Thursday 30 April 2015

Summer Shimmer Sarong/Shawl Free Crochet Pattern

Summer Shimmer Sarong/Shawl


The pattern is in US terms
Items required 
5mm (H) hook. 
Wool needle
If you have any problems please email me at: susand1408@gmail.com or find me at http://www.crochetaddictuk.com

Galassia comes in a number of different colours. 
This shawl/Sarong was made using 60 emerald green

 There are beautiful sequins in the yarn that catch the light as it moves. 
It's like little stars 
It's made with 69% cotton 30% acrylic 1% polyester. This means that there isn't an excessive stretch to the yarn and it's light weight and brilliant for summer.
It's perfect for using with summer garments.
It's easy to work with and we a beautiful array of colours you are able to match your garment to the rest of your outfit.
I really enjoyed using this yarn and would recommend it.

This Sarong/Shawl is made so you can wear it over the day around the pool and then dress up an outfit in the evening with it. 

Guidelines
HK – hook CH – chain SS – Slip Stitch
HDC – half double crochet
( ) do these stitches in one stitch
* * repeat these instructions

Gauge
4 sts x 3 rows = 2" of hdc stitches

Approximate Yardage
60 meters or 66 yards

Sarong/Shawl
Ch 2
    Row 1) (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in 2nd ch from hk, Ch 2 (doesn't count as a stitch), turn
    Row 2) 1 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 1 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 3) 2 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 2 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 4) 3 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 3 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 5) 4 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 4 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 6) 5 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 5 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 7) 6 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 6 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 8) 7 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 7 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 9) 8 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 8 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 10) 9 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 9 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 11) 10 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 10 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 12) 11 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 11 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 13) 12 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 12 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 14) 13 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 13 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 15) 14 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 14 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 16) 15 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 15 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 17) 16 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 16 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 18) 17 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 17 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 19) 18 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 18 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 20) 19 hdc in 1 st, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 19 hdc in last st, ch 2, turn
    Row 21) 20 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 20 hdc, ch 2, turn
    Row 22) 21 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 21 hdc, ch 2, turn
Continue the pattern increasing the hdc at the start and end by 1.
    Row 23) 22       Row 24) 23       Row 25) 24
    Row 26) 25       Row 27) 26       Row 28) 27
    Row 29) 28       Row 30) 29       Row 31) 30
    Row 32) 31       Row 33) 32       Row 34) 33
    Row 35) 34       Row 36) 35       Row 37) 36
    Row 38) 37       Row 39) 38       Row 40) 39
    Row 41) 40       Row 42) 41       Row 43) 42
    Row 44) 43       Row 45) 44       Row 46) 45
    Row 47) 46 hdc, (1 dc, ch 2, 1 dc) in ch 2 space, 46 hdc, finish.


Your sarong/shawl will come out this shape.
You just fold it down the central line
and it's finished.

Now it's up to you how you wear it.


Patterns are just for your own personal use. Do not distribute the pattern without permission.  You may sell the items you make but please give credit for the pattern.
If there are any problems with the pattern or you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact me.
Susand1408@gmail.com                               http://www.crochetaddictuk.com/                    ©Crochet Addict UK 2015

SH & SH Hair Brush ~ Product Review



SH & SH Hair Brush


Doesn't this brush just look so funky and fun.


This product from SH & SH is of a high quality
but doesn't let this distract away from the fun hair brush.


It may also just look fun but it does the job.
The unique shape of the bristles mean that they easily
pass through your hair and detangle it.


With having long hair most of my life I understand how painful
detangling your can be.
Especially as a child I really suffered.
I wish I'd had one of these brushes then.

I also love the size of the brush.
It's a perfect size to fit into your bag.
The size of the head has been thought about
and even though it's small they have kept the head
big enough to do the job.


Not only do you get this fabulous hair brush
you also get a mirror to check out what your hair looks like.

Do you have someone in mind for this brush!
Would you buy it for yourself
or would you buy it for a family member or friend.




I received the product to review. 
However all opinions expressed are my own.
Affiliate links are included on the post.
No monies were exchanged.

Owl Toppers ~ Product Review & Giveaway



Owl Toppers



My husband loves a glass of wine
but as I can't drink he often doesn't finish the bottle.
There are lots of different designs
but not all of them fit your bottle correctly.


You might wonder what owltoppers offer you that
other bottle stoppers don't.


They are;
  • Easy to Use
  • Dishwasher safe
  • Non spill
  • Sealed, Just Insert and twist
  • Reusable
  • Tasteless
  • Non-Toxic (Made with 100% Food Grade Silicone)
  • Anti-Dust
  • Unbreakable
  • Holds Shape
  • Keeps Wine Fresh
  • Soft
  • Eco-friendly


Not only that they are super cute.



The other brilliant thing is you don't just get one size.
You get two sizes in the four and this means
different sized bottle openings can be stopped.



The thing I love about the product is as soon as you receive the
parcel you are treated well.
You receive a beautiful thank you message.





They are also packaged in beautiful packaging
which means they are ideal as a gift.
I always find it difficult to buy for men
but this gift is ideal.
If you know someone who loves to drink but doesn't finish
the bottle then this is ideal.

I love how they look.
They do what it says on the box
and they make fantastic presents.



And now it's time to see if you can win yourself a set;


I received the product to review. 
However all opinions expressed are my own.
Affiliate links are included on the post.
No monies were exchanged.

Thursday Handmade Love Week 114 ~ Toadstool


This week's theme is..........
Toadstool.

I thought as we had fairies & gnomes
we had to have toadstools

Etsy Sewing Patterns;
PDF Soft plush pattern for mushrooms, three sizes of Fall Mushrooms, Easy sewing pattern, fairy toadstool Toadstool Play House - PDF Pattern 

Etsy Cross-Stitch Patterns;
Hedgehog & Toadstool Mushrooms Cross Stitch Pattern Instant Download Mushroom house cross stitch pattern PDF DIY instant download Fox Toadstools Modern Cross Stitch Pattern PDF

Etsy Knitting Patterns;
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Etsy Crochet Patterns;
PAUL the toadstool - lalylala amigurumi crochet PATTERN - ebook Mushroom - crochet pattern - Toadstool (Fly Agaric) Toadstool / Mushroom Cushion: A Crochet PDF Pattern

Ravelry Knitting Patterns;
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Ravelry Free Knitting Patterns;
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Ravelry Crochet Patterns;
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Ravelry Free Crochet Patterns;
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I hope you enjoy all the links.
Just click on the picture 
and it will take you directly to the page.