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Monday, February 13, 2017
Monday, February 6, 2017
One Week to go
Sunburst Mandala Cushion CAL
one week to go
With just one week to go, you might want to make sure you have got all the items you need. But if you're ordering it, and it hasn't come in yet, don't worry, the first part is easy and quick. You'll catch up in no time.
Of course the main thing you'll need is the yarn (or wool, as we call all fibers in Australia).
The original pattern was designed with 8 ply yarn, which is DK in US. I realize it's not easy to get this weight in America, so if you don't want to bother ordering it, you can just use Aran weight, worsted weight (10 ply), you'll have a larger cushion, but it will be lovely. You could also use a finer yarn, or even thread. I'd love to see them done this way.
I chose acrylic, because it's nice and cheap, easy to get in Australia, and it's so easy to wash and dry. It also blocks beautifully with steam.
But if you prefer, you can use wool or cotton, or whatever your favorite fiber is.
There are 4 colors in this pattern. I originally designed it with yellows eg. white, pale yellow, medium yellow, and a deep yellow. I have also made it with white, pale grey, darker grey, and black. You can use four shades of a color, or choose any four colors you prefer.
If you're using 8 ply acrylic, you will need approximately 120 grams of the palest color, and 100 grams of each of the other colors.
You will also need a 3.25 mm crochet hook, and a 3.50 mm crochet hook. Or larger, or smaller, depending on your yarn
You might also want to familiarize yourself with these special stitches. (But they really aren't difficult)
one week to go
Of course the main thing you'll need is the yarn (or wool, as we call all fibers in Australia).
The original pattern was designed with 8 ply yarn, which is DK in US. I realize it's not easy to get this weight in America, so if you don't want to bother ordering it, you can just use Aran weight, worsted weight (10 ply), you'll have a larger cushion, but it will be lovely. You could also use a finer yarn, or even thread. I'd love to see them done this way.
I chose acrylic, because it's nice and cheap, easy to get in Australia, and it's so easy to wash and dry. It also blocks beautifully with steam.
But if you prefer, you can use wool or cotton, or whatever your favorite fiber is.
There are 4 colors in this pattern. I originally designed it with yellows eg. white, pale yellow, medium yellow, and a deep yellow. I have also made it with white, pale grey, darker grey, and black. You can use four shades of a color, or choose any four colors you prefer.
If you're using 8 ply acrylic, you will need approximately 120 grams of the palest color, and 100 grams of each of the other colors.
You will also need a 3.25 mm crochet hook, and a 3.50 mm crochet hook. Or larger, or smaller, depending on your yarn
You might also want to familiarize yourself with these special stitches. (But they really aren't difficult)
Special
stitches used:
- Front Loop Only (FLO). Work this stitch in the front loop only, leaving back loop free.
- Back Loop only (BLO). Work this stitch in the back loop only, leaving front loop free.
- Front loop double crochet (fldc). Front loop double crochet is a dc worked in the front loop only.
- Back loop double crochet (bldc). Back loop double crochet is a dc worked in the back loop only.
- Front loop treble (fltr). Front loop treble is a tr worked in the front loop only.
- Back loop treble (bltr). Back loop treble is a tr worked in the back loop only.
- Front post double crochet (fpdc). Front Post Double Crochet is worked around the front of the post of the stitch on the previous round. Insert hook through the right front and back out the left front, yarn around hook, pull through 2 loops.
- Front post treble (fptr). Front Post Treble is worked around the front of the post of the stitch on the previous round. Yarn around hook, insert hook through the right front and back out the left front, yarn around hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn around hook, pull through last 2 loops.
- Front post double treble (fpdtr). Front Post Double Treble is worked around the front of the post of the stitch on the previous round. Yarn around hook, twice, insert hook through the right front and back out the left front, yarn around hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn around hook, pull through another 2 loops, yarn around hook, pull through last 2 loops.
- Back post double crochet (bpdc). Back Post Double Crochet is worked around the back of the post of the stitch on the previous round. Insert hook through the right back and back out the left back, yarn around hook, pull through 2 loops.
- Back post treble (bptr). Back Post Treble is worked around back of the post of the stitch on the previous round. Yarn around hook, insert hook through the right back and back out the left back, yarn around hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn around hook, pull through last 2 loops.
- Back post double treble (bpdtr). Back Post Double Treble is worked around the back of the post of the stitch on the previous round. Yarn around hook, twice, insert hook through the right back and back out the left back, yarn around hook, pull through 2 loops, yarn around hook, pull through another 2 loops, yarn around hook, pull through last 2 loops.
Don't be intimidated by these stitches, they're just basic stitches worked into different places.
And now you should be ready to start.
Get the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunburst-mandala-cushion (available 13th February)
Join in the discussion here: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-cove-crochet
Get the pattern here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sunburst-mandala-cushion (available 13th February)
Join in the discussion here: http://www.ravelry.com/groups/craft-cove-crochet
Monday, April 13, 2015
Donations
Just a reminder to everyone.
Donations are always welcome, and really appreciated.
I have had free patterns downloaded over 7,000 times. If some of you just donated a small amount for each free pattern, it would be really helpful.
Donations are very easy to do through Paypal, and you don't even have to sign up.
Updated to add: the free patterns are still always free on the blog whether you donate or not
Donations are always welcome, and really appreciated.
I have had free patterns downloaded over 7,000 times. If some of you just donated a small amount for each free pattern, it would be really helpful.
Donations are very easy to do through Paypal, and you don't even have to sign up.
Updated to add: the free patterns are still always free on the blog whether you donate or not
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
Four Tone Spiral Mandala Pattern
My spiral mandala pattern has now been published
This pattern is made with 4 colours, or three if desired. The spirals gradually get wider, then decrease again.
