Virus Shawl Written Pattern

Virus Shawl

Tweaked, transcribed, and converted from UK to US terms from Bella Coco's video "How to Crochet the Virus Shawl"

MATERIALS

• Variegated, self-striping or "roving" yarn
• Crochet hook recommended for yarn
• Split ring stitch marker, for keeping track of center of piece, optional
• Tapestry needle

GETTING PATTERN STARTED

ROW 1:  Slip knot. Ch 10. Sl st in first st to make a circle. Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc 19 in circle (20 sts).

ROW 2:  Bunch stitches up so that piece is semicircular. Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Turn. Dc in each st along, taking care not to miss top st of first ch3 (20 sts).

ROW 3:  Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Turn. [Ch 1, dc in next st] along row, taking care not to miss top st of first ch3 (39 sts).

Virus Shawl in progress

ROW 4, FIRST ROW OF PATTERN:  

•  Add quarter-circle fan:  Ch 10 (first 3 ch count as first dc). Turn. Skip first ch1 space. Sc in second ch1 space. [Ch 4. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space.] 3x 

•  Center of piece, semi-circle fan:  Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space. Place marker, if using. Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space. [Ch 4. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space.] 3x 

•  Add quarter-circle fan:  Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Dc in top of first ch3 (equivalent to ch10 on other end).

ROW 5, SECOND ROW OF PATTERN:

•  Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Turn. 9 dc in circle (10 sts). Sc in next ch4 space. [Ch 4. Sc in next ch4 space.] 2x

•  Center of piece:  10 dc in next ch7 space. 10 dc in next ch7 space. Sc in next ch4 space. [Ch 4. Sc in next ch4 space.] 2x

•  10 dc in circle.

ROW 6, THIRD ROW OF PATTERN:

•  Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Turn. Dc in next 9 sts (10 sts). Sc in next ch4 space. Ch4. Sc in next ch4 space. Skip next sc. 

•  Dc in next 20 sts. Skip next sc. Sc in next ch4 space. Ch 4. Sc in next ch4 space. Skip next sc. 

•  Dc in next 10 sts, taking care not to skip top st of first ch3. 

ROW 7, FOURTH ROW (END) OF PATTERN:

•  Ch 3 (counts as first dc). Turn. [Ch 1, dc in next dc] 9x (10 sts). Skip next sc. Sc in next ch4 space. Skip next sc.

•  Center of piece:  [Dc in next dc, ch1] 19x. Dc in next dc. (20 dc with ch1 between). 

•  Sc in next ch4 space. Skip next sc. [Dc in next dc, ch1] 9x. Dc in top of first ch3.

ROW 8, RESTARTING FIRST ROW OF PATTERN SHOWING EXPANSION:

•  Add new quarter-circle fan:  Ch 10 (first 3 ch count as first dc). Turn. Skip first ch1 space. Sc in second ch1 space. [Ch 4. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space.] 3x 

•  Quarter-circle fan:  Ch 7. Skip over next ch1 space, next dc, next sc, next dc, and next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space. [Ch 4. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space.] 3x 

•  Center of piece, semi-circle fan:  Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space. Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space. [Ch 4. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space.] 3x 

•  Quarter-circle fan:  Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Skip next sc. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space. [Ch 4. Skip next ch1 space. Sc in next ch1 space.] 3x 

•  Add new quarter-circle fan:  Ch 7. Skip next ch1 space. Dc in top of first ch3 (equivalent to ch10 on other end).

Continue pattern as above adding a quarter-circle fan on each end, until desired size is reached, about 30 inches from top center to triangle point. In worsted weight yarn that's 10 (4-row) pattern sets. Sc across top edge. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Minimalist Guitar Pick Keychain Pouch

There’s no button, snap, or any clasp to catch on things in your pocket or purse, or add weight. The simple flap works perfectly. A minimalist, utilitarian, and unisex design.

FINISHED SIZE:  2 3/4 x 2 3/4 inches. Opening for pick slot is about 3/4 inch wide; crocheted fabric will stretch to accommodate width of pick. Gauge is unimportant.

MATERIALS

• #10 cotton crochet thread, 10 or 15 yards
• Crochet hook size 2.25 mm
• Stitch markers
• Large-eye sewing needle
• Small key ring

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• dec - single crochet 2 together (decrease)
• ea - each
• inc - 2 single crochet in same stitch (increase)
• MC - magic circle
• PM - place marker
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)

Pattern is written in US terms.

