Keep the golden colors of summer and bring them into fall with a mix of browns.

Note: For other images please go to:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/28478581@N07/

--Coats & Clark—Moda Dea Beadnik (1.76 oz/103 yds/50g per ball)
--3 balls #2940 (chocodelic)
--Lion Brand Yarn—Glitterspun (1 3/4 oz/115 yds/50g per ball)
--3 ball #170 (gold)
--Coats & Clark—Royale Rave Crochet (1.76 oz/98 yds/50g per ball)
--2 ball #0134 (dk chocolate)
--Coats & Clark—Royale Metallic Crochet Thread (100 yds)
--1 ball #0090G (gold)
--Size I9/5.50mm or size needed to obtain gauge
--Tapestry Needle

Fits most adult sizes

Beret: 12 x 12 inches (round circumference)
Scarf: 60 inches in length

Beret:
14 dc = 3.5 inches; 6 dc rows = 3 inches

Scarf:
Motif 1 = 2.5 inches
Motif 2 = 2 inches

Welcome to Fall!!

Pattern Notes:
Color A—Moda Dea Beadnik
Color B—Lion Brand Glitterspun
Color C—Coats & Clark Royale Metallic Crochet

*Do not turn at the end of each round.

Special Stitches:
Beginning Puff Stitch: Ch 1, [yo, insert hook in the same stitch, pull up through loop] 2 times, yo, pull through all loops on hook
Puff Stitch: Yo, insert hook in stitch, yo, pull loop through, yo, insert hook in same stitch, yo, pull loop through, yo, pull through all loops on hook
V-Stitch: dc, ch 2, dc
Shell: 5 dc in space

Beret
Begin with Color A and I/5.50mm size hook
Rnd 1 Ch 2, sc in 2nd chain from hook, 5 more sc in same stitch, join into the first sc made [6 sc]
Rnd 2 Ch 1, sc in join, sc in same stitch, 2 sc in each sc around, join to the first sc made [12 sc]
Rnd 3 Ch 1, sc in join, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made [18 sc]
Rnd 4 Ch 1, sc in join, sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, *sc in the next sc, 2 sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made [24 sc]
Rnd 5 Ch 4 (counts as dc plus ch 1), dc in next sc, *ch 1, dc in next sc*, repeat from * to *, slip stitch into the top of 3rd chain from the beginning of the round
Rnd 6 Slip stitch into ch 1 space, Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in same space, 2 dc in each ch 1 space around, slip stitch into the top of the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round
Rnd 7—8 Repeat last two rounds (rnd 5 and 6)
Rnd 9 Ch 3 (counts as dc), dc in next dc and in each dc around, slip stitch into the top of the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round
Rnd 10 Ch 4 (counts as dc plus ch 1), *skip next dc, dc in next dc, ch 1*, repeat from * to *, slip stitch into the top of the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round
Rnd 11 Repeat Rnd 6
Rnd 12 Repeat Rnd 9
Rnd 13 Ch 5, dc in same stitch (V-Stitch made), *ch 1, skip next dc, V-Stitch in next dc*, repeat from * to *, slip stitch into the top of the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round
Rnd 14 Slip stitch into ch 2 space, ch 5, dc in same stitch (V-Stitch made), *shell in next ch 2 space, V-Stitch in next ch 2 space*, repeat from * to *, dc in last dc, slip stitch into the top of the 3rd chain from the beginning of the round
Rnd 15 Slip stitch into ch 2 space, ch 3, 4 more dc in same space (Shell made), *skip next 3 dc, V-Stitch in the next dc, skip next 3 dc, Shell in next ch 2 space*, repeat from * to *, dc in last dc, slip stitch into the top of 3rd ch from the beginning of the round

Begin with Color B and I/5.50mm size hook
Rnd 16 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in each stitch and chain around, join to the first sc made
Rnd 17 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in next stitch, *decrease over the next 2 sc, sc in the next sc, sc in the next sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made

Begin with Color C and I/5.50mm size hook
Rnd 18 Ch 1, sc in back loop, sc in each back loop around, join to the first sc made
Rnd 19 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in each sc around, join to the first sc made
Rnd 20 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in the next 7 sc, *decrease over the next 2 sc, sc in the next 8 sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made
Rnd 21—24 Repeat Rnd 19—20 two more times
Rnd 25 Repeat Rnd 20
Rnd 26 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in the next 5 sc, *decrease over the next 2 sc, sc in the next 6 sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made
Rnd 27 Repeat Rnd 26
Rnd 28 Repeat Rnd 19

