ELDERBERRY Mobius Crochet Pattern

End of Summer

Here in the Northern Hemisphere the autumn equinox (22 September) signifies the end of long summer days and the beginning of the longer nights, it's a time of harvest and the beginning of cooler temperatures and for me a time to think of warm and cozy crochet and knit projects.

Yarn Talk

My first crochet designs for autumn/winter are based on the yarns I purchased a couple of weeks ago, namely King Cole RIOT Chunky and King Cole RIOT DK. 

You can substitute the yarn if you wish, just remember to check the YARNSUB website, to get the best match.

What caught my eye was the "riot of colourful multi-tonal shades". The yarn is 70% acrylic and 30% wool blend and comes in 100g balls, which makes it perfect for making hats and scarves, because in most cases you could get away with using just one (1) ball. 

I must admit I am not a big fan of acrylic yarns, however I don't mind using the wool and acrylic blends, especially when there is a need for it, for example, I love the softness of the yarn, or the colours are just what I was looking for, or it needs to be easy care and easy wear.

New Crochet Designs

My first design for Autumn 2017 is a crochet mobius called ELDERBERRY because the Riot yarn colours remind me of all the colourful berries we see on our walks in the countryside, like rowan berries, hawthorn berries, elderberries and many others which flourish at this time of the year, and their abundance is simply mesmerising. Yes I love autumn!

Autumn is a time to enjoy walking in the woodlands and observing nature's magic, the changing colours of the leaves and best of all a time for preparing for winter with lots of crocheting and knitting.

So for the ELDERBERRY Mobius I crocheted with the King Cole Riot DK (Shade: 409 Funky) and a 4mm hook, the focus was on a delicate design pattern which would display the changing colours in the yarn and hopefully look a bit like autumn berries, in my favourite purple colours. 

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PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate

MEASUREMENTS:  Length 40in (102cm) Width 7in (18cm)

SIZES:  One (1) size

YARN USED:  KING COLE Riot DK (Shade: 409 Funky) ● 8ply ● 70% Acrylic 30% Wool ● 100g ● 322yd (294m)

YARDAGE: Approx.  322yd (294m)

NOTIONS:  4mm hook, Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES:  Mobius is worked in continuous rounds, working either side of your foundation row.  Photographs accompany the written instructions at the end of the pattern.

This pattern is written in USA AMERICAN Crochet Terms.

Please Note: You can make this mobius shorter or longer as well as wider if you wish (hints in pattern). However be aware you will definitely need more than one ball if you make a longer or wider scarf.  Also I found that the one ball of yarn didn't weigh exactly 100g so I don't think I got the total length of yarn as stated on yarn label, therefore I needed a second ball of yarn to finish the optional decorative edge on the scarf. 

Photo below is without the optional decorative edge you only need one ball of yarn for this size.

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ELDERBERRY Mobius Crochet Pattern

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Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

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LET'S PLAY - CROCHET FUN - FREE PATTERN #5

SPRING THEME - BOHO HEADBAND

Week #5 of Let's Play - Crochet Fun

THIS WEEK #5 We continue the SPRING theme with a moebius (mobius) headband, not only perfect for keeping your hair back and out of the way, but also cute and stylish for those with short hair. And best of all quick to make and a great stash buster!

How did you go last week?  Did you enjoy making the Spring Five Petal Flowers?   If you did, make them please do share your creations with us here, below in the comments, or you can share on my CROCKNIT Facebook Page, I would love to see your crochet handwork, and I am always happy to answer any questions in regards to the patterns.

I have made this headband with remnants of cotton yarn left over from the making of the SPRING Coasters,  using Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton and Sparkle DK although ANY DK yarn would also work well.

LET'S PLAY

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #5, gather your yarns and hooks, get yourself a cuppa, and let's play, let's have some crochet fun!

YARN:   Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton DK
HOOK:  G-6 (4mm)
NOTIONS:  Scissors, Yarn needle

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY:  Easy Intermediate
Sizes:  One size - Adult head - 22in (56cm) - size is adjustable

PATTERN NOTES:  Headband is designed as a moebius (mobius) = a ring with a half-twist.  The foundationless double crochet needs to be long enough to stretch to head size before joining, allowing for the twist, and stretch factor of yarn used.

