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Happy Hooking!
Ellen Bergmann
Designer at Crochetbyellen.com
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The Easter basket modification of the Bubble Basket is here!
Just in time for a quick holiday make, this crochet Easter basket works up quick.
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Sunday, April 7th – 3amgracedesigns – Easter Peep Kawaii Cuddler
Monday, April 8th – Hooked Hazel – Easter Sunday Shawlette
Monday, April 8th – Evelyn and Peter – The Beehive Bag
Tuesday, April 9th – Divine Debris
Wednesday, April 10th – Life and Yarn
Wednesday, April 10th – Crazy4CrochetMomma
Thursday, April 11th – Hooked On Tilly
Thursday, April 11th – Taylor Lynn Crochet
Friday, April 12th – A Crafty Concept
Materials Needed:
• J (6.0 mm) crochet hook
• 200 yards of Bernat Maker Home Dec or other Bulky 5 weight yarn (yardage will vary for other brands) I used an accent color for the handle edging.
• Stitch marker
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
Key:
mc: magic circle
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
hdc: half double crochet
hdc-blo: half double crochet back loop only
hdc dec: half double crochet decrease
ps: puff stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
ch-sp: chain space(#): Stitch counts at end of row
Skill level: Beginner
Size: Finished basket should measure approximately 26 inches in circumference and 7 inches tall
Gauge: My 4” square is 11 rows of 13 hdc.
Special Stitch:
Puff Stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into st, yarn over, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook) yarn over, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook into same st, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook) yarn over, pull through all 7 loops to create puff st.
Notes: This basket is worked in rounds, so it is essential to mark the beginning stitch of each round with a stitch marker. You will notice that the increases at the base of the basket are staggered. This is to keep the shape as round as possible.
Ready? Here we go!
Round 1: Hdc 10 in Mc. (10) (mark first st with st marker and move to first st of each row throughout the rest of the pattern to keep your place)Round 2: 2 hdc in each st around (20)
Round 3: **2 hdc in first st, hdc in next** Repeat around. (30)
Round 4: ** hdc, 2hdc, hdc** Repeat around. (40)
Round 5: **2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 3 sts** Repeat around. (50)
Round 6: ** hdc in first 2 sts, 2hdc, hdc in next 2** Repeat around. (60)
Round 7: **2 hdc in first st, hdc in next 5 sts** Repeat around. (70)
Round 8: ** hdc in first 3, 2hdc, hdc in next 3** Repeat around. (80)
The base of your basket should be approximately 7 ½ inches in diameter. If your work is “wavy” you can tug on it to shape it and flatten it. It will straighten out as you continue with the body of the basket.
Round 9: Hdc-blo in each st around (80)
Round 10: Ch 1, skip first st, ps in next st **ch 1, skip st, ps in next st** Repeat around. (80, or 40 puff sts)
Round 11: Ch 1, ps in first ch-sp from previous round, **ch 1, skip ps, ps in ch-sp** Repeat around. (80)
Round 12: Ch 1, skip first ps, ps in ch-sp **ch 1, skip ps, ps in ch-sp** Repeat around. (80, or 40 puff sts)
Round 13: Hdc in next 20 sts, hdc dec, hdc to end of round until there are 2 sts left. Hdc dec in last 2 sts. (78)
Round 14: Hdc in first 10 sts, hdc dec, hdc in next 30 sts, hdc dec, hdc to end of round. (76)
Round 15: Hdc in next 20 sts, hdc dec, hdc to end of round until there are 2 sts left. Hdc dec in last 2 sts. (74)
Round 16-20: Repeat rounds 10-15 see st counts below.
16-18 (74 or 37 puff sts)
19- (72)
20- (70)
Do not break yarn, continue to handle.
Row 1: Hdc 10. Turn.
Row 2: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (10)
Row 3: Ch 1, skip st, hdc until 2 sts remain, skip st, hdc in last st. (8)
Row 4: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (8)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip st, hdc until 2 sts remain, skip st, hdc in last st. (6)
Row 4: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (6)
Row 5: Ch 1, skip st, hdc until 2 sts remain, skip st, hdc in last st. (4)
Row 6-29: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (4)
Row 30: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc to last st, 2hdc in last st. (6)
Row 31: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (6)
Row 32: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc to last st, 2hdc in last st. (8)
Row 33: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (8)
Row 34: Ch 1, 2 hdc in first st, hdc to last st, 2hdc in last st. (10)
Row 35: Ch 1, Hdc across. Turn. (10)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing the handle to the other side of the basket.
