Winged Hair Kerchief

[Tiggzie]

Anyone wanna test this pattern? If you forgot what this is, here's a reminder:

http://www.inktobark.net/hair1.jpg
If feels kinda weird to call this an original pattern. It's so simple...it should be like copyright free or something. Anyhoo.... Please let me know if I screwed up or you have trouble understanding it. This is the first pattern I share.

I used:

Sugar and Cream Cotton yarn (any worsted weight will do; cotton's just better for summer)

I hook and G hook (for flower)

Stitches used: Chain (ch)

Single Crochet (sc)

Double crochet (dc)

Puffy McPuffpuff* or Bullion (B):
y/o 9 times, insert hook into stitch, draw loop through stitch. You know have ten loops on the hook. Y/o again and draw loops through the previous ten.

Shell:
3 dc ch 1 3 dc in one space.


Row 1: Ch 3. Dc 2 in third ch. Ch 1, skip second ch and 3 dc into first ch. Turn.

Row 2: Ch 3. 2 dc in next dc. Ch 1 and shell in ch1 space from previous row. Ch 1, 3 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 3: Ch 3. 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 1, 3 dc into next ch 1 space, ch 1*. Shell in shell. Repeat from * to * once. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.

Row 4: Ch 3. 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 1, 3 dc in next ch 1 space,* Repeat from * to *. Shell in shell. Repeat from * to * twice. 3 dc in last dc. Turn

Row 5 – 15: Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 1, 3 dc in spaces, ch 1* Repeat * to * until point. Shell in Shell. Repeat from * to * until last space. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.

[You can change how many rows you’d like as long as you keep to the pattern. Keep in mind that the edging adds about an inch and a half.]

Edging: Ch 3. 2 dc in next dc. *Ch 1, dc-b-dc in space, ch 1.* Repeat * to * until point. Shell in shell. Repeat rom * to * until last space. 3 dc in last dc. Turn.

Ch 3, 2 dc in next dc. Ch 1, shell in space, ch 1* Repeat * to * until point. Shell in shell. Repeat from * to * until last space. 3 dc in last dc. Do not turn. Instead, sc down long edge of kerchief, fasten off and weave in ends.

Straps: Join yarn in one corner and ch about 40 (or however long you’d like your straps to be). Sc in second chain from hook and continue across. Fasten off at corner and weave in end. Repeat on other side.

And yes, I call the bullion my Puffy McPuffpuff stitch.

ETA: I reuploaded the picture. I didn't realize it was down, sorry. Enjoy.

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y118/tiggzie/hair1.jpg

[Brie]

Puffy McPuffpuff - I love that!

I'll try it out tomorrow! Yours is really cute, by the way.

[Crochet Buffet]

This is so cute!
I printed it off and plan to start it tomorrow.

It looks like it'd be an awesomely beautiful shawl just by adding rows!

Thanks for sharing this!

[kariholtz]

Woohoo perfect pattern to be making while on the road!
Printing now. Thanks!

[twoqtgirls]

I'll try it after I get the year end teacher afghans done. I have 2 little girls who would love these!

[shelbyro]

I will do one today/tomorrow! Thanks for writing it up!

[Tiggzie]

About the shawl comment: My mom said she wanted me to make her a kerchief. I said "okay, how long?" "Oh about 50 inches. That should cover my shoulders right?"

ETA: By the way, I make two per ball of S&C but it depends on hook size and how many rows you add on.

[kittencrochet]

I did one this morning...or rather most of. I can't finish the endging because I ran out of yarn...go figure! So I'm going to buy more this afternoon to finish it. I didn't have any problems with it. Worked up fast and it's just too easy! lol!! I'll post a pic after I actually finish the edge.

[CraftyChristine]

Hey Tiggzie, I just finished mine and posted it in show and tell. Thanks again for letting me try out your pattern!

[battlemaiden]

Oooh, I'm a fairly new (past 2 years) crocheter, I'd love to try it out. I'll work on it this weekend.

[mrs who]

Thank you, Tiggzie! I think it would make a great shawl, too!

