Kotori Jacket

Hello friends!
While I might have been quiet on my blog, I have been very busy in the pattern writing department (yippee!). This particular pattern has been available for a little while now, and it is already one of my most popular patterns (thank you lovely crafters!!) and I have made approximately a squillion of them so far :-) I can almost make them in my sleep now (it would be pretty handy to be able to crochet whilst sleeping, right?)

I like to try and write my patterns in LOTS of different sizes, so you can make one for all the little people in your life, and so you can keep using the same pattern and make a new jacket as your child grows :-) This one is available in sizes from newborn to 6 years! That's a lot of sizes!

It's a simple style, that is suitable for both boys and girls, and can be made with long or short sleeves. This pattern works just as well in cotton, for a Spring/Summer jacket, as it does in wool for a Winter/Autumn jacket. The simple design also means it the perfect "canvas" to play around with stripes or some gorgeous hand dyed yarn :-) And even an adventurous beginner could make this jacket in a few evenings! And did you know that I am always happy to help with any questions you have when making anything from my patterns. I promise you, there are never any silly questions :-) You can leave a comment here on my blog (I always get a notification so I don't miss any questions) or drop me a line via my Facebook page HERE

The Kotori Jacket pattern is available on Ravelry, Etsy & Craftsy!

I'm also thinking about making and adult version, with a bit of subtle waist shaping. What do you think?

Knitty Gnomes

Hello friends!

I have been busy knitting lots of little gnomes :-)

 The fabulous free pattern for these gnomes can be found HERE

 You only need a teeny tiny amount of yarn to make your little gnome, so they're a perfect stash buster for using up all the little bits of nice yarn you have hanging around in your stash :-)

 The size of your gnome just depends on your yarn weight and needle size. Mine range from approximately 10cm to 15cm tall, from the toes to the tip of the hat :-)

 They're the perfect size for a child to hold in their hand, to take on trips to keep them company :-)
Also, HERE is a cute song about a gnome :-)

 P.S. When I made my first one, I thought i would be "clever" and knit it in the round to save myself sewing in some ends and sewing any seams... Don't do this! I was a fool! Just follow the pattern :-) It will work much better that way :-)

Ridged Beanie Pattern

Ridged Beanie Pattern

I have had many requests for this pattern, so I thought I better write it up and add it to my collection here on the blog. This is the first of my patterns in the "Pattern a Month" challenge I have set myself for 2012.

At first the pattern may seem a little complicated, however with a little patience and persistence you will soon have the hang of all the stitches and will be able to whip one of these beanies up in an evening :-)

At times the pattern may also seem a little bit "wordy", this is done for people who are new to following patterns, so that everything is explained thoroughly :-)

They're great for last minute gifts and perfect for making for charity :-)

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner to Intermediate. Knowledge of front post treble (front post double crochet), front post double treble (front post treble), front post half treble ( front post half double crochet) & back post half treble ( back post half double crochet) is required to complete this pattern (there are a lot of really great tutorials on the internet that will help you learn how to do these stitches if you're not already familiar with them :-)

Sizes: Child 48cm (Woman 56-58cm, Man 60-63cm)

Materials: 4.5mm hook

Dk or 8 ply yarn, 120m (140m, 160m) of yarn required. This amount is approximate.

Sewing Needle

Scissors

Gauge: 16tr (dc) per 10cm (4"). If you have more stitches you should use a larger hook, if you have less stitches you should use a smaller hook :-)

Abbreviations (British/Australian crochet terms used throughout, with U.S. terms in parenthesis in chart below):

ch = chain

st or sts = stitch or stitches

sl st = slip stitch

dc (sc) = double crochet (single crochet)

tr (dc) = treble (double crochet)

fphtr (fphdc) = front post half treble (front post half double crochet)

fpdtr (fptr) = front post double treble (front post treble)

bphtr = back post half treble (back post half double crochet)

sfpdtr (sfptr) = special front post double treble (special front post treble)

Special stitches:

Special Front Post Double Treble (sfpdtr) or if using U.S. crochet terms: Special Front Post Treble (sfptr):

yo, insert hook into next st, yo, pull loop through (3 loops on hook), yo, pull through 2 loops, yo twice, insert hook around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, yo, draw loop through (5 loops on hook), yo, draw through 2 loops, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, draw loop through last 3 sts on hook. Sfpdtr (sfptr) is complete.

Pattern:

All Sizes:

ch 4, join with sl st into first ch to form loop.

