Crochet with One Sheepish Girl

Crochet

WITH

OneSheepishGirl

Easy Lessons & Sweet Designs for Wearing, Living & Giving

Meredith Crawford onesheepishgirl.com

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The written instructions, photographs, designs, projects, and patterns are intended for the personal, noncommercial use of the retail purchaser and are under federal copyright laws; they are not to be reproduced in any form for commercial use. Permission is granted to photocopy patterns for the personal use of the retail purchaser.

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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Crawford, Meredith.

Crochet with one sheepish girl : easy lessons and sweet designs for wearing, living & giving / Meredith Crawford, onesheepishgirl.com. pages cm ISBN 978-1-936096-78-7 (paperback) 1. Crocheting—Patterns. I. Title.

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Contents Introduction

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GETTING HOOKED WEARING

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LIVING

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GIVING

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Facts & Figures Resources

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Granny Square Infinity Cowl page 30

Color Block Ribbed Turban page 34

Bow Brooch page 36

Striped Bow Clutch page 38

Sweater Makeover page 42

Collared Shirt Makeover page 45

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Acknowledgments 127 Index

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Scallop Stripe Cowl page 48

“Home Cozy Home” Pillow Case page 52

Crochet Edge Frames page 57

Heart Pocket Apron page 72

Teacup Coasters page 76

“Enjoy” Place Setting Placemat page 79

Gift Boxes page 96

Crochet Latte page 104

Blueberry Muffin page 107

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Yarn Bag Makeover page 60

OmbrĂŠ Baskets in Three Sizes page 62

Crochet Hook Organizer page 66

Cottage Tea Cozy page 84

Diana Camera Purse page 88

Tablet Case page 91

Party Hat Garland page 110

Snow Cone Garland page 113

Crochet Edge Cards and Tags page 116

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Introduction When I started my blog, One Sheepish Girl, in August 2010, it was a way for me to use crochet to express my creativity. From the moment I hooked my first stitch, my hands were constantly busy with an endless stream of crochet teacups, granny squares, and afghans.

While I was crocheting up a storm, without even realizing

This is the book I wish I’d been able to read after I first

it I was also coming out of the shell of shyness I’d lived

learned to crochet. It’s filled with contemporary projects

in my entire life. The “quiet girl” label had stuck with

perfect for wearing, living, and giving—you’ll see that

me all the way through college, and I figured it would

crochet is not limited to blankets and hats! And the

be impossible to escape. Who knew the combination

techniques within these pages are fit for beginners and

of blogging and crochet would banish that persona

experienced crocheters alike. If you love to wield

forever! I never expected a colorful ball of yarn to be a

a crochet hook, you will find something fun and inspiring

source of confidence, joy, and imagination. My love of

to create, along with step-by-step photo tutorials for

blogging and yarn has taught me that confidence isn’t a

everything from the basic stitches to more advanced

volume, loud or quiet. Confidence is a feeling that comes

(and unique!) techniques.

from doing something you are passionate about, even something as small as an unexpected trip to a craft store

With its stylish photos, beautiful illustrations, project

on a random Sunday afternoon.

inspirations, tips, tricks, and more, I hope this book stirs the same creative passion in your life that it

One Sheepish Girl is my place to feel free to explore

has in mine.

my creativity and connect with other yarn-loving people around the world. Crochet is a beautiful art form, and I feel so blessed to be able to share my inspirations and

Enjoy and be confident with your creativity!

ideas with you!

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Getting Hooked Materials and Tools ..... page 10 Basic Crochet Stitches ..... page 13 Embroidering Chain Stitch on Crochet ..... page 20 French Knot ..... page 22 Sewing a Zipper on Crochet ..... page 23 Spray Blocking Crochet ..... page 24 Tablet Case Lining ..... page 25 Diana Camera Purse Fabric Lining ..... page 26 Crochet Edge Cards and Tags ..... page 27

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Materials and Tools Before you dive into the world of crochet, get familiar with the tools of the trade. Simply fill your yarn bag with hooks, scissors, a notebook, and yarn, yarn, yarn. Once you get your hands on the materials, it’s time to get started! Even your yarn bag can be a quick and easy project— see page 60 for a way to spice up an old tote.

