Marble Chunky Yarn Afghan

 

 

 

Marble Chunky comes in dozens of colors, all with a self strip effect that makes each project unique. The chunky size of the yarn makes any project go quickly.....

 

 This is a Confident Beginner Crochet Project

 

What we used:

To create this "Waterfall" afghan we used

 "48 Hour Afghan" project book by Leisure Arts.

 

It took 5 Skeins of Marble Chunky by James Brett,

 shown in color 32 "Aquamarine"

 



 

Why we like it:

Each Skein is 341 yards of amazing color,

and it is machine washable and dryable.

 





Sunny Side Felted Chair Pad

This altered "granny square" pattern, by Karen Graepel from our Vancouver Craft Warehouse, using Cascade Magnum Yarn creates a fun chair pad for keeping yourself warm on the bleachers during football season! Make it in your sports team's colors to show your spirit!

Materials

One skein Cascade Magnum yarn, any color except white (white will not felt because bleach is used during processing).  NOTE:  Only one skein is needed to make this chair pad, but you may use two colors to honor your favorite sports team – and make 2 pads!

Crochet hook, size N (10mm)

Special stitches

·         Beginning cluster (beg cl):  Ch 2, (yo, insert hook in ch sp, yo and draw loop through, yo and through 2 loops on hook) 2 times, yo, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

·         Cluster Stitch (clstr): (Yo, insert hook in ch sp,  yo, draw loop through, yo and through 2 loops on hook) 3 times; yo, draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Instructions

Ch 4, sl st in first chain to form a ring.

Round 1:  Ch 4 (counts as first dc & ch 1),  (dc, ch 1 in ring) 7 times, join with sl st to third ch of beginning ch 4.  (8 dc, 8 ch 1 sps)

Rnd 2: Sl st in first ch 1 sp, work beg cl in sp, *ch4 [to form corner], cluster in next ch sp, ch3, cluster in next ch sp, repeat from * 2 more times, ch 4,  cluster in next ch sp, ch 1, hdc in top of beg. cl (forms final ch 3). (8 clusters, 4- ch 4 sp corners, 4- ch 3 sp)

Rnd 3: Beg Cl in same sp as joining, *ch 3, (clstr, ch 4, clstr in next ch 4 sp [corner]), ch 3, clstr in next ch 3 sp, repeat from * twice more, ch 3, clstr, ch 4, clstr in last ch 4 sp, ch 1, hdc in top of beg. cl. (8 ch 3 sp & 4 ch 4 corner sp)

Rnd 4: Ch 3 in same sp as joining (counts as dc), 1 dc in same sp, ch 1, 3 dc, *ch 1,  (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in corner, (ch 1, 3 dc) in next two ch 3 sps, repeat from * twice more, ch 1, (3 tr, ch 3, 3 tr) in last ch 4 sp, ch 1, dc  in ch 3 sp next to ch 3 at beg of round, sl st in top of ch 3.

Note:  If you choose to make a 2-color pad, now is the time to fasten off and join your 2nd color in the slip stitch at the end of round 4.

Rnd 5: sl st to ch 1 sp, ch 3, 2 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 sp, ch 1, *(3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in corner sp, ch 1, (3 dc, ch 1) in each ch 1 sp across, repeat from * twice more, (3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in last corner ch 3 sp, ch 1, 3 dc in ch 1 sp, ch 1, join to top of beg. ch 3.

Rnd 6:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, repeat from * twice more, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, dc in next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc,  (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, dc in next 3 dc, dc in ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, ch 1,  join to top of beg. ch 3.  [9 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 9 dc per side]

Rnd 7:  Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, *ch 1, dc in next 9 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, dc in next 9 dc, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, dc in next 3 dc, repeat from * twice more, ch 1, skip next ch 1 sp, dc in next 9 dc, (2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc) in corner, dc in next 9 dc,  ch 1,  join to top of beg. ch 3 and fasten off.  [11 dc, ch 1, 3 dc, ch 1, 11 dc per side]

Felting

Your chair pad is about 20-25% larger than it will be after felting.  Place it in your washer with like-colored fabrics (avoid towels, they may add lint to your wool) and wash with a mild detergent in warm water.  Air dry, spreading the pad out evenly.  Enjoy!