Round 1: ch 3 (to count as 1 tr (dc) here & through out pattern), 11 tr (dc) into ring, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (12 sts)

Round 2: ch 3, fpdtr (fptr) around tr (dc) from previous round that is directly below ch 3, *tr (dc) in next st, fpdtr (fptr) around tr from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (24 sts)

Round 3: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in next st, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 2 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (36 sts)

Round 4: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 2 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 3 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (48 sts)

Round 5: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 3 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 4 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (60 sts)

For Child's size ONLY:

Rounds 6-13: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of the next 3 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, *1 tr in each of the next 4 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr), repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round.

Rounds 14-15: ch 2, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) from previous round only, *bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) of previous round only, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 2nd ch at beginning of round.

Fasten off, weave in ends. Finished!

For Womens & Mens sizes ONLY:

Round 6: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 4 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 5 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (72 sts)

Womens Size ONLY:

Rounds 7-15: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of the next 4 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, *1 tr in each of the next 5 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr), repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round.

Rounds 16-17: ch 2, [fphtr (fphdc) around next st, bphtr (bphdc) around next st] twice, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) from previous round only, *bphtr (bphdc) around next st, [fphtr (fphdc) around next st, bphtr (bphdc) around next st] twice, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) of previous round only, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 2nd ch at beginning of round.

Fasten off, weave in ends. Finished!

For Mens size ONLY:

Round 7: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of next 5 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is directly below st just worked, *1tr (dc) in each of the next 6 sts, fpdtr (fptr) around fpdtr (fptr) from previous round that is below st just worked, repeat from * to end, join with a sl st into 3rd ch at beginning of round. (84 sts)

Rounds 8-16: ch 3, 1tr (dc) in each of the next 5 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr) from previous round, *1 tr in each of the next 6 sts, sfpdtr (sfptr) in next st & fpdtr (fptr), repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 3rd ch at beginning of round.

Rounds 17-18: ch 2, bphtr (bphdc) around next st, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next 2 sts, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) from previous round only, *bphtr (bphdc) around next 2 sts, fphtr (fphdc) around next 2 sts, bphtr (bphdc) around next 2 sts, fphtr (fphdc) around "front post" of sfpdtr (sfptr) of previous round only, repeat from * to end, join with sl st in 2nd ch at beginning of round.

Fasten off, weave in ends. Finished!

In the pictures above, the orange coloured beanie is a womens size, and the chocolate coloured beanie is a mens size and is being worn as a slouch style hat :-)

If you have any questions, queries, need assistance to complete your beanie or find an error, please don't hesitate to leave a comment and I'll gladly help where I can :-)

Copyright is held by the author (SharaLambethDesigns). Copyright remains that of the author at all times. The pattern is for personal use only. Reproduction of this pattern in anyway (electronic, email, photocopying, transcribing etc) is strictly prohibited, except with the explicit permission of the author. Please do not sell the pattern or the finished product that is made using this pattern without permission of the author, as this is a direct infringement of the copyright laws protecting this pattern.

If you do want to sell the beanies you make using this pattern at a market, craft fair or in your online store please do ask, as in most cases I will give permission :-)

And please feel free to make as many beanies as you can to donate to your local charities.

The Junior Hat

Well last week I promised you something new for the kids. And here it is!

The Junior Hat comes in sizes from 12 months to 5 years, with larger sizes to be available in the future :-)

The style is suitable for both boys and girls. I've made some summer hats from cotton fabrics, and some Winter/Spring/Autumn hats using a combination of wool and cotton fabrics.

I also have a selection of Junior Hats that are reversible!!

Available in my JoliBebe store.

Stay tuned for more new items in the JoliBebe kids range soon :-)

xox Shara

Something new!

Something new is on it's way and this time it's for the kids!! Stay tuned :-)

Baby DaWanda

I decided I would feature a few of my favourite sellers at DaWanda who specialise in baby goods. I have my JoliBebe range available on DaWanda and have had a really great response since starting up there. I was so excited to see so many brilliant ideas and designs for babies on DaWanda, and below are a few of the really special and extra sweet products. Click on the name of the product for a link to the item in it's store on DaWanda :-)

Katie Jump Rope Halter Tunic from BlackEyedSusie

Corduroy Sun Suit from PinkDixie


Suede baby Moccasins from KaBoogie

Eco Friendly Baby Blocks from CutesyPoo

Tiny Felt Baby Booties from Ingermaaike

Pink Baby Pixie Shoes from MagicPumpkinsandFaeryDust