FLORAL WINDOW VALANCE
I’ve just made
a few tea light candle holders for Navratri /Diwali, and then thought that I’d
make this lovely floral valance for my Mum for Diwali. During Diwali, besides the lights, we also
bedeck our homes with flowers.
So I thought this valance would be just right for this time of the year too..and it has been on my to-do list for ever so long.
So I thought this valance would be just right for this time of the year too..and it has been on my to-do list for ever so long.
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Materials used : Indian
acrylic yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook.
Difficulty level : Easy
to Intermediate
Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)
lp(s) : Loop(s) sc
: Single crochet
sp
: Space yo : Yarn Over
sl-st : Slip stitch ch
: Chain
st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook
sc : Single crochet
dc : Double crochet
MC : Main Colour
dc : Double crochet
MC : Main Colour
CC : Contrast Colour
Sc-blo : Single crochet back loop only
Sc-blo : Single crochet back loop only
Stitches used : (Using U.S terminology)
Starting slip knot : Here’s how you start with a slip knot. https://youtu.be/lJcqsVcs8cw
Starting slip knot 1 or the Sloppy Slip knot : This is a neat new way to start your work without a slip knot. https://youtu.be/YfC7KmGpifs
Whipstitch to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the whipstitch at https://youtu.be/wZ-9LNzftMA
Invisible join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the embroidery needle and whipstitch to get an invisible join at https://youtu.be/a6XZQ6VzJFM
Single crochet to join : Here’s a quick tutorial on how to join using the single crochet at https://youtu.be/6FXoW_47_dI
Instructions :
Please note that I start all my rows with a ch 1, turning chain for ease.
Please check the top of this blog for easy video tutorials on all stitches used in today's pattern.
Please read through all my notes before you pick up your hook, so you know just where we're heading in our pattern.
In my patterns I work with the principle of stitch count and body measurement. This means that you need to work the stitch count in pattern, till you get the measurement (length and/or width) that you need for your project.
As I said before, there is a perfectly wonderful
photo tutorial for this that you can follow on this link http://wonderfuldiy.com/wonderful-diy-amazing-crochet-flower-curtain/crochet-flower-power-valance/.
I am just writing out what I’m working on, as usual, and do not claim this as my pattern. Right then, let’s move on.
I am just writing out what I’m working on, as usual, and do not claim this as my pattern. Right then, let’s move on.
Now I plan on changing my yarn every row /
round.
So I am not going to specify yarn colour changes. Enjoy the creativity.
So I am not going to specify yarn colour changes. Enjoy the creativity.
I am also going to join as I work. So do check
the links given above to see how to do that.
Finally, we’ve got a few half flowers, and a few
full flowers.
Along the top of your valance, all our flowers will be full.
But along the side(s), every alternate flower will be a half flower, depending on how long you want your valance to hang down.
Along the top of your valance, all our flowers will be full.
But along the side(s), every alternate flower will be a half flower, depending on how long you want your valance to hang down.
Now as we’re all working with different yarn
thicknesses, and gauges (which do not matter at all), check the length and
width of your valance with each flower as you go along. Have fun .. this is a really lovely project.
Instructions : (Using U.S terminology)
Pattern for full flower
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
Double Crochet : dc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk);
[yo, draw through 2 lps] twice. One dc made.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/xdnjB27zpYo
Chainless start for Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 / ch – 3 start, and this is what I do to start my row of dc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/wskv3iTjRx0
Start Round 1 : with a
magic circle ;
12 dc in that magic circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
Pull lightly to close.
12 dc in that magic circle.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
Pull lightly to close.
Attach next colour yarn in the 1st
dc.
How to change colors seamlessly : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to change from the Main color to the Contrast or second color of yarn seamlessly. View it at https://youtu.be/fRzSBja9jno
How to carry your yarn when using two colors : Here’s an easy video tutorial to show you how to carry your yarn along when working with two colours.
View it at https://youtu.be/NuascBU3pxQ
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Round 2 : dc in the 1stdc
;
(ch 2, dc in the next dc) ;
(ch 2, dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) all around till end ;
ch 2, dc in the last dc.
ch 2, dc in the last dc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
Attach next colour yarn in the 1st
ch-2 sp
Round 3 : 3
dc in the 1stch-2 sp ;
(sk next dc, 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp) ;
rep (to) till end.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
Attach next colour yarn in the 1st
dc.
Round 4 : 2
dc in the 1st dc ;
(ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in the next 2 dc) ;
rep (to)all the way around till last 2 dc ;
sk next dc, 2 dc in the last dc.
sk next dc, 2 dc in the last dc.
Join with a sl-st to the 1st dc.
Like in the photo tutorial, I’m not changing
colours every time, but if you do decide to change, then attach your yarn in
that 1st ch-3 sp.
In the following row, we’ll be working in the
space between the 4 dc’s.
Just so you can look out for that little space now.
Just so you can look out for that little space now.
Now it’s also in this final round that we will
join our flower motifs for each succeeding flower motif. In this last round / row, we will work a join
in the 7 dc in the ch-3 sp. So for this join, you will work (3 dc, sc join
between 2 motifs, 3 dc) all in the same ch-3 sp. You will work these joins between motifs
twice, so that our motifs are joined in two places and stay stable.
However, this applies only for each succeeding
motif..so go ahead and finish this motif off without a worry.
Single Crochet : Sc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (2 lps on hk); yo, draw through both lps. One sc made. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/ghACqBpA-3k
First stitch for Single Crochet : This is how I like to start my row of sc.
Check out the video at https://youtu.be/6pVYRfsf4_M
Round 5 : sc
in the sp between dc 3 & 4 ;
7 dc in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
(sk next 2 dc, sc in the sp between dc 3 & 4 ;
7 dc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) till last ch-3 sp ;
sk last 2 dc , sl-st and join to the 1st sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
7 dc in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
(sk next 2 dc, sc in the sp between dc 3 & 4 ;
7 dc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to) till last ch-3 sp ;
sk last 2 dc , sl-st and join to the 1st sc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pattern for semi circular flower
Start with a
magic circle ;
7 dc in that magic circle.
7 dc in that magic circle.
Pull lightly to close, but leave like a semi
circle. Turn.
Attach next colour yarn in the 1st
dc.
Row 1 : dc in the 1stdc
;
(ch 2, dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) till end.
(ch 2, dc in the next dc) ;
rep (to) till end.
Turn.
Attach next colour yarn in the 1st
ch-2 sp
Row 2 : 3
dc in the 1stch-2 sp ;
(sk next dc, 3 dc in the next ch-2 sp) ;
rep (to) till end. Turn.
rep (to) till end. Turn.
Attach next colour yarn in the 1st
dc.
Row 3 : 2
dc in the 1stdc ;
(ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in the next 2 dc) ;
(ch 3, sk next dc, 2 dc in the next 2 dc) ;
rep (to)4 times ;
sk next dc, 2 dc in the last dc. Turn.
sk next dc, 2 dc in the last dc. Turn.
Like in the photo tutorial, I’m not changing
colours every time, but if you do decide to change, then attach yarn in that 1st ch-3
sp.
In the following row, we’ll be working in the
space between the 4 dc’s. Just so you can look out for that little space
now.
Remember the note about the sc join for motifs ..
so this is where we will work our sc join between the two motifs – and in two
of the ch-3 sps.
Row 4 : 7 dc
in the 1st ch-3 sp ;
(sk next 2dc, sc in the sp before next dc ;
7 dc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
7 dc in the next ch-3 sp) ;
rep (to)till last
ch-3 sp ;
sc in the last dc.
sc in the last dc.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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