 12 green, 28 white, 55 green. End row.

Row 118: Begin row. 79 green, 6 white, 9 green, 3 white, 41 green. End row.

Row 119: Begin row. 42 green, 4 white, 6 green, 4 white, 82 green. End row.

Row 120: Begin row.  84 green, 3 white, 3 green, 5 white, 43 green. End row.

Row 121: Begin row. 45 green, 8 white, 85 green. End row.

Row 122: Begin row. 86 green, 5 white, 47 green. End row.

Row 123: Begin row. 50 green, 2 white, 86 green. End row.

Rows 124 – 144: Repeat row 7.

Rows 145 & 146: Repeat row 5.

Row 147: Repeat row 4.

Row 148: Repeat row 3.

Row 149: Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 8 sc. Finish off WHITE YARN ONLY. Sc in each sc across.

Row 150: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across. Finish off green  yarn.

Darn in ends.

Busy Bee Baby Blanket

This pattern was inspired by a knitted baby blanket that I saw displayed at my local yarn shop a while ago. I immediately knew that I needed to crochet it! 

The conception was definitely easier than the execution, though. This is the most difficult pattern I've created to date, which also made it the most fun. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did!

Busy Bee Baby Blanket

Hook: 4 mm (G)

Yarn: Any DK or baby yarn in a neutral colour will do. I used Mary Maxim Mellowspun.*

* I know I haven't listed how much yarn you'll need. There's a good reason for this - I don't know. I went back through all my notes, and can't find my ball count anywhere. *sheepish face* I'm really and truly sorry about this! My advice is to make sure you get your yarn from a store with a good return policy, and then buy lots of it. If you decide to use this pattern, please leave a comment letting everyone know what yarn you used, and how much of it. Thanks!

Abbreviations:

YO = yarn over

ch = chain

sl st = slip stitch

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

tc = triple crochet

Special Stitches:

V-stitch: YO twice and insert hook around post of stitch 2 rows below and 2 stitches back. [So, if you’re currently creating row 3, you would work around the posts of row 1.] Draw up a loop. (YO and draw through 2 loops) twice. You should end up with 2 loops remaining on your hook. YO twice and insert hook around post of stitch 2 rows below and 2 stitches ahead. Draw up a loop. (YO and draw through 2 loops) twice. YO and draw through all 3 loops remaining on your hook.

Main Body:

To begin, ch 116 (or any multiple of 4 to get desired width).

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Sc in each ch across. (115 sc)

Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each sc across.

Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc. Working in front, tc around post of fourth sc in row 1. *Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc. Still working in front, work V-stitch.* Repeat * to * across to last 6 sc. Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc. Working in front, tc around post of fourth sc from the end of row 1. Skip one sc. Sc in last sc.

Rows 4 & 5: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.

Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc. Working behind, tc around post of tc in previous row. *Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc. Still working behind, tc around post of V-stitch in previous row.* Repeat * to * across to last 5 sc. Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc. Working behind, tc around post of tc in previous row. Skip one sc. Sc in last sc.

Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.

Row 8: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each of first 3 sc. *Working behind, work V-stitch. Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc.* Repeat * to * across.

Rows 9 & 10: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.

Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each of first 3 sc. *Working in front, tc around post of V-stitch in previous row. Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc.* Repeat * to * across.

Row 12:  Ch 1, turn. Sc in each stitch across.

Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Sc in first sc. Working in front, tc around post of tc in previous row. *Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc. Still working in front, work V-stitch.* Repeat * to * across to last 6 sc. Skip one sc. Sc in each of next 3 sc. Working in front, tc around post of tc in previous row. Skip one sc. Sc in last sc.

Repeat rows 4-13 until blanket reaches desired length, ending on a Row 8. Do not finish off. 

This is the chart I used to help keep everything straight in my head - sometimes you just need a visual.

Edging:

Round 1: Ch 1, turn. 3 sc in first sc (corner). Sc in each stitch across, with 3 sc in last sc (corner). Sc evenly down side of main body, making sure to end on an odd number. 3sc in bottom loop of first foundation chain (corner). Sc in each bottom loop of foundation chain across, with 3 sc in last bottom loop (corner). Sc evenly up the other side of the main body (should be same number as on opposite side). Join with sl st to first sc of round.

Round 2: Sl st into corner sc. Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1 space). (Dc in same corner sc, ch 1) twice. *(Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1) across to next corner. (Dc in corner sc, ch 1) 3 times.* Repeat from * to * 3 times. (Skip 1 sc, dc in next sc, ch 1) across to first corner. Join with sl st to third chain of beginning ch 4.

Round 3: (Skip ch 1 space, 5 dc in next dc, skip ch 1 space, sl st in next dc) around the entire edge of the blanket. Fasten off.

To finish, weave a ribbon through the dc spaces and tie a bow in the corner.

(Note: If you don’t have ribbon handy, but have some extra yarn in a contrasting colour, you could create a yarn ribbon with a simple chain rope – make a really long foundation chain and then sc up the back of it. Be sure to weave it through the dc spaces while it’s still in the foundation stage to test the length before you sc up the back. Voice of experience, people.)

Super Simple Bag Bag

I didn't realize so much time had passed since I last posted here! When you get a new job and then a new baby, I guess designing patterns tends to take a back seat.

It's time to get back to it, though, so without further ado, here's a great beginner pattern for anyone whose house is overrun with plastic bags...

