Thursday 25 July 2013

A little sun

A little sun.
And a cloud or two.



Sometimes a rainbow.
(ok, so I haven't actually seen a rainbow yet, but you get the idea...) 

Just about sums up the beautiful weather we're having here at the mo.



And so, I'm inspired to make these little weather hangings. 
Simple and quick. 
(Make each from two identical pieces, stuff lightly and single crochet together)

I've displayed mine in wooden embroidery hoops on the wall, but they would be lovely as a mobile, or brooch, or keyring- I'm sure you could think of lots of other things too.



Weather Hangings

You'll need:

Yarn and hook to match (I used my trusty Rico Creative Cotton and a 4mm hook)

Polyester toy filling

Stitch marker

An embroidery hoop (the small one measures 23 cm, the larger 26 cms in diameter)

Stitches and Abbreviations:

I use US terms, so single crochet= same as UK double crochet here.

Chain (ch)

Single crochet (sc)

Double Crochet (dc)

Treble Crochet (tr)

Stitches (sts)

Single Crochet 2 Together (sc2tog)

Slip Stitch (sl st)

 

To single crochet 2 together:

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop. (2 loops on hook)

Insert hook into next stitch.

Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook)

Yarn over and pull through all 3 loops.


Cloud



Make 2 pieces for each cloud
At the end of each row, turn and ch1

Beginning at the bottom left corner of your cloud
1. Ch 3
2. Sc 3
3. Sc 2, 2sc in next sc (4 sts)
4. 2sc in first sc, sc 3 (5)
5. Sc 4, 2sc in next sc (6)
6. Sc 6
7. Sc4, ch 2 (6)
8. Sc 6
9. Sc 5, 2sc in next sc (7)
10. Sc 7
11. Sc 7
12. Sc2tog, sc 5 (6)
13. Sc 4, ch 2 (6)
14. Sc 6
15. Sc 4, sc2tog (5)
16. Sc 5
17. Sc 3, sc2tog (4)
18. Sc2tog, sc 2 (3)

Fasten off.
Single crochet the two pieces together and stuff lightly before completing.


Sun



Make 2
Work in the round. 
Use your stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round.

1. 6sc in magic ring or Ch 2, make 6sc in 2nd chain from hook.
2. 2scs in each sc around (12 sts)
3. (Sc 1, 2scs in next sc) repeat (18)
4. (Sc 2, 2scs in next sc) repeat (24)
5. (Sc 3, 2scs in next sc) repeat x 4, sc remaining sts in round (28)

Put the two pieces together so that the stitches go in the same direction.
Single crochet around the edge (28)

To make the rays:
Sl st into the first sc, *skip 1 sc (dc 2, tr 1, dc 2) in next sc, skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc* repeat from ** around.

Rainbow



It took me ages of faffing around until I worked out this simple solution for making a rainbow.

Work in the round. Use your stitch marker.

1. 5 sc in magic ring or ch 2, Sc 5 in 2nd chain from hook. [Violet]
2. (2sc in each sc) repeat (10)
3. (Sc 1, 2scs in next sc) (15) [Indigo]
4. (Sc 2, 2scs in next sc) (20) [Blue]
5. (Sc 3, 2scs in next sc) (25) [Green]
6. (Sc 4, 2scs in next sc) (30) [Yellow]
7. (Sc 5, 2scs in next sc) (35) [Orange]

Fold the circle in half to create your rainbow shape. 
Single crochet around the arc in Red and stuff lightly to complete your rainbow.

Not-so-bumpy Cloud


This was actually my first attempt at a crochet cloud. 
You can see it's a bit less-bumpy than the others.

Here's the pattern:

1. Ch 3
2. Sc 3
3. Sc 2, 2scs in next sc (4)
4. 2scs in first sc, sc 3 (5)
5. Sc 4, 2scs in next sc (6)
6. Sc 6
7. Sc 5
8. 2scs in first sc, sc 4 (6)
9. Sc 5, 2scs in next sc (7)
10. Sc 7
11. Sc 7
12. Sc2tog, sc 5 (6)
13. Sc 5
14. 2scs in first sc, sc 4 (6)
15. Sc 6
16. Sc2tog, sc 4 (5)
17. Sc 4
18. Sc2tog, sc 2 (3)

Now you just need to decide how many of each to make and where you're going to put them all!

Enjoy making.

Sarah x


18 comments:

  1. Dear, you're so adorable and generous person!! I just love your blog and you patterns!
    Thank you for your kindness.
    Claudia, São Paulo, Brazil

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  2. Dear Sarah,
    You're such lovely and generous person. I just love your blog and your blog! Thank you for your kindness!
    Cláudia, São Paulo, Brazil

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  3. Such a cute and lovely idea. Thanks for sharing the pattern xo

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  4. Ahhhhh so sweet especially the rainbow....gathering my supplies and making a list for attempting tomorrow.....Bestest to you and yours...
    Daisy...J x

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  5. Hi Annaboo these are just so so cute. How clever are you, love all of these and will be trying these out. Thank you so much, thank you so much
    Lots of love
    Dorothy
    :-)xxxxxxx

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  6. Precioso todo, muy agradecida :D

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  7. So cute ... and lovely displayed in the embroidery rings ~ Sarah x

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  8. That's very cute - thanks for sharing!

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  9. yet another gorgeous pattern, thank you so much

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  10. SUCH a clever bint. Proud to call you my friend, you crafty ol' goose!
    Loved seeing you last week, oooh a week ago today that was!
    Big love
    x x x

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  11. OH Sarah!
    Such CUTENESS!!!
    xoxo
    Danette

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  12. Another gorgeous idea Sarah! As you say nice and simple but very effective. Taking note for future makes.


    Giveaway now open :-)


    keep well

    Amanda xx

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  13. So cute, and I love the hoop for display!
    Kate :}

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  14. I so love this awesome hooked project!!! I definately will be making this one. Thanks lovie! You are so kind. :D

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Have a fab day.
Sarah Xx