Choose the best yarn for both your project and your

Scissors

wallet. Get some balls of wool, cotton, acrylic, and blends

A small pair of scissors is necessary for finishing projects

and try them out to see what you like best.

and snipping excess yarn after weaving in the ends.

Crochet hooks come in different materials. Choose what feels best in your hand and what works best with the yarn

Tapestry needle

for your project. You might want to use a metal needle

When you finish a crochet project, a large, blunt tapestry

with wool yarn—metal is smooth and fast and wool yarn

needle is perfect for weaving in the ends of yarn or for

is grabby, which makes for slower going. A bamboo hook

sewing seams.

will be a bit slower, so you might want to use it with a slick yarn, such as a mercerized cotton, for a bit more control.

Measuring tape

Plastic hooks are good with all yarns, and they are easy on

Keep a measuring tape handy to measure your gauge

your hands.

and the lengths of the pieces as you’re stitching.

Everyone should have the following tools in his/her crochet bag of tricks:

Notebook Designate a notebook strictly for crochet notes, doodles,

Stitch markers

and designs. Keep track of the number of stitches

Stitch markers are used for marking the beginning of a

and the current round of your project, or jot down ideas

round of crochet or on any stitch that requires attention.

for a new pattern!

Find or create a spot to store your crochet tools, so everything you need will be in one place.

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Sweater Makeover 42

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Granny Squ Infinity C are owl 30

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Color Blo Ribbed T ck urban 34

t Collared Shir Makeover 45

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e Scallop Strip Cowl 48

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Bow Bro och 36

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Striped Bow Clutch 38

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Striped Bow Clutch h Take this classy clutch with you on a fancy night out. It was inspired by a beautiful dress that also had a bold black-andwhite stripe design and was topped off with a graphic bow.

I love incorporating fashion trends in my crochet designs!

YARN

Rialto DK by Debbie Bliss, 1¾oz/50g, each approx 115yd/105m (extra fine superwash merino wool); DK weight

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

Row 9 Ch 1, working through back loops

CLUTCH

only, sc in each sc across. Turn.

Width 8¾"/22cm

Rows 10 and 11 Ch 1, sc in each sc

Height 6½"/16.5cm

across. Turn.

BOW

Row 12 Ch 1, sc in each sc across,

Width 2¾"/5.5cm

changing to B. Turn.

Length 4½"/11.5cm

Rows 13–28 Rep rows 5–12 twice more.

NOTE

FLAP

When changing colors, draw new color

Rows 29–51 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

through last 2 loops on hook to complete

Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for

last st, then turn.

sewing.

• Two ½"/13mm nickel magnetic snaps

STITCH GLOSSARY

FRONT

• Fiberfill

sc2tog [Insert hook in next sc, yo and

Work as for back to row 28; do not

draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw

change to B on last row. Fasten off,

through all 3 loops on hook.

leaving a long tail for sewing.

GAUGE

BACK

BACK LINING

With color A, ch 35.

With color B, ch 35.

15 sts and 19 rows = 4"/10cm over sc using size H/8 (5mm) hook.

Row 1 (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and

Row 1 (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and

in each ch across—34 sc. Turn.

in each ch across—34 sc. Turn.

Rows 2 and 3 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Rows 2–49 Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.

Turn.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Row 4 Ch 1, sc in each sc across, changing to A. Turn.

FRONT LINING

Row 5 Ch 1, working through back loops

With color B, ch 35.

only, sc in each sc across. Turn.

Row 1 (RS) Sc in 2nd ch from hook and

Rows 6 and 7 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

in each ch across—34 sc. Turn.

Turn.

Rows 2–28 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Row 8 Ch 1, sc in each sc across,

Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for

changing to B. Turn.

sewing.

• 4 balls in #397 Ecru (B) • 2 balls in #380 Black (A) HOOK

• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge NOTIONS

• Straight pins

Keep your lipstick, phone, and other essentials handy when you’re out on the town!