Place unattached edge of the handle on the opposite side of the basket and seam to the brim using your preferred seaming method.
Handle Edging
*Repeat instructions for both edges of the handle.
Attach yarn (I used an accent color) to the left edge side of the handle where the handle and basket intersect.
Ch 1, sc across the rim of the basket and around the edge of the handle. Join to first st with a sl st.
Finish off and weave in all ends.
Fill your basket with some of my favorite Easter treats!
LEGO Holiday Easter Egg Hunt Building Kit
MARS Chocolate & More Easter Spring Candy Variety Mix 35.8-Ounce 110-Piece Bag
Pete the Cat: Big Easter Adventure
Happy Easter, Everyone!
Sincerely,
Ellen
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Represent your favorite team or house with the team colors cowl.
Customize it with your favorite bulky yarns.
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Knitting
• US 15 (10 mm) Needles
• 200 Yards MC 75 Yards CC
Bulky 5 weight yarn
Sample made in Premier Serenity Chunky
• Yarn needle
• Measuring Tape
CO: Cast on
K: Knit
P: Purl
MC: Main Color
CC: Contrasting Color
(#): Stitch counts at end of row
Easy
Adult. 17 inches tall x 30 inches in circumference
Gauge: 4-inch by 4-inch swatch is 9 sts x 13 rows of garter stitch.
This cowl is worked as a flat piece and then seamed together with a simple mattress stitch at the end.
Alternatively, you may use whatever binding off method suits you.
I used a long tail cast on method.
For any questions please email me at crochetbyellen@gmail.com. I’m happy to help
CO 40 in MC
R1: K1 in each st across (40)
R2. P1 in each st across (40)
R3-14. Repeat R-1-2
R15-20. Repeat R-1-2 in CC
R20-25. Repeat R-1-2 in MC
R26-30. Repeat R-1-2 in CC
Repeat Rows 1-30 twice for a total of 90 rows.
BO and seam together first and last rows with a mattress stitch.
Break Yarn and weave in ends.
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• K (6.5 mm) crochet hook
• 110 yards of Bulky (5) Weight Yarn. Sample made in We are Knitters, The Petite Wool in Pearl Grey.
• Yarn needle
• Measuring Tape
ch: chain
hdc: half double crochet
sc blo: single crochet back loop only
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
RS: Right Side
(#): Stitch counts at end of row
Skill level: Beginner
Size: Adult.
Gauge: Using the K (7.0mm) hook, a 4×4 inch swatch is 7 rows of 12 hdc sts
Chain at beginning of each row does not count as a st.
For any questions please email me at crochetbyellen@gmail.com. I’m happy to help!
*Left Glove*
Foundation: Chain 31
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end of row. Turn. (30)
Row 2: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first st, sc-blo in next 28 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (30)
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. (30)
Row 4-5: Repeat Rows 2-3 (30)
Row 6: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc blo in next 5 sts. Ch 5, skip 5 sts, sc blo in next 19 sts, sc in last st. (30)
Row 7: Ch 1, hdc in first st and next 19 sts. Hdc in each of the 5 ch sts, hdc in next 5 sts. (30)
Row 8: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first st, sc-blo in next 28 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (30)
Row 9: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. (30)
Row 10-21: Repeat rows 8 and 9
Align the foundation row and row 21 with the WS facing each other.
Ch1, sl st through sts in both rows to seam. (30)
Break yarn and weave in ends.
*Right Glove*
Foundation: Chain 31
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch to end of row. Turn. (30)
Row 2: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first st, sc-blo in next 28 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (30)
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. Turn. (30)
Row 4-15: Repeat Rows 2-3 (30)
Row 16: Ch 1, sc in first st, sc blo in next 5 sts. Ch 5, skip 5 sts, sc blo in next 19 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (30)
Row 17: Ch 1, hdc in first st and next 19 sts. Hdc in each of the 5 ch sts, hdc in next 5 sts. Turn (30)
Row 18: (RS) Ch 1, sc in first st, sc-blo in next 28 sts, sc in last st. Turn. (30)
Row 19: Ch 1, hdc in each st across. (30)
Row 20-21: Repeat rows 8 and 9
Align the foundation row and row 21 with the WS facing each other.
Ch1, sl st through sts in both rows to seam. (30)
Break yarn and weave in ends.
