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  • Patterns.

    Patterns.

    Many of you have been asking where you can find some patterns using our yarns. Here are some sites of interest!

    https://www.ravelry.com - Many of you will already know this site. A wealth of chat about yarns, patterns and knitting news!

    www.etsy.com - There are many people who sell patterns on Etsy using sari silk yarn, sari silk ribbon and banana yarns amongst many more ethical recycled yarns. Have a search through, you may find one just up your street!

    www.pinterest.com - Pinterest is a site for uploading images, sorting, saving and managing images known as pins! Like a pin board! It is also a place for crafters to pin patterns etc. Do a search for sari silk yarn patterns or something to that ilk and you will be presented with a massive source of information.  

    Any of you who would like to write a pattern for Yarn Yarn or would like to share their knitting or crochet patterns with our community please contact us here! We would love to hear from you!

     

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  • FREE CROCHET PATTERN FOR SUPER SOFT HAT

    FREE CROCHET PATTERN FOR SUPER SOFT HAT

    Super soft beanie is crocheted using our handspun and hand dyed cotton and banana yarn. This yarn is so soft you will not believe it in your wildest dreams. See below for the DIY pattern: See our blog for all our patterns. Easy patterns to share with everyone!

    You will need: 200g cotton and banana yarn. See our recycled yarn category.

    The yarn is doubled up in the image to give a chunky look (2 skeins of 100g). 2 strands of yarn on hook. You can also just use one skein, but it won't be as chunky.

    Chain 50, or how wide (circumference) you want the hat to sit on your head. This will be the size of your head :-)

    Row 1 - Single crochet from second chain from hook (49 stitches).

    Row 2 - 34 single crochet in the back loop of each chain (49 stitches) for 34 rows or how long and slouchy you want the hat to sit on your head.

    Finish off. 

    You will be left with a rectangle. Fold over and single crochet or slip stitch up the edge, this is your fundamental shape of the hat. 

    Take new yarn and chain 50 (or how long you want your drawstring to be at the top of your hat. 

    Turn.

    Single crochet in second chain from hook to the end (49 stitches).

    Finish off.

    Thread this cord (single crochet row) you have made into the top of your hat in regular intervals around the circumference of the hat. Tie together which will draw the hat together to form a beautiful pattern and shape at the top of your head. 

    End.

    Unravelled you can use it as a cowl!

     

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