The Winter Hills Beanie is the perfect unisex beanie for winter or cool weather days. Wear it on the slopes or even your favorite sporting events.
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The Yarn
I had a partially used skein of Lion Brand Yarn’s Pound of Love from previous projects and wanted to use it up to make room for more yarn.
The best part of making the Winter Hills Beanie is that you can easily use most worsted weight yarn from any store.
One of my testers made theirs in a hand-dyed yarn from High Desert Yarn.
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Stay cozy on the trails with the Cozy Retreat Hat (and matching cowl) this fall.
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Crochet Cancer Challenge
The Cozy Retreat Hat is featured in the Crochet Cancer Challenge hosted by Sweet Potato 3. By downloading the pdf you are pledging to donate at least one of the hats that you’ve made.
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The Yarn
This year’s yarn color is Lavender to honor all types of cancer. I had the yarn in my stash so I used what was available.
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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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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.
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 2nd 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 1st Sc. (44) RS
Round 2.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St around. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. (44) WS
Round 3.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St around. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. (44) RS
Round 4.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat around. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. (44) WS
Round 5.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Dc in next St, *Sc in next St, Dc in next St, repeat around. St. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. (44) RS
Round 6.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St around. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. (44) WS
Rounds 7 – 34.) Repeat rounds 3-6.
Round 35.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St around. Join with Sl St to 1st Sc. (44) RS
Round 36.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St, Sc in next 10 Sts, Ch 17, Sc in next St and the remaining Sts around. Join with a Sl St to 1st Sc. (44, Ch 17) WS
Finish off. Move on to strap.
Strap:
With a 12” tail, Ch 301
Row 1. ) 2Sc in 2nd 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 1st 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 1st 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.
Availability
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Welcome to the Lupine Shawl Crochet-Along! Over the next 7 posts we will be making the beautiful Lupine Shawl.
I’ve separated the Lupine Shawl into 6 parts so it is easy to follow along and you won’t be so overwhelmed with making it.
In Part 1 we will go over all the supplies and information you’ll need to make the Lupine for yourself, because this is a project that you’ll want to keep. I’ll also give you instructions on how to do your gauge swatch.
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Supplies Needed
To make this beautiful triangle shawl you will need the following:
I worked with Joanna of High Desert Yarn on creating a special colorway specifically for this Crochet-Along. We threw so many ideas at each other. I think the end result is the perfect marriage of our ideas.
The Lupine Colorway gives me all the “summer” vibes. The purples, greens, and blues within the yarn make me think of fields of wildflowers along the road while taking a road-trip.
The Lupine Shawl used just a few stitches to make a wonder lacy summer shawl. They include the following:
Ch – Chain
MC – Magic Circle
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sp(s) – Space(s)
St(s) – Stitch(es)
Str – Starting Treble Crochet
Tr – Treble Crochet
Stitch Definition:
Starting Treble Crochet – (also known as Long Chain Treble Crochet or Chainless Starting Treble Crochet.) Pull up your loop to the height of your usual Treble Crochet. Yarn over twice, insert into the 1st St, yarn over, pull through the Stitch, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook, yarn over, pull through two loops on the hook yarn over, pull through the remaining two loops on your hook.
I’ve enjoyed using the Chainless Starting Double Crochet from Tamara Kelly of Moogly in the past and it can easily be used for a Starting Treble Crochet.
Finished Size
The finished size of the Lupine Shawl is:
Before Blocking – 60” wide x 30” tall After Blocking – 70″ wide x 35″ tall
Blocking your finished shawl helps open up the lace work and border. It looks just as nice without blocking.
Gauge
I had the following gauge when I made the Lupine Shawl:
20 Sts x 7 Rows of Tr = 4”
Swatch
Ch 35
Row 1.) Tr in 5th Ch from the hook (Ch4 counts as Tr) and each Ch across. (32)
Rows 2-10.) Turn, Str in first St, Tr in next St and St across. (32)
In the middle of the swatch you should have 20 Tr in 4″; 7 rows should also measure 4″.
By doing the gauge swatch you can get a little practice using the Str.
