Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Double Dutch Soap Sack

Double Dutch

Extra Large Soap Sack


This pattern was created with the help of my daughter.  She likes soap from Buff City Soaps and wanted a larger soap sack.  She named it Double Dutch after the jump rope game because she thought the woven chains looked like jump ropes.  
I had a lot of fun designing this one, especially since I got to brainstorm with my daughter!  

This would make a perfect gift paired with handmade washcloths or facial rounds.  

The pattern below includes both photos and a video.  


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Supplies:

Two colors of cotton yarn, weight 4

Color A = 28-30 yards

Color B = 15-18 yards

Crochet hook size H

Yarn needle


Abbreviations:

ch = chain

sc = single crochet

dc = double crochet

st = stitch

sts = stitches

dtr =double treble stitch

ch-sp

hdc = half double crochet


Notes:

  • If you are unfamiliar with dtr, here is a step-by-step tutorial.  

  • Chain stitches at the beginning of each row do not count as stitches.

  • Do not cut the yarn when changing colors, just carry the yarn up the side.

  • I used Premier Home Cotton yarn in colors lavender & pewter.


Pattern:


*Color A:


Ch 33


R1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (32 sts)


R2: ch 1, sc in each st across (32 sts)


R3: ch 2, dc in 1st st, [dc in 5 sts, ch 5, skp 5 sts] repeat, dc in last st (15 ch, 17 dc)


R4: ch 1, sc in 1st st, [ ch 5, skp 5 sts, sc in 5 sts] repeat, sc in last st (15 ch, 17 sc)


After the first four rows, it will look like this:


*Switch to color B: (See photos and video tutorial for R5 below.)


R5: ch 2, dc in 1st,  [dc in next 5 st, ch 1, dtr over ch from r4 under ch from r3 and into 2nd sc under the two 5-ch spot, ch 1, dtr under ch from r4 and over ch from r3 and into 4th sc under the two 5-ch spot, ch 1] repeat, dc in last st (17 dc, 6 dtr, 9 ch)  


R6: ch1, sc in each st and ch-sp (32 sc)


Row 5 tutorial photos.  

Push the top chain back, and the front chain forward and then go between them to stitch into the sc below.

(dtr over ch from r4 under ch from r3 and into 2nd sc under the two 5-ch spot)


 


Row 5 tutorial video. Video 

Push the top chain forward, the bottom chain back and go between them to stitch into the sc below.

(dtr under ch from r4 and over ch from r3 and into 4th sc under the two 5-ch spot)



Photo of after the first two dtr and next 1 dc


After row 6, it will look like this:


*Switch to color A:


R7: ch 2, dc in 1st st [ch 5, skp 5 sts, dc in 5 sts] repeat, dc in last st (15 ch, 17 dc)


R8: ch 1, sc in 1st st [sc in 5 sts, ch 5, skp 5 sts] repeat, sc in last st (15 ch, 17 sc)


*Switch to color B: 


R9: ch 2, dc in 1st st,  [ch 1, dtr over ch from r4 under ch from r3 and into 2nd sc under the two 5-ch spot, ch 1, dtr under ch from r4 and over ch from r3 and into 4th sc under the two 5-ch spot, ch 1, dc in next 5 st, ch 1,] repeat, dc in last st (17 dc, 6 dtr, 9 ch)


R10: ch1, sc in each st and ch-sp (32 sc)


*Switch to color A:


R11: Repeat R3


R12: Repeat R4


*Switch to color B:


R13: Repeat R5


R14: Repeat R6


*Switch to color A:


R15: ch 1, sc in each st (32 sc)


R16: ch2, hdc in first [ch 1, skp 1 st, hdc in next] repeat across hdc in last (15 ch-sp, 17hdc)


R17: ch 1, hdc in each st and ch-sp across (32 hdc)


R18: ch 1, sc in each st across (32 sc)

Cut tail 24” long. 


Weave in ends.  Use the long tail to seam the sides and bottom, right sides together.  Turn.  


Drawstring


Using color B 


ch 75


Weave the drawstring over and under through the chain spaces from R20.  Tie ends together securely, clip off excess yarn.  You will need to go between the 2 hdc at the seam in order for it to work out evenly.  


 




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Saturday, June 11, 2022

Willow River Water Bottle Holder

Keep your hands-free and yourself hydrated using this quick and easy-to-crochet water bottle carrier pattern.  It is a fun and practical accessory perfect for hiking, a trip to the beach, a day at the park, or other adventures!




My family has been spending more time than ever outdoors and we use water bottle carriers all the time.  It is a "must bring" item when we are away from home.  This pattern uses less than a skein of yarn and takes under two hours from start to finish.  



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Supplies:

  • Cotton yarn, 90-110 yards
  • Crochet hook size I
  • Yarn Needle

Abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • hk = hook
  • sc = single crochet
  • sl-st = slip stitch
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • blo = back loop only
  • sk 1 st = skip one stitch
  • ch-sp = chain space


Notes:

Chain stitches do not count as stitches unless indicated.

R1-22 are done in the round, do not turn work.




Willow River Water Bottle Holder

Bottom:

R1: ch 2, 6 SC in 1st ch, sl-st join (6 SC)

R2: ch 1, 2 SC in each st, sl-st join (12 SC)

R3: ch 1, [2SC in 1st st, 1SC in next] repeat around, sl-st join (18 SC)

R4: ch 1, [2SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 2] repeat around, sl-st join (24 SC)

R5:ch 1, [2SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 3] repeat around, sl-st join (30 SC)

R6: ch 1, [2SC in 1st st, 1SC in next 4] repeat around, sl-st join (36 SC)


Sides:

R7: ch2, 1 HDC BLO in each st, sl-st join (36 HDC)

R8: ch 2, HDC in each st, sl-st join (36 HDC)

R9: repeat R8

R10: ch 3 (counts as first HDC + ch1), sk 1 st, HDC in next, [ch 1, sk 1 st, HDC in next] repeat around, ch 1, sl-st join to 2ch from beginning ch3 (18 HDC, 18 ch-sp)

R11: ch 2, [2 HDC in each ch-sp] repeat around (36 HDC)

R12-R21 repeat [R10, R11] 

R22: ch 2, HDC in each st, sl-st join (36 HDC)


Handle

R1: ch 2, turn, HDC in first 4 st (4 HDC)

R2: ch 2, turn, HDC in each st (4 HDC)

Repeat R2 until the handle is desired length.  I did 98 rows for a cross-body version

Join handle to the opposite side using slip stitch join or your favorite method. 

Weave in ends.

Note: the handle can be done using only three HDC if you would prefer a narrower handle.

Option: You can repeat R10-R11 additional times to make the bottle carrier longer if desired.




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