Sweet Nothings Crochet: 10 TIC TAC CLIPS FOR CHARITY

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TIC TAC CLIPS FOR CHARITY

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I am making headwear for a local girls’ home – to give the girls something new for Diwali.

I thank my good friends +Prabha and +Anuradha for setting me on this path. Anuradha’s mum has been sewing dresses for these young girls for years and I am honoured to be adding a little bit to that gift.

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Thanks for joining me once again as we work on and discover these patterns together. Most are free patterns and these notes are only for any differences (if any) that I’ve made in the pattern, as well as to give an estimate of the size that I’ve achieved (for those of us using Indian yarns).

Materials used : Today I’ve used our lovely Indian Oswal Cashmilon 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 4 mm crochet hook

You also need a tic-tac hair clip or a hair barrette ; headband or rubber band ; or tic-tac clip ; fabric glue ; embroidery needle to attach your little motif.

In general : Use any yarn with a suitable hook to make these projects. The finer the yarn, the tinier the project.

For Indians : You can use Red Rose knitting cotton or Red Rose metallic cotton as well as Vardhaman acrylic yarns

International yarns : Among the international yarns I have used , I’d suggest Aunt Lydia Cotton 10, Aunt Lydia Bamboo-Viscose 10, DMC Petra, Sullivans knitting cotton (Australia), Milford Soft, Hilaza Rustica Eclat , Alize cotton yarn and Alize bamboo yarn.

Stitches used :

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

Foundation Single Crochet : fsc : To refresh your skill on the fsc, please view this video https://youtu.be/mcT85fwh4mA

Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro

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

Half Double Crochet : Hdc : yo, insert hk into st ; yo (3 lps on hk) ;

yo, draw through all 3 lps. One hdc made.

Check out the video at https://youtu.be/sDiELJdB2Dg

Chainless start for Half Double Crochet : I dislike the ch-2 start, and this is what I do to start my row of hdc. Check out the video at https://youtu.be/lWXpl1KdbZ8

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

Here is a sizing chart for general head sizing :

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279839058772/ OR

https://in.pinterest.com/pin/470063279837764548/

Abbreviations used : (Using U.S terminology)

lp(s) : Loop(s) sc : Single crochet

dc : Double crochet sp : Space

sl-st : Slip stitch ch : Chain

st(s) : Stitch(es) hk : Hook

yo : Yarn Over

Instructions using U.S terminology

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 this blog, let’s work on a set of small items that can be easily added on to tic tac clips.. or hair clips.

Clip # 1

For the cute little bow, check this link https://helloyellowyarn.com/2016/02/25/mini-crochet-bow-hair-clip

It’s a reallllly simple pattern, and oh my gosh! Totally ingenious ! A MUST DO!!

and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

I used our local Oswal Cashmilon 4 ply acrylic with a 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Size : 1.6”

And using our local Vardhaman Millennium 4 ply acrylic with a 3.5 mm crochet hook, Size was ~ 2”

Clip # 2

I saw a link for a cloche, but I just took the cute little daisy from this link

http://beacrafter.com/crochet-daisy-applique/

and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

and the cloche / hat is here http://beacrafter.com/crochet-daisys-clothe-hat/

I used our local Oswal Cashmilon 4 ply acrylic with a 3.5 mm crochet hook.

Size : ~ 4”

Clip # 3 - Rose # 1

For my first pattern, I’m using the free patterns at http://www.skiptomylou.org/free-easy-rose-crochet-pattern/ , and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

The only difference I’ve made to this cute pattern is in the number of stitches I have started with. I’ve made this rose to be used over the little tic-tac hair clip, and the yarn thickness then defines the size that we can use.

This pattern is in multiples of 2 + 1 . So instead of the start chain of 51, I started with a ch of 21. I then followed the superb pattern per the designer.

Clip # 4 – Button Rose

Size : ~1.5"

The next rose is from this free patterns at http://www.mamainastitch.com/little-crochet-deco-roses/ and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

Clip # 5 - Puff Flower

Size : 2.2"

This is a cute flower and is from this free patterns at

http://www.littledoolally.com/2014/03/mothers-day-flower-brooch.html and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

Please note that this pattern uses U.K terminology but it does mention this at the top as well.

Clip # 6

Size : 2"

This is a slightly larger flower and is from this free patterns at http://cayetanna.blogspot.in/2015/10/crochet-flowers-pattern-oh-02.html and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

Clip # 7

Size : 2.2"

I was unable to find a pattern or link for this one

.. so this is what I’ve done.

Start with a magic circle and 12 sc in that circle. Pull lightly to close.

Round 1 : ch 4, sl-st in the next sc ;

(sl-st into the next sc ; ch 4, sl-st into the next sc) ;

rep (to) all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 2 : sl-st in the next ch-4 sp ,

(2 sc , 2 hdc , 2 dc , 2 hdc , 2 sc , sl-st) all in the same ch-4 sp ;

*sl-st into the next ch-4 sp ; rep (to) in the same ch-4 sp* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.
Note : Depending on how thick your yarn is, vary the number of stitches. If using thicker yarn, work only (1 sc, 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, sl-st) in each ch-sp all around.

Fasten off and leave a long tail to join to the tic-tac pin.

Clip # 8

Size : 2.7"

Using the same pattern from above, with a small tweak….

Start with a magic circle and 12 sc in that circle. Pull lightly to close.

Round 1 : ch 6, sl-st in the next sc ;

(sl-st into the next sc ; ch 6, sl-st into the next sc) ;

rep (to) all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Round 2 : sl-st in the next ch-6 sp ,

(sc , hdc , 4 dc , hdc , sc , sl-st) all in the same ch-6 sp ;

*sl-st into the next ch-6 sp ; rep (to) in the same ch-6 sp* ;

rep *to* all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Fasten off and leave a long tail to join to the tic-tac pin

Clip # 9

Size : 2"

I was unable to find a pattern or link for this one.. so this is what I’ve done.

For this, you will work two little flowers in two contrasting colours and then attach them one to the other... and I was inspired by this lovely photograph

Start Flower 1 : (Color 1) : with a magic circle and 6 sc in that circle. Pull lightly to close.

Round 1 : [ch 2, 2 hdc ; ch 2] all in the 1^st fsc ;

(sl-st into the next fsc ; rep [to] once) ;

rep (to) all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Fasten off Colour 1, leaving a tail to attach.

Start Flower 2 : (Color 2) : with a magic circle and 6 sc in that circle. Pull lightly to close.

Round 1 : [ch 2, 3 dc ; ch 2] all in the 1^st fsc ;

(sl-st into the next fsc ; rep [to] once) ;

rep (to) all around and join with a sl-st to the 1^st st.

Fasten off Colour 2, leaving a tail to attach.

Finishing : Holding both flowers together at their centres, join them up such that the little flower is in the front. You could use a little floral button or a little pearl to hold them in place, or work in a French knot in the centre.

Attach the flower to the tic tac pin and see a little girl smile J

Clip # 10

For my final tic tac pattern, check out the lovely flowers on this blog

http://makeanddocrew.com/free-crochet-flower-headband-pattern/

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