PRETTY AS A PEACOCK STOLE
copyright © 03/27/05 Dot Matthews
Materials: K hook; 16 oz Bernat Super Value, 1 oz contrasting yarn for trim.
Stitches used: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, treble (triple)
This pattern stitch is called "peacock stitch" and is found on page 76 in "The Crochet Stitch Bible", by Betty Barnden.
Abbreviations used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sk = skip
tr = treble
ch-# = chain followed by a dash, followed by a number, refers to a chain made in the previous round. example ch-3
Size: 21" x 63" rectangle
Gauge: 4 rows = 3" each scallop = 3"
Gauge and size is approximate. When measuring, please take into consideration, your stole and my stole may not be EXACTLY the same size. Mine might have been stretched a little more, or less, than yours when measured.
INSTRUCTIONS
ROW 1: ch 181, sc in 2nd ch from hook, *sk 4 ch, 9 tr in next ch, sk 4 ch, 1 sc in next ch. Repeat from * to end. Turn.
HINT: skip 4 stitches, place a marker in the next stitch, across the chain to keep from losing stitches.
ROW 2: ch 4, 1 tr in first sc, *ch 3, sk 4 tr, 1 sc in next tr, ch 3, sk 4 tr, 2 tr in next sc. Repeat from * across, end with 2 tr in last sc. Turn.
ROW 3: ch 1, sc BETWEEN the first 2 tr, *sk ch-3, 9 tr in next sc, sk ch-3, 1 sc BETWEEN the next 2 tr. Repeat from * across, end with 1 sc BETWEEN last tr and turning ch. Turn.
Repeat row 2 and 3 to desired width. End with Row 2.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
TRIM
With right side facing, attach contrasting color in top of beginning chain of last row completed. (this is the top edge)
ROW 1:
TOP EDGE: ch 1, 3 sc in same st as join, sc in next tr, *3 sc in next ch-3 space, 1 sc in next sc, (1 sc in next tr) twice. Repeat from * across top edge, end with 3 sc in last tr of top edge.
SIDE EDGE 1: *3 sc in side of next tr, 1 sc in side of next sc. Repeat from * across side edge, end with 3 sc in the corner.
BOTTOM EDGE: *3 sc in next ch-3 space, 1 sc in the bottom of the next tr cluster, 3 sc in next ch-3 sp, 1 sc in next sc, repeat from * across bottom edge, end with 3 sc in the corner.
SIDE EDGE 2: Repeat side edge 1. Join in first sc.
ROW 2: ch 1, sl st in same st as join, *ch 1, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around, join in first sl st.
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Posted at 09:36 am by Dot
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Victor
November 26, 2008 10:07 PM PST
Hi, Dot. I have done EVERYTHING trying to see the picture, but nothing works here on my end.
Could you please mail me one?
I'd sure love it!
Thanks and regards,
Victor
vrcuriel@hotmail.com |
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Dot
April 30, 2006 10:34 AM PDT
Thank you, Suzanne. I've never dressed Spike, but I bet he'd look great "punked" up. Spike says Arf! to Ziggygirl. |
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Namesuzanne
April 30, 2006 03:01 AM PDT
Dot your works of fiber art is wounderful...but poor spike looks like he could use some PUNK gear
and my ziggygirl thinks he the bark |
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Dot
October 28, 2005 07:09 PM PDT
Hi Megyesy, thank you. If you want to see a larger image, click on the picture it will enlarge it. |
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Nancy Megyesy
October 28, 2005 05:04 PM PDT
I love this pretty as a peacoc pattern but I would like to see the picture a little larger. Otherwise all is great. Thank you for all your hard work in doing this page. |
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Dot
August 8, 2005 10:27 AM PDT
Hi Nadine, I'm glad you like it and I hope your friend does too. |
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nadine
August 7, 2005 09:12 PM PDT
Perfectly beautiful. I was looking to make a shawl for an elderly neighbor & this looks perfect, even the color. Thank you. I'll try it. |
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Dot
July 26, 2005 03:04 PM PDT
Hi Gabriela, thank you. I bet it was beautiful and I'm sure your mother looks gorgeous wearing it. |
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Gabriela
July 26, 2005 12:57 PM PDT
Hi Dot! Congratulations for your pattens! I made for my mom a triangular using this stiches and she loves it
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Dot
July 11, 2005 10:11 AM PDT
Hi Sally, I sent you an email. |
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sallychloe
July 10, 2005 08:30 PM PDT
this seems easier than to go through the about forum. what I have on my printer ,is select all or page range, but how do you know the page # where the pattern starts ? sally1b2b@aol.com |
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Dot
July 4, 2005 02:30 PM PDT
My pleasure, Allison. I hope you enjoy the pattern. I'd love to hear how it turns out for you and if you have any problems with the pattern, please let me know. |
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Alison
July 4, 2005 09:23 AM PDT
That is beautiful! Thank you so much for allowing me to use it. |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 10:33 PM PST
Thank you, Ghost, I hope you enjoy the pattern. |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 10:33 PM PST
Thank you, Cindy. |
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Ghost
March 28, 2005 08:09 PM PST
Ahh! This is gorgeous. I can't wait to make it. :) |
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Cindy
March 28, 2005 08:08 PM PST
So beautiful! |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 07:50 PM PST
Thank you, YarnFeather. |
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YarnFeather
March 28, 2005 07:00 PM PST
Dot, you are amazing! |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 06:41 PM PST
Thank you, Heather. |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 06:40 PM PST
Thank you, Julie. |
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Heather
March 28, 2005 05:47 PM PST
Very nice! Once again you amaze us! :) |
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Julie
March 28, 2005 05:03 PM PST
Dot, it's just lovely! Very nice!! |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 12:05 PM PST
Thanks, Mitzi. I can't resist purple. |
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Mitzi
March 28, 2005 10:55 AM PST
WOWZERS! That is stunning! And in purple, too :o) |
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Dot
March 28, 2005 09:51 AM PST
Thank you Kari. Yes, that's mom. She said she'd model it if I didn't show her face. I did get a good one of her, though, for my personal album. She's a little shy. |
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Kari Holtz
March 28, 2005 09:46 AM PST
Oh Dot it's Lovely! Is that your Mom modeling? |
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