Since being on quarantine for the past two weeks, I have had a lot of time to crochet. I've actually started learning how to do Tunisian Crochet. After making a few items, I decided to give my pattern skills a test. I absolutely love the yarn that I used for this pattern. It drapes really nice and is absolutely soft to the touch. I've been wearing a lot of gray lately. This particular yarn is indie dyed, so there is a slight variation to it.
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What I used:
THE YARN
Brand: Malabrigo
Type: Rios
Color: Gris
Blend: 100% Merino Wool
Yardage: 210 yards (192 m)
Weight: Worsted
OTHER MATERIALS
8mm Tunisian Crochet Hook
5.5mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry/Yarn Needle
Blocking mat & pins
I always keep my tape measure close, but you don’t have to use it for this pattern.
THE PATTERN
I started making this while out at the lake. this was back when we were allowed to go to visit the state parks.
Body
Foundation row: Chain 82, beginning with the second chain from the hook, work along the back bumps of the row, picking up a total of 81 loops. RetP. (82 loops on hook).
Rows 2 - 3 [RS] tss, (tps) x 79, tss. Tss into the last stitch. RetP. (82)
Rows 4 - 7 [RS ] tss, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, tss, tss into last stitch . RetP.
Row 8 - 11 [RS]: tss, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, tss. tss into last stitch. RetP.
Row 12 - 15 [RS]: tss, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, tss. tss into last stitch. RetP.
Row 16 - 19 [RS]: tss, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, tss. tss into last stitch. RetP.
Row 20 - 23 [RS]: tss, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, (tss) x 6, (tks) x 6, tss. tss into last stitch. RetP.
Row 24 - 25 [RS]: tss, (tps) x 79, tss. RetP.
Bind off row: slip stitch bind off. Leave a long tail as you will use this to sew up the sides.
At this point I actually opt to wet block the item. I like to do this so that everything is even when I sew up the seam. I let it dry over night. I then sew up the seam the next day.
I finished this in a few hours. All while spending time by the river.
Happy making.
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