Iris Cooke - Multi-Strand Blending: New Knit and Crochet Patterns and Techniques

Multi-Strand Blending TM , Mini Hobo Scarf Totes TM , and Other New Techniques Crochet and Knit Patterns by Iris Cooke Forward Multi-Strand Blending TM is a crochet technique I invented that uses multiple strands of crochet thread combined with knitting yarn to make hats that are both functional, very warm, and unique, too. The strands are synchronized lengthwise, and guided by the two forefingers of the left (right for lefties) hand to keep them together as the project is crocheted. Strands are also dropped and new ones picked-up throughout the project for a unique way of crochet thats more akin to the way things are knit. These are also theme patterns, modeled after the color patterns of insects and skies. Mini Hobo Scarf Totes TM are a knitted purse I invented, which have a scarf closure. The purses have textured knit stitching, like seed stitch, to give them an interesting look.

These purses are knitted in the round, and are very much like the striped jute purses that are imported from Africa that became popular in the 90s. Other knit patterns in these same veins are included, for more purses, sweaters, and mittens. An appendix is given for finishing of purses and sweaters, Appendix A. This is a new purse finishing pattern I invented to give the purses that round-bottom finish of the African jute purses. Unfortunately, some of the pictures were destroyed in a disaster in my home, but the pictures that are included should still allow the projects, for the hats and purses are similar, and the sweater has a matching purse that is pictured. In addition, you can count stitches and measure to verify your work.

Enjoy this book. You will learn a lot of new knit and crochet techniques here. Iris J. Cooke May 2017 Buffalo, NY Note : dec. means no inc. in st, like single crochet, not crochet two together.

Black Dream Size: small Hook: H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Rowan 4-ply Cotton, Black Metallic Knit Cro-Sheen, White/Silver Rowan 4-ply cotton, Pink, Yellow Brown Ch 6 with black, and silver. Work 6 sts tbol across ch. Join. st th rows: inc 6 sts evenly across entire ch -> 90 sts. Join pink and dec across 2 entire ch Join yellow and dec across entire ch Pat in sc for 2 rows. Join brown and pat in sc for 3 more rows (at the same time, drop the metiallic silver) Bo and weave ends.

For size medium, do 5 more rows at the beginning for 20 increase rows (120 sts). Bumble Bee Hat Size: medium Hook: size G/6 (4.25 mm) and H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Rowan 4-ply Cotton, Black, Yellow Fun Fur, Brown Royale Crochet Thread, White/Silver and White/Gold Ch 6. with black, brown, white/silver, and white/gold. Work tbol over entire chain. Join. th and next 10 full ch: dec all around, with yellow joined, and larger needle. Bo. Bo.

Weave threads in. Queen Bee Hat Size: large Hook: size H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Fun Fur, Brown Yellow Mercerized Cotton, Size 3 Royale Metallic Crochet Thread, Gold/Gold, Size 10, Black and Maize, Size 3 Ch 6 with black, yellow, and gold/gold. Work tbol over entire chain. Join. Work 13 row ch of 6 sts inc evenly spaced in each row (84 sts). Join brown and work hatband segment by dec entire ch for 5 rows, Cut brown and black, and join maize.

Work in treble crochet in groups of 4 every 3 rd ch and join treble row. Work one row tbol. Work 5 more rows of sc. Bo and weave threads. Drone Size: large Hook: size G/6 (4.25 mm) and H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Royale Silkessence Microfiber Light Periwinkle Rowan 4-ply Cotton, Black, Yellow Royale Crochet Thread, Gold/Gold, size 10 Yellow, Orange, and Maroon Pearl Cotton Embellishment Floss, 1 sk ea Patons brown Cha Cha Ch 6 with periwinkle, black, and yellow. Work tbol, and join ch.

Inc 6 sts per row ch evenly for next 4 row ch. Join yellow pearl cotton embellishment floss and inc. 6 sts evenly this and next 2 row ch. th row: Drop periwinkle, join gold/gold. Inc. th row: replace three floss strands with brown and pat for 3 row ch (sc.). th row: replace three floss strands with brown and pat for 3 row ch (sc.).

