My Wrapped In Love Set is Being Shared! I am SO excited! My CAL will be starting soon and I would LOVE for you to join me, but first I have a couple of questions I would like to ask you about this Valentine’s Day. Here they are:
Are you looking for something different to give to your Valentine this year?
Are you looking for something different to crochet for yourself or a loved one?
Are you wanting to make something to wrap your loved one in?
Do you suffer from Scoliosis or Chronic Pain?
Are you wanting to crochet, but are afraid you can’t because you think the pattern is too long?
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Well I have the solution right here! Join me, Joey Lea Baird or Jo of Jo’s Crafty Hook when I will hosting a CAL or Crochet-A-Long starting January 25th and sharing my Wrapped In Love Set!
The CAL I will be hosting is in the Facebook Group called Crochet-A-Long with Us. The group consists of 20 up and coming crochet pattern designers from around the world and has over 1100 members. Me and the other 19 designers got together because we wanted to share our crochet patterns with you in one place.
The pattern I will be sharing is my Wrapped In Love Set in the Crochet-A-Long with Us Group. You can read more about the story behind it here. For 10 days we will be crocheting the Hat & Cowl that I have designed specifically for that set.
Does this sound interesting? Wondering what will be going on during my Crochet A Long? Well let me tell ya:
Discount on my pattern when you purchase it from Ravelry.
Instructional videos in the FB Group and on YouTube for those who need Closed Caption.
Contests throughout the CAL.
Prizes awarded at the end of the CAL.
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Does this sound like fun? Does this sound like something you would be interested in doing? Does this sound like something a friend would like to do? Wondering what you and/or a friend need to do to join me January 25 – February 3, 2019? Well here’s what:
Join our Facebook Group Crochet-A-Long with Us here.
Purchase my Wrapped In Love Set pattern from Ravelry here so you can have your supplies ready.
During January 25th and February 3rd join me and some of the other members as we crochet the Wrapped In Love Hat & Cowl together!
If you suffer from Scoliosis or Chronic Pain, joining a Facebook Group like ours would be beneficial to you as well. By joining the 20 designers and over 1100 members, you can share your work, have some fun, and maybe win some prizes along the way. Crocheting together is a way to help you cope with some of the anxiety or depression that goes along with Scoliosis and Chronic Pain. You can read more about my struggles with Scoliosis and Chronic Pain here on my website.
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It is almost here, my Wrapped In Love CAL 2019! My Wrapped In Love Crochet-A-Long is almost here! My Wrapped In Love CAL begins January 25, 2019 and runs until 2/3/2019.
The Wrapped In Love CAL can be found in 2 places during that time. It will be Hosted in the Facebook Group Crochet-A-Long with Us and in my Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs! The FB Group Crochet-A-Long with Us has 20 crochet designers from around the world who will be hosting their own CALs throughout 2019. You can find out more information about us here!
Our FB Group Crochet-A-Long with Us’s next CAL will be held January 4, 2019 until January 15, 2019. It will be hosted by Lidewij Niezink of Lilinette Crochet Designs. You can find out more about Lidewij here. Be sure to join our FB Group Crochet-A-Long with Us to find out more about Lidewij and the 18 other crochet designers from around the world!
Lilinette Crochet Designs
I hope you join our FB Group because we have some spectacular CALs coming up in 2019! I am hosting one of the spectacular CALs starting January 25th! If you haven’t already, be sure to join my Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs here so you can be a part of my CAL!
I hope this little incentive helps you decide to become a part of my Wrapped In Love CAL, I am offering a 20% OFF coupon code for the purchase of my Wrapped In Love Set crochet pattern from the Ravelry Store! Does this sound Great or What?!? lol My Wrapped In Love CAL will be lots of fun and will have contests, games, and prizes! Whoo! Whoo! lol
Here are the steps again for joining me, Joey Lea Baird of Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs in my Wrapped In Love CAL starting January 25th and ending February 3rd!
Join us on January 25, 2019 and begin the Wrapped In Love CAL with me!
If you can not join me for my CAL, that is ok. You can still join our Facebook Group Crochet-A-Long with Us and join one or more of the 19 other designs from around the world!
I hope you continue to come back here to my website! Here is a little bit of what to expect in 2019.
I will be sharing more of my own crochet pattern designs!
There will be more FREE crochet patterns!
I will be sharing more of My Story with Scoliosis.
I will be sharing more about Scoliosis and Chronic Pain.
I will be adding more items to my Etsy Shop.
I will be having sales and offering coupons.
Happy New Year from Jo of Jo’s Crafty Hook and Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs! I hope these pics of some of my new designs keep you coming back for more!
Jo’s Crafty Hook 2019 Designs
From Jo Baird:
While you are here at my website be sure to add your email address to my Mailing List and Newsletter. This way you will be notified when I release another pattern, blog post or give away Coupons! If you would like to find out more about me, you can follow any of the links listed below.
