Can Can

The other day I was looking at my big bag of make-up and decided to organize the stuff instead of constantly digging around, wasting time, looking for the stuff I want. I wanted something simple, and easy, and cheap! This is what I came up with:

Organize by upcycling cans and plastic containers!

Simply wrap can, plastic or cardboard container in pretty scrapbook paper! 

Easy and cheap!! 

Note: I added some foam into each can to make them shallower, so my items would stick out instead of being barely visible. 

Chevron #1

I have fallen in love with the chevron st, so I decided to share a an easy wave with you. 

Originally Published in The Complete Book of Knitting Crochet & Embroidery (70s)

Book recommends crochet hook size G and knitting worsted in various colors. 

Work a multiple of 17 sts + 4

1st row:     Into 4th ch from hook work 3dc, **1dc into each of next 5ch, *yo and insert hook into next ch, yo and draw through a loop, yo and draw through first 2 loops on hook, yo and insert hook into next ch, yo and draw through a loop, yo and draw through first 2 loops on hook, yo and draw through all 3 loops on hook - called dec 1 dc -, *, rep from * to * twice more, 1dc into each of next 5ch, 4dc into next ch, rep from ** to end. Turn

2nd row:     3ch to count as frist dc, skip first 2 sts, 3dc into next st, *1dc into each of next 5 sts, dec 3dc over next 6 sts, 1dc into each of next 5 sts, 4dc into next st, rep from * ending last rep with 4dc into 3rd of 3ch. Turn. 

Repeat 2nd row throughout, alternating the colors as desired. You will that the pattern gives a flowing, wavy line. 

Abbreviations

st(s) = stitch(es)

ch =  chain

dc = double crochet

rep = repeat

*...* = repeat the pattern between

dec = decrease

yo = yarn over

Although this pattern calls for double crochet throughout I have used it with single, and treble, even mixing all three for a very interesting and textured look. 

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Crocheting in the round

I can never, ever get it right! I'm trying to make a bag right now, and I want to add different colors to it so I'm trying to be good about keeping track of where my row begins and ends. The problem is I am always gaining or losing stitches. 

Crocheting is weird! I'm a knitter by nature, and it just makes more sense to me. I can clearly see where the stitches are and know what I have to do! Someone help me! 

I've watched a bunch of youtube videos on it and still don't get it. I'm hopeless.

Cogwheel Eyelet Pattern

Cogwheel Eyelets

Knitting Pattern: Use a multiple of 8 + 1 Stitches

Note: When instructed to slip stitches, always slip as if to knit. 

Row 1:     (Right Side) K2, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, * K3, K2tog, YO, K1, YO, slip      1, K1, PSSO * Repeat as desired until last 2 sts, K2 

Row 2:     Purl across. This applies to all wrong side or even rows. 

Row 3:     K1, * K2tog, YO, K3, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K1 *

Row 5:     K2tog, YO, K5, * YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K5 * Repeat across to last 2 sts, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO 

Row 7:     Slip 1, K1, PSSO, YO, K5, * YO, slip 2 tog, K1, P2SSO, YO, K5 * Repeat across to last 2 sts, YO, K2tog

Row 9:     Repeat Row 7

Row 11:   K2, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2tog, * YO, K3, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2tog * Repeat across to last 2 sts, YO, K2

Row 13:   K3, Yo, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, * YO, K5, YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO * Repeat across to last 3 sts, YO, K3

Row 15:   K1, * YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K3, K2tog, YO, K1* 

Row 17:   K2, YO, skip 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2tog, * YO, K3, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K1, K2tog * Repeat across to last 2 sts, YO, K2

Row 19:   K3, YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, * YO, K5, YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO * Repeat across to last 3 sts, YO, K3

Row 21:   K3, YO, slip 2 tog, K1, P2SSO, * YO, K5, YO, slip 2 tog, K1, P2SSO * Repeat across to last 3 sts, YO, K3

Row 23:   Repeat Row 21

Row 25:   K1, * K2tog, YO, K3, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO, K1 * 

Row 27:   K2tog, YO, K5, * YO, slip 1, K2tog, PSSO, YO, K5 * Repeat across to last 2 sts, YO, slip 1, K1, PSSO

Row 28:   Purl across

Repeat rows 1-28 for pattern. 

Abbreviations
*.....* = Repeat pattern between points across your work
St(s) = Stitch(es)
K = Knit
P = Purl
YO = Yarn Over
K2tog = Knit 2 Stitches Together
Slip 2 Tog = Separately slip 2 stitches as if to knit
PSSO = Pass Slipped Stitch Over the stitch just made
P2SSO = Pass 2 Slipped Stitches Over the stitch just made


Pattern Originally Published in "99 knit stitches" Published by Leisure Arts

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