Purly Shells Bookmark

Purly Shells Bookmark by Mylyne De Jesus

Copyright © 2009

Supplies Needed:

South Maid (Shades of Blue) or other equivalent No. 10 cotton thread

US#2 (2.75 mm)

Size 9 (0.85mm) crochet hook (or any size that would fit through tassel loop)

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

Seed st = Row1: knit, purl, knit. Repeat this row.

Yo = yarn over

Wyif = with yarn in front

LH = left hand

P5tog = purl 5 stitches together

P2tog = purl 2 stitches together

Directions:

CO 15 sts.

Bottom Border: Work in seed stitch for 2 rows.

Side Borders: Work first 2 and last 2 row sts in seed st (k1, p1 for the R border and p1, k1 for the L border) throughout pattern unless instructed otherwise.

Pattern:

Work as follows:

Row 1(Right Side): K.

Row 2: P.

Row 3 to 4: Work as Rows 1 and 2.

Row 5: K.

Row 6: P5, k5, p5.

Row 7: K4, (k1, yo, k1) in the next st, k5 wrapping yarn twice for each st, (k1, yo, k1) in the next st.

Row 8: P4, k3, wyif sl 5 sts dropping extra wraps then insert LH needle back into these

5 long sts and p5tog, k3, p4.

Rows 9 to 24: Repeat Rows 1-8.

Row 25 to 30: Work as Rows 1 and 2 to prepare for the next step.

Top Border:

Work in garter stitch.

Decrease right and wrong side rows by working end row stitches as follows: K1, p2tog, k up to last 3 sts, end p2tog, k1.

Continue working decrease pattern until 5 sts remain on needle.

P2tog, k1, p2tog-- 3 sts remaining.

Then p2tog, k1, pull last st through loop.

Leaving a 12-inch tail, break thread. Cut 3 threads (of the same kind) measuring 24 inches each and thread through same loop as top border tail end and knot altogether. Trim to desired length.

Weave bottom tail at back of work.

Block as needed.

Beaded Butterflies and Flower Buds

Beaded Butterflies and Flower Buds Bookmark by Mylyne De Jesus

Copyright © 2009

Supplies Needed:

America’s Best Perle Cotton (Baby Pink) or other equivalent No. 5 Perle cotton thread

US#2 (2.75 mm)

#6/0 Czech Glass E-Beads, 15 total (Crystal Pink Lnd)

Size 13 (0.85mm) crochet hook (or any size that would fit through bead hole)

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

yo = yarn over

k2tog = knit two stitches together

yo = yarn over

ssk = slip, slip, knit (Slip one stitch, then slip the next. Insert left needle into the front loops of the slipped stitches and knit them together from this position (through the back loop).

pb = place bead (Pick up a bead with crochet hook and insert the hook into the stitch loop making sure the hook is facing you. Pull the stitch loop off the left needle and through the bead. Place the beaded stitch back on the left needle and knit.)

cdd = centered double decrease (Slip two stitches together knit-wise, knit the following stitch, and pass the two slipped stitches over it.)

Directions:

CO 25 sts.

Bottom Border: Work in garter stitch for 2 rows (K right and wrong side rows).

Side Borders: Work first 2 and last 2 row sts in garter st throughout pattern unless instructed otherwise.

Pattern:

On right side rows, work stitches according to pattern. On wrong side rows, purl stitches (except for side borders).

Work Flower Buds as follows:

Row 1(Right Side): K.

Row 3: K3, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 5: K2, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k2.

Row 7: Work as Row 3.

Row 9: K3, k2tog, yo, pb, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, pb, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 11: K.

Row 13: K1, * yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, k1, repeat from * to end.

Row 15: K2, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k3, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k2.

Row 17: Work as Row 13.

Row 19: Pb, * yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, pb, repeat from * to end.

Row 20: P.

Repeat Rows 1 to 11.

Starting with a Purl row (wrong side), work the next 5 rows in stockinette st. to prepare for the next step.

Work Butterflies Lace as follows:

Row 1 (Right Side): K.

Row 3: K9, yo, cdd, yo, k9.

Row 5: K8, k2tog, yo, pb, yo, ssk, k8.

Row 7: K7, k2tog, yo, k1, pb, k1, yo, ssk, k7.

Row 9: K.

Row 11: K4, yo, cdd, yo, k7, yo, cdd, yo, k4.

Row 13: K3, k2tog, yo, pb, yo, ssk, k5, k2tog, yo, pb, yo, ssk, k3.

Row 15: K2, k2tog, yo, k1, pb, k1, yo, ssk, k3, k2tog, yo, k1, pb, k1, yo, ssk, k2.

Row 16: P.

Repeat Rows 1 to 9.

Starting with a Purl row (wrong side), work the next 5 rows in stockinette st. to prepare for the next step.

