PipsRainbow

December 30, 2021 No Comments

Well chaps, I have been drooling over this year’s advent calendar from Abby at Orchidean Luxury Yarn and wondering what to create. So couldn’t resist sharing last years creation with you. I have worn this little lady, for most of this year. Yep, sun and snow, wind and rain, it seems to have been with me.

Soot the rainbow blanket on the beach..

Possibly has become my comfort blanket, but let’s not get into that! Haha.

This year’s colours are so incredible. They are rich and vibrant and I am sure will create a mega shawl for me daughter. She is so excited. I wrapped up Abby’s advent under the tree.

She couldn’t believe her eyes on Christmas Day that she will be getting a rainbow shawl. Just need to let the creating cogs get going on that one. (And finish a pair of advent socks, before hand.) Here’s the link for Abby’s next years advent. You can clink the link to notify you when it’s up for preorder.

https://luxuryyarns.co.uk/product-category/special-offers/seasonal/

I will be creating & writing up a pattern for this year’s advent soon, but until then, here is the pattern and then as a printable download too.

The pattern follows an 8 row repeat, creating a beautiful & elegant shawl.

Now I have used Abby’s advent from last year for this one, but you can use any advent yarn that you have or even use some of your own yarn stash. It would be a great shawl to use up odds & ends with. Ooo, think of the possibilities. Exciting.

Right, here we go.

Level – Medium

Yarn – 450g of 4ply yarn. You can use any colour way that you like. I decided to create mine into a rainbow effect using my advent yarn, but you can work it up in any colour way that you like. (It even goes well in one variegated colour.)

Hook

4mm crochet hook

Notions –

Scissors, darning needle for sewing in ends.

Finished size –

Wingspan – 280cm Centre spine depth – 120cm

It uses 13 times 8 row repeats plus border. (You can create this scarf in any size you like. Just adapt the pattern by using increasing or decreasing the number of 8 row repeats.)

Free Printable Downloadable –

Advent Shawl

Fasten off – slip stitch into the last stitch you have worked, pull through & cut yarn.

Attach yarn – Insert hook into the stitch, new yarn over hook & pull through the stitch.

Abbreviations –

mr – Magic Ring

ch – Chain

ch2sp – Chain 2 Space

dc – Double Crochet

htr – Half Treble Crochet

blhtr – Back Loop Half Treble Crochet

tr – Treble Crochet

bltr –Back Loop Treble Crochet

Pattern –

1 – Make a mr, ch3, then work 3tr into the ring, then ch2 & work 4tr stitches into the ring. Then pull the tail tight. (I tend to make a little knot here, to keep the mr closed.)

2 – Turn your work, ch3, 2tr in the first stitch, then 1tr in each tr stitch in the row. Then work 1tr, ch2, 1tr in the ch2sp. Work 1tr in each stitch in the row, finally working 2tr in the top of the ch3 from the previous row.

3 – Turn your work, ch3, 2tr in the first stitch, then 1tr in each stitch in the row. Then work 1tr, ch2, 1tr in the ch2sp. Work 1tr in each stitch in the row. Finally work 2tr in the top of the ch3 from the previous row.

4 – 7 (4 rows) *Turn your work, ch3, 2bltr in the first stitch, then 1bltr each stitch in the row. Then work 1tr, ch2, 1tr in the ch2sp. Work 1bltr in each stitch. Finally work 2bltr in the top of the ch3 from the previous row.* Work ** four times.

8 – Turn your work, ch3, 2tr in the first stitch, then 1tr in each stitch in the row. Then work 1tr, ch2, 1tr in the ch2sp. Now work 1tr in each stitch in the row. Finally work 2tr in the top of the ch3 from the previous row.

9 – Turn your work, ch3, work 2tr in the first stitch. *Now ch1, miss 1 stitch & work 1tr in the next stitch.* Work ** across the row. Then work 1tr, ch2, 1tr in the ch2sp. Now work 1tr in the first stitch. *Now ch1, miss 1 stitch & work 1tr in the next stitch.* Work ** across the row. Work 2tr in the top of the ch3 from the previous row.

