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Snuggle Snood

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Snuggly Snood

Well hello my lovely ones. I thought I would bring you this little pattern for a warm and snuggly snood today. I couldn’t resist making it for my daughter, but I can see a certain little old me borrowing it or making one too! It’s a one size pattern, which fits both child from about 5 years old to adults. I think for those busy little children in our lives, who will fly out of the door with their coats flailing in the wind at break time, to the busy person, who doesn’t even get chance to look in the mirror before they leave the house, this is perfect. As it will sit where it’s suppose to sit, you don’t need to worry about tieing knots or working out where the end are on a scarf, just pop it over your head and tuck it into your coat. Jobs a goodun!

It’s 12 inches wide so is plenty big enough for both child and adult. If you did want to make it a little longer, all you need to do is just add more rows. As we are using a trinity stitch which is reversible, you don’t need to worry about how many extra rows you put on!

Now the stitch used is called a Trinity stitch. This is because it comprises of 3 different segments, which it gathers together into 1. It’s a beautiful stitch comprising of a dc3tog and a chain stitch. It’s ever so easy and works up really quickly. I hope you like it.

Level – Easy

Supplies – 

So I have used one skein of Aran weight yarn for this snode from the amazing Abby Parkes at Luxury Yarns, but you can use any Aran weight yarn you wish to. I used about 100g of yarn which was about 166m. This Luxury Yarns skein is Cashino which is a mix of merino, cashmere and a little nylon, so it is incredible soft.

My little ball of loveliness came out of this little box of magic. It’s my first instalment from the wonderful Abby Parkes over at Luxury Yarns. It’s called the Oil Yarns Club and comprises of a skein of beautifully hand dyed yarn by Abby, two little oil gems (that my daughter has already nabbed) a lovely little jewel stitch marker, a pattern for a pretty cowl and a pair of circular wired knitting needles. (Will definitely be using those next year.)

Now for this pattern you will need to use a 7mm hook for the foundation chain and then 6.5mm hook for the rest. You will also need some scissors and a blunt ended tapestry needle to sew in your ends.

Stitches – 

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

Double Crochet (dc) – Insert the hook through the stitch, front to back, then yarn over hook and pull back through stitch. You will have two loops on your hook. Then yarn over your hook and pull through both loops.

Double Crochet 3 Together (dc3tog) – work your dc3tog by inserting your hook into the previous stitch, yarn over and pull through, then inserting it into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through and next stitch, yarn over and pull through. This will give you 4 loops, then yarn over again and pull through all loops.

Trinity Stitch – Ok so to start this stitch, work your dc3tog by inserting your hook into the previous stitch, yarn over and pull through, then inserting it into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through and next stitch, yarn over and pull through. This will give you 4 loops, then yarn over again and pull through all loops. Now to finish the Trinity stitch work a chain 1 stitch.

Ok so here we go… 

1 – Ok so start off by chaining 30 with your 7mm hook. The reason we are using a 7mm hook for the foundation chain is because it needs to be a little looser, as otherwise you get this semicircular curve on your foundation chain.

2 – Now change to a 6.5mm hook and turn your work. Now chain 1 and then work 1dc in the second chain from the hook. Then continue working 1dc in each chain across the row. (30)

3 – Ok so turn your work and chain 1, then work 1dc in the same stitch. Now you are ready to start your Trinity stitch. So to do this insert your hook back into the first stitch (where your first dc stitch is.) Yarn over your hook and pull through. Then insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over your hook and pull through and then finally insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over your hook and pull through. This is your dc3tog. Meaning that you are crocheting 3   double crochet stitches together. So it’s worked across 3 stitches. You should now have 4 loops on your hook.

Now to finish the Trinity stitch, yarn over your hook and pull through all 4 loops. Then to finish work 1 chain. This completes your Trinity stitch.

Now repeat the process. *So insert your hook in the previous stitch, yarn over and pull through, then insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through and then finally insert your hook into the next stitch, yarn over and pull through. Now you have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over your hook again and pull through all 4 loops. This is your dc3tog stitch. Finish the trinity stitch by working 1 chain.*

Repeat this ** across the rest of the row.

At the end of the row, work 1dc in the last stitch. (30)

4 – 70 Ok so now turn your work and repeat the process in row 3 for each row. (30)

Phew – that’s quite a few rows!

Right then, so now it’s time to fasten up the snode. So to do this, place one half of the snode on top of the other. Now chain 1 and then insert your hook into your first stitch, then also into the first chain in the foundation stitch. Now yarn over your hook and pull through the chain and then also back through the dc stitch. You should now have 2 loops on your hook.

Now finish the dc stitch by placing the yarn over your hook and pulling through both loops.

Now continue working 1dc into each stitch in this same way – so working through both the dc stitches and the foundation chain stitches.

At the end of the row, once you have worked the last dc stitch, work a slip stitch in the same stitch and fasten off. (30)

Now you should have a nice little ridge. This little ridge will be the inside of your snode. All you need to do now is sew in your ends. I always make sure I work it around the last stitch a few times, just to secure it a little.

And here’s the finished article. All you need to do now is turn it inside out.

I hope you have enjoyed this snood pattern. Please give me a shout if you get stuck. I bet it would look mega in a plain colour such as a grey. Can’t wait to see your finished articles. Don’t forget to link it to @pipsrainbow if you share it on social media.

