Jul 232013
 

Moogly Pattern Round-Up Extravaganza

Today is moogly and Mr. moogly’s wedding anniversary - CONGRATULATIONS! Meanwhile, back on mooglyblog, I have the honor of sharing her normal pattern round up Tuesday with you! But wait! That’s not enough of yarny moogly eye candy - I’m convinced! - so I cooked up the moogly Pattern Round-Up Extravaganza.

I declare today a MOOGLY round-up day. Fabulous Baby Patterns and Fun Free Kids Pattern round-ups are directly at mooglyblog.com for your enjoyment and as a bonus if you keep reading, you will get 2 HUGE sets of pattern ideas right here at The Crochet Lounge.

On top of which, I will be featuring moogly patterns All-Day-Long on facebook, g+, and twitter. So don’t miss out, connect with me ♥ Facebook Social Icon | The Crochet Lounge | Star Google Plus Social Icon | The Crochet LoungeTwitter Social Icon | The Crochet LoungePinterest Social Icon | The Crochet LoungeYouTube Social Icon | The Crochet Lounge♥!

 

As a frequenter to her site, and a moogly subsrriber, her pattern round-up topics are always a delight to see. It doesn’t matter if you’re an old timer, a new designer, a one hit wonder or a pattern powerhouse, moogly gives her honest quick review and throws together the best combinations to a topic she picks.

As a crocheter, moogly brings to you patterns with moogly personality and humor.

In this edition we’ll be exploring MOOGLY in moogly for Women, moogly for Women Part Deux & moogly for Your Home!

moogly for Women - The Hooker with the Look

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In order to keep this succinct as possible, I will eliminate repeating the photos in the link-up and will list the photos a) by photo size, then b) left column and then right column.

1) Artfully Simple Infinity Scarf (ASIS) – This is one of the most sought out simple scarf patterns since its debut because it is just that elegant a look and just that simple to make! If this is the first time you’ve seen it or if it has been on your WIP list, time to bump it up a notch. Run!

2) Sunset Shawlette – The Sunset Shawlette features the use of fingering weight yarn and a trapezoid shape for ease of wrapping purposes. It is light and airy and deserves a spot on your WIP list.

3) Summer Lace Cowl – It’s summery and lacy. What more can you ask for to show off your hooking skills in the hot summer months of the year?

4) Winter Sunrise Scarf – It looks just like the sunrise and my brain says sunnyside up eggs :D This is a refreshing scarf to have for the fall and winter or even cooler nights year round! It is simply a beauty.

5) Diamond Crochet Cowl – Have you ever seen or made hats that have the same look as this cowl? (e.g. Diamond Ridges hat or the Lattice hat - both can be found on ravelry) Even if you haven’t, after making this cowl, you MAY just want to make a hat to go along with it. mmmm. who can resist a set of anything?

6) Autumn Sunset Infinity Scarf – It’s hip, it’s wavy, even the diagram to the right on how to join the blocks together is flowing with waves. Can you see it? This is a good stand alone block and is a great textured baby blanket pattern.

7) Tallulah Waterfall Scarf – The latest scarf addition to moogly was the Tallulah featuring the majestic lace with ruffle combination that gives you the drape for the summertime.

8) Chevron Lace Wrap – If you love the looks of chevrons and knit eyelet lace, you wouldn’t want to miss this fabulous crochet wrap pattern! Black and dainty ready for your evening events.

moogly for Women Part Deux

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1) All Grown Up Striped Slouch Hat - moogly readers simply love the idea of a set so much that after they made the All Grown Up Arm Warmers, they suggested a hat to go along and moogly ran with the idea. Wheeeeeee wheeeeeeeeeeeee wheeeeeeeeeeeeee!

2) All Mine Crochet Slouch Hat – Slouchy hat with hearts that go around near the brim. This is simply cute for the teens and fabulous addition for any adult. I’m very biased on this pattern because I love purple, and I love hearts :D

3) Bobble Poof Earflap Hat –Bobbles & Poofs, I’m all over it! This pattern is sized from nb to adult. Do you want to make your family a matching set of wooley hats for snowtime? This is it!

4) Cuddly Cat Crochet Scoodie with Pockets - Do you love kitties? Does it get cold enough to wear scoodies? Combine the two for a cute look! Kids love them, tweens look cute and sophisticated in them and adults fit along with modern day fashion.