Every purchase of my patterns helps tremendously! It allows me to keep my website and my Etsy Shop going. It also allows me to buy more yarn so I can create and design more Handmade Crocheted Creations for you to enjoy.
Comments, Feedback, Suggestions, etc. are ALWAYS welcome at my website www.joscraftyhook.com! Leave one or more below. You can also email me at jo@joscraftyhook.com!
Find out more about me, Joey Lea Baird of Jo’s Crafty Hook & Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs at any one of these places listed below!
Things sure have been busy here at Jo’s Crafty Hook these last 2 months. I got to spend time with my mom and sister from out of town; I spent time with my family at Thanksgiving; I’ve been getting things ready for Christmas; a couple of my crochet patterns were in testing; and best of all, I am getting ready for my very first EVER CAL (Crochet-A-Long)!
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That is right, I will be hosting my very first Crochet-A-Long! For those of you who don’t know what a CAL is, it is an event where a large group of people all work on certain parts of a crochet pattern at the same time. It is usually held inside a Facebook Group. A CAL can last anywhere from 5 days to 4 weeks. Each CAL is different and depends on the designer but there could be videos of step by step instructions, daily posts, giveaways, progress pics, and even grand prizes!
Because I joined the Facebook Group Crochet-A-Long with Us I will be having my very first EVER CAL and it will be held January 25, 2019! My CAL will last 10 days. I have decided which crochet pattern I am using, it is my Wrapped In Love Set! The Wrapped In Love Set CAL will be happening right in time for Valentine’s Day. Therefore, you can join me and crochet the set to have for the holiday! You could even crochet the set and have it completed in time to give to a loved one!
The Wrapped in Love Set crochet pattern is for a Hat and a Cowl in 3 different sizes. The sizes include a Child size, a Women’s size, and a Men’s size. When I was designing this set I had my family in mind, they are VERY important to me. They have been my support system for this whole year! When things don’t go the way I want, my son gives me advice. When I can’t get a design just right, my daughter will let me use her as my live model over and over again. My husband has been SUPER helpful in building my sets, my displays, and offers me advice on the look of a pattern. I have always put my family first, it is nice to have them supporting me as I put myself first! They are the ones I want to Wrap in Love! The set was originally designed in October 2018 for recognition of Cancer Awareness Month. You can read more about that here.
Wrapped In Love Set Crochet Pattern
How did you get to host your own CAL you ask? Because Tasha Reynolds, of Stardust Gold Crochet approached me and 19 other crochet designers from around the world and created a Facebook Group called Crochet-A-Long with Us! YOU can learn more about it, join if interested, and find it here. Tasha Reynolds has also put together ALL of the 20 designers and their designs in her very own blog post, which you can find here. This Facebook Group has some of the best up and coming crochet designers from around the world, including ME!
For those of you who do know me you know this is a HUGE experience for me! Yes, I have been crocheting for 20+ years, but I’ve only been designing my own crochet patterns since April of this year! Being asked to join the Crochet-A-Long with Us Facebook Group and having my crochet designs linked with 19 other designers from around the world is something I nevereven dreamed about! So I got to tell ya………I am blown away andEXCITED!!!
When I started my business in January 2018 all I wanted to do was sell the the Handmade Crocheted Creations I had made using free crochet patterns from other designers. I never even thought about creating or designing my own crochet patterns. Well how did you get started, you ask? A friend seen one of the sweaters I had crocheted and loved it! But she wanted me to adjust the fit for her. So long story short, I adjusted the sweater, and both of us LOVED the way it came out!
After that I decided to try my hand at designing. I wanted to make a sweater with different yarn. 2 tries later and a lot of trials and errors, the Little Black Vest, the Tulip Sweater Vest and Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs were born! The Little Black Vest is on Sale for $30 at my Etsy Shop. The Tulip Sweater Vest crochet pattern can be found on my website for free or purchase the Ad Free PDF version here from the Ravelry Store.
Little Black Sweater
Tulip Sweater Vest Crochet Pattern
So, after hearing all of this are YOU interested in learning more about our new Facebook Group?? Would you like to learn more about Crochet-A-Long with Us?? the 19 other crochet designers from around the world?? Are you interested in joining me on January 25, 2019 for my VERY first CAL?? Well you can do BOTH by stopping by and joining our Facebook Group Crochet-A-Long with Us here!
Crochet-A-Long with Us
I’d like to thank you for stopping by my website. Stop by the Facebook Group Crochet-A-Long with Us and I REALLY hope you stop by on January 25, 2019 and join me in my very first EVER CAL!
Also, be sure to stop by my Facebook Page Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs. I will be posting updates and more about my Wrapped In Love Set CAL as we get closer to the start date of January 25, 2019. Join me right before Valentine’s Day and crochet the Wrapped In Love Set for someone YOU love!