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Sometimes I just want a quick make that is functional and pleasing to the eye. I whipped up this beauty in less than an hour and I have to say, I’m pretty happy with the result!
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• L (8 mm) crochet hook
• 90 yards Super Bulky Yarn- Sample made in Lionbrand HometownUSA
• Yarn needle
• Measuring Tape
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
dc-blo: double crochet back loop only
hdc: half double crochet
hdc-blo: half double crochet back loop only
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
(#): Stitch counts at end of row
Easy
Adult. Approx. 20-23 inch head circumference.
4-inch by 4-inch swatch is 11 sts x 8 rows of sc
Chain at beginning of each row does not count as a st.
Size of hat can be easily adjusted by adding or subtracting rows to the brim and hat body.
For any questions please email me at crochetbyellen@gmail.com. I’m happy to help!
Foundation: Ch 9
Row 1: Hdc in 2nd ch from hook an in each across. (8)
Row 2-28 : Ch 1, turn. Hdc-blo in each st across. (8)
Fold brim in half and seam together with sl st.
Round 1: Ch 1, sc 42 evenly around edge of brim. Join to first st with sl st. (42)
Round 2: Ch 2, dc in each st around. Join to first st with sl st. (42)
Round 2-7: Ch 2, dc-blo in each st around. Join to first st with sl st. (42)
Finish off yarn and leave a long tail. Using yarn needle, weave tail through every other st in round 7. Cinch top closed. Weave several times through center to secure.
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Comment with your favorite bulky yarn below!
Until next time,
Ellen
Hi Friends!
Whether it’s for yourself, a gift or craft show prep, the crochet ear warmer headband is a timeless style that works up quick and is sure to please.
These 5 Ear warmers are favorites of mine and are a must-have for your pattern collection.
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4. Alice Earwarmer by TeaganandLu
5. Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Headband
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Sincerely,
Ellen
When I first laid my hands on the Lux Adventure Recycled Silk Yarn, I was taken back by how unique it was. Soft, full of texture and interest, I knew it was perfect for my first knitting pattern design.
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Until Next Time!
Much Love,
Ellen
• K (6.5mm) crochet hook
• 6 Skeins (720 Yards) Lion Brand Baby Soft Boucle or other bulky weight yarn.
• Yarn needle
• Measuring tape
ch: chain
dc: double crochet
dc blo: double crochet back loop only
ps: puff stitch
sc: single crochet
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
(#): Stitch counts at end of row
Skill level: Intermediate
Size: 40×40 inches (Receiving Blanket Size)
Gauge: 4×4 inch square of dc is 9 sts by 5 rows.
If your swatch is smaller, increase your hook size. If your swatch is larger, decrease the hook size.
Chain at beginning of each row counts as a st.
For any questions please email me at crochetbyellen@gmail.com. I’m happy to help!
Special Stitch Instructions:
Puff Stitch:
Yarn over, insert hook in st, yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull up a loop (7 loops on hook), yarn over, insert hook in same st, yarn over, pull up a loop (9 loops on hook), yarn over, pull through all 9 loops. (do NOT close puff st with a ch. You will sl st into the same st to finish the st. This is creating a ps edging.
Foundation: Chain 95
Row 1: Dc in 4th ch from hook and in each st to the end of the ch. (92)
Row 2: Ch 3, dc blo in next st and in each st to end of row (last st in top of previous row’s ch 3). (92)
Row 3-44: Repeat row 2. (92)
Round 1: Ch 1, turn [sc 91 sts along edge until 1 st
remains. 3 sc in last st, rotate 90˚]. Repeat [] along next 3 sides of the blanket. Sl st to first st to join. 91 sts along each side of the blanket + 3 sts in each corner = (376)
Round 2: Ch 1, sc in first 2 sts, [sl st in next st, ps in same st, sl st in same st, sc in next 3 sts] Repeat [] around entire blanket until 1 st remains. Sc in last st. Join to first st with sl st. (376)
Finish off and weave in ends.
Snuggle that baby so tight and never let go!
Much Love,
Ellen
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Have you always wanted to make one of those massive knit blankets but don’t know where to start?
Now you can! AND it’s super easy!!!!
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Materials:
Skill Level: Easy
Gauge: I make sure each st is about 1.5-2 inches tall.
Pattern:
Foundation: Chain 25
R1: K1 in each ch across.
R2-R25- Repeat R1
Bind Off
Weave in Ends
Now wrap up and enjoy the coziest cuddle session you’ve ever had with your new blanket!
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Much Love!
Ellen
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