Sunday, February 26, 2012

Time For A Change

For the moment, I've decided to use this blog as an extra string to my bow, with no rhyme or reason as to what I shall post on it. Think of it in the nature of a tentative experiment.

Today, because of requests on Napple Notes  for copies of my poncho pattern, that's what I'm going to post, to be read or ignored as fate wills.This link will let you see a picture of the finished article, as well as explain why it came into being.

As well as this diagram (front and back both alike, and joined and worked together in rounds) I've written out as comprehensive a set of instructions as I could manage this morning, so here goes.

Pen’s Poncho

Worked with 3.50mm hook and Double Knitting wool. (Final garment weighs 27 1/2 ounces, so I guess that's a good indication of the quantity needed.) Abbreviations (English notation):-
  • ss = slip stitch
  • dc = double crochet
  • tr = treble
To start, work  4 ch, and  ss to form ring
1st round    8 dc into ring (ss into 1st dc)

2nd round  
3ch,  1 treble into base of 3ch,  2 tr into next dc
 [4 ch (corner)  (2 tr next dc) twice] repeat  x 3 ,  4 ch  (corner),  ss to top of 3 ch.

3rd round    
4 ch  ( to count as one tr, 1ch)
** [1 tr into next space on previous row, 1ch] x 4
3 ch, 1 tr into same corner space of previous round, 1 ch**
Repeat from ** to** 3 times
1 tr into corner space on previous row, 1 ch, 3 ch,  ss to 3 rd chain of the four chain at the start of this round.  

4th round
1 dc into first space between tr’s of previous row
[3 ch, 1 dc in next space] repeat all around the sides of the square but working
[1 dc,  5 ch,  1 dc] in each of the corners until the last one, which needs to be
[ 1dc,  5ch, 1 dc,  3ch, ss into first dc on the row.  Fasten off.

Each subsequent square must be joined by its loops to adjacent squares while working the fourth row...   i.e.  I dc, 1 chain, then pick up corresponding loop on the other square  and attach  with  a ss,  1ch, 1dc, etc. Each corner sequence will be [1 dc  into corner space of working square, 2 ch, ss into corner loop of square to be attached,  2 ch, 1 dc into working square]

The edge may be finished with a hand tied fringe, or any crochet edging of your choice. - email me if you need help!
to show edging

close up of single motif

Sunday, December 11, 2011

Thursday, December 1, 2011

In Tandem #21

N.B. Due to the sparse numbers of Tandem riders in the past few weeks, I've decided to put a padlock on the wheels for a while. This won't stop any enthusiasts helping themselves to any of the previous prompts to freewheel around! All the Linky lists should still be functioning, and my emails will notify me at once of any Bloggers who use one and leave a comment. See you again soon, I hope.

Thursday, November 24, 2011

In Tandem #20

This week, I've chosen a colourful design created by Chelsea Bednar,  a daughter of the talented Margaret, whose works I've featured before on In Tandem. They are obviously an artistic family!






Thursday, November 17, 2011

In Tandem #19

Here we have another Blogger giving us a feast for our eyes, and imaginations! Thanks go to Jacqui Binford-Bell, for allowing her original painting to be used on In Tandem today.

Thursday, November 10, 2011

In Tandem #18


This week, here are two examples of Margaret Bednar's artistic skill to set your imaginations going!

Thursday, November 3, 2011

Thursday, October 27, 2011

In Tandem #16

Graphic by Jinksy

Wednesday, October 19, 2011

In Tandem #15

By Natasha

Only one graphic today, thanks to Natasha at The Tashtoo Parlour, as I've been otherwise engaged, but I'm sure it will give you enough to write about until next week!

Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Wednesday, September 28, 2011

Wednesday, September 21, 2011

In Tandem #11

by Margaret Bednar
by Penny Jinks
Margaret Bednar has hopped on the Tandem this week, obviously feeling 'in the pink'! I've opted for more subdued colours in this graphic that I think of as 'The Night Boat', but feel free to interpret either in any way you wish before next Wednesday when a new selection will be posted.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Thursday, September 8, 2011

Wednesday, August 31, 2011

In Tandem #8

by Natasha

by Jinksy

A choice of mood today, thanks to Natasha Head at The Tashtoo Parlour, who has given her permission for me to use one of her creations 'In Tandem'. I liked the contrast with my own, very different piece that I'd decided to use today.

Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Wednesday, August 17, 2011

In Tandem #6


by Penny Smith
by Margaret Bednar
My widget has no shelf life! It will remain viable for a good week, so using one or both images as inspiration, follow the instructions in the right side bar.
But please note,  this Mr Linky List is not there simply as a free lead in to your totally unrelated blog! All such entries from people not playing the game will be deleted.



Saturday, August 13, 2011

The Beginnings

My In Tandem posts have been appearing for the past five weeks as part of Alias Jinksy, but now I've decided to start a new blog where one of these Tandems will remain viable for a whole week. In this way, people will have plenty of time to think about what they want to write, without feeling pressured to make an instant decision and post in haste. Post haste? Get it?.*smiles*
In case you missed the earlier graphic prompts, I've listed them all here, with their numbers, which link back to the originals. You may copy any of them to  your blog if you feel inspired to write a retrospective piece.
From 17 August 2011 In Tandem will have a weekly, Wednesday graphic - sometimes two- for your inspiration. They will be all my own work, unless the name of another accredited artist appears.
There will also be a Mr Linky Widget for you too, to make life easy!