Crochet Chevron / ZigZag Cushion Cover Tutorial

 Hello,

A little while ago I produced a video on how to make this funky Chevron crochet cushion cover.  Since then I have been trawling through some YouTube comments that I didn't realise were there and to my horror found that a few people have asked for a written pattern and I have just not seen the request!  Apologies if you were one of those people!

Anyway, let's strike while the iron is hot, as they say, and put the pattern out there!

So, this cushion cover is a great stash-buster, the more colourful it is the nicer the effect and its different on both sides, completely by accident if you're using up part balls.

It is created in one long strip then sewn together.  I used DK yarn and a 4.00mm crochet hook.. (my favourite brand is Clover Amour) and I work in UK crochet terminology.  The pattern is in multiples of 18, so if you want to make it bigger you can by simply adding 18, 36 etc... or of course you can also make it smaller by deducting sets of 18 too.

You can find the video tutorial here..

And the pattern here....

For a 40cm cushion pad

Row 1.

CH 264, Start in the 2^nd ch from the hook then *** work 9 DC’s, DC3tog over next 3 stitches, work 9 x DC’s, put 3 x DC into the next stitch.  Repeat from *** (you will end with a set of 9 x DC’s)  TURN.

 

Subsequent rows.

CH1, work 2 x DC’s into the very first stitch, then work 7 x DC’s, *** DC3tog over next 3 stitches, work 9 x DC’s, put 3 x DC’s into the next stitch, work 9 x DC’s, Repeat from *** to the last 8 stitches.  Work 7 x DC’s and work 2 x DC’s into the last stitch.

 

Continue with the rows changing colour as required until the piece measures 40cm from the tip of a Chevron to the opposite tip of a Chevron on the other side  (they will be staggered, not exactly opposite each other).

Join the piece into a tube.  Put your cushion pad into the centre and stitch up the ends.

 

Stitches explained:

Double Crochet (DC) - Put hook through work and draw yarn back through (2 loops on hook) yarn around hook, draw through 2 loops on hook.

Double Crochet 3 together (DC3tog) –

Put hook through 1^st stitch and draw yarn back through (2 loops on hook)

Put hook through 2^nd stitch and draw yarn back through (3 loops on hook)

Put hook through 3^rd stitch and draw yarn back through (4 loops on hook)

yarn around hook, draw through 4 loops on hook.

Slip Stitch (SS) - Put hook through work, draw yarn back through work and the stitch on your hook.

Finn's Chunky Funky Beanie Hat! - quick, easy crochet tutorial

 First off, may I start by saying that I absolutely know that this is not cosy hat weather... however, if you start making these cute little hats now, they will be ready for when it is!

My grandson loves chunky hats, so I thought I should create a very easy pattern for his mum to make him a load in various colours... we all know what kids are like for losing hats, gloves, scarves etc.. so having spares is a necessity.

This is what I came up with - using two strands of DK yarn together and a 5.50mm crochet hook (my favourite brand is Clover Amour) it works up really quite quickly.  Its a very simple shape, and worked in the round so there is only the tiniest bit of sewing up to do at the end (the ribbed hem).  I have added funky little tassels to the top which does require a 4.00mm crochet hook... or of course if you have a Pom Pom maker (which makes the job a whole lot easier) then add a Pom Pom.

It's a great stash-buster too, you can just add new yarn as you go as long as you have two strands.  In fact, I might do a multi-coloured one next with all my tiny left-over balls.

If you would like to make one yourself (or two, or more)  you can find the video here....

Oh, and just for transparency, if you buy anything from Amazon using the links I provided I get a small commission. just pennies if I remember rightly, but it doesn't cost you a bean  :)

The 'Tweed Quartet' Blanket - easy Granny Square crochet

 Well hello,

It's been a little while since my last post and that is because it has taken me AGES to complete a blanket I have been working on... it ended up being quite a large blanket, double bed size and 289 Granny Squares in total!!

I really enjoy designing blankets, I quite enjoying doing the video tutorials.... but when it comes down to editing the videos I find it a bit of a chore!  I can't seem to sit still long enough to do them... and I have to concentrate to remove all the bits where I have told the dog off for making a noise, or my tummy has rumbled... that kind of thing.

Anyway... this current blanket is now done and I am rather chuffed to be able to move onto something else if I am honest.

The video for this design is on my Youtube for you all to have a go at and enjoy, the material list that I have used is below... however I do go into more detail about alternatives in my video which I will link below.

Materials used:  Stylecraft Special DK yarn in...

1 each of  Viola, Proper Purple, Carnation, Fuchsia Purple, Greengage, Apple, Atlantis and Petrol

1 each of Black and Charcoal

4.50mm Crochet Hook - my favourite is Clover Amour

You can find the video here...

I really hope you enjoy it if you fancy having a go, and for those waiting for the tutorial to finally appear, thanks for your patience  :)

Oh, and just for transparency, if you buy anything from Amazon using the links I provided I get a small commission. just pennies if I remember rightly, but it doesn't cost you a bean  :)