10 – Turn your work & ch3. Now work 2tr in the first stitch, then 1tr in the next 2 stitches. Work 1tr in the first ch1sp. *Now work 1tr in the next stitch & in the next ch1sp.* Work ** across the row. Finish the row with 1tr in the last 2 stitches. Work 1tr, ch2, 1tr in the ch2sp. Then work 1tr in the first stitch in the row. *Now work 1tr in the next stitch, then 1tr in the next ch1sp.* Work ** across the row. Finish the row by working 1tr in the last 2 stitches, then 2tr in the top of ch3 from the previous row.

Now it’s time to repeat the last 8 rows. So repeat rows 3 – 10, 12 more times.

Border –

1 – 2 (2 rows) *Turn your work, ch3, 2tr in the first stitch, then 1tr in each stitch. Then in the ch2sp work 1tr, ch2, 1tr. Now work 1tr in each stitch in the row. Finally work 2tr in the top of the chain 3 from the previous row.* Work ** twice.

3 – Now turn your work, ch1, 2dc in the first stitch, then 1dc in each stitch. Work 1dc, ch2, 1dc in the ch2sp. Now work 1dc in each stitch in the row. Finally work 2dc in the top of the chain 3 from the previous row.

4 – This is your final row. Turn your work, ch2 & work 2blhtr in the first stitch, then work 1blhtr in each stitch in the row. Work 1htr, ch2, 1htr in the ch2sp. Now work 1blhtr into each stitch in the row, finally working 2blhtr in the top of the chain 1 from the previous row.

Finishing off –

Now it’s time to sew in your ends using a darning needle & block your finished shawl. I tend to use sponge floor tiles and long headed/T pins for this.

I really hope you have enjoyed this pattern. My Advent Shawl comes everywhere with me. It has been used as a shawl, scarf, a blanket to keep little ones warm & even in a rescue mission with a dog lead once! Don’t ask!! Haha, you can safely say that I love it & will be treasured forever.

Care – When washing, ensure you follow the instructions on the label of the yarn you are using & be as gentle as you can. Once gently washed, I will always reshape mine back into place.

Don’t forget to share any pics with us of your fabulous shawl on the good old fashioned net. Tag us in on Instagram, Facebook, You Tube & Twitter @pipsrainbow & #pipsrainbow.

Happy hooking. Xx

(Please note this pattern has been test crocheted, but not tech edited. But every attempt has been made for it to be easy to follow and free from mistake. It is for personal use only. Any questions, happy to help.)

Bob the Bauble

December 16, 2021 No Comments

Well hello my lovely ones. How are we all? Is anyone else running around like headless chickens? Because I am! There’s some serious frazzledness going on here! I have only just managed to get this pattern out today! Ekk!! I have written lists after lists of all the jobs, but it’s still on slow progress! Heyho. Kids break up tomorrow & hoping to have it all done! Hmm. Not sure it will happen, but I can hope, can’t I?!?

Now. Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without a little PipsRainbow Christmas pattern! So without further a do, may I introduce Bob the Bauble! He was named by his mother, as he tends to love bobbing around the Christmas tree! All his brothers & sisters tend to stay still & look all Christmassy, but not Bob! He just can’t stay still! He just bobs around all over the place! He struggles to keep still when the family are in the room, so when they are on their own, he just goes nuts! Bobbing around all over the place! Bless him! I wonder if one day he will be found out? Hmm, we shall see.

Now my little 4ply Bob is made from Abby’s over at Orchidean Luxury Yarn little baubles. They are so cute! I have some on my tree!