This pattern is available in US terms as well as UK/Australian terms.
Find it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/four-tone-spiral-mandala
And here: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/CraftCove/9959663/four_tone_spiral_mandala_pattern/design/patterns/crochet/home_decor
This pattern is made with 4 colours, or three if desired. The spirals gradually get wider, then decrease again.
This pattern is available in US terms as well as UK/Australian terms.
Find it here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/four-tone-spiral-mandala
And here: http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/CraftCove/9959663/four_tone_spiral_mandala_pattern/design/patterns/crochet/home_decor
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Now on Artfire
I've decided to re-open my Artfire shop.
I'll be listing a large variety of things there. Including beaded flowers:
chainmail:
3d charms:
beadweaving:
And much more
With this app, you can buy directly from my facebook page without even leaving facebook, you can shop for items and checkout through ArtFire.com. No account is needed and you get an Encrypted Secure Checkout.
There is also a rapid cart option at the top of this blog, which works in much the same way.
There is currently a 15% discount on everything as I list them, until further notice.
I'll be listing a large variety of things there. Including beaded flowers:
chainmail:
3d charms:
beadweaving:
And much more
You can find them at: Craft Cove at Artfire
I also have the Artfire kiosk on my facebook page
With this app, you can buy directly from my facebook page without even leaving facebook, you can shop for items and checkout through ArtFire.com. No account is needed and you get an Encrypted Secure Checkout.
There is also a rapid cart option at the top of this blog, which works in much the same way.
There is currently a 15% discount on everything as I list them, until further notice.
Friday, September 10, 2010
New Tutorials
I am listing some new tutorials on my blog. These are at very reasonable prices, and can be bought straight from this website and downloaded as soon as payment has been received.
Payment can be made by clicking the "buy" button, and paying through Paypal.
You will receive the patterns digitally by kiqlo, in a pdf file. PDF files can easily be opened with a free program easily downloaded from adobe, get it here.
Find the new tutorials here.
Let me know if you have any problems or questions by using the contact tab at the top of the page, or just comment below.
Payment can be made by clicking the "buy" button, and paying through Paypal.
You will receive the patterns digitally by kiqlo, in a pdf file. PDF files can easily be opened with a free program easily downloaded from adobe, get it here.
Find the new tutorials here.
Let me know if you have any problems or questions by using the contact tab at the top of the page, or just comment below.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
Squidoo lenses
I've created some new squidoo lenses.
http://www.squidoo.com/craftcove
http://www.squidoo.com/hair-fascinators
http://www.squidoo.com/free-star-tutorial
http://www.squidoo.com/beginners-jewellery-making-
http://www.squidoo.com/free-beaded-flower-tutorial
http://www.squidoo.com/beaded-wedding-flowers
Some people seem to like squidoo more than other places. This is for you
http://www.squidoo.com/craftcove
http://www.squidoo.com/hair-fascinators
http://www.squidoo.com/free-star-tutorial
http://www.squidoo.com/beginners-jewellery-making-
http://www.squidoo.com/free-beaded-flower-tutorial
http://www.squidoo.com/beaded-wedding-flowers
Some people seem to like squidoo more than other places. This is for you
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Everything moved
I've finally finished moving all of Craft Cove from the freewebs site to the weebly site
So now you can find all the jewellery, gifts and ornaments at http:craftcove.weebly.com
and all the beaded flowers, and hair accessories at http://flowercove.weebly.com
So now you can find all the jewellery, gifts and ornaments at http:craftcove.weebly.com
and all the beaded flowers, and hair accessories at http://flowercove.weebly.com
Friday, July 31, 2009
Sale at Shop Handmade Store
For this month I'm having my sale at my Shop Handmade store.
There are 9 items listed and they are all 10% off. There's a bit of everything listed including, chainmail, wirework, beadweaving, and a beaded rose bud.
The sale is for all of August only.
See them here Shop Handmade
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
New listings in Craft Cove
white netted necklace |
beaded shoe |
3d beaded shoe |
3d beaded schnauzer |
Here are the latest listings on my website.
There's a beaded runner shoe, a beaded stiletto, a white beaded choker (great for weddings), and a 3d schnauzer.
These and many more are available at Craft Cove
Monday, June 1, 2009
25% off selected bracelets
I'm having a sale this month for a massive 25% off these selected handcrafted beaded bracelets.
See my website for more information: Handcrafted jewellery from Australia
beaded bracelet |
stretch cuff |
See my website for more information: Handcrafted jewellery from Australia
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beadweaving,
chainmail,
Craft Cove,
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Jenny Lawson,
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wirewrapping
Monday, May 25, 2009
More Spirals again
So here's the Cellini spiral. I've used size 10 seed beads in olive green, then size 8 seed beads in silver-lined lime green, and gold silver-lined seed beads in size 6. The pearls are 4mm greens. I've made it gradually narrower towards the back.
I'll be photographing the other dutch spiral soon, and I'm making a tight spiraled herringbone rope as well and then I think that will be all the spirals there are.
More spirals are listed here:
http://craftcove.blogspot.com/2010/04/all-spirals.html
Labels:
3d ornaments,
Australia,
Australian,
beading,
beadweaving,
chainmail,
Craft Cove,
crafts,
gifts,
handcrafted,
Jenny Lawson,
jewellery,
sale,
sculptures,
seed beads,
shopping,
wirewrapping
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
New listings on my website
Here's some of my latest work that I've just listed on my website
3d beaded teddy |
3d beaded basket |
3d beaded elephant |
3d beade basket |
beaded flower brooch |
spiral rope necklace |
cellini spiral |
triangle weave |
raw spiral bracelet |
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