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The result is an exquisite gift (and a deep sense of satisfaction).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePattern includes a special foundation stitch (aka 'chainless foundation') with the picots built in. This gives the scarf a more professional drape and makes it feel even more elegant to wear. (One of my pet peeves is feeling the tight foundation chain row where one shouldn’t.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI’ve heard many crocheters say that they don’t like the look of their picots. No matter how many picots one has under their belt, the next one may look clumsy or unsatisfying for a number of reasons that are easy to fix. Pattern includes tips for making picots to love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n* Skill Level: Easy-inter","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56741453791610,"sku":"UPID22153","price":3.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/4ce6302190abc84dbaca09f0109691cff364b07a_UPID22153_172839256105881.jpg?v=1775821203"},{"product_id":"tiki-wristbrace-steampunk-style-crochet-pattern-by-vashti-braha","title":"Tiki Wristbrace: Steampunk Style","description":"\u003cp\u003eNo beads, no metal clasps, just pure crochet. Every kind of smooth worsted weight yarn (#4 Medium Weight category) seems to work well. You can also use sport weight yarn by crocheting it with two strands held together. The purple one shown is crocheted with two strands of sport weight yarn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinished Dimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e: Including clasp, Wristcuff is 7.5 inches\/19 cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYarns used for this project\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePurple: \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.shop.designingvashti.com\/Large-Ball-of-Z-Twisted-Lotus-Yar\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eDesigningVashti.com Lotus, color Purple Glow\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSolid gray: Tess Yarns Cascade Silk Worsted Weight, the delicious color \"charcoal\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ebSolid green: Berroco Mica (31% Cotton, 26% Silk, 23% Nylon, 20% Linen; 1.41oz\/40g, 108yd\/100m), 1 skein #1143 \"Green Turbo\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2-color: NaturallyCaron Country (75% acrylic, 25% merino wool; 3oz\/85g, 185yd\/_m), 1 skein each of #0008 “Silver Service” and #0021 “Peacock”\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level\u003c\/strong\u003e: Intermediate due to fancy stitches (clones knots, reverse sc)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56741481415034,"sku":"UPID22157","price":2.63,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/aa8e12d92016db079a8a61214ad00d7b1fb4780d_UPID22157_172888789071957.jpg?v=1775821671"},{"product_id":"petticoat-coffee-cozy-crochet-pattern-by-vashti-braha","title":"Petticoat Coffee Cozy","description":"\u003cp\u003eAny sport weight yarn is great. For the metallic pink underlayer in first photo (and pink striped version in 3rd photo) I used DMC embroidery flosses, all six strands held together. Pattern includes more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: Easy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDouble up these cozies to make the cup look like it's wearing a petticoat. The two pink layers are the ones that I keep in my purse the most often :)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal edition of this pattern was published in a pattern booklet available exclusively to new and renewing members of CGOA (Crochet Guild of America) beginning in August 2009. The now out-of-print booklet was called \"Across the Board Crochet.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIris Rathbone is the author of a book I reviewed in my DesigningVashti blog back when I was reviewing early 1970's crochet books. 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In fact, I think it would look great as a throw pillow, and I'm curious how it would look felted.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis bag, crocheted of all half-double stitches separated with chain stitches, begins with a circle that is then folded in half while the side gussets are filled in. The bag is completed with some simple rounds at the top. Everything is worked as you go with no seaming. I'd say that the triangular gussets make this an intermediate project.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a stretchy bag if you use Noro so lining is recommended. If you sew, the ultimate lining would be quilted red satin, yum! 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It’s designed to look good toting most water bottle sizes, to recover gracefully from being repeatedly bunched up in carry-on luggage, and most of all, to feel good on the shoulder.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe first one I made lasted me for 4 years. It was made in a (now discontinued) silvery yarn that looked nice with everything I wore, and looked professional enough when I needed it to.