There is still time to purchase them! Think her last day to buy them is tomorrow! So quick, quick chaps! Here’s the link to her website!

https://luxuryyarns.co.uk/

So here we are! Bob the Baubles pattern. Now I have written it in two different yarn weights for ease! As this is a great stash buster, thought it was best to write it in 4ply & DK yarn.

Level – Beginner

Supplies –

You only need about 5g of yarn for both the 4ply & DK. So not very much at all. I have also used a little light brown yarn for the top of the bauble. You will also need toy stuffing, scissors, tapestry needle & a little black yarn for the face.

Stitches –

Slip stitch (ss) – This is where there is no height to the stitch. It’s usually used to join rounds. Insert the hook into the front of the stitch you are joining to. This is usually the first stitch you made in that round/row. Yarn over hook and pull through that first stitch then also through the loop on your hook.

Chain (ch) – To make a chain, place the yarn over the hook then pull it through the loop on your hook.

Double Crochet (dc) – To make a double crochet, insert hook through your stitch/space, yarn over hook and pull through the stitch. You should have 2 loops on your hook, now yarn over hook and pull through both loops on your hook.

Double Crochet Decrease – (2dctog) – This is where you crochet two stitches together to decrease the amount of stitches in the round. Insert the hook through the front of the first stitch only (the front V) and then insert hook through the front of the second stitch (the front V). Yarn over your hook and pull it back through both stitches. There will now be 2 loops on your hook. Yarn over your hook again and pull through both loops to complete your 2dctog.

4ply Bob the Bauble –

1 – Start by making a mr & ch1. Now work 6dc stitches into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. (6)

2 – *2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (12)

3 – *1dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (18)

4 – *2dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (24)

5 – *3dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (30)

6 – *4dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (36)

7 – *5dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (42)

8 – 12 (5 rounds) Work 1dc into each stitch. (42)

13 – *5dc stitches, then 2dctog.* Work ** 6 times. (36)

14 – *4dc stitches, then 2dctog.* Work ** 6 times. (30)

15 – *3dc stitches, then 2dctog* Work ** 6 times. (24)

16 – *2dc stitches, then 2dctog* Work ** 6 times. (18)

17 – *1dc stitches, then 2dctog Work ** 6 times. (12) In the last stitch, change to your light brown yarn.

This is a good time to stuff your bauble

18 – 19 (2 rounds) Using your light brown yarn. Work 1dc in each stitch. (12)

20 – *2dctog* repeat ** 6 times. (6)

Now fasten off & sew up the stitches, leaving a tail. Then use the tail to make a little loop, toe a knot at the base, then using your needle, sew the yarn back through the bauble.

DK Bob the Bauble –

1 – Start by making a mr & ch1. Now work 6dc stitches into the ring. Pull the tail to close the ring. (6)

2 – *2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (12)

3 – *1dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (18)

4 – *2dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (24)

5 – *3dc, then 2dc into each stitch.* Work ** 6 times. (30)

6 – 8 (3 rounds) Work 1dc into each stitch. (30)

9 – *3dc stitches, then 2dctog* Work ** 6 times. (24)

10 – *2dc stitches, then 2dctog* Work ** 6 times. (18)

11 – *1dc stitches, then 2dctog Work ** 6 times. (12)

12 – *1dc, then 2dctog.* Work ** 4 times. (8) Change into your light brown yarn on the last stitch.

This is a good time to stuff your head.

13 – Work 1dc in each stitch. (8)

14 – *2dctog* repeat ** 4 times. (4)

Now fasten off & sew up the stitches, leaving a tail. Then use the tail to make a little loop, toe a knot at the base, then using your needle, sew the yarn back through the bauble.

For the face, use your black yarn & needle. Check my tutorial page on how to work the face, is you are unsure.

And there you have it. What a little dude! Hope you have enjoyed the pattern. If you need any help, just shout.

Happy Christmas all!

Happy hooking.

🌈Xx

(Free pattern designed and brought to you by PipsRainbow. Thank you for not copying or recreating it. ☺️Xx)