Begin with Color D and I/5.50mm size hook
Rnd 29—30 Repeat Rnd 19
fasten off

Scarf
First Motif -- Make 8
Begin with Color B and I/5.50mm size hook
Rnd 1 Ch 5, slip stitch into first chain made to form a ring
Rnd 2 Ch 1, sc in ring, 7 more sc in ring, join to the first sc made [8 sc]
Rnd 3 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, *ch 5, skip next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, join to the first sc made
Rnd 4 Ch 1, Beginning Puff Stitch in same stitch, *ch 2, [dc, ch 2, dc] in ch 5 space, ch 2, puff stitch in sc*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, join to top of Beginning Puff Stitch made at the beginning of the round
Rnd 5 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, *ch 2, skip first ch 2 space, [2 dc, ch 2, 2 dc] in next ch 2 space, ch 2 sc in top of puff stitch*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made
Rnd 6 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, *2 sc over ch 2 space, sc in the next 2 dc, make 2 sc in the ch 2 space, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch 2 space (corner), sc in the next 2 dc, make 2 sc in the ch 2 space, sc in sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made
Rnd 7 Repeat Rnd 6
fasten off

Second Motif -- Make 7
Begin with Color B and I/5.50mm size hook
Rnd 1 Ch 5, slip stitch into first chain made to form a ring
Rnd 2 Ch 1, sc in ring, 7 more sc in ring, join to the first sc made [8 sc]
Rnd 3 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, *ch 5, skip next sc, sc in next sc*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, join to the first sc made
Rnd 4 Ch 1, Beginning Puff Stitch in same stitch, *ch 2, [dc, ch 2, dc] in ch 5 space, ch 2, puff stitch in sc*, repeat from * to * 3 more times, join to top of Beginning Puff Stitch made at the beginning of the round
Rnd 5 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, *make 2 sc in the ch 2 space, sc in dc, (sc, ch 1, sc) in next ch 2 space (corner), sc in dc, make 2 sc in the ch 2 space, sc in top of puff stitch*, repeat from * to * and join to the first sc made
fasten off

Attaching Motifs
On the last corner do a sc, ch 1, join to the corner of the second motif’s corner ch 1 space, ch 1, sc in working motif, continue with pattern

Edging
Begin with Color A and I/5.5mm size hook starting along the first Motif
Rnd 1 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in the next 10 sc, *[sc, ch 2, sc] in ch 2 space, sc in the next 11 sc, ch 1 (over joined motifs), sc in the next 9 sc, [sc, ch 2, sc] in ch 2 space, sc in the next 9 sc, ch 1 (over joined motifs), sc in the next 11 sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made
Rnd 2 Ch 1, sc in same stitch, sc in the next 10 sc, *[sc, ch 2, sc] in ch 2 space, sc in the next 11 sc, sc in ch 1 space, sc in the next 9 sc, [sc, ch 2, sc] in ch 2 space, sc in the next 9 sc, sc in ch 1 space, sc in the next 11 sc*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made

Begin with Color C and I/5.5mm size hook starting along the first Motif after Rnd 2
Rnd 3 Ch 1, *sc in ea sc across, [sc, ch 2, sc] in ch 2 spaces*, repeat from * to *, join to the first sc made
fasten off

Finishing
Weave in ends using a tapestry needle.

Care Instructions
Hand wash, roll in a towel and let air dry.
Do not iron.
Option -- Machine wash on gentle cycle using a garment bag, tumble air dry for dryer settings.

I have made this set for my Step daughter Bec', it will be her birthday on the 24.04.

I wrote my own beret pattern, as I wanted to use 2 strands of 8 ply yarn for extra thickness (16 ply). You can use any old type of beret pattern available.

I have supplied a free pattern for the Beret and Scarf on my blog.
http://cats-rockin-crochet.blogspot.com/2008/04/crochet-ladybug-beret-an...

Materials
2 x 50 gm balls of 8 ply red
2 x 50 gm balls of 8 ply black
Small amount of white yarn, for sewing eyes.
Size 5.00 mm hook (US size H hook)
Size 4.00 mm hook (US size G hook)
Sewing needle

Instructions given are for a scarf approx 55 inches in length. Using 4 lady bugs on each end of the scarf (8 ladybugs in total)

Not important.