5) Timeless Crochet Earrings – Have you ever wanted to crochet yourself some earrings and didn’t know where to start? It only takes 5 yards of size 5 crochet thread and is perfectly coordinated with the Mayan Crop Circles. What? To read the story, you’ll have to visit moogly’s pattern.

6) Chevron Cuff - Make your own stylish chevron cuff. Bangles and cuffs are in, so is DIY that will surely turn heads.

7) All Grown Up Arm Warmers – Ever wanted some basic arm warmers to keep your wrist area warm and maybe even the forearm while you work? This quick to whip up arm warmer will sure be a hit. Moogly has also made these in childsize for your matching convenience.

8) Simply Chunky Crochet Slippers – Have you ever wanted to make yourself or someone a pair of crochet slippers, but wanted it done quickly yet still have the looks? This is it! most get hooked and make more than just one pair. If you are a long time lounger, you would have seen Jodi D.’s pairs when this pattern came out.

9) Pozy Toes Crocheted Slippers – Cozy Pozy Toes! Pamper yourself to a pair of this light weight spring/summer slippers. No fret on the flowers and having to sew them, because this pattern features crochet as you go flowers.

 

Stay tuned and revisit for moogly for Your Home!

 

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Nov 272012
 

Double Crochet

The double crochet is one of the fundamental and widely used stitches — enjoy this free crochet tutorial.

Double crochet (dc) - yarn over (yo), insert hook in the indicated stitch, yo, draw up a loop [3 loops on hook], yo, draw through 2 loops [2 loops on hook], yo, draw through 2 loops.

Double crochet standard height is represented by 3 chains.

Beginning of the Row: At the beginning of a row where dc would be the first stitch, ch3 is used.

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 01 - Free Crochet Tutorial

01) At the beginning of the row, Ch3 to represent a double crochet unless otherwise indicated by pattern

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 02 - Free Crochet Tutorial

02) Turn piece Counter Clockwise (or clockwise as long as you are consistent throughout your work — notice that depending on which way you turn either the bump of the stitch will be facing out or the top 2 stitches will be facing out)

 

Double Crochet Stitch

 

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 01 - Free Crochet Tutorial

01) Yarn Over (yo)

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 02 - Free Crochet Tutorial

02) Insert hook in indicated stitch

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 03 - Free Crochet Tutorial

03) Yarn Over (yo)

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 04 - Free Crochet Tutorial

04) Draw up a loop [3 loops on hook]

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 05 - Free Crochet Tutorial

05) Yarn Over (yo)

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 06 - Free Crochet Tutorial

06) Pull through 2 loops on hook

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 07 - Free Crochet Tutorial

07) Yarn over (yo)

Double Crochet (dc) Tutorial 08 - Free Crochet Tutorial

08) Draw through last 2 loops on hook

 

A simple and nice use of this stitch is shown in the Holiday Raspberry Truffle Ruffle Scarf pattern. The ruffles are created by double crochets and is a pattern that makes this stitch shine.

Enjoy ♥~

This free crochet tutorial is one of the first of the stitches tutorial series brought to you by TheCrochetLounge.com

Nov 252012
 

Front Post Single Crochet

Although not as often used as other front post stitches, such as front post double crochet, the front post single crochet does provide a unique 3D raised stitch look — enjoy this free crochet tutorial.

Front post single crochet (fpsc) - working around the post of previous row, insert hook from the front, right side of the post through to the left side, yo draw up a loop, yo draw through both loops

Front Post Single Crochet Tutorial (FPSC) 1 - Free Crochet Tutorial

1) Working around the post of previous row, insert hook from the front, right side of the post through to the left side.

Front Post Single Crochet Tutorial (FPSC) 2 - Free Crochet Tutorial

2) Yarn over (yo)

Front Post Single Crochet Tutorial (FPSC) 3 - Free Crochet Tutorial

3) Draw up a loop by drawing through behind the post.

Front Post Single Crochet Tutorial (FPSC) 4 - Free Crochet Tutorial

4) Yarn Over (yo)

Front Post Single Crochet Tutorial (FPSC) 5 - Free Crochet Tutorial

5) Draw through 2 loops.

 

A simple and nice use of this stitch is shown in e’s Serenity Ripple Scarf pattern. The ridges in between the fan ripple rows are formed by fpsc stitches.

Serenity Ripple Scarf Rolled - Free Crochet Pattern

Serenity Ripple Scarf Roll View

Enjoy ♥~

This free crochet tutorial is the first of the stitches tutorial series brought to you by TheCrochetLounge.com