You need to know how to crochet in the round and colour change. Stitch guide: single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, Special stitches:  Esc = extended single crochet, FDC = foundationless double crochet.

This pattern is written in USA - American Crochet Terms.

USA - American Crochet Terms		UK - British Crochet Terms
Ch = chain
sc = single crochet		dc =double crochet
hdc = half double crochet		htr = half treble crochet
dc = double crochet		tr = treble crochet
tr = treble crochet		dtr = double treble crochet
dtr = double treble		ttr = triple treble
sl st = slip stitch
st/sts = stitch/es
cont = continue
rep = repeat
rnd = round
beg = begin/beginning
yo = yarn over	yrh = yarn round hook
FDC = foundationless double crochet	FTR = foundationless treble crochet
Esc = extended single crochet	Edc = extended double crochet
BL = back loop	blo = back loop only
FL = front loop	flo = front loop only
BPdc = back post double crochet	rtrb = raised treble back
FPdc = front post double crochet	rtrf = raised treble front
Abbreviations List ©2015  Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet.  All rights reserved.

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PATTERN STARTS:

With MC and G-6 (4mm) hook

Rnd 1:  FDC64,  (21ins), twist, join with sl st in bottom of beg ch3. 

Rnd 2:  Sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc around, invisible join in top of ch3.

CHANGE TO CC1

Rnd 3:  Join yarn with standing sc in top of ch3, sc around, join with sl st in first sc.

Rnd 4:  Ch2, dc in next st, *ch1, dc2tog in next 2sts, rep from * around, invisible join in top of first dc.

CHANGE TO CC2

Rnd 5:  Join yarn with standing sc in ch1-sp, *Esc between dc2tog, sc in ch1-sp, rep from * around, join with sc in 1st sc.

Rnd 6: *Ch2, skip next st, sc in next st, rep from * around, invisible join in first sc.

CHANGE TO MC

Rnd 7:  Join yarn with standing dc in ch2-sp, 3dc in same ch2-sp, *sc in next ch2-sp, 4dc in next ch2-sp, rep from * around, invisible join in top of first dc.  FASTEN OFF, HIDE ENDS.

Make as many as you like, change colours, change the yarn, change the hook, make different sizes - go play - have some crochet fun!

SPECIAL NOTES:

How to FDC = foundationless double crochet

Ch 3, yo, and insert your hook in 3rd ch from hook, yo, draw up a loop, (3 loops on hook), yarn over and draw through one loop, (1ch made - this is the chain that you will work your next stitch into), NOW finish your first dc, [yo, draw through two loops on hook], 2 times (first dc made).
*Yo, insert hook under one loop of chain at bottom of stitch just made, yo and pull up loop, (3 loops on hook)
yo and draw through one loop (1ch made) [yo, draw through two loops on hook], 2 times,
Repeat from * for as many stitches as needed.

Joining:
When you have crocheted your foundationless dc row to the length you desire:-

• make sure you keep the row straight
• bring the two ends together
• then twist the beginning of your work
• sl st in the bottom of beginning ch3 (not the top)
• sc in next st
• hdc in next st
• dc in next st and remaining sts around
• your next rnd starts in the top of beg ch3

There will be a small opening (hole) between the beginning and end of FDC , where the twist and join was made, it can be stitched up with the yarn tail upon finishing.

FOR VISUAL INSTRUCTIONS – Check YOUTUBE video 

“CROCHET MOBIUS – HOW TO START”

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ciao, ciao!

Barbara Summers Hand Knit and Crochet   www.crocknit.com
Copyright (C) 2008-2015 Barbara Summers - All rights reserved.

Crochet for Men!

CROCHET for MEN on Father's Day!

For those down-under  (Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji) - today is Father's Day.

Although my father is no longer on this earth, I still remember him on this day.  Happy Father's Day Dad!

And I am sure he would have loved this latest pattern for a Crochet Mobius neckwarmer called "SHADOW".

Pattern is written using Patons "Shadow Tweed" yarn and 7mm hook.  

This crochet mobius neckwarmer fits comfortably snug around the neck and is wide enough to pull up and cover ears, mouth and nose for those freezing wintry mornings.  I have also included hints on how to up-size the pattern.

This pattern is available from my online stores:
  

ETSY

CRAFTSY

RAVELRY

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Ciao, ciao!

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