From Jo Baird:
While you are here at my website be sure to add your email address to my Mailing List and Newsletter. This way you will be notified when I release another pattern, blog post or give away Coupons! If you would like to find out more about me, you can follow any of the links listed below.
Every purchase of my patterns helps tremendously! It allows me to keep my website and my Etsy Shop going. It also allows me to buy more yarn so I can create and design more Handmade Crocheted Creations for you to enjoy.
Comments, Feedback, Suggestions, etc. are ALWAYS welcome at my website www.joscraftyhook.com! Leave one or more below. You can also email me at jo@joscraftyhook.com!
Find out more about me, Joey Lea Baird of Jo’s Crafty Hook & Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs at any one of these places listed below!
Today you can take advantage of my December Deals from my Etsy Shop Jo’s Crafty Hook! You will find Sweaters, Tees, and Tanks $10-$20 OFF!
The BEST thing about my Shop is that EVERYTHING can be adjusted to fit YOUR style, size, and color(s)! Custom Orders Welcome!
$60 Gray Cardigan $50 Cowl Pullover $30 Ombre Sweater Vest $20 Cocoon Sweater-One Size Fits All $40 Women’s Cardigan $20 Ombre Cardigan $30 Little Black Sweater $50 Unisex Striped Cardigan $20 Boat Neck Tee $30 Tunic or Summer Tee $30 Blue Ombre Tank $30 V-Neck Pullover $40 Gray Tank $30 Cotton Tee $20 Off the Shoulder Tee $20 Yellow TeeJo’s Crafty Hook Designs Crochet Patterns$1.50-$5.00 Crochet Patterns$1.50 Mini Stocking Ornament
Today’s post is all about the new design I have created and sharing it with your for FREE! This post is titled “Tulip Sweater Vest Free Crochet Pattern” because YES, I am sharing it with you for FREE!
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I designed the Tulip Sweater Vest earlier this year and I finally got it tested and uploaded to my Etsy Shop and my Ravelry Store!
Tulip Sweater Vest Crochet Pattern
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Tulip Stitch Sweater Vest Crochet Pattern
Tulip Sweater Vest
Tulip Sweater Vest
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Tulip Sweater Vest
Tulip Sweater Vest
Tulip Sweater Vest
Materials Needed
F 3.75 mm Crochet Hook
Light Weight #3 yarn (1200-2000 yards)
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Stitches Used/Abbreviations
DC – Double Crochet
SC – Single Crochet
CH – Chain
Join – Slip Stitch to first st made
Special Stitches
Beginning Shell = dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, 1 dc all in the same stitch as 1st dc
Shell = 3 dc, ch 2, 1 dc all in the same stitch
Gauge
2” = 2 Shells x 4 Rows
Swatch
Ch 20.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same stitch as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] Skip 3 stitches 3dc ch 2, dc all in same stitch (Shell made). *skip 3 st, Shell in next st* Repeat from * to * 1 more time.
R2-R5: turn, Beg Shell, * skip 4 st, Shell in next st.*. Repeat from * to * 2 more times.
Pattern Notes
Pattern is written in U.S. Crochet Terms.
Beginning chain 3 does count as a stitch.
The Sweater Vest is crocheted as 1 Panel.
This pattern is worked from the bottom up.
In the pattern I broke each section of the panel down so you can get an idea of what the Tulip Stitch Vest will look like once the back and front sections are sewn together.
Size
XS
S
M
L
XL
2X
3X
4X
5X
To fit Bust (in):
28-31
32-35
36-39
40-43
44-47
48-51
52-55
56-59
60-62
Armhole Up (in):
3×17
4×18
5×19
6×20
7×21
8×22
9×23
10×24
11×25
Panel Width
37”
38”
39”
40”
41”
42”
43”
44”
45”
Panel Height
22”
23”
24”
25”
26”
27”
28”
29”
30”
Est. Yardage
900
910
920
930
940
950
960
970
980
DK Paintbox Yarn
3
3.5
4
4.5
5
5.5
6
6.5
6.5
Tulip Sweater Vest Free Crochet Pattern
Tulip Sweater Vest
XSmall
Chain 164 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same stitch as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
R2-R37: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
First Armhole
R38-R46: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R47: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 16 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 18 Shell)
R2-R9: Beg Shell, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 16 more times. (1 Beg Shell, 18 Shell) Leave Remaining Shells unworked.
R10: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (114 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R2-9: Beg Shell*skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R10: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell. Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder & Second Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, *sc in the next 4 dc, 1 sc in ch 2 sp.* Repeat from * to * along the bottom of Armhole. 2 sc in the end row along the side of the Armhole, sc in dc, sc in dc.* Repeat from * to * in the remainder of the end rows. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in same st as join, *skip 3 st, Shell in next st.* * Repeat from * to * around.
