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Lupine Shawl CAL – Part 5

We’re almost done with the Lupine Shawl! This week we will be finishing the main part of the shawl. We’ll be going over rows 31 through 40.

If you’ve missed out on previous sections of the Lupine Shawl CAL they can be found here:

Part 1
part 2
part 3
part 4

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Your Lupine Shawl should currently look similar to the one pictured below. You should also have a stitch count of 300 (without counting the Ch 2 space in the center).

You should probably weave in your ends now if you haven’t been doing it already. I didn’t as you can see. I wasn’t the best thing to spend time doing it all at the end.

Row 31.) 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. (310)

Row 32.) 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. (320)

Row 33.) 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. (330)

Row 34.) 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. (340)

Row 35.) 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. (350)

If you’re changing skeins every 5 rows, this is the time that you’ll want to do that.

Row 36.) 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. (360)

Silver Metal Streamline

Row 37.) 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. (370)

Row 38.) 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. (380)

Row 39.) 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. (390)

You might want to change skeins this last row. I played a little yarn chicken. This is all I have left of that skein. Totally up to you, if you live for the thrill, go for it; worst case you have to frog it.

Row 40.) 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. (400)

You’ve completed the main section of the Lupine Shawl. Next week we will go over the border and how to block it (if you wanted to).

Weave in those ends. You can see that I still haven’t done mine… oops.

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Granny Square Tote Bag

If you’ve been following Crochets By Trista for a while you know that I’m a sucker for a good bag. I wanted a cute bag that showed off the beautiful built in stitch design but could still hold a notebook and book or Kindle.

The Granny Square Tote Bag is my first pattern that has a good amount of sewing. I loved making all the pieces, I wasn’t a fan of sewing them all together at first. After a few square I got into a rhythm and it seemed to go by quickly.

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Stitching With Granny Event

The Queen of the modern granny square, Cosy Rosie UK, is hosting the Stitching With Granny Event August 1st through the 15th. There will be 15 BRAND NEW patterns featured that include the beautiful granny stitch.

Each day a new design will be featured and you can get the pattern for 50% using the coupon code found HERE. The coupon is only available for the featured day.

Stitching With Granny Pattern Bundle

You can purchase all 15 featured pattern for only $9.95 with the Stitching With Granny Pattern Bundle!

The Yarn

The yarn that I used for the Granny Square Tote Bag was Uptown Worsted from Universal Yarn. This was the first time using this yarn and I absolutely loved it.

Uptown Worsted is anti-pilling, which is a plus with an item you’ll be using all the time. It is super soft and will probably be a new favorite yarn once you try it. I know I’ll be using it again.

Supplies Needed

The supplies you’ll need to make the Granny Square Tote Bag for yourself include:

  • 500 yards Universal Yarns Uptown Worsted
  • G/4.00mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Measuring tape
  • Yarn needle
  • Blocking materials

I needed two skeins of each color to make my Granny Square Tote Bag. If you’re going to use one color 3 skeins should be good. Each side uses approximately 230 yards.

The colorways used were Lavender (purple) and Olive (green).

Stitches Used

You’ll need to know that following stitches:

  • Ch – Chain
  • Dc – Double Crochet
  • Sdc – Starting Double Crochet
  • Sk – Skip
  • Sl St – Slip Stitch
  • Sp(s) – Space(s)
  • St(s) – Stitch(es)

Stitch Definition

Starting Double Crochet – (also known as Long Chain Double Crochet or Chainless Starting Double Crochet.) Pull up your loop to the height of your usual Double Crochet. Yarn over, insert into the 1st St, yarn over, pull through the Stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook. You could also use this method:

Gauge & Finished Size

Gauge: 4 rounds = 4”

Each square should measure 4″ across the middle of each square.

Size: Approx. 12” x 12”

Once sewn together each side of the bag should measure approximately 12″ by 12.”

Pattern Notes

Written in US crochet terms.

The Sdc can be substituted with a Ch 3.

Blocking isn’t necessary but advised. It will make connecting the squares easier.

Availability

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As part of the Stitching With Granny Event you can get the Granny Square Tote Bag for 50% off using the code found HERE on August 5th.

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Do you want to see more patterns featuring the granny stitch? You’ll love this Modern Granny Pattern Collection for $12!

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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:

Part 1
part 2
part 3

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

Row 21.) 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. (210)

Row 22.) 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. (220)

Tigerwood Alpha Series Special Edition Hook

Row 23.) 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. (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 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. (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 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. (260)

Row 27.) 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. (270)

Row 28.) 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. (280)

Clear Glitter Streamline Resin Hook

Row 29.) 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. (290)

Row 30.) 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. (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

Click HERE for Part 5 of the Lupine Shawl CAL!

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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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3.)

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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4.)

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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6.)

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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7.)

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

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8.)

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

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9.)

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

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10.)

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

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11.)

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

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12.)

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

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13.)

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

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14.)

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

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15.)

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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16.)

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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Michaels Knitting & Crochet

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

Row 11.) 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. (110)

Row 12.) 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. (120)

Row 13.) 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. (130)

Row 14.) 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. (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.

Lucet Fork

Row 16.) 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. (160)

Row 17.) 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. (170)

Michaels Knitting & Crochet

Row 18.) 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. (180)

Row 19.) 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. (190)

Row 20.) 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. (200)

Your Lupine Shawl should look similar to the image above.

Click HERE for Part 4!

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