Super Simple Bag Bag
Hook: 5mm

Yarn: 1 skein of any worsted weight yarn will work - this pattern doesn't use a whole lot of yarn, so it's perfect to use up a leftover "mostly there" skein from previous projects, as long as the yarn has a bit of give to it.

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
ss = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
YO = yarn over


Special Stitches:
Dc2tog = *YO and draw up a loop in the next dc. YO and draw through 2 loops on hook.* Repeat from * to * one more time. YO and draw through all 3 loops on hook.

Main Body

To begin, ch 20 and join with ss in first ch to form ring.

Round 1: Ch 1. 30 sc in ring being careful not to twist. Join with ss in first sc.

Round 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in first sc. *2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * around to last sc. 2 sc in last sc. Join with ss in first sc. (45 sc)

Round 3: Ch 3 (counts as first dc throughout). 1 dc in same sc. *1 dc in each of next 14 sc, 2 dc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * twice. 1 dc in each of next 14 dc. Join with ss in top of first ch 3. (48 dc)

Rounds 4 & 5: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc around. Join with ss in top of first ch 3.

Round 6: Ch 4 (counts as first dc and ch 1 space throughout). *Skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss in 3rd chain of beginning ch 4.

Rounds 7 & 8: Ss in first ch 1 space. Ch 4. *Skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss in 3rd chain of beginning ch 4.

Round 9: Ch 3. Dc in ch 1 space. *Dc in next dc, dc in ch 1 space.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss in top of beginning ch 3.

Rounds 10 & 11: Ch 3. 1 dc in each dc around. Join with ss in top of beginning ch 3.

Repeat rounds 6-11 until bag reaches your desired length, making sure that you end on a round 10.

To Finish:
Round 1: Ch 3. Dc2tog over next 2 dc. *1 dc in next dc, dc2tog over next 2 dc.* Repeat from * to * around. Join with ss in top of beginning ch 3. (32 dc)

Round 2: Ch 1. 1 sc in each dc around. Join with ss in top of beginning ch 3.

Round 3: Ch 1. 1 sc in each sc around. Join with ss in first sc. DO NOT FINISH OFF.

Handle: Ch 30. Count 16 sc around and ss in that sc (connecting other side of the handle). Ch 1 and sc back along the chain. Join with ss to first sc of round 3. Finish off.

Fan-ciful Towel

There's something kind of fun about this towel. I hope you enjoy making it as much as I did!

Hook: 5 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight Cotton (I used a giant ball of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton and had enough left over for a few dishcloths.)

Abbreviations
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = triple crochet

To begin, ch 42 (or any multiple of 10 + 2).

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook and in next ch. *Hdc in next 2 chs. Dc in next 3 chs. Hdc in next 2 chains. Sc in next 3 chains.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Hdc in next 2 chs. Dc in next 3 chs. Hdc in next 2 chs. Sc in next final 2 chs.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout). Turn. Dc in each stitch across.

Row 3: Ch 4 (counts as first tc here and throughout). Turn. Work 3 tc in first dc. *Skip 3 dc. Sc in each of next 3 dc. Skip 3 dc. Work 7 tc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Skip 3 dc. Sc in each of next 3 dc. Skip 3 dc. Work 4 tc in last dc.

Row 4: Ch 3. Turn. Dc in each stitch across.

Row 5: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in each of first 2 dc. *Skip 3 dc. Work 7 tc in next dc. Skip 3 dc. Sc in each of next 3 dc.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Skip 3 dc. Work 7 tc in next dc. Skip 3 dc. Sc in last 2 dc.

Repeat rows 2-5 until towel has reached the length you desire, ending on a row 2.

Final Row: Ch 3. Turn. Dc in next dc. *Hdc in next 2 dcs. Sc in next 3 dcs. Hdc in next 2 dcs. Dc in next 3 dcs.* Repeat from * to * 2 more times. Hdc in next 2 dcs. Sc in next 3 dcs. Hdc in next 2 dcs. Dc in next 2 dcs. Finish off.

Hi-Five Towel

Hi-Five Towel

This is a good beginner project - very easy and very pretty when finished.

Hook: 5 mm
Yarn: Worsted Weight cotton (I used a giant ball of Bernat Handicrafter Cotton and had enough left over to make some dishcloths.)

Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet

To begin, ch 44 (or any multiple of 6 + 2).

Row 1: Sc in second ch from hook. Sc in each ch across. (43 sc)

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as first dc here and throughout). Turn. Work 2 dc in first sc. Skip 2 sc and sc in next sc. *Skip 2 sc and work 5 dc in next sc. Skip 2 sc and sc in next sc.* Repeat from * to * until 3 scs remain. Skip 2 sc and work 3 dc in last sc.

Row 3: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in first dc. *Work 5 dc in next sc. Skip 2 dc and sc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * to end of row.

Row 4: Ch 3. Turn. Work 2 dc in first sc. Skip 2 dc and sc in next dc. *Skip 2 dc and work 5 dc in next sc. Skip 2 dc and sc in next dc.* Repeat from * to * until 3 stitches remain. Work 3 dc in last sc.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 until towel reaches your desired length, ending on a row 3.

Final Row: Ch 1. Turn. Sc in each stitch across. Finish off.