So I was browsing online at a yarn/crochet pattern website, and I happened upon a cute pattern for some crocheted cotton curtains. The whole thing came in a kit with the pattern and yarn. But it was a little pricey, as those things often are. So I decided to design my own. I mean, how hard could it be? So with a few 50% off coupons in hand, I went to Roberts and got some yarn. Unfortunately, the Lily Sugar 'n Cream yarn only came in white, cream and Christmas varigade in the big spools. I was kind of hoping for something a little more exciting, especially for my very white kitchen, but oh well. We won't live here forever. Using a bit of other yarn from a previous project (if any of you have seen my huge yarn box [and the yarn overlow basket, hehe], you're not surpised I had some scrap to work with), I spent some time experimenting. Thanks to that doilie book I got at Powell's 2 years ago, I used my diagraming skills to draw out the different ideas. I then translated it into the standard pattern form, which who knows if it makes sense, but it does to me. I completed them Sunday night and they're now hanging in my now even whiter kitchen. Hooray! If anyone's interested, I'll share the pattern here. I'd like to take this opportunity to say that I am a little proud of myself, having finally designed something myself. I'm trying hard to live up to the nickname Donette gave me: "The Yarn Whisperer." :)
Crochet Curtain Pattern
Materials:
G Hook
Cotton yarn (i.e. Sugar & Cream)
Silk Ribbon (Optional)
*Rows 1 – 5 = Stripe A, Rows 6 – 10 = Stripe B
Row 1: ch 131, dc in 11th ch from hook. Dc in each st across. Ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook. (picot) Turn.
Row 2: dc in 1st dc of row 1, ch 1, sk 1, (dc 1, ch1, sk 1) across. Dc in last remaining dc of row one. Dc in the next 4 chs. Ch 5, turn.
Row 3: Dc in 5th dc from row 2, dc in each stitch across. Ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook (picot). Turn.
Row 4: Repeat row 2
Row 5: Repeat row 3
Row 6: Dc in 1st dc of row 5. (Ch 1, sk 2 st, 3dc in next st, ch1, sk 2 st, 1dc in next st) across, ending with one dc in last dc of row 5. Dc in 4 remaining dc’s of row 5. Ch 5, turn.
Row 7: Repeat row 6, ending with “picot” stitch at the end of the row (picot = ch 5, sl st in 4th ch from hook.)
Row 8: Repeat row 6
Row 9: Repeat row 7
Row 10: Repeat row 6
After row 10, return and repeat rows 3 & 4 (5 rows total) for stripe A, then repeat rows 6 & 7 (5 rows total) for stripe B, until desired width is achieved.
Optional: Weave in silk ribbon for color contrast stripes.
6 comments:
I love it! You are so talented, you should be proud!
I never even knew you crocheted. I have been crocheting for the last 33 years and I have NEVER created my own pattern. That is totally awesome. The curtains are beautiful. Before I got to the pictures I sort of thought you were talking about maybe valances. What a surprise to see full length curtains. Good Job! How long did it take you??
I'm impressed with your designer curtains and your cute pattern--great job!
Ooober cute. I think that pattern would be really cute in a little girls room too, with different color ribbon or something.
i LOVE to crochet too! those are really cute curtains! i just made socks...the pictures of them are on my blog...and if you want to try, they are actually more comfortable than i thought they would be. congrats on your first design. when i have more time, i will try them. (i printed off your pattern)
If that's not talent, I don't know what is!! Gosh, I'm going to look like a dummy when you teach me how to crochet. UGH! Go easy on me! Maybe Buttars or Mooch will be my moral support while I'm learning to work the hook. :)
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