SOME REALLY CUTE MINI CHRISTMAS ACCESSORIES-2
In an earlier blog, I’ve made one
set of mini Christmas accessories.. but I found so many more beautiful things,
that I *just had to make* that this is the next blog on the same topic... and as I said in the earlier blog, there are more things on my *just must make* list for this Holiday Season.. so go ahead and save my blog link (add your email id and follow me) so that all further patterns will come straight to your mail box. Happy Holidays.
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Materials used : Today I’ve used a combination of our lovely Indian Anchor knitting cotton
and Red rose knitting cotton yarns with a 1.3 & 1.75 mm mm
This yarn is not specific for this project.
You can use any yarn with a suitable hook to make this project to any size.
For Indians : You could use Red rose metallic or unbranded knitting cotton as well as Oswal or Vardhaman acrylic yarns.
Remember though that you cannot stiffen 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.
Abbreviations used :
ch : chain ch-sp
: chain space
sp : space rep
: Repeat
fsc : Foundation single crochet
dc : Double crochet
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
What is a slip stitch : Here is a neat video tutorial at https://youtu.be/weB3QNbA8Iw
What is a chain stitch ? Here is an easy video tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXx5ukBjKkY
Magic circle : To refresh your skill, please view this easy video https://youtu.be/ISC39yOqWro
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
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.
I have given the link for a wreath pattern in my blog of yesterday as well.
So do check the end of this blog for links on earlier projects
1.
CHRISTMAS WREATH – 1
Materials Used : I’ve
used our Indian 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 2.5 mm crochet hook ; plastic bangle ; or metal bangle
1.5” diameter (shown below) ; or a ring ;
Size : : 1.5”
diameter
For my first wreath pattern, I’ve used this
lovely free pattern from
http://whiskersandwool.blogspot.in/2011/11/christmas-wreath-ring-christmas.html and was inspired by this photograph from the designer.
1A. CHRISTMAS WREATH – 2
Materials Used : I’ve used our Indian 4-ply acrylic yarn with a 3.5 mm crochet hook ; plastic bangle ;1.5” diameter ;
Size : : 1.5”
diameter
Check out this wreath free pattern at
http://www.planetjune.com/blog/free-crochet-patterns/mini-wreath-ornament/
2. CANDY CANE
This is not a crochet project – it’s a craft
R-R-R one (Re-use, Recycle I mean)… and a ten minute project!
Materials Used : I’ve
used our Indian 4-ply acrylic yarn in white and red ; plastic bent straw of a
fruit juice box, or a larger bent straw for a larger candy cane ; fabric glue.
Size : Length : 3.25”
This is a really easy-peasy one. So first I cut the folded portion of the
straw to mimic the size of a candy cane.
I then applied glue all over the plastic straw and neatly wrapped white
yarn all around it. (Yes, cotton is
always a good bet, but I had acrylic handy).
Once dried, I once again applied a thin line of glue along the top and
bottom edges, and rolled (diagonally) the red yarn to mimic the candy cane
stripe. Glue in all ends neatly. Allow to dry and ta-da.. ten minutes and you
got one done!
To attach, you could fashion a long loop with
either white yarn OR fancier gold yarn to hang it off the tree!
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I have a few other miscellaneous crochet stuff
I’ve already made, and just in case you want a dekho at those free patterns
… here you go