BACK

ROW 1:  Make MC, 2 sc in MC, PM in circle, draw MC loosely closed. [2]
ROW 2:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, inc in last st. [4]
ROW 3:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [4]
ROW 4:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 2 sts, inc in last st. [6]
ROW 5:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [6]
ROW 6:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 4 sts, inc in last st. [8]
ROW 7:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [8]
ROW 8:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 6 sts, inc in last st. [10]
ROW 9:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [10]
ROW 10:  Rep row 9, PM in first and last sts of row. [10]
ROW 11:  Ch 1, turn, dec in same and next st, sc in next 6 sts, dec in next and last st. [8]
ROW 12:  Ch 1, turn, dec in same and next st, sc in next 4 sts, dec in next and last st. Continue to FLAP. [6]

FLAP

ROW 13:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [6]
ROW 14:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in net 4 sts, inc in last st. [8]
ROW 15:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, sc in next 6 sts inc in last st. [10]
ROW 16:  Ch 1, turn, sc in same st and in ea st across. [10]
ROW 17:  Rep row16, PM in first and last sts of row. [10]
ROW 18:  Ch 1, turn, dec in same and next st, sc in next 6 sts, dec in next and last st, fasten off. [8]

FRONT

ROW 1:  Attach yarn in MC, 2 sc in MC. [2]
ROW 2:  Ch 1, turn, inc in same st, inc in last st, remove marker from MC, draw MC fully closed. [4]
ROW 3-12:  Rep rows 3-12 of BACK. Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY

1. Weave in all ends. 
2. Flip up and align FRONT over BACK, and fold FLAP over top. Use 1 stitch marker to pin together the 3 edge stitches of marked rows (row 10 on BACK, 16 on FLAP, and 10 on FRONT) on left side of piece, then repeat on right side. It may also be helpful to pin the edge stitches on row 12 of BACK and FRONT and the corresponding stitch on FLAP.
3. Thread a length of yarn onto sewing needle and seam edges. Weave in tails. 
4. Slip keyring around a group of 3 or 4 stitches near top center edge of BACK (not on FLAP).

Tags:  bag, cozy, keychain, pouch, seamed, unisex, worked-flat, written-pattern

Cell Phone Belt Pouch

The costs of assembling your garb for a renaissance faire, LARP, or cosplay event can really add up. Making your own crochet cell phone pouch is an appropriate and affordable way to keep your phone handy and hidden. Instructions are written to fit iPhone 6s but it's easy to adjust for your own phone size.

Pattern is written in US terms.

SIZE:  Body of pouch is 3 inches wide x 6 inches high which fits iPhone 6s (adjust pattern to fit your phone dimensions). Strap from top of pouch to semicircle flap is 3 inches wide x 7.5 inches long. Semicircle adds about 2 inches to strap length.

MATERIALS

• H / 8 / 5 mm crochet hook
• About 66 yards of any #4 / medium / worsted cotton yarn
• Tapestry needle

GAUGE:  8 sc x 8 rows = 2 inches

ABBREVIATIONS

• ch - chain
• ea - each
• fsc - foundation single crochet
• inc - increase (2sc in same st)
• rep - repeat
• sc - single crochet
• st(s) - stitch(es)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. SEMICIRCLE FLAP:  Magic circle, ch1, 4 sc in circle. (4)
2. Turn, 2sc in same st and ea st across. (8)
3. Turn, * sc in same st, inc in next st, rep from * across. Tighten circle. (12)
4. Turn, * sc in same st and next st, inc in next st, rep from * across. (16)
5. Turn, * sc in same st and next 2 sts, inc in next st, rep from * across. (20)
6. Turn, * sc in same st and next 3 sts, inc in next st, rep from * across. Cut yarn. (24)
7. BODY OF POUCH:  Fsc to a length that fits the width of your phone (about 11 sts for iPhone 6s). 
8. Working in the round, sc around perimeter of foundation row, adding 1sc at each end to form an oval shape. 
9. Continue sc around, forming an oval tube, until phone fits completely inside tube (about 23 rows for iPhone 6s).
10. BELT STRAP:  Flatten piece. Working in rows just on half the sts, sc from one end of opening to the other. * Turn, sc in same st and ea st across, rep from * until strap is about 8 inches (or desired length). Cut yarn leaving a tail for sewing. Thread tail onto tapestry needle and use whip stitch to sew together flat edge of semicircle and edge of strap. 
11. FINISHING:  To smooth ragged row edges and the join of semicircle to strap, sc down side of strap, continue around semicircle and up other side of strap. Cut yarn.
12. Thread a length of yarn onto tapestry needle. Fold strap over front of case so that tip of semicircle reaches halfway down length of case. At 2 inches from the fold, sew across to form belt loop. Weave in ends.

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