SWEATER & HEADBAND FOR AARTI
This is a really simple project for a cute young
lady. I gave a whole set of ideas to the
mum and she wanted something ‘really simple’.
None of the really simple ones that I sent were simple enough, but here's what I've done.
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Materials used : Today I’ve
used ~ 200 gms of the lovely Bella Baby Baby Wonder & 50 gms of White Bella Baby
Marvel Soft Baby 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook
Optional : Stitchmarker
For Indians : You could use Anchor , Red rose ; Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns
Size made : For
a 5 yr old
Difficulty level
: Intermediate Skill level
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
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA
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
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Here is a sizing chart for general neck sizing
Here is a sizing chart for general body sizing
Abbreviations used :
ch : Chain sp(s) : Space(s)
dc : Double crochet hk : Hook
st(s) : Stitch(es)
sk : Skip sp : space
rep : repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
Instructions
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.
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.
The original pattern for this is from www.redheart.com and
is titled the Child's friendship knot sweater No WR 1980
This is a free pattern, but its for a top – and
has just one front and one back.
I am
using this pattern to make a front open sweater, so following the pattern with
a twist. Here are my notes as I make this pattern.
Please refer to the original link for the
pattern of the top. Thank you.
The pattern starts at the bottom ribbing and we
work our way up to the armholes and neck/shoulders. For the ribbing, we will work up and down in
back loops to get the ribbed effect.
Once we’re done with the ribbing, we will pick
up stitches along one side of the ribbed edge (which forms the width of our
sweater or top) and then work side to side all the way up to the
shoulders.
1. I
started with 12 fsc for the front band which equals about 2” of ribbing.
2. My
yarn is pretty thin, so I found it a little tedious to work a slip stitch in
each back loop, and have worked an sc instead – so used the sc-blo or Single
Crochet in back loops only for my ribbed bottom start.
3. I
am working on a sweater with two fronts and one back. I started per pattern
with the ribbing for the back, and worked as many inches as needed for the back
(i.e half round waist measure). The
pattern works the ribbing along the width first, and then the number
of rows you will work will depend on the length or half round waist
measure.
4. For
the two fronts, if you are planning on a small button placket, then calculate
the width you’ll need for this placket and then work only as many inches as
needed after deducting placket width. So
say your round waist measure is 24”. You
will work 12” for the back. Then if you
decide say 2” button placket, you will work a total of 10” for fronts, so 5”
only per front side. Got it?
5. The
pattern is absolutely awesome and so simple – and can be worked totally in one
colour. Just for a difference, I’ve added
a second color, and I thought that this really brought out the stitch pattern.
6. The
pattern has a slight armhole decrease and shaping. I’ve decided not to shape at all, and make
one rectangle for the back and fronts (straight armhole) and then make two
rectangles (without shaping of round arm at the end) for the sleeves. As I wanted to ensure that the stripes (in my
alternate color) went down the arm (as against round the arm), I’ve worked a
rectangle with the start fsc row that will be the length of the arm, less the
cuff width. For the cuff, I am going to
repeat the ribbing pattern that is worked along the bottom of the sweater.
7. Finally
for finishing it all neatly off, I am going to work in a placket that will
start from the front, go around the back and then return to the front
placket. Work in the missed stitches for
the button holes when working in the placket.
Part 2 : Headband
I used the
belt pattern given to make a headband.
1. I started with 10 fsc and
worked 5” as given in pattern till the row splits into two sets of 5 sts each
2. Instead of the suggested sc,
I’ve used hdc in each st till end, mainly because my yarn is pretty thin.. and
I feel that the hdc will show the pattern off better.
3. I followed all instructions
till making of the knot and stitching it securely. I’ve the re-attached my yarn at one end, and
extended the strip till I have the length needed for my headband.
4. I then joined the strip to
the other end to make it one continuous round headband.
5. The other idea is to attach
a satin ribbon to either sides of this knotted strip, and that can be used
either as a headband or a belt. A light
scarf will even make it a trendy headpiece for an adult. Go ahead and create.. remember to tag me
though, so we can all ooh and aah together on your creation.
Part 3 : Make your own button
I should
also share a new idea I had for the button. I had these lovely little pink
beads that I’d already used on that final row, and thought they’d look lovely
as a button. So first I took a regular shirt /pant button and covered it with a
little fabric. I then sewed in the beads
onto that little fabric top. The base of
the button was easy to attach on, as there is the fabric to hold on to.. and I
think the end result is pretty amazing.. what do you think?
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information and photos, visit
Part 4 : Finishing
Attach the
sleeves. Add in your buttons. Fasten and weave in all ends. Ta da ! You’re done! What a beauty you’ve created. I’m so happy
and proud, and I’m sure you are too.
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