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Saturday 20 June 2015

Market Tote - Crochet Vintage 1970s

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CLOUDBERRY Market Tote is based on a vintage
1970s crochet stitch.

This filet-style stitch appeared mainly in garment design

using only one colour.

I love this crochet stitch, it is easy and quick, and when you add colour to each row, you are rewarded with a fantastic looking piece of fabric, and what better way to display this filet-style stitch than incorporating it into an easy care and easy wear market tote.

I have called this market tote pattern Cloudberry because the colours remind me of a small orange fruit, which goes by that name. It can sometimes be found in Scotland and Wales, however it is very well-known in Scandinavian countries, Russia, Canada and Alaska. It grows naturally in the more northern parts of the Northern Hemisphere and can withstand cold temperatures as low as -40C. What is most memorable to me are the colours of this raspberry-like fruit, and the very tasty jam which can be made with them.

CLOUDBERRY Market Tote Crochet Bag PATTERN includes written instructions for a bag with approx. circumference 30in (76cm); 17in (43cm) deep; strap 23in (58cm). The pattern includes accompanying photographs at the end of the written instructions.

CLOUDBERRY Market Tote is designed with a gathered base, single strap, and with a drawstring at bag opening.

Cloudberry is the perfect farmer's market bag - throw in your fruits and vegetables and enjoy your day.

Light and breezy, can be easily rolled up and hidden away in your handbag for those unplanned purchases. Can also be used as a beach bag.

Cloudberry Market Tote is based on a

vintage 1970s crochet stitch.

PATTERN DETAILS:

DIFFICULTY: Easy Intermediate

SIZES: One size

YARN USED: Wendy Supreme Luxury Cotton 4ply ● 100% Cotton ● 100g/267m/291yd ● Shades: MC Beaujolais; CC1 Avocado. 1 ball of each colour.

YARN ALTERNATIVES: Any fingering weight cotton

TENSION: Not critical to this pattern (this pattern uses hook larger than recommended on yarn label)

NOTIONS: D-3 (3mm) hook; Yarn needle

PATTERN NOTES: You need to know how to crochet in the round. Instructions in this pattern are for two (2) colour crochet bag.

This pattern is available in

USA American Crochet Terms

UK British Crochet Terms

PLEASE select the correct pattern terminology

prior to purchase.

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Pattern is available from my online stores

CRAFTSY RAVELRY

Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!

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

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LET'S PLAY - CROCHET VINTAGE - FREE PATTERN #4

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Hello Week #4 of Crochet Vintage

HOW did you go with crocheting last week's SUMMER Arches stitch pattern? Did you enjoy yourself and have some fun with Week #3 ? I sure do hope you had fun changing colours and playing with the stitch pattern, it is a fun and easy stitch which could easily be used anywhere a lacy open pattern is needed.

This week #4, I have another super easy crochet stitch pattern for you from my vintage 1970's stitch patterns collection. I must admit I enjoy this week's stitch ALTERNATING Shells even more than last week's Summer Arches and I hope you do too.

This ALTERNATING SHELLS crochet stitch pattern is really very simple, and of course once again you can change colour in every row if you wish.

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LET'S PLAY - CROCHET VINTAGE - ALTERNATING SHELLS

Let's begin this FREE PATTERN #4, 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

TENSION/GAUGE: Not critical to this pattern.

If using other yarn please use recommended hook on yarn label.

PATTERN NOTES: Swatch instructions are for one (1) colour. You can change colour every row OR whenever you wish.

This swatch pattern - uses multiples of 8sts (plus 7 for foundation row),

ie. 8 x 3 = 24; 24 + 7 = 31.

You need to know how to crochet flat. Colour change is optional.

Stitch guide: single crochet, 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.

ADD THIS PATTERN TO YOUR RAVELRY QUEUE AND FAVOURITES

PATTERN STARTS:

Foundation Row: Ch31.

Row 1: 1dc in 4th ch from hook, *skip 2ch, 5dc in next ch, skip 2ch, 1dc in next 3ch, rep from * end, ending with 3dc in last ch. TURN.

Row 2: Ch3 (counts as 1dc), 1dc in next dc, *skip 2dc, 5dc in next dc, skip 2dc, 1dc in next 3dc, rep from * to end, ending with 3dc in ch3. TURN.

Continue pattern repeating Row 2 for desired length.

CHANGING COLOUR

Change the look of the pattern stitch, by changing colour in every row or every other row or just use one (1) colour. Always your choice. REMEMBER to turn work at end of each row.

BE CREATIVE

PLAY AND HAVE SOME FUN!

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Enjoy!

ciao, ciao!