July 2022 - Crochets By Trista

Lupine Shawl – Part 4

Welcome to Part 4 of the Lupine Shawl CAL! This week we cover rows 21 through 30.

If you’ve missed any of the previous sections you can find them here:

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You’re current shawl should look similar to the one pictured below.

Row 21.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (210)

Row 22.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (220)

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Row 23.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (230)

Row 24.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (240)

Row 25.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (250)

Remember to change skeins at this point if you have at all the previous changes.

I’m running out of room on my photography table so flat lays are getting a little difficult.

Row 26.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (260)

Row 27.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (270)

Row 28.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (280)

Row 29.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (290)

Row 30.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (300)

Change skeins now if you’ve changed skeins at the other sections.

Your current Lupine Shawl should look similar to the one pictured below.

Next week will will cover rows 31 through 40. This will be the last section of main shawl. We’re almost done!

Part 5

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16 Quick Crochet Gift Ideas

Here are 16 of the best quick crochet gift ideas that you’ll find this year!

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Jingle In July 2022

My friends and I have compiled a list of AMAZING patterns just for you.

Each day a different designer is hosting the list of featured patterns for the day.

July 24th – Sunflower Cottage Crochet – Designer Picks
July 25th – Juniper & Oakes – Crochet Gifts For The Home
July 26th – Crochets By Trista – Quick Gift Ideas
July 27th – Ambassador Crochet – Crochet Fashion
July 28th – High Desert Yarn – Gifts For Me
July 29th – Cosy Rosie UK – Best Sellers
July 30th – Green Fox Farms Designs – Winter Accessories
July 31st – Me ‘n’ My Hook – One Skein Projects

1.)

The first pattern featured is the Arvensis Pot Holder from
High Desert Yarn.

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2.)

The Aspen Woods Cowl from Ambassador Crochet will keep you nice and warm when venturing in the woods this winter.

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The Aurora Make-Up Bag from Sunflower Cottage Crochet is sure to keep all your things contained. It can even be used as a notions bag for all your crochet supplies.

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The Cable & Crossed Cowl from Cosy Rosie UK is one of many patterns in the Cable & Crossed Collection. Featured on the Me’n’My Hook Blog as a guest post.

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5.)

The Elizabeth Fingerless Gloves from Cosy Rosie UK have a beautiful fur trim that adds that extra flair.

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You’re going to love the Farmhouse Hanging Baskets from Green Fox Farms to use to hold so many of your things both in and out of the house.

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The Frozen Treat Cozy is the one of my favorite designs. It fits so many of my favorite frozen treats!

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The Hawthorne Easy Mobius Scarf from Me’n’MyHook is a beautiful accessory for anytime of the year.

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Learn how to make the Houndstooth Stitch with the Houndstooth Clutch from Me’n’MyHook.

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Dream of the seaside with the Mermaid Dreams Cowl from Sunflower Cottage Crochet.

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Add a touch of elegance to your wardrobe with the Pemberley Choker & Bracelet Set from Ambassador Crochet.

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The Simple Mesh Crochet Coaster from Juniper & Oakes is a great project to use up your partially used skeins.

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Keep your sunglasses protected with the Sweet Stripes Sunglasses Case from Green Fox Farms.

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Give the gift of the stunning Twisty Tree Ornament from Juniper & Oakes this year.

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The Wave Catcher Drinkware Set from High Desert Yarn will be perfect for all your favorite beverages. View for free on the Me’n’MyHook blog.

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With the Winter Hills Mug Rug you’ll have a spot for your favorite cookies or snacks right next to your hot beverage too!

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Lupine Shawl CAL – Part 3

Welcome to Part 3 of the Lupine Shawl CAL! We will go over rows 11 through 20 this week. By the end of the week we will be just about half way done.

If you’ve missed out on Parts 1 and 2 where we went over the supplies needed and the first section of the pattern you can find them here:

Part 1

Part 2

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You’re shawl should currently look similar to the image below.

Row 11.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (110)

Row 12.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (120)

Row 13.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (130)

Row 14.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (140)

Row 15.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (150)

Remember to change skeins if you did after row 10.

Row 16.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (160)

Row 17.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (170)

Row 18.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (180)

Row 19.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (190)

Row 20.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (200)

Your Lupine Shawl should look similar to the image above.

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Lupine Shawl CAL – Part 2

In part 2 of the Lupine Shawl we will start making the actual Lupine Shawl.

If you’ve missed out on all the the details (like supplies, stitches used, and the gauge) you can get them all HERE (or the image below).

You ready to get in to it? Ok, here we go!

I’ve included photos of what your Lupine Shawl should look like after each of the first 5 rows.