Your gauge doesn’t have to be EXACTLY the same. If it is slightly off, your final yardage and finished size will be different.
Pattern Notes
The following tips and information might be helpful when making your Lupine Shawl:
Written in US crochet terms.
Blocking finished shawl isn’t necessary but advised.
The Str can be substituted with a Ch 4.
A stitch count is provided at the end of each row.
I changed skeins every 5 rows to use the skeins evenly and to make any variations in the yarn to be less noticeable.
Part 2
Part 2 of the Lupine Shawl Crochet-Along is now available and we will cover the first section of the pattern.
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Ch – Chain Sc– Single Crochet Hdc – Half Double Crochet Lhdc – Linked Half Double Crochet Sldc – Starting Linked Double Crochet Ldc – Linked Double Crochet Sl St – Slip Stitch St(s) – Stitch(es) MC – Main Color AC – Accent Color
Gauge & Finished Size
Gauge: 15 Stitches x 9 Rows = 4”
Finished Size: 18” wide x 22” tall
Pattern Notes
Written in US crochet terms.
Stitch definitions can be found below.
Approximate yardage used: MC – 225 yards AC – 75 yards
This is a great pattern to use up some of your partially used skeins.
I recommend doing a gauge swatch to get a handle on how do to the stitches correctly.
Stitch Definitions
Sldc – Starting Linked Double Crochet– Ch 2 and insert into the 2nd Ch from the hook. YO and pull up a loop. Insert into the first stitch, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops). YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through the last two loops.
Ldc – Linked Double Crochet– Insert hook through the horizontal bar of the previous stitch, YO and pull up a loop. Insert hook into the next stitch, YO and pull up a loop. YO and pull through two loops, YO and pull through last two loops.
Lhdc – Linked Half Double Crochet– Insert hook through the bottom leg (bar) of the previous stitch. YO and pull up a loop (2 loops). Insert hook into next stitch, YO and pull up a loop (3 loops), YO and pull through all three loops.
Gauge Swatch
With J Hook
In MC, Ch 16
1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and each Ch across. (15)
2.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (15)
3.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (15)
4.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (15)
5.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (15)
6.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (15)
7.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (15)
8.) With AC, Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (15)
9.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (15)
Swatch should measuring approximately 4″ by 4″.
The Pattern
With J/6.00mm Hook
In MC, Ch 66
1.) Sc in 2nd Ch from hook and each Ch across. (65)
2.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
3.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
4.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
5.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
6.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
7.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
8.) With AC, turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
9.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
10.) With MC, turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
11.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
12.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
13.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
14.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
15.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
16.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
17.) With AC, turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
18.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
19.) With MC, turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
20.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
21.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
22.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
23.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
24.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
25.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
26.) With AC, turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
27.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
28.) With MC, turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
29.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
30.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
31.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
32.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
33.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
34.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
35.) With AC, turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
36.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
37.) With MC, turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
38.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
39.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
40.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
41.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
42.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
43.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
44.) With AC, turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
45.) Turn, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St across. (65)
46.) With MC, turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
47.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
48.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
49.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
50.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
51.) Turn, Sldc in 1st St, Ldc in next St and each St across. (65)
52.) Turn, Ch 1, Sc in 1st St and each St across. (65)
Move onto border.
Border
With I/5.00mm Hook
1.) Using MC, Turn, Ch 1, Sc evenly around with 3Sc in the corners. Join with a Sl St to 1st Sc.
2.) Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St around with 3Lhdc in the corners. Join with a Sl St to Lhdc.
3.) Using Ac, Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St around with 3Lhdc in the corners. Join with a Sl St to Lhdc.
4.) Ch 1, Hdc in 1st St, Lhdc in next St and each St around with 3Lhdc in the corners. Join with a Sl St to Lhdc.
Continue round 4 until desired.
Finish off and weave in ends.
Availability
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I’d love to hear from you! Don’t hesitate to contact me. Let me know what you’re working on or designs you’d like to see in the future. Use the links above or email me at crochetsbytrista@gmail.com
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