Happy hooking everyone!!

🌈Xx

(Free pattern brought to you by PipsRainbow.)

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2018 CAL - Year of the Stitches Blanket

Year of the Stitches Week 45 – Alternate Spikes

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Alternate Spike Stitch

Hello all. How are we all? Has anyone started to get ready for chrimbo yet? Dare I say it, but a few pressies have been purchased and things to be made list, is a go go. Hoping I can get through it all this year. Think I have enough time. My problem is I keep adding to the list as I keep thinking of new and exciting projects to do!! This happened this week with the utterly wonderful subscription box, beautifullly created my the lovely Abby Parkes at Luxury Yarns.

It is a little box of pure yarny magic!!! You can subscribe either for 1, 2 or 3 months and in the post arrives a little box with a skein of hand dyed wool which Abby dyes herself. But also included are some little bottles of essential oils and some other yarny delights. My daughter was particularly taken with the lavender and frankincense worry oil, (as she calls it.) She straight away started using it. Think it is definitely going to come in handy when she is worried about something. When I realised how excited she was, I couldn’t resist making her something with the beautiful yarn. So I started this on the Friday evening in the car and finished it this morning. Not bad going. It’s using a trinity stitch from week 27 of my blanket. Think it really picks out the flashes on Firework colours that Abby has created in the yarn.

And here’s the finished article!!! Will get the pattern written up for you guys!! It was so quick and simple! Love the colours! Abby Parkes you definitely are a genius with colours!! Can’t wait for the next little parcel to arrive!!

We have had a lovely weekend away celebrating my father-in-law’s birthday in the Cotswolds. It was lovely to be as a family and celebrate such a special birthday. I made my father-in-law a version of Jacques Cousteau hat who was a famous sailor and diver. He wore this particular red hat that he was know for! So thought I had better design and make him one. So here it is. He definitely seemed chuffed with it. Another one to add to the pattern writing up list!!

We visited the wonderful Bourton On The Water yesterday. My grandparents used to live there, so it has a very special place in my heart. Was lovely going back and taking my children to see all the little bridges and of course the model village. My Dappy used to love the Winston’s Ice Cream. He used to have a scoop of ice cream every day. His reasoning was because he hadn’t had it as a child very much, so had to make up for it!! Love it!!

Right then, so we had better get on to the blanket and this weeks stitch. It’s a really simple stitch this week called the Alternate Spike Stitch. So basically the stitch looks like a little spike as it reaches to the row below.

There are lots of different types of spike stitches with different heights and it definitely looks great worked in contrasting colours. So it’s worth a go on a different project. This is cushion that I made for my sister with the spike stitch.

Hope you enjoy this weeks stitch.

Stitches –

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

Double Crochet (dc) – Insert the hook through the stitch, front to back, then yarn over hook and pull back through stitch. You will have two loops on your hook. Then yarn over your hook and pull through both loops.

Supplies – 

So this weeks yarn is a merino wool from the Wendy range. It’s a lovely pale toothpaste green colour, which is fresh and bright. It works well with last weeks blue. Remember you can use any kind of double knit yarn. So as always you need about 30g, a 4mm crochet hook, some scissors and a blunt ended tapestry needle.

Ok so here we go …

1 – Start by attaching your new yarn on the wrong side of your blanket and chain 1. Now work 1dc in the same stitch and then 1dc in each stitch across the row. (200)

2 – Right so now turn your work and chain 1. Then work 1dc in the same stitch and then the next stitch. Now you are going to work your first spike stitch by working 1dc in the row below. This is where the arrow is pointing.

So insert your hook through the dc stitch in the row below, yarn over your hook and then pull back through. (It will be easier if you work this loop up loosely)

Now finish your stitch by yarn over your hook and pull through both loops. Can you see how you have worked your first spike stitch.

Now work 1dc in the next stitch. (So where you have worked the spike stitch, you should have missed the dc stitch right above it.)

*So now work 1dc in the dc stitch in the row below and then 1dc in the next stitch.* Repeat this ** across the row.

End the row with 1dc in the last stitch. (200)

3 – So now we are going to repeat row 2. Start by turning your blanket and chaining 1. Then work 1dc in the same stitch and then the next stitch. Now work your spike stitch by working 1dc in the dc stitch below. This is where the arrow is pointing.

Remember to work the spike stitch loose, so that it creates a tidy effect.

Then work 1dc in the next stitch.

Now repeat. So work *1dc Stitch in the dc stitch below and then work 1dc in the next stitch.* Repeat ** across the row.

At the end of the row work 1dc in the last stitch. (200)

4 – And once again repeating row 2. So turn your work and chain 1. Then work 1dc in the same and next stitch. Now work 1dc in the stitch below and 1dc in the next stitch to complete your first spike stitch.

Now work *1dc in the dc stitch below and 1dc in the next stitch.* Repeat this ** across the row.

Work 1dc in the last stitch. (200)

And there we have the fabulous Alternate Spike Stitch!

Ever so versatile and would be fab with different coloured yarns worked up in each stripe!! Hope you enjoyed this one. Let me know if you need any help with it.

Happy hooking everyone!!

🌈Xx

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