R3-R6: Slip st in top of ch 3 and in the next 3 st, ch 3 and turn. Beg Shell in same st as join, skip the next 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell from previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
R2-R38: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 40 Shells)
First Armhole
R39-R48: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R49: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 18 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 19 Shell)
R2-R10: Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 18 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 19 Shell)
R11: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (120 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, slip stitch in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R2-R10: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R11: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
Medium
Medium
Chain 172 turn
Bottom of Vest
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 42 Shells)
R2-R39: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 42 Shells)
First Armhole
R40-R50: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R51: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 20 Shell)
R2-R11: Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining Shells unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 20 Shell)
R12: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (126 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R2-R11: Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R12: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (42 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
Large
Large
Chain 176 turn
First Front Section
R1: dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 43 Shells)
R2-R40: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 43 Shells)
First Armhole
R41-R52: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 5 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 6 Shells)
R53: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R2-R12: Turn.Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 19 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R13: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (132 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R2-R12: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 5 times.
R13: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (35 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
XLarge
Chain 180 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 45 Shells)
R2-R41: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 45 Shells)
First Armhole
R41-R53: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R54: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 4 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R2-R13: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R14: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (132 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 4 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-13: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R14: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 47 Shells)
R2-R42: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 47 Shells)
First Armhole
R43-R56: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R57: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 5 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 6th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 21 Shell)
R2-14: Turn. Beg Shell, *skip 4 st., Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 20 times. (22 Shells)
R15: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (132 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 5 Shells from Back Section, ss in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 more times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R2-14: Turn. Beg Shell, *skip 4 st., Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R15: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off. Use Tapestry Needle and Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 49 Shells)
R2-R43: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 49 Shells)
First Armhole
R44-R58: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 7 Shells)
R59: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 5 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 6th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R2-15: Turn, ss in the ch 2 of the 6th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R16: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (144 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 5 Shells from Back Section, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-15: ss in the ch 2 of the 5th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R16: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (48 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off. Use Tapestry Needle to weave in ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Armhole
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Armhole
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
4X Large
Chain 208 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 51 Shells)
R2-R44: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 51 Shells)
First Armhole
R45-R60: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 8 Shells)
R61: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (40 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 6 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 sp of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 22 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R2-16: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 22 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R17: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (110 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 6 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-R16: Turn.Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R17: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (40 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off. Use Tapestry Needle to Weave in Ends.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
5X Large
Chain 216 turn
Bottom of Sweater
R1: [dc in 4th ch from hook, 2 dc, ch 2, dc all in the same st as 1st dc (Beg Shell made)] [skip 3 st, 3dc, ch 2, dc (Shell made)] *skip 3 st, Shell* repeat from * to * across (1 Beg Shell, 53 Shells)
R2-R45: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * across. (1 Beg Shell, 53 Shells)
First Armhole
R46-R62: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row, *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * 6 times. Leave the remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 8 Shells)
R63: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (54 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten off.
Back Section
R1: Skip 6 Shells from 1st Armhole, ss in the ch 2 of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R2-R17: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * 20 times. Leave remaining stitches unworked. (1 Beg Shell, 23 Shell)
R18: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (144 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Fasten Off.
Second Armhole
R1: Skip 6 Shells from Back Section, ss in the ch 2 of the 7th Shell, Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R2-R17: Turn. Beg Shell *skip 4 st, Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row. * Repeat from * to * across.
R18: turn. Ch 3, dc in each st across to end. (54 dc) Note: There are a total of 6 stitches in each Shell.
Edging
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
First Shoulder
Fold in the front panels from the Arm Hole. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Second Shoulder
Fold in the second front panel from the Armhole to the Front. Line them up to the back. Whip Stitch together the front and back panels from the arm holes to chest. Fasten off.
Use Tapestry Needle and weave in any loose ends.
Sleeves
I left my Sleeves undone. I LOVE the look of them with the Tulip Stitches leaving little Scallops. IF you would like to add Sleeves, follow these instructions.
Bottom of Armhole
Side of Armhole
Join with sl st to bottom of arm hole in ch 2 space of Shell.
R1: ch 1, sc in same st, sc evenly around. Join in 1st sc.
R2: Beg Shell in 1st sc of previous row. *Skip 2 st, Shell in next st.* Repeat from * to * around. Join in ch 3 of Beg Shell.
R3: turn. ss to ch 2 sp of last Shell made in previous row. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
R4-R6: turn. Beg Shell in ch 2 sp, *Shell in ch 2 sp of Shell in previous row.* Repeat from * to * around.
Repeat R1-R6 in the 2nd Armhole.
Finish off & weave in ends
This pattern has been tested by experienced crocheters. I thank each one of them for their time and devotion to testing my Tulip Sweater Vest crochet pattern! Thank you Kelly Vicchione, Nichole Tanner, Tambra Nalley, Amanda Corniello, and Cassandra Hillary!
Kelly Vicchione
Nichole Tanner
Tambra Nalley
Amanda Corniello
Cassandra Hillary
From the Designer:
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In today’s post I want to share with you my Sharon Bag Free Crochet Patterns. This crochet pattern is my very first FREE crochet pattern on my website!
