Summer Crochet Poncho

Super easy summer crochet poncho. 

8 oz soft worsted yarn

6:00 crochet hook

This pattern allows you to work as few or as many rows to create the length poncho you are looking for. 

Ch 80 sts for S - L sizes working with loose tension. Sl st into first ch to form a ring. 

Row 1 - Ch 1, Sc in same sp and each ch around the 80 sts. Sl st in 1 st.

Row 2 - Ch 1, Dc in same sp, ch 5, dc in same sp to form a corner *ch 5, sk 3 sts, sc in next st* repeat from * to * until you have 5 ch 5 spaces and 4 scs, ch 5.

**Sk 3 sts, dc in next st, ch 5, dc in same st to form a corner** Repeat from * to * for 5 ch 5 sps and 4 scs, ch 5 then repeat from ** to ** all twice more to complete the 4 sides. You will end with 3 sts remaining. Sl st into top of beginning dc. You will have created 4 corners.

Row 3 - Sl st into ch 5 sp of 1st corner, ch 1, dc in same sp, ch 5, dc in same sp. *Ch 5, sc in next ch 5 sp, ch 5* Repeat from * to * until you reach the next corner. **Dc in ch 5 sp of corner, ch 5, dc in same sp** Repeat * to * to next corner then repeat from ** to ** to complete all sides. At end of last side after completing the last ch 5, sl st at top of starting dc of same row. Use a safety pin to mark the end of the row.

Work row 3 for as many rows as you like.

When you've reached the length you desire, cut yarn and slipknot to secure and sew in the end.

This length used nearly the full 8 oz skein. For a longer poncho buy more than 8ozs.

Original pattern from: crazycoolcrochet.com 

Crochet Yoga Mat Strap

Simple crochet carry strap that doubles as a yoga strap to use when holding poses. You can make it super simple with just plain crochet or you could add beads for added interest.

If you are using beads feed them onto the end of the wool in order of how you want them before starting the project. Simply slide them down the yarn while crocheting until you want to incorporate them. 

Chain 195 sts in a worsted wool. I used a 4.50mm crochet hook but this is a strap not a sweater so size isn't terribly important!

Sc row 1, ch 1 turn. Repeat this row two more times.

To make a slit sc 6 sts then ch 6. Skip 6 sts and continue to sc until 12 sts before end of row. Ch 6 sts, skip 6 sts then continue sc 6 sts. Ch 1 turn.

If you are not adding beads then repeat the first 3 rows...sc, ch 1 turn, for another 3 rows. 

If you are adding beads then at any time in the work start sliding beads into place. Slide one in front of your work, work the stitch and keep the bead in front. That's about it, space them as you like. Just keep in mind that you might not want beads in the middle when carrying the strap on your shoulder. While working the beads in remember you are working 3 sc rows.

Once the strap is complete place 1 marker at 36 sts from beginning and place a 2nd marker 20 sts from the first one.

Sc to 1st marker, then fold work horizontally and sc to connect both sides until the 2nd marker. Then just unfold and continue sc.  When you get near the other end mark 36 sts from end and 20 sts from that marker and work the same as the first end when you get to it. Fold and crochet together between the two markers, then unfold and continue sc to the end. Tie off and sew in the end of the wool.

Feed the strap through the slits on each end to form loops to hold the yoga mat. 

Namaste

Karma's Cosy Crochet Sweater

At long last... a sweater to fit my "big boned" girl !

So many patterns are for little dogs but this one is great for Karma at 50 lbs.

She has a wide chest and because this pattern can be adjusted through the chest and shoulders it was perfect!

Find the instructions here:

https://crochetitcreations.com/doggy-sweater-size-large/

Finished it just in time before a 40cm snowfall !!

Doggie Neck Warmer

Your dog will be stylin' in this doggie neck warmer!

To make it I used ivory worsted wool with a size 6 crochet hook. The pink heart is also in worsted.

No pattern for the neck warmer really, I just made the base chain as wide as I wanted the warmer to be from under the ears to down over the collar. Worked one row in double crochet and one row in single crochet to the length I needed. It needs to be tight around the largest part of the dogs head, to slip over and wear at the neck.

So once I had the length I needed I crocheted the two ends together leaving a space in the middle opened for the leash to attach to the collar.

Then I found this heart pattern, worked it in pink and sewed it on the warmer

1. Chain 4.
2. In the very first chain you made, Triple Crochet 3 stitches. (all stitches will be made in this chain)
3. Chain 1.
4. Double Crochet 3 stitches.
5. Chain 1.
6. Triple Crochet 1.
7. Chain 1.
8. Double Crochet 3 stitches.
9. Chain 1.
10. Triple Crochet 3 stitches.
11. Chain 3.
12. Slip stitch into the center. Cut your yarn, tie off, and weave in your ends.

Cute eh?  Karma might end up with more of these neck warmers with different little appliqués.  They're so easy to make!

Funky Chemo Caps to Crochet

If you love someone who is facing chemo treatments, why not crochet a cap to keep their noggin cozy.

I used different yarns for different caps, but mostly used sayelle.  I even tried one (the little red and blue variegated one) in cotton thread.  Depending on your yarn, and how tightly you crochet, you could stop increasing around 59 sts instead of going to 64 sts.

Change colours or even embroider some love onto them for interest.

What you'll need:

100 grams worsted or sayelle yarn
6.00 crochet hook
yarn needle

Ch 2

Rnd 1 - 8 sc in 2nd chain from hook, join with sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rd 2 - Sc in 1st st, 2 sc in following sts, repeat to end (12 sts)
            Join with sl st, ch 1, turn.

Pin a safety pin to the beginning of the row so you'll easily see when you've gone around each time. After every few rows, move the pin up your work.

Rnd 3 - Sc in each of 1st 2 sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
              end. (16 sts)  Join with sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 4 - Sc in each of 1st 3 sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
               end. (20 sts) Join with sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 5 - Sc in each of 1st 4sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
               end.  (24 sts) Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 6 - repeat rnd 5
Rnd 7 - repeat rnd 5

Rnd 8 - Sc in each st. Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 9 - Sc in each of 1st 4 sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
               end. (39 sts)  Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 10 - Sc in each of 1st 5 sts, 2 sch in following st, repeat to
                end (45 sts) Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 11 - Sc in each of 1st 5 sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
                end. (52 sts) Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 12 - Sc in each of 1st 6 sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
                end (59 sts) Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 13 - Sc in each of 1st 10 sts, 2 sc in following st, repeat to
                end (64 sts) Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 14 - Sc in each st. Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Rnd 15 - 33  - Sc in each st, Join with  sl st, ch 1, turn.

Fasten off and weave end in.

Note:

To join wool or change colour, cut yarn 3-4 inches from work and weave it into the new wool using the yarn needle.  Pull new yarn through the previous one and continue crocheting.

But for this extra funky one I knotted the ends instead and when finished even added a few more pieces by looping through the work and tying off.

A finished cap should measure about 9" across the bottom when folded in half as pictured and 7" long. Of course everyone's head is different so adjust as needed.