That Snarky B Quick & Easy Crochet

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That Snarky B Quick & Easy Crochet Volume 1

The Sparkle Q "Cowllar"

It's a Cowl, its a Collar....Its a COWLLAR!!!

The Sparkle Q Cowllar

Supplies Needed:

·         Size I Crochet Hook

·         Worsted weight Yarn in your choice of colors

·         3 sparkle buttons

·         Yarn needle for sewing in ends

Stitches Used:

Ch = chain

SC = Single Crochet

HDC = Half double crochet

*You may sell any completed items made from this pattern but please do not copy, sell, transfer or distribute this pattern in whole or in part. If you like the finished product, give me a shout out J

Special Notes:

                This pattern is made to fit a child/small adult but has a bit of stretch. If you would like to change the width of the cowllar, then you would do so by using a multiple of 6+2. For example: 62 (60+2), 68 (66+2) etc. For each 6+2 increase, you create an additional shell. The size below accounts for 9 shells per row and 9 ½ shells on alternate rows.

                If this is your first time using the shell stitch, you may wish to watch a video tutorial on the shell stitch first. You can find a lot of great tutorials from The Crochet Crowd.

                Because it is the shell stitch, the shell of the second row will fit into the indentations of the shells of the first row, and the indentations will fit into the middle HDC of the shell in the first row.

Cowllar:

Ch 62

1.       HDC in the 2^nd ch from the hk and across

2.       (I changed colors here) Ch 2. SC in the 2^nd hdc from the hk. (Sk 2, 5hdc, sk2, sc)*repeat 9 times. Turn

3.       (I change colors here). Ch 2. Sk 2 and 5hdc (this should be in the sc from the row above) (sk 2, SC, sk2, 5HDC)* Repeat to the end.

4.       Repeat Row 2

5.       Repeat Row 3

6.       Repeat Row 2

7.       Repeat Row 3

8.       ****You may wish to continue as many times as you like.

9.       Finish off and sew in ends.

10.   Using the space between the shells on one end as button holes, line up your cowllar and sew on your buttons.

Curly Qs

**Make as many as you like

Chain 20

3HDC into each ch. Repeat to the end. The curly Q will begin to turn on its own, but shape it after it is complete, leaving enough yarn at the end to attach it to the cowllar.

Coming Out of Hibernation

Maybe it's the chill in the air lately that tells me fall is near, that has shook me out of my hibernation, but I've had a bit of inspiration recently. I've been thinking up lots of designs and I can't wait to get started. My latest is this lovely shell stitch cowl/collar (modeled by the lovely Hanna - my Goddaughter). I can not, however, think up a suitable name for it. Any suggestions?

Funny Little Fox Buttonhole Cowl

My latest design in my buttonhole cowl series is a fox. I love his little face and the colors are great. I especially love that the design is great for a boy or a girl, and as the moms of boys can relate, it's so hard to find cute designs for little boys. In honor of opening my Etsy shop, I'm offering a coupon code on ETSY for 50% off this week. If purchasing through Etsy, use coupon code: GRANDOPENING to get 50% off of your order. You can find me on ETSY or RAVELRY

Lovely Little Lamb Cowl

Hello Internet world, I'm back with a brand new cowl pattern. Hopefully everyone is digging out on the East Coast and got lots of hooking done while they were snowbound. If you are still digging out, here is an adorable little toddler cowl in my series. The Lovely Little Lamb would make a cute companion for the Loopy Lion Cowl earlier, and if there were toddler twins, one lion and one lamb...well that would be too adorable for words and please send that picture to me!!!  The Lovely Little Lamb pattern can be found in my Ravelry store HERE, or you can message me direct. As always, if you have made a project from one of my patterns, let me know, I'd love to feature you on the blog or my Facebook page HERE

Cheery Cherry Blossom Buttonhole Cowl

I love cherry blossoms, I love red, I love teal and I love my Buttonhole Cowl series. Put them all together and you come up with todays Pattern available on Ravelry, my Cheery Cherry Blossom Buttonhole Cowl. Included in the pattern are directions on how to adjust the size of both the body and design elements to a longer length. You may purchase the pattern from my Ravelry store HERE, or message me to order the pattern or finished product direct.  Here is hoping this design keeps you warm while you think about Spring!

Loopy Little Lion Buttonhole Cowl

I am the mom of a boy, and I am still amazed by how there are rarely any cute items for little boys. It was because of this, I designed my latest cowl. The Loopy Little Lion is great for boys and girls. You can download the pattern from my Ravelry Store, HERE or you can contact me directly. If you would like to buy finished products from my line, drop me an email. Also, if you make anything from one of my patterns, let me know, I would love to feature you!