Color-blocking Necklace Pattern

theyarnfix — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:09:20 +0000

I love to do simple, but chic crochet jewelry. If you’ve seen my Etsy shop(shameless plug), you’re aware of that. Well, I do want to share some of my knowledge with the rest of you and have a simple pattern for my color blocking necklace crochet necklace:

Color block necklace

Hook: 5 mm (H)
Yarn: Pictured, Pattons Silk Bamboo (pink) and Fantasy Naturale (blue)
(Sport, worsted or Aran yarn works [3-4 weight])
Gauge is not important for this pattern. But you can adjust Ch stitches to desired length.

The whole shebang

With MC chain 180 st
Sl st into first ch st to make a loop
Continue chaining for another 180 st
Make between 4-6 chained looped being sure to sl st for each one
weave in ends

With CC 9-11 st (the number is dependent on the “girth” of your necklaces)

For the back “closure” strip
SC 3 rows

For the side strip
SC 11 rows

To sew color blocking strips to necklace, wrap the strip around the entire “girth” of necklaces and sew the ends closed. While you are sewing them closed, be sure to put the needle through several chained stitched each time to ensure the strip stays in place. Weave in ends.

Hope you have fun with this and rock the sidewalk runway!
-Stacy C.

The Tiny Treasure Bed Quilt

crochetforchrist — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 16:57:29 +0000

When there was an announcement that there would be a new baby joining our clan, I was ecstatic. I started planning a blanket right away. I knew I wanted to make an antique-looking variety that wasn’t too challenging but fun to make. There was one pattern of which I had already made a swatch (sample) and I enjoyed it immensely, so I knew I could make it again. Then I had the challenge of color-at that point, I did not know if the baby was a boy or girl-and I needed a color that would make the pattern pop. I decided to go with a sunshine yellow in a 100% heavy-weight mercerized cotton Fantasy Naturale. It is a smooth crisp sturdy cotton that can give warmth and comfort when used for a blanket. I finished the first triangle right away but then other projects beckoned. When I heard the ultrasound was near, I decided to wait to see if the baby was a boy or girl. The precious baby inside, we found out, is a little girl! Since this is the 1st girl for the couple, I wanted to change the color of the blanket. I went to the local yarn store and the pink they had was a varigated pink and purple yarn. Perfect! So I started the afghan again. As the triangles were forming into my hands, the pattern became more beautiful and radiant. As I sewed the 4 triangles together, a masterpiece was borne.

This is my interpretation of this lovely pattern (found in “Knitting Traditions” by Interweave Press):

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Color-blocking Necklace Pattern

The Tiny Treasure Bed Quilt