2019 Yarn Discovery Tour

I only discovered the Yarn Discovery Tour for the first time last year. Of the 19 shops involved last year, I only made it to six! It was fun. I got to visit shops I’ve never been to before AND scored some fabulous fiber!

This is the 12th year of the Yarn Discovery Tour and there are 19 shops participating throughout Northeast Ohio. If you visit yarndiscoverytour.com you can see the shops, click the links, check out a map and plan your trip. Last year I enjoyed my time alone and managed to hit up some in my area. Many people plan a trip with friends or a knitting group.

There are rules and guidelines for shoppers and stores. You can purchase a passport and receive a free tote bag from any participating shop.  The tour dates are September 3rd through 22nd, 2019. Make a purchase at a shop and receive a stamp in your passport as well as their pin for your souvenir bag. Purchase a minimum of $10 and receive a free knit or crochet pattern exclusive to that shop and an entry to win prizes. More details, shop lists and tour hours are on the event page at yarndiscoverytour.com

I’m excited to announce that I was asked to design a crochet pattern for the Yarn Discovery Tour this year!  My pattern for the Discovery Mitts includes instructions for both the ribbed cuff and long version and will be available exclusively at Gwen Erin Natural Fibers in Hubbard, Ohio. This pattern uses Gwen Erin's  Enid yarn which is a gorgeous DK weight, 3-ply, 100% Blue-faced Leicester wool. You can get this pattern with any $10 purchase at Gwen Erin Natural Fibers during the Yarn Discovery Tour. Visit GwenErin.com to plan your visit and see what fabulous supplies and classes they offer!





The Discovery Mitts pattern will be available in my Ravelry store after the tour. For now, I'm posting a rather amateurish video tutorial that includes techniques used, tips for sizing, finishing and more. Bear with me as I am new to the video tutorial and movie editing scene! I apologize in advance that there are no captions as of yet. If I have time to include them I certainly will. As with all my patterns, support is available by emailing me at LazyTcrochet@gmail.com. Thanks! I hope you enjoy this pattern.

Video tutorial for the Discovery Mitts available here:  https://youtu.be/DPLhTBGn1Jw

Crochet Collar from LazyTcrochet

Crochet Collar Pattern

© 2012 LazyTcrochet
For personal use only.

Rowan Creative Linen (linen and cotton blend)
1 button (5/8” shown)
E hook (3.50 mm)
Ch 2 counts as first Dc in each row.
Gauge:  Approximately 15 dc and 8 rows = 4”
Collar is approximately 19” X 2 ½”.

Row 1:  Leaving a 10” tail, Dc Ch 69, Ch 2, turn. (Instructions for the Dc Ch, or foundationless crochet are here... http://lazytcrochet.blogspot.com/2013/06/foundationless-double-crochet-tutorial.html)
Row 2:  Dc in next 11, 2 dc in next, *dc in next 10 sts., 2dc in next.* Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Dc in last 12. Ch 2, turn.
Row 3:  Dc in next 11, 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts., *dc in next 10 sts., 2 dc in each of the next 2 sts.*  Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Dc in last 12. Ch 2, turn.
Row 4:  Dc in next 11, 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts., *dc in next 10 sts., 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts.*  Repeat from * to * 3 more times. Dc in last 12. Ch 2, turn.
Row 5:  Dc in next 13, 2 dc in each of the next  4 sts., *dc in next 14 sts., 2 dc in each of the next 4 sts.*  Repeat from * to * 3 more times.  Dc in last 14. Fasten off.
Using the tail of the yarn to crochet a button loop, insert the hook at the side of Row 1 and pull up a loop. Chain 5 (or however many you need to fit the button you want to use), join with slip stitch and fasten off. Work the ends in. Sew a button to the opposite side. Steam block, if desired.
 
For the natural color shown, I used DMC Senso Linen Cotton.
Follow instructions above through Row 4.
For the scalloped edging, Ch 1, skip 2 stitches, work 5 dc in next stitch, (skip 2 stitches, sc in next , skip 2 stitches, 5 dc in next) repeat across, skip 3 stitches at the end and sc in top of turning chain. (17 scallops made.)  Fasten off.
Using the tail of the yarn to crochet a button loop, insert the hook at the side of Row 1 and pull up a loop. Chain 5 (or however many you need to fit the button you want to use), join with slip stitch and fasten off. Work the ends in. Sew a button to the opposite side. Steam block, if desired.
 

© 2012 LazyTcrochet
For personal use only.
 

Crochet Pattern Granny Square Circle Shrug

The pattern is now available for this shrug. It's crocheted out of Cascade Eco Wool and is a snuggly one-size-fits-all kind of shoulder warmer shrug. Not your typical granny square. Visit the pattern page here...
http://www.etsy.com/listing/84058713/crochet-pattern-granny-square-circle and the finished sweater is available in the same Ecru color as in the photo here... http://www.etsy.com/listing/83310800/ecru-wool-shrug-crochet-circle-sweater

Click HERE for all available patterns.