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“Home Sweet Home” Pillow Case 52

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Crochet Edge Frames 57

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Yarn Bag Makeover 60

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Ombré Baskets 62

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Crochet Hook Organizer 66

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Heart Pocket Apron 72

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Teacup Coasters 76

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“Enjoy” Place Setting Placemat 79

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Cottage Tea Cozy 84

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Diana Camera Bag 86

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Crochet Hook Organizer 66

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Tablet Case 72

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Cottage Tea Cozy group, join with a sl st in top right cor-

FRONT OF HOUSE

LINING (MAKE 2)

ner of scale below—5 crocodile scales.

With color B, ch 36.

With color B, ch 36.

Do not turn.

Row 1 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook

Row 1 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook

Row 5 (RS) Ch 3, dc in same dc of

and in each ch across—35 sc. Turn.

and in each ch across—35 sc. Turn.

joining, rep from * to * of row 3 eight

Rows 2–18 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Rows 2–17 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

times, end work 2 dc in space in

Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail

Turn.

top of last scale, ch 2, work 2 dc under

for sewing.

Row 18 Ch 1, sc in each sc across, changing to A when completing last

both ch’s of row below—eleven 2-dc groups. Do not turn.

BACK OF HOUSE

sc. Turn.

Row 6 (RS) Rep row 2—6 crocodile

Work as for front of house.

Rows 19–27 Ch 1, sc in each sc across. Turn.

scales. Do not turn.

Row 7 (RS) Rep row 3—eleven 2-dc

DOOR

Row 28 Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, sc across

groups. Do not turn.

With color C, ch 6.

next 27 sc, [sc2tog] twice—31 sc. Turn.

Row 8 (RS) Rep row 4—5 crocodile

Row 1 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook

Row 29 Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, sc across

scales. Do not turn.

and in each ch across—5 sc. Turn.

next 23 sc, [sc2tog] twice—27 sc. Turn.

Rows 2–7 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

Row 30 Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, sc across

SHAPE ROOF

Turn.

next 19 sc, [sc2tog] twice—23 sc. Turn.

Row 9 (RS) Ch 2, sl st in space in top

Row 8 Ch 1, skip first 2 sc, work 5 dc

Row 31 Ch 1, [sc2tog] twice, sc across

of first scale, ch 3, dc in same sp as

in the next sc, skip next sc, sl st in

next 15 sc, [sc2tog] twice—19 sc. Turn.

sl st, ch 2, *working through both

last sc. Fasten off, leaving a long tail

Row 32 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

thicknesses, work 2 dc between last

for sewing.

Turn.

and next scale and 2-dc group of row

Row 33 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across next

below, ch 2, work 2 dc in space in top

WINDOW (MAKE 2)

15 sc, sc2tog—17 sc. Turn.

of next scale, ch 2; rep from *, end join

With color D, ch 6.

Row 34 Ch 1, sc2tog, sc across next

with a sl st in top left corner of scale

Row 1 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook

13 sc, sc2tog—15 sc. Turn.

below—nine 2-dc groups. Do not turn.

and in each ch across—5 sc. Turn.

Rows 35 and 36 Ch 1, sc in each sc

Row 10 (RS) Rep row 4, rep from * to

Rows 2–6 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

across. Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long

* 4 times, end join with a sl st in

Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail

tail for sewing.

top right corner of scale below—4

for sewing.

crocodile scales. Do not turn.

ASSEMBLY

Row 11 (RS) Rep row 9—seven 2-dc

WINDOW SHUTTER (MAKE 4)

1) Block roof pieces so crocodile

groups. Do not turn.

With color C, ch 3.

scales lie flat.

Row 12 (RS) Rep row 4, rep from * to

Row 1 Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook

2) Sew the top edge of the house

* 3 times, end join with a sl st in

and in each ch across—2 sc. Turn.

front to the bottom edge of a roof

top right corner of scale below—3

Rows 2–6 Ch 1, sc in each sc across.

piece. Repeat for the back of the

crocodile scales. Fasten off, leaving a

Turn. Fasten off, leaving a long tail

house. Weave in ends and snip

long tail for sewing.

for sewing.

the excess.