Stitches used are US sc and dc.

Scarf is worked beginning at neck part, then the lady bugs are attached to both ends of the neck part.
Instructions given are for a scarf approx 55 inches in length. Using 4 lady bugs on each end of the scarf (8 ladybugs in total)
Turning ch 3 is counted as the first dc in every row

Neck part
Holding 2 strands of black together and using 5.00 mm hook
Ch 15
work 1 dc in 4th ch from hook and in each ch across, ch 3 and turn (13 dc)
work 1 dc in next dc across, ch 3 and turn (13 dc)
repeat row 2 until you get 31 rows in total, or length desired. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Easy ladybug, less sewing

Holding 2 strands of red yarn together and using 5.00 mm hook
You can either make a magic circle to begin, or a ch 2 then sc into the 2nd ch from the hook. The magic ring gives you a beginning that is closed tightly.
Do not join rounds.

Work 6 sc into ring
2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (18 sc)
1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (24 sc)
1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (30 sc)
1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (36 sc)
1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (42 sc)
sl st to join.

Head is worked as a half circle
Holding 2 strands of black and using 5.00mm hook
work 3 sc into ring, ch 1 and turn
2 sc into each sc to end, ch 1 and turn (6 sc)
1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat across (9 sc) fasten off
Attach head to body.

The back split is worked in sc through the red body.

Using a single strand of black and a size 4.00 mm hook attach yarn to the centre area of the head closest to the red body, sc evenly down the length of body.

Black spots are made in 2 sizes; the smaller is attached to the upper body and the larger to the lower body.

Make 2 small dots, using a single strand of black and using size 4.00 mm hook.
Work 4 sc into a ring, fasten off leaving a length for sewing.

Make 2 large dots, using a single strand of black and using size 4.00 mm hook.
Work 4 sc into a ring, do not join, work 2 sc into each sc around (8 sc), fasten off leaving a length for sewing.
Attach dots to body. Sew eyes into head.

Single strand Ladybug more sewing.............
Made in 4 parts using a single strand of yarn and a size 4.00 mm hook

Black body

Work 6 sc into ring
2 sc in each sc around (12 sc)
1 sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (18 sc)
1 sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (24 sc)
1 sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (30 sc)
1 sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (36 sc)
1 sc in next 5 sc, 2 sc in next sc, repeat around (42 sc)
sl st to join.

Black head
Work 3 sc into ring, ch 1 and turn
2 sc into each sc across, ch 1 and turn (6sc)
1 sc into next sc, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end ch 1 and turn (9 sc)
1 sc into next 2 sc, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end ch 1 and turn (12 sc)

Attach head to body.

Red Wings, make 2

Work 3 sc into ring, ch 1 and turn
2 sc into each sc across, ch 1 and turn (6sc)
1 sc into next sc, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end ch 1 and turn (9 sc)
1 sc into next 2 sc, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end ch 1 and turn (12 sc)
1 sc into next sc 3, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end ch 1 and turn (15 sc)
1 sc into next sc 4, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end ch 1 and turn (18 sc)
1 sc into next sc 5, 2 sc into next sc, repeat to end (21 sc)
Fasten off leaving a medium sized tail for sewing on 1st wing and a longer tail for sewing on the 2nd wing.

Attaching wings (face wings together so tails meet each other) firstly using smaller tail for sewing, sew wings together from the sewing tail to the centre circle of the wing only, cut yarn.
Attach wings to the body using the longer tail, begin at the top centre of the body, sew around the outer part of the first wing then up into the upside down v shaped part of the wing, then the outer part of the wing to where you began, finishing off sewing down the centre join of the wing. (Wings attached to the body.)

Black spots are made in 2 sizes; the smaller is attached to the upper body and the larger to the lower body.

Make 2 small dots, using a single strand of black and using size 4.00 mm hook.
Work 4 sc into a ring, fasten off leaving a length for sewing.

Make 2 large dots, using a single strand of black and using size 4.00 mm hook.
Work 4 sc into a ring, do not join, work 2 sc into each sc around (8 sc), fasten off leaving a length for sewing.

Attach dots to body. Sew eyes into head

I attached my ladybugs heads facing upwards, the very top of the head was sewn to the very bottom of the body.
See pictures for more detail.