[Seneca and Scooch]

Way to go on the great pattern Tiggzie! I have it printed out and can't wait to make one! I too thought it would make a pretty shawl!

Coralie

[Aunty Dana]

I love it . I was looking for some kerchief patterns and couldn't fine one I relly liked. I think I'll make some for my 2 cousins and my neice. Both of my cousins have birthdays this summer and since they're sisters, I might make them matching ones.

[unicorn37757]

This is really adorable, thanks!

[princsstrish]

I just made one. I think it's a little too big for me so I'd go with 13 or maybe 12 rows, but it's **** cute!!!

Also, you are missing the 3dc in the last dc, turn in Row 4 of your pattern.

I couldn't do the bullion stitch no matter how many times I tried, so I just did the shell edging. I'll get a pic later and post in show and tell. If I ever take it off...hehehe

[shelbyro]

I made one too, and I love it. I used RH Lustersheen though, and also had to skip the bullion stitch. I couldn't do it no matter what, either. I just did the shell edging like trish. I love it, and will post a pix soon!

[tnlefty]

Tiggzie,

I really want to make these for my GDs but I'm a little confused In reading the directions I came across "shell in a shell". I don't know what that means.

Thanks for your help

[Tiggzie]

"shell in shell" just means to do a shell stitch into the ch1 space of the previous shell.

Also, for those having problems with the Puffy McPuffPuff stitch, cheat. I don't usually pull the hook through all the loops at once, I do them one at a time. Still gives the same effect and it doesn't leave me wanting to yank my hair out.

Thanks for that correction trish. I'll fix that right now.

[tnlefty]

Tiggzie,


Okay, let's show everyone how dumb I really am How do I make a "shell" stitch

UR an for helping me

[Tiggzie]

A shell stitch is usually something like 3 dc, ch 1, 3 dc in one space. I believe I stated in the beginning of the pattern what a shell stitch was. If you need any more help do not hesitate to ask. I'll do my best to make is clear

[tnlefty]

Tiggzie,

Thanks for all your help. Sorry I got so caught up in the "Puffy McPuff Puff" I didn't read the next line

My granddaughters just had their tonsils out so I thought this project might be a good "cheer me up" for them.

[Tiggzie]

Awww I hope it is. Let me know how it turns out.

[Tiggzie]

I'm just bumping this to let everyone know that I am currently making a shawl out of this in Bernat Harmony and a K hook. I think a bigger hook might have worked better but it's still coming along wonderfully and I'll post it in the show and tell section when finished. So if anyone was toying with making this into a shawl, go for it. It definitely works out well hehe.

[unicorn37757]

A shawl sounds really neat!

[dixieredhead]

That is adorable! I'm printing out a copy for my girls! They will love making this. Thanks for the pattern!

[Crochet Buffet]

I posted it under the topic "Lemon to Lemonade", but forgot to mention that it came from the winged kerchief pattern.

http://www.cenla.net/riley/gal/summe...104s.thumb.jpg
Pic is clickable

I will be using this pattern again!

[Tiggzie]

That's awesome!!! Oh everyone has made such beautiful things from my little pattern. I am so happy people like this. And people told me I was horrible at crocheting and what-not. Bah to them, I say!

[kariholtz]

Here's mine!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...h_100_1278.jpg


It was worked on in TN, VA, PA, MD and finished up at a rest stop in southern Arkansas lol!
It wouldn't have taken so long but I kept stopping to look at things. (hey it was worked on in 4 different civil war battlefields including Gettysburg! )
I totally love this pattern!

[Tiggzie]

My pattern was worked on in Gettysburg! AWESOME! I love the way yours turned out, Kari.

[waterbaby]

Thanks for posting this pattern---and ditto to the comments about it making a great shawl....

[goldi316]

Okay, I give! I just know I'm going to feel stupid for this, but I just can't get past this first row! Am I missing something here?

Originally Posted by Tiggzie

Row 1: Ch 3. Dc 2 in third ch. Ch 1, skip second ch and 3 dc into first ch. Turn.