Top Border:

Work in garter stitch.

Decrease right and wrong side rows by working end row stitches as follows: Ssk, k up to last 2 sts, end k2tog.

Continue working decrease pattern until 3 sts remain on needle.

Cdd remaining 3 sts, pull last st through loop.

Leaving a 12-inch tail, break thread. Cut 3 threads (of the same kind) measuring 12 inches each and thread through same loop as top border tail end and braid altogether to desired length.

Weave bottom tail at back of work.

Block as needed.

An FO and some UFO's

The theme called for something oceanic for the month of June. I scratched out the original design in favor of this simple lined up shells of a variegated cotton thread in Shades of Blue and came up with the above piece called "Purly Shells." Just in time, too, for the deadline. Will it make the cut? Free pattern to come out next month.

In the meantime this unfinished object gets worked on at night as it doesn't put much strain on the eyes. I got used to the tight crocheting that making the thread miniature bear requires so that the first row stitches are snug as a bug in a rug. Hope it doesn't curl up like a rolly polly. :) Still trying to figure out how to sew the corners in to make it a thick, smaller square. Hmmmm.

Finally, a ladder yarn waiting on the sidelines. What will it be? A scarf, a belt-- any ideas?

Swaying Spring Leaves Bookmark

Swaying Spring Leaves by Mylyne De Jesus

Copyright © 2009

Supplies Needed:

Coats and Clark Aunt Lydia’s Classic Crochet #10 (Frosty Green) or other equivalent yarn

US #1 (2.25mm) Knitting Needles (I used a pair of dpn’s I already have)

Tapestry needle

12 inch of 1/8” Satin Ribbons (each of White and Light Green)—Optional

1 ladybug button (Optional)

Abbreviations:

yo = yarn over

cdd = centered double decrease (On right side rows, slip 2 stitches together knitwise, k the following stitch and pass the 2 slipped stitches over it.)

Directions:

CO 29 sts.

Bottom Border: Work garter stitch for 4 rows (K right and wrong side rows).

Side Borders: Work first 2 and last 2 row sts in garter st throughout.

Work Pattern as follows.

Pattern:

On right side rows, work according to pattern. On wrong side rows, work stitches in pattern (knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches) and purl yarn overs.

Row 1 (Right Side): P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k9, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 3: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, yo, k1, yo, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k3, cdd, k3, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 5: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k2, cdd, k2, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 7: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, cdd, k1, p1,yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 9: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, cdd, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 11: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k9, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Rows 13 and 15: Repeat Row 11.

Row 17: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k3, cdd, k3, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, yo, k1, yo, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 19: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k2, cdd, k2, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 21: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, cdd, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 23: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, cdd, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 25: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k9, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 27: Repeat Row 25.

Work on Row 28.

Repeat Rows 1 to 27.

Top Border: Work garter stitch for next 4 rows.

BO. Break thread, leaving a 4-inch tail. Weave in tails.

Block as needed. Lace ribbons through hole at the bottom of bookmark. With thread, sew ladybug between holes.

The First Hello Bookmark

The First Hello by Mylyne De Jesus

Copyright © 2009

Supplies Needed:

Patons Silk Bamboo (Moss) or other equivalent sport wt. or fingering yarn

US#5 (3.75mm) or US#3 (3.25mm) for fingering yarn knitting needles (I used 2 dpns I already have)

Tapestry needle

7/8” White Organdy Ribbon (optional)

Abbreviations:

yo = yarn over

cdd = centered double decrease (On right side rows, slip 2 stitches together knitwise, k the following stitch and pass the 2 slipped stitches over it.)

Directions:

CO 15 sts.

Bottom Border: Work garter stitch for 2 rows (K right and wrong side rows).

Side Borders: Work first 2 and last 2 row sts in garter st throughout.

Work Pattern as follows.

Pattern:

On right side rows, work according to pattern. On wrong side rows, work stitches in pattern (knit the knit stitches and purl the purl stitches) and purl yarn overs.

Row 1 (Right Side): P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, yo, k1, yo, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Rows 3 and 5: Repeat Row 1.

Row 7: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, yo, k1, yo, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 9: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, yo, k1, yo, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 11: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k2, yo, k1, yo, k2, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 13: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k3, yo, k1, yo, k3, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 15: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k9, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Rows 17 and 19: Repeat Row 15.

Row 21: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k3, cdd, k3, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 23: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k2, cdd, k2, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 25: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, k1, cdd, k1, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Row 27: P1, yo, cdd, yo, p1, cdd, p1, yo, cdd, yo, p1.

Top Border: Garter stitch for next 2 rows.

BO. Break thread, leaving a 4-inch tail. Weave in tails.

Block as needed.

Lace 12 inches of organdy ribbon through the holes at the bottom of the bookmark. (Optional)