It's time to get those hooks out folks! It's going to be bright, it's going to be colourful and it's going to raise some much needed money for Kids Company.
Following on from the hugely successful yarn bomb of 3000 crochet roses that adorned the colonnades in the centre of Bath, Bath In Fashion 2015 have invited us back to work our wooly magic once more.
It's an honour to be a part of such a prestigious event and a huge accolade to all those who generously took part in last years event. Let's make this one a spectacle of colour that won't be forgotten!!!!
All hearts are welcomed. They can be knitted or crocheted. The larger the better and anything goes just keep them bright and colourful!
I have put together a simple crochet pattern to help you on your way. Please don't feel you have to stick to this pattern - it's only a guide and there are a gazillion patterns on the internet for you to choose from here's a link to one amazing lady (Crochet Concupiscence) who does a regular round up of all things crochet. For a great selection of free crochet heart patterns try this blog by Jennyandteddy . My all time favourite heart pattern is by Lucy from Attic24 and this heart pattern is really quick to do once you have mastered it. Hopefully the one I have outlined below is simple enough to encourage everyone to have a go.
For best results try mixing your colours and using 2 different strands of double knit for the centre and 2 alternatives for the edging like I have in the pictures above above. This is in effect a home made version of a MOULINE yarn which is created by twisting together different coloured yarns.
This simple crochet heart pattern uses UK crochet terms and I have used chunky acrylic wool and a 6mm hook.
Chain 6 and then insert hook into 2nd chain from hook. Work 1 double into next 5 stitches.
Repeat 4 more times (5 rows of 5 doubles)
This is where you are going to work your next 6 trebles
As you work the next bit try to work over your tail end too. It keeps it all neat!
work 6 trebles into same stitch.
This is where you are going to slip stitch
Slip stitch (pull it tight to really get that curve). Now work another 6 trebles in the stitch hole shown here
This is where you are going to slip your stitch just like you did a minute ago remembering to pull it tight to get that curve.
You did it! Part 1 complete! Cast off and change to your next colour.
This is where you are going to start.
Cast on your new colour. Chain 1 (counts as 1st double) and then work 1 double into next 5 stitches (6 in total)
Into next stitch work 2 doubles.
Into next stitch work 2 doubles.
Into next stitch work 2 doubles.
work 1 double into next 2 stitches and then slip stitch into the same place you did for round 1
it should look something like this.
Now work 1 double into next 2 stitches
Work 2 doubles into next stitch
Work 2 doubles into next stitch
Work 2 doubles into next stitch
Work 1 double into next 5 stitches
You are going to work your final double into the same hole as you started with the chain1.
Now chain 2 and slip stitch into 2nd chain from hook (as shown here)
Slip stitch into first stitch and cast off.
Voila!
Please send all your hearts to me by March 15th 2015 and I will ensure they are a part of the great heart yarn bomb.
Emma Leith, White Cottage, Devizes Road, Box, Wiltshire, SN138DY