With Mother’s Day right around the corner and the Sharon Bag being named after my mom I feel this is the perfect crochet pattern to share with you today.
My mom bought a new iPad and wanted something to carry it in to help protect it. My mom asked me to make her something she could carry it around in. Therefore the Sharon Bag was created.
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In this post, not only are you getting the 1 free crochet pattern of the Sharon Bag, but 2 free crochet patterns in one! I designed 2 versions of the Sharon Bag because some people don’t have a protective case around their tablet like I do, so I made a smaller version for those of you who have smaller tablets or just want a smaller bag.
By no means is the Sharon Bag just for electronic tablets. The Sharon Bag can be used as a Purse, a Makeup Bag, a Phone Bag, and can be used many other ways. You can accessorize the Sharon Bag as well. You can add a button, a magnetic closure, a shoulder strap, and more!
Now that all of that has been said, here is version 1, which is the Large version of the Sharon Bag. I shipped this version to my mom and she says it’s a GREAT fit! If you have never done Braid stitches or Cable stitches, I have a couple of Video Tutorials inside the pattern to help you.
Free Sharon Bag Crochet Pattern
Sharon Bag-Large
Large Sharon Bag
Materials: US Hook K or 6.5 mm 150 yards of 5 ply Bulky Weight Yarn Tapestry Needle Scissors
Size:
12″ wide x 9″ tall
10″ wide (bottom) x 9.5″ tall (handle)
Gauge: Hook U.S. H/5.0 mm 6 DC x 3 Rows = 2”
Stitches Used: Ch Sp = Chain Space St = Stitch SC = Single Crochet DC = Double Crochet SL ST = Slip Stitch FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet
FPTC = Front Post Treble Crochet
Video Tutorials: Left Handed Front Post Double Crochet here. Right Handed Front Post Double Crochet here.
Left Handed Front Post Treble Crochet here.
Right Handed Front Post Treble Crochet here .
Notes: *I crochet left handed so pictures may look different from a right handed perspective. *The bottom of the Sharon Bag uses the both side of the foundation chain. *You can find an instructional video here. *The Sharon Bag is worked in the Round *Ch 1 & ch 2 do not count as a stitch. Join in the next st, not the ch 1 or ch 2
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Large Sharon Bag Pattern:
Foundation Row
Foundation:
Chain 31, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in same space. 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 26 sts, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc in the last st. (Starts the Round) 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 26 sts, 2 sc in the next st, and 2 sc in the last st. (1st chain of ch 31). sl st in 1st st to join. 68 sc
R1: ch 2, dc in same st and each st around. sl st to join in 1st st. (68 dc)
Sharon Bag Large Braid/Cables
Sharon Bag Crochet Pattern
Braiding/Cable Stitch:
R2: ch 2, dc in same st and next 5 sts, *fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 fptrc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 fptrc in each of the skipped st, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, fptrc in next 2 sts, fptc in each of the skipped sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts,* dc in next 12 sts. Repeat from * to * once. Dc in last 6 sts. sl st in 1st st to join.
R3-R4: ch 2, dc in same st and next 5 sts, *fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts* dc in next 12 sts. Repeat from * to * once. Dc in last 6 sts. sl st in 1st st to join.
R5-R13: Repeat R2-R4 three Times
R14: ch 2, dc in same st, dc in next 5 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 18 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 12 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 18 sts, fpdc in next 2 sts, dc in last 6 sts. sl st in 1st st to join.
Sharon Bag Large Handle
Sharon Bag Large Handles
LargeSharonBagHandle
Making Handles:
R15: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 13 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, sc in the next 28 sts, ch 6, skip 6 sts, sc in the next 14 sts. sl st in 1st sc to Join.
R16: Ch 2, dc in next 14 sts, put 10 dc evenly across ch 6, dc in next 28 sts, put 10 dc evenly across ch 6, dc in next 14 sts. sl st in 1st st. (76 dc)
R17: Ch 1, sc in same st and in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (76 sc)
Fasten off with your scissors.
Weave in any loose ends and trim off using your Tapestry Needle and Scissors.
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Now that you tried the large version of the Sharon Bag, here is a smaller one. The smaller version has more Braids or Cable stitches. I fell in LOVE with these stitches as I was testing a pair of crocheted fingerless gloves.
Sharon Bag-Small
Small Sharon Bag
Small Sharon Bag
Small Sharon Bag of her own
Materials: US Hook K or 6.5 mm
125-150 yards of 5 ply Bulky Weight Yarn Tapestry Needle Scissors
Size:
13″ wide x 7″ tall
12″ wide (bottom) x 8″ tall (handle)
Gauge: Hook U.S. H/5.0 mm 6 DC x 3 Rows = 2”
Stitches Used: Ch Sp = Chain Space St = Stitch SC = Single Crochet DC = Double Crochet SL ST = Slip Stitch FPDC = Front Post Double Crochet FPTC = Front Post Treble Crochet
Video Tutorials: Left Handed Front Post Double Crochet here. Right Handed Front Post Double Crochet here.
