Fantail Shell Stitch Scarf - free crochet pattern and video tutorial!

Want a scarf to match your fingerless gloves? Your wish is my command!

Here is a simple fantail shell stitch pattern for an infinity cowl, you can however leave it as a long flat scarf if you prefer! I simply sewed the ends together using a whip stitch to convert it to a long loop I can wrap around my neck.

Without further ado, here is the pattern!

Pattern notes:

·         USA / American Terms

·         Hook size: 4.5mm

·         Yarn: Cygnet Boho Spirit from Mrs Snufflebean – I used 1 and a half balls in colourway “Zen”

·         Repeat pattern between the asterisks * …….. *

Stitches / abbreviations used:

·         Ch = Chain

·         Sc = Single Crochet

·         Hdc = Half Double Crochet

·         Dc = Double Crochet

·         Sp= space

·         Shell  = (3dc, ch1, 3dc) all into the same stitch

·         Hdc v-stitch = (hdc, ch1, hdc)  all into the same stitch

Want to learn how to do the basic stitches? See my video tutorials here!



Fantail Shell Stitch Scarf pattern video:




Fantail Shell Stitch CHART:

Fantail Shell Stitch Written Pattern:

The stitch is worked over 4 rows.

Multiple of 10 + 2

Ch42

Row 1 (set up row)

1sc in 2ch from hook, 1sc in next ch.

*skip 3ch, shell in next ch, skip 3ch, 1sc in next ch, ch1, skip 1ch, 1sc in next ch* repeat 2 more times

Skip 3ch, shell in next ch, skip 3ch, 1sc in each of last 2 ch.

Turn

Row 2

Ch2 (counts as hdc), 1hdc in same stitch.

*ch3, sc in ch1 sp of shell, ch3, hdc v-stitch into next ch1 sp* repeat 3 more times

Ch3,  sc in ch1 sp of shell, ch3, 2hdc in top of last stitch.

Turn

Row 3

Ch3 (counts as dc), 3dc into same stitch

*1sc in ch3 sp, ch1, 1sc in next ch3 sp, shell in ch1 of hdc v-stitch from row below* repeat 2 more times

1sc in ch3 sp, ch1, 1sc in ch3 sp, 4dc in top of ch2 from row below.

Turn

Row 4

Ch1, 1sc in same stitch

*ch3, hdc v stitch into next ch1 sp, ch3, 1sc in ch1 sp of shell* repeat 3 more times placing last sc into the top of the ch3 from row below.

Turn

Row 5

Ch1, 1sc in same stitch

*1sc in ch3 sp, shell in ch1 sp of hcd v-stitch from row below, 1sc in next ch3 sp, ch1* repeat 2 more times

1sc in ch3 sp, shell in ch1 sp of hdc v stitch from row below, 1sc in ch3 sp, 1sc into last stitch.

Turn

Repeat rows 2 – 5 until scarf is desired length.

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Crochet Rainbow Hexagon Motif Blanket - free pattern and video tutorial!

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Crochet jellyfish FREE PATTERN

Last August, Tonia from The Periwinkle Knitting Cafe asked me to design a couple of crochet patterns for her Sea Life Bunting Project.  She wanted a simple beginner’s pattern and a slightly more advanced one so of course; I opted for the simplest of all creatures for my beginner’s pattern: the jellyfish!  (I also wrote a Starfish pattern which I will upload at some point soon!)

The patterns were sold in her shop until October as little packs and then all the completed sea creatures were donated back to Tonia who duly strung them into bunting which she in turn donated back to the town. The bunting is now in the hands of the local council and will be used for local events in Ilfracombe!

Since the project is now over, and because I have been utterly crap at posting this sooner, I thought I would grab a moment to post the jellyfish pattern here for free!

Your jellyfish can be made from any scraps of yarn you have lying about and, as it is made using  double crochets (or if you speak in uk terms= treble crochets) it works up very quickly indeed.

I used dk yarn and a 4mm hook and my jellyfish worked up to be approximately 6 inches wide at the dome when folded flat and the tendrils were approx. 9 – 10 inches long … ISH haha jellyfish are tricky to measure!

Right –  ON TO THE PATTERN!

Jellyfish crochet pattern

USA terminology

Ss = slip stitch

Ch = chain

Sc = single crochet (insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull through)

Dc = double crochet (yarn over, insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, 3 loops on hook, yarn over pull through 2, 2 loops on hook, yarn over pull through final 2 loops)

** Repeat the pattern between the asterisks “*  *” until end of round

Body

Magic ring to start (or ch4, ss to join)

1.       Ch2 (counts as first dc) 11dc into ring, ss to join.  (12)

2.      Ch2 (counts as first dc) 1dc in same stitch. *2dc in each stitch* ss to join (24)

3.      Ch2 (counts as first dc) 2dc in next stitch. *1dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch* ss to join (36)

4.      Ch2 (counts as first dc) 1dc in next stitch, 2dc in next stitch. *1dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch* ss to join. (48)

5.      Ch2 (counts as first dc) 1dc in next 2 stitches, 2dc in next stitch. *1dc in next 3stitches, 2dc in next stitch* ss to join (60)

6-10. Ch2 (counts as first dc) 1dc in each stitch around, ss to join (60) Cut yarn and weave in ends.

11. Attach new yarn to any stitch, 1sc in each stitch around, ss to join (60) 

Cut yarn and weave in ends.

Curly Tendrils (make 3)

1.       Ch75 (approximately)

2.      In second chain from hook, 2sc. *2sc in each ch* Cut yarn and leave long tail for sewing.

Thin tendrils (make 5)

1.       Ch55 (approximately) Cut yarn and leave long tail for sewing.

Sew tendrils to the middle center underside of round 1 of the jellyfish body.

