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.

SWEETNESS
copyright © 02/25/05 Dot Matthews

CORRECTIONS MADE: 5/13/05 round 21 corrections made in blue.

MATERIALS
J hook
Bernat Super Value WW yarn, color Mountain Lake Ombre
Blunt needle
scissors

GAUGE
7 rows = 2 "
6 scs = 2 "

HAT SIZE 23"

ABBREVIATIONS
ch – chain
ea – each
sc – single crochet
scs – single crochets
st – stitch
sts – stitches
tr – treble crochet
sl st – slip stitch
dc – double crochet
sk – skip

NOTE 1: Do not join rounds unless told to do so. Place a marker in first stitch to mark beginning of rounds.
NOTE 2: The numbers in ( ) at end of round indicates number of stitches for the round.

SPECIAL STITCHES

Shell = 5 dc all worked in the same stitch

Treble Crochet = yarn over hook 2 times, insert hook in designated stitch, yarn over and pull yarn thru stitch, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook, yarn over, pull yarn thru 2 loops on hook, yarn over and pull thru 2 loops on hook.

ROUND 1: ch 2, 6 sc in first ch. (6 scs)

ROUND 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 scs)

ROUND 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 scs)

ROUND 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 scs)

ROUND 5: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from* around. (30 scs)

ROUND 6: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 scs)

ROUND 7: 1 sc in ea st around. (36 scs)

ROUND 8: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 scs)

ROUND 9: 1 sc in next 3 sts, *2 sc in next, 1 sc in next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. End with 1 sc in next 3 sts. (48 scs)

ROUND 10: *1 sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (54 scs)

ROUND 11: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. (60 scs)

ROUND 12: *1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (72 scs)
hat measures 7 ½" at end of round 12

ROUND 13:  ch 4, tr in stitch to the right of the hook (that's the last sc of the previous row.) *Skip next st to the left, tr in next st. working in back of the tr just made, tr in the skipped st. Repeat from * around. Join in first tr. (36 crossed tr)

ROUND 14: ch 1, sc in same st as join,  *1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. place last sc of round in the joining sl st of the previous round. Join  in first sc. (72 scs) 

ROUND 15: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *1 sc in next st. Repeat from *
around. Join in first sc. Join in first sc. (72 scs)

ROUND 16: Repeat round 15.

ROUND 17: ch 4, tr in stitch to the right of the hook (that's the last sc of the previous row.) *Skip next st to the left, tr in next st. working in back of the tr just made, tr in the skipped st. Repeat from * around. Join in first tr. (36 crossed tr)

ROUND 18: ch 1, sc in same st as join,  *1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. place last sc of round in the joining sl st of the previous round. Join  in first sc. (72 scs) 

ROUND 19: ch 1, sc in same st as join, *1 sc in next st. Repeat from *
around. Join in first sc. Join in first sc. (72 scs)

ROUND 20: Repeat round 19.

ROUND 21: ch 3, 4 dc in same st as join, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts, *5 dc in next st, sk next 2 sts, sc in next st, sk next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. Join in first dc. (12  shells)

Fasten off and weave in ends. 

HONEYCOMB
copyright 02/15/05 Dot Matthews

Fits head size 22 ½"

J Hook
2 oz Red Heart Super Saver ww yarn
gauge – 7 sts = 2"

ABBREVIATIONS:
sc - single crochet
hdc - half double crochet
ch - chain
st - stitch
sts - stitches
sl st - slip stitch
sk - skip

Note 1: numbers in ( ) at end of round is not instruction you to do anything, it is stating the number of stitches for the round.

Note 2: ch-# - ch followed by a dash followed by a number (ch-3) referrs to the space made by the chains and skipped stitches of the previous round.

ROUND 1: ch 3, 11 hdc in first ch. Join in first real hdc. (12 hdc)

ROUND 2: ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as join, *2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 1 hdc in same place as beginning ch2 , join in first hdc. (24 hdc)

TIP: Always skip over the beginning ch 2 and join rounds in first real stitch. When counting stitches for the round, you will count the ch 2 as a stitch.