Left Handed Front Post Treble Crochet here.
Right Handed Front Post Treble Crochet here .
Notes: *The bottom of the Sharon Bag uses the both side of the foundation chain. *You can find an instructional video here. *The Sharon Bag is worked in the Round *Ch 1 & ch 2 do not count as a stitch. Join in the next st, not the ch 1 or ch 2 *The Braiding/Cable Stitches start in Row 2 using the FPTC, watch the YouTube Video above if needed.
You can download an Ad Free version of this pattern from the Ravelry Store here. from my Etsy Shop here or LoveCrafts here.
Small Sharon Bag Pattern:
Foundation Row
Chain 31, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in same space. 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 21 sts, 2 sc in next st, 4 sc in the last st. (Starts the Round) 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 21 sts, 2 sc in the next st, and 2 sc in the last st. (1st chain of ch 31). sl st in 1st st to join. (68 sc)
R1: ch 2, dc in same st and each st around. st st in 1st st to join. (68 dc)
Small Sharon Bag Braid/Cables
Small Bag Cables/Braids
Small Sharon Bag
Braiding/Cable Stitch:
R2: ch 2, dc in same st and next 3 sts, *fpdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 fptrc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 fptrc in each of the skipped sts, dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, 1 fptrc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 fptrc in each of the skipped sts, dc in next 2 sts, skip 2 sts, fptrc in next 2 sts, fptc in each of the skipped sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts,* dc in next 8 sts. Repeat from * to * once. dc in last 4 sts. sl st in 1st st to join.
R3-R4: ch 2, dc in same st and next 3 sts, *fpdc in next 3 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 4 sts, dc in next 2 sts, fpdc in next 3 sts,* dc in next 8 sts. Repeat from * to * once. Dc in last 4 sts. sl st in 1st st to join.
R5-R10: Repeat R2-R4 2 Times
Making Handles:
Sharon Bag Crochet Pattern
Small Sharon Bag
Small Sharon Bag Braid/Cables
R11: ch 2, dc in same st and the next 14 sts, ch 6, skip 4 sts, dc in the next 30 sts, ch 6, skip 4 sts and dc in remaining sts around. sl st in 1st st to join. (60 dc)
R12: ch 1, sc in same st, sc in next 14 sts, make 10 sc in ch 6 space, sc in the next 30 sts, make 10 sc in ch 6 space, sc in remaining 16 sts. sl st in 1st sc to Join. (82 sc)
R13: Ch 1, sc in same st and each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (82 sc)
Fasten off with your scissors.
Weave in any loose ends and trim off using your Tapestry Needle and Scissors.
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This post is titled “Wrapped In Love Set-Cancer Awareness.” Today I want to tell you about a crocheted hat and cowl set I designed for Cancer Awareness which is recognized in October. I call it the ‘Wrapped In Love Set!’ I designed this crochet pattern with all of my loved ones who were diagnosed with cancer. There are quite a few women in my family who were diagnosed with one form or another of this disease. I Praise God and am glad to say they beat the disease, they are true Cancer Survivors!
Men Size Wrapped In Love Set
Women Size
Child Size
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Child Size Wrapped In Love
In designing the ‘Wrapped In Love Set’ there are rows and rows of hearts that go around the head and neck. Therefore they are wrapped in love. In crocheting the items for my Etsy Shop I used Red Heart yarn called “With Love,” so the wearer is wrapped in more LOVE! I wrote this pattern in 3 different sizes: Child, Men, and Women. A great thing about the ‘Wrapped In Love Set’ is that the hat and cowl are reversible! The wearer can wear the hat and cowl set 2 different ways! You can find the Wrapped in Love Set on my website in my Etsy Shop Items under Clothing Accessories.
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Reversible Hat & Cowl
Reversible Hat & Cowl
Reversible Hat & Cowl
The Wrapped In Love Set is not only for cancer sufferers or survivors to wear, but for anyone who would love to show their support for cancer awareness. I have 2 ways you can show your support and spread the word about Cancer Awareness.
One way you can show your support is by purchasing a ‘Wrapped In Love Set.’ Part of the purchase price of $30 will be donated to the American Cancer Society during the month of October. I have stocked my Etsy Shop JosCraftyHook with these sets. You can purchase any size: Child, Men, or Women. You can also find the set in Etsy Shop Items on my website under Clothing Accessories. here
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Reversible Hat & Cowl
Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs
Reversible Hat & Cowl
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Another way to show your support for Cancer Awarenss is to purchase the crochet pattern for the ‘Wrapped In Love Set.’ The $5 crochet pattern has all 3 sizes in one. You can purchase the crochet pattern at my Etsy Shop JosCraftyHook or at from my Ravelry Store Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs. You will also find the digital pattern on my website in my Etsy Shop Items here. Part of these proceeds from the purchase of the pattern will be donated to the American Cancer Society during the month of October. This crochet pattern would be great for people with Scoliosis and chronic pain to do. The pattern is quick and easy, which would leave you with a great sense of accomplishment and showing your support!