Abbreviations

ch        chain

dc        double crochet

hdc      half double crochet

sk         skip

sl st      slip stitch

sp         space

yo        yarn over

Knitted Cowl Wrap by Craft Warehouse Employee Melissa Hartwell

Thank you to Melissa Hartwell, an employee from one of our Craft Warehouse stores, who created this lovely Cowl Wrap! I asked her to share how she made it, just for you!

Supplies:

1 Hank "Magnum" by Cascade Yarns  Color used: Shire
1 Skein "Glitz" yarn by Mary Maxim  Color used: Angora
1 Size "J " crochet hook
2 - 1" Black/Silver buttons by Haberdashery

- and-

Your arms!

Directions: 

 

1.  Using the arm knitting method and holding one strand of "Magnum" yarn and one strand of the "Glitz" yarn, Cast on 12 stitches.

2. Without turning, knit back across the cast on stitches to the end.

3.  Repeat step 2 for seven (7) rows.  (12 stitches total).

4.  Bind off stitches loosely.

To finish with Crocheted edges and button holes:

1.  Lay the cowl/wrap flat , using fingers at each end to stretch evenly.  This evens out the stitch pattern and created the points in the end loops to crochet into.

2.  Using the crochet hook and the Mary Maxim "Glitz" yarn, single crochet (sc) in first end loop at the point; chain 1, single crochet (sc) in next loop; repeat to the end. Chain (ch) 2, turn.  (13 stitches plus 2 ch)

3.  Single crochet to the end.  Ch 3, turn.

4.  In next crochet from hook, 1 double crochet.  Dc in next sc, Ch 2, skip 2 sc,  Repeat once more, dc to the end.  ch 2, turn.  This row creates the holes for the buttons.

5.  Sc in next two chain stitches, sc in next dc.  repeat to the end, ending with a sc in last dc.  Ch 2, turn.

6.  Repeat step 5 for next 5 rows.  Fasten off.

7.  To finish the other end (you will sew the buttons onto this edge), repeat step 2.  Next row, Single crochet to the end.  Ch2, turn.  Repeat this row 7 times, fasten off.

8.  Choose 2 buttons and sew them onto this edge, centering under each of the two holes. 

9.  Button the closure to finish.

 

* Pick up the Learn to Arm Knit Book at Craft Warehouse Stores for only$3.99 until May 18th, 2014

Westminister Lumio Yarn

Don’t be afraid of the dark! Walking with your neighbor or doing some early morning training; this yarn will let you been seen. It has been spun with a strand of reflective tape, giving it a glow that will keep you safe in the dark!

This new super bulky yarn has a reflective thread that runs through it! One skein will make one hat. 93% acrylic, 7% other fibers. Machine wash and dry. Not available in Medford.

* New Westminister Fibers Inc. Lumio Yarn advertized $14.99 a skein. Join our Facebook Weekend Giveaway where we are giving away 4 skeins plus a set of double pointed needles! Visit our Facebook page for details!

Amazing Yarn by Lion Brand

 

Free Pattern, 90312AD, can be found on the Lion Brand Yarn website.

 

 

Amazing Yarn by Lion Brand Yarn on sale for $5.88 (regular $7.99) until November 11th, 2012.

 

* Not available in Medford.

 



Martha Stewart Knit & Weave Loom

Beginners and experts alike can create square, rectangle and circular pieces, and even rosettes.

The first step to knitting is casting on...

How to Purl stitch...

To finish your project, you need to bind off...

 

Take a look at this video tutorial on how to create a rosette...

To find more how to videos, scroll down here to find Martha Stewart Crafts Loom Videos.

You can now find the Martha Stewart Knit and Weave Loom at your local Craft Warehouse!

Starbella Yarn

Starbella is an interesting "yarn" that's really a piece of net. Use it as it comes from the ball in tape form, or open up the tape and knit or crochet with the loops across the top!

$7.99 skein (33yds) at your local Craft Warehouse store

 
You can see how fun the results can be on your finished project, like on this Flirty Ruffled Shoulder Bag. You can download the free pattern here.



Here is a video showing you how to use this unique yarn!


  For those that crochet, it is easy and the results are pretty amazing too! Watch the video to see!

 
Go to the Premier Yarn website, here, to find more free patterns.