Work in groups of 3 treble crochet every 3 rd ch for next row ch. Join treble row. Cut brown, rejoin periwinkle, and work for a dec. row ch. Next row: sc, sl 1, rep these two sts every 2 nd ch. for 5 row ch.

Bo and weave ends in. Hornet Size: large Hook: size G/6 (4.25 mm) Thread: Yellow and Apricot Patons Grace, 1 sk. ea. Rowan Cotton, Green. Patons Cha Cha, Brown. Ch 6 with apricot and yellow.

Work crown for 9 diameter by inc 6 sts evenly ea row ch. Next row ch: Change from yellow to brown, and work groups of 3 treble crochet every 4 th ch. Join treble row ch. Drop green, and work the following over groups of 9 ch.: sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec. for 3 row ch. Bo and weave ends in.

Challenger Queen Size: large Hook: size G/6 (4.25 mm), H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Patons Grace Champaigne, Gray Patons Cha Cha, Brown Royale Silkessence Butter Yellow Royale Metallic Crochet Thread, Natural/Gold Work crown with champaigne, natural/gold, and butter yellow with size G/6 hook. Ch 6, work tbol and join ch. Inc 6 sts evenly across row for next 10 rows. th row ch: Join brown and inc 6 sts evenly. th row ch: Change to larger hook and treble crochet groups of 3 in each ch every 4 th ch. th row ch: ch across tbol. th row ch: Join gray and drop brown. th row ch: Join gray and drop brown.

Sc for 3 row ch. Next row ch: **sc dec sc2 dec **, rep from ** to ** across entire ch. Next 2 row ch: Join brown again and dec across entire ch. Bo and weave ends in. Citrus Sunset Size: medium Hook: size G/6 (4.25 mm) Thread: Patons Grace 100% Mercerized Cotton Terracotta and Apricot Bellezza Collection Margherita Orange and Red Microfiber Silkessence Yellow Work with orange, terracotta, and apricot. Ch 6.

Work tbol across ch and join. Inc 6 sts evenly across ch for 9 rows. th row: Join yellow and sc across ch. th row: Work groups of 3 treble crochet, joining red, across ch, every 4 th ch. th row: Work tbol across ch. th row: Drop red, and work dec st across ch every 3 rd ch for two rows.

Bo and weave ends in. Wooly Brown Caterpillar Size: small Hook: size F/5 (3.75 mm) Thread: Rowan 4-ply cotton, Black Patons Cha Cha, Soul Patons Grace, Apricot Fun Fur, Champaigne Work crown with cha cha and apricot. Ch 6, work tbol across ch, and join. Work inc 6 evenly across entire ch for next 3 ch. Join black, and pat 5 rows. Join fun fur, and pat for 12 rows.

Next ch: dec across ch. Bo and weave ends in. Winter Solstice Size: medium Hook: size G/6 (4.25 mm), H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Rowan 4-ply Cotton, Black Patons Grace, Navy Fun Fur Prints #203 and #204 Sensations Shaggy, Black Shaggy Royale Crochet Thread, white/silver and white/gold Work all stands together. Ch 6, join. Inc 6 sts evenly across entire ch for 5 ch. Next row: Work a treble crochet every 2 nd ch, and join.

Next row: Work dec st across entire ch. Next row: Work sc for 12 more rows. Bo and weave ends in. Christmas Ribbon Hat Size: medium Hook: size H/8 (5 mm) Thread: Rowan 4-ply cotton, black, yellow Fun Fur, Red Patons Grace Apricot and Champaigne Royale Crochet Thread, Black, size 3 Work all 3 threads together. Ch 6, then work tbol across ch. Join.

Do 10 rows inc 6 ch evenly across entire ch. Row 12: dec across entire ch Row 13: sc Row 14: rep row 12 Row 15: sc Dec across ch next 3 entire ch. Bo and weave ends in. Green Caterpillar Size: large Hook: size I/9 (5.5 mm) Thread: Bernat Galaxy Saturn, Green (2) Patons Grace Apricot, Champaigne, and Terracotta Royale Crochet Thread, Black, size 3 Fun Fur, Orange Margheritha, Tangerine Start with all colors together. Ch. 6, join.