In making sure this crochet pattern was correct, I had a great group of women help me with the written design. They tested the pattern to make sure the pattern was correct in every way. Therefore, I would like to thank my Wrapped In Love Set pattern tester group for all their help. They are Anne Thrift, Debra Chonos, Anna Yetter, April Pendleton, and Amulya Prakash. Thank you ladies for all your assistance and support! I would also like to thank my family for all of the support they show me year round, but especially for their help for this great cause! Thank you Jim Baird, Jacob Baird, and Jessie Baird, Momma loves you!
If you would like more information about cancer, here are some cancer facts and figures from the American Cancer Society:
Cancer Facts & Figures 2018 is an educational companion for Cancer statistics 2018, a scientific paper published in the American Cancer Society journal, CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians. The Facts & Figures annual report provides:
Estimated numbers of new cancer cases and deaths in 2018 (In 2018, there will be an estimated 1,735,350 new cancer cases diagnosed and 609,640 cancer deaths in the United States.)
Current cancer incidence, mortality, and survival statistics
Information on cancer symptoms, risk factors, early detection, and treatment
Crochet pattern designing is NOT an easy thing to do! In today’s post I want to share with you some of the designers I have been testing crochet patterns for; my version of their patterns; and where you can find their awesome designs!
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I recently started creating my own crochet designs and patterns. Crocheting the item is the easy part, but writing out the pattern, that is another thing all together! If you read my blog on my hats here you know that I have a couple of hats and tote patterns here of my own, but very recent I started designing and writing patterns for sweater vests, tank tops, and more.
To get a better understanding of how other crocheters design their creations, I started testing their written patterns. I found a Facebook group that is just for designers and testers. The designers post their creations and have other crocheters test their written patterns. As I stated earlier there is A LOT of work that goes into writing a pattern. I commend these crochet pattern designers and all other designers who write out patterns for their hard work and dedication!
In this post I am going to show you my version of the designers’ patterns I tested for, who they are, and where you can find their amazing patterns! Are you as excited as I am? Let’s get started.
The first pattern I tested is by the designer Jessica Cooper of Crochet It Creations. She calls this design ‘Savy Shrug.’ I tested the 3X version and you can find her FREE pattern here! This was the first time I crocheted clothing sideways. The design and yarn used in this pattern were an absolute delight to work with, great choice Jessica!
The next designer’s pattern I tested was by the designer Rosemary Taylor of Crojo. Rosemary calls her creation ‘Eilidh’s Ibiza Suntop.’ I tested the size Large and you can find Rosemary’s pattern here. This is the first pattern I ever did where you go by your own body’s measurements. As you can see from the photo below, it is a Great fit! Rosemary sells this pattern for $1 and all profits from the sale of this pattern are donated to The Beatson Cancer Charity in Eilidh’s name. You can read more about the Beatson Cancer Charity here.
The next crochet pattern I tested was designed by Crystal Marin Long of ChristaCoDesign and she calls her creation ‘Boatneck Shirt.’ I tested size small and you can find the FREE ‘Boatneck Shirt’ pattern for women here. I am totally in Love with Crystal’s pattern! I found it works up fast and the stitching in the design is beautiful. I plan to make more tops with her pattern. How about you, do you want one?!? lol
Denisse Sharpe or Deni the designer behind DeniMade is the next crochet pattern designer I tested for. This is only the second time I crocheted a pattern where the front and back panel are crocheted as one piece. My version is a size large and Deni calls her design ‘Hayden Tee.’ Deni liked the results she was seeing of this elegant tee so much that she designed a matching pattern for child sizes! Deni designed 7 sizes for adults here and 6 different sizes for children here.
The ‘Waterfall Cardigan’ was another design I worked on by Jessica Cooper of Crochet It Creations. There are so many ways that this light and airy top could be done. I did a size Medium of the Waterfall Cardigan and you can too! She designed this beauty in sizes XS-2X. You can find this FREE awesome pattern at Jessica’s website here!
I have learned some great tips and tricks from these wonderful designers. I even designed some of my own patterns using these tips and tricks I learned from these wonderful women! I tell myself it is never too late to learn something new and OH BOY! have I learned a lot new things in designing crochet patterns!
I hope you liked these designs so much that you visit each and everyone and crochet your version of the highlighted designers’ handmade crocheted creations!
I am still testing patterns for these designers and others, so keep a look out for more highlighted designers and their handmade crocheted creations!