I’m not going to lie to you, these first few rows will be the hardest rows for you. Getting into the rhythm of how to start and finish each row along with where to place the stitches takes some getting use to. You will do fine because once you’ve done it the few times it will be second nature.

Pattern

You’re going to want to start with a Magic Circle. I know that there are some of us who have difficulty with this technique. I’ve been doing it for so long that I can’t start my Lupine Shawl without doing it. I’ve tried.

Row 1.) In MC, 5Tr, Ch 2, 5Tr. (10)

Row 2.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from *until last St, (Tr Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (20)

Row 3.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (30)

Tip – The Tr goes into the Ch 1 of the previous row.

Row 4.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (40)

Row 5.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (50)

Your Lupine Shawl should look similar to the picture below after Row 5. If you’re using hand-dyed yarn or a different color, you’ll want to switch skeins at the end of this row.

Row 6.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (60)

Row 7.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (70)

Row 8.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, *Ch 1, Sk 1, Tr, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (80)

Row 9.) Turn, (Str, Tr, Ch 1, Tr) in 1^st St, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Ch 1, Sk 1, *Tr, Ch 1, Sk 1, repeat from * until last St, (Tr, Ch 1, 2Tr) in last St. (90)

Row 10.) Turn, (Str, 3Tr) in 1^st St, Tr in next St and across until Ch 2 Sp, (2Tr, Ch 2, 2Tr) in Ch 2 Sp, Tr in next St and across until last St, (4Tr) in last St. (100)

Like at the end of Row 5, if you changed yarn, you’ll want to change skeins again. I would also advice to weave in the ends as you go. It is much easier to do it as you go but if you’re anything like me you’ll wait until the end and bitch about it.

Part 3 can be found HERE.

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Winter Hills Cellphone Bag – Free Crochet Pattern

You’re going to love the Winter Hills Cellphone Bag this summer! It is the perfect accessory to have with the cute outfit that doesn’t have pocket (yes – all we want is pockets).

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Featured the Summer Vibes Blog Hop hosted by Fosbas Designs. You can get all the detail about the event HERE.

Summer Vibes Pattern Bundle

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The Yarn

The yarn that I used for the Winter Hills Cellphone Bag is Lion Brand’s 24/7 Cotton in colorways Café Au Lait & Ecru.

This was my first time using this yarn. I really enjoyed using it, I am slightly disappointed with the selection of colors that Joann’s has in store though.

Julie of J2CraftworksLLC tested the Winter Hills Cellphone Bag for me. She used the colorways Denim and Ecru for hers featured in the photo below.

Supplies Needed

165 Yards Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton
F/3.75mm Crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Measuring tape
1” Button
Stitch makers

Stitches Used

Ch – Chain
Dc – Double Crochet
Sc – Single Crochet
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St(s) – Stitch(es)
RS – Right Side
WS – Wrong Side

Gauge & Finished Size(s)

Gauge: 20 Sts x 20 rows = 4”

Size: Approx. 4.5” wide x 7.5” tall

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

Worked in the round.

Ch1 does not count as a stitch.

Color change is done on the repeat of round 3.

Tip – carry yarn along the inside of bag if changing colors.

Tip – to keep a neat edge, do the Ch 1 of round and then pick up the new color. This will also keep the yarn on the inside of the bag.

The Pattern

Ch 19

Round 1.) 3Sc in 2^nd Ch from the hook, Sc in next 16 Sts, 6Sc in last St, working into the opposite side of the starting Ch, Sc in next 16 Sts, 3Sc in last St. Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) RS

Round 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St around.
Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) WS

Round 3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St around.
Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) RS

Round 4.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat around. Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) WS

Round 5.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat around. St. Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) RS

Round 6.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St around.
Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) WS

Rounds 7 – 34.) Repeat rounds 3-6.

Round 35.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St and each St around.
Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44) RS

Round 36.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1^st St, Sc in next 10 Sts, Ch 17, Sc in next St and the remaining Sts around. Join with a Sl St to 1^st Sc. (44, Ch 17) WS

Finish off. Move on to strap.

Strap:

With a 12” tail, Ch 301

Row 1. ) 2Sc in 2^nd Ch from the hook, Sc in next 298 Sts, 3Sc in last St and across, working into the opposite side of the starting Ch, Sc in next 298 Sts, Sc in last St. Join with Sl St to 1^st Sc. (602)

Row 2.) Ch 1, 2Sc in same St as join, Sc in next 300 Sts, 3Sc in next St, Sc in next 300 Sts. Join with a Sl St to 1^st Sc. (606)

Finish off leaving a long tail.

Attach strap to the outside of the bag with ends approximately 1” from edge using the long tails.

Weave in all ends.

Attach button aligned with Ch 17.