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Free Crochet Pattern Time again!!!
November 25, 2009
So, I have been playing a lot lately at using up scraps of yarn and sometimes upcycling or recycling items I already have to give them a new look! As I promised I would post them here on crochet Corner. I think This bracelet would be great as a stocking stuffer for Christmas! Or even as a gift for a gal of any age.
Here’s one for a Bracelet:
Sari Silk Bracelet
20-40 yards of Recycled Sari Silk Yarn
An old bracelet of any width I used a plastic one about 1/2″ wide
Size 4.5 mm crochet hook.
Darning needle.
Row 1: Make a slip knot as you normally would to start crocheting. With the inside of the bracelet towards you and the yarn on the outside insert hook to the inside (from top to bottom) of bracelet, yarn over and draw up a loop, bring yarn around back side of bracelet, yarn over, pull thru 2 loops on hook. You are going to repeat this until you have covered your bracelet. Push your stitches close together to ensure you cover your bracelet fully. Join with slip stitch to first stitch. Fasten off and weave in ends. Please see the photos below for visual help.
Tip, work the tail from the beginning under as you go, then you don’t have to weave it in later. Have fun! 
CROCHET: Need a simple yoga mat bag pattern?
November 22, 2009
Click Me For the Pattern!
Designed and Crocheted by Chriss Smith (in cahoots with Nicole, of course!)
This fun and colorful project is worked all in the round. The bag is designed to fit yoga mats up to 26″ high and 5 1/2″across when rolled up. This pattern is rated at advanced beginner.
Materials Needed:
3 Balls of Darn Good Yarn Premium Sari Silk
size 5.5 crochet hook or size to obtain gauge
Darning needle
1 coconut button
6 yards of sari ribbon (you can substitute this with a solid colored recycled silk. We tried black and it looked stunning!)
Click Here For the Pattern!
New Price For Our Yoga Bag Pattern!
November 22, 2009
Click here for the pattern
This is such a fun project! The entire bag is worked in the round, and includes tapestry crochet techniques for the Om symbol. The bright jewel tones and earthy feel is just such a great mix for a Yoga Mat Bag. You can also use it for those Pilates fanatics too!
Click Here For the Pattern
Get yours today!
The finished bag can be worn across the body or backpack style, and the drawstring closure keeps your mat secure. This bag is gorgeous and versatile.
Crochet Corner with Chriss
November 19, 2009
Got some Sari silk yarn leftovers? Well, stay tuned because we will be releasing some super fun and easy crochet projects to use up those scraps. In the mean time check out this purse I made all out of scraps!
The Leftover's Purse
The new “scrap patterns” will be much smaller and will include recycling some household items or something you could find inexpensively in a second hand or dollar store. I am thinking stocking stuffers!!!
If you have any requests for patterns, please let us know, we are always looking for fresh ideas or new twists on old ideas.
DGY will also be releasing a lovely pattern (at a great price, of course!) for Sari Silk Fingerless Mitts! I wasn’t gonna post this picture, but I think I will! Here it is:
DGY's Premium Recycled Sari Silk Fingerless Mitts
Have the Best day ever and Happy Crafting!
Where does the lavender come from?
November 13, 2009
Did you ever wonder where some of the things you purchase come from? Well, at Darn Good Yarn we like to know the story behind the goods too! The lavender we use for our sachets is no different!
Give it a second to load, but here is a small video about me talking about the farm…..
We get our lavender from this great local farm which grows it organically! The place is called Clairmont Farms and you can go and visit their website and check out all of their great products! Click here to go to their site.
Clairmont Farms in Cali
Click here to get a sachet!
All about Faith…. the designer!
November 4, 2009
So you might remember I asked Chriss (our great crocheter) what inspires her: you read about it by clicking here.
But I had to ask our great knitter Faith the same thing. Read what she has to say!
Click here for Faith's Slipper Pattern
I also design cross-stitch and blackwork patterns and write for various publications, including a review zine.
Click Here Tibet Sari Silk Poncho Knit Pattern By Faith!
KNIT: Recycled Silk Pattern Wine Bottle Bag
November 2, 2009
Check out this video and please give it a second to load!
MMMMM it's wine time!
How to make the Darn Good Yarn Wine Bottle Bag
Get a pair of size 15 needles,
get 2- 100g balls of the yarn we call the blender
Click here to get me! The Blender
You can get a little bit of ribbon too (or you can use left over yarn) This will be used in the finished product.. I’ll explain in a little bit
So, this one is easy: Cast on 39 sts and work in moss stitch (k1, p1) until your rectangle measures 6.25 inches long. Now stitch up the side. Ok now measure 3 inches down. Remember that ribbon? Yes? Well weave it in and out of your project. When you slip the bottle of wine in, you’ll use this to tighten the bag around the neck of the bottle.
Don’t like wine? Find some olive oil and use the same mechanics to give a stunning gift!
Not only is the inside goodies great but this bag totally has a chance of being re-used and will make your present look like the best one under the tree or on the table!
close up!
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