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)

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

Cyclone Swirl

The latest pattern is here


Cyclone Swirl Mandala

Want this as a printable pdf? Get it here for a small fee

US terms

measures 25 cm (10 inches)

4 mm hook

8 ply wool in following colours:

black, or other dark colour - a

4 shades colour 1 - b, c, d, e (dark to light yellow)

4 shades colour 2 – f, g, h, I (dark to light blue)

2 opposite shades - j, k (purple and green)

4 shades colour 3 - l, m, n, o (dark to light red/pink)

Using e, magic circle

Rnd 1: Using e. 1 ch, 12 sc in circle. Join with slst (12 sts)

Rnd 2: Using a, 1 ch, *2 sc in each st. Rep from*. Join with slst (24 sts)

Rnd 3: Using b, 1 standing fpsc, *1 fpsc in each st, Rep from*. Join with slst (24 sts)

Rnd 4: Using b, 3 ch,* 1 sc and fpsc in next st, Rep from*. Join with slst (36 sts)

Rnd 5: Using c, 1 standing fpsc, *1 fpsc in each st, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 6: Using c, 3 ch, *1 ch, 1 fpsc in each st, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 7: Using d, 1 standing fpsc, *1 ch, 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 8: Using d, 3 ch, *1 ch, 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 9: Using e, 1 standing fpsc, *1 ch, 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 10: Using e, 1 ch, *1 sc in ch sp, 1 ch, 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 11: Using e, 1 ch, *1 sc in ch sp, 1 ch, 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 12: Using f, 1 ch, *1 sc, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 13: Using f, 1 ch, *2 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 14: Using g, 1 ch, *2 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 15: Using g, 1 ch, *2 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 16: Using h, 1 ch, *2 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 17 Using h, 1 ch, *3 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 18: Using i, 1 ch, *3 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 19: Using i, 1 ch, *3 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 20: Using j, 1 ch, *4 sc in ch space, 1 ch and 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 21: Using k, 1 ch, *5 sc in ch space, 1 fpsc in next fpsc, Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 22: Using l, 1 ch, *1 sc in each of next 5 sc, 1 sc in fpsc, fpsc in next fpsc. Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 23: Using m, 1 ch, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 1 fpsc in next fpsc. Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 24: Using n, 1 ch, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 1 fpsc in next fpsc. Rep from*. Join with slst

Rnd 25: Using o, 1 ch, *1 sc in each of next 6 sc, 1 fpsc in next fpsc. Rep from*. Join with slst

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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

Floral Fantasy Mandala Pattern

 I've finished this pattern and had it tested.

It is now available from: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/floral-fantasy-mandala

http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/product_view/9709288

and
http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/crocheting/home-decor/floral-fantasy-mandala/103993

 
This pattern consists of a variety of stitches, creating a multi-layered textured effect.

All stitches used are explained thoroughly. Illustrations and photos are included throughout the pattern to help make everything clear.

This is great for stash busting. Use a different colour for each row, or make it all in one colour.

The finished product can be used as a doily, a wall decoration, cushion covers, and much more.

Freeform CAL

I'm in the middle of making some patterns, but I really want to do some freeform crochet.  I'm sure I'll be able to do both.

Freeform is just so amazing.

Have a look at these amazing pieces of art.

http://jac-bercreations.blogspot.com.au/2012/04/freeform-crochet-capelet.html

http://www.flickr.com/photos/elinfelt/3903215619/

http://easycrochetphoto.canalblog.com/archives/2013/05/08/27107149.html

So I've decided to join a freeform CAL(Crochet-a-long)

http://dadacrochet.blogspot.de/2014/05/your-personal-freeform-cal-week-1.html

I'm 8 weeks behind, but I'll catch up.

I'll post each piece on here as I've finished it.

The patterns that are coming soon, are for mandalas.

This is the first one: