Sunday 30 November 2014

WICKER SCARF

Sweet Nothings Crochet free crochet patterns, free wicker scarf basket weave pattern, this blog has a video tutorial and photo tutorial for stitch explanation,

WICKER SCARF

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Here I am back again, this time with a really beautiful and tried and tested pattern - the basket weave stitch.  
I just love this pattern.. amazing how a mix ' n match of a few stitches gives you this delightful pattern.. and with the upcoming festive season and so many gifts to go out.. why not make one filled with love and hand made for all those special people in your life.  

I was traveling and one of my co-passengers was struggling with the usual 'what-shall-I-give' conundrum and I gave her a few ideas.. and thought I'd post this out for her and all of us who are similarly stuck in the gifting game.  

This scarf has been made in one colour, but it'll look just superb in ombre - or a range of colours that slowly build up.  

I've also added tassels at the end - so if you're combining colours through the scarf, throw a splash of colour there as well, and see the face of the person you gift this to, light up. 
Have fun and I hope you enjoy this project as well.

You could make this into a cowl too.  After you have reached the length (or circumference in the case of an infinity cowl), just join the two ends of your scarf - and Voila! Infinity scarf made!

Oh and before you go off.. yarn information.  I've used a lovely light fingering weight yarn, but this pattern is so gorgeous, and if weather allows you to work with thicker yarns, this pattern works beautifully with fingering, sport weight and DK weight yarns as well.  The gauge will not match, but that doesn't really matter, as the pattern will still look superb!

Yarn used : Oswal 3 ply acrylic (or light fingering weight yarn) with a 4 mm hook (G ; US 6) crochet hook
This yarn is not specific for this pattern.  You can use any yarn with a suitable hook for this creation, and make it to any size you want.

For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red ros ; Red rose metallic or  unbranded  knitting cotton as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns

General yarn info : The yarn used today is not specific to this pattern.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.

International yarns :  Among the international yarns I have used in this thickness, I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Skill Level : Advanced beginner
Gauge : Not important as a different  yarn will give you a different gauge, but I have a gauge of 2 rows in pattern and 6 sts (3 fpdc + 3 bpdc) = 1”. 

Abbreviations used : (Pattern uses US terminology)
sc : Single Crochet
dc : Double Crochet              sk : skip
st : stitch                                sp : space
ch : chain                               rep : repeat
fsc : Foundation Single Crochet  
fpdc : Front Post Double Crochet                                           
bpdc : Back Post Double Crochet


Stitches used : 
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw

Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot.  https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs

How to hold your yarn in crochet : https://youtu.be/FwOlCbGdbqY

What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY



Instructions : Using U.S terminology
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.  For your convenience, I've added some links just before the stitch is to be used as well.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement.  This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project. 

As  mentioned before, you can use any yarn with a suitable hook and make this to any size you want.  All you need to do is figure out the stitch count and ensure you work in multiples thereof.
You can leave the ends of your project unattached and get a scarf or wrap or you join the ends and get an infinity cowl.  
If you are making this into a scarf, add a few dangling long tassels at the end and it will not only add to the length, but also make it look light and lacy.

This pattern works with a combination of post stitches. 
Stitch explanation and photo tutorial for fpdc and bpdc at the end of this blog.  

Come along then.. let's create...  

Our stitch count is in multiples of 4

As I have started with 28 sts, I will give a stitch count accordingly.  
Do note though that you do not need to stay with 28 sts - just work in the stitch count given.

In case the video does not come on, go to https://youtu.be/iHu5TP-lOuM

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA  


Start with fsc  in multiples of 4 for the width needed for your project. Turn.  
(I started with 28 fsc)

If you are unable to work fsc, start with as many chain needed for the width of your project in multiples of 4 and then add 2.  
You will then work your 1st dc in the 3rd ch from hk.  
At the end of your first row, please check that you have the stitch count needed.  
I urge you to try the fsc start though.

Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice.  One dc made. 
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo

Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0

Row 1 : dc in each fsc till end.  (28 dc in my case). Turn.

We will now start our basket weave pattern.  
We use post stitches from here on.  

Front Post Double Crochet : fpdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below. 
How to work the fpdc :  yo, hk into sp between posts of st from row below – going from back of stitch, around st and into the front of the st ; yo, pull yarn through the sps (3 lps on hk), (yo & pull through 2 lps) twice.  One fpdc complete 
Or view the video at https://youtu.be/9tL5XiqKi14

Back Post Double Crochet : bpdc : Post stitches are stitches worked around the post of a stitch of the row below.  Here is an easy video tutorial for the bpdc at https://youtu.be/l9Nt3miOs3s

Row 2 :  dc in the 1st dc ;  fpdc into next 3 dc , 
*bpdc into next 4 dc, fpdc in next 4 dc* ; 
rep *to* till the last 4 sts ; 
fpdc in last 3 dc ; dc in the last dc.  Turn.
(4 sets of fpdc, 3 sets of bpdc - if using start of 28 sts)

Row 3 :  dc in the 1st dc ;  bpdc in next 3 dc, 
*fpdc in next 4 dc, bpdc in next 4 dc* ; 
rep *to* till the last 4 sts ;  
 bpdc in last 3 dc ; dc in the last dc. 
(4 sets of bpdc, 3 sets of fpdc - if using start of 28 sts)

Row 4 : Repeat Row 3

Row 5 : Repeat Row 2


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Stitch detail

Repeat Row 2 to Row 5 till your desired length.   

The above pattern will slowly emerge. 
End with Row 5.  
Fasten off and weave in ends.

Tassels : Optional, but tassels will look lovely with this particular scarf.  

In case the video does not come on, please go to https://youtu.be/Ct84H8iBa9s

.... and in case you want o make a small pattern with the tassels, go to   https://youtu.be/Pt5BMW_OlAg

Block per your yarn instructions and wear with pride


Photo tutorial for Front Post Double Crochet (fpdc)
Instructions : Yarn over hook, insert hook into the front of your stitch (from front to behind the stitch and then come  to the front of your work again, such that  the ‘post’ is over your hook, aRow the front of your hook) - Pic 1, yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), bringing stitch up (to the height of stitch on the Row you are working on),  yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook) – Pic 2, yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops to complete stitch.  
One fpdc complete. Pic 3



Sweet Nothings Crochet free crochet pattern blog, photo tutorial for front post stitch,

Photo tutorial for Back Post Double Crochet (bpdc)

Instructions : Yarn over hook, insert hook into the back of your stitch (from back to front of the stitch in the lower row, and the ‘post’ is over your hook, a row the back), yarn over, pull through (3 loops on hook), bringing stitch up (to the height of stitch on the row you are working on),  yarn over, pull through 2 loops (2 loops remaining on hook), yarn over, pull through remaining 2 loops to complete stitch.  One bpdc complete. 


Sweet Nothings Crochet free crochet pattern blog, photo tutorial for back post stitch,

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