See my blog for more pictures.

http://cats-rockin-crochet.blogspot.com/2008/04/crochet-ladybug-beret-an...

this scarf was done using one strand of blue rainbow boucle from joann fabrics, and one strand black TLC amore. the long front post double crochets are done by splitting the yarn in your fingers... the black makes the long front post double, the blue makes a normal double in the stitch behind it. this means the pattern ends up on the right side of the scarf, but the wrong side stays solid with no holes to speak of.

the back side of the scarf will look like this:

if you look closely, you can see very faint indications of how the back sides of the split lfpdc stitches are just blue instead of blue and black combined.

• approximately 1/2 skein of the joann rainbow boucle in blue
• approximately 1 skein of TLC amore in black.
  • obviously these amounts would change based on the length you choose to make your scarf.
• 5 mm (size H/8) hook

8" wide, 8 feet long.

ummm... yeah. it's a scarf. do whatever works.

this scarf is made holding 2 strands of yarn throughout, unless otherwise noted.

SPECIAL STITCH: split long front post double crochet (lfpdc).
at stitch indicated, separate the two strands of yarn in your fingers. i found that wrapping one strand around my index finger and one around my middle finger worked well. using black, YO, insert hook around dc 2 rows below, YO, pull up loops, YO and pull through first 2 loops on hook. using blue, YO, insert hook in dc below, YO and pull through 2 loops on hook (you should now have 2 black loops and 2 blue loops on the hook). combine yarns again, YO and pull through remaining loops on hook to establish as 1 stitch.

chain 28.

row 1: in 3rd chain from hook, work dc and in each ch across. 25 dc.

row 2: ch 3, turn. dc in each dc across.

row 3: ch 3, turn. work dc in first 4 dc, *work split lfpdc, dc in next 4 dc*. this will establish the right side of the work.

row 4: ch 3, turn. dc in each dc across.

row 5: ch 3, turn. dc in first 2 dc, *work split lfpdc, dc in next 4 dc*, dc in last 2 dc.

row 6: ch 3, turn. dc in each dc across.

repeat rows 3-6 until scarf reaches desired length.

Why risk the boyfriend sweater curse when you can just make this kick-ass, 4-hour Scarf?

Vickie Howell Collection ROCK (40% Soysilk/30% Fine Wool/ 30% Hemp; 100m/50gr) in colors:
MC 3 balls Thom (brown)
CC-1 1 ball Trent (grey)
CC-2 1 ball Siouxsie (purple)
CC-3 1 ball Joan (black)

Size US N (9mm) crochet hook
Tapestry Needle

Approx 5” x 89”

2 sts. per inch, in dc using double strand

Yarn is double stranded for this project!

DIRECTIONS
With MC, loosely ch 181.
Row 1: Dc in 3rd ch from hook and to end. Turn. (178 sts.)
Row 2: Join CC-1, ch1, sc in next st and to end. Turn.
Row 3: Ch3, dc in next st and to end. Turn.
Rows 4-7: Repeat last 2 rows, twice more.
Row 8: Join CC-2, ch1, sc in next st and to end. Turn.
Row 9: Join CC-3, Ch3, dc in next st and to end. Tie of.

FINISHING
Weave in ends. Block, if necessary.

VHC ROCK Yarn is available at your local yarn store or Yarn.com. Go to www.soysilk.com for an updated list of retailers.

Pssst!.. Hey, Canadian knitters & crocheters--did you see ROCK featured on HGTV Canada's show, She's Crafty?

Republished courtesy of Crochet Today Magazine (Dec./Jan. 2007)

Red Heart Bijou (1.7oz/50gr balls, each approx 84yd/77m; nylon/kid mohair/metallic)
1 ball each in #3638 Peridot (A), #3228 Champagne (B), and #3885 Opal (C)

Red Heart Plush (6oz/170g skeins, each approx 278 yds/254m; acrylic/nylon)
1 skein each in #9103 Cream (D), and #9220 Apricot (E)

Size N/15 hook

Tapestry Needle

Approx 56"x4 1/4" (142cm), excluding fringe.

One motif measures 4 1/4" (10.5cm) across

1. Use one strand of A, B, or C throughout.
2. Use 2 strands of D or E held together throughout.
3. Flowers are numbered according to assembly order. Flowers 1-4 and 9-12 are made in Motif 1, and Flowers 5-8 are made in Motif 2.