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Gift Boxes 96

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Crochet Latte 104

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Blueberry Muffin 107

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Party Hat Garland 110

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Snow Cone Garland 113

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Crochet Edge Cards and Tags 116

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Gift Boxes Ready to try a new technique? These crochet gift boxes look like simple cubes made out of yarn, but they are actually strong enough to hold a gift inside. Soak the finished boxes (scary, I know!) in a sugar-water combination to create sturdy and special pieces.

Large Gift Box

in next 5 dc, work 5 dc in next dc, *dc in next 8 dc, work 5 dc in next dc; rep from

FINISHED DIMENSIONS

* around twice more, end dc in last 2 dc,

BOX BOTTOM

join rnd with a sl st in first dc.

5½" x 5½" x 5¼"/14cm x 14cm x 13.5cm

Rnd 4 Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc

BOX LID

in next 7 dc, work 5 dc in next dc, *dc in

6" x 6" x 1¾"/15cm x 15cm x 4.5cm

next 12 dc, work 5 dc in next dc; rep from * around twice more, end dc in last 4 dc,

LARGE GIFT BOX YARN

Sweater by Spud & Chloë, 3½oz/100g, each approx 160yd/146m (superwash wool/ organic cotton); worsted weight • 2 hanks in #7513 Jelly Bean (A) • 1 hank in #7518 Barn (B) HOOK

STITCH GLOSSARY

join rnd with a sl st in first dc.

FPdc (Front Post double crochet) Yo,

Rnd 5 Ch 1, working through back loops

• Size H/8 (5mm) crochet hook or size to obtain gauge

insert hook from front to back around the

only for sc, sc in same dc as joining, sc

NOTIONS

post of the next stitch of the row below,

in next 9 dc, FPdc around the next stitch

• Safety pins

yo and draw up a loop, [yo and draw

of the rnd below, *sc in next 16 dc, FPdc

through 2 loops on the hook] twice.

around the next stitch of the rnd below;

• Glass or enamel-lined saucepan

sc2tog [Insert hook in next sc, yo and

rep from * around twice more, end sc in

draw up a loop] twice, yo and draw

last 6 dc, join rnd with a sl st in first sc.

through all 3 loops on hook.

Continue to work through both loops as

• Two large glass bowls

follows:

• Rubber gloves

• 4 cups sugar

BOX BOTTOM

Rnds 6–14 Ch 3, dc in same stitch as

With color A, ch 4. Join with a slip stitch,

joining, dc in next 9 dc, FPdc around the

forming a ring.

next stitch of the rnd below, *dc in next

• Straight edge ruler

Rnd 1 Ch 3 (never counts as a dc), work

16 dc, FPdc around the next stitch of the

20 dc in the ring, join rnd with a sl st in

rnd below; rep from * around twice more,

• Mat knife

first dc.

end dc in last 6 dc, join rnd with a sl st in

Rnd 2 Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc

first dc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

in next 3 dc, work 5 dc in next dc (corner

• Large cardboard box

• Cutting board • Wide masking tape • Aluminum foil

made), *dc in next 4 dc, work 5 dc in next

BOX LID

dc; rep from * around twice more, join

With color A, ch 4. Join with a slip

rnd with a sl st in first dc.

stitch, forming a ring. Repeat rnds 1–4

Rnd 3 Ch 3, dc in same dc as joining, dc

of box bottom.

GAUGE

13 sts and 8 rnds = 4"/10cm over dc using size H/8 (5mm) hook.

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Use the box to present a special gift to a friend, or as a holiday decoration at home!

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Let’s Get Hooked!

In Crochet with One Sheepish Girl, Meredith Crawford, author and editor of the popular crafting blog One Sheepish Girl, brings you a collection of enchanting and imaginative crochet projects divided into three categories: Living (home items and party decorations), Giving (cute gifts—and even cards and boxes!), and Wearing (sweetly stylish garments and accessories). Step-bystep tutorials illustrate the basics, making every project accessible to beginning and experienced crocheters alike. Whether you’re already a fan or meeting her for the first time, you’ll fall in love with Meredith’s vintage-yet-modern sensibility. Pour a cup of tea, curl up in your favorite chair, and put a smile on your face crocheting with One Sheepish Girl!

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