Sunday, October 18, 2026

October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet


October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

Kira and Krissy’s Headbands  © 2023 by N. Banks

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Materials

G hook

4 ply weight yarn

Chain 23 loosely

Foundation row

1sc in 2nd chain from hook, and each in each ch across row.

Row 1: ch 3, * skip next sc, 1dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc loosely in skipped stitch, rep from *, ending 1dc in last stitch, ch 1 , turn.

Row 2: 1sc in first 2 dc, * yo 2x, 1 triple crochet in stitch of last row, ( see picture), 1sc in next 2 dc, * repeat across row to last stitch, 1 sc in stitch, turn.

Repeat Rows  one and two 21 times ending with row 2. Hold top and bottom with wrongs side together and slip stitch ends. Weave in the tails and cut off.

  


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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Dust cover for my sewing machine

 I needed  a new dust cover for my old kenmore sewing machine, I have had this machine since the 1960's, still works good




Sunday, October 4, 2026

October 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

 

October 2024 Stitch of the Month Crochet

         

Multiples of 6 + 3

3 x 6 = 18 + 3 = 21

Chain 21 loosely

Foundation row

1sc in 2nd chain from hook, and each in each ch across row.

Row 1: ch 3, * skip next sc, 1dc in each of next 2 sc, 1 dc in skipped stitch,  rep from *, ending 1dc in last stitch, ch 1 , turn.

Row 2: 1sc in first 2 dc, * yo 2x, 1 triple crochet in stitch of last row, ( see picture), 1sc in next 2 dc, * repeat across row to last stitch, 1 sc in stitch, turn.


  

Repeat Rows  one and two for desired length

 

Sunday, September 27, 2026

Sunday links for knitting

 Sunday links for knitting, crocheting and sewing   


Simple Lines Baby Blankets




Centaur Cardigan


Windmill T-shirt




Butterfly Fling Crochet Shawl




Lounge Around Crochet Shawl




Cabled Cafetière & Tea Cozy




Spring Explosion Tea Cozy!



Foxtail Brioche Wrist Warmers




December Square Free Crochet Pattern




Granny Ripple Blanket 






  

Sunday, September 13, 2026

September 2024 Pattern of the Month Knit

 

September 2024 Pattern of the Month Knit

Amy Slouchy Hat©2023 by N Banks

                   Materials needed

Hat is knit in the round and about 14 in long

Materials needed: 

1 pair Large circular needles 6.5 mm

1 pair Small circular needles 4.0 mm

One skein Caron simply soft yarn in ocean

One row counter

Twisted stitch:

skip 1 stitch, but DO NOT remove it from the left hand needle, knit the next stitch, the new loop is on the right hand needle, now knit the first stitch that you skipped, it is now on the right hand needle and just let the two stitches on the left hand needle drop.

With smaller needles, cast on 96, Don't twist stitches,  join to form ring.

First Rd   knit

Rd 2:  K 2, p1, k2, p1, repeat ard

Rd 3: knit 2, p1, twisted stitch over two stitches, p1 ard.

Repeat Rounds 2 and 3 3x total 6 rows

Ending with rd 3

Chg to larger needles

Rd 7 *k2, p1, k2 , p1 , k2 , p4,  rep from * ard

Rd 8 * k2 , p 1, ts, p1 ,k  2, p 4, rept from* ard

Repeat rds 7 and 8 until piece measures 13   inches from start

Ending with rd 7

Rd 9: * k 2, p 1, ts , k2, p1, k 2, p2 together twice, rep from* ard,

Rd 10: *k2, p1, k2, p1, k2, p 2 together, repeat from * ard. 

Rd 11:  *k 2 together, p1, k2, p1, k2 together, p1, repeat from* ard

Run yarn through remaining stitches, draw up tight, weave in the yarn ends, and cut yarn. 

This pattern is copyrighted, and may not be used on any media, including websites, lists, newsletters, nor sold, recopied or reformatted without permission. It is for your personal use only.

October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet

October 2024 Pattern of the Month Crochet Kira and Krissy’s Headbands   ©  2023 by N. Banks c Materials G hook 4 ply weight yarn Chain 23 lo...