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eI like my new ‘n’ improved Quencher even more! It’s both elegant and strong. The top opening has a modified type of drawstring action that results in a form-fitted, sleeker look around the bottle cap. 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The Mesmer approach is a three-in-one introduction to:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA versatile extended Tunisian net stitch that conserves yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-ended crocheting for a reversible and fringe-free option\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eEasy\u003c\/em\u003e steeking (cutting open armholes with a quick snip of “self-healing” stitches for the vest option).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: Easy Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e  You should have some experience using Tunisian crochet patterns. Use this blog post for a quick review: “\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/designingvashti.com\/tunisian-crochet-patterns-five-basic-rules\/\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFive Basic Rules of Tunisian Crochet Patterns\u003c\/a\u003e.” A good example of a modern \u003cem\u003eintroductory\u003c\/em\u003e-level Tunisian crochet pattern is the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.lovecrochet.com\/burly-crochet-pattern-by-vashti-braha\" rel=\"nofollow noreferrer noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBurly\u003c\/a\u003e scarf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse a double-ended Tunisian crochet hook to make a decorative solid edge (see the teal example) instead of fringed (the pink scarf).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eMesmer’s veil quality results mainly from alternating a lace weight kid mohair yarn with a medium weight glossy sequined silk yarn.\u003c\/em\u003e You can get other special effects by trying other very different yarns.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56742557483386,"sku":"UPID22206","price":5.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/8acf7d287f7f414524f154f4d36b7ea88cfafd27_UPID22206_172839257915781.jpg?v=1775835002"},{"product_id":"weightless-tunisian-wrap-crochet-pattern-by-vashti-braha","title":"Weightless Tunisian Wrap","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmy Shelton [reviewed this pattern][1] over in Crochetville; there might be a Crochet Along starting up there also.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis award-winning wrap is warm enough to be used during the cold months, and lacy enough for the rest of the year. An easy-intermediate level Tunisian crochet pattern requiring up to 700 yards of laceweight kid mohair yarn and a large Tunisian crochet hook. (Hook only needs to be 9 inches\/23cm long.)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis photo of swatched up alternate yarns might be helpful: http:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/vashtirama\/3554337961\/in\/set-72157624363282949\/\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's perfect for the crocheter who already knows how to do the basic Tunisian stitch (Tunisian Simple Stitch or \"Tss\") and is ready to learn new ones. I developed this lacy combination of stitches myself, which I call \"Tunisian Wicker Stitch,\" and have not found it used anywhere else. It combines Tunisian stitches like the yarn-over, slip stitch, and twisted stitches in a new way.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePattern is rated Easy Intermediate because the\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Independent Designer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56742706053498,"sku":"UPID22149","price":5.28,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0931\/3219\/4170\/files\/26dbd9915f0bd0d5902c3bc242109dfca2a7f594_UPID22149_172839236036972.jpg?v=1775835759"},{"product_id":"lucky-twist-mitts-crochet-pattern-by-vashti-braha","title":"Lucky Twist Mitts","description":"\u003cp\u003eLucky Twist Mitts is based on everything I love about the original Luckyslips Mitts pattern: the right kind of stretchy in the right places. Slip stitch ribbing is perfect for comfortably snug and warm texting mitts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese mitts feature a mock cable accent. I’ve swatched versions of this \"luckytwist\" method over the years (see [issue #65 of my newsletter][1]). Slip stitching below the working row is the first step in creating this kind of mock cable texture. Add that “luckytwist” to the stitch loop to enhance the cabled look!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach step of the first mitt is designed as a roll out of skills in a gradual progression. Refer to the \u003cem\u003ecomplete photo tutorial for the Twisted Slip Stitch Spike Mock Cable\u003c\/em\u003e on printer-friendly page 7. \u003cem\u003eCustomizing tips\u003c\/em\u003e for both luckywomen’s and luckymen’s sizes are included along the way for more experienced slip stitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level: Advanced Intermediate\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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