by Carmen Statham

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Monday, September 26, 2011

TTC's Kufi Cap

HERE IS THE FREE PATTERN I PROMISED! ENJOY!

Kufi Cap
Copyright 2011 Carmen Statham, all rights reserved. You may print a copy of this pattern for your own personal use. Absolutely no part of this pattern may be copied or redistributed; this includes, but is not limited to text, images, and diagrams.
You have permission to sell finished items. Please include a mention of Thistles and Tulips Crochet as well as a link to my Etsy shop, www.thistlesandtulips.etsy.com, with any listings on Facebook, Etsy, or elsewhere.
Materials
50 g of Sublime Cashmere Merino Silk DK
G/6 hook
Tapestry needle

Toddler
10 sc in a magic circle, sl st to join (10)
Round 1: *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (15)
Rnd 2: *1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (20)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (25)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (30)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (35)
Rnd 6: *1 sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (40)
Row 7: *1 sc in the next 7 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (45)
Rnd 8: *1 sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (50)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (55)
Rnd 10: *1 sc in the next 10 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (60)
Rnd 11: *1 sc in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (65)
Rnd 12: *1 sc in the next 12 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (70)
Rnd 13-17: 1 sc in each sc around (70)
Rnd 18: Ch 3, 4 dc in same space (counts as 5 dc), *skip 4 ch, 5 dc in ch 5*, repeat from * to *, sl st in the top of ch-3 from previous row (70)
Rnd 19-20: Sl st in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, 5 dc in the middle of the next dc group, repeat 5 dc group until end, sl st to join.
Rnd 21-25: 1 sc in each of the dc sts across, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Preteens
10 sc in a magic circle, sl st to join (10)
Round 1: *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (15)
Rnd 2: *1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (20)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (25)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (30)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (35)
Rnd 6: *1 sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (40)
Row 7: *1 sc in the next 7 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (45)
Rnd 8: *1 sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (50)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (55)
Rnd 10: *1 sc in the next 10 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (60)
Rnd 11: *1 sc in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (65)
Rnd 12: *1 sc in the next 12 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (70)
Rnd 13: *1 sc in the next 13 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (75)
Rnd 14: *1 sc in the next 14 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (80)
Rnd 15-20: 1 sc in each st around (80)
Rnd 21: Ch 3, 4 dc in same space (counts as 5 dc), *skip 4 ch, 5 dc in ch 5*, repeat from * to *, sl st in the top of ch-3 from previous row (80)
Rnd 22-23: Sl st in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, 5 dc in the middle of the next dc group, repeat 5 dc group until end, sl st to join. (80)
Rnd 24-28: 1 sc in each of the dc sts across, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Teen to Adults
10 sc in a magic circle, sl st to join (10)
Round 1: *1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (15)
Rnd 2: *1 sc in the next 2 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (20)
Rnd 3: *1 sc in the next 3 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (25)
Rnd 4: *1 sc in the next 4 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (30)
Rnd 5: *1 sc in the next 5 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (35)
Rnd 6: *1 sc in the next 6 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (40)
Row 7: *1 sc in the next 7 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (45)
Rnd 8: *1 sc in the next 8 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (50)
Rnd 9: *1 sc in the next 9 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (55)
Rnd 10: *1 sc in the next 10 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (60)
Rnd 11: *1 sc in the next 11 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (65)
Rnd 12: *1 sc in the next 12 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (70)
Rnd 13: *1 sc in the next 13 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (75)
Rnd 14: *1 sc in the next 14 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (80)
Rnd 15: *1 sc in the next 15 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (85)
Rnd 16: *1 sc in the next 16 sts, 2 sc in following st*, repeat from * to * (90)
Rnd 17-21: 1 sc in each st around (90)
Rnd 22: Ch 3, 4 dc in same space (counts as 5 dc), *skip 4 ch, 5 dc in ch 5*, repeat from * to *, sl st in the top of ch-3 from previous row (90)
Rnd 23-24: Sl st in next dc, 5 dc in next dc, 5 dc in the middle of the next dc group, repeat 5 dc group until end, sl st to join. (90)
Rnd 25-30: 1 sc in each of the dc sts across, sl st to join. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sunday, September 25, 2011

Lil' Elf Slippers

I've been crocheting like crazy in preparation for our newest addition to the family, and I had to make these adorable elf/gnome slippers for my 2 year old since I've been meaning to make her something special for ages (I don't want her to feel left out). She loves them and really and truly would not take them off. These sweet slippers would be absolutely fabulous with poms or bells or even flowers adorning the front of each.
I highly recommend you use Wendy Mode Chunky if you are going to make these because the yarn is so snuggly warm.

These adorable Lil' Elf Slippers are available for purchase in sizes 3-6 months up to 12 years. You can purchase the pattern here: http://www.etsy.com/listing/82501912/pdf-pattern-lil-elf-slippers-sizes-3-6?ref=pr_shop
You will receive the pattern as a PDF within 24 hours of purchase. Please make sure you have Adobe Reader installed on your computer before buying. You can find it for free by searching on Google.


Up next is a free kufi cap pattern!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Pretty Petite Fingerless Mittens

I am now offering this lovely mittens pattern for free! but only for a limited time! You can make these fingerless mittens with or without the ribbon or dress it up with beads and crochet flowers. The possibilities are endless. They are so elegant and fashionable in sizes medium and large. This pattern is so easy to customize, I can't tell you the ideas running through my head right now!


Head on over to my Facebook fanpage: Thistles and Tulips Crochet with this link http://www.facebook.com/pages/Thistles-and-Tulips-Crochet/174706939233292#!/pages/Thistles-and-Tulips-Crochet/174706939233292?sk=app_4949752878 and you should head straight for the available pattern. Please, if you sell the finished item, give credit where credit is due. I look forward to seeing your pair of fingerless mittens if you are willing to share. :)