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Z. Kerrie Slade – Neck Warmer and Fingerless Gloves in Olive Green (CH0371)

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, Wearables

I think I hardly need say that this neck warmer-gloves set was specially made, with lots of kisses and hugs, for a very special lady: Kerrie Slade. (Kerrie Slade is the famously talented creator/owner/designer of Kerrie Slade – Contemporary Beadworks.)

As per request, it is created predominantly and virtually exclusively, in the deep, soothing richness of Olive Green.

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Romancing Kerrie Slade – neck warmer + fingerless gloves set (CH0371)

The neck warmer and fingerless gloves set is made with 2 detachable (magnetic flowers). A scattering of the deep, royal Purple Velvet Swarovski crystals on one of the flowers gives a subtle and enchanting flash of bling. Perhaps for a romantic assignation along the leafy greens of an autumnal walk? 😉

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How to Crochet Flat Circle (sc)

by Filed Under: Crochet - How To, HOW TO

How to crochet a flat circle in single crochet (sc).  I am re-writing this entire post.  For the sake of clarity.

There are multiple ways of crocheting a flat piece of circular crochet.  You only have to ask Google.  But I find the best and easiest rule of thumb, if you are making your flat crochet with sc, is to start with 8 stitches.  And increase 8 stitches every row.

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Crochet chart for flat circle in single crochet (charted with Crochet Charts2 software)

• Start with 8sc.
• Increase 8 stitches per row.

Addendum: I realise that the diagram above is a bit confusing.  I hope to correct that (if I get the time).  Meanwhile, please note that it is better to stagger (i.e. don’t make increases on top of each other) where you inc. on each row to avoid an obvious line of increases.  I will try to explain better later, … yes, when I have time.

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DIY – Basic Construct for the Crochet Slouchy Beanie

by Filed Under: Crochet - How To, HOW TO

I am going to detail a template or guide to create the shape which will turn into a long or shorter slouchy beanie. This is specifically for a crochet beanie.

Slouchy Crochet Beanies

Slouchy Crochet Beanies (CH0369)

This pic shows how some of these slouchy beanies could look like.  For even more details on the specifics of these 3 shown beanies,  please see Crochet Slouchy Beanie Hats.

I am finding that writing out detailed steps and over-fussy photos is taking up way too much time which means I cannot get on with other things I want to make, and everything just gets all clogged up with little getting published.

So I am going to do over the top simple.  Nothing too fancy or time consuming.  Simple drawings and whatever makes publishing easier.  I have often found inspiration from the work of others even when they only provided one drawing or one photo.  So I am going to trust that this will also work for you.

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zz. Crochet Slouchy Beanie Hats

by Filed Under: CREATIONS, Crochet - How To, HOW TO, Wearables

I am about to start my chemotherapy. I have been told that in all likelihood I will lose my hair. While I have never been a beanie, hat kind of gal, I decided it is time I had a little venture into making some beanies. They might prove useful!

Slouchy Crochet Beanies

Slouchy Crochet Beanies (CH0369)

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