ROUND 3: ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next st, *2 hdc in next st, 1 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 2 hdc in next st. Join in first hdc. (36 hdc)

ROUND 4: ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as join, *1 hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 1 hdc in last st. Join in first hdc. (48 hdc)

ROUND 5: ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as join, *1 hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 1 hdc in next 2 sts. Join in first hdc. (60 hdc)

ROUND 6: ch 2, 2 hdc in same st as join, *1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 1 hdc in next 3 sts. Join in first hdc.(72 hdc)

Piece measures approximately 7" from edge to edge at end of round 6.

ROUND 7: ch 1, sc in same st as join, ch 3, *sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 spaces)

ROUND 8: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc over next ch-3 space, *sc in next st, 3 sc over next ch-3 space. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)
 
ROUND 9: sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next st, ch 3, *sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 spaces)

ROUND 10: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc over next ch-3 space, *sc in next st, 3 sc over next ch-3 space. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)

ROUND 11: sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next st, ch 3, *sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 spaces)

ROUND 12: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc over next ch-3 space, *sc in next st, 3 sc over next ch-3 space. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)

ROUND 13: sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next st, ch 3, *sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 spaces)

ROUND 14: ch 1, sc in same st as join, 3 sc over next ch-3 space, *sc in next st, 3 sc over next ch-3 space. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (72 sc)

ROUND 15: sl st in next st, (sl st, ch 1, sc) in next st, ch 3, *sk next 3 sts, sc in next st, ch 3. Repeat from * around. Join in first sc. (18 ch-3 spaces)

ROUND 16: sl st in next ch-3 space, ch 2, *4 hdc in next ch-3 sp. Repeat from * around. Join in first hdc. (72 hdc)

ROUND 17: ch 2 (do not count as stitch), 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in ea st around. Join in first hdc. (72 hdc)

ROUND 18: ch 2 (do not count as stitch), 1 hdc in same st as join, 1 hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, *1 hdc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st. Repeat from * around. Join with sl st in first hdc. (84 hdc)

ROUND 19: *ch 1, sl st in next st. Repeat from * around.
Fasten off and weave in ends.

This is how I did this stitch. It is not copyrighted to me. I do not own it. I just used it and made pictures of it as I went, to help clarify how it's done. Click the picture to be taken to a larger view.

First foundation single crochet stitch

 Ch 2 {picture 1} 
 
 insert hook in 2nd ch from hook {picture 2} 
 
 yo and pull yarn thru stitch (2 loops on hook) {picture 3}
 
 yo and pull yarn thru 1 loop on hook – chain made – (2 loops on hook) {picture 4}
 
 yo and pull thru remaining 2 loops on hook – sc completed – {picture 5}
 

Second and subsequent foundation single crochets

 insert hook in chain {picture 6}
 
 yo and pull thru chain (2 loops on hook) {picture 7}
 
 yo and pull thru 1 loop on hook  -- chain made – (2 loops on hook) {picture 8}
 
 yo and pull thru 2 loops on hook – single crochet made {picture 9}

GIDDYUP GO
Cowboy style hat

copyright © 02/03/05 Dot Matthews

Adult Size: 22 1/2" to 24"

MATERIALS:
I hook
Approximately 8 oz. Red Heart Super Saver ww yarn, color, Red or color of choice
Scissors
Yarn Needle

GAUGE: 6 rows=2" and 6 scs=2"

ABBREVIATIONS USED:
ch = chain
cbs = crossed bar stitch
sc = single crochet
scs = single crochets
ea = each
st = stitch
sts = stitches
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
yo = yarn over
hdc = half double crochet = yarn over hook,  insert hook in designated stitch, yarn over hook and pull yarn through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.

SPECIAL STITCHES:
cbs = crossed bar stitch = Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made.

Reverse hdc = reverse half double crochet = yarn over hook,  insert hook in stitch to the right of the hook, yarn over hook and pull yarn through stitch (3 loops on hook), yarn over hook and pull yarn through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTE 1: Numbers in ( ) at the end of the rows is not a part of the instructions, it is simply stating the number of stitches you have at the end of that row.

NOTE 2: Do not join rounds unless instructed to do so. Place a marker in the first stitch of each round for round count. Move the marker up each round.

NOTE 3: Chain 2 at beginning of rounds 14 thru 17 does not count as a stitch, it's for height only. 

PATTERN WORKED HOLDING 2 STRANDS TOGETHER.

ROUND 1: ch 2, 8 sc in first ch. do not join (8 sc)

ROUND 2: 2 sc in ea st around. (16 sc) place a marker in first st for row count. Move marker up in ea round.

