April 2011 Pattern of the Month Crochet Dishcloth

April 2011 Pattern of the Month Crochet

@2010 by N L Banks

 Heres another free pattern for you, a Crocheted  Dishcloth, simple and easy to do. Would look great in christmas colors  too!

Materials:

H Hook

Peaches and Crème, any variegated color

Row 1: chain 23, 1 sc in each chain across row, ch 2, turn.

Row 2: 1 dc in each sc across row, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: working in loop behind back loop, work 1 dc in each dc across row, ch 2, turn.

Row 4: 1 hdc in each dc across row, ch 2, turn.

Repeat rows 3 and 4 7 times, ending with row 4, do not turn.

Round 1: evenly space 1 sc around cloth, placing 2 sc in each corner, join. Ch 8, sc in same place at bottom of ch 8 to form a loop, fasten off, weave in the ends.

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Woven Scarf 1

Woven Scarf 1

By N. Banks 

Yarn used  Lion Brand Mandala Sphinx 1 ball

 Ashford 16 inch SampleIT

7.5 dent heddle
               

before trimming the fringe Photo 2                                           Photo 1, finished scarf, not wet finished

Warp length 90 inches, including loom waster and fringe.

Scarf is 7 1/2 wide and 74 inches long, including fringe.

Read all and watch video before starting.

1. Find center of heddle and tie a string around it

2. Measure 4 inches each side from center  of heddle and place string around them

 Watch this video to find out how to warp your loom without someone to help
 you.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0aFlG7294w

 She shows you how to tie the ends on the loom and start weaving.
 Here's one is you have someone to help you warp and change colors.

     https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fa1WrHOTjxY&t=86s


You warp lenth is 90 inches for this scarf. I like to do a header with 8 rows
of waste yarn to close the "V".

3. Tie yarn to back tie bar and warp starting at left side were your marker
is, warp across the heddle to the last marker. Be sure to watch the video.

4. Start weaving and use a tape measure to mark your length and weave until
   the scarf measures 70 inches long.  Be sure and weave in your yarn ends.
 
Remove from loom. tie a knot very close to the woven scarf with 6 ends for the fringe, and trim to
 4 inches long. Wet finish your scarf. Lay flat to dry