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Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
I entered a contest into the Phoenix Wrap C.A.L. and WON with my Phoenix Wrap C.A.L. entry! I started writing this post before my entry was selected as a winner. I was just going to talk about my Phoenix Wrap and show the pictures of my entry. I saved my original writing as a draft, but today as I go back and read what I wrote, the whole theme of the post changed. It changed in a good way, but bittersweet. Talking about my memories of my mom and gran teaching me how to crochet are good memories, but as I think about the domestic violence I have seen in my family makes my good memories bittersweet. As you read further along you will see why.
In this post I want to share with you a contest I entered in August. I entered Underground Crafter‘s Phoenix Wrap CAL (Crochet-A-Long) in association with Lion Brand and Sue Rock Originals Everyone Inc. or SROE. The full contest was for fellow crocheters to make women’s accessories to donate to Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc. There were prizes awarded to the winners in this contest and I am one of them! I won Lazada’s Blocking Wires which can be found here.
Here are a couple of things Marie of Underground Crafter had to say about the Phoenix Wrap CAL:
Underground Crafter
“I’m so excited to kick off the Phoenix Wrap Crochet-a-Long with Lion Brand and Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc. This is a free crochet shawl pattern available in three parts that is suitable for donation to survivors of domestic violence. It’s your project, so you can also keep your version, gift it, or sell it.” “This is Marie from Underground Crafter and I’m here for the last post of the Phoenix Wrap Crochet-a-Long. I hope you’ve been enjoying this CAL as much as I have! In today’s post, I’m sharing a sneak peek of the third and final part of the Phoenix Wrap along with a roundup of 18 more free crochet patterns for women’s accessories that would be great for donating to Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc.”
I believe the Lion Brand contest was a BIG deal! There were 18 different designers where each designed free crochet patterns and each one used a different brand of yarn from Lion Brand. My design, the Phoenix Wrap, called for the use of Lion Brand Jeans yarn. This yarn is SO soft, smooth, and very durable. The color I used is called Bermuda Shorts and can be purchased here.
Bermuda Shorts
Sue Rock Originals Everyone Inc
Here is the reason Sue Rock Originals Everyone, Inc. exist: “helps domestic violence survivors by providing them with the needlework tools to change their lives. There is something very empowering about creativity. Creating an item – like a pillow or a doll dress or a washcloth may seem simple but the process is so important. From choosing the yarn, to remembering who this is being made for, to looking at the item years later or even passing it on – Textile memory is something that nurtures and strengthens culture and family.” You can find out more about Sue Rock Originals here.
I know I have good memories about growing up in a home where there were more than one person crocheting. My mom and gran were a HUGE influence on me. They both sat down with me and taught me how to crochet. I still have items that were made by my mom and gran. I even sat down with my daughter and taught her how to crochet. I hope as she gets older and has children of her own that she will pass down this skill.
I also have memories of domestic violence. There are a few people in my family who are survivors of it and got away from the violence. I am glad they escaped, I just wish they had an organization like SROE to help them cope afterwards. I am glad that Sue Rock is teaching survivors Crochet as a skilled trade and helping them create good memories and items they can pass down to their family. My life was changed using this skill my mom and gran taught me. I cherish the things that were passed down to me from their skills. I myself use crochet as a means to cope with chronic pain from my disease Scoliosis. (You can read more about my disease here.)
A Guide to Understanding and Overcoming Scoliosis
I will be donating my Phoenix Wrap to Sue Rock’s organization. I think their organization has the right goals in teaching a skill to kids, teens, and adults who have survived domestic violence. I hope and pray by donating my Phoenix Wrap I can touch someone else’s life by the skills I have learned because of my mom and gran being a huge influence in my life. You can find my winning entry on Underground Crafter’s website here.
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
As I said at the beginning of this post, bittersweet. By using the skills I was taught by my mom and gran I was able to win a prize in a contest I entered. Both were victims of domestic violence and survived. The skills they learned were used to help them cope and it became an opportunity to pass their skill on to me which I then passed on to my daughter. I am proud of my skill! I am even prouder of my mom and gran! Because of them I was able to win!
Phoenix Wrap CAL Entry
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In today’s post I would like to share with you my newest Handmade Crocheted Creation, Jo’s Boat Tote Crochet Pattern. This pattern could have many names because the Tote has many uses.
You can crochet the tote and use the bag as a Purse, a School Bag, a Market Bag, a Beach Bag, and even used as a Gym Bag. The bag has a wider bottom so it can hold many things. It can be folded up and stored in your child’s locker. You can hang it on a hook so it is within easy reach the next time you go to use it. The bag is made with Acrylic yarn so it is sturdy enough to with stand machine washing.
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The pattern can be adjusted by as you crochet. You can add more rows for a bigger bag or you can delete some rows for a smaller bag. The pattern is easy to follow and even has instructions for the straps. The straps used 2 strands of yarn at once to create a firmer, stronger handle for when the bag is filled with your goodies!
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