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Kylie Bridget CAL

Thought we would do a quick shawl free CAL to get us through these stressful days. The shawl is called Kylie Bridget, named after my beautiful niece, and is triangle shaped starting from a narrow end and increasing every other row. I haven’t exactly finished my shawl yet, but I am planning on 6 skeins of Lion Brand Ferris Wheel , 3 skeins each of Cotton Candy and Vintage Carousel. You can use two shades of a self-striping yarn or any yarn you would like. I used a K hook, about 3 sizes larger than the recommended hook for this yarn, because the spike stitches make a thick fabric and I wanted some drape with a shawl, but it is definitely not a loose fabric even with the K hook. If you look at the test shawl worked by JustBecauseICan, her colors made the pattern look like houndstooth!

The pattern will be free here on the blog for a limited time, so come join with us and crochet along on my Ravelry Board or Facebook Group called “Crochet-A-Long with JulieAnny.” You can print this page or save to PDF using the print friendly button at the bottom of the page. You can also purchase a copy of the pattern on Ravelry to keep in your Ravelry library for 40% off the price of $4.99 with Coupon Code OCT40, bringing the price to $2.99.

Kylie Bridget Shawl by Julie Yeager

Yarn and Yarn Requirements

Lion Brand Ferris Wheel (85 g – 270 yards)

 A) 3 skeins Cotton Candy;  B) 3 skeins Vintage Carousel 

Hook: Suggest size K (6.5), a little larger than recommended for drape

Size: Coming Soon

Notes:  Pattern uses U.S. crochet terms.  Increases are at the end of the row in the first row of a new color.  Stitch count increases by one every two rows. Use a stitch marker every 10 or 20 rows so you can count easily to keep on track. Spike stitch tip:  For a “spikier” look, work spike stitch between the spike and the sc 2 rows below rather than “into” the sc. Picking up strand not in use: I sc’d around the color not in use just for the first sc of the row. You can see in my photo that I did not pick up the strand on the first few rows and it really makes a difference. I also added a pointier starting point so my photo differs a little there.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

ch – chain dc –  double crochet sc – single crochet sk – skein or skip sl – slip sp – space st – stitch    yo – yarn over

spk dc – spike dc – double crochet worked into designated st or sp below, drawing up even with current row

Foundation Rows: 

F1: With Color A, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 2 st, turn.

F2: Ch 1, sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, changing to Color B with last yarnover, turn.

F3: Ch 1, sc first st, (working around strand of Color A with this one st) sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next st, turn.

F4: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) twice, changing to Color A with last yarnover, turn.

Pattern Repeat:

Row 1: With Color A, ch 1, sc in first st, (working around strand of Color B with this one st,) (spike dc in sc that was skipped 2 rows below, sk ch-1 sp, sc in sc) across to end, sc again in same last st, (increase made,) turn.

Row 2: Tip:  Except for first sc, all your sc will be into a spike dc.  Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across to one st before end, sc in last st, changing to Color B with last yarnover, turn.

Row 3: With Color B, ch 1, sc in first st (working around strand of Color A with this one st,) sc in next st, (spike dc in sc that was skipped  2 rows below, sk ch-1 sp, sc in sc) across to end, sc again in same last st (increase made), turn.

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in first st, (ch 1, sk 1 st, sc in next st) across to end, changing to Color A with last yarnover, turn.  (At the end of first repeat, stitch count is 4 sc and 3 ch-1 sp) 

Repeat Rows 1 – 4 until desired length. My goal is to stop when it is a triangle with two equal sides.

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Free Patterns and Deals

Just want to apologize for posting an advertising post yesterday with no valuable content. To make up for that, want to remind you of the free patterns and free coupon codes that are currently available from Julie Yeager Designs. 

As an independent designer, I rely on sales of my patterns to keep my business going. My patterns are available for sale on Ravelry, Etsy, and Love Crafts. To give you a taste of my pattern-writing style and to participate with special events, I offer several free patterns.  Permanently free on this blog are Fantastic, Sweet and Fair, Gretchen, Gentle Waves Hat, and Strawberry Blossom. Free on Ravelry with Coupon Code until 12/31/2021 are Clusters (code is BAWJ), Buffalo Plaid (code is Plaid), Candice Head Wrap ( code is candiceheadwrap), and Star Gingham (code is FFF.)  Also, all 4.99 afghan square patterns are Buy One, Get One Free, just put two in cart. Also, 20% off each purchase with JULIE20.  

So that’s the rundown on current promotions. Thank you to all who purchase my patterns and buy yarn through my affiliate links! I really appreciate you!

photo credits to: marianapaula, cuddlycritter, primrosejill, chitweed, Starbaby, and louisewh.

Yay Crochet Kits

As many of you know, I am a new Affiliate at KnitPicks/WeCrochet and receive a commission each time you purchase from KnitPicks and/or We Crochet from one of my links here on the blog. KnitPicks has long been known for affordable quality yarns and are launching a new focus directed toward crocheters with the same fabulous yarn selection now branded as We Crochet. Just letting you know about this fun offer that they are running called Yay Crochet Kits that I know some of you would be interested in:

Yay Crochet Kits are DEEPLY discounted kits that include WeCrochet Magazine Issue 2, assorted tools, and yarn that you can use to make some of the projects in the magazine.

The $25 Yay Crochet Kit ($100 value – 75% off) contains:

  • WeCrochet Magazine Issue 2
  • Yay Crochet! Enamel Pin (kit exclusive, not available separately)
  • 2 skeins of CotLin Yarn (Color included in kit: Mustard Seed)
  • 3 skeins of Dishie Yarn (Color included in kit: Silver)
  • WeCrochet Bright Crochet Hook Set
  • WeCrochet Hook Case (Color included in kit: Silver Sparkle)
  • Coffee. Crochet. Sleep. Repeat. Project Bag

The $15 Yay Crochet Kit ($39 value – 62% off) contains:

  • WeCrochet Magazine Issue 2
  • Yay Crochet! Enamel Pin (kit exclusive, not available separately)
  • 2 skeins of CotLin Yarn (Color included in kit: Surf)
  • Clover Soft Touch D/3.25mm crochet hook

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