:)

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Crochet Classes in North Devon

Fancy learning how to crochet in person? I can teach you!

Throughout 2015, I will be running monthly crochet lessons in Ilfracombe, North Devon at my favourite local yarn shop (who also has the MOST amazing homemade cakes I might add) The Periwinkle.

I will be teaching lots of various classes from beginner lessons right up to advanced so whether you are a complete novice who has never so much as touched a crochet hook before, want to brush up on your skills or fancy meeting like-minded people and to pick up some tips, The Periwinkle is the place to be! 

With free tea, coffee and cake thrown into the mix what’s not to love?!

I also attend the monthly Crochet Drop In Club at The Periwinkle where I am available for trouble shooting and brain picking ;)

For the full list of classes, dates and times, please visit the Workshops Page or the Clubs Page on The Periwinkle’s website.

You can also find The Periwinkle on Facebook and TripAdvisor.

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Crochet Granny Square Tutorial

USA TERMS

Make a slip knot. Insert hook and tighten knot onto hook. Wrap the yarn around your hook and pull it back through the loop you have on your hook. This forms a chain stitch.

Chain 4 stitches. If you look at your chains, you will see the front of your chain is formed with little v’s.

Insert hook into first chain (the one by the slip knot) and catch the yarn at the back with your hook (this is called a “yarn over”) then pull the yarn back through the chain and through the loop on your hook. This is a slip stitch. 

    

This forms a centre ring into which your first round of the granny square stitches are worked.

Round One

Chain 3 stitches. This chain of 3 stitches will act as a mock double crochet stitch.

Wrap the yarn around your hook (yarn over) and then put your hook directly through the little hole of the centre ring, (see photo) catch the yarn at the back of your work with your hook (yarn over) and bring the yarn back through the ring.

You will have 3 loops on your hook. Yarn over again and pull the yarn through the first 2 loops on your hook, leaving you with 2 loops on your hook.

Yarn over for a final time and pull through the remaining 2 loops on your hook. This is a Double Crochet stitch.

Make one more double crochet into the centre ring hole. (yarn over, put hook through hole, yarn over, bring back through centre ring, yarn over, work off 2 loops, yarn over, work off final 2 loops) This forms your first double crochet “shell”

Chain 3.

Then double crochet 3 more times into the centre ring.

Chain 3.

Double crochet 3 more times into the centre ring.

Chain 3.

Double crochet 3 more times into the centre ring.

Chain 3.

Slip stitch (insert hook into stitch, yarn over and pull yarn back through stitch and loop on hook) to the top of the chain 3 mock double crochet stitch you made first.

You will now have 4 sets of double crochet “shells” and 4 spaces formed by your chain 3’s in-between them.

Slip stitch into the top of the next 2 stitches to creep along towards the chain 3 space, ending with a slip stitch directly into the space ready to continue on to the second round of your square.

Round Two

Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet) then double crochet 2 more times directly into the space from the round below.

Chain 3 and then, working into the same space, double crochet 3 more times. This forms your first corner.

Chain 1. Then working into the next chain space from the round below, 3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet.  Second corner formed.

Chain 1.

Then, in next chain space, repeat the same again: 3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet. Third corner formed.

Chain 1.

In next chain space, 3 double crochet, chain 3, 3 double crochet. Fourth corner formed.

Chain 1 and join with a slip stitch to the top of your first chain 3 mock double crochet stitch). As with the last round, slip stitch along the top of the next 2 stitches and then into the chain 3 space to start the next round.

Round Three

Chain 3 (counts as dc) 2dc, ch3, 3dc into same space. First corner formed.

Chain 1. Working into the chain 1 space from the round below, 3 dc. First side formed.

Chain 1. Then 3 dc, ch3, 3dc into next chain space. Second corner formed.

Chain 1, 3dc, ch1 into next chain space. Second side formed.

3dc, 3ch, 3dc into next chain space. Third corner formed.

Ch1, 3dc, ch1. Third side formed.

3dc, 3ch, 3dc into next chain space. Fourth corner formed.

Ch1, 3dc, ch1. Fourth side formed.

Join to first Ch3 with a slip stitch.

If you wish to continue with the same colour, then slip stitch across the top stitches until the corner space as in rounds before.

If you wish to change colour then do NOT slip stitch across the stitches but instead cut your yarn after the first joining slip stitch leaving a long tail for weaving in and pull yarn back through the slip stitch.

Round Four (and how to change colour)

Changing colour:

Make a slip knot with your new colour of yarn.

Insert your hook into any chain 3 corner space of the round below and place the slip knot on your hook at the back.

Bring your hook back to the front, yarn over and chain 3 stitches with your new colour.

2dc, ch3, 3dc in same space. First corner formed.

Ch1, 3dc, ch1 in next chain space.

3dc, ch1 into the next chain space.  First side of 2 “dc shells” formed.

3dc, 3ch, 3dc into corner space. Second corner formed.

Ch1, 3dc, ch1 in next chain space.

3dc, ch1 into the next chain space.  Second side of 2 “dc shells” formed.

3dc, 3ch, 3dc into corner space. Third corner formed.

Ch1, 3dc, ch1 in next chain space.

3dc, ch1 into the next chain space.  Third side of 2 “dc shells” formed.

3dc, 3ch, 3dc into corner space. Fourth corner formed.

Ch1, 3dc, ch1 in next chain space.

3dc, ch1 into the next chain space.  Fourth side of 2 “dc shells” formed.

Join with slip stitch to top of chain 3.

Subsequent rounds

Continue as before, each time forming the corners with 3dc, ch3, 3dc and the sides will grow by an extra dc “shell” each time. Have fun!

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