MOTIF 1
With first color, ch4. Join ch with a sl st forming a ring.
Round 1(RS): Ch1, work 6 sc in ring, join round with a sl st in first sc. Fasten off.

I created this scarf with my beginner students in mind. It's a very simple pattern consisting of joining "patches" of single and double crochet into strips and embellish any way that you want!

One of my students suggested that, instead of making separate Patches, just make the strips alternating the single and double crochet stitch rows, and if your using different colours, just join the yarn at the end of the patch and make the strips as long as desired.

I thought that this would also make a great "stash busting" project because I thought that this would look quite whimsical in multiple colours and textures. I feel that you don't need to follow my exact gauge either, as long as every patch is the same or similar size, you're good to go!

Worsted weight yarn – approx. 8 oz –
(anywhere from 1 to 32 colors, if you wish.
This is a great “stash-buster” project if you do each patch in a different color)
Size H/5.00mm hook, or as needed for gauge
Tapestry needle
Optional: Pins to hold strips together for seaming, additional yarn, any weight or embroidery floss for embellishments in contrasting colors, any other embellishments as desired

Approx. 72” (The length can be varied by making more or less of the patches, keeping the patch count an even number)

Single crochet (patch A) – 4 sc = 1” & 3 rows = 1”
Double crochet (patch B) – 4 dc = 1” & 2 rows = 1”
Patch A – 3” x 3 ¼ “
Patch B – 6” x 3 ¼ “

Leave 1 tail long, at least 6 inches, on every patch, for sewing patches together later.

Patch A (Single crochet patch) make 16 for 72” scarf:
Chain (Ch) 13
Row 1: Single crochet (Sc) in 2nd chain (ch) from hook and in each chain (ch) across (12 single crochet)

I love how Tilli Tomas Mogul yarn, which is pre-strung with glass beads, feels cool and smooth to the touch, soft and warm to wear. It’s the perfect way to dress up for a cold night. This scarf duo—a cravat and a corkscrew lariat can be worn apart or together—so you really get three looks from not much more than an evening of crocheting. To wear the two together, twist the corkscrew around the cravat, and fluff it a bit after you put it on, so both the ruffles and the lace fabric shows.

• 1-2 skeins Tilli Tomas Mogul (100% Australian merino wool; 80 yds/100 g; CYCA#4 medium): color Parchment (both scarves took a total of 1 ½ skeins of yarn)
• Big thanks to Dreamweaver Yarns for generously supplying the yarn for this project!
• You could substitute any worsted weight yarn. If you use a plain yarn, try working it together with a strand of carry-along yarn that’s metallic or glitzy—the thin strand won’t change your gauge, it will just add sparkle.
• Size I/9 (5.5 mm) crochet hook
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle

Length: 48"

Not critical.

Special Stitches

V-st: (Dc, ch 1, dc) all in same chain or stitch.

Cravat

Ch 12 (for a wider scarf, just make sure to have a foundation chain that’s a multiple of 3)

Row 1: V-st (see Special Stitches) in 6th ch from hk (first 5 chs count as dc, 2 ch), sk 2 ch, V-st in next ch, sk 2 ch , dc in last ch, turn – 2 V-sts.

Row 2: Ch 3 (counts as dc), V-st in each ch-1 sp across, dc in 3rd ch of beg turning ch, turn.

Rep Row 2 until scarf is the length you’d like. I prefer a short cravat that I can wrap around my neck fully once, and then tie at the neck. Scarf shown is 48”.

Fasten off and weave in ends. You may need to remove a few beads in order to weave in your ends.

Corkscrew

The corkscrew is worked lengthwise and is formed by making large picots. The length is determined by the foundation chain, and it should be a foot or more longer than your cravat. Scarf shown is 60”.

Foundation: Make a chain the length you’d like your scarf to be.

Picot Edging: Ch 7, sc in 1st ch from hook, *ch 7, sc in next ch; rep from * to end of ch.

Fasten off and weave in ends. You may need to remove a few beads to weave in your ends.

• Main Colour (MC): Jaeger Siena (153 yds/140m per 50g), Blush, 1 ball
• Contrast Colour (CC): Bouton D'or Mango (120 yds/110m per 50g), Prune, 1 ball
• 3.25mm (size D/3) crochet hook

When changing color you do not need to fasten off at each color change. Simply drop the last color and pick up and pull through the next color.