"Dc 2 in third ch", I figured you meant 2 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. But it's the rest of it I can't figure out - am I supposed to turn the piece to get to the first chain, stretch across from the end of the row back to the beginning, work from the bottom, or what? I'd really like to make this scarf, but I guess I need a little help starting out... It must be me, since everyone else seems to have had an easy time of it. I just know I'm going to be going "duh" when somebody explains it to me, but whatever! I'm stuck, and pride is going out the window before the yarn does! TIA!

[pbnj]

i've got a 4 day weekend and now the perfect project to tryout! this is super cute!

[bettflow]

Thankyou for sharing this pattern with us. I have been looking for some patterns to make head kerchiefs. This one is beautiful. I will try to get one made in the next few days and will put my picture on when it's done.
Betty

[motherofallneedles]

We'll see how simple it is!! See if the dim with here can do it! I'll give it a go! Thank you.

Can I print the pattern off easily? I think it's really great! Especially for my neither short nor mid-length hair!!
Alison

[motherofallneedles]

Originally Posted by goldi316

Okay, I give! I just know I'm going to feel stupid for this, but I just can't get past this first row! Am I missing something here?



"Dc 2 in third ch", I figured you meant 2 dc in the 3rd ch from hook. But it's the rest of it I can't figure out - am I supposed to turn the piece to get to the first chain, stretch across from the end of the row back to the beginning, work from the bottom, or what? I'd really like to make this scarf, but I guess I need a little help starting out... It must be me, since everyone else seems to have had an easy time of it. I just know I'm going to be going "duh" when somebody explains it to me, but whatever! I'm stuck, and pride is going out the window before the yarn does! TIA!

Excuse me if you think I'm being a know it all, but I've read it, several times I must admit, and I think by '3rd chain' it means the last one you made. First chain being the bit with the start of work. See if that works! If not then I'm going to fail miserably!
Alison

[Tiggzie]

Whoops, I haven't been around lately! Sorry!

Yes, the third chain means the last one you made, ie the one right next to the hook. First chain would be the first one you made. Does that make sense?

And yeah, I think the pattern should print out okay.

Thank you for all the compliments, etc etc. I truly appreciate it and I'm glad so many of you like the pattern. Happy hooking!!

[goldi316]

Originally Posted by Tiggzie

Whoops, I haven't been around lately! Sorry!

Yes, the third chain means the last one you made, ie the one right next to the hook. First chain would be the first one you made. Does that make sense?

Okay, that makes sense, except that I'm finding it dang near impossible to squeeze my hook into that next stitch for a dc. Is the "Ch 3" you have listed at the beginning of row 1 the foundation chain? I can't help feeling like there's a few chains missing. I tried fudging a bit, chaining another 3 and calling the first of the 2 dc you call for in that first stitch, but then I end up with only 2 dc in that stitch (including the ch3 "dc") and 3 are called for on the other side. There should be 3 to a side, though, shouldn't there be?

Looking at subsequent rows, it's obvious the starting ch3 is counted as the first dc, so what I guess I'm saying is - is there a starting chain I'm not seeing in the pattern? Am I missing that? That's what seems to be missing to me...

I'm going to pretend there's a starting chain of 3, then do the ch 3 "dc" plus 2 dc in the first chain, go from there and see how that works. I really want to make this kerchief, in case you can't tell! It's really pretty and worth trying to get past this little spot, imo.

[goldi316]

Okay, just wanted to report that the little modification I made got me through my blockpoint, and it's looking very nice! I'm already on row 8, and that's fast for me! I really like this pattern, it's the prettiest one I'd seen, and I've been looking for awhile.

Okay, back to work...

[Tiggzie]

Aww yay! Groovy! I'm glad you worked it out. Sorry about that. But it's easy to modify and I'm glad you found something that works.

[goldi316]

I have, thanks Tiggzie, and it's coming along very nicely! I'd share a pic of it, but it's, uhm, a surprise for someone. I'm sure you'll get to see it eventually!