ROUND 3: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (24 sc)

ROUND 4: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (32 sc)

ROUND 5: *1 sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (40 sc)

ROUND 6: * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sc)

ROUND 7: 1 sc in ea st around. (48 sc)

ROUND 8:  * 2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (56 sc)

ROUND 9: *1 sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next. Repeat from * around. (64 sc)
 
ROUND 10:  *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts, Repeat from * around. (72 sc).

Piece measures 7 1/2" across from edge to edge, and 23 3/4" around at end of round 10. Do fewer increase rows for a smaller hat.

WORK IN BACK LOOPS FOR ROUND 11 ONLY

ROUND 11: sl st in next st, place marker in sl st, sc in back loop only of ea st around. End with sc in back loop of the sl st. Do Not Join. (72 sc)

ROUND 12 thru 13: Work in both loops. 1 sc in ea st around. Join with sl st in first sc. (72 sc)

cbs = crossed bar stitch = Crossed Bar Stitch - yo, insert hook in st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook), yo insert hook in next st or sp indicated, pull up a loop (5 loops on hook), yo draw thru all 5 loops on hook - crossed bar stitch made.

ROUND 14: ch 2, *cbs, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in the first ch-1 space of the round. (36 cbs)

[Start  the first cbs in the same st as the join. The next cbs always starts in the same stitch (or space) where the previous cbs ended.The final cbs of the round ends in the same stitch as the first cbs of the round.]

ROUNDS 15 thru 17 are worked in ch-1 spaces of previous rounds.

ROUND 15 thru 17: ch 2, *cbs, ch 1. Repeat from * around. Join in first ch-1 space of round for rounds 15 and 16. Join in the top of the first cbs for round 17. (36 cbs)

Tip: when you come to the stitch with the chain 2, place your hook between the chain 2 and the first cbs stitch, then complete the stitch you're working on. This will hide the chain 2.

ROUND 18: ch 1, sc in same space as join, *1 sc in next st, 1 sc in next sp. Repeat from * around. Do Not Join. Place marker in first stitch for row count.

ROUND 19: 1 sc in ea st around.

ROUND 20: WORK IN FRONT LOOPS ONLY FOR THIS ROUND. * 1 sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. (84 sc)

ROUND 21: 1 sc in ea st around. (84 sc)

ROUND 22: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (96 sc)

ROUND 23: 1 sc in ea st around. (96)

ROUND 24: *2 sc in next st, 1 sc in next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (108 sc)

ROUND 25: 1 sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st, *1 sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st. Repeat from * around. End with 1 sc in next 4 sts. (120 sc). sl st in next st.

ROUND 26: ch 2, 1 reverse hdc in ea st around. (120 reverse hdc)

Reverse hdc = yo, insert hook in next st to the right, yo, pull up a loop, (3 loops on hook) yo, pull thru all 3 loops.

Tip: Reverse hdc is very awkward, but it gets easier as you do it.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Embelish with the White Twinkle Choker. Just make the straps long enough to tie in the back and hang down.

Saturday, I tried to type up the red hat pattern but I totally forgot that this was the weekend the grands, aged 12, 8, and 3,  come to visit their father. Not normally a problem, but today, my son has to work and guess who's left babysitting, me, of course. The two boys take care of themselves, but Miss Gracie likes to hang out with her grandma. Talking, pulling on my chair, talking, jumping on the bed, talking, watching a Dora Explorer movie, talking, going to the living room leaving ME watching Dora Explorer movie. Oh, did I mention talking.

I ended up with 2 more grands, a girl, 9 and a boy, 8, staying the weekend with us. My 9 year old granddaughter told me she wanted a ponytail hat so I got busy and made her one. Look for that pattern later.

There's always tomorrow, I'll work on the Red Hat Pattern tomorrow. NOT...son comes home around 8 pm and informs me he has to work again tomorrow. I get to do this all over again Sunday. I didn't even try to type up the pattern.

The good news is, I created another hat while the grands were here, and the best part of all, I can sing every song on the Dora Explorer movie. Want to hear?

Now, here it is Monday, and I'm working on rewriting the pattern, I really am, but the pattern is cold and it's not so easy to rewrite it after it sits for a day or 2.  I can't say when I'll have it up, but I'm hoping it won't be any later than Wednesday. I'll have a more conservative color to show you then too.