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Bonnie of Woodland Stitchcraft specializes in creating unique crochet patterns that capture the essence of vintage aesthetics and nature-inspired styles. Her designs celebrate the charm of handmade crafts, offering a cozy and personalized touch to any project. With a passion for slow, intentional creativity, Bonnie's patterns are perfect for those who appreciate the beauty of crafting with care and love.
Materials:
Approximately 75-100 yards/69-91 meters of worsted/medium weight yarn
H/6/5 mm Hook or size needed to obtain gauge
G/8/4 mm Hook or 1 size smaller than gauge hook
Tapestry Needle
Measuring Tape
Scissors 10 cm
Flex Frame Clasp
Size:
Measurements are of finished piece, closed, with nothing inside. 3.75" wide by 7.25" tall.
Gauge:
Bean Stitch - 8.5 sts by 15 rows = 4"X4" Gauge is important to your project so your finished piece will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. The hook size for the pattern is based on what I used, but gauge can vary from person to person and be affected by yarn. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make 4”, try using a smaller size hook; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook. The pattern also provides measurements to obtain for a specific size. Using a combination of matching gauge and measuring, as closely as possible, should get you close to the desired size.
Stitches and Abbreviations (US Terms):
bean st - bean stitch (insert hook into stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over, insert hook into same stitch, draw up a loop, yarn over, draw through all six loops, chain 1)
ch(s) - chain(s)
RS - right side
sc - single crochet
sc2tog - single crochet two together, decrease
sk - skip
sl st - slip stitch
st(s) - stitch(es)
WS - wrong side
Notes:
Beginning chains do not count as stitches. Stitches between the [ ] brackets are to be worked the total number of times indicated. Worked flat and then seamed into a pocket and then clasps inserted through fabric. Bean stitches have 2 stitches in the top once completed, the main stitch and a chain 1 that closes it. The pattern refers to the main stitch as a stitch and the chains as a chain when indicating skips or when to work into them. Stitches with the number appearing first will all be worked into the same stitch. For example, 5dc would be 5 double crochets all worked in the same stitch. Whereas, dc 5 would be one double crochet worked into each of the next five stitches. Bow: Pictured on the cover page is a cozy with a bow. To create that bow I simply chained 60, tied it into a bow and then sewed it just under the single crochet rows. It has no function, just a decorative touch!
Pattern:
Main Body
Make 2.
With 5 mm hook, ch 16.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. (15)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc, [sk 1, bean st] 6 times, sk 1, sc. (6 bean sts, 2 sc)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc, [sk ch, bean st] 6 times, sc. (6 bean sts, 2 sc) **Piece should measure approximately 3.75" wide. Add or remove stitches in multiples of 2 to meet this measurement.
Rows 4-24: Ch 1, turn, sc, [sk ch, bean st] 6 times, sc. (6 bean sts, 2 sc) **Piece should measure approximately 6.5" tall. Add or remove rows to meet this measurement.
Row 25: Ch 1, turn, sc each st and ch across. (14) Switch to 4 mm hook or a hook 1 size below the hook used for main body.
Row 26: Ch 1, turn, 2sc, 2sc, sc 10, 2sc, 2sc. (18)
Rows 27-32: Ch 1, turn, sc each st across. (18)
**You will want this single crochet section to be approximately 1" tall so that it can fold over the clasp.
Fasten off, leaving a tail about 15" long for sewing clasp in.
Assembly
Holding your two pieces together. Use a length of yarn to whip stitch the bean stitch rows together around the entire piece to create a “pocket”, leaving the single crochet rows open.
Adding Flex Frame Option 1
Fold a single crochet section in half and line up row 32 with row 25. Sew the rows together to create a tunnel out of the fabric. Repeat on the other side. This is now the WS of your cozy, weave in your ends and flip the piece RS out. Close one side of your flex frame. Usually you do this with a pin inserted through both hinges. Then using pliers, fold down the little “flaps” of metal on either end of the hinge to secure pin inside. Push the open sides through the tunnels you created with the fabric, one through each side. One side of your flex frame that is not closed yet might have small metal “flaps”. I was able to get this through the fabric, but I did have to rock it back and forth in order for it to get through and not catch on the fabric. (You could also put a piece of scotch tape around it to create a smooth surface and then remove the tape after it’s through.) Once they are through the fabric close the other side.
Adding Flex Frame Option 2
Close one side of your flex frame. Usually, you do this with a pin inserted through both hinges. Then using pliers, fold down the little “flaps” of metal on either end of the hinge to secure pin inside. Flip the cozy RS out. Fold a single crochet section in half and inward to WS around one side of the flex frame and line up row 32 with row 25. Sew the rows together just underneath the frame to hold it in the fabric. Close the other side of your flex frame. Holding the flex frame open, fold the other single crochet section in half and inward to WS around the flex frame and line up row 32 